Here Are the 2026 Sporkies and Drinkies Finalists
The Wisconsin State Fair announced the (wild!) finalists of its annual dining and drink competition today.
State Fair Attendance Declines With Flooding Cancellation
After record-breaking attendance in 2024, this year’s event – with a full day canceled by flooding – dipped below 1 million.
I Ate Every State Fair Sporkie in Under Two Hours
Here are my conclusions about the eight finalists after undertaking this immense and somewhat harrowing journey.
We Tried It: Our Wisconsin State Fair Favorites
This is where you’ll find us from July 31 to Aug. 10.
Here are the 2025 State Fair Sporkies and Drinkies Finalists
The Wisconsin State Fair announced the finalists today – and they’re suitably weird.
The State Fair Broke Record Attendance This Year
Over 1 million people came to Wisconsin’s 173rd fair.
We Tried All the 2024 Wisconsin State Fair Sporkies
Skeptical about the Cool Ranch Doritos pickle? Tempted by a deep fried lemon bite? Our interns taste-tested every single Sporkie, and boy, do they have thoughts.
100 Years of Cream Puffs, a New Cedarburg Restaurant and More Dining Tidbits
Plus, a local chef’s favorite summer ingredient.
What’s New at the 2024 Wisconsin State Fair?
The fair runs Aug. 1-11.
A Tried and True Wisconsin State Fair Bucket List
From cream puffs to the Big Slide, these are the must-hits at the fair.