Open Beef Cattle

August 8-11, 2024

Open Beef Cattle exhibitors must be at least five years of age as of January 1st of the current year to show their animal(s) in the show ring.

Exhibitors under five years of age may still enter an animal, but the person showing and presenting the animal during the judging must meet the above age requirement.

See below for full details on entry requirements, show information, schedule and upcoming deadlines.

Open Beef Cattle Entry Information

Open Beef Cattle Entry Information

Entry Deadline:

  • June 19, 2024 at 7 pm (Central Time): Online entries close at regular fees

Entry Information:

Enter Online Here!

Show Stalling Information

Show stalling information will be available in Late July:

Beef cattle will be stalled in the Upper Livestock Barns and all classes will be judged in the Coliseum.

General Open Show Rules & Information

Open Show Updates

Open Show Judges 2024

What’s New for 2024 – Open Shows

Open Livestock Entry Deadline: June 19, 2024

Rabbit Hopping Entry Deadline: July 10, 2024

General Open Show Information

General Entry Reminders:

  1. Open Exhibitors may only enter online, excluding Champions Challenge exhibitors.
  2. Please check all entry deadlines, arrival, show and release dates carefully!
  3. Please read the Animal Health Requirements for animals entering Wisconsin from the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

The following documents apply to all open show livestock exhibitors at Wisconsin State Fair. Please read through this information prior to arrival.

Youth Center

A limited number of rooms are available in the Youth Center Thursday, August 8th (after 10 pm) through Sunday, August 11th.

3.21.24 UPDATE: the Youth Center is full for Thursday, August 8th – Sunday, August 11th
3.22.24 UPDATE: the wait list for the Youth Center during the Open Show Thursday, August 8th – Sunday, August 11th is closed.

Please note: no alcohol is allowed in the Youth Center and all open show exhibitor staying in the Youth Center must purchase a Fair admission wristband for the Youth Center.

Questions? Email: entryoffice@wistatefair.com

2024 Open Show Youth Center Lodging Procedure

Youth Center Rules and Regulations

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