Sporkies Fairgoer Edition: Wisconsin State Fair officials want to see 'your best and craziest food ideas'

WEST ALLIS -- You’ve been able to eat the Sporkies at the Wisconsin State Fair in the past, but now is your chance to submit your very own creation!With the Sporkies: Fairgoer Edition, State Fair officials want YOU to submit your best and craziest food ideas -- and vendors will be the judge.The "Celebrity Judging Panel" will include representatives from:

'We are thrilled:' Get a slice of Wisconsin State Fair this year, including a Fair Food Drive-Thru

WEST ALLIS -- Wisconsin State Fair Park officials announced on Thursday, July 2 several additional State Fair Necessities, including a Fair Food Drive-Thru, the opening of the online Wisconsin State Fair Official FairWear Store and more.Despite the 2020 Wisconsin State Fair being canceled due to COVID-19, the previously announced Cream Puff Drive-Thrus and Deliveries, as well as these new additions, are a part of the State Fair Necessities, bringing more State Fair favorites to loyal fairgoers.Kathleen O’Leary, Wisconsin State Fair Park CEO, offered the following statement in a news release:

Brothers Osborne rescheduled for 2021 Wisconsin State Fair Main Stage, tickets on sale now

WEST ALLIS -- Wisconsin State Fair Park Officials announced on Wednesday, July 1 the rescheduled Brothers Osborne State Fair Main Stage concert for 2021 Wisconsin State Fair.

Wisconsin State Fair concerts reschedule for 2021 fair amid COVID-19 pandemic

WEST ALLIS -- Wisconsin State Fair Park officials announced on Friday, June 26 four rescheduled concerts for the 2021 Wisconsin State Fair, despite the cancelation of the 2020 State Fair due to COVID-19.A news release says Grammy-nominated Christian rock band Skillet will shake the Main Stage on opening night of the Fair, Thursday, Aug. 5.

Decision on whether Wisconsin State Fair will go on as planned could come soon

WEST ALLIS -- The Wisconsin State Fair is still scheduled to take place in August, but that could all change when a final decision comes, potentially later this week.

State Fair adds 3 shows to Main Stage lineup, tickets go on sale Feb. 28

WEST ALLIS --Wisconsin State Fair officials announced Friday, Feb. 21 three additional headliners for the Main Stage during this year’s fair.

Wisconsin State Fair adds 3 shows to 2020 Main State lineup

WEST ALLIS -- Wisconsin State Fair officials announced Friday, Feb. 21 three additional headliners for the Main Stage during this year’s fair.

Beach Boys, Skillet, Chris Young to play Wisconsin State Fair 2020

WEST ALLIS -- The Wisconsin State Fair announced three, mainstage concerts for the 2020 season on FOX6 Weekend WakeUp Saturday, Jan. 25.

'Figured it wouldn't be as busy:' Wisconsin State Fair draws a crowd on final day of 11-day run

WEST ALLIS -- The 2019 Wisconsin State Fair wrapped up Sunday, Aug. 11, but not before families enjoyed the last of its funnel cakes, rides, and one last stroll through the animal barns."Figured it wouldn't be as busy, but it really is," said Julie Miller.

Wisconsin State Fair 'brings some joy' to patients at Children's Hospital

MILWAUKEE -- For kids at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin who can't make it to the Wisconsin State Fair, the State Fair came to them on Tuesday, Aug. 6.It's the ninth year "Sights and Sounds of the Fair" has been at the hospital."This is an amazing event," said Jen Puente, chief marketing officer at Wisconsin State Fair. "We plan all year long for the 11 days of the fair but it really puts it in perspective when we can bring the fair to these kids and these families who've been suffering with these illnesses and bring some joy into our lives.

'Give us a try:' New vendors at State Fair are eager to impress new customers

WEST ALLIS -- Saturday, Aug. 3 was the third day of the Wisconsin State Fair, and thousands of people checked out the vendors, with a few making their Wisconsin State Fair debut!

A sneak peek performance from Mud River Lee & The Bluegrass Orchestra

MILWAUKEE -- Mud River Lee & The Bluegrass Orchestra will be performing at the Wisconsin State Fair this year, and the group stopped by the Fox6 WakeUp studios on Friday, August 2 to give our viewers a sneak peek of what they can expect!The group shared a story about the meaning behind their name and talked about how excited they are to play at the fair.