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    Wisconsin State Fair

    4.3 (256 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Ashley S.

    Wisconsin state fair is my foodie dreams. We mapped out all the places we wanted to try food. Two sporkies winners spoke to us- the Ube Butter Banana French from Toast Lumpia (5/10) honestly we didn't like it! I was so sad about that. But the Gochujang Smash Burger from blue moon tavern..... (10/10) that was phenomenal! Grounds are always cleaned, safe( thanks to our lovely law enforcement officers) and good vibes all around.

    Brittany C.

    Such a fun fair! There were multiple stages with live music plus entertainment like dog agility courses, cow presentations going on throughout the day, kid concerts, and more. There were a lot of rides as well. I especially enjoyed seeing the arts and crafts room and seeing the local talent! I liked seeing the bonsai trees, crocheting, crafted foods (like decorative cakes), and the photography. You could also see every past years fair winner for the WI State Fair poster contest. If you look at the schedule you might even make it to a free craft like a floral fan making activity :) There were many food options. The food was pricey and was just ehhhhhh in my opinion. I did enjoy trying the apple cider donuts in the WI section. That area seemed to have the best food in my opinion. I'd skip the other food. Overall, great way to spend a day. We were busy seeing different shows, music, and viewing all the neat things throughout the day.

    Becky L.

    We enjoyed our long day at State Fair this year. It's exactly as you remember - plenty of animals, good people watching and overpriced food/drink. I will admit that they have some "deals" leading up on ticket prices but we weren't sure if we were going until a few days out. Next year, we plan on participating in a deal because a ticket is $20/pp at the door. Yikes. We got some fun freebies while inside (Idahoan mashed potatoes, Zoa energy drinks, Potawatomi swag). They also had $11 Meal Deals this year which helped save a few bucks if you wanted what was offered. Really loved the free circus show this year, too. Quick show that kept things moving, while offering a nice break from walking. Loved the giant slide ($4 cash/pp) and great live music throughout. All in all, I'd say we got the most bang for our buck but definitely pay attention for deals beforehand to help save a bit more. Enjoyed Mille's Italian sausage and Brad & Harry's cheese curds (cash only). The Cattleman's burger was just okay and they stopped offering the condiment bar with pickles and onions. Beware - the beer vendors have different prices throughout. You may want to shop around!

    Opening ceremony
    Kade B.

    Couldn't have asked for a better opening day at the 2025 Wisconsin State Fair! I tasted six of the fair's new items this year, and none of them were disappointing. All prices shown below are pre-tax. I can't wait to try more stuff next week! Deep-Fried Tequila Donut Bites (Gooonie's Fish & Beer Shack, $9): 5/10. They're not bad by any means. They don't actually have tequila in them. The sugar rim was a great addition to the item, and the donuts have a VERY strong lime taste. I'm not personally a lime fan, so that's why it ranks low for me. They are still worth the taste test though, and the lime packs less of a punch after the first bite. Citrus Slide (Old Fashioned Sipper Club, $12): 7/10. It was super refreshing, but it had a bite with the cayenne flakes in it. Again, it had a distinct lime flavor, but it wasn't as strong. Still a great drink and worth the price. Pineapple Sunrise (Lakefront Biergarten, $6): 9/10. WOW! This is arguable the best priced drink at the fair. It's a super refreshing mocktail. For $6, we got a drink the same size as all of the others we tried. I would 100% get this again. I recommend stirring it to get all of the flavors incorporated! S'mores Churro Fries (Saz's BBQ, $12): 8/10. I was shocked that these didn't make the top three for the Sporkies, but they are still well-worthy of their Finalist title. My only complaint is that they needed more toppings or dipping cups for additional chocolate & marshmallow sauce. Stallis Slush (Knucklehead, $10 NA): 10/10. THIS IS A MUST TRY! The fruitiness and frozen blend was stellar. You can also transform this from non-alcoholic to alcoholic for a couple dollar upcharge. I'd be interested to see how much of a punch it packs with the taste of alcohol! Game Day Pizza Egg Roll (Badger Bites, $11): 8/10. What a good savory snack option! You get two egg rolls per order, each topped with garlic and parmesan. These are basically a pizza mozzerella stick served with marinara, and I'm not mad about it! It's a great item to split with friends.

    Nick P.

    8/9/25 update: This year was way better than last year. We came earlier and got off at the exit before the one closest to the fair. This exit was smooth and I found parking at someone's house for $10. If you know it's going to rain, I would not recommend parking at that race track. The vendors were basically in the same spots as the previous years. Prices are about the same and some of the foods felt overpriced. I know they're all overpriced but some of the foods would be large portions. This is what I got this year. -alligator mac and cheese sundae 3 - mac and cheese was decent but it could have used a lot more gator the price. -chocolate cherry milk 5 - tastes just like chocolate cherry. I heard the French toast was not very good. -gochujang smash burger 5 - that kimchi bacon jam gave the burger a more savory taste. The Smash burger itself was very juicy. -purple rain refresher 5 - if you like grapes, you'll like this. -Mexican street corn pizza 1 - I love pizza but this was such a letdown. The crust was too doughy, floppy undercarriage, and the main part was just tasteless. -s'mores churro fries 3 - not too sweet but very shareable. I thought it was just okay. -carnival cooler 5 - very refreshing. It's good if you like the taste of pickles. It also has watermelon and lemonade. -ube butter banana French toast lumpia 5 - one of my favorite things that I ate. Not too sweet. It was perfectly balanced. The lumpia shell was crispy. God blend of bananas, French toast, and ube butter. -pretzaroni pizza brat 3 - I felt like the execution could have been better. The brat and the pretzel should have been able to be bitten in one bite. The skin on the brat was too chewy, too much of a stretch. -Wisconsin old fashioned wings 5 - very succulent wings. The sauce was on the sweeter side. -Orange you the sweetest 5 - tastes just like an orange creamsicle. -roasted corn 5 - very buttery and tasty -strawberry cream puff 5 - it came with sprinkles but I didn't need it. It's almost as good as the original.

    Crab Rangoon Tacos
    Melanie S.

    I truly come to state fair for the food and it never misses with its crazy combinations. Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Smoothie: This was such a unique spin on a delicious sweet treat. Definitely tastes like it's name. I wish the chocolate and pistachio was a little blended into the drink. Lots of it got stuck to the cup. Had to lick it down LOL Boom Boom Shrimp Tacos: Soooo good. Loved the breading and it was not too spicy for me. Blueberry Brat: This was definitely something else but still delicious. I loved the pancake but the bacon jam smelled like barbecue sauce. Crab Rangoon Tacos: I really wish I liked these more. I think i'm just used to the traditional crab rangoon like I would've liked more crunch. Plus the crab meat was not mixed in with the cream cheese. Banana Ube French Toast Lumpia: best for last of course. The banana was so sweet and it paired well with the ube french toast. Definitely the sweet treat you wanted from state fair. I personally was very happy with just two. Can't wait to see what foods will be there next year!

    Maty H.

    This is a tradition for me!! I love the fair all the exhibitions, the animals , games, all the different food and music. So many vendors, sweets, drinks , all kinds of music. What I notice this year lots of places have a big CASH only sign so come prepare. I enjoyed the entire day. Complete the night by listening to Bella Cain and eating a cream puff.

    Torrie B.

    Our state fair is the BEST state fair! Grounds are clean, parking is plentiful, so much to see, do, and eat! Slide down the giant slide, visit the animals, enjoy the WI Products Pavilion and the Expo Center. You can stay all day and never run out of activities to enjoy. All of the staff members are friendly and helpful. It's a wonderful Wisconsin tradition and we're lucky to have it in our backyard.

    Candy fix for sure.
    Lynette H.

    I took my 11 month old granddaughter for a morning walk through. Everyone helping me get through the gate was super helpful and friendly. We had great fun walking through the commercial building, found ourselves some treasures. Enjoyed the free Meijer sponsored items. Especially enjoyed the fudgesicles with my granddaughter. It was a great first fair trip with my granddaughter and hope to be more. Looks like the place has changed so much in The right direction since last we went ten years

    Sky Glider to the far end
    Christine D.

    I am going to show you how to have fun in under 2 hours with two 10-year-old boys. First, get as many free offerings before the fair opens by watching all the stores/websites and emails that offer them. I got a free entry ticket and 6 free cream puffs for our visit with little effort. Every day seems to have a ticket offer, so watch the fair info and get on their mailing lists. NOTE: Some of the events/stores only take cash, so plan to either bring cash or use an ATM with a fee if you need to. Otherwise, many take CCs. We arrived on the first day at 5:00 pm and parked ($15 cash or card) right in front of the entrance. (Note the lane number you are parked in.) I always take a photo of the kids before we enter in case we get separated; they are also told to describe me now in case they need to later. Enter and bypass the rides, heading for the Sky Glider, $6 one way to the far end. While you are in the air, look at the entire park to see what you think is fun to do, and where it is. There are a lot of food trailers under the ride, so check them out. Since the boys are young, I listened to the music at many food stops for my visit with adults another day. This year, things were moved so don't assume you know the layout from previous visits. We planned to Sky Glide and grab a fresh lemonade when we got off ($4 each) and then walked the center area to see all the food options there. Next Stop is the Corn but on the way there the Idahoan Mashed Potatoe stand had freebies and they were enough for a meal itself, so that saved us money on food. Bought New Berlin's Lions Club corn on the cob soaked in butter, $4 each and worth every penny. (No toothpicks available anymore, so plan ahead, and they take cash or CC.) As we ate, we walked past the pig races and watched the crazy sling shot (not the real name which I can't remember) shoot people into the air; they have seats in front to watch it while we ate. Then, since it was our once-a-year fun we bought Mini Donuts ($18 for 36!!! But they do take credit cards) and indulged as we headed toward the Giant Ferris Wheel. CC self-serve on tickets is easy to spend $7/ticket). Enjoy the view as you go around two or three times. Hop off and go for the Giant Slide (CASH ONLY $4/ticket). Grab your slide ride and have a blast! Off to the Cream Puffs in three flavors this year; original, strawberry or chocolate. Single: $5; 3-Pack: $14; 6-Pack: $25, cash or CC. Grab lots of napkins or get a box to take them home. Back to the Corn stand for more and then to the Colluseum to watch some animals as we ate the last corn and then back to the car for the ride home. But we also visited with the police horses which is pretty cool too. I told the boys we only had 2 hours to spend and with our planning ahead we did exactly that. They saw lots of things, asked lots of questions and enjoyed the fair without needing to blow the bank on junk and expensive toys. Set the tone, plan ahead and take advantage of as many freebies as you can. The prices can easily add up so choose wisely what you want to do or see and what you can just enjoy by wandering; the free street entertainment is an easy choice. Due to our time limit, we did not see everything by any means, but the boys were not disappointed and actually pretty tired as we headed out. They can't wait to come again next year, so I know it was a successful visit without crazy costs or endless wandering. I can't wait to go back with only adults and enjoy the music and fun for myself.

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    Ana T.

    The Dragon's Breath Ice Cream! A Favorite potion as a frozen dessert. I must say...It did not disappoint. Although, a few naysayers before I made my way to the Dragon's Breath station "It ain't all of that, it doesn't last long. You only get dragon's Breath for 30 seconds & that's it". My response: I'M SOLD! I chose toppings of caramel dizzle, chocolate sprinkles, confetti sprinkles! , chocolate chips and a pink fudge. Favorite moment of the Dessert was breathing the smoke & fire as a DRAGON. Science is cool. Especially liquid nitrogen on Ice Cream. Grateful I made the visit before the rains fell upon us!

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    Ask the Community - Wisconsin State Fair

    How much is the entry fee for 2 adults and what will a crispy creme cheese burger with choco covered bacon and fried butter cost me?? They close at 11pm according to google its just after 7pm here in Joliet should make it 10-15m before closing! ]:o)

    The fair wont be back until August 2019 so there is not a way to know what the pricing will be by then but it was $14 per adult this year. I want to say this year the Donut burger this year was $8-$10

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