"Bee Happy!" at the 173rd Walworth County Fair - Elkhorn, Wisconsin! Loads of exhibits and entertainment, including concerts with Josh Turner and Phil Vassar, Halestorm and Lines of Loyalty, and Foreigner. Motorsports, including Pro Truck and Tractor Pulls, and Monster Trucks, amazing carnival midway, totally tasty food and drink, heartwarming memories for family and friends that carry on for generations!

Schedule of Events:

August 31, 2022:

Honorary Marshals Day

Senior Citizens Day
62 and Older - $8.00

Theme: Most Black and Yellow You Can Wear Fair Guest Contest

North American Midway Entertainment

Wristband Day | 3 pm - 11 pm: $30.00

Judging/Demonstrations:

8:00 am: Jr Swine Barrow Show - Wiswell Center

9:00 am: Open Farm Products - Horticulture Building

9:00 am: Dog Obedience and Showmanship - Activity Center

9:00 am: Garden and Fruit Crops - Jr Exhibit Building

9:00 am: Jr Flowers - Jr Exhibit Building

9:00 am: Open Antiques - Antiques Building

9:00 am: Open Flowers - Horticulture Building

9:30 am: Open Photography - Arts and Crafts Building

12:00 pm: Open Foods - North Hall

4:00 pm: Jr and Open Honey Show - Barnyard Adventure Barn

6:30 pm: Open Adult Dairy Showmanship - Activity Center

Park Stage:

10:00 am: Opening Ceremony - Honorary Marshals

12:00 pm: Frank 2 Frankie

3:00 pm: Yves Francois Rocambu Jazz

6:00 pm: Fairest of the Fair Finals

Gazebo In The Park Fair Guest Daily Contest:

2:00 pm: Most Black and Yellow You Can Wear Contest

WSLD Music Hall:

12:00 pm: WSLD Radio Broadcast

6:00 pm: Thompson Duo

Kiddieland:

Nick’s Kids Show

Nick’s Barnyard Adventure Show - Kiddieland Stage

12:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 6:00 pm

Magic “Mike” Magician - Kiddieland Stage

3:00 pm and Roaming shows throughout the day

Dave Watson Chainsaw Artist

12:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 4:30 pm, 6:30 pm

Marvelous Mutts

1:30 pm, 3:30 pm, 5:30 pm

Barnyard Adventure Tent and Garden

4:00 pm: Walworth Co. Fair Honey Show Judging

Jr and Open Class - Barnyard Adventure Barn

5:00 pm: Surprise Make and Take for Kids - Tent

5:00 pm: Butterfly Release - Barnyard Garden

Barnyard Adventure Learning Coop

10:00 am: Water Containers by Pesche’s Greenhouse

11:00 am: Beekeeping 101 with Bee Haven Honey

12:00 pm: Stone Finishes - The Sailor’s Wife Interior Art

Grandstand:

12:00 pm: Antique and Stock Tractor and Truck Pulls

6:00 pm: American Legion VFW Flag Ceremony

7:00 pm: Pro Motorsports Tractor and Truck Pulls

September 1, 2022:

Senior Citizens Day
62 and Older - $8.00

Theme: Best Bee-Dazzled Fair Guest Contest

North American Midway Entertainment

Wristband Day | 12 pm - 10 pm: $30.00

Judging/Demonstrations:

8:00 am: Jr Beef - Activity Center

8:00 am: Jr Sheep - Sheep Barn

9:00 am: Jr Cavies - Small Animal Barn

9:00 am: Open Arts and Crafts - Arts and Crafts Building

9:00 am: Open Canned Goods - North Hall

5:30 pm: Plein Air Art - Arts and Crafts Building
following completion of Judging

Park Stage:

10:00 am: Outstanding Seniors, Vendor, Exhibitors and Friend of the Fair Awards

12:00 pm: Steve Meisner Polka Band

3:00 pm: Banana Wind - The Music of Jimmy Bu_ett

6:00 pm: Almost Elton John

Gazebo In The Park Fair Guest Daily Contest:

2:00 pm: Best Bee-Dazzled Fair Guest Contest

WSLD Music Hall:

12:00 pm: WSLD Radio Broadcast

6:00 pm: Judson Brown Duo

Kiddieland:

Nick’s Kids Show

Nick’s Barnyard Adventure Show - Kiddieland Stage

12:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm, 6:00 pm

Magic “Mike” Magician - Kiddieland Stage

3:00 pm and Roaming shows throughout the day

Contest/Demonstration - Kiddieland Stage

1:00 pm: Milk Chugging

Dave Watson Chainsaw Artist

12:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 4:30 pm, 6:30 pm

Marvelous Mutts

1:30 pm, 3:30 pm, 5:30 pm

Barnyard Adventure Tent and Garden

5:00 pm: Surprise Make and Take for Kids - Tent

5:00 pm: Butterfly Release - Barnyard Garden

Barnyard Adventure Learning Coop

10:00 am: Soap Making - ABCDfarmhouse

11:00 am: Co_ee Tasting, the Di_erence in Growing Regions by Stillwater Co_ee

12:00 pm: Fall Containers by Bella Botanica

1:00 pm: Make and Take - Stamp N’ Up with Laura Zaraza

Midway Area:

4:00 pm: Kids Pedal Tractor Pulls Registration

5:00 pm: Kids Pedal Tractor Pulls by Kindschi Pedal Pulls

Grandstand:

7:30 pm: All Star Monster Trucks

September 2, 2022:

Senior Citizens Day
62 and Older - $8.00

Theme: Best Bee in your Bonnet Contest -

Best Decorated Hat or Headband in Bee Fair Guest Contest

North American Midway Entertainment

Wristband Day | 12 pm - 11 pm: $30.00

Judging/Demonstrations:

8:00 am: Open Sheep - Sheep Barn

8:30 am: Jr Dairy Showmanship - Activity Center

10:00 am: Draft Horse Halter Class - Draft Horse Arena

10:00 am: Jr Dairy - Activity Center

10:30 am: Jr Rabbit Showmanship - Small Animal Barn

1:00 pm: Dairy Auction/Miss “Q” Contest - Activity Center
(Little Britches Contest to follow Supreme Champions)

1:00 pm: Jr Rabbit Hopping - Small Animal Barn

2:30 pm: Jr Non-Rabbit Project - Small Animal Barn

Wiswell Center:

10:00 am: Meat Animal Sale

3:00 pm: Meat Sale of Champions

Horse Arena:

8:30 am: Smiles Open Benefit Horse Show

Park Stage:

12:00 pm: Nate and Brido

1:30 pm: The Spectaculars

4:00 pm: Doo Wop Daddies

7:00 pm: Sail On - Beach Boys Tribute

Gazebo In The Park Fair Guest Daily Contest:

2:00 pm: Best Bee in Your Bonnet Contest - Best Decorated Hat or Headband in Bee Theme

WSLD Music Hall:

12:00 pm: WSLD Radio Broadcast

6:00 pm: JFK the Band

Kiddieland:

Nick’s Kids Show

Nick’s Barnyard Adventure Show - Kiddieland Stage

12:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm, 6:00 pm

Magic “Mike” Magician - Kiddieland Stage

3:00 pm and Roaming shows throughout the day

Contest - Kiddieland Stage

11:00 am: Cute as a Bee - Infant/Toddler Bee Costume Contest

1:00 pm: Pickle Eating Contest

Dave Watson Chainsaw Artist

12:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 4:30 pm, 6:30 pm

Marvelous Mutts

1:30 pm, 3:30 pm, 5:30 pm

Barnyard Adventure Tent and Garden

5:00 pm: Surprise Make and Take for Kids - Tent

5:00 pm: Butterfly Release - Barnyard Garden

Barnyard Adventure Learning Coop

10:00 am: Tea Tasting, Herbal Vs. Non-Herbal by Stillwater Co_ee

11:00 am: Intro to Sourdough and Other Preferments by Good Oak Farmstead

12:00 pm: Beeswax Candles and Luminaries

1:00 pm: Make and Take - Stamp N’ Up with Laura Zaraza

Midway Area:

4:00 pm: Kids Pedal Tractor Pulls Registration

5:00 pm: Kids Pedal Tractor Pulls by Kindschi Pedal Pulls

Grandstand:

7:30 pm: Josh Turner with special guest Phil Vassar

September 3, 2022:

Youth In Agriculture Day

Theme: Best Beehives and Buzz Cuts Hair Do Fair Guest Contest

North American Midway Entertainment

Midway Open 12 pm - 11 pm

Judging/Demonstrations:

8:00 am: Jr Poultry - Poultry Barn

8:30 am: Jr Goats - Goat Barn

8:30 am: Open Dairy - Activity Center

9:00 am: Jr Rabbit - Rabbit Barn

10:00 am: Cart/Hitch - Draft Horse Arena

10:45 am: Pies in the Park - Pie Judging - Park Stage, Open to Everyone

12:00 pm: Tanis Construction Birdhouse Build O_ Judging - North Hall

2:00 pm: Frank's Piggly Wiggly Perfectly Pickled Puckerbowl Judging - North Hall

6:30 pm: Master Showman Contest - Activity Center

Wiswell Center:

5:00 pm: Walworth County Cloggers

Horse Arena:

8:30 am: Boots and Saddle Open and Speed Show

9:00 am: Walenton’s Rocking “B” Ranch Speed Show

Park Stage:

10:45 am: Pies in the Park - Pie Contest Judging and Pie Auction to follow

1:30 pm: Lake Geneva House of Music

4:00 pm: Gravity of Youth

7:00 pm: Elvis Presley Tribute: A Night with the King, starring Jonathan Lyons

Gazebo In The Park Fair Guest Daily Contest:

2:00 pm: Best Fair Guest Beehives and Buzz Cuts Hair Do Contest

WSLD Music Hall:

12:00 pm: WSLD Radio Broadcast

2:00 pm: Thompson Duo

Kiddieland:

Nick’s Kids Show

Nick’s Barnyard Adventure Show - Kiddieland Stage

12:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm, 6:00 pm

Magic “Mike” Magician - Kiddieland Stage

3:00 pm and Roaming shows throughout the day

Contest/Demonstration - Kiddieland Stage

11:00 am: FrisBee Toss

1:00 pm: Sweet Corn Eating Contest

Dave Watson Chainsaw Artist

12:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 4:30 pm, 6:30 pm

Marvelous Mutts

1:30 pm, 3:30 pm, 5:30 pm

Barnyard Adventure Tent and Garden

5:00 pm: Surprise Make and Take for Kids - Tent

5:00 pm: Butterfly Release - Barnyard Garden

Barnyard Adventure Learning Coop

10:00 am: Beeswax Demo with the Wisconsin Honeybee Queen

11:00 am: Honey Condiment Contest - Open to Everyone

1:00 pm: Make and Take - Stampin’ Up with Laura Zaraza

Grandstand:

9:00 am: Combines For Kids - Combine Rides

12:00 pm: Harness Horse Races

7:30 pm: Halestorm with special guest Lines Of Loyalty

September 4, 2022:

Farm Family Day

Theme: Most Bee-autiful Baby Fair Guest Contest

North American Midway Entertainment

Midway Open 12 pm - 11 pm

Judging/Demonstrations:

7:30 am: Open Rabbit Show Registration - Tent near Small Animal Barn

8:00 am: Open Beef - Activity Center

9:00 am: Open Goats - Goat Barn

9:00 am: Open Rabbit Show Judging - Tent near Small Animal Barn

9:30 am: Wool Fleece Contest - Sheep Barn

10:00 am: Hitch Class - Draft Horse Arena
(Draft Horse Parade to follow at Grandstand)

3:30 pm: Dairy Futurity Show - Activity Center

Wiswell Center:

10:00 am: - 12:00 pm: Antique Appraisals by Barbara J. Eash, Certified Appraisers Guild of America

1:00 pm: - 3:00 pm: Antique Appraisals by Barbara J. Eash, Certified Appraisers Guild of America

4-H Centennial Picnic Pavilion:

2:00 pm: Poultry Awards

North Hall:

5:00 pm: Home Tweet Home She Shed Ra_e

Horse Arena:

8:30 am: Linn Youth Benefit Open Horse Show

9:00 am: Walenton’s Rocking “B” Ranch Speed Show

Park Stage:

10:00 am: Ecumenical Church Service

12:00 pm: Underground Sound Jazz Band

3:00 pm: Woodcarving Auction to Benefit the Walworth County Fair Foundation

4:30 pm: Dawley Family

7:00 pm: The Britins - A Tribute to the Beatles

Gazebo In The Park Fair Guest Daily Contest:

2:00 pm: Most Bee-autiful Baby Contest

WSLD Music Hall:

12:00 pm: WSLD Radio Broadcast

2:00 pm: Thompson Duo

Kiddieland:

Nick’s Kids Show

Nick’s Barnyard Adventure Show - Kiddieland Stage

12:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm, 6:00 pm

Magic “Mike” Magician - Kiddieland Stage

3:00 pm and Roaming shows throughout the day

Contest - Kiddieland Stage

1:00 pm: Pie Eating Contest

Dave Watson Chainsaw Artist

12:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 4:30 pm, 6:30 pm

Marvelous Mutts

1:30 pm, 3:30 pm, 5:30 pm

Barnyard Adventure Tent and Garden

5:00 pm: Surprise Make and Take for Kids - Tent

5:00 pm: Butterfly Release - Barnyard Garden

Barnyard Adventure Learning Coop

10:00 am: Make and Take - Nailed It by DIY Elkhorn

11:00 am: Growing Vegetables by Pesche’s Greenhouse

12:00 pm: Picture Frame Edging by The Sailor’s Wife Interior Art

1:00 pm: Cookie Decorating by Farmhouse Sweets

Grandstand:

11:00am Antique Tractor and Car Parade

7:30 pm: Foreigner

September 5, 2022:

Labor Day

Theme: Queen Bee for the Day Fair Guest Contest

North American Midway Entertainment

Wristband Day | 12 pm - 8 pm: $30.00

Wiswell Center:

11:30 am: Fur and Feather Sale

Horse Arena:

8:00 am: Wisconsin Open Horse Show Association - Open Horse Show

9:00 am: Walenton’s Rocking “B” Ranch Speed Show

11:00 am: Timmermann's Drill Team Competition

Activity Center:

10:00 am: Bale Throwing Contest

Park Stage:

11:00 am: Broadway Academy of Art and Dance

1:00 pm: The Lara Bell Band

4:00 pm: Gary McAdams Band

Gazebo In The Park Fair Guest Daily Contest:

2:00 pm: Queen Bee for the Day Contest

WSLD Music Hall:

12:00 pm: WSLD Radio Broadcast

2:00 pm: Grant Milleren

Kiddieland:

Nick’s Kids Show - Kiddieland Stage

12:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm, 6:00 pm

Magic “Mike” Magician - Kiddieland Stage

3:00 pm: and Roaming shows throughout the day

Contest - Kiddieland Stage

11:00 am: Egg and Spoon Racing Contest

1:00 pm: Cream Pu_ Eating Contest

Marvelous Mutts

1:30 pm, 3:30 pm, 5:30 pm

Barnyard Adventure Tent and Garden

5:00 pm: Surprise Make and Take for Kids - Tent

5:00 pm: Butterfly Release - Barnyard Garden

Barnyard Adventure Learning Coop

10:00 am: All About Owls by Jill Roberts

11:00 am: Longarm Quilting Styles by The Quilting Connection

12:00 pm: Make and Take - Making Mandalas

Behind the Scenes of Paper Layered by Milwaukee Mandalas

1:00 pm: Make and Take by Milwaukee Mandalas

Grandstand:

8:30 am: Horse Pulling Contest

12:30 pm: Demolition Derby

3:00 pm: Demolition Derby

5:30 pm: Demolition Derby

Dates: August 31, 2022 - September 5, 2022

Location:

Walworth County Fairgrounds,
411 East Court Street,
Elkhorn, WI 53121.

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