Open Rabbit Hopping\u00a0<\/strong><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>August 10-11, 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\nOpen Rabbit Hopping exhibitors must be at least seven years of age as of January 1st of the current year to show their animal(s) in the show ring.<\/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\/rabbit_hopping.jpg\" "\\"rabbit_hopping\\"")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Open Rabbit Hopping Entry Information<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>Open Rabbit Hopping Entry Information<\/h2><\/a><\/div><\/div>\nEntry Deadline:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- July 8, 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 Rabbit Hopping Entry Information<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Entries Closed<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>
Show Location<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nThe Open Rabbit Hopping Show will take place exclusively in the Poultry & 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 10-11, 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\nOpen Rabbit Hopping exhibitors must be at least seven years of age as of January 1st of the current year to show their animal(s) in the show ring.<\/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 Rabbit Hopping Entry Information<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>Open Rabbit Hopping Entry Information<\/h2><\/a><\/div><\/div>\nEntry Deadline:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- July 8, 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 Rabbit Hopping Entry Information<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Entries Closed<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>
Show Location<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nThe Open Rabbit Hopping Show will take place exclusively in the Poultry & 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>
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>Open Rabbit Hopping Entry Information<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>Open Rabbit Hopping Entry Information<\/h2><\/a><\/div><\/div>\nEntry Deadline:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- July 8, 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 Rabbit Hopping Entry Information<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Entries Closed<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>
Show Location<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nThe Open Rabbit Hopping Show will take place exclusively in the Poultry & 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 Rabbit Hopping Entry Information<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>Open Rabbit Hopping Entry Information<\/h2><\/a><\/div><\/div>\nEntry Deadline:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- July 8, 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 Rabbit Hopping Entry Information<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Entries Closed<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>
Show Location<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nThe Open Rabbit Hopping Show will take place exclusively in the Poultry & 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 Hopping Entry Information<\/h2><\/a><\/div><\/div>\nEntry Deadline:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- July 8, 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 Rabbit Hopping Entry Information<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Entries Closed<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>
Show Location<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nThe Open Rabbit Hopping Show will take place exclusively in the Poultry & 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 The Open Rabbit Hopping Show will take place exclusively in the Poultry & 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