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)

- FairEntry Log In
  - FairEntry Instructions (4-H only)
  - FairEntry Instructions (OTHER: FFA, SCOUTS, etc)
- FAIR ENTRY DEADLINE IS JUNE 22, 2026 at 11:59pm

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.

The YQCA requirement includes horses and small animals like rabbits and poultry.

2026 junior fair rules & premium book

Whole Book:

WCFA Junior Fair_WHOLE BOOK (Premium-Rules)

By Section:

QUESTIONS?

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

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.

2026 WCFA Premium-Rules Book – Open Class (Adults)
FairEntry Log In
FAIR ENTRY DEADLINE IS JUNE 22, 2026 at 11:59pm
- Entry FEES should be mailed to: Winnebago County Fair Association, 2892 Ruschfield Dr, Oshkosh, WI 54904.
- FEE DEADLINE: Postmarked no later than July 15, 2026.

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.).

Fair Admission Information (July 29 – August 2)

Exhibitor Wristbands:

Weekly pass for Youth Exhibitors & Siblings: $8 (rides not included).
Must be purchased through your club/group (no individual sales)
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).

Deadline to order: WEDNESDAY, JULY 8.
After July 8, Exhibitor Wristbands will NOT be available.
You will need to purchase a regular membership/weekly pass for $35.00 instead

Club/Group Leaders Information:

All exhibitor wristbands must be ordered through a club or group leader
- No individual or on-site purchases for exhibitor wristbands
- Orders can include: exhibitor wristbands, memberships (optional), and daily tickets (optional)
- Clubs may submit multiple orders
Use the ONLINE ORDER FORM to submit final orders
Optional tracking forms (Word/PDF) are available:
- Club/Group Order Form 2026 (WORD)
- Club/Group Order Form 2026 (PDF)

Order DEADLINE (with payment): Wednesday, July 8

Mail payment to:
WCFA Ticket Order
2892 Ruschfield Dr.
Oshkosh WI 54904
(Make checks payable to “WCFA”)

Orders will be available for pickup at the Extension/4-H Office once payment is received.

Additional Ticket Sales:

Daily tickets and memberships will be available starting in June at designated locations, including the Parks Department (same building as the Extension/4-H Office).

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Resources for Exhibitors

I signed up to exhibit, now what?

PRINT YOUR BARN CARDS:
- Youth Small (Rabbits & Poultry)
- Youth Full Size (all other species)
- Open Class

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

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.
- 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).

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.

Camping Maps:

Questions?

General Camping Info: Steve Stark, 920-420-5003

Help with Invoices & Payments: Jody Bezio, 920-267-2473