Town Traditions: Wisconsin's Oldest County Fair Is In Waukesha

WAUKESHA, WI — It may be hard to believe after another long, cold Wisconsin winter, but summer has landed, and it packed along plenty of warm weather and fun traditions.

One tradition known well by Waukesha residents is the oldest running county fair in the state, the Waukesha County Fair. This year's events run from July 19-23 at the Waukesha County Exposition Center, 1000 Northview Road.

Among the events planned for the 2023 fair, attendees will find a classic car show, a beauty pageant, a variety of food vendors, a demolition derby, music, and the famed livestock auction. Attendees can also take part in a host of competitions, like the centennial quilt contest or a truck and tractor pull.

If you're visiting the fair mainly for the animals, you'll also find plenty of attractions, too. Beyond the auctions and livestock displays, Pleasure Valley is planning pig, goat and duck races.

You can keep an eye out for updates about the 2023 Waukesha County Fair and buy tickets on its website. Keep an eye out for updates at the fair's Facebook page as well.