Open Poultry

August 9 – 10, 2025

We will continue to monitor the Avian Influenza information provided by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.

Open Poultry 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 Poultry Entry Information

Open Poultry Entry Information

Entry Deadline:

  • June 18, 2025 at 7 pm (Central Time): Online entries close at regular fees
  • Entries will only be accepted online with credit card payment

Entry Information:

Wisconsin Poultry Certification:

Enter Online Here!

Show Location

Open show poultry will be featured exclusively in the Poultry and Rabbit Palace.

General Open Show Rules & Information

Open Show Updates

Open Show Judges 2025

What’s New for 2025 – Open Shows

Open Livestock Entry Deadline: June 18, 2025

Rabbit Hopping Entry Deadline: July 9, 2025

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

UPDATE 2.21.2025 The Youth Center is now full for the 2025 Open Show. A waiting list has been created. To get on the waiting list please email entryoffice@wistatefair.com

A limited number of rooms are available in the Youth Center Thursday, August 7th (after 10 pm) through Sunday, August 10th.

Please note: no alcohol or smoking (including e-cigarettes and vapes) is allowed in the Youth Center and all open show exhibitors staying in the Youth Center must purchase a Fair admission wristband for the Youth Center.

Questions? Email: entryoffice@wistatefair.com

2025 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