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Your guide to the 2024 Central Wisconsin State Fair at the Marshfield Fairgrounds

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August 15, 2024

Your guide to the 2024 Central Wisconsin State Fair at the Marshfield Fairgrounds

The Central Wisconsin State Fair returns to the Marshfield Fairgrounds Aug. 20-25 with live music, a demolition derby, bull riding, carnival, classic fair foods and more.

MARSHFIELD − The Central Wisconsin State Fair returns to the Marshfield Fairgrounds, 513 E. 17th St., Aug. 20-25 with fun and activities for all ages.

This year’s activities include live music, a demolition derby, bull riding, animal judging, a carnival, classic fair food favorites, a variety of vendors and much more.

Here’s your 2024 guide to the Wood County fair.

Who is performing at the Central Wisconsin State Fair?

Dylan Scott, Hairball and Daughtry will headline the grandstand at this year’s Central Wisconsin State Fair.

Dylan Scott will perform at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 21. Scott is a singer and songwriter with country hits including “Hooked,” “Nobody,” “My Girl” and “New Truck.” He has been nominated as best new country artist at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, earned the 2021 CMT Music Award for breakthrough video of the year, and was a 2023 Academy of Country Music Awards nominee for new male artist of the year.

Hairball will return to the fair at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 22 by popular demand. Hairball is a rock band that plays homage to acts like Van Halen, KISS, Motley Crue, Queen, Journey and Aerosmith.

Daughtry will perform at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 23. Daughtry is a rock band fronted by namesake Chris Daughtry, who finished fourth on Season 5 of “American Idol” in 2006. The band is best known for its hits “What About Now,” “It’s Not Over,” “Home” and “No Surprise.”

What else is happening in the grandstand?

Rice Rodeo Co. will perform “Bulls, Broncs -N- Barrels” at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 24. The show includes bull riding, comedy, special acts and other entertainment.

Obsession with Destruction Demolition Derby will start at 2 p.m. Aug. 25. Drivers will battle to see who can make it to the finals for a chance to win prize money.

How much does grandstand admission cost?

Dylan Scott: $35 for grandstand seating, $45 for trackside standing and $75 for VIP seating
Hairball: $25 for grandstand seating, $35 for trackside standing and $45 for VIP seating
Daughtry: $40 for grandstand seating, $50 for trackside standing and $80 for VIP seating
Bulls, Broncs -N- Barrels: $25 for those 13 years and older, $15 for youths 5 to 12 and free for children 4 years and younger
Obsession with Destruction Demolition Derby: $25 for those 13 years and older, $15 for youths 5 to 12 and free for children 4 years and younger

This year, purchasing grandstand tickets includes the cost of gate admission, if purchased before entering the fair. Season tickets do not include grandstand entertainment when tickets for shows are required. Tickets can be purchased online at centralwisconsinstatefair.com/p/tickets or at the fair office.

When will the carnival be open at the fair?

Mr. Ed’s Magical Midways returns to the Central Wisconsin State Fair and will offer a new schedule this year. The carnival will be open starting at 2 p.m. Aug. 21-23 and at noon Aug. 24-25.

Wristbands will be available for $25 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 21-23 and noon to 5 p.m. Aug. 25, for $30 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 21-23, and for $35 from noon to 5 p.m. Aug. 24. Individual ride tickets also will be available for purchase daily, according to the fair’s website.

Wristbands are not valid on the bumper cars or Gravity Storm bungee jump. Wristbands can be purchased in advance at the Mr. Ed’s website at mredsmidway.com.

Local youths will showcase projects and animals during the fair

Hundreds of Wood County youths will exhibit thousands of projects as part of the Junior Fair. The Junior Fair allows youths to display their projects and get feedback from state-licensed judges.

Junior Fair animal judging takes place daily and includes everything from horses, dairy, beef, rabbits and sheep to cats, llamas, swine, goats and poultry.

Non-animal projects will also be displayed throughout the fair in the Junior Fair Exhibition Building. Projects include everything from woodworking, photography, cultural arts, and food and nutrition to health and citizenship, youth leadership, knitting and crocheting, and mechanical sciences.

There will also be a Dress-A-Cow contest at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Jer Lang Show Palace, and Pleasure Valley Pig & Duck Races multiple times throughout the week. The Central Wisconsin State Fair Horse Pull will start at 6 p.m. Aug. 23, and the Meyer Farms 10 Horse Pyramid Hitch draft horse show at 6 p.m. Aug. 24.

How much is admission for the Central Wisconsin State Fair?

Daily admission to the fair costs $10 for everyone 13 and older, $5 for children 5-12 and free for children 4 and younger. Season gate passes are $30 for adults, $15 for children and free for those 4 and younger. Season passes can be purchased in the fair office or on the website at centralwisconsinstatefair.com. Daily admission passes can be purchased at the gate on the day you arrive.

On Tuesday only, tickets are half price for adults and free for children 12 and younger. Those who enter at Gate D (at the corner of Peach Avenue and 17th Street) between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Tuesday are admitted for free.

Senior Citizen Day is Wednesday, and adults ages 62 and older will be admitted to the fair for $5 from open to close with a valid ID. Wednesday is also Veterans Appreciation Day, and all active and retired military personnel and their spouse or significant other will be admitted to the fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for $5 with a military ID.

Take advantage of the BOGO special from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 24. Buy one adult pass and get the second adult or child pass for free.

How much does it cost to park?

Parking at the Central Wisconsin State Fair is free, and visitors are encouraged to park in the general parking area, which is located by Gate D. It is a grassy area off of Peach Avenue and 17th Street, according to a fair spokesperson.

Where can I find more information about the fair?

For more information, visit centralwisconsinstatefair.com or find Central Wisconsin State Fair on Facebook.

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Editor Jamie Rokus can be reached at jrokus@gannett.com or follow her on Twitter at @Jamie_Rokus.

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Flooding closes state highways around Northeast Wisconsin

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April 16, 2026

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Flooding closes state highways around Northeast Wisconsin

(WLUK) — Many roads remain closed as Northeast Wisconsin continues to deal with the effects of heavy rain and flooding.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation released this list of road closures Thursday for state highways in the area:

Highway 147 is closed at Church Street in Mishicot due to flooding.

A detour route is posted using County V, WIS 42 and County VV.

Highway 54 is closed in both directions from near N. Maple Street/Highway 47 in Black Creek to Hooyman Road/County M west of Shiocton due to flooding on roadway.

Alternate route for southbound: Take Highway 47 to County S to County M.
Reverse for northbound.

Highway 76 is closed in both directions from East Avenue in Shiocton to Oak Crest Drive in Stephensville due to flooding on roadway.

No detour is available with all other county roadways flooded in this area as well. Planned to be closed indefinitely.

Highway 76 is closed in both directions from County D in Bear Creek to Highway 54 in Shiocton because of flooding on roadway.

No detour is available with all other county roadways flooded in this area as well. Planned to be closed indefinitely.

Highway 54 is closed in both directions from Gorges Road in Northport to Jeanne Street in New London due to flooding on roadway. NOTE: Highway 45 north and south of New London is closed for an ongoing construction project.

Alternate Route for eastbound traffic: Traffic will exit Highway 54 at Highway 110/22, north on Highway 110/22 to County BB, east on County BB to County B, north on County B to Highway 22, east on Highway 22 to US 45, north on US 45 to Highway 22, North on Highway 22 to Highway 156, East on Highway 156 to Highway 47, south on Highway 47 back to Highway 54.
Reverse for westbound.

Highway 187 from Highway 156 in Shawano County to Highway 54 in Outagamie County is closed in both directions due to flooding.

Alternate route for southbound: Highway 156 to Highway 47 to Highway 54.
Reverse for northbound.

Highway 110 is closed in both directions south of Manawa from County B in Manawa to County BB due to flooding on roadway.

Alternate route for northbound: Northbound traffic will exit WIS 110 at County BB, east on County BB to County B, north on County B back to Highway 110.
Reverse for southbound.

If you can safely take a photo or video of conditions where you are, share it with us here:

The DOT also gave these tips for safe driving during flood conditions:

Please make sure you have the flooding tab clicked on the 511 map to view all locations of flooding.
Never attempt to cross a water-covered road. Just 12 inches of moving water can sweep a vehicle off the road.
Do not ignore barricades or road closure signs.

Flash flooding can occur suddenly anywhere in the area.

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Always check current road conditions before traveling:
Visit the 511 Wisconsin website for the latest weather and road alerts.
Motorists should plan extra time for travel, use designated alternate routes, and exercise extreme caution in low-lying areas. Conditions may change rapidly.
For the latest updates, monitor the 511 Wisconsin website. Stay safe and drive smart when in doubt, turn around and find another way.
For real-time information, please check the 511 Wisconsin website or call 511.

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Next Weathermaker to bring more thunderstorms to already flooded Northeast Wisconsin

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April 16, 2026

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Next Weathermaker to bring more thunderstorms to already flooded Northeast Wisconsin

(WLUK) — More rain is on the way for Northeast Wisconsin.

Flood warnings are currently in effect for many area rivers and streams as recent rainfall has pushed some to reach flood level.

This morning, there’s a dense fog advisory in place.

Visibility could drop to a quarter mile in some places.

Today there’s a chance for showers and a few thunderstorms.

It will then become mostly sunny with a high near 66.

Tomorrow will be partly cloudy with a high of 70 before our Next Weathermaker brings showers and thunderstorms late in the day and into the evening.

Some of those storms could become severe with damaging wind, large hail and a few tornadoes.

Our area is in a level 2 and 3 out of 5 for severe weather risk.

If you see severe weather in your area and can safely take a photo or video, Chime In here:

After the rain tomorrow night, we should have a string of dry days, which will help with dropping high river levels.

Saturday we’ll see a mix of sun and clouds.

It will be windy with a high near 48.

Winds could gust to 35 mph out of the northwest.

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Click here for Director of Meteorology Pete Petoniak’s full forecast.

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Wisconsin basketball scores big with signings of Addie Deal, Kadidia Toure

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April 15, 2026

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Wisconsin basketball scores big with signings of Addie Deal, Kadidia Toure

MADISON – Robin Pingeton and the Wisconsin women’s basketball program have made a statement signing during transfer portal season.

Addie Deal, 6-foot guard from Irvine, Calif., will be part of the Badgers’ 2026-27 roster. The former Iowa Hawkeye announced her choice on Instagram Wednesday, April 15. The Badgers announced the move in conjunction with the signing of Kadidia Toure, a 6-3 forward who played at Long Island this season.

Toure averaged a double-double for Sharks this season. Deal, meanwhile, comes with the cache of being a five-star recruit in high school.

She was a 2025 McDonald’s All-American and a member of the Big Ten’s all-freshman team this season.

Deal played in all 34 games for Iowa with three starts. She averaged 5.1 points, 1.6 assists and 1.2 rebounds in 15 minutes per game. She shot 39.4% overall and hit on 29.7% from 3-point range. She posted season highs of 20 points and five assists.

Toure was the Northeast Conference player of the year as well as a member of the league’s all-defensive team.

She started her career at James Madison and then played at Arizona State before joining Long Island’s program. She averaged 19.2 points, 10.2 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 2.0 steals per game this season.

Toure led Long Island to a 21-11 record with a 14-4 mark in the Northeast Conference that tied the Sharks for second place. The team reached the final of the conference tournament.

The addition of Deal and Toure helps UW compensate for the loss of four players to the transfer portal.

Reserves Alie Bisballe and Jovana Spasovski announced their depatures from the program on social media. The departures of Breauna Ware and Kyrah Daniels were reported by On3.

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