Wisconsin State Fair Updates
We want to thank you, our loyal Fairgoers, for your patience as we navigate through the unprecedented rains that swept through Southeastern Wisconsin. We know some of you still have tickets to attend the 2025 Wisconsin State Fair and have questions about how those might be redeemed.
To make this tough situation a little brighter, Fairgoers who planned to attend Wisconsin State Fair on Sunday, August 10, 2025 will have the opportunity to exchange their unused Sunday Admission Tickets, Original Cream Puff vouchers, Bargain Book vouchers, WonderFair Wheel vouchers, SpinCity 50-Ticket Pack vouchers, and SpinCity Any Day Wristband vouchers for equivalent 2026 Wisconsin State Fair vouchers, which can be used during next year’s State Fair, August 6-16, 2026.
Parking passes for Sunday, August 10 purchased through Etix, the official ticket provider of Wisconsin State Fair, will be automatically refunded in the coming days. Please allow up to 7-14 days for the refund to process. If you purchased a parking pass onsite on Saturday, August 9, please reach out to our parking partner, Interstate Parking at info@interstateparking.com for assistance. Please be aware they are experiencing higher-than-normal email volume and appreciate your patience.
Cirque at the Fair VIP passes for Sunday, August 10 purchased through Etix, the official ticket provider of Wisconsin State Fair, will be automatically refunded in the coming days. Please allow up to 7-14 days for the refund to process.
SpinCity credits purchased during the 2025 Wisconsin State Fair can be used during the 2026 Wisconsin State Fair, so hold onto your Spin n’ Play passes. Unfortunately, any 2024 SpinCity credits will not be able to be used during the 2026 State Fair.
For the those Fairgoers that purchased Lynyrd Skynyrd tickets or The “Happy Together” Tour tickets through Etix, the official ticket provider of Wisconsin State Fair, automatic refunds will be issued in the coming days. Please allow up to 7-14 days for the refund to process. Individuals who purchased tickets at the State Fair Ticket Office using cash may visit the Ticket Office to receive their refund Monday-Friday between 9am-3pm to receive a refund with original tickets and ID.
Exchanges will be fulfilled in mid-September. We’re still working to finalize the exact dates, locations, instructions, and will share them when available. In the meantime, please hold onto your tickets and vouchers, and stay tuned for updates on our website.
Sunday, August 10 – The “Happy Together” Tour Concert Canceled & Refunds
The “Happy Together” Tour show has been canceled due to severe weather. While we tried everything within our control to open the Fair Park today and allow this show to go on, for the safety of our artists, team, and Fairgoers, we cannot host this concert today.
How can I get a refund?
- Tickets purchased through Etix, the official ticket provider of Wisconsin State Fair, will be automatically refunded in the coming days. Please allow up to 7-14 days for the refund to process. Individuals who purchased tickets at the State Fair Ticket Office using cash may visit the Ticket Office to receive their refund Monday-Friday between 9am-3pm to receive a refund with original tickets and ID.
I bought my tickets on a third-party site. How can I get a refund?
- Only people who purchased their tickets from Etix, the official ticket provider of Wisconsin State Fair, will receive an automatic refund. If you purchased from a third-party site, you will have to go back to that point of sale to receive a refund. As Etix is the only authorized ticketing partner of Wisconsin State Fair Park (WSFP), we are unable to validate tickets purchased from any other source and cannot provide a refund.
Will the show reschedule?
- Due to the 11-day run of the State Fair, the State Fair is not able to reschedule canceled shows.
Saturday, August 9 – Lynyrd Skynyrd Concert Canceled & Refunds
The Lynyrd Skynyrd show has been canceled due to severe weather.
How can I get a refund?
- Tickets purchased through Etix, the official ticket provider of Wisconsin State Fair, will be automatically refunded in the coming days. Please allow up to 7-14 days for the refund to process. Individuals who purchased tickets at the State Fair Ticket Office using cash may visit the Ticket Office to receive their refund Monday-Friday between 9am-3pm to receive a refund with original tickets and ID.
I bought my tickets on a third-party site. How can I get a refund?
- Only people who purchased their tickets from Etix, the official ticket provider of Wisconsin State Fair, will receive an automatic refund. If you purchased from a third-party site, you will have to go back to that point of sale to receive a refund. As Etix is the only authorized ticketing partner of Wisconsin State Fair Park (WSFP), we are unable to validate tickets purchased from any other source and cannot provide a refund.
Will the show reschedule?
- Due to the 11-day run of the State Fair, the State Fair is not able to reschedule canceled shows.
Saturday, August 9 Weather Timestamps
9:02pm – The State Fair Park is closing. Please note that due to flash flooding, Tunnel Entrance F is no longer accessible. Please use the Main Stage and Turn 4 exits to access parking lots within the Milwaukee Mile. Follow the directions of the Fair Park staff and police as you exit.
8:50pm – The State Fair Park is closing. Please use caution as you make your way to the nearest exit as safely as possible and follow the directions of the Fair Park staff and police as you exit.
8:04pm – The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for our area until 2am. As a result, the Amphitheater show this evening has been canceled and SpinCity Ride & Game area will not reopen tonight. Please use caution as you navigate through the Fair Park.
7:55pm – We are sad to inform you that the Lynyrd Skynyrd Main Stage concert has been canceled due to severe weather. While we tried everything within our control to allow this show to go on, for the safety of our artists, team, and Fairgoers, we cannot host this concert. Tickets purchased through Etix, the official ticket provider of Wisconsin State Fair, will be automatically refunded in the coming days. Please allow up to 7-14 days for the refund to process. Individuals who purchased tickets at the State Fair Ticket Office using cash may visit the Ticket Office to receive their refund Monday-Friday between 9am-3pm to receive a refund as long as they bring the original tickets and ID.
7:30pm – The Lynyrd Skynyrd Main Stage concert has been delayed due to severe weather and at this time, a final determination on the Lynyrd Skynyrd set has not yet been made. It has been determined Tigirlily Gold will not perform this evening. Please stay tuned for another update about the show at 7:45pm. We appreciate your patience as the weather rapidly evolves.
7:00pm – The Severe Thunderstorm Warning has cleared. The potential of severe weather still remains. We are closely monitoring the weather conditions as it relates to the Lynyrd Skynyrd Main Stage show. Please stay tuned for another update soon. Due to lightning in the area, the Grandstands are not yet open for show seating. Stay tuned for additional updates.
6:45pm – The Severe Thunderstorm Warning has cleared. The potential of severe weather still remains. We are closely monitoring the weather conditions as it relates to the Lynyrd Skynyrd Main Stage show. Please stay tuned for another update at 7pm. Due to lightning in the area, the Grandstands are not yet open for show seating. Stay tuned for additional updates.
6:30pm – The Severe Thunderstorm Warning has cleared. The potential of severe weather still remains. We are closely monitoring the weather conditions as it relates to the Lynyrd Skynyrd Main Stage show. Please stay tuned for another update at 7pm. Due to lightning in the area, we will not be opening the Grandstands for show seating at 6:30pm. Stay tuned for additional updates.
6:15pm – The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 6:30pm. Please seek shelter immediately. We are closely monitoring the weather conditions as it relates to the Lynyrd Skynyrd Main Stage show. Please stay tuned for another update at 6:30pm on this evening’s show.
6:00pm – The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 6:30pm. Please seek shelter immediately. We are closely monitoring the weather conditions as it relates to the Lynyrd Skynyrd Main Stage show. Please stay tuned for another update at 6:30pm on this evening’s show.
5:45pm – The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 6:30pm. Please seek shelter immediately. We are closely monitoring the weather conditions as it relates to the Lynyrd Skynyrd Main Stage show. Please stay tuned for an update at 6pm on this evening’s show.
5:30pm – The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 6:30pm. Please seek shelter immediately. We are closely monitoring the weather conditions as it relates to the Lynyrd Skynyrd Main Stage show. Please stay tuned for an update at 6pm on this evening’s show.
5:15pm – Severe weather is approaching Wisconsin State Fair Park. Please seek shelter immediately. We are closely monitoring the weather conditions as it relates to the Lynyrd Skynyrd Main Stage show. Please stay tuned for an update at 6pm on this evening’s show.
5:00pm – Severe weather is approaching Wisconsin State Fair Park. Please seek shelter immediately. Our permanent buildings include The Dairy Building, Exposition Center, Wisconsin Products Pavilion, Grand Champion Hall as well as our vendor buildings.
4:45pm – Severe weather is approaching Wisconsin State Fair Park. Please seek shelter immediately.
4:35pm – Severe weather is approaching Wisconsin State Fair Park. Please seek shelter immediately.