Wisconsin State Fair; Lindsey Stirling takes Main Stage on Aug. 14

Electronic violinist, dancer and artist Lindsey Stirling will perform at the Bank Five Nine Main Stage on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026.

2026 Fairest of the Fairs; Kenosha County's Kaelie Billingsley crowned

Wisconsin State Fair officials introduced on Wednesday evening, Jan. 14, the 2026 Wisconsin Fairest of the Fairs, a young woman from Kenosha County.

Wisconsin State Fair: for KING + COUNTRY take Main Stage on Aug. 10

Wisconsin State Fair officials announced on Tuesday, Jan. 13 that Christian-pop duo for KING + COUNTRY will headline the Bank Five Nine Main Stage on Monday, Aug. 10.

Wisconsin State Fair; The All-American Rejects take Main Stage on Aug. 13

Wisconsin State Fair officials announced on Monday, Jan. 12 that pop-punk band The All-American Rejects will perform at the Bank Five Nine Main Stage on Thursday, Aug. 13.

Wisconsin State Fair holiday deals; offering lowest prices of year

Wisconsin State Fair holiday deals are here, offering the lowest prices of the year on admission, exciting rides, and so much more.

Wisconsin State Fair ticket exchange opens Monday for rain-canceled finale

After rain canceled the final day of the 2025 State Fair, eligible Sunday tickets and vouchers can be exchanged for 2026 admission Nov. 10–15 at the Ticket Office, which has extended hours all week.

Wisconsin State Fair ticket exchange taking place in early November

The Wisconsin State Fair announced on Tuesday, Sept. 23 its plan to exchange tickets that were intended to be used on Sunday, Aug. 10, and those Sunday tickets only.

Cream Puffs Drive-In pickup opportunity, to-go spot at IndyCar weekend

The last day of the Wisconsin State Fair was rained out, but there's still an opportunity for you to get some delicious cream puffs!

2025 Wisconsin State Fair attendance; 892,968 fairgoers entered gates

Wisconsin State Fair officials announced on Friday, Aug. 15 that 892,968 fairgoers visited the annual event in West Allis for 2025.

Wisconsin State Fair roasted corn, farmer shares crop's journey

Wisconsin ranks third in the nation in sweet corn production. And from the farm to the Wisconsin State Fair, the crop has quite a journey.

Wisconsin State Fair, air quality; huge turnout amid smoke concerns

When it comes to the Wisconsin State Fair, there's a little something for everyone, but ongoing poor air quality has raised some concerns.

Checking out the new Dairy Building
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Nicole Barlass, Dairy Promotion Board Representative, joined FOX6 WakeUp to talk about the Wisconsin State Fair's new Dairy Building.

Real Wisconsin Cheese at the state fair
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Mike Parish, Manager of Real Wisconsin Cheese Grill, joined FOX6 WakeUp to talk about cheese, and specifically, grilled cheese!

Check out Dairy Lane at the Wisconsin State Fair

Dairy is the cornerstone of Wisconsin – and the Wisconsin State Fair. Head to Dairy Lane at the fair to learn more about the most important industry.

Milking cows at the Wisconsin State Fair
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Brooke Beardsley, Dairy Lane Ambassador, joined FOX6 WakeUp to talk about all things dairy, and even gave us a cow-milking demonstration.

Alice in Dairyland at the Wisconsin State Fair
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Sarah Hagenow, Alice in Dairyland, joined FOX6 WakeUp to talk about the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin and everything you can see at the Dairy Building at the Wisconsin State Fair.

Wisconsin State Fair corn roast
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Head to the Wisconsin State Fair to check out all the amazing food options, including the New Berlin Lions Club corn roast!