Barns & Show Rings

The Coliseum is the main show ring at the Wisconsin State Fair for judging events of cattle and horses. Some days may include judging events for sheep and swine, along with industry events such as the Junior Dairy Cattle Showmanship or the Governor’s Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction.

Over 1,100 dairy and 500 beef cattle are housed in four cattle barns during all eleven days of the Wisconsin State Fair. The Upper Cattle Barns were built in 1974 and are three barn structures that are all one, continuous building. The Lower Cattle Barn, built in 1907, is one of the oldest buildings at Wisconsin State Fair Park.

The Livestock Horse Barn is a two-story barn that is home to over 400 horses during the Wisconsin State Fair. The Livestock Horse Barn also features a number of special agriculture exhibits including The Milking Parlor.

The Poultry & Rabbit Palace is a temporary structure that is home to over 800 rabbits and 800 poultry during the 11-day Fair. Stop by during the first 6 days of the Fair to see all the furry and colorful rabbits and then come back during the last 5 days of the Fair to check out all our feathered friends.

The Sheep & Goat Barn is home to over 1,500 sheep and goats throughout the annual Wisconsin State Fair. This building also features its very own showring in which the sheep and goats staying in this building will compete for coveted awards within and across all breeds.

The Swine & Goat Barn is home to over 1,000 swine and goats throughout the annual Wisconsin State Fair. This building also features its very own showring in which the swine and goats staying in this building will compete for coveted awards within and across all breeds.