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August 2026

An A-Z visitors guide to Milwaukee Wisconsin. Sponsored by Key Magazine Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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8 keymilwaukee.com JULY 29-AUG 2 Racine County Fair A carnival, plenty of livestock shows, live music, a beer and wine garden, and loads of children's activities, the fair offers something for all ages. racinecountyfair.com JULY 29-AUG 2 Ozaukee County Fair This county fair, one of the remaining free fairs in the Midwest, includes 4-H and livestock exhibits, demolition derbies, a full midway, food and drink, and live music. ozaukeecountyfair.com AUG 19-23 Kenosha County Fair This fun family-friendly fair includes plenty of livestock and agricultural activities, a Children's Parade, vendors, live music, and much more. kenoshacofair.com WISCONSIN STATE FAIR AUG 6 THRU 16 FAIR DETAILS HOURS: Sun.-Wed. 10am-10pm Thurs.-Sat. 10am-Midnight TICKETS: Adults (12 & over) $20 Military / Seniors $15 Youth (ages 6-11) $13 Children (5 & under) FREE PARKING: Mon-Thurs: $18 per vehicle Fri-Sun: $22 per vehicle $13 for motorcycles MORE: 640 S. 84th St., West Allis (414) 266-7000 Wistatefair.com Sporkies finalists include Al Pastor Pizza, the Bayou Crunch Cup, Birria Flamin' Bombs, the Cream City Cone, deep-fried horchata balls, sweet lemon berry cheese curds, the Porky Puff, the Tinga Tango Chicharrones. Drinkies finalists include color- changing Swamp Juice, Hot Honey Chicken Lemonade, and Tilt-A-Spritz. Live Music The Bank Five-Nine Mainstage presents music headliners Nelly, For King + Country with Rachael Lampa, The Beach Boys, Wynonna Judd and Melissa Etheridge, The All-American Rejects with Joyce Manor, the Isley Brothers with the Commodores, John Mulaney, Lindsey Stirling with PVRIS, AJR with Em Beihold, and Bailey Zimmerman with Chandler Walters. Fun Events and Competitions The Wisconsin State Fair features dozens of food and drink, arts, quilting, junior livestock, and more competitions. Visit the livestock barns and exhibition halls to see hard work and creativity in action. Don't miss the pig races, dog sports, and many more fun and family- friendly shows. Vendors Shop many local and regional vendors selling everything from handmade dog bow ties to vintage t-shirts at the State Fair Marketplace. Rides and Games The Fair offers plenty of rides for youngsters and those young at heart, including the giant slide and Ferris wheel. Try your luck at a Spin City carnival game. Other Food and Drink Vendors Sample grub from hun- dreds of food vendors, including foods-on-a- stick. Try a variety of milk flavors at the Foun- dation Milk House. FAIR GUIDE ART FAIR GUIDE FESTIVAL GUIDE MORE FAIRS

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