# Wisconsin State Fair 175th anniversary celebrations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/wisconsin-state-fair-175th-anniversary-celebrations
> Updated: 2026-08-25T21:42:35.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 3.

The Wisconsin State Fair celebrated its 175th anniversary at State Fair Park in West Allis, drawing a total of 925,749 visitors over its 11-day run. 

During its final week, the fair offered various themed days, including Senior Day, Milwaukee Bucks Kids Day, and “Crazy Grazin’ Day,” which provided reduced-price food portions. Educational agricultural exhibits, such as milking demonstrations at Dairy Lane, remained a core feature. Musical performances throughout the event included The Isley Brothers, for KING + COUNTRY, Herman’s Hermits, Lindsey Stirling with PVRIS, and The Gufs.

The final weekend featured Piggly Wiggly Day, which included an ice cream eating contest, and the Cream Puff Lovin’ Celebration. The fair’s Milk House continued its tradition of serving flavored milk to benefit the Wisconsin State Fair Foundation. 

Notable attractions included the Midwest debut of the America 250 Wheel and the Giant Slide. The event also emphasized community support; on the opening day Piggly Wiggly $5 Day, attendees donated 59,000 pounds of food and $13,484 in cash to the Hunger Task Force. The fair hosted nearly 10,000 competitive exhibits and approximately 8,000 animal entries, while the Wisconsin Bakers Association produced over 350,000 cream puffs.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-25: Wisconsin State Fair attracts 925,749 visitors for 175th anniversary

The 2026 Wisconsin State Fair celebrated its 175th anniversary with over 925,000 visitors, featuring major attractions and raising significant food donations for the Hunger Task Force.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wisconsin-state-fair-attracts-925749-visitors-for-175th-anniversary

### 2026-08-13: Wisconsin State Fair enters final weekend of 175th anniversary

The 175th Wisconsin State Fair concludes its run in West Allis with a final weekend featuring cream puff celebrations, ice cream contests, and themed events like Piggly Wiggly Day.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wisconsin-state-fair-enters-final-weekend-of-175th-anniversary

### 2026-08-08: Wisconsin State Fair enters final week of 175th anniversary celebrations

The Wisconsin State Fair enters its final week in West Allis, featuring themed discount days, parades, and agricultural exhibits designed to connect consumers with the state's farming industry.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wisconsin-state-fair-enters-final-week-of-175th-anniversary-celebrations

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