A statement from Wisconsin State Fair for Open exhibitors.
Wisconsin State Fair Official Statement and Update
Dear Wisconsin State Fair Open Show Exhibitors,
We hope this email finds you and your family doing well.
We wanted to provide some competition updates and share a message from Wisconsin State Fair Park regarding the status of the 2020 Wisconsin State Fair. As noted, we will keep you up-to-date as things evolve in the coming weeks.
During these unprecedented times we want to provide you with an update on the status of the 2020 Wisconsin State Fair and say THANK YOU. We hear every word of support and encouragement you have sent, and this fuels us to keep working to ensure the Wisconsin State Fair continues its 169-year legacy while keeping safety our top priority.
The Wisconsin State Fair is a celebration of everything we are so proud of in Wisconsin, and our priority is to create a place where everyone feels welcome and safe. With this in mind, the State Fair Park Board of Directors and staff continue to discuss options that will enable us to provide this experience in 2020.
There are many factors to be considered. Several large industries, including agriculture, entertainment, concessions and ride operations, as well as hundreds of small businesses and thousands of part-time employees, are paramount to putting on a successful Fair.
We are analyzing all facets of the Fair, while continuing to closely monitor data from local, state and federal health officials, and assess how this will affect each one.
At this time the State Fair Park Board of Directors has not made a formal decision on whether the Wisconsin State Fair will go on as planned, August 6 – 16. However, until a decision is made, we will continue to work tirelessly to make the Wisconsin State Fair the WonderFair experience you know and love.
Stay tuned for additional updates. Your continued support means the world to us!
Open Show Reminders:
Entry Submission: Entries will only be accepted online in 2020. We are utilizing new entry software so all exhibitors must create new profiles for the 2020 Wisconsin State Fair.
June 5^th: Online entry will begin
June 24^th (7pm Central Time): Entry Deadline for Open Shows – Beef Cattle, Draft Horse, Dairy Cattle, Goats, Horse Pull, Poultry, Rabbits,
Sheep and Swine
July 21^st (5 pm Central Time): Entry Deadline for Dog Sports and Rabbit Hopping
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us via email ([email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) ). We greatly appreciate everyone’s flexibility as we navigate this constantly-evolving situation together.
Brian Bolan
Director of Agriculture
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