Junior Sheep

 August 9-12, 2021

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 Deadline:

  • June 9, 2021 – 7 pm (Central Time): Online entries close
  • June 16, 2021 – 7 pm (Central Time): Late Online entries close

Entry Information:

Show Stalling & Location

Show stalling information will be available in Late July:

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

2021 Junior Show updates at Wisconsin State Fair:

  • June 25, 2021 – Youth Center Cafeteria Updates
  • June 24, 2021 – Wisconsin State Fair Updates
  • 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. Junior exhibitors do not sign up for the Youth Center when entering; those who wish to stay in the Youth Center should contact their VAGC directly. 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.

June 25, 2021 – Youth Center Cafeteria Updates

Youth Center Rules and Regulations

Questions?

Questions regarding entering can be emailed to: entryoffice@wistatefair.com or call 414.266.7052.

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