Junior Sheep<\/strong><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\u00a0August 10-13, 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\nJunior Sheep exhibitors must be between the ages of 12-19 by January 1st of the current year and have completed YQCA certification.<\/h3>\nSee below for full details on entry requirements, show information, schedule and upcoming deadlines.<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/wistatefair.com\/competitions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/jr_sheep-1.jpg\" "\\"jr_sheep\\"")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Junior Sheep Entry Information<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>Junior Sheep Entry Information<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nEntry Deadline:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- May 20, 2026 – 7 pm <\/strong>(Central Time): Online entries close<\/li>\n
- May 27, 2026 \u2013 5 pm <\/strong>(Central Time): Late Online entries close<\/li>\n
- Entries closed<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Entry Information:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- \n
\n- Junior Sheep Entry Information<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>
Show Stalling & Location<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nShow stalling information will be available in Late July:<\/p>\n
\n- Junior Sheep Barn Stalling<\/a>\u00a0(Available in late July)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Sheep will be stalled in the Sheep & Goat Barn and all classes will be judged in the Sheep & Goat Barn Show Ring with the exception of the Grand Champion Market Lamb Selection, which will take place in the Coliseum.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>DNA Identification Program<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nWisconsin State Fair requires 840 ear tags and DNA identification for all Junior Non-Registered and Market animals in the Junior Beef, Boer\/Market Goat, Sheep and Swine departments, submitted to Wisconsin State Fair by the Junior entry deadline. <\/span><\/u><\/p>\nMore information available here<\/a><\/u><\/p>\nSample Collection Instructions here<\/a><\/p>\nDNA Identification Document here<\/a><\/p>\nDNA kits and 840 ear tags are\u00a0on sale here<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>Governor's Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nThe Grand and Reserve Champion market barrow, lamb, steer, market breed champions, along with the Bred and Owned Market Champion steer, lamb and barrow, the Grand Champion market goat and the Grand Champion Bred and Owned market goat will be auctioned off at the Governor\u2019s Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction.<\/p>\n
The Blue Ribbon Sale of Champions Foundation awards scholarships to Wisconsin State Fair livestock exhibitors annually. For more details about the scholarship program, please visit gbrla.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nGeneral Junior Show Rules & Information<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>Junior Show Updates<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n2026 Junior Show updates at Wisconsin State Fair:<\/p>\n
\n- What\u2019s New for 2026 \u2013 Junior Shows<\/li>\n
- Junior Livestock Entry Deadline: May 20, 2026 at 7:00 pm CT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>
Junior Show Eligibility<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nAnimal Shows Requirements:<\/p>\n
\n- Participation in Wisconsin State Fair Junior shows is open to any youth 12-19 years of age as of January 1st<\/sup>\u00a0of the current year.<\/li>\n
- Youth must have completed YQCA certification. See the section labeled \u201cYQCA\u201d for complete details.<\/li>\n
- Youth are encouraged to actively participate in youth educational programs\/organizations which enhance project awareness but there are no youth organization membership requirements to exhibit in the Junior animal departments of Wisconsin State Fair.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Junior exhibitors will submit all entry information and fees directly to State Fair online.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/div>General Junior Show Information<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nThe following documents apply to all junior show livestock exhibitors at the Wisconsin State Fair. Please read through this information prior to arrival.<\/p>\n
\n- Junior Rules and Regulations<\/a> (ALL JUNIOR EXHIBITORS MUST READ)<\/li>\n
- Video \u2013 How to enter Junior Market Beef, Sheep or Swine in Market, Performance and\/or Bred & Owned<\/a><\/li>\n
- MAP to Gates 9 and 5<\/a><\/li>\n
- Advance Feed and Bedding Order Form<\/a> (Available in July)<\/li>\n
- Non-State Fair Animal Show Waiver<\/a><\/li>\n
- Fitting Rule Waiver Form<\/a><\/li>\n
- Judge Nomination Form<\/a><\/li>\n
- 2025 Junior Judges<\/a> (Available after July 1)<\/li>\n
- Agriculture Employee Conflict of Interest and Ethics<\/a><\/li>\n
- Non-Resident Youth Waiver Application<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>
Volunteer Adult Contacts<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nJunior show exhibitors MUST declare a Volunteer Adult Contact at time of entry. Options include either:<\/p>\n
\n- A) Group or<\/li>\n
- B) Individual.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
More details for Junior Exhibitors<\/a><\/p>\nVolunteer Adult Contact application available here<\/a>.
\nVAGC applications are due March 18, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\nFull list of\u00a0Approved Volunteer Adult Contacts<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>YQCA<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nWisconsin State Fair is pleased to continue of the national certification program \u201cYouth for the Quality Care of Animals\u201d (YQCA) built around foundational pillars of animal agriculture (animal welfare, food safety and character education).<\/p>\n
All junior exhibitors exhibiting animals in any Junior Departments must be YQCA certified at the time of entry. The certification must remain active through the dates of the Fair. The YQCA certification program is a national education program built around foundational pillars of animal agriculture (animal welfare, food safety and character education). The program is offered online or in person at regional locations throughout Wisconsin.\u00a0For additional information related to the YQCA program please visit yqcaprogram.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>Youth Center<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nJunior exhibitors do not sign up for the Youth Center when entering; those who wish to stay in the Youth Center should contact their VAGC directly. Rooms may be occupied only by approved VAGCs, VAICs and current Junior show exhibitors. Wisconsin State Fair will send reservation forms directly to all approved VACs after they have accepted their group members. To read more click here<\/a>.<\/p>\nYouth Center Menu<\/a><\/p>\nYouth Center Rules and Regulations<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\u00a0August 10-13, 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\nJunior Sheep exhibitors must be between the ages of 12-19 by January 1st of the current year and have completed YQCA certification.<\/h3>\nSee below for full details on entry requirements, show information, schedule and upcoming deadlines.<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Junior Sheep Entry Information<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>Junior Sheep Entry Information<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nEntry Deadline:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- May 20, 2026 – 7 pm <\/strong>(Central Time): Online entries close<\/li>\n
- May 27, 2026 \u2013 5 pm <\/strong>(Central Time): Late Online entries close<\/li>\n
- Entries closed<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Entry Information:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- \n
\n- Junior Sheep Entry Information<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>
Show Stalling & Location<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nShow stalling information will be available in Late July:<\/p>\n
\n- Junior Sheep Barn Stalling<\/a>\u00a0(Available in late July)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Sheep will be stalled in the Sheep & Goat Barn and all classes will be judged in the Sheep & Goat Barn Show Ring with the exception of the Grand Champion Market Lamb Selection, which will take place in the Coliseum.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>DNA Identification Program<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nWisconsin State Fair requires 840 ear tags and DNA identification for all Junior Non-Registered and Market animals in the Junior Beef, Boer\/Market Goat, Sheep and Swine departments, submitted to Wisconsin State Fair by the Junior entry deadline. <\/span><\/u><\/p>\nMore information available here<\/a><\/u><\/p>\nSample Collection Instructions here<\/a><\/p>\nDNA Identification Document here<\/a><\/p>\nDNA kits and 840 ear tags are\u00a0on sale here<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>Governor's Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nThe Grand and Reserve Champion market barrow, lamb, steer, market breed champions, along with the Bred and Owned Market Champion steer, lamb and barrow, the Grand Champion market goat and the Grand Champion Bred and Owned market goat will be auctioned off at the Governor\u2019s Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction.<\/p>\n
The Blue Ribbon Sale of Champions Foundation awards scholarships to Wisconsin State Fair livestock exhibitors annually. For more details about the scholarship program, please visit gbrla.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nGeneral Junior Show Rules & Information<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>Junior Show Updates<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n2026 Junior Show updates at Wisconsin State Fair:<\/p>\n
\n- What\u2019s New for 2026 \u2013 Junior Shows<\/li>\n
- Junior Livestock Entry Deadline: May 20, 2026 at 7:00 pm CT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>
Junior Show Eligibility<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nAnimal Shows Requirements:<\/p>\n
\n- Participation in Wisconsin State Fair Junior shows is open to any youth 12-19 years of age as of January 1st<\/sup>\u00a0of the current year.<\/li>\n
- Youth must have completed YQCA certification. See the section labeled \u201cYQCA\u201d for complete details.<\/li>\n
- Youth are encouraged to actively participate in youth educational programs\/organizations which enhance project awareness but there are no youth organization membership requirements to exhibit in the Junior animal departments of Wisconsin State Fair.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Junior exhibitors will submit all entry information and fees directly to State Fair online.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/div>General Junior Show Information<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nThe following documents apply to all junior show livestock exhibitors at the Wisconsin State Fair. Please read through this information prior to arrival.<\/p>\n
\n- Junior Rules and Regulations<\/a> (ALL JUNIOR EXHIBITORS MUST READ)<\/li>\n
- Video \u2013 How to enter Junior Market Beef, Sheep or Swine in Market, Performance and\/or Bred & Owned<\/a><\/li>\n
- MAP to Gates 9 and 5<\/a><\/li>\n
- Advance Feed and Bedding Order Form<\/a> (Available in July)<\/li>\n
- Non-State Fair Animal Show Waiver<\/a><\/li>\n
- Fitting Rule Waiver Form<\/a><\/li>\n
- Judge Nomination Form<\/a><\/li>\n
- 2025 Junior Judges<\/a> (Available after July 1)<\/li>\n
- Agriculture Employee Conflict of Interest and Ethics<\/a><\/li>\n
- Non-Resident Youth Waiver Application<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>
Volunteer Adult Contacts<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nJunior show exhibitors MUST declare a Volunteer Adult Contact at time of entry. Options include either:<\/p>\n
\n- A) Group or<\/li>\n
- B) Individual.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
More details for Junior Exhibitors<\/a><\/p>\nVolunteer Adult Contact application available here<\/a>.
\nVAGC applications are due March 18, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\nFull list of\u00a0Approved Volunteer Adult Contacts<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>YQCA<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nWisconsin State Fair is pleased to continue of the national certification program \u201cYouth for the Quality Care of Animals\u201d (YQCA) built around foundational pillars of animal agriculture (animal welfare, food safety and character education).<\/p>\n
All junior exhibitors exhibiting animals in any Junior Departments must be YQCA certified at the time of entry. The certification must remain active through the dates of the Fair. The YQCA certification program is a national education program built around foundational pillars of animal agriculture (animal welfare, food safety and character education). The program is offered online or in person at regional locations throughout Wisconsin.\u00a0For additional information related to the YQCA program please visit yqcaprogram.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>Youth Center<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nJunior exhibitors do not sign up for the Youth Center when entering; those who wish to stay in the Youth Center should contact their VAGC directly. Rooms may be occupied only by approved VAGCs, VAICs and current Junior show exhibitors. Wisconsin State Fair will send reservation forms directly to all approved VACs after they have accepted their group members. To read more click here<\/a>.<\/p>\nYouth Center Menu<\/a><\/p>\nYouth Center Rules and Regulations<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
See below for full details on entry requirements, show information, schedule and upcoming deadlines.<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Junior Sheep Entry Information<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>Junior Sheep Entry Information<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nEntry Deadline:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- May 20, 2026 – 7 pm <\/strong>(Central Time): Online entries close<\/li>\n
- May 27, 2026 \u2013 5 pm <\/strong>(Central Time): Late Online entries close<\/li>\n
- Entries closed<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Entry Information:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- \n
\n- Junior Sheep Entry Information<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>
Show Stalling & Location<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nShow stalling information will be available in Late July:<\/p>\n
\n- Junior Sheep Barn Stalling<\/a>\u00a0(Available in late July)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Sheep will be stalled in the Sheep & Goat Barn and all classes will be judged in the Sheep & Goat Barn Show Ring with the exception of the Grand Champion Market Lamb Selection, which will take place in the Coliseum.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>DNA Identification Program<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nWisconsin State Fair requires 840 ear tags and DNA identification for all Junior Non-Registered and Market animals in the Junior Beef, Boer\/Market Goat, Sheep and Swine departments, submitted to Wisconsin State Fair by the Junior entry deadline. <\/span><\/u><\/p>\nMore information available here<\/a><\/u><\/p>\nSample Collection Instructions here<\/a><\/p>\nDNA Identification Document here<\/a><\/p>\nDNA kits and 840 ear tags are\u00a0on sale here<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>Governor's Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nThe Grand and Reserve Champion market barrow, lamb, steer, market breed champions, along with the Bred and Owned Market Champion steer, lamb and barrow, the Grand Champion market goat and the Grand Champion Bred and Owned market goat will be auctioned off at the Governor\u2019s Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction.<\/p>\n
The Blue Ribbon Sale of Champions Foundation awards scholarships to Wisconsin State Fair livestock exhibitors annually. For more details about the scholarship program, please visit gbrla.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nGeneral Junior Show Rules & Information<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>Junior Show Updates<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n2026 Junior Show updates at Wisconsin State Fair:<\/p>\n
\n- What\u2019s New for 2026 \u2013 Junior Shows<\/li>\n
- Junior Livestock Entry Deadline: May 20, 2026 at 7:00 pm CT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>
Junior Show Eligibility<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nAnimal Shows Requirements:<\/p>\n
\n- Participation in Wisconsin State Fair Junior shows is open to any youth 12-19 years of age as of January 1st<\/sup>\u00a0of the current year.<\/li>\n
- Youth must have completed YQCA certification. See the section labeled \u201cYQCA\u201d for complete details.<\/li>\n
- Youth are encouraged to actively participate in youth educational programs\/organizations which enhance project awareness but there are no youth organization membership requirements to exhibit in the Junior animal departments of Wisconsin State Fair.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Junior exhibitors will submit all entry information and fees directly to State Fair online.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/div>General Junior Show Information<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nThe following documents apply to all junior show livestock exhibitors at the Wisconsin State Fair. Please read through this information prior to arrival.<\/p>\n
\n- Junior Rules and Regulations<\/a> (ALL JUNIOR EXHIBITORS MUST READ)<\/li>\n
- Video \u2013 How to enter Junior Market Beef, Sheep or Swine in Market, Performance and\/or Bred & Owned<\/a><\/li>\n
- MAP to Gates 9 and 5<\/a><\/li>\n
- Advance Feed and Bedding Order Form<\/a> (Available in July)<\/li>\n
- Non-State Fair Animal Show Waiver<\/a><\/li>\n
- Fitting Rule Waiver Form<\/a><\/li>\n
- Judge Nomination Form<\/a><\/li>\n
- 2025 Junior Judges<\/a> (Available after July 1)<\/li>\n
- Agriculture Employee Conflict of Interest and Ethics<\/a><\/li>\n
- Non-Resident Youth Waiver Application<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>
Volunteer Adult Contacts<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nJunior show exhibitors MUST declare a Volunteer Adult Contact at time of entry. Options include either:<\/p>\n
\n- A) Group or<\/li>\n
- B) Individual.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
More details for Junior Exhibitors<\/a><\/p>\nVolunteer Adult Contact application available here<\/a>.
\nVAGC applications are due March 18, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\nFull list of\u00a0Approved Volunteer Adult Contacts<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>YQCA<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nWisconsin State Fair is pleased to continue of the national certification program \u201cYouth for the Quality Care of Animals\u201d (YQCA) built around foundational pillars of animal agriculture (animal welfare, food safety and character education).<\/p>\n
All junior exhibitors exhibiting animals in any Junior Departments must be YQCA certified at the time of entry. The certification must remain active through the dates of the Fair. The YQCA certification program is a national education program built around foundational pillars of animal agriculture (animal welfare, food safety and character education). The program is offered online or in person at regional locations throughout Wisconsin.\u00a0For additional information related to the YQCA program please visit yqcaprogram.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>Youth Center<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nJunior exhibitors do not sign up for the Youth Center when entering; those who wish to stay in the Youth Center should contact their VAGC directly. Rooms may be occupied only by approved VAGCs, VAICs and current Junior show exhibitors. Wisconsin State Fair will send reservation forms directly to all approved VACs after they have accepted their group members. To read more click here<\/a>.<\/p>\nYouth Center Menu<\/a><\/p>\nYouth Center Rules and Regulations<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div>Junior Sheep Entry Information<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>Junior Sheep Entry Information<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nEntry Deadline:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- May 20, 2026 – 7 pm <\/strong>(Central Time): Online entries close<\/li>\n
- May 27, 2026 \u2013 5 pm <\/strong>(Central Time): Late Online entries close<\/li>\n
- Entries closed<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Entry Information:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- \n
\n- Junior Sheep Entry Information<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>
Show Stalling & Location<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nShow stalling information will be available in Late July:<\/p>\n
\n- Junior Sheep Barn Stalling<\/a>\u00a0(Available in late July)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Sheep will be stalled in the Sheep & Goat Barn and all classes will be judged in the Sheep & Goat Barn Show Ring with the exception of the Grand Champion Market Lamb Selection, which will take place in the Coliseum.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>DNA Identification Program<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nWisconsin State Fair requires 840 ear tags and DNA identification for all Junior Non-Registered and Market animals in the Junior Beef, Boer\/Market Goat, Sheep and Swine departments, submitted to Wisconsin State Fair by the Junior entry deadline. <\/span><\/u><\/p>\nMore information available here<\/a><\/u><\/p>\nSample Collection Instructions here<\/a><\/p>\nDNA Identification Document here<\/a><\/p>\nDNA kits and 840 ear tags are\u00a0on sale here<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>Governor's Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nThe Grand and Reserve Champion market barrow, lamb, steer, market breed champions, along with the Bred and Owned Market Champion steer, lamb and barrow, the Grand Champion market goat and the Grand Champion Bred and Owned market goat will be auctioned off at the Governor\u2019s Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction.<\/p>\n
The Blue Ribbon Sale of Champions Foundation awards scholarships to Wisconsin State Fair livestock exhibitors annually. For more details about the scholarship program, please visit gbrla.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nGeneral Junior Show Rules & Information<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>Junior Show Updates<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n2026 Junior Show updates at Wisconsin State Fair:<\/p>\n
\n- What\u2019s New for 2026 \u2013 Junior Shows<\/li>\n
- Junior Livestock Entry Deadline: May 20, 2026 at 7:00 pm CT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>
Junior Show Eligibility<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nAnimal Shows Requirements:<\/p>\n
\n- Participation in Wisconsin State Fair Junior shows is open to any youth 12-19 years of age as of January 1st<\/sup>\u00a0of the current year.<\/li>\n
- Youth must have completed YQCA certification. See the section labeled \u201cYQCA\u201d for complete details.<\/li>\n
- Youth are encouraged to actively participate in youth educational programs\/organizations which enhance project awareness but there are no youth organization membership requirements to exhibit in the Junior animal departments of Wisconsin State Fair.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Junior exhibitors will submit all entry information and fees directly to State Fair online.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/div>General Junior Show Information<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nThe following documents apply to all junior show livestock exhibitors at the Wisconsin State Fair. Please read through this information prior to arrival.<\/p>\n
\n- Junior Rules and Regulations<\/a> (ALL JUNIOR EXHIBITORS MUST READ)<\/li>\n
- Video \u2013 How to enter Junior Market Beef, Sheep or Swine in Market, Performance and\/or Bred & Owned<\/a><\/li>\n
- MAP to Gates 9 and 5<\/a><\/li>\n
- Advance Feed and Bedding Order Form<\/a> (Available in July)<\/li>\n
- Non-State Fair Animal Show Waiver<\/a><\/li>\n
- Fitting Rule Waiver Form<\/a><\/li>\n
- Judge Nomination Form<\/a><\/li>\n
- 2025 Junior Judges<\/a> (Available after July 1)<\/li>\n
- Agriculture Employee Conflict of Interest and Ethics<\/a><\/li>\n
- Non-Resident Youth Waiver Application<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>
Volunteer Adult Contacts<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nJunior show exhibitors MUST declare a Volunteer Adult Contact at time of entry. Options include either:<\/p>\n
\n- A) Group or<\/li>\n
- B) Individual.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
More details for Junior Exhibitors<\/a><\/p>\nVolunteer Adult Contact application available here<\/a>.
\nVAGC applications are due March 18, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\nFull list of\u00a0Approved Volunteer Adult Contacts<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>YQCA<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nWisconsin State Fair is pleased to continue of the national certification program \u201cYouth for the Quality Care of Animals\u201d (YQCA) built around foundational pillars of animal agriculture (animal welfare, food safety and character education).<\/p>\n
All junior exhibitors exhibiting animals in any Junior Departments must be YQCA certified at the time of entry. The certification must remain active through the dates of the Fair. The YQCA certification program is a national education program built around foundational pillars of animal agriculture (animal welfare, food safety and character education). The program is offered online or in person at regional locations throughout Wisconsin.\u00a0For additional information related to the YQCA program please visit yqcaprogram.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>Youth Center<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nJunior exhibitors do not sign up for the Youth Center when entering; those who wish to stay in the Youth Center should contact their VAGC directly. Rooms may be occupied only by approved VAGCs, VAICs and current Junior show exhibitors. Wisconsin State Fair will send reservation forms directly to all approved VACs after they have accepted their group members. To read more click here<\/a>.<\/p>\nYouth Center Menu<\/a><\/p>\nYouth Center Rules and Regulations<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Junior Sheep Entry Information<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nEntry Deadline:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- May 20, 2026 – 7 pm <\/strong>(Central Time): Online entries close<\/li>\n
- May 27, 2026 \u2013 5 pm <\/strong>(Central Time): Late Online entries close<\/li>\n
- Entries closed<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Entry Information:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- \n
\n- Junior Sheep Entry Information<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>
Show Stalling & Location<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nShow stalling information will be available in Late July:<\/p>\n
\n- Junior Sheep Barn Stalling<\/a>\u00a0(Available in late July)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Sheep will be stalled in the Sheep & Goat Barn and all classes will be judged in the Sheep & Goat Barn Show Ring with the exception of the Grand Champion Market Lamb Selection, which will take place in the Coliseum.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>DNA Identification Program<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nWisconsin State Fair requires 840 ear tags and DNA identification for all Junior Non-Registered and Market animals in the Junior Beef, Boer\/Market Goat, Sheep and Swine departments, submitted to Wisconsin State Fair by the Junior entry deadline. <\/span><\/u><\/p>\nMore information available here<\/a><\/u><\/p>\nSample Collection Instructions here<\/a><\/p>\nDNA Identification Document here<\/a><\/p>\nDNA kits and 840 ear tags are\u00a0on sale here<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>Governor's Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nThe Grand and Reserve Champion market barrow, lamb, steer, market breed champions, along with the Bred and Owned Market Champion steer, lamb and barrow, the Grand Champion market goat and the Grand Champion Bred and Owned market goat will be auctioned off at the Governor\u2019s Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction.<\/p>\n
The Blue Ribbon Sale of Champions Foundation awards scholarships to Wisconsin State Fair livestock exhibitors annually. For more details about the scholarship program, please visit gbrla.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nGeneral Junior Show Rules & Information<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>Junior Show Updates<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n2026 Junior Show updates at Wisconsin State Fair:<\/p>\n
\n- What\u2019s New for 2026 \u2013 Junior Shows<\/li>\n
- Junior Livestock Entry Deadline: May 20, 2026 at 7:00 pm CT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>
Junior Show Eligibility<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nAnimal Shows Requirements:<\/p>\n
\n- Participation in Wisconsin State Fair Junior shows is open to any youth 12-19 years of age as of January 1st<\/sup>\u00a0of the current year.<\/li>\n
- Youth must have completed YQCA certification. See the section labeled \u201cYQCA\u201d for complete details.<\/li>\n
- Youth are encouraged to actively participate in youth educational programs\/organizations which enhance project awareness but there are no youth organization membership requirements to exhibit in the Junior animal departments of Wisconsin State Fair.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Junior exhibitors will submit all entry information and fees directly to State Fair online.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/div>General Junior Show Information<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nThe following documents apply to all junior show livestock exhibitors at the Wisconsin State Fair. Please read through this information prior to arrival.<\/p>\n
\n- Junior Rules and Regulations<\/a> (ALL JUNIOR EXHIBITORS MUST READ)<\/li>\n
- Video \u2013 How to enter Junior Market Beef, Sheep or Swine in Market, Performance and\/or Bred & Owned<\/a><\/li>\n
- MAP to Gates 9 and 5<\/a><\/li>\n
- Advance Feed and Bedding Order Form<\/a> (Available in July)<\/li>\n
- Non-State Fair Animal Show Waiver<\/a><\/li>\n
- Fitting Rule Waiver Form<\/a><\/li>\n
- Judge Nomination Form<\/a><\/li>\n
- 2025 Junior Judges<\/a> (Available after July 1)<\/li>\n
- Agriculture Employee Conflict of Interest and Ethics<\/a><\/li>\n
- Non-Resident Youth Waiver Application<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>
Volunteer Adult Contacts<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nJunior show exhibitors MUST declare a Volunteer Adult Contact at time of entry. Options include either:<\/p>\n
\n- A) Group or<\/li>\n
- B) Individual.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
More details for Junior Exhibitors<\/a><\/p>\nVolunteer Adult Contact application available here<\/a>.
\nVAGC applications are due March 18, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\nFull list of\u00a0Approved Volunteer Adult Contacts<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>YQCA<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nWisconsin State Fair is pleased to continue of the national certification program \u201cYouth for the Quality Care of Animals\u201d (YQCA) built around foundational pillars of animal agriculture (animal welfare, food safety and character education).<\/p>\n
All junior exhibitors exhibiting animals in any Junior Departments must be YQCA certified at the time of entry. The certification must remain active through the dates of the Fair. The YQCA certification program is a national education program built around foundational pillars of animal agriculture (animal welfare, food safety and character education). The program is offered online or in person at regional locations throughout Wisconsin.\u00a0For additional information related to the YQCA program please visit yqcaprogram.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>Youth Center<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nJunior exhibitors do not sign up for the Youth Center when entering; those who wish to stay in the Youth Center should contact their VAGC directly. Rooms may be occupied only by approved VAGCs, VAICs and current Junior show exhibitors. Wisconsin State Fair will send reservation forms directly to all approved VACs after they have accepted their group members. To read more click here<\/a>.<\/p>\nYouth Center Menu<\/a><\/p>\nYouth Center Rules and Regulations<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Entry Deadline:<\/strong><\/p>\n Entry Information:<\/strong><\/p>\n Show stalling information will be available in Late July:<\/p>\n Sheep will be stalled in the Sheep & Goat Barn and all classes will be judged in the Sheep & Goat Barn Show Ring with the exception of the Grand Champion Market Lamb Selection, which will take place in the Coliseum.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Wisconsin State Fair requires 840 ear tags and DNA identification for all Junior Non-Registered and Market animals in the Junior Beef, Boer\/Market Goat, Sheep and Swine departments, submitted to Wisconsin State Fair by the Junior entry deadline. <\/span><\/u><\/p>\n More information available here<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n Sample Collection Instructions here<\/a><\/p>\n DNA Identification Document here<\/a><\/p>\n DNA kits and 840 ear tags are\u00a0on sale here<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> The Grand and Reserve Champion market barrow, lamb, steer, market breed champions, along with the Bred and Owned Market Champion steer, lamb and barrow, the Grand Champion market goat and the Grand Champion Bred and Owned market goat will be auctioned off at the Governor\u2019s Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction.<\/p>\n The Blue Ribbon Sale of Champions Foundation awards scholarships to Wisconsin State Fair livestock exhibitors annually. For more details about the scholarship program, please visit gbrla.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> 2026 Junior Show updates at Wisconsin State Fair:<\/p>\n Animal Shows Requirements:<\/p>\n Junior exhibitors will submit all entry information and fees directly to State Fair online.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> The following documents apply to all junior show livestock exhibitors at the Wisconsin State Fair. Please read through this information prior to arrival.<\/p>\n Junior show exhibitors MUST declare a Volunteer Adult Contact at time of entry. Options include either:<\/p>\n More details for Junior Exhibitors<\/a><\/p>\n Volunteer Adult Contact application available here<\/a>. Full list of\u00a0Approved Volunteer Adult Contacts<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Wisconsin State Fair is pleased to continue of the national certification program \u201cYouth for the Quality Care of Animals\u201d (YQCA) built around foundational pillars of animal agriculture (animal welfare, food safety and character education).<\/p>\n All junior exhibitors exhibiting animals in any Junior Departments must be YQCA certified at the time of entry. The certification must remain active through the dates of the Fair. The YQCA certification program is a national education program built around foundational pillars of animal agriculture (animal welfare, food safety and character education). The program is offered online or in person at regional locations throughout Wisconsin.\u00a0For additional information related to the YQCA program please visit yqcaprogram.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Junior exhibitors do not sign up for the Youth Center when entering; those who wish to stay in the Youth Center should contact their VAGC directly. Rooms may be occupied only by approved VAGCs, VAICs and current Junior show exhibitors. Wisconsin State Fair will send reservation forms directly to all approved VACs after they have accepted their group members. To read more click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Youth Center Menu<\/a><\/p>\n Youth Center Rules and Regulations<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
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Show Stalling & Location<\/h2><\/div>
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DNA Identification Program<\/h2><\/div>
Governor's Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction<\/h2><\/div>
General Junior Show Rules & Information<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Junior Show Updates<\/h2><\/div>
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Junior Show Eligibility<\/h2><\/div>
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General Junior Show Information<\/h2><\/div>
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Volunteer Adult Contacts<\/h2><\/div>
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\nVAGC applications are due March 18, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\nYQCA<\/h2><\/div>
Youth Center<\/h2><\/div>