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The 174th Wisconsin State Fair, presented by UScellular, will be here before you know it! The State Fair will take place Thursday, July 31 – Sunday, August 10, 2025.

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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Media Inquiries

Tess Kerksen
Director of Public Relations
Email: tess.kerksen@wistatefair.com
Phone: 414-588-1659

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Complimentary admission tickets and parking passes are available to working media personnel who are covering the State Fair.

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Press Kit

The State Fair will once again be family-friendly, full of fun, and offer unbeatable value. We’ve compiled all of the details, from admission deals and daily features to new foods, attractions, and more – just click the link below!

2024 State Fair Press Kit

Recent News

April 9, 2025 –
Hear Rich Country Songs on the First Night of State Fair

April 8, 2025 –
Break It Down to R&B Beats with Brand-New Act at State Fair

March 14, 2025 –
2025 Wisconsin State Fair “Fairtastic Poster Competition” Winner Announced

February 12, 2025 –
Enjoy a Grand Finale with Musical Legends at State Fair

February 11, 2025 –
Wisconsin State Fair Secures Lynyrd Skynyrd for the Bank Five Nine Main Stage

February 10, 2025 –
Find Fun for the Whole Family with KIDZ BOP at State Fair

January 15, 2025 –
Best-Selling R&B Group of All Time, Boyz II Men, Returns to State Fair

January 14, 2025 –
State Fair to Welcome Chart-Topping Christian Band, We The Kingdom

January 13, 2025 –
Laugh Out Loud with Comedian Gabril “Fluffy” Iglesias at State Fair

January 9, 2025 –
Megan Salentine of Kewaunee County Crowned 2025 Wisconsin Fairest of the Fairs

November 26, 2024 –
The Only Time You’ll “Bundle Up” for Wisconsin State Fair

November 19, 2024 –
Three-Time GRAMMY Winner Darius Rucker to Headline the Bank Five Nine Main Stage at 2025 Wisconsin State Fair

November 19, 2024 –
Wisconsin State Fair Main Stage Announces Naming Rights Agreement with Bank Five Nine

August 12, 2024 –
2024: A Record-Breaking Year for Wisconsin State Fair

July 11, 2024 –
Wisconsin State Fair Celebrates National State Fair Food Day with 100 New Foods and Beverages

July 2, 2024 –
SpinCity Ride & Game Area Thrills with Special Events and Deals

June 20, 2024 –
Unbeatable Discounts and Extraordinary Experiences at Wisconsin State Fair, Thanks to Incredible Partners

June 14, 2024 –
For the First Time in Wisconsin State Fair History, Flavored Cream Puffs will be Available During the Best 11 Days of Summer

June 12, 2024 –
Summer’s Favorite Food & Beverage Competition Returns to the State Fair

June 11, 2024 –
Wisconsin State Fair Announces New Partnership with UW Credit Union

May 30, 2024 –
Wisconsin State Fair Park Launches Ticket Sales for Annual Harvest Fair

May 20, 2024 –
Wisconsin State Fair Job Fair – Saturday, June 1

May 8, 2024 –
Wisconsin State Fair Announces Value-Packed Ticket Packages with Community Partners

April 30, 2024 –
Wisconsin State Fair Unveils Bank Five Nine Amphitheater Lineup

April 25, 2024 –
Ag Discovery Day at Wisconsin State Fair Park

April 23, 2024 –
100 Days to the Wisconsin State Fair Brings Delicious Excitement with Original Cream Puffs® Announcement

April 10, 2024 –
Brothers Osborne Returns to the State Fair Main Stage

April 9, 2024 –
Fan-Favorite Comedian Charlie Berens Returns to the State Fair Main Stage

April 8, 2024 –
TLC Gears Up to Entertain Fans at the State Fair Main Stage

February 21, 2024 –
Yung Gravy Brings the Sauce to the State Fair Main Stage

February 20, 2024 –
The State Fair Main Stage Welcomes Country Star Riley Green

February 19, 2024 –
Crowd-Favorite Band Casting Crowns Announced for State Fair Main Stage

February 16, 2024 –
Gabriel Iglesias Opens the State Fair with Larger-Than-Life Laughs

February 15, 2024 –
Introducing Irish Cream & Mint Chocolate Cream Puffs

January 26, 2024 –
First Four State Fair Main Stage Shows On Sale Today at 10am

January 23, 2024 –
Foreigner’s Farewell Tour Will Make Its Way to the State Fair Main Stage

January 22, 2024 –
Musical Legends Close Out the State Fair with a Grand Finale

January 19, 2024 –
Find Non-Stop Fun at the KIDZ BOP LIVE 2024 Tour at State Fair

January 10, 2024 –
Kelsey Henderson from Racine County Fair Crowned 2024 Wisconsin Fairest of the Fairs

December 28, 2023 –
National Cream Puff Day Kicks Off 100th Anniversary of Original Cream Puffs

November 20, 2023 –
“Udderly” Good Deals: Wisconsin State Fair’s Best Sale of the Year

October 4, 2023 –
NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Returns to the Milwaukee Mile in 2024

September 25, 2023 –
INDYCAR to Return to the Historic Milwaukee Mile in 2024

September 19, 2023 –
Wisconsin State Fair Century and Sesquicentennial Farm and Home Applications Now Available

September 7, 2023 –
Harvest Fair Celebrates 30 Years at Wisconsin State Fair Park

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