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
There are changes for the 2020 Junior Shows at Wisconsin State Fair:
Junior Show Eligibility
Animal Shows Requirements:
- 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.
- Participation in the Wisconsin State Fair Junior animal 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.
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.
- Junior Rules and Regulations (ALL JUNIOR EXHIBITORS MUST READ)
- MAP to Gates 9 and 5
- Pre-Fair Feed and Bedding Order Form (Available in July)
- Non-State Fair Animal Show Waiver
- Fitting Rule Waiver Form
- Judge Nomination Form
- 2021 Junior Judges (Available July 3)
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 on the Volunteer Adult Contact program and application are available here.
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).
Completion of the program will be required for all youth who exhibit animal projects (beef, dairy, goats, poultry, rabbits, sheep and swine) at the 2021 Wisconsin State Fair Junior Shows.
For certification please visit yqca.org.
Youth Center
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