| How much does it cost to get in?
Tickets at the gate are $8 for Adults (12 & over); $6 for Seniors (60 and over) and Disabled Persons; $3 for Youth (ages 7-11), and it is FREE Children (6 & under). Adult tickets may be purchased for $5 on or before JUNE 30 at WiStateFair.com, at the customer service desk of participating Pick `n Save and Copps Foods Stores in Wisconsin, and at the Wisconsin State Fair Box Office at the U.S. Cellular Main Gate. |
| What are the hours of operation?
Admission gates
8am - 11pm Sunday through Thursday
8am-12am Friday and Saturday
9pm Sunday August 10th |
| Buildings Hours?
9am - 10pm daily for most buildings at the Park
9am - 9pm on the final Sunday of the Fair
Cream Puff Parlor open until 11 pm
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| Midway Hours of operations? 10am - 11pm daily
9am - 9pm final Sunday, August 10 |
| How much is parking?
$10 per vehicle/motorcycle
FREE off site bus parking with shuttle for drivers is available.
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What if the lots are full?
All parking is on a first-come, first-served basis and it is $10 per vehicle or motorcycle in lots operated by Wisconsin State Fair. There is also street parking in surrounding neighborhoods as well as several privately operated parking areas that are operated independently of the Fair. Fairgoers are also encourages to utilize Mass Transit opportunities, or to ride their bicycle to the Fair Park. For more details on other Transportation Options, please click here. |
| Is handicapped parking available?
Yes, however, all parking is on a first-come, first served basis. Designated areas can be accessed:
- Enter Gate 1 at 79th Street and Greenfield Avenue
- Enter Gate 3 on 84th Street near the MCTS Transit Center to be directed to special parking areas
- Enter Gate 7 on the north end of the Park off of Kearney Street
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| How much are wheelchair, stroller, and electric scooter rentals?
There is limited availability for the rental of strollers, wheelchairs and electric scooters. Daily rentals are offered at three locations including the U.S. Cellular Main Gate, South Grandstand Avenue near the Wisconsin Exposition Center and the MCTS Transit Center near Gate 4. Rental fees are: $10 single stroller; $16 double stroller; $10 wheelchair; and $40 electric scooter. You must present a valid drivers license for all rentals. Driver license will be retained during rental period. All rentals must be returned by 11 pm.
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How much do amusement rides cost?
Prices for individual rides vary. WEEKDAY “Ride-All-Day” Wristbands, valid MONDAY-THURSDAY are available for $20 during the Fair and may be purchased at all ticket booths in the Spectacular Midway. WEEKEND “Ride-All-Day” Wristbands, valid FRIDAY, SATURDAY, AND SUNDAY are available for $25 during the Fair and may be purchased at all ticket booths in the Spectacular Midway. For discounted offers on “Ride-All-Day” WEEKDAY Wristband Vouchers click here.
Special Opening Day Offer! On Thursday, August 31, rides in the Spectacular Midway are $1 from 10am until 6pm; select rides may be excluded! |
| I lost an item at the fair, where do I check to see if it was found?
Lost items or individuals that are located will be taken to the Reconnection Centers, which are conveniently located in the lobby of the Wisconsin Exposition Center and on North Grandstand Avenue next to the First Aid.
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Do you allow tent camping at the fair park?
No, unfortunately we don’t. We do offer an RV Park. For more information on our RV Park,
please click here. For nearby campsites use this link and enter 53214 for the zip code. |
| Can we carry food in?
Carry-ins are not allowed, and there are no picnic areas in the Fair Park. There are over 200 food vendors who will be happy to meet your food and beverage needs.
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| Will you have Cream Puffs this year?
Of course! The Cream Puff Parlor will be open daily from 8 am-11 pm.
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| How do I pre-order Cream Puffs? When is the Cream Puff Drive Thru open?
You can pre-order your Cream Puffs beginning Monday, July 21, and the final day to order is Saturday, August 9 at 9pm. Pick-up is available during the 11-days of the Wisconsin State Fair, July 31 – August 10 between 6am and 8am only. The Cream Puff Drive-Thru can be accessed via Gate 4 off of South 84th Street on the west side of the Fair Park. To order your Cream Puffs, please call 414.266.7111. |
| Do you deliver Cream Puffs?
Corporate delivery is provided by Bell Ambulance for orders of ten dozen or more. To place your order after July 21, please call 414.266.7111. For orders on or before July 20, please call the Wisconsin Bakers Association at 414.727.7886.
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| Will the Giant Slide be there?
You better believe it!
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| Will there be food on a stick?
Yes, our vendors will supply a delicious variety of your favorite foods on a stick.
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| What time are the pig races?
Saz’s and Old Wisconsin Sausage RACING PIGS will compete each day at 11 am, 1, 3:30, 6, and 8 pm in the Racing Pigs Area located on Second Street. This year, there will be swimming pigs, too. |
| What are the days when the animals won’t be in the barns?
Sheep Barn – Scheduled Changeovers
Thursday, July 31: Closes at 5pm
Sunday, August 3: Closes at 5pm
Thursday, August 7: Closes at 4pm
Swine barn—Scheduled Changeovers
Friday, August 1: Closes at 4pm
Sunday, August 3: Closes at 6pm
Thursday, August 7: Closes at 4pm
Cattle barn—Scheduled Changeovers
Sunday, August 3: Closes at 4pm
Thursday, August 7: Closes at 4pm
Horse barn—Scheduled Changeovers
Sunday, August 3: Closes at 6pm
Monday, August 4: Closed 9am-Noon
Poultry & Rabbit Palace—Scheduled Changeovers
Monday, August 4: Closes at 4pm
Tuesday, August 5: Closes at 5pm
On the final day, Sunday, August 10, the Cattle and Swine barns close at 4 pm. The Horse, Sheep and Goat barns and the Poultry and Rabbit Palace all close at 6 pm. |
| Will the vendors who do the gadget demonstrations be there?
Yes, a number of vendors will present demonstrations each day. The majority of vendors that provide the “infomercials come to life” experience can be found in the Wisconsin Exposition Center on the south end of the Fair Park. There are six marketplaces located throughout the Park for your shopping enjoyment. |
| Will the Budweiser Clydesdales be there?
No, unfortunately they will be visiting other events, but other magnificent Clydesdales will be present. Please consult the daily Agricultural listings for dates and times when Clydesdales will be exhibited. |
| When is the Fair?
The 2008 Wisconsin State Fair, presented by U.S. Cellular, will take place Thursday, July 31 through Sunday, August 10. |
Where is the Fair located?
The Fair Park address is 640 South 84th Street in West Allis, WI, 53214. To view a map of the Fair Park click here and for directions to the Fair Park click here. |
| Where do you find general information during the Fair?
Please visit one of our eight Information Centers where our friendly Guest Services staff and volunteers will do their best to assist you. The Information Centers are located conveniently located inside the U.S. Cellular Main Gate, Grandstand Avenue near the Miller Lite Sports Bar & Grill, South Grandstand Avenue in front of the Wisconsin Exposition Center, corner of Central Avenue & Second Street, inside Gates 3, 4, and 5, and inside the main entrance of the Wisconsin Exposition Center. |
| Where is first aid available?
A well-equipped First Aid Station is centrally located at North Grandstand Avenue. Treatment by certified Emergency Medical Technicians and transportation, on and off grounds, is provided by Bell Ambulance. |
Where are the ATMs (cash machines)?
There are almost two dozen ATMs located throughout the Fair Park, in the Wisconsin Exposition Center, and in the Pettit National Ice Center. ATMs are indicated by a dollar sign ($) on our map. Please click here for the map. |
Are there jobs for the 2008 Fair?
All applicants for jobs for the 2008 Fair must attend our Job Fair being held on Saturday, June 14 from 8am until 3pm in the Wisconsin Products Pavilion at Wisconsin State Fair Park. For more information on available positions and the Job Fair please click here. |
Can you recommend somewhere to stay during the Fair?
Our Lodging page has all the information you could want on hotels in the area and our RV Park. There are convenient links to the visitor’s bureaus in the area that have the most current lodging listings for their communities. To visit our Lodging page click here. |
| Are lockers available?
No, we do not offer lockers at the Fair. |
| Is there a Parade?
Yes, there is! It takes place daily at 3pm. |
| Are pets allowed on the Fairgrounds?
Pets, whether on leash, carried, or in a container, are not permitted on site during Wisconsin State Fair operating hours unless the pet is part of a Fair event (e.g. Dog Fair). Working service animals are permitted. |
| How do I get space for a concession or exhibit at the Fair?
If you are interested in being a Commercial Vendor, please click here. For information on how to apply to be a Food Vendor, please click here. |
How do I submit an entry for a competition during the 2008 Wisconsin State Fair?
Our Competitive Events / Contests page has information on all of the disciplines and Open and Junior Shows. Please click here to view the information available. |
