| Minutes Picking | Class | Entry Fee | Score based on | |
| Novice | free | ear count | participation award | |
| 10 | Kids age 9 and under | |||
| Youth | weight picked, gleanings, & husk content More Complete Explanation of scoring |
South Dakota residents ranking 1st to 3rd in any of these classes will receive a plaque and are elgible to compete in the national contest |
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| 10 | Girls age 14 and under | |||
| 10 | Girls age 15 to 20 | |||
| 10 | Boys age 14 and under | |||
| 10 | Boys age 15 to 20 | |||
| Adult | $10.00 | |||
| 10 | Women Golden Ages 75 and up | |||
| 10 | Men Golden Ages 75 and up | |||
| 20 | Women age 21 to 49 | |||
| 20 | Men age 21 to 49 | |||
| 20 | Women age 50 and up | |||
| 20 | Men age 50 and up | |||
| 20 | Women's Open | |||
| 30 | Men's Open | |||