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Wisconsin State Fair's first day sees major turnout
The 2025 Wisconsin State Fair has officially opened on Thursday, July 31. The rides, vendors, food and more runs now through Sunday, Aug. 10.
WEST ALLIS, Wis. - The 2025 Wisconsin State Fair has officially opened!
Opening day
What they're saying:
From cream puffs and rides to animals and "Sporkies," FOX6 News was there to share the sights and sounds on July 31.
And come Thursday night, the sun went down, but the party did not stop.
Over the next 11 days, the fair will welcome roughly one million fair-goers. From the food to the farm animals to the rides, thousands attend daily.
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Thousands eat their way through day 1 of Wisconsin State Fair
From cream puffs and rides to animals and "Sporkies," FOX6 News was at the Wisconsin State Fair to share the sights and sounds on July 31.
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Wisconsin State Fair opening day 2025
FOX6 is at the Wisconsin State Fair with a glimpse of everything you can check out, including rabbits, rides, and cream puffs!
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Taking it all in at the Wisconsin State Fair
FOX6's Ben Handelman and Stephanie Quirk are taking in the sights and sounds of opening day of the Wisconsin State Fair.
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Wisconsin State Fair food and rides
There's never a shortage of good, and unique, food at the Wisconsin State Fair. FOX6's Ben Handelman was also ordered by his executive producer to ride the "Sky Scraper."
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Try a Wisconsin State Fair cream puff
Shari Black, CEO of Wisconsin State Fair Park, joined FOX6 News to hype up the first day of the Wisconsin State Fair.
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Wisconsin State Fair corn roast
Head to the Wisconsin State Fair to check out all the amazing food options, including the New Berlin Lions Club corn roast!
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Wisconsin State Fair corn roast
Head to the Wisconsin State Fair to check out all the amazing food options, including the New Berlin Lions Club corn roast!
When is the Wisconsin State Fair?
Local perspective:
The fair runs through Sunday, Aug. 10. Check out the 2025 Daily Schedule now and do a little planning for you and your family, friends or date.
2025 Wisconsin State Fair; everything you need to know
The 2025 edition of Wisconsin State Fair is nearly upon us – and now is the time to plan your adventure to the fair park.
The Source: FOX6 News interviewed people on the opening day of the Wisconsin State Fair for this story.