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; 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 Platte County Fair, held annually in late July and early August, also includes a 4-H fashion revue, large and small animal shows, junior livestock sale and buyers’ barbecue, bucket calf contest, dog agility show, gymkhana, ranch rodeos for youths and adults, roping events, mutton bustin’, cowboy church service, pancake breakfast, ice cream social, bingo, youth fun night, youth dance, cowboy karaoke, book & a bite, corn hole tournament, parade, pig wrestling, and other events.