'It's a tradition:' 2018 marks the Giant Slide's 50th anniversary at the Wisconsin State Fair

WEST ALLIS -- The Giant Slide at the Wisconsin State Fair has been enjoyed by people of all ages for decades, and 2018 marks its 50th anniversary at the fair."I've gone down every year since I was 8, and it's exactly the same.

Wisconsin State Fair: The new things to find across the park

WEST ALLIS -- This year the Wisconsin State Fair is celebrating it's 167th anniversary!And every year, you can always find something new at the festival.

Prize-winning veggies, hand-crafted textiles, photos, art: Lots to see at State Fair's Grand Champion Hall

WEST ALLIS -- The Wisconsin State Fair opened to visitors on Thursday, Aug. 2, and FOX6 News caught up with some of the hardest working people at the fair inside Grand Champion Hall.Amid all the competition for your attention at the Wisconsin State Fair, Grand Champion Hall might not be your first stop.

State Fair cream puffs: A prize any contest winner can sink their teeth into

WEST ALLIS -- The winners of 600 six-packs of Wisconsin State Fair Cream Puffs made their way to the fair park on Tuesday morning, July 31 to pick up their prize.The cream puff contest is a win-win for the fair.

Milwaukee Bucks Milk House at the Fair adds 'Green Mint' to flavor lineup

WEST ALLIS -- There is a new flavor being added to the lineup at the Milwaukee Bucks Milk House at the Wisconsin State Fair -- Green Mint.The State Fair staple – an eight-ounce cup of milk for just 50 cents – returns for a 30th summer starting on Thursday, Aug 2.

Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association to debut 'Cran-noli' at Wisconsin State Fair

WEST ALLIS -- The 2018 Wisconsin State Fair starts Thursday, Aug. 2, and officials with the Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association are alerting cranberry lovers to a brand new food item that will be featured at the fair.In partnership with O&H Danish Bakery, WSCGA will offer the" Cran-noli" at its booth in the Wisconsin Products Pavilion.According to a news release from the WSCGA, the tasty treat features a chewy granola cranberry cookie outer shell wrapped like a cannoli around a fruity cranberry cream filling -- dipped in dark chocolate.The dessert offers the perfect mix of sweet and tart flavors and joins other fair favorites on WSCGA’s menu board this year.Other cranberry food products for the 2018 Wisconsin State Fair include the famous State Fair Cranberry White Chocolate Chunk Cookie, dried cranberry snack packs, cranberry juice cocktail and other beverages.During “Crazy Grazin’ Day” on Tuesday, Aug. 7, visitors can enjoy a 30 percent discount on the Cranberry White Chocolate Chunk Cookie, while supplies last.In addition to food sales, the booth, located in the Wisconsin Products Pavilion, will feature educational videos about the state’s number one fruit crop, cranberry samples, a model marsh and the popular interactive mini-marsh, complete with real vines, an irrigation system and floating fresh cranberries.Ruby the cranberry mascot will also make appearances at the booth daily from 2-5 p.m.

From deep-fried turducken to s'mores beer float: Your 2018 State Fair 'Sporkies' finalists revealed

WEST ALLIS -- Officials with the Wisconsin State Fair on Monday, June 18 revealed the list of items that will be a part of this year's "Sporkies" competition at the Wisconsin State Fair.According to a news release from fair officials, vendors will compete for one of four Golden Spork trophies as part of the sixth annual competition.Eight finalists have been selected from 31 entries, and a panel of local celebrity judges -- with some help from fairgoers -- will choose the winners at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 8 at the Associated Bank Amphitheater.The finalists will showcase their creations in front of the crowd and compete for first, second and third place.You are encouraged to participate in judging during the fair by sampling all of the Sporkies entries and voting for your favorite.