Entering the Creative Living Competitions is quick and easy

Choose a competition There are over 25 major categories to choose from ranging from Baking to Quilting. As well as 100’s of divisions and classes to compete. Find Competitions

Ways to Compete Each competition handbook has a variety of categories to choose from.

Read the handbook before you enter online for the competition. We cannot stress this enough. It is important before you enter online that you know what division and class you are entering for each entry. The online entry form does not provide the details and information that are in the handbooks. Each Competition has a different size and number of entry limitations, as well as other specific instructions

ENTER ONLINE

Entry Forms can be found in the back of each handbook and can be mailed to Creative Living at:

Creative Living Competitions
Florida State Fair
P.O. Box 11766
Tampa, FL 33680

Make checks payable to: Florida State Fair Authority

Drop off your Entries at the Florida State Fairgrounds Most entries, except baked goods are brought to the Fair prior to opening day (Mid-JAN to early FEB). See exact dates and times in the Competition schedule.

Entries can also be shipped Click Here for Shipping Form.

See your entry on display during the run of the Fair. February 6-17, 2025. All entries will be displayed in the Florida Center Building at the Fair whether they receive an award or not.

Pick up your entry Exhibitors will pick up their entries after the Fair. See exact dates and times in Competition schedule.

Group Application If you are part of a guild, club, organization or school you may want to compete at the Fair. We can help to coordinate the Entry form and Entry delivery process. We want to make it easier for you to participate in Creative Living Competitions. To be sent the group entry form, Please email creativeliving@floridastatefair.com