Exhibition · Madison, Wisconsin · Major show

World Dairy Expo 2012

Agriculture · Animals, Animal Breeding · Dairy Engineering

Official website
Dates2–6 Oct 2012This edition has ended
VenueAlliant Energy CenterMadison, Wisconsin
RunningSince 2009Annual · 8 editions on record
Last checked11 Nov 2026Its website has moved
This is the 2012 edition. It has ended. See World Dairy Expo - International Trade Show for the Dairy Farmer's current page for the next dates.

Key numbers

Exhibitors
700in 2011, organiser's figure
Visitors
68,000in 2011, organiser's figure
Floor space
NULLin 2015, organiser's figure
Editions on record
8first in 2009

About World Dairy Expo - International Trade Show for the Dairy Farmer

World Dairy Expo is where the dairy industry meets. No other dairy event in the world compares. Designed for dairy producers and industry partners World Dairy Expo is a showcase for elite dairy cattle, cutting edge research and modern technologies.

As a visitor you might choose to tour the huge commercial exhibit display area or watch the virtual farm tours to gather ideas for your operation. Or you might relax with the Coliseum crowd to see the dairy cattle exhibitors compete for coveted awards or get caught up in the lively bidding at one of the breed sales to purchase top genetics. Some families like to attend to observe the latest fitting and showing techniques to implement at home. Other producers and family members might compete in the World Forage Analysis Superbowl, Champion Dairy Products Contest, Youth Fitting/Showmanship Contest and 4-H/Post-Secondary or Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Judging Contests as well as the FFA Dairy Judging events. And don’t forget to stop at the Purple Cow Gift Shop to buy a dairy souvenir for those at home before you leave the show. There are plenty of activities at World Dairy Expo for your family members and friends.

Join us as one of the 65,000+ dairy industry enthusiasts who make the trip to World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin. It is truly the international meeting place for the dairy industry. Make plans now to attend the 2012 event, October 2-6.

From our listing of this edition. Details may have changed since.

Editions

YearDatesWhereExhibitorsVisitors
20151–5 Oct 2015Alliant Energy Center
Madison, Wisconsin
——
201529 Sep – 3 Oct 2015Alliant Energy Center
Madison, Wisconsin
——
201430 Sep – 4 Oct 2014Alliant Energy Center
Madison, Wisconsin
——
20131–5 Oct 2013Alliant Energy Center
Madison, Wisconsin
——
20122–6 Oct 2012Alliant Energy Center
Madison, Wisconsin
——
20114–8 Oct 2011Alliant Energy Center
Madison, Wisconsin
70068,000
201028 Sep – 2 Oct 2010Alliant Energy Center
Madison, Wisconsin
—65,000
200929 Sep – 3 Oct 2009Alliant Energy Center
Madison, Wisconsin
72668,317

Past editions from the bvents archive (2008–2019) and organiser figures where they were published.

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