Special Attractions
Fair Dates: Wednesday, July 29 to Sunday, August 2, 2026
2026 Special attractions & ONe-Day Events
Wednesday, july 29
Ribbon Cutting • Historic Fair Arch • TIME TBD • In front of Barns C/D, near the new Roundabout
Join us for a ribbon cutting ceremony recognizing the installation of an 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.
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!
saturday, August 1
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!
Motorcycle Show • 9:00am -2:00PM • main entrance • Sponsored by Winnebago CVSO
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 • 10:00am-2:00pm • main entrance • Sponsored by Winnebago CVSO
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!
Wood Carving Auction • 5:00pm • Near Family Tent
Be 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! We also auction a limited number of "blank logs"...buy a log Saturday, choose your design, the Carver will make your custom piece on Sunday of Fair.
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
