The 175th Sheboygan County Fair
A Booth Built to Welcome
For five days, our booth beneath the grandstand became our home at the Sheboygan County Fair. Each morning started with signs stacked and flags flying, and before long, both windows were filled with familiar faces, new visitors, questions, conversations and plenty of laughter.
The weather gave us a little of everything — including storms we won’t soon forget — but it never dampened the spirit of the week. Our volunteers kept showing up, fairgoers kept stopping by, and the conversations picked right back up whenever the skies cleared.
More than anything, that’s what we’ll remember about those five days: the people. Some stopped for a yard sign or information. Some came with a question or an opinion. Some simply wanted to say hello. Whatever brought them to our windows, we were glad they stopped.
Early morning at the Fair — the booth was ready before the crowds arrived.
Lt. Governor candidate David Varnam joined some of the friendly faces behind our booth window.
Families stopped by throughout the Fair to visit, pick up information and take a look at signs for their favorite candidates.
Sometimes a stop at the booth turned into a conversation.
Wisconsin State Senate District 9 candidate Amy Binsfeld visits with a fairgoer from behind the booth counter.
Some conversations were serious. Others came with plenty of smiles.
Candidates and Leaders Joined Us
Over five days at the Fair, candidates, elected officials and Republican leaders joined us at the booth and out on the midway. They talked with families, listened to voters and spent time with the people they represent — or hope to represent.
We were especially grateful for those who made room in busy schedules to join us. Each visit gave Sheboygan County fairgoers an opportunity to connect with Republican candidates and leaders face-to-face.
Amy Binsfeld, candidate for Wisconsin State Senate District 9, visits with fairgoers on the midway.
State Treasurer John Leiber, a candidate for reelection, joins Lt. Governor candidate David Varnam and Assembly District 59 candidate Brad Petersen at the RPSC booth.
Fond du Lac County District Attorney Eric Toney, candidate for Wisconsin Attorney General, talks with fairgoers outside the RPSC booth.
Assembly District 26 candidate John Belanger and incumbent Assembly District 27 Representative Lindee Brill visit with a fairgoer on the midway.
Assembly District 59 candidate Brad Petersen welcomes Congressman Glenn Grothman, incumbent candidate for reelection in Wisconsin’s 6th Congressional District, to the RPSC booth.
Lt. Governor candidate David Varnam visits with a family enjoying the Fair.
The Energy of the Next Generation
Some of the brightest moments of our five days at the Fair came from the young people who stepped up to help. They welcomed visitors, worked the booth, carried signs and brought an unmistakable energy and optimism to everything they did.
When “YMCA” started playing, work stopped for exactly as long as the chorus demanded.
A Fair shift is always better with friends beside you.
This is what a strong local party looks like: generations working side by side.
They didn’t simply stop by—they stepped behind the counter and got to work.
Good people, good energy and one very busy booth.
“Babies deserve life”—a message this young volunteer carries beyond the booth.
Five Days of Community
The Fair gave us five days to catch up with old friends, meet new ones and listen to people from across Sheboygan County. Between the conversations, the corn and the steady flow past our booth, there was always something happening beneath the grandstand.
Our little corner beneath the grandstand stayed busy—and we wouldn’t have had it any other way.
Milk cows, not taxpayers?
You betcha.
Corn in one hand, yard signs under the other arm. Fair priorities.
Some of the best moments happened one conversation at a time.
The late-day sun found a direct path through the booth window—and straight into Micah’s eyes.
Thank You, Sheboygan County
Five days at the Fair required more than a schedule—it required people willing to show up, stay late, welcome visitors, answer questions and carry conversations beyond the booth and onto the midway. Some gave a few hours; others returned day after day. Together, our volunteers brought warmth, humor and unmistakable personality to the RPSC booth, making it a place where fairgoers could stop, talk and feel genuinely welcome.
Our volunteers spanned generations, from teenagers stepping forward to longtime supporters still leading by example. These photos capture just a few of the many faces that made the week possible. To every volunteer who gave their time, shared a conversation, sold a raffle ticket, carried a sign or stepped in wherever needed: thank you.
Amy worked the booth and the midway with ease—always ready to welcome RPSC visitors and lend a hand.
RPSC veterans Dennis and Art join Micah as he introduces Ezra—the newest generation—to what it takes to keep the Fair booth running smoothly.
Joe didn’t just bring the stars and stripes—he brought the conversation out onto the midway.
Lindee brings conviction, experience and a genuine interest in the people she meets to every conversation.
Marit brought a warm smile—and one of the Fair’s best conversation-starting T-shirts—to the booth.
Tyler makes friends easily, and the dairy barn was no exception.
This Year’s Fair May Be Over, but the Freedom Raffle Isn’t
The raffle tickets were flying at the Fair, but there is still time to get yours. Eight winners will be drawn on Election Night, November 3, with the first winner drawn receiving first choice from our lineup of prizes.
1 ticket for $10 · 3 for $20 · 8 for $50