Amherst Fair

Amherst Fair Portage County Fair of Amherst Also known as The Portage County Fair. Located in Central Wisconsin.

06/18/2026

Meet Mike Sankey, vice president of the Amherst Fair! 👋🏻

🎆 🎆 CELEBRATE WITH US THIS JULY 3RD! 🎆Looking for the perfect way to kick off your Independence Day weekend? Gather up t...
06/18/2026

🎆 🎆 CELEBRATE WITH US THIS JULY 3RD! 🎆

Looking for the perfect way to kick off your Independence Day weekend? Gather up the family, grab your lawn chairs, and head on over to the Portage County Fairgrounds in Amherst! We will be serving cold drinks, and delicious local food trucks will be on-site serving up amazing eats!

We are excited to host this event in the brand new Wysocki Family Farms Entertainment Center. This is your first chance to get a sneak peek, and see the layout of the newest building at the fair!

Here’s what you need to know:
📅 When: Friday, July 3rd
⏰ Time: Gates open at 5:00 p.m.
🚀 Fireworks: Sometime around dusk, we're going until the final big boom!
💵 Bar is cash only

Bring your blankets, your comfiest chairs, and your entire crew. Let’s celebrate our freedom together! 🇺🇸✨

👇 Tag who you’re bringing in the comments below! 👇

🎡 Blast from the past! 🎡We are digging into the archives and want to see YOUR favorite memories from the Amherst Fair! 📸...
06/17/2026

🎡 Blast from the past! 🎡

We are digging into the archives and want to see YOUR favorite memories from the Amherst Fair! 📸 Do you have any vintage or older photos from past fairs hidden away in your scrapbooks or camera rolls?

Drop them in the comments below or send them our way via DM, we’d love to take a trip down memory lane with you! 👇✨

🎄🎅 Christmas in July? You bet! 🎅🎄Dust off the tinsel and break out the Santa hats! Registration is open for this year’s ...
06/16/2026

🎄🎅 Christmas in July? You bet! 🎅🎄

Dust off the tinsel and break out the Santa hats! Registration is open for this year’s parade on Saturday, July 18th at Noon.

Our theme is "Christmas in July," and we want to see your most creative, festive, and holly-jolly floats. Whether you’re bringing a decorated tractor, a youth team, or a flock of tropical reindeer, let's make this the most cheerful summer weekend ever! ☀️⛄

Head over to our website to sign up and claim your place in the parade lineup:
👉 https://amherstfair.org/fair-parade

06/15/2026

👀 New building alert!

Here is a little sneak peak at the brand-new Wysocki Family Farms Entertainment Center! 🎸🍻 This is going to be the ultimate new spot for live bands, cold drinks, and events this July.

Full inside details are coming soon, so keep an eye out!

🚜 BIG NEWS for our Young Fairgoers! 🚜We are so excited to announce the First Mike Biadasz Memorial Kids Pedal Tractor Pu...
06/14/2026

🚜 BIG NEWS for our Young Fairgoers! 🚜

We are so excited to announce the First Mike Biadasz Memorial Kids Pedal Tractor Pull!

📍 Where: The NEW Wysocki Entertainment Center
🗓️ When: Sunday, July 19th
🕙 Time: 10:30 AM
🎟️ Cost: FREE for all participants!

The Details:

Ages: Open to all kids ages 3–12.

Sign-ups: Registration begins at 5:00 Thursday, July 16, at the fair office and will remain open until the pull begins.

Prizes: Trophies and bragging rights for our top pullers in each age group, as well as qualification for the Wisconsin State Pedal Tractor Pull!

Bring the whole family out to celebrate Mike’s legacy, support farm safety, and watch these kids give it their all. Let’s make this first year one to remember!

Spread the word! Tag a friend with kids who would love to join us below. 👇

06/12/2026

Have you heard the news?! 🚨👇

Saturday, July 18th is going to be an unforgettable night, but it’s bittersweet... This will be Blame it on Waylon's absolute LAST performance, and they are going out with a bang at the one and only Amherst Fair! 🎪🎸

You do NOT want to miss this final show. Let’s pack the BRAND NEW Wysocki Family Farms Entertainment Center and give them the send-off they deserve!

🗓️ Saturday, July 18
⏰ 9:00 PM – 12:30 AM
📍 Amherst Fairgrounds

Tag your concert crew below and let's make some noise! 👇🤠

Address

4504 Fair Ground Road
Amherst, WI
54406

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 6pm
Tuesday 11am - 6pm
Wednesday 11am - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 10pm
Friday 11am - 12am
Saturday 11am - 12am
Sunday 11am - 6pm

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