The fair is scheduled for Thursday through Sunday at Shakey Lakes Park, N8390 County Park Road in Stephenson. At its core, the fair remains a premier showcase for local youth and agriculture.

Throughout the weekend, young exhibitors will demonstrate a full year of hard work in livestock, beef, dairy, poultry and rabbit showmanship. Beyond the barns, visitors can explore a wide array of high-energy attractions, musical events and competitive activities.

“From its roots to the excitement of today, the Menominee County Fair continues to be a place where memories are made year after year,” Fair Manager Debbie Smith said. “Join us at Shakey Lakes County Park as we come together to create unforgettable moments and celebrate the spirit of Menominee County.”

The fairgrounds will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. today for placement of still exhibits and rabbits and poultry.

From left are 2025 Menominee County Fair Queen Alison Kleiman, 2025 Junior Miss Quinn Kakuk and 2025 Fair Princess Isabella Kleiman. The 2026 fair pageant will be Thursday evening, with the new royalty crowned Friday morning. (Contributed photo)

Registration begins at 8 a.m. Thursday for a number of animal entries, with judging for still exhibits takes place from 9 a.m. to noon. Other events Thursday include a veteran and junior horse show starting at 9 a.m. and the queen, princess, junior miss and tiny miss pageant at 5 p.m. The Menominee County Conservation District will host a trivia contest starting at 6 p.m. A ticket is required. Music will be provided by The Worxz DJ from noon to 4 p.m. and The Descendants from 7 to 11 p.m.

Friday begins with the crowning of the queen, princess, junior miss and tiny miss at 8:45 a.m. Open ceremonies will be at 10 a.m. A new event, the Pedal Tractor pull for children and adults, takes place at 11 a.m. A Kids Power Wheels Demo Derby begins at 2 p.m. with “bumper car”-style showdown. The horse and pony pull competition will be at 4 p.m.

The popular craft beer and wine tasting event returns from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday. A ticket is required. A food auction and bean bag tournament both start at 6 p.m.

Music on Friday will be provided by Charlie Scoggins from noon to 4 p.m. and Neon Detour from 7 to 11 p.m.

Saturday features a 5K walk/run starting at 8 a.m. A kids fishing tournament for ages 2 to 16 begins at 9 a.m. at the fishing pier. A Ladies Day Program under the tent is set for 10 a.m., with bingo to follow starting a noon.

Beef judging and the dairy show will take place Saturday.

The tractor pull is set for 11 a.m., with truck pulls to follow. The Stephenson Schools Robotic Club will provide a demonstration from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Music on Saturday will be from Logan Spicer, noon to 4 p.m., and Bad Mother Truckers, 7 to 11 p.m.

Sunday, the Menominee County Sheriff’s Department will have K-9 demonstration at 8:45 a.m., followed by the fifth-annual Have Fun With Your Dog Show at 9 a.m.

The antique car show will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday and the ATV/UTV pull will be at noon. There will be another trivia contest at 1 p.m. and again a ticket is required. Children can enjoy a foam zone party from 1 to 3 p.m. near the barn.

Cowboy Church Music will be provided by Country Classics at 10 a.m. and the Whitens Duo will play from noon to 4 p.m. All exhibits will be released between 4 and 5 p.m.

Other events throughout the fair include Magical Matt’s Entertainment; the Tickler Farm and Forest Products Petting Zoo; Phoenix Mobil Arcade; Back 40 Axe Throwing; Agri-Golf, a putt-putt golf activity with an agricultural theme; the Jumping’ Good Time Bounce Houses; Menominee County Bookmobile; and kids’ games.

The Menominee County Fair remains one of the most affordable family weekend destinations in the region. Admission is $7 for a daily wristband and $12 for the weekend. Children age 5 and younger are admitted free.

Attendance in 2025 was about 4,000, the largest in fair history.

“We’re picking up attendance and really growing. The fair board is working really hard to promote this as a family friendly event and I think families are just looking for that,” Smith said.

Navigating the fairgrounds has never been easier. The fair board has unveiled its new official website at menomineecountyfair.com. Developed by Sandahl Media, the site provides complete event schedules, grandstand rules, entry forms, schedule updates and essential visitor details.