Good Ole Days and Cool Modern Ways

The Winnebago County Fair is an annual event held at the Sunnyview Expo Center in Oshkosh, WI. 2022 marks the 167th year of this long-standing tradition founded on education, agriculture, entertainment, and affordable family fun.

Schedule of Events:

Pre-Fair Judging:

August 1, 2022:

1:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m: Junior Division - Expo Building

Junior Division – Model Horse, Clothes Horse, Horse Education, Dog Education, Animal and Veterinary Science, Natural Science, Cultural Arts, Photography, Computers, Woodworking, Electricity, Mechanical Projects, Clothing, Knitting and Crocheting, Home Environment, Family Living, Communications, Youth Leadership, Health Science, Junior Education Booths and Scrapbooks.

August 2, 2022:

1:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m: Junior and Open Divisions - Expo Building

Junior Division – Plant and Soil Science, Flowers and House Plants, Exploring and Cloverbuds, Foods and Nutrition

Open Division – All Open Class Non-Animal Projects

Fair Schedule:

August 3, 2022:

8:30am: Dairy Judging (Covered Arena)

9:00am: Rabbit Judging (Barn A, Front Overhang)

10:00am: Pet, Cat and Small Animal Judging (Expo)

9:00 - 11:00am: “Cloverbud” Fun with 4-H (Expo)
FREE hands-on activities for elementary-age youth

10:00am - 2:00pm: Balloon Art (Expo) by Mischief and Magic

10:00am - 1:00pm and 3:30pm-5:30pm: Face Painting (Expo) by Whimbubble Studios

11:00am - 5:00pm: Daily Family Entertainment

2-3 Shows/Act Daily between 11am-5pm W-Sun:

All-American Lumberjack Show
Royal Legacy Circus
Pleasure Valley Pig, Duck & Goat Races
Nick’s Kid Show & Barnyard Adventure
Ready-Set-Grow, Farmer Ed (W, Th, F Only)

Stop by anytime between 11am-5pm W-Sun:

Bear Hollow Wood Carvers (5pm Sat-Auction)
W.N.C. Mountain Trout Fishing

4:00pm - 10:30pm: Carnival Rides Open

4:00pm: 4-H Fashion Show (Expo)

5:00 - 7:00pm: Milkhouse Open
Watch cow milking and learn about Dairy Farms

7:00 - 9:30pm: TandC Pro Rodeo (Grandstand) w/ Freestyle Motocross
Fireworks Display

8:00 - 11:30pm: Bad Habitz (Music Village)

August 4, 2022:

8:30am: Beef Judging (Covered Arena)

9:00am: Poultry Judging (Barn A Overhang)

9:00am: Goat Judging (Barn A Rear Annex)

3:00pm: Sheep Judging (Barn A Rear Annex)

10:00am - 2:00pm: Balloon Art (Expo) by Mischief and Magic

10:00am - 1:00pm and 3:30pm-5:30pm: Face Painting (Expo) by Whimbubble Studios

11:00am - 5:00pm: Daily Family Entertainment

2-3 Shows/Act Daily between 11am-5pm W-Sun:

All-American Lumberjack Show
Royal Legacy Circus
Pleasure Valley Pig, Duck & Goat Races
Nick’s Kid Show & Barnyard Adventure
Ready-Set-Grow, Farmer Ed (W, Th, F Only)

Stop by anytime between 11am-5pm W-Sun:

Bear Hollow Wood Carvers (5pm Sat-Auction)
W.N.C. Mountain Trout Fishing

4:00pm - 10:30pm: Carnival Rides Open

5:00 - 7:00pm: Milkhouse Open

Watch cow milking and learn about Dairy Farms

7:00 - 9:00pm: County Tractor Pull (Grandstand)

8:00 - 11:30pm: Model Citizens (Music Village)

August 5, 2022:

Veterans’ Day - All Day
FREE gate admission w/proof of Military Service
Veterans can get a FREE ride band at the Fair Office in the Expo Building (Sponsored by Generac)
Seniors’ Day (55+) – 9am to 4pm
$5.00 at Gate *Does NOT include Rides*

8:00am - 4:00pm: Bingo (Barn E)
Games at approx. 9am, 11am, 1pm and 3pm
Must pay to play—cash prizes awarded
Hosted by Whisper Hill Clydesdales Special Needs

8:30am: Swine (Pig) Judging (Barn A Rear Annex)

9:00am: Horse Judging Day 1 (Covered Arena)

10:00am - 2:30pm: Balloon Art (Expo) by Mischief and Magic

11:00am: Claire Coats Horse Pull (Open Arena)

11:00am - 5:00pm: Mad Dog and Merrill Grillologists - 3 shows (Expo)

11:00am - 5:00pm: Daily Family Entertainment

2-3 Shows/Act Daily between 11am-5pm W-Sun:

All-American Lumberjack Show
Royal Legacy Circus
Pleasure Valley Pig, Duck & Goat Races
Nick’s Kid Show & Barnyard Adventure
Ready-Set-Grow, Farmer Ed (W, Th, F Only)

Stop by anytime between 11am-5pm W-Sun:

Bear Hollow Wood Carvers (5pm Sat-Auction)
W.N.C. Mountain Trout Fishing

12:00pm - 4:00pm: Tuba Dan Band (Family Tent)

12:00pm - 5:00pm: Face Painting (Expo) by Whimbubble Studios

1:00 - 10:30pm: Carnival Rides Open
Closed for safety checks 4:00-5:00pm

1:00pm: Kiddie Tractor Pull (Between Barn E and Expo)
Registration at 12:30

1:00 - 5:00pm: Sonny’s Rockin’ Road Show (Oasis Tent)

5:00 - 7:00pm: Milkhouse Open
Watch cow milking and learn about Dairy Farms

7:00pm: Dairy Formal andHorizon Show (Covered Arena)
Hosted by Winnebago County Holstein Association

6:30pm: N.E.W. Tractor Pull (Grandstand)

7:00 - 9:00pm: Badger State Tractor Pull (Grandstand)

8:00 - 11:30pm: The Presidents (Music Village)

August 6, 2022:

Welcome Omni Glass and Paint Company Picnic!

9:00am: Horse Judging Day 2 (Covered Arena)

9:00am: Meat Animal Auction (Barn A Rear Annex)
- Buyer Registration at 8:00am
- Buyers’ Lunch following Auction (Music Village)
Hosted by Winnebago County Meat Animal Board

11:00am - 4:00pm: Balloon Art (Expo) by Mischief and Magic

12:00pm - 5:00pm: Face Painting (Expo) by Whimbubble Studios

12:00 - 10:30pm: Carnival Rides Open
Closed for safety checks 4:00-5:00pm

2:00pm: 4-H Spotlight Stage (Expo)

3:00pm: Fun With Goats (Barn A Rear Annex)
Come see goat obstacle course and goats in costume

3:00 - 7:00pm: Fire on High (Music Village)

5:00pm: Woodcarving Auction (at carving site)

5:00 - 7:00pm: Milkhouse Open
Watch cow milking and learn about Dairy Farms

6:00 - 11:00pm: Sonny’s Rockin Road Show (Oasis Tent)

6:00pm: Demolition Derby (Grandstand)
Hosted by Hollywood Motorsports Entertainment

8:00 - 11:30pm: Spitfire Rodeo (Music Village)

August 7, 2022:

Come early for a day of Family Fun!

7:00am: Farm Bureau Breakfast - Sunday ONLY
Enjoy a breakfast burrito plate w/ American fries and milk

9:00am - 1:00pm: Craft Fair (Barn E)
Shop an eclectic assortment of handmade goods by local artisans and crafters. Host: Eclectic Candle Comp.

9:00am: Small Fry Dairy Show (Covered Arena)

11:00am: 4-H Youth Awards Ceremony (Expo)

11:00am - 3:00pm: Face Painting (Expo) by Whimbubble Studios

11:00am - 4:00pm: Daily Family Entertainment

2-3 Shows/Act Daily between 11am-5pm W-Sun:

All-American Lumberjack Show
Royal Legacy Circus
Pleasure Valley Pig, Duck & Goat Races
Nick’s Kid Show & Barnyard Adventure
Ready-Set-Grow, Farmer Ed (W, Th, F Only)

Stop by anytime between 11am-5pm W-Sun:

Bear Hollow Wood Carvers (5pm Sat-Auction)
W.N.C. Mountain Trout Fishing

12:00 - 4:00pm: Carnival Rides Open

3:00pm: Junior Fair Awards (Covered Arena)

4:00pm: Release of Animal Exhibits

4:30pm: Release of Expo Building Exhibits

Dates: August 3 - 7, 2022

Location:

Sunnyview Expo Center,
500 East County Road Y,
Oshkosh, WI 54901.

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