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 Special Events
There are thousands of animals that come to State Fair each year. Don't miss these popular highlights!
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.
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.
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.
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 over 10,000 Century Farms nestled throughout the Badger State.
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.
Experience Agriculture
Camp of Champions
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.
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.
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.
Prize-Winning Exhibits
Horticulture, Textiles, Craft & Culinary Exhibits
The Rooted in Tradition exhibit theme keeps growing with colorful vegetables, fragrant herbs, artistic floral displays, pristine roses, stately bonsai and glorious gladiolus in Grand Champion Hall.
Plein Air at the Fair
Seek out and find your favorite artists capturing your memorable State Fair moments as they paint with old and new sites.
Young People’s Art Exhibit
Quirky, vibrant, and courageous best describes the youth artwork from Wisconsin students grade 6 -12 on display for your admiration; it is a feast for your heart and soul. The Make It Take It Art is a great way to get inspired and create a Fair masterpiece in the Exposition Center Lobby.
Youth Exhibits
Youth Exhibits is the place for family fun surrounded by vibrant exhibits made by youth ages 8-19 from across the Badger State. Earn your own “I Discover Youth Exhibits” ribbon after exploring all the cool activities. Located on Grandstand Avenue & Fifth Street.
Enter A Competition
Looking to enter a State Fair competition?
From junior and open livestock exhibits to arts and culinary exhibits, there’s a contest for nearly everything at the State Fair.
See all of the options by clicking the button below.
