Governor Walker Kicks Off 165th Wisconsin State Fair
"We can be proud of the Wisconsin State Fair, a true original summer tradition," said Governor Scott Walker.
2013 State Fair
West Allis – Governor Scott Walker joined in the opening ceremony of the 2016 Wisconsin State Fair this morning on the Wisconsin State Fair Grounds in West Allis. The theme for this year is “Celebrating 165 Years of the Original Summer Tradition.” The fair begins today and runs through August 14, 2016.
“Every year, families from around the state come to West Allis for the famous Wisconsin State Fair,” Governor Walker said. “We look forward to all the fun the fair brings every year, from the cream puffs and other unique treats to the Blue Ribbon Livestock and Meat Product Auctions.”
The Wisconsin State Fair hours are 8 a.m. – 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; 8 a.m. – 12 a.m. Friday and Saturday; and 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. on the final Sunday of the fair. For more information about the 2016 Wisconsin State Fair, please visit their website at http://wistatefair.com/fair/.
“We can be proud of the Wisconsin State Fair, a true original summer tradition,” added Governor Walker.
In celebration of the 2016 Wisconsin State Fair, Governor Walker issued a proclamation declaring August 4 – August 14, 2016, as “State Fair Days” throughout the state. A copy of the proclamation is attached.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. It has not been verified for its accuracy or completeness.
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