GALLERY: Walking through a winter wonderland at the Pierce County Fairgrounds

Posted 12/10/25

Light Up the Fair at the Pierce County Fairgrounds has added an extra date by popular demand, so if you haven't had a chance to make it out there yet, put it on the calendar.

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GALLERY: Walking through a winter wonderland at the Pierce County Fairgrounds

The midnight train went everywhere at the Pierce County Fairgrounds for the Light Up the Fair grand event.

The midnight train went everywhere at the Pierce County Fairgrounds for the Light Up the Fair grand event.

Andrew Harrington / Pierce County Journal

The Pierce County Friends of the Fair put on Light Up the Fair and are always looking for people to join the group or collaborate.

The Pierce County Friends of the Fair put on Light Up the Fair and are always looking for people to join the group or collaborate.

Andrew Harrington / Pierce County Journal

Mrs. Claus sat down with Rachel Halls to hear her top secret wishes for Christmas.

Mrs. Claus sat down with Rachel Halls to hear her top secret wishes for Christmas.

Andrew Harrington / Pierce County Journal

The lights were a sight to see, emitting a glow that would warm even the coldest of hearts. The last chance to see them is Dec. 13 from 5-8 p.m.

The lights were a sight to see, emitting a glow that would warm even the coldest of hearts. The last chance to see them is Dec. 13 from 5-8 p.m.

Andrew Harrington / Pierce County Journal

Coca-Cola’s polar bear even had to make the trip to judge for itself how close Pierce County can come to the North Pole experience.

Coca-Cola’s polar bear even had to make the trip to judge for itself how close Pierce County can come to the North Pole experience.

Andrew Harrington / Pierce County Journal

Cows Willow and Ice were a part of a petting zoo that featured sheep, goats and rabbits.

Cows Willow and Ice were a part of a petting zoo that featured sheep, goats and rabbits.

Andrew Harrington / Pierce County Journal

Bella Friesen and Connor Hedlund took on the tricky mini-golf course at Light Up the Fair.

Bella Friesen and Connor Hedlund took on the tricky mini-golf course at Light Up the Fair.

Andrew Harrington / Pierce County Journal

Attendees made yarn ornaments, Christmas cookies, had their faces painted and sipped on hot chocolate in the Seyforth Building.

Attendees made yarn ornaments, Christmas cookies, had their faces painted and sipped on hot chocolate in the Seyforth Building.

Andrew Harrington / Pierce County Journal

The Gingerbread Man watches over passersby to make sure everyone brings the holiday cheer.

The Gingerbread Man watches over passersby to make sure everyone brings the holiday cheer.

Andrew Harrington / Pierce County Journal

Posted Thursday, December 11, 2025 2:02 pm

Light Up the Fair at the Pierce County Fairgrounds has added an extra date by popular demand, so if you haven't had a chance to make it out there yet, put it on the calendar.

The free community event, part of the Fourth Annual Light Up the Fair, is scheduled for 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec 13. Enjoy lots of lights and activities, including mini golf, petting zoo, cookie decorating, crafts, snacks and indoor kids games! Daily activities and crafts may vary slightly but Santa Claus will be visiting each night!

Please consider bringing items for the Pierce County Food Shelf; the Salvation Army Bell Ringers will be there accepting donations as well.

The Pierce County Fairgrounds is located at 364 N. Maple St., Ellsworth.

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