Youth Exhibitors
The Fair showcases and celebrates the achievements of Dane County's youth involved in 4-H, FFA, and other youth organizations. There were 7,150 youth exhibits at last year's Fair!
Online Entries - Schedule of Events - Premium Book - Fair Results - Youth News & Information
2018 Fair Dates to Remember
2018 Youth Projects Judging Schedule (3-up doc)
| June 7 | Dane County Fair Entries Due |
| June 15 | Youth Animal Education Forms Due |
| June 16 | Fair Shoot: Shotgun-Trap & Skeet: 12 - 6 p.m. @ Stoughton Conservation Club |
| June 21 | Fair Shoot: Muzzle Loading: 6 p.m. @ Roudebush Farm |
| June 30 | Fair Shoot: .22 Pistol and Air Pistol: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. @ Stoughton Conservation Club |
| June 24, 1 p.m. |
Clothing Revue @ Dane County Extension office |
| July 14 | Fair Shoot: Archery Spots & 3D Archery: 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. @ Poynette Bowhunters Association |
| July 15 | Fair Shoot: Archery Spots & 3D Archery: 7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. @ Poynette Bowhunters Association |
| July 15 | Dog Show |
| July 17 | Foods Review and Cake Decorating Youth Project Judging |
| July 18, 1 p.m. |
Youth Project ENTRY Day: 1 - 8 p.m. |
| July 19 - 22 | Dane County Fair |
| July 22 | Youth Project & Animal Release Sale Animal Release - 5:30 p.m. Animal Display teardown - 6:30 p.m. Project Release - 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. |
Check the Dane County Extension 4-H Youth Development Calendar for specific project meetings and requirements.
Youth News & Information
2018 Youth Project Judging Schedule Now Available
The Dane County Fair introduces a new schedule for 2018, shifting the days to Thursday, July 19 - Sunday, July 22, 2018. Project and Animal arrival will be Wednesday, July 18. This change will improve efficiency in the showrings and will provide more activities and value for Fair attendees to enjoy daily. We will continue to showcase all the accomplishments of our youth exhibitors throughout the Exhibition Hall, New Holland Pavilions and Arena Building.
Click for the complete 2018 Youth Project Judging Schedule (or 3-up document to print for multiple families)
Shooting Sports Fair Events
The Dane County Shooting Sports committee has made some changes to the shooting sports events for 2018. The qualifying classes will continue to be run as is the past. The last scheduled class date will be the Fair shoot for that discipline. This change was implemented in 2017 with the .22 pistol and rifle programs and ran very smoothly. The qualifying class dates are posted on the 4-H/Youth Events Calendar at Dane County UW Extension. The Fair Shooting Sports Event dates are also listed below in Dates to Remember. Registration for Fair Shoot times for .22 Rifle and Air Rifle will be at the qualifying classes. Registration for Fair Shoot times for all other disciplines will be in conjunction with your Fair entries, opening April 17.
Key items to note:
- Youth exhibitor will still need to attend the appropriate number of classes to qualify to shoot for each discipline as in the past.
- They will need to sign up for a time to shoot for the fair shoot. We will have those sign ups at the practices and will be filled on a first come basis
- Scores will be tallied on the date of the shoot and held until Fair time, they will be cross referenced with Blue Ribbon (You will still need to enter your Class/Lots on FairEntry) anyone whom does not sign up with FairEntry will be disqualified and scores removed from the rankings.
- The Wildlife Ecology Knowledge Challenge test will continue to be required. Three test dates will be offered:
- Saturday, July 14 & Sunday, July 15: Archery Fair Shoot days at Poynette Bowhunters (July 14, 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. and July 15 7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.)
- Wednesday, July 18, 1-8 p.m. at the Fair at the Dane County Fair grounds, Exhibition Hall A. There is no admission charged this day.
2018 Draft Horse Youth/Novice Congress
The Dane County Fair is excited to welcome the 2018 Darft Horse Youth/Novice Congress again at this year’s Fair. The Congress is an event co-sponsored by the Clydesdale Breeders of the U.S.A. and the Belgian Draft Horse Youth & Education Fund with focus on educating exhibitors and Fair attendees about the draft horse industry.
The Congress will offer hands-on learning through educational seminars, including fitting and grooming, driving and harnessing, riding, general care, breeding and reproduction, nutrition and feeding, and conformation and judging. Visit Clydesdale for a schedule of events.
Fair Entry Information
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Online Entries MAKE FAIR ENTRIES Guide to Entries Fair Project and Animal entries are due Thursday, June 7, 2018 by 11:59 p.m. Project entry specific information for Dairy Miss Q entry, Dog class information, Horse & Pony class & stabling information and Shooting sports registration for times is included as part of the selection of entry department/class/lots with FairEntry. All Animal entries will require additional identification details. ADDITIONAL ENTRY REQUIRED FORMS ---see below Premium Book table for additional Department specific information.--- Email: fair@wdexpo.com or Call: 608-224-0500 with questions |
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Horse & Pony Education Card/Information for youth enrolled in non-4-H youth organizations. Non-4-H youth wishing to participate in the Horse & Pony project at the Dane County Fair must satisfy education requirements. Education cards must be submitted to the Fair Office on or before June 15, 2018. Non-4-H Organization Horse & Pony Education Requirements and Education Card |
More Fair Information
Department Entry Requirements and Limits
Dane County Farm Bureau Educational Agriculture Display Funding Information & Application
Shavings Order Form
Horse & Pony Stall Mat Order Form
The Fair's Inclement Weather Plan
Release of Youth Exhibits on Sunday
Project Check-In and Check-Out Procedures (coming Soon)
See Dane County Extension for more Fair Sign-up Information
Animal Housing
The 2018 Fair will house animal entries in the New Holland Pavilions and Arena Building at the Alliant Energy Center, Madison, Wis. You will find Horses in Pavilion 1, Swine in the Arena Building and all other animal species in Pavilion 2 (Dairy, Beef, Goats, Sheep, Poultry, Rabbits & Cavies). Pocket pets will continue to be housed in the Mendota room of the Exhibition Hall.
Grounds & Animal Housing Map.
Project Display Locations
The 2018 Fair display areas for Youth Project Displays will be in the Exhibition Hall Mendota rooms and in the New Holland Pavilion 1 Pre-function room.
Flowers & House Plants will be located in Exhibition Hall Mendota Rooms 7-8
Animal & Veterinary Science project will be located in New Holland Pavilion 1 Pre-function room.
Exhibition Hall Youth Exhibits Map.
Club Banner
Display your Club banner during the Fair! See the Club Banner specifications.
Fair Premium Book & Exhibitor Registration Information
Reminder: Any animals with ringworm, warts, mange or scab will be removed from the Fair or exhibition premises, unless the veterinarian in charge finds they are incapable of transmitting disease.
Premium Book Change Request
Submit your request for a change for next year's Premium Book. 2019 Premium Book Change Request Form
2018 Premium Book Departments and Forms
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Youth Exhibitor Animal Code of Practice - print for signatures |
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16 Natural Science & Shooting Sports
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Camping Information
Overnight camping at the Fair
- Camping for The Dane County Fair will be in the North Lot with additional camping on Willow Island. North Lot camping provides 35 stalls of water and electrical hook-ups. Willow Island provides water and electrical hook-ups. The dump station is located on the North side of the North Lot.
- Campsite location is on first come, first serve basis. 2018 Camping for Dane County Fair will be available beginning Monday night, July 16, 2018.
- Camping will be self-registration/self-payment and AEC will monitor camping permits and payments.
- Cost is $35 per night.
- Common Showers will be available in Pavilion 1, west end.
- 4-H Exhibitors and Commercial Exhibitors will be kept separated.
- Questions regarding camping can be directed to the Alliant Energy Center at 608-267-3976.
Additional camping may be available at Lake Farm Campground, approximately 3 miles (east) from AEC, this campground has electricity and water hook-ups available. Please call the Dane County Parks division at 608-246-3896 for assistance and to register.
Fair Results
Shooting Sports 2018 Results: .22 Rifle & Air Rifle held April 14, 2018 results are unofficial and pending exhibitor completion of Wildlife Ecology Knowledge Challenge and Fair entry.
Shooting Sports 2017 Results Congratulations to Top Shot Award winner, Nate Wiltzius of Ashton Go-Getters. Top Shot is a combination of scores from Indoor Archery, Pistol, Rifle and Shotgun. The individual with the highest total score will be recognized with a plaque and have their name engraved on a traveling trophy.