March 28th ONLY: 2017 Wisconsin State Fair tickets available for only $5 online
WEST ALLIS -- It's National Something-On-A-Stick Day -- and the Wisconsin State Fair is celebrating in a big way.
WEST ALLIS -- It's National Something-On-A-Stick Day -- and the Wisconsin State Fair is celebrating in a big way.
Wisconsin State Fair: Kip Moore, Pentatonix to headline Main Stage on 2 nights of fair
WEST ALLIS -- The Wisconsin State Fair announced on Wednesday, March 15th two additional shows slated for the Main Stage presented by Potawatomi Hotel & Casino during this year’s State Fair.
WEST ALLIS -- The Wisconsin State Fair announced on Wednesday, March 15th two additional shows slated for the Main Stage presented by Potawatomi Hotel & Casino during this year’s State Fair.
Transport yourself to 1985: State Fair announces Retro Futura, Main Stage act for August 3rd
WEST ALLIS -- Wisconsin State Fair officials announced on Tuesday, February 28th its fourth show slated for the Main Stage presented by Potawatomi Hotel & Casino.
WEST ALLIS -- Wisconsin State Fair officials announced on Tuesday, February 28th its fourth show slated for the Main Stage presented by Potawatomi Hotel & Casino.
It won't be a "Lonely Ol' Night" when John Mellencamp performs at Wisconsin State Fair on August 4th
WEST ALLIS -- Wisconsin State Fair officials announced on Wednesday, February 15th the third show slated for the Main Stage presented by Potawatomi Hotel & Casino.Grammy-winning John Mellencamp will rattle off a list of his rock ‘n roll classics on Friday, August 4th.Tickets for John Mellencamp will be $59 and $49 and will go ON SALE on Friday, February 24th at 9:00 a.m. at WiStateFair.com and the State Fair Ticket Office.
WEST ALLIS -- Wisconsin State Fair officials announced on Wednesday, February 15th the third show slated for the Main Stage presented by Potawatomi Hotel & Casino.Grammy-winning John Mellencamp will rattle off a list of his rock ‘n roll classics on Friday, August 4th.Tickets for John Mellencamp will be $59 and $49 and will go ON SALE on Friday, February 24th at 9:00 a.m. at WiStateFair.com and the State Fair Ticket Office.
Bringing back the I Love the 90s Tour: State Fair officials announce first 2 Main Stage shows
Wisconsin State Fair officials on Wednesday, January 25th announced the first two shows slated for the Main Stage presented by Potawatomi Hotel & Casino during the 2017 Wisconsin State Fair!Christian-pop duo for KING & COUNTRY will rock the Main Stage on Monday, August 7th.Comprised of brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone, the Grammy-winning band is known for hits like “Busted Heart (Hold On To Me)” and “The Proof of Your Love.” The duo’s music has been featured in popular shows “The Vampire Diaries” and “Drop Dead Diva,” as well as the recent independent film, “Priceless.” The film, starring Joel and featuring the band’s 2016 Grammy-nominated song of the same title, debuted in October and was the No. 1 independent film throughout its launch weekend.
Wisconsin State Fair officials on Wednesday, January 25th announced the first two shows slated for the Main Stage presented by Potawatomi Hotel & Casino during the 2017 Wisconsin State Fair!Christian-pop duo for KING & COUNTRY will rock the Main Stage on Monday, August 7th.Comprised of brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone, the Grammy-winning band is known for hits like “Busted Heart (Hold On To Me)” and “The Proof of Your Love.” The duo’s music has been featured in popular shows “The Vampire Diaries” and “Drop Dead Diva,” as well as the recent independent film, “Priceless.” The film, starring Joel and featuring the band’s 2016 Grammy-nominated song of the same title, debuted in October and was the No. 1 independent film throughout its launch weekend.
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Think summer! Get your Wisconsin State Fair tickets now (at a tidy discount)
WEST ALLIS -- The temperatures may be freezin' for the season -- but that doesn't mean you can't look ahead to next summer.Right now, you can buy discounted tickets for the 2017 Wisconsin State Fair.
WEST ALLIS -- The temperatures may be freezin' for the season -- but that doesn't mean you can't look ahead to next summer.Right now, you can buy discounted tickets for the 2017 Wisconsin State Fair.
Kathleen O'Leary named new executive director/CEO of Wisconsin State Fair Park
WEST ALLIS -- The Wisconsin State Fair Park Board of Directors on Monday, October 24th moved to name Kathleen O'Leary the new executive director/CEO of Wisconsin State Fair Park.O'Leary was serving in that position on an interim basis since May.According to a statement from a Wisconsin State Fair spokeswoman, O'Leary has worked for Wisconsin State Fair Park for nearly 20 years in various positions, including COO.Below is more on O'Leary's background:
WEST ALLIS -- The Wisconsin State Fair Park Board of Directors on Monday, October 24th moved to name Kathleen O'Leary the new executive director/CEO of Wisconsin State Fair Park.O'Leary was serving in that position on an interim basis since May.According to a statement from a Wisconsin State Fair spokeswoman, O'Leary has worked for Wisconsin State Fair Park for nearly 20 years in various positions, including COO.Below is more on O'Leary's background:
Cream puffs, corn on the cob & lots more! 1,000,000+ people attended the 2016 Wisconsin State Fair
WEST ALLIS -- Wisconsin State Fair officials announced on Tuesday, August 16th that for the fourth year in a row, more than a million people entered the gates of the fair grounds.
WEST ALLIS -- Wisconsin State Fair officials announced on Tuesday, August 16th that for the fourth year in a row, more than a million people entered the gates of the fair grounds.
"Absurd, ridiculous:" State Fair visitors returned to their parked cars Friday night to find $60 tickets
MILWAUKEE -- Hundreds of dollars worth of tickets were handed out Friday night, August 5th near Wisconsin State Fair Park -- after city of Milwaukee officials switched signs without letting drivers know.
MILWAUKEE -- Hundreds of dollars worth of tickets were handed out Friday night, August 5th near Wisconsin State Fair Park -- after city of Milwaukee officials switched signs without letting drivers know.
Governor's Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction at State Fair a big deal for young people & their future
MILWAUKEE -- Young people came to the Wisconsin State Fair from across the country on Wednesday evening, August 10th to take part in the Governor's Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction -- and the benefits will carry on long after the event concludes.The Governor's Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction is a very big deal.The first animal was set to be auctioned off at 7:00 p.m., but the competitors were judged all day to determine who would compete Wednesday evening.
MILWAUKEE -- Young people came to the Wisconsin State Fair from across the country on Wednesday evening, August 10th to take part in the Governor's Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction -- and the benefits will carry on long after the event concludes.The Governor's Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction is a very big deal.The first animal was set to be auctioned off at 7:00 p.m., but the competitors were judged all day to determine who would compete Wednesday evening.
FOX6's Angelica Duria serves as judge for Wisconsin State Fair "Sporkies" contest -- and the winners are...
MILWAUKEE -- The winners of the Wisconsin State Fair's fourth annual "Sporkies" competition were announced Wednesday, August 10th!
MILWAUKEE -- The winners of the Wisconsin State Fair's fourth annual "Sporkies" competition were announced Wednesday, August 10th!
He's been a part of the Mounted Patrol at State Fair for nearly 50 years; this year's fair is his last
MILWAUKEE -- During the 165 years of the Wisconsin State Fair, there have been a lot of changes.
MILWAUKEE -- During the 165 years of the Wisconsin State Fair, there have been a lot of changes.
Want to bake like a blue ribbon winner? Here's a recipe for Cherry Walnut Tart
WEST ALLIS -- The Wisconsin State is on now -- and this morning you can bake a blue ribbon winner.
WEST ALLIS -- The Wisconsin State is on now -- and this morning you can bake a blue ribbon winner.
"Sights and Sounds of the Fair:" Kids at Children's Hospital experience the Wisconsin State Fair
WAUWATOSA -- Kids at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin had the opportunity to experience the Wisconsin State Fair on Tuesday, August 9th thanks to fair officials and Kohl's.Children's Hospital officials shared with FOX6 News photos of the sixth annual "Sights and Sounds of the Fair" celebration at the hospital in Wauwatosa Tuesday.Patients and their families got to parade through the lobby on kazoo band formation, play midway games, take part in a special version of the popular pig races, taste traditional fair food, including cream puffs and meet the 2016 Fairest of the Fair, Gloria Kesler.PHOTO GALLERY
WAUWATOSA -- Kids at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin had the opportunity to experience the Wisconsin State Fair on Tuesday, August 9th thanks to fair officials and Kohl's.Children's Hospital officials shared with FOX6 News photos of the sixth annual "Sights and Sounds of the Fair" celebration at the hospital in Wauwatosa Tuesday.Patients and their families got to parade through the lobby on kazoo band formation, play midway games, take part in a special version of the popular pig races, taste traditional fair food, including cream puffs and meet the 2016 Fairest of the Fair, Gloria Kesler.PHOTO GALLERY
UWM Day at the Wisconsin State Fair! University celebrates 60 years in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Sunday, August 7th was University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM Day) at the 2016 Wisconsin State Fair!FOX6's Jonathon Gregg spent the morning at the fair taking in all the sights and sounds.UWM Day at the fair was a celebration of the university turning 60 years old!The celebration included activities, experiments, games, giveaways, contests, cooking demos, face painting and photo ops taking place throughout the day.
MILWAUKEE -- Sunday, August 7th was University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM Day) at the 2016 Wisconsin State Fair!FOX6's Jonathon Gregg spent the morning at the fair taking in all the sights and sounds.UWM Day at the fair was a celebration of the university turning 60 years old!The celebration included activities, experiments, games, giveaways, contests, cooking demos, face painting and photo ops taking place throughout the day.
Thunderstorms end Shawn Mendes concert early at State Fair
WEST ALLIS -- Thursday night's storms impacted the first night of the Wisconsin State Fair, which made for a potentially dangerous situation.Police say the bleachers where the Shawn Mendes concert-goers were seated when lightening started are not grounded, which is why they needed to act fast and evacuate the grandstand.
WEST ALLIS -- Thursday night's storms impacted the first night of the Wisconsin State Fair, which made for a potentially dangerous situation.Police say the bleachers where the Shawn Mendes concert-goers were seated when lightening started are not grounded, which is why they needed to act fast and evacuate the grandstand.
"Feeling the heat:" Hot temps won't keep crowd away from Wisconsin State Fair
WEST ALLIS -- Wisconsin State Fair officials say each year they deal with at least one extremely hot day, and one rainy day.
WEST ALLIS -- Wisconsin State Fair officials say each year they deal with at least one extremely hot day, and one rainy day.
"It's exciting!" The 165th Wisconsin State Fair is now officially underway!
MILWAUKEE -- The annual celebration of all things Wisconsin began Thursday, August 4th with the start of the 165th Wisconsin State Fair!
MILWAUKEE -- The annual celebration of all things Wisconsin began Thursday, August 4th with the start of the 165th Wisconsin State Fair!
Carl experiences the Wisconsin State Fair for the first time
MILWAUKEE -- The 2016 Wisconsin State Fair begins Thursday, August 4th and runs through Sunday, August 14th at Wisconsin State Fair Park.
MILWAUKEE -- The 2016 Wisconsin State Fair begins Thursday, August 4th and runs through Sunday, August 14th at Wisconsin State Fair Park.