Exhibitor Information
The Expo
Imagine the thrill of winning a blue ribbon at the Fair for a special talent! Visit the entries at the 19th annual Santa Barbara Fair & Expo. See special displays of homemade foods, wine, beer, arts and crafts, horticulture and fine arts. Items are showcased in the California Dreamin Hall, Flower Power Hall and throughout the Fair & Expo.
In California Dreamin artisans and craftspeople will hold ongoing, informal demonstrations on scrapbooking (Creative Memories), Bunka (Adult Education instructors and students), hook rugging, painting and clay (Color Me Mine), wool spinning, kitchen products (Pampered Chef), Mary Kay, aurora imaging, Santa Barbara Public Library's Adult Literacy program and much more.
In Flower Power kids will have the opportunity to experience all kinds of groovy things that are going on right here in our community. Here your children can show off their creative side. There is a place for everything from pottery to photography and designing to painting. If you are interested in having your children participate, please check Youth Exhibit Categories and Guidelines. Your kids won’t want to miss the Interactive Displays, this is something you will have to see to believe.
Cooking Contest
A big highlight of the Santa Barbara Fair & Expo is the Cooking Contest, which takes place in Warren Hall. Here's a chance to enter a treasured recipe, watch the judging and take part in all of the fun. There are categories for both youth and adult entrants. Contestants receive free fair admission with any pre-entry in the Fair & Expo Cooking Contests. Please see the Handbook for details, or download the entry form below.
Schedule:
Wednesday, April 23: Appetizers, 7pm
Thursday, April 24: Brownies, 7pm
Friday, April 25: Cheesecake (plain and flavored varieties), 7pm
Saturday, April 26: Macaroni and Cheese, 1:30pm; Ultimate Chocolate Desserts, 3pm
Sunday, April 27: Homemade Salsa (traditional and tropical), 1:30pm; Apple Pie, 3pm
Exhibitor Handbook
It's easy to register your talent using our Entry Handbook. You can access sections of the Handbook by clicking on the downloadable forms below. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader in order to read these forms, which is available free by clicking here.
A printed handbook is also available at the Earl Warren Administration Office. We are open Monday through Friday from 8-5pm. Our office is located near the east entrance (Gate A) accessible from Las Positas Rd. Phone 805.687.0766.
Downloadable forms:
Adult Exhibit Categories and Guidelines | Entry Form | Delivery and Pick Up Time Info
Youth Exhibit Categories and Guidelines | Entry Form | Delivery and Pick Up Time Info
Cooking Division Exhibit Categories and Guidelines | Delivery Info
4H Exhibit Categories and Guidelines | Entry Form | Delivery and Pick Up Time Info
Large Livestock Exhibit Categories and Guidelines | Entry Form | Jackpot Form | Delivery and Pick Up Time Info
Small Livestock Exhibit Categories and Guidelines | Entry Form | Delivery and Pick Up Time Info
Coloring Contest Guidelines and Entry Form
School Group Entry Form for Teachers