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Aug. 21 – Labor Day, Sept. 1, 2025

288 Days 11 Hours 29 Mins

Poultry & Rabbit

2024 Poultry & Rabbit

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Registration

Registration closes at 4:30 p.m. on the dates below, or earlier if barn capacity is reached.

  • Opens: Monday, June 24
  • Mail-in Entry Deadline: Must be received by Monday, July 29, at 4:30 p.m.
  • Online Entry Deadline: Wednesday, July 31, at 4:30 p.m.

Register Online

Entry Lists

Links will be posted as information becomes available.

Judges

  • Larry Wilmes, Mankato, Minn.
    • Pigeons
  • Jeff Halbach, Oro Valley, Ariz.
    • Chicken, Turkey and Waterfowl
  • Dereck Tuntland, Parker, S.D.
    • Rabbits
  • Donald Sheets, Cascade, Calif.
    • Rabbits

Arrival & Departure Window

Arrival (closed to public until noon):

  • Monday, Aug. 26, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. (chickens, turkeys, waterfowl, pigeons)
  • Friday, Aug. 30, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. (rabbits)

Departure:

  • Thursday, Aug. 29, 1-5 p.m. (chickens, turkeys, waterfowl, pigeons)
  • Monday, Sept. 2, 1-5 p.m. (rabbits)

SCHEDULE

Tuesday, Aug. 27

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

Wednesday, Aug. 28

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

Thursday, Aug. 29

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

Saturday, Aug. 31

  • 9 a.m. – Rabbit judging

Results

2024 results will be posted as they become available.

More Information

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