July 24 - 27, 2025
POLK COUNTY FAIR ANNUAL EVENTS 2025
Horse Pull
Thursday, July 24, 6 pm, Grandstand
Contact Kari Samuel @ 715-772-3163 or Kathy Forester 715-556-0848 or 715-235-5776
Garden Tractor Pull
Friday, July 25, 7 pm, Grandstand
Contact Brandon Kahl 715-651-7022 or check out Dairyland Garden Tractor Pullers on the web or Facebook
Truck Pull
Friday, July 25, 7 pm, Grandstand
Contact Ken Nelson 715-417-0001 or Scott Tinney 715-294-4002 or 612-849-8491
Open Games Horse Show
Saturday, July 26, 8 am, Outdoor Horse Show Arena Contact Bridget Lentz 651-303-4682 or dallessaddleclub@gmail.com
Kiddie Pedal Pull
Saturday, July 26, 11 am, by the Main Stage Registration 10 am
Tractor Pull
Saturday, July 26, 3 pm, Grandstand Contact Gus Norlander 715-760-1605
Talent Show
Saturday, July 26, 4 pm, Main Stage Contact Judy Bainbridge 715-553-0801
Quality Meats Auction
Saturday, July 26, 6 pm Show Barn
Fairest of the Fair
Coronation
Sunday, July 27, 1:30 pm, Main Stage Contact Amy Strobach 715-491-0342
POLK COUNTY FAIR SOCIETY
Organized July 7, 1894
ENTRY DAY – WEDNESDAY, JULY 24
2025
St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin July 25 – July 28
Executive Fair Board
Janis Larson, President
Karrie Melin-Swenson, VP/Human Resources
Chad Lutsey, VP Buildings & Grounds
Mary Berklund, Secretary Pat Kytola, Treasurer
Judy Bainbridge, Financial Secretary
Fair Entry Superintendent
Michelle Peterson
U.W. Extension
Lindsay Spindler
UW Extension Office
100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 210 Balsam Lake, WI 54810
Office: 715-485-8600
lindsay.spindler@wisc.edu
Directors of Fair Board
Northeast Directors
Janis Larson, Don Dipprey, Chad Lutsey
Northwest Directors
Karrie Melin-Swenson, Judy Bainbridge, Jeanne Larsen-Alling
Southeast Directors
Michelle Peterson, Royce Larson, Gail Peterson
Southwest Directors
Hans Johnson, Becky Larson, Lori Maypark Directors at Large
Mary Berklund, Curtis Mishler, Rod Rivard Emeritus Directors
Mark Babcock, Brenda Christenson, Judy Everson, Greg McCurdy, Gerianne Christensen, Grant Burdick
Anyone is eligible to become a member of the Polk County Fair Society. This organization is responsible for conducting the fair. The membership fee is $10.00 for five years. Memberships can be purchased at any time but must be purchased more than 30 days prior to the annual meeting to vote the first year. Please send membership requests to Secretary, Mary Berkland, 825 233rd Street, Osceola, WI 54020.
2025 Polk County Fair Board of Directors
2024 Polk County Fairest of the Fair Court
The Polk County Fair Board works year round to bring a quality Fair to the people of Polk County and surrounding areas. Board members at a recent planning meeting included front row: Gail Peterson, Chad Lutzey, Judy Bainbridge, Karrie Melin-Swenson, Becky Larson, and Royce Larson. Back row: Jeanne Alling, Chad Mishler, Janis Larson, Mary Berklund, and Hans Johnson. Not Pictured: Don Dipprey, Lori May Park, and Michelle Peterson.
L-R: Fairest Sarah Carlson and Jr Fairest Evelyn Strobach.
THURSDAY
Open at 4 pm Wristbands from 4 - 9 pm FRIDAY
Open at 4 pm All rides one less ticket from 4 pm - Close
SATURDAY
Open at 11 am Wristbands from 11 am - 4 pm
SUNDAY
Open at 12 pm Wristbands from 12 - 5 pm
How to get to the Fair
Cushing 4-H
Members: Tessa Becker, Jacob Binversie, Kristyn Binversie, Nick Binversie, Noah Byl, Sawyer Cain, Brooke Christensen, Silas Close, Sullivan Close, Aubrey Cook, Dillon Cook, Kenzie Darnell, Tristan Darnell, Wyatt Douglas, Landrie Dunlavy, Gregory Duxbury, Mia Duxbury, Grayson Fadness, Zander Fadness, Beatrix Fredrickson, Gavin Fredrickson, Liam Fredrickson, Oliviarose Fredrickson, Huxley Gebur, Tilly Gebur, Kensley Gilbert, Ashton Gorka, Ada Haines, Chuck Haines, Lucille Haines, Annabelle Hall, Caroline Hall, Beverly Hanson, Callahan Hanson, Charles Hanson, Clary Hanson, Coral Hanson, Daniel Hanson, Eleanor Hanson, Madison Hanson, Reese Hanson, Bernadette Hoag, Kenny Hoefs, David Hoeft, Decker Hoen, Quinn Hoen, Lainey Howard, Max Howard, Sterling Howard, Axel Jensen, Buddy Johnson, Julianna Johnson, Gideon Kaiser, Kaija Kaiser, Zander Kaiser, Lilly Krenz, Timothy Lundeen, Audrey Lundgren, Hailey Lundgren, Whitney Lundgren, Mya Mattson, Rory McCann, Casell McCurdy, Louden McCurdy, Grady McKenzie, Lane McKenzie, Emily McManus, Lorelei McManus, Luella Melin, Pearl Melin, Rudolph Melin, Elsa Mimnaugh, Harrison Mimnaugh, Jayden Mimnaugh, Reid Mimnaugh, Adrian Morris, Hazel Nelson, Jaiden Nelson, Tayler Nelson, Oaklynn Olson, River Olson, Jaisa Ouellette, Lane Rose, Brennan Ruskanen, Taylorann Ruskanen, Isabelle Schmidt, Miles Schmidt, Claire Seifert, Brett Sladky, Brock Sladky, Paislee Staples, Jace Swanson, Kyra Swanson, Roger Swanson, John Turner, Emilie Walker, Mason Walker.
Pleasant Lake 4-H
Back Row: Jessica Carlson, Dixon Maki, Nora Frank, Aubrey Gott, Ella Frandsen, Ila Maki, Cooper Gott. Front Row: Olivia Cunningham, Chloe Frandsen. Not Pictured: Hannah Davis, Brady Krenz, Chase Krenz, Cobie Krenz, Evelyn Osten, Lydia Robert, Zach Rogney, Easton Rugg, Savanah Rugg.
Pictured L-R: Kaylin Moffitt-Freer, Payton Freer, Morgan Monchilovich, Mitchell Monchilovich.
Pictured: Lindholm Family.
Pictured L-R: Madeline Miller, Nicholas Howell, Eloise Miller, Allis Wood, Lydia Sievers, Alexander Howell, Lexi Lewis, Raegan Sanders, Liam Strobach, Charles Wagner, Oliver Wood, Evelyn Strobach, Abigail Wood.
Daily Events
HISTORIC RED SCHOOL HOUSE
Local History Experts and Displays
CROPS BUILDING
Extension and Natural Science Demonstrations and Displays
POLK COUNTY BEE KEEPERS Demonstrations
DAIRYLAND ADVENTURE
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
No dogs/pets allowed • All events subject to change
Little Falls Livewires 4-H
Adeline Whall, Ronia Dodge, Edwin Dodge.
Back Row: Felicity Novak, Peter Novak, Isaac Barstow, Elianna Barstow, Claire Novak, Connor Sandberg, Mary Sandberg, Madison Yeske.
Not Pictured: Chrys Novak, Athanasius Novak, Lucy Novak, Anastasia Novak, Matt Novak, Aldo Zimmerman, Sylvan Zimmerman.
Thursday, July 24
PATIO
9 am Flag Raising with the National Guard
JUDGING
8:30 am Junior Horse Show
9 am Junior/Open Swine Show
1 pm Junior/Open Goats
4H ACTION CENTER
10-11 am LEGO Challenge
11 am-Noon Plant a Succulent
1-2 pm ................. Shrinky Dinks
2-3 pm Watercolor and Crayons
3-4 pm Zen Garden and Origami
MAIN STAGE
10 am Trigger Happy
2 pm Hypnotist - Jim Mitchell
4 pm Shady and Sam
6:30 pm Reunion Band
9 pm Hypnotist - Jim Mitchell
ROAMING ENTERTAINMENT
1-5 pm JC the Balloon Guy
BEER GARDEN STAGE
8 pm North of 64 Band
GRANDSTAND
6 pm Horse Pull
MIDWAY/CARNIVAL
4 pm Opens
4-9 pm Wristbands
BEER GARDEN
4-10 pm Open
Scenic View 4-H
Front Row: Christian Vnoucek, Teal Fisk, Tate Fisk. Back Row: Kyzer Gunderson, Foreman Fisk, Cora Heinz, Natalee Bjornstad, Kaylon Gunderson. Not Pictured: Sage Fisk, Jude Fisk, Daniel Wright.
Front Row: Naomi Novak, Cecilia Novak, Hannah Novak, Isabelle Novak, Amelia Whall,
Beer Garden Hours & Entertainment
Thursday, July 24
Open 4-10 pm
8 pm – North of 64 Band
Friday, July 25
Open 4 pm-Midnight 4 pm – Gitbacks
Saturday, July 26
Open 1 pm-Midnight
1 pm – JJ & Cy Band
Sunday, July 27
Open Noon-4:30 pm
2025 Contests
Cheesy Beer Bread Bash Find Cameron the Camera Medallion Hunt Clues at Administration Building
Fair Photo Contest
Check the Website for Details Scarecrow Contest Barn Quilt Contest
The QR code will take you to a secure page where you will be able to buy Daily Passes, Season Passes and even Wristband Vouchers for the Midway rides. When you buy passes, you'll get a QR code sent to you that will be scanned at the gate for entry. Wristband Vouchers will be printed on-site at the West end of the Fairgrounds and then exchanged for actual Wristbands at the Midway Ticket booths.
LUCKY HORSESHOE 4-H CLUB Beaver Brook Badgers 4-H
Gilbertson, Hunter Gilbertson, Hailey Gilbertson, Trevor Gilbertson & Kooper Klugow. Missing: Bradyn Gehrman.
FRONT (l-r): Kooper Klugow, Bradyn Gehrman, Hailey Gilbertson, Katelyn Roessler. BACK (l-r): Zackery Yeske, Jakob Yeske, Clayton Gilbertson, Ryley Gehrman.
Members: Kallie Andersen, Evelyn Braaten, Benjamin Briggs, Luke Briggs, Soren Dodge, Abbie Effertz, Cassie Effertz, Alison Emerson, Samantha Emerson, Ayden Gatica, Suke Gatica, Kaylani Hartung, Mira Hutter, Hazel Jansen, Camille Kastanek, Greta Kelling, Joseph Kelling, Leah Kelling, Delilah Kuhl, Hazel Kuhl, Josephine Kuhl, Walker Kuhl, Leo Lauterbach, Miles Lauterbach, Reid Lauterbach, Alice Lee, Julia Lee, Mary Lee, Hazel Lehman, Morgan Leonard, Taylor Lien, Lane Lindberg, Oliver Lindberg, Olivia Lundgren, Abe Macholl, Willow Macholl, Kayce Martinson, Macey Melberg, Caelan Overby, Leo Overby, Layne Penard, Leah Penard, Isabelle Peterson, Mckynlee Peterson, Chase Prindle, Leyna Richardson, Hannah Rosenberg, Nora Sackmann, Grant Setter, Lincoln Setter, Taylor Setter, Cora Severson, Croix Severson, Everett Stone, Harlon Stone, Lyla Stone, Darby Trent, Anna Williamson, Grace Williamson, Ellie Wojchik, Siri Yuhas.
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Polk County Fair celebrates 167 years, New grandstand on the horizon
BY JUSTIN RUNBERG EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM
The Polk County Fair is coming up soon, happening in the next few weeks. Thursday, July 24, the gates will open at 7 a.m. for the public and will remain open until Sunday at 4:30 p.m.
The fair first started in 1859 and has been going strong for 167 years. It will feature a little bit of everything for families to enjoy during those four days. With over 30 sponsors, the fair will introduce some new events for attendees to enjoy, along with a few updates. Like in prior years, Mr. Ed’s Magical Midway will be the carnival provider, offering fun rides and games with prizes. While some traditional events will stay, there will also be new features this year’s fair.
One of the biggest changes is the reduced rates for residents at the nursing homes. The fair board believed it was important to give everyone the opportunity to enjoy what the fair has to offer. All residents who attend will receive free entry. For caretakers, admission will also be reduced to only $5. One event that will not be returning this year is the demo derby, usually held on Sunday. This opens up the schedule a little since the fairgrounds will be
finalizing preparations for the new bandstand.
“The preparations for the rebuilding of the grandstand will be happening directly after the fair is over this year. I'm going to have all of my grounds guys and all of my machinery and everybody here on Sunday,” Vice President of Buildings and Grounds Chad Lutsey said. “It's going to allow us to prep that area where we're going to be rebuilding the grandstand and cut down on hopefully some of the prep costs and getting ready to put the grandstand up.”
By this time next year, the Polk County Fairgrounds will have a new grandstand to showcase. The old one stood for over a hundred years before being torn down in 2016. It was located where the pulling tracks are, with the bleachers set up. Building a new one involved many partnerships, including the county, St. Croix Falls, and the state of Wisconsin.
The county has already accepted bids from a contractor in Rice Lake. Lutsey hopes the new structure will last as long as the previous one. It will
be made from a combination of steel and aluminum, with added LED lights and a sound system. Other elements like paving and additional amenities will be added later, after the main work is finished.
The Polk County Fair has grown into a major event over the years, attracting visitors to Polk County. On average, around 40,000 people come to celebrate summer and enjoy a variety of activities. It continues to be one of the top fairs in the state and was recognized by Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism. Polk County ranks
among the top five fairs to visit in Wisconsin.
Although some changes have been made, there is still plenty of fun to enjoy at this year’s fair. For kids, there are many educational opportunities along with fun activities like the Lego challenge, a hypnotist, and Ukulele fun. In the evenings, tractor, horse, and truck pulls will offer additional entertainment. For adults, there is also a social garden to explore, featuring lots of booths with unique gifts.
However you and the family enjoy the Polk County Fair, the organizers hope that memories are made and that fun is had.
“There is a core group of people that kind of put this on. And we all do it because we love it. We all do it because we want the kids to have an opportunity to get together and learn, and interact with one another,” Lutsey said. “I want people to feel like it's a good value. I want them to feel like they're safe, I want them to have fun, and I want them planning when they walk out to come back next year.”
Presale tickets can be purchased on their website at https://polkcountyfair.com or at the entrance gate when you arrive.
JUSTIN RUNBEG | AMERY FREE PRESS
Jr. Contestant Adaline Benson
Jr. Contestant Isla Maki
Jr. Contestant Tori Alexander
Jr. Contestant Kyra Swanson
Jr. Contestant Rose Wood
Jr. Contestant Lilly Osumi
Fairest Contestant Aubrey Gott
Pictured L-R: Khloe Jensen, Sadie Loughlin, Brooke Jagielo, Clarese Turner, Addison Jagielo, Charlie Turner, Brecken Campeau, Levi Campeau, Corey Weness, Jenna Babcock, Kyle Weness. Not Pictured: Mariah Olson, Maddi Lund, & Audrey, Bruin, Flynn Mattson.
Pictured L-R: Luna Castillo-Stratton, Nevaeh Reber, Autumn Castillo-Stratton, Audra Belisle, Juniper Erickson, Jasper Erickson, Emma Stepnowski, Clayton Torrey, Aeva Zarins, Parker Zarins, Gracie Stepnowski.
Daily Events
HISTORIC RED SCHOOL HOUSE
Local History Experts and Displays
CROPS BUILDING
Extension and Natural Science Demonstrations and Displays
Friday, July 25
JUDGING 8:30 am Jr Western Riding & Games Show
am Junior/Open Beef Show
am .................... Junior/Open Poultry Show
am Junior/Open Sheep Show
CROPS/NATURAL SCIENCE BUILDING 10 am-Noon Friends of Crex 1-3 pm Beekeepers Basic Bee Keeping
Syrup
Dinks
and Origami
am Rex Cactus
am ADRC Medicare Scams
Rex Cactus
- Jim Mitchell
pm Ukulele Group
pm Festival Theater
pm Hypnotist - Jim Mitchell
POLK COUNTY BEE KEEPERS Demonstrations
DAIRYLAND ADVENTURE
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
Cedar Lake 4-H
L-R: Shaelyn Thisius, Lillian Ohrt, Allyson Gustafson, Celia Ohrt, Ella Beck, Reviah Dunnom, Joslyn Thomas, Aislinn Ross, Caroline Gustafson, Hazel Williamson, Colton Williamson, Henry Beck, David Beck, Arianna Williamson, Harvey Froelich, Hunter Nelson, Miyah Naumann, Liam Beck, Sophia Johnson, Acadia Kulke, Emerson Bessac, Olivia Johnson. Not Pictured: Gabe Bauer, Olivia Gustafsom, Tyler Jagusch, Adalie Mueller, Oliver Mueller, Emma Prochaska and Noah Thomas.
Back L-R: Ari Brown, Maryalyce Bachlor, Gus Neumann, Lia Neumann, Lucy Neumann, Addy Neumann, Aubrey Haase, Agnes Haase, Lucy Haase, Dylan Haase, Macie Demulling, Reecelyn Rada. Front L-R: Aubree Larson, Jonah Leitz, Viveanne Brown, Oliva Pedersen, Claire Haase, Macy Beyer, George Neumann, Teresa Haase, Owen Swanson, Frank Swanson, Easton Johnson. Not Pictured: Elise Andre, Nolen Castro, Benjamin coppernoll, Griffin Demulling, Sylvia Demulling,Dixie Droher, Nico Duarte, Carter Duarte, Carter Grass, Adalyn Haase, Emily Haase, Jacob Haase, Kendell Larson, Adriele Martell, Lydia Martell, Cora Martell, Andrea Mena, Ivanna Mena, Cody Meyer, Logan Meyer, Brielle Meyer, Brynnleigh Neumann, Henry Neumann, Izzy Neumann, Theodore Neumann, Londynn Rondeau, Emma Ruter, Rielly Ruter, Payton Ruter, Mckenna Skifstad.
Pictured
Daily Events
HISTORIC RED SCHOOL HOUSE
Local History Experts and Displays
CROPS BUILDING
Extension and Natural Science Demonstrations and Displays
POLK COUNTY BEE KEEPERS Demonstrations
DAIRYLAND ADVENTURE
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
No dogs/pets allowed • All events subject to change
Members: Hunter Calson, Boe Carlson, Rowan Fisk, Alec Nagel, Aidan Nagel, Ashton Nagel, Brooklyn Vlasnik, Etta Bosak, Jet Bosak, Emory Nelson, August Vollrath, Grace Vollrath, Ruth Vollrath, Oakley Fisk, Paislee Battisti, Parlee Memmer, Ginnee Memmer, Merritt Memmer, Moses Memmer, Haze Larson. Not Pictured: Grant Johnson, Aiden Johnson.
Saturday, July 27
CHINANDER ARENA
8 am Open WSCA Games Horse Show
JUDGING
9 am Junior Dairy Cattle
9:30 am Junior/Open Rabbits
9 am Llama Show
CROPS/NATURAL SCIENCE BUILDING
10 am-Noon National Parks St. Croix
1-3 pm Basic Bee Keeping
3-5 pm ................ Alternative Farming
4H ACTION CENTER
11 am-Noon Robotics Demonstration
Noon-1 pm ......... Leather Craft Keychains
1-2 pm LEGO Challenge
2-3 pm Watercolor and Salt
4-5 pm Liquid Layers
5-6 pm Zen Garden and Origami
MAIN STAGE
11 am Kiddie Pedal Tractor Pull (10 am Reg)
2 pm Hypnotist - Jim Mitchell
4 pm Talent Show
6 pm Art Barn Theatre
8 pm Hypnotist - Jim Mitchell
BEER GARDEN STAGE
1 pm JJ & Cy Band
GRANDSTAND
3 pm Tractor Pull
SHOW BARN
6 pm Quality Meats Auction
MIDWAY/CARNIVAL
11 am Opens
11 am-11 pm Wristbands
BEER GARDEN
1 pm-Midnight Open
Indian Creek 4-H
Front Row: Cole Owens, Richie Kronn, Kallin Miller, Justus Bisek, Cali Martin, Charlotte Ayd, Lane Moore, Taylor Jensen, Teddy Clark, Carl Olson, Levi DenHoed, Ruby Bisek, Sam Splittstoesser. Back Row: Dale Stelling, Frank Stelling, Cora Clark, Matahia Swanson, Kendra Lang, Addie Christensen, April Owens, Genevieve Ayd, Marissa Owens, Elsie Miller, Griffin Miller, Terrance Swanson, Lillian Stelling, Thomas Stelling, Paisley DenHoed. Not Pictured: Ella & Raya Schmidt, Morgan and Hannah Eggen, Austin, Avery, Archer and Azalea Tisdale, Elynore & Charlie Davis and Cali Moore.
Daily Events
HISTORIC RED SCHOOL HOUSE
Local History Experts and Displays
CROPS BUILDING
Extension and Natural Science Demonstrations and Displays
POLK COUNTY BEE KEEPERS
Demonstrations
DAIRYLAND ADVENTURE
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
No dogs/pets allowed • All events subject to change
Deronda Diplomats 4-H
Back Row: Kyleigh Anderson, Cuda Riley, Amelia Koeppen, Riley Schultz, Wyatt Langness, Dodge Troff, McKenna Paulson. Middle Row: Joe Powell, Justin Christenson, Cooper Langness, Hunter Anderson, Amelia Fronczek-Rude.
Front Row: Nova Riey, Brantlee Blouin-Potvin, Kaleb Christenson, Loretta Langan, Levi Roos, Colton Anderson, Jackson Rude.
Not Pictured: Arianna Lee, Tianna Lochner, Josie Piel, Tyler Schultz, Charlotte Stewart
Sunday, July 27
JUDGING
9 am Little Britches Show
10:30 am Dairy Showmanship
SMALL ANIMAL BARN
11:30 am-1 pm Silent Auction
4H ACTION CENTER
10-11 am LEGO Challenge
11 am-Noon Paper Circuits
Noon-1 pm Liquid Layers
MAIN STAGE
10 am Church with Shepherd of the Valley
11 am Dandelion Delivery Service
1:30 pm ............... 2025 Polk County Fairest of the Fair Coronation
3 pm River City Clogger
MIDWAY/CARNIVAL
Noon Opens
Noon-5 pm Wristbands
BEER GARDEN
Noon-4:30 pm Open
Little Butternut 4-H
Back Row L-R: Emily Eley, Tori Malueg, Chloe Bengston, Mickenzie Wright, John Wallner, Brayden Bengston. Front Row (L to R): Alaina Burgstaler, Jenny Wallner, Maddelin Gardner, Wade Hermansen, Madeline Wallner, Patrick Kelly. Not Pictured: Levi Burgstaler, Liberty James, Oliver James, Macie Peper, Brylan Smith, Hazel Thompson, Onyx Thompson, Rose Thompson, Emma Tonnar, Allison Wright, Christian Wright.
Polk County 4-H Clubs and Leaders
Beaver Brook Badgers – Katie Lauterbach 715-829-8024 or Hollie Severson 715-554-3199
Bone Lake Beavers – Terri Anderson 715-566-1043 or Candyce Johnson 715-222-6541
Cattail Clovers – Michelle Pickard 715-948-4249
Cedar Lake - Neil & Rebekah Gustafson 715-755-3913 or Lucas & Kristine Williamson 715-688-9672
Cushing – Rayannon Lundgren 715-566-0088 or Jenny Binversie 715-410-6296
Deronda Diplomats – Marge Schone 715-268-7031 or Karl Koeppen 715-523-1717
Forest View – Jessica Demulling 715-501-4203 or Catherine Johnson 763-227-5498
Indian Creek – Linda Owens 715-653-2663
Jolly Milltown – Judy Bainbridge 715-553-0801 or Ashley Nagel 612-703-1493
Knotty Pine – Amanda Sanders 715-641-2466
Little Butternut – Jackie Thompson 715-529-1869
Little Falls Livewires – Julie Novak 715-268-2237 or Karin Sandberg 715-417-0230
Lucky Horseshoe – Corrine Gehrman 715-205-4409
McKinley Vikings – Melissa Monchilovich 715-651-2956
Northern Lights – Shirley Miller-Frey 715-557-1467
Pleasant Lake – Trish Carlson 715-294-4372 or Heather Gott 715-566-1459
Scenic View – Sandy Swanson 715-483-9350
Shooting Stars – Matt Babcock 612-308-8885
South Milltown – Jeanne Alling 715-553-2488 or Julia Erickson 715-644-5491
West Sweden – Paul Knauber 715-566-3120
Northern Lights 4-H
Bone Lake Beavers 4-H
Back Row L-R: Wyatt Hove, Zander Hulteen, Nolan Hove, Lillian Wilson, Newtyn Johnson, Logan Lundquist, Lane Cook. Middle Row: Zoey Stone, Mireya Dietmeier, Sawyer Lundquist, Elijah Wilson, Noah Wilson, Zoey Boettcher, Amaya Edwards, Esme Johnson, Jillian Snook, Callie Johnson, Ryker Johnson, Grace Mattson, Kaylee Boettcher. Front Row: Hank Wilson, Tommy Cook, Miles Stone, Olivia Anderson, Aubree Anderson, Wyatt Cook, Colton Heidel. Not Pictured: Morgan Boettcher, Oakely Cederberg, Destiney Denetz, Tay Donald, Andrew Frednt, Emily Frendt, Kylie Hansen, Adalyn Hubert, Brooke Hubert, Blake Johnson, Mikayla Johnson, Harlan Kaiser, Ruby Kaiser, Cassie King, Landon Lang, Lincoln Lang, Attley Loen, Whitney Loen, Calvin Lundeen, Lily Lundeen, Colin Madson, Andy Osumi, Lily Osumi, Autumn Otto, Lilly Otto, Weston Roberts, Addie Snook, Astrid Sommerfeild, Amber Ullrich, James Ullrich.
Back Row L-R: Arabella Jones, Morgan Anderson, Willie Bauer, friend, Will White, Oliver Bauer. Middle Row: Nico Jones, Gracie Jones, Ruby Copiskey, Payson Hach, Emmett Berg, Harry Bauer. Front Row: friend, Harper Copiskey. Not Pictured: Gavin White, Oliver Krystofiak, Madison Lunzer, Lillie Olson, Gretta McKusick, Maverick McKusick, Emilie Glenna, Evelyn VanErp, John VanErp, John Bateman, Joci Tate.
Get ready for the Cheesy Beer Bread Bash!
As the summer sun heats up, the 2025 Polk County Fair is coming to St. Croix Falls from July 23 to 27, offering its usual lineup of classic fair fun — livestock shows, bingo, carnival rides, and delicious local treats. But this year, a tasty new addition deserves a closer look: the Cheesy Beer Bread Bash, set for Saturday, July 28.
WHAT IS THE CHEESY BEER BREAD BASH?
Part of the "Digging Local" campaign celebrating Wisconsin's dairy and brewing heritage, the Cheesy Beer is a baking contest open to anyone passionate about homemade bread, craft beer, and artisan cheese. Contestants are en couraged to bake loaves that highlight a local brew and Wisconsin cheese and bring their best to the table.
KEY DETAILS
Entry drop-off: Saturday, July 28, between 7:30 – 11:30 am at the Admin Building on the fairgrounds
Judging time: 1:00 – 2:00 pm on the same day
Loaf requirements: Standard loaf pan (9”×5”or 8½”×4½”), yeast bread only — no mixes!
Prizes: $75 for 1st place, $50 for 2nd, and $25 for 3rd
Judging is based on taste (40 points), ease of prep (35), and creativity (25)
Bakers must submit two copies of
West Sweden 4-H
Cattail Clovers 4-H
Pictured L-R: Braden Curtis, Emma Pickard, Michaela Polta, Kinsley Kobernick, Mason Peetz, Brody Curtis, Brady Kobernick, Christine Pickard, Bailey Curtis. Sitting in Tire Wreath: Easton Peetz, Parker Peetz
Not Pictured: Lance Pickard, Owen Anderson, Sam Anderson and Nolan Anderson
Pictured L-R: Trigger Dodds, Rracker Dodds, Cansis Dodds, Timber Dodds, Cam Chadwick
Not Pictured: Natalie Schommer
