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Exhibitors

2026 County Fair July 29 – August 2
Share Your Talents. Earn Ribbons and Premiums!

You’re invited to exhibit at the Fair if you are:

a YOUTH enrolled in a Winnebago County Youth Organization (4-H, FFA, Scouts, Breed Association, etc)

Not just for kids! ADULT residents of Winnebago County can show in Open Class

Cost to enter is just $0.50 per item for youth and $0.75 for adults. Earn premium money based on your placing (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th).

2026 Fair Entry Deadline june 22 at 11:59pm

JUNIOR FAir Information (YOUTH)

All youth must be enrolled in a YOUth organization (4-H, FFA, Scouts, etc) to exhibit at the County Fair.

STEP 1: Enroll in your Youth Organization by January 31.

    • Member in Good Standing: Youth must be a “member in good standing” of their organization (Youth Org Leaders provide a list of eligible members to the Fair)
    • Code of Conduct: Youth (and family/friends assisting them at Fair) must follow their youth organization’s code of conduct at all times.

STEP 2: Review the Fair Rules & Premium Book

    • Know the Fair Rules 
    • Look up Judging Times & Show Schedules
    • Read Department/Class Information (dairy, beef, photography, cultural arts, etc)
    • Make a list of all the individual animals/items you want to exhibit at the Fair.

 STEP 3: Complete your FairEntry Form (online)

STEP 4: Prepare your animals and exhibits for the Fair – including any necessary documentation or training!

WHAT’S NEW?

    • GOAT JUDGING moved to Wednesday @ 9am (Fun with Goats will still happen on Saturday @ 3pm)
    • POULTRY & RABBITS will be in BARN E (by the grandstand)
    • ALL ANIMAL EXHIBITORS must complete a YQCA COURSE and bring their certificate when they check in their animals on Tuesday before the Fair.  

 

QUESTIONS?
Contact us at winnebagocountyfair@gmail.com or 920-685-3013 and your question will be forwarded to the appropriate person.

2026 junior fair rules & premium book

Whole Book:

WCFA Junior Fair_WHOLE BOOK (Premium-Rules)

By Section:

OPEN CLASS Information (ADULTS)

Open Class exhibitors must be residents of Winnebago County, 18 years old and CANNOT be an exhibitor in the Junior Fair.

QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Kimberley Brzozowski at winnebagocountyfairquestion@gmail.com or at 920-915-2078 (text or call), or you may contact the fair board at; winnebagocountyfair@gmail.com . When emailing, leaving a message or sending a text please include your name, question and any other information that may be required to assist you (example – animal info. etc.).

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I signed up to exhibit, now what?

  • See your Fair Premium Book for
    • Fair Rules
    • Judging Times
    • Information about tagging/identifying your exhibit prior to judging
    • Release of exhibits (picking up your exhibits) on Sunday August 2
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  • Pre-fair Judging of non-animal exhibits in the Expo Building happens MONDAY July 27 and TUESDAY July 28.
  • Barn Animal check-in is TUESDAY July 28. Make sure to complete and health/vet checks your animal needs prior to fair and know what paperwork you need to bring with your animals on check-in day. Animal exhibitors will also need to participate in Pen/Stall set-up and Safety Meetings prior to Fair.
  • GET YOUR ADMISSION TICKETS/PASSSES for July 29-August 2 (see info in next section)
    • No Admission/Tickets needed for Pre-Fair Judging on Monday, July 27 and Tuesday, July 28 or Barn Animal check-in on Tuesday, July 28.
    • Exhibitors coming to pick up their exhibits Sunday, August 2 may enter free after 4pm by showing their CLAIM CHECK/EXHIBIT REPORT at the Gate (which is also needed to claim your exhibits).

Admission Info for Exhibitors, Families, Clubs & Groups

Who Needs to Buy Fair Passes/Tickets? You do!

  • Anyone wishing to enter the fairgrounds Wednesday July 29 – Sunday, August 2 between the hours of 9:00am and 10:00pm must have a pass/ticket/wristband. This includes exhibitors, parents, grandparents, youth organizational leaders, etc. for judging, supporting youth, food court workers, barn duty, expo monitors, etc.
  • Check out our “Fair Ticket Tips for Exhibitors” for help deciding what passes/tickets are needed for your family, friends and guests.
  • Weekly Fair Pass Information:
    • Weekly Fair Passes for Youth Exhibitors are $8. Contact your club/chapter leader for more info.
    • Weekly Passes/Fair Memberships for adults/non-exhibitors are available for $35 in Advance/$40 at Gate (beginning July 29).
 

Camping at the winnebago county fair

Enjoy convenient on-site camping during the Winnebago County Fair. Both electric and non-electric campsites are available. Priority is given to youth exhibitors and their families, vendors, and county fair volunteers.
 

Campsite Rates

  • Electric sites (20, 30, or 50 amp): $225
  • Non-electric sites: $150
Campsites are offered to returning campers first. Any remaining sites will be made available to individuals on the waitlist after April 1.
 

Information for Returning Campers

  • Invoices were sent the week of January 21, 2026
  • Full payment is due by April 1 to reserve your 2026 camping spot
  • Returning campers are assigned the same site as last year
  • Please check your invoice for your assigned electrical AMPS – Campers are responsible for bringing their own adapters, as needed
  • Waitlist and site change requests will be reviewed after April 1
Move-in dates and check-in procedures will be shared closer to the Fair and are dependent on EAA camping prior to our event.
  • Sign up for the camping waitlist HERE.

Camping Maps:

Questions?

General Camping Info: Steve Stark, 920-420-5003
Help with Invoices & Payments: Jody Bezio, 920-267-2473
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