Laura talks grilling ahead of Prairie Farms Dairy Day at the State Fair
WEST ALLIS -- Thursday, August 13th marks Prairie Farms Dairy Day at the Wisconsin State Fair.
WEST ALLIS -- Thursday, August 13th marks Prairie Farms Dairy Day at the Wisconsin State Fair.
"It's great!" State Fair, Kohl's officials team up to bring the fair to kids at Children's Hospital
MILWAUKEE -- Wisconsin State Fair and Kohl's officials came together to bring the sights and sounds of the Wisconsin State Fair to Children's Hospital.Fair staff, vendors and entertainers brought the State Fair experience to patients and their families at the hospital who were unable to attend the fair.'Sights and Sounds of the Fair' gave children a chance to play games, eat Cream Puffs and even take part in a parade."I think it's great that the patients are able to experience something a little less serious than they've been experiencing at the hospital and just to kinda lighten up the mood for the day," Terri Hust, the mother of a patient at Children's Hospital said.Tuesday, August 11th was the fifth annual 'Sights and Sounds of the Fair' event to take place at Children's Hospital.
MILWAUKEE -- Wisconsin State Fair and Kohl's officials came together to bring the sights and sounds of the Wisconsin State Fair to Children's Hospital.Fair staff, vendors and entertainers brought the State Fair experience to patients and their families at the hospital who were unable to attend the fair.'Sights and Sounds of the Fair' gave children a chance to play games, eat Cream Puffs and even take part in a parade."I think it's great that the patients are able to experience something a little less serious than they've been experiencing at the hospital and just to kinda lighten up the mood for the day," Terri Hust, the mother of a patient at Children's Hospital said.Tuesday, August 11th was the fifth annual 'Sights and Sounds of the Fair' event to take place at Children's Hospital.
"Helping them to explore:" 4-H students get a behind-the-scenes tour at the State Fair
WEST ALLIS -- Thousands visit the Wisconsin State Fair every year, but few experience what it takes to put on an event of this magnitude."I know a lot of people don't get to see that but the workers, so I liked the tour," said 4-H student Weyonia Shurn.A group of UW-Extension 4-H students got the chance to go behind-the-scenes at the fair.
WEST ALLIS -- Thousands visit the Wisconsin State Fair every year, but few experience what it takes to put on an event of this magnitude."I know a lot of people don't get to see that but the workers, so I liked the tour," said 4-H student Weyonia Shurn.A group of UW-Extension 4-H students got the chance to go behind-the-scenes at the fair.
The State Fair has just about every type of food you can image, check out the delicious options
WEST ALLIS -- There is so much to see and do at the Wisconsin State Fair.
WEST ALLIS -- There is so much to see and do at the Wisconsin State Fair.
Nik Wallenda to complete longest wire walk ever over Milwaukee Mile: "The wire's where I feel at home"
WEST ALLIS -- On Tuesday evening, August 11th, world famous wire walker Nik Wallenda will attempt his longest walk ever at the Wisconsin State Fair.
WEST ALLIS -- On Tuesday evening, August 11th, world famous wire walker Nik Wallenda will attempt his longest walk ever at the Wisconsin State Fair.
"He's not slow!" Dogs taking part in 'flyball' races a big hit at Wisconsin State Fair
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin State Fair gives folks a chance to get close to animals they may not interact with on a daily basis -- cows, chickens and horses, to name a few.
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin State Fair gives folks a chance to get close to animals they may not interact with on a daily basis -- cows, chickens and horses, to name a few.
Did you know? Wisconsin State Fair 2015 features 176 deep fried menu items!
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin State Fair is in full swing and the deep fryers are getting a good workout.Press-Gazette Media reports (http://gbpg.net/1IPCKrk) there are 176 deep fried menu items this year at the fair — including 43 on a stick.
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin State Fair is in full swing and the deep fryers are getting a good workout.Press-Gazette Media reports (http://gbpg.net/1IPCKrk) there are 176 deep fried menu items this year at the fair — including 43 on a stick.
Award-winning SPAM Recipe from the Wisconsin State Fair
MILWAUKEE — The Great American SPAM Championship is an annual recipe contest held at 26 state and county fairs.The 2015 theme is local and regional recipes.
MILWAUKEE — The Great American SPAM Championship is an annual recipe contest held at 26 state and county fairs.The 2015 theme is local and regional recipes.
"It's a good place to be:" Thousands line up to try tasty treats during Sentry Foods Day at State Fair
WEST ALLIS -- It's day three at the Wisconsin State Fair and the sun may not have been out but it didn't keep the revelers away.
WEST ALLIS -- It's day three at the Wisconsin State Fair and the sun may not have been out but it didn't keep the revelers away.
Food, family and fun! The 164th Wisconsin State Fair is now open for 11-day run
WEST ALLIS -- The Wisconsin State Fair is now open!
WEST ALLIS -- The Wisconsin State Fair is now open!
New payment options at the State Fair mean more money for vendors, and less in your pocket
WEST ALLIS -- For many, opening night at the Wisconsin State Fair Thursday, August 6th also meant opening their wallets, and that meant big money for vendors.FOX6 News spoke with a family of six visiting the State Fair on Thursday, August 6th who were expecting to spend more than $200.
WEST ALLIS -- For many, opening night at the Wisconsin State Fair Thursday, August 6th also meant opening their wallets, and that meant big money for vendors.FOX6 News spoke with a family of six visiting the State Fair on Thursday, August 6th who were expecting to spend more than $200.
"It really brings our state together:" Gov. Walker, Mayor Barrett open 2015 Wisconsin State Fair
WEST ALLIS -- It's been a Wisconsin tradition for the past 164 years.
WEST ALLIS -- It's been a Wisconsin tradition for the past 164 years.
Cream Puffs, pork on a stick and specialty burgers: Fill up at State Fair with 101 new food options
WEST ALLIS -- For some, the Wisconsin State Fair is about farming and for others, it's about having fun.
WEST ALLIS -- For some, the Wisconsin State Fair is about farming and for others, it's about having fun.
Brian Kramp checks out all the food, fun and entertainment at the 2015 State Fair
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin State Fair has officially kicked off for the 2015 season and Studio A's Brian Kramp checked out all the action at the U.S. Cellular Loyalty Lounge.The 2015 Wisconsin State Fair runs from Thursday, August 6th through Sunday, August 16th and there's plenty of entertainment, activities, and food to try while spending the day at the fair.
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin State Fair has officially kicked off for the 2015 season and Studio A's Brian Kramp checked out all the action at the U.S. Cellular Loyalty Lounge.The 2015 Wisconsin State Fair runs from Thursday, August 6th through Sunday, August 16th and there's plenty of entertainment, activities, and food to try while spending the day at the fair.
"They're having a great time!" Plenty of smiles in Spin City on first day of Wisconsin State Fair
WEST ALLIS -- There's so much to see and do at the Wisconsin State Fair.
WEST ALLIS -- There's so much to see and do at the Wisconsin State Fair.
WEST ALLIS — Gov.
Headed to the State Fair? Devour delicious foods without the guilt, but how?
WEST ALLIS -- It's that time of year when our diets seem to go out of the window.
WEST ALLIS -- It's that time of year when our diets seem to go out of the window.
Animals, rides and more: Wisconsin State Fair runs through August 16th
WEST ALLIS -- The 2015 Wisconsin State Fair, presented by U.S. Cellular, opened Thursday, Aug. 6 and will run through Sunday, Aug. 16 at Wisconsin State Fair Park.
WEST ALLIS -- The 2015 Wisconsin State Fair, presented by U.S. Cellular, opened Thursday, Aug. 6 and will run through Sunday, Aug. 16 at Wisconsin State Fair Park.
Sneak peek: It takes a lot of hard work and devotion to get livestock ready for the State Fair
WEST ALLIS -- One of the biggest parts of the State Fair involves something not many city-folk are intimately familiar with -- livestock.
WEST ALLIS -- One of the biggest parts of the State Fair involves something not many city-folk are intimately familiar with -- livestock.
Heading to the State Fair? Fun activities the whole family can enjoy
WEST ALLIS -- The 2015 Wisconsin State Fair, presented by U.S. Cellular, opens Thursday, Aug. 6 and runs through Sunday, Aug. 16 at Wisconsin State Fair Park.
WEST ALLIS -- The 2015 Wisconsin State Fair, presented by U.S. Cellular, opens Thursday, Aug. 6 and runs through Sunday, Aug. 16 at Wisconsin State Fair Park.