Door County Fair

Door County Fair August 12-16, 2026 The Door County Fair is a five day event that takes place each summer.

The venue is John Miles County Park in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin with the focus being wholesome family fun and entertainment. The Door County Fair is a true rural fair with ag entertainment, competition and displays. The fairway offers rides for all ages and the food stands serve up the most delicious fare. Special entertainment includes stock car racing, modified truck and tractor pulls, motorcycle

races, demolition derby and various musical acts. $10.00 per day ($12.00 after 5 pm Friday and Saturday)— includes admission to grounds, rides, midway music, grandstand and fairground events OR buy the Door County Fair booster button at $25.00 and get in all week long!

Today's question:Which Wisconsin county fair is considered the oldest continuously operating county fair in the state?A....
06/23/2026

Today's question:

Which Wisconsin county fair is considered the oldest continuously operating county fair in the state?

A. Brown County Fair
B. Dane County Fair
C. Jefferson County Fair
D. Door County Fair

Think you know the answer?

Drop your guess below! 👇

Answer tomorrow.

🐄 FAIR TRIVIA ANSWER 🐄The answer is…✅ C. Livestock judging!Long before carnival rides, live music, and grandstand events...
06/17/2026

🐄 FAIR TRIVIA ANSWER 🐄

The answer is…

✅ C. Livestock judging!

Long before carnival rides, live music, and grandstand events became part of county fairs, livestock exhibitions were one of the MAIN reasons fairs existed.

Early fairs gave farmers an opportunity to:
• showcase breeding programs
• compare livestock quality
• share agricultural knowledge
• improve farming practices

Livestock exhibitions remain one of the most important traditions at Wisconsin county fairs today — including right here at the Door County Fair.

🐄 FAIR TRIVIA 🐄Which of these has been part of Wisconsin county fairs the LONGEST?A. Carnival ridesB. Live concertsC. Li...
06/16/2026

🐄 FAIR TRIVIA 🐄

Which of these has been part of Wisconsin county fairs the LONGEST?

A. Carnival rides
B. Live concerts
C. Livestock judging
D. Demolition derbies

Think you know the answer? 👇

The answer is…✅ TRUE!Many of the earliest Wisconsin county fairs focused almost entirely on agriculture, livestock, home...
06/10/2026

The answer is…

✅ TRUE!

Many of the earliest Wisconsin county fairs focused almost entirely on agriculture, livestock, homemaking skills, and community education.

In the late 1800s, fairs were designed to help farmers and families learn from each other by showcasing crops, livestock, sewing, baking, food preservation, and farming techniques.

Carnival rides and large midway attractions became more common later as fairs evolved into larger community entertainment events.

Today, fairs like the Door County Fair blend both tradition AND entertainment — combining exhibits, livestock, rides, music, food, and family fun all in one place.

From country and classic rock to high-energy performances and crowd favorites, the 2026 Door County Fair live music line...
06/10/2026

From country and classic rock to high-energy performances and crowd favorites, the 2026 Door County Fair live music lineup has something for everyone.

For over 150 years, the fair has been a place where families and friends gather to make memories — and live music has always been part of that tradition.

Whether you're dancing in front of the stage, singing along with friends, or just enjoying the atmosphere with a cold lemonade and fair food in hand, we can't wait to bring another great week of entertainment to Door County.

🎤 Check out this year's lineup below!

Who are YOU most excited to see at the fair this year? 👇

📅 August 12–16, 2026
🎡 Unlimited rides included
🏁 Grandstand entertainment included
🎵 Live music included

🎡 DOOR COUNTY FAIR TRIVIA 🎡True or False:Many of the earliest Wisconsin county fairs DID NOT include carnival rides.What...
06/09/2026

🎡 DOOR COUNTY FAIR TRIVIA 🎡

True or False:

Many of the earliest Wisconsin county fairs DID NOT include carnival rides.

What do you think? 👀

Drop your guess below!
Answer revealed tomorrow.

Did you know Junior Fair exhibitors receive FREE admission to the Door County Fair for the entire week? 🎉That means your...
06/09/2026

Did you know Junior Fair exhibitors receive FREE admission to the Door County Fair for the entire week? 🎉

That means your child can:
🎡 Ride the rides
🐄 Visit the barns
🎵 Enjoy live entertainment
🏁 Watch grandstand events
🎪 Experience all the fun of fair week
..all while being part of something bigger.

The Junior Fair gives kids the opportunity to learn new skills, build confidence, try something new, and showcase the projects they've worked hard on all year long.

And there are so many ways to participate:
🍪 Baking
📸 Photography
🧱 LEGO
🎨 Arts & Crafts
🌽 Gardening
🐄 Animals
💻 Technology
🔬 Science
…and much more!

You don't have to grow up on a farm to be part of the fair. There truly is something for every interest.

For over 150 years, the Door County Fair has been helping create memories and traditions for generations of families — and we would love for your family to be part of it too.

📅 August 12–16, 2026

Learn more about becoming a Junior Fair exhibitor at www.doorcountyfair.com

06/08/2026

🎡 NEW SERIES ALERT: DOOR COUNTY FAIR TRIVIA 🎡

Think you know your fairs? 👀

Starting this week, every Tuesday we’ll be posting a new Door County Fair Trivia question right here on our page!

Some questions will test your knowledge of:
🐄 Wisconsin fair traditions
📚 Door County Fair history
🎡 Fair fun facts
🏆 Exhibits & agriculture
🌽 County fair culture across Wisconsin

Then every Wednesday, we’ll reveal the answer along with a little history and fun facts behind it!

Whether you’re a lifelong fairgoer, a trivia lover, or just someone who enjoys learning more about the traditions that make county fairs special, this series is for you.

So brush up on your fair knowledge… because Trivia Tuesday starts TOMORROW AT NOON. 😎

Think you’re going to get them all right? Let us know below 👇

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Sturgeon Bay, WI
54235

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