Horticulture

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

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

Important dates for this competition:

  • Entry Deadline: June 3, 2021

  • Entry Drop-Off & Judging: August 5-15, 2021 (dates vary by show)

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

Horticulture Entry Information

Amateur Horticulture

The Amateur Horticulture Show includes the following:

  • House Plants
  • Container Grown Flowers, Potted Herbs and Vegetables
  • Plant Collections
  • Cut Flowers
  • Cut Stem Collection

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

Amateur Horticulture Show Entry Information

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

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

Society Shows

The Society Shows include the following:

  • Rose Show
  • Cactus & Succulent Show
  • Bonsai Exhibit
  • Orchid Show

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

Society Show Entry Information

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:

  • June 3, 2021: Postmark for mailed entries
  • June 3, 2021 at 7 pm (Central Time): Online entries close
  • June 29, 2021: Postmark for mailed late entries (will be charged late fee)
  • June 29, 2021 at 7 pm (Central Time): Late Online entries close (will be  charged late fee)

Entry Form

Please read the entry information before entering.

June 24, 2021 – Wisconsin State Fair Updates

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).

The list of the 2021 Competitive Exhibits judges will be available here in early June.

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

To enter the horticulture contests, click the button below to enter online, or download the Horticulture Entry Form and mail it to Wisconsin State Fair at the address listed below.

We have new entry software for 2021 so all exhibitors will need to create a new account when entering online.

Enter Online Now

Questions?

Questions regarding entering can be emailed to: entryoffice@wistatefair.com or call 414.266.7052.

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