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STORYTELLING THROUGH ART CONTEST

EXHIBITION OF FINE ART • ONE-DAY CONTEST

Once upon a time…artists were invited to submit work inspired by the San Diego County Fair's 2026 theme—"Once Upon a Fair"—bringing stories, characters, and adventures to life. Artwork must be 2-D and no larger than 20" x 20".

Registration Deadline:	Tuesday, June 16 • 11:59pm
Contest Date:	Friday, June 19 • 11am-4pm

Participants check in at the Fine Art Exhibition in the Grandstand East. At the conclusion of the contest, finished works will be judged and displayed, and ribbons will be awarded. Exhibitors must be 18 years old by the Registration Deadline.

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Storytelling Through Art Contest

June 19, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM