The 2025 State Fair of Louisiana is inviting all creators across Louisiana, Arkansas, and Texas to showcase their talents in this year’s Competitive Exhibits.

Entries will only be accepted Wednesday, October 22, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the State Fairgrounds. The fair itself will take place October 30 through November 16, 2025, bringing thousands of visitors to Shreveport for one of Louisiana’s largest annual events.

The competition offers categories for both youth and adults, highlighting a wide array of creative talents:

• Youth (Ages 9–18): Arts & crafts, clothing, forestry, home accessories, paintings/drawings, and photography.

• Adults (Ages 19+): Clothing, food preservation, home accessories, honey, needlework/sewing, paintings, and photography.

Organizers encourage participants to take advantage of the opportunity to put their work in front of thousands of fairgoers while competing for recognition and awards.

Full details are available on the State Fair of Louisiana website under the Competitive Exhibits tab.