FacebookTwitterYouTubeInstagramPinterest

Junior Livestock Shows

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

See below for full details on each individual junior show livestock competition.

Junior Show Livestock Competitions

General Junior Show Rules & Information

Junior Show Updates

2021 Junior Show updates at Wisconsin State Fair:

  • What’s New for 2021 – Junior Shows
  • Junior Livestock Entry Deadline: June 9, 2021
  • 2021 Wisconsin State Fair Performance Division
    For 2021, Wisconsin State Fair Performance Beef and Sheep division contests have been modified to incorporate the components of ultrasound carcass merit (60%) and visual appraisal (40%). Rate of gain evaluation will not be included for 2021; 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 (60%) and visual appraisal (40%).

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. Additional details are available here.

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 were due March 24; only VAIC applications are being accepted.

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 yqca.org.

2021 Wisconsin State Fair EXCEPTION: The active YQCA requirement will be waived for youth who, prior to November 15, 2020, provided Wisconsin State Fair with a copy of a YQCA certificate valid for the 2020 Wisconsin State Fair. These youth will be excused from the “current year active” requirement for the 2021 Wisconsin State Fair only. Questions regarding this 2021 exemption may be directed to Wisconsin State Fair via email at entryoffice@wistatefair.com.

Youth Center

The Youth Center lodging procedures have been updated for the Junior Shows in 2021. 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.

Questions?

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

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

Related Posts

WISCONSIN STATE FAIR HOURS:

8 am – 11 pm Sunday – Thursday
8 am – 12 am Friday & Saturday
8 am – 10 pm Final SundayTICKET SALES AND FAIR ENTRY CEASE ONE HOUR PRIOR TO PARK CLOSURE. RE-ENTRY HAND STAMPS CEASE TWO HOURS PRIOR TO PARK CLOSURE.

Contact Us

Have questions?

email: entryoffice@wistatefair.com

 

Go to Top