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By Nikki Brahm nbrahm@conleynet.com 262-513-2651 WAUKESHA — Classic shows and activities, as well as new ones this year, will be available at the 2022 Waukesha County Fair. While attendees may be planning to check out their favorite musicians, rides, games, animals and food, those aren't the only things worth taking a look at at this year's fair. Every day fair attendees can check out the new-this-year Monster Mural Coloring — a life-size coloring book page for attendees to fill with colors using washable markers throughout the day. This family-friendly coloring activity is perfect for kids of all ages. The life-size color- ing book page is 5 feet tall and 8 feet wide. At the end of each day the design will be washed clean for a fresh start in the morning. In addition, each day the fair will feature the new Divison BMX Stunt Show and the new Touch of the Wild Experience, where people can learn about dif- ferent kinds of wildlife. Daily events also include the adorable Pig, Goat & Duck Races and the Fairest of the Fair Royal Tea Event. If watching animals race each other around a track isn't enough, the public can also check out the special events scheduled on certain days — such as the Drone Light Show, which is returning back at the fair for its 180th anniversary, on July 20 and 21. The drone light show features up to 35 LED drone lights that light up the sky with a choreographed perform- ance 200 feet above the ground, creating interest- ing designs in the sky to patriotic songs, popular tunes and more. In addition, the Truck & Tractor Pulls will take place on July 20 and 24. On July 22, the Junior Livestock Auction will be held; on July 23 the Demolition Derby and the 43rd Annual Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast will take place (with an additional charge); and on July 24 the 11th Annual Classic Car Show will take place. For more information as it becomes available, visit: www.waukeshacountyfair. com. WAUKESHA COUNTY FAIR The FREEMAN & ENTERPRISE 2 JULY 2022 Classic and new shows scheduled for 2022 fair Waukesha County Fair hosting new drone event, coloring project By Maile Rudebusch Special to The Freeman WAUKESHA - The Fair Marshall for the 2022 Waukesha County Fair has been announced. Dave Kil- patrick, co-owner of Pre- mier Insurance Solutions, LLC, was nominated and won the esteemed title of Fair Marshall for what is the oldest county fair in the state. When it comes to the role of Fair Marshall, several different considerations go into the selection process. The community, local asso- ciations and the Fair Board all come together to select the right fit for the position. "(The selection) is based on the impact and impressions that they had on the fair as a whole," said Chrissy Gluege, executive director, Waukesha County Fair Association. "So the role itself is pretty multi-facet- ed. We can honor somebody who has given so much of their time to the fair, the exhibitors, the youth and the community to make it what it is today. That's what it is for us, that it is such an honor, and that it is so spe- cial." For Kilpatrick, the Waukesha County Fair has played a big part in his and his family's history. "There's a lot of honor, and it's very humbling. Usu- ally, the honor goes to some- one who has given a lot to the county fair. Either myself, my kids or my grandkids have been going to the fair for 52 years. I've been buying animals for 40 years at the fair," said Kil- patrick. "I've been around the fair my whole life. I started showing there 52 years ago, 1971 was my first show. I've been around a long time. Doing the Auc- tion Committee and volun- teer jobs." Selecting Kilpatrick was put up to a public vote. Vot- ers were given information on all of the candidates. When it comes to Kil- patrick, he and his family haven't missed the Wauke- sha Fair in decades. Kil- patrick and his family know that a county fair is an event that brings the com- munity together. "It's just a combination of all of the volunteering you do and all the work and sweat that you put into things. It's a very high honor," said Kilpatrick. "It certainly is any time that you can be nominated and that you're the fair mar- shall. It's a lifelong commit- ment, more than anything else to the fair. You can try and make the fair better e ach year through the things that you do for the fair. " Kilpatrick said that the big announcement will be made before the auction. Kilpatrick hopes to have his four daughters up on the stage with him as well when he makes his official speech. "Dave has been a part of the fair, leading kids, open- ing up his farm and being a community leader. He has encouraged more business- es and people to get involved with the fair, understand what goes into it and under- stand how to raise animals. It's just being a part of it and understanding the impact and experiencing the fair for what it is," said Gluege. "We all know that you don't get to 180 years without great people along with you, sharing those sto- ries and making those mem- ories. That's where it's been such a humbling opportuni- ty, just welcome Dave for our 180th anniversary this year and as our 2022 Wauke- sha County Fair Marshall." Being the fair marshall comes with several differ- ent responsibilities, all geared towards making the fair and the important event the community has come to know. "For us, it's really about showcasing Dave. We have different engagements around the fair, outside engagements and even Friday Night Live in down- town Waukesha. It's about spreading the word about the impact, what the impact has been for him and all the things that made it so special to him," explained Gluege. "Hopefully, that resonates with him, then other people can have that stronger passion for what it means to be a part of it, to be involved with it and to be at their fair every year." Kilpatrick will be part of the opening ceremony, which will take place at noon on Wednesday, the first day of the Waukesha County Fair. He will also take part in the livestock shows and the livestock auc- tion. Kilpatrick has a long history with both the fair's livestock and the livestock auction. "They're still using the auction buyer cards that I developed 24 years ago," said Kilpatrick. "I was the 4H leader for a long time. A lot of the kids that I had from 4H, those kids will be something someday. They'll be the leaders, the doers and they'll build stuff. Working with the youth is one of the most important things in my life." Kilpatrick and a few oth- ers changed the cattle tent to the barn that it currently is in. When the cows were in a tent, they would get wet when it rained. Kilpatrick helped with elevating the floor and building the struc- ture, with help and funding from the 4H club. "Dave had lived through that history and those moments," said Gluege. "There are some good com- ponents that speak to why we're so excited to have Dave be our County Fair Marshall." Representing the Waukesha County Fair through community engagement Dave Kilpatrick named 2022 Fair Marshall Dave Kilpatrick

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