The Wisconsin State Fair has opened applications for next year’s Century and Sesquicentennial Farm and Home Award, which honors families who have dedicated their lives to farming for 100-150 years.
The Century Farm and Home program began in 1948 alongside the state fair’s centennial celebration. In 1998 the Sesquicentennial Award was established to honor families with continuous ownership of 150 years.
The Wisconsin State Fair has opened applications for next year’s Century and Sesquicentennial Farm and Home Award, which honors families who have dedicated their lives to farming for 100-150 years.
Families must be able to prove continuous family ownership of their property for either 100 or 150 years to qualify for the award. The application deadline is March 1, 2023 and can only be mailed – there is no online application. The same application can be used for Centennial and Sesquicentennial awards. All honorees will receive complimentary state fair tickets, a commemorative photo, a certificate, and an outdoor display sign. They’ll also be invited to an awards breakfast. Property owners will be recognized at a ceremony in August 2024.
The Century Farm and Home program began in 1948 alongside the state fair’s centennial celebration. A press release said there are currently over 9,700 century farms, while 955 families have been honored with the sesquicentennial award since its inception in 1998.
Applications must be received no later than March 1. Send to: Attention: Jill AlbaneseCentury Farm ProgramWisconsin State Fair640 S. 84th St, West Allis, WI 53214
If you have any questions about the Century Farm or Home program please call Jill Albanese at 414-777-0580 or email jill.albanese@wistatefair.com
