WISN 12's Tim Elliott was at the state fair when it opened Thursday morning, and he caught up with families who got in on the action the very first day. Skip to content NOWCAST WISN 12 News at 6 p.m.

The Northern Wisconsin State Fair opens its gates Wednesday in Chippewa Falls, marking the start of one of the region's most anticipated annual events.

Now, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is giving away free rides on the Giant Slide – but only on Saturday, Aug. 6 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tickets for the Giant Slide normally cost $3.

Ahead of opening day on Wednesday, the rush is on to get all of the final touches in place before thousands embark on the ...

It’s 50-feet tall, 175-feet long and still one of the most popular attractions at the Wisconsin State Fair: the giant yellow slide. Skip to content. NOWCAST WISN 12 News at 10 p.m.

Purchase the State Fair Fun Day bundle to get a ticket for select Milwaukee Milkmen games and for just $10 more, a Wisconsin State Fair admission ticket valued at $17. Game dates are May 13, June ...

Dates for State Fair this year are Aug. 4-14, and general admission hours are 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sundays through Wednesdays and 10 a.m.-midnight Thursdays through Saturdays. SpinCity, the midway area ...

It’s time for the annual Wisconsin State Fair, a week and a half of thrill rides, fried foods, and, apparently, “all you can drink milk.” (Ah, the Midwest. Never change.) And for one Golden ...

Pittroff, whose fair career began at age 15 in 1953 in Southern California, got the idea for the Giant Slide at a Santa Cruz, Calif., amusement park in 1965.