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2013 Trempealeau County Fair Dates!
July 25th - 28th
Trempealeau County Fair Mission Statement
To create educational, social, and economic opportunities that promote the citizens and businesses of our county and communities; in an atmosphere of education, competition and entertainment.


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Presidents Message on Carnivals

    In 2012, the Trempealeau County Fair did not have a carnival. This was not for lack of trying, in fact quite the opposite. Several of us on the fair board worked vigorously to attract a carnival, only to be told they were already booked. The fact is the carnival industry has gone through major consolidation. Smaller carnivals are leaving the business because they cannot make enough money at smaller shows like our fair.

    The best way to explain the carnival situation is to use numbers.  In talking to carnivals they would like to gross somewhere between $25,000 and $30,000 for the 4 days.  Sounds like an awful lot, right?  They have to pay their people 7 days a week, move their equipment from location to location, make repairs, advertise, pay their other bills, etc. They are a business, and like all others, they need to make money.  We do not know their costs, but we have to respect that they know their
business and this is what they need to make.

Here is a recap of the income generated by carnivals at the Trempealeau County Fair over the past few years:                       
Year                 Carnival                                    Gross Income(total sales)                       
2011                 K & M Rides                             Less than $3700   
2010                 Spectrum Amusements            Less than $4500
2009                 Chippewa Valley Rides             About $6000                         
2008                 Chippewa Valley Rides             About $6000

The four-year average is $5,050 per year.  That's total sales, which  means the revenue generated by the carnivals at our fair are 5 - 6 times lower  than what most carnivals need to be profitable.

The fair board has been trying to attract a carnival every year for the last 3 years.  We welcome any kind of help in the endeavor that anybody can offer us.  Last year, we used “The Big E” from La Crosse.  We wanted to offer something for the kids, so we sought them out.

The Trempealeau County Agricultural Society, is not profiting from operating the fair, we are working purely to continue this great educational event.  If you have any ideas that might be of help, please consider contacting us using the contact section on this website.  If you have questions, comments or concerns regarding the 2013 carnival, or lack there of, we encourage you to contact us.  

Kellen Nelson, President
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2013 Fair Schedule
Thursday, July 25th through Sunday, July 28nd, 2013

Thursday
9:00 am
10:00 am
4:00 pm
5:00 pm
7:00 pm

9:00 pm

Friday
8:30 am
9:30 am
10:00 am
10:00 am
10:00 am
4:30 pm
7:00 pm
7:30 pm
9:00 pm

Saturday
8:00 am
8:00 am
9:00 am
10:00 am
Noon
Noon
Noon
1:00 pm
2:00 pm
3:00 pm
4:00 pm

7:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:30 pm
9:00 pm

Sunday
7:00 am
8:00 am
9:00 am
10:00 am
10:30 am
11:00 am
Noon
1:00 pm
2:00 pm
3:00 pm
3:30 pm
4:00 pm


Exhibits in place
Judging begins-cultural arts
Junior Goat Show
Junior Horse Gymkhana
OPENING FLAG CEREMONY
Talent Show
Crowning of 2013 Fairest of the Fair


Junior Dairy Show
Junior Llama Show
Junior Horse English & Driving
Junior Rabbits
Judging Cultural Arts: Junior & Open
Junior Swine Show
Steve Russel Comedian/Juggler
Truck and Tractor Pull
Family Movie

Family Day at the Fair!
Junior Beef Show
Junior Poultry & Caged Birds
Junior Horse Trail Class
Magician - Isaiah Foster
Antique Tractor Pull
Pedal Tractor Pull
Open Dairy Show
Junior Sheep Show
Junior Western & Costume
Chicken Grilling or Baking Contest
Pat Carlson - Kids Music
Junior Livestock Auction
Pat Carlson - Folk Singer
Demolition Derby
Family Movie


Horseless Horse
Junior Halter/Showmanship
Junior Cat Show
Classic Car Show
Ecumenical Church Service
Horse Pull
4-H Showcase Singers
Little Britches & Dress a Calf
Ag Olympics
Skid Steer Olympics
Herdsmanship and President's Trophy
Exhibits Released

Youth Building
Youth Building
Sheep Arena
Horse Arena
Farm Progress Arena
Farm Progress Arena
Farm Progress Arena


Farm Progress Arena
Llama Arena
Horse Arena
Small Animal Building

Farm Progress Arena
Entertainment Tent
Grandstand
Entertainment Tent

Inflatables 11:00 am to 9:00 pm

Farm Progress Arena
Small Animal Building
Horse Arena
Entertainment Tent
Grandstand
South of Dairy Barn
Farm Progress Arena
Sheep Arena
Horse Arena
Log Cabin
Entertainment Tent
Farm Progress Arena
Entertainment Tent
Grandstand
Entertainment Tent


Horse Arena
Horse Arena
Farm Progress Arena
South End of Fairgrounds
Rafters on Midway
Horse Arena
Farm Progress arena
Farm Progress Arena
Log Cabin Area
Log Cabin Area

Grandstand
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