State’s largest county fair runs through Labor Day
By Rumasa Noor
Staff Writer
The Labor Day weekend will mark the 166th anniversary of the Walworth County Fair. The fair will be celebrated from Sept. 2 through 7 on fairgrounds in Elkhorn, 411 E. Court St.
The annual event provides entertainment to the local communities through a multitude of entertaining and educational programs.
“It’s a great place to come with your friends, family and children,” said Sue Preussing, marketing and public relations manager.
Each year the fair has a theme. This year’s theme is “Just Another Day in Paradise.”
Activities
The annual event brings fresh activities every year; Monster Truck is one of the new additions to this year’s activities, said Preussing.
Other activities will include, bull riding, demolition derby, truck and tractor pulls and different animal exhibits such as kettle shows, dog shows, horse shows and cat shows, Preussing said.
“We have exhibits in home economics where people have made their canned goods, cakes, fudge, cookies (and) pies,” she said.
Each year the event also provides live musical entertainment through contests and concerts.
This year the fair’s grandstand acts include has the Charlie Daniels Band on Sept. 5 and Cheap Trick on Sept. 6.
The fair will also hold the semifinal and final rounds of the 13th annual Kunes Country Automotive Group Walworth County Talent Show on Sept. 2 and 3.
This is a musical program that will entail performances in different genres including country, Christian, gospel, soft rock and more.
The Master of Ceremonies, WSLD 104.5 FM Radio and Kunes Automotive Group will award $1,000 for the first place winner, $300 for the second place and $200 for the third place.
Other challenges will include Fairest of the Fair competition, Duct Tape Fashion, Farmers Olympics and an Outstanding Seniors and Grandparents of the year contest to recognize five seniors who have contributed to the community in some way.
The 2015 WCF Farmers Market and Old World Artisan Village market will operate from Sept. 4 through 7.
This year’s events will also include multiple horse events and recognition of centennial farms.
“We have a nice park at the fairgrounds where you can sit and enjoy music,” Preussing said. “It’s economical to come here, there are lots of things to see, do, eat and take part in.”
Parking
Parking will be free for all at the fairgrounds.
For more information, visit www.walworthcountyfair.com.
