Wisconsin State Cow Chip Throw

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Cow Chip Committee

A man throwing a cow chip in front of onlookers.

A participant at the 2019 Wisconsin State Cow Chip Throw in Prairie du Sac.

Cow chips act like a discus in this feat of strength where contestants (aka chip chuckers) each get two chips to throw in an attempt to go the distance. Kids throw at 9 a.m., adults at 1 p.m. Food, with such fair favorites as walking tacos, cream puffs and pork chop on a stick, is provided by local nonprofits. The Sauk Prairie Lions serve a Saturday breakfast of pancakes, eggs, sausage, fruit and more at 8 a.m. Parade starts at noon Saturday. There’s also a 5K run/walk and 10K run, a volleyball tournament, craft fair, and bands, but face it, the chips are where it’s at. Schedule below, and updates at wiscowchip.com.

media release: Over the years, the lighthearted tradition continues! We welcome you to attend the Cow Chip Arts & Crafts Fair during the annual Wisconsin State Cow Chip Throw and Festival! This is one of the region’s largest events, and we invite you to submit an application to be a part of it! Our fair hosts 150 vendor spaces, which guarantees a wide variety of art and craft items for sale! Cow Chip Arts and Crafts Fair will be held on Saturday, August 31, 2024 from 9am-5pm. This one day, outdoor art fair is held in Marion Park, Prairie du Sac, WI. Apply by May10, 2024 to be considered. More information and to apply: https://www.riverartsinc.org/cow-chip/

Friday • August 30

• Dan Lepien Band – Country: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

• Corporate Throw: 5:30 PM (Click here to sign up)

Saturday • August 31

• Food Court: Open all day – See vendor list here

• 5K Run/Walk & 10K Run: 8:00 AM (registration at 6:30)

  See race page for details and to sign up.

• Cow Chip Breakfast: 8:00am

• Farmers Market: 9:00am – 4:00pm

• Petting Zoo: 9:00am – 4:00pm

• Volleyball Tournament: 8:30am Registration, 9:00am Start. Download 2024 registration form here

• Arts & Crafts Fair: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (over 125 exhibits)

• Children’s Game Tent: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

• Children’s Chip Chucking: 9:00 AM – Noon ($2.00)

• Tony Rocker – Elvis Tribute: 9:30 – 12:00 PM

• Mixed Nuts – Kids’ Comedy: 9:45 AM, 11:30 AM, 2:45 PM (Kids Area)

• Tournament of Chips Parade: 12:00 PM

• Wis. State Adult & Team Cow Chip Throw: 1:00 PM

• Best Practice – Rock & Country: 1:30 – 4:30 PM

• Kid’s Pedal Pull: 2:30 PM

• High Mileage – Country & Modern Pop: 5:00 – 9:00 PM