Countdown to State Fair

Published on: 8/4/2010

The Wisconsin State Fair starts this week and runs through August 15. As the fair enters its 159th year, we’ll have visitors from all over the country who will get to experience our wonderful community and those incredible cream puffs for the first time.

For you repeat visitors, organizers tell me they’re doing everything they can to make State Fair the most affordable entertainment experience for families again this summer. Below is a list of admission promotions they shared with me:


Hunger Task Force $2 Day
Thursday, August 5
Just present at least two nonperishable food items or make a cash donation between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the designated locations outside the Fair admission gates to receive a voucher redeemable at the ticket window for $2 admission on Thursday, August 5. Food items and donations benefit the Hunger Task Force. Promotion ends promptly at 5 p.m.

Salute to Wisconsin Scouts Day
Wednesday, August 11
Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts dressed in uniform will get in free all day, and Scout Leaders dressed in uniform will receive $3 off the adult admission price.

Goodwill Two-For-One Tuesday
Tuesday, August 10
Bring your Goodwill Store and Donation Center purchase receipt (no minimum value required) dated July 12-August 10 to any Wisconsin State Fair ticket window from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. on Tuesday, August 10 and receive one free adult admission ticket with the purchase of one regular priced adult admission ticket.

Military and Veteran’s Day Discount
Sunday, August 15
Military personnel and veterans will receive free admission to the Fair. You must first visit your local CVSO with your Military ID, VA ID or DD214 and pick up your free admission voucher. Only one admission per ID.

You can find more offers and details at www.wistatefair.com.

The stage lineup for the 2010 Potawatomi Bingo Casino Main Stage is also below. Click here for additional details and ticket prices.

Thursday, August 5

Lyle Lovett and his Large Band / Asleep at the Wheel

7:30 p.m.

Friday, August 6

The Spirit of Michael Jackson Laser Spectacular / InPulse

8 p.m.

Saturday, August 7

North American Fighting Championship “Relentless”

8 p.m.

Sunday, August 8

Jordin Sparks / Honor Society

6 p.m.

Monday, August 9

Third Day / Chad James

7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, August 10

Steve Miller Band / Dave Mason

7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, August 11

Montgomery Gentry / Josh Thompson

7:30 p.m.

Thursday, August 12

Train with Kris Allen

7:30 p.m.

Friday, August 13

Three Dog Night / The Grass Roots starring Rob Grill

8 p.m.

Saturday, August 14

Bret Michaels Roses & Thorns World Tour 2010 / Warrant / Firehouse

7:30 p.m.

Sunday, August 15

Wisconsin School Music Association Marching Band Showcase

3 p.m.