2025 Entry Info

Submissions are now closed for the 2025 Waukesha County Fair. Thank you to those that entered, we look forward to a great Fair for all!

Ribbons courtesy of Waukesha County 4-H Leaders Association, Blain’s Farm & Fleet, Geiger Awards, and many others. Champion ribbons courtesy of Citizens Bank.

Junior Class – Livestock

Please see additional Livestock Class requirements.
Junior Class Rules
Livestock Rules
Junior Livestock Auction Rules
201 Junior Dairy
202 Junior Beef
203 Junior Swine
204 Junior Sheep
205 Junior Goats
206 Junior Horse & Ponies
207 Junior Poultry
208 Junior Rabbits

Junior Class – Competitive Exhibits

Junior Class Rules
209 Junior Dogs
210 Junior Small Animals, Pets & Vet Science
213 Junior Cats
214 Junior Plant & Soil Science
215 Junior Flowers and Plants
216 Junior Natural Science
217 Junior Mini-Members (formerly Cloverbuds)
218 Junior Cultural Arts
219 Junior Photography
220 Junior Woodworking
221 Junior Computers
230 Junior Electricity
240 Junior Mechanical Sciences
250 Junior Foods & Nutrition
260 Junior Clothing/Sewing/Consumer Savvy
270 Junior Knitting & Crocheting
280 Junior Home Environment/Quilting
290 Junior Family & Child Development
310 Junior Demos & Presentations
330 Junior Youth Leadership & Self-Determined
340 Junior Health & Social Sciences

Senior Class

140 Senior Book
Senior Class Entry Card

Open Class

Open Class General Rules & Requirements
Open Class Entry Card
Open Class Amateur Beer Official Entry Form This is a BJCP sanctioned event.
101 Open Dairy
102 Open Beef
104 Open Sheep
105 Open Goat
106 Open Horse & Ponies
115 Open Flowers & Plants
118 Open Fine Arts
120 Open Photography
123 Amateur Wine
Raised Grain Logo124 Amateur Beer and Cider
125 Open Foods
126 Open Clothing
127 Open Knitting & Crocheting
128 Open Home Environment/Arts & Crafts

Inclusive Class

401 Inclusive Class

General

Judging Schedule
Livestock Pen Set-up Schedule
What’s New in 2025?
Youth Organization Application Form
WLBA County Fair Youth Exhibitor Policy Effective 2/7/24
*IMPORTANT* WLBA has withdrawn from being an approved group for showing at County Fairs – see above document for more information
Wisconsin Administrative Code for County & District Fairs
Wisconsin County, District & State Fair Animal Health Rules & Regulations
IAFE Code of Show Ring Ethics
Waukesha County Fair Code of Conduct & Ethics
Testing for Drugs

Livestock Forms

Overnight Youth/Exhibitor Permission Request Form
Overnight Chaperone Permission Request Form
Overnight Junior Fair Exhibitor Camping Application
Overnight Rules & Disciplinary Action Guidelines
Horse Stall Reservation
Poultry Certification
Virtual Education Verification Form
Auction/Clinic Card
Auction/Clinic Card Submission Link – Due 7/11
How to Seek a Buyer Flyer
Potential New Buyer Registration (completed by Exhibitor)
Country of Origin Labeling
Fitting Rules & Assisting Permission Form – Due 6/15
Fitting Assistance Permission Form Submission Link – Due 6/15
2025 Jr. Beef Tag & Photo Submission Form – Due 4/30
2025 Jr. Swine Tag & Photo Submission Form – Due 4/30
2025 Jr. Sheep Tag & Photo Submission Form – Due 4/30
2025 Jr. Goat Tag & Photo Submission Form – Due 4/30
2025 Sheep Lead-In Lamb Entry Form
2025 Sheep Lead-In Wool Entry Form
2025 YQCA Certification Completion Submission Form – Due 6/15

Livestock Class Requirements

Livestock Rules
Junior Livestock Auction Rules
Official Individual Identification Requirements for Sheep & Goats
Livestock Meetings/Clinic Dates
Check the Fair Events Calendar for upcoming clinics & meetings
Virtual Clinic Options
Virtual Education Verification Form
Auction/Clinic Card
Auction/Clinic Card Submission Link – Due 7/11

This show requires YQCA certificationThe Fair has opted to have all Livestock Exhibitors interested in participating in the Auction to do the ONLINE Testing for YQCA. Those interested can access the YQCA testing by signing up for 4-H Online or going to the YQCA Website and registering independently.
We are requiring YQCA to be completed by Sunday, June 15th, 2025.
*IMPORTANT* When registering for YQCA, be sure to check the box next to “Yes, I want to share this child’s information with the third parties described…” so the Waukesha County Fair can verify your enrollment.

YQCA Certification Help Document
Video Help Guide for Independent Online Based YQCA Training
YQCA FAQs
Importance of YQCA Video

Wisconsin Youth Livestock Facebook
WPA/WSPA Web Site
Premise Identification Number

2022 IAFE Award Winner

See Marla Calico be a Champion of Change

Past IAFE President and CEO Marla Calico recently had an opportunity to be a Champion of Change by addressing Washington state’s House Rural Development, Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee. Click here to see her discuss the impact county and agricultural fairs have on their communities.