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DATES & HOURS

Publisher & Editor-In-Chief: Louis Fortis (ext. 202)

August 2-12

8 am – 11 pm 8 am – Midnight 8 am – 10 pm

General Manager: Kevin Gardner (ext. 225) Managing Editor: David Luhrssen (ext. 204)

FAIR PARK ADDRESS

Assistant A&E Editor/Music Editor: Evan Rytlewski (ext. 218)

640 S. 84th Street, West Allis, WI 53214

Copy Editor: Selena Milewski (ext. 219)

TICKET OFFICE

Express Events Editor: Rip Tenor (ext. 3810)

7722 W. Greenfield Avenue, West Allis, WI 53214 Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm For extended Fair hours visit WiStateFair.com.

Assistant A&E Editor: John Schneider (ext. 217) Editorial Assistant & Assistant to the Publisher: John Jahn (ext 201)

ADMISSION

Adults (12 & over) Seniors (60 & over) Military/Veterans (With ID) Youth (Ages 6 – 11) Children (5 & under)

Editorial Intern: Katie Lafond Art Director: Dave Zylstra (ext. 221) Graphic Design: Melissa Lee Johnson (ext. 238) Maggie Vaughn (ext. 203)

General Parking $12 Motorcycle Parking $6 Preferred Parking* $25 *Reserve online at WiStateFair.com

Events Assistant: Bethany Forseth (ext. 212) Web Publisher: Cole Vandermause (ext. 207)

ENTRANCE POLICIES

Web Editor: Rob Hullum (ext. 206) Account Executives: Bridgette Ard (ext. 211), denise Langston, (ext. 208), James Oberle (ext. 231) Stephanie Schroeter (ext. 216), , Donna Wagner (ext. 215) Business Development Manager: Chuck Hill, (ext. 222), Business Manager: Peggy Debnam (ext. 232) Circulation Coordinator: Josef Bieniek (ext. 209) Circulation: Connie Anderson, Peg Dyer, Gary Gorlewski, Mike Houlehen, Townsend Hunt, Larry Jones, Brenda Lewis, Mike Kieraldo, Francis Mulvey, Todd Pearson, Michael Pollack, Sammi Reed, Jennifer Schmid, Daniel Surges, Greg Tomasetti, Mike Waldoch, Richard Van Wieringen, Daniel Zollner 207 E. Buffalo St., Suite 410, Milwaukee, WI 53202 Phone: 414/276-2222 Fax: 414/276-3312 URL: shepherdexpress.com

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PARKING

Event Coordinator: Rachel Repetti (ext. 223)

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Ticket sales and Fair entry cease one hour prior to Fair Park closure.

Re-entry handstamps cease two (2) hours prior to Fair Park closure.

No carry-in alcoholic beverages or weapons allowed. All patrons and possessions are subject to search and will pass through metal detection upon entering the Fair Park. For full list of prohibited items visit WiStateFair.com. Fairgoers under 18 years of age entering after 6 pm must be accompanied by a parent 21 years of age or older.

Proof of age is required.

SpinCity Amusement Ride & Game Area opens at 10 am daily. Most buildings and attractions are open from 9 am – 10 pm daily. On the final Sunday, August 13, barn closures begin at 3 pm and buildings close at 9 pm.

GUEST RELATIONS

Fair Information Centers are conveniently located throughout the Fair Park. Information on First Aid, ATMs, Reconnection Centers, maps, food lists and other services, as well as the information listed below, can be found online at WiStateFair.com.

ACCESSIBILITY

All permanent restroom facilities at the Fair Park are accessible to patrons with disabilities. Accessible parking is available in all State Fair Park lots. For information on accessible Main Stage concert seating, please call 414.266.7100. Please visit the Guest Services Pavilion during the Fair for large print and Braille Fair information and WiStateFair.com for information on wheelchair and electric scooter rentals, which can be reserved prior to or upon arrival at the Fair (based on availability).

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Family Fun For

EVERYONE exploratory park

Take your family on an adventure through Exploratory Park!

This relaxing oasis on the south side of the Fair Park features a playground area and hands-on stations for kids of all ages. Visit DNR experts to learn about fish, wildlife and parks and get a “line” on where Wisconsin’s various fish species are biting! Stop by Smokey’s School House and visit the far south end of Exploratory Park to learn all about the Fair’s 167-year history.

K-9 SPORTS ARENA

The dog days of summer are back at the Fair! The K-9 Sports Arena, located in the Big Backyard, features shows and demonstrations hourly starting on the half-hour on weekdays with additional shows on weekends. See dog dock diving, frisbee, agility courses, Police K-9 units and much more!

WISCONSIN STATE FAIR HISTORY DISPLAY

It’s “thyme” for Fair history fun! Step back in time and see a glimpse of the 1918 Wisconsin State Fair located in the south building of Exploratory Park. Cheer on the Green Bay Packers with their vintage wins and laugh at the prize-winning Fair puns utilized in the retro advertising campaigns. Commemorate 50 years of the Giant Slide, Kids from Wisconsin and Young People’s Art Exhibit with a walk down memory lane. Stop by, sit down and soak up some Fair history. But before you leave, test your knowledge to see if you have what it takes to be a history expert!

The Kohl’s Activity Zone is back by popular demand with enjoyable and interactive activities tailored for families.

Located on South Grandstand Avenue, Kohl’s Activity Zone is open from 9 am – 5 pm daily. Make sure to stop by during your visit to the State Fair and let your creative juices run wild!

Pre-Fair Deals

The area includes the following attractions: • • • •

Kohl’s Color Wheels with the Milwaukee Art Museum Kohl’s Design It! Mobile Lab with Discovery World Kohl’s Wild Theater with the Zoological Society of Milwaukee.

Daily performances at 10:30 am, 1:15 and 2:45 pm Kohl’s Building Blocks Program with Penfield Children’s Center, along with daily story time at 11:30 am

WE ENERGIES ENERGY PARK

Fun, safety, food, gardens, birds and more! Visit We Energies Energy Park to learn about electric and natural gas safety with our interactive games and exhibits. Get a safety wristband to keep your child safe at the Fair. Enjoy cooking and gardening presentations, see birds of prey up close and participate in a game show or solar car race. Energy Park is on the west side of the Fair Park on Wetley Way at Center Street. See schedule pages for more details.

YOUNG PEOPLE’S ART EXHIBIT

It’s “thyme” to celebrate the 50 th year of Young People’s Art! Home to the state’s best youth art collection, don’t miss the nearly 400 pieces of youth art from students across the state.

Kids of all ages will delight in the Make-It-Take-It craft area, where they can create their own State Fair souvenir. Stop by the lobby of the Exposition Center to see the exhibit!

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YOUTH EXPO HALL & STAGE SHOWCASING WISCONSIN’S YOUTH

The Youth Expo Hall, located on Fifth Street and Grandstand Avenue, showcases Wisconsin youth through performances, style revues, activity stations and project exhibits. The stage will feature special performances by the 4-H Drama Company and the State FFA Honors Band & Chorus.

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THE FAIR WELLS FARGO $2 DAY BENEFITING HUNGER TASK FORCE

Thursday, August 2

Get into the Fair for just $2 when you donate at least two (2) cans of pears or peaches or make a cash donation outside any Fair admission entrance. You will receive a voucher redeemable at the ticket window for $2 admission on Thursday, August 2 only. Promotion will end promptly at 4 pm.

DISCOVER WISCONSIN DAY Friday, August 3

Visiting our great state? Lucky you! Buy two (2) adult admission tickets for ONLY $14 when you present your out-of-state ID at any Fair ticket window.

KOHL’S FAMILY VALUE DAY Monday, August 6

Save big during Kohl’s Family Value Day, Monday, August 6 at State Fair! ALL Fairgoers will be eligible for discounted Fair admission from 8 am – 6 pm thanks to a partnership with Kohl’s.

Adults will receive $6 admission (an $8 savings) and youth 11 and under will receive FREE admission.

CRAZY GRAZIN’ DAY

Tuesday, August 7

Come hungry and sample a variety of foods at more than 50 locations that offer smaller portions at reduced prices! Pick up a Crazy Grazin’ brochure at any Fair Information Center and look for posters displayed at participating vendor locations. For a preview of the menu, visit WiStateFair.com. Promotion runs Tuesday, August 7 from 8 am until 10 pm.

MEIJER DAY

Wednesday, August 8

Save $4 on ONE adult gate admission ticket to be used before 6 pm on Wednesday, August 8 only. Present your Meijer receipt when you spend $30 or more at Wisconsin Meijer stores between June 30 – August 8, 2018. Limit one receipt per offer. Redeem at any admission ticket window. Promotion will end promptly at 6 pm.

SpinCity Deals The Fair’s exciting amusement ride and game area features over 50 amazing rides and 30 games. SpinCity offers unique food & beverage concessionaires and shaded seating areas. The area utilizes an all-ticket system and each ride, game or attraction requires 3 – 6 tickets.

TICKET SHEETS

MILLER HIGH LIFE VETERANS & MILITARY RECOGNITION DAY

Save BIG during the Fair when you purchase 40 ticket sheets for only $30 or 25 ticket sheets for only $20. Individual tickets are also available for $1 each.

Veterans, military personnel and their family members receive FREE admission to the Fair on Sunday, August 12 until 4 pm.

Simply present your Military ID (DD214, VA ID, Military Common Access Card, or Dependent ID) at any admission entrance and receive FREE admission for you and up to three (3) family members courtesy of Miller High Life. Limit four (4) admissions per ID. Promotion will end promptly at 4 pm.

GORIDE WRISTBANDS

Sunday, August 12

Ride-all-day wristbands are available during the Fair for $40.

GoRide wristbands are valid for unlimited rides in SpinCity only on day of purchase until 9 pm. Wristbands will only be available for purchase until 7 pm each day.

REDEMPTION BOOTH

Redeem SpinCity vouchers at the Redemption Booth, which is conveniently located in the heart of SpinCity, directly south of the U.S. Cellular Main Gate.

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Agriculture Highlights

FREE ADMISSION & PARKING

CASE IH COLISEUM

The Case IH Coliseum features agriculture shows, auctions and events throughout the Fair, including these highlights: • • • • • • •

Nation’s Largest Junior Dairy Show, August 2 at 1 pm, August 3 at 8 am and noon and August 4 at 8 am Draft Horse Hitch Shows, August 2 at 7 pm, August 3 at 7 pm, August 4 at 3 and 6 pm, August 9 at 6 pm and August 10 at 8 am & 1 pm Horse Pulls, August 5 at 12:30, 2:30 and 7 pm Governor’s Blue Ribbon Meat Products Auction, August 7 at 5:30 pm Beef & Sheep Supreme Champion Breeding Stock & Grand Champion Market Steer, Lamb and Barrow Selections, August 8 at 2:30 pm Governor’s Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction, August 8 at 6 pm

Please see schedule pages for the full listing of exciting events, including Champions Challenge equine events, Breed Shows & more!

COMPEER FINANCIAL DISCOVERY BARNYARD

Families will discover Wisconsin’s diverse and thriving agriculture industry through a variety of engaging activities and more from 9 am – 9 pm daily.

Stop by and see baby farm animals, too! Located in Ag Village, east of the Farm and Family Building on Sue Wetley Court.

FARM & FAMILY BUILDING

Connect with fun in the Farm & Family Building. Race a potato Porsche or carrot Camaro in the Veggie 500 and meet Alice in Dairyland. Learn about farm animals with our new life-size board game. Play Plinko, spin a big wheel or toss some bean bags to learn more about Wisconsin products and safe food for people and animals. Get tips on protecting yourself against common consumer scams. Get a special stamp on your scavenger hunt card at each game station and when you’ve filled your card, color a button to take home. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection connects with you every day.

HOUSE OF MOO & MILKING DEMONSTRATIONS

courtesy of the wisconsin state fair dairy promotion board Families will enjoy these educational and interactive exhibits located in the heart of Ag Village. Fairgoers of all ages will learn about Wisconsin’s vibrant dairy industry. The House of Moo is located in the southeast end of the Cattle Barn in Ag Village. Milking demonstrations occur daily at 11 am, 1, 3 and 5 pm in the milking parlor area on the southeast corner of the Livestock/Horse Barn on Central Avenue.

BARN CLOSURES

Each year thousands of animals are exhibited at Wisconsin State Fair, and most do not stay all 11 days. For the safety of the animals, exhibitors and Fairgoers, barns must be closed to allow animals to leave and the barns to be cleaned for the arrival of new animals and exhibitors.

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FRI. SENIOR DAY Noon - 3pm • FISH FRY 3 - 7pm SAT. STEAK SANDWICHES All Day FAMILY DAY EVENTS 11am - 3:30pm Helicopter Delphi SUN. CAR SHOW 10am - 2pm Reunion Rides SUN. & MON. DELICIOUS PORK & BEEF SANDWICHES All Day MON. VETERANS APPRECIATION DAY Noon - 6pm

Inside Stage Friday, Aug. 31 Senior Day Mike Schneider Duo Noon Jerry & Nora 4pm Crank the Radio 8pm Saturday, Sept. 1 Children’s Activities 11am - 3:30pm Kohl’s Wild Theater 11:30am & 1:30pm Bob Heckler - Piano Man 3:30pm Ronnie Nyles 8pm Sunday, Sept. 2 Polka Mass 10:30am Mike Schneider Duo 11:30am Steve Meissner Band 2pm Mechele 6pm Sensations 8pm Monday, Sept. 3 The Tom Brusky Band Noon Bluegrass All Stars 3pm

Outside Stage Friday, Aug. 31 Up All Night 5pm Bella Cain 8pm Saturday, Sept. 1 Mechele Noon Identity Crisis 2:30pm Cold Sweat & Brew City Horns 6:30pm Daryl Stuermer of Genesis 10pm Sunday, Sept. 2 Car Show 10am - 2pm (upper lot) Nostalgia Extravaganza Noon NEIL DIAMOND, ELTON JOHN AND FRANK SINATRA TRIBUTES Road Crew 4:30pm The Crisis 8:30pm Monday, Sept. 3 Doo-Wop Daddies Noon Rhythm Method 4pm

Discounted Carnival Ride Tickets Available until 5 pm Aug. 3 1 at these Oak Creek & Franklin Locations:

• American Legion • Butcher Block • Gary’s Beer & Liquor • North Shore Bank • • OC Library • OC Community Center • Piggly Wiggly • Walgreens • OC National Night Out •

No advance ride tickets will be sold during the festival!

On several days during the Fair Ag Village will have limited access. Follow the Pink Pony signs to get to Gate 5 during times of restricted access.

Access through barns may be limited before and during livestock shows as animals are being prepared for the showring.

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3 ARM BAND DAYS: Sept. 1: 11am-11pm Sept. 2: Noon-11pm Sept. 3: Noon-8pm $20.00 = 1 Arm Band Coupon in advance of festival OR unlimited Arm Band for entire festival $50.00 Each Coupon is Good for 1 Day Only (Redeem at Carnival Ticket Booth)

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SHOPPING BARGAIN BOOKS

SHOPPING

BENEFITING THE WISCONSIN STATE FAIR PARK FOUNDATION

Take advantage of HUGE savings with the State Fair Bargain Book, featuring 90+ coupons from Fair partners. Pick up a Bargain Book for just $5 at three (3) Fair Information Centers (east of Wisconsin Products Pavilion on Grandstand Avenue, Guest Services Pavilion and SpinCity Information Center) and all three (3) Official FairWear locations.

DELICIOUS FAIR FARE

Eat your way through the Fair at hundreds of concession locations that offer plenty of delicious favorites, like corn on the cob and deep-fried cheese curds. Each year vendors introduce exciting new foods, many of which are on-a-stick.

Stop by any Fair Information Center to pick up a list of hundreds of foods on-a-stick and this year’s NEW items, ranging from Ice Cream S’mores Quesadillas and Ants On-a-Stick to Wisconsin Dogs and Deep-Fried Brussel Sprouts On-a-Stick.

FAIRTASTIC ART POSTER BENEFITING THE WISCONSIN STATE FAIR PARK FOUNDATION

The majestic Grandstand Avenue is the focal point of this year’s award-winning Fairtastic Art Poster. Laura Jackson from Muskego, Wisconsin used a pallet knife to create the vibrant night scene featuring the smells and sounds of the Wisconsin State Fair. Stop by and meet Laura at the official FairWear location in the Exposition Center. Don’t forget to take home your own Fairtastic souvenir items, sold at Official FairWear locations on select days.

OFFICIAL FAIRWEAR SOUVENIRS BY TSMGI

Commemorate your visit to the Fair with souvenir wearables and gifts for all ages at the three (3) Official FairWear locations.

Earn discounts on Throwback Thursdays when you shop in your favorite FairWear apparel from years past! Look for the Fairwear Cream Puff Bobblehead coupon in the State Fair Bargain Book. While supplies last.

If you love to shop, State Fair is a dream come true! There are several shopping areas located throughout the Fair Park. The Central Marketplace in the Associated Bank Amphitheater offers a variety of shopping, including jewelry and much more! The 200,000 square ft. Exposition Center is a shopper’s paradise! Whether you need a new mattress or patio set, or just want the latest as-seen-on-TV items, this is the place to visit. The Galleria, located in the Big Backyard, offers custom-fitted toe rings, handmade dog treats and more. Escape the crowds in the Mile Marketplace, featuring vendors selling everything from personalized backpacks to custom stamped charms.

SPORKIES FOOD COMPETITION PRESENTED BY JOURNAL SENTINEL

Wednesday, August 8

In the spirit of showcasing delicious Fair food, the 6 th annual Sporkies food competition encourages Fair vendors to take their unique food creations to the next level. Look for the giant 13 ft. Sporkies trophies displayed at each finalist’s location, then vote for your favorite items via text, social media using #FairgoersFave or at the Guest Services Pavilion. Watch as local celebrities choose this year’s winners on Wednesday, August 8 at 11 am at the Associated Bank Amphitheater!

wisconsin products pavilion

Think of the Wisconsin Products Pavilion as your local farmers market in a family-friendly, air-conditioned building. Farm fresh foods and the best deals are just a step away. Take time to relax and hear an inspiring agricultural tale from farm to table. Wisconsin’s finest commodity groups and agricultural businesses are ready to serve you with a smile.

ORIGINAL CREAM PUFFS

A State Fair Tradition

A visit to the Fair isn’t complete without these delicious, creamfilled pastries. A beloved Fair tradition since 1924, treat yourself to a dairy delicacy! Cream Puffs can be purchased in the Original Cream Puff Pavilion or at two (2) Cream Puff Express locations.

Don’t miss the Celebrity Cream Puff Eating Contest on Thursday, August 9 at 11 am at the Associated Bank Amphitheater, followed by the Fairgoer contests, which will take place in Central Park as a part of Prairie Farms Day, and will include several age divisions. Interested participants can sign up on-site.

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Attractions barn quilts

Barn quilts were originally conceived as a way to encourage economic development by promoting agritourism in rural areas of Wisconsin. This year’s winning quilt will be displayed on the south side of the Sheep & Goat Barn. Look for other beautiful barn quilts on the Compeer Financial Discovery Barnyard, the Cattle Barns and the Swine & Goat Barn.

MILWAUKEE BUCKS MILK HOUSE

Pick up a glass of ice cold milk, available in a variety of your favorite flavors, on South Grandstand Avenue near the Exposition Center. This year’s flavors include Chocolate, Strawberry, Root Beer, Sea Salt Caramel and Green Mint.

mobile EXPERIENCES

Unique and exciting mobile experiences are popping up throughout the Fair Park! Follow Tractor Supply Company to the Fair on August 2 – 5 and find interactive fun. Don’t miss the Wisconsin Potato Growers famous Spudmobile on August 7 – 8.

Visit any Fair Information Center for the most up-to-date locations and dates.

PLEIN AIR AT THE FAIR BENEFITING THE WISCONSIN STATE FAIR PARK FOUNDATION

“Thyme” to check out all the amazing artists’ paintings! On Monday, August 6 and Tuesday, August 7, be sure to look for artists throughout the Fair as they find their perfect Moo-na Lisa.

Once the finished artwork is judged on Tuesday, the Plein Air Art Gallery in the lobby of the Exposition Center will be open for Fairgoers to purchase their favorite piece. Thank you for supporting your local artists!

SAZ’S RACING PIGS PRESENTED BY THE MILWAUKEE ADMIRALS

Pick your favorite pig and get ready to cheer! The Racing Animals Arena is located on Second Street and Badger Avenue and features races seven times daily: 10:30 am, 12:30, 1:30, 3:30, 4:30, 5:30 & 7:30 pm.

SEA LION SPLASH PRESENTED BY EMPOWER CREDIT UNION

Sea Lion Splash, located on South Grandstand Avenue, will have crowds cheering and laughing once again, while also teaching valuable lessons about marine wildlife and conservation. The sea lions will amaze as they balance balls, shoot hoops and even perform handstands!

This is the only traveling sea lion show in the U.S. and each 30-minute show will educate the audience while also bringing out the natural comedic nature of these amazing animals. Show times are as follows: 12:30, 3:30 and 5:30 pm daily.

SKYGLIDER

Don’t miss this bird’s-eye view of all the fun at the Fair Park! Oneway tickets are $4.50, and round-trip is $7. Tickets are available at each end of the SkyGlider located near the Exposition Center and on North Grandstand Avenue.

strolling STREET ENTERTAINERS

As you stroll through the Fair Park, be sure to keep an eye out for exciting and unique street entertainers. Each performer has a different show, and will change throughout the Fair! Watch for performances by Mango and Dango Theatrical Circus, Crazy Comedy Magic, Steve Trash, Alex Clark, Whacky Wheeler, Brant The FireGuy, Allez-OOPS! and Sam the Wheeler.

WONDERFAIR WHEEL PRESENTED BY MEIJER

Back and as BIG as ever, the WonderFair Wheel returns to Wisconsin State Fair! The 15-story high WonderFair Wheel is North America’s largest traveling Ferris wheel, complete with 36 colorful, six-person gondolas and an amazing view of the city with each go-round. Ride time from start to finish is approximately 10 minutes, and an average of 1,100 people can ride each hour.

WonderFair Wheel tickets are $5 each.

Please note that SpinCity ride tickets and wristbands are not accepted at the WonderFair Wheel. Strollers can be stored near the ride entrance. Riders must be 36 inches tall with a supervising companion, or 42 inches tall to ride alone.

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Features GIANT SLIDE

Celebrate 50 years of this Fair tradition in 2018! Take a magic carpet ride on this iconic 200 ft. slide. Tickets are only $2.50 each.

GREEN & GROWING GARDEN WALK PRESENTED BY WE ENERGIES

It’s “thyme” to put on your sun bonnet and begin your garden adventure! Wander through the Fair Park and look for 11 distinct gardens that showcase creative and colorful plants. Steeped in horticultural tradition, the Garden Walk is a great way to relax and invigorate your garden appetite. Pick up your card in Grand Champion Hall, check out all the flowery extravaganzas and leave no herb behind!

COW-TEMPORARY ART WALK

Take part in the Fair art scene! Meander across the Fair Park as you explore the new Cow-Temporary Art Walk. Complete the Cow-Temporary Art Walk and take home a prize! Pick up prizes in the lobby of the Exposition Center near the Young People’s Art Exhibit.

DAILY PARADE - New Route & Time!

Check out this Fair tradition that kicks off at its NEW time – 2 pm daily. See the Fairest of the Fairs, your favorite street entertainers, mascots, tractors, dance teams, marching bands, South Shore Drill Team and much more! For the NEW parade route, please visit any Fair Information Center.

LAMBEAU FIELD LIVE PRESENTED BY associated bank

The Green Bay Packers are celebrating 100 seasons and bringing Lambeau Field on a road trip! Fairgoers will enjoy Play 60 activities, alumni meet-and-greets, a satellite Packers Pro Shop and Packers Hall of Fame, a Lambeau Leap wall, a virtual reality display and Associated Bank’s Interact With The Pack Experience. Win prizes by registering for Packers Pass. Located on the west side of the Fair Park near the Racing Animals Arena.

CHEESE CURD EATING CHAMPIONSHIP

Wisconsin State Fair is proud to partner with Major League Eating to bring cheese enthusiasts the event of the summer: the first-ever Wisconsin State Fair World Cheese Curd Eating Championship! The competition takes place Saturday, August 11 at noon at the Associated Bank Amphitheater and will feature competitive eating notable, Joey Chestnut. Fairgoers and curd nerds alike will rejoice in this squeaky goodness!

JUNIOR AMATEUR TALENT COMPETITION - New Location!

PRESENTED BY JACK’S® PIZZA

Don’t miss the 5th annual Junior Amateur Talent Competition on Sunday, August 12 at noon at its NEW location – the Associated Bank Amphitheater!PRESENTED Participants BY from throughout the state need to pre-qualify to compete at State Fair in either the Youth or Teen division. With a grand total of $14,500 in prize money, this event Scan’t H E PbeH missed!

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Horticulture Exhibit

It’s “thyme” to stroll through the Horticulture Exhibit in Grand Champion Hall and smell the fresh herbs and fragrant blooms.

See colossal dahlias while admiring the artistically-shaped bonsai plants and floral arrangements. Come get sage-old advice from amazing stage presenters, and stop by Saturday, August 4 for flowers-on-a-stick crafts and Friday, August 10 for hands-on activities with the Wisconsin State Fair Flower Crew!

LEARN TO SAVE A LIFE WITH HANDS-ONLY CPR

Stop by the West Allis Fire Department’s State Fair Station from 1 to 3 pm to learn Hands-Only CPR. Also learn about PulsePoint, an app which alerts you when CPR is needed nearby. Supported

by Anthem BCBS Foundation, Partners Improving Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin and Milwaukee County Fire Departments. Located on South Grandstand Avenue.

meet the fairest of the fairs

Stop by the Guest Services Pavilion at 3:30 pm daily to meet the 2018 Wisconsin Fairest of the Fairs! Learn about the Fair industry, find out what it takes to become the ambassador of Wisconsin State Fair, and take your photo with the Fairest.

Textile, Craft & Culinary Exhibits

“Thyme” to get up close and personal with award-winning exhibits featuring stunning photos, artistic quilts, clever crafts, technical textiles and creative culinary jewels. Be sure to stop by for live food judging on Friday, August 3 and Sunday, August 5. Garnish your Fair adventure with “Thyme for Fun” in Grand Champion Hall.

U.S. Cellular® Home Smart Home

Don’t miss the U.S. Cellular® Home Smart Home – a never-beforeseen tiny home wired with all the latest “connected home” devices!

In addition to charging your phone and winning great prizes, you can give us a Ring, meet Alexa, explore Nest and more. Plus, enter to win our Home Smart Home sweepstakes for a chance to win a $10,000 smart home makeover. See associate for Official Rules.

Located at the U.S. Cellular Terrace in front of the Exposition Center. .

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AMERICAN RED CROSS

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BIG BACKYARD

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15. SAZ’S MILLER HIGH LIFE PAVILION 16. SAZ’S BBQ 17. SLIM MCGINN’S IRISH PUB 18. SLIM’S LAKEFRONT BREW PUB & EATERY 19. SLIM’S PBR PARK

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Tons of fun.

Visit U.S. Cellular ® at the Wisconsin State Fair to check out the latest smart accessories and for your chance to win a $10,000 Connected Home Makeover!

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Be sure to stop by the U.S. Cellular store in the lobby of the Exposition Center for exclusive, fair-only deals on smart home accessories – plus enjoy free charging stations throughout the fair park.

WINE BY THE GLASS August 2-12 PRESENTED BY LOCATED WITHIN THE ASSOCIATED BANK AMPHITHEATER S H E P H E R D E X P R E S S . C O M

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No Purchase Necessary. Must be resident of CA, IL, IN, IA, KS, MD, ME, MI, MO, MN, NE, NH, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WI or WV, & 18 yrs+ (19+ in NE). Void elsewhere & where prohibited. Enter at select events or online at www.SmartHomeSweepstakes.com by 10/29/18. (1) Grand Prize & (10) First Prizes to be awarded in separate drawings. For drawing dates & complete entry/prize details, including odds of winning, see Official Rules at entry website.

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Montgomery Gentry w/ The Steel Woods THURSDAY, AUG. 2, 7:30 PM

Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry’s nearly 20-year collaboration came to an abrupt, tragic end last fall, when Gentry died in a helicopter crash on the way to a concert. He was 50 years old.

For the better part of two decades, Montgomery and Gentry had been one of the most successful duos on the country circuit, with an unruly attitude that borrowed from the spirit of both outlaw country and classic Southern rock. They scored hits including “My Town,” “Something to Be Proud Of” and “Lucky Man.” And now, for the first time, Montgomery finds himself touring without his career-defining collaborator. “I know I’m supposed to be a big badass outlaw or whatever,” he told Rolling Stone of his first Montgomery Gentry shows without Gentry. “But when we hit the stage a couple weeks ago without him, I was so nervous. I was like ‘Oh my God’—I thought I was gonna get sick. But finally I felt him in there, and I started smiling.” To honor his late partner, Montgomery is touring behind the duo’s final album, this year’s Here’s To You, which they completed shortly before Gentry’s death.

It’s a celebration of all the things the late singer loved most: family, America and beer. (Evan Rytlewski)

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Thursday

August 2 Nightly Entertainment Presented by Leinenkugel’s

Activity Stage

9:30 AM 1:30 & 2:45 pm 4:30 & 6 pm 8 PM

OPENING CEREMONIES Kids from Wisconsin

Pitch’s BBQ & Miss Katie’s Diner

5:30 pm

Marcell

Duelly Noted - Dueling Pianos

Robert’s Restaurant/ Leadfoots Bar & Grill

12:30 pm 6 pm

Kari, The Monkey Boy & The Dancing Bear Jerry & Nora

Noon & 2:30 pm

Brew City Wrestling with Meet & Greet (fees may apply) KIDS Encore, A Division of Kids from Wisconsin

Rupena’s

1 pm 7 pm

Tom Anthony Las Vega Show Bobby Way & the Wayouts

Saz’s Miller High Life Pavilion

1 pm 7 pm

Jackie Brown Band Rebel Grace

Saz’s BBQ

1 pm 6 pm

Keith Pulvermacher & Jaid Cold Sweat & Brew City Horns

slim’s Lakefront Brew Pub & Eatery

12:30 pm

Polka: Bryan O’Donnell & Friends Peter Donalds’ Beatles Sing-Along Meet the Lakefront Brewmaster John Van Thiel: The Voice of Elvis

5:30 pm

ABBY JEANNE & TIGERNITE

Apollo’s

4 pm

Dirty Deuce

BIG SKY COUNTRY BAR & GRILL

1 pm 6 pm

Tim Castle & Dale Sellers: Tribute to the Legends of Country The Jim Gaff Trio

Brew city

6 pm

Dexter Road

4 pm

Budweiser Pavilion

11 am 3 pm 7 pm

The Zachary Wade Project Reckless Remedy Bella Cain

6:30 pm

Charcoal Grill Roadhouse

Noon 3:30 pm 7 pm

Pat McCurdy Our House Rush Tribute

Slim McGinn’s Irish Pub

5, 6:30 & 8 pm

Trivia with America’s Pub Quiz

Cracovia

4 pm

“Still Stormin’” Polka Mania

SLIM’S PBR PARK

Noon

Door County Fish Boil

4 pm 7 pm

Well-Known Strangers KatieBeth

3:30 pm 7 pm

Peter Donalds: Acoustic/ Eclectic Spare Change Trio Liam Ford

Double K Ranch Grub & Suds

1 pm 6:30 pm

Hot Flash Rob N’ The Bank

Sprecher Landing

1 pm 6 pm

Brecken Miles Acoustic Clowns

KNUCKLEHEAD

11 am 2:30 pm 6:45 pm

Catelyn Picco Boxkar Saddlebrook

Tavern at the Park 12:30 pm

Major Goolsby’s Heartland

Noon 5:30 pm

Ryan McIntyre Big Spoon

Miller Lite Sports bar & grill

11:30 am 2:30 pm 7:15 pm

Savana Miller Rhythm & Brews Revue Generation Z

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6:30 pm

Johnny Wad Band The Now

Tropics at the Fair

2 pm 7 pm

Yard Dog Charlie King Solomon

Water Street Brewery

6 pm

Dirty Canteen

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Alice Cooper was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but he’s probably just as proud of his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. On his classic early ’70s albums, Cooper married hard rock with an ear for pop melody to a sensibility rooted in Roger Corman and Hammer Film Productions horror. Back then, some critics used the term “shock rock” to describe his mock executions and ghoulish stage makeup as well as his penchant for draping himself with live boa constrictors. Anyone listening closely to Cooper realized it was all in fun.

Courtesy of Wisconsin State Fair Park

THE ORIGINAL LITE BEER OF THE MAIN STAGE

Cooper also had a knack for penning teen anthems. His best, “I’m Eighteen,” caught the emotional confusion of being on the cusp of manhood; “School’s Out” was a rousing cheer for the last day of class before summer vacation. His “shocking” early ’70s persona influenced a gaggle of ’80s bands including Twisted Sister and White Zombie.

Recent decades have seen Cooper touring unrelentingly and releasing a string of hard rock albums, making guest appearances with Guns N’ Roses and Insane Clown Posse along with roles in movies such as Freddy’s Dead: the Final Nightmare and Dark Shadows. He notably collaborated with fantasy writer Neil Gaiman on a comic book series based on his album The Last Temptation. (David Luhrssen)

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Friday

August 3 Nightly Entertainment Presented by Leinenkugel’s

ACTIVITY STAGE

Noon 1:30 & 2:45 pm 4:30 & 6 pm 8:30 PM

WI Conservatory of Music Kids from Wisconsin

Noon

WSMA World Music Showcase Stage KIDS Encore, A Division of Kids from Wisconsin

5:30 pm

Duelly Noted - Dueling Pianos

ROBERT’S RESTAURANT/ LEADFOOTS BAR & GRILL

11:30 am

RUPENA’S

1 pm

3:30 pm 7:30 pm

Milwaukee Blues Rock Collective Sawdust Symphony Jerry & Nora

HERE COME THE MUMMIES

5:15 pm 7 pm

SAZ’S MILLER HIGH LIFE PAVILION

11 am 4:30 pm

Tom Anthony Las Vegas Show Sequel Duo Bobby Way & the Wayouts

7:30 pm

Jackie Brown Band The Cover Girls Violin Show Bobby Friss

SAZ’S BBQ

10:30 am 3 pm 7:30 pm

Andrea & The Mods Southbound Rhythm Method

SLIM’S LAKEFRONT BREW PUB & EATERY

12:30 pm

Polka: Bryan O’Donnell & Friends Peter Donalds’ Beatles Sing-Along Meet the Lakefront Brewmaster John Van Thiel: The Voice of Elvis

APOLLO’S

Noon 5 pm

Dirty Deuce Chris Schmidt Duo

BIG SKY COUNTRY BAR & GRILL

2 pm 7 pm

Tim Castle and Dale Sellers: Tribute to the Legends of Country Highfield Drive

BREW CITY

7 pm

Madtown Get Down

BUDWEISER PAVILION

11 am 3:30 pm 8 pm

Back Country Roads Almighty Vinyl Rebel Grace

CHARCOAL GRILL ROADHOUSE

Noon 6:30 pm 9 pm

Kenny J Rick Monroe The Prince Experience

CRACOVIA

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“Still Stormin’” Polka Mania

DOOR COUNTY FISH BOIL

SLIM MCGINN’S IRISH PUB

5, 6:30 & 8 pm

Trivia with America’s Pub Quiz

1 pm 7 pm

Larry Lynne Band Itch

SLIM’S PBR PARK

Noon

DOUBLE K RANCH GRUB & SUDS

1 pm 7 pm

Hot Flash Montage

3:30 pm 7:30 pm

Peter Donalds: Acoustic/ Eclectic Coyote Liam Ford

KNUCKLEHEAD

11 am 2:45 pm 7:45 pm

Jesse Voelker Gin Mill Dogs Nick Lynch Band

SPRECHER LANDING

2 pm 7 pm

Brecken Miles Boomer Nation

MAJOR GOOLSBY’S HEARTLAND

TAVERN AT THE PARK

Noon 7 pm

Ryan McIntyre Big Spoon

11 am 3:30 pm 8:30 pm

Sonic Circus The Glam Band Johnny Wad Band

MILLER LITE SPORTS BAR & GRILL

11:30 am 3 pm 8:15 pm

Savana Katie Mack and the Moan Generation Z

TROPICS AT THE FAIR

10 am

PITCH’S BBQ & MISS KATIE’S DINER

2 pm 7 pm

Caribbean Eclipse Steel Drum Band Yard Dog Charlie King Solomon

12:30 pm 5:30 pm

Moonlight Karaoke Marcell Big Band

7 pm

Clove

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WATER STREET BREWERY

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BoDeans w/ The Original Wailers SATURDAY, AUG. 4, 8 PM

After years of building buzz in roots-rock circles and on alternative rock playlists in the late ’80s and early ’90s, The BoDeans scored the biggest hit of their career with “Closer to Free,” best remembered as the theme song to the Fox drama “Party of Five.” Even at the peak of their success, though, the Waukesha-born group always retained close ties to their home state. They’ve been staples of Wisconsin festivals for decades, so it was only fitting that when the headliners originally scheduled for this show, Huey Lewis and the News, had to cancel because of Lewis’ hearing loss, the State Fair turned to these reliable local favorites to fill in.

The band’s co-founder Sam Llanas split from the group is 2011, but frontman Kurt Neumann hasn’t let his absence or the resulting drama slow him down much. He’s since released four new BoDeans albums, all of which find a balance between power-pop and Americana. His most recent is 2017’s Thirteen, an unusually intimate album performed almost entirely by Neumann that features music he wrote for the Netflix program “The Ranch.” It features a song that should resonate particular for the band’s local fanbase: “My Hometown,” a heartfelt tribute to the city that’s always supported him.

Reggae legends The Original Wailers, of Bob Marley fame, will open this show. (Evan Rytlewski)

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Saturday

August 4 11 am & Noon 1:30 & 2:45 pm 4:30 & 6 pm 8:30 PM

WI Conservatory of Music

10:30 am & 5 pm 1 pm 2:30 & 3:30 pm

KIDS Encore, A Division of Kids from Wisconsin Aspire Dance Studio Middle Eastern Dance

Noon 5 pm

Dirty Deuce Chris Schmidt Duo

2 pm 7 pm

Tim Castle & Dale Sellers: Tribute to the Legends of Country The Carpetbaggers

BREW CITY

1:30 pm 7 pm

Brett & The Dandys Category X

BUDWEISER PAVILION

11 am 3:30 pm 8 pm

Brecken Miles & the Revival 5 Card Studs The Toys

CHARCOAL GRILL ROADHOUSE

11 am 2 pm 5 pm 8 pm

Michael Sean Scott Berendt The Sociables Black Top Kings

CRACOVIA

4 pm

“Still Stormin’” Polka Mania

3 pm

DOOR COUNTY FISH BOIL

2 pm 7 pm

Doghouse Charlie Shag

DOUBLE K RANCH GRUB & SUDS

1 pm 7 pm

The Moonshiners C.I.A.

KNUCKLEHEAD

11 am 2:45 pm 7:45 pm

Catelyn Picco Westfield Lunch Money Bullies

MAJOR GOOLSBY’S HEARTLAND

Noon 4 pm 7:30 pm

The WhiskeyBelles Squeezettes The UnXpected

MILLER LITE SPORTS BAR & GRILL

11:30 am 4:15 pm 8:15 pm

Cowboy Up Lava Rock Rebel Grace

Nightly Entertainment Presented by Leinenkugel’s

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APOLLO’S BIG SKY COUNTRY BAR & GRILL

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PITCH’S BBQ & MISS KATIE’S DINER

12:30 pm 5:30 pm

Vicki Provencher DoubleCross Milwaukee

ROBERT’S RESTAURANT/ LEADFOOTS BAR & GRILL

11:30 am 3:30 pm 7:30 pm

Kari, The Monkey Boy & The Dancing Bear Coventry Jones Band Jerry & Nora

RUPENA’S

1 pm 5:15 pm 7 pm

Tom Anthony Las Vegas Show Sequel Duo Bobby Way & the Wayouts

SAZ’S MILLER HIGH LIFE PAVILION

2:30 pm 7:30 pm

The Zachary Wade Project Bobby Friss

SAZ’S BBQ

10:30 am 3 pm 7:30 pm

Andrea & The Mods Southbound Rhythm Method

SLIM’S LAKEFRONT BREW PUB & EATERY

12:30 pm

Polka: Bryan O’Donnell & Friends Peter Donalds’ Beatles Sing-Along Meet the Lakefront Brewmaster John Van Thiel: The Voice of Elvis

4 pm 7 pm 8 pm

SLIM MCGINN’S IRISH PUB

5, 6:30 & 8 pm

Trivia with America’s Pub Quiz

SLIM’S PBR PARK

11:30 am

7:30 pm

Peter Donalds: Acoustic/ Eclectic Rich Trueman & 22nd Street Horn Band Liam Ford

SPRECHER LANDING

10 am 2 pm 7 pm

David Hall Sunspot Mustache Molly

TAVERN AT THE PARK

11 am 3:30 pm 8:15 pm

Catch a Wave RPM The Now

TROPICS AT THE FAIR

10 am 2 pm 7 pm

Caribbean Eclipse Steel Drum Band Yard Dog Charlie King Solomon

1 pm 7 pm

Down2Dance Superfly

WATER STREET BREWERY

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Happy Together Tour w/ Turtles, The Association SUNDAY, AUG. 5, 7 PM

For many State Fair regulars, the event just wouldn’t be the same without this annual oldies tour, which unites survivors of some of the most popular pop and rock bands of the 1960s. Once again the tour is headlined by The Turtles, the California sunshine-pop band whose biggest hit, 1967’s “Happy Together,” lends the tour its name. After all these years, the band is still fronted by founding members Howard Kaylan and Mark Volman.

The Turtles are joined on the bill by some familiar faces, including Chuck Negron (formerly of Three Dog Night), Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, former Paul Revere & The Raiders singer Mark Lindsay, The Association and The Cowsills (the band that helped inspire “The Partridge Family”). That means audiences are likely to hear a variety of hits including “Never My Love,” “Hair,” “Kicks,” “Young Girl” and “Good Thing,” as well as plenty of lighthearted quips from the performers about growing old. (Evan Rytlewski)

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Sunday

August 5 Nightly Entertainment Presented by Leinenkugel’s

ACTIVITY STAGE

9 am 3:30 pm 4:30 & 6 pm 8 PM

Badgerette Pom Pon Competition Kids from Wisconsin Duelly Noted - Dueling Pianos

MILLER LITE SPORTS BAR & GRILL

11:30 am 3 pm 8 pm

Jake Williams Cowboy Up Lava Rock

KIDS FROM WISCONSIN

PITCH’S BBQ & MISS KATIE’S DINER

12:30 pm 5:30 pm

Moonlight Karaoke Russo Brothers

ROBERT’S RESTAURANT/ LEADFOOTS BAR & GRILL

12:30 pm 6 pm

Twintones Jerry & Nora

RUPENA’S

12:30 pm 5:15 pm 7 pm

Tom Anthony Las Vegas Show Sequel Duo Bobby Way & the Wayouts

10:30 am & 6 pm Noon 1 pm

KIDS Encore, A Division of Kids from Wisconsin Wrist Wrestling Weigh-Ins Wrist Wrestling Competition

APOLLO’S

2 pm

Dirty Deuce

BIG SKY COUNTRY BAR & GRILL

11:30 am 4:30 pm

The Jim Gaff Trio Nora Collins

SAZ’S MILLER HIGH LIFE PAVILION

1 pm 6:30 pm

Brian McLaughlin (Formerly of The Toys) Almighty Vinyl

BREW CITY

12:30 pm 5:30 pm

Shelly Mack & The ReUnion The Us Project

SAZ’S BBQ

1 pm 6 pm

Keith Pulvermacher & Friends 76 Juliet

BUDWEISER PAVILION

11am 2:30 pm 6:30 pm

Element 13 The Cheap Shots 52nd Street Band - The Music of Billy Joel

SLIM’S LAKEFRONT BREW PUB & EATERY

12:30 pm

Noon 3:30 pm 7 pm

Rick Pomeroy Strip’d Pat McCurdy

Polka: Bryan O’Donnell & Friends Peter Donalds’ Beatles Sing-Along John Van Thiel: The Voice of Elvis

CRACOVIA

4 pm

“Still Stormin’” Polka Mania

DOOR COUNTY FISH BOIL

2 pm 7 pm

KatieBeth Doghouse Charlie

DOUBLE K RANCH GRUB & SUDS

1 pm 6:30 pm

The Moonshiners Rob N’ The Bank

KNUCKLEHEAD

11 am 2 pm 6:45 pm

Mike Krug & Sadie Jo Sneezy Dirty Boogie

Noon 3:15 pm 6:30 pm

Rebecca & The Grey Notes Happy Schnapps Combo The UnXpected

CHARCOAL GRILL ROADHOUSE

MAJOR GOOLSBY’S HEARTLAND

4 pm 7:30 pm

SLIM MCGINN’S IRISH PUB

4& 5:30 pm

Trivia with America’s Pub Quiz

SLIM’S PRB PARK

11 am

7 pm

Peter Donalds: Acoustic/ Eclectic Rich Trueman & 22nd Street Horn Band Liam Ford

SPRECHER LANDING

9:30 am 6 pm

Robert Allen R&B Mustache Molly

TAVERN AT THE PARK

12:30 pm 6:30 pm

The Presidents Boogie Men

TROPICS AT THE FAIR

10 am 2 pm 7 pm

Caribbean Eclipse Steel Drum Band Yard Dog Charlie King Solomon

1 pm 6 pm

3D Brewtown Beat

2:30 pm

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Casting Crowns w/ Matthew West MONDAY, AUG. 6, 7:30 PM

Successful Christian bands often find themselves at a crossroads: They can either quietly downplay their faith in an effort to appeal to non-Christian markets, or embrace it and own the Christian contemporary label. For Daytona Beach, Florida’s Casting Crowns, it was an easy decision. Founded by youth pastor Mark Hall in the late ’90s, the group has sung about their devotion on a run of studio albums featuring more than a dozen Top 10 Christian hits, including number ones like “Voice of Truth,” “Lifesong,” “Praise You in This Storm” and “Who Am I,” all of which extol the virtues of faith.

In 2016 the group released its most recent full-length, The Very Next Thing, the band’s first since Hall was successfully treated for kidney cancer. “I didn’t want to write the post-cancer record, but I did want to talk about it,” Hall told Billboard shortly after its release.

The band followed it up the next year with a celebratory holiday EP called It’s Finally Christmas.

Casting Crowns will be joined on this bill by fellow Christian artist Matthew West. (Evan Rytlewski)

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Jake Williams Solid Cedar FM Rodeo

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5:30 pm

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Kari, The Monkey Boy & The Dancing Bear Pretty Beggar

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1 pm 7 pm

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SAZ’S MILLER HIGH LIFE PAVILION

1 pm 6:30 pm

Brian McLaughlin (Formerly of The Toys) 33 RPM

SAZ’S BBQ

1 pm 6 pm

Eric Barbieri Acoustic Duo Up All Night

SLIM’S LAKEFRONT BREW PUB & EATERY

12:30 pm

Polka: Bryan O’Donnell & Friends Peter Donalds’ Beatles Sing-Along Allan Hart’s Tribute to Elvis

11 am & Noon 1:30 & 2:45 pm 4:30 & 6 pm 8 PM

The 4-H Muckey Cloggers

10:30 am & 4 pm Noon 1:30 pm 5:30 pm

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APOLLO’S

2 pm

Jerry & Nora

BIG SKY COUNTRY BAR & GRILL

1 pm 6 pm

Tim Castle and Dale Sellers: Tribute to the Legends of Country DJ FLUX

BREW CITY

6 pm

Block Party

4 pm

BUDWEISER PAVILION

11 am 3 pm 6:30 pm

Steve Meisner Wait For Morning Boo! The Band Reunion

7:30 pm

Noon 3:30 pm 7 pm

Scott Berendt The Us Project Our House

CRACOVIA

4 pm

“Still Stormin’” Polka Mania

DOOR COUNTY FISH BOIL

7 pm

Larry Lynne Solo

DOUBLE K RANCH GRUB & SUDS

1 pm 6:30 pm

Hot Flash Hit Men

KNUCKLEHEAD

11 am 2:30 pm 6:45 pm

Alyssia Dominguez Myles Wangerin Bound for Branson Trio

MAJOR GOOLSBY’S HEARTLAND

Noon 5:30 pm

Ryan McIntyre The Cactus Bros.

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SLIM MCGINN’S IRISH PUB

5:30 & 7 pm

Trivia with America’s Pub Quiz

SLIM’S PBR PARK

Noon 3:30 pm 6:30 pm

Peter Donalds: Acoustic/ Eclectic PBR Bingo Coyote

SPRECHER LANDING

1 pm 6 pm

Joey Halbur Killer Clowns

TAVERN AT THE PARK

12:30 pm 6:30 pm

Doo Wop Daddies Boom Boxx

TROPICS AT THE FAIR

2 pm 7 pm

Yard Dog Charlie Tiki Tim Karaoke

WATER STREET BREWERY

6 pm 8:30 pm

Insane Octane Aces High - A Tribute to Iron Maiden

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Why Don’t We w/ MAX TUESDAY, AUG. 7, 7 PM

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Who needs radio when you have the internet? Like many of today’s teen stars, the guys in the Los Angeles Boy Band all cut their teeth performing for online audiences, growing their fanbases through social media and YouTube. Jonah Marais, Corbyn Matthew Besson, Daniel James Seavey, Jack Robert Avery and Zachary Dean Herron all had some success on their own before they met through DigiTour and other social-media themed events and decided to team up.

So far it’s worked out well for all of them. The group released its debut EP Only the Beginning in 2016 and has been building buzz ever since.

This year they’ve already released a pair of buzzy, bubblegum singles, “Trust Fund Baby” (written by Ed Sheeran) and “Hooked.” Young One Direction fans still mourning that band’s breakup should find that Why Don’t We scratch more or less the same itch. Aspiring teen pop star MAX will open this show.

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The 4-H Muckey Cloggers Kids from Wisconsin Duelly Noted - Dueling Pianos HERMAN’S HERMITS starring PETER NOONE

10:30 am & 4 pm 1 pm 3 pm

KIDS Encore, A Division of Kids from Wisconsin Lisa Marie Dance Studio Dancers in Motion

APOLLO’S

2 pm

Jerry & Nora

BIG SKY COUNTRY BAR & GRILL

1 pm 6 pm

Tim Castle & Dale Sellers: Tribute to the Legends of Country Highfield Drive

BREW CITY

6 pm

Suave

BUDWEISER PAVILION

11 am 3 pm 7 pm

Tony Rocker & the Comeback Special The Playlist Metal Men

CHARCOAL GRILL ROADHOUSE

Noon 3:30 pm 7 pm

Michael Sean Pat McCurdy Tom Petty Tribute

CRACOVIA

4 pm

“Still Stormin’” Polka Mania

DOUBLE K RANCH GRUB & SUDS

1 pm 6:30 pm

Shades of Gray Hit Men

KNUCKLEHEAD

11 am 2:30 pm 6:45 pm

Catelyn Picco Dirty Boogie Westfield

Noon 5:30 pm

Ryan McIntyre The Cactus Bros.

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MILLER LITE SPORTS BAR & GRILL

11:30 am 2:15 pm 7:30 pm

Jake Williams Four on the Floor Up All Night

PITCH’S BBQ & MISS KATIE’S DINER

12:30 pm 5:30 pm

Marcell DoubleCross Milwaukee

ROBERT’S RESTAURANT/ LEADFOOTS BAR & GRILL

12:30 pm

Kari, The Monkey Boy & TheDancing Bear Pretty Beggar

RUPENA’S

1 pm

6 pm

7 pm

Tom Anthony Las Vegas Show Bobby Way & the Wayouts

SAZ’S MILLER HIGH LIFE PAVILION

1 pm 6:30 pm

Brian McLaughlin (Formerly of The Toys) The LoveMonkeys

SAZ’S BBQ

1 pm 6 pm

Eric Barbieri Acoustic Duo Saddlebrook

SLIM’S LAKEFRONT BREW PUB & EATERY

12:30 pm

Polka: Bryan O’Donnell & Friends Peter Donalds’ Beatles Sing-Along John Van Thiel: The Voice of Elvis

4 pm 7:30 pm

SLIM MCGINN’S IRISH PUB

5:30 & 7 pm

Trivia with America’s Pub Quiz

SLIM’S PBR PARK

Noon 3:30 pm 6:30 pm

Peter Donalds: Acoustic/ Eclectic PBR Bingo Spare Change Trio

SPRECHER LANDING

1 pm 6 pm

Joey Halbur Mixtape

TAVERN AT THE PARK

12:30 pm 6:30 pm

The Cougars Panic Station

TROPICS AT THE FAIR

2 pm 7 pm

Yard Dog Charlie Tiki Tim Karaoke

WATER STREET BREWERY

6 pm

King Kong

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Cole Swindell w/ Michael Ray WEDNESDAY, AUG. 8, 7:30 PM

Even before he recorded his first album, Cole Swindell had some big hits to his name. Before he was a solo artist Swindell was an industry songwriter who penned singles for country radio staples like Craig Campbell, Luke Bryan, Thomas Rhett and Scotty McCreery. He also helped write Florida Georgia Line’s hit “This Is How We Roll.” Florida Georgia Line would later repay that favor, co-writing one of the singles from Swindell’s 2014 self-titled debut album, “Hope You Get Lonely Tonight.”

Swindell’s most recent album, 2016’s You Should Be Here, attests to his talents as both a star and a songwriter, with a mix of tender ballads (the sentimental single “Middle of a Memory”) and rowdy rockers (the opening track “Flatliner,” featuring fellow star Dierks Bentley). It also features quite a few songs about partying; the man loves a cold drink.

Fans won’t have to wait too much longer for a follow-up. Swindell is scheduled to release his third album, All of It, on Aug. 17. He preceded it with a heart-tugging single “Break Up in the End.” Country singer Michael Ray, known for his singles “Kiss You in the Morning” and “Think a Little Less,” will warm the stage for Swindell.

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MILLER LITE SPORTS BAR & GRILL

11:30 am 2:15 pm 7:30 pm

BMac BMac & the Pulse87 Band Almighty Vinyl

Kier - Musical Impressions

PITCH’S BBQ & MISS KATIE’S DINER

12:30 pm 5:30 pm

Johnny T-Bird & The MPs Live at Nine

ROBERT’S RESTAURANT/ LEADFOOTS BAR & GRILL

12:30 pm 6 pm

Kari, The Monkey Boy & The Dancing Bear Kun-Fuzed

RUPENA’S

1 pm 5:15 pm 7 pm

Tom Anthony Las Vegas Show Sequel Duo Bobby Way & the Wayouts

SAZ’S MILLER HIGH LIFE PAVILION

1 pm 6:30 pm

Amber & Adam Acoustic Duo of Bella Cain Bobby Friss

HERMAN’S HERMITS starring PETER NOONE

10:30 am & 5 pm Noon 1:30 pm 3 pm

KIDS Encore, A Division of Kids from Wisconsin Pound Young Dance Academy Green Bay Packers LeRoy Butler Autograph Signing (fees may apply)

APOLLO’S

2 pm

Jerry & Nora

BIG SKY COUNTRY BAR & GRILL

1 pm

SAZ’S BBQ

6 pm

Tim Castle & Dale Sellers: Tribute to the Legends of Country Jim & Mike from Element 13

1 pm 6 pm

Eric Barbieri Acoustic Duo Cold Sweat & Brew City Horns

BREW CITY

6 pm

Liquid Crush

12:30 pm

BUDWEISER PAVILION

SLIM’S LAKEFRONT BREW PUB & EATERY

11 am 3 pm 7 pm

Steve Meisner Road Crew Chasin’ Mason

Polka: Bryan O’Donnell & Friends Peter Donalds’ Beatles Sing-Along John Van Thiel: The Voice of Elvis

CHARCOAL GRILL ROADHOUSE

Noon 3:30 pm 7 pm

Rick Pomeroy Bound for Branson Kenny J

SLIM MCGINN’S IRISH PUB

5:30 & 7 pm

Trivia with America’s Pub Quiz

CRACOVIA

4 pm

“Still Stormin’” Polka Mania

SLIM’S PBR PARK

Noon

DOOR COUNTY FISH BOIL

7 pm

Do-Wa-Wa

3:30 pm 6:30 pm

DOUBLE K RANCH GRUB & SUDS

1 pm 6:30 pm

Hot Flash Kilroy

8 pm

Peter Donalds: Acoustic/ Eclectic PBR Bingo School of Rock Shorewood: House Band School of Rock Shorewood: Adult Performance Group

KNUCKLEHEAD

11 am 2:30 pm 6:45 pm

Alyssia Dominguez Saddlebrook Duo Cover 2 Cover

Noon 5:30 pm

Ryan McIntyre The Listening Party

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SPRECHER LANDING

1 pm 6 pm

Brecken Miles Mixtape

TAVERN AT THE PARK

12:30 pm 6:30 pm

Doo Wop Daddies Gold Road Trip

TROPICS AT THE FAIR

2 pm 7 pm

Yard Dog Charlie King Solomon

WATER STREET BREWERY

6 pm

Orange Whips

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The Temptations and the Four Tops THURSDAY, AUG. 9, 7:30 PM

It would take a lot of ink to list all of The Temptations’ top 10 hits, since they scored an incredible 37 of them, including soul classics like “My Girl,” “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone,” “Just My Imagination (Runnin’ Away With Me)” and “I’m Gonna Make You Love Me.” One of the most influential R&B acts of all time, the legendary Detroit band was one of the cornerstones of Motown during the label’s prime, and the first of many Motown acts to claim a Grammy.

They’ve also proven remarkably resilient. Even as their lineup has turned over as members have aged out of the group or passed on (singer Dennis Edwards died this year at age 74), the band is still led by its last original member, Otis Williams. This year they released their first album in eight years, a covers-heavy set called All The Time that features the band’s spin on staples by contemporary artists like Sam Smith, Bruno Mars, Maxwell and The Weeknd, as well as three new originals.

The Temptations share this show with another one of Detroit’s formative R&B groups, The Four Tops, the band behind oldies staples like “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)” and “Reach Out I’ll Be There.” (Evan Rytlewski)

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August 9 11 am

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1:30 & 2:45 pm 4:30 & 6 pm 8 PM

10:30 am & 4 pm Noon

Celebrity Cream Puff Eating Contest Kids from Wisconsin Kier - Musical Impressions LOS AMIGOS INVISIBLES

KIDS Encore, A Division of Kids from Wisconsin Green Bay Packers Gilbert Brown Autograph Signing (fees may apply)

APOLLO’S

4 pm

Dirty Deuce

BIG SKY COUNTRY BAR & GRILL

1 pm

Tim Castle & Dale Sellers: Tribute to the Legends of Country Amileigha Blue & Jeremy from Rebel Grace

6 pm

MILLER LITE SPORTS BAR & GRILL

11:30 am 2:15 pm 7:30 pm

Twintones Twang Dragons Bella Cain

PITCH’S BBQ & MISS KATIE’S DINER

12:30 pm 5:30 pm

Jonny T-Bird & The MPs Live at Nine

ROBERT’S RESTAURANT/ LEADFOOTS BAR & GRILL

12:30 pm 6 pm

Kari, The Monkey Boy & The Dancing Bear Kun-Fuzed

RUPENA’S

1 pm 7 pm

Tom Anthony Las Vegas Show Bobby Way & the Wayouts

SAZ’S MILLER HIGH LIFE PAVILION

1 pm 6:30 pm

Eric Barbieri Acoustic Duo Bobby Friss

SAZ’S BBQ

1 pm 6 pm

Keith Pulvermacher & Friends Crank The Radio

SLIM’S LAKEFRONT BREW PUB & EATERY

12:30 pm

Polka: Bryan O’Donnell & Friends Peter Donalds’ Beatles Sing-Along John Van Thiel: The Voice of Elvis

BREW CITY

6 pm

King of Clubs

4 pm

BUDWEISER PAVILION

11 am

7:30 pm

3 pm 7 pm

Tony Rocker & the Comeback Special 33 RPM The Toys

CHARCOAL GRILL ROADHOUSE

Noon 3:30 pm 7 pm

King Kong Black Top Kings Rush Tribute

CRACOVIA

4 pm

“Still Stormin’” Polka Mania

DOOR COUNTY FISH BOIL

2 pm 7 pm

Larry Lynne Solo Benedons Blues

DOUBLE K RANCH GRUB & SUDS

1 pm 6:30 pm

KNUCKLEHEAD MAJOR GOOLSBY’S HEARTLAND

SLIM MCGINN’S IRISH PUB

5, 6:30 & 8 pm

Trivia with America’s Pub Quiz

SLIM’S PBR PARK

Noon 3:30 pm 7 pm

Peter Donalds: Acoustic/ Eclectic PBR Bingo Spare Change Trio

SPRECHER LANDING

1 pm 6 pm

Joey Gleesing Brecken Miles

Shades of Gray C.I.A

TAVERN AT THE PARK

12:30 pm 6:30 pm

The Playlist Road Trip

11 am 2:30 pm 6:45 pm

Catelyn Picco Dirty Boogie Failure to Launch

TROPICS AT THE FAIR

2 pm 7 pm

Yard Dog Charlie King Solomon

Noon 5:30 pm

Ryan McIntyre Tangled Lines

WATER STREET BREWERY

6 pm

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TLC w/ En Vogue FRIDAY, AUG. 10, 8 PM

Throughout their career, TLC reached highs most acts could only dream of. The group’s accomplishments include four number one singles, five Grammys and 85 million records sold worldwide. Over this same time period, TLC also went through a bankruptcy, a messy breakup with manager Perri “Pebbles” Reid and the untimely death of member Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes.

Last year’s self-titled album, their first in 15 years and the first without Left Eye, explores both sides of this storied run. The album leads off with “No Introduction,” a clubby track that references past hits “No Scrubs” and “Waterfalls” and includes the refrain “I been down / I been up.” But above all, TLC is a celebration of everything the group has accomplished, and this is what fans should expect when the group takes to the State Fair Main Stage. While the crowd will surely be patiently waiting for the group’s ’90s classics, new tracks such as the Snoop Dogg-assisted, summer barbecue-ready “Way Back” and the Earth, Wind & Fire sampling “It’s Sunny” should keep the crowds dancing in between the old hits. Opening for TLC is En Vogue, themselves one of the top 10 highest-selling American female groups ever. (Rob Hullum)

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August 10 MILLER LITE SPORTS BAR & GRILL

11:30 am Twintones 3 pm Twang Dragons 8:15 pm Bella Cain

Guiness World Records Fire Eating Attempt by Brant The FireGuy Comedian Sonya White HAIR AT THE FAIR featuring SLAUGHTER with AUTOGRAPH

PITCH’S BBQ & MISS KATIE’S DINER

12:30 pm Jonny T-Bird & the MP’s 6 pm Live at Nine

ROBERT’S RESTAURANT/ LEADFOOTS BAR & GRILL

11:30 am Hindsight 3:30 pm Kun-Fuzed 7:30 pm Pretty Beggar

10:30 am & 6 pm Noon 2 pm 4 pm

KIDS Encore, A Division of Kids from Wisconsin Pound Navy Band Great Lakes Green Bay Packers Leroy Butler Autograph Signing (fees may apply)

RUPENA’S

1 pm 5:15 pm 7 pm

Tom Anthony Las Vegas Show Sequel Duo Bobby Way & the Wayouts

SAZ’S MILLER HIGH LIFE PAVILION

2:30 pm 7:30 pm

Random Maxx Bobby Friss

APOLLO’S

Noon 5 pm

Dirty Deuce Chris Schmidt Duo

SAZ’S BBQ

10:30 am Andrea & The Mods 3 pm Saddlebrook 7:30 pm The Dweebs

BIG SKY COUNTRY BAR & GRILL

2 pm 7 pm

Tim Castle & Dale Sellers: Tribute to the Legends of Country Jim & Mike from Element 13

SLIM’S LAKEFRONT BREW PUB & EATERY

BREW CITY

7 pm

Six Pack Sammy

BUDWEISER PAVILION

11 am 3:30 pm 8 pm

Pacific Coast Highway Rhythm Method The LoveMonkeys

12:30 pm Polka: Bryan O’Donnell and Friends 4:30 pm Peter Donalds’ Beatles Sing-Along 7 pm Meet the Lakefront Brewmaster 8 pm John Van Thiel: The Voice of Elvis

SLIM MCGINN’S IRISH PUB

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Trivia with America’s Pub Quiz

Noon 4:30 pm 8 pm

Decibel Fix Ten Feet Tall Metal Men

SLIM’S PBR PARK

Noon

CRACOVIA

4 pm

“Still Stormin’” Polka Mania

Peter Donalds: Acoustic/ Eclectic PBR Bingo Rich Trueman & 22nd Street Horn Band

DOOR COUNTY FISH BOIL

2 pm 7 pm

Larry Lynne Band Shag

SPRECHER LANDING

10 am 2:30 pm 7 pm

David Hall Rocket Cat Killer Clowns

DOUBLE K RANCH GRUB & SUDS

1 pm 7 pm

Hot Flash Soundtherapy

TAVERN AT THE PARK

KNUCKLEHEAD

11 am 2:45 pm 7:45 pm

Myles Wangerin Suave Lunch Money Bullies

11 am 3:30 pm 8:30 pm

Sensations Hyde Sonic Circus

TROPICS AT THE FAIR

10 am

Noon 7 pm

Ryan McIntyre Tangled Lines

2 pm 7 pm

Caribbean Eclipse Steel Drum Band Yard Dog Charlie King Solomon

7 pm

The Flaming O’s

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Foreigner w/ Living Colour SATURDAY, AUG. 11, 8 PM

Like many acts from their era of rock ’n’ roll, Foreigner haven’t let the loss of their original lead singer slow them down. Founding singer Lou Gramm left the band in 2003, but since 2005 the group has been fronted by Kelly Hansen, a singer who sounds almost uncannily like them. Along with the band’s lone original member Mick Jones (not to be confused with the guitarist of the same name from The Clash), Hansen captured the spirit of the band’s heyday records on their 2009 album Can’t Slow Down, their first album since 1994’s Mr. Moonlight. Recorded by British super-producer Mark Ronson (of Adele, Amy Winehouse and “Uptown Funk” fame), it was released as a three-disc package that included a live DVD and a disc of re-recorded greatest hits like “Juke Box Hero” and “I Want to Know What Love Is.” After all these years, the band is still finding new ways to package old hits. This year they topped by the Billboard Classical Albums and Classical Crossover Albums charts with The Hits Orchestral, an album they recorded with a 58-piece orchestra and a 60-piece choir. If you thought “Cold As Ice” sounded epic before, you didn’t know the half of it.

For this show, Foreigner will be joined by the Grammy-winning funk-rock band Living Colour. (Evan Rytlewski)

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Saturday

August 11 10 & 11 am FFA Honors Band & Choir Noon Cheese Curd Eating Championship Kids from Wisconsin 2& 3:15 pm 4:30 Comedian Sonya White & 6 pm 8:30 PM HANSON

MILLER LITE SPORTS BAR & GRILL

11:30 am 4:30 pm 8:15 pm

Totally Neon Kashmire (Led Zepplin Tribute) The Toys

PITCH’S BBQ & MISS KATIE’S DINER

2:30 pm 6 pm

Riot Act Big Wisconsin Johnson

ROBERT’S RESTAURANT/ LEADFOOTS BAR & GRILL

11:30 am 3:30 pm 7:30 pm

Sawdust Symphony Coventry Jones Band Milwaukee Blues Rock Collective

ACTIVITY STAGE

9 am 10 am 6 pm

Bench Press Weigh-Ins Bench Press Competition KIDS Encore, A Division of Kids from Wisconsin

RUPENA’S

1 pm 5:15 pm 7 pm

Tom Anthony Las Vegas Show Sequel Duo Bobby Way & the Wayouts

APOLLO’S

Noon 5 pm

Dirty Deuce Chris Schmidt Duo

SAZ’S MILLER HIGH LIFE PAVILION

2:30 pm 7:30 pm

The Zachary Wade Project Bobby Friss

SAZ’S BBQ

3 pm

Andrea & The Mods 33 RPM Rebel Grace

7 pm

Tim Castle & Dale Sellers: Tribute to the Legends of Country The Jim Gaff Trio

10:30 am 3 pm 7:30 pm 12:30 pm

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1 pm 7 pm

Shut the Front Door Demin & Leather

SLIM’S LAKEFRONT BREW PUB & EATERY

BUDWEISER PAVILION

11 am 3:30 pm 8 pm

Nick Lynch Band The Cheap Shots Cherry Pie

Polka: Bryan O’Donnell & Friends Peter Donalds’ Beatles Sing-Along Meet the Lakefront Brewmaster John Van Thiel: The Voice of Elvis

CHARCOAL GRILL ROADHOUSE

11 am 2 pm 5 pm 8 pm

Michael Sean Strip’d Black Top Kings U2 Zoo

CRACOVIA

4 pm

“Still Stormin’” Polka Mania

DOOR COUNTY FISH BOIL

2 pm 7 pm

Larry Lynne Band Shag

DOUBLE K RANCH GRUB & SUDS

1 pm 7 pm

The Moonshiners Montage

KNUCKLEHEAD

11 am 2:45 pm 7:45 pm

Mike Krug Dirty Boogie Stetsin & Lace

Noon 3:30 pm 7:30 pm

Breakout Trio Squeezettes Rocky Mountain Oyster Band

Nightly Entertainment Presented by Leinenkugel’s

BIG SKY COUNTRY BAR & GRILL

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SLIM MCGINN’S IRISH PUB

5, 6:30 & 8 pm

Trivia with America’s Pub Quiz

SLIM’S PBR PARK

12:30 pm 3:30 pm 7:30 pm

PBR Bingo Spare Change Trio Rich Trueman & 22nd Street Horn Band

SPRECHER LANDING

10:30 am 2 pm 7 pm

Robert Allen R&B Sunspot Boomer Nation

TAVERN AT THE PARK

11 am 3:30 pm 8:15 pm

Catch A Wave Separate Ways The Now

TROPICS AT THE FAIR

10 am 2 pm 7 pm

Caribbean Eclipse Steel Drum Band Yard Dog Charlie King Solomon

1 pm 7 pm

Steve Beguhn Stray Voltage

WATER STREET BREWERY

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Courtesy of Wisconsin State Fair Park

Reba McEntire SUNDAY, AUG. 12, 6 PM

Few country singers have enjoyed a career quite as long and varied as Reba McEntire, who over her more than 40 years in the music industry has dabbled in a little bit of everything, from honky tonk to pop to traditional roots music. Along the way she’s charted a historic 35 number one singles and 56 Top 10 hits—more than any female country artist—and collaborated with musicians as wide ranging as Vince Gill, Linda Davis, Martina McBride, Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney, Justin Timberlake and her daughter-in-law, Kelly Clarkson. She’s also an accomplished actress. From 2001-2007 she starred in her own WB sitcom, “Reba,” playing a resilient single mom.

For her 29th and most recent studio album, Sing It Now: Songs of Faith & Hope, McEntire returns to one of her great muses: her faith. The record is split across two discs, the first a collection of traditional hymns including standards like “Amazing Grace” and “I’ll Fly Away,” and the second made up of original songs, including one devotional co-written

by McEntire herself, “I Got the Lord on My Side.” The album took home Best Roots Gospel Album honors at this year’s Grammy Awards.

(Evan Rytlewski)

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Sunday

August 12 9 am 10:30 am Noon Nightly Entertainment Presented by Leinenkugel’s

ACTIVITY STAGE

6:30 PM

FFA Honors Band & Choir Veterans & Military Recognition Day Program WI State Fair Junior Amateur Talent Competition pres. by Jack’s Pizza FLEX AT THE FAIR FINALS

PITCH’S BBQ & MISS KATIE’S DINER

11:30 am 4:30 pm

Marcell Russo Brothers

ROBERT’S RESTAURANT/ LEADFOOTS BAR & GRILL

Noon 5 pm

The Twintones After Midnight

RUPENA’S

12:30 pm 5:30 pm

Tom Anthony Las Vegas Show Bobby Way & the Wayouts

SAZ’S MILLER HIGH LIFE PAVILION

11 am 4:30 pm

Amber & Adam Acoustic Duo of Bella Cain 76 Juliet

9 am 1 pm

Flex at the Fair Preliminaries Judo Championships

APOLLO’S

2 pm

Dirty Deuce

BIG SKY COUNTRY BAR & GRILL

11:30 am 4:30 pm

Nora Collins Geoff Landon of Stetsin & Lace

SAZ’S BBQ

11 am 4 pm

Keith Pulvermacher Duo 33 RPM

BUDWEISER PAVILION

11 am 2:30 pm 6 pm

The Hot & Dirty Brass Band Madison County Alter Ego

SLIM’S LAKEFRONT BREW PUB & EATERY

11 am

CHARCOAL GRILL ROADHOUSE

Noon 3:30 pm 7pm

Michael Sean Our House Pat McCurdy

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CRACOVIA

3 pm

“Still Stormin’” Polka Mania

DOOR COUNTY FISH BOIL

2 pm 7 pm

Larry Lynne Band Saddlebrook

DOUBLE K RANCH GRUB & SUDS

Noon 5 pm

The Moonshiners Kilroy

KNUCKLEHEAD

11 am 2 pm 5:45 pm

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MAJOR GOOLSBY’S HEARTLAND

Noon 4 pm

Rocky Mountain Oyster Band The WhiskeyBelles

MILLER LITE SPORTS BAR & GRILL

11:30 am 2 pm 6:15 pm

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SLIM MCGINN’S IRISH PUB

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Trivia with America’s Pub Quiz

SLIM’S PBR PARK

10 am

School of Rock Shorewood: Songwriting Camp School of Rock Shorewood: Performing No Doubt School of Rock Shorewood: Performing Ramones School of Rock Shorewood: Performing Aerosmith Rich Trueman & 22nd Street Horn Band

11:15 am 1 pm 2:30 pm 4:30 pm

SPRECHER LANDING

9:30 am 6 pm

David Hall Acoustic Clowns

TAVERN AT THE PARK

12:30 pm 6 pm

Cranking Yankees Dirty Boogie

TROPICS AT THE FAIR

Noon 5 pm

Yard Dog Charlie King Solomon

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