Champions Challenge

Drill Team: August 4 – 5, 2024

Hunter Over Fences: August 9, 2024

Gymkhana & Trail: August 10 – 11, 2024

Participation in the Champions Challenge Horse Show is by invitation from Wisconsin State Fair with counsel from Wisconsin 4-H Horse Project Leaders.

Invitations for Gymkhana, Hunter Over Fences and Trail are extended to youth who have demonstrated excellent sportsmanship and horsemanship at the previous year’s State 4-H horse events. Invitations to Drill Teams are extended based on their coach applications, video presentations or onsite evaluations.

See below for full details on entry requirements, show information, schedule and upcoming deadlines.

Champions Challenge Entry Information

Champions Challenge Entry Information

2024 Champions Challenge Entry Information (By Invite Only)

Show Stalling & Information

Champions Challenge Horses will be stalled in the Livestock/Horse Barn and all shows will take place in the Coliseum.

General Open Show Rules & Information

Open Show Updates

Open Show Judges 2024

What’s New for 2024 – Open Shows

Open Livestock Entry Deadline: June 19, 2024

Rabbit Hopping Entry Deadline: July 10, 2024

General Open Show Information

General Entry Reminders:

  1. Open Exhibitors may only enter online, excluding Champions Challenge exhibitors.
  2. Please check all entry deadlines, arrival, show and release dates carefully!
  3. Please read the Animal Health Requirements for animals entering Wisconsin from the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

The following documents apply to all open show livestock exhibitors at Wisconsin State Fair. Please read through this information prior to arrival.

Youth Center

A limited number of rooms are available in the Youth Center Thursday, August 8th (after 10 pm) through Sunday, August 11th.

3.21.24 UPDATE: the Youth Center is full for Thursday, August 8th – Sunday, August 11th
3.22.24 UPDATE: the wait list for the Youth Center during the Open Show Thursday, August 8th – Sunday, August 11th is closed.

Please note: no alcohol is allowed in the Youth Center and all open show exhibitor staying in the Youth Center must purchase a Fair admission wristband for the Youth Center.

Questions? Email: entryoffice@wistatefair.com

2024 Open Show Youth Center Lodging Procedure

Youth Center Rules and Regulations

Questions?

Questions regarding entering can be emailed to: entryoffice@wistatefair.com

Or call:
Junior & Open Shows: 414.266.7052
Dog Sports, Rabbit Hopping: 414.266.7052
Meat & Dairy Products Contests: 414.266.7052
Competitive Exhibits: 414.313.2767

Mailing Address:
Wisconsin State Fair
Entry Department
640 S 84th Street
West Allis WI 53214