Entertainment Information
Special Entertainment:
Miller & Mike
Thursday - Friday
10:00 AM | 4:30 PM | 6:30 PM
Saturday
1:00 PM | 4:30 PM | 6:30 PM
Introducing...Miller & Mike!
Who They Are...
The Miller and Mike Show is Wisconsin’s best children’s and family entertainment. Performing together since 2001, Otis Miller and Mike Lorenz educate and entertain at schools, libraries, festivals, fairs, and private events nearly 500 times each year! Miller and Mike’s interactive comedy juggling show and strolling entertainment are ideal for any event geared towards families as a way to gather and laugh together. Miller and Mike have been honored with the opportunity to travel the world creating memories and traditions for families of all ages.
Places you might have seen Miller and Mike:
- Former Clowns with the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
- Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines
- Featured on MTV, National Geographic Explorer and The Travel Channel
- Circus World Museum, Big Top Show, Baraboo, WI
Dan Jones Clydesdales
Thursday-Sunday
- Wagon Rides - Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 1-5 PM
- Ride Prices - Kids $1 and Adults $2
- Driving Exhibition- Sunday at 1:00 PM
- Farm Progress Arena
SJ McDonald
Friday, July 19 - 8:00 PM to Midnight
SJ McDonald's sound reflects that of a hard-working farmer's daughter who lives and breathes country music - because that’s who she is.
Born and raised in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, SJ developed her tenacity and dedication working on her family’s 5-generation cattle and turkey farm. Along with callused hands, she found her adoration for country music, loving the legends of the 90s and 2000s country eras. SJ started writing and performing at just 9 years old, leading her own band throughout high school, and found her way to Nashville at 18. She landed weekly slots on Lower Broadway playing for tips, where she has been cutting her teeth and honing her performance craft since.
Alongside her own artist journey, which has taken her along a self-booked coast-to-coast tour throughout the summer of 2023, SJ is equally as focused in elevating the work of fellow artists like Mackenzie Carpenter, who's upcoming release "Gone Fishin'" awaits, and Mae Estes, who saw success with "Die in a Bar" on her debut EP. Furthering her career as a songwriter, SJ recently signed a publishing deal with Major Bob Music.
SJ brings her infectious energy to the stage, the writing room, and the studio. After a successful 2023 of independently releasing songs like "Rosemary", a cheeky murder ballad, and "Break a Cowboy" a classic country heartbreak song, SJ is gearing up to get back into the studio and work on the release of her next project, and to get back on the road this summer.
Pat Waters Band (PWB)
Saturday, July 20 - 8:30 PM to 12:30 AM
About The PWB
Since 2008, The Pat Watters Band has blazed a trail through the upper Midwest to develop and amplify a new voice in country music. A voice that reflects and represents the Wisconsin lifestyle.
Along the way, we've headlined fairs, festivals, and local taverns. We've opened for some of our heroes. We've played shows that sold out, and shows that barely sold. But mile by mile, stage by stage, and crowd by crowd... we've found "our people."
And they've found us
Together, we take up the flag and march forward. And the Wisconsin country music mission continues.
So tonight, 700 miles from the influence of Music Row, on a festival stage or in the corner of your favorite small town tavern, the trademark twang and authenticity that country music was built on is alive and well. And as long as there's a PWB, it will continue to be.
Accomplishments
- 2020 Midwest CMA Band of the Year Nominee
- 2015 WAMI Country Artist of the Year
- 9-Time WAMI People's Choice Award Winners
- Maintained a reputation as all-around good guys who don't take themselves too seriously
MR. ED'S MAGICAL MIDWAYS
SPECIAL RIDE PROMOTION
Wednesday - $2.00 per ride
- Purchase Wednesday only–one ticket per ride
- Tickets go on sale at 11:00 AM
- Good for any day during the fair. Tickets will not apply to the Gravity Storm ride
Thursday-Sunday – Wristband
- Pay-One-Price - Daily wristband, Wristband specials are per person, per time session. Price $30
- Session Times to Ride on Wristband Pricing - Thursday and Friday from 1-5 PM and Saturday and Sunday from noon-4 PM
- Good for all rides except the bumper cars and the Gravity Storm ride.
- Save time in the lines and purchase wristbands online. Click Here
Rides Open (tentative times):
- Wednesday: 5:00 PM
- Thursday & Friday: 1:00 PM
- Saturday: 12 NOON
- Sunday: 12 NOON
NOTE: The rides are not guaranteed to be open during inclement weather.
Balloons By Kevin - Balloon Artist
Wednesday - 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Sunday - 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Kevin Lindh is the Midwest’s Premier Balloon Artist from Houston, MN. Balloons by Kevin originated as Kevin’s humble goal to learn balloon art in the summer of 2012 and has transformed into a full-time job that provides professional entertainment and/or decor to hundreds of clients across the midwest - predominantly in MN, WI, and IA.
Mission Statement: Meet Clients' unique individual event needs by providing professional, family friendly entertainment and/or decor while valuing each individual I serve.
More Fun Memories
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West Salem Jr Poms - Thursday Evening 6:00 PM
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Horse Pull - Friday Night, 7:00 PM
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Super Farmer Olympics - Saturday Morning 10:00 AM
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Children's Scavenger Hunt: Thu-Fri-Sat 11 AM-6 PM for Children ages 4-12 - Five $5 winners each day
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Round Robin Showmanship Event - Sunday Afternoon 4:00 PM
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Commercial Exhibits - Daily
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Local Entertainment: TBD
Kids Pedal Tractor Pull
Thursday, 7:00 PM - Registration at 6:00 PM Ages 4-12
A&C Martial Arts Demonstration
Sunday 3:45 PM
La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway
GRANDSTAND RACE EVENT PRICES
Wednesday Race Event - Reffner 88
- Adult - $25
- Seniors - $23
- Students (12-17) - $15
- Kids (6-11) - $5
- Age 5 and Under - Free
- Family Pass - $60 (2 adults and up to 4 students/kids)
Thursday Street Drags
- Adult - $10
- Kids (11 and under) - Free
- Pit Pass - $10
Saturday Race Event
- Adult - $16
- Senior - $14
- Students (12-17) - $8
- Kids (6-11) - $4
- Age 5 and Under - Free
- Family Pass - $35 (2 adults and up to 4 students/kids)
View La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway website here
Added Attractions
- Antique Tool and Machinery Display
- Antique Tractor Display