Plein Air at the Fair

Entry Deadline: July 9, 2025


Contest Dates:

  • Main Event: Monday, August 4, 2025

  • Quick Paint: Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Open to all artists, the Plein Air at the Fair competition challenges artists to create artwork onsite at Wisconsin State Fair throughout the park.

Finished works can be submitted for awards, and artwork will be available for purchase by the general public through the remainder of State Fair.

See entry information below for complete details.

Plein Air at the Fair Entry Information

Main Event Prospectus & Contest Rules

Plein Air at the Fair is an artist’s chance to capture the magic of Wisconsin State Fair on canvas. For one and a half days, artists capture the sights and colors of this annual tradition in person.

Main Event Complete Entry Information

Quick Paint Prospectus

For the Quick Paint event, artists are challenged to create their masterpiece on canvas within a 4-hour window of time on a maximum canvas size of 11 inches x 14 inches.

Quick Paint Complete Entry Information

Postcard Perfect Painting Prospectus

For the Postcard Perfect Painting event, artists are challenged to create their masterpiece on canvas within one day on a maximum canvas size of 5 inches x 7 inches.

Postcard Perfect Complete Entry Information

Entry Form

To enter this contest, click the button below to enter online (available in May), or download the Plein Air Entry Form (available in May) and mail it to Wisconsin State Fair at the address listed below.

Entries Will Open in Early May

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