COVID-19 Operations & Guidelines Plan

Wisconsin State Fair Park (WSFP) is dedicated to providing safe and clean facilities and operations for all events.

See below for operational standards and guidelines that have been adopted to minimize risk to event promoters and attendees.

COVID-19 Operations & Guidelines
COVID-19

Operational Standards & Guidelines

Wisconsin State Fair Park (WSFP) is dedicated to providing safe and clean facilities and operations for all events.

In partnership with event promoters, we will make every effort to follow professional industry recommendations as they apply to events held at State Fair Park.

Pre-show event meetings are required for show management and Wisconsin State Fair Park staff to review operational procedures.

Guidelines and recommendations are subject to change at any time per guidance from the various governmental entities mentioned on this page.

It is expected that all event promoters read and understand the guidelines provided in the following links:

GBAC STARTM Facility Accreditation

Under the guidance of GBAC, a Division of ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, Wisconsin State Fair Park has implemented the most stringent protocols for cleaning, disinfection, and infectious disease prevention.

The GBAC STARTM program helps organizations establish protocols and procedures, offers expert-led training, assesses a facility’s readiness for biorisk situations, and verifies the application of best practices to prepare for, respond to, and recover from outbreaks and pandemics.

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GBAC STAR FACILITY CERTIFIED

Disinfectant

All high touch points will be wiped down multiple times a day with an EPA approved disinfectant. Restrooms will be cleaned using the Kaivac no-touch cleaning system on a regularly scheduled basis.

As soon as load in begins, surfaces and objects that are touched frequently, including but not limited to those listed below, will be regularly disinfected.

Public Areas

The following surfaces and objects in lobbies, hallways, dining and food service areas open to the public will be cleaned:

  • Door handles, handrails, push plates
  • Bike rack or other barricades the public may touch
  • Handrails for stairs, ramps, and escalators
  • Elevator buttons – inside and out
  • Reception desks and ticket counters
  • Telephones, Point of Sale terminals, and other keypads
  • Tables and chairs
  • Drinking fountains, vending and ice machines
  • Trash receptacle touch points

Restrooms

The following surfaces and objects in restrooms and portable units, both in front and back of house, will be cleaned:

  • Door handles and push plates
  • Sink faucets and counters, and toilet handles
  • Lids of containers for disposal of women’s sanitary products
  • Soap dispensers and towel dispenser handles
  • Baby changing stations
  • Trash receptacle touch points

Hand Sanitizer

Hand sanitizer stations will be readily available throughout State Fair Park.

Questions or Comments?

Any questions regarding these guidelines and operations can be directed to the Event Services team at 414-266-7300 or eventservices@wistatefair.com.