The Wisconsin State Fair will return August 3-13. As we await the 11-day celebration of food, entertainment, Wisconsin-made products, agriculture, and other activities, we figured we’d help get you in the spirit with another bracket. Yes, Milwaukee Record is proud to announce the “Wisconsin Fair Bracket” sponsored by Lakefront Brewery.

From July 3 through July 31, readers are encouraged to cast their votes in a six-round Fair-focused fracas. We’ve rounded up a total of 64 Wisconsin State Fair standards, separating them into the following four regions: Food & Drink, Entertainment, Agriculture & Retail, and Miscellaneous. Did we leave out some stuff that you feel should’ve been listed? Probably!

Round 1 runs through July 9. Subsequent rounds will take place July 10-16, July 17-23, July 24-27, July 28-30, and the Finals will run through 11:59 p.m. on July 31. Vote early and vote as many times as you’d like. Round 1 of Milwaukee Record‘s Wisconsin Fair Bracket can be found below!




Cream Puffs vs. Snow Cones

Cheese vs. Roasted Corn

Exotic Meats vs. Lemonade

Sporkies vs. Deep Fried Candy Bars

Funnel Cakes vs. Corn Dogs

Milk Barn vs. Cotton Candy

"With Bacon" Food vs. The Micro

"On-A-Stick" Food vs. Ice Cream


Giant Slide vs. Kids From Wisconsin

SkyGlider vs. Cover Bands

'90s R&B/Rap vs. Dog Diving

SpinCity vs. Sea Lion Splash

Controversial Country Act vs. Controversial Comedian

Pig Races vs. REO Speedwagon

'60s Rock Package vs. Christian Rock Band

WonderFair Wheel vs. Pat McCurdy


Hot Tub Stand vs. As-Seen-On-TV Stuff

Baked Goods vs. Flowers & Vegetables

Poultry vs. Sheep

Cattle vs. Rabbits

Goats vs. Horses

Swine vs. Political T-Shirt Stand

Textiles & Crafts vs. Amateur Photographs

Wisconsin Products Pavilion vs. Wine Demonstrations


Parking On Lawns vs. Fair Shuttles

People Wearing Political T-Shirts vs. Airbrushed T-Shirt Stand

Celebrity Sighting (Charlie Berens, Giannis, Etc.) vs. Garden Walk

Ride Inspection News Stories vs. Bodybuilding Competitions

Seeing West Allis Mayor Dan Devine vs. Seeing Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers

DNR Exploratory Park vs. Carnival Games

Bleacher Sex vs. West Allis Bars

Cream Puff Hate vs. State Fair History Display

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