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.

There are many other contests in the Open classes. 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 Goshen County Fair, held annually in late July and early August, also includes a supreme cow program, large and small animal shows, junior livestock sale, buyers’ appreciation breakfast, ag breakfast, barbecue, ice cream social, dog agility show and races, equine events, ranch horse showcase, goat and rooster roping, mutton bustin’, pig wrestling, ranch rodeo, tug of war, corn hole tournament, tractor pull, style revue, parade, and super hero party, among other events and activities.