Fairtastic Poster Art Competition

The 2023 Fairtastic Poster Competition is celebrating a decade by inviting the previous Fairtastic winning artists to compete to be named the 2023 Grand Champion Artist! This year, Milwaukee artist Ryan Steiskal makes his return as the 2023 Grand Champion Artist. After winning in 2020 with a vibrant piece, Ryan’s 2023 acrylic ink piece features all things that make the Wisconsin State Fair fantastic. Look closely and see everything from agriculture to SpinCity, plein air, quilts, flowers, Fair food, iconic locations and much more.

Commemorative posters and postcards featuring the artwork will be available for purchase during the 2023 Wisconsin State Fair. Proceeds support the Wisconsin State Fair Park Foundation.

The Wisconsin State Fair Park Foundation was established in 1995 as a non-profit corporation with the mission of securing partnerships to support youth development programs, assisting with future planning and providing funding for capital improvements for Wisconsin State Fair Park. For more information, please visit WSFPFoundation.org.

Artist: Ryan Steiskal, Milwaukee WI

2024 Fairtastic Poster Art Competition – Now Accepting Entries

Entry Deadline: January 11, 2024

Calling all artists who have a true passion for Wisconsin State Fair! Artists are asked to submit a color sketch depicting the Wisconsin State Fair “Cream of the Crop” theme that celebrates the 100th anniversary of the iconic Cream Puff at Wisconsin State Fair.

Enter a color sketch for the 2024 Fairtastic Poster Competition celebrating the Wisconsin State Fair Cream Puff and you could win a $1,000 grand prize.

Final artwork will be featured on a commemorative poster, postcards, and more.

Click the button below for complete entry information and the entry form.

Past Fairtastic Art Posters

2014 – Larry Schultz, Milton WI

2015 – F. Paul Dominguez, Watertown WI

2016 – Rozan Henning, Augusta WI

2017 – Julie Roth, West Bend WI

2018 – Laura Jackson, Muskego WI

2019 Fairtastic Poster Art

2019 – James Steeno, Milwaukee WI

2020 – Ryan Steiskal, Milwaukee WI

2021 Fairtastic Poster Art

2021 – Deborah Perrino, Janesville WI

2022 – Mikayla Albrecht, Appleton Wisconsin