Newsboys, Happy Days: Live, Phillip Phillips & Matt Nathanson to take the stage at 2016 State Fair
WEST ALLIS -- Wisconsin State Fair officials are excited to announce three more shows slated for the Main Stage presented by Potawatomi Hotel & Casino lineup at this year’s Fair.Nine of the 11 shows for the 2016 State Fair have now been announced, representing a variety of genres and celebrating music from the ‘60s through today.
WEST ALLIS -- Wisconsin State Fair officials are excited to announce three more shows slated for the Main Stage presented by Potawatomi Hotel & Casino lineup at this year’s Fair.Nine of the 11 shows for the 2016 State Fair have now been announced, representing a variety of genres and celebrating music from the ‘60s through today.
The Milwaukee Mile is for sale -- at least part of it: Section of bleachers goes up for auction online
WEST ALLIS -- The Milwaukee Mile is for sale -- at least part of it!
WEST ALLIS -- The Milwaukee Mile is for sale -- at least part of it!
Wisconsin State Fair to host "I Love the 90s Tour," Pat Benatar, Melissa Etheridge, Beach Boys
WEST ALLIS -- Wisconsin State Fair officials announced on Monday, February 22nd three more shows slated for the Main Stage presented by Potawatomi Hotel & Casino during this year’s Fair.Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo and Melissa Etheridge will take the Main Stage on Thursday, Aug. 11 at 7:30 p.m. This co-headlining show will feature Grammy- and Oscar-winning Etheridge, along with four-time Grammy-winning Benatar, performing with her long-time band mate and husband Giraldo.
WEST ALLIS -- Wisconsin State Fair officials announced on Monday, February 22nd three more shows slated for the Main Stage presented by Potawatomi Hotel & Casino during this year’s Fair.Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo and Melissa Etheridge will take the Main Stage on Thursday, Aug. 11 at 7:30 p.m. This co-headlining show will feature Grammy- and Oscar-winning Etheridge, along with four-time Grammy-winning Benatar, performing with her long-time band mate and husband Giraldo.
Rascal Flatts, Halestorm to take the stage at 2016 Wisconsin State Fair
WEST ALLIS -- Wisconsin State Fair officials announced two more musical acts for the 2016 run -- hard rock band Halestorm will take the Main Stage Friday, August 5th and country pop band Rascal Flatts will play Saturday, August 6th.Halestorm began in the late 90s, and debuted their first full-length studio album, "Halestorm," in 2009, followed by "The Covers" in 2011.
WEST ALLIS -- Wisconsin State Fair officials announced two more musical acts for the 2016 run -- hard rock band Halestorm will take the Main Stage Friday, August 5th and country pop band Rascal Flatts will play Saturday, August 6th.Halestorm began in the late 90s, and debuted their first full-length studio album, "Halestorm," in 2009, followed by "The Covers" in 2011.
Mercedes Schulz's passion for agriculture makes her a champion
Mercedes Schulz spends most of her free time on the farm.
Mercedes Schulz spends most of her free time on the farm.
Celebrating service members at the Wisconsin State Fair; "just a small token of our appreciation"
WEST ALLIS -- All members of the military were honored at Wisconsin's State Fair on Sunday, August 16th.
WEST ALLIS -- All members of the military were honored at Wisconsin's State Fair on Sunday, August 16th.
"Very hot but a lot of fun:" Wrapping up eleven days of fun at the 2015 Wisconsin State Fair
WEST ALLIS -- The 11 days of fun is coming to an end as the Wisconsin State Fair is open for its final day Sunday, August 16th.
WEST ALLIS -- The 11 days of fun is coming to an end as the Wisconsin State Fair is open for its final day Sunday, August 16th.
"They're learning a ton:" Kids take part in Performing Arts Day Camp at State Fair
WEST ALLIS -- Since 11-year-old Ellie Lollis can remember she's loved to perform."It's like my favorite thing to do,"said Lollis.That's why she signed up for the Wisconsin State Fair's first ever Performing Arts Day Camp."They're learning a ton on the ability to express themselves and have fun and excitement and a lot of them have said that they have some vocal training and they enjoy dance," said Wisconsin State fair Day Camp Coordinator Whitney Rathke.The campers, who are in sixth through eighth grades, are teamed up with the traveling singing and dancing group Kids From Wisconsin."We get to work with those kids who are honestly inspired by us and get to see us and look up to us and ask us to sign buttons.
WEST ALLIS -- Since 11-year-old Ellie Lollis can remember she's loved to perform."It's like my favorite thing to do,"said Lollis.That's why she signed up for the Wisconsin State Fair's first ever Performing Arts Day Camp."They're learning a ton on the ability to express themselves and have fun and excitement and a lot of them have said that they have some vocal training and they enjoy dance," said Wisconsin State fair Day Camp Coordinator Whitney Rathke.The campers, who are in sixth through eighth grades, are teamed up with the traveling singing and dancing group Kids From Wisconsin."We get to work with those kids who are honestly inspired by us and get to see us and look up to us and ask us to sign buttons.
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.