Winnebago County Fair-Oshkosh, WI

06/01/2026

I just want to say one last thank you to everyone who has supported me throughout my reign as the 2025 Winnebago County Fairest of the Fair 👑 It was truly such a memorable and rewarding experience, one that I will never forget 🥰

The Winnebago County Fair has held a special place in my heart for many years, and I am so grateful for all it has given me🍀 I could not have asked for a better experience or greater opportunities throughout this journey. It has truly been wonderful!

Thank you again to everyone who encouraged, supported, and believed in me along the way ❤️ I am incredibly grateful for the memories, friendships, and experiences that will stay with me for years to come!

-Macy Dodd (2025 Winnebago County Fairest of the Fair)

06/01/2026

I had an incredible time at the Green Bay Blizzard football game on Friday! 💚 It was such a fun and memorable way to spend my final event as the 2025 Winnebago County Fairest of the Fair. 🎡🎢

It was also wonderful to reconnect with the other county fairests and reunite after conference. Seeing everyone again made the experience even more special. 🤗

The game was exciting to watch, and I am so grateful for the opportunity to attend and represent the Winnebago County Fair one last time in this role. 👑

Thank you to everyone who helped make this experience so memorable!

06/01/2026

🚨 We Need Your Help! 🚨

Unfortunately, we do not have a Fairest of the Fair (or Fair Ambassador) for this year, and we're looking for volunteers to help represent our fair!

We're seeking one or more individuals, age 16+, who would be interested in:
🎉 Participating in parades
🏆 Assisting with hosting duties during this year's fair
➡️ This could be a past Fairest, a youth or an adult. All genders welcome.

Our first parade is June 14, so please reach out as soon as possible if you're interested in helping out!

Looking ahead to 2027, we'd love to continue our Fairest of the Fair program—but we need at least one dedicated adult coordinator (or a team of coordinators) to make that happen.

As a coordinator, you would help:
⭐ Support and mentor candidates
⭐ Organize program activities
⭐ Ensure this wonderful tradition continues for future participants

Interested in volunteering or learning more about the coordinator role? Send us a message—we'd love to talk with you!

Coordinator applicants should ideally be at least 21 years of age.

06/01/2026

✨Now is the time to SIGN UP for 2026 Small Fry!! 🐄🐂
✨DEADLINE July 1st!!!

Registration forms are due by 07/01/2026. Late registrations will still be accepted but no T-shirt is guaranteed. ALL calves must be born AFTER 04/02/2026. Calves will not arrive to the fairgrounds until the morning of the Small Fry show (08/03/2026). All calves will be inspected by a veterinarian p...

05/28/2026

Sign-up deadline is June 20!

05/26/2026

We just emailed out camping updates today - but just in case - our ELECTRIC CAMPING is FULL for 2026. Everyone on our waitlist who did not get an electric spot has been offered a NON-ELECTRIC camping spot. Non-electric spots are $150.

EVERYONE currently on the waitlist will stay on the list in the order we received requests (unless you ask to be removed). Anyone interested in being added to the list can sign up here: https://forms.gle/s6Aa5upHYYve5MCe6

FYI - Vendors/Entertainers who need electric camping will be taken care of as part of your vendor application/entertainment contract.

05/26/2026

RETURNING AWARD SPONSORS: Don't forget, payments are due this Sat, May 30. If you need a copy of your letter - let us know ASAP!

05/11/2026

FOOD VENDORS FULL! Thank you to all the food vendors interested in the Fair this year! We are currently FULL and are no longer accepting applications for food, beverage, snack, or similar vendors.

We DO still have space available for INDOOR and OUTDOOR vendors, including:

• Artisans & Crafters
• Retail Products & Home Decor
• Western, Farm & Country-Themed Vendors
• Local Businesses & Service Groups
• Non-Profit Organizations
• And more!

Interested in becoming a vendor? Apply here:
https://winnebagofairoshkosh.com/vendors/

05/06/2026

🚨 New for 2026! 🚨

YQCA Training (Youth for the Quality Care of Animals) is now required for ALL animal exhibitors 🐄🐖🐑🐓🐇🐎

🐰 Bringing a pet rabbit to the fair? You need YQCA.
🐎 Showing a horse? You need YQCA.
Horseless horse exhibitor sharing a horse? You need YQCA.
🐔🦆 Poultry exhibitor? You need YQCA.
Dairy, sheep, goats, swine, or beef? 🐄🐑🐐🐖 You need YQCA.

🐉 Two-headed fire-breathing dragon? You DEFINITELY need YQCA. (Okay… just making sure you’re paying attention!)

👉 Complete your training today: https://yqcaprogram.org/

📄 Don’t forget: Bring a copy of your completion certificate for EACH animal department you’re exhibiting in. Superintendents will collect certificates (along with any required vet paperwork) at check-in on Tuesday, July 28.

Get it done early and be fair-ready! 🎡

Oshkosh West FFA , Oshkosh North FFA , Omro FFA , Winneconne FFA and Agricultural Education , The Greenhouse at Winneconne High , Winnebago County Meat Animal Board , Winnebago County 4-H , Winnebago County 4-H Horse & Pony Project , Winnebago County 4-H Dairy Project , Winnebago County Rabbit Project

05/05/2026

ATTENTION: 4-H Clubs & Youth Groups with Youth Exhibitors.

Group ticket order information is now available on our website!
• The ONLY way for youth to receive exhibitor wristbands is through their club or group leader.
• All other ticket sales at club/group are optional.

***ORDER DEADLINE: July 8***

• No youth exhibitor wristbands will be available after July 8—only regular $35 memberships.

Group Ticket Information (scroll past the FairEntry section): https://winnebagofairoshkosh.com/exhibitors/