2020 was a difficult year for the Fair with mostly scaled-down events. Interestingly enough, similar disruptions happened during the 1930s due to a fire in 1931 and an economic downturn for the company. Therefore 4-H put on free fairs in 1932 and 1933 and after Fair ownership changed, the Northern Wisconsin State Fair was back to regular business in 1934.
The Fair has been soliciting for 2021 tickets and event sponsors since last summer, no doubt bringing in necessary cash flow for upcoming events. A recent addition to the grounds is Cobblestone Suites’ glowing sign on the Grandstand.
2021 events listed on the website include Lion’s Club Easter Egg Hunt on March 27, Clean Sweep and Athletic Booster Club Extravaganza on April 17, Chippewa County Conservation Tree Pickup on May 6, Special Kids Day on May 7, Indianhead Gun Show on May 14, 4-H Horse Schooling Day on May 15, Parkview-Circle of Friends Walk-a-Thon on May 19, Springfest on May 21, ALS Walk and Wheel-a-Thon on June 13, Good Sams RV Rally on June 15, June Dairy Day on June 23 and Air Stream RV Rally on June 24-26.
This year’s Northern Wisconsin State Fair which was cancelled in 2020 is scheduled to start on July 7. The Grandstand’s entertainment lineup is the same as last year’s plan with Trace Adkins on Wednesday, Hairball on Thursday, LANCO on Friday, with Grand Funk Railroad and Blue Oyster Cult on Saturday night.
Other annual events like OneFest, Indianhead Car Show, The Big Rig Truck Show and Oktoberfest are once again on the schedule. Better luck this year!
References:
Donna Bourget & Anne Keller. Northern Wisconsin State Fair: A Fair to Remember. The Chippewa County Historical Society. Chippewa Falls, 2020.
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