Culinary Arts
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icon for special competitions and theme awards celebrating America’s 250th anniversary!
View 2026 OC Fair Criteria for Culinary Judging. (pdf)
Bars & Brownies
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Entry deadline: Wednesday, July 1, by 6 p.m.
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Breads & Pastries
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Entry deadline: Wednesday, July 1, by 6 p.m.
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Cakes & Cupcakes
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Entry deadline: Wednesday, July 21, by 6 p.m
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Cookies
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Entry deadline: Wednesday, July 1, by 6 p.m.
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Honey
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Entry deadline: Wednesday, June 8, by 6 p.m.
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Pies & Cheesecakes
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Entry deadline: Wednesday, July 28, by 6 p.m.
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Preserved Food & Liqueur
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Entry deadline: Wednesday, June 8, by 6 p.m.
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Sugar Arts & Confections
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Entry deadline: Wednesday, July 1, by 6 p.m.
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