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.
Thank you to everyone who attended. Mark your calendars for this year’s event on Tuesday, August 6, 2024.
Special Thanks to our 2024 Partners:
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:
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
