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).
Keep Scrolling for Resources & Info 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.
- 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).
- Group Ticket Order Forms are available for Clubs/Groups that want to place a group order and distribute it to their members. This form is the only way to order Youth Exhibitor Wrist Bands.
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:
- North Lot (Gardenview) (Coming Soon)
Questions?
General Camping Info: Steve Stark, 920-420-5003
Help with Invoices & Payments: Jody Bezio, 920-267-2473