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 the 2019 Fair!
Online Entries - Schedule of Events - Premium Book - Fair Results -
Youth News & Information - 2020-Rona Club - Education Requirement Offerings -
Marketing Materials - Fair Shirt Design & Order
Animal Projects (Departments 1-11, 13)
Non-Animal Projects (Departments 10-34)
Phone Number for Dane County Fair Entries Dept:
608-469-2428
2021 Fair Dates to Remember
| May 21 | Horse & Pony Declaration Form Due -- Extended to May 21 |
| June 3 |
Dane County Fair Entries Due |
| June 12 | Shooting Sports Event: Shotgun (Trap & Skeet) @ Stoughton Conservation Club |
| June 15 | Youth Animal Education Forms Due |
| July 10 | Dog Show: Agility Judging Event: |
| July 11 | Dog Show: Showmanship, Obedience @ Alliant Energy Center |
| July 9-12 | Entry Non-Animal Project Check-in/Drop-off, Scheduled |
| July 14, 1 p.m. |
Youth Animal Project ENTRY Day: 1 - 8 p.m. Beef, Sheep, Swine entries must be checked in by 7 p.m. |
| July 15 - 18 | Dane County Fair |
| July 15 | Communication Arts Festival at the Fair : 1 - 3 p.m. |
| July 15 |
Clothing, Knitting & Crocheting Revue at the Fair: 3 - 6:30 p.m. |
| July 18 |
Master Showman - 10:00 a.m. |
Check the Dane County Extension 4-H Youth Development Calendar for specific project meetings and requirements.
Youth News & Information
2020-Rona Club
The 2020-Rona Club was created as a one-year only club to offer “any youth exhibitor who is aging out of participation this year and is enrolled in a 2020 project will be eligible to participate in the 2021 Dane County Fair within the same project areas. This exception is only made for the 2021 Dane County Fair under the Fair Rules.” The Club will provide education resource connections, advisor contact, and opportunity for the county’s eldest youth to exhibit at Fair for their final year. For club details, CLICK HERE.
Enrollment is closed.
For questions, contact the Club Co-Advisors listed below or danecountyfair2900@gmail.com:
Beth Putney
Phone: 608-219-6249
Email: putney@tds.net
Rachael Gierhart
Phone: 608-512-7041
Email: rachael.gierhart@compeer.com
FAIR ENTRY INFORMATION
Exhibitor Information Resource Guide
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Online Entries Guide to Entries Phone number for Dane County Fair Entries: Fair Project and Animal entries are due Thursday, June 3, 2021 by 11:59 p.m. Youth Exhibitor Animal Code of Practice Exhibitor/Parent-Guardian will accept Terms and Conditions with Entry submit. ENTRY RESOURCES Department Entry Requirements and Limits Summary ---see below Premium Book table for additional Department specific information.--- Email: fair@wdexpo.com with questions |
Club/Chapter Forms & Information
- Club/Chapter Leader Entry Information
- Dane County Fair Roles & Responsibility Contact List
- Dane County Farm Bureau Educational Agriculture Display Funding Information & Application
- Shavings Order Form
- Club Banner specifications. Display your Club banner during the Fair! Deliver Banner to Fair Packet Pick-up (June 23 or 24) or Extension office
At Fair Information
- The Fair's Inclement Weather Plan
- Release of Youth Exhibits on Sunday
- Project Check-In and Check-Out Procedures
See Dane County Extension for more Fair Sign-up Information
Animal Housing
The 2021 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 be housed in the Mendota room of the Exhibition Hall.
Grounds & Animal Housing Map
Project Display Locations
The 2021 Fair display areas for Youth Project Displays will be in the Exhibition Halls.
Flowers & House Plants will be located in Exhibition Hall.
Animal & Veterinary Science projects will be located in Exhibition Hall.
There will be other changes to the project layout.
Exhibition Hall Youth Exhibits Map (6-19-21)
Fair Premium Book
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. 2021 Premium Book Change Request Form. Download form, complete and email to fair@wdexpo.com by November 1.
2021 Premium Book Departments
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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. 2021 Camping for Dane County Fair will be available beginning TUESDAY afternoon, July 13, 2021.
- Camping will be self-registration/self-payment and AEC will monitor camping permits and payments.
- Cost is $30 per night.
- Common Showers will be available in Pavilion 1, west end - no health restrictions are currently in place to use the showers.
- 4-H Exhibitors and Commercial Vendors 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
2021 Fair Results for Projects and Entries: Results are searchable!