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The 173rd Wisconsin State Fair, presented by UScellular, will be here before you know it! The State Fair will take place Thursday, August 1 – Sunday, August 11, 2024.

As tradition, there will be dozens of rides, hundreds of foods, thousands of animals, and a million ways for everyone to have a WonderFair time.

Reach out to our media contact below for the most up-to-date information, approved logos, and how to get your working media personnel onsite for coverage during the State Fair.

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Recent News

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August 15, 2023 –
Wisconsin State Fair Reveals Outstanding Attendance

July 11, 2023 –
Number of New State Fair Food and Beverages Breaks One Hundred

July 10, 2023 –
Hot Deals for the Wisconsin State Fair this July

June 27, 2023 –
Hank Aaron State Trail to Close During State Fair

June 20, 2023 –
Sponsors Provide Great Discounts and Experiences at Wisconsin State Fair

June 14, 2023 –
The Sporkies Celebrate 10 Years with a Refreshing Expansion

May 23, 2023 – 
Wisconsin State Fair Welcomes Shaggy with Salt-N-Pepa

May 16, 2023 – 
Wisconsin State Fair Debuts All-New Show, Cirque at the Fair

May 3, 2023 – 
Wisconsin State Fair Partner with Community Attractions for Value-Packed Ticket Packages

April 28, 2023 – 
Final Weekend for $13 State Fair Tickets

April 26, 2023 – 
First-Ever Ag Discovery Day at Wisconsin State Fair Park

April 25, 2023 –
Wisconsin State Fair Releases Amphitheater Lineup

February 24, 2023 –
Grammy-Winning Rock Band, Halestorm, Set to Perform at the State Fair

February 23, 2023 –
State Fair Main Stage Welcomes Electronic Violinist, Lindsey Stirling

February 22, 2023 –
Tommy James & The Shondells to Bring Nostalgia to the State Fair

February 21, 2023 –
REO Speedwagon to Bring Their Iconic Songs to State Fair Main Stage

February 6, 2023 –
Wisconsin State Fair Announces Trace Adkins to Close Out the State Fair

January 20, 2023 –
KIDZ BOP Never Stop Live Tour Set for State Fair Main Stage 

January 19, 2023 –
All-New Jeff Dunham Tour Comes to State Fair Main Stage

January 18, 2023 –
Christian-pop Duo, FOR KING + COUNTRY, to Perform at State Fair

January 17, 2023 –
Wisconsin State Fair Announces ALABAMA to Kick Off State Fair Main Stage Lineup

January 11, 2023 –
Sharlene Swedlund from Green County Fair Crowned 2023 Wisconsin Fairest of the Fairs

January 10, 2023 –
Valentine’s Cream Puffs Return to State Fair Park for a Limited Time

November 10, 2022 –
State Fair Introduces the Fair Fun Pass

September 14, 2022 –
NASCAR to Return to Historic Milwaukee Mile Speedway

August 16, 2022 –
Wisconsin State Fair Reveals Stellar Attendance

July 19, 2022 –
Safety Enhancements and Policies at the Wisconsin State Fair

July 12, 2022 –
State Fair Adds Over 80 New Food Items to Menus

July 11, 2022 –
State Fair to Kick Off “Hiring Week”

July 6, 2022 –
Corporate Partners Offer Great Savings and Experiences at State Fair

June 21, 2022 –
Wisconsin State Fair Partners with Community Attractions

June 13, 2022 –
Toby Keith Wisconsin State Fair Concert Canceled

June 7, 2022 –
Wisconsin State Fair Continues Partnership and Reveals Amphitheater Headliners

May 26, 2022 –
TESLA Will Bring Rock Hits to the State Fair

May 25, 2022 –
Country Star Brett Young to Bring His Lyricism to the State Fair

May 24, 2022
KANSAS Shows Off Their Talent At Wisconsin State Fair

May 2, 2022
Something for Everyone at the Wisconsin State Fair

April 18, 2022
KIDZ BOP LIVE 2022 to Bring Chart-Topping Tunes to the State Fair

March 30, 2022
Manitowoc Minute Star to Take Center Stage at State Fair

March 29, 2022
The Oak Ridge Boys to Perform Final Night of State Fair

March 28, 2022
Country Icon Toby Keith to Kick Off State Fair Main Stage

March 9, 2022
Shari Black Named Executive Director/CEO of State Fair Park

March 4, 2022
Jeff Dunham Will Bring Laughter to the State Fair Main Stage

March 3, 2022
Grammy-Winning Christian Artist to Play State Fair Main Stage

March 2, 2022
Touring Music Legends Revive Hits on State Fair Main Stage

March 1, 2022 –
Hip-Hop’s Premier Artist to Perform at State Fair Main Stage

November 17, 2021 –
Wisconsin State Fair Makes Spirits Bright with Holiday Discounts

November 15, 2021 –
Wisconsin State Fair Century and Sesquicentennial Farm and Home Applications Now Available

October 19, 2021 –
Wisconsin State Fair Park Announces Interim CEO/Executive Director

September 29, 2021 –
Wisconsin State Fair CEO and Executive Director, Kathleen O’Leary, Announces Retirement

August 19, 2021 –
Wisconsin State Fair Makes a Successful Return

July 6, 2021 –
Wisconsin State Fair and Summerfest to Host Joint Job Fair “Summer Fair Job Fest” 

January 27, 2021 –
Two Cream Puff Flavors for the Final Curbside Cream Puff Event

January 11, 2021 – 
Wisconsin State Fair Park Receives GBAC STAR Facility Accreditation

December 4, 2020 –
Wisconsin State Fair Wins 20 Awards at 2020 International Association of Fairs and Expositions Virtual Convention

November 23, 2020 –
State Fair Unwraps “WonderFair Gifts for Everyone”

Media Contacts

Tess Kerksen
Director of Public Relations
414-588-1659

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