Junior Sheep

 Show Dates: TBD

Junior Sheep 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 entry requirements, show information, and upcoming deadlines.

Junior Sheep Entry Information

Junior Sheep Entry Information

Entry information for the 2021 Wisconsin State Fair will be available in late winter; please check back at that time.

Show Stalling & Location

Sheep will be stalled in the Sheep & Goat Barn and all classes will be judged in the Sheep & Goat Barn Show Ring with the exception of the Grand Champion Market Lamb Selection, which will take place in the Case IH Coliseum.

DNA Identification Program

All Wisconsin State Fair DNA identification requirements for Junior Beef, Sheep and Swine (market and non-registered breeding stock) must be submitted by the Junior entry deadline to Wisconsin State Fair. More information available here. DNA hair kits and 840 ear tags are on sale here.

Governor's Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction

Livestock entered into this competition may be eligible for scholarships provided by the Blue Ribbon Sale of Champions Foundation and Governor’s Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction. For more details on these opportunities, please visit gbrla.com.

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.

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