Northern Wisconsin State Fair

11/21/2025

🎉🎶 Get Ready! Sugar Ray with Special Guest Uncle Kracker at the Northern Wisconsin State Fair tickets go ON SALE TODAY! 🙌🎶

📅 Concert Date: Friday, July 10, 2026
🎟️ Tickets On Sale: Today! November 21, 2025 at Noon
👉 nwsfa.com/tickets

Don’t miss this unforgettable night this summer at the Fair's Leinenkugel’s Main Stage! Tag your concert crew and let the countdown begin! 🤩✨

11/20/2025

🎉🎤 You’ve been waiting for another Northern Wisconsin State Fair Leinenkugel's Main Stage announcement - and we’re excited to share it!

On Friday, July 10, get ready for an unforgettable evening featuring Sugar Ray with Special Guest Uncle Kracker! 🙌🙌

🎡☀️ If you’re looking for the soundtrack to summer, this is it!
With over 10 million records sold, four Top 10 hits, and over a BILLION streams, Sugar Ray has been bringing sun-soaked feel-good music to fans for decades. From iconic hits like “Fly,” “Every Morning,” and “Someday,” to sharing stages with legends such as The Rolling Stones and KISS, they continue to prove that the endless-summer vibe never goes out of style.

Joining them is multi-platinum artist Uncle Kracker, known for his unmistakably breezy blend of country, pop, and rock. With chart-topping favorites like “Follow Me,” “Smile,” and his record-breaking cover of “Drift Away,” he brings the kind of laid-back, good-time energy that pairs perfectly with an evening at the Fair.

🎤 Sugar Ray with Special Guest Uncle Kracker
🎡 Northern Wisconsin State Fair, Chippewa Falls, WI
📅 Friday, July 10, 2026 | Concert Begins at 7pm
🎟️ Tickets go on sale TOMORROW, Friday, November 21, at 12:00 pm Noon
💻 nwsfa.com/tickets

We know you’re also eager for Saturday’s NWSF Leinenkugel's Main Stage performance announcement, and trust us, we’re looking forward to sharing who will be joining us in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, soon! 🤞🎶

11/20/2025

Mark your calendars, NWSF Meat Animal Program Members!
For more information and resources, visit nwsfa.com/map

11/18/2025

❄️✨ It’s beginning to look a lot like… Christmas Market season! ✨❄️
Experiencing the first snowfall of the winter today has us feeling extra festive! The fresh blanket of snow is the perfect reminder that the Christmas Market hosted by the Chippewa Valley Bee Expo is right around the corner! 🎄🎁

Mark your calendars for December 6th and get ready to gather your loved ones, shop unique gifts from local vendors, enjoy delicious treats, and soak in all the holiday magic - now officially backed by Mother Nature’s seal of approval. ☃️✨

Saturday, December 6 | 10am-5pm
Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds

Celebrate the magic of the season with us at the Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds on December 6th, 10 AM–5 PM!

🎄 Holiday Fun for All Ages:
• Porch pot build-your-own and ready-made sales
• Christmas cookie decorating
• Photos with St. Nick
• High-rated local vendors
• Wine tasting
• All-day table raffles

🎁 Raffle Prizes Include:
• Two youth bikes — 1 boys, 1 girls
• Outdoor patio set
• Hams, turkeys, candies & more
• Decorated Christmas trees (available to take home after the event!)

🎅 Keep an eye out for our mischievous elves, and don’t miss the friendly honey bee buzzing around the grounds!

SEE YOU THERE!

11/17/2025

Congratulations on the win, McDonell Macks Football! 🏉👏🎡 On and off the football field, we are proud of your hard work and commitment, and look forward to seeing and working with many of you again this summer!

11/14/2025

⏩️NWSF Meat Animal Program Members: the website has been updated with resources to help you prepare and reference throughout the year.

A sample of Educational Offerings will be shared online as they are received.

11/13/2025

🎙 Listen in to the most recent Northern Wisconsin State Fair Fair Talk Podcast featuring the recent honors of the Chi-Hi Equestrian Team!

11/13/2025

Even though it’s mid-November and winter’s chill is just around the corner, today’s sunshine has us dreaming of summer! ☀️ Make those sunny days come faster by planning ahead for live music from Sawyer Brown and Hairball this summer! 🎶

11/13/2025

🔥 BBQ Fest has a new date - May 15-16, 2026! 🔥
Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds | Chippewa Falls, WI

BBQ Fest is a sizzling celebration of culinary craftsmanship, bringing together the boldest flavors, diverse cooking techniques, and regional styles that define the world of barbecue. Whether you're a seasoned pitmaster or a curious foodie, this exciting community celebration will elevate your appreciation and enjoyment of all things smoked and grilled!

nwsfa.com/bbqfest