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.