Plan Ahead: The Wisconsin State Fair and Dane County Fair

Spend a day at the Wisconsin State Fair and Dane County Fair — both coming up in the next few weeks.

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Gear up for classic fair games and rides. | Photo by Dane County Fair

It wouldn’t be a Midwest summer without a day at the fair. The Wisconsin State Fair and Dane County Fair are just around the corner,

Dane County Fair

When: Thursday, July 20-Sunday, July 23
Where: Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison

Admission:
12 and up — Daily: $10 | Four-day: $30
6-11 — Daily: $5 | Four-day: $15
5 and under — Free

Attractions include:

  • Stingray Encounter
  • Madison Roller Derby
  • Dog Parkour
  • Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show

Wisconsin State Fair

When: Thursday, Aug. 3-Sunday, Aug.13
Where: State Fair Grounds, 640 S. 84th St., West Allis

Admission:
12 and up — $18
6-11, 60 and up — $13
Ticket office only:
Military + veterans with ID — $13
5 and under — Free

Attractions include:

  • Cirque at the Fair
  • Milking Parlor
  • Wine making demonstrations
  • Grazin’ Day | Tuesday, Aug. 8 | Smaller sizes + prices for food