Food, rides & entertainment: Wisconsin State Fair kicks off Thursday, runs through August 14th

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Nicole and Angelica learn all about the deals & discounts at State Fair 2016

Nicole and Angelica learn all about the deals & discounts at State Fair 2016



MILWAUKEE -- The 2016 Wisconsin State Fair begins Thursday, August 4th and runs through Sunday, August 14th at Wisconsin State Fair Park. The gates open at 8 a.m.

Most buildings at the Fair Park are open from 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. daily during the Fair. SpinCity Amusement Ride & Game Area opens at 10 am daily. On the final Sunday, August 14, barn closures begin at 3 pm, buildings close at 9 p.m. and the Fair Park closes at 10 p.m.

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Angelica and Nicole talk with the “Fairest of the Fair”

Angelica and Nicole talk with the "Fairest of the Fair"



CLICK HERE to view the entire 2015 new foods list at Wisconsin State Fair

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Love State Fair foods? Here are some of the fan-favorities

Love State Fair foods? Here are some of the fan-favorities



Admission Deals:


    Get into the Fair for just $2 when you donate at least two (2) non-perishable food items or make a cash donation outside any Fair admission entrance. You will receive a voucher redeemable at the ticket window for $2 admission on Thursday, August 4 only. Promotion will end promptly at 4 p.m.





      Visiting Wisconsin? Buy two (2) adult admission tickets (age 12 & over) for ONLY $12 when you present your out-of-state ID at any Fair ticket window. Also, visitors 21 and over, look for a special offer from Potawatomi Hotel & Casino at the ticket windows.




        Families save big during Kohl’s Family Value Day, Monday, August 8 at Wisconsin State Fair. ALL Fairgoers will be eligible for discounted Fair admission from 8 a.m. –6 p.m. thanks to a partnership with Kohl’s. Adults will receive $5 admission (a 60% savings) and youth 11 and under will receive FREE admission.

        CLICK HERE for more deals and discounts


        2016 WISCONSIN STATE FAIR HOURS:


        8 am – 11 pm Sunday – Thursday
        8 am – 12 am Friday & Saturday
        8 am – 10 pm Final Sunday

        TICKET SALES AND FAIR ENTRY CEASE ONE HOUR PRIOR TO PARK CLOSURE. RE-ENTRY HAND STAMPS CEASE TWO HOURS PRIOR TO PARK CLOSURE.