Manitowoc County Fair - Wisconsin

06/01/2026

⏰🎡 One Month Remaining to Register for Junior Fair! 🎡⏰

The countdown is on! Junior Fair exhibitors have just ONE MONTH left to complete their entries for the 2026 Manitowoc County Fair!

📅 Junior Fair entries are due July 1

Don’t miss your opportunity to showcase your hard work, talents, animals, projects, crafts, and more at this year’s fair! ❤️🐄🎨🌽

Get your registrations completed now and be part of the “Heart of the County” August 26–30, 2026!

05/29/2026

🎨🚜 Join the fun of the 16th Annual Manitowoc County Fair Billboard Competition!

Gather your club members, get creative, and help promote the 2026 Manitowoc County Fair with your own custom billboard design!

✨ NEW THIS YEAR ✨ The People’s Choice Award category! Participating billboards will be featured on social media during Fair Week and the public will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite design! 🏆📱

💰 Prize money awarded to top entries
🎡 Each participating club receives participation money
❤️ 2026 Theme: “Heart of the County”

Interested in participating - follow the link to register today!

https://f.mtr.cool/mlckuxswqm

05/27/2026

❤️🩸 NEW THIS YEAR at the 2026 Manitowoc County Fair! 🩸❤️

We are incredibly excited to partner with Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin to bring the true meaning of the “Heart of the County” to life with an official blood drive at the Manitowoc County Fair! 🎡

📍 Stop by the blood drive bus located behind the Merchants Building
📅 Wednesday, August 26
⏰ 11AM-4PM

Every donation helps save lives — one pint at a time! ❤️

🎟️ PLUS every donor will receive:
• Fair ticket giveaways Or Food voucher giveaways
• The opportunity to make a difference in our community

Join us in giving back while enjoying all the fun of fair week! Together we can make an impact one donation at a time. 💪🩸

05/25/2026

Be sure to watch for 2026 Manitowoc County Fair Fairest of the Fair, Elizabeth Dvorak, in the Memorial Day Parade today in Manitowoc! 🇺🇸🎡

The parade begins at 9:00 AM — come out and help us honor those who have served while celebrating our community traditions. Be sure to wave hello if you see Elizabeth along the route! ❤️🤍💙

05/22/2026

🎡 Become a Sponsor of the 2026 Manitowoc County Fair! 🎡

Support one of the largest community events in the area while gaining valuable exposure for your business or organization! From entertainment and exhibits to agriculture and family fun, our sponsors help make the fair a success year after year.

✨ Sponsorship opportunities are available at a variety of levels and offer great visibility before and during fair week!

📅 August 26–30, 2026

For additional information on sponsorship opportunities:
📞 Contact the Expo Office at 920-683-4378
🌐 Visit the Website for Manitowoc County Expo & Fair Information

Join us in making the 2026 fair bigger and better than ever!

05/20/2026

🎨✨ Calling all creators, crafters, makers & artists! ✨🎨

If you have an imagination, are creative, and resourceful, then the Cultural Arts Department at the 2026 Manitowoc County Fair is calling your name!

We are looking for talented individuals who create something beautiful, useful, or pleasing to the eye. From handmade crafts and artwork to repurposed treasures and recycled creations — we want to see what you’ve made! ♻️🧵🖌️

Have you ever taken waste materials and transformed them into something reusable or unique? Show off your creativity and inspire others with your talents at this year’s fair!

📅 Registration Deadlines:
• Junior Fair: Open now through July 1
• Open Class: Open now through July 15

Be part of the “Heart of the County” at the 2026 Manitowoc County Fair! ❤️🎡

05/18/2026

05/16/2026

Today, the Manitowoc County Fair & Expo Board proudly honors all active-duty military members, veterans, and military families on National Armed Forces Day. 🇺🇸

Thank you for your dedication, sacrifice, and service to our country and communities. Your commitment does not go unnoticed.

Please join us in thanking those who serve today and every day. ❤️🤍💙

05/15/2026

Did you know the Manitowoc County Fair and Expo Grounds have an annual economic impact of $11.8 million on our local community? 💙❤️

Each year, the Expo welcomes more than 50,000 visitors, helping support local businesses, tourism, and jobs throughout the area. The impact includes:

✨ 200 hotel room nights generated
✨ 90 ongoing jobs sustained
✨ $4.1 million in wages created
✨ $271,000 in sales and hotel tax revenues

In addition, 11% of visitors travel from outside a 50-mile radius, bringing even more support to Manitowoc County businesses and organizations.

The Manitowoc County Fair and Expo are more than just rides, food, and entertainment — it’s an investment in our community, agriculture, local families, and the future of Manitowoc County. Thank you for continuing to support this tradition and helping us make a difference year after year! 🎡🐄🌽

05/13/2026

🧵✨ Nimble fingers wanted! ✨🧵

Show off your quilts, needlework, embroidery, sewing projects, holiday décor, and handcrafted creations at the Manitowoc County Fair Exhibition Building!

We know the talent and skill in our community deserves to be seen. Whether you learned from a parent, grandparent, friend, or taught yourself, help preserve the art of needlework development by sharing your creativity with fairgoers! ❤️

🎀 Be a show off and impress us — ENTER TODAY!

📅 Junior Fair Registration Deadline: July 1 📅 Open Class Registration Deadline: July 15

📖 Visit the fair website for Fair Book information and registration details: Manitowoc County Expo & Fair Information

Join us and be part of the “Heart of the County” August 26–30! 🐄🎡🧵