Events
Fair Dates: Wednesday, July 29 to Sunday, August 2, 2026
2026 Daily Schedule
Pre-Fair Events
Monday, July 27
non-animal judging • 1:00pm-7:00pm • model horse show 1:00pm • Expo Building
Junior Fair Departments: Animal Science, Clothes Horse/Equine Education, Natural Science, Cultural Arts, Photography, Woodworking, Electricity, Mechanical Science, Clothing/Sewing, Knitting/Crocheting, Home Furnishings, Communications, Youth Org Displays, Youth Leadership, Health & Citizenship. Youth must be in line by 6:30pm to be judged on their exhibits.
tuesday, july 28
non-animal judging • 1:00pm-7:00pm • Expo Building
Junior Fair Departments: FAIR FOR BEGINNERS (Grades K5-3rd, 4-H Cloverbuds & Explorers), Plant & Soil Science, Flowers & House Plants, Food & Nutrition. Youth must be in line by 6:30pm to be judged on their exhibits.
tuesday, July 28
open class (adult) judging • Beginning at 1:00pm • Expo Building
Open Class (Adult) Departments: Plant & Soil Science, Flowers & Houseplants, Natural Science, Cultural Arts, Photography, Food & Nutrition, Clothing, Knitting & Crocheting, Home Environment.
Entered Articles Due at Exposition Building Monday 4:00-7:30pm or Tuesday 8:30-11:30am.
admission charges begin wednesday at 9am
General Hours
Barns: 8am-10pm | Expo Building 9am-9pm
Gate Charges 9am-10pm
Family Entertainment 11am-5pm
Carnival Start Time Varies | Carnival Closes 10:30pm
Music Village/Beer Tents Close by 12:00am
FAIR CLOSES AT 4:00pm on SUNDAY AUGUST 2
TICKET PRICES
Daily Admission:
$12 Advance/$15 Gate
Membership (w/ Weekly Pass):
$35 Advance/$40 Gate
All sales are final. Event schedules subject to change without notice.
Wednesday, july 29
Dairy Show • 8:30am • Covered Arena
Rabbit Judging • 9:00am • Barn e Overhang
Rabbits and Poultry are in a new location in 2026. Come visit them in Barn E, located next to the Grandstand.
goat Show • 9:00am • Barn A Extension
NOTE: New date & time for the Goat Show in 2026. The Fun with Goats show will still be held on Saturday beginning at 3:00pm.
daily family entertainment • 11am-5pm
2026 Schedule Includes: Nick's Kids Show & Barnyard Adventure, Face Painting by Whimbubble Studio, Balloon Art by Mischief & Magic, Portable Planetarium from Barlow Planetarium, Pig, Duck, and Goat Races by Pleasure Valley Farms, Trout Pond Fishing, Chainsaw Woodcarving by Bear Hollow Carvers, Lynn the Mime, Hillbilly Bob with Johnny the Tractor and the Rock-N-Circus Thrill Show. More information to come!
Mr. ed's magical midway & Carnival rides
Wednesday Hours: 4pm-10.30pm
rodeo • 7:00pm • grandstand
Get ready for an action-packed event at the CC Bucking Bulls Rodeo! Watch talented cowboys take on fierce bulls and enjoy hilarious antics from our clowns. It’s fun for the whole family, with thrilling rides and entertainment all around. Don’t miss out on the excitement!
Grand union • 8:00pm • music village
Rooted in Country and influenced by Rock & Roll, Grand Union is country music that rocks. From classic country anthems, to todays hits, everyone is sure to have a Grand time.
Thursday, july 30
beef show • 8:30am • covered arena
poultry judging • 9:00am • barn E overhang
daily family entertainment • 11am-5pm
2026 Schedule Includes: Nick's Kids Show & Barnyard Adventure, Face Painting by Whimbubble Studio, Balloon Art by Mischief & Magic, Portable Planetarium from Barlow Planetarium, Pig, Duck, and Goat Races by Pleasure Valley Farms, Trout Pond Fishing, Chainsaw Woodcarving by Bear Hollow Carvers, Lynn the Mime, Hillbilly Bob with Johnny the Tractor and the Rock-N-Circus Thrill Show. More information to come!
Kiddie Tractor Pull • Sign-in 11:30am • Start 12:00NooN
Open to kids (& adults!) of all ages. Try out our antique pedal tractors and see how much weight you can pull!
sheep show • 3:00pm • barn a extension
Mr. ed's magical midway & Carnival rides
Thursday Hours: 4pm-10.30pm
county tractor pull • 7:00pm • grandstand
Friends • Neighbors • Full-Throttle Competition
Click on photo or title for this year's rules & class information.
that '90s Band • 8:00pm • music village
Celebrating 12 years of playing the biggest alternative rock anthems of the '90s! We've opened for National Recording Artists Everclear and Smashmouth.
Friday, july 31
swine show • 8:30am • barn a Extension
horse show • 8:00am • covered arena
Day 1: Halter, Showmanship, Pleasure, Driving, Horsemanship & Equitation, Reinsmanship
Day 1: Military Appreciation Weekend • 9:00am -3:00pm • Exposition Building • Winnebago Veterans Service Office (CVS0)
FREE Admission at Gate w/ proof of service (NO rides included) • Advance Tickets available at Winnebago CVSO: FREE Ticket (INCLUDING RIDES) for Veterans AND Family & Friends Tickets $8/each (good for Friday and Saturday ONLY) • Friday events include Resource Tables (pensions, advanced directives, memorial cemetary, Fort McCoy Retirement Specialist Nick Gimson, elder care, wills & trusts and Medicare) • Pig Roast Lunch (FREE) 11:00am-1:00pm • Raffle Drawings throughout day • Oshkosh Truck & Military Veterans Museum Vehicles • Visit the Winnebago CVSO Facebook page for all the details!
daily family entertainment • 11am-5pm
2026 Schedule Includes: Nick's Kids Show & Barnyard Adventure, Face Painting by Whimbubble Studio, Balloon Art by Mischief & Magic, Portable Planetarium from Barlow Planetarium, Pig, Duck, and Goat Races by Pleasure Valley Farms, Trout Pond Fishing, Chainsaw Woodcarving by Bear Hollow Carvers, Lynn the Mime, Hillbilly Bob with Johnny the Tractor and the Rock-N-Circus Thrill Show. More information to come!
2/5ths party band • 12:00 noon • family tent
2/5th’s is rooted in Wisconsin and German Polka.We play many of the songs from the Jerry Schneider Band while adding tunes all the time to give our shows a little extra kick.We’ve expanded our selections to include swing, jazz and country classics.
Mr. ed's magical midway & Carnival rides
Friday Hours: 1:00-4:00pm and 5:00-10:30pm
Closed for Safety Checks 4-5pm
avenue 55 • 4:00pm • music village
DIVORCED DAD ROCK! HULL YAA BRUTHERR!!!!
(if you know, you know)
Endless adventures show • 4:30pm • barn B Overhang
Endless Adventures is a goat, calf, sheep and pig show that allows youth ages 8-18 with special needs to have an opportunity to show an animal alongside a Winnebago County Fair Youth Exhibitor. Participants are paired with an experienced Youth Exhibitor, giving them the chance to learn how to present an animal in the show ring while enjoying a supportive, hands-on Fair experience.
Sign up to be a part of the 2026 Show: exhibitorexperience@gmail.com or https://forms.gle/6Ppb4ofahCm14vyP9
badgerstate tractor pull • 6:30pm • grandstand
Dairy formal show • 7:00pm • covered arena
Contact the "Winnebago County Dairy Kids" on Facebook for information about signing up for this year's show.
spicy tie band • 8:00pm • music village
When a group of people can all have fun together it's the coolest thing on earth!
saturday, August 1
horse show • 9:00am • covered arena
Day 2: Trail & Gymkhana
meat animal auction • 9:00am • Barn A Annex
Buyer Registration begins at 8:00am, Sale begins at 9:00am
See the Meat Animal Board's website for more information: https://www.wcmab.com/
Day 2: Military Appreciation Weekend • 9:00am -2:00pm • Main Entrance • Winnebago Veterans Service Office (CVS0)
Saturday you must have an ADVANCE ticket from Winnebago CVSO for Free/Discounted Admission. Get your tickets BEFORE 7/29 at Winnebago CVSO in Oshkosh or Neenah: FREE Ticket (INCLUDING RIDES) for Veterans AND Family & Friends Tickets $8/each (good for Friday and Saturday ONLY) • Saturday events include Resource Tables (Winnebago/Outagamie/Calumet/Fond du Lac CVSO, WDVA-VORP, Green Bay Vet Center) • Bike Show & Bags Tournament • Visit the Winnebago CVSO Facebook page for all the details!
daily family entertainment • 11am-5pm
2026 Schedule Includes: Nick's Kids Show & Barnyard Adventure, Face Painting by Whimbubble Studio, Balloon Art by Mischief & Magic, Portable Planetarium from Barlow Planetarium, Pig, Duck, and Goat Races by Pleasure Valley Farms, Trout Pond Fishing, Chainsaw Woodcarving by Bear Hollow Carvers, Lynn the Mime, Hillbilly Bob with Johnny the Tractor and the Rock-N-Circus Thrill Show. More information to come!
Woodcarving Auction • near Family Tent • 5:00pm
Be sure to check out the finished woodcarvings displayed throughout the Fair! Then join us on Saturday at 5:00 p.m. for the Chainsaw Carving Auction, where you can bid on and take home one of these unique creations. Want something customized? We also auction blank logs, giving you the opportunity to choose a design to be carved on Sunday of the Fair.
All auction purchases must be picked up by 6:00 p.m. Sunday evening.Mr. ed's magical midway & Carnival rides
Saturday Hours: 12noon-4pm and 5:00-10:30pm
Closed for Safety Checks 4-5pm
fun with goats • 3:00pm • covered arena
Check out goats in costume and an obstacle course.
milly & the mayhem • 4:00pm • music village
A dynamic 5-piece variety cover band from Appleton, WI. Life's better with a bit of Mayhem.
demolition derby • 6:00pm • grandstand
Hollywood Motorsports Entertainment
ask your mother • 8:00pm • music village
We’re Ask Your Mother, a band as different and offbeat as our name! We’re here to bring you a high-energy rock party you won’t forget.
sunday, August 2
Small fry in training (dairy & Beef) Show • 9:00am • Covered Arena
daily family entertainment • 11am-5pm
2026 Schedule Includes: Nick's Kids Show & Barnyard Adventure, Face Painting by Whimbubble Studio, Balloon Art by Mischief & Magic, Portable Planetarium from Barlow Planetarium, Pig, Duck, and Goat Races by Pleasure Valley Farms, Trout Pond Fishing, Chainsaw Woodcarving by Bear Hollow Carvers, Lynn the Mime, Hillbilly Bob with Johnny the Tractor and the Rock-N-Circus Thrill Show. More information to come!
Mr. ed's magical midway & Carnival rides
Sunday Hours: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Sunday is the perfect day to enjoy unlimited carnival rides all afternoon! Ride wristbands are just $12 per person with an Advance Ticket or $15 per person at the gate. With lighter crowds, Sunday is the best time for ride enthusiasts to enjoy shorter wait times and get the most out of every ride.
Fair Closes @ 4pm Sunday, August 2nd
Animal Release: 4:00pm
Expo Exhibit Release: 4:30pm
