St. Croix County Fair is excited to announce; Century and Sesquicentennial Farm and Home applications are now available

GLENWOOD CITY — Has your family been farming for more than 100 or 150 years at the same location? If so you are encouraged to apply for the Century and Sesquicentennial Farm and Home Award in Wisconsin by filling out an application form. The award is presented to families who have dedicated their life to Wisconsin farming for 100 or 150 years.
The Century Farm and Home Program began in 1948 in conjunction with the State of Wisconsin’s Centennial Celebration. There are currently 9,982 Century Farms and Homes nestled throughout the Badger State. Each year approximately 100 properties are honored.
The Sesquicentennial Program similarly originated in 1998 as part of the State’s Sesquicentennial Celebration and has since honored 1,044 families. This program is a result of a partnership between the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection and the Wisconsin State Fair, the Sesquicentennial Farm and Home Award Program is in its 26th year.
Wisconsin State Fair officials are pleased to announce that applications are now available for the 2024 Century and Sesquicentennial Farm and Home Award.
To qualify for the award, families are required to provide proof of continuous family ownership of a property in  the state of Wisconsin for either the last 100 or 150 years. All property owners will be honored at a special Century and Sesquicentennial Farm and Home Award Program held on Tuesday, August 6 in conjunction with the 2024 Wisconsin State Fair which takes place Thursday, August 1 – Sunday, August 11 at Wisconsin State Fair Park in West Allis.
Honorees will receive complimentary Wisconsin State Fair admission tickets, an invitation to the awards breakfast, a commemorative photo, a certificate, and an outdoor display sign.
St. Croix County Century and Sesquicentennial Farms and Homes will also be recognized at the St. Croix County Fair held July 17-21 at the St. Croix County Fairgrounds in Glenwood City.
Applications can be downloaded by clicking on the links below. You may also request a copy of either application in writing at: Century or Sesquicentennial Farm and Home Program; 640 S 84 Street; West Allis, WI 53214.
All applications should be sent to: Attn: Jill Albanese; Century Farm Program Wisconsin State Fair 640 S 84 St; West Allis Wl 53214. Applications must be received no later than March 1, 2024.

Sesquicentennial Farm and Home Application

Century Farm and Home Application

Seeking Miss St. Croix Valley Rodeo Queen Candidates!

We are currently seeking young women ages 16-23, who are excited to represent the St. Croix Valley PRCA Rodeo and are willing to be responsible for promoting the sport of rodeo. Each Jr. St. Croix Valley PRCA Rodeo Junior must be between the ages of 13-15 by the date of the Rodeo. Miss St. Croix Valley Rodeo Queen works directly with the rodeo committee and the queen coordinator, stock contractors, sponsors, media and the general public.

Duties will include but, are not limited to: be our ambassador for the sport of rodeo for the entire year, seeking and participating in media interviews, special events, appearing in parades, rodeo grand entries and flag presentations, helping rodeo events, attending other rodeos, serving as a role model for youth and signing autographs for current and prospective rodeo fans of all ages.

Each contestant must pay a $30.00 application fee, Jr. $20.00 (non-refundable.) Checks payable to St. Croix Valley PRCA Rodeo. We encourage you to get a sponsor for your entry fee, and will be more than happy to announce it for you. The application fee must be sent in with the application. Applications are due October 5, 2023. Tryouts will be held on October 15, 2023.

The pageant is judged on personal interview, horsemanship, including queen’s run and flag run.
If at any time you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call Theresa Hoffman at 715-265-4805 (home), 715-781-1046 (cell) or Jessica Moor at 715-928-2046.

A copy of the application may be found here or by clicking on the Royalty banner on the Rodeo page.

Long-time friendships are rekindled over new memories. We hope you will join us at the 2023 St. Croix County Fair, July 19-23 in Glenwood City.

Welcome to the St. Croix County Wisconsin Fairgrounds

The St. Croix County Fairgrounds is located in beautiful Glenwood City, WI. For over 125 years, St. Croix County has held annual events, some of our feature events include the County Fair, the PRCA Rodeo, May Fair and a tractor pull. Simply find your event above to learn more.

Interested in hosting your own event at the Fairgounds?

The St. Croix County Fairgrounds is 41-acres that include many buildings, barns, and other facilities for a wide range of event possibilities. To learn about our rental fees, camping fees, and equipment admissions you can visit our Fairgrounds rental page.