Wisconsin Fairs & Festivals: The Complete 2026 Guide

Wisconsin hosts 488 fairs and festivals in 2026 across 55 counties — agricultural fairs, craft shows, food festivals, and seasonal celebrations. Season peaks in July, August, June. This guide covers the best-rated events, when to go, and how to find fairs near you.

Best-rated fairs & festivals in Wisconsin

Show distance from me

4.9(850)In 14 days

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Ellsworth Cheese Curd Festival

There will be live entertainment, classic car show, cheese curd eating contest, 5k/10k cheese curd run, and more.

Fri–Sat, Jun 26–27Ellsworth

4.9(288)In 13 days

Food FestivalMusicCultural

Blue Ox Music Festival

It will feature a great lineup of artists and bands in the genres of bluegrass, country, southern rock, jam, alternative and more.

Thu–Sat, Jun 25–27Eau Claire

4.9(162)

AgriculturalCraftSeasonal

Firefly Art Fair

There will be an array of artists showcasing and selling their original works, including paintings, ceramics, glass, basketry, jewelry, fiber art, mosaics, photography, pen and ink drawings, metal work, and wood.

Sat–Sun, Aug 1–2Wauwatosa

4.8(1484)

CraftFood FestivalArtisan

Oshkosh Faire on the Green

It will host about 100 artists and craftspeople selling their original works in various media ranging from photography and jewelry to watercolors and pottery.

Sun, Jul 12Oshkosh

4.8(1034)

CraftFood FestivalMusic

Waukesha Apple Harvest Festival

This festival will feature arts and crafts vendors, apple market, scavenger hunt, self-guided children’s activities, planetarium shows, beer garden, sweet treats, live music and much more.

Sat, Sep 19Waukesha

4.8(912)

CraftFood FestivalArtisan

Chippewa Valley Rock Fest

Come enjoy incredible rock music.

Thu–Sat, Jul 16–18Cadott