Friday's Events at the Central Wisconsin State Fair

Friday, August 23rd, 2024 -- 8:00 AM

The Central Wisconsin State Fair is underway at the fairgrounds in Marshfield.

The carnival opens today at 2pm. Individual ride tickets can be purchased. Wristbands will be available for $25 from 2pm-6pm and $30 from 6pm-10pm today. Today is Family Day at the carnival and all rides cost one less ticket from 2pm-6pm.

Daughtry will be performing in front of the grandstand tonight at 7:30pm. Cost is $40, $50 for trackside, and $80 for VIP. In the Family Entertainment Tent, Dawn Marie will perform from 1pm-3:30pm, the Main Street Conservatory of Dance will perform from 4pm-5pm, and Star Six Nine will perform from 9pm-Midnight.

Other events include the Hot Glass Academy, pig and duck races, family entertainer Kenny Ahern, CWSF ambassador activities, balloons by Kevin, and the Fairest Pie Auction.

The Central Wisconsin State Fair Horse Pull also starts at 6pm. They also have Agriculture Day with presentations including the Food and Farm Exploration Center, Wisconsin Maple Syrup Producers Association, and Wisconsin Honey Producers Association.

And, of course, there will be projects on display with judging happening throughout the duration of the fair. Animal judging and shows will take place as well. There will also be vendors set up throughout the fair.

The daily gate passes are $10 for adults 13 and older, children 5-12 are $5, and children 4 and under are free.

Feel free to contact us with questions and/or comments.