Published by Freeman Newspapers • July 2021 this 2 JULY 2021 WAUKESHA COUNTY FAIR The FREEMAN & ENTERPRISE Classic events return to Waukesha County Fair Lumberjack show, pig races set to delight the crowds

By Jake Ekdahl the only ones drawing crowds at [email protected] the fair, however. The longtime 262-513-2657 popular demolition derby is returning as well. WAUKESHA — The Wauke- “We always say crash ‘em, sha County Fair is returning for smash ‘em action happens at its 179th year this summer, and the demo derby Saturday,” offering a variety of special fea- Gluege said. It’s scheduled for ture events for locals to enjoy. 1 p.m. July 24 and will have Waukesha County Fair Exec- a parallel event for kids, the utive Director Chrissy Gluege power wheels competition, said the five-day schedule which allows a fun and safe way should ideally allow everyone a for the youngest fairgoers to day or time for an event that participate. interests them. The pig, goat and duck races Those events include Tim- make for memorable sights berworks Lumberjack Shows, every year as well. Those are livestock auctions, pig, duck held on the south end of the fair and goat races, demolition grounds and the fairgoers pick derby, pancake breakfast, a clas- the winner. sic car show and more. “We’ll have some fun give- Submitted photo 2019 Market Goat Auction Grand Champion Garret Crowe smiles with Gluege said the lumberjack aways for those that do pick the Submitted photo show is “action packed” and winner,” Gluege said. his price-winning specimen. includes axe throwing and log At the livestock auction July One of the popular special events at the rolling. 23, normally held at 6 p.m., Waukesha County Fair is the pig race. There will also be truck and Waukesha County Executive tractor pulls opening day July Paul Farrow will speak and 21 and July 25. kick off the event. “That is the place to be and July 21 will be the date of the Gate Prices the time to come,” Gluege said. Royal Tea event this year, where Credit cards accepted at all entry gates. “You see the smoke and hear the youth members ages 5 to 12 can At the Gate – Adult: $10 • Youth (6-12 roar of the crowds and every- sign up to have tea with the years): $5 • Children 5 and Under: Free thing in between.” Fairest of the Fair and get Daily Parking: $5 (vehicle entry is subject A tried and true staple at the crowned on stage. Gluege said to availability) fair is the Saturday pancake it’s a good way to get the Free motorcycle parking courtesy of breakfast by the Kiwanis Club younger generation involved Hupy and Abraham S.C. and interested for the future. of Waukesha scheduled for July Admission Re-Entry Wristbands are avail- 24 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tickets Gluege said InPro Corpora- able at Gate 2 or the Fair Office (located can be purchased on the fair’s tion has been a valued partner north of the Forum Marketplace). They are website for $8. to the fair. valid for re-entry to the Fair for same-day The last day of the fair will “We’re so grateful for them in admission only and do not include parking. hold a classic car show, July 25, every way,” she said of InPro with registration beginning at and other partners. “We’re back VIP and ELITE VIP Main Stage Tickets: 12:15 p.m. This year will be the for fun in 2021.” Tickets available through noon the day of tenth for the car show, and typi- “Our theme this year is ‘this show — while supplies last. Buy and print fair is for you’,” Gluege said. your main stage tickets online. Tickets are cally more than 125 cars are Submitted photo shown. For a full list of events, visit not exchangeable, refundable and no Shiny collector cars won’t be waukeshacountyfair.com. Metal crumples and dirt flies at the demolition derby at the Waukesha rainchecks. If tickets are lost, they can be County Fair. replaced prior to the show. The FREEMAN & ENTERPRISE WAUKESHA COUNTY FAIR JULY 2021 3

Submitted photo Waukesha County 4H youth at Phantom Ranch in early June.

Submitted photo Submitted photo UW Madison Extension, Waukesha County Community Development Program Assistant Alyssa Waukesha County Youth Participant Ammar Hasan paints a barrel at Phantom Ranch in June. Holliman holds up a sign she painted. 4 JULY 2021 WAUKESHA COUNTY FAIR The FREEMAN & ENTERPRISE Four bands set to headline this year’s fair Represent country and rock genres

Freeman Staff songs. from their 1984 debut 6 p.m. Sunday, July 25. The band prides itself on album, “Out of the Cellar,” Known as “Southern Rock It’s not a fair without live telling stories and creating which went over three Royalty” and the “great music and four nationally connections through some times platinum behind the American rock ‘n roll Fair Daily Ride Specials known bands will be head- of its classic songs such as hits, “Round & Round,” band,” the Kentucky Head- lining this year’s Waukesha “All These Years” (1992), “Back for More,” and hunters created their own Wednesday, July 21: County Fair with many “Some Girls Do” (1992), and “Wanted Man.” twist in the music scene, Midway Ride Special, 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.: more bands performing on “Thank God for You” (1993). The Saturday, July 24 making their initial start All Rides 1 Ticket ($2) smaller stages. 1980s rock band RATT is headlining act is Collective back in the late ‘60s. Some The headlining act for set to headline the Miller Soul, whose multi-platinum of their most famous songs Thursday, July 22: Thursday, July 22 on the Lite Main Stage at 8 p.m. debut “Hints Allegations are “Walk Softly on This Midway Ride Special, Miller Lite Main Stage is Friday, July 23. and Things Left Unsaid” Heart of Mine”, “Dumas 2 p.m. to midnight: Sawyer Brown, which will Rocking out for more was released in 1993. Walker”, and “Oh Lone- $30 Unlimited Ride Wristband start performing at 8 p.m. than three decades, lead Some of their most famous some Me”. Sawyer Brown began singer/songwriter Stephen songs were “Shine” and The Kentucky Head- Friday, July 23: performing their country Pearcy and his RATT band- “Breathe.” The Georgia- hunters have received Midway Ride Special, 1 p.m. to midnight: music in the early 1980s and mates helped pioneer the bred rockers have put out awards from the AMAs, $30 Unlimited Ride Wristband have had 50 chart-topping 1980s Sunset Strip sound 12 albums over the years. CMAs, ACMs, Grammys, singles across 23 albums. and scene. RATT has sold Other well-known songs and more, Saturday, July 24: Having been described as more than 15 million include “The World I For more information Midway Ride Special, noon to midnight: the “Rolling Stones of records in the U.S. Since Know,” and recent tracks on VIP Seating and Elite $30 Unlimited Ride Wristband Country Music,” they pro- 1983, RATT’s first four like “Over Me.” The show VIP Seating, go to vide high-energy perform- records went platinum, sell- starts at 8 p.m. www.waukeshacountyfair. Sunday, July 25: ances, making fans of all ing out concert arenas The final headlining act com/entertainment/main- Midway Ride Special, noon to 8 p.m.: ages relate to so many worldwide. is the Kentucky Head- stage-lineup. $30 Unlimited Ride Wristband aspects of their storied RATT will perform songs hunters, set to perform at The FREEMAN & ENTERPRISE WAUKESHA COUNTY FAIR JULY 2021 5 Excitement growing as 4H ramps up for fair By Alex Nemec rience learning through the auction, show- ment, she said. gone on with their lives, some bring their [email protected] ing their animals, whether it is showing “They’re excited to see others they only children for us to see,” Sumner said. 262-513-2661 their skills and interest, it’s a progression,” see at the 4H meetings,” Sumner said. “A “Those are the things we really look for- Boling said. “It’s not only about winning a lot of these kids come from different ward to.” WAUKESHA — The kids of the Wauke- ribbon or some premium pay. It’s about schools and different areas through Wauke- Boling said the experiences 4H kids have sha County 4H program are gearing up for education of our youth. It provides opportu- sha County and they don’t get to see one during the fair are ones that will last a life- this year’s Waukesha County Fair as it nity to support their growth and learnings.” another except through horse shows or at time. looks to get back into the normal swing of Bradford Paulson, who is the photogra- the fair. They’re excited to do that. They’re “As they become older adults, they will things after the pandemic. phy program leader, said through the pan- excited to decorate the barns. Just to have understand how those experiences provid- Waukesha County 4H Youth and Family demic the photography program had virtu- the companionship with their friends.” ed necessary life skills for their future,” Educator James Boling said with the near al check-ins with the kids to help them keep The Fair is also a time for the 4H alumni Boling said. “An invaluable experience 350 youth involved in the programming, growing their skills. to get reacquainted with people within the through the county fair. It’s something 4H is just like any other program in trying “Kids always like taking pictures. program, Sumner said. that’s woven into our community. We’re to get back in rhythm. There’s a lot to learn and it’s easy to get “Always fun to see how the kids have really happy to be a part of that.” Part of that effort was having 4H kids at into,” Paulson said. “Energy is there from Phantom Ranch in Mukwonago in June, kids as the Fair comes around.” Boling said. Paulson said he is excited to have the “It was exciting, I think, getting back to Waukesha County Fair back in action. 2021 Waukesha County Fair Hours seeing some people face-to-face and have “I think it’s a huge thing,” he said. social skill development,” Boling said. “… I “We’ve all been locked up for a year not Wednesday: Noon to 10 p.m. • Thursday: 10 a.m. to midnight think now being able to see each other, to being able to do much. Getting these kids Friday: 10 a.m. to midnight talk, share, and to participate in activities out to be able to be social again and do Saturday: 10 a.m. to midnight • Sunday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. that we are able to put our hands on and things, I think it’s a great thing to have work with people on. I think that is huge.” happen and I’m glad they’re having the fair Every year the Waukesha County Fair this year. serves as the catalyst that allows 4H kids to “I’m glad they’re giving kids the option showcase the skills they have learned over to be a part of it still.” the past year. Patricia Sumner, the horse program Boling called the Fair an “invaluable leader, said the pandemic posed challenges resource” in the community. to help new kids get acquainted with the “It provides an opportunity for our program. However with the Fair on the youth to learn and that’s through that expe- horizon, kids are showcasing their excite- 6 JULY 2021 WAUKESHA COUNTY FAIR The FREEMAN & ENTERPRISE WAUKESHA COUNTY Noon - 8 pm (North Hall) 7 pm Laser Tag Experience 2021 Tour – 2 - 10 pm Truck and Tractor Pulls A Midwest Truck FAIR SCHEDULE Starting at $15 Silent Auction – Revere Electric Supply, & Tractor Pullers Association Event. *subject to change Noon - 8 pm Co. Forum Marketplace & Shoppes Thanks to PI Motorsport & Ryan’s Diesel Quilts of Valor on Display – Waukesha 3 pm Service – Action Center Freeman Exhibits Building Anastasia Lee – Children’s Tent 7 - 10 pm WEDNESDAY, JULY 21 Noon - 8 pm 3 pm Ryan McIntyre – Coors Light Stage Milwaukee Admirals & Rascoe UW-Madison BioTech Center – Family 7:30 - 8:30 pm NOON - 10 PM Noon - 9 pm Fun Stage Meet & Greet the 2021 Horses at the DOLLAR DAY BY PICK ‘N SAVE Antique Tractor Display Provided by 3 - 6 pm Fair - Horse Ring #1 (west end) $1 Admission $1 Parking Kettle Moraine 2-Cylinder Club – Farm 3D – Coors Light Stage 7:30 - 10 pm All Rides 1 Ticket ($2.00) Equipment Tent 3 - 10 pm Cherry Pie – Leinie Lodge Noon - 9 pm Midway – All Rides 1 Ticket ($2.00) 8:30 - 11 am Farm Animal Tent – AgVenture Area 3 - 10 pm Foods, Home Env., Knitting, Crocheting, Noon - 9 pm Pony Rides – East of Main Stage Clothing, and Photography Judging – THURSDAY, JULY 22 Playland – AgVenture Area 4 pm Waukesha Freeman Exhibit Hall 10 AM - MIDNIGHT Noon - 9 pm Revolutions Twirling Club – Children’s 9 am WAUKESHA LANDSCAPE SUPPLY, Pop’s Marketplace at the Fair – Revere Tent Senior Citizen Judging – Waukesha SENIOR & SCOUT DAY Electric Supply, Co. Forum Marketplace 4:30 - 5:30 pm Freeman Exhibit Hall $5 adult admission before 5 pm with & Shoppes Fairest of the Fair Royal “Tea” Event – 9 - 11 am coupon when you donate to Waukesha Noon - 10 pm Leinie Lodge Arts & Crafts, Flowers & Plants Judging County St. Vincent de Paul Locations – Arena Exhibit Hall Monster Mural – AgVenture Area 4:30 & 6 pm July 1 - 21 9 am - 4 pm Noon - 10 pm Timberworks Lumberjack Show – South Seniors 62+ receive $5 ALL DAY admis- Knitting & Quilting Demos – Waukesha Kitchen/Dairy Bar Open – Revere Elec- of Coors Stage sion Freeman Exhibits Building tric Supply, Co. Forum Marketplace & 5 pm Boy & Girl Scouts receive FREE admis- Noon Shoppes Waukesha School District – Children’s sion when preregistered online by July 1 2021 Fair Kick Off Opening Ceremony 1 pm Tent Courtesy of Sons of the American JK Lee Martial Arts – Children’s Tent 6 pm 8:30 am Revolution, U.S. Army National Guard, 1 - 3 pm Dairy, Beef, Swine, Sheep, Goats, Jr. Swine Judging – Insight FS Livestock U.S. Army, Boy Scouts and Vietnam 4-H Kids Zone: Make & Take Arts & Horses, Rabbits, and Poultry in Place – Coliseum Veterans #425 – Flag pole in front of Crafts – Forum Marketplace & Shoppes Livestock Area 9 am Arena building (North Hall) 6 pm Jr. Rabbit Judging – Horse Barn Noon 1, 3, 5 & 7 pm Crowning of Equine Ambassador – 9 am - 4 pm Kids Are People Too! – Children’s Tent Pig, Goat & Duck Races – South end of Horse Barn Knitting & Quilting Demos – Waukesha Noon - 5 pm grounds 6 - 8 pm Freeman Exhibits Building 4-H Kids Zone: Explore DNA: UW-Madi- 2 pm Amateur Beer & Wine Competition Judg- 10 am - Noon son BioTech – Forum Marketplace & Crites Field Flight School at the Fair ing - Family Fun Stage Hippology – Horse Rings Shoppes (North Hall) Courtesy of Waukesha County Airport – 6 - 8:30 pm 10 am - 8 pm Noon - 6 pm Children’s Tent 4-H Kids Zone: Free Family Fun Bingo Antique Tractor Display Provided by Silver Fox Railroad – Waukesha Free- 2 - 5 pm 4-H - Forum Marketplace & Shoppes Kettle Moraine 2-Cylinder Club – Farm man Exhibits Building 4-H Kids Zone: Hands-On Project Build- (North Hall) Equipment Tent ing – Forum Marketplace & Shoppes The FREEMAN & ENTERPRISE WAUKESHA COUNTY FAIR JULY 2021 7 10 am - 8 pm Farm Animal Tent – AgVenture Area 10 am - 8 pm Playland – AgVenture Area 10 am - 10 pm Monster Mural – AgVenture Area 10 am - 10 pm Silent Auction – Revere Electric Supply, Co. Forum Marketplace & Shoppes Noon Jr. Sheep Judging – Insight FS Livestock Coliseum Noon Kids Are People Too! – Children’s Tent Noon - 3 pm KC’s Music Machine – Leinie Lodge Noon - 3 pm 4-H Kids Zone: Make & Take Arts & Crafts – Forum Marketplace & Shoppes (North Hall) Noon - 8 pm Silver Fox Railroad – Waukesha Freeman Exhibits Building Noon - 8 pm Laser Tag Experience 2021 Tour – Starting at $15 Noon - 8 pm Quilts of Valor on Display – Waukesha Freeman Exhibits Building Noon - 9 pm Pop’s Marketplace at the Fair – Revere Electric Supply, Co. Forum Marketplace & Shoppes Noon - 10 pm Kitchen/Dairy Bar Open – Revere Electric Supply, Co. Forum Marketplace & Shoppes Noon - 10 pm Pony Rides – East of Main Stage 1 pm Jon Archimede Balloon Art – Children’s Tent 1 & 3 pm La Casa Drum & Dance to Call for Peace – Family Fun Stage Waukesha County Fair map is subject to change. 1 - 3 pm Horse Judging – Horse Rings continued on page 8 8 JULY 2021 WAUKESHA COUNTY FAIR The FREEMAN & ENTERPRISE continued from page 7 4 - 5 pm FRIDAY, JULY 23 Noon - 8 pm Parade of Breeds – Horse Rings Quilts of Valor on Display – Waukesha 1, 3, 5 & 7 pm 4 - 7 pm 10 AM - MIDNIGHT Freeman Exhibits Building Pig, Goat & Duck Races – South end of Oh Geeez – Leinie Lodge EXPRESS TOWING & RECOVERY DAY Noon - 8 pm grounds 4:30 pm TODAY ONLY: $5 OFF adult admission Free Hearing Screening for Fairgoers before 5 pm with coupon courtesy of 2 - 4 pm Jr. Beef Judging – Insight FS Livestock Courtesy of Hear Wisconsin & the MAC Express Towing & Recovery. Visit Mobile Trailer – North of Sheriff’s Tent 4-H Kids Zone: Hands-On Enviro & Coliseum expresstowing0911.com to download the Noon - 9 pm EcoFriendly Activities – Forum Market- 5 pm coupon or show the coupon at the gates Pop’s Marketplace at the Fair – Revere place & Shoppes (North Hall) Horse Talent Show & Drill Team Demo – from your mobile device. Electric Supply, Co. Forum Marketplace 2 - 11 pm Horse Rings & Shoppes Midway – $30 Ride Wristband – Unlimit- 5 pm 8:30 am Noon - 10 pm ed Rides Cupcake Eating Contest – Children’s Goat Judging – Insight FS Livestock Col- Kitchen/Dairy Bar Open – Revere Elec- 2 & 4 pm Tent iseum tric Supply, Co. Forum Marketplace & JK Lee Martial Arts – Children’s Tent 6 - 8 pm 8:30 am Shoppes 2:30, 4:30 & 6 pm 4-H Kids Zone: Free Family Fun Bingo Poultry Judging and Avian Quiz Bowl – Noon - 10 pm Timberworks Lumberjack Show – South 4-H – Forum Marketplace & Shoppes Poultry Tent Pony Rides – East of Main Stage of Coors Stage (North Hall) 9 am 1 pm English & Western Showmanship, 3 pm 7 - 8 pm JK Lee Martial Arts – Children’s Tent Driving & Trail – Horse Rings 1 - 3 pm Waukesha School District – Children’s Rebel Grace – Coors Light Stage 9 am - 4 pm Anita’s Dance Academy – Family Fun Tent 8 - 11 pm Knitting & Quilting Demos – Waukesha Stage 3 - 4 pm Guitars for Vets – Leinie Lodge Freeman Exhibits Building 1 - 11 pm Meet and Greet – Horse Rings 9:30 pm - Midnight 10 am - 8 pm Midway – $30 Ride Wristband – Unlimit- 3 - 6 pm Rebel Grace – Coors Light Stage Silver Fox Railroad – Waukesha Free- ed Rides Mike & Katy – Coors Light Stage man Exhibits Building 1, 3, 5 & 7 pm 4 pm 10 am - 8 pm Pig, Goat & Duck Races – South end of Revolutions Twirling Club – Family Fun Antique Tractor Display Provided by grounds Stage Kettle Moraine 2-Cylinder Club – Farm 2 - 5 pm Equipment Tent 4-H Kids Zone: Make & Take Crochet & 10 am - 8 pm Plarn – Forum Marketplace & Shoppes Farm Animal Tent – AgVenture Area (North Hall) 10 am - 8 pm 2 - 5 pm Playland – AgVenture Area 4-H Kids Zone: KNEX & Bird Feeding 10 am - 10 pm Making – Forum Marketplace & Shoppes Monster Mural – AgVenture Area (North Hall) 10 am - 10 pm 2 & 4 pm Silent Auction – Revere Electric Supply, Milwaukee Flyers – Children’s Tent Co. Forum Marketplace & Shoppes 2:30, 4:30 & 6 pm 11 am - 4:30 pm Timberworks Lumberjack Show – South Beading Demonstration Courtesy of of Coors Stage The Loose Bead Society – Waukesha 3 pm Freeman Exhibits Building Jon Archimede – Children’s Tent Noon 3 pm Kids Are People Too! – Children’s Tent La Casa Drum & Dance to Call for Noon Peace – Family Fun Stage Rabbit Hopping Demo – Family Fun 3 - 6 pm Stage Patrick Van Bibber – Coors Light Stage Noon - 2 pm 4 pm Livestock Auction Reception 4-H Kids Zone: Food Wheel, Fishing & (Invitation Only) An ARR, Inc. Food Sampling, Food Wise Catapults & Event Presented by Bobcat Plus with Stem – Forum Marketplace & Shoppes special thanks to Konkol’s Service & (North Hall) Repair – Picnic Tent 3 Noon - 3 pm 4 - 7 pm Jimmy Whitaker – Leinie Lodge Wait For Morning – Leinie Lodge Noon - 3 pm 5 pm Balloon Art from the Joke Shop – Roam- Ice Cream Eating Contest – Children’s Tent ing grounds 5:30 pm Noon - 8 pm County Executive & Fair Marshal’s Junior Laser Tag Experience 2021 Tour – Start- Livestock Auction – Insight FS Livestock ing at $15 Coliseum – Everyone welcome! Make a stop, become a buyer, and join the fun! The FREEMAN & ENTERPRISE WAUKESHA COUNTY FAIR JULY 2021 9 6 - 9 pm place & Shoppes of Coors Stage 9 am - 4 pm 4-H Kids Zone: Free Family Fun Bingo 10 am - 10 pm 3 pm Knitting & Quilting Demos – Waukesha 4-H – Forum Marketplace & Shoppes Pony Rides – East of Main Stage Catelyn Pico – Children’s Tent Freeman Exhibits Building (North Hall) 10 am - 10 pm 3 pm 9 am - 7 pm 7 - 8 pm Monster Mural – AgVenture Area Loretta Pico Piano Recital – Family Fun Quilts of Valor on Display – Waukesha Kings of Radio – Coors Light Stage 10 am - 10 pm Stage Freeman Exhibits Building 8 pm - Midnight Silent Auction – Revere Electric Supply, 3 - 6 pm 10 am The Cheap Shots – Leinie Lodge Co. – Forum Marketplace & Shoppes Four on the Floor – Coors Light Stage Parade of Champions – Horse Rings 9:30 pm - Midnight 11 am - 4:30 pm 4:45 - 7:30 pm 10 am - Noon Kings of Radio – Coors Light Stage Beading Demonstration Courtesy of JJ Eckl – Leinie Lodge Jimmy Whitaker – Leinie Lodge The Loose Bead Society – Waukesha 5 pm 10 am - 2 pm Freeman Exhibits Building Bubble Gum Blowing Contest – Silent Auction – Revere Electric Supply, 11 am, 1, 3, 5 & 7 pm Children’s Tent Co. – Forum Marketplace & Shoppes SATURDAY, JULY 24 Pig, Goat & Duck Races – South end of 5 - 6 pm 10 am - 7 pm 10 AM - MIDNIGHT grounds 4-H Kids Zone: Human Powered Electric Silver Fox Railroad – Waukesha Free- ALL WORLD TRANSMISSION & SER- Noon Salsa & Smoothie Making – Revere man Exhibits Building VICE AND COURI INSURANCE DAY Brew City – Children’s Tent Electric Supply, Co. Forum Marketplace 10 am - 7 pm Noon Admission and parking included with & Shoppes (North Hall) Laser Tag Experience 2021 Tour – Start- Rabbit Hopping Demo – Family Fun Stage $8 advance Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast 5 - 6 pm ing at $15 Noon - 3 pm 10 am - 7 pm ticket through July 23 4-H Kids Zone: Make & Take Arts & Balloon Art from the Joke Shop – Roam- Crafts – Forum Marketplace & Shoppes Free Hearing Screening for Fairgoers WaukeshaNoonKiwanis.com ing (North Hall) Courtesy of Hear Wisconsin & the MAC Mobile Trailer – North of Sheriff’s Tent Noon - 3 pm 6 pm 7 - 11 am 10 am - 8 pm 4-H Kids Zone: Human Powered Electric Showman of Showmanship – Begins at 42nd Annual All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Antique Tractor Display Provided by Smoothie Making – Forum Marketplace Horse Rings and moves to Insight FS Breakfast Sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Kettle Moraine 2-Cylinder Club – Farm & Shoppes (North Hall) Livestock Coliseum Waukesha – Leinie Lodge Noon - 4 pm Equipment Tent 6 - 9 pm 10 am - 8 pm 8 am - Noon FIRST Robotics Demo – Waukesha 4-H Kids Zone: Free Family Fun Bingo Farm Animal Tent – AgVenture Area Jimmy Whitaker – Leinie Lodge Freeman Exhibits Building 4-H – Forum Marketplace & Shoppes 10 am - 8 pm 9 am Noon - 10 pm (North Hall) Playland – AgVenture Area English & Western Pleasure, Riding, Kitchen/Dairy Bar Open – Revere Elec- 7 - 8 pm 10 am - 8 pm Hunt Seat & Equitation – Horse Rings tric Supply, Co. – Forum Marketplace & Ten Feet Tall – Coors Light Stage Pony Rides – East of Main Stage 9 am Shoppes 8:30 pm - Midnight 10 am - 8 pm Junior Dairy Judging – Insight FS Live- Noon - 11 pm Monster Mural – AgVenture Area Bella Cain – Leinie Lodge stock Coliseum Midway – $30 Ride Wristband – Unlimit- 10 am - 8 pm 9:30 pm - Midnight 9 am - 4 pm ed Rides Pop’s Marketplace at the Fair – Revere Ten Feet Tall – Coors Light Stage Knitting & Quilting Demos – Waukesha 1 pm Electric Supply, Co. – Forum Market- Freeman Exhibits Building Big Band Jazz Combo – Children’s Tent place & Shoppes 9 am - 8 pm 1 pm 10:30 am - Noon Quilts of Valor on Display – Waukesha ACTS 17:28 Dance – Family Fun Stage Extreme Trail – Horse Rings SUNDAY, JULY 25 11 am Freeman Exhibits Building 1 pm Little Squealers – Insight FS Livestock 10 am - 8 pm Demolition Derby – Action Center 10 AM - 8 PM Coliseum Silver Fox Railroad – Waukesha Free- CARRIER HEATING & COOLING DAY 1 - 4 pm 11 am - 2 pm man Exhibits Building Borderline Reckless – Leinie Lodge $5 Beat the Clock adult admission before Jim Gaff Trio – Coors Light Stage 10 am - 8 pm 2 pm 1 pm courtesy of the Skarda Family continued on page 12 Antique Tractor Display Provided by Hartland Xtrication Team Demonstration Kettle Moraine 2-Cylinder Club – Farm – Action Center Equipment Tent 2 pm 10 am - 8 pm Catelyn Pico – Family Fun Stage Farm Animal Tent – AgVenture Area 2 - 4 pm 10 am - 8 pm 4-H Kids Zone: LifeStriders Therapeutic Playland – AgVenture Area Sensory Activities – Forum Marketplace 10 am - 8 pm & Shoppes (North Hall) Laser Tag Experience 2021 Tour – Start- 2 - 5 pm ing at $15 4-H Kids Zone: Engineering Activities: 10 am - 8 pm UW-Milw. @ Waukesha Cont. Ed. – Free Hearing Screening for Fairgoers Forum Marketplace & Shoppes (North Courtesy of Hear Wisconsin & the MAC Hall) Mobile Trailer – North of Sheriff’s Tent 2 & 4 pm 10 am - 9 pm Milwaukee Flyers – Children’s Tent Pop’s Marketplace at the Fair – Revere 2, 4 & 6 pm Electric Supply, Co. – Forum Market- Timberworks Lumberjack Show – South 10 JULY 2021 WAUKESHA COUNTY FAIR The FREEMAN & ENTERPRISE 2021 Waukesha County Fair Food Vendors

• A&A Cafe (Action center Wednesday & Sat- • Molly’s Sweet Shop — Daily ice cream flavors, urday) — Sandwich/panini, buffalo chicken sundaes, floats, deep fried Oreos, funnel cakes, loaded cheese curds, loaded homemade potato red velvet funnel cakes, frozen banana, soda, chips water • A V’s Concessions, LLC — Lemonade, • MM&E (Action center Sunday) — BBQ limeade, orangeade, specialty combination “The • Pop’s Kettle Corn — Caramel corn, chocolate, Bomb” (all three combined) caramel apple, birthday cake, cinnamon, red • Bay Area Burgers — Waukesha Burger (sig- velvet, taco, chocolate strawberry, chocolate nature for Waukesha County Fair made from banana, maple bacon, yellow cheddar, jalapeno, Waukesha County locally sourced protein and white cheddar, buffalo ranch, and more. produce), Plain Jane hamburger, single & double • QT Treats — Shaved ice cups with various top- smash burgers (certified Angus beef, carame- pings like ice cream — caramel or candy, over lized onions, pickles, dijon, mayo, American 48 flavor combinations. cheese, brioche bun), fries, soda products, local • Santa Lucia — Gyros, chicken, seafood, root beer, water sausage, veggie, baklava, french fries, Greek dogs • Christenson Concessions — Soda products, with tzatziki sauce, lemonade, Pepsi products root beer floats, bottled water, lemonade • Saz’s Festivals — Pulled pork Sandwich, • Corn Man LLC — Roasted corn on the cob with hamburger, cheeseburger, turkey wrap, chicken seasonings and alternative corn in a cup with tenders, sour cream and chive fries, mozzarella seasonings marinara, cheese curds, sampler combo, Submitted photo • G-Force — Pepsi products, water, Gatorade, soda/water Bay Area Burgers has created the Waukesha Burger, made from Waukesha prepackaged nachos, cheese, gourmet hot dogs, • Schmidt-Hot WI Cheese — Fresh battered County locally sourced protein and produce. pulled pork, hot pretzels, novelty ice cream bars, fried vegetables, fried cheddar, jalapeno cheddar, ice cream sandwiches, cones, bars, sundae cones, mozzarella, swiss & rye, bacon cream cheese, Klondike bars onion rings • George’s American Diner — Philly steak, hot • Scrima’s Pizza — Wood-fired pizza (made dogs, corn dogs, chicken basket, burgers, french on-site), Pepsi products, water, fresh lemonade fries, Polish and Italian sausages, Pepsi products, • Waffle Bombs — Waffle bombs, fried olives on water, fresh squeezed lemonade a stick, Bayou fries, The Ripper, Phil’s steak sand- • George’s BBQ/Sausage — Turkey legs, pork wich, Ripper Combo, Phil’s combo, Cake ’N chop on a stick, pork, bacon wrapped, steak Bacon, Curdtown Cheese Curds, churros, OMG kabobs, chicken kabob, hot dogs, french fries, on a Stick, funnel fingers, Sprecher Root Beer, pulled pork, corn dogs, sausage, burgers, Pepsi soda & bottled water products, water, fresh lemonade • Waukesha Dairy Promo — Flavored milk • George’s Chicken — Chicken on a stick, chick- (locally sourced regular, chocolate & strawberry) en tenders, corn dogs, hot dogs, french fries, chili cheese sauce, Pepsi products, water, fresh lemon- ade • George’s Candy Factory — Cotton candy, popcorn, caramel corn, caramel apples, candy apples, taffy, Pepsi products, water, fresh lemon- NEW Food items: ade • A&A Cafe — Buffalo chicken loaded cheese • Gertrude’s Pretzels — Hand rolled giant pret- curds zels, pretzel wrapped quarter-pound hotdogs, • Bay Area Burgers — Waukesha Burger (sig- pretzel wrapped 10-inch brats, bottled water, nature for Waukesha County Fair made from fresh lemonade, strawberry lemonade Waukesha County locally sourced protein and • Happy Dough Lucky — Mini donuts & more produce) Submitted photo • Ice Tea Spot — Fresh brewed iced tea gar- • Gertrude’s Pretzels — Pretzel wrapped quar- One of the hand rolled giant pretzels sold by Gertrude’s Pretzels. nished with fruit ter-pound hot dogs, pretzel wrapped 10-inch brats • Jammin Concessions — Alligator on a stick, • George’s Candy Factory — Taffy corn in a cup, subsandwiches, meatball subs, • Jammin Concessions — Alligator on a stick, gourmet fries, Texas jalapeno fries, giant grilled Texas jalapeno fries, fried ravioli, breaded steak cheese, quesadillas, rice bowls, fried ravioli, deep sandwich fried pickles, bloomin’ onions, breaded steak • Jayme’s Chipstix — Bacon wrapped tater tots, sandwich loaded tater tots, Reuben tots, chili cheese dog • Jayme’s Chipstix — Deep fried potatoes, bacon tots, buffalo chicken tots, bourbon chicken tater wrapped tater tots, loaded tater tots, Reuben tots, tot, apple pie nachos chili cheese dog tots, buffalo chicken tots, south- • Molly’s Sweet Shop — Red velvet funnel cakes ern BBQ Tots, bourbon chicken tater tot, deep • Pop’s Kettle Corn — Caramel apple, birthday fried mac and cheese, apple pie nachos, lemon- cake, cinnamon, red velvet, taco, chocolate straw- ade, Pepsi products, iced tea berry, chocolate banana, Maple bacon, yellow • La Casa De Esperanza — Mexican food cheddar, jalapeno, white cheddar, buffalo ranch options (tacos & fajitas), spaghetti, Pepsi prod- • Santa Lucia — Greek dogs with tzatziki sauce ucts • Saz’s Festivals — Turkey wrap • Linda Chan’s Vendor — Teriyaki Chicken, • Scrima’s Pizza — Wood-fired pizza (made on- steak on a stick, shrimp fried rice, vegetable site) noodle, pork egg rolls, lemonade • Waffle Bombs — Waffle bombs, fried olives on • McKinley Candy Co. — All flavors of fudge! a stick, Bayou fries, The Ripper, Cake ’N Bacon, Submitted photo (Located in Forum Marketplace & Shops) OMG on a Stick Mini Cinni Rolls sold by Happy Dough Lucky. The FREEMAN & ENTERPRISE WAUKESHA COUNTY FAIR JULY 2021 11 Fairest of the Fair reflects on past ambassadors Plans to highlight women at 2021 Waukesha County Fair

By Nikki Brahm been a number of women who stood in the the (Waukesha County Historical Society) “(Also) to just embrace (the role) and [email protected] role before her. and the Waukesha Freeman to go through have so much fun with it,” she said. “I think 262-513-2651 That’s why Mariah Richardson, the 2021 the old newspaper articles to find the just from my past experience from last fairest from Dousman, is putting together a names and pictures of the past fairests,” summer, I visited 31 of the local sponsors of WAUKESHA —s The 2021 Fairest of the display of photos of the county’s Fairest of she said. “I believe I have 28 of the 55 past the Waukesha fair and it was just exciting Fair recognizes she’s not the first Wauke- the Fairs over the years. fairests (as of June 21), which is awesome.” and fun to meet those people and to person- sha County Fair ambassador — there’s “I have been in contact and working with Richardson said she’s putting the ally thank them and to see the faces of the picture, name and the year the fairest was people who make the fair possible.” crowned up on a display board to be located Richardson said she remembers show- at the 4-H Forum at the Waukesha County ing sheep when she was 9 years old through Fair to honor and showcase them. 4-H and seeing past fairest of the fairs “It’s been really fun, some of them have handing out ribbons during the shows — been in contact with me just sending she was inspired to become a fairest her- pictures that they have as well, so it’s been self. fun to listen to their stories and there was “They just represented the fair so well also one or two that were also the Wiscon- and I looked up to them as a great idol,” she sin State Fairest of the Fair as well,” she said. said. Richardson said the experience has Richardson, as well as other fairest of meant a lot, with the fair shaping her into the fairs in counties throughout Wisconsin, the person she is today, and she’s looking will also compete for the state Fairest of the forward to the fair coming up July 21 Fair crown in January of 2022. through July 25. Richardson’s advice for future fairest of “I’ve learned so much and kind of grown the fairs is to take all of the opportunities up at the fair, so having the opportunity to that are available to them and to also reach give back and represent the fair has meant out and make their own opportunities. a ton to me,” she said. Richardson said it’s important to smile all Emma Vorpagel of Hartland was named the time, representing a good image for the the 2022 Waukesha County Fairest of the fair. Fair on June 23.

Submitted photo Mariah Richardson will display photos of past Waukesha County Fairest of the Fairs at the 2021 Waukesha County Fair. 12 JULY 2021 WAUKESHA COUNTY FAIR The FREEMAN & ENTERPRISE continued from page 9 Noon & 2 pm Forum Marketplace & Shoppes (North 3 - 8 pm 11 am, 1, 3, 5 & 7 pm Accompany of Kids – Children’s Tent Hall) Silent Auction Pickup – Revere Electric Pig, Goat & Duck Races – South end of 12:30 pm 2 - 8 pm Supply, Co. – Forum Marketplace & grounds Goat Roping – Insight FS Livestock Coli- 10th Annual Classic Car Show – South Shoppes Noon seum of Main Stage 4 pm Truck and Tractor Pulls Midwest Truck 1 pm 2:30 pm Kids Are People Too! – Children’s Tent and Tractor Pullers Association, and Tri- Hula Hoop Contest – Children’s Tent Poultry Costume Contest - Poultry Tent 5 pm County Mini Rods Event with thanks to 1 pm 3 pm Cream Puff Eating Contest – Children’s PI Motorsports & Ryan’s Diesel Service Costume Contest - Horse Rings Sheep Lead Line – Insight FS Livestock Tent – Action Center 1 - 4 pm Coliseum 5 - 8 pm Noon Chaz Band Duo – Leinie Lodge 3 pm Totally Neon – Leinie Lodge Little Farmer’s Sheep Rodeo – Insight 1 - 5 pm Waukesha School District – Children’s 7 pm FS Livestock Coliseum FIRST Robotics Demo – Waukesha Tent Animals/Competitive Exhibits Released – Noon - 2:30 pm Freeman Exhibits Building 3 - 6 pm Waukesha Freeman Exhibits Building & 4-H Kids Zone: Fun w/ Arts & Crafts – 1 & 3 pm Gimme Skynyrd – Coors Light Stage Livestock Area (limited access to the public) Forum Marketplace & Shoppes (North La Casa Drum & Dance to Call for Hall) Peace – Family Fun Stage Noon - 2:30 pm 1, 3 & 5 pm 4-H Kids Zone: Human Powered Electric Timberworks Lumberjack Show – South Smoothie Making – Forum Marketplace of Coors Stage & Shoppes (North Hall) 1:30 pm Noon - 3 pm Classic Car Parade – Gate 3 to Main Balloon Art from the Joke Shop – Roam- Stage Area ing grounds 1:30 pm Noon - 8 pm Little Britches Show – Insight FS Live- Midway – $30 Ride Wristband – Unlimit- stock Coliseum ed Rides 2 - 5 pm Noon - 8 pm Fun Show - Horse Rings Kitchen/Dairy Bar Open – Revere Elec- 2 - 5 pm tric Supply, Co. Forum Marketplace & 4-H Kids Zone: Engineering Activities: Shoppes UW-Milw. @ Waukesha Cont. Ed. –