News & Events at the Crawford County Fair

2027 Schedule of Events:

Grandstand Schedule of Events

Wednesday, August 25, 2027

Exhibit Check-in

Thursday, Aug. 26, 2027

Friday, Aug. 27, 2027

Saturday, Aug. 28, 2027

Sunday, Aug. 29, 2027

* All events are subject to change without notice

Important Event Details

County Fair Events:

Nick D. Entertainment
  http://nickskidsshow.com/about/index.htm
With daily entertainment August 26-29

Carnival/Midway Information:

Badgerland Midways
  www.badgerlandmidways.com/ Hours:
Thurs & Friday 3PM - Close
Saturday Noon - Close
Sunday Noon - 4PM MEGAband:  $60.00 each in advance, $75.00 each at the ticket box
MEGAbands are good for ALL days the midway is open. Daily Wristband:   DAILY Wristband $30.00 each in advance, $35.00 each at the ticket box
Good for Patrons choice of EITHER all day Friday or all day Saturday. Carnival Wristbands: are sold at the following locations starting June 5th:
Johnsons One Stop, Mobil – Soldiers Grove, UW Extension Office-Prairie Du Chein, Royal Bank – Gays Mills, Fair Office on scheduled office days.or purchased online at badgerlandmidways.magicmoneyllc.com

Meat Animal Auction

As a reminder, COOL (Country of Origin Labeling) has been rescinded by Congress and USDA for beef and pork products. Thus as we enter this project year for the 2023 fair season, no COOL forms will need to be collected from the beef or swine exhibitors. Meat Animal Auction to be held Saturday, August 28, 2027 at 3:00 PM.

However, sheep and goat COOL forms are still to be collected as they were not a part of this legislation.

All information on this tab of the Crawford County Fair is provide to the fair by the Meat Animal Auctions.

Latest News & Updates about the Crawford County Fair!

Everyone Has a Fair Story

Have you visited the Crawford County Fair in the past? We’d love to hear your fair story!

Every year hundreds of individuals attend the Crawford County Fair and tell their friends about the great time they had. Maybe it was your first encounter seeing a cow, riding the Ferris wheel, eating a corn dog, or serving as superintendent for 30 years, or even getting engaged; but it happened at the fair. Now, it’s time to share your story with the rest of the county. The future of our fair is very important in our county and we believe your stories are an important key in helping promote the history of our fair to the public.

Anyone who wants to share their fair story about the Crawford County, Wisconsin Fair, is welcome to enter. Share your fair story in 200-400 words. If you have a photo to include, even better, but not required. If your story did not place in the top place before, you’re able to submit your story again.

The Grand Champion will receive $50.00 and a certificate; Reserve Grand Champion will receive $25.00 and a certificate. The winners will be announced at the 2023 Crawford County Fair.

Submit online by Sunday, August 17! To access the online entry form visit: https://forms.gle/9GFEe32s3ZxrAiaPA or by mailing to Crawford County Extension, Attn: Everyone Has A Fair Story, 225 North Beaumont Road, Suite 240, Prairie du Chien, WI 53821 by Monday, August 14 include with your fair story: title of the fair story, your name, mailing address, phone number, and email.

If you have any questions, contact Amanda Griswold by stopping by Extension Crawford County Office at 225 North Beaumont Road, Suite 240, Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, or by calling 608-326-0223 or emailing amanda.griswold@wisc.edu.