Thinking beyond the farm: Learn more during 4-H Day at Wisconsin State Fair

WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- For many people 4-H means animals, crops and farming -- but in honor of the organization's 100th year, Wisconsin 4-H is asking people to think outside the box and beyond the farm."What we do in our program is really prepare young people for the future.

Wisconsin State Fair artist features beautiful works made from... jelly beans?

WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- They're made in just about every flavor you can imagine to satisfy your sweet tooth, but Kristen Cumings uses Jelly Belly jelly beans in a very different way."I never would've guessed that I would be doing this.

Beloved Wisconsin organization celebrates milestone anniversary

WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- As tens of thousands celebrate the dairy state at the Wisconsin State Fair, one group is putting on a show both inside and outside the barns.Many of the animals being shown at the fair are done so by members of the 4-H Youth Club.

Cows, horses, chickens and... kangaroos at the Wisconsin State Fair?!

WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- It's a whole lot cheaper and more convenient than taking a trip to Australia.Starting this year you can see exotic animals at the Wisconsin State Fair, from a place many people dream to visit."Exciting, we can see something that we`ve never seen before.

State Fair goers help fight hunger while getting a sweet deal on admission

WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- Crowds of people poured into the Wisconsin State Fair on opening day, but many of them were bringing something extra."It makes you feel good especially because we have good jobs and we can afford everything and we like to help other people," said Judy Ingraham as she walked into the fair.They were bringing in food to get a sweet deal.

Wisconsin State Fair kicks off! Sneak peek at food, games and more

The Wisconsin State Fair kicks off Thursday, July 31st — and Chip gets a sneak peek at all the fun activities you can enjoy.

Sweet treat! Lucky FOX6 News viewers pick up their free cream puffs

WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- FOX6 News hosted the 15th annual Wisconsin State Fair Cream Puff Giveaway -- and it was a sweet deal for hundreds of lucky FOX6 News viewers. 600 winners picked up their free six-packs of cream puffs just outside of the fair grounds on Tuesday, July 29th.David Schmidt is the CEO of the Wisconsin Bakers Association which has produced the cream puffs for the state fair since 1924.

With construction near State Fair Park, will you have trouble getting to the fair?

WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- The Wisconsin State Fair begins Thursday, July 31st -- and vendors and carnival workers are driving all over State Fair Park's grounds trying to finish setting up.

Have O negative blood? You could score a pair of State Fair tickets!

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- All O negative blood donors who attempt to donate Wednesday, July 9 through Wednesday, July 16, will receive a pair of tickets to the Wisconsin State Fair.O negative is the universal blood type – which means anyone can receive it.