Question 1

How do I buy pre-sale carnival wristbands?

Accepted Answer

Pre-Sale for carnival wristbands is ONLINE only. Visit our midway's website to purchase yours today!Purchase here: https://spectrumcarnival.magicmoneyllc.com/MagicMoney_Web/ETicket/EventDetails/10For more information about wristbands:https://www.ocfairwi.com/wristband-sales

Question 2

Is the Fair dog friendly?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Please keep dogs on leashes at all times.

Question 3

What time does the Fair / Carnival open and close?

Accepted Answer

Thursday Fairgrounds: 4pm - 11pm Carnival rides: 5pm - 11pmFridayFairgrounds: 11am - 11pm Carnival rides: 12pm - 11pmSaturdayFairgrounds: 11am - 11pmCarnival rides: 12pm - 11pmSundayFairgrounds: 11am - 5pm Carnival rides: 12pm - 5pmHere is a link to the full schedule: https://www.ocfairwi.com/schedule

Question 4

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

Question 5

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!

Question 6

Where is everything located on the fairgrounds?

Accepted Answer

2026 Map can be found here: https://www.ocfairwi.com/map-of-fair-grounds

Question 7

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. ​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).​Handicap Parking is located on Oneida Ave, near the Main Entrance of the Fair. Signs will be posted.

Question 8

What kind of food and other vendors do you have?

Accepted Answer

View all fair Vendors here: https://www.ocfairwi.com/vendors

Question 9

How do I become a vendor?

Accepted Answer

Visit our Vendor Information page for more details:https://www.ocfairwi.com/vendor-information

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