Special Attractions
Fair Dates: Wednesday, July 29 to Sunday, August 2, 2026
2026 Special attractions & ONe-Day Events
Wednesday, july 29
Kaelie billingsley, Wisconsin Fairest of the Fair
Kaelie will be visiting the Winnebago County Fair on Wednesday morning. Make sure to stop and say "HI" when you see her on the grounds and don't forget to show off your favorite part of our Fair!
Join Kaelie in the 1 Billion Reasons Challenge by finding a $1 Billion Impact sign at OUR FAIR, snap a photo, and enter for a chance to win exciting prizes. To participate, post your photo on Facebook or Instagram, tag Wisconsin Fairest of the Fairs, use #1BillionReasons, and complete the contest entry form: https://forms.gle/ZonHtiVHZvBNukrW7.
Ribbon Cutting • Historic Fair Arch • 2pm • In front of Barns C/D, near the new Roundabout
Join us for a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the Sunnyview Expo Center West Campus Improvement Project and installation of the historic County Fair Entrance Arch. This steel arch was originally constructed and installed in 1928 at the Jackson/Murdock Street Fairgrounds. This will be the first time the arch has been standing on the fairgrounds since 1990!
Thursday, july 30
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!
Friday, july 31
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!
Seniors Day • 9:00am-4:00PM • Ages 55+
Seniors enjoy $5 admission on Friday (no rides included). Special attractions for the day include a Horse Pull in our outdoor arena and Polka Music in the Family Tent (see below)
Horse Pull • 11:00am • open arena (Behind Expo Building)
Join us for the Claire Coats Memorial Horse Pull and cheer on local teams as they showcase the strength and teamwork of their draft horses in this exciting fair tradition.
2/5 Party Band • 12:00-4:00Pm • family tent (in front of Expo Building)
Get your polka on with the 2/5's Party Band!
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
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.
saturday, August 1
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 - CANCELLED due to the weather! • Visit the Winnebago CVSO Facebook page for all the details!
Motorcycle Show • CANCELLED • main entrance • Sponsored by Winnebago CVSO
UPDATE 7/31/2026: Cancelled due to the weather! 75 Riders ONLY! All bike types welcome. Register online. FREE! Join us and be part of our first ever Bike Show! • Follow the Winnebago CVSO Facebook page for all the details!
Cornhole Tournament • CANCELLED • main entrance • Sponsored by Winnebago CVSO
UPDATE 7/31/2026: Cancelled due to the weather! Grab a partner or come solo - we'll match you up! All skill levels welcome. Family-friendly event. Prizes for top teams! Food & drinks available. Spots are limited - don't miss out on the fun! Register online. FREE! • Follow the Winnebago CVSO Facebook page for all the details!
4-H Spotlight Stage • carpet wing of Expo • 1-4:30pm
Come watch our talented 4-H Youth on the Spotlight Stage. There will be fashion, music, dance, project demonstrations and more!
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.sunday, August 2
Small fry in training (dairy & Beef) Show • 9:00am • Covered Arena
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
