Fair

As of 6.1.20

EVENTS UPDATE

COVID 19 Impact
Scheduling Updates

For the first time in its nearly 123-year history, the Northern Wisconsin State Fair (NWSF) will not go on as planned. Essential to this year’s preparations are the directives of county, state, national and international health agencies, and the ever-evolving COVID-19 pandemic we find ourselves in.

Due to the limitations placed on large public gatherings in terms of logistics, size, and first and foremost, the health and safety of our staff, volunteers, vendors, fair-goers, exhibitors and their families, we have made the very difficult decision to postpone the 2020 NWSF previously slated for July 8-12. We are now working harder than ever to prepare for the 2021 NWSF scheduled for July 7-11 with this year’s Main Stage entertainment already locked in for the new year at the Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds in Chippewa Falls.

2021 Main Stage Lineup:

• Wednesday, July 7^th: Trace Adkins
• Thursday, July 8^th: Hairball
• Friday, July 9^th: LANCO
• Saturday, July 10^th: Grand Funk Railroad and Blue Öyster Cult
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• Your 2020 Advance Ticket is Good for 2021

We will be hosting a virtual tribute on the NWSF website during the week of the originally scheduled 2020 NWSF, July 8-12, to shine a spotlight on all those that truly make this event “A Family Affair.” From exhibitors to sponsors, and everyone in between, our hope is to unite our community and spread some joy through the virtual fair. Everyone is invited and we welcome you to visit our Facebook page and website for further updates on the virtual fair. If you would like to contribute to this tribute by sending a picture of you and your exhibit (or just the exhibit) to this link - you can still be a part of the show!

For 2020 NWSF Ticketholders:

• Your 2020 Advance Ticket is Good for 2021
  • If you purchased a Main Stage ticket these tickets will be good for 2021: Trace Adkins (July 7^th), Hairball (July 8^th), LANCO (July 9^th), and Grand Funk Railroad and Blue Oyster Cult (July 10^th)
  • If you purchased a General Fair Admission ticket these will be good for 2021 (If you purchased a 5-day wristband it will be good July 7-11, 2021 and if you purchased a One-Day ticket it will be valid for the day you select for 2021)

This would have been the 123^rd year of the Northern Wisconsin State Fair serving the Chippewa Valley. Each year the fair offers a plethora of family-fun activities and big-name artists known across the world. From agriculture, to food, carnival rides and games, educational exhibits, vendor shows, and more, the Northern Wisconsin State Fair is truly a “Family Affair.”

Like many other industries, the Fair and Festival industry has taken a severe financial hit because of this unprecedented pandemic.To keep the Fair alive, the Northern Wisconsin State Fair Association is reaching out to its community for any donations that can be made. If you are interested in donating, please follow this link. Thank you in advance for your consideration.

The NWSF Office is closed to the public. To make things easier, please use email (dbaier@nwsfa.com) as a first option for any general questions on events, questions about tickets or if you are looking for a job during the 2021 NWSF. You can also call the office at 715-723-2861 Ext 101 and someone will get back to you as soon as possible.

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

Together we will get through this.

Rusty Volk CFE
Northern Wisconsin State Fair Association, Inc

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If you do not wish to use your 2020 tickets for the 2021 Northern Wisconsin State Fair, you can request a full refund. Refund requests must be initiated by August 15, 2020 or the tickets and weeklong admission passes will automatically be rolled over for use at the 2021 Northern Wisconsin State Fair.
To initiate the refund process, please contact us in one of the following ways:
• Email (best option): dbaier@nwsfa.com order number, number of tickets purchased, full name of the person who purchased the tickets.
• Phone: 715-723-2861 Ext 101. Office hours will be inconsistent so please leave a detailed message and someone will return your call ASAP.
• In Person: The Northern Wisconsin State Fair Ticket Office is currently under inconsistent hours. Call the Northern Wisconsin State Fair Ticket Office at 715-723-2861 Ext 101 and someone will return your call ASAP to set up a time. The office is located at 225 Edward St, Chippewa Falls, WI.

Purchases will be refunded in the following ways:
• Purchases made with Credit Card
o Purchases made via credit card online through Saffire (accessed via nwsfa.com) or in person at the Northern Wisconsin State Fair Ticket Office will be refunded to the card used in the original purchase. Refunds may take up to 30 business days depending on the credit card processor.
 If the card used in the original purchase is expired, the refund will fail and ticket holders will need to be refunded as if the purchase was made with cash or check. See “Purchases made with Cash or Check” below for details.
 If the card used in the original purchase was compromised and your bank issued you a new credit card number, your bank should automatically roll the refund over to your new card. Please contact your bank directly if you do not see the refund on your statement in 30 business days.
o To avoid confusion, once refunds have been processed, we encourage you to delete tickets from your email or destroy physical tickets.
o PLEASE NOTE: Tickets that have been refunded will have their barcodes deactivated and will be unusable for entry to the 2021 Northern Wisconsin State Fair.
• Purchases made with Cash or Check
o Purchases made via cash or check at the Northern Wisconsin State Fair Ticket Office must be refunded in person by the original ticket purchaser at the Northern Wisconsin State Fair Ticket Office.
o Ticket holders must bring their physical tickets to the Northern Wisconsin State Fair Ticket Office in order to receive a refund.
o The Northern Wisconsin State Fair Ticket Office is currently under inconsistent hours. Call the Northern Wisconsin State Fair Ticket Office at 715-723-2861 Ext 101 and someone will return your call ASAP to set up a time. The office is located at 225 Edward St, Chippewa Falls, WI.
o PLEASE NOTE: Tickets that have been refunded will have their barcodes deactivated and will be unusable for entry to the 2021 Northern Wisconsin State Fair.

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Compeer Financial knows how much you love your fair and how much you’ll miss it during these challenging times. That’s why we are proud to announce the Blue Ribbon Project Contest. We want to recognize 4-H and FFA members who have been working hard all year on their projects, even without a fair this year. Submit a picture of your projects – from cooking, to electricity to livestock and everything in between and submit a brief description of what your project means to you and why. The first 1,000 submissions will receive a free t-shirt.

Grand Champion Winners
Two winners from each state in our territory (Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin) will be selected as Grand Champion Winners. One winner will be selected from the 5-7 age group and one winner will be selected from the 8 and older age group. These winners will receive $500 and a $500 donation in their name will be sent to the 4-H, FFA, county fair or food pantry of their choice.


Marketplace Winners
There will be four winners from each marketplace. Please see map to determine what marketplace your entry will be submitted to. Two winners will be selected from the 5-7 age group and two winners will be selected from the 8 and older age group. These winners will receive $100 and a $100 donation in their name will be sent to the 4-H, FFA, county fair or food pantry of their choice.
Contest will be split up for age group 5-7 and 8 and older.
Ages 5-7: Please submit a picture and a brief description of your project and what your project means to you and why. Parents please help with the submission but please use your child’s own words.
Ages 8 and older: Please submit a picture and brief description of what your project means to you and why.

Essays will be judged on how well you share your project:
• Using creativity
• Your Project
• How well you describe what your project means to you and why

Pictures and descriptions will be accepted until midnight on August 1, 2020, and the selection process completed by August 17. Winners will be notified via email the week of August 17.

Contest Rules:
• Only one submission per person
• No purchase necessary
• Sponsor: Compeer Financial
• Purchase will not improve the odds of winning

The world is facing unprecedented times and various challenges with the state of the pandemic. Like many other industries, the Fair and Festival industry has taken a severe financial hit because of this. To keep the Fair tradition alive, the Northern Wisconsin State Fair Association is reaching out to its community for any donations that can be made. Thank you in advance for your consideration.

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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 to the 2021 Northern Wisconsin State Fair. We are so excited to see you July 7-11 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 11 9am-10:30am) $10
Youth One Day Admission (Ages 6-11) $5
Parking $5/vehicle (Free Sunday, July 11 9am-10:30am)

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ALL NEW INFORMATION AND MERCH BOOTH:

Find Information and Fair Merch AT the 2021 Northern Wisconsin State Fair, July 7-11, 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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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 2021 Fair Medallion! 🥇

Gates open at 9am on Wednesday, July 7th, 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 7 we will post clues throughout the fair on Facebook until it is found. GOOD LUCK!

• All Active Duty and Retired Military Service Personnel with Military Id Receive Free Admission July 7-11
• Fair Admission and Parking is FREE on Sunday, July 11 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 7 - Saturday, July 10 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

*Science and Tech Bldg and RCU Bldg Close at 8pm.
**Sunday, July 11 Only.