Becker County Fair “Best” Contest is where and when community members can spotlight and compete with their favorite recipes!
In Partnership with
In 2023, Project 412 and the Becker County Fair believed it would be fun to partner and sponsor an annual food contest open to the community and held during the fair. Special thanks to Karla Lindquist and Mary Ann Jorgenson for making the contest possible!
2026 Contests
Help us celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with a Flower Planter Contest!
Create a planter you’re proud of and enter it for a chance to be displayed around the fairgrounds. Whether you’re looking for an excuse to plant a few extra flowers or already have a beautiful container garden on your deck, we’d love to see your creativity in bloom!
REGISTRATION: Pots can be dropped off Tuesday, July 28, 5 pm – 8 pm at the Becker County Fairgrounds – Open Class Exhibit Building. Planters will be numbered so the entrant is anonymous to the judges.
PICK UP: Sunday, August 2, 2026, between 7:30- 11:00 am
PRIZES:
• 1st Place: $100 + Commemorative gift
• 2nd Place: $75 + Commemorative gift
• 3rd Place: $50 + Commemorative gift
Winners will be announced Thursday at 1:30 pm.
• 1st Place: $100 + Commemorative gift
• 2nd Place: $75 + Commemorative gift
• 3rd Place: $50 + Commemorative gift
Winners will be announced Thursday at 1:30 pm.
GUIDELINES:
•One planter per entrant.
•Delivery/Removal: Participants are responsible for delivering the planter to the venue and removing it. Pick-up time: on Sunday, August 2, 2026 (7:30 am – 11:00 am).
•Plant Material: All plants must be healthy, well-groomed, and free of insects and diseases.
•No Artificial Materials: Only live, fresh plant material is allowed in the planter. Embellishments are welcome on the exterior surface of the planter.
•Container and Size: Containers must be appropriate, clean, and a minimum of a 12” Diameter pot or 12” x 12” if not using a round pot.
•Identification: Plants should be identified by their common name.
•One planter per entrant.
•Delivery/Removal: Participants are responsible for delivering the planter to the venue and removing it. Pick-up time: on Sunday, August 2, 2026 (7:30 am – 11:00 am).
•Plant Material: All plants must be healthy, well-groomed, and free of insects and diseases.
•No Artificial Materials: Only live, fresh plant material is allowed in the planter. Embellishments are welcome on the exterior surface of the planter.
•Container and Size: Containers must be appropriate, clean, and a minimum of a 12” Diameter pot or 12” x 12” if not using a round pot.
•Identification: Plants should be identified by their common name.
JUDGING CRITERIA:
•Design & Creativity: Judges look for original design (including container selection and use of a theme), proper balance, and a strong focal point.
•Cultural Perfection: Plants should be healthy, with proper, vibrant coloring.
•Design & Creativity: Judges look for original design (including container selection and use of a theme), proper balance, and a strong focal point.
•Cultural Perfection: Plants should be healthy, with proper, vibrant coloring.
Thank you, sponsors!
☆ Becker County Ag Society
☆ Bergen’s Greenhouses and
☆ Project 412
Calling All Bakers!
Project 412 and the Becker County Ag Society are hosting the 2026 Best of Becker County “Red, White & Blue” Pie Contest!
WHEN: Thursday, July 30, 2026
WHERE: Becker County Fair – Open Class Building
REGISTRATION: 8:00 – 11:00 am
WHERE: Becker County Fair – Open Class Building
REGISTRATION: 8:00 – 11:00 am
CATEGORIES:
• Red = Cherry
• White = Apple
• Blue = Blueberry
• Red = Cherry
• White = Apple
• Blue = Blueberry
CRITERIA: Your pie will be judged by a panel of local Judges for 1) Overall Appearance, 2) Crust (color, texture, doneness), 3) Filling (consistency and color), and 4) Taste.
WINNER: One winner will be selected for each category (Red – White – Blue). Winners will be announced at 1:30 pm and will receive a $100 cash prize along with a commemorative gift.
RULES:
1. One pie entry per category, may enter in all 3 categories
2. A separate registration must be submitted for each pie entered.
3. Pies must be entered in the name of the person who baked the pie.
4. Must provide a written recipe or list of ingredients with entry.
(This is to avoid allergen issues.)
5. Must be made from scratch (no store-bought crust or filling).
6. Pies may have single or double crusts; lace/lattice or crumb tops may also be used.
7. Open to all amateur bakers – including fair board members and their family members.
8. Entries must be delivered in 8” – 10” disposable or non-returnable pans.
9. Pies must be baked at home and delivered to the Open Class building on the Becker County Fairgrounds, where they will be assigned a number, thus maintaining the confidentiality of the bakers.
10. Entering this contest indicates you give permission to have your photo taken and used for future promotional materials, including, but not limited to, social media for the Becker County Fair and Project 412.
1. One pie entry per category, may enter in all 3 categories
2. A separate registration must be submitted for each pie entered.
3. Pies must be entered in the name of the person who baked the pie.
4. Must provide a written recipe or list of ingredients with entry.
(This is to avoid allergen issues.)
5. Must be made from scratch (no store-bought crust or filling).
6. Pies may have single or double crusts; lace/lattice or crumb tops may also be used.
7. Open to all amateur bakers – including fair board members and their family members.
8. Entries must be delivered in 8” – 10” disposable or non-returnable pans.
9. Pies must be baked at home and delivered to the Open Class building on the Becker County Fairgrounds, where they will be assigned a number, thus maintaining the confidentiality of the bakers.
10. Entering this contest indicates you give permission to have your photo taken and used for future promotional materials, including, but not limited to, social media for the Becker County Fair and Project 412.
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