Lincoln County Fair - Wisconsin

08/12/2026

A big thank-you to all of our local businesses and community representatives who participated in the Lincoln County Fair Butter Carving Contest! 🧈 Friday Edition.

Thank you to City of Merrill, Wisconsin Mayor Steve Hass, Lincoln County Finance Director, Representative Calvin Callahan , IncredibleBank, AGRA Industries, Park City Credit Union and 101.9 WDEZ for joining in the fun and showing off your creativity. From tractors and animals to some truly one-of-a-kind creations, you kept the crowd smiling!

We also extend a special thank-you to Grassland Dairy Products for generously donating the butter that made this event possible.

Thank you for supporting the Lincoln County Fair and helping us create another fun memory for our community! Take a look at the video to see the contestants and their buttery masterpieces! 💛 FRIDAY EDITION.

08/12/2026

Thank you! The Lincoln County Fair would not be possible without the incredible support of our sponsors, local businesses, volunteers, and community members.

Whether you donated, sponsored an event, volunteered your time, attended the fair, shared our posts, or simply helped spread the word—every contribution made a difference.

We are incredibly grateful to live in a community that continues to support agriculture, youth programs, local traditions, and the future of our fair. Thank you for helping make the Lincoln County Fair a place where our entire community can come together, create memories, and celebrate all that Lincoln County has to offer. Please make sure to support the businesses listed below.

From all of us at the Lincoln County Fair Association—thank you for your continued support! 🎡🐄🌾

08/10/2026

Day 5 was the perfect ending to the 2026 Lincoln County Fair!

The rain came down and the fairgrounds turned muddy, but the fun never stopped! From the Demolition Derby and carnival rides to the Small Animal Auction, Brickyard School, and live entertainment, it was a memorable final day at the Lincoln County Fair!

There were also emotional moments in the barns as exhibitors said goodbye to their animals and packed up after a week filled with hard work, dedication, friendships, and memories. For many, these animals are more than a fair project—they become part of the family.

Thank you to our exhibitors, families, volunteers, sponsors, vendors, entertainers, and everyone who braved the rain and mud to support the fair. You made this week one we will never forget!

Until next year—thank you for helping us Kick It Up at the Lincoln County Fair!

08/09/2026

What a day at the Lincoln County Fair!

Day 4 was packed with excitement—from Goat Obstacle Course to Dress an Animal, Antique Tractor Pulls to Butter Carving, Carnival fun and the powerful Modified Tractor Pulls! Music from Misty Hollow Moosic Karaoke to HonkyTonk Highway. DARKHORSE and Until Dawn kept the Entertainment Tent rocking before The Glam Band brought the ’80s energy to the fairgrounds!

Thank you to our exhibitors, volunteers, sponsors, entertainers and everyone who joined us for another unforgettable day at the fair! ❤️

08/09/2026

It’s the FINAL DAY of the 2026 Lincoln County Fair!

Sponsor of the Day: Lincoln Windows

There’s still plenty of fair fun waiting for you this Sunday at the Merrill Fairgrounds! Bring the family and help us finish fair week strong. ❤️🤍💙

Entertainment Tent
New Testament Church — 10:30 AM
Tom Burt — 1:00–4:00 PM

Mr. Ed's Magical Midways Opens at Noon.
Wristbands 12–4 PM | $25
Individual ride tickets also available on-site.

Brickyard School — 1:00–5:00 PM

Grandstand Event sponsored by Thorogood Boots
Demolition Derby — 1:00 PM
Kids Cars kick things off, followed by the adults!

🫧 The Bubbler — On the grounds throughout the day!

Small Animal Auction — 4:00 PM
Proceeds benefit the poultry and rabbit projects.
And remember — FREE GATE ADMISSION!

Expo Center, Livestock Pavilion and Lokemoen are open throughout the day to visit animals and view exhibits.

Livestock barn animals and exhibits are released after 5:30pm. All other Junior and Open Division Exhibits will be released 6:00pm-7:00pm.

Come out, enjoy one more day of food, rides, entertainment, animals, and fair fun. Let’s Kick It Up one last time at the 2026 Lincoln County Fair! See you at the Fair!

08/09/2026

A huge thank you to our sponsors for helping bring The Glam Band to the Lincoln County Fair! 🎸

Your generous support makes it possible for our community to enjoy incredible live entertainment with no admission. We couldn’t do it without you!

Now let’s rock the night away with all your favorite ’80s hits! 🎶 Performing until midnight!

08/09/2026

08/08/2026

We love watching and celebrating the exhibitors in the barns. Checkout some snapshots from around the grounds.

08/08/2026

Thank you to the VFW Post 1638, Merrill, Wisconsin for the use of the 175 American Flags displayed throughout the Merrill Fairgrounds for the 2026 Lincoln County Fair - Wisconsin.

See if you can find the American Flags with 48 stars. 🇺🇸

04/20/2026

ENTERTAINMENT TENT || 2026 LINCOLN COUNTY FAIR
Crossbridge Community Bank Stage

SATURDAY AUGUST 8TH || 8PM
The Glam Band || Decadent 80's Rock

The Lincoln County Fair is excited to announce The GLAM Band as the headlining show for Saturday at this year's fair. No cover charge for this high-energy event!

The passion and spirit that The GLAM Band brings to the stage is unmatched in the world of cover bands. Combining an all star performing group with costuming, hair and makeup of the 80s Glam Metal era creates a multi sensory experience of those in the audience. Anyone with an appreciation of 80s rock will love this group and their energetic interaction with the crowd.