The Rock County 4-H Fair has been canceled for 2020 because of community health concerns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a news release on the fair's Facebook page.
Elkhorn's fourth annual Ribfest, set for July 11-14 at the Walworth County Fairgrounds, promises tasty experiences.
The event runs from 4-7 p.m. at the Walworth County Fairgrounds.
Walworth County is mulling over granting the Walworth County Fair a loan that would build a pavilion over the fairgrounds’ outdoor horse arena, attracting larger horse shows and boosting revenue.
Rain and mud didn't stop the fun at the Walworth County Fair on Monday, but Janesville's Labor Day parade was cancelled and the Rock River Thresheree called off its final day.
The Walworth County Fair has always made an effort to include kid-friendly programming, but this is the first time the fair board has committed to featuring a grandstand show for kids.
The Walworth County FairÃÛèÖÊÓÆµ financial upswing continued its steady climb last year, with 2017ÃÛèÖÊÓÆµ profits hiking by 60 percent from 2016 and surging to its highest margin since 2004. Organizers hope the trend continues during the 2018 fair Aug. 29-Sept. 3.
Here are five things to know before the Walworth County Fair kicks off at the county fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn The fair runs through Labor Day, Sept. 3.
The 50th annual Walworth County Pork Chop Cookout is Wednesday, June 20. Fairgrounds Manager Larry Gaffey said proceeds will help spruce up some historical buildings on the fairgrounds.
Three years after suffering substantial losses, the fairgrounds netted a $61,000 profit in 2016, based on figures provided by Gaffey. ThatÃÛèÖÊÓÆµ on par with the modest profits it earned throughout the first decade of the 21st century.