2008 - 154th Annual Sauk County Fair*
(As of May 18 -- the only confirmed events are the Litscher Pavillion Entertainment and the Grandstand events! We are waiting for confirmations from the Sauk County UW Extension office for the youth portion of the Fair.)
* New in 2008

Thursday, July 3
1-7 p.m. Non-Livestock Pre-Fair Judging, Fairgrounds

Monday, July 7
4-7 p.m. Pre-Fair judging for Foods and Plant & Soil Sicence
7 p.m. Cat Show

Tuesday, July 8
All Day Set up and preparation for the Big Show!
6 p.m. Dog Show
7 p.m. Antique Truck & Tractor Pull, Grandstand, Tickets available at the gate about one hour before the pulls begin
9 p.m. The Midwesterners,* (rock & classic country) Litscher Pavilion

Wednesday, July 9
8 a.m. Entry day for all livestock, animals will be in place in respective barns by 6 p.m.
9 a.m. Entry day for Open Class/Adult and 4-H/FFA/Youth projects, exhibits will be in place in Buildings 2, 3 and O by 6 p.m.
10 a.m.-8 p.m. Milk Tent free recipes for adults & free stickers for kids
11 a.m.–9 p.m. Youth & Open Class/Adult projects available for viewing – Buildings 2, 3 and O
3:30 p.m. Milk Tent Trivia Game, guess right and win!
5-11 p.m. Carnival opens, Pay One Price $18 for wristband, ride 5-11 p.m.
6:30 p.m. Sheep Show
7 p.m. Catch a Pig team contest, Grandstand. Tickets available at the gate about one hour before the start of the show.
9 p.m. Dogsled,* (rock, folk, blues), Litscher Pavilion beer garden

Thursday, July 10
9-11 a.m. Day Care Day at the Sauk County Fair with tours for local daycares!
9 a.m. Swine Show
9 a.m. Rabbit Showmanship
9 a.m. Open Class/Adult judging
9 a.m.–9 p.m. Youth & Open Class/Adult projects open for viewing – Buildings 2, 3 and O
10 a.m. Poultry Show
10 a.m. Commercial Building opens. Visit exhibitors, register for free prizes, pick up free gifts for you and the kids!
10 a.m.-8 p.m. Milk Tent free recipes for adults & free coloring books for kids
Noon Beef Show
Noon-8 p.m. Youth Action Center activities for the kids
3 p.m. Rabbit Breed Judging
3 p.m. Carnival opens, Pay One Price $20 for wristband, ride 3-11 p.m.
6 p.m. Celebrating the Arts Youth Performances, Barn Yard Theatre.Free performances by Sauk County's talented 4-Hers & other young people!
7 p.m. Goat Show*
7 p.m. Run What Ya Brung ATV Races, Grandstand. Tickets $5 and available at the gate about one hour before the start of the races
9 p.m. Buildings 2, 3 & O and Commercial Building close
9 p.m. Swing Crew, (variety) Litscher Pavilion beer garden

Friday, July 11
8 a.m. Dairy Showmanship
8:30 a.m. Dairy Judging (both Registered & Grade)
9 a.m.–9 p.m. Youth & Open Class/Adult projects open for viewing – Buildings 2, 3 and O
10 a.m.-8 p.m. Milk Mustache Day at the Milk Tent, photos from 1 to 6 p.m. Fun activities for the kids and recipes for adults
10 a.m. Commercial Building opens
Noon Horse Judging: pleasure driving, driving reinsmanship, obstacle driving, trail class, dressage
Noon-8 p.m. Youth Action Center activities for the kids
12:30 p.m. Live 4-H Dairy Gift Basket Auction, Progress Hall.
1 p.m. Carnival opens, $18 wristband, ride 1-6 p.m.
7 p.m. 4-H Fashion Style Review Show, Barn Yard Theatre
7 p.m. Domesticated Exotic Animal Judging
7 p.m. Tracy Byrd * with opening act by Grand Union, Grandstand
9 p.m. Buildings 2, 3 & O and Commercial Building close
9 p.m. Grand Union* (country), sponsored by C&H Distributing, Litscher Pavilion beer garden

Saturday, July 12
8:30 a.m. Horse Judging: halter, showmanship, equitation
9 a.m.-9 p.m. Youth & Open Class/Adult projects open for viewing – Buildings 2, 3 and O
10 a.m.-8 p.m. Milk Tent free recipes for adults & free dairy stuff for kids
10 a.m. Commercial Building opens
10 a.m. Learn about ANYTHING with Sauk County 4-H (project demonstrations), Barn Yard Theatre
10 a.m. -8 p.m. Youth Action Center activities for the kids
Noon Beef Sandwich Day at 4-H Food Stand
1 p .m. Carnival opens, Pay One Price $20 for wristband, ride 1-11 p.m.
1 p.m. Live Meat Animal Sale, Progress Hall
3 p.m. Free Kids Pedal Pull Contest sponsored by South Central Dairy Supply, near 4-H Food Stand
7 p.m. Pullers Inc. Super Farm, Hot Farm Tractor Modified 4 WD Truck, 2 WD Truck, Semi Truck Pulls, Grandstand. Tickets $10 (or $5 for ages 6-12) available at the gate about one hour before the pulls begin
9 p.m. Buildings 2, 3 & O and Commercial Building close
9 p.m. Rachelle & The Red Hot Rattlers, (country), Litscher Pavilion beer garden

Sunday, July 13
10 a.m. Horse Show Fun Classes, Horse Arena
10 a.m. -8 p.m. Milk Tent free recipes for adults & free dairy stuff for kids
Noon Commercial Building opens
Noon–4 p.m. Youth & Open Class/Adult projects open for viewing – Buildings 2, 3 and O
Noon-2 p.m. Youth Action Center activities for the kids
1-9 p.m. Carnival opens, $18 wristband from 1-9 p.m.
1 p.m. Dairy Recipe Contest, Dessert theme, sponsored by Sauk County HCE, Barn Yard Theatre
2 p.m. Fairest of the Fair Show, Progress Hall. Tickets $3 and available at door an hour before performance begins.
3:30 p.m. Demolition Derby, Grandstand. ONE COMBINED SHOW!! All tickets $10 and available at the gate about one hour before derby begins.
4 p.m. All non-livestock exhibits, poultry and rabbits must be removed from buildings by 5 p.m. Large animals must be removed by 6 p.m.


Free Daily Attractions Wednesday to Sunday
~~ 4-H/FFA/Youth Livestock Barn displays, see animals, meet owners, learn about proper animal care
~~ Commercial Building open daily by 10:30am, Sunday at Noon
~~ Farm Machinery & Big Equipment
~~ Barn Yard Theatre afternoon & evening performances
~~ Youth Action Center activities, 4-H Wheel of Fortune, games & demos (a few projects require nominal fee)
~~ Milk Tent Trivia Contest daily, crafts, stickers, recipes

* New time, attraction or price in 2008

2007 Sauk County Fair
Judging Results!