Ag-Hort-Bee

Ag-Hort-Bee Competitions

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The Minnesota State Fair’s Ag-Hort-Bee competition offers an incredible opportunity to display and celebrate the diverse agricultural, horticultural and bee products made in Minnesota. From our famous crop art competition to the gorgeous floral displays, the ag-hort-bee competition offers exhibitors a chance to compete for top prize in the following divisions: bee & honey, Christmas trees, crop art & scarecrow, farm crops, flowers, fruit & wine, homebrewing and vegetable & potato.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Register Here

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

Please read the premium book rules before beginning online registration, as you are responsible for knowing the important rules and conditions it contains regarding your entries. Read how to enter exhibits before you begin. You must be a Minnesota resident to enter (Crop Art is the only exception where there are two “out-of-state” classes).

IMPORTANT DATES

• Registration opens: Monday, May 5
• Registration closes: Tuesday, July 29, at 4:30 p.m.

Registration is required for entries in ALL categories and must be completed online or mailed in by July 29, at 4:30 p.m.

ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IF NOT REGISTERED PRIOR TO CLOSING DATE.

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Ag-Hort-Bee Entry Instructions  (PDF)
• Ag-Hort-Bee Registration Video Tutorial (link)
• Ag-Hort-Bee FAQs (link)
• Minnesota State Fair Agricultural Society Rules (PDF)

RESULTS

2025 results will be posted as they become available.

• 2024 Dairy Products results (PDF)
• Minnesota Association of Meat Processors Results
• Other Ag-Hort-Bee results can be found on the individual category pages.
• Previous years’ results are available in the digital archive.

QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS?

For further information, please contact competition@mnstatefair.org or 651-288-4417.