Bayfield County Fair

05/29/2026

🎡 WHAT WILL YOU BRING TO THE FAIR?

DEPT 28 & 128 — HOME FURNISHINGS & QUILTING

A crowd favorite every year!

You can enter:
• Quilts (any size)
• Table runners
• Pillows
• Rugs
• Embroidery & needlework

Check-in: Thursday 2–7 PM
Register deadline: July 24
www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/exhibitor

05/27/2026

🎡 PETTING ZOO AT THE FAIR!

Stop by the New Beginnings Ranch Petting Zoo during the Fair for hands-on fun with friendly goats, sheep, mini horses, and more!

Hours:
• Thursday: Noon-8 PM
• Saturday: 10 AM–8 PM
• Sunday: 10 AM–6 PM

Perfect for families and included with your fair admission. Bring the kids and get your cameras ready!

https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/1497/Petting-Zoo

05/26/2026

🎡 WHAT WILL YOU BRING TO THE FAIR?

DEPT 27 & 127 — KNITTING & CROCHETING

Bring your handcrafted fiber art!

You can enter:
• Hats, scarves
• Mittens
• Sweaters
• Afghans
• Lacework & doilies

Check-in: Thursday 2–7 PM
Register deadline: July 24
www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/exhibitor

05/22/2026

🎡 WHAT WILL YOU BRING TO THE FAIR?

DEPT 26 & 126 — CLOTHING

Sewers and designers welcome!

You can enter:
• Dresses, shirts, skirts
• Costumes
• Pajamas
• Coats
• Recycled garment projects

Check-in: Thursday 2–7 PM
Register deadline: July 24
www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/exhibitor

05/21/2026

NEW THIS YEAR

Get ready for a flock of fun as we debut our sheep costume contest. Whether your sheep is dressed as a superhero, a farmyard celebrity, or something totally out‑there, we want to see your creativity shine. It’s all about good laughs, great costumes, and celebrating the spirit of the fair!

Sign up for the Mutton Masquerade in Open Division, Department 4, Class C or Junior Division, Department 104, Class F. Both Departments will be judged together to win ribbons and a trophy.

Check-in: Wednesday 4–7 PM
Register deadline: July 24
www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/exhibitor

Obtain important forms and other information about exhibiting at the fair.

05/20/2026

🐎 WATCH THE HORSES SHINE!

The Chequamegon EZ Riders Horse Show is on Sunday at 8 AM at the fairgrounds arena.

Featuring Western saddle classes, showmanship and more—spectacular equine talent on display!

Included with fair admission.

https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/897/Horse-Show

05/19/2026

🎡 WHAT WILL YOU BRING TO THE FAIR?

DEPT 25 & 125 — CANNING & PRESERVING

Share your best home-canned goods!

You can enter:
• Fruits
• Vegetables
• Sauces
• Pickles & relishes
• Jams & jellies
• Meat

Check-in: Thursday 2–7 PM
Register deadline: July 24
www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/exhibitor

05/15/2026

🎡 WHAT WILL YOU BRING TO THE FAIR?

DEPT 25 & 125 — FOODS & NUTRITION

Bakers, this one’s for you!

You can enter:
• Yeast breads
• Quick breads
• Cakes
• Cookies & bars
• Pies

Show off your frosting skills!

You can enter:
• Birthday cakes
• Holiday cakes
• Cupcakes
• Fondant creations

Check-in: Thursday 2–7 PM
Register deadline: July 24
www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/exhibitor

05/13/2026

🎡 CUTENESS ALERT!

Mini Dirt Dash — Sun, Aug 9 (during intermission of the main Dirt Dash), for ages 3–8, racing in their own powered ride-on vehicles!

Bring a helmet and ride to the finish line—every racer gets a winner moment!

FREE with fair entry; register onsite by noon.

https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/1158/Mini-Dirt-Dash

Bring your own battery-operated vehicle and race on the track at the fairgrounds.

05/12/2026

🎡 WHAT WILL YOU BRING TO THE FAIR?

DEPT 121, 123, 124 — Junior Computers, Electricity, and Mechanical Projects

For creative thinkers and makers!

You can enter:
• Computer projects
• Electrical circuits
• Mechanical models
• LEGOS
• Robotics
• Posters & displays

Check-in: Thursday 2–7 PM
Register deadline: July 24
www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/exhibitor