A major emphasis of the fair continues to be youth, open and educational exhibits. The 2000 Washington County Fair attracted 6430 junior exhibitors and 478 open class exhibitors. There were a total of 4,448 junior class exhibits and 2,214 open class exhibits. Animals that were shown included beef, cows, sheep, swine, horses, poultry, rabbits, cats, dogs, goats and llamas. Historically, this is one of America's traditional ways for a business to show their wares.
Businesses can rent space in either a commercial tent or outside space.
If you ever considered entering the competition at the County Fair, now is the time to pick up a book and fill out an entry form. The Open Class Division is open to any resident of Washington County and features a special Senior Citizen Division. Some of the categories available include crafts, horticulture, woodwork, foods, clothing, home furnishings, livestock, knitting and crocheting. The Junior Class Division is open to youth that are members of an organized group such as 4-H, FFA, FHA, Scouts or Pioneers.