Equestrian & Rodeo

The young girl riding the horse in the mural captures the rodeo tradition at the Walworth County Fairgrounds — where Western grit meets community spirit.

Under the summer sky of Elkhorn, the Walworth County Fairgrounds transform into a pulse-pounding arena of Western tradition. Pro Rodeos, Bull Riding, and Barrel Racing are fiercely competitive and family-friendly affairs that capture the soul of American rodeo — raw athleticism, community spirit, and the timeless clash between horse and rider.

Numerous horse shows take place at the fairgrounds throughout the year, including events from the Wisconsin High School Rodeo Association, Walworth County Boots & Saddle Club, WI Ranch Horse Association, Go For Broke Championship Series, Southeast Wisconsin Miniature Equine Club, IBRA WI Barrels, Wisconsin NBHA State Barrel Finals, and many more.

Whether in the dirt of competition or the lights of the grandstand concert, the fairgrounds provide a spectacle that honors rural heritage and invites spectators into a thrilling world of Western tradition.