Open Poultry

August 14-15, 2021

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 show information and upcoming deadlines.

Open Poultry Entry Information

Open Poultry Entry Information

Entry Deadline:

  • June 16, 2021 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:

Show Location

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

General Open Show Rules & Information

Open Show Updates

June 24, 2021 – Wisconsin State Fair Updates

Open Show Judges 2021

What’s New for 2021 – Open Shows

Open Livestock Entry Deadline: June 16, 2021

Rabbit Hopping Entry Deadline: July 15, 2021

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 12 (after 10 pm) through Sunday, August 15th. If interested, please print out the Wisconsin State Fair Open Show Youth Center Reservation Form and return with deposit. Please note: no alcohol is allowed in the Youth Canter and all open show exhibitor staying in the Youth Center must purchase a Fair admission wristband from the Youth Center (on the registration form or upon arrival).

5/14/21 Update: The Youth Center is full for Thursday, August 12 (after 10 pm) through Sunday, August 15th and a waiting list has been created. To get on the waiting list please email entryoffice@wistatefair.com.

2021 Open Show Youth Center Lodging Procedure

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