Columbia County Fair

Columbia County Fair will be showcasing the hard work of both youth and adult exhibitors. Also, a venue for commercial booths and the typical fair activities. Call 608-697-5043 during the fair for information. 

The Columbia County Fair officially opens Wednesday with the carnival opening at 5pm featuring specials each day of the fair through Sunday. Grandstand events begin Thursday and continue through Saturday night. The commercial buildings open Wednesday with vendors selling and/or promoting a wide variety of products.


FAIR DAILY SCHEDULE:
Sunday, July 20, 2025
Horse Pleasure Show and Trail Class
Time: 8:00AM | Location: Horse Arena
Open Dog Show
Time: 1:00PM | Location: Commercial Building
 
Monday, July 21, 2025
Junior Dog Judging, Rally and Agility
Time: 9:00AM | Location: Commercial Building
 
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Buildings open 1:00-8:00PM
Junior Rabbit Entry
Time - 11:00AM-5:00PM | Location: Agricultural Building
Model Horse and Horseless Horse Judging
Time: 2:00PM | Location: Bidwell Foundation Building
Junior Division Entry and Judging
Time: 2:00-7:00PM | Location: Buildings 7 and 8
Open Class Entry
Time: 2:00-7:00PM | Location: Building 7
Swine Entry and Weigh-In
Time: 6:00-7:00PM | Location: Scale
Club Booth Judging
Time: 7:00PM | Location: Bidwell Foundation Building
 
 
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Buildings open 10:00AM-9:00PM
Junior Rabbit Showmanship
Time: 9:00AM | Location: Agricultural Building
Junior Rabbit & Cavies Judging, Followed by Open Rabbit Judging
Time: 9:00AM | Location: Agricultural Building
Open Class Judging Begins
Time: 9:00AM | Location: Buildings 7 and 8
Other Livestock Entry and Weigh-In
for sale of Champions (including sheep & market goat)
Time: 10:00AM-12:00PM | Location: Scale
Open Rabbit and Cavies Entry
Time: 11:00AM-12:00PM | Location: Agricultural Building
Coloring Contest (Ages 3-12)
Time: 1:00-3:00PM | Location: Building 7
Non-Sale Animal Entry
Time: 12:00-7:00PM | Location: respected locations
Swine Judging
Time: 5:00PM | Location: Swine Barn
Cruising’ at the Fair - Car Show
Parade on Fair Boulevard: 6:00pm
Time: 6:30PM | Location: Near the Entertainment Tent
Beer & Wine Garden
Time: 5:00-10:00PM | Location: Next to Bidwell Foundation Building
Entertainment: Abby Spencer 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Badgerland Midway Carnival
Time: 5:00pm - 11:00pm Tickets: 2 Credit Day
Tuff Truck Races
50/50 Raffle draws at 9:00pm
Time : 7:00 pm Location : Grandstand COST $10.00per person regardless of age
 
 
 
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Buildings open 10:00AM-9:00PM
Beef Judging
Time: 10:00AM | Location: Agricultural Building
Sheep Judging and Sheep Lead Class
Time: 4:00PM | Location: Sheep Barn
Beer & Wine Garden
Time: 5:00-10:00PM | Location: Next to Bidwell Foundation Building
Entertainment: Sam Ness 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Badgerland Midway Carnivals
5:00pm - 11:00pm
South Central Wisconsin Tractor and Truck Pull
50/50 Raffle draws at 9:00pm
Time: 7:00PM | Location: Grandstand COST: $15.00 adult 12 years and older $10.00year 5 -11 years old, under 5 free
 
 
Friday, July 25, 2025
Buildings open 10:00AM-9:00PM
Dairy Show
Time: 9:00AM | Location: Agricultural Building
Poultry Judging
Time: 9:00AM | Location: Agricultural Building
Meat Goat Judging, Followed by Junior and Open Shows
Time: 10:00AM | Location: Swine Barn
Columbia County Pork Partners Barbecue
Time: 4:30PM | Location: Event room next to Fair office | Menu
Bingo
Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Location: Beer Garden
Hosted by the Pardeeville Fire Department
Beer & Wine Garden
Time: 3:00pm-12:00AM | Location: Next to Bidwell Foundation Building
Live Band Entertainment: Derek Jones 8:00pm - 11:00pm
Cat Show
Time: 7:00PM | Location: Agricultural Building
Badgerland Midway Carnivals
1:00pm - 11:00pm
T & C Rodeo
50/50 Raflle draws at 9:00pm
Time: 7:00PM | Location: Grandstand Cost: $20.00 adult 12 years and older, $10.00 ages 5-11 years old, under 5 free
 
 
Saturday, July 26, 2025
Buildings open 10:00AM-9:00PM
Horse Speed Show
Time: 8:30AM | Location: Horse Arena
GIRL SCOUT ACTIVITY TENT
10:00AM - 4:00PM Location: TBA
WEAVING, SPINNING, & LACING DEMONSTRATIONS
10:00AM -4:00PM Location: Commercial Building
Buyer’s Buffet
Time: 11:00AM-12:30PM | Location: Fair Office Building
Bingo
Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Location: Beer Garden
Hosted by the Pardeeville Fire Department
Beer & Wine Garden
Time: 12:00PM-Midnight | Location: Next to Bidwell Foundation Building
Live Entertainment: Back Alley Kings 8:00PM - 11:00PM
Sale of Champions
Time: 1:00PM | Location: Agricultural Building
The Pedal Pull
Time: 4:00pm | Location: Fair Boulevard in front of the Fair Office. ALL Ages welcome!
Farm Bureau Steak Fry
Time:4:00pm | Location: Farm Bureau Food Stand
Badgerland Midway Carnival
Time: 12:00PM-11:00PM
Demolition Derby
50/50 Raffle drawing at 9:00pm
Time: 7:00PM | Location: Grandstand COST : $20.00 adult 12 years and older, $15.00 5 - 11 years old, under 5 free
 
 
Sunday, July 27, 2025
Buildings open 10:00AM-5:00PM
FFA Breakfast at the Fair
Time: 7:00-10:00AM | Location: Event room next to Fair Office
Master Showman Contest
Time: 9:30AM | Location: Agricultural Building
Non-Denominational Christian Worship Service
Time: 9:30AM | Location: Beer & Wine Garden Tent
“Crazy Critter Show”
Time: 1:30pm | Location: Sheep Barn show ring
Merit & Award Recognition
Time: 12:00PM | Location: Agricultural Building
Beer & Wine Garden
Time: 11:00AM-4:00PM | Location: Next to Bidwell Foundation Building
Meat Raffle
1:00pm - 3:00pm Location: Beer and Wine Garden
Quilt Raffle Drawing : Location Beer and Wine Garden - 3:00pm
GRANDSTAND EVENT : Wheels of Wonder
Time: 12:00pm - 3:00pm | Location : Grandstand Infield | Cost: FREE for all ages
End of Fair and Exhibitions Released
Time: 4:00PM (Buildings lock at 5:00PM)