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Sponsors

The cost of the fair to attendees is greatly reduced thanks to the generous support of Winnebago County and our community partners. Please support these generous local businesses!

Thank You Gold Sponsors!

Thank You Silver Sponsors!

Allen’s Produce  •  Always Available Seating  •  Anvil Custom  •  Ballweg Implement  •  Baum Machining  •  Cliff’s Tire & Battery  •  Heartland Custom  •  Jack Cleven, Inc.  •  Riesterer & Schnell  •  Skid Loaders Plus  •  Spiegelberg Implements  •  Weyers Implement  •  Waupun Equipment  •  Waupun Vet

Thank You Bronze Sponsors!

2025 Small Fry Sponsors

2Impress  •  Barthels Farms  •  Beiser Realty, LLC: Ashley Harlock  •  Boom A Rang ATV Club  •  Cobalt Contractors, LLC  •  Curvy Hill Farm, LLC  •  Double SS Pleasure Farms  •  Gauger Tree Care  •  Heritage Vet Partners  •  Hughes Lawn Service LLC  •  Mark & Cheryl Kunde Family  •  Mikeee’s Payne’s Point Bar & Grill  •  Murray Farms  •  Waupun Veterinary Service LLP  •  Wilber and Sons Plumbing Inc  •  Zach Harness: Harness Farms

2025 Endless Adventures Sponsors

Compeer  •  Culver’s Westowne Ave, Oshkosh  •  Hoof & Feather Farm, LLC  •  Jess Piper Photography  •  Total Security & Safety 

2026 Award Sponsors

A heartfelt thank you to the 120 community members and local businesses who sponsored nearly 300 trophies, awards, and banners in support of our 500 youth exhibitors for the 2026 County Fair. Your generosity helps recognize the hard work, dedication, and achievements of our youth while making the fair an even more meaningful experience for everyone involved.

We couldn’t celebrate their success without your support. Thank you for investing in the future of our community!

Winnebago County Fair Association (WCFA)

WCFA Board Member Steve and his son visit the Trout Pond at the 2022 Fair.

In Winnebago County, the County Fair is run by the Fair Association (WCFA), an independently operated non-profit association made up of Winnebago County residents who VOLUNTEER their time throughout the year to plan, organize, fund-raise and coordinate all aspects of the County Fair.

WCFA Articles of Incorporation & By-Laws
(last reviewed/updated: December 2022)

A Board of Directors for the Association is elected annually; this group of 19 volunteers meet monthly (see schedule below), are the primary decision making group for the Fair and carry out all Fair Business throughout the year. In addition, the Board of Directors are the main staff and grounds crew during the Fair. Directors serve a 3 year term and are elected at the Association’s Annual Meeting. Every year 1/3 of the Director positions (approx. 6 people) are up for re-election.

If you are interested in being on the Board of Directors, please contact Mike Domke at winnebagocountyfair@gmail.com or 920-685-3013.

Directors must be:

  • A WCFA Member
  • Current resident of Winnebago County
  • At least 18 years old
  • Only 1 person per household can be on the Board

!!! UNDEr CONSTRUCTION !!!

Volunteer Opportunities

Check back here for upcoming volunteer opportunities with the Fair Board, Superintendents, and at Fair events

Fairest of the Fair

Fairest of the Fair

Winnebago County “Fairest of the Fair” Ambassador Program

The Fairest of the Fair (FOTF) is an Ambassador for the County Fair. This is a marketing and public relations position; whose purpose is to promote the exceptional variety of opportunities – educational, agricultural, social, cultural and commercial – available at Winnebago County Fair and its related industries. In addition, the FOTF is the host of the Fair – welcoming guests, appearing at events, interacting with youth exhibitors and engaging ALL fair attendees in activities at the Fair! 

Photo: Lexi Novak (2024 Fairest of the Fair) by Etched in Stone Photography

The person selected as the FOTF/Ambassador attends community functions, interviews on radio and television, assists with social media campaigns and participates in numerous parades & community events throughout the year promoting the County Fair. They also serve as the official host of the Fair, which includes interacting with attendees, introducing entertainment & events, promoting vendors & sponsors and assisting with awards and/or judging at the Junior Fair. The FOTF should be passionate about getting the community involved in this great tradition.

Interested candidates must be 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license. They must be a resident of Winnebago County. Open to men and women. Note: The historical name of the position/contest is the “Fairest of the Fair,” however the successful candidate can be titled as either the “Fair Ambassador” or “Fairest of the Fair” per their preference.

The Winnebago County FOTF or Fair Ambassador is eligible to compete at the Wisconsin Fairest of the Fair competition held in January each year.

2026 Entry Forms available now! *Entry Deadline: March 31st, 2026* Contest-APRIL 18th, 2026 Wehrmann’s Bar, Fisk

2026 FOTF Entry Form
• Program Overview
• Contest Scoring Rubric
• Fair Promotion Schedule (TENTATIVE)

FOTF/Ambassador Program Coordinator:
Jill Butt, jvzentner@gmail.com

Thank You to Our 2026 Contest Sponsors!!

BENEFITS – WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:

  • Final Candidate receives $1000
  • Community Service and/or Volunteer Hours Available
  • Develop your RESUME/PORTFOLIO including creation of marketing, engagement and/or service campaigns
  • NETWORKING with a variety of community organizations and local businesses.
  • On-the-job-MENTORING from community professionals in:
    • Interviewing, public speaking and writing
    • Social Media (FB & Instagram)
    • Website Development
    • Photography
    • Event Planning
    • Tourism & Hospitality Industires
    • County Fair & Agriculture Industries
    • & MORE!

Join a Youth Organization

There are several ways that youth in Winnebago County can get involved. 

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