County Fair Guide

Northern Wisconsin State Fair

Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin

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2026 Dates

July 8–12, 2026

Duration

5 days

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Size

medium

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Founded

Since 1897

Local Tips

Chippewa Falls' historic downtown and the Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company tour pair well with a day at the fair.

The Fair

In Chippewa Falls, the Northern Wisconsin State Fair is one of four state-sanctioned fairs in Wisconsin, serving the agricultural communities of the northern half of the state. Since its 1897 founding, it's endured as a century-plus Wisconsin agricultural tradition. Chippewa Falls is home to Leinenkugel's Brewery and sits along the Chippewa River.

What You'll Find There

Expect large-scale livestock competitions, 4-H and FFA exhibits, carnival rides, grandstand entertainment, and fair food befitting a state-level fair.

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