Do you say i am going for a contest or to a contest?

Answer:
You say, "I am going to a contest", this means you are going to watch a contest.

"I am going for a contest", this is odd to say but means that you are hoping or choosing a contest.

If you say "I am in/entering a contest", you are saying you are going to attend a contest.
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