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State Fair
August is a big month for state fairs! 23 states hold their fairs in August (or mostly in August, some run over Labor Day into September). According to average daily attendance, the Minnesota State Fair is the largest but, because the Texas State Fair runs for a longer period of time, its overall attendance is greater. Last year 872, 458 people attended our Wisconsin State Fair. Our fair may not be the biggest, but size isn’t everything. Where else can you get a delicious cream puff, an 85 year tradition at our fair? In 2008, 381,926 cream puffs were sold! Of course, there are other attractions at the fair; champion livestock and poultry, prize-winning crafts and produce, interesting exhibits and killer rides in the midway.
The first Wisconsin State Fair was held in Janesville in 1851. The fair was held in various towns until it settled in West Allis in 1892. This year the fair runs from August 6th to the 16th. There are all kinds of promotions and discounts that make admission very affordable and kids ages 7-11 receive a coupon from the library for a free ticket when they complete their summer reading card. Pick up a fair schedule at the library or visit www.wistatefair.com.
So go to the fair and have fun. You haven’t done the job unless you come home dirty, full, tired and happy.
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