Horticulture

Do you have a green thumb and love growing flowers or vegetables in your backyard for fun or as a hobby?

Enter your best blooms and veggies in the Horticulture Competition at the State Fair!

Important dates for this competition:

  • Entry Deadline: May 27, 2026

  • Entry Drop-Off & Judging: August 6-August 16, 2026 (dates vary by show)

See entry information below for complete details.

Vegetables on display placed on empty brown bottles

Horticulture Entry Information

Many different colors of zinnias on display

Dahlia

The Dahlia Show includes the following:

  • AA & A Size Blooms
  • B Size Blooms
  • BB Size Blooms
  • Miniature Size Blooms
  • Ball Type Blooms
  • Pompon Style Blooms
  • Any Other Type

Click the link below for complete entry information and contest rules.

Dahlia Show Entry Information
Dahlias on display in various colors

Gladiolus

The Gladiolus Show includes the following:

  • Three Spike Classes
  • Single Spike Classes
  • Artistic Section

Click the link below for complete entry information and contest rules.

Gladiolus Show Entry Information
2 men standing behind many different potted orchids

Society Shows

The Society Shows include the following:

  • Rose Show
  • Bonsai Exhibit
  • Orchid Show

Click the link below for complete entry information and contest rules.

Society Show Entry Information
Staff standing behind USA 250 display created with empty brown bottles

Vegetable

The Vegetable Show includes the following:

  • Vegetable & Herb Show
  • Market Basket Display
  • Largest Vegetable & Flower Show

Click the link below for complete entry information and contest rules.

Vegetable Show Entry Information

Horticulture Entry Form

Entry Deadlines

Entry Deadlines:

  • May 27, 2026: Postmark for mailed entries
  • May 27, 2026 at 7 pm (Central Time): Online entries close
  • June 10, 2026: Postmark for mailed late entries (will be charged late fee)
  • June 10, 2026 at 7 pm (Central Time): Late Online entries close (will be charged late fee)

The list of the 2026 Competitive Exhibits judges will be available here in early June.

Wisconsin State Fair Competitive General Rules and Regulations and Protest Form.

Entry Form

Please read the entry information before entering.

Please check all arrival show and release dates carefully! All contests will be held in Grand Champion Hall (formerly known as the Horticulture, Craft & Culinary Pavilion).

To enter these contests, click the button below to enter online (available in early April), or download the Horticulture Entry Form (available in early April) and mail it to Wisconsin State Fair at the address listed below.

Enter Online Here!

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