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Agriculture is at the heart of what the Wisconsin State Fair is all about. Throughout the 11-days of the Fair more than 10,000 animals are exhibited offering Fairgoers an unbelievable opportunity to learn about the Badger State’s largest industry. Cattle, sheep, llamas, horses, goats, swine, alpacas, poultry and rabbits fill the barns in Ag Village. These magnificent and beautiful creatures are exhibited by youth and adults from both Wisconsin and from across the country.
The Fair’s programming provides plenty of wonderful and interactive opportunities to enhance your knowledge about Wisconsin’s agriculture industry. Learn about the dairy industry during daily milking demonstrations at the Milking Parlor, located on the southeast corner on the lower level of the double deck barn. Stroll through Discovery Barnyard to learn about animal agriculture and see exhibits and demonstrations, or enhance your knowledge of the dairy industry at the House of Moo in the Livestock Barn. Visit Ag Oasis to find out more about Urban Agriculture and how you can incorporate it into your life.
One of the highlights of the Fair, the Governor's Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction, will take
place on Wednesday, August 12. The Coliseum will bustle with the excitement and chatter
of the Governor's Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction as auctioneers chide bidders to raise the stakes and up the ante. all for a great cause - youth agriculture programs. Exhilaration and the excitement level increases as the bids go higher and higher on each Champion Market Steer,
Lamb and Barrow. Proceeds from the event contribute to the Premier Exhibitor Contest, Reserve Champion Market Animal Awards, Scholarships and the Camp of Champions. The fun begins at 4:30 pm when the champions are selected. Governor Jim Doyle will start the auction at 6:30 pm. Tickets to the Governor's Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction are $30 and can be purchased at the door or in advance by calling 414.259.4138. Visit the Governor's Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction website for more details.
2009 ENTRY INFORMATION
The entry deadline for Horticulture, Textile, Craft and Culinary exhibitors is June 20, 2009.
Open Poultry, Open Rabbits and Horse Pull exhibitors is June 30, 2009.
Junior exhibitors must check with their local county extension office for entry deadline.
The entry office will open June 15th.
Any questions regarding entering the 2009 Wisconsin State Fair prior to June 16th can be emailed
to: entryoffice@wisconsin.gov or call 414.266.7000. |
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