County Fair Guide

Lincoln County Fair

Merrill, Wisconsin

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2026 Dates

August 5–9, 2026

Duration

5 days

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Size

small

Planning Your Visit

Merrill's location at the confluence of the Wisconsin and Prairie rivers makes it excellent for paddling — rent a canoe for a float before or after the fair.

Fair Highlights

Livestock shows, 4-H competitions, carnival rides, fair food, and grandstand entertainment serve this logging, dairy, and recreational community in northern Wisconsin.

A Closer Look

Held annually in Merrill, the Lincoln County Fair is an early August fair in the Wisconsin River valley of north-central Wisconsin. Merrill is known as "The City of Parks" for its exceptional park system and serves as the gateway to the Northwoods.

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