Dale & Vicky Schaechterle
Realty Executives Integrity
Fair Facts
1842-2015
*The Waukesha County Fair is the oldest county fair in the state and the largest event in the county!
*The first Waukesha County Fair was held in 1842 in a poplar grove on Carroll Street in Prairieville. It was a gala 4th of July celebration with fireworks and a festive dinner.
*Crowds up to 4,000 people attended the 1853 fair where they enjoyed floral displays and a Ladies’ Equestrian Display.
*In the early 1900s, school was let out early so everyone could attend the Friday fair.
?In 1966, the fair moved to its present location at the Waukesha Exposition Center.
*Entertainment was added to the fair in 1984. The first Main Stage acts included Loretta Lynn, Mickey Gilley and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.
*The current Waukesha County Fair has implemented a number of green initiatives to reduce its environmental footprint and to ensure the fair contributes to sustainable travel.
Each year, we put together an event that is family friendly to thank all of our past, current and future customers. This year we decided, what better place to hold our event than right in the county we call "Home" at the Waukesha County Fair. On Wednesday July 15th, we are looking forward to seeing many of our customers to say "Thank You" for your business. If you missed your invitation, we may still have tickets available, please contact us at 262-369-8929, we would love to see you at the fair!
