Junior Livestock

Entry Questions

Questions regarding entering can be emailed to: entryoffice@wistatefair.com or call 414.266.7000 (main line) or 414.266.7052 (Entry Office from April 15 – August 16) Fax Number (Prior to Fair): 414.266.7057

Our mailing address is:
Wisconsin State Fair
Entry/Agriculture Department
640 S 84th St
West Allis WI 53214

Volunteer Adult Contact Information

New for 2019! Junior show exhibitors MUST declare a Volunteer Adult Contact at time of entry. Options include either A) Group or B) Individual. To read more about the options click here.
Volunteer Adult Contact Application

2019 DNA/RFID ANIMAL IDENTIFICATION

Beginning in 2019, all Wisconsin State Fair DNA identification requirements for Beef, Sheep and Swine (market and non-registered breeding stock) must be submitted by May 23rd to Wisconsin State Fair (DNA Hair) or to the Wisconsin Livestock Identification Consortium (DNA Tissue). To read more click here

To purchase 840 ear tags or DNA hair kits from Wisconsin State Fair click here

YQCA

Wisconsin State Fair is pleased to announce continuation 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 2019 Wisconsin State Fair Junior Shows.

JUNIOR ELIGIBILITY

Animal Shows Age Requirements: Participation in the Wisconsin State Fair Junior animal shows (beef, sheep, swine, dairy, goats, poultry and rabbits) is open to any boy or girl 12-19 years of age as of January 1^st of the current year. Youth must be an active/participating member in good standing of a bona fide, adult-supervised Wisconsin animal-based youth organization by March 1^st of the current year.

For 2019 the following youth organizations are approved for exhibitors showing in Junior Rabbit shows:
Wisconsin 4-H
Wisconsin FFA
Wisconsin Junior Angus Association
Wisconsin Junior Ayrshire Association
Wisconsin Junior Brown Swiss Association
Wisconsin Junior Guernsey Association
Wisconsin Junior Hereford Association
Wisconsin Junior Holstein Association
Wisconsin Junior Jersey Association
Wisconsin Junior Southdown Association
Wisconsin Show Pig Association
Wisconsin Rabbit Breeders Association

Junior exhibitors will submit all entry information and fees directly to State Fair online. Questions regarding entering the 2019 Wisconsin State Fair can be emailed to: entryoffice@wistatefair.com or call 414.266.7000.

YOUTH CENTER

Exhibitors will be able to pay for the Youth Center fees with their online entries (the Youth Center is listed under “Department”).

Youth Center Rules and Regulations (All Youth and Adult Facilitators staying in the Youth Center must read)
Youth Center Health Certificate (Youth) Junior Exhibitors can mail the Health Certificate with entries or upload with online entries. Any certificates not submitted with entries must faxed to 414.266.7057 (Attention Agriculture Department) by July 1st.

OTHER JUNIOR FORMS/INFORMATION

MAP to Gates 9 and 5
Junior Rules and Regulations (ALL JUNIOR EXHIBITORS MUST READ)
2019 Junior Judges (Available July 3)
Pre-Fair Feed and Bedding Order Form (Available in July)
Non-Owned Animal Show Waiver
Fitting Rule Waiver Form
Youth Center Menu (Subject to Change)
Judge Nomination Form

Youth Organization Membership: Wisconsin Youth Organizations interested in offering members an opportunity to participate in the 2019 Wisconsin State Fair Junior livestock shows must submit an application to Wisconsin State Fair for approval by January 15, 2019.