Junior Boer Goats

August 1-6, 2023

Junior Boer Goat exhibitors must be between the ages of 12-19 by January 1st of the current year and have completed YQCA certification.

February 2023: There will be no Junior Boer Goat in the 2023 Governor’s Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction. Adding a new species to the Livestock Auction requires extensive planning and many considerations that affect not only the logistics of the Wisconsin State Fair and GBRLA, but also State Fair staff, GBRLA volunteers and exhibitors.

The Wisconsin State Fair Park Board Chairman, John Yingling, and the board’s Agriculture Committee, are supportive of this decision for 2023. Chairman Yingling, the Agriculture Committee and State Fair staff are committed to including Junior Boer Goat representation in the 2024 Governor’s Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction.

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

Junior Boer Goats Entry Information

Junior Boer Goats Entry Information

Entry Deadline:

  • May 24, 2023 – 7 pm (Central Time): Online entries close
  • May 31, 2023 – 5 pm (Central Time): Late Online entries close

Entry Information:

Show Stalling & Location

Show stalling information will be available in Late July:

Boer goats will be stalled in the Sheep & Goat Barn and all classes will be judged in the Sheep & Goat Barn Show Ring.

General Junior Show Rules & Information

Junior Show Updates

2023 Junior Show updates at Wisconsin State Fair:

  • What’s New for 2023 – Junior Shows
  • Junior Livestock Entry Deadline: May 24, 2023
  • 2023 Wisconsin State Fair Performance Division
    For 2023, Wisconsin State Fair Performance Beef and Sheep division contests have been modified to incorporate the components of ultrasound carcass merit (70%) and visual appraisal (30%). Rate of gain evaluation will not be included for 2022; therefore, weigh in sites will not be offered in winter for junior market steers or spring for junior market lambs. Junior market barrows will continue to be evaluated on ultrasound carcass merit (70%) and visual appraisal (30%).

Junior Show Eligibility

Animal Shows Requirements:

  • Participation in Wisconsin State Fair Junior shows is open to any boy or girl 12-19 years of age as of January 1st of the current year.
  • Youth must have completed YQCA certification. See the section labeled “YQCA” for complete details.
  • Youth are encouraged to actively participate in youth educational programs/organizations which enhance project awareness but there are no youth organization membership requirements to exhibit in the Junior animal departments of Wisconsin State Fair.

Junior exhibitors will submit all entry information and fees directly to State Fair online.

General Junior Show Information

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

Volunteer Adult Contacts

Junior show exhibitors MUST declare a Volunteer Adult Contact at time of entry. Options include either:

  • A) Group or
  • B) Individual.

Details available here. Volunteer Adult Contact application available here. Please note: VAGC applications are due March 22, 2023.

Full list of Approved Volunteer Adult Contacts.

YQCA

Wisconsin State Fair is pleased to continue of the national certification program “Youth for the Quality Care of Animals” (YQCA) built around foundational pillars of animal agriculture (animal welfare, food safety and character education).

All junior exhibitors exhibiting animals in any Junior Departments must be YQCA certified at the time of entry. The certification must remain active through the dates of the Fair. The YQCA certification program is a national education program built around foundational pillars of animal agriculture (animal welfare, food safety and character education). The program is offered online or in person at regional locations throughout Wisconsin. For additional information related to the YQCA program please visit yqcaprogram.org.

Youth Center

Junior exhibitors do not sign up for the Youth Center when entering; those who wish to stay in the Youth Center should contact their VAGC directly. Rooms may be occupied only by approved VAGCs, VAICs and current Junior show exhibitors. Wisconsin State Fair will send reservation forms directly to all approved VACs in April. To read more click here.

Youth Center Menu

Youth Center Cafeteria Information

Youth Center Rules and Regulations

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