This information was originally featured in the fourteenth edition of Creative Copy, a service of the Wisconsin Arts Board.
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Wisconsin State Fair
The Wisconsin State Fair has a rich history dating back to 1851 when the first State Fair was held in Janesville along the banks of the Rock River.
The State Fair has evolved over time to meet current trends, including large farm machinery displays in the late 1800s, aviation demonstrations in the early 1900s, the war efforts in the 1940s, hot entertainment acts since the 1950s, the space race in the 1960s, new and crazy food trends in recent years, and much more. For over 130 years, the Wisconsin State Fair has been held in West Allis, just outside of Milwaukee.
But.. why are we publishing this week's edition on the Wisconsin State Fair? Arts, whether they've showed up through the culinary delights or youth exhibitions, have always been present at the Wisconsin State Fair.
The Wisconsin Arts Board is Going to the State Fair
And... this year, the Wisconsin Arts Board will be going to the Wisconsin State Fair, bringing along a ton of flyers, magnets, pens, programs, and information from our amazing grantees. We'll be manning a table for the entire day on the fair's first day, Thursday, July 31st. We are so excited to showcase the amazing creativity and community from each area of the state, and we hope to see you there! From the beginning to the end of the day, find us on Thursday at the Wisconsin Products Pavilion (Wisconsin State Fair Park, 640 S. 84th St., West Allis, WI 53214).