Fair Highlights
Livestock shows, 4-H and FFA competitions, carnival rides, fair food, and grandstand entertainment draw large crowds from Madison and the surrounding region.
Planning Your Visit
The fair is an easy trip from Madison's Isthmus — combine it with a visit to the Dane County Farmers' Market at the Capitol Square, one of the largest producers-only markets in the country.
A Closer Look
The Dane County Fair, based in Madison, runs in mid-July, bringing agricultural traditions to the heart of Wisconsin's capital city. Despite being home to the state university and state government, Dane County remains one of Wisconsin's top agricultural producers.
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