The 2011 Eau Claire County Fair took place July 27–31 at the Eau Claire County Expo Center, featuring many fair favorites, including animal shows, cow pie bingo, silent auctions, a rocket launch, public safety services demonstrations, kids games, petting zoo, beef show, cookie baking contest, car show, ice cream eating contest, talent show, lots of live music and tons of food vendors. And also the death-defying Lawnmower Races.