Mark your calendars:
This year’s event is scheduled for Tuesday, August 6, 2024
at the Expo Center at Wisconsin State Fair.
5:00 p.m. Bidder’s Social
6:00 p.m. Program Hosted by Pam Jahnke
6:30 p.m. Auction Hosted by Nicole Barlass & featuring Auctioneer Bob Johnson
$100/person (Event sponsors, past buyers, special guests & champion meat processors will receive complimentary tickets)
The 2023 event raised over $105,000 for the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation.
Thank you!
The Governor’s Blue Ribbon Meat Products Auction at the Wisconsin State Fair celebrated its 31st year by raising over $105,000. Proceeds from the auction benefit the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation, which supports Wisconsin 4-H activities including 4-H conferences, teaching materials and workshops, and overall development of 4-H youth. You can click HERE to see 2023 results.
Special Thanks to our 2024 Sponsors and Presale Contributors:
We couldn’t do it without the generosity of these champions of Wisconsin 4-H:
Beer Capitol Distributing
Bunzel’s Meat Market & Catering
Bob Johnson and Badger State Auction
Original Cream Puffs
Reyes Coca-Cola
Tim Slack Auction & Realty
West Allis Cheese & Sausage Shoppe
Affinity Partner Program:
Please visit the following vendors who support Wisconsin 4-H:
Vendors & Retailers have the opportunity to help support 4-H Youth by joining our Wisconsin 4-H Foundation Affinity Partner Program. Retailers & Wisconsin State Fair Vendors donate a portion of their sales on the Tuesday of the Governor’s Blue Ribbon Meat Products Auction event or choose to donate a specific dollar amount. This awareness encourages consumers & fair-goers to patronize our Affinity Partners. Please contact us for more details on this special vendor and retail outlet program.
2023 MPA Photos
For photos of our champion processors: CLICK HERE
For photos of our champion buyers: CLICK HERE
For more photos of the whole event: CLICK HERE
*Photo credits Leeah & Aaron Zimmerman
