Creative Living

Participation information is now available. And yes, you can enter online.

This department of the 2017 Oregon State Fair features many of those classic competitions we all know so well. But these days there is equal emphasis on new and truly engaging topics, each of which reflect life in Oregon. We constantly strive for a balance between traditions and innovations.

For proof, be sure to check out our newly renamed Explore Oregon Stage during the Fair: an awesome showcase for Oregon’s best and brightest. (Scheduling details to come.)

If you are interested in getting involved—either as a participant or enthusiastic supporter—there are tons of excellent options. One thing’s for sure: the Creative Living team aims to deliver a topnotch experience for everyone.

If one of our many competitions captures your interest, just click on the corresponding link below. Our competition handbooks are also now available for downloading—they’ll tell you everything you need to know.

NOTE:  Creative Living is accepting entries now. Entry details inside HANDBOOKS.

Entry Drop-Off Locations

2017 Remote Drop-Off Sites

VISUAL ARTS

• Fine Art
• Calligraphy
• Photography

CRAFTS

• Poetry
• Crafts and Hobbies (including Woodworking and Legos)
• Paper Arts

AGRICULTURE & HORTICULTURE

• Farm and Garden
• Honey and Products of the Hive
• Floral

TEXTILES

• Needlework and Clothing
• Quilting
• Felting, Spinning and Weaving

CULINARY & ENTERTAINING

• Baked Foods
• Preserved Foods
• Decorated Cakes and Confectionery Arts
• Table Decorating

Other

• S.T.R.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts, Math)
• BEST OF THE BEST Competition