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Communications Contest

2026 Communications Contest Official Entry Form

The Communications Contest is open to any Minnesota County Fair. Fairs may have one entry in each category. An entry form should accompany each entry. Entries must be from your 2026 fair.

Categories:

PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS

1. Poster
2. Brochure / Flyer
3. Premium Book / Exhibitor Handbook
4. Schedule
5. Other Promotional Item (i.e., t-shirt, placemat hat, freebie). (Remember, only 1 entry per category.)
6. Social Media Ad (image)
7. Radio Ad
8. TV/Video Ad

AMATEUR ENLARGED PHOTO

  1. Contest photos must be 8” x 10”, framed or matted with an easel.
  2. The MFCF will have non-exclusive rights to all photos entered in the contest.
  3. Fairs are allowed to enter one photo in each of the following categories:
A. Kids at the Fair (no animals)
B. Kids with Animals
C. Nighttime at the Fair
D. Special Event at the Fair
E. Photo Taken with a Drone
F. Something NEW at your 2026 Fair!
G. Competitive Exhibit Display
H. Food
I. MN Legacy Grant (Show off your grant project!)
J. MN Agri Grant (Show off your grant project!)
K. America 250 (How did you celebrate?) (NEW)

Judging Criteria:

  • Motivational
  • Informative
  • Utilizing a central theme
  • Creative Excellence
  • Reason or story behind the entry. - Please provide 25 words or less about your entry.


Deadline: Entries must be received no later than Friday, January 15, 2026, by 4:00 p.m.

Social Media Ad, Radio Ad, and TV/Video Ad Deadline: Entries must be received by January 1, 2027

Location: Entries should be delivered to the Bloomington Room, which is located on the 2nd floor of the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel.

Winners: First place winners will receive plaques and be recognized during the awards ceremony.

Questions: Questions can be directed to Zach Rinehart at (507) 383-4076 or district2@mfcf.com

Communications Contest Entry Form

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2027 Communications Contest Entry Form (Download)

2027 Social Media, Radio, Video Ad Communication Contest Entry Form

One entry in each category per fair.

The TV/Video Ad category can be a formal TV ad or a video used for Social Media marketing either a paid promotion or organic video promotion.

Questions regarding the Social Media, Radio, and TV/Video Ad competitions may be referred to Zach Rinehart at district2@mfcf.com

Entry Deadline: January 1, 2027.

Personal Information

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Social Media Ad (Image)

Social Media Ad (Image) Upload
(Please keep to 25 words or less)

Radio Ad

Radio Ad Upload
Please enter file link: Google Drive, Dropbox, etc
(Please keep to 25 words or less)

TV/Video Ad

TV/Video Ad Upload social media video or TV Video accepted
Please enter file link: Google Drive, Dropbox, etc
(Please keep to 25 words or less)
Submit
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