Columbia County Fair--Portage, WI 53901

05/20/2026

05/14/2026

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05/03/2026

Entering the Columbia County Fair just got easier.

Not sure where to start? This step-by-step video walks through exactly how to enter using the online system.

📅 Deadline: June 20, 2026
🔗 Begin entries: https://columbiacountyfairwi.org/exhibits

05/01/2026

🚨 Important Ticket Information 🚨
To ensure a safe and secure purchasing experience for all fairgoers, please note that all Columbia County Fair tickets are sold exclusively through our official website. We strongly advise against purchasing from any third-party sellers, as these are not authorized and should be considered scams. The Columbia County Fair is not responsible for any purchases made outside of our official website.

05/01/2026

🚨 Important Ticket Information 🚨
To ensure a safe and secure purchasing experience for all fairgoers, please note that all Columbia County Fair tickets are sold exclusively through our official website. We strongly advise against purchasing from any third-party sellers, as these are not authorized and should be considered scams. The Columbia County Fair is not responsible for any purchases made outside of our official website.

04/27/2026

🔥🎉 GRANDSTAND LINEUP IS HERE… and it’s BIGGER than ever! 🎉🔥
We’re bringing the horsepower, the dirt, the action, and just a little bit of chaos 😎 for our 175th Anniversary Celebration — and trust us… you won’t want to miss a single night!
🚨 REMINDER:
🎟️ Online ticket sales go LIVE this Friday, May 1, 2026 at 8:00 AM!
Set your alarms ⏰
Tell your friends 📣
Warm up your clicking fingers 💻
Because these shows are going to go FAST!
Here’s what’s coming to the Grandstand:
💥 Wednesday – Tuff Truck Competition (hold on tight!)
💪 Thursday – Truck & Tractor Pull (feel the power!)
🤠 Friday – Rodeo (yee-haw, it’s go time!)
💣 Saturday – Demolition Derby (last one running WINS!)
4 nights… 4 HUGE events… and ONE unforgettable 175th year celebration! 🎉
👉 Don’t be the one saying “I should’ve got tickets…”

04/23/2026

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04/19/2026

✨ Reminder – Fairest & Jr. Fairest Applications Due Soon! ✨

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the 2026 Columbia County Fairest of the Fair program 👑

Applications are due May 1, 2026, so be sure to get yours submitted!

This is an amazing opportunity to represent the fair, gain leadership experience, and be involved in something truly special.

📄 Apply here (Fairest of the Fair):
https://columbiacountyfairwi.org/fairest-of-the-fair-application

📋 Jr. Fairest Rules & Information:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YKH3eHPgpI17RTcddpspMA3cQNUsRSPFyAmXcsp0fqM/edit?tab=t.0 =h.dh00xqlvgbwu

If you’ve been thinking about applying, this is your sign!!

Please reach out with any questions. We can’t wait to see your applications! 🎉

04/18/2026

🚨 Livestock Weigh-In Update 🚨

The Livestock Weigh-In is STILL ON at the Columbia County Fairgrounds!

However, due to flooding and road closures in Portage, we ask that everyone please use extra caution when traveling to and from the fairgrounds. Plan ahead, allow yourself extra time, and watch for any detours or high water areas.

🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Location: Columbia County Fairgrounds

Your safety—and the safety of your animals—comes first. If conditions worsen in your area, please use your best judgment.

Thank you, and we’ll see you at weigh-in! 🐄🐖🐑

04/14/2026

Fill out your application on our website,
Columbiacountyfairwi.org