Gardeners, fruit growers, brewers, bakers, beekeepers, wine makers, artists, photographers, and crafters are invited to enter the agriculture and home arts contests for this year’s Albemarle County Fair, July 31 to August 2 at James Monroe’s Highland. Visit https://albemarlecountyfair.com/ to find contest categories and instructions and to register for the contests online.

The Piedmont Master Gardeners, in partnership with Albemarle/Charlottesville 4-H Youth Development and other volunteers, will accept entries from noon to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, at the Agriculture and Home Arts Barn at Highland. Ribbon winners will be selected the next day and will be on display throughout the fair, which runs from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday, July 31, and from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, August 1, and Saturday, August 2.

Entry submissions are free; fair admission is $5. Email ACFhortandarts@gmail.com for more information or assistance with registration. The fair will also showcase locally raised livestock and will offer live music, food trucks and other attractions.