Worth Knowing
Self-described as the largest county fair in Wisconsin, the Walworth County Fair draws an estimated 150,000 visitors to Elkhorn in the Lake Geneva area. The fair runs Labor Day week — September 2–7 in 2026 — and is known for its strong grandstand lineup, livestock competitions, and the agricultural heritage of one of Wisconsin's most productive farming counties.
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Expect large livestock shows, strong 4-H competitions, a sizeable carnival midway, diverse food vendors, and grandstand entertainment drawing large crowds from southeastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois.
Before You Go
Elkhorn is the county seat but Lake Geneva draws the tourists — the fair is a chance to experience the agricultural heart of this resort county, away from the tourist crowds.
What to Know
Held annually in Elkhorn, the Walworth County Fair is one of Wisconsin's largest and most celebrated county fairs, running a full six days in early September. Walworth County is home to Lake Geneva, one of the most popular resort destinations in the upper Midwest, drawing Chicago vacationers for over a century.
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