What the All for One Livestock Shows Are
All for One is a pair of livestock shows at the Wisconsin State Fair built for people with disabilities. The goal is simple: give participants the real-life experience of showing a goat, a pig, or both. Each participant is paired with youth mentors, who work alongside them in the ring. The program began in 2017 as a pig show; goats came a few years later, and by 2021 the goat show stood on its own. It is open to farm and non-farm youth alike.
Two Shows, Two Ways to Enter
| Swine Show | Goat Show | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 date | Thursday, August 6, 2026 | Saturday, August 8, 2026 |
| Paired with | Two youth mentors and a pig | Two youth mentors and a goat |
| Cost | $15 per participant | $15 per participant |
| Space | First 20 paid participants | First 20 paid participants |
A participant can enter one show or both. The fee is charged for each show.
Who Can Enter
Any person with a disability who is 8 to 21 years old. Each show is capped at the first 20 paid participants, so a complete entry with payment matters more than being early with a partial one.
How It Works: The Timeline
- Prepare. The Wisconsin State Fair posts a social story for each show, written for participants to read before the show.
- Send the entry form and fee. The 2026 entry form for each show is posted on the fair's All for One page. Entries had to be postmarked by July 20, 2026 and mailed to the Wisconsin State Fair Entry Department, 640 S. 84th Street, West Allis, WI 53214.
- Show day. The 2026 swine show was scheduled for August 6 at 7:30 p.m. The goat show was held Saturday, August 8. Each participant is matched with two youth mentors and an animal and goes through the show together.
Key Dates and Deadlines
- July 20, 2026: entries postmarked by this date
- August 6, 2026: swine show, 7:30 p.m.
- August 8, 2026: goat show
- August 6 to 16, 2026: the Wisconsin State Fair
Where
Wisconsin State Fair Park, 640 S. 84th Street, West Allis, WI 53214. Swine shows are held in the Swine and Goat Barn in Ag Village, in the northwest corner of the park. The barn entrances are along Wetley Way, just north of the WonderFair Wheel, and the barn is open daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Goat shows from August 6 to 9 are held in the Sheep and Goat Barn show ring.
Questions
Do we need our own animal?
No. Each participant is paired with youth mentors and an animal for the show.
Can someone with no farm background take part?
Yes. The shows are open to farm and non-farm youth.
Can I enter both shows?
Yes. The program is described as showing a goat and/or a pig, with a separate $15 fee for each show.
What did earlier years cost?
The fee was $10 per participant in 2021 and 2023, and it rose to $15 for 2026.
Who do I call?
The Wisconsin State Fair Entry Office handles junior and open show questions at 414-266-7052. The main State Fair Park line is 414-266-7000.
Official Links
- All for One Livestock Shows: dates, fees, entry forms and social stories
- Swine and Goat Barn: location and show times
- All For One Goat Show background
- All for One taking entries: 2023 edition
Wisconsin County Fairs and Youth Livestock Shows: The Essentials
Wisconsin had 73 state-aided county and district fairs in 2025, with about 2 million visitors and 43,465 exhibitors, about 72 percent of exhibits from juniors.
Rules differ by county
Each county publishes its own fair book. In Clark County, for example, exhibitors must be 8 to 19, own and show their own animal, and follow species tagging, drug history and weight rules to sell.
Common requirements
Expect premise ID, ear tags or DNA ID, YQCA certification, health papers and early registration, per the Sauk County rules.
Sale day
Selling is its own set of rules. In Clark County you may weigh in several species but sell only one animal, complete three educational points, and sell your own animal in your assigned slot. Check your county's sale rules before you buy a project animal.
Next steps
Get your county's current fair book and mark the spring deadlines now. Dates and rules change each year.
Read the full guide: Wisconsin County Fairs and Youth Livestock Shows
Other Upcoming Events Nearby
- Alice in Dairyland Finals
Milwaukee County hosts the 80th Alice in Dairyland finals May 13-15, 2027, three days of interviews, farm tours and public events leading to the selection of Wisconsin's agricultural ambassador.
- Wisconsin State Fair
The Wisconsin State Fair ran August 6-16, 2026 at State Fair Park in West Allis, the state's flagship fair with youth and open livestock shows, dairy exhibits and cream puffs.
- Harvest Fair at State Fair Park
The Harvest Fair returned October 2-4, 2026 to Wisconsin State Fair Park in West Allis, bringing fall farm-market goods and harvest-season entertainment to Milwaukee County.
West Allis, WI Official event details - Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation Annual Meeting and YFA Conference
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau annual meeting, where county delegates vote on policy, combined with the Young Farmer and Agriculturist Conference. Next edition December 4-7, 2026 at Kalahari in Wisconsin Dells.
- Wisconsin Farmers Union Annual State Convention
The Wisconsin Farmers Union state convention, with policy sessions and a Friday evening Farmers Union Camp fundraiser. Next edition December 11-13, 2026 in Appleton; the 95th convention was held December 12-14, 2025.
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