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The giant slide at the Wisconsin State Fair.

8 am, 8/2-12, State Fair Park, West Allis, with agricultural & commercial exhibits, carnival, entertainment & more. Main Stage: Montgomery Gentry, Steel Woods, 8/2; Alice Cooper, 8/3; BoDeans, Original Wailers, 8/4; Turtles, Chuck Negron, Gary Puckett, Association, Mark Lindsay, Cowsills, 8/5; Casting Crowns, Matthew West, 8/6; Why Don't We, 8/7; Cole Swindell, 8/8; Temptations, Four Tops, 8/9; TLC, En Vogue, 8/10; Foreigner, Living Colour, 8/11; Reba McEntire, 8/12. $12/day ($6 ages 6-11; main stage extra). wistatefair.com. 800-884-3247.

press release: This year’s lineup of exciting entertainment at the fair features something the whole family will love, making a trip to the fair an unforgettable one. From strolling street entertainers and 30 stages of music to diving dogs and racing pigs, the 2018 Wisconsin State Fair, Thursday, Aug. 2 – Sunday, Aug. 12, is jam-packed with unique entertainment.

Located in the Exposition Center, the family-friendly Activity Stage features the WSMA Youth Showcase, Brew City Wrestling, AAU Judo Championship, Bench Press Competition, appearances by Green Bay Packers Hall of Famer LeRoy Butler, amateur dance groups and more.

Fairgoers can check out the Daily Parade that kicks off at 2 p.m. daily, where they’ll see the Fairest of the Fairs, your favorite street entertainers, mascots, tractors, marching bands and much more! For the NEW parade route, visit any Information Center. Families won’t want to miss the 5th annual Junior Amateur Talent Competition presented by Jack’s® Pizza on Sunday, August 12 at noon at its NEW location – the Associated Bank Amphitheater! Participants from throughout the state need to pre-qualify to compete at State Fair in either the Youth or Teen division. With a grand total of $14,500 in prize money, this event can’t be missed!

The dog days of summer are coming back to the Fair! The K-9 Sports Arena, located in the Big Backyard, features shows and demonstrations hourly on the half-hour on weekdays with additional shows on weekends. Fairgoers will see dog dock diving, Frisbee, agility courses, Police K-9 units and much more!

Families can pick their favorite pig and get ready to cheer! Saz’s Racing Pigs presented by the Milwaukee Admirals is held in the Racing Animals Arena, located on Second Street and Badger Avenue and features races seven times daily at 10:30 a.m., 12:30, 1:30, 3:30, 4:30, 5:30 and 7:30 p.m.

Sea Lion Splash presented by Empower Credit Union, located on South Grandstand Avenue, will have crowds cheering and laughing once again, while also teaching valuable lessons about marine wildlife and conservation. The sea lions will amaze as they balance balls, shoot hoops and even perform handstands! This is the only traveling sea lion show in the U.S. and each 30 minute show will educate the audience while also bringing out the natural comedic nature of these amazing animals. Daily shows will be at 12:30, 3:30 and 5:30 p.m.

As fairgoers stroll through the Fair Park, they are encouraged to keep an eye out for exciting and unique street entertainers. Each performer has a different show, and will change throughout the Fair! Watch for performances by Mango and Dango Theatrical Circus, Crazy Comedy Magic, Steve Trash, Alex Clark, Whacky Wheeler, Brant The FireGuy, Allez-OOPS! and Sam The Wheeler.

Many of State Fair’s vendors offer free live entertainment daily. These vendors feature not only delicious fair food, but also a regular schedule of live music and entertainment from local and regional artists. Check out the full lineups here.

The whole family will find a variety of entertainment on Wetley Way in the Big Backyard at the Wilderness Resort Family Variety Stage. The stage features jugglers, comics and more, including Kenny Ahern–Physical Comic, Sean Emery–Comic Juggler, Jared Sherlock–Comic Magician & Illusionist, Nick’s Kids Show–Musical Fun and Mallory Lewis & Lambchop.

Families can stop in and rest a spell at the Wisconsin Products Pavilion Stage presented by TravelWisconsin.com to hear an informative and entertaining agricultural tale. Fairgoers can meet Wisconsin’s agriculture producers and discover just how much our state’s producers want to share their agriculture story.

The 2018 Wisconsin State Fair, presented by U.S. Cellular, will take place Thursday, Aug. 2 – Sunday, Aug. 12. The Fair offers a unique experience to all who attend and is an exceptional value with 30 FREE entertainment stages, exciting rides and games in SpinCity, thousands of animals, endless family activities, events, contests, vendors and culinary delights. For the most up-to-date information, visit WiStateFair.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and Snapchat.