July 27th-30th, 2023
FREE
Admission
CONTESTS
Sexiest Men's Legs In A Kilt Contest
This year the fair will see the return of its hilarious yet tantalizing “Sexiest Men’s Legs in a Kilt Contest.” Men will don their kilts (kilts provided if needed), and show off their sexy legs in hopes of receiving the coveted genuine leather belt! Hosted by WJFW personality Geoff Weller, it has become a must-see contest at the fair.
Saturday, July 29th, Family Stage, 12noon.
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Kids Watermelon Eating Contest
Who doesn’t love a classic watermelon eating contest? The fair will hold two days of watermelon eating. Contest is limited to children only.
Friday, July 28th, Family Stage, 12noon
Saturday, July 29th, Family Stage, 2pm
Sponsored by: The Hodag Store
Iron Woman Skillet Throwing Contest
In 2022 the fair hosted its first “Iron-Woman Skillet Throwing Contest.” The Northwoods is full of strong women, we know because they broke last year’s cast iron skillet in two! How far can you toss a cast iron skillet?
2 brackets - Girls up to 16, Ladies 16+
Contest is limited to the first 20 participants per bracket.
Sign up located at the On-Site Fair Office Friday morning.
Friday, July 28th, Ollie’s Exploratorium Green space, 3pm
Sponsored by: Rhinelander GM
The Great Northern Crayfish Carry Race
Another new Northwoods inspired contest will be “The Great Northern Crayfish Carry Race.” The goal is to pick up crayfish and race them to your bucket. Most crayfish moved wins! Contest is for kids only.
Contest is limited to the first 20 participants.
Sign up located at the On-Site Fair Office Friday morning.
Friday, July 28th, Family Stage, 2pm
Cheese Curd Eating Contest
Nothing says a Wisconsin County Fair like Cheese Curds! How fast can you eat a container of delicious Wisconsin Cheese Curds?
Friday, July 28th, Ollie's Greenspace, 4pm
Sponsored by: Aaron's Recreation Repair Services