Jigsaw Puzzle Challenge at the Dane County Fair!

Saturday, July 18, 2026

$35 per Team 

Gather a team and join us inside the Exhibition Hall at the Dane County Fair! Choose your event and race against other teams to complete the same puzzle the fastest. Whether you're a curious newbie or a puzzle master, this is your chance to shine, race the clock, and have a blast. Open to all skill levels and participants 8+.   Teams keep their event puzzle and there are prizes for 1st place and ribbons through 6th place, plus door prize chances for all participants!

10:00am–12:00pm, Team of 2, 500 piece puzzle

12:30pm–2:30pm, Team of 4, 500 piece puzzle

3:00pm–5:00pm, Team of 2, approx. 300 piece puzzle

Please note: All participants must purchase Fair Admission separately

online at www.danecountyfair.com or at the event entrance.

People often ask what makes our events so special at the Dane County Fair. The answer? It’s everything that turns a simple puzzle competition into something you’ll be talking about long after the last piece is placed.

🎁 Door Prize Entries for Everyone
Everyone gets in on the fun. Enter for the prizes you actually want—no random junk, no leftovers. You choose, you enter, you might win.

🎀 Ribbons Worth Competing For
At the fair, ribbons aren’t just prizes—they’re your trophy. That moment when your team earns one? Pure fair magic. We award ribbons for 1st–6th place, giving more teams a chance to take home that classic badge of honor. Yes, there’s are prizes for the top finishing teams.

🎶 Music, Themes & Great Vibes
We’re not doing quiet library puzzling here. Expect upbeat music, fun themes, and an atmosphere that keeps the energy high from start to finish.

🧩 Quality Puzzles & Experienced Staff
No missing pieces. No confusion. Just smooth, well-run events led by people who know how to keep things moving and fun.

🎉 A True Event Atmosphere
This isn’t just sitting at a table doing a puzzle—it’s a full-on fair experience. A little competition, a lot of laughs, and a community vibe that makes it all come together.