Taylor County Fair

03/13/2026

The 2026 Fair Book is HERE!
The Open Class and Youth Class fair books are now available on our website — time to start planning your entries for July 23–26!

View the Fair Book on our website: https://www.witaylorcountyfair.com/

Please note:
Horse Project information is not yet available.
The 2026 Official Rules of Entry are still being finalized.

There are many changes to the fair book this year, so be sure to read carefully and double-check your categories and requirements.

We’ll share updates as soon as the remaining sections are ready. Let’s make this year’s fair a great one!

03/12/2026

Adults can enter the fair too! See the updated Open Class information on our website

Get your tickets today and enjoy a fantastic experience! Don't forget use promo code MEDFORDFAIR26 to save $5 on your purchase. Hurry, this offer won't last long!

03/12/2026

The "Fair Book" was updated for 2026! There are lots of changes so please start checking now! New projects. Www.witaylorcountyfair.com/animals
Please note that Dept 6 (Horses) has not been completed yet. The fair Rules are not updated yet. As those become available, we will update the website.

Get your tickets today and enjoy a fantastic experience! Don't forget use promo code MEDFORDFAIR26 to save $5 on your purchase. Hurry, this offer won't last long!

12/24/2025

12/24/2025

Need a last minute gift? Give an experience! Tickets to the Bulls & Barrels Rodeo at the Taylor County Fair!

12/23/2025

Audition alert!!

Everybody Loves Opal by John Patrick has it all: attempted murder, a little red wagon, and a municipal dump.

Join Medford Area Community Theatre this winter by auditioning December 29th and 30th in the Red/White Theatre at Medford Area Senior High. Scripts are available for a 2 night checkout from the Frances L. Simek Memorial Library.

Rehearsals are scheduled for Monday through Thursday evenings beginning January 5th with performances February 26th, 27th, and 28th.

12/02/2025

The Annual Fair Board Meeting is on Wednesday, December 3rd at 6 pm, followed by our re-organization meeting. This is your chance to get on the board. Monthly meetings will start at 6:30 pm.

The Taylor County Fair is run solely by volunteers. It cannot happen without the support of our community and its members. If you are interested in being part of the 2026 Fair please come to this meeting to learn more or contact the fair via direct message or email ([email protected])

We are always looking for new members all year so if you cannot make it tomorrow that's ok, come to any meeting that you can!

10/28/2025

📸👏 More fair photo magic!

Let’s give a big round of applause to our second-place winners from the County Fair Photography Contest! These shots captured the spirit and joy of fair week in every frame.

🥈 Category Winners:
• Kids at the Fair - Brian Wilson
• People at the Fair - Catherine Lemke
• Animals at the Fair - Devin Gajewski
• Fun at the Fair - Dawn Rudolph
• Evening at the Fair - Becky Czarnezki
• Special Event - Becky Czarnezki

Thank you to all our talented photographers—you made the fair unforgettable!

10/27/2025

📸✨ Three months ago, our County Fair Photography Contest captured the heart of fair season—and the results were amazing! Below are the first place winners!

🏆 Congratulations to our category winners:
1️⃣ Kids at the Fair 👧🧒Tasha Schmidtfranz
2️⃣ People at the Fair 👨‍👩‍👧 Amanda Koncel
3️⃣ Animals at the Fair 🐄🐖Dawn Rudolph
4️⃣ Fun at the Fair 🎡🎯 Becky Czarnezki
5️⃣ Evening at the Fair 🌙🎆 Dawn Rudolph
6️⃣ Special Event 🎤🚜💥Dawn Rudolph

Each photo told a story—from joyful moments to unforgettable fair traditions. Thank you to everyone who entered and shared your perspective!

📷 Stay tuned for next year’s contest—we can’t wait to see what you’ll capture!

10/25/2025

🎡 Want to help shape the 2026 County Fair?

We’re looking for a Youth Representative (ages 14–19) to join the Fair Board! The position runs from December 2025 to December 2026. Bring your ideas, earn volunteer hours, and make a difference in your community.

📩 Appy online at witaylorcountyfair.com

09/18/2025

*event not sponsored by the fair but will occur on the Taylor County Fairgrounds this spring*

Add a trip to the Taylor County Fairgrounds to your 2026 calendar! We’re excited to see you all on May 16th, 2026.

As we are planning our show, if you have any suggestions for education topics, judge nominations (must ❤️ teaching as they are judging) or anything else, feel free to send us a message or email [email protected].