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, Aug. 3, at 4:30 p.m.
- Online Entry Deadline: Wednesday, Aug. 5, at 4:30 p.m.
ENTRY LISTS
Links will be posted as information becomes available.
JUDGES
- Kane Austin, Inman, Kan. (MN Junior Barrow Classic)
- Dalaney Hintzsche, Franklin Grove, Ill. (MN Junior Barrow Classic)
- Seth Ebert, Jeromesville, Ohio (Breeding Swine, Open Barrow)
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)
- Hereford, Poland China, Spotted Hogs, Tamworth, Yorkshire, All Other Breeds, Berkshire, Chester White, Duroc, Hampshire, 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
QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS?
For further information, please contact competition@mnstatefair.org or 651-288-4417.
