Photography

Beach with camera in foreground, pier in background

YOUR PHOTOS ON DISPLAY

The Exhibition of Photography is an international juried exhibition of original color and black-and-white photographs open to photographers ages 18 years and older. Offering more than $23,000 in awards money for 35 classes, this is one of the largest photography competitions in the U.S.

This competition includes a wide variety of exhibit classes, from landscapes reflecting each season to sports and still life photography. Classes also include memories from the Fair and photography depicting the Fair theme. You need not be a professional photographer to enter…there’s even a class for cell phone photos!

ENTRY INFORMATION

IMPORTANT DATES

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Entry Deadline	Monday, April 15 at 8pm
Tier 1 Notification	Wednesday, April 24
Shipped Entries May Arrive	Thursday, April 25–Wednesday, May 15
Print Delivery	Tuesday, May 14 & Wednesday, May 15 • Noon–7pm
Artists' Reception	Tuesday, June 11 • 7–9pm
Exhibition	June 12-July 7, 2024
Entry Pick-Up	Tuesday, July 9 • Noon–7pm

ENTRY MATERIALS

Download Entry Instructions

All Local and State Rules apply.

★ THE ENTRY PERIOD HAS CLOSED FOR THIS COMPETITION ★
Check back in February to participate in the Fine Art Competition at the 2025 San Diego County Fair!

ONE-DAY CONTESTS

Photographers have an opportunity to participate in our One-Day Contests, known as Photo Shootouts, on select days of the Fair. Participants receive a theme or topic when they arrive and have two hours to take photos with their digital camera or cell phone. Images are judged on-site and cash awards and ribbons are presented. Pre-registration required.