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Governor Tony Evers, Wisconsin State Fair Park Board Members, CEO Shari Black, and other dignitaries will help kick off this year\u2019s State Fair during Opening Ceremonies at the Bank Five Nine Amphitheater.<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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