Textile & Craft

Do you love sewing, knitting, crocheting, DIY home décor or making crafts for fun or as a hobby?

Enter your best items in the Textile & Craft Competition at the State Fair!

Important dates for this competition:

  • Entry Deadline: May 6, 2026 – 7 pm Central Time

  • Entry Drop-Off Date: June 18, 2026: 1-6pm

  • Judging: June 25, 2026: 10 am-5 pm

See entry information below for complete details.

Textile & Craft Entry Information

Entry Information & Contest Rules

The Textile & Craft competitions features the following divisions:

  • Textile Clothing, Fabric Garments
  • Youth Textiles
  • Crocheted Articles
  • Knitted Articles
  • Home Goods
  • Fine Arts: Original Design
  • Crafts: Original Design
  • Crafts: Purchased Pattern
  • Creative Contests
  • Senior Citizens

The list of the 2026 Competitive Exhibits judges will be available here in early June.

Wisconsin State Fair Competitive General Rules and Regulations and Protest Form.

Click the link below for complete entry information and contest rules.

See Complete Entry Information

Entry Form

Entry Deadline:

  • May 6, 2026: Postmark for mailed entries
  • May 6, 2026 at 7 pm (Central Time): Online entries close
  • May 13, 2026 at 7 pm Late entries close (will be charged late fee)

To enter this contest, click the button below (available in early April) to enter online, or download the Textile & Craft Entry Form (available in early April) and mail it to Wisconsin State Fair at the address listed below.

Entries Closed

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