Notable Fact
The Wisconsin State Fair set an all-time attendance record in 2024. Running 11 days each August in West Allis, it's been a fixture of Wisconsin summers since 1851 and is particularly famous for its cream puffs.
Source: CBS 58What You'll Find There
Visitors will find massive livestock competitions, 4-H and FFA exhibits from across the state, a giant carnival midway, hundreds of food vendors, daily entertainment on multiple stages, and world-class grandstand headliners.
Local Tips
The cream puffs are legendary — the line moves fast and they are absolutely worth it. Plan to arrive on a weekday to avoid peak weekend crowds, and check the grandstand entertainment schedule in advance for top acts.
The Fair
In West Allis, the Wisconsin State Fair is the premier agricultural and entertainment event in the state, drawing over one million visitors during its eleven-day run in early August. It's been held since 1851, one of Wisconsin's most enduring county fair traditions. The fair has been a Wisconsin tradition since 1851 and features the iconic cream puffs that have become synonymous with the event.
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