Kenosha County Fair Set to Open With New Attractions, Old Favorites

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WILMOT, Wis. — The Kenosha County Fair kicks off Wednesday, Aug. 13, with five days of entertainment, competition, and community tradition at the fairgrounds, 30820 111th St. This year’s theme, “Let the Good Times Grow,” comes with a playful twist — a tallest weed contest, awarding $50 to the grand champion along with bragging rights.

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Visitors will find plenty of new attractions, including “Jurassic Kingdom Live,” a stage show featuring life-sized dinosaurs, and the debut of the “Pig Pals” program, which gives children with special challenges the chance to show pigs in a real exhibition setting. The Creekside Stage, now housed in a newly built structure, will host more than 15 musical acts ranging from bluegrass and country to rock and doo-wop.

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The fair also brings back crowd favorites like pig, duck, and goat races, plus the combined demolition derby, a car demolition event, and two nights of truck and tractor pulls — including a National Tractor Pullers Association competition on Friday night. Other strolling acts, such as the comedic “Fisherman Dan and Off the Hook” juggling show, add to the variety.

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Agriculture remains a cornerstone, with livestock shows, 4H exhibitions, and the annual “Fairest of the Fair” crowning on Saturday morning. This year’s finalists are Emily Maxon of Paris, Brooke Mason of Salem, and Elizabeth “Izzy” Jones of Silver Lake. The winner will earn a $1,000 scholarship, lifetime fair membership, and the chance to represent Kenosha County at the state competition.

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The fair runs from 8 a.m. to midnight Aug. 13–16, and from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 17. Admission is $12 for adults, $6 for children ages 7–11, and free for kids 6 and under. Seniors and military members with ID pay $8. Parking is free. More details are available at kenoshacofair.com.

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Kevin Mathewson

Kevin Mathewson is a disciple of Christ, husband and a father to two wonderful children. Mathewson was born and raised in Lake County, IL and worked as a police & fire dispatcher from 2005 to 2010 in Round Lake Beach, IL. Mathewson moved to Kenosha County in 2006, later being elected to the position of Alderman of the 8th District in 2012 and 2016. Mathewson is a private investigator, security contractor, journalist, and photographer. He enjoys spending time with his family, watching movies, camping and boating. His favorite amendment is the second, followed closely by the first. He loves his country and community.

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August 13, 2025 at 4:51 AM

One of my favorite fairs! Excited to go!

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  August 14, 2025 at 5:23 AM
  
  The person who downvoted this must be jealous LOL
  
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August 13, 2025 at 8:49 AM

The fair is really making changes that are very community oriented. Thank you

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  August 15, 2025 at 5:00 AM
  
  Nah, too much of a click
  
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Anonymous says:

August 13, 2025 at 8:56 AM

Fair board seems to have it together. Kudos

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  August 14, 2025 at 5:24 AM
  
  Eh…drama as usual. If you don’t “know someone” or in the click they don’t give a sh*t about you or the kids.
  
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