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Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival presented by Fantasy Springs logo
February 13 to March 2, 2025
Thursdays to Sundays
and President's Day


Supervisors

Supervisor

Kathy Currin
(559) 567-8360
kathycurrin2017@yahoo.com

Fair Office

(760) 863-8247
info@datefest.org


Prizes

Each Division

1st Place
Rosette

2nd Place
Rosette

3rd Place
Rosette

AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE

Best of Class
$10 & Rosette
There must be (3) separate Exhibitors for Best of Class to be Awarded

Judge's Choice
$50 & Rosette

Best of Show
$75 & Rosette
Best of Show will be selected from Exhibitors awarded 1st place in each class

Sweepstakes Award
$50 & Rosette
All Exhibitors that place will qualify for sweepstakes award. Winner will be Determined by highest point total

1st=5 points 2nd=3 points 3rd=1 point


Scorecards for Judging Date Recipe


Taste 25%
Appearance 25%
Uniqueness 25%
Use of Dates 25%

No Entry Fee



ENTRY RECEIVING DAY

Saturday, February 15
10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

The Exhibits Building
Park at Gate 1 on HWY 111

JUDGING DATE

Saturday, February 15
Starts at 2 p.m.

PICK UP DATE

Saturday, February 15
after judging is complete

The Exhibits Building
Park at Gate 1 on HWY 111

Special Rules & Guidelines

  1. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. NO ENTRY FEE.
  2. Open only to Riverside County residents, all ages. AMATEURS ONLY.
  3. This division is open to exhibitors of all ages.
  4. All recipes must include the use of DATES.
  5. Bring (2) plates - One (1) plate for appearance and show. One (1) plate for the judges to taste.
  6. Recipes must be typed on an 8.5 inch by 11 inch standard size paper with a font size of 12 or larger. It should contain the following information printed neatly or typed:
    • Exhibitors name, address, daytime phone number, and email address
    • Class entered (ex. Appetizer, Bread etc.) and dish name
    • All ingredients used and exact measurements
    • Complete directions & methods for preparations; including cooking times & temperatures
    • Number of servings
    • Utensils required
  7. For entrees containing meat, fish, pork or poultry, individual servings must be assembled by the entrant before being delivered to the contest.
  8. Your homemade entry will admit you to the Fairgrounds free on the day of the contest, Saturday, February 15, from 10 am to 2 pm.
  9. Recipes and entries should be delivered to the Taj Mahal Building by 1:30 pm.
  10. Judging will begin at 2 p.m. LATE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
  11. Recipe does not have to be original.
  12. No pre-packaged mixes may be used.

Special Rules & Guidelines

  1. Three (3) entries per exhibitor
  2. One entry per class
  3. Best of Show will be selected from exhibitors awarded 1st place in each class

Divisions


160

Date Recipe

Class

  1. Appetizer
  2. Soup/Salad/Sides
  3. Bread
  4. Entrée must include protein
  5. Dessert

BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY

Carefully review this guide as it contains all of the applicable information regarding the exact rules and deadlines for this specific category, ensuring you are entering the correct classes in advance. When you submit your entry online you are agreeing that you understand the rules and regulations.

SHOWORKS

All entries must be made online through ShoWorks. If you plan to make changes to your entries or need to leave ShoWorks at any time - SAVE YOUR CART before exiting out. Once you select PAY NOW your entry will be submitted and you will not be able to make changes to your cart online. Those needing assistance with online entries can visit the Main Office Saturday, January 11, 2025 to Wednesday, January 25, 2025. The Main Office is located in the Shalimar building at Gate 4 on Arabia Street.

PAYMENT

Online credit card payments are the only method to enter your exhibit and are due upon entry. Cash or check payments will not be accepted.

LAST DAY TO ENTER

SUNDAY, January 19 by 11:30 p.m.

Any entry or payment submitted past this deadline will not be accepted.

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