An A-Z visitors guide to Milwaukee Wisconsin. Sponsored by Key Magazine Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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State Fair marks 160 years THE WISCONSIN STATE FAIR, presented by U.S. Cellular, runs Thursday, Aug. 4, through Sunday, Aug. 14, and offers 11 days of fun on close to 200 acres of non-stop activity. Variety spices up the lineup at the Potawatomi Bingo Casino Main Stage. For the headliner sched- ule, see the KEY Arts & Entertainment music list- ings in this issue or at www.KeyMilwaukee.com. The fair also offers 30 free stages of daily entertain- ment, including educational programs, children’s entertainment, musical acts and numerous con- tests for fairgoers. Agriculture is a central focus of the fair. Visitors can tour the barns, watch judging or take in an auction. While State Fair Cream Puffs are a famous fair staple, other food options abound. Family fun includes youth exhibits, interactive activities, children’s play zone, Sky Glider, Spectacular Midway, Kiddie Kingdom and giant slide. In the air-conditioned, 200,000 square-foot Expo Center, shop-a-holics can browse through more than 400 vendors. There are many other mar- ketplaces located throughout the Fair Park. This is just a sampling of what’s going on as the fair celebrates 160 years of fun. General admission is $9/adults, $5/youth (ages 6-11), $6/for those with disabilities, military/veterans with ID and seniors (60 and older), and free for children 5 and under. Hours are 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 8 a.m. until midnight Friday and Saturday. Ticket sales cease one hour prior to park closure. Open 10 am till sunset, seven days a week (weather permitting) through October 414-217-7235 No reservations required. 31 On the final day, Aug. 14, the fair will close at 10 p.m. Also that day, the Cattle and Horse Barns close at 3 p.m. The Swine Barn closes at 4 p.m. and Sheep & Goat Barn and the Poultry & Rabbit Palace both close at 5 p.m. For information, phone 800-884-FAIR or visit www.WiStateFair. Veteran’s Park Lagoon Milwaukee’s Lakefront North of the Art Museum Renting paddleboats and radio controlled sailboats. For kids, adults and adult “kids”