2026 Ohio State Fair Cooking & Baking Competitions

For Decorated Cakes, the themed class invites exhibitors to draw inspiration from American folk tales, legends, and storytelling traditions. Entries may reference well-known figures such as Paul Bunyan or John Henry, as well as regional folklore and local legends that reflect the imaginative spirit of American culture.

Cooking & Baking Drop-Off Dates
Friday, July 24, 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturday, July 25, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, July 26, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Judges reserve the right to exercise the following discretion during judging:
– Entries placed in an incorrect class may be reassigned at the judges’ discretion.
– Entries that do not meet division requirements may be disqualified, such as a knitted item entered in a crochet division.
– Judges are not required to award all placements. If entries do not meet minimum standards, judges may choose not to award a placement or may award second or third place without awarding first place.
– Judges may choose not to award a Best of Show.