Dane County Fair

Join us in giving a big round of applause for our incredible 2026 Dane County Fair sponsors! 🥳 Seriously, these amazing partners are the reason we can bring all the fun, food, and unforgettable memories to you each year. We couldn't do it without their awesome support!

2026 Supreme Grand Champion
🔹 Miller & Sons Supermarket

2026 Grand Champion
🔹 Blain's Farm & Fleet
🔹 La Movida
🔹 United Way of Dane County

2026 Champion
🔹 Compeer Financial
🔹 Dave Jones
🔹 Top Notch Feed & Pet Supply
🔹 Sodexo Live!

2026 Blue Ribbon
🔹 Scott Construction
🔹 Strander's Sanitary Service, LLC
🔹 Dane County Agriculture Teachers Association

2026 Red Ribbon
🔹 Dane County Farm Bureau
🔹 Dane County Holstein Breeders
🔹 Verona FFA Alumni
🔹 Oak Bank

2026 White Ribbon
🔹 Brooklyn Might Mites 4-H Club
🔹 DeForest FFA Alumni
🔹 Premier Cooperative
🔹 Ginger Zimmerman
🔹 Brickl Farms

2026 Dairy Department
🔹 Kwik Trip, Inc.
🔹 The Scharine Group, Inc. (Showmanship Workshop & Clean Barn Awards Sponsor)

2026 Fair Supporter
🔹 Country View Equine Clinic
🔹 Lodi Veterinary Care Livestock & Equine
🔹 Waunakee Veterinary Service
🔹 UW-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine

The 2026 Dane County Fair was absolutely packed with amazing moments!✨ Now that the dust has settled (and we've recovered from all that fun!), we want to hear from YOU!

What's your favorite memory from this year's Fair? Was it a thrilling ride, a delicious fair food discovery, an unforgettable concert, or seeing a friend's winning project?

The fair may be over, but our gratitude certainly isn't.🫶

Did you know nearly all the Grand and Reserve Champion awards presented at the Dane County Fair are made possible by one generous sponsor?

A huge thank you to our ⭐️Supreme Grand Champion Sponsor, Miller & Sons Supermarket⭐️ for the incredible support that helped make the Dane County Fair a success. Not only does the Miller family business sponsor the awards and Grand Champion prizes, but they also furnished all the food and refreshments in the Judge's Lounge that keep our licensed fair judges fueled and hydrated all week! 🥪🥤

Your unwavering support of Dane County youth through 4-H and FFA does not go unnoticed, and your commitment to investing in the future generation of leaders in and outside of agriculture makes a lasting impact. Carl Miller and the family can't always make it to the fair, so we like to bring "Flat Carl" around to see some of the sights he helps make possible. 💚

Help us give Miller & Sons Supermarket some love, as well as all of our other incredible sponsors who make the fair happen. We truly could not do this without you!👏🙌

🥔Powered by Potatoes🥔

Ever wonder where the profits from the 4-H Potato & Ice Cream Stand go?🍦
The answer: right back into Dane County youth!🍀

This year, twelve Dane County 4-H members applied for an educational scholarship to assist them with their college education, trade school, or apprenticeship program. All twelve applicants met the qualifications, and it's only because of people like you, who visit the fair and support the 4-H stand, that ALL 1️⃣2️⃣ applicants were able to receive a scholarship this year!🎉

It's your support of the 4-H stand every year that helps turn dreams into reality. For that, we thank you for investing in the next generation.

One baked potato at a time. 🥔💚

THANK YOU to the sponsors, exhibitors, vendors, entertainers, partners, volunteers, and staff who helped make the 2026 Dane County Fair such a fun event!

And thanks to YOU - everyone who attended the Fair over the last few days.

Also, join us in a big round of applause to all the amazing youth exhibitors who participated in the 2026 Dane County Fair! We're so impressed by your hard work, dedication, and passion.

We can't wait to see all of you next Summer at the Dane County Fair! Save the date for July 15-18, 2027!

Dancing away the Dane County Fair! 💃🕺

Family Day is such a special way to close out a weekend focused on service, leadership, and community. 💙

We'll be recapping the fair in the coming days and thanking our generous sponsors who helped make it all happen, but for now, the 176th Dane County Fair is signing off! 🎡

We'll see you at the Midway! 🎡

The carnival is open until 11pm, with final entry ending at 9pm tonight! Ride some rides, find some food, and check out the entertainment!

Visit the Arena building for games + contests with La Movida and watch the Twin Stunts motorcycle show, giving their final performance of the weekend at 7pm! 🏍⏰️

Congratulations to all of our Dress-a-Critter participants and winners! This year was the most entries we've ever had, so thank you to all the youth exhibitors who took place!

Your winners are:
🥇Rutland 4-H w/ the Chicken Cow
🥈DeForest Handy Helpers w/ Donkey + Shrek
🥉Verona FFA w/ the Lorax Crew

Thank you Compeer Financial for sponsoring this Fan Favorite event this year!

📣 Heads up, Fairgoers! 📣

Here's what you need to know about gate hours and the carnival:
🔺 Gates: Open 8:00am - 9:00pm (no entry after 9:00pm). Fair closes at 11:00pm.
🔺 Public Entry: Only at Rimrock Rd and Rusk Ave Gates (Olin Ave Gate is for youth exhibitors only).
🔺 Purchase your tickets online or at the gate (credit card or cash, credit card preferred).
🔺 Carnival: Open Thursday from 3pm to 10:30pm, Friday-Sunday from Noon to 10:30pm. Ticket and wristband sales end at 9:00pm.

Important Note: Anyone under 18 must be with a parent or guardian (21+) after 7:00pm daily. Plan ahead for your Fair fun!

Get more details on our website: https://www.danecountyfair.com/p/plan-your-visit/hours--directions

It's DAY 4! We can't wait to see you at the Dane County Fair!

🚗 Parking's a breeze at the Dane County Fair! 🚗

That's right, FREE parking is available all day, every day! Here's where to find your spot:
🚗 Main Gate on Rimrock Road
🚗 South Lot off of Rusk Avenue/Rusk Gate

Feeling eco-friendly? Bike on down! Bicycle parking is available at the Main Gate on Rimrock Road.

Dropping Off? There will be a drop off location at Rusk Avenue Gate to allow for drop offs from parents and ride share/taxi drivers. Enter the Rusk Avenue Gate, drop off in the parking lot behind the Exhibition Hall, and then walk to the walk-up gate at Gate 2 to purchase a ticket or scan your online ticket to access the fair.