Marias 4 County Fair - Toole Pondera Liberty and Glacier Counties

Open Class 2023

 

Open Class Exhibits

 

Welcome to the 2023 Marias Fair Open Class! What an exciting year to celebrate the local talents of our community. The Open Class portion of the fair gives residents of all ages from Toole, Pondera, Liberty and Glacier counties the opportunity to participate in the fair by exhibiting entries including livestock, garden plants, foods of all kinds, creative projects, and homemade & handcrafted items etc. Participation in the open class is free, although a small barn fee applies if entering beef, sheep or goats. Please feel free to enter your entries and exhibits online to speed up the check-in process. The lots are not in alphabetical order so look to the end of the list to find your item.

You have the opportunity to win ribbons and prize money (checks) for your items. We will be able to cash your check at the Sheriffs office (Under the grandstands on the west end) after all the judging. Look for the sign at the Open Class office when this will be.

ALSO THIS YEAR..YOU CAN PICK UP YOUR ITMES IN THE BUILDING THEY ARE DISPLAYED IN. WE WILL NOT BE MOVING YOUR ITMES. Please pick up your items on Sunday or call or text me to arrange pick up. The website to register your items and animals is 2023mariasfairopenclass.fairentry.com.

Good luck and I will see you at the fair!

Sincerely,
Mary DeStaffany - Open Class Superintendent
509-999-6879 (text is best)
mimidestaff@yahoo.com


 

Resources

 

REGISTER YOUR EXHIBIT: 2023mariasfairopenclass.fairentry.com
Online Open Class Registration for our 2023 Marias Fair!

 

Open Class 2023 Premium Book
Use the Premium Book as a guide to find a variety of featured categories, instructions and rules.
NOTE: The Premium Book will NOT be printed and mailed out with Newspapers this year.

 

Open Class Schedule
View and Print the Entry Deadlines and Judging Schedule.

 

Marias Fair Open Class Facebook Group Page
(Brand New! Go Join the Group!)

 


Open Class Entries

Open Class Divisions

  • Beef
  • Sheep
  • Dairy Goats
  • Wool
  • Culinary
  • Home Arts
  • Photography
  • Creative Arts
  • Crafts
  • Wood & Metal Crafts
  • Poultry, Waterfoul, Rabbits
  • Farm Crops & Garden
  • Floriculture
  • FFA

Your exhibit will be judged, displayed during the fair, and if awarded a ribbon will earn premium money for your effort. 

 


Open Class Entries and the fair

2023 Registration

Register Online at https://2023mariasfairopenclass.fairentry.com

You may also register in person at the Open Class Office, located under the grandstands on the East end, when you bring your exhibits for drop-off:

Tuesday, July 18: 4 pm - 8 pm
Wednesday, July 19: 8 am - 6 pm

Open Class Phone / Marias Fair Office: (406) 434-2692


Open Class Superintendent:

Mary DeStaffany
Email: mimidestaff@yahoo.com
Cell phone: 509-999-6879


 

Open Class 2023 Schedule of Entry Deadlines & Judging Times

Div Description Entry Deadline Judging Time
A Beef Thursday 12 pm Market: Thursday, 1 pm (after 4-H)
Breeding: Friday, 9:30 am (after 4-H)
B Sheep Thursday 12 pm Thursday 5:30 pm (after 4-H)
C Dairy Goats Thursday 12 pm Friday 8 am (after 4-H)
D Wool Thursday 12 pm Thursday 5:30 pm (after 4-H)
E Poultry, Waterfowl,
& Rabbits
Wednesday 6 pm
Wednesday 6 pm
Friday 1 pm (after 4-H)
Thursday 11 am (after 4-H)
F Farm Crops & Garden Thursday 12 pm Thursday 1 pm
G Floriculture Thursday 12 pm Thursday 3 pm
H Photography Wednesday 6 pm Thursday 9 am
I Creative Arts Wednesday 6 pm Wednesday 7 pm
J Crafts Wednesday 6 pm Wednesday 7 pm
K Wood & Metal Crafts Wednesday 6 pm Friday 8 am
L Culinary Wednesday 6 pm Wednesday 7 pm
M Home Arts Wednesday 6 pm Thursday 8 am
N Fiber Arts Wednesday 6 pm Friday 8 am
O FFA Thursday 12 pm Friday 8 am
P Pee-Wee Wednesday 6 pm Thursday 9 am

Print the Schedule [PDF]

 


 

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The Open Class portion of the Marias Fair gives residents of all ages from Toole, Pondera, Liberty and Glacier counties the opportunity to participate in the fair by exhibiting entries including livestock, creative projects and homemade items. Participation in the open class is free, although a small barn fee is applied if entering beef, goats, and sheep only.

Keep the tradition of the local fair alive by entering your exhibits in the Marias Fair this year.


 

View Photos of Open Class Exhibits from 2022

View Photos of Open Class Exhibits from 2019

View Photos of Open Class Exhibits from 2018

View Photos of Open Class Exhibits from 2017