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Prize-Winning Exhibits
The State Fair hosts many different categories for DIY enthusiasts to compete. Each year over 3,000 exhibitors enter their handmade projects to see who is the best of the best.
Rabbits
Each year, approximately 800 rabbits are shown by their exhibitors at the Wisconsin State Fair. See rabbits at the Fair in the Poultry & Rabbit Palace and Compeer Financial Discovery Barnyard.
Prairies Lakes Library System Summer Reading Programs
Kids can earn a FREE youth admission ticket upon completion of the summer reading program at any Racine, Rock, or Walworth County Library. This program runs May - July, so don’t wait! Please contact your local library for details.
Reconnection Centers
Visit a Reconnection Center to help locate missing persons. Located in the Exposition Center Lobby and Guest Services Pavilion. We Energies identification wristbands are also available at the Reconnection Centers, Police Booths, and at We Energies Energy Park on Wetley Way.
Restrooms
State Fair Park is a big place and we've got restrooms spread out over the entire grounds. Nearly every permanent building at State Fair Park includes restrooms inside of it, excluding smaller exhibit halls and open-air livestock barns. Dedicated restroom structures and portable restrooms are also spread out through the grounds.
Rideshare Options
Get a safe ride with Uber, Lyft, or taxi service. A designated pick-up and drop-off area is located just outside the UScellular Main Gate on the north side of State Fair Park near SpinCity. Rideshare vehicles and taxis should enter at Gate 6 on S. 84th Street & W. Adler Street, near the Pettit National Ice Center.
Rides & Amusements
If thrills are your thing, then will love all of the rides and amusements! And of course, the glittering lights and high-up views are an added bonus.
Piggly Wiggly $5 Day, benefiting Hunger Task Force
THURSDAY, AUGUST 1 - Get into the State Fair for just $5 when you donate two cans of healthy fruits or vegetables, or make a cash donation at any admission entrance on opening day of the State Fair. You will receive a voucher redeemable at the ticket window for $5 admission on Thursday, August 1 only. Promotion runs 10am-4pm.
Celebrate Wisconsin Day, presented by Travel Wisconsin
FRIDAY, AUGUST 2 - Visiting the great state of Wisconsin? Lucky you! Buy two adult admission tickets for ONLY $18 (a $18 savings) when you present your out-of-state ID at any State Fair ticket window, thanks to Travel Wisconsin, on Friday, August 2 only. Promotion runs 10am-6pm.
Veterans & Military Recognition Day
SUNDAY, AUGUST 4 - Veterans, military personnel, and their family members receive FREE admission by simply presenting a Military I.D. (DD214, VA ID, Military Common Access Card, or dependent ID) at any ticket window on Sunday, August 4 only. You and up to three family members will receive FREE admission, courtesy of Wisconsin State Fair. Limit four admissions per ID. Promotion runs 10am-4pm.