Baking

Welcome to the Baking Competition Department!

  • Registration Opens: Wednesday, July 1st, 2026
  • Registration Closes: Tuesday, September 15th, 2026
  • Entry Take-In Schedule:
    • Saturday, October 10th, 2026 from 8 AM-6 PM - Education Building
    • Sunday, October 11th, 2026 from 8 AM-6 PM - Education Building
    • *Mailed exhibits must be received by Monday, October 5th, 2026.
  • The N.C. State Fair General Fair Rules & Regulations apply.
  • Open to all residents of North Carolina.
  • Exhibitors are allowed one entry per Class.
    • Only one individual per household may make an entry under a Class number.
    • The same product may not be shared for entry by more than one individual. Violators will be disqualified.
  • All entries must have been prepared by the exhibitor. Commercially produced entries are not allowed.
  • Except where noted, all entries must be made from scratch. No mock products will be accepted as entries.

Please review the Premium Book for full competition details, rules, and regulations prior to registering entries.

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