Festivals in Waukesha, WI.
Family & Kids Festivals
Hayward Fall Festival
September 26, 2026
haywardareachamber.com/fall-festival
(715) 634-8662
Main Street - Hayward, WI
A large variety of art/craft vendors with hard to find and one-of-a-kind items. Join us for this Northern Wisconsin, family friendly tradition - plus, enjoy the many glorious fall colors.
Holiday Fair
November 19 - 22, 2026
Holiday Fair Website
(608) 789-7415
La Crosse Center - La Crosse, WI
Area's largest craft show. $5 admission fee, concessions available on site, hourly door prizes, Santa & Rudolph on hand for photos, carolers. No retailers, buy/sell or kits allowed.
The Midwest Paracon
April 23 - 24, 2027
The Midwest Paracon
(715) 514-8331
Woodman's Sports and Conference Center - Janesville, WI
The Midwest Paracon is a gathering of paranormal celebrity guests from television and big screen welcoming fans and the curious to 2 days of interesting experiences. 80+ vendors will be available for the fair-goers of all types from artisans and crafters to psychic mediums and crystal vendors. Friday and Saturday night special events let by the celebrity guests along with a Friday and Saturday ghost hunt at Brodhead Manor for VIP ticket holders. Great opportunity to meet and greet with the stars.
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September 2026 (dates not updated)
Apple Harvest Festival
Retzer Nature Center, Waukesha, WI
Status: Updated 8/20/2025
This Wisconsin Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-4pm. Admission tickets are $10.
September 26 - 27, 2026
Piala's Fall Festival
Greenhouse & Outdoor Grounds, Waukesha, WI
Status: Updated 3/11/2026
This Wisconsin Festival will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-4pm; Sun 10am-3pm. This event will also include: fire department, sheriff's department, family friendly activities, door prizes, sales.
October 2026 (dates not updated)
Scale Auto Hobby & Toy Show -October
Waukesha Expo Center, Waukesha, WI
Status: Updated 1/8/2025
This Wisconsin Antiques Collectibles Show will have antique/collectibles exhibitors and no food booths. Admission tickets are $10.
November 2026 (dates not updated)
Seventh Holiday Craft Fair
Christ the Life Church and School, Waukesha, WI
Status: Updated 10/13/2025
This Wisconsin Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths.
November 15, 2026
Brew City Advertising Show - November
Waukesha Expo Center, Waukesha, WI
Status: Updated 1/6/2026
This Wisconsin Antiques Collectibles Show will have antique/collectibles exhibitors and no food booths. Admission tickets are $10.
December 6, 2026
Milwaukee Miniature Motors Show - December
Waukesha Expo Center, Waukesha, WI
Status: Updated 1/6/2026
This Wisconsin Antiques Collectibles Show will have antique/collectibles and commercial/retail exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $10.
December 2026 (dates not updated)
Milwaukee Miniature Motors Show
Waukesha Expo Center, Waukesha, WI
Status: Updated 11/12/2025
This Wisconsin Antiques Collectibles Show will have antique/collectibles and commercial/retail exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $10.
February 2027 (dates not updated)
The Milwaukee Miniature Motors Show - February
Waukesha Expo Center, Waukesha, WI
Status: Updated 1/6/2026
This Wisconsin Antiques Collectibles Show will have antique/collectibles exhibitors and no food booths. Admission tickets are $10.
March 2027 (dates not updated)
Brew City Advertising Show- March
Waukesha Expo Center, Waukesha, WI
Status: Updated 1/6/2026
This Wisconsin Antiques Collectibles Show will have antique/collectibles exhibitors and no food booths. Admission tickets are $10.
May 2027 (dates not updated)
Spring Vendor Fair
Waukesha West High School parking lot, Waukesha, WI
Status: Updated 2/10/2026
This Wisconsin Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 15 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-3pm. This event will also include: rock climbing wall, police/fire vehicles, kids' activities.
June 5 - 6, 2027
Botanical Soiree - Wisconsin Plant Show
Waukesha County Expo Center, Waukesha, WI
Status: Updated 7/7/2026
This Wisconsin Trade Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $15 - $50. This event will also include: plant swap, kids' activities, influencer meet and greet.
July 2027 (dates not updated)
Piala's Family Fun Festival
Piala's Nursery & Garden Shop, Inc., Waukesha, WI
Status: Updated 3/11/2026
This Wisconsin Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-4pm; Sun 10am-3pm. This event will also include: live music, family friendly activities, fresh food and beverages, games, prizes and more.
July 2027 (dates not updated)
Waukesha County Fair
Waukesha County Expo Grounds, Waukesha, WI
Status: Updated 8/15/2025
This Wisconsin State Fair will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 34 food booths. There will be 5 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Wed 12pm-11pm; Thu 10am-11pm; Fri 10am-12 midnight; Sat 6:30am-12 midnight; Sun 10am-8pm. Admission tickets are $6 - $14. This event will also include: carnival rides, special events, games, demonstrations, contests, children's area, variety.
