Waukesha County Fair

09/07/2026

🎉 Celebrating hard work—from in the fields to in our community, today and every day! Happy Labor Day from all of us at the Waukesha County Fair! 🇺🇸🌾

The Fair office will be closed today, Monday September 7th, and will be open Tuesday, September 8th following our normal off-season hours. If you need to contact us, leave a message (262)544-5922 or email [email protected]

Have a safe and restful last day of summer!

📸 Photo - Rebecca Bauer

09/04/2026

Putting our stamp on summer, with Fair memories. ❤️🎡

📸 Photos Courtesy – Shannon Rose Photography, IA Media, Rebecca Reynolds Photography, Rebecca Bauer, Jacki White

09/02/2026

So proud of our longstanding partners, Inpro, on being named a 2026 Future 50 Award Winner presented by BizTimes Milwaukee!

It’s no secret Inpro is not only a great place to work, but also a community first organization. Being a partner of ours for many years, their mission of protection of our community & dedication to service is strong, and their team is even stronger through that.

Cheers to our friends on this exciting accomplishment! 👏🎉

We’re proud to share that Inpro has been named a 2026 Future 50 award winner, presented by BizTimes Milwaukee Media in partnership with the MMAC 🎉

The Future 50 recognizes southeastern Wisconsin’s fastest-growing privately owned companies based on revenue and employment growth, making this recognition a meaningful reflection of Inpro’s continued momentum.

Our employees-first philosophy is at the heart of that growth. By investing in our people, we’ve built a team that takes pride in Inpro’s success and continues to move our business forward.

This recognition belongs to our entire team. Thank you to our employees, and congratulations to all of this year’s Future 50 honorees!

Want to work for an award winning team? See our open positions today. Link in Comments ⬇️

09/02/2026

Throughout September, we’re shining a spotlight on just a few of the many buyers who supported our hard-working youth exhibitors at this year’s County Executive & Fair Marshal Junior Livestock Auction! 🐷🐮🐑🐐

When buyers raise their paddles, they’re purchasing quality, locally raised meat—but their impact reaches far beyond the Auction ring. They’re investing directly in our local youth, rewarding months of hard work, responsibility, and dedication while helping keep agriculture strong right here in our community.

This week, we’re proud to recognize:
- Allen Walter Farms
- Zorn Compressor & Equipment, Inc.
- Karl Fritchen
- Angela Ritonia-Peot, First Weber, Inc.
- Wick’s Wood Floors, Inc.
- Attorney Title & Closing Services, LLC

Thank you for raising your paddles and showing up for our exhibitors! It’s the continued support of buyers like these that helps make the Junior Livestock Auction such a successful and meaningful part of the Waukesha County Fair.

📸 - Shannon Rose Photography

09/02/2026

We recognize that photo! 👀 📸

Did you spot these signs at our Fair or at other County Fairs this year? We're proud to not only make an impact in our county, but ALL of our state's Fairs impact our communities.

Is it walking down the midway and seeing all the fair food? Or is it high up in the air on the swings? Or is it walking into the ring with the animal you’ve worked so hard on? 🌽 🎠🐄

The thrill never ends at Wisconsin Fairs and it’s been a thrill-filled summer with Wisconsin’s 74 county, district, and state fairs.

What’s your favorite fair thrill? Let us know in the comments! 🙌🏻

09/01/2026

Blossoming into a blue-ribbon school year! 🌻🎉

How did the first day of school go? Was it today? Was it last week?

👏 Whether you're a student, a parent, a teacher, or a school volunteer/staff, we’re wishing YOU the best school year ahead filled with new knowledge, new and returning friends, and plenty of memories!

📸 - Rebecca Reynolds Photography

08/31/2026

❤️ Remembering Our Fair Friend, Katherine “Kathy” Wilson ❤️
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Kathy Wilson (nee Williams), a cherished member of our Waukesha County Fair family.

Kathy dedicated many years to 4-H and the Waukesha County Fair — as a Phantom Clovers leader, Fair Superintendent in Foods and Cake Decorating, and certified Fair judge. Through her time, knowledge, and kindness, she helped encourage generations of youth and exhibitors.

The Fair was a special part of Kathy’s life and family, and her dedication will forever be part of our Fair’s story.

We extend our deepest condolences to Kathy’s family, friends, and 4-H community. Her impact was meaningful, her legacy lasting, and she will be deeply missed. ❤️

🕊️ Rest peacefully, Kathy. Thank you for being part of our Fair family.

⏩️https://www.schmidtandbartelt.com/obituaries/detail.aspx?id=20256

08/29/2026

Home is where the heart is, right? ❤️

🎪 We’re missing home at the Waukesha County Fair every day. From catching that thrilling ride, to reuniting with show friends, and dancing the night away under the Fair lights. ✨

⏰ Don’t worry—there are only 327 days away from returning home again!

📸 Photos courtesy – Shannon Rose Photography, Rebecca Reynolds Photography, Rebecca Bauer, Jacki White

08/28/2026

📢 Association members!

🗓️ It’s time to mark your calendars and join us for our 2026 Annual Meeting! We’re just under 2 months away and are looking forward to recapping this year’s Fair and planting the seeds for our 185th Anniversary, July 21-25, 2027.

⏰ When? Monday, October 26th
-Registration Begins at 6 p.m.
-Meeting Begins at 6:30 p.m.

📍Where? Waukesha County Expo Center | Forum Building – North Hall | 1000 Northview Rd.

Not an Association Member yet? Connect with us & learn more about how to keep the oldest Fair tradition growing 👉 [email protected]

08/27/2026

“Fair” food for thought! 🎡🌽

The Waukesha County Fair is so much more than five days in July. We’re truly a year-round effort that creates an impact both inside and beyond the Expo grounds! 🙌🎡

🎪 Did you know?! The Waukesha County Fair, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, generates an estimated $34.9 MILLION in annual economic impact for our local economy!

From grabbing fuel on the way to the Fair and staying at a nearby hotel, to purchasing that funnel cake with ALL the toppings, supporting local businesses and investing in local youth through the Junior Livestock Auction, the impact of Fair reaches far and wide!

And we’re part of an even bigger story! Across Wisconsin, 74 Fairs generate an estimated $1 BILLION in economic impact and welcome approximately 3.4 million fairgoers each year (that’s equivalent to about 57% of Wisconsin’s population)!

Here at home, we’re proud to welcome an average of 118,000+ guests to experience agriculture, entertainment, food, exhibits and traditions that bring our community together!

185 years and counting, we’re proud to be part of a tradition that celebrates agriculture, supports our community and continues making an impact year after year! 🤗

Learn more about us and our history 👉https://www.waukeshacountyfair.com/general-info/history/

📸 Photo courtesy Rebecca Reynolds Photography