Get ready for 11 days of food, fun, music, and tradition at the Wisconsin State Fair, August 6-16 in West Allis! The Fair is celebrating its 175th anniversary in 2026, continuing a Wisconsin tradition that has welcomed generations of fairgoers since 1851.
From thrilling rides and games on the Midway to live music, shopping, animal exhibits, family entertainment, and can’t-miss attractions, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Fair favorites, such as the famous Original Cream Puffs, which have been a State Fair staple for over a century, remain a must-have treat for visitors of all ages.
Be sure to stop by Sentry Foods Sporkies, the Fair’s annual competition showcasing creative and outrageous new fair foods, where vendors compete for bragging rights and fairgoers get to sample some of the most talked-about bites on the grounds.
Whether you’re there for the concerts, livestock shows, agriculture exhibits, delicious food, carnival rides, or to make memories with family and friends, the Wisconsin State Fair offers a one-of-a-kind summer experience that attracts more than one million visitors each year.
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2026 Wisconsin State Fair, August 6-16 – Wisconsin State Fair