Don't forget to miss the live auction at the Portage County Fair.

The Wausau fair at Marathon Park wrapped up Sunday, and Monday crews and vendors were cleaning up.

The fun continues Saturday at the Wisconsin Valley fair with the 2 Mile Fun Run, Tea With the Princess and the Market Animal Show and Sale.

The Wisconsin Valley Fair is well underway, but big crowds are expected this weekend, and that means more security. Coordinators with the fair say there have never been any major incidents. Security is still taken seriously.

Rides, rides, and...more rides! They are all at the carnival at the Wisconsin Valley Fair in Marathon Park until Sunday. The ferris wheel and tilt-a-whirl are just a few of the favorites. Aaron Mueller of Wausau had trouble making a top choice.

Wednesday marks the first full day of the Wisconsin Valley Fair. Livestock will be arriving all day long. The carnival midway opens at noon. And did we mention the food?

Whether it's the deep fried food or the carnival rides, there truly is something for everyone at the 2012 Wisconsin Valley Fair. This year's new attraction - the White Tiger Display on the west side of the fairgrounds.

The Wis. Valley Fair officially opens at noon Tuesday, and that means crews have been busy all week setting up food stands, livestock exhibits, the grandstand and, of course, dozens of rides.

The Board of Directors is in the process of confirming the grandstand entertainment for the 2012 fair.

Young and old can appreciate animals, and at summer fairs, they're the main attraction.

Oneida County Fair-goers have until 6 p.m. Sunday, and then the rides and food stands close for good until next year.

It's the last day to check out the 2011 Wisconsin Valley Fair at Marathon Park in Wausau.

Wisconsin State Fair Park officials are instituting some changes following at least two dozen arrests and injuries to park police officers during opening day of the fair.

Going in front of a judge gives 4H members an opportunity to increase their knowledge of the animals, and develop communication skills.

The Wisconsin Valley Fair kicked off Tuesday at Marathon Park. While one of the state's biggest and oldest agricultural fairs is just getting underway, the career of one of it's oldest volunteers is coming to a close.

County fairs are a tradition as old as time. And one thing everyone loves to indulge in at the fair is their favorite fair food. All this week Amy Pflugshaupt is on the search for some of the best creations at the 2011 Wisconsin Valley Fair.

The 2011 Wisconsin Valley Fair is now up and running. The gates opened at Noon on Tuesday. Many 4-Hers and FFA members spent the opening day bringing in their projects for judging. The livestock arrives on Wednesday. And all week long the show rings will be busy with judging.

The Wisconsin State Fair starts this week and it has quite the selection of new foods.

Wisconsin Valley Fair Begins Tuesday at Marathon Park in Wausau.

The Wisconsin Valley Fair is just days away, and local 4H Clubs are getting ready to show their animals.

Organizers are putting the finishing touches on plans for the 2011 Wisconsin Valley Fair.

Along with a delicious meal, families enjoyed a petting zoo, pedal tractor pull, face painting and more at Sam and Jenn Zimmerman's farm in Ringle.

There might be quite a bit of snow on the ground, but plans are already underway for the 2011 Wisconsin Valley Fiar.

A Wisconsin husband and wife can probably but together an entire scrapbook of fair memories. The Eau Claire couple have not missed a Minnesota State Fair since 1938.

The fair board will meet next month to discuss how they did, but according to the fair administrator, things are looking good.