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Wisconsin State Fair 175th anniversary celebrations

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The Wisconsin State Fair ~~is celebrating~~ celebrated its 175th anniversary at State Fair Park in West ~~Allis.~~ Allis, drawing a total of 925,749 visitors over its 11-day run. During its final ~~week of programming,~~ week, the ~~event featured educational~~ 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, ~~and musical~~ remained a core feature. Musical performances ~~by artists including~~ throughout the event included The Isley ~~Brothers and~~ Brothers, for KING + ~~COUNTRY. As the fair moved into its~~ COUNTRY, Herman’s Hermits, Lindsey Stirling with PVRIS, and The Gufs. The final ~~weekend, celebrations included themed days such as~~ weekend featured Piggly Wiggly ~~Day~~ Day, which included an ice cream eating contest, and the Cream Puff Lovin’ Celebration. ~~Activities featured eating contests and various musical acts.~~ The ~~fair also continued traditions like the~~ fair’s Milk ~~House, which serves as a fundraiser for~~ 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.

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