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
Phone Number for Dane County Fair Entries Dept:
608-469-2428
2020 Fair Dates to Remember
| April 25 | Fair Shoot: Rifle-Air & .22: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. @ Stoughton Conservation Club POSTPONED. |
| May 1 | Horse & Pony Declaration & Behavior Policy Agreement Due |
| June 4 |
Dane County Fair Entries Due |
| June 15 | Youth Animal Education Forms Due |
| June 20 |
Fair Shoot: Pistol-Air & .22: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. @ Stoughton Conservation Club Fair Shoot: Shotgun: 9 - 11:30 a.m. @ Stoughton Conservation Club |
| June 28, 1 p.m. | Clothing Revue @ Dane County Extension |
| July 10 & 11 | Fair Shoot: Archery-3D & Spots Events @ Stoughton Conservation Club |
| July 11 | Dog Show: Agility Judging Event: @ Cindy Ennis' farm |
| July 12 | Dog Show: Showmanship, Obedience @ Alliant Energy Center |
| July 14 | Foods Review and Cake Decorating Youth Project Judging |
| July 15, 1 p.m. |
Youth Project ENTRY Day: 1 - 8 p.m. Beef, Sheep, Swine entries must be checked in by 7 p.m. |
| July 16 - 19 |
Dane County Fair |
| July 16, 1 p.m. | |
| July 19 |
Dress-A-Critter 11:15 a.m. |
Check the Dane County Extension 4-H Youth Development Calendar for specific project meetings and requirements.
Youth News & Information
Horse & Pony Declaration Form Open, Due May 1
The Dane County Fair Horse & Pony Declaration Form is open and is due May 1, 2020. Each Horse & Pony Exhibitor, including Horseless Horse members, must submit the declaration form for their project animal(s) they intend to show and agree to the Horse & Pony Exhibitor Behavior Policy. It is not required to declare two horses if you only intend on showing one horse. A maximum of two equine may be shown by an exhibitor at the Dane County Fair. If the form is not received/submitted by the due date/time, the youth exhibitor will not be allowed to show Horse & Pony at the 2020 Dane County Fair. The Declaration form must be submitted by May 1, 2020, 11:59 p.m.
Direct any questions to Laurie or Ann Marie at the Dane County Fair entry office: phone: 608-469-2428 or fair@wdexpo.com
.22 RIFLE and Air RIFLE Shooting Sports Registration Open
Due to COVID-19 the Rifle event is Postponed.
The Dane County Fair Shooting Sports event for.22 Rifle and Air Rifle are scheduled for Saturday, April 25, 2020. FairEntry is now open for event registration and timeslot selection for this event only.
- .22 Rifle event will be held on April 25, 2020, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (last line begins at 11:30 a.m.)
- Air Rifle event will be held on April 25, 2020, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. (last line begins at 4 p.m.)
Both events will be held at the Stoughton Conservation Club, Indoor Pistol Range, 984 Collins Road, Stoughton, WI.
Entry and Registration for your shooting event and time is required and is now open. Registration will close midnight, Thursday, April 9, 2020.
Shooting Sports Fair Events
The Dane County Shooting Sports committee continues a similar schedule in 2020 as was in 2019. The qualifying classes will continue to be run as is the past. The last scheduled class date will generally be the Fair shoot for that discipline. Qualifying class dates are posted on the 4-H/Youth Events Calendar at Dane County UW Extension. Confirmed Fair Shooting Sports Event dates are also listed above in Dates to Remember. Registration for Fair Shoot times is in conjunction with your Fair entries, FairEntry.
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. Timeslots are available with entry via FairEntry on a first-reserved basis.
- Scores will be tallied on the date of the shoot and held until Fair time, they will be cross referenced with FairEntry (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 is required. Three dates are offered:
- Friday, July 10 & Saturday, July 11: Archery Fair Shoot days at Stoughton Conservation Club (July 10, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. and July 11 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
- Wednesday, July 15, 1-8 p.m. at the Fair at the Dane County Fair grounds, Exhibition Hall A. There is no admission charged this day.
2020 Draft Horse Youth/Novice Congress
The Dane County Fair is excited to welcome the 2020 Draft Horse Youth/Novice Congress again at this year’s Fair. The Congress is an event sponsored by the Mid-West Draft Horse Enthusiasts 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.
CLICK HERE for more information on the 2020 Draft Horse Youth/Novice Congress or contact the organizers at 608-566-6000 and DraftHorseCongress@gmail.com.
2020 Draft Horse Youth/Novice Congress SHOW BOOK
FAIR ENTRY INFORMATION
- Exhibitor Entry Resource Guide
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FairEntry opening April 22 Guide to Entries Phone number for Dane County Fair Entries: Fair Project and Animal entries are due Thursday, June 4, 2020 by 11:59 p.m. ANIMAL ENTRY REQUIRED FORM: Youth Exhibitor Animal Code of Practice **Print for signatures. ENTRY RESOURCES Department Entry Requirements and Limits Summary Individual Conference Judging by Video Conference Request ---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 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 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 2020 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 2020 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 projects will be located in New Holland Pavilion 1 Pre-function room.
Exhibition Hall Youth Exhibits Map
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.
2020 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. 2020 Camping for Dane County Fair will be available beginning TUESDAY afternoon, July 14, 2020.
- 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 2019 Results Congratulations to Top Shot Award winner, Neil Droster of Twin Valley 4-H and Mt. Horeb FFA. 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.
2020 Fair Results for Projects and Entries: Results are searchable!