Wisconsin State Fair
August 3 – 13, 2017
Entry Phone: 414/313-2767
Entry Deadline: June 14, 2017
Late Entry Deadline: July 5, 2017
2017 Theme:
Cultivating Happiness & Joy
Horticulture – Vegetables & Herbs
Exhibitor Handbook and Premium List
Welcome Letter
Welcome to the Wisconsin State Fair family! As a competitive exhibitor at this historic fair you are
adding to its rich heritage, which is over 165 years strong.
Wisconsinites are delighted to see all the award-winning entries from art, quilts, and photography to
zucchini and gladiolus. Your pride and talents are on display for over one million visitors to view.
We hope you will cultivate your creativity and we anxiously look forward to seeing you at the 2017
Wisconsin State Fair, presented by U.S. Cellular, August 3-13.
Sincerely,
Kathleen O’Leary
Chief Executive Officer
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Table of Contents
HORTICULTURE SCHEDULE ..................................................................... 4
VEGETABLE AND HERB SHOW SPECIAL RULES .................................. 5
VEGETABLE AND HERB SHOW ................................................................ 6
VEGETABLE SHOW CLASSES ............................................................. 6
MINIATURE VEGETABLE SHOW CLASSES ........................................ 7
HERB SHOW CLASSES ........................................................................ 8
SPECIAL AWARDS...................................................................................... 9
MARKET BASKET COLLECTIONS DISPLAY SPECIAL RULES ............ 10
MARKET BASKET COLLECTION CLASSES ........................................... 11
LARGEST VEGETABLE & FLOWER SHOW SPECIAL RULES .............. 12
LARGEST VEGETABLE & FLOWER SHOW CLASSES .......................... 13
2017 GENERAL RULES............................................................................. 14
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HORTICULTURE SCHEDULE
2017 Entry Deadline: June 14, 2017
Theme: Cultivating Happiness & Joy
Horticulture Office phone number as of July 5, 2017: 414/266-7149
DATE
SHOW
ARRIVAL
Wednesday, August 2
MILWAUKEE BONSAI
SOCIETY
PROFESSIONAL
(completed)
GLADIOLUS I
DAHLIAS I
VEGETABLE/FRUIT I
IKEBANA
CACTUS
See show schedule
Thursday, August 3
RELEASE
JUDGING
By 4:00 pm
Display Only
After 6:00 pm
After 6:00 pm
After 6:00 pm
After 6:00 pm
After 6:00 pm
Display Only
Display Only
CACTUS
GLADIOLUS I
DAHLIAS I
VEGETABLE I
IKEBANA SHOW
After 7:00 am
After 7:00 am
After 7:00 am
After 7:00 am
After 7:00 am
9:00 am
11:00 am
10:00 am
10:00 am
Display Only
Saturday, August 5
ROSE SHOW
After 7:00 pm
Sunday, August 6
IKEBANA
DAHLIAS I
DAHLIAS II
ROSE SHOW
Monday, August 7
Wednesday, August 9
Thursday, August 10
Friday, August 11
GLADIOLUS I
GLADIOLUS II
VEGETABLE I
VEGETABLE II
ROSE SHOW
CACTUS
ORCHID SHOW
7:00-8:00 am
7:00 am
After 7:00 am
After 7:00 am
10:00 am
10:15 am
After 7:00 am
After 7:00 am
11:00 am
After 7:00 am
After 7:00 am
10:00 am
After 7:00 pm
After 7:00 am
After 7:00 am
8:30 am
FLORAL DESIGNERS
OF WISCONSIN
DAHLIAS II
DAHLIAS III
AMATEUR HORT.
GLADIOLUS II
After 7:00 am
10:00 am
GLADIOLUS III
VEGETABLE II
VEGETABLE III
After 7:00 am
After 7:00 am
After 7:00 am
After 7:00 am
10:00 am
10:00 am
After 7:00 am
11:00 am
After 7:00 am
After 7:00 am
10:00 am
No deliveries to the building allowed after 9:00 am. NO EXCEPTIONS.
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VEGETABLE AND HERB SHOW SPECIAL RULES
First Show: August 3, 2017 | Second Show: August 7, 2017 | Third Show: August 11, 2017
RULES GOVERNING EXHIBITS
1. Entry form must be received on or before June 14, 2017 (approximate numbers). There is a
$30 entry fee per exhibitor. Late fee – see entry blank.
2. Exhibits may be brought in after 6:00 pm on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 or 7:00 am on
Thursday, August 3, 2017 for first show and after 7:00 am on Monday, August 7, 2017 for
second show and after 7:00 am on Friday, August 11, 2017 for third show. Exhibitors may
work in the building until 9:00 pm on the respective nights preceding the show and from 7:00
am on the days of the respective shows. Each exhibit will receive an exhibitor’s number and
an entry tag, to be filled out by exhibitor. Exhibitors must share work tables and equipment as
space is limited. All classes are to be in place by 9:30 am on the day they are to be judged.
Exhibitors and their materials must be off floor at that time. Judging to start at 10:00 am.
3. All horticulture must have been grown by the exhibitor. Premiums may be withheld upon
proof of ineligibility. Proof of ineligibility of any exhibitor (or any other protest) must be
submitted in writing to the Superintendent of the Department in a signed statement of fact on
the same day in which protested action was taken.
4. Exhibitors may not make more than one entry per family in each class if horticultural material
was grown in same garden.
5. This division is open to all resident amateur gardeners. Persons earning their livelihood by
being self-employed, or at a garden center, store, nursery, etc. shall be ineligible to exhibit.
6. All vegetables will be staged on paper plates furnished by Wisconsin State Fair Horticulture
Department for the judging.
7. No polish can be used on any vegetable.
8. No premium will be awarded to exhibits not considered up to standard regardless of number
of entries in the class. The judges’ decision is final.
9. The Fair will exercise all possible care of exhibits, but will not assume any responsibility for
loss or damage.
10. All entries (vegetable and herbs) become property of Wisconsin State Fair and cannot be
reentered in subsequent shows.
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VEGETABLE AND HERB SHOW – DIVISIONS 491-493
2017 Theme: Cultivating Happiness & Joy
PREMIUMS 1st - $8.00
2nd - $7.00
3rd - $6.00
4th - $5.00
VEGETABLE SHOW CLASSES
DESCRIPTION
Beans, snap green, plate of 10
Beans, any other not listed, plate of 10,
provide name
Beets, plate of 3
Brussel sprouts, one stack
Cabbage, green, plate of 1
Cabbage, red, plate of 1
Cabbage, savoy, plate of 1
Carrots, any other color (not orange),
plate of 3
Carrots, orange, plate of 3
Cauliflower, plate of 1, third show only
Corn, plate of 2
Cucumbers, pickling, plate of 2
Cucumbers, slicing, plate of 2
Cucumbers, specialty, lemon, white, etc.,
plate of 2
Eggplant, any other type not listed, plate of 2,
provide name
Eggplant, Asian style, plate of 2
Eggplant, Italian style, plate of 1
Garlic, 1 bulb
Garlic, elephant, 1 bulb
Gourds, any type, plate of 1, third show only
Kale, provide name, vase of 3 leaves
Kohlrabi, plate of 3
Leeks, plate of 3
Lima beans, plate of 3
Mustard greens, provide name, vase of 3
leaves, second show only
Onions, green bunch, plate of 5,
second show only
Onions, red, plate of 3
Onions, white, plate of 3
Onions, yellow, plate of 3
Peppers, banana type, plate of 3
Peppers, bell type, plate of 3
Peppers, Jalapeno type, plate of 5
Peppers, any other type not listed, plate of 5,
provide name
1st Show –
Division 491
100
2nd Show –
Division 492
100
3rd Show –
Division 493
100
101
101
101
102
103
104
105
106
102
103
104
105
106
102
103
104
105
106
107
107
107
108
110
111
112
108
110
111
112
108
109
110
111
112
113
113
113
114
114
114
115
116
117
118
120
121
122
123
115
116
117
118
120
121
122
123
115
116
117
118
119
120
121
122
123
-
124
-
-
125
-
126
127
128
129
130
131
126
127
128
129
130
131
126
127
128
129
130
131
132
132
132
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Peppers, sweet non bell type, plate of 3
Potato, blue, plate of 3
Potato, fingerling, plate of 3
Potato, red type, plate of 3
Potato, russet type, plate of 3
Potato, any other type not listed, plate of 3,
provide name
Radish, any type, plate of 3, provide name
Rutabaga, plate of 1
Shallots, any type, plate of 3, first show only
Summer squash, any other type not listed,
plate of 2, provide name
Summer squash, scallop, plate of 2
Summer squash, zucchini, plate of 1
Swiss chard, plate of 3
Tomatillo, plate of 5
Tomato, smaller than 1 inch, plate of 5
Tomato, 1-3 inches, plate of 3
Tomato, 3 inches or larger, plate of 3
Tomato, any other type not listed, provide
name, plate of 3
Tomato, bicolor, i.e. Pineapple,
Mr. Strippey, etc., plate of 3, provide name
Tomato, brown, i.e. Brown Cherry, plate of 3,
provide name
Tomato, green (when ripe), i.e. Green Zebra,
plate of 3, provide name
Tomato, paste/sauce, plate of 3
Tomato, purple or black, i.e. Cherokee Purple,
Black Krim, plate of 3, provide name
Tomato, truss, each truss must have at least 4
tomatoes, plate of 2 trusses
Tomato, yellow or orange, plate of 3
Turnip, plate of 3
Winter squash, acorn, plate of 1
Winter squash, any type, plate of 1
133
134
135
136
137
133
134
135
136
137
133
134
135
136
137
138
138
138
139
140
141
139
140
-
139
140
-
142
142
142
143
144
145
146
147
148
149
143
144
145
146
147
148
149
143
144
145
146
147
148
149
150
150
150
151
151
151
152
152
152
153
153
153
154
154
154
155
155
155
156
156
156
157
158
159
160
157
158
159
160
157
158
159
160
MINIATURE VEGETABLE SHOW CLASSES
DESCRIPTION
Baby cabbage, i.e. Gonzales, plate of 1
Baby carrot, i.e. Thumbelina, plate of 3
Baby corn, plate of 3
Baby cucumber, less than 3 inches in
length, i.e. Alibi, plate of 3
Baby eggplant, i.e. Fairytale, plate of 2
Baby pumpkins, plate of 1
Baby zucchini, under 2 inches in diameter,
i.e. Pool Ball, plate of 3
1st Show –
Division 491
190
191
192
193
2nd Show –
Division 492
190
191
192
193
3rd Show –
Division 493
190
191
192
193
194
195
196
194
195
196
194
195
196
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HERB SHOW CLASSES (5 STEMS)
DESCRIPTION
Basil, Genovese
Basil, lemon
Basil, purple, provide name
Basil, Thai
Borage
Calendula
Catnip
Chamomile
Chives
Cilantro
Dill
Fennel
Geranium, scented, provide name
Lavender
Lemon balm
Lemon grass
Marjoram
Mint, provide name
Nasturtium, leafs and flower
Oregano
Parsley, curly
Parsley, flat leaf
Rosemary
Sage, common
Sage, pineapple
Sage, tricolor
Savory
Shiso
Stevia
Sweet Annie
Tarragon
Thyme
Verbena, lemon
Any other herb, provide name
1st Show –
Division 491
200
201
202
203
204
205
206
207
208
209
210
211
212
213
214
215
216
217
218
219
220
221
222
223
224
225
226
227
228
229
230
231
232
233
2nd Show –
Division 492
200
201
202
203
204
205
206
207
208
209
210
211
212
213
214
215
216
217
218
219
220
221
222
223
224
225
226
227
228
229
230
231
232
233
3rd Show –
Division 493
200
201
202
203
204
205
206
207
208
209
210
211
212
213
214
215
216
217
218
219
220
221
222
223
224
225
226
227
228
229
230
231
232
233
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SPECIAL AWARDS
AWARD OF MERIT
Two ribbons per show may be made available and awarded to a named blue ribbon winning exhibit of
vegetable, miniature vegetable and herbs scoring 95 or more. Special award premium of $15.
BEST OF DIVISION – VEGETABLE SHOW
Wisconsin State Fair judges will determine the Best of Division – Vegetable for each show.
Commemorative ribbon and $20 special award premium.
BEST OF DIVISION – MINIATURE VEGETABLE SHOW
Wisconsin State Fair judges will determine the Best of Division – Miniature Vegetable for each show.
Commemorative ribbon and $20 special award premium.
BEST OF DIVISION – HERB SHOW
Wisconsin State Fair judges will determine the Best of Division – Herb for each show.
Commemorative ribbon and $20 special award premium.
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MARKET BASKET COLLECTIONS DISPLAY SPECIAL RULES
2017 Theme: Cultivating Happiness & Joy
First Show: August 3, 2017 | Second Show: August 7, 2017 | Third Show: August 11, 2017
The exhibitor must attach a card to the container listing the plants name and variety.
Judging Criteria
Cultural perfection
Creative arrangement
TOTAL
PREMIUMS 1st - $20.00
60
40
100
2nd - $18.00
3rd - $16.00
4th - $14.00
RULES GOVERNING EXHIBITS
1. Entry form must be received on or before June 14, 2017 (approximate numbers.) There is a
$30 entry fee per exhibitor. Late fee – see entry blank.
2. Exhibits may be brought in after 6:00 pm on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 or 7:00 am on
Thursday, August 3, 2017 for first show and after 7:00 am on Monday, August 7, 2017 for
second show and after 7:00 am on Friday, August 11, 2017 for third show. Exhibitors may
work in the building until 10:00 pm on the respective nights preceding the show and from 7:00
am on the days of the respective shows. Each exhibit will receive an exhibitor’s number and
an entry tag, to be filled out by exhibitor. Exhibitors must share work tables and equipment as
space is limited. All classes are to be in place by 9:30 am on the day they are to be judged.
Exhibitors and their materials must be off floor at that time. Judging to start at 10:00 am.
3. All horticulture must have been grown by the exhibitor. Premiums may be withheld upon
proof of ineligibility. Proof of ineligibility of any exhibitor (or any other protest) must be
submitted in writing to the Superintendent of the Department in a signed statement of fact on
the same day in which protested action was taken.
4. Exhibitors may not make more than one entry per family in each class if horticultural material
was grown in same garden.
5. This division is open to all resident amateur gardeners. Persons earning their livelihood by
being self-employed, or at a garden center, store, nursery, etc. shall be ineligible to exhibit.
6. No polish can be used on any vegetable.
7. No premium will be awarded exhibits not considered up to standard regardless of number of
entries in the class. The judges’ decision is final.
8. The Fair will exercise all possible care of exhibits, but will not assume any responsibility for
loss or damage.
9. All entries (vegetables and herbs) become property of the
Wisconsin State Fair and cannot be reentered in subsequent shows.
10. All displays must follow theme restrictions, see below for details.
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MARKET BASKET COLLECTION CLASSES – Divisions 494-496
2017 Theme: Cultivating Happiness & Joy
DIVISION 494 – First Show – August 3, 2017
100. We All Scream for Ice Cream – Super Sundaes
Exhibitors must make up an attractively arranged market basket using five different kinds of
produce, flowers, and herbs. The produce, flowers and herbs will be arranged to look like a
super ice cream sundae. Entries with greater or lesser numbers will be disqualified. The
entry must contain only specimens commonly known as vegetables, flowers and herbs. It
must contain at least two vegetables. Presentation materials are allowed but should not be
the focal point. Exhibitors must supply the basket or container. The display shall not exceed
36 inches in length and 24 inches in width, or if it is round must not exceed 30 inches in
diameter. Crops shown must have been grown by the exhibitor. The basket/container must
hold all of the vegetables for the entry; specimens may not overflow to the display table or
other places.
DIVISION 495 – Second Show – August 7, 2017
100. Seed Packet Splendor
Exhibitors must make up an attractively arranged market basket using five different kinds of
produce, flowers, and herbs in a black, plastic plant tray (provided by the Fair). Entries with
greater or lesser numbers will be disqualified. The entry must contain only specimens
commonly known as vegetables, flowers and herbs. It must contain at least two vegetables.
Presentation materials are allowed but should not be the focal point. Crops shown must
have been grown by the exhibitor. The plant tray must hold all the vegetables for the entry;
specimens may not overflow to the display table or other places.
DIVISION 496 – Third Show – August 11, 2017
100. Grandma’s Garden Shed
Exhibitors must make an attractively arranged market basket display using at least two
herbs, one flower, and two vegetables. Entries with greater or lesser numbers will be
disqualified. This display must contain a few vintage garden tools and/or supplies. The
entry must contain only specimens commonly known as vegetables, flowers and herbs.
Presentation materials are allowed but should not be the focal point. Exhibitors must supply
the basket or container. The display shall not exceed 36 inches in length and 24 inches in
width, or if it is round must not exceed 30 inches in diameter. Crops shown must have been
grown by the exhibitor. The basket/container must hold all the vegetables for the entry;
specimens may not overflow to the display table or other places.
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LARGEST VEGETABLE & FLOWER SHOW SPECIAL RULES
2017 Theme: Cultivating Happiness & Joy
First Show: August 3, 2017 | Second Show: August 7, 2017 | Third Show: August 11, 2017
RULES GOVERNING EXHIBITS
1. Entry form must be received on or before June 14, 2017 (approximate numbers). There is a
$30 entry fee per exhibitor. Late fee – see entry blank.
2. Exhibits may be brought in after 6:00 pm on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 or 7:00 am on
Thursday, August 3, 2017 for first show and after 7:00 am on Monday, August 7, 2017 for
second show and after 7:00 am on Friday, August 11, 2017 for third show. Exhibitors may
work in the building until 9:00 pm on the respective nights preceding the show and from 7:00
am on the days of the respective shows. Each exhibit will receive an exhibitor’s number and
an entry tag, to be filled out by exhibitor. Exhibitors must share work tables and equipment as
space is limited. All classes are to be in place by 9:30 am on the day they are to be judged.
Exhibitors and their materials must be off the floor at that time. Judging to start at
10:00 am.
3. All horticulture must have been grown by the exhibitor. Premiums may be withheld upon
proof of ineligibility. Proof of ineligibility of any exhibitor (or any other protest) must be
submitted in writing to the Superintendent of the Department in a signed statement of fact on
the same day in which protested action was taken.
4. Exhibitors may not make more than one entry per family in each class if horticultural material
was grown in same garden.
5. This division is open to all resident amateur gardeners. Persons earning their livelihood by
being self-employed, or at a garden center, store, nursery, etc. shall be ineligible to exhibit.
6. All vegetables will be staged on paper plates furnished by Wisconsin State Fair Horticulture
Department.
7. No polish can be used on any vegetable.
8. No premium will be awarded to exhibits not considered up to standard regardless of number
of entries in the class. The judges’ decision is final.
9. The Fair will exercise all possible care of exhibits, but will not assume any responsibility for
loss or damage.
10. All entries (vegetable and herbs) become property of Wisconsin State Fair and cannot be
reentered in subsequent shows.
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LARGEST VEGETABLE & FLOWER SHOW CLASSES –
Divisions 497-499
The Wisconsin State Fair is proud to announce a contest featuring the state’s largest and tallest
produce. The first place winners in most of the categories will receive a $20 premium, a
commemorative ribbon and bragging rights.
DIVISION 497 – First Show – Thursday, August 3, 2017
101.
Carrot, overall length, measure by inches
102.
Hosta leaf, largest leaf, measure from the base of leaf to leaf tip
103.
Sunflower, overall height, not including root, any variety
104.
Zucchini, overall weight, measure by weight
105.
Strangest shaped vegetable, display only, commemorative ribbon only
DIVISION 498 – Second Show – Monday, August 7, 2017
101.
Broccoli stalk, overall length, measure in inches from base to tip of stalk
102.
Onion, overall weight, measured by weight
103.
Sunflower, overall flower size, measured from petal to petal, any variety
104.
Tomato, overall weight, any variety
105.
Strangest shaped vegetable, display only, commemorative ribbon only
DIVISION 499 – Third Show – Friday, August 11, 2017
101.
Basil, overall height, not including root, any variety
102.
Elephant ear, measure from base of leaf to leaf tip
103.
Potato, overall weight, measured by weight
104.
Sunflower, overall height, not including root
105.
Strangest shaped vegetable, display only, commemorative ribbon only
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2017 GENERAL RULES – WISCONSIN STATE FAIR
GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS
The Wisconsin State Fair management reserves the final and absolute right to interpret these
rules and regulations and to arbitrarily settle and determine all matters, questions or differences in
regards thereto, or otherwise arising out of, connected with, or incident to the Wisconsin State Fair. It
further reserves the right to determine unforeseen matters not covered by these rules, to amend or
add to these rules as they, in their judgment, may deem advisable.
All exhibitors are expected to conform with the Wisconsin State Fair Rules and Regulations.
Any person who violates any of the following of special rules will forfeit all privileges and premiums
and be subject to such penalty as the management may order. Failure to comply may result in
award(s) and premium(s) forfeiture; and dismissal from the Fairgrounds, and being barred from
competition immediately in the department in which the violation occurred and from all departments
entered; and/or in future competition in the Wisconsin State Fair. In the event of conflict between the
general rules and the special rules governing the various departments, the special rules will govern.
The following due process will be used in the questions of rule violation: The exhibitor and/or
parties involved will be questioned by the Department Superintendent. If it is felt that a violation has
occurred, the Department Superintendent will make a ruling. The ruling of the Department
Superintendent will be final.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
Any correspondence should be addressed to: Wisconsin State Fair Park,
640 S 84 St, West Allis, WI 53214.
ADMISSION TICKETS
See entry blank to order tickets. Ticket orders will be limited to 50 tickets per exhibitor.
ENTRY QUESTIONS
For information and questions, please call the Entry Office at 414/313-2767.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Application for entries in all departments must be made on the printed entry blank and must be
in full compliance with the printed instructions on same.
THERE ARE NO REFUNDS OF ENTRY FEES OR LATE FEES.
Entries will be disqualified if not entered under the name of the person who made the article.
All entries must be made by the exhibitor unless otherwise stated in the premium list. Violation of this
rule will forfeit any premium awarded to such exhibitor in all departments at the Fair.
The Wisconsin State Fair management reserves the right at any time to refuse entries or
articles entered.
Entry deadlines are specified under each department’s rules.
Exhibits that have been erroneously entered in a division, and/or do not meet the specifications
of the class can be transferred to a proper class or disqualified by the superintendent prior to judging.
If such classes already have been judged, they shall not be reopened.
No employee of the Wisconsin State Fair, or member of his/her immediate family shall be
allowed to exhibit in the department in which he/she is employed.
Any exhibitors’ check(s) returned from a financial institution for any reason will be charged a
$20.00 service fee.
NOTE: Entry blanks will be returned if not filled out completely.
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EXHIBIT RELEASE
Exhibits will be released according to each department’s regulations.
The Fair Director or his/her designee may change the time of release in any department at
his/her discretion.
Competitive exhibits which have not been claimed by exhibitors by the Tuesday after the Fair,
at 6 pm, will be disposed of by management as they see fit.
JUDGING OF EXHIBITS
Judges have been carefully selected. All exhibitors submitting exhibits for the Fair accept these
judges and agree to abide by their decisions.
The judging schedule is printed at the beginning of each department.
If any exhibitor attempts to interfere with the judge in any manner, the exhibitor shall forfeit all
premiums awarded and will be excluded from further competition.
Judges will not be permitted to show in divisions they judge.
Unworthy exhibits will not be placed by the judge.
The decision of the judge will be final in all cases.
PREMIUMS OF AWARDS
Premiums will be mailed around September 1, 2017.
In paying premiums no evidence of awards will be recognized except the signed Judging
Sheets as ribbons frequently become misplaced.
All premium discrepancies must be mailed to Wisconsin State Fair no later than October 1,
2017. All exhibitors should contact the Wisconsin State Fair in writing at
640 S 84 St, West Allis, WI 53214. Please include your name, Dept., division, class and explain the
discrepancy.
All checks are void one (1) year after they are issued. Any checks not cashed causes
automatic forfeit of premiums won.
PROTESTS
1. All protests must be made in writing, signed by party or parties making the protest and filed
with the Director of Competitive Exhibits. All protests must be accompanied by a $50.00
protest fee which will be retained by the Wisconsin State Fair if the protest is not sustained.
2. Protests against the exhibition of articles or person entering must be filed at least 12 hours
before the awards are made. The exhibitor will then be disqualified from entering the
Wisconsin State Fair for the following two years if they violate any general or special rules
which govern the exhibits.
3. Protest against awards must be filed with the superintendent within 5 hours after the award
has been made. An award is deemed to have been made when the notation of the decision is
entered on the official judging sheets. The protest must state plainly and specifically the facts
upon which the complaint of appeal is based. The right to appeal will lie when it is charged that
the award has been made in violation of the rules governing the exhibit. No protest or appeal
based upon the statement that the judge or judges are incompetent or have overlooked an
article will be considered.
4. All protests will be considered at a time set by the Director of Competitive Exhibits. Parties
involved and if necessary, persons as designated by the Director of Competitive Exhibits will
be notified and given the opportunity to submit evidence before a final decision is made. All
decisions are final and not subject to appeal.
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LIABILITY
The Wisconsin State Fair will take reasonable precaution to protect the safety of the exhibits
sent to the Fair, but owners themselves take the risk of exhibiting them, and should any exhibit or
portion thereof be injured, damaged, lost or stolen, State Fair Park personnel will give assistance
toward recovery of the same, but will not be liable or make any payment for the value thereof.
Neither the State of Wisconsin, Wisconsin State Fair Park, its agents or employees shall be
liable for any loss to an exhibitor occasioned by fire, accident, condition of structure, or damage
caused by weather to any exhibit, article, equipment or commercial exhibit left in the building or on
the grounds after the close of the Fair.
Exhibitors and/or machinery, while stationary or in motion, and any other exhibits or equipment
which may cause accidents, injury or damage to persons or property coming in contact with or in
proximity to them, shall guard their exhibits or machinery, and protect the public from coming in
contact therewith at all times while on the Fairgrounds, and every such exhibitor or owners shall
indemnify the State of Wisconsin, the Wisconsin State Fair Park Board, its agents and employees
from and against claims and demands, costs, charges and expenses which it or they might incur,
suffer or be put to by reason of failure to take the precaution above referred to or failure to comply
with Wisconsin State Fair Park rules, policies or directives. Liability insurance to comply with
indemnity provisions is required. Presentation of an exhibitors’ receipt shall be deemed acceptance of
this provision.
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