New Cream Puff Flavors at WI State Fair 2025

It's no secret that Illinoisans spend a good portion of their free time each summer in Wisconsin, so make sure you put the Wisconsin State Fair on this year's must-visit list when you head up North!

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When is the 2025 Wisconsin State Fair?

Let's start with the most important information about the Wisconsin State Fair first:

When: July 31 through August 10.
Where: Wisconsin State Fair Park in West Allis, located near the interchange of I-94 and I-41/US-45.
How Much: Admission tickets are $20 for Adults (12 & over), $15 for seniors (60 & over) and Military/Veterans with ID; $13 for Kids (6-11). Buy tickets in advance here.

Now let's get to the fun stuff, what's new this year at the Wisconsin State Fair!

3 Things You Can't Miss at the 2025 Wisconsin State Fair

As you'd expect from a great fair, the Wisconsin State Fair is packed full of animal shows, carnival rides, games, music, and oh, so much delicious food!

Here are 3 things you definitely won't want to miss at the fair this year:

1. Live entertainment on the Bank Five Nine Main Stage: This year's headliners include Midland, Boys II Men, Queensrÿche with Great White & Quiet Riot, KIDZ BOP LIVE, Jon Pardi, Easton Corbin, Darius Rucker, Uncle Kracker, Lynyrd Skynryd and more!

2. The Sporkies & Drinkies: Fair vendors are encouraged "to create next-level foods and drinks" to truly blow our taste buds away. Some of this year's award finalists include: Mexican Street Corn Pizza, a Pretzaroni Pizza Brat, S'mores Churro Fries, Brat Rangoon, and other mouth-watering craziness. (See the list of finalists here.)

3. New Cream Puff Flavors: The Wisconsin State Fair's claim to fame is their delicious Cream Puffs and this year they're offering TWO new flavors!

This is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to all the family fun waiting for you at the Wisconsin State Fair. See the complete lineup of events at wistatefair.com.

Here are some more fairs festivals closer to home that you should put on your calendar ASAP: