The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture is allowing more time for counties interested in submitting bids to host the Alice in Dairyland Finals in future years. The agency says applications are now due on October 20 for proposals to hold the event in 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027.
Each year, a different county hosts a series of events leading up to the selection of the next Alice in Dairyland. Local economic development organizations and promotional agriculture groups are encouraged to consider this opportunity to welcome visitors and media professionals from around the state to their county.
The planning process begins at least one year in advance, including scheduling the current Alice in Dairyland to attend monthly events in the county to promote the finals and learn more about the impact of agriculture on that county. In mid-March of that year, the host county holds a press conference to officially announce the top candidates for the finals. The process culminates in a three-day affair, which includes agribusiness tours, media interviews, an impromptu question and answer session, individual interviews, and candidate presentations.
Walworth County has already been chosen to host the 76th Alice Finals in 2023.
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