COVID UPDATE FAQ
Why is the 2020 Northern Wisconsin State Fair postponed?
Since the start of the pandemic, the Northern Wisconsin State Fair Board and staff have been working diligently to do what was necessary to host the annual fair and provide a safe venue.
The Northern Wisconsin State Fair has been closely monitoring COVID-19 data from local, state and federal health officials during this time. 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 until 2021.
Will there be some type of virtual or drive-thru Northern Wisconsin State Fair instead?
We will be hosting a virtual tribute on the NWSF website during the week of the originally scheduled 2020 Northern Wisconsin State Fair, 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!
How can I still support the Northern Wisconsin State Fair?
If you’d like to support the Northern Wisconsin State Fair, please follow this link.
The Northern Wisconsin State Fair is a 501 (c)(3) public charity, and the COVID 19 Stimulus bill provides new deductions for charitable contributions that are advantageous for all taxpayers. See the Covid 19 Charitable Contributions Notes here: https://d38trduahtodj3.cloudfront.net/files.ashx?t=fg&rid=NorthernWIStateFair&f=COVID_19_Charitable_Contributions_2020.pdf
Donations to the Northern Wisconsin State Fair are accepted year-round and greatly appreciated.
Will there be a 2021 Northern Wisconsin State Fair?
We are now working harder than ever to prepare for the 2021 Northern Wisconsin State Fair 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.
What is the 2021 Main Stage Lineup?
• Wednesday, July 7th: Trace Adkins
• Thursday, July 8th: Hairball
• Friday, July 9th: LANCO
• Saturday, July 10th: Grand Funk Railroad and Blue Öyster Cult
What events are still scheduled for 2020 at the Northern Wisconsin State Fair?
Still Scheduled Fairground Events:
• District 1 Holstein Show June 13 – 15
• One Fest July 24 – 26
• Indianhead Car Show Aug 2
• Century Bike Ride Aug 9
• Big Rig Truck Show Aug 14 - 16
• June Dairy Days Aug 19
• GMC Summer Rally Aug 21 – 23
• Wisconsin Sports Show Sept 11 - 13
• Beer Fest Sept 19
• Indianhead Gun Show Sept 25 – 27
• Chippewa Valley Quilt Show Oct 3 – 4
• Oz Run Oct 10
• Special Kids Pumpkin party Oct 14
• Chippewa County Clean Sweep Oct 24
What do I do with my pre-purchased Admission Tickets?
Use them in 2021: Hold on to your 2020 tickets! All gate admission tickets, and weeklong admission passes for the 2020 Northern Wisconsin State Fair will be valid for the 2021 Northern Wisconsin State Fair, July 7-11.
Request a Refund: Refunds must be request by August 15, 2020 or the admission tickets will automatically be rolled over for us
Can I use my tickets in 2021?
Yes! Hold on to your 2020 tickets!
All admission tickets and weeklong admission passes for the 2020 Northern Wisconsin State Fair will be valid for the 2021 Northern Wisconsin State Fair, July 7-11.
Can I get a refund on my admission tickets?
Yes! 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.
What do I do with my pre-purchased Main Stage ticket?
Use them in 2021: Hold on to your 2020 Main Stage tickets! All Main Stage tickets for the 2020 Northern Wisconsin State Fair will be valid for the same seats at the 2021 Northern Wisconsin State Fair, July 7-11.
2021 Main Stage Lineup:
• Wednesday, July 7th: Trace Adkins
• Thursday, July 8th: Hairball
• Friday, July 9th: LANCO
• Saturday,
How do I get a refund for my Main Stage ticket?
Main Stage ticket purchases will be refunded as soon as possible depending upon the purchase method but must be requested by August 15, 2020 or the Main Stage tickets will automatically be rolled over for use at the 2021 Northern Wisconsin State Fair:
• 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.
Can vendors get a refund?
Vendors who choose not to forward their deposit to hold/guarantee your spot for the 2021 Northern Wisconsin State Fair July 7-11 can get a full refund. Please note that these vendors will need to reapply to get a spot in the 2021 Northern Wisconsin State Fair. Refund must be requested by August 15, 2020 or the deposit 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 to make the request.
• 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.
Deposits will be refunded in the following ways:
• Deposits made with Credit Card
o Deposits made via credit card 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.
• Deposits made with Cash or Check
o Deposits made via cash or check will receive a refund check.
o The Northern Wisconsin State Fair Office is currently under inconsistent hours. Call the Northern Wisconsin State Fair 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.
What about the Junior Fair Livestock show & auction?
The Chippewa County Junior Fair animal shows and auction has been cancelled for 2020 but we will be hosting a virtual tribute on the NWSF website during the week of the originally scheduled 2020 Northern Wisconsin State Fair, 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 mor information on 4-H participation at the Fair, please visit https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/extension-fair-faq/.
The Quality Animal Meat Auction committee will met to determine the best options that are within current social distancing guidelines for 4-H & FFA youth involved with market animals and the auction.
What will happen with competitive exhibit entries?
For exhibitors who mailed in or dropped off 2020 Northern Wisconsin State Fair exhibit entry forms, your exhibitor entry fees will be refunded, or you may elect to donate these fees to cover expenses. If you would like a refund or would like a tax receipt for your donation, please make the request by August 15, 2020 to email: kjeffers@nwsfa.com and allow time to process the refunds. Any refund requests not made by August 15, 2020 will be considered a tax-deductible donation to the Northern Wisconsin State Fair and is greatly appreciated.
Can I get my camping fees for the 2020 Northern Wisconsin State Fair refunded?
For exhibitors who mailed in or dropped off 2020 Northern Wisconsin State Fair camping forms with fees; the fees will be refunded, or you may elect to donate these fees to cover expenses. If you would like a refund or would like a tax receipt for your donation, please make the request by August 15, 2020 to email: kjeffers@nwsfa.com and allow time to process the refunds. Any refund requests not made by August 15, 2020 will be considered a tax-deductible donation to the Northern Wisconsin State Fair and is greatly appreciated.