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Sauk County Fair

Festivals and fairsDates not posted yet

Monday through Sunday in the week after the Fourth of July. 2027 dates not posted yet.

The midway and rides at the Sauk County Fair — The midway at the Sauk County Fair in Baraboo. Photo: Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

A classic county fair with livestock judging, exhibits, a carnival midway, nightly music and grandstand shows like tractor pulls, ATV racing and bull riding.

Tip: Parking entrance is on Lincoln Street.

When: Monday through Sunday in the week after the Fourth of July. 2027 dates not posted yet.
Times: Carnival 2025: Wed to Fri 4 to 11 pm, Sat 1 to 11 pm, Sun 1 to 5 pm
Where: Sauk County Fairgrounds, 700 Washington Ave, Baraboo
Cost: Free gate admission; $5 daily parking (2025); grandstand events extra
Good for: Families · Outdoors

Official event page

This happens every year, but the 2027 dates aren't posted yet. I'll update this page as soon as they are. Last checked October 24, 2026. Plans change, so confirm with the organizer before you go.

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Big Top Parade and Circus CelebrationA Saturday in mid-June · Downtown Baraboo and Circus World
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Columbia County FairWednesday through Sunday in late July · Portage

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