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.

Live Bands in the beer tent Wednesday-Saturday.  The corn hole tournament will be back on Sunday as well as a softball tournament.

Grandstand events:
Wednesday - Local Tractor Pull
Thursday - Tractor/Truck Pull
Friday - Rodeo
Saturday - Demo Derby
Sunday - UTV/ATV Races
 

Sunday, July 23, 2023
Horse Pleasure Show and Trail Class
Time: 8:00AM | Location: Horse Arena
Open Dog Show
Time: 1:00PM | Location: Commercial Building
 
Monday, July 24, 2023
Junior Dog Judging, Rally and Agility
Time: 9:00AM | Location: Commercial Building

Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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 26, 2023
Buildings open 10:00AM-9:00PM
Junior Rabbit Showmanship
Time: 8:00AM | Location: Agricultural Building
Junior Rabbit & Cavies Judging, Followed by Open Rabbit Judging
Time: 8:00AM | Location: Agricultural Building
Open Class Judging Begins
Time: 9:00AM | Location: Buildings 7 and 8
Other Livestock Entry and Weigh-In
for sale of Champions (including sheep & market goat)
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 | Location: respected locations
Swine Judging
Time: 5:00PM | Location: Swine Barn
Cruising’ at the Fair - Car Show
Parade on Fair Boulevard: 6:00pm
Time: 6:30PM | Location: Near the Entertainment Tent
Beer & Wine Garden
Time: 5:00-9:00PM | Location: Next to Bidwell Foundation Building
Entertainment: Country Legends Band
Badgerland Midway Carnival
Time: 5:00pm - 11:00pm Tickets $2.00 each ( 1 Ticket per ride)
ANTIQUE TRUCK AND TRACTOR PULL
Time : 7:00 pm Location : Grandstand Purchase Tickets CLICK HERE
 
 
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Buildings open 10:00AM-9:00PM
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: 4:30-7:00PM | 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
Badgerland Midway Carnivals
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Armed Forces Recognition Day (Wristbands-$5.00 discount with Military ID)
Tractor and Truck Pull
Time: 7:00PM | Location: Grandstand Purchase tickets CLICK HERE
 
Friday, July 28, 2023
Buildings open 10:00AM-9:00PM
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: Event room next to Fair office | 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: “Buck Neck Ed Band” from 8:00pm-11:00pm
Cat Show
Time: 7:00PM | Location: Agricultural Building
Badgerland Midway Carnivals
1:00pm - 11:00pm
T & C Rodeo
Time: 7:00PM | Location: Grandstand Purchase Tickets CLICK HERE
 
 
Saturday, July 29, 2023
Buildings open 10:00AM-9:00PM
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: “Travis Agnew Band” Time: 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Sale of Champions
Time: 1:00PM | Location: Agricultural Building
Farm Bureau Steak Fry
Time:4:00pm | Location: Farm Bureau Food Stand
Badgerland Midway Carnival
Time: 12:00PM-11:00PM
Demolition Derby
Time: 7:00PM | Location: Grandstand Purchase Tickets CLICK HERE
 

Sunday, July 30, 2023
Buildings open 10:00AM-5:00PM
FFA Breakfast at the Fair
Time: 7:00-10:00AM | Location: Event room next to Fair Office
Showman of Showmen
Time: 9:30AM | Location: Agricultural Building
Non-Denominational Christian Worship Service
Time: 11:00AM | Location: Beer & Wine Garden Tent
Bucky Badger Visits the Fair
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm Bucky will be strolling around the grounds.
Please do not touch Bucky unless you ask first, pictures are allowed for personal use only, Bucky will have a companion with him for you to ask questions. Please be respectful!
“Crazy Critter Show”
Time: 1:00pm | Location: Sheep Barn show ring
Pedal Pull (Child and Adult welcome)
Time:12:00PM | Location : On Fair Boulevard by Grandstand
Merit & Award Recognition
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: Grass area behind Fair Office Free admission.
SWIRA ATV/UTV Races
Time: 1:00pm | Location : Grandstand
Purchase Tickets: CLICK HERE
End of Fair and Exhibitions Released
Time: 4:00PM (Buildings lock at 5:00PM)