Gerry Cofta shares recipe for award-winning truffles

FOX6's WakeUp team had the chance to talk to the first-place-winner of the Ghirardelli Chocolate Championship at this year's Wisconsin State Fair.

Kids give FOX6 reporter a tour of State Fair

WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- For many Milwaukee-area residents, the Wisconsin State Fair is an annual tradition, but for FOX6's Jenna Sachs, this year was her first experience with all the sights, sounds, and tastes of the big event.Seven-year-old Zaier Waheed showed Sachs around the ride area, showing her his favorite, the Lady Bug.17-year-old Hannah Earle gave Sachs an inside look at showing goats.

State Fair opening day brings new foods, attractions

WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- The Wisconsin State Fair kicked off its 162nd year on Thursday, August 1st, with new foods, rides and attractions to satisfy all ages."This is exciting!

State Fair's Superb Milk House moves, has a new sponsor

WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- For 25 years, Herb's Superb Milk House has been a staple on the State Fair grounds, and this year, the Milk House has moved, and has a new sponsor!This year, the Milk House is back at its original location on the south side, near Grandstand Avenue.The Milk House offers five flavors of milk to choose from, including chocolate, root beer, strawberry, banana, and cherry vanilla, at just 25 cents a glass!"Every year it's hit the Milk House and mix up a couple of concoctions of flavors and see what they like," one State Fair visitor told FOX6 News.Herb's Superb Milk House continues to bring generations back for a cold, creamy glass of flavored milk."It hit the spot.

PICTURES: FOX6 WakeUp & Real Milwaukee visit Wisconsin State Fair

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- On Thursday, August 1st, the opening day of the Wisconsin State Fair, the crews from FOX6 WakeUp News and Real Milwaukee made their way to West Allis.

Laura checks out fun activities at Wisconsin State Fair

The gates to the Wisconsin State Fair opened Thursday morning, August 1st -- and there is something there for everyone.

Wisconsin State Fair opens Thursday for 2013 run

WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- They're just about ready to light it up and let 'er rip at the 2013 Wisconsin State Fair.

Wisconsin State Fair "Sporkies" food competition names winner

WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- The "Sporkies," the Wisconsin State Fair's First Annual Food Competition, concluded on Tuesday, July 30th, with winners in three categories: "Best Tasting," "Most Creative," and "Grand Champion."This year, the Mela Fritta Gelato on-a-stick (made by La Coppa) took home the "Most Creative" and "Grand Champion" awards.A panel of celebrity judges tasted and graded eight finalist food dishes.

State Fair officials release extensive list of new Fair foods

WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- The Wisconsin State Fair kicks off on August 1st, and on Thursday, July 11th, Fair officials announced new food items for the 2013 State Fair!Some of the food choices at this year's Fair include:

Wisconsin State Fair $5 ticket deal ends Sunday

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Fairgoers can purchase a $5 ticket to the Wisconsin State Fair through Sunday, June 30th.

Donate to Hunger Task Force, get free admission to fests

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- You can get into a bunch of Milwaukee's ethnic festivals for free this summer simply by donating food items to Hunger Task Force.Here's a quick rundown of how and when you can take advantage of these great deals.

Steve Beeson talks about State Fair Baking Contest

There are only 55 days until the Wisconsin State Fair, and that means it's time to get you entries in for the Blue Ribbon Baking Contest.

Business Journal Report (6-5-13)

In business news for Wednesday, June 5th, 2013 -- Milwaukee ranks as one of the best cities for college graduates -- ranking among the Top 10.Additionally, the Wisconsin State Fair has eliminated its cash deficit and is back in the black.