WISCONSIN STATE FAIR

 

July 31 - August 10, 2025

 

The 174th Wisconsin State Fair, presented by UScellular is here, taking place Thursday, July 31 – Sunday, August 10, 2025. As is tradition, there will be dozens of rides, hundreds of foods, thousands of animals and a million ways for everyone to have a wonderful time.

   

Visitors can enjoy Ag Village where hundreds of shows and exhibits feature thousands of animals and their exhibitors. Wisconsin’s largest agricultural showcase is rounded out with educational programs on agriculture and renewable energy, milking demonstrations and much more.

With dozens of free stages, plus the State Fair Main Stage, music and entertainment is around every corner at the Wisconsin State Fair. Family-friendly entertainment is a highlight each year, where jugglers, comedians, and contests, as well as the surprising and amusing strolling…

Come early, hungry, and ready to graze through the State Fair at the hundreds of vendor locations that offer thousands of delicious food and beverage options. There are plenty of tasty favorites, like butter-dripping corn-on-the-cob and steaming hot deep-fried cheese curds, or be…

With over 500 diverse shopping and browsing vendors throughout the Fair Park, you could plan your home remodel, get gear for your next camping trip, or wrap up your holiday shopping early.

If thrills are your thing, then you will love all of the rides and amusements at the Wisconsin State Fair! And of course, the glittering lights and high-up views are an added bonus.

   

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