116th National Cattle Congress Fair
Applications & Contest Info

πŸ›οΈExhibitor Application (Estel Hall)πŸ›οΈ

To become an exhibitor for the 2026 NCC Fair, please fill out the Application via
PDF Form or Google Form

Application deadline: August 21, 2026

All information about becoming an exhibitor can be found on the application above.
If you have questions, please email info@nationalcattlecongress.com or call 319-234-7515

 

 

🍩Food Vendor Application🍩

To become a food vendor for the 2026 NCC Fair, please fill out the Application via
PDF Form or Google Form

Application deadline: August 21, 2026

All information about becoming a food vendor can be found on the application above.
If you have questions, please email info@nationalcattlecongress.com or call 319-234-7515

 

πŸ„ Dairy Shows πŸ„
For more info about our Dairy Shows, please visit our Dairy Show page!

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Contests

The National Cattle Congress Fair is celebrating America’s 250th Birthday this year with NEW CONTEST CLASSES!
(Not all Contests are listed below)

Semiquincentennial Classes

Aprons – BRAND NEW CLASS
Red, White & Blue Floral Arrangements
Red, White & Blue Holiday Pieces
Red, White & Blue Themed Art Item (Competitive Arts)
Patriotic Photography
Red, White & Blue Quilts
Red, White & Blue Decorated Cookie Contest
Red, White & Blue Fairy Gardens
And More!Β 

Info, Rules, Regulations & Forms for ALL Contests can be found in theΒ 2026 NCC Fair Home Arts Premium Book
Premium Book Table of Contents:
Rules & Regulations – Page 1
Creative Arts – Page 2
Seed Pictures & Competitive Arts Show – Page 3
Photography – Page 4
Quilting & Antique & Vintage Quilted & Hand-Woven Items – Page 5
Baking Contests & Mayors’ Cookie Jar Contest – Page 6
$100 Cinnamon Roll Challenge & King Arthur Baking Contest – Page 7
Pie Contest – Page 8
Red White & Blue Decorated Cookie Contest & Great Chili Cookoff – Page 9
Pumpkin Contests – Page10
Horticulture – Page 11

Individual Entry Contest Forms
2026 Entry Form – Home, Family and Horticulture Art Exhibits
2026 Entry Form – Baking Contests
2026 Entry Form – King Arthur Baking Contest
2026 Entry Form – The Great Chili Cookoff
2026 Home Arts Entry Tags

 

If you have questions, please email vanauken715@hotmail.com or call 319-430-3171Β 

Visit our Fair Page to see entertainment coming to this years 116th National Cattle Congress Fair!