Open Livestock Shows
Open Show 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 each individual open show livestock competition.

Open Show Livestock Competitions
Champions Challenge – By Invitation Only
Drill Team - August 6-7, 2023; Hunter Over Fences - August 11, 2023; Gymkhana - August 12-13, 2023
Draft Horses
Clydesdale - August 1-5, 2023; Belgian, Percheron, Shire, Spotted Draft - August 8-11, 2023
Horse Pull
August 6, 2023
Open Beef Cattle
August 10-13, 2023
Open Boer Goats
August 1-3, 2023
Open Dairy Cattle
August 10-13, 2023
Open Dairy Goats
August 11-13, 2023
Open Poultry
August 12-13, 2023
Open Rabbit Hopping
August 7-8, 2023
Open Rabbits
August 5-6, 2023
Open Sheep
Rotation 1 - August 3-6, 2023; Rotation 2 - August 9-13, 2023
Open Swine
Badger Classic Market Barrows & Gilts - August 3-4, 2023; Breeding Gilts & Barrows - August 5-6, 2023
General Open Show Rules & Information
Questions?
Questions regarding entering can be emailed to: entryoffice@wistatefair.com
Or call:
Junior & Open Shows; Dog Sports, Rabbit Hopping,
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