Northern Wisconsin State Fair

09/01/2026

✨🧵We're excited to share that the Chippewa Valley QUILT SHOW will be returning to the Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds - October 3rd and 4th.

Come admire 200+ beautiful quilts on display, shop a variety of vendors, and celebrate the incredible talent and passion of fellow quilting enthusiasts.

Mark your calendars - you won't want to miss this inspiring event! 🧵✨

08/29/2026

Chippewa Falls Oktoberfest | September 18 & 19
Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds | nwsfa.com/oktoberfest

TWO LIVE MUSIC STAGES. TWO FUN-FILLED DAYS. ONE BIG OKTOBERFEST PARTY!

🇩🇪 Chippewa Falls Oktoberfest is bringing the live music, and we’ve got TWO stages packed with entertainment, dancing, and fun! 🎸

📅 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
NWSFA Leinenkugel's Pavilion 🎤 Festival Foods Stage
11:30 AM–3 PM — Marshall Star Band
3:30–6 PM — Austin Marie
7–10 PM — Bear Creek Band
NWSFA Leinie Lodge Tent 🎶 Mid-West Family Eau Claire Broadcasting Stage
11 AM–2:30 PM — Rhythm PlayBoys
11:45 AM–12:45 PM — The Brass Barn Polka Band
3–6 PM — The Brass Barn Polka Band
7–10 PM — The Brueggen Family Band-GRD

📅 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
NWSFA Leinenkugel's Pavilion 🎤 Festival Foods Stage
11:30 AM–3 PM — To Be Announced 👀
3:30–6 PM — Six Figure Sunrise
7–10 PM — Charlie Justmann Band
NWSFA Leinie Lodge Tent 🎶 Mid-West Family Eau Claire Stage
11 AM–2:30 PM — Mississippi Valley Dutchmen
3–6 PM — The Bockfest Boys Band
7–10 PM — The Hayes Boys Orchestra

Tag your Oktoberfest crew and start making your plans! 🍻🥨🎶
nwsfa.com/oktoberfest | Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds

08/27/2026

📣 ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS: NWSFA FACILITIES MANAGER
The Northern Wisconsin State Fair Association is looking for a reliable, skilled Facilities Manager to lead a 2 person team and help keep our buildings, grounds, and equipment in top shape year-round.

After 19 years in the role, Joe, our current Facilities Manager is retiring, which creates an exciting opportunity for the right person to join our growing event venue!

Do you feel you're the right person? We'd love to hear from you!
📩 Send your resume to [email protected]
📅 Application deadline: Friday, September 11, 2026

Join our team and make a real impact on the Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds and our community!

For more information, visit nwsfa.com/hiring

08/27/2026

We hope to see you join us this evening for an opportunity to win Chippewa Falls Oktoberfest admission passes!

⏰🍺 THE OKTOBERFEST COUNTDOWN IS ON! 🍺⏰
Join us tonight at SandBar and Grill for some pre-event Oktoberfest fun! Meet Royalty, mingle with friends, take some photos, show off your Bavarian style, and get ready to celebrate! 👑

🎉 TODAY - Thursday, August 27 - SandBar and Grill
🎉 Thursday, September 3 - Jake’s Jim Town Bar and Grill
🎉 Thursday, September 10 - Ritz On The River

All Promotional Nights run 5–7 PM, and every week brings a new chance to win a pair of Chippewa Falls Oktoberfest 2-Day Admission Wristbands! 🎟️

September 18 & 19 will be here before we know it… so let’s start the party early!🍻🥨Prost!

nwsfa.com/oktoberfest | Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds

08/22/2026

Picks & Pours - today at the Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds!

08/20/2026

Who can conquer the kraut? 🤩 Make sure to attend this year’s Chippewa Falls Oktoberfest on September 18 and 19, and join in - or choose to watch the competition yourself!

🎉 THE SAUERKRAUT EATING COMPETITION IS BACK! 🎉
A HUGE thank-you to our local Festival Foods for helping bring the Sauerkraut Eating Competition back to life! Your support makes this fun, engaging, and downright delicious competition possible.

Get ready to pucker up, cheer loud, and see who can conquer the kraut! 🏆 Want to participate in Saturday's competition? Make sure to sign up at the Festival's Main Entrance.

Let the sauerkraut showdown begin!

September 18 & 19, 2026 | Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds
nwsfa.com/oktoberfest | Chippewa Falls, WI

08/18/2026

🥨 Why pay extra when you don’t have to? 🥨 If you’re planning to celebrate Chippewa Falls Oktoberfest, you can avoid online convenience fees by purchasing your Gala, Admission, and Freund Passes in-person!

🚙 Stop by the Volk Administration Office at 225 Edward Street in Chippewa Falls, located on-site at the Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds. We’re open five days a week and ready to help you get your Oktoberfest passes before the celebration begins.

🍻 Save those extra dollars for the food, beverages, and fun!

08/18/2026

We're excited for this weekend's Picks & Pours event! 🤩 Visit their page for the opportunity to win FREE passes!

🎟️ Daily Ticket Giveaway — Picks & Pours Fest 2026! 🍻
We’ve made a few changes to the lineup, but the energy, entertainment, and purpose behind Picks & Pours Fest remain as stronger as ever!

🎶 The Tour, Pat McCurdy, and Crimson Theory are ready to rock the Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds on August 22nd — bringing live music, food trucks, lawn games, and a full day of fun for a great cause with Win4Jax.

And now… it’s time to give back!
👉 We’re giving away tickets DAILY between now and the event!
To enter, simply like, comment or share this post — we’ll draw a winner every day from all likes and comments.

08/18/2026

Starting this Thursday at Loopy's, you're invited to join Chippewa Falls Oktoberfest Royalty and Planning Committee Members for a social and the opportunity to win 2-Day Admission Wristbands!

🎉 THIS Thursday, August 20 - Loopy's Saloon, Grill & Event Dome
🎉 Thursday, August 27 - SandBar and Grill
🎉 Thursday, September 3 - Jake’s Jim Town Bar and Grill
🎉 Thursday, September 10 - Ritz On The River

All Promotional Nights run 5–7 PM, and every week brings a new chance to win a pair of Chippewa Falls Oktoberfest 2-Day Admission Wristbands! 🎟️

⏰🍺 THE OKTOBERFEST COUNTDOWN IS ON! 🍺⏰
We’re officially in warm-up mode!

Join us Thursday nights around the area for some Oktoberfest fun before the main event. Meet Royalty, mingle with friends, take some photos, show off your Bavarian style, and get ready to celebrate! 👑

🎉 THIS Thursday, August 20 - Loopy's Saloon, Grill & Event Dome
🎉 Thursday, August 27 - SandBar and Grill
🎉 Thursday, September 3 - Jake’s Jim Town Bar and Grill
🎉 Thursday, September 10 - Ritz On The River

All Promotional Nights run 5–7 PM, and every week brings a new chance to win a pair of Chippewa Falls Oktoberfest 2-Day Admission Wristbands! 🎟️

September 18 & 19 will be here before we know it… so let’s start the party early!🍻🥨Prost!

nwsfa.com/oktoberfest | Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds