2023 Poultry & Rabbit
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Links will become available as information is finalized.
- Poultry and Rabbit Premium Book Section (available in spring 2023)
- Poultry Entry Form (available in spring 2023)
- Rabbit Entry Form (available in spring 2023)
- 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.
- 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.
Entry Lists
Links will become available as information is finalized.
- Chickens
- Ducks, Geese, Turkeys
- Pigeons
- Rabbits
Judges
- Terry Britt, Chicago Ill.
- Chicken, Turkey and Waterfowl
- John Grimm, Manchester, Iowa
- TBA
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
Results
More Information
For further information, please contact competition@mnstatefair.org or 651-288-4417.