Daily Features
There’s lots to do at the State Fair besides food and entertainment.
Check out all the fun below for Fairgoers of all ages.
State Fair Daily Features
1851 Steel & Stone
Fabricated to pay homage to Wisconsin’s industrial roots, the 1851 Steel & Stone water feature commemorates the first year of the Wisconsin State Fair. Located in Central Park.
The Milky Way
This legend-dairy gathering place is home to the iconic, refreshed, giant milk jug! Be sure to check out the State Fair animals featured in Larry Schultz’s original Milk Jug. Located near Entrance A, this park-like setting is an amazing spot to relax or meet with family and friends during your day!
Cattle Call Art Show
ARTS for ALL! Wisconsin is proud to share its first ever Cattle Call for Art! Artists with disabilities ages five and up will submit their best cow themed art for this uniquely bovine art show. Move on over to the Exposition Center Lobby from Thursday, August 3 to Sunday, August 6 to see this mooooo-marvelous exhibit.
Cirque at the Fair
Watch incredible acts at Cirque at the Fair — an all-new dazzling free show at the Wisconsin State Fair! Enjoy phenomenal acts including archery and aerial performances like you've never seen before. Located just east of Entrance A on South Grandstand Avenue.
Compeer Financial Discovery Barnyard
Families can discover Wisconsin’s diverse and thriving agriculture industry through a variety of engaging activities, live demonstrations, and more. Stop by and see baby farm animals, too! Located in Ag Village, east of the Farm and Family Building on Sue Wetley Court.
Exploratory Park
Take your family on an adventure through Exploratory Park! This relaxing oasis on the south side of the State Fair features hands-on stations for kids of all ages.
Garden Walk
Our Flower Crew really pulled out all the stops for this year’s Garden Walk to celebrate the second decade of the Abso-blooming-lutely Garden Walk!
“Neigh”borhood Corral
This in-depth agricultural exhibit focuses entirely on horses. The "Neigh"borhood Corral features grooming demonstrations, educational displays and more, all of which feature engaging and exciting information about the horse industry. Located on Sue Wetley Court, across from the Compeer Financial Discovery Barnyard. Open 10am-9pm.
Wisconsin State Fair History Display
Get ready to dive into years of Wisconsin State Fair history in the south building of Exploratory Park.
Young People’s Art Exhibit
The Young People’s Art Exhibit recognizes its 55th year of celebrating artwork from drawings to paintings to sculpture created by youth across Wisconsin, grades 6-12, from public, private, and home schools in 2023 in the Exposition Center Lobby.
Youth Exhibits
Family fun awaits you in the Youth Exhibits Building! This is an oasis for toddlers to teens to rest and recharge before taking on more Fair fun. Located on Grandstand Avenue & Fifth Street.