Case IH Coliseum

The Case IH Coliseum is the main show ring at 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 Governor’s Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction.

Year Built: 1976

Located in Ag Village on Central Avenue & Wisconsin Way. Secondary entrance also available on Grandstand Avenue just north of Wisconsin Way.

Beef Cattle Show in Case IH Coliseum

Inside the Case IH Coliseum

Horse Event - Hitch Show

Animal Show Schedule

All dairy cattle, beef cattle, and horse shows are held in the Case IH Coliseum. Stop by on the following days to see these shows:

Aug. 3 8am: Junior Dairy Cattle Showmanship
2pm: Clydesdale Draft Horse Show – Halter
7pm: Clydesdale Draft Horse Show – Hitch
Aug. 4 8am: Junior Dairy Cow Breed Show followed by Supreme Champion Cow Selection and Supreme Champion Bred & Owned Cow Selection
12pm: Junior Dairy Heifer Breed Show
7pm: Clydesdale Draft Horse Show – Hitch
Aug. 5 8am: Junior Dairy Heifer Breed Show followed by Supreme Champion Heifer Selection and Supreme Champion Bred & Owned Selection
2:30pm: Dog Sport Demonstration
5pm: Clydesdale Draft Horse Show – Hitch
Aug. 6 11am & 12pm: Dog Sport Demonstration
2pm: Horse Pull – Lightweights
4pm: Horse Pull – Middleweights
7pm: Horse Pull – Heavyweights
Aug. 7 11am: Champions Challenge – Drill Team Exhibitions
2pm: Dog Sport Demonstration
3pm: Champions Challenge – Drill Team Exhibitions
6pm: Champions Challenge – Drill Team Show
Aug. 8 8am: Junior Beef Performance Steers, Bred & Owned Steers, & Breeding Heifers Beef Show
5:30pm: Supreme Champion Breeding Beef & Sheep Selection, presented by Case IH
Aug. 9 8am: Junior Beef Market Steer Show
4pm: Junior Beef Grand Champion Market Steer Selection
4:30pm: Junior Sheep Grand Champion Market Lamb Selection
5pm: Junior Swine Grand Champion Market Barrow Selection
6:30pm: Governor’s Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction
Aug. 10 8am: Junior Beef Cattle Showmanship
1pm: Belgian & Percheron Draft Horse Show – Halter
7pm: Belgian & Percheron Draft Horse Show – Hitch
Aug. 11 9am: Belgian & Percheron Draft Horse Show – Hitch
1pm: Belgian & Percheron Draft Horse Show – Hitch
3:30pm: Dog Sport Demonstration
6pm: Champions Challenge – Hunter Over Fences
Aug. 12 8am: Open Beef Cattle Breed Show followed by Supreme Champion Selection
11:30am: Open Dairy Heifer Breed Show
5:15pm: All-Breeds Futurity “Cow Prom”
7:30pm: Champions Challenge – Trail
Aug. 13 9am: Open Dairy Cattle Breed Show followed by Supreme Champion Cattle Selection
3pm: Champions Challenge – Gymkhana
Governor's Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction

Special Event Schedule

In addition to the animal judging events, there are also a number of special events held in the Case IH Coliseum. Stop by on the days below to see these special events:

Aug. 3 All For One Swine Show
Aug. 3-5 Nation’s Largest Junior Dairy Cattle Show
Aug. 3-5, 10-11 Draft Horse Hitch Shows
Aug. 5 All For One Goat Show
Aug. 6 Horse Pulls
Aug. 7 4-H Drill Team Show
Aug. 8 Supreme Champion Breeding Beef & Sheep Selection, presented by Case IH
Aug. 9 Governor’s Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction
Aug. 11-13 Champions Challenge Horse Events

Please reference our daily schedule for exact event times each day.

Case IH Coliseum Building Exterior

Where is the Case IH Coliseum?

The Case IH Coliseum is located in Ag Village on Central Avenue & Wisconsin Way. Secondary entrance is also available on Grandstand Avenue just north of Wisconsin Way.

Find the Case IH Coliseum on the State Fair Map!