Poultry & Rabbit

2026 Poultry & Rabbit

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• 2025 Poultry and Rabbit Premium Book Section (PDF)
• Poultry and Pigeons Entry Form (PDF)
• Rabbit Entry Form (PDF)
• IRS Form W-9 (PDF – to be completed if entering via mail)

REGISTRATION

Registration closes at 4:30 p.m. on the dates below, or earlier if barn capacity is reached. Read the premium book for more information.

• Opens: Monday, June 22
• Mail-in Entry Deadline: Must be received by Monday, July 27, at 4:30 p.m.
• Online Entry Deadline: Wednesday, July 29, at 4:30 p.m.

ENTRY LISTS

Links will be posted as information becomes available.

• Chickens
• Ducks, Geese, Turkeys
• Pigeons
• Rabbits

JUDGES

• To be determined

ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE

Arrival (closed to public until noon):

• Monday, Aug. 31, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. (chickens, turkeys, waterfowl, pigeons)
• Friday, Sept. 4, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. (rabbits)

Departure:

• Thursday, Sept. 3, noon to 4 p.m. (chickens, turkeys, waterfowl, pigeons)
• Monday, Sept. 7, noon to 4 p.m. (rabbits)

SCHEDULE

Tuesday, Sept. 1

• 9 a.m. – Chicken, Turkey and Waterfowl judging; Pigeons

Wednesday, Sept. 2

• 11-11:30 a.m. – Rooster Crowing Contest (Qualifying)

Thursday, Sept. 3

• 11-11:30 a.m. – Rooster Crowing Contest (Finals)

Saturday, Sept. 4

• 9 a.m. – Rabbit judging

RESULTS

2026 results will be posted as they become available.

• 2025 Open Class Poultry Results (PDF)
• 2025 Open Class Duck, Turkey and Waterfowl Results (PDF)
• 2025 Open Class Pigeon Results (PDF)
• 2025 Open Class Rabbit Results (PDF)
• Previous years’ results are available in the digital archive

QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS?

For further information, please contact competition@mnstatefair.org or 651-288-4417.