UPDATE at 12:35 p.m on 8/9/2026: The Wisconsin State Fair has re-opened the entrance gates for admission after the Severe Thunderstorm Warnings for Milwaukee County were expired by the National Weather Service.
Fair officials posted this update on their website:
12:35pm – It looks like it should be a beautiful afternoon! We are happy to extend today’s admission promotion to 6pm. We’ll continue to closely monitor the weather conditions as it relates to our day’s programming.
WEST ALLIS, Wis.— The Wisconsin State Fair has temporarily closed its entrances and gates as a Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area until noon Sunday.
State Fair officials are asking everyone at the fairgrounds to seek shelter immediately and are closely monitoring weather conditions.
Officials say additional updates will be posted on the State Fair’s website and social media channels.
