County Fair Guide

Polk County Fair

Balsam Lake, Wisconsin

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2026 Dates

July 23–26, 2026

Duration

4 days

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Size

small

What to Expect

Livestock exhibits, 4-H competitions, carnival rides, and community entertainment bring this rural northwestern Wisconsin county together each summer.

Visitor Tips

Polk County's lakes are legendary among Wisconsin anglers — combine the fair with a fishing trip or canoe outing on one of the nearby lake chains.

About Polk County Fair

Held annually in Balsam Lake, the Polk County Fair is a four-day July fair in Wisconsin's northwest lake country, where dairy farms meet pristine glacial lakes. Polk County is home to the Polk County Information Center and some of the finest fishing lakes in the region.

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