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Mother Lode Fair Contests

Sonora, CA — Still Exhibits have opened to all those interested in entering items to be featured in Tuolumne County’s Mother Lode Fair. The entry form deadline is Saturday, May 26, 2026.

Contest Categories include clothing and textiles, baked foods, preserved foods, fruits and vegetables including garden projects, floriculture, floral arrangements, feature exhibits, military or veterans and Americana Memorabilia exhibits, arts and crafts, fine art, and photography.

For youth and teen there are a few groups, youth is 9-13 years old as of December 31, 2025 junior is 14-17 years old as of December 31, 2025 and those enrolled in 4-H have a group of 9-18 years old. All the details about entering in a still exhibit at the Mother Lode Fair are here.

Don’t miss your chance to share your music or entertainment talent with the community at the fair. Mother Lode Fair organizers invite talented bands, solo artists, dancers, and entertainers to bring energy, fun, and hometown spirit to our fairgrounds. Organizers want you to “be part of a fair tradition that celebrates heritage, honor and hometown fun.” The performance form application is here.