Plein Air at the Fair
On Monday, August 4 and Tuesday, August 5, seek out and find your favorite artists capturing your memorable State Fair moments as they paint with old and new sites.
Policies
For the safety and awareness of the general public, Wisconsin State Fair Park has put in place a number of event policies. State Fair Park staff reserves the right to refuse admission or eject any person violating any law, rule, or policy. Persons entering the facility assume all risks incidental to the event.
Pony Rides
Take a spin on a real-life pony! Rides cost $12 each. Located on Sue Wetley Court near the Compeer Financial Discovery Barnyard.
Poultry
Approximately 800 birds are shown by their exhibitors at the Wisconsin State Fair every year. Poultry are exhibited in the Poultry & Rabbit Palace and can also be found in the Compeer Financial Discovery Barnyard.
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.
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 Entrance E 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.