How to Enter Competitive Exhibits

Competitive Exhibits entries are submitted online through FairOS: Compete. You can enter using a mobile phone or computer.

Before you begin, review the 2027 Competitive Exhibits Premium Book or the individual department guide for the category you plan to enter.

1. Create Your Account

Visit compete.getfairos.com and select “Start an entry.”

If you already have a FairOS account, sign in. New users will need to create an account, verify their email address and sign in.

You must be 18 or older to create a FairOS account.

2. Choose Who You’re Entering For

When setting up your account, FairOS will ask who you will be entering exhibits for. Choose the option that best fits you:

• For myself — Enter your own exhibits.
• For my family — Enter for yourself and/or family members, such as your children.
• For an organization — Enter on behalf of a school, club or other organization.

Complete the requested account information, including your date of birth. FairOS uses this information to determine which categories you are eligible to enter.

Agree to the FairOS Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, then select “Set up my account.”

3. Add Your Entries

From your FairOS dashboard, select “+ New entry” and choose the exhibitor whose item you are entering.

FairOS will guide you through the entry process:

Exhibitor → Area → Department → Division → Class → Entry Details → Review & Save

Use the 2027 Competitive Exhibits Premium Book or the individual department guides to confirm the correct division and class and to review eligibility, entry limits and any special requirements.

Complete the requested entry information and select “Next” as you move through each step.

When everything is correct, save the entry as a draft. You will return to your dashboard, where you can add another entry or continue to submission.

4. Submit & Pay

When you have finished adding entries, select “Review & Submit” from your dashboard.

Review your entries carefully and make any needed changes. When everything is correct, select “Submit & Continue to Payment.”

FairOS will direct you to Square to pay any required entry fees.

Your Dashboard

Your FairOS dashboard is where you can:

• Edit your profile and exhibitor information.
• Add more entries.
• View deadlines.
• View your activity log.
• See how many entries you have submitted.
• See how much you still need to pay.