family entertainment
Fair Dates: Wednesday, July 29 to Sunday, August 2, 2026
2026 Daily family entertainment
Family Entertainment acts do multiple shows throughout the day (typically between 11am and 5pm). These great entertainers can be found in and around the Exposition building. Show schedules are approximate and subject to change.
4-H Activity Stations • Expo Building • 9-11 am
Check out these Project Activities! Join 4-H staff and volunteers for hands-on learning and make & take activities. FREE!
• Wednesday 7/29 Farm Animal Craft (9-11AM)
• Thursday 7/30 Fun Button Maker (9-11AM)
• Friday 7/31 Patriotic Craft (9-11AM)
• Saturday 8/1 MakerSpace: 3D Printed Whistles (9-11AM)
4-H Activity Stations • Expo Building • 2-4 Pm
Check out these Project Activities! Join 4-H staff and volunteers for hands-on learning and make & take activities. FREE!
• Wednesday 7/29 MakerSpace: Acrylic Bookmarks & Key Chains (2-4 PM)
• Thursday 7/30 MakerSpace: Camper Themed Wood Rounds (2-4 PM)
Friday - 4-H Cloverbud Stuffed Animal Judging
Saturday - Come Watch our talented 4-H youth on the SPOTLIGHT STAGE! 1-4:30pm
Balloon twisting • mischief & magic • Expo Building
Watch balloons come to life with the award-winning artists from Mischief & Magic! Fairgoers of all ages can enjoy creative balloon animals, hats, and other fun designs made right before their eyes. Stop by and take home a colorful balloon creation!
• Wednesday 7/29 10am-2pm
• Thursday 7/30 10am-2pm
• Friday 7/31 10am-2:30pm
• Saturday 8/1 11am-4pm
• Sunday 8/2 10am-2:30pm
Face painting • Whimbubble studio • Expo Building
Add a splash of color to your day at the Fair with Whimbubble Studio! Based in Oshkosh, Brittany is a familiar face at county fairs across Wisconsin, creating fun and imaginative designs.
• Wednesday - Saturday 10am-2pm & 3pm-7pm
• Sunday 10am-3pm
Due to the extreme demand from all ages for face painting at our fair, we are making a change this year to ensure that more small children have a chance to get a painting. Face painting is FREE for children 13 and younger. Humans ages 14 and up are $7/each.
hillbilly bob • Johnny the tractor • ROAMING ENTERTAINMENT
Get ready for laughs, surprises, and good old-fashioned fair fun with Hillbilly Bob and Johnny the Tractor! Watch Johnny come to life with lights, sounds, music, and plenty of silly antics as Hillbilly Bob shares stories, jokes, and crowd interaction that keep everyone smiling.
Find Hill Billy Bob and Johnny the Tractor near the Expo Building and Family Entertainment areas between 10:30am and 5:30pm.
Lynn the mime • ROAMING ENTERTAINMENT
Get ready for big laughs without saying a single word! Lynn the Mime brings silly situations, funny surprises, and lots of audience participation to life using only facial expressions, movement, and imagination. Kids and families will love helping tell the story as Lynn turns everyday moments into hilarious, interactive fun.
It’s playful, energetic entertainment that proves you don’t need words to have a great time at the Fair! Find Lynn the mime near the Expo Building and Family Entertainment areas between 10:30am and 5:30pm.
Nick's kids show & barnyard adventure • Between OPEN Arena & Expo Building
Join Nick’s Kids Show for a day full of fun on the farm and a super fun Rock ‘n Roll show! Join us on the farm to learn, play, and experience life as a farmer. Kids can participate in hands-on farm activities, learn interesting facts, and join teams to help complete chores. Then kick your feet up and sing, dance, and move to the music as the Rock ‘n Roll show comes to life. It’s full of laughs, energy, and audience participation from start to finish.
Come join the adventure and be part of the fun!
• Wednesday - Saturday 11am, 1pm & 4pm
• Sunday 11am, 1pm & 3pm
Times are approximate and subject to change. Current times posted at Nick's Kid Show during Fair.
Pig, Duck, & Goat Racing • Pleasure valley farm • grass Lot behind Expo Building
Ready, set, race! Cheer on some of the Fair's fastest and funniest competitors as pigs, ducks, and goats take to the track in this entertaining, family-friendly show. With plenty of laughs, crowd participation, and unexpected finishes, these races are sure to become a favorite stop during your day at the Fair. Don't miss the action as these talented animals race for the finish line!
• Wednesday - Saturday 12noon, 2pm, 3:30pm & 5:30pm
• Sunday 12noon, 2pm & 3:30pm
Times are approximate and subject to change. Current times posted at Pig Races during Fair.
Portable planetarium • barlow planetarium • Expo Building
Experience the wonders of the night sky like never before inside the Portable Planetarium from the Barlow! Step inside an inflatable dome for an immersive, 360-degree journey through space featuring stars, planets, and the universe beyond. This hands-on educational experience brings astronomy to life for all ages—no trip to the observatory required!
Offering 3 different shows this year:
• A-Z Astronomy
• The Solar System Show
• From Earth to the Universe
Wednesday & Thursday: 10am, 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 4pm and 5pm
Friday & Saturday: 10:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm, 3:30pm, 4:30pm and 5:30pm
Sunday: Closed
Sign-up in the Expo Building (during Fair) to reserve your spot.
Rock-N-Circus Thrill Show • Shane Hansen • grass Lot behind Expo Building
Get ready for an electrifying mix of music and high-flying circus stunts! Rock-N-Circus combines the energy of rock and roll with jaw-dropping circus acts, including juggling, trampoline tricks, aerial stunts, and more. The show builds to a heart-stopping 65-foot high dive that will leave audiences amazed. Fast-paced, interactive, and packed with excitement, Rock-N-Circus is a high-energy performance that keeps fairgoers of all ages on the edge of their seats from start to finish!
• Wednesday & Thursday 4:30pm & 7:30pm
• Friday & Saturday 1:30pm, 4:30pm & 7:30pm
• Sunday 1pm & 3pm
Times are approximate and subject to change. Current times posted at Rock-N-Circus during Fair.
trout pond fishing • Grass Lot behind Expo Building
Try your luck at the Trout Pond! Enjoy catch-and-release fishing where kids can try their hand at catching live trout in a stocked pool with provided fishing gear. Just bring your excitement and see if you can catch a trout!
• Daily 11AM-5PM
Wood Carving • Bear Hollow • In Front of Expo Building
Watch amazing works of art come to life with Bear Hollow Wood Carvers! These talented chainsaw artists transform ordinary logs into impressive sculptures during live demonstrations that are sure to entertain fairgoers of all ages.
• Daily 11AM-5PMBe sure to check out the finished pieces throughout the Fair, then join us for the Chainsaw Carving Auction on Saturday at 5:00 p.m., where you'll have the opportunity to take home one of these unique creations!
Fair Closes @ 4pm Sunday, August 2nd
Animal Release: 4:00pm
Expo Exhibit Release: 4:30pm
