Did you know that Waukesha County Fair is not only the oldest county fair in Wisconsin—they are also the largest event in Waukesha County? It’s true! 

And if you have gone every year or this will be your first, enter to win tickets and have the most fun yet!

2023 Waukesha County Fair Giveaway

5 pairs of tickets valued at $29/pair.
Pair of  tickets include 2 adult admission and parking.  

TO ENTER:

2023 Giveaway will run June 12 – July 7th, 2023 with winners chosen on July 8th!!! Be sure to comment on the post here (or on the website comment box below) to be fully entered.

The 2023 Waukesha County Fair Ticket Giveaway has ended. Congratulations to our winners: 

Michelle M.
Joan S.
Inez S.
Lisa H.
Jen H.

Even if you don’t win, you can still strike a great deal. Check out the advance ticket page and get discounts for advance purchase tickets and wristbands for rides.  You can also find daily deals here listed in the Daily Deals section below.

Also, if your kiddo is enrolled in a Library Summer Reading program (detailed in our Free Summer Fun Guide) some of the prize coupons include junior tickets to the fair!  Check it out!

About the Waukesha County Fair

The Waukesha County Fair has been around since 1842 (before Wisconsin was officially a state)! That’s 181 years of great family fair fun for all!  Everyone can find something to love at the fair from newborn to ninety-nine. (The fair is stroller and wheel chair accessible). Some people come for the amazing concerts, others for the farm animals, many for the food, some for the rides – really there is something for everyone at the fair!

The Fair recently received their Travel Green Wisconsin certification from the Wisconsin Department of Tourism.  The fairgrounds are located just south of Hwy 94 in Waukesha at 1000 Northview Road.

Pepsi is the sponsor partner with available Gatorade and water at various locations throughout the grounds. Fairgoers can cool off in the misting tent located on the south end of the Fairgrounds near the air-conditioned Freeman Exhibits Arena building, in the air-conditioned Revere Electric Supply, Co. Forum Marketplace, and in the 4-H Kitchen, while enjoying an ice cream cone or cream puff. Fairgoers can also stay cool and watch local music acts in the shaded Leinie Lodge, Coors Light, & make a “pit stop” at the Express Towing & Recovery rest area.

2023 “Cool” Facts

• Celebrating 181 years in 2023 with “Seeing Is Believing”
• Water available at area bubblers in the Air Conditioned Forum Marketplace & Shoppes as well as the Arena Exhibit Hall!
• Misting Tent available to “cool off” just outside the Arena Exhibit Hall
• Great NEW Fair Foodies this year for all ages!

Don’t Miss These Waukesha County Fair Events

Here is a list of some of the new and exciting attractions at the Fair this year in 2023.

• 12th annual Classic Car Show – Key special event averaging 75-100 cars on Sunday of Fair. Parade @ 1:30 pm and Awards @ 4:30 pm.

• NEW for 2023! BRANT THE FIRE GUY – , Brant – The Fire Guy juggles fire, breathes fire, eats fire, does fire magic and even jumps through a flaming star on a skateboard. From afternoon amazement to evening blazing fun, there is even a laser show as the night goes on! 
   Afternoon & Evening Shows (Friday/Saturday/Sunday)
• Monster Mural – Kids of all ages are able to color the Fair (using washable markers) all day, every day.
• Pig, Goat & Duck Races – schedule on Fair Page!
• Demo Derby – 6th year with International Auto! Crash ‘em, Smash ‘em action that adds a unique twist to our Fair experience. 6th Annual Power Wheels competition!
• Truck and Tractor Pulls – , THURSDAY and Sunday!
• Pancake Breakfast – Saturday Morning 7/22
• Miller Lite Main Stage:
  Thursday – LOCASH 8pm (VIP tickets-$25, ELITE VIP-$75)
  Friday – P.O.D. & Puddle of Mudd 8pm (VIP tickets-$30, ELITE VIP-$75)
  Saturday – The Gang’s All Here Tour 6:30pm (VIP tickets-$40, ELITE VIP-$95> SOLD OUT!)
  featuring Warrant, & Winger
  Sunday – Sunday Funday – The Love Monkeys Island Party w/JD Rankin 2pm Free Seating for all!
  Elite VIP -$75-$85 includes a seat guaranteed in the front four rows, admission, preferred parking and two beverage coupons.
  VIP Seats – $25- $35 includes a seat for the show, which is on a first come first serve basis the day of the show. Tickets are on sale NOW!
• Coors Light and Leinie Lodge Stages – Bella Cain, The Toys – Revisited, Ten Feet Tall, Kings of Radio, Four On The Floor, Stetsin &
  Lace, Ryan McIntyre & Friends, Smart Mouth, Fool House, & Many more!
• Guitars for Veterans (G4V) will be a part of the 2023 event, playing on the Leinie Lodge Thursday of Fair. This non-profit provides free lessons and guitars to Veterans offering the healing power of music, comradery, belonging, and so much more to aid in coping through all they’ve endured physically and mentally. With over 80 chapters in 40 states, their mission and
  impact continue to stretch far and wide across the United States.

Daily Deals

• Wednesday, July 19th (Open Noon – 10pm)
  • Wednesday is TRIPLE PLAY WEDNESDAY: $3 admission, parking and rides. Presented by Pick n Save.
  • Midway Ride Special – 1 ticket all rides and tickets are $3 each (3pm – 10pm)
  • Nation Corn Dog Day! $3 Corn Dogs ALL DAY

• Thursday, July 20th (Open 10-Midnight) is:
  • SENIOR DAY – Seniors receive 50% off ($6) ALL DAY admission
  • Thursday is FLEET FARM DAY 
  • In partnership with North American Midway Entertainment, from 2-4 p.m., individuals with special needs can explore midway rides for free.
    • *Pre-registration is required for this opportunity through the Waukesha County Fair Office and accepted through Friday, July 14 at 4 p.m.
    • Call (262-544-5922) or email (info@waukeshacountyfair.co m)

• Friday, July 21st (Open 10-Midnight)
  • ST. VINCENT DE PAUL DAY
  • Adult Admission Coupon 50% off ($6) before 5 pm by stopping by any Waukesha, Oconomowoc, or Pewaukee locations and
    picking up a coupon starting July 1st. Must have coupon present to receive discount at the gate

• Saturday, July 22nd (Open 10-7pm)
  • ALL WORLD TRANSMISSION & SERVICE AND COURI INSURANCE DAY
  • 44th Annual Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast–Admission & Parking included with $10 Presale All–You–Can–Eat Pancake Breakfast ticket
    Sponsored by Waukesha Noon Kiwanis offered June 1st until July 22nd & available online at http://www.waukeshanoonkiwanis.com

• Sunday, July 23rd Open 10-8
  • CARRIER® HEATING & COOLING DAY
  • $6 Beat the Clock adult admission before 1 pm courtesy of the Skarda Family

The full daily schedule can be found here.

2023 Prices At the Gate

Adult = $12.00
Youth (6-12 years) = $6.00
Children 5 and Under FREE
Daily Parking $5.00 (vehicle entry is subject to availability)
Free Motorcycle Parking  

Tips for Attending the Fair with Kids

• Check the daily schedule for the Children’s Tent. There are tons of demonstrations, contests and events including meet the {Waukesha schools} principals, Iron Beaver/Silver Fox Railroad Exhibit and so much more family fun!
• Check the daily schedule for the Family Fun Stage located in the Arena Exhibit Hall. Events include Catelyn Picco and a Casa Charter School’s Drum & Dance for Peace Group to name a few.
• Good news – the grounds are stroller accessible!
• Bring extra water. It gets hot walking around.
• Know where the restrooms are in case your little needs to go…like now (see Fairgrounds map)!
• Don’t forget to stop by our family’s favorite tent – the Waukesha Dairy Farmer’s all you care to drink Milk tent (located by the 4H forum building) for $1.00.  They serve chocolate, strawberry and white. What would a fair in Wisconsin without milk be anyway?!
• For kids who love trucks and tractors, don’t miss the Demolition Derby Saturday at 1pm or the Tractor Pulls Wednesday at 7pm and Sunday at noon!
• The Pig, Goat and Duck race schedules can be found here.
• Take Part in a life-size coloring event. Help color the Monster Mural. The life-size coloring book page is 5 feet tall and 8 feet wide.
• Whatever day(s) you go, be sure to check the Daily Schedule so you don’t miss a thing (there are WAY to many things to mention).
• Come hungry. There are so many food vendors to chose from (so hard to choose each year). This year many favorite are returning and a host of new vendors are joining. Check them out here.

See our 2022 Waukesha County Fair Fun HERE.
See our 2021 Waukesha County Fair Fun HERE.

Other: Entrants must be 18 years or older at the time of entering the giveaway. Entrants must be located in the U.S. The winner will be selected at random and notified via the email that was submitted. Winner must respond within 48 hours to claim their prize, or another winner will be chosen. Only one entry person. Duplicates will be deleted.

Disclosure: Many thanks to the Waukesha County Fair for providing the free tickets for this giveaway.

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