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YOUR PHOTOS ON DISPLAY

The Exhibition of Photography is an international juried exhibition of original color and black-and-white photographs open to photographers ages 18 years and older. Offering more than $23,000 in awards money for 35 classes, this is one of the largest photography competitions in the U.S.

This competition includes a wide variety of exhibit classes, from landscapes reflecting each season to sports and still life photography. Classes also include memories from the Fair and photography depicting the Fair theme. You need not be a professional photographer to enter…there’s even a class for cell phone photos!

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

ONE-DAY CONTESTS

Photographers have an opportunity to participate in our One-Day Contests, known as Photo Shootouts, on select days of the Fair. Participants receive a theme or topic when they arrive and have two hours to take photos with their digital camera or cell phone. Images are judged on-site and cash awards and ribbons are presented. Pre-registration required; space is limited to first 30 participants for each shootout.

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IMPORTANT DATES

Responsive Table
EVENT DATE REGISTER BY
Sunday, June 23 Friday, June 21 at 11:59pm

Download Entry Instructions

All Local and State Rules apply.

Enter Now!

Closeup of camera lens

IMPORTANT DATES

Responsive Table
EVENT DATE REGISTER BY
Sunday, June 30 Friday, June 28 at 11:59pm

Download Entry Instructions

All Local and State Rules apply.

Enter Now!

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

ENTRY INFORMATION

IMPORTANT DATES

Responsive Table
Entry Deadline Monday, April 15 at 8pm
Tier 1 Notification Wednesday, April 24
Shipped Entries May Arrive Thursday, April 25–Wednesday, May 15
Print Delivery Tuesday, May 14 & Wednesday, May 15 • Noon–7pm
Artists' Reception Tuesday, June 11 • 7–9pm
Exhibition June 12-July 7, 2024
Entry Pick-Up Tuesday, July 9 • Noon–7pm



ENTRY MATERIALS

Download Entry Instructions

All Local and State Rules apply.


OUR PARTNERS

Sincere and heartfelt thanks to these partners

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