Specialty Crop

Specialty-crop-related entries in the Open classes include a variety of baked goods, including fruit pies; fresh vegetables, fruits, and herbs; jellies, preserves, marmalades, butters, and jams; honey; canned vegetables and fruits; pickles and relishes; dried foods; and floriculture, including cut flowers. Contestants can donate their produce entries to the Wyoming Hunger Initiative.

There are many other contests in the Open classes, as well as an Open class barbecue; check the fair book for details. Additionally, there are categories for 4-H and FFA members, including ones in agronomy, horticulture, and foods. Those participating in the Open, FFA, and 4-H contests can compete at the state fair, and prizes are awarded at both the county and state levels.

The Central Wyoming Fair & Rodeo, held annually in July, also includes a PRCA rodeo, carnival, parade, sea lion splash, comedy events, sidewalk chalk art festival, monster truck nitro tour, large and small animal shows (including a pocket pet parade, outrageous poultry show, and alpaca show and obstacle course), Cowboy Christmas in July, junior livestock show, and many other events.