The Wisconsin State Fair Returns But Some Things Will Look Different

Final preparations are underway for the first Wisconsin State Fair in two years. Continuing Coverage: Coronavirus in Wisconsin With the first day on Thursday, WISN 12 took an inside look at some of this year’s changes. Slim McGinn was busy finalizing his kitchen on Monday. “We have our 10,000 Reuben rolls,” he said. Boxes and trays are ready to be decorated. “A Bloody Mary with Reuben rolls on top of it for a dip,” McGinn explained. “That’s something that hasn’t been added to a Bloody Mary yet – there’s a Reuben!” It’s quirky mixed with the classics.” I can’t wait to see people on that opening day and he (Cream Puffs) co-director Tim Gill said, “It’s going to be a lot of fun.” Engage in COVID-19 measures. “What they will see are hundreds of additional hand-sanitizer stations in our 200-acre Fair Park,” said spokeswoman Tess Kerkson. “Also, we’ve gone cashless on our parking and entry, so it’s going to be a little different and help us reduce the contact for us, and then finally our hours of operation have changed. We are now at 11 a.m. Open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. And on the last Sunday we will close at 10 p.m. “Masks are recommended, but not required. One thing missing this year is the Milwaukee Bucks Milk House. Because of the team’s extended championship run, they weren’t able to pull it off in time.” “We’re really working closely with them,” Kerksen said. Bucks Milk House is going to have a great setup. You definitely have to check it out.” McGinn said that three days for the opening of the fair were more difficult than the excitement of 10 days. The organizers of the Cream Puff Pavilion said that this year there will only be cream puffs, and not Blue Ribbon Brownies or Cookies. Sign up for Coronavirus Email Alerts from WISN Receive breaking news alerts with the WISN 12 app. Follow us: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube

Final preparations are underway for the first Wisconsin State Fair in two years.

Continuing Coverage: Coronavirus in Wisconsin

With the first day on Thursday, WISN 12 took an inside look at some of this year’s changes.

Slim McGinn was busy finalizing his kitchen on Monday.

“We have our 10,000 Reuben rolls,” he said.

The boxes and trays are ready to be decorated.

“A Bloody Mary with a Reuben rolls over it for dipping,” McGinn explained. “That’s something that hasn’t been added to a Bloody Mary yet – there’s a Reuben!”

It’s quirky mixed with classics.

Tim Puffs co-director said, “I can’t wait to see people on that opening day and to be able to see that (cream) puff and see them in the window being made. It’s going to be so much fun.” Going to do.” Gill said.

Organizers are also busy with new COVID-19 measures.

“They will see hundreds of additional hand-sanitizer stations in our 200-acre Fair Park,” spokeswoman Tess Kerkson said. “Also, we’ve gone cashless on our parking and entry, so it’s going to be a little different and help us reduce the contact for us, and then finally our hours of operation have changed. We are now at 11 a.m. It is open from 11 am to 11 pm. And on the last Sunday we will close at 10 pm.”

Masks are recommended, but not required.

One thing missing this year is the Milwaukee Bucks Milk House.

Due to the team’s extended championship run, they were unable to complete it on time.

“We’re working really closely with them,” Kerkson said. “They’re not going to be able to provide us with milk this year, but Bucks Milk House is going to have a great setup. You definitely have to check it out.”

McGinn said the three days leading up to the opening of the fair were more difficult than the 10 days of excitement.

The organizers of the Cream Puff Pavilion said it will only have cream puffs this year and not Blue Ribbon brownies or cookies.

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