 BIG.BAKING. July 15, Wednesday
Lil' cookie monsters will show who can decorate the best cookie or create the best tasting cookie and who's just got the best cookie.
Check-in: Noon-2 p.m. Judging at 2:15 p.m.
RECYCLE. BIG. July 16, Thursday
One person's trash can become another person's artwork. Lil' earth-friendly artisans can show who's the most creative and who can recycle old stuff into beautiful art.
Check-in: Noon-2 p.m. Judging at 2:15 p.m.
BRAIN FOOD July 22, Wednesday
Do you know what you are eating? Lil' brainiacs can show who knows what's the best tasting and the best looking food to feed your cranium.
Check-in: Noon-2 p.m. Judging at 2:15 p.m.
BIG. HAIR DAY July 23, Thursday
It's a hair-raising day at the Fair with the littlest heads showing off the biggest hair, afro and mohawk.
Check-in: Noon-2 p.m. Judging at 2:15 p.m.
BIG. HAT DAY August 6, Thursday
Like to cover your dome? Compete for the biggest homemade, western, or patriotic hat or go for the big prize: the BIGgest Hat of All.
Check-in: Noon-2 p.m. Judging at 2:15 p.m.
Strut your stuff in these two fun children's parades:
SUPER HEROES July 29, Wednesday
Dress-up as your favorite super hero and join other little super heroes in a parade through the Fun Zone. Check-in: Noon-2 p.m. Parade is at 2:15 p.m.
WEAR YOUR ART July 30, Wednesday
Do you like to wear your art? Little fashion designers are invited to don their wearable art on t-shirts, shoes, hats, jeans, ot whatever shows that you "Think. Big."
Check-in: Noon-2 p.m. Parade is at 2:15 p.m.
Got tricks? Show your stuff at this special one-day contest:
FUTURE MAGICIANS CONTEST
Hat tricks, disappearing acts and more from the tiniest magicians. Open to magical fairgoers ages 7-18. Limited to a 10-minute performance. Pre-register by calling (714) 708-1519 from July 29-31. Leave voicemail with magician's name, age and daytime phone number. Check-in starts at 10:30 a.m. Contest begins at 11 a.m.
Click here to see details for on-the-spot contests. ("Contests" tab)
Do you like to eat Fair food? Show everyone how fast you can eat some of the favorite Fair foods in this nightly contest.
SUPER FAIR EATING CONTESTS
Nightly at 6:30 p.m. Sign-ups begin 30 minutes before contest start.
Click here to see details for on-the-spot contests. ("Contests" tab)
 Who says seniors ain't got it? All fairgoers 60 and older can sign-up for these popular annual contests:
SENIOR HAT CONTEST July 17, Friday, 1:30 p.m. Main Mall Stage
Who's got the best hat at the Fair? Winners will be awarded for the Best All Around, Funniest, Smallest, Biggest, Best Fair Theme ("Think. Big."), Patriotic, Most Colorful and Prettiest. Contestants can pre-register at 1 p.m. at the Main Mall Stage.
GOLDEN WEDDING CEREMONY July 24, Friday, 1:30 p.m. Main Mall Stage
Couples married 50 years or longer can renew their vows at the Fair with a sparkling cider toast, wedding cake and a sweethearts' dance. Limited to 25 couples. Registration begins at 1 p.m. at Main Mall Stage.
SENIOR BIG BRAIN TOSS July 31, Friday, 1:30 p.m. Main Mall Stage
Contestants have three tries to show that they've got the best throwing arm. Ribbons are awarded for first, second and third place to the top senior men and women. Limited to 15 contestants. Registration begins at 1 p.m. at the stage.
SENIOR SUPER BOWLING August 7, Friday, 1:30 p.m. Main Mall Stage
Bowl down the competition in three tries and you receive a prize ribbon. Top senior men and women will be awarded for first, second and third place. Limited to 15 contestants. Registration begins at 1 p.m. at Main Mall Stage.
Fridays are Senior Days at the Fair! Guests 60 and older receive discount Fair admission of $4 and free Ferris wheel and merry-go-round rides all day!
Click here to see details for on-the-spot contests. ("Contests" tab)
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