Calumet County Fair will be held Labor Day weekend. What to know if you go.

Mara Wegner, Appleton Post-Crescent
·3 min read

CHILTON - The Calumet County Fair is set to take place over Labor Day weekend, Sept. 1 to 4 at the fairgrounds, 900 Francis St., Chilton.

Known as “The Biggest Little Fair in Wisconsin,” the first fair was held in 1856 in Stockbridge. The fair moved to other cities and villages until settling in the city of Chilton in 1888. The fair has grown and changed since that first fair and you’re sure to find plenty of entertainment at this year’s event.

The 2019 Calumet County Fair on Saturday, August 31, 2019, in Chilton, Wis.Wm. Glasheen/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
The 2019 Calumet County Fair on Saturday, August 31, 2019, in Chilton, Wis.Wm. Glasheen/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin

Here are a few things to know if you plan to attend.

Admission

When you arrive, you can purchase a season pass for $15, or pay per day. Admission is free Sept. 1; $7 each day Sept. 2 and 3 and $5 Sept. 4; children 10 and younger admitted free all weekend. Parking is free. Veterans admitted free Sept. 4 with a military ID.

Exhibitors

Youth and adult exhibitors will have their talents on display in categories such as houseplants, photography, food, clothing, knitting, swine, beef, sheep, horses, rabbits and more.

Grandstand entertainment

  • Sept. 1: N.E.W. Motorsports will present a Tractor/Truck Pull. Admission is $10 for ages 11 and older and $5 for children 6 to 10.

  • Sept. 2: Tractor/Truck Pull admission is $5 for 6 and older.

  • Sept. 3: Joe Nichols performs, tickets are $35 at the gate or $30 in advance at ticketstaronline.com.

  • Sept. 4: Demolition Derby admission is $10 for 11 and older and $5 for children 6 to 10.

Children 5 years and younger admitted free to the grandstand on Sept. 1, 2 and 4.

Carnival rides

Wristband specials will be available for 1 to 5 p.m. or 5 to 9 p.m. Sept. 2 and 3, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 4. Purchase wristbands at the fair.

Live music

Several local bands will perform throughout the weekend including II Cool Band, Almost Normal, Glam Band, FBI & the Untouchable Horns and Still Cruisin’ Band.

Family shows

There will be several daily shows offering family entertainment.

Brent Allan Entertainment

  • Sept. 1: 1:30 and 3 p.m.

  • Sept. 2: Noon, 2 and 4 p.m.

  • Sept. 3: Noon, 2, 4 and 5:30 p.m.

  • Sept. 4: 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m.

Wild World of Animals

  • Sept. 1: 6 p.m.

  • Sept. 2: 1:30, 3:30 and 5:30 p.m.

  • Sept. 3: 1, 3 and 5 p.m.

  • Sept. 4: Noon and 2 p.m.

Other activities

In addition to the regular fair exhibitors, there is a billboard contest, car show and a horse speed show.

4-H groups have created fair billboards and the public was invited to vote for their favorite in August. See who won at the fair.

A car show will run 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 4 in the park. There will be cash prizes and trophies awarded.

Calumet County Horse Promoters All Speed Show begins at 9 a.m. Sept. 4 on the fairgrounds. Riders will compete in open class, junior or tiny tots in poles, barrels, key race and more.

For more information including a full lineup of events, visit calumetcountyfair.com.

Contact Mara Wegner at mwegner@gannett.com or 920-996-7241.

This article originally appeared on Appleton Post-Crescent: The Calumet County Fair will run Sept. 1 to 4. What to know if you go.