The 172nd Wisconsin State Fair, presented by UScellular, closed out on Sunday evening after 11 outstanding days. The 172nd Wisconsin State Fair was a huge success, which was attended by 1 million people. The fair offered something for everyone, from competitive exhibits and animal shows to rides, games, and food. The Wisconsin Bakers Association served 307,000 Original Cream Puffs, and the Sporkies food competition celebrated its 10th anniversary. The fair also featured a new attraction, Cirque at the Fair, which was a hit with visitors. The Wisconsin State Fair team is already busy preparing for the 2024 event.
Here are some of the highlights of the 2023 Wisconsin State Fair:
Over 10,000 competitive exhibits and animal entries were judged and showcased.
The Governor's Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction raised a record-breaking $403,150.
The Wisconsin Bakers Association served 307,000 Original Cream Puffs.
The Sporkies food competition celebrated its 10th anniversary.
WürstBar served nearly 25,285 orders of Beer Cheese Wisconsin Lava Cakes as the first place Sporkies winner.
Old Fashioned Sipper Club served 9,342 Ferris Mules as the first place inaugural Drinkies winner.
Nearly 100,000 rides were taken on the Giant Slide.
25,000 people visited the all-new spectacular Cirque at the Fair attraction.
The Wisconsin State Fair is a great place to spend a day with family and friends. It offers something for everyone, from rides and games to food and entertainment. The fair is also a great place to learn about Wisconsin agriculture and tradition. Save the date for the 2024 State Fair from August 1 to 11.
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