It was a record-breaking year for the Wisconsin State Fair.
An announcement from officials says there was a record-breaking 1,136,805 people who attended this year compared to the previous record year of 1,130,152 set in 2019.
CEO Shari Black says, “I am so proud of the State Fair Park staff and thankful for our sponsors, vendors, exhibitors, and Fairgoers who helped make the 2024 Wisconsin State Fair so successful.”
Over 10,000 competitive exhibits were judged with 9,800 exhibits showcased in Grand Champion Hall alone and over 1,000 ribbons were also given out.
The Original Cream Puff Team served up 352,000 original Cream Puffs this year, plus an additional 21,000 specialty flavors were sold throughout the fair.
With a record number of people enjoying the state fair, over 90,000 people enjoyed a ride on the SkyGlider, and over 35,000 potatoes were served at the Wisconsin Product Pavilion.
Next year’s Wisconsin State Fair will take place Thursday, July 31st through August 10th.
