Northern Wisconsin State Fair at a Glance

Update: COVID-19

As of 3.17.20

15 DAYS TO SLOW THE SPREAD

COVID 19 Impact
Scheduling Updates

The Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds is complying with State and Federal guidelines regarding the spread of COVID 19 and we ask everyone to do your part in confronting this virus.As of today, March 17, (St. Patty’s day) we will not have walk in customer service at the Fairgrounds Office and we ask that you please call the office at 715.723.2861 if you have general questions, need Premium Books or Vendor information for the 2020 Northern Wisconsin State Fair.

Additionally, we have the following announcements of canceled events:

Chippewa Falls Lion’s Club Easter Egg Hunt cancelled for April 11^th.
Micro Wrestling event cancelled for April 17^th.
Special Kids Day (Fun Day) is cancelled for May 8^th.

The following events/activities are on hold for the next two weeks to see how effective “15 Days to Slow the Spread” will impact COVID 19 virus and await further directives from State and Federal authorities regarding potential rescheduling of events if necessary:

Chi Hi Extravaganza:April 18
Chippewa County Clean Sweep:April 18
2020 SpringFest:May 1 - 2
Chippewa County Tree Conservation:May 7 – 8
Indianhead Gun Show:May 15 - 17

The 2020 Northern Wisconsin State Fair is scheduled for July 8 – 12^th and all remaining scheduled events at the Fairgrounds will remain the same.

We are monitoring this situation closely, taking recommendations from Center for Disease Control, World Health Organization, and The Wisconsin Department of Health Services.We ask you to join us in this war on COVID 19.

Please check here on our website and our Facebook page for continuing updates.

Together we can fight this virus.

Rusty Volk CFE
Northern Wisconsin State Fair Association, Inc

3.17.20 Press Release: COVID-19

Press Release: Line Up Announcement

2020 Line Up Announced

$2 per Northwestern Bank Grandstand Ticket Donated

2020 Grandstand Fundraiser for Boys & Girls Club - Chippewa Falls Center

COMMUNITY GIVING WITH NORTHWESTERN BANK

WANT TO JOIN THE NORTHERN WISCONSIN STATE FAIR AND NORTHWESTERN BANK IN GIVING BACK TO OUR COMMUNITY?!

The Northern Wisconsin State Fair (July 8-12, 2020) and Northwestern Bank are thrilled to announce they will be donating a combined $2 per Northwestern Bank Grandstand ticket sold to the 2020 Leinenkugel’s Main Stage Entertainment to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Greater Chippewa Valley- Chippewa Falls Center.

Northwestern Bank Grandstand tickets are being sold for Trace Adkins, Wednesday, July 8th, LANCO for Friday, July 10th, and Grand Funk Railroad and Blue Öyster Cult for Saturday, July 11th. (Hairball Grandstand Seats are Free with Fair Admission)

Get your tickets online below and help us give back today!

2020 Leienkugel's Main Stage Line Up Announced

Wed, July 8th: Trace Adkins Don't Stop Tour 2020

Thurs, July 9th: Hairball

Fri, July 10th: LANCO

Sat, July 11th: Grand Funk Railroad and Blue Öyster Cult

*Concert tickets do NOT include 2020 General Fair Gate Admission (with the exception of VIP tickets). You must purchase a General Admission ticket per concert ticket purchased in order to enter the fairgrounds. Tickets increase $5 Day of Show. Convenience fees apply for the convenience of purchasing online.

Tickets Purchased on 3rd party platforms: To ensure that your purchase is valid, only purchase tickets from https://www.nwsfa.com.
While we may honor a ticket purchased from a 3^rd party site, we cannot guarantee its authenticity.

WELCOME

Welcome to the 2020 Northern Wisconsin State Fair. We are so excited to see you July 8-12 in Chippewa Falls at the fairgrounds. In an effort to make sure you get all of the fun you can squeeze out of the fair this year we wanted to provide a complete guide to what you need to know, links to schedules, and information on how to save. From our family to yours, have a wonderful time at the fair!

Adult 5 Day Admission $20
Adult One Day Admission (Ages 12 and Older, Free Sunday, July 12 9am-10:30am) $10
Youth One Day Admission (Ages 6-11) $5
Parking $5/vehicle (Free Sunday, July 12 9am-10:30am)

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ALL NEW INFORMATION AND MERCH BOOTH:

Find Information and Fair Merch AT the 2020 Northern Wisconsin State Fair, July 8-12, in our all NEW Information and Merch Booth located in the center hub near the Kiwanis building, French Fry Stand, and Leinie Lodge Beer Garden!

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2020 Main Stage Tickets Now On Sale

Trace Adkins at the Northern Wisconsin State Fair July 8th

07/08 Trace Adkins VIP Experience

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July 08, 2020 | 8:00 PM

VIP Experience: Includes FRONT OF STAGE SEATING, Fair admission, separate from general public, catered meal, beer, wine, soda, private restroom with A/C, and separate entry/exit to VIP area 5pm-10pm. Convenience fee applied at checkout.

Trace Adkins Northern Wisconsin State Fair July 8th

07/08 Trace Adkins

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July 08, 2020 | 8:00 PM

Premium, Reserve, and Grandstand Seating. For ADA seats call our office: 715.723.2861 ext. 101. Concert Tickets do NOT include Fair Admission. You must purchase a General Admission ticket to enter the fair. Convenience fee will be applied at checkout.

Hairball at the Northern Wisconsin State Fair July 9th

07/09 Hairball VIP Experience

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July 09, 2020 | 8:00 PM

VIP Experience: Includes FRONT OF STAGE SEATING, Fair admission, separate from general public, catered meal, beer, wine, soda, private restroom with A/C, and separate entry/exit to VIP area 5pm-10pm. Convenience fee applied at checkout.

07/09 Hairball

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July 09, 2020 | 8:00 PM

For ADA seats call our office: 715.723.2861 ext. 101. Concert Tickets do NOT include Fair Admission. You must purchase a General Admission ticket to enter fair. Convenience fee applied at checkout.

LANCO at the Northern Wisconsin State Fair July 10th

07/10 LANCO VIP Experience

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July 10, 2020 | 8:00 PM

VIP Experience: Includes FRONT OF STAGE SEATING, Fair admission, separate from general public, catered meal, beer, wine, soda, private restroom with A/C, and separate entry/exit to VIP area 5pm-10pm. Convenience fee applied at checkout.

07/10 LANCO

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July 10, 2020 | 8:00 PM

Premium, Reserve, and Grandstand Seating. For ADA seats call our office: 715.723.2861 ext. 101. Concert Tickets do NOT include Fair Admission, must purchase a General Admission to enter fair. Convenience fee will be applied to this ticket at checkout.

Grand Funk Railroad and Blue Oyster Cult Northern Wisconsin State Fair July 11th

07/11 Grand Funk Railroad & Blue Oyster Cult VIP Experience

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July 11, 2020 | 7:00 PM

VIP Experience: Includes FRONT OF STAGE SEATING, Fair admission, separate from general public, catered meal, beer, wine, soda, private restroom with A/C, and separate entry/exit to VIP area 5pm-10pm. Convenience fee applied at checkout.

07/11 Grand Funk Railroad & Blue Oyster Cult

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July 11, 2020 | 7:00 PM

Premium, Reserve, and Grandstand Seating. For ADA seats call our office: 715.723.2861 ext. 101. Concert Tickets do NOT include Fair Admission. You must purchase a General Admission ticket to enter the fair. Convenience fee will be applied at checkout.

General Fair Admission

2020 Adult 5 Day Admission

A $30 SAVINGS. This ticket can only be scanned once and must be presented to the main gate to obtain your 5-day wristband for re-admittance. This DOES NOT include rides. Only general admission. Convenience fee will be applied to this ticket at checkout.

One Day Admission to the 2020 Northern Wisconsin State Fair, July 8-12!

2020 Adult Fair Gate Admission

General Admission is valid for ONE DAY during fair, July 8-12, 2020. You must present this ticket to enter the fairgrounds. Convenience fee will be applied to this ticket at checkout.

One Day Youth Admission for 2020 Northern Wisconsin State Fair, July 8-12!

2020 Youth Fair Gate Admission

Youth General Admission, Ages 6-11. Valid for ONE DAY during fair, July 8-12, 2020. You must present this ticket to enter the fairgrounds. Children under 6 are FREE. Convenience fee will be applied to this ticket at checkout.

2020 Fair Medallion

Want to WIN $100 Cash AND a FREE Fair T-Shirt!? It’s pretty simple, you just have to be the FIRST fair goer to find our 2020 Fair Medallion! 🥇

Gates open at 9am on Wednesday, July 8th, first to find it wins! A few quick tips: it will NOT be hidden in the camping area, parking lot, restrooms, food or vendor stands, OR fair office and we will hide it somewhere SAFE so no climbing structures/etc!

If you find it, bring it straight to the fair office for your prize! If no one finds it on Wed, July 8 we will post clues throughout the fair on Facebook until it is found. GOOD LUCK!

FREE ADMISSION AND PARKING OPTIONS

All Active Duty and Retired Military Service Personnel with Military Id Receive Free Admission July 8-12
Fair Admission and Parking is FREE on Sunday, July 12 9-10:30am
There will be FREE Parking and Shuttle Service Located at Chippewa Area Youth Hockey Arena (839 1st Avenue) and Mason Companies Parking Lot (just behind the hockey arena) on Wednesday, July 8 - Saturday, July 11 from 4pm-11:30pm
Returning to the fair is our FREE MONITORED BIKE PARKING TENT at the MAIN GATE ENTRANCE where you can ride your bikes to the fair and SAVE on parking. Bike parking is FREE. Thanks to Our Friends at Spring Street Sports and Friends of Hickory Ridge Trails, staffed hours include: Monday-Saturday, 9am-9pm and Sunday 10am-4pm

FAIR HOURS

Our most commonly asked question is when the actual hours of the fair are. SO we've compiled all of the times below!
🎡Tues - Judging starts at 9am

🎡Wed - Sat, 9am-10pm
🎡Wed - Sat Food & Outside Vendors, 10am-Midnight
🎡Wed-Sat Buildings 11am-10pm*
🎡Wed-Sat Carnival Rides Noon-11pm
🎡Sun, 9am-7pm (Free Admission and Parking Until 10:30am**)
🎡Sun Food & Outside Vendors, 10am-7pm
🎡Sun Buildings 11am-7pm
🎡Sun Carnival Rides Noon-7pm
🎡Judging starts at 9am each day
Find a Complete Schedule of Activities & Events Online

*Science and Tech Bldg and RCU Bldg Close at 8pm.
**Sunday, July 12 Only.

Fair Merchandise

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Want your own piece of the Northern Wisconsin State Fair!? We have t-shirts, sweatshirts, tank tops, posters, AND hats available for purchase. Just give us a call TODAY at 715-723-2861!

Pricing:

1956 Poster $13

1948 Poster $13

Tank Tops $15

T-Shirts $15

Hats $15

Sweatshirts $25

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