2024 Wisconsin State Fair sees record-breaking attendance 🎡

WEST ALLIS, Wis. (CBS 58) -- The Wisconsin State Fair wrapped up the 2024 run with record-breaking attendance. Fair officials announced 1,136,805 people visited the annual event, beating the previous record of 1,130,572 from 2019. 

“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,” said Shari Black, Chief Executive Officer of State Fair Park. “The past few years we have focused on enhancing the State Fair Park experience and brand, as well as bringing additional value to our consumers. This year’s attendance and revenue are a testament to the hard work of everyone I mentioned, and I am truly grateful to work with such an amazing team.”

Breaking down some of the numbers

Fair officials say well over 10,000 competitive exhibits were judged with 9,800 exhibits showcased in Grand Champion Hall alone. 

The Original Cream Puff Team, served up 352,000 Original Cream Puffs this year and an additional 21,000 Specialty Flavored Cream Puffs. 

The Sporkies and Drinkies, Wisconsin State Fair’s food and non-alcoholic beverage competition, saw many innovative savory and sweet dishes with the first-place award going to Saz’s BBQ. Saz’s served over 28,000 orders of Deep-Fried Lemonade Bites and the now two-time Drinkies winner, Old Fashioned Sipper Club, served nearly 9,000 Fairway Fusions.

Fairgoers enjoyed over 90,000 trips over the State Fair on the SkyGlider and over 35,000 potatoes served from the Wisconsin Products Pavilion.

State Fair officials say they are already busy preparing for the 2025 event, which is set for Thursday, July 31 – Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025.

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