The opportunities in 4-H are endless, and the County Fair was one highlight of this summer for many of our youth! From Kid Zone fun in the Forum Building (with A/C!), beating the heat and wildfire smoke, livestock shows, and kids showing their skills for project judging, Fair experiences bring together a whole year of dedication and life changing moments all wrapped in a few long days each July.
This year we want to celebrate a successful 4-H Food Stand, Club & Project leaders guiding Fair entries and preparing youth to enter projects, and volunteers and parents supporting 4-H youth on every level—from project shuffling to “poop scooping.” Early mornings and late nights were a common theme, and many united to support performances, auctions, livestock shows, and more. The 2026 Waukesha County Fair was filled with moments that made us so very proud of our 4-H youth, families, volunteers, clubs and the community we continue to pledge to make better.
Despite challenges from the heat and smoke, over 91,000 people attended the Fair over five days. 245 4-H youth exhibited a total of 2,221 4-H entries, which included 618 livestock entries and 1,603 non-livestock projects. What a showing for Waukesha County 4-H! The 4-H Kids Zone welcomed 16 community partners along with several 4-H volunteers leading over 40 educational, hands-on activities for Fairgoers. View photos of the 2026 4-H Kids Zone below.
Thank you once again to our Kids Zone sponsors—Blain’s Farm & Fleet, Woodman’s, and Merton Feed Co.—for their generous support. Mark your calendar for the 2027 Waukesha County Fair, which will take place July 21–25, 2027!
