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Experience the Dane County Fair every July at the Alliant Energy Center!

For over 170 years, The Dane County Fair has been a family destination for people in the Dane County area. The Dane County Fair promotes and sponsors an annual public exhibition with the primary purpose to develop excellence in Dane County youth by giving recognition to their endeavors.

08/10/2026

🌟 Shape the Future of the Dane County Fair! 🌟 Got big ideas and a passion for community? We want YOU on our team! Applications are officially open for both our Youth Committee and Board of Directors.

📣 Calling All Youth Leaders!
Are you involved in 4-H, FFA, Girl Scouts, Boys & Girls Club, or another youth organization? Join the Fair Youth Committee!
💡 Help plan fun new contests and events.
🗣️ Share your ideas directly with the Board.
🎉 Make the Fair experience better for exhibitors and attendees alike!

🤝 Join Our Board of Directors!
We are also seeking dedicated individuals from diverse backgrounds to join our Fair Board of Directors. Help guide the overall vision, strategy, and long-term success of the Fair!

🗓️ Deadline: Applications are open through September 1st!

Ready to step up and make an impact? Visit our website for details and to fill out the nomination form today! 👇

🔗 Apply now: danecountyfair.com/p/about/board-of-directors

08/05/2026

📢 Attention Youth Exhibitors, Department Chairs, & Superintendents! 📢
Got ideas to make next year’s Fair even better? Now is the time to speak up!

Suggestions for Premium Book rule/regulation updates and new Class or Lot additions are officially open. If you have feedback or changes you’d like considered, please make sure to submit them to the Fair Office by September 1st! 🗓️

All requests must be submitted through our quick online form.

🔗 Submit your feedback here: danecountyfair.com/f/40

Thank you for helping us continuously improve and grow the Dane County Fair experience for everyone! 🙌 Center your voice and help shape next year's Fair!

07/28/2026

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

07/23/2026

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?

07/21/2026

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!👏🙌

07/20/2026

🥔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. 🥔💚

07/20/2026

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!

07/20/2026

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! 🎡

07/19/2026

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! 🏍⏰️

07/19/2026

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!

Address

1919 Alliant Energy Center Way
Madison, WI
53713

Telephone

+16082912900

Website

https://www.danecountyfair.com/

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