2026 Swine
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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.
- Breeding Swine
- Junior Barrow
- Open Barrow
JUDGES
ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE
- Arrival: Monday, Aug. 31, 4 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Departure: Thursday, Sept. 3, noon to 4 p.m.
SCHEDULE
All show times approximate, shows will run consecutively.
Monday, Aug. 31 • Christensen Pavilion
- 5 p.m. – MN Junior Barrow Classic (West Ring)
Tuesday, Sept. 1 • Christensen Pavilion
- 8 a.m. – Open Class Breeding Swine (New Fashion Pork – East Ring)
- Poland China, Spotted Hogs, Yorkshire, All other breeds, Berkshire, Chester White, Duroc, Hampshire, Hereford, Supreme Champion Selection
- 8:30 a.m. – MN Junior Barrow Classic
- 1:30 p.m. – MN Junior Barrow Classic (West Ring)
- 2 p.m. – MN Junior Barrow Classic (West Ring)
- 4:30 p.m. – MN Junior Barrow Classic (New Fashion Pork – East Ring)
Wednesday, Sept. 2 • Christensen Pavilion
- 8 a.m. – MN Junior Barrow Classic Show (West Ring)
- 9 a.m. – Open Barrow Show (New Fashion Pork – East Ring)
- 5:15 p.m. – MN Junior Barrow Classic
RESULTS
2026 results will be posted as they become available.
QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS?
For further information, please contact competition@mnstatefair.org or 651-288-4417.
