Founded in 1924 the annual Eau Claire County Fair is a youth and family focused event.

Schedule Of Events

July 23, 2023

10 AM - 5 PM: Fairgrounds Expo and Barn Set-Up
6:30 PM: Beer, Soda, and Wine Judging, Expo Building

July 24, 2023

2-8 PM: Project Drop-off, Expo Building

July 25, 2023

9 AM: Barns open to exhibitors, Barn A, C, D
9 AM: Expo Department Judging, Conference Judging, Face-to-Face Judging (Check Fair Book for specific Judging Areas), Expo Building
5 - 8 PM: Rabbit check-in, Barn C

July 26, 2023

9 AM: Rabbit Show, Barn C
9 AM: Horse Pleasure Show, Horse Arena
2 PM: Rocket Launch, Large Outside Field
3 - 8 PM: Livestock, Dairy and Poultry check-in/Market animal weigh in Barn A, C&D
6 PM: Exhibitor Fair Olympics hosted by 4-H Older Youth Council, Horse Arena
8 PM: Fair Lego Theme Contest Entries Due, Expo Building

July 27, 2023

8 AM: Opening Ceremonies hosted by Eau Claire County Boy Scouts, Tribute Garden
8:30 AM: Youth Development Judging (Cloverbud and Exploring), Expo Building
9:30 AM: Poultry Show, Barn C
10 AM: Swine Show, President's Class and Alumni Show. Barn D Tent
10 AM - 6 PM: Outlaw Farms Petting Zoo, Barn C
2 PM: Small Animal and Cat Show, Barn A tent
5 - 8 PM: Dairy cow check-in with superintendent approval, Barn A
6:30 PM: Celebrity Donkey Races, Concessions provided by Boy Scouts, Field arena

July 28, 2023

8 AM: Opening Ceremonies hosted by Eau Claire County 4-H, Tribute Garden
9 AM: Horse Gymkhana, Horse Arena
9 AM: Beef Show, Barn A Tent
10 AM: Interactive Kids Events, hosted by the Boy Scouts, Barn C
10 AM - 6 PM: Kid's Day Youth Activities and Public Safety Display, Kid's Day Tent and Outdoor area
10 AM - 3 PM: Ask the Master Gardener Your Questions, Expo Entrance Grass
10 AM - 6 PM: Outlaw Farms Petting Zoo, Barn C Approximately 4 PM-Two hours after completion of beef show Goat and Sheep Show and President's Class, Barn D Tent Immediately Following the Goat and Sheep Show Exotics Show, Barn D Tent
5:30PM: registration-6PM: start Harvest Moon Family Pedal Pulls, Ages 4-12, BarnC
5:30 - 8 PM: Lee Marsh Memorial Classic Car Show, Parking Field
6 PM: Ice CreAM: Eating Contest, Entertainment Tent
7 PM: Fair Entertainment-Hosted by the 4-H Older Youth Council, Entertainment Tent
7:30-9 PM: "The String Showdown" Dueling strings music ensemble, Entertainment Tent

July 29, 2023

7-10 AM: Town of Washington Fire Dept. Pancake Breakfast, Expo Building
8 AM: Opening Ceremonies hosted by local FFA chapters. Tribute Garden
9 AM: Dairy Show, Barn A Tent
9 AM: Dog Show, Dog Arena 9:30 AM: Cattle President's Class, Barn A Tent
9:30 AM: Cattle President's Class, Barn A Tent
10 AM-4 PM: FFA Corn Feed, Pavilion
10 AM: Equine Fun Show, Horse Arena
10 AM: -6 PM: Kid's Day Youth Activities and Public Safety Display, Kid's Day tent and Outdoor area
10 AM: - 3 PM: Ask the Master Gardener Your Questions, Expo Entrance Grass
10 AM: - 6 PM: Outlaw Farms Petting Zoo, Barn C
11 AM: Military Color Guard presentation. Tribute Garden
11 AM - 2 PM: Bike Safety and Give Away, Kid's Day Tent outdoor area
12 PM: EC County Fair Coloring Contest Entries Due, Fair Office
4 PM: Bidder Check-in 5 PM: Livestock Auction, Barn DTent
6 PM: Livestock Sale of Champions, Barn D Tent

July 30, 2023

8AM: Opening Ceremonies hosted by Girl Scouts, Tribute Garden
9 AM: Wisconsin Horse Pullers Assn. Draft Horse Pull, Field Arena
10 AM: Small Animal Fun Day, Barn C
10 AM - 4 PM: Outlaw Farms Petting Zoo, Barn C 12 PM: Cleghorn Lion's Bingo, Entertainment Tent
12 PM: FAIRly Fun Games hosted by the 4-H Older Youth Council, Tribute Garden
1 PM: Equine Drill teAM: and Square Dance demonstration, Horse Arena
1 PM: Friends of the Fair Silent Auction Ends, Online
2 PM: Friends of the Fair Tribute Garden Dedication and Awar Ceremony, Tribute Garden
3 PM: Friends of the Fair Silent Auction Pick-Up, Expo Building
4 PM: Exhibits and Animals Released
4-6 PM: Fair Project Entry Pick-up, Expo Building

Dates: July 23 - 30, 2023

Location:
Eau Claire County Expo Center,
5530 Fairview Drive,
Eau Claire, WI 54701.

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