Walworth County Fair

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WHAT: Walworth County Fair WHERE: 411 Court St., Elkhorn WHEN: Sept. 1 to 6 COST: $10 for adults, $5 for kids INFO: www.walworthcountyfair.com

Summer’s last Blast

Walworth County Fair runs through Labor Day weekend

The 172nd Annual Walworth County Fair will be held at the Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn, from Wednesday, Sept. 1 through Labor Day, Sept. 6.

This year the theme of the fair is “Jam Packed Fun in 2021.” Visitors to the largest county fair in Wisconsin will be able to explore almost 100 acres of fair activities. Music headliners

Music has always filled the air and this year will be no different. The fair planners have done their best to bring a variety of musical acts to perform. On Saturday Sept. 4, country singer Justin Moore will appear on the Grandstand Main Stage at 7:30 pm. Moore has had a series of No. 1 singles on the Billboard country chart. Tickets for the event can be purchased online for $20 general admission (standing) or $25 to $45 for reserved seating. An entry ticket to the fair is also required.

On Sunday evening, for King and Country, a Christian pop duo consisting of brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone will appear on the Grandstand Main Stage at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for this event can be purchased online for $20 for general

Students leading fresh-scrubbed livestock to the show ring are a frequent site at the Walworth County Fair, which runs Sept. 1-6 at the fairgrounds in Elkhorn.

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admission (Standing) or $30 to $45 for reserved seating.

Since the 171st fair was so limited last year, people are ready to return to a full slate of activities where families and friends can enjoy all the fair has to offer. Fair showcase

The fair is a favorite time for young people who are interested in showcasing projects that they have worked on either through group activities or on their own. 4-H members are not the only participants in the competitions. Members of the FFA and independent groups also compete with their projects.

The contests range from food preparation such as canning, gardening, baking, and flowers, to cake decorating, team building skills, and the traditional animal and cattle raising – with each student hoping his or her project will be the Grand Champion.

This family friendly festival offers many activities to keep children busy. These include the award-winning Barnyard Adventure Educational Area with a touchless tour with learning stations.

A stop in the butterfly barn is also a favorite of children. While there, they will learn about the butterfly, its unique life cycle and its foods of choice. The butterfly barn holds about 250 butterflies, which they stock with the caterpillars in the spring, and allow them to go through their life cycle.

Two new activities this year are the Ninja event and Nature Nick’s Animal Adventure for children to enjoy. There are also the traditional horse shows and kids’ pedal tractor pull.

Rides and food at the fair

It would not be a festive fair without the carnival rides and attractions.

For many eating their way through the fair is their way of enjoying the day. From the traditional hamburgers, hot dogs, pork sandwiches, and bratwurst to the popcorn, cotton candy, ice cream and soft drinks,

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363461 The midway and carnival offer a traditional form of county fair fun – from wild and mild rides to funnel cakes and photo booths.

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there seems to be no end of food choices and by the end of the day everyone will be too full to even consider more food.

Entry to the Fair is $10 for adults, ($8 for seniors Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday) and $5 for children. Children under 4 years of age are admitted free. There is no charge for parking.

For more information, visit walworthcountyfair.com or call 262723-3228.

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