Animal judging
Fair Dates: Wednesday, July 29 to Sunday, August 2, 2026
2026 animal judging Schedule
Wednesday, july 29
Dairy Show • 8:30am • Covered Arena
Rabbit Judging • 9:00am • Barn e Overhang
Rabbits and Poultry are in a new location in 2026. Come visit them in Barn E, located next to the Grandstand.
goat Show • 9:00am • Barn A Extension
NOTE: New date & time for the Goat Show in 2026. The Fun with Goats show will still be held on Saturday beginning at 3:00pm.
Thursday, july 30
beef show • 8:30am • covered arena
poultry judging • 9:00am • barn E overhang
sheep show • 3:00pm • barn a extension
Friday, july 31
swine show • 8:30am • barn a Extension
horse show • 8:00am • covered arena
Day 1: Halter, Showmanship, Pleasure, Driving, Horsemanship & Equitation, Reinsmanship
Endless adventures show • 4:30pm • barn B Overhang
Endless Adventures is a goat, calf, sheep and pig show that allows youth ages 8-18 with special needs to have an opportunity to show an animal alongside a Winnebago County Fair Youth Exhibitor. Participants are paired with an experienced Youth Exhibitor, giving them the chance to learn how to present an animal in the show ring while enjoying a supportive, hands-on Fair experience.
Sign up to be a part of the 2026 Show: exhibitorexperience@gmail.com or https://forms.gle/6Ppb4ofahCm14vyP9 DEADLINE JUNE 20, 2026
Dairy formal show • 7:00pm • covered arena
Contact the "Winnebago County Dairy Kids" on Facebook for information about signing up for this year's show.
saturday, August 1
horse show • 9:00am • covered arena
Day 2: Trail & Gymkhana
meat animal auction • 9:00am • Barn A Annex
Buyer Registration begins at 8:00am, Sale begins at 9:00am
See the Meat Animal Board's website for more information: https://www.wcmab.com/
fun with goats • 3:00pm • covered arena
Check out goats in costume and an obstacle course.
sunday, August 2
Small fry in training (dairy & Beef) Show • 9:00am • Covered Arena
Fair Closes @ 4pm Sunday, August 2nd
Animal Release: 4:00pm
Expo Exhibit Release: 4:30pm
