Fairtastic Poster Art Competition

Entry Deadline: January 9, 2025

Calling all artists who have a true passion for Wisconsin State Fair! Artists are asked to submit a color sketch in children’s illustration style depicting youth enjoying Wisconsin State Fair.

Enter a color sketch for the 2025 Fairtastic Poster Competition celebrating Wisconsin State Fair and you could win a $1,250 grand prize.

Final artwork will be featured on a commemorative poster, postcards, and more.

Click the button below for complete entry information and the entry form.

The 2024 Fairtastic Grand Champion artwork by Brookfield artist Jeff Sadowski truly is the cream of the crop!

This year, Jeff Sadowski showcases an imaginative and playful painting depicting Fairgoers celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Wisconsin State Fair Cream Puff.

Commemorative posters and postcards featuring the artwork will be available for purchase during the 2024 Wisconsin State Fair. Proceeds support the Wisconsin State Fair Park Foundation.

The Wisconsin State Fair Park Foundation was established in 1995 as a non-profit corporation with the mission of securing partnerships to support youth development programs, assisting with future planning and providing funding for capital improvements for Wisconsin State Fair Park. For more information, please visit WSFPFoundation.org.

Artist: Jeff Sadowski, Brookfield WI

Past Fairtastic Art Posters

2014 – Larry Schultz, Milton WI

2015 – F. Paul Dominguez, Watertown WI

2016 – Rozan Henning, Augusta WI

2017 – Julie Roth, West Bend WI

2018 – Laura Jackson, Muskego WI

2019 Fairtastic Poster Art

2019 – James Steeno, Milwaukee WI

2020 – Ryan Steiskal, Milwaukee WI

2021 Fairtastic Poster Art

2021 – Deborah Perrino, Janesville WI

2022 – Mikayla Albrecht, Appleton WI

2023 – Ryan Steiskal, Milwaukee WI