Dane County Fair 2026
Jul 16-19, 2026 Madison, WIAbout
Officially began in 1851, Dane County Fair is a 4-day fair scheduled to be held from July 16, 2026 (Thursday) to July 19, 2026 (Sunday) at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wisconsin and organized by Dane County Fair Associates. It offers agricultural and educational events, various competitions and contests, and fun for the whole family. There is so much to experience at the fair. This year, the fair will celebrate its 175th anniversary.
Venue
Alliant Energy Center
1919 Alliant Energy Center Way Madison, WIAdditional Info
Gate Admission
Under 6: Free6-11 Years Old: $10 (Daily Pass) or $20 (Season Pass)Ages Over 11: $15 (Daily Pass) or $35 (Season Pass)
Gate Hours
8 am - 8 pm each day
Carnival Ride Hours
Thursday: 1:00 pm - 10:30 pmFriday - Sunday: 12:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Parking
Parking is free all day, every day.
Fair by the Numbers
Established: 1851 Days Left: 44 Anniversary: 175th
Countdown
0 year
1 month
1 week
6 days
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