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Fair Dates: Wednesday, July 29 to Sunday, August 2, 2026

The Winnebago County Fair Association proudly celebrates 171 years of fair in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

WELCOME!

Sunnyview Expo Center | 500 E County Road Y Oshkosh

Join us at the Fair, July 29-August 2, 2026! Start your day exploring five barns of animals, then cool off in the Expo Building with youth exhibits, vendors, and the 4-H Basket Raffle. Enjoy family fun with magic shows, racing pigs, a trout pond, and thrilling midway games.

Satisfy your cravings with over 20 food booths before hitting the Carnival-Air Maxx or Carousel, your choice! End the night with grandstand events like a rodeo, tractor pull or the demolition derby, then dance to live local bands. Fun for all-don’t miss it!

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News & deadlines

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1
Camping payment deadline for RETURNING campers.
NEW CAMPERS: Please sign up on our waitlist if interested in camping at the Fair.

MONDAY, JUNE 22 at 11:59pm
FairEntry DEADLINE for Junior Fair (Youth) and Open Class (Adults).

SATURDAY, JULY 4
Billboard Contest Deadline

WEDNESDAY, JULY 8
Deadline to purchase YOUTH EXHIBITOR BANDS for week-long entry into the Fair. Wristbands can only be ordered through your club/group leader – they will not be available at the Fair Office.

TUESDAY, JULY 29 at NOON
YQCA Training must be completed by all ANIMAL EXHIBITORS (rabbit, poultry, goats, sheep, dairy, beef, sheep, swine, horse, etc). Please have a copy of your completion certificate to give to each superintendent at animal check-in.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

GOAT JUDGING moved to Wednesday @ 9am (Fun with Goats will still happen on Saturday @ 3pm)
Rabbits & Poultry will be in Barn E (by the Grandstand) this year.

Exciting AttRactions Ahead

Check out these fun options for your County Fair “MUST DO” list

April 12

2025

Fairest of the fair contest

August 1

2025

Endless Adventures

special needs animal show

July 30

2025

Rodeo

July 30

2025

Zach Thomas - American Idol Contestant

August 1

2025

Veterans Day

We couldn't do it without you!

Thank You!

A huge thank you to the incredible volunteers, sponsors, and community partners of the Winnebago County Fair, Wisconsin! Your support has helped keep this cherished tradition alive since 1855. Want to join the team? Check out all the FAIR-TASTIC opportunities we have available.