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Home Made

HAND-CRAFTED WARES & TREATS

Ever since county fairs began, a blue ribbon for the best cake or the prettiest quilt was a shining achievement. Home Made is the competitive exhibit where cooks, crafters and collectors can shine!

Home Made celebrates home arts, and includes hand-crafted quilts, collections, table settings, miniatures & models, decorative arts & crafts, needle art, sewing, weaving & felting, preserved foods and baked goods.

Cupcakes decorated with animals



★ THE ENTRY PERIOD HAS CLOSED FOR THIS COMPETITION ★
Check back in February to participate in Home Made at the 2025 San Diego County Fair!

Results

And The Winners Are...

Congratulations to all of our winners, and sincere appreciation to all who participated in these year's competition. Download results by Division/Class or by Last Name.

Winners List—Division Class

Winners List—Last Name



Entry Information

Wine bottle, opener and glasses

HOME MADE WINE

Hobbiest winemakers ferment fruit juice — most often from grapes — to create wine..

IMPORTANT DATES

Responsive Table
Entry Deadline Friday, April 12 • 8pm
Entry Delivery Date Sunday, April 21 • 11am-4pm
Awards Ceremony &
Exhibitor Tasting
Sunday, April 28 • 3–5pm
Exhibition Wednesday, June 12–Sunday, July 7
Judging Comments Mailed Out Saturday, June 1

Download Entry Materials

All Local and State Rules apply.

CLICK BELOW TO SEE A LIST OF WINNERS
Collection of wind-up robot toys

COLLECTIONS, TABLE SETTINGS, MINIATURES & MODELS

Do you have an impressive collection to display? Can you take a card table and transform it into an impressive ambience for a meal? Or maybe you build miniatures or models with precise workmanship and impressive detail?

IMPORTANT DATES

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Entry Deadline Tuesday, April 30 • 8pm
Entry Delivery Date Friday, May 17 • 3-7pm
Open House “A Celebration of Exhibitors” Tuesday, June 11 • 6-9pm
Exhibition Wednesday, June 12–Sunday, July 7
Entry Pick-Up Wednesday, July 10 • 10am-4pm

Download Entry Materials

All Local and State Rules apply.


Hand-painted china plate

DECORATIVE ARTS & CRAFTS, NEEDLE ART, SEWING, WEAVING, FELTING & YOUTH 2-D ART

Needle arts include sewing, crochet, lace, embroidery, knitting and needlepoint, cross-stitch and more. Decorative arts vary from basketry, toy and doll-making, beading, ceramics, hand-painted china, paper crafts, costumes and more.

IMPORTANT DATES

Responsive Table
Entry Deadline Tuesday, April 30 • 8pm
Entry Delivery Date Saturday, May 18 • 10am-4pm
Open House “A Celebration of Exhibitors” Tuesday, June 11 • 6-9pm
Exhibition Wednesday, June 12–Sunday, July 7
Entry Pick-Up Wednesday, July 10 • 10am-4pm

Download Entry Materials

All Local and State Rules apply.
8 jars of canned vegetables

PRESERVED FOODS & BAKED GOODS

Preserved foods include canned fruits, jams and jellies, dried foods, pickles, sauces and more. Baked goods include cakes, cookies, pies, bread, patries and more.

IMPORTANT DATES

Responsive Table
Entry Deadline Tuesday, April 30 • 8pm
Entry Delivery Date Saturday, June 1 • 10am-4pm
Open House “A Celebration of Exhibitors” Tuesday, June 11 • Time 6-9pm
Exhibition Wednesday, June 12–Sunday, July 7
Entry Pick-Up Wednesday, July 10 • 10am-4pm

Download Entry Materials

Download Recipe Form

All Local and State Rules apply.
Close-up of quilt block

QUILTS & COMFORTERS

The art of sewing three layers of fabric together to create functional or decorative quilts, throws, wall hangings and more.

IMPORTANT DATES

Responsive Table
Entry Deadline Tuesday, April 30 • 8pm
Entry Delivery Date Saturday, May 11 • 10 am-4 pm
Open House “A Celebration of Exhibitors” Tuesday, June 11 • 6-9pm
Exhibition Wednesday, June 12–Sunday, July 7
Entry Pick-Up Wednesday, July 10 • 10am-4pm

Download Entry Materials

All Local and State Rules apply.


ONE-DAY CONTESTS

Participants in our One-Day Contests receive free Fair admission just by participating! On the day of the contest, bring your completed entry form and the item you're entering in the contest to the Fair. Submissions will be judged on-site. No pre-registration required.
Barbie-like fashion doll

BARBIE, KEN & FRIENDS CONTEST

Inspired by the Barbie movie and our "Let’s Go Retro" theme, this contest will showcase the dolls, clothing, accessories and everything that goes with it!


IMPORTANT DATES

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Contest Date: Friday, June 21 • 1pm
Download Entry Form

All Local and State Rules apply.

'50sstyle dresses

RETRO COSTUME CONTEST

What kind of "Retro" are you? Create your best 1950s-1990s fashion ensemble and be prepared to strut your stuff down the Home Made Runway!


IMPORTANT DATES

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Contest Date: Friday, June 28 • 1pm
Download Entry Form

All Local and State Rules apply.

Barbie-like fashion doll

TV DINNER CONTEST

Nothing says “Let's Go Retro” like a TV Dinner. Show off your culinary skills by creating your very own version. Whether it's with a unique twist or a burst of flavor, we want to see your most delectable creation.


IMPORTANT DATES

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Contest Date: Friday, July 5 • 1pm
Download Entry Form

Download Recipe Form

All Local and State Rules apply.

June 11 - July 6, 2025

(Closed Mondays and Tuesdays)

Hot Diggity Dog (and cat and fish and bird)!

Whether you've got a furry friend, a scaly sidekick or a feathered flock, we all agree that pets rock! They bring joy, laughter, and a whole lot of love into our lives. They're our snuggle buddies, our adventure partners, and our loyal companions. This summer we'll celebrate the special bonds between humans and their pets.

Join us as we turn the dog days of summer into the cat's meow with thrilling rides, challenging games, mouth-watering food, incredible exhibits, and top-notch entertainment during our Summer Pet-tacular at the 2025 San Diego County Fair!

Check back for updates on competitions, educational programs, entertainment, and ticket information. And while pets are generally not permitted at the San Diego County Fair for safety reasons, stay tuned for exclusive, paw-some activities just for pets and their people!

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