Vernon County Fair -- Wisconsin

04/28/2026

The 2026 Vernon County Fairest of the Fair, Brie Michniak, will serve as the official fair hostess in September and represent Vernon County at the State Fairest of the Fairs Contest during the Wisconsin Association of Fairs Convention in January.

03/26/2026

Join us and find out who the 2026 Vernon County Fairest of the Fair will be!!

02/22/2026

Do you love the fair?
Do you love your community?
Do you love agriculture?
Do you light up a room when speaking?
Do you want to make some new memories?
Do you just want to try something new?

Then YOU could be the next Vernon County Fairest of the Fair!

Applications for the 2026 Vernon County Fairest of the Fair are NOW AVAILABLE

Applications can be found at:
https://www.vernoncountyfair.com

This isn’t just a contest — it’s an opportunity to:
✨ Represent the Vernon County and the Vernon County Fair.
✨ Grow your confidence & leadership skills.
✨ Share your love for agriculture & community.
✨ Meet amazing people locally and across Wisconsin.
✨ Make some lifelong friendships.

Whether you’re dreaming big or just thinking about it…Take a chance and apply…

Have questions?
Contact Angie Hornby at (608) 606-3167

Please, share this with young women who you think would be AMAZING in this role.

12/24/2025

Wishing you all a very Happy Holiday season!!!
-Vernon County Ag Society/Fair Board 🎡

12/09/2025

Vernon County Ag Society
Annual Meeting
1pm-UW Extension
12-13-25

11/27/2025

Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!! 🦃 The Vernon County Ag Society/Fair Board is thankful for all the wonderful volunteers and community members that help make our fair special. 🎡

11/24/2025

Kosta will be selling gyros Monday and Tuesday at the fairgrounds from 11 to 7.

11/12/2025

We are Hiring a
Maintenance/Facilities Manager

The Vernon County Agricultural Society dba the Vernon County Fair, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is seeking a self motivated and dependable Maintenance and Facilities Manager that is passionate about the fair and its success.

The Maintenance and Facilities Manager is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and appearance of the building/grounds/facilities on the fairgrounds, along with event preparation, camping and storage. This is a hands-on position that combines building/grounds/facilities maintenance, light equipment operation, construction, fabrication, custodial and management responsibilities. The work requires physical stamina, attention to detail, the ability to work with others and is able to work in various conditions.

Salaries are based on experience and abilities.

Full Job Description and Application: www.vernoncountyfair.com/fair-event/facilities-maintenance-manager

Call us at: (608) 637-3165

Stop by the fair office: 210 Fairground Rd., Viroqua, WI (Limited Hours)

09/16/2025

The Vernon County Ag Society/Fair Board wishes to congratulate the 2023 Vernon County Fairest of the Fair Vivian Stephenson on being selected Miss LaCrosse Oktoberfest! We are proud of you!

Your Miss La Crosse - Oktoberfest 2025 is Vivian Stephenson

Vivian is the second member of the 2025 Royal Family to be announced.

Her community service initiative is: Harmony in Motion: Dance for Youth Well-being

Prost! 🍁

09/14/2025

Sunday, Sept. 14th, 2025

What’s Happening
9:00am..…All Buildings Open
9:00am…..Vernon County Dairy Cattle Judging
1:00pm…..Harness Racing

Freestage
12:00pm….Fair Stories
12:00pm….Pie Auction Registration
1:00pm……Pie Auction
2:00pm…...WI Children’s Theatre
TaDa Robots Roaming the grounds

Click here for a full schedule of What’s Happening
https://www.vernoncountyfair.com/wp-content/uploads/whatshappening.pdf
Or
Visit our website for information about everything going on at
http://www.vernoncountyfair.com

09/13/2025

Saturday, Sept. 13th, 2025

What’s Happening
8:00am…..Draft Horse Check-In begins
8:00am…..Horse Pulling Check-In begins
9:00am…..All Buildings Open
9:30am…..Horse Pulling
11:00am…Youth Pedal Tractor Pull
12:00pm….Entertainment Bob Fredrick Free Stage opens
12:00pm….Mr. Eds Magical Midway opens
12:00pm…Draft Horse Show
6:00pm…..Livestock Sale
7:00pm…..Demo Derby
10:00pm…All Buildings Close, except barns

Freestage
1:00pm….Ribbon Cutting New Fair Office
1:30pm….Nick’s Kid Show
2:30pm….Wisconsin Honey Bee Queen
5:00pm….Nick’s Game Show
7:00pm….Nicky D’s Trio Band
TaDa Robots Roaming the grounds

Click here for a full schedule of What’s Happening
https://www.vernoncountyfair.com/wp-content/uploads/whatshappening.pdf
Or
Visit our website for information about everything going on at
http://www.vernoncountyfair.com