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Aug. 22 – Labor Day, Sept. 2, 2024

267 Days 1 Hours 17 Mins

Poultry & Rabbit

2023 Poultry & Rabbit

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Links will become available as information is finalized.

Registration

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

  • Opens: Monday, June 26
  • Mail-in Entry Deadline: Must be received by Monday, July 31, at 4:30 p.m.
  • Online Entry Deadline: Wednesday, Aug. 2, at 4:30 p.m.

Register Online

Entry Lists

Links will become available as information is finalized.

Judges

  • Terry Britt, Chicago, Ill. 
    • Chicken, Turkey and Waterfowl
  • John Grimm, Manchester, Iowa & Dereck Tuntland, Parker, S.D.
    • Rabbits
  • Larry Wilmes, Mankato, Minn.
    • Pigeons

Arrival & Departure Window | Poultry Barn

Arrival (closed to public until noon):

  • Monday, Aug. 28, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. (chickens, turkeys, waterfowl, pigeons)
  • Friday, Sept. 1, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. (rabbits)

Departure:

  • Thursday, Aug. 31, 1-5 p.m. (chickens, turkeys, waterfowl, pigeons)
  • Monday, Sept. 4, 1-5 p.m. (rabbits)

POULTRY BARN JUDGING SCHEDULE (subject to change)

Tuesday, Aug. 29

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

Wednesday, Aug. 30

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

Thursday, Aug. 31

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

Saturday, Sept. 2

  • 9 a.m. – Rabbit judging

Results

More Information

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