In the interest of public safety, activities involving direct animal interaction at the Fair have been suspended.

All guests are encouraged to wash their hands after any contact with animals or their living area, as well as prior to eating or drinking.

Speech Contest

Win awards for your public speaking skills!

School students can win cash awards and ribbons for their public speaking skills in the Speech Contest. Open to elementary, middle/junior high and high school students.

The Fine Print

Got questions? Here is information about entering this contest.

Participants must register online in advance. The competition can accommodate a maximum of 25 entries per class, processed on a first-received, first-accepted basis, so enter early.

Be sure to download and read the Contest Info.

The entry fee is $15 per student. Entry fees are non-refundable.

Cash awards and ribbons. First place in each class will be $150; second place, $100; and third place, $75.

Get in touch online or call us at (858) 792-4207.

Entry Information

Registration deadline: Friday, May 8, 2020.
Contest date: Sunday, June 14, 2020.

Contest Info
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2019 Results

Class 001 (Elementary School)

First Place – Ythaniel Tolete, Chula Vista
Second Place – Jody Huege, San Diego
Third Place – Nathan Qiu, San Diego

Class 002 (Middle School)

First Place: Amelia Herrera, Vista
Second Place: Allison Splettstoeszer, San Diego
Third Place: Amrutha Challa, San Diego

Class 003 (High School)

First Place: Holden Brosnan, San Diego
Second Place: Jaizel Nevlida, San Marcos
Third Place: Nick Siljander, Encinitas

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