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Grandstands at the fairgrounds

The Fond du Lac County Fair is a big yearly event held in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, USA. It happens every July and is a fun place for families. The very first fair took place a long time ago, on September 29, 1852, in a town called Rosendale. The fair's main goal is "Education, Entertainment and Affordable Family Fun." This means they want people to learn new things, have a great time, and enjoy activities that don't cost too much.

The fair has only been cancelled a few times in its long history. It was paused during the World Wars, specifically in 1917–1918 and 1942–1945. In 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the fair had to make some changes. Officials limited how many people could attend and cancelled concerts and rides to keep everyone safe.

The fairgrounds, where the fair is held, also has an interesting past. In the early 1900s, it was used for car racing! Famous drivers like Bill Endicott even won races there in 1912.

Fair Fun: Music and Shows

The Fond du Lac County Fair is known for its exciting entertainment, especially the shows at the Grandstand. Each year, popular music groups and other performers come to entertain the crowds.

Grandstand Music

In 2015, some big names in music performed at the fair. These included Grand Funk Railroad, Great White & Slaughter, and Montgomery Gentry. These concerts are a huge draw for fairgoers.

Other Grandstand Events

Besides music, the Grandstand hosts many other thrilling shows. You can often see powerful tractor pulls and truck pulls, where huge machines show off their strength. There are also exciting horse pulls, where horses demonstrate their power. For something different, a BMX stunt show might feature amazing bike tricks. And a demolition derby, where cars crash into each other, is always a crowd favorite. The fair also encourages healthy fun, like the Fondy Fair 5K Run/Walk.

Past Grandstand Performers

Many famous artists have played at the Fond du Lac County Fair over the years. Here are some of the past headliners:

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