For the first time, the Dane County Fair is hosting an electrifying jigsaw puzzle event, presented by the Puzzle Event Company! Teams will race against the clock to complete a jigsaw puzzle before the competition does. Prizes awarded to the top three fastest teams! Door prize drawing and every team gets to keep their puzzle as a souvenir. Each event caters to a different age and/or skills level, so choose your event to meet your needs. Register early to secure your spot! Only team captains register. Cost is $35 per team. Captains can sign up now and finalize their team later. Please note: Admission to the Dane County Fair is required and must be purchased separately online (www.danecountyfair.com) or at the event entrance. The puzzle event is inside the Exhibition Hall with air conditioning.

Puzzle Palooza at the Fair-Team of 2

Saturday, July 19, 2025, 10:00am Check-in opens, 10:30am-12:30pm Competition

Teams of two will race against the clock to complete a 500 piece jigsaw puzzle before the competition does. Prizes awarded to the top three fastest teams!  Every team gets to keep their puzzle as a souvenir.  This event is open to Adults (age 16+).   Register early to secure your spot! Team captains can sign up now and finalize their team later. Please note: Admission to the Dane County Fair is required and must be purchased separately online (www.danecountyfair.com) or at the event entrance.  The puzzle event is inside the Exhibition Hall with air conditioning.   

Puzzle Palooza at the Fair-Team of 4

Saturday, July 19, 2025, 12:30pm check-in opens, 1:00-2:45pm Competition 

Teams of four will race against the clock to complete a 350-piece family puzzle before the competition does.  Teams are for ages 5+ and must include at least one adult and one child.  Only the registered teammates of 4 will be allowed on the competition floor.  Prizes awarded to the top three fastest teams!  Every team gets to keep their puzzle as a souvenir.  Register early to secure your spot! Team captains can sign up now and finalize their team later. The puzzle event is inside and in the air conditioning.  Please note: Admission to the Dane County Fair is required and must be purchased separately online (www.danecountyfair.com) or at the event entrance.  The puzzle event is inside the Exhibition Hall with air conditioning.  

Puzzle Palooza at the Fair-Team of 2 Newbie/Beginners

Saturday, July 19, 2025, 3:00pm check-in opens, 3:30-5:30pm Competition

Have you been curious about trying a puzzle race?  Grab a friend and put your skills to the test in this exciting 275-350 piece jigsaw showdown! Teams of two will race against each other to see who can complete the puzzle the fastest, competing against other first-time puzzlers in a friendly, exciting atmosphere. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place! Plus, every team gets to keep their puzzle as a souvenir.  Team captains can register early to secure a spot and find a teammate in the coming weeks.  Please note: Admission to the Dane County Fair is required and must be purchased separately online (www.danecountyfair.com) or at the event entrance.  The puzzle event is inside the Exhibition Hall with air conditioning.