Open Rabbits<\/strong><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>August 8-9, 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe Open Rabbit Show is sanctioned by the American Rabbit Breeders Association and the Wisconsin State Rabbit Breeders Association. Open Rabbit 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.<\/h3>\nExhibitors 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.<\/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\/2020\/08\/open_rabbit.jpg\" "\\"open_rabbit\\"")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Open Rabbits Entry Information<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>Open Rabbit Entry Information<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nEntry Deadline:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- June 17, 2026 at 7 pm<\/strong> (Central Time): Online entries close at regular fees<\/li>\n
- Entries will only be accepted online with credit card payment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Entry Information:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Open Rabbits Entry Information<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Open Show Substitution Form<\/a><\/li>\n
- Entries Closed<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>
Show Location<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nOpen show rabbits will be featured exclusively in the Poultry and Rabbit Palace.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>General Open Show Rules & Information<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>Open Show Updates<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nOpen Show Judges 2025<\/a><\/p>\nWhat\u2019s New for 2025<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Open Shows<\/p>\nOpen Livestock Entry Deadline: June 18, 2025<\/p>\n
Rabbit Hopping Entry Deadline: July 9, 2025<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/div>General Open Show Information<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nGeneral Entry Reminders:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Open Exhibitors may only enter online, excluding Champions Challenge exhibitors.<\/li>\n
- Please check all entry deadlines, arrival, show and release dates carefully!<\/li>\n
- Please read the\u00a0Animal Health Requirements<\/a>\u00a0for animals entering Wisconsin from the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
The following documents apply to all open show livestock exhibitors at Wisconsin State Fair. Please read through this information prior to arrival.<\/p>\n
\n- Open General Rules and Regulations<\/a>\u00a0(ALL OPEN EXHIBITORS MUST READ THIS SECTION)<\/li>\n
- MAP to Gates 9 and 5<\/a><\/li>\n
- Advance Feed and Bedding Order Form<\/a>\u00a0(Available in July)<\/li>\n
- Judge Nomination Form<\/a><\/li>\n
- Agriculture Employee Conflict of Interest and Ethics<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>
Youth Center<\/h2><\/a><\/div><\/div>\nUPDATE\u00a0<\/strong>
\n4.9.26:<\/strong> The wait list is closed <\/strong>for the Youth Center during the Open Show.
\n3.5.26<\/strong>: Reservations are are closed<\/strong> for the Youth Center during the Open Show.<\/p>\nA limited number of rooms are available in the Youth Center Thursday, August 7th (after 10 pm) through Sunday, August 10th.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Questions? Email: entryoffice@wistatefair.com<\/a><\/p>\n2026 Open Show Youth Center Lodging Procedure<\/a><\/p>\nYouth Center Rules and Regulations<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
August 8-9, 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe Open Rabbit Show is sanctioned by the American Rabbit Breeders Association and the Wisconsin State Rabbit Breeders Association. Open Rabbit 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.<\/h3>\nExhibitors 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.<\/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>Open Rabbits Entry Information<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>Open Rabbit Entry Information<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nEntry Deadline:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- June 17, 2026 at 7 pm<\/strong> (Central Time): Online entries close at regular fees<\/li>\n
- Entries will only be accepted online with credit card payment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Entry Information:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Open Rabbits Entry Information<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Open Show Substitution Form<\/a><\/li>\n
- Entries Closed<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>
Show Location<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nOpen show rabbits will be featured exclusively in the Poultry and Rabbit Palace.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>General Open Show Rules & Information<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>Open Show Updates<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nOpen Show Judges 2025<\/a><\/p>\nWhat\u2019s New for 2025<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Open Shows<\/p>\nOpen Livestock Entry Deadline: June 18, 2025<\/p>\n
Rabbit Hopping Entry Deadline: July 9, 2025<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/div>General Open Show Information<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nGeneral Entry Reminders:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Open Exhibitors may only enter online, excluding Champions Challenge exhibitors.<\/li>\n
- Please check all entry deadlines, arrival, show and release dates carefully!<\/li>\n
- Please read the\u00a0Animal Health Requirements<\/a>\u00a0for animals entering Wisconsin from the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
The following documents apply to all open show livestock exhibitors at Wisconsin State Fair. Please read through this information prior to arrival.<\/p>\n
\n- Open General Rules and Regulations<\/a>\u00a0(ALL OPEN EXHIBITORS MUST READ THIS SECTION)<\/li>\n
- MAP to Gates 9 and 5<\/a><\/li>\n
- Advance Feed and Bedding Order Form<\/a>\u00a0(Available in July)<\/li>\n
- Judge Nomination Form<\/a><\/li>\n
- Agriculture Employee Conflict of Interest and Ethics<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>
Youth Center<\/h2><\/a><\/div><\/div>\nUPDATE\u00a0<\/strong>
\n4.9.26:<\/strong> The wait list is closed <\/strong>for the Youth Center during the Open Show.
\n3.5.26<\/strong>: Reservations are are closed<\/strong> for the Youth Center during the Open Show.<\/p>\nA limited number of rooms are available in the Youth Center Thursday, August 7th (after 10 pm) through Sunday, August 10th.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Questions? Email: entryoffice@wistatefair.com<\/a><\/p>\n2026 Open Show Youth Center Lodging Procedure<\/a><\/p>\nYouth Center Rules and Regulations<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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.<\/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>Open Rabbits Entry Information<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>Open Rabbit Entry Information<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nEntry Deadline:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- June 17, 2026 at 7 pm<\/strong> (Central Time): Online entries close at regular fees<\/li>\n
- Entries will only be accepted online with credit card payment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Entry Information:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Open Rabbits Entry Information<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Open Show Substitution Form<\/a><\/li>\n
- Entries Closed<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>
Show Location<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nOpen show rabbits will be featured exclusively in the Poultry and Rabbit Palace.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>General Open Show Rules & Information<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>Open Show Updates<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nOpen Show Judges 2025<\/a><\/p>\nWhat\u2019s New for 2025<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Open Shows<\/p>\nOpen Livestock Entry Deadline: June 18, 2025<\/p>\n
Rabbit Hopping Entry Deadline: July 9, 2025<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/div>General Open Show Information<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nGeneral Entry Reminders:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Open Exhibitors may only enter online, excluding Champions Challenge exhibitors.<\/li>\n
- Please check all entry deadlines, arrival, show and release dates carefully!<\/li>\n
- Please read the\u00a0Animal Health Requirements<\/a>\u00a0for animals entering Wisconsin from the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
The following documents apply to all open show livestock exhibitors at Wisconsin State Fair. Please read through this information prior to arrival.<\/p>\n
\n- Open General Rules and Regulations<\/a>\u00a0(ALL OPEN EXHIBITORS MUST READ THIS SECTION)<\/li>\n
- MAP to Gates 9 and 5<\/a><\/li>\n
- Advance Feed and Bedding Order Form<\/a>\u00a0(Available in July)<\/li>\n
- Judge Nomination Form<\/a><\/li>\n
- Agriculture Employee Conflict of Interest and Ethics<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>
Youth Center<\/h2><\/a><\/div><\/div>\nUPDATE\u00a0<\/strong>
\n4.9.26:<\/strong> The wait list is closed <\/strong>for the Youth Center during the Open Show.
\n3.5.26<\/strong>: Reservations are are closed<\/strong> for the Youth Center during the Open Show.<\/p>\nA limited number of rooms are available in the Youth Center Thursday, August 7th (after 10 pm) through Sunday, August 10th.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Questions? Email: entryoffice@wistatefair.com<\/a><\/p>\n2026 Open Show Youth Center Lodging Procedure<\/a><\/p>\nYouth Center Rules and Regulations<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div>Open Rabbits Entry Information<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>Open Rabbit Entry Information<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nEntry Deadline:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- June 17, 2026 at 7 pm<\/strong> (Central Time): Online entries close at regular fees<\/li>\n
- Entries will only be accepted online with credit card payment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Entry Information:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Open Rabbits Entry Information<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Open Show Substitution Form<\/a><\/li>\n
- Entries Closed<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>
Show Location<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nOpen show rabbits will be featured exclusively in the Poultry and Rabbit Palace.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>General Open Show Rules & Information<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>Open Show Updates<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nOpen Show Judges 2025<\/a><\/p>\nWhat\u2019s New for 2025<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Open Shows<\/p>\nOpen Livestock Entry Deadline: June 18, 2025<\/p>\n
Rabbit Hopping Entry Deadline: July 9, 2025<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/div>General Open Show Information<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nGeneral Entry Reminders:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Open Exhibitors may only enter online, excluding Champions Challenge exhibitors.<\/li>\n
- Please check all entry deadlines, arrival, show and release dates carefully!<\/li>\n
- Please read the\u00a0Animal Health Requirements<\/a>\u00a0for animals entering Wisconsin from the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
The following documents apply to all open show livestock exhibitors at Wisconsin State Fair. Please read through this information prior to arrival.<\/p>\n
\n- Open General Rules and Regulations<\/a>\u00a0(ALL OPEN EXHIBITORS MUST READ THIS SECTION)<\/li>\n
- MAP to Gates 9 and 5<\/a><\/li>\n
- Advance Feed and Bedding Order Form<\/a>\u00a0(Available in July)<\/li>\n
- Judge Nomination Form<\/a><\/li>\n
- Agriculture Employee Conflict of Interest and Ethics<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>
Youth Center<\/h2><\/a><\/div><\/div>\nUPDATE\u00a0<\/strong>
\n4.9.26:<\/strong> The wait list is closed <\/strong>for the Youth Center during the Open Show.
\n3.5.26<\/strong>: Reservations are are closed<\/strong> for the Youth Center during the Open Show.<\/p>\nA limited number of rooms are available in the Youth Center Thursday, August 7th (after 10 pm) through Sunday, August 10th.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Questions? Email: entryoffice@wistatefair.com<\/a><\/p>\n2026 Open Show Youth Center Lodging Procedure<\/a><\/p>\nYouth Center Rules and Regulations<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Open Rabbit Entry Information<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nEntry Deadline:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- June 17, 2026 at 7 pm<\/strong> (Central Time): Online entries close at regular fees<\/li>\n
- Entries will only be accepted online with credit card payment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Entry Information:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Open Rabbits Entry Information<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Open Show Substitution Form<\/a><\/li>\n
- Entries Closed<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>
Show Location<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nOpen show rabbits will be featured exclusively in the Poultry and Rabbit Palace.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>General Open Show Rules & Information<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>Open Show Updates<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nOpen Show Judges 2025<\/a><\/p>\nWhat\u2019s New for 2025<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Open Shows<\/p>\nOpen Livestock Entry Deadline: June 18, 2025<\/p>\n
Rabbit Hopping Entry Deadline: July 9, 2025<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/div>General Open Show Information<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nGeneral Entry Reminders:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Open Exhibitors may only enter online, excluding Champions Challenge exhibitors.<\/li>\n
- Please check all entry deadlines, arrival, show and release dates carefully!<\/li>\n
- Please read the\u00a0Animal Health Requirements<\/a>\u00a0for animals entering Wisconsin from the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
The following documents apply to all open show livestock exhibitors at Wisconsin State Fair. Please read through this information prior to arrival.<\/p>\n
\n- Open General Rules and Regulations<\/a>\u00a0(ALL OPEN EXHIBITORS MUST READ THIS SECTION)<\/li>\n
- MAP to Gates 9 and 5<\/a><\/li>\n
- Advance Feed and Bedding Order Form<\/a>\u00a0(Available in July)<\/li>\n
- Judge Nomination Form<\/a><\/li>\n
- Agriculture Employee Conflict of Interest and Ethics<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>
Youth Center<\/h2><\/a><\/div><\/div>\nUPDATE\u00a0<\/strong>
\n4.9.26:<\/strong> The wait list is closed <\/strong>for the Youth Center during the Open Show.
\n3.5.26<\/strong>: Reservations are are closed<\/strong> for the Youth Center during the Open Show.<\/p>\nA limited number of rooms are available in the Youth Center Thursday, August 7th (after 10 pm) through Sunday, August 10th.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Questions? Email: entryoffice@wistatefair.com<\/a><\/p>\n2026 Open Show Youth Center Lodging Procedure<\/a><\/p>\nYouth Center Rules and Regulations<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Entry Deadline:<\/strong><\/p>\n Entry Information:<\/strong><\/p>\n Open show rabbits will be featured exclusively in the Poultry and Rabbit Palace.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Open Show Judges 2025<\/a><\/p>\n What\u2019s New for 2025<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Open Shows<\/p>\n Open Livestock Entry Deadline: June 18, 2025<\/p>\n Rabbit Hopping Entry Deadline: July 9, 2025<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> General Entry Reminders:<\/strong><\/p>\n The following documents apply to all open show livestock exhibitors at Wisconsin State Fair. Please read through this information prior to arrival.<\/p>\n UPDATE\u00a0<\/strong> A limited number of rooms are available in the Youth Center Thursday, August 7th (after 10 pm) through Sunday, August 10th.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Questions? Email: entryoffice@wistatefair.com<\/a><\/p>\n 2026 Open Show Youth Center Lodging Procedure<\/a><\/p>\n Youth Center Rules and Regulations<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
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Show Location<\/h2><\/div>
General Open Show Rules & Information<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Open Show Updates<\/h2><\/div>
General Open Show Information<\/h2><\/div>
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Youth Center<\/h2><\/a><\/div>
\n4.9.26:<\/strong> The wait list is closed <\/strong>for the Youth Center during the Open Show.
\n3.5.26<\/strong>: Reservations are are closed<\/strong> for the Youth Center during the Open Show.<\/p>\n