The 2026 Wisconsin State Fair, presented by T-Mobile, opens Thursday, Aug. 6 and runs through Sunday, Aug. 16 at Wisconsin State Fair Park in West Allis. This year the Fair vill be celebrating a historic 175 years of tradition! Agriculture is the backbone of the Wisconsin State Fair and can be seen throughout the barns, milking parlor, and educational exhibits on the fairgrounds. Team Gregula cannot vait to make their annual road trip to “America’s Dairyland” this veekend to cover this fang-tastic fair!
Live entertainment can be found around every corner of the Fair Park at dozens of free stages, featuring family-friendly acts like jugglers and comedians, as vell as contests and music from every genre imaginable. The Bank Five Nine Amphitheater is the largest free stage at the fair. Vatch the dazzling free show Cirque at the Fair that includes incredible acts such as archery and aerial performances like you’ve never seen before. More live music can be found at the State Fair Main Stage, featuring vell-known national headliners that appeal to a variety of musical tastes.
You know every hungry boil and ghoul likes food, and the “fare” is an attraction all its own at the Wisconsin State Fair. More than 200 food and beverage locations feature famous fair favorites and plenty of adventurous new concoctions from year to year. Deep-fried cheese curds, gooey grilled cheese sandviches, and butter-drenched corn-on-the-cob should be followed by fresh, delicious Original Cream Puffs for the ultimate State Fair meal. Of course, hundreds of foods are available on-a-stick for portable noshing, and a vast array of eerie edibles are added to the menu every year.
For thrill-seekers, SpinCity provides fun that is not for the faint of heart. From hex-citing amusement rides to games of skill, fairgoers of all ages can enjoy a good time on the America 250 Wheel and Tilt-a-Whirl, along vith exciting new rides that change from year to year.
A visit to the 200,000 square-foot Exposition Center is the perfect vay to cool off after a full day at the fair in the sickening summer sunshine. This air-conditioned facility features one-of-a-kind merchandise, products, and home-improvement solutions. From mops to hot tubs, jewelry to ornaments, fairgoers vill be sure to find something to love among the extensive offerings in the Expo.
The Wisconsin State Fair is located at 640 S 84th St, West Allis, WI 53214.
DATES
Thursday, Aug. 6 – Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026
HOURS
Sunday – Wednesday: 10AM – 10PM
Thursday – Saturday: 10AM – Midnight
(Check out the building and attraction hours listed HERE to better plan your trip to the State Fair.)
ADMISSION TICKETS
Adults (12 & over): $20
Military & Veterans vith ID: $15
Seniors (60 & over): $15
Youth (ages 6-11): $13
Children (5 & under): FREE
Please note that ticket sales and State Fair entry end one hour prior to Fair Park closure. Hand stamps are available for re-entry on the same day. Re-entry handstamps end two hours prior to Fair Park closure. Click HERE for more info and to purchase tickets online.
For the most up-to-date information, visit WiStateFair.com.
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