The 31st Annual Harvest Fair returns to Wisconsin State Fair Park from Friday, September 27, through Sunday, September 29. This family-friendly event offers fun for all ages, with live entertainment, delicious food, fall activities, and more.
It starts Friday at 5 p.m. through 11 p.m. Harvest Fair continues Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Admission is $5 for those 12 years and older, while children 11 and under can attend for free. Tickets can be purchased online. Parking will be $10 per vehicle and $5 per motorcycle, with payment by debit or credit card only.
Harvest Fair will follow a similar bag policy to the Wisconsin State Fair. All bags must be smaller than 9” x 10” x 12” and will be subject to search. Additionally, a Youth Admission Policy will be enforced after 5 p.m. each day. Fairgoers aged 17 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is 21 years or older for the entire visit.
Entertainment Highlights
he Bank Five Nine Amphitheater, with headliner entertainment presented by Busch Light, will feature live music throughout the weekend:
- Friday at 8:30 p.m.: Hairbangers Ball
- Saturday at 8:30 p.m.: Here Come the Mummies
- Sunday at 2:00 p.m.: Brewtown Beat
In addition to headlining acts, fairgoers can enjoy free live entertainment on nine vendor stages. The Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show will also return, showcasing log rolling, wood chopping, axe throwing, and crosscut sawing—all with plenty of humor.
New for 2024, racing pigs, ducks, and goats will be featured at the free racing arena.
Family Activites
Families can purchase Activity & Ride tickets online to save time. Highlights include:
- NEW: Pony Cycle Corral
- Make Your Own Scarecrow, presented by St. Vincent de Paul of Waukesha County
- Pumpkin Bowling, presented by Universal Windows Direct
- Amusement rides, including the Giant Slide, Kiddie Bumper Boats, Pig Slide, and Pony Rides
Food Highlights
Food lovers will enjoy new treats at this year’s fair:
- Harvest Fair Cream Puff Kits in Pumpkin Spice and Chocolate flavors by Original Cream Puffs
- Dirty Chai Cinnamon Roll Lumpia, featuring the gooey center of a cinnamon roll wrapped in a lumpia wrapper
- Thanksgiving Egg Rolls stuffed with pulled turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and cranberry at Badger Bites
- Harvest Sundae, a pumpkin swirl and vanilla custard topped with cheesecake bites, at Camp Bar
- Pop’s Fall Split, featuring a French-toastified apple cider donut with pumpkin and apple, at Pop’s Paradise
Farmers Market
Farmers Market
Local vendors will also be on hand with a variety of products, including:
- Old School Farmstead’s handmade lavender products
- Forrest Farms’ succulents and plants
- Olympia Granola’s gluten-free, dairy-free, and peanut-free products
- Elegant Farmer’s award-winning apple and pumpkin pies
- Harvest Stew by Kozie’s, served with a biscuit on Main Street
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit WiStateFair.com.
