Crawford County Fair

media release: We are excited to announce the 167^th Crawford County Fair will be held August 27 thru 30, 2026. For over 100 years, the fair has been a stable to the Crawford County communities. With livestock shows, live music, and more. People come together each year to celebrate and enjoy all that this country tradition has to offer.

We look forward to seeing our fair friends, and the many exciting events at the Crawford County Fair!

Grandstand Schedule of Events

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 exhibit check-in

12:00 - 7:30 PM Special Needs Division

4:30 - 7:30 PM Indoor Entries

4:30 - 6:30 PM Poultry and Rabbits

4:30 - 8:00 PM Exotic Animals & Horses

4:30 - 8:00 PM Beef, Swine, Sheep, and Goats

Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026

8:00 - 9:00 AM Beef, Swine, Sheep, Goat Check-in

8:00 - 10:00 AM Dairy Check-in

9:00 AM Beef, Swine, Sheep, Goat Exhibitor Meeting

9:00 AM Judging of Antiques, Flowers/Home Grounds/Plants, Foods and Nutrition, Home Furnishings, Knitting & Crocheting and Photography Depts (Bldgs. 3/4)

10:00 AM, noon, 2 pm, Nick’s Kids Show (Entertainment Tent)

10:30 AM Poultry Show (Bldg. 12)

11:00 AM Youth Block Party (Entertainment Tent)

1:00 PM Judging of Indoor Exhibits (Bldgs. 3/4)

1:00 PM Lego Robotics (Entertainment Tent)

1:30 PM Judging Rabbits (Bldg. 12)

3:00 PM Midway Opens

3:00 PM Cookies & Crowns – Youth and young adults are welcome to come and learn about the Fair Ambassador and Dairy Royalty programs. (Entertainment Tent)

4:00 PM & 5:00 PM Churn & Learn: The Art of Butter Making Presented by Bakers Touch, Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin, and Crawford Dairy Promoters. (Entertainment Tent)

5:00 PM Porky Pig Pork Producer’s Show (Bldg. 13)

5:30 PM Judging Swine (Bldg. 13)

6:00 PM Land Conservation Awards Presentation (Entertainment Tent)

7:00 PM Challenge to the Champions Bull Ride (Grandstand)

Friday, Aug. 28, 2026

9:00 AM Goat Judging (Bldg. 13)

10:00 PM, noon, 2 pm,  Nick’s Kids Show (Entertainment Tent)

10:30 PM Beef Judging (Bldg. 13)

11:00 PM Youth Block Party (Entertainment Tent)

12:30 PM Porky Pig Pork Producer’s Show (Bldg. 13)

1:00 PM Judging Sheep (Bldg. 13)

1:00 PM Youth Block Party (Entertainment Tent)

3:00 PM Midway Opens

3:30 PM Live Music – Montey Berger and Country Gold Band Sponsored by Friends of The Fair (Entertainment Tent)

5:30 PM 4-H Bold Blazers Drill Performance (Horse Arena)

6:30 PM Tri-State Truck and Tractor Pull (Grandstand)

Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026

9:00 AM Dairy & Farmer Bud Shows (Bldg. 9)

10:00 AM Antique Tractor Pull (Grandstand)

10:00 AM, noon, 2 pm, Nick's Kids Show (Entertainment Tent)

11:00 AM Lego Robotics (Entertainment Ten)

12:00 PM Midway Opens

1:00 PM Youth Block Party (Entertainment Tent)

3:00 PM Meat Animal Auction (Bldg. 13)

3:30 PM Live Music - Buck Hollow Band Sponsored by Friends of The Fair (Entertainment Tent)

5:30 PM 4-H Bold Blazers Drill Performance (Horse Arena)

7:00 PM Demolition Derby (Grandstand)

Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Car Show

11:00 AM Kindschi Pedal Pulls

12:00 PM Midway Opens

12:30 PM Line Dancing (Sheep and Swine Building)

12:30 PM 4-H Bold Blazers Drill Performance (Horse Arena)

1:00 PM Class of '62 Band (Entertainment Tent)

2:00 PM 4H Style Review and Quilts of Valor (Entertainment Tent)

3:00 PM Friends of the Fair Raffle (Entertainment Tent)

* All events are subject to change without notice

Carnival/Midway Information:

Badgerland Midways www.badgerlandmidways.com

Hours:

Thurs & Friday 3PM - Close

Saturday Noon - Close

Sunday Noon - 4PMMEGAband:  $50.00 each in advance, $60.00 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:   may be purchased at the Extension/Fair Office on Thursdays, beginning July 11th or purchased online at

badgerlandmidways.magicmoneyllc.com