Junior Sheep (August 10 – 13, 2020)
Entry Deadlines
May 8, 9 & 16: Junior Sheep Performance Division Sites (All performance lambs must be 840 ear tag/DNA identified prior to arrival at the Performance Weigh In Site).
May 21, 2020: Postmark for Junior Market Sheep identification AND Junior Show Wether Type Ewes/Non-Registered Junior Show Sheep Breeding Stock DNA Identification
May 21, 2020: YQCA Certification Deadline
May 21, 2020 – 7 pm (Central Time): Online entries and Youth Center Reservations close at regular fees
May 28 – 5 pm (Central Time): Late online entries with late fees close
Junior Sheep Entry Information
Enter Online Here! (Entries Now Closed)
Junior Rules and Regulations (ALL JUNIOR EXHIBITORS MUST READ)
Junior Sheep Barn Stalling (Available in late July)
Volunteer Adult Contact Information
Junior show exhibitors MUST declare a Volunteer Adult Contact at time of entry. Options include either A) Group or B) Individual. Details and VAC application available here.
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): 414.266.7007
Our mailing address is:
Wisconsin State Fair
Entry/Agriculture Department
640 S 84th St
West Allis WI 53214
DNA/RFID ANIMAL IDENTIFICATION
For 2020: All Wisconsin State Fair DNA identification requirements for Beef, Sheep and Swine (market and non-registered breeding stock) must be submitted by May 21st to Wisconsin State Fair (DNA Hair). To read more click here
Online sales of 840 ear tags or DNA hair kits from Wisconsin State Fair will close May 15 at 5 pm. Only walk up orders (paid with a credit card) will be accepted from May 18th – 21st. Wisconsin State Fair office hours for walk up orders are weekdays from 8 am to 4:30 pm in the Administrative Office located in the basement of the Tommy G. Thompson Youth Center (640 S 84th St, West Allis WI 53214). To purchase 840 ear tags or DNA hair kits 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 2020 Wisconsin State Fair Junior Shows. For more information go to yqca.org
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 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 be faxed to 414.266.7057 (Attention Agriculture Department) by July 1st.
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 1st 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 1st of the current year.
For 2020 the following youth organizations are approved for exhibitors showing in Junior Sheep shows:
Wisconsin 4-H
Wisconsin FFA
Wisconsin Junior Southdown Association
Junior exhibitors will submit all entry information and fees directly to State Fair online. Questions regarding entering Wisconsin State Fair can be emailed to: entryoffice@wistatefair.com or call 414.266.7000.
OTHER JUNIOR FORMS/INFORMATION
MAP to Gates 9 and 5
Junior Rules and Regulations (ALL JUNIOR EXHIBITORS MUST READ)
2020 Junior Judges (Available July 3)
Pre-Fair Feed and Bedding Order Form (Available in July)
Non-State Fair Animal Show Waiver
Fitting Rule Waiver Form
Youth Center Menu (Subject to Change)
Judge Nomination Form
What’s New in the Junior Shows 2020
Youth Organization Membership: Wisconsin Youth Organizations interested in offering members an opportunity to participate in the 2020 Wisconsin State Fair Junior livestock shows must submit an application to Wisconsin State Fair for approval by January 15, 2020.
