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Celebrating Wisconsin's rich
diversity of cultures since 1943,
the fair's 2025 theme, Celebrate
the Culture of Traditional Music,
explores how music and heritage
are intertwined. "Traditional music
is a tool for the expression of a
culture and its beliefs, history, and
values," said Dr. Paul F. Trebian,
president & CEO of the Interna
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tional Institute of Wisconsin, pre-
senter of the fair. "While the world
exhibits a wide array of traditional
music, sound is a universal form
of human expression."
EXHIBITS
Explore interactive exhibits
highlighting cultural traditions at
Heritage Lane, which includes
a children's area where young
people explore their heritage.
Other exhibits include an arti-
san corner, the Dirty Kettle Native
American Interactive Display,
murals painted by Milwaukee
students, the Wisconsin Wood
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turners, a bonsai exhibit and a
photography exhibit.
FOOD
Enjoy delicious ethnic cuisine
at the World Cafe or watch
talented local chefs prepare a
variety of cuisines at the Culinary
Federation Chef's Stage.
This
year the fair features Celebratory
Cultural Foods. According to Tre-
bian "There's nothing that brings
people together like food. It's the
vessel that helps introduce people
from different backgrounds and
helps us understand one
another."
PERFORMANCES
Visitors can enjoy vibrant dance
performances and music from
cultural groups around the globe
at the Tanzhauz and All Nations
Theater. Live music and baked
goods can be found at the
Coffee House.
SHOPPING
Treat yourself to a dynamic
shopping experience at the
International Bazaar, which fea
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tures dozens of vendors selling
crafts, artisan goods and more.
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Other events include: a naturali-
zation ceremony Nov. 21,
a youth chess tournament
Nov. 22 and an interdenomina-
tional religious service Nov. 23.
HOLIDAY FOLK FAIR
presents its 82nd year Nov. 21-23
F E S T I VA L S & FA I R S
HOURS:
Fri. 2-9pm, Sat. 10am-9pm
Sun. 10am-6pm
TICKETS:
$13 Advance Tickets
at folkfair.org/admission:
Gate admission:
$16 for ages 8-61
$14 for 62 and over.
Free for 7 and under and
military personnel
PARKING:
General Parking $10.
Exposition Center at
Wisconsin State Fair Park
8200 W. Greenfield Ave.
(414) 727-8840
folkfair.org
