Rabbits

Each year, approximately 800 rabbits are shown by their exhibitors at the Wisconsin State Fair.

Our Open Rabbit Shows are sanctioned by the American Rabbit Breeders Association and the Wisconsin State Rabbit Breeders Association.

See rabbits at the Fair in the Poultry & Rabbit Palace and Compeer Financial Discovery Barnyard.

Read on below to learn more about rabbit terminology and the type of competitions they are shown in during their stay.

Rabbit Hopping Competition

Rabbits at the Wisconsin State Fair

Rabbit Breed Mini Lop

Quick Rabbit Facts

Key Rabbit Terminology
  • Buck: a male rabbit
  • Doe: a female rabbit
  • Kit: a young rabbit
  • Colony or Nest: refers to a group of rabbits
Common Breeds Shown at State Fair
  • Flemish Giant
  • Mini Lop (shown in photo above)
  • Mini Rex
  • Netherland Dwarf
  • New Zealand
  • Polish
Rabbit Hopping Event

Rabbit Event Descriptions

All rabbit shows are held in the Poultry & Rabbit Palace Show Space. Click through the boxes below to learn what happens in each of these judging events.

Rabbits complete a variety of obstacle courses such as straight course, crooked course, team relay, agility, long jump and high jump.

Rabbits are evaluated on the overall correctness of their body proportions and how well their characteristics match the standard for their breed.

In this competition, the exhibitor is evaluated on their knowledge of and their ability to handle and maneuver their animal.