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2026 Fairtastic Poster Grand Champion<\/h1><\/div>
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The 2026 Fairtastic Grand Champion artwork was created by Milwaukee artist Riley Peters<\/span><\/span>!<\/h3>\n

As the commemoration of the Competitive Exhibits 2026 theme, \u201cRooted in Tradition,\u201d Peters\u2019 piece overflows with warmth and nostalgia. <\/span>The\u00a0artwork\u00a0depicts a colossal\u00a0potato shaped like\u00a0Wisconsin\u00a0that is\u00a0rooted in\u00a0the traditions\u00a0of\u00a0agriculture, entertainment\u00a0and\u00a0memory making\u00a0while spotlighting a beautifully rendered Wisconsin State Fair ribbon.\u00a0As Wisconsin State Fair\u00a0officials\u00a0invite everyone to \u201cCelebrate Together\u201d for the\u00a0175<\/span>th<\/span>\u00a0anniversary this year, Peters\u2019\u00a0poster will\u00a0offer Fairgoers\u00a0a\u00a0chance to bring home a piece of history.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Commemorative posters and postcards featuring the artwork will be available for purchase during the 2026 Wisconsin State Fair. Proceeds support the Wisconsin State Fair Park Foundation.<\/h3>\n

The Wisconsin State Fair Park Foundation<\/a> was established in 1995 as a non-profit corporation with the mission of securing partnerships to support youth development programs, assisting with future planning and providing funding for capital improvements for Wisconsin State Fair Park. For more information, please visit WSFPFoundation.org.<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>
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Artist: Riley Peters, Milwaukee WI<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>

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2025<\/strong> – Lauren Marvell, South Milwaukee WI<\/p>\n<\/div>

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2024<\/strong> – Jeff Sadowski, Brookfield WI<\/p>\n<\/div>

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2023<\/strong>\u00a0– Ryan Steiskal, Milwaukee WI<\/p>\n<\/div>

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2022<\/strong> – Mikayla Albrecht, Appleton WI<\/p>\n<\/div>

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2021<\/strong> – Deborah Perrino, Janesville WI<\/p>\n<\/div>

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2020<\/strong> – Ryan Steiskal, Milwaukee WI<\/p>\n<\/div>

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2019<\/strong> – James Steeno, Milwaukee WI<\/p>\n<\/div>

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2018<\/strong> – Laura Jackson, Muskego WI<\/p>\n<\/div>

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2017<\/strong> – Julie Roth, West Bend WI<\/p>\n<\/div>

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2016<\/strong> – Rozan Henning, Augusta WI<\/p>\n<\/div>

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2015<\/strong> – F. Paul Dominguez, Watertown WI<\/p>\n<\/div>

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2014<\/strong> – Larry Schultz, Milton WI<\/p>\n<\/div>

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