Artists, crafters, photographers, and makers from Louisiana, Arkansas, and Texas are being called to showcase their talents at the 2025 State Fair of Louisiana Competitive Exhibits.

Entry Day is scheduled for Wednesday, October 22, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the State Fair of Louisiana. The fair itself will run from October 30 through November 16, 2025.
The competition is open to both youth and adults, with categories highlighting a wide variety of skills and creativity:

Youth (Ages 9–18): Arts & crafts, clothing, forestry, home accessories, paintings/drawings, and photography.

Adults (Ages 19+): Clothing, food preservation, home accessories, honey, needlework/sewing, paintings, and photography.

Organizers encourage participants to seize the opportunity to display their work in front of thousands of fairgoers and compete for recognition at one of Louisiana’s largest annual events.

Full details and entry guidelines are available on the State Fair of Louisiana website under the Competitive Exhibits tab.

“Let your creativity shine and be part of something special,” fair officials said in their announcement.