Outagamie County Fair runs July 19 to 23. Here are 5 things to know if you go

Mara Wegner, Appleton Post-Crescent
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The Outagamie County Fair will runs July 19 to 23 at the county fairgrounds in Seymour.
The Outagamie County Fair will runs July 19 to 23 at the county fairgrounds in Seymour.

This year’s Outagamie County Fair will fill five days with a variety of events. It runs July 19 to 23 at the county fairgrounds, 637 N. Main St. in Seymour.

From animal judging to carnival rides and games, a rodeo to live music, there’s sure to be something for everyone to enjoy.

Here are five things to know if you go:

What is the cost of admission?

Daily admission is $5 per person, 13 and older. Children 12 and younger are free. A season pass for the entire event is $20. Parking is an additional $5.

What types of entertainment will be at the grandstand?

The grandstand hosts a different type of entertainment each evening during the fair. An extra fee is charged to enter the grandstand. Here is this year's grandstand lineup:

  • Farm Tractor Pull, 6:30 p.m. July 19. $5 admission.

  • N.E.W. Motorsports Hot Truck & Tractor Pull, 7 p.m. July 20. $15 adults, $10 for those 12 and under or 65 and older.

  • Thunder at the Fair, 6:30 p.m. July 21. $15 adults, $10 for those 12 and under or 65 and older.

  • Rodeo, 1 and 7 p.m. July 22. $15 adults, $5 for those 12 and under.

  • Motor Madness: Rohan's Recycling Redneck Runners, 12 p.m. July 23. $10 adults, $5 for those 12 and under or 65 and older. (Ticket includes both Motor Madness shows.)

  • Motor Madness: Hollywood Motorsports Demolition Derby, 2 p.m. July 23. $10 adults, $5 for those 12 and under or 65 and older. (Ticket includes both Motor Madness shows.)

What about carnival rides?

Carnvial rides can be purchased per ride or an unlimited session with a wristband. Ride hours are 1 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 10 p.m. July 19 and 20; 1 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 11 p.m. July 21; and noon to 5 p.m. and 6 to 11 p.m. July 22 and 23. Wristbands are $25 per session. Individual tickets are $1.25.

When will baking contests be judged?

Entries for the “Bake Your Best Blue Ribbon Bundt” and the “King Arthur Flour Baking Contest,” had to be entered in early July, but residents of Outagamie County can still participate in a pie contest.

Judging will be at 3 p.m. July 21 at the Action Center Stage. For information on how to enter, visit the fair website.

What other attractions are there?

Local music acts will provide free “Music on the Midway" beginning at 8 p.m. The Glam Band is scheduled for July 20, Jason McNabb and the Reigns will play July 21 and Driftwood is on for July 22. On the Action Center Stage, you will find 4-H demonstrations and musical performances. Miller N’ Mike and Randy Peterson will provide entertainment in the family tent.

For more information, including a full schedule of events, visit outagamiecountyfair.com.

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

This article originally appeared on Appleton Post-Crescent: Outagamie County Fair runs July 19 to 23. Here are 5 things to know if you go