Save the Date!

July 22 - 27, 2025

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About the Fair

2025 celebrates the 167th year of the Washington County Fair. As the largest event in Washington County, boasting over 75,000 attendees annually, the Fair draws attendance from not only Washington County but also surrounding counties, the Fox Valley, and the Southern Milwaukee-Illinois I-94 corridor.

The 6-day festival offers incredible food, shopping, and fun! Event scheduling includes three nights of national music, agricultural, equestrian competitions, and exhibitions. You will not want to miss these mainstay attractions:

Ag Adventureland, livestock auction, carnival, tractor pull, fireworks, and over 50 shows during this unforgettable event.

Washington County fair at night.

Musical guests throughout the years

Since moving to the current location in 1999, the Washington County Fair has played host to many national musical artists over the decades. Many chart-topping artists have played the Fair as their careers were launching.

The Silver Lining Amphitheater shows are free with general admission tickets. Limited reserved seat tickets are available for purchase through our ticketing link.

See who’s performing at the 2025 Washington County Fair

Collage of band posters from the Washington County Fair.

Fair History