September 29 – October 2, 2026
Madison, WI
461
World Dairy Expo 2026 is a trade show in Madison, WI with approximately 461 exhibitors expected.
More detailed information about this show will be added soon.
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Figures reported for the most recent edition (World Dairy Expo 2025): estimated attendance of 51,525, with 461 trade show exhibitors, 246 sponsors and more than 4,000 participants in youth programs. The event also draws over 1,800 dairy cattle exhibitors. Attendees come from across the United States and internationally, spanning dairy producers, allied-industry professionals, students and youth.
Admission tickets can be purchased online in advance through Expo's digital ticket platform, or on-site during the event. Parking is included with admission, and pricing is tiered by purchase date:
Parking is included in admission. Dairy cattle exhibitors must enter online, with the entry deadline for the 2026 show set for Monday, August 31.
World Dairy Expo has been held annually in Madison, Wisconsin since the late 1960s and has grown into an internationally recognized dairy event. In celebration of World Dairy Expo's 50th event in 2016, a history book was compiled to tell the story of the event. The 2026 edition marks the 59th World Dairy Expo. The event's mission is described as being the premier forum for the global dairy community to learn, share, create commerce and showcase competition, with a vision of an inspired global dairy community united and thriving.
Detailed exhibitor list is being compiled. Check back soon or visit the official show website for the most current information.
Last updated: July 26, 2026
World Dairy Expo 2026 trade show runs Tuesday, September 29 through Friday, October 2, 2026. It is held at the Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI 53713. The dairy cattle show portion begins earlier in the week.
Tickets are sold online in advance and on-site. Admission for ages 9 and older is $15 daily or $40 for a season pass if purchased through September 28, 2026, and $20 daily or $50 season during the event. Children 8 and younger are free, and parking is included with admission.
The event is aimed at the global dairy community, including dairy producers, cattle breeders, veterinarians, nutritionists, allied-industry professionals, students and youth. It is billed as the must-attend event for everyone in the global dairy industry.
It features the world's largest dairy-focused trade show with over 450 companies from 15 countries, an elite international dairy cattle show, and more than 40 educational sessions. It was also named one of Trade Show Executive's Top 100 Trade Shows of 2024.
Dane County Regional Airport in Madison is about a 20-minute drive from the venue. Milwaukee's Mitchell International Airport is about 1.5 hours away, and Chicago's O'Hare and Midway airports are roughly 3 to 3.5 hours away. Taxis, rideshare and charter buses are available in Madison.
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