Dunn County Fair Opens July 22nd: Blue Jeans and Country Dreams

The Dunn County Fair is scheduled for July 23-27. The fair schedule and other information can be found below. All information taken from the Dunn County Fair website and the Red Cedar Speedway Facebook page. Check back for updates.

Admission

• $5 per person

• $15 season pass per person

• Kids 6 and under free

• Free parking

Hours – Fair Week

Monday

• Open for exhibit drop off 4-8:00 pm

Tuesday

• Open for exhibit drop off starting at 7:00 am

• Dog show 9:00 am

• Cloverbud judging 11:00 am

• All non-animal judging 1:00 pm

• Open Class judging 3:00 pm

• Cat judging 4:00 pm

• Aerospace judging & launch 5:30 pm

Wednesday 

• Gates, carnival, and beer gardens open to the public at 3:00 pm

Thursday – Saturday

• Grounds open at 8:00 am

Sunday

• Grounds open at 9:00 am

Dunn County Fair Update: Going Mostly Cashless in 2026

To help improve efficiency, reduce wait times, and enhance security, the Dunn County Fair is moving to a primarily cashless experience this year.

Here’s what you need to know:

• The Main Gate will continue to accept cash and card payments.

• All other admission gates will be cashless and will accept debit/credit cards only.

• The Fair Office will be cashless and will accept debit/credit cards only.

Good news! Our carnival provider and food vendors/food trucks will continue to accept cash, though many also accept cards.

We encourage fairgoers to plan ahead and bring a debit or credit card for admissions and Fair Office transactions.

Thank you for your understanding as we continue working to make your fair experience smoother and more convenient. We look forward to seeing you at the Fair!

Carnival

Badgerland Midways opened in 2017 as a mid-size carnival with 20 rides featuring the Tilt-A-Whirl, Crazy Surf, Loop-O-Plane, Round Up, and Rock-O-Plane and other exciting rides. There are 11 games which include a Ring A Bottle, Fishy Fish, Mini Basketball and Gabby's Goldfish game. And of course, who doesn't want some great carnival foods like Funnel Cakes, Corn Dogs, Cheese Curds, Cotton Candy, Mini Donuts, and more! Badgerland Midways travels throughout Wisconsin, working with various fairs, festivals, fundraisers, and events

The Rides...

From the excitement of rides like Crazy Surf, Bumper Cars, Hustler, and Full Tilt to the Kiddie Rides like Silver Streak and Spin the Apple….Badgerland offers a wide variety of rides for kids of ALL ages!

Carnival info, including ride and ticket prices can be found HERE.

Mega Pass Ride Armband

Ride an unlimited number of rides ALL DAY EVERY DAY at the 2025 Dunn County Fair for just $75.00 per person ($90 at the gate). Each armband is good for the whole fair. Click here to purchase online tickets.

Absolutely no refunds will be given under any circumstances, including but not limited to weather, no exceptions. Ride height requirements apply.

Daily Unlimited Ride Wristband

Ride an unlimited number of rides at the Dunn County Fair for just $30 ($35 at the gate).

One armband per person per day - choose from ONE session

• Wed 3-Close

• Thurs 1-10pm

• Fri 1-10pm

• Sat 1-10pm

• Sun 1-4pm.

The Games...

It’s ALL FUN AND GAMES in the Badgerland Midway! With a variety of games, each member of the family will be entertained and winning prizes! Kids love to Pick a Fish or Shoot the Cork Gun, while the adults enjoy the Hot Shots and other various games. Badgerland travels with a variety of games that kids of all ages can enjoy.

The Food...

Who doesn’t love all of that “CARNIVAL FOOD!" Badgerland Carnival travels with a variety of food vendors who offer all of the fantastic Corn Dogs, Funnel Cakes, Elephant Ears, Nachos & Cheese, and of course, you can enjoy the Chicken Tenders & Fries and more. If you’re looking for a sweet treat, pick up Caramel Apples and Cotton Candy and get ready to stuff yourself. Go ahead…you know you want to!

ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE - iHEART MEDIA STAGE

Wednesday, July 22nd at 6 pm - Home Grown Tomatoes

The HGT Band (HOME GROWN TOMATOES) is a professional variety band with a musical repertoire guaranteed to please all ages, from eight to eighty! HGT’s diverse repertoire includes top 40 favorites, Classic Rock, and Country, as well as pop tunes from the 50’s, 60’s & and 70’s. As a Variety Band, we also play Waltzes, Polkas, and all sorts of Jazz tunes.

As a bunch of band directors, we play multiple instruments. This six-piece Ensemble, HGT, features vocal harmonies, guitar, keyboards, drums, bass guitar, as well as brass and woodwind instruments. The drummer will jump out from the drums and sing a lead while adding a trumpet solo, the guitar player will hop on the clarinet, or sax, or flute for a polka tune. The trumpet guy will switch to a tenor sax. The bass man will hop out on his tuba and blow your socks off as he entertains up close and personal. The keyboard guy will grab the wireless mic and head out into the audience to feature guest artists… as in YOU! We love to have fun and engage with our audience.

Bring your dancing shoes as HGT will keep you on your feet.

Check out their Facebook page for more information.

Thursday, July 23rd at 2:30 pm - Wreckless

WRECKLESS ​is a variety band comprised of professional musicians with a shared passion for live performance. Their music spans the gap from classic and current rock and country. Since their inception in 2012, they have performed at night clubs, bars, private parties, county fairs, town festivals, city celebrations, and weddings.

Thursday, July 23rd at 7 pm - Chris Kroeze

Get ready for a night you won’t forget… Chris Kroeze is coming to the Dunn County Fair for the VERY FIRST TIME!

Straight from Barron, WI to the national stage, Chris brings his signature blend of country, rock, and pure energy back home and now he’s hitting OUR fair stage!

Whether you’ve followed him since his run on The Voice or you’re just ready for an incredible live show, this is one concert you don’t want to miss.

THIS CONCERT IS FREE TO THE PUBLIC WITHIN THE GROUNDS AND NOT A GRANDSTAND PERFORMANCE

No seating will be provided. Please bring your own chair/blanket

A big THANK YOU to our sponsor, Alfalawn Farms!

Friday, July 24th at 2:30 pm - Holy Rocka Rollaz

Get ready to rock the fabulous 50s with Minnesota’s own Holy Rocka Rollaz!

If it’s the classic early American rock ‘n’ roll and rockabilly of Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Johnny Cash, Chuck Berry, Patsy Cline (and many more!) that you like, played just the way those legends played it, you have found your dream band. The Holy Rocka Rollaz bring back the sound, the look and spirit of one of America’s most treasured eras!

The Holy Rocka Rollaz will be joining us on Friday, July 24 from 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM

****Please note that this concert is free to the public within the grounds and not a grandstand performance****

No seating will be provided. Please bring your own chair/blanket

Friday, July 24th at 7 pm - Tucker Baker Band

We are excited to announce that the Tucker Baker Band will be performing at the Dunn County Fair this year on Friday, July 24, from 7pm - 11pm.

Bringing country music to the Midwest, they play everything from George Jones and George Strait to Alabama, Alan Jackson, Zach Top, Cody Johnson, and even artists like Post Malone and Blink 182. The trio consists of Bronson Bergeson and Jason Sweet from the Thrillbillies band, along with Ethan Schmidt from the Chris Kroeze band. They bring the party everywhere they go!

Saturday, July 25th at 2:30 pm - Uncle Muskrat

Uncle Muskrat is a 5-piece string band that weaves traditional bluegrass and folk sounds with a refreshing modern edge. Their blazing string and spine-tingling five-part harmonies bridge generations and take traditional roots music and their audiences on an exhilarating ride.

This is a free performance to those within the fairgrounds.

Saturday, July 25th at 7 pm - Bear Creek Band

Voted by the readers of Volume One Magazine as one of the Chippewa Valley’s top 3 bands for  8 consecutive years and a 7 time WAMI nominate, The Bear Creek Band, based out of West Central Wisconsin, is an “extreme variety” entertainment group performing a vast variety of musical styles from Hank Williams to ZZ Top, from Patsy Cline to Pat Benatar, in a fast paced professional show sure to please any and all musical tastes.  Capable of performing at events of all sizes, including casinos, corporate & private events, fairs, festivals, concerts, nightclubs and bars, The Bear Creek Band are able to fulfill all of your entertainment needs wherever they perform. 

With full lighting and sound production teams available, The BCB are truly ready to entertain everyone, everywhere.

Check them out here!

Sunday, July 26th at 11 am - The Memories Gospel Show

Celebrating their 50th Year in 2022, The Memories have entertained audiences across the country. With their unique harmonies and great songs, this Wisconsin-based duo is made up of Warren Petryk and Tim Stevens. Performing at fairs & festivals, community concerts and company & corporate events – The Memories continue to deliver a show has been described as “Music, Laughter, and Wonderful Times.”  These guys are true pros. You hear it in their voices and see it with the way they connect with each and every audience they perform for. If you enjoy music and showmanship done right, then you are going to enjoy The Memories. Click here for more.

Sunday, July 26th at 1:30 pm - The Memories Variety Show

Celebrating their 50th Year in 2022, The Memories have entertained audiences across the country. With their unique harmonies and great songs, this Wisconsin-based duo is made up of Warren Petryk and Tim Stevens.

Performing at fairs & festivals, community concerts and company & corporate events – The Memories continue to deliver a show has been described as “Music, Laughter, and Wonderful Times.”  These guys are true pros. You hear it in their voices and see it in the way they connect with each and every audience they perform for. If you enjoy music and showmanship done right, then you are going to enjoy The Memories. Click here for more.

ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE - GRANDSTAND

Join us at the Dunn County Fair as we celebrate the legacy of Gerald Witt with a special Memorial Tractor Show!

Whether you’re a lifelong tractor enthusiast, a collector, or simply enjoy a piece of agricultural history, you’ll find plenty to admire. From restored classics to working farm favorites, this show is a tribute to the machines, and the people, that helped build our rural communities.

Bring the family, visit with fellow tractor enthusiasts, and help us honor Gerald’s passion for agriculture and the farming heritage of Dunn County.

Interested in displaying a tractor? Contact Jeff at (715) 505-3608 by July 10 to register your tractor for the show.

Tractors will be on display all weekend long at the fairgrounds. Awards will be presented on Saturday.

RABBIT HOPPING

The Dunn County Small Animal Project is excited to share a new event with everyone....Rabbit Hopping! Check out the video below to get a glimpse into the event!

Rabbit Hopping members have worked hard to train their rabbits, and they would love for you to come watch them show on Thursday, July 23rd at 9:00 am in the Small Animal Barn on the fairgrounds!

Register HERE.

LITTLE BRITCHES SHOWMANSHIP

PLANTER/CONTAINER DECORATING CONTEST

Livestock auction

FAIR JUDGING SCHEDULE

Will be posted when it becomes available.