The Wisconsin Association of Fairs is working closely with our fair members as they plan for their fairs this June through September amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Wisconsin Association of Fairs does not have the authority to cancel fairs, nor do we want to. This is a decision that will be made by each fair individually. Instead, we are networking with our fair members to help provide the best resources so each fair can determine what their 2020 fair will look like for all involved from their exhibitors, vendors, workers, carnivals, service clubs and entertainers to their patrons.
Fairs originally began years ago as a way for people to showcase their agricultural goods through competition. Through the years fairs have become the bridge connecting the consumer with agricultural education through youth organizations like 4H and FFA to open class exhibits and ag adventure displays.
The 2020 fairs may look a little different, but please know they are all working diligently to host their fair in the safest manner possible for all involved. As fairs continue to plan, we will keep you informed as they make their final preparations.
Stay safe and fair strong. Practice social distancing so we can celebrate together this summer at fairs across the state. Thank you for your interest and support of our entire fair industry.
We have three types of status to report on the 2020 fair season.
1. Modified Fairs, that are still OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
2. Modified Fairs, that are open to EXHIBITORS ONLY.
3. CANCELLED for the 2020 Fair Season.
Here are the latest updates as of July 21, 2020 for the state aided Wisconsin State, County and District Fairs.
MODIFIED FAIRS: OPEN TO THE PUBLIC (13)
(PLEASE SEE THEIR WEBSITE FOR UP TO DATE FAIR INFORMATION)
BROWN COUNTY FAIR 8/19-8/23/2020
BURNETT CO AGRICULTURAL FAIR 8/27-8/30/2020
CENTRAL BURNETT COUNTY FAIR
FOND DU LAC FAIR 7/15-7/19/2020
HEAD OF THE LAKES FAIR 7/21-7/26/2020
IOWA COUNTY FAIR 9/3-9/7/2020
LAFAYETTE COUNTY FAIR 7/15-7/19/2020
LANGLADE COUNTY FAIR 7/29 - 8/2/2020
MARINETTE COUNTY FAIR 8/27-8/30/2020
PORTAGE COUNTY FAIR ROSHOLT
RUSK COUNTY JR FAIR 08/06-08/08/2020
SAWYER COUNTY FAIR 8/13-8/16/2020
SHAWANO COUNTY FAIR 9/2-9/7/2020
MODIFIED FAIR: EXHIBITOR ONLY FAIR (9)
ONLY EXHIBITORS WILL BE ABLE TO PARTICPATE IN ORDER TO MEET EVENT REQUIREMENTS. EXHIBITORS WILL RECEIVE NOTIFICATION FROM THE FAIR DIRECTLY.
BAYFIELD COUNTY FAIR
DUNN COUNTY FAIR
EAU CLAIRE COUNTY FAIR
ELROY FAIR
JACKSON COUNTY FAIR
OUTAGAMIE COUNTY FAIR
OZAUKEE COUNTY FAIR
WINNEBAGO COUNTY FAIR
WALWORTH COUNTY FAIR
CANCELLED FAIRS (53)
ADAMS COUNTY FAIR
ASHLAND COUNTY FAIR
ATHENS FAIR
BARRON COUNTY FAIR
BLAKE'S PRAIRIE JR FAIR
BUFFALO COUNTY FAIR
CALUMET COUNTY FAIR
CENTRAL WISCONSIN STATE FAIR
CLARK COUNTY FAIR
COLUMBIA COUNTY FAIR
CRAWFORD COUNTY FAIR
DANE COUNTY FAIR
DODGE COUNTY FAIR
DOOR COUNTY FAIR
FLORENCE COUNTY FAIR
FOREST COUNTY FAIR
GRANT COUNTY FAIR
GREEN COUNTY FAIR
GREEN LAKE COUNTY FAIR
IRON COUNTY FAIR
JEFFERSON COUNTY FAIR
JUNEAU COUNTY FAIR
KENOSHA COUNTY FAIR
KEWAUNEE COUNTY FAIR
LA CROSSE INTERSTATE FAIR
LINCOLN COUNTY FAIR
LODI AGRICULTURAL FAIR
MANITOWOC COUNTY FAIR
MARQUETTE COUNTY FAIR
MONROE COUNTY FAIR
NORTHERN WI STATE FAIR
OCONTO COUNTY FAIR
ONEIDA COUNTY FAIR
PIERCE COUNTY FAIR
POLK COUNTY FAIR
PRICE COUNTY FAIR
RACINE COUNTY FAIR
RICHLAND COUNTY FAIR
ROCK COUNTY 4-H FAIR
SAUK COUNTY FAIR
SHEBOYGAN COUNTY FAIR
ST CROIX COUNTY FAIR
TAYLOR COUNTY FAIR
TREMPEALEAU COUNTY FAIR
VERNON COUNTY FAIR
VILAS COUNTY FAIR
WASHBURN COUNTY FAIR
WASHINGTON COUNTY FAIR
WAUKESHA COUNTY FAIR
WAUPACA COUNTY FAIR CANCELLED 7/21/2020
WAUSHARA COUNTY FAIR
WISCONSIN STATE FAIR
WISCONSIN VALLEY FAIR
ASSOCIATE MEMBER EVENT MODIFICATIONS:
Warrens Cranberry Festival has cancelled their 2020 event.
Two Rivers SnowFest has cancelled their 2020 event. It is rescheduled for July 23-25,2021.
The Portage County Fair Amherst (Associate Member) has cancelled their 2020 Fair.