Meat Products

The Meat Products Contest is open to licensed meat processing facilities across the State of Wisconsin.

Contests are available for bacon, bone-in ham, summer sausage, flavored snack sausage, cooked bratwurst and specialty cured meat product.

Important dates:

  • Entry Deadline: April 3, 2026 – 5 pm Central Time (online)

  • Late Entry Deadline: April 10, 2026 at 1:30 pm Central Time (online and in-person at WAMP Convention)

  • Product Delivery Dates: April 6-9, 2026 (8 am – 4 pm) at Wisconsin State Fair Park
    OR
    April 10, 2026 (12:15 – 1:30 pm) at the Wisconsin Association of Meat Processors at the Marriott Madison West, Middleton, WI

  • Judging: April 10, 2026 (2 – 5:30 pm) at the Wisconsin Association of Meat Processors Convention

See entry information below for complete details

Display featuring meat, cheese and crackers

Meat Products Entry Information

Entry Information & Contest Rules

The Meat Products contests feature 6 distinct classes and special awards.

Click the link below for complete entry information and contest rules.

See Complete Entry Information

Entry Form

Entry Deadline:

  • April 3, 2026 at 5 pm (Central Time): Online entries close
  • Late Entry Deadline: April 10, 2026 at 1:30 pm Central Time (online and in-person at WAMP Convention)
  • Entries Closed

Questions?

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

Or call:
Junior & Open Shows: 414.266.7052
Dog Sports, Rabbit Hopping: 414.266.7052
Meat & Dairy Products Contests: 414.266.7052
Competitive Exhibits: 414.313.2767

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