Culinary

Do you love baking and cooking for fun or as part of a hobby?

Then enter your best recipes in the Culinary Competitions at the State Fair!

Important dates for this competition:

  • Entry Deadline: May 24, 2023 – 7 pm Central Time

  • Culinary Day 1 Judging: July 26, 2023

  • Culinary Day 2 Judging: July 29, 2023

  • Culinary Day 3 Judging: August 4, 2023

  • Culinary Day 4 Judging: August 6, 2023

See below for full details on entry requirements and show information.

Culinary Entry Information

Culinary Day 1

Drop Off: July 26, 2023: 7:30-10:30 am
Judging: July 26, 2023: 1:30-6:30 pm

Culinary Day 1 features over 100 classes in the following divisions:

  • Yeast Breads
  • Fresh Fruits & Veggies
  • Cookies & Bars
  • Pies
  • Canning
  • Kids Culinary Challenge

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

Culinary Day 2

Drop Off: July 29, 2023: 7:30-10:30 am
Judging: July 29, 2023: 1:30-6:30 pm

Culinary Day 2 features over 80 classes in the following divisions:

  • Quick Breads
  • Wisconsin Dairy
  • Cakes
  • Frostings
  • Decorated Cakes
  • Culinary Challenge

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

Culinary Days 3 & 4

Drop Off Culinary Day 3: August 4, 2023: 8:30-9:30 am
Judging Culinary Day 3: August 4, 2023: Noon-6:00 pm

Culinary Day 3 features the following classes:

Seasoned with Creativity…Sassy Summer Solstice!

  • Sassy Summer Solstice
  • Sassy Midsummer Maple Granola
  • Kickin’ Coffee Bundt
  • Cheesy Pleasy dairy-rific Appetizer
  • Sensational Pork Sliders
  • Jubilant Cranberry Juice Jamboree
  • Amazing Apple Crisps and Bountiful Buckles
  • Well, It’s Time to Roll. Pasta Please
  • Show-Stopping Berry Dessert
  • Spud-rific Summer Potato Salad
  • Sunny Skies & Summer Pies

Drop Off Culinary Day 4: August 6, 2023: 8:30-9:30 am
Judging Culinary Day 4: August 6, 2023: Noon-6:00 pm

Seasoned with Creativity…Spicy Sunday Soiree

  • Zippity Do Da Breakfast Burrito
  • Oh So Sweet and Spicy Honey Dip
  • Heigh-ho Cherry-o Perfect Punch
  • Spice and Dice Cajun Appetizer
  • Pop Pop Poppin’ For Cake Pops (youth 17 and under)
  • Whoopin’ and Hollerin’ For Whoopie Pies (Adults 18 and over)
  • Pepper Your Breadsticks With Cheese, Please
  • Superstar Sunny Summer Snack
  • Spicy Sunday Sangria
  • Oh Shucks! Jazzy Jumping Street Corn

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

Culinary Entry Form

Entry Deadlines

Entry Deadline:

  • May 24, 2023: Postmark for mailed entries
  • May 24, 2023 at 7 pm (Central Time): Online entries close
  • May 31, 2023 at 5 pm Late entries close (will be charged late fee)

The list of the 2023 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 April), or download the Culinary Entry Form (available in April) and mail it to Wisconsin State Fair at the address listed below.

Entries Closed

Questions?

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

Or call:
Junior & Open Shows; Dog Sports, Rabbit Hopping,
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