Wisconsin Fairs & Festivals: The Complete 2026 Guide

Wisconsin hosts 501 fairs and festivals in 2026 across 55 counties — agricultural fairs, craft shows, food festivals, and seasonal celebrations. Season peaks in July, August, June. This guide covers the best-rated events, when to go, and how to find fairs near you.

Best-rated fairs & festivals in Wisconsin

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Ellsworth Cheese Curd Festival

Celebrating the Cheese Curd Capital of Wisconsin, this Pierce County festival features squeaky-fresh curds, a cheese curd eating contest, 5K and 10K runs, a classic car show, and live entertainment in East End Park.

Fri–Sat, Jun 26–27Ellsworth

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Blue Ox Music Festival

A family-owned Americana and roots music festival among the pines of Eau Claire, featuring national and regional acts, campground jamming, family-stage programming, and late-night sets at The Pines Music Park over three summer days.

Thu–Sat, Jun 25–27Eau Claire

4.9(162)In 10 days

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Firefly Art Fair

There will be an array of artists showcasing and selling their original works, including paintings, ceramics, glass, basketry, jewelry, fiber art, mosaics, photography, pen and ink drawings, metal work, and wood.

Sat–Sun, Aug 1–2Wauwatosa

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Oshkosh Faire on the Green

It will host about 100 artists and craftspeople selling their original works in various media ranging from photography and jewelry to watercolors and pottery.

Sun, Jul 12Oshkosh

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Waukesha Apple Harvest Festival

This festival will feature arts and crafts vendors, apple market, scavenger hunt, self-guided children’s activities, planetarium shows, beer garden, sweet treats, live music and much more.

Sat, Sep 19Waukesha

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Chippewa Valley Rock Fest

A marquee rock camping festival in western Wisconsin, known as Rock Fest, with more than 80 bands across multiple stages, on-site camping, and a hard-rock party atmosphere drawing fans from across the Upper Midwest each July.

Thu–Sat, Jul 16–18Cadott