Columbia County Fair

Columbia County Fair will be showcasing the hard work of both youth and adult exhibitors. Also, a venue for commercial booths and the typical fair activities. Call 608-697-5043 during the fair for information. 

The Columbia County Fair officially opens Wednesday with the carnival opening at 5pm featuring specials each day of the fair through Sunday. Grandstand events begin Thursday and continue through Saturday night. The commercial buildings open Wednesday with vendors selling and/or promoting a wide variety of products.
 

• youth and adult project entries - animal and non-animal projects
• Midway rides and grandstand events
• A softball tournament from Thurs to Sunday.
• A corn hole tournament Sunday afternoon.
• A beer garden will run daily
• Commercial exhibits and vendors

Music in the Beet Tent
DJ on Wednesday night
Best Practice on Thursday night
Hank Kimball and the County Agents on Friday night
Bill Kohn (Kohn Dog) on Saturday night
Dual County Band on Sunday afternoon

Sunday, July 24, 2022
Horse Pleasure Show and Trail Class
Time: 8:00AM | Location: Horse Arena

Open Dog Show
Time: 1:00PM | Location: Commercial Building
 
Monday, July 25, 2022
Junior Dog Judging, Rally and Agility
Time: 9:00AM | Location: Commercial Building

Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Buildings open 1:00-8:00PM

Junior Rabbit Entry
Time: 9:00AM-3:00PM | Location: Agricultural Building

Model Horse and Horseless Horse Judging
Time: 2:00PM | Location: Bidwell Foundation Building

Junior Division Entry and Judging
Time: 2:00-7:00PM | Location: Buildings 7 and 8

Open Class Entry
Time: 2:00-7:00PM | Location: Building 7

Swine Entry and Weigh-In
Time: 6:00-8:00PM | Location: Scale

Club Booth Judging
Time: 7:00PM | Location: Bidwell Foundation Building
 
 
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Buildings open 10:00AM-10:00PM

Junior Rabbit Showmanship
Time: 8:00AM | Location: Agricultural Building

Junior Rabbit Judging, Followed by Open Rabbit Judging
Time: 9:00AM | Location: Agricultural Building

Open Class Judging Begins
Time: 9:00AM | Location: Buildings 7 and 8

Other Livestock Entry and Weigh-In
Time: 10:00AM-12:00PM | Location: Scale

Open Rabbit and Cavies Entry
Time: 11:00AM-12:00PM | Location: Agricultural Building

Coloring Contest (Ages 3-12)
Time: 1:00-3:00PM | Location: Building 7

Non-Sale Animal Entry
Time: 12:00-7:00PM |

Swine Judging
Time: 5:00PM | Location: Swine Barn

Cruising’ at the Fair - Car Show
Time: 6:00PM | Location: Near the Entertainment Tent

Beer & Wine Garden
Time: 5:00-9:00PM | Location: Next to Bidwell Foundation Building
Entertainment: Extreme Sound, Live DJ

ANTIQUE TRUCK AND TRACTOR PULL
Time : 7:00 pm Location : Grandstand Buy Tickets Here
 
 
 
Thursday, July 28, 2022
Buildings open 10:00AM-10:00PM

Beef Judging
Time: 10:00AM | Location: Agricultural Building

Sheep Judging and Sheep Lead Class
Time: 4:00PM | Location: Sheep Barn

Portage Presbyterian Church Meal
Time: 4:00-7:00PM | Location: Under the Grandstand | Menu

Beer & Wine Garden
Time: 5:00-11:00PM | Location: Next to Bidwell Foundation Building
Entertainment: Live Band “Best Practice” from 7:00-10:00PM

Tractor and Truck Pull
Time: 7:00PM | Location: Grandstand Buy Tickets Here
 
 
Friday, July 29, 2022
Buildings open 10:00AM-10:00PM

Dairy Show
Time: 9:00AM | Location: Agricultural Building

Poultry Judging
Time: 9:00AM | Location: Agricultural Building

Meat Goat Judging, Followed by Junior and Open Shows
Time: 10:00AM | Location: Swine Barn

Columbia County Pork Partners Barbecue
Time: 4:30PM | Location: Next to the Fair Office in the Event Room  | Menu

Bingo
Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Location: Beer Garden
Hosted by the Pardeeville Fire Department

Beer & Wine Garden
Time: 4:00-11:00PM | Location: Next to Bidwell Foundation Building
Live Band Entertainment: “Hank Kimball and the County Agents” from 7:30pm-11:30pm

Cat Show
Time: 7:00PM | Location: Agricultural Building

T & C Rodeo
Time: 7:00PM | Location: Grandstand Buy Tickets Here
 
 
Saturday, July 30, 2022
Buildings open 10:00AM-10:00PM

Horse Speed Show
Time: 8:30AM | Location: Horse Arena

Buyer’s Buffet
Time: 11:00AM-12:30PM | Location: Fair Office Building

Bingo
Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Location: Beer Garden
Hosted by the Pardeeville Fire Department

Beer & Wine Garden
Time: 4:00PM-Midnight | Location: Next to Bidwell Foundation Building
Live Entertainment: Bob Kuhn “Coondog” Time: 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Sale of Champions
Time: 1:00PM | Location: Agricultural Building

Coloring Contest (Ages 3-12)
Time: 1:00-3:00PM | Location: Building 7

Pedal Pull (Kids and Adults)
Time: 4:00PM | Location: Front of Fair Office

Demolition Derby
Time: 7:00PM | Location: Grandstand Buy Tickets Here
 
 
Sunday, July 31, 2022
Buildings open 10:00AM-5:00PM

FFA Breakfast
Time: 7:00-10:00AM | Location: Fair Office Building

Showman of Showmen
Time: 10:00AM | Location: Agricultural Building

Non-Denominational Christian Worship Service
Time: 11:00AM | Location: Beer & Wine Garden Tent

Recognition of Champions
Time: 12:00PM | Location: Agricultural Building

Beer & Wine Garden
Time: 12:00-4:00PM | Location: Next to Bidwell Foundation Building
Enterainment: Dual County Band 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Cornhole Tournament
Time: 12:00pm-4:00pm | Location: Infield in front of the grandstand Free admission.

End of Fair and Exhibitions Released
Time: 4:00PM (Buildings lock at 5:00PM)