State Fair opening day: Plenty of food, new merch, dozens of rides and more
State Fair animals
Campbell Booth and Royce Booth, State Fair dairy exhibitors, talk about the animals.
WEST ALLIS, Wis. - The 2025 Wisconsin State Fair opens on Thursday, July 31 and runs through Aug. 10. Brian Kramp spent the morning checking out all the fun activities – including the Discovery Barnyard where dairy exhibitors are showing off their animals.
There is so much to see at the Wisconsin State Fair, it's a little daunting. But you can check out the 2025 Daily Schedule now and do a little planning for you and your family, friends or date.
State Fair merchandise
Taylor Goddard, operations manager, joins FOX6 WakeUp to talk about State Fair merchandise.
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For those looking to put a little thrill into the fair visit, you're invited to check out the rides at the Wisconsin State Fair – including the Giant Slide, the pig slide, pony rides and, of course, the Sky Glider.
Bank Five Nine Amphitheater schedule
Jeff McCarthy, Bank Five Nine Vice President & Marketing Director, joins FOX6 WakeUp with the amphitheater schedule.
2025 Drinkies winner: Rock & Roll Beer Garden
Leanne Hock, Rock & Roll Beer Garden owner, joins FOX6 WakeUp to talk about the drinks.
