The first Washington County Fair was held in 1858 at the Courthouse Square in West Bend. At lot has changed in the last 160 years. Today, The Washington County Fair Park & Conference Center is not only the home to The Washington County Fair, but also hosts over 350 events of all types and sizes year round. The state of the art facilities on 133 acres of beautiful grounds make The Washington County Fair Park & Conference Center the premier event site in Washington County. Mission Enriching life with educational, cultural, economic and social opportunities How Fair Park accomplishes its mission: Educational – Fair Park is the host of health fairs, cooking schools, and senior conferences meant to inform. In addition, Fair Park and 4-H are intertwined in missions and history. As an educational youth program, 4-H generates leaders and builds productive, talented future adults. The majority of 4-H activities are held on Fair Park grounds. If you are interested in becoming part of 4-H they can be contacted at (262) 335-4478. Cultural – Craft fairs, pet expos, or sports, fashion and antiques shows are only a few of the cultural events Fair Park hosts every year. Fair Park is a great place to expose Washington County artisans. Economic – With over 50,000 square feet of exhibition space, Fair Park is the home of numerous trade shows, conventions and meetings promoting the welfare of Washington County and the surrounding region. Social – Fair Park is also the place for concerts and spiritual performances, as well as banquets, weddings, and family gatherings.