Agriculture & Exhibits
One of the main cornerstones of the State Fair, agriculture and exhibits have been a tradition since the very first Wisconsin State Fair.
Each year, we welcome over 7,000 animals as part of our agriculture competitions and over 3,000 participants in our amateur competitive exhibits contests. All agriculture & exhibits are organized into the following areas below:
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Agriculture
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Experience Agriculture
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Prize-Winning Exhibits
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Enter A Competition
Learn more about all the great exhibits throughout State Fair Park and visit them when you get here.
Agriculture
Agriculture Demonstration Series
Presented by Compeer Financial. Each video showcases a different type of animal shown at State Fair, how their exhibitors get them ready for competition day, and what the judge is looking for in the show ring.
Animals
Wisconsin's largest agricultural showcase has a can't-miss line-up! Featuring animals from large and small to mature and young, visit Ag Village to see them up close and personal.
Barn Closures
For the safety of the animals, exhibitors and Fairgoers, barns must be closed to allow animals to leave and the barns to be cleaned for the arrival of new animals and new exhibitors. On days the barns close early for animals to leave, certain streets in Ag Village will be closed or have limited access.
Agriculture Special Events
There are thousands of animals that come to the State Fair each year. Don't miss these popular highlights throughout the 11 days of the Fair!
Barns & Show Rings
Over seven thousand animals will participate in judging events during the eleven days of the Wisconsin State Fair. Check out all the barns and show rings for when different types of animals will be staying in the barns and competing in the events.
Century and Sesquicentennial Farm Program
Presented by Hillshire Farm and Compeer Financial. The Century Farm Awards Program began in 1948 in conjunction with the State of Wisconsin’s Centennial Celebration. There are currently nearly 10,000 Century Farms nestled throughout the Badger State.
Experience Agriculture
Camp of Champions
Starting Friday, August 9, stop by the south end of the Lower Cattle Barn to see the Camp of Champions. Open from 10am-9pm, this exhibit features all of the Grand Champion Drive winners auctioned off in the Governor’s Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction held on Wednesday, August 7.
Compeer Financial Discovery Barnyard
Families can discover Wisconsin’s diverse and thriving agriculture industry through a variety of engaging activities, live demonstrations, and more. Stop by and see baby farm animals, too! Located in Ag Village on Sue Wetley Court, just south of the Lower Cattle Barn.
Dairy Lane
Fairgoers of all ages will enjoy and learn about Wisconsin’s vibrant dairy industry with these educational and interactive exhibits located in the heart of Ag Village. The Dairy Lane Exhibit is located in the southeast end of the Lower Cattle Barn.
“Neigh”borhood Corral
This in-depth agricultural exhibit focuses entirely on horses. The "Neigh"borhood Corral features grooming demonstrations, educational displays and more, all of which feature engaging and exciting information about the horse industry. Located on Sue Wetley Court, across from the Compeer Financial Discovery Barnyard. Open 10am-9pm.
Prize-Winning Exhibits
Horticulture, Textiles, Craft & Culinary Exhibits
View the beautiful displays of Wisconsin’s best crops in Grand Champion Hall with growing horticulture exhibits. Plus, the “Cream of the Crop” rises to the top with all the award-winning photos, textiles, quilts, and culinary exhibits in Grand Champion Hall.
Barn Quilts
Barn quilts were originally conceived as a way to encourage economic development by promoting agritourism in rural areas of Wisconsin. The winning 2024 quilt is displayed on one of the Upper Cattle Barns. Look for other beautiful barn quilts on all the barns in Ag Village!
Plein Air at the Fair
On Monday, August 5 and Tuesday, August 6, artists will create State Fair masterpieces right in front of your eyes. Wander the Fair to see artists draw and paint to transform their blank canvas from inspiration to masterpiece.
Young People’s Art Exhibit
The Young People’s Art Exhibit recognizes its 56th year of celebrating artwork from drawings to paintings to sculpture created by youth across Wisconsin, grades 6-12, from public, private, and home schools in the Exposition Center Lobby.
Youth Exhibits
Family fun awaits you in the Youth Exhibits Building! This is an oasis for toddlers to teens to rest and recharge before taking on more Fair fun. Located on Grandstand Avenue & Fifth Street.
