Exhibitors at the Crawford County Fair

The Style Revue

The Style Revue at the fair will be on Sunday, August 27th, 2026 at 12:00 P.M. Additional information contact Amy Mitchell at 608-326-0224. You will need to bring your item(s) with you (wear them) for the style revue.

Pre-Fair and Post-Fair Events

Judging for all pre-fair and post-fair events will be held prior to August 21st or after August 27th. In accordance with Wisconsin Administrative Code Chapter ATCP 160, projects must be represented at the Crawford County Fair for exhibitors to receive premiums.

Fair Clean-Up Day

Mark your calendar for Saturday, August 9th, 2026 at 8:00 A.M. until projects are done! ALL exhibitors are encouraged to come and assist with getting the fair ready to SHINE! Wear old clothing and bring tools with you to assist with fair clean up. Some helpful tools to bring with you are brush trimmers, brooms and dustpans, shovels, rakes, drill, screw drivers, hammers, buckets, rags and other basic tools you feel we may use.

NEW EXHIBITOR in ANY ANIMAL DEPARTMENT

Animal Departments such as but not limited to: Petting Zoo, Dairy, Swine, Sheep, Goats, Horses, Poultry, Rabbits, Cavies, Dogs, Small Animals and Domesticated Exotic Animals.

All Exhibitors in any animal department must complete the mandatory CONSUMER PROTECTION TRAINING, this meeting is scheduled for Fair Clean-up Day.

YQCA Training

YQCA training is required annually for all Meat Animal Exhibitors and will be held on the following dates & locations:

• Dates TBA

Tag Pick-Up Information

Date TBA

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2025 Crawford County Dairy Show Trophy

Showmanship:

Senior - Halter, topline brush & bag - Hayven Smethurst - Vernoin Crawford DHIA

Intermediate - Halter, topline brush & bag - Irelynn Smethurst - Roger & Sheri Dingbarum

Junior - Halter, topline brush & bag Kater Kaufman - Wedeeberg Farms

Crossbreed

Jr Champ - Bag & stocking hat - Kater Kaufman spring yrling - Crawford Co Fair

Grade

Jersey

Jr Champ - Bag & stocking hat Grace Callahan fall calf - Crawford Co Fair

Res Jr Champ - Bag Ryan Mezera fall calf - Crawford Co Fair

Grade

Black & White

Jr Champ - Bag & stocking hat - Hayven Smethurst winter calf - Crawford Co Fair

Res Jr Champ - Bag Irelynn Smethurst- winter calf - Crawford Co Fair

Registered

Ayrshire

Jr Champ - Bag & stocking hat - Sawyer Roberts spring calf - Compeer Financial

Brown Swiss

Jr Champ - Bag & stocking hat - Arnie Klema-fall yrling - Sime Farms

Res Jr Champ - Bag - Emma Hady- spring calf - Sime Farms

Grand Champ - Cooler - Emma Hady- 4 yr old cow - Crawford Co Fair

Res Grand Champ - Cooler - Arnie Klema fall yrling - Emma Hady- 4 yr old cow - Crawford Co Fair

Milking Shorthorn

Jr Champ - Bag & stocking hat - Arnie Klema - fall calf - Olson Feed Service Inc

Jersey

Jr Champ - Bag & stocking hat - Kayla Moret- spring calf - Crawford Co Fair

Res Jr Champ - Bag Kaiylyn Riley fall calf - Dale & Judy Cowell

Grand Champ - Cooler - Arnie Klema- dry cow Crawford Co Fair

Res Grand Champ - Cooler - Grace Callahan- 2 yr old cow - Dale & Judy Cowel

Red & White

Jr Champ - Bag & stocking hat - Irelynn Smethurst spring calf - Ronald & Marsha Ellefson

Res Jr Champ - Bag - Hayven Smethurst spring yrling - TomBeth Farms

Grand Champ - Ribbon - Hayven Smethurst spring yrling

Res Grand Champ - Ribbon - Jake Kramer-dry cow

Black & White

Jr Champ - Bag & stocking hat - Kayla Moret-summer yrling - Compeer Financial

Res Jr Champ - Bag - Emersyn Smethurst-spring calf - Christianson Feed Mill

Grand Champ - Cooler - Jake Kramer 2 yr old cow - Calvin Snitker Family

Res Grand Champ - Cooler - Kayla Moret summer yrling - Greg & Kim Moret

Overall

Junior Champion (heifer) - Chair - Kayla Moret summer yrling - Crawford Co Farm Bureau

Supreme Champ (cow) - Table - Jake Kramer 2 yr old cow - Compeer Financial

If you have any questions please contact the Fair Coordinator at   608-412-4748 or   cctyfaircoordinator.com. Duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Pre-Fair Public Service Media
• Speaking and Presentation Events
• Community Events, including parades
• Presentations, guest welcoming, raffle event and Award Ceremonies at the Crawford County Fair
• State Fairest Competition* Fair Ambassador Only

Attention all Community Leaders, Business Owners, 4-H, FFA, Girl and Boy scout leaders!

Do you know someone who would make a great Fair Ambassador? You can now nominate them to encourage their participation in promoting the fair! These nominations will be in addition to the regular applications.

Eligibility:

• Junior Future Fair Ambassadors nominees must be between 9-13 years of age by Jan. 1 of the year serving.
• Senior Future Fair Ambassadors nominees must be between the 14-17 years of age by Jan. 1 of the year serving.
• Fair Ambassador nominees must be at least 18 years of age by Jan. 1 of the year serving.
• Nominees may be Male or Female.
• Nomination Form must be accompanied by a letter of recommendation from the Nominator.
• Nominees MUST be a resident of the United States and the State of Wisconsin.

Deadline:

April 30th, application deadline may be extended

Interviews:

Interviews will be held in May, unless deadline to apply is extended. Candidates to be interviewed will be contact on April 6th.