2016 Waukesha County Fair coverage

Published on: 7/22/2016

The Waukesha County Fair, the oldest fair in Wisconsin, is in full swing on the grounds of the Waukesha County Expo Center. 

And our interns McKenna Oxenden and Maddy Heim have been enjoying all aspects the fair brings.

From ranking the tastiest food items at the fair, to being there when the Fairest of the Fair was crowned, to having a good time watching the pig, duck and goat races, a new attraction at the fair. Take a look at their coverage of the fair as well as other staff members' photos and stories, which continues through Sunday, July 24.

Little Farmer's Sheep Rodeo, Lumberjack Show highlight day at the fair

 

Our fair food rankings

Story: How does deep-fried bacon cream cheese on a stick sound, or how about some red velvet funnel cake (above)?

Fairest of the Fair 

Story: Fairest of the Fair winner joins two older sisters in wearing the crown

Story: Four finalists seek Fairest of the Fair title.

Photo gallery: Fairest of the Fair celebrates 50 years.

Stories from the fair

Story: Maddy and McKenna share the personal stories of those involved at the fair.

Waukesha County Fair preview

Story: A preview of some of the top events and attractions at the fair (July 20-24).

New fair director a lifelong fan

Story: The fair's new director, Chrissy Gluege, is no stranger to the fair.