2026 Youth Creative & Culinary Arts Competition Results

2026 youth Creative & Culinary Arts Competition Results

Creativity, imagination, and talent were on full display at the 2026 State Fair of Virginia as youth exhibitors competed across a variety of Creative & Culinary Arts divisions. From artwork and photography to baked goods, crafts, and culinary creations, participants showcased outstanding skill and dedication in this year's competition.

We are proud to recognize our featured award winners and congratulate all youth exhibitors for sharing their talents with fairgoers from across the Commonwealth.

🏆 Featured Award Winners🏆

🎨 youth Creative Arts 🎨

Best of Section

🎨 Art -🥇Coming Soon!

🍰 youth Culinary Arts 🍰

Best of Section

🎂 Greatest State Fair Cake - 🥇Coming soon!

These featured winners represent just a few of the outstanding exhibitors recognized during the 2026 State Fair of Virginia Youth Creative & Culinary Arts Competitions. View complete results below to see all placings and award recipients.

COMPLETE RESULTS

youth Creative Arts

View complete judging results, placings, ribbon winners, and special award recipients by age division.

AGES 5-8 | Youth Creative Arts Results

COMING SOON:

AGES 9-13 | Youth Creative Arts Results
AGES 14-18 | Youth Creative Arts Results

Youth culinary Arts

View complete judging results, placings, ribbon winners, and special award recipients by age division.

COMING SOON:

AGES 5-8 | Youth Culinary Arts Results
AGES 9-13 | Youth Culinary Arts Results
AGES 14-18 | Youth Culinary Arts Results

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🎖️ Congratulations to All Exhibitors

Whether you earned a ribbon, received a special award, or entered for the first time, thank you for helping make the Youth Creative & Culinary Arts Competitions an outstanding part of the 2026 State Fair of Virginia.

Your hard work, creativity, and dedication continue to inspire fairgoers and help preserve one of the Fair's most treasured traditions.