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!




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Cream Puffs vs. Snow Cones

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Cheese vs. Roasted Corn

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Exotic Meats vs. Lemonade

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Sporkies vs. Deep Fried Candy Bars

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Funnel Cakes vs. Corn Dogs

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Milk Barn vs. Cotton Candy

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"With Bacon" Food vs. The Micro

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


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Giant Slide vs. Kids From Wisconsin

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SkyGlider vs. Cover Bands

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

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SpinCity vs. Sea Lion Splash

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Controversial Country Act vs. Controversial Comedian

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Pig Races vs. REO Speedwagon

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'60s Rock Package vs. Christian Rock Band

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WonderFair Wheel vs. Pat McCurdy


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

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Baked Goods vs. Flowers & Vegetables

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Poultry vs. Sheep

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Cattle vs. Rabbits

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Goats vs. Horses

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Swine vs. Political T-Shirt Stand

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Textiles & Crafts vs. Amateur Photographs

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Wisconsin Products Pavilion vs. Wine Demonstrations


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Parking On Lawns vs. Fair Shuttles

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

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

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Ride Inspection News Stories vs. Bodybuilding Competitions

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

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DNR Exploratory Park vs. Carnival Games

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Bleacher Sex vs. West Allis Bars

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Cream Puff Hate vs. State Fair History Display

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