open class

Popular county fair quilting challenge to return

Mar 4, 2026

After a successful first year of having an Educational Exhibit in the Wabasha County Fair Open Class featuring the many ways that one quilting pattern can look different, we are bringing it back by popular demand. In an effort to promote and celebrate our country turning 250, we have chosen...

Youth encouraged to enter county fair Open Class

Jun 11, 2025

Looking for some fun and creative activities for your children this summer? Check out the Wabasha County Fair Open class booklet for over 40 categories for youth 12 and under. These include arts, crafts, photography, foods and horticulture , legos (k-nex) as well as sweepstake contests for...

2024 Wabasha County Fair Open Class Results

Aug 21, 2024

The Wabasha County Fair congratulates its 2024 Premier Exhibitor Shirley Bartsh. This year the Open Class had 961 entries from 143 exhibitors and 17 communities. Abbreviations: Altura-ALT, Elgin-EL, Goodhue-GOOD, Kellogg-KEL, Lake City-LC, Millville-MLV, Minneapolis-MPLS, Nelson Wi-NWI, Pepin-PWI...

Denzer wins fair’s  premier exhibitor award

Jul 28, 2021

Nancy Ruesink (right) presenting the Wabasha County Fair’s Premier Exhibitor Award to Julie Denzer of Winona. This is presented based on number and quality of exhibits. Last year’s Premier Exhibitor was Shirley Bartsh of Plainview. Nancy is a member of the Wabasha County Fair Open Class volunteer...

New entry times for Goodhue County Fair open class exhibition

Jul 28, 2021

The Goodhue County Fair Board has announced new entry times for the open class exhibition at the 2021 Fair. Goodhue County residents and residents throughout Minnesota are invited to participate. New entry dates and times have been established for the competition. Quilts need to be entered on...

Open class competition info available for GC Fair

Jul 31, 2019

Open class competition information for the 2019 Goodhue County Fair is now available. Premium books are can be found at several local businesses and banks or online at goodhuecountyfair.com/open-class-competitions.The traditional contests including quilting, baking, photography and more will be...

Bartsh best in show

Aug 3, 2017

Shirley Bartsh (right) of Plainview was named premier showman in the open class at this year’s Wabasha County Fair. She is pictured receiving her award from Valerie Ahlers.

Lots of new lots in Wabasha County Fair Open Class

Jun 8, 2017

Everyone can exhibit in the Open Class for the Wabasha County Fair July 19-22 in Wabasha. The list of exhibits was printed in the June 6 issue of the Lake City Shopper. They include baked and canned goods, flowers, photography, vegetables, handicrafts (woodworking, sewing, art) and many other...

—Photo by Mike Smith, Wabasha County Herald

Wabasha County Fair Open Class Winners, Sweepstakes Winners and Senior Citizen Award

Aug 3, 2016

2016 OPEN CLASS RESULTSThe 2016 Wabasha Open Class had 89 exhibitors and 639 entries from 14 communities. Judges commented that this year’s open class had a great variety of quality projects. The Open Class Committee appreciates all judges, assistants, volunteers and exhibitors.Ribbon Award...