The Ozaukee County Fair is excited to host the 2026 Ozaukee County Fairest Professional Development Day and Crowning Ceremony on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Stay tuned for event updates!

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Fairest of the Fair Applicant Requirements:

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• Must reside in Ozaukee County or be a Wisconsin resident with a strong connection to the Ozaukee County Fair.
   

• Must be 18 years of age as of January 1, 2026.
   

• Must be available to represent Ozaukee County at the Wisconsin Fairest of the Fairs Competition in January 2027.

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Scholarship Opportunities:

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The Ozaukee County Agricultural Society will award:

• $500, $150, and $100 scholarships to the top three candidates.
   

• The crowned Fairest is eligible for up to $2,000 in additional awards based on fulfilling duties and participation in the state competition.
   

Ozaukee County Fairest Scholarship Breakdown:

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• $2,000 awarded in four installments throughout the year.

• $250 awarded if the Fairest competes in the Wisconsin State Fairest Competition in January.

• $250 awarded if the Fairest recruits at least three contestants for the following year’s competition.​

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Application Deadline: January 1, 2026

 Important USPS Mailing / Postmark Info

(Please read carefully)

According to updated USPS guidelines, not all mail is automatically postmarked. Whether your mail gets a postmark depends on the type of postage used.

If you want to guarantee your application is clearly postmarked on the date you mail it, you have a few reliable options:

• Bring your application to a USPS retail counter and request a same-day “hand-cancel” / manual postmark — that is, ask the clerk to stamp the envelope by hand rather than drop it in a mail-box or leave it in a batch.

• Use Certified Mail (or Registered Mail) — this provides a dated receipt stamped by USPS when you drop it off, which can act as proof of mailing date.

• Mail early — because of possible processing delays and depending on when your mail is collected or processed, relying on just dropping it in a mailbox close to the deadline could be risky.

By using one of these methods, you reduce the risk that processing delays or type of postage cause your application to be considered “postmarked after deadline.”