Fond du Lac County Fair
by Darren Goodpaster · 5/22/2026
The Fond du Lac County Fair continues to be one of Wisconsin’s biggest summer traditions, bringing together live music, carnival rides, fair food, motorsports, and family entertainment for all ages. With major concert headliners, crowd-favorite events like demolition derbies and tractor pulls, and a strong hometown atmosphere, the fair delivers unforgettable summer memories year after year.
Every summer, the Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds & Expo Center transforms into one of Wisconsin’s most exciting family destinations, bringing together the sights, sounds, and traditions that make county fair season unforgettable. The Fond du Lac County Fair has become a beloved annual tradition, offering five days packed with live music, thrilling entertainment, carnival rides, delicious fair food, agricultural exhibits, and activities for every generation.
What truly sets the Fond du Lac County Fair apart is its outstanding live entertainment lineup. Year after year, the fair attracts nationally recognized music acts to its Holiday Automotive Grandstand stage, giving local fans the chance to experience major concerts close to home. Recent years have featured headliners including Trace Adkins, Night Ranger, Bret Michaels, Dylan Scott, Scotty McCreery, Skillet, Daughtry, Tesla, Vanilla Ice, Grand Funk Railroad, and Montgomery Gentry. The 2026 entertainment lineup continues that tradition with performances by Trace Adkins, Night Ranger, and the high-energy tribute show MJ LIVE.
Beyond the concerts, the fair delivers nonstop entertainment for all ages. Families can enjoy the colorful midway filled with rides and games, while motorsports fans pack the grandstands for crowd-favorite events like tractor pulls, bull riding, barrel racing, and the always-popular demolition derby. Livestock shows, agricultural exhibits, family stages, food vendors, and kid-friendly attractions ensure there is always something happening across the grounds.
One of the biggest reasons the Fond du Lac County Fair remains so popular is its ability to blend hometown tradition with big-event excitement. Fairgoers can spend the afternoon exploring animal barns and enjoying classic fair treats, then finish the evening singing along with nationally touring artists under the summer lights. It’s an experience that brings together families, music fans, and the entire community year after year.
Whether you come for the concerts, the rides, the food, or the family atmosphere, the Fond du Lac County Fair continues to prove why it is one of the premier summer events in Wisconsin — delivering affordable entertainment, unforgettable memories, and live music from some of the biggest names to ever play the county fair circuit.
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