Question 1

Is the Fair dog friendly?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Please keep dogs on leashes at all times.

Question 2

What time does the Fair / Carnival open and close?

Accepted Answer

Thursday 
Fairgrounds: 4pm - 11pm 
Carnival rides: 5pm - 11pm
Friday
Fairgrounds: 10am - 11pm 
Carnival rides: 11am - 11pm
Saturday
Fairgrounds: 10am - 11pm
Carnival rides: 11am - 11pm
Sunday
Fairgrounds: 11am - 5pm 
Carnival rides: 12pm - 5pm
Here is a link to the full schedule: https://www.ocfairwi.com/schedule (https://www.ocfairwi.com/schedule)

Question 3

How much is admission / shows?

Accepted Answer

We are proud to offer FREE ADMISSION! It is completely FREE to enter our fairgrounds and enjoy the wide variety of entertainment! We offer metal bleacher seating for Big Top entertainment but you can also bring a lawn chair.

If you're looking for the live music schedule, click here: https://www.ocfairwi.com/music-schedule (https://www.ocfairwi.com/music-schedule)

Question 4

How do I sign up for the contests?

Accepted Answer

Show up to the contest location before the event starts to sign up! IT'S FREE!
NEW TO THE 2025 FAIR: POWERWHEELS DEMO DERBY & RC RACES. Registration is Thursday, 7/31/2025 at 4 pm and the events begin at 5 pm. Here is a link to learn more about all the information, rules, and times for each contest: https://www.ocfairwi.com/contests.(https://www.ocfairwi.com/contests.)

Question 5

Where is everything located on the fairgrounds?

Accepted Answer

2025 MAP COMING SOON

Question 6

Where should I park?

Accepted Answer

Parking is free! The address to the parking lot for the trolley service is 1020 Kabel Ave, Rhinelander, WI 54501. 
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The trolley service will end near sundown and Bowen's Bus Service will continue transportation to Kabel Avenue Parking Lot through 11:15 pm (to Old Hospital Parking Site).
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Handicap Parking is located on Oneida Ave, near the Main Entrance of the Fair. Signs will be posted.

Question 7

What kind of food and other vendors do you have?

Accepted Answer

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