2026 Wisconsin State Fair promotions; what you need to know

The 175th Wisconsin State Fair will be here before you know it – and community partners are helping fairgoers celebrate with some deals and discounts.

America 250 Wheel making Midwest debut at Wisconsin State Fair

Wisconsin State Fair officials announced Thursday a brand-new milestone attraction is coming to celebrate the fair's 175th year!

Wisconsin State Fair; The Isley Brothers take Main Stage on Aug. 11

Wisconsin State Fair officials announced on Monday, May 11 that the Isley Brothers will perform at the Bank Five Nine Main Stage on Tuesday, Aug. 11 at 7:30 p.m.  

Wisconsin State Fair; 2026 Bank Five Nine Amphitheater lineup revealed

Wisconsin State Fair officials revealed on Friday, May 8 the headliners for the Bank Five Nine Amphitheater during the 2026 run of the fair.

Wisconsin State Fair: Senior Day returns Aug. 10; $7 admission ticket

The Wisconsin State Fair is bringing back Senior Day on Monday, Aug. 10. Guests aged 60 and older can enjoy a discounted admission price of $7.

Wisconsin State Fair; John Mulaney takes Main Stage on Aug. 12

Comedian John Mulaney is bringing his new tour to the Bank Five Nine Main Stage at the Wisconsin State Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 12.

State Fair: Wynonna Judd, Melissa Etheridge take Main Stage on Aug. 9

Wynonna Judd and Melissa Ethridge will perform at the Bank Five Nine Main Stage during the Wisconsin State Fair on Sunday, Aug. 9.

Wisconsin State Fair; Hairball takes Main Stage on Aug. 6

Hairball will bring the ultimate ’80s rock ’n’ roll tribute to the Bank Five Nine Main Stage on Thursday, Aug. 6.

The Beach Boys coming to the WI State Fair
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The calendar still says winter, but we're getting a little taste of summer this morning. We're getting our second of four exclusive announcements this week for the Wisconsin State Fair. Joining Tim McCormick, Communication Manager for the Wisconsin State Fair, joined FOX6 WakeUp in studio with the big announcement.

Wisconsin State Fair: AJR takes Main Stage on Aug. 15

Wisconsin State Fair officials announced on Friday that indie band AJR will perform at the Bank Five Nine Main Stage on Saturday, Aug. 15.

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.