The Waukesha County Fair is Celebrating its 182nd Anniversary July 17-21 2024!

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!

2024 Waukesha County Fair Giveaway

6 pairs of tickets valued at $30/pair.
Pair of  tickets include 2 adult admission and parking.  

TO ENTER:

2024 Giveaway will run June 10 – July 10th, 2024 with winners chosen on July 11th!!! Be sure to comment on the Facebook post from June 10th at 8:05 pm or the Instagram REEL from June 10th (or on the website comment box below) to be fully entered.

THIS GIVEAWAY HAS NOW ENDED. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO ENTERED! CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2024 WINNERS:

• Angela F. 
• Amber M. 
• Janet B.
• Julie B.
• Angela F. 
• Gayle S. 

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 182 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.

2024 “Cool” Facts

• Celebrating 182 years in 2024 with “Homegrown Fun”
• 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 2024.

• *NEW* Daily Thrill Extravaganza Show!

  • Experience Thrills, chills, excitement and more! From thrill tricks and
    acrobatics, to motorcycle tricks, to large aerials, fairgoers are sure to be
    amazed! Find more details.

• *NEW* Drone Light Show (Wednesday & Thursday)

  • Up to 60 LED Drones take to the sky creating beautiful and awe-inspiring
    shapes and patterns to music

• *NEW* Hoof Beats Express (Thursday)

  • For the 1st time is almost 20 years, the Fair welcomes draft horses back
    onto the grounds for a one-day training demonstration. Carriage rides in
    between demonstrations will also be available! (More details to come)

• *NEW* Amateur Radio Station (Sunday)

  • Milwaukee Radio Amateurs Club (The Second Oldest in the Country) will
    be on-site & on-air connecting across the area, nation and globe!
    Connect with, learn & experience this unique Fair integration!

• *NEW* Meet & Greet NFL Players at the Fair (Daily)

  • Join us for meet & Greet and autograph signings with past Packer &
    Badger palyers in our Forum Marketplace & Shops at the Fair! See greats like Gilbert Brown and others every day at Fair for this unique one-on-one experience! Costs are associated with the signings.

• *NEW* Meet & Greet Milwaukee Brewers Racing Sausages (Sunday after 2 p.m.)
  – Roaming grounds

• ALL ACTION CENTER EVENTS- T-Shirt giveaways courtesy of Waukesha’s own
  Raised Grain Brewing Company

• 13th annual Classic Car Show – Key special event averaging 75-100 cars on Sunday of Fair. Parade @ 1:30 pm and Awards @ 4:00 pm.

• Demo Derby – 7th year with International Auto! Crash ‘em, Smash ‘em action that adds a unique twist to our Fair experience. 7th Annual Power Wheels competition!
• Truck and Tractor Pulls – , WEDNESDAY and Sunday!
• Pancake Breakfast – Saturday Morning 7/22
• Miller Lite Main Stage:
  • Thursday – Rodney Atkins
  • Friday – DAUGHTRY
  • Saturday – BRET MICHELS
    
• Coors Light and Leinie Lodge Stages – See list here and here.

Daily Deals

• Wednesday, July 17th (Open Noon – 10pm)
  • “Homegrown Fun” Opening Day Give Away for the first 750 fairgoers through the gates Courtesy of Ascension Wisconsin Hospital – Waukesha
  • 3-2-1 You’re IN on the FUN! Pick ‘N Save
    • $3 Admission, $2 Parking, all rides 1 price  ($3/Ticket)

• Thursday, July 18th (Open 10-Midnight) is:
  • SENIOR DAY – Seniors receive 50% off ($6) ALL DAY admission
  • Thursday FLEET FARM DAY 50% off ($6) adult admission before 5pm with coupon. Visit the Muskego or Oconomowoc Fleet Farm Facebook page for details and coupon. MUST PRESENT COUPON AT THE GATE TO RECEIVE DISCOUNT. Facebook coupon will begin July 17^th
  • Gate Give Away for the first 1,000 fairgoers through the gates Courtesy of Fleet Farm
  • In partnership with North American Midway Entertainment, from 2-11p.m. $35 unlimited RIDES

• Friday, July 19th (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 20th (Open 10-Midnight)
  • Admission and parking before 11 am included with $10 adult advance ($7 youth advance) Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast ticket on sale June 1 through July 19 – Waukesha Noon Kiwanis Club
  • 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 19th & 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.

2024 Prices At the Gate

Adult = $12.00
Youth (6-12 years) = $6.00
Children 5 and Under FREE
Daily Parking $6.00 (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 (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 on Instagram.
See our 2021 Waukesha County Fair Fun on Instagram.

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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