2025 Dane County Fair

The 2025 Dane County Fair, located in the heart of Madison, will be held at the Alliant Energy Center, July 17-20! Join us for free concerts and entertainment, great food, carnival rides, animals, and so much more!

Gates open at 8:00am each day and close at 8:00pm every night for entrance to the Fair; the carnival, music/entertainment, and Fair food runs until about 10:00pm-11:00pm each night.

NO Entry after 8:00pm. Youth under 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent/guardian after 7:00pm.

Admission - posted to the website in April when online sales open.

Carnival Hours:
Thursday (7/17) - 1:00pm-10:30pm (ticket sales end at 8:30pm)
Friday (7/18) - 12:00pm-10:30pm (ticket sales end at 8:30pm)
Saturday (7/19) - 12:00pm-10:30pm (ticket sales end at 8:30pm)
Sunday (7/20) - 12:00pm-10:30pm (ticket sales end at 8:30pm)

* Online discounted carnival unlimited ride wristband ($30) sales will open in April and will be on sale until July 17. On-site wristbands will be $35/person/day for unlimited rides.

A complete schedule of events and more Fair details are available at danecountyfair.com.

Also check out other Concerts in Madison, Music events in Madison.