A news release from the Waukesha County Fair Association says for an average of 135 years, Wisconsin fairs have been creating memories and traditions for all ages. The University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension has posted a page of FAQs to respond to some of the questions from the 4-H community and from partners related to Extension, 4-H, and fairs as we face limitations on our programming. Modified Fairs, that are still OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. The Wisconsin State Fair is the largest event in the state, drawing more than 1 million visitors. CANCELED - New Year's Eve Celebration in Woodruff. 2020 has us feeling like we are on a midway ride that keeps surprising us with every turn. Wisconsin State Fair canceled for first time in 75 years. Local fairs are cancelled. Northern Wisconsin State Fair has been rescheduled for July 7-11, 2021. 28, 2020 at 9:01 PM CDT Due to COVID-19 concerns, the Kewaunee County Fair … “We are looking forward to coming back even better and stronger than before,” she said. 1. "It’s a huge financial loss," said Scott Dooley. WEST ALLIS, Wis. (CBS 58) --- Officials announced the Milwaukee Boat Show held at Wisconsin State Fair Park that the 2021 edition of the Milwaukee Boat Show will be canceled … WISCONSIN STATE FAIR. Thank you for your interest and support of our entire fair industry. WAUKESHA COUNTY, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Four Wisconsin fairs set to take place in 2020 have been canceled amid the coronavirus pandemic. • The Wisconsin State Fair, which had been scheduled for Aug. 6-16, was cancelled on May 28 because of COVID-19 concern. The Wisconsin State Fair was canceled … WAUKESHA COUNTY, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Four Wisconsin fairs set to take place in 2020 have been canceled amid the coronavirus pandemic. Marshfield, WI (OnFocus) The Fairest of the Fair program has been canceled for 2020. The announcement Thursday that the Wisconsin State Fair was canceled amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic highlights the same dilemma confronting smaller county fairs and annual gatherings throughout the rest of the state. It is rescheduled for July 23-25,2021. That is according to officials with ShowSpan, Inc., producer of the Milwaukee Boat Show held at Wisconsin State Fair Park. GREEN BAY (NBC 26) — Dozens of fairs have been cancelled across the state, including the Wisconsin State Fair, due to concerns around Covid-19. Provided it is deemed safe to hold large gatherings, the Wisconsin Valley Fair will return in its entirety on August 3-8, 2021, Langenhahn stated. We have held two webinars and they can be watched using the following link as well as the pdf resource. - The 2021 edition of the Milwaukee Boat Show has been canceled. 2020 Wisconsin State Fair Canceled The Wisconsin State Fair is so much more than just a fair, it is tradition, it is celebration, it is the showcase of everything we are so proud of in Wisconsin. December 31, 2020 Woodruff . Practice social distancing so we can celebrate together this summer at fairs across the state. “We feel that all contestants should […] Two Rivers SnowFest has cancelled their 2020 event. The Wisconsin Association of Fairs does not have the authority to cancel fairs, nor do we want to. "The evidence that this disease spreads easily when people are in densely populated areas has led several agencies to continue their recommendation of avoiding mass gatherings," the fair said. Wisconsin becomes major COVID-19 hotspot 02:59. As a united community, we announce our cancellations today heavy-hearted, yet #FairStrong!". It is rescheduled for July 23-25,2021. No. Modified Fairs, that are still OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Washington County Fair has been rescue led for July 20-25, 2021. ONLY EXHIBITORS WILL BE ABLE TO PARTICPATE IN ORDER TO MEET EVENT REQUIREMENTS. Central Wisconsin State Fair Canceled in 2020 Marshfield (OnFocus) The Central Wisconsin State Fair Association announced on Monday July 6th that the 2020 Central Wisconsin State Fair would be cancelled. The 2020 fairs may look a little different, but please know they are all working diligently to host their fair in the safest manner possible for all involved. COVID-19 Precautions & Updates The safety and health of all visitors and employees at Wisconsin State Fair Park is our top priority. As fairs continue to plan, we will keep you informed as they make their final preparations. The Wisconsin Association of Fairs and the UW Extension have partnered together to host webinars to help fairs find resources when making alternative plans for their fair this season. Through the years fairs have become the bridge connecting the consumer with agricultural education through youth organizations like 4H and FFA to open class exhibits and ag adventure displays. Cookie Settings The website uses "cookies", which are elements of data that a website can send to your browser, which may then be stored on your system. The Wisconsin Association of Fairs will increase the quality of Wisconsin's Fairs through agricultural education while entertaining all ages and maintaining our rural heritage. The Portage County Fair Amherst (Associate Member) has cancelled their 2020 Fair. This is a decision that will be made by each fair individually. Cultural festivals, beer festivals, cheese festivals - there's something for everyone! All content © Copyright 2020 WDJT. ASSOCIATE MEMBER EVENT MODIFICATIONS: Warrens Cranberry Festival has cancelled their 2020 event. EXHIBITORS WILL RECEIVE NOTIFICATION FROM THE FAIR DIRECTLY. The four canceled fairs are set to take place again in 2021. Never been involved in planning a fair/event. Modified Fairs, that are open to EXHIBITORS ONLY. The 2021 Wisconsin State Fair is scheduled for Aug. 5-15, 2021. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL Liz Cook, secretary-manager of the fair, has been taking part in videoconferences with other fairs and the Wisconsin Association of Fairs to brainstorm ideas in case the fair needs to change. This is why our hearts are heavy as we bring you this news. Waukesha County Fair has been rescheduled for July 21-25, 2021. Come enjoy the wide variety of Wisconsin fairs and festivals. WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Four Wisconsin fairs have been canceled for 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic, officials announced on Monday, June 1. Modified Fairs, that are open to EXHIBITORS ONLY. Liz Cook, secretary-manager of the fair, has been taking part in videoconferences with other fairs and the Wisconsin Association of Fairs to brainstorm ideas in case the fair needs to change. The Wisconsin State Fair was canceled this year, but organizers put together a drive-thru for people to pick up fair food like brownies, pickles and lemonade. Copyright ©2020, Wisconsin Association of Fairs. WAUSHARA COUNTY FAIR. Nearly 60,000 vehicles visited the fairgrounds, and more than 200,000 cream puffs were sold, … The Wisconsin State Fair was canceled Thursday, the latest cruel blow dealt by COVID-19 to hospitality businesses in the state. Jefferson County Fair has been rescheduled for July 7-11, 2021. 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COVID-19 safety concerns cause cancellation of 2020 Kewaunee County Fair canceled (WCAX) Published: Apr. The economic hit of canceling that fair is estimated at more than $200 million, VISIT Milwaukee President and CEO Peggy Williams-Smith told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The fair’s 12-member board of directors voted unanimously Tuesday to cancel the event. “Due to some concerns over this year’s community events (both fair and non-fair and the health and well-being of our contestants, the Fairest Committee has decided to cancel this year’s Fairest program,” the committee stated. This year's fair has been cancelled due to COVID-19. June 2, 2020 Webinar on Livestock Shows/Sales Res, May 26, 2020 Webinar on Virtual Fair Resources, https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o0SG2Qyvvjb6R-XTQfv07E5yTkX4sEDr, June 2, 2020 Webinar Livestock Shows/Sales Resources, https://drive.google.com/open?id=1IHfj13jxBkRtd8s7JgXUwXvZ-K2kWMp, May 26 2020 Webinar Alternative Fair Options. The fair is still on at this point, but it's unclear if it will be postponed or canceled. ADAMS COUNTY FAIR 2020 FAIR CANCELLED AS OF 6/9/2020, ASHLAND COUNTY FAIR 2020 FAIR CANCELLED AS OF 6/26/2020, ATHENS FAIR (USE FACEBOOK) 2020 FAIR CANCELLED AS OF 6/8/2020, BARRON COUNTY FAIR 2020 FAIR CANCELLED AS OF 6/12/2020, BAYFIELD COUNTY FAIR 2020 FAIR MODIFIED AS OF 5/28/2020, BLAKE'S PRAIRIE JR. FAIR 2020 FAIR CANCELLED AS OF 6/17/2020, BUFFALO COUNTY FAIR 2020 FAIR CANCELLED AS OF 6/5/2020, BURNETT CO AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY FAIR 2020 FAIR MODIFIED AS OF 6/22/2020, CALUMET COUNTY FAIR 2020 FAIR CANCELLED AS OF 6/18/2020, CENTRAL WISCONSIN STATE FAIR 2020 FAIR CANCELLED AS OF 7/7/2020, CLARK COUNTY FAIR 2020 FAIR CANCELLED AS OF 6/17/2020, COLUMBIA COUNTY FAIR 2020 FAIR CANCELLED AS OF 5/20/2020, CRAWFORD COUNTY FAIR 2020 FAIR CANCELLED AS OF 6/5/2020, DANE COUNTY FAIR 2020 FAIR CANCELLED AS OF 5/13/2020, DODGE COUNTY FAIR 2020 FAIR CANCELLED AS OF 6/11/2020, DOOR COUNTY FAIR 2020 FAIR CANCELLED AS OF 5/26/2020, DUNN COUNTY FAIR 2020 FAIR CANCELLED AS OF 5/21/2020, EAU CLAIRE COUNTY FAIR 2020 FAIR MODIFIED AS OF 6/26/2020, ELROY FAIR 2020 FAIR CANCELLED AS OF 5/15/2020, FLORENCE COUNTY FAIR 2020 FAIR CANCELLED AS OF 5/29/2020, FOREST COUNTY FAIR (USE FACEBOOK) 2020 FAIR CANCELLED AS OF 7/5/2020, GRANT COUNTY FAIR 2020 FAIR CANCELLED AS OF 6/9/2020, GREEN COUNTY FAIR 2020 FAIR CANCELLED AS OF 6/5/2020, GREEN LAKE COUNTY FAIR 2020 FAIR CANCELLED AS OF 5/12/2020, IRON COUNTY FAIR 2020 FAIR CANCELLED AS OF 5/31/2020, JACKSON COUNTY FAIR 2020 FAIR MODIFIED AS OF 6/11/2020, JEFFERSON COUNTY FAIR 2020 FAIR CANCELLED AS OF 6/1/2020, JUNEAU COUNTY FAIR 2020 FAIR CANCELLED AS OF 6/5/2020, KENOSHA COUNTY FAIR 2020 FAIR CANCELLED AS OF 6/5/2020, KEWAUNEE COUNTY FAIR 2020 FAIR CANCELLED AS OF 4/28/2020, LA CROSSE INTERSTATE FAIR 2020 FAIR CANCELLED AS OF 6/10/2020, LANGLADE COUNTY FAIR 2020 FAIR MODIFIED AS OF 6/1/2020, LINCOLN COUNTY FAIR 2020 FAIR CANCELLED AS OF 6/2/2020, LODI AGRICULTURAL FAIR 2020 FAIR CANCELLED AS OF 5/20/2020, MANITOWOC COUNTY FAIR 2020 FAIR CANCELLED AS OF 6/11/2020, MARQUETTE COUNTY FAIR 2020 FAIR CANCELLED AS OF 5/22/2020, MONROE COUNTY FAIR 2020 FAIR CANCELLED AS OF 6/10/2020, NORTHERN WISCONSIN STATE FAIR 2020 FAIR CANCELLED AS OF 6/1/2020, OCONTO COUNTY FAIR 2020 FAIR CANCELLED AS OF 6/11/2020, ONEIDA COUNTY FAIR 2020 FAIR CANCELLED AS OF 4/22/2020, OUTAGAMIE COUNTY FAIR 2020 FAIR MODIFIED AS OF 6/10/2020, OZAUKEE COUNTY FAIR 2020 FAIR EXHIBITOR ONLY AS OF 7/9/2020, PIERCE COUNTY FAIR 2020 FAIR CANCELLED AS OF 7/1/2020, POLK COUNTY FAIR 2020 FAIR CANCELLED AS OF 5/29/2020, PRICE COUNTY FAIR 2020 FAIR CANCELLED AS OF 7/8/2020, RACINE COUNTY FAIR 2020 FAIR CANCELLED AS OF 6/16/2020, RICHLAND COUNTY FAIR 2020 FAIR CANCELLED AS OF 6/16/2020, ROCK COUNTY 4-H FAIR 2020 FAIR CANCELLED AS OF 5/29/2020, SAUK COUNTY FAIR 2020 FAIR CANCELLED AS OF 5/8/2020, SHEBOYGAN COUNTY FAIR 2020 FAIR CANCELLED AS OF 7/14/2020, ST CROIX COUNTY FAIR 2020 FAIR CANCELLED AS OF 6/2/2020, TAYLOR COUNTY FAIR 2020 FAIR CANCELLED AS OF 6/2/2020, TREMPEALEAU COUNTY FAIR 2020 FAIR CANCELLED AS OF 5/26/20, VERNON COUNTY FAIR 2020 FAIR CANCELLED AS OF 6/10/2020, VILAS COUNTY FAIR 2020 FAIR CANCELLED AS OF 6/9/2020, WALWORTH COUNTY FAIR 2020 FAIR EXHIBITOR ONLY AS OF 7/23/2020, WASHBURN COUNTY FAIR 2020 FAIR CANCELLED AS OF 6/12/2020, WASHINGTON COUNTY FAIR 2020 FAIR CANCELLED AS OF 6/1/2020, WAUKESHA COUNTY FAIR 2020 FAIR CANCELLED AS OF 6/1/2020, WAUPACA COUNTY FAIR 2020 FAIR CANCELLED AS OF 7/21/2020, WAUSHARA COUNTY FAIR 2020 FAIR CANCELLED AS OF 6/11/2020, WINNEBAGO COUNTY FAIR 2020 FAIR CANCELLED AS OF 6/10/2020, WISCONSIN STATE FAIR 2020 FAIR CANCELLED AS OF 5/28/2020, WISCONSIN VALLEY FAIR 2020 FAIR CANCELLED AS OF 6/5/2020. The four include: Jefferson County Fair, Northern Wisconsin State Fair, Waukesha County Fair, and Washington County Fair. The 2020 Wisconsin State Fair has been canceled, with organizers citing concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic. Minnesota State Fair Already Canceled Some county fairs have been canceled early, while organizers of others are still deciding on how to move forward with the events. Stay safe and fair strong. State Fair has been canceled only five years - three of them during the Civil War - with the last cancellation in 1945 as troops were fighting in the Pacific. Enjoy the Fair! On Thursday, organizers said they're "still working out the details" on whether the cream-laden desserts will still be available. Here are the latest updates as of July 21, 2020 for the state aided Wisconsin State, County and District Fairs. Camden, then 6, of Portage, throws a bean bag and pops a balloon at the 2019 Columbia County Fair in Portage. The Wisconsin Association of Fairs is working closely with our fair members as they plan for their fairs this June through September amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Wisconsin State Fair cream puffs are a summer staple for many fair goers. (PLEASE SEE THEIR WEBSITE FOR UP TO DATE FAIR INFORMATION), BROWN COUNTY FAIR 8/19-8/23/2020, BURNETT CO AGRICULTURAL FAIR 8/27-8/30/2020, FOND DU LAC FAIR 7/15-7/19/2020, HEAD OF THE LAKES FAIR 7/21-7/26/2020, IOWA COUNTY FAIR 9/3-9/7/2020, LAFAYETTE COUNTY FAIR 7/15-7/19/2020, LANGLADE COUNTY FAIR 7/29 - 8/2/2020, MARINETTE COUNTY FAIR 8/27-8/30/2020, RUSK COUNTY JR FAIR 08/06-08/08/2020, SAWYER COUNTY FAIR 8/13-8/16/2020. FILE - In this Aug. 10, 2017, file photo, a large crowd watches a performance at the Wisconsin State Fair near Milwaukee. Two Rivers SnowFest has cancelled their 2020 event. Sign up for email updates from Wisconsin Association of Fairs. The complete list of canceled Wisconsin fairs is as follows: ** Elroy Fair - June 25-28 ** Stoughton Fair - July 1-5 ** Sauk County Fair - July 6-12 ** Northern Wisconsin State Fair - July 8-12 ** Jefferson County Fair - July 8-12 ** Marquette County Fair - July 9-12 ** Kewaunee County Fair - July 9-12 ** Lodi Agricultural Fair - July 9-12 Please read the following article about all the ingredients that go into making a successful fair. Please see this helpful link below. All Rights Reserved. We have three types of status to report on the 2020 fair season. Through the years fairs have become the bridge connecting the consumer with agricultural education through youth organizations like 4H and FFA to open class exhibits and ag adventure displays. Wisconsin Events. The fairs include: The Waukesha County Fair, … In many cases, … For the latest updates on each individual fair, please use the link below to their websites. 9 Wisconsin has canceled its game at Nebraska on Saturday and paused all team activities … Find an event near you from music to races, craft fairs to outdoor fests. As of now, here's the status of fairs in Northeast Wisconsin. In Madison, organizers of La Fete de Marquette (July 9-12) say they will announce May 1 whether they plan to hold, move or cancel the event held at … CANCELED - New Year's Eve Family Celebration. 2. The cancellation marks only the second time the Wisconsin State Fair has been called off for a reason other than a war. Experience fun, adventure, art and inspiration at any of the thousands of festivals and events held around Wisconsin. The announcement was made Monday, June 1. Warrens Cranberry Festival has cancelled their 2020 event. The fair, which was scheduled for Aug. 6-16, … All Rights Reserved. Fairs originally began years ago as a way for people to showcase their agricultural goods through competition. In a statement posted on Facebook Monday evening, the Central Wisconsin State Fair (CWSF) stated that the CWSF Board of Directors and staff have been […] Nearly 50 Wisconsin Fairs Have Been Canceled June 14, 2020 The number of fairs in Wisconsin that have been canceled continues to grow. According to the Wisconsin Association of Fairs, 31 of the 75 state aided Wisconsin State, County and District Fairs are … Renaissance Theaterworks has postponed its production of the "The Cake" to June 26 through July 18, 2021Brewers on Deck 2021: Canceled Noah's Ark … Officials with the Wisconsin State Fair say they have not yet made a decision on whether to cancel or postpone this year's fair due to the coronavirus pandemic. 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