Youth Exhibits

Judge’s Favorite Award winners from County or District Fairs are eligible to exhibit at Wisconsin State Fair!

Entry Form Deadline: Monday, July 14, 2025 – 3 pm (Central Time)

Projects must arrive at Wisconsin State Fair by Tuesday, July 22, 2025; 10 am-3 pm (Central Time)

Updates and Reminders for 2025:

• Age range: 8 to 19 years old (as of January 1, 2025).
• The Judge’s Favorite Award is the only way a youth exhibit can advance to Wisconsin State Fair to compete for best youth exhibits in the Badger State along with epic bragging rights and prize money.
• Every judge gets to select one Judge’s Favorite project from each department they judge per day.
• County Fair/District Fairs which fall during or after the entry deadline of July 14, 2025 can be displayed at the 2026 Wisconsin State Fair
• If you received a Judges Favorite ribbon at your County/District Fair, check with your local Fair (where you received the Judges Favorite ribbon) for entry information/forms.