The Great Allentown Fair’s Premium List detailing the procedures and categories for entering the fair’s blue ribbon competitions is now available on the Allentown Fair’s website at allentownfairpa.org.

Placement ribbons and cash prizes are awarded in each of the exhibitor categories judged before and throughout fair week running Aug. 31 through Labor Day, Sept. 5.

There are special contests for youth entrants in addition to the all-ages categories.

The listing for Agri~Plex entries is available now.

The livestock entries book will be available online in early July.

Farmers, gardeners, antique collectors, crafters, bakers, cooks, photographers and more have the opportunity to compete for small monetary awards and prestigious Allentown Fair blue ribbons.

The vast number of award categories include over 175 types of fruits, vegetables and herbs along with 19 different varieties of organic vegetables that are judged and then on display inside Agri~Plex, the fair’s main exhibit hall and “heart of the fair.”

The fair typically exhibits more than 900 farm animals and more than 9,000 products from farms, gardens and homes, including arts and crafts.

As a special attraction, 11 culinary contests offer cooks and bakers extra incentives for whipping up favorite recipes or creating new dishes that are judged during the fair with an audience.

These sponsored contests are included in the Agri~Plex Premium List but require the completion of separate, individual applications providing important details.

The Agri~Plex Premium List and applications for the special contests are available on the fair’s website at allentownfairpa.org/contests.

The final deadline for Agri~Plex entries is Aug. 1.

All registrations must be completed by mail.

No on-site registration will be held.

For more information, call 610-433-7541.