Politics - Aug. 19, 2009
Mayor responds to Saturday night's attack
At his first press conference since being released from the hospital Monday after a brutal attack Saturday night, Mayor Tom Barrett appeared with his hand in a cast, stitches on his cheek and was visibly tired. But his message was strong.
Tags: tom barrett, milwaukee mayor, anthony peters, barack obama, state fair, west allis

Festival Guide - Aug. 16, 2009
Sunday Sound-off: Suggestions for the State Fair?
Today is the last day of the 2009 Wisconsin State Fair. Do you have any suggestions for the 2010 State Fair? Is there anything you would like to see changed or improved? Or is it perfection on a stick?
Tags: state fair, 2010 state fair, wisconsin state fair, cream puffs

Festival Guide - Aug. 16, 2009
State Fair: Wisconsin School Music Association
The WSMA Showcase is a conglomeration of the organization's programs; giving attendees a sampling of marching bands, jazz ensembles and launch pad bands.
Tags: wisconsin school music association, state fair, high school bands, time warner main stage

Sports - Aug. 14, 2009
Indulging my inner smart aleck at State Fair
Hours after the Brewers made sweeping changes, I happened across the team's merchandise trailer at State Fair.
Tags: brewers, state fair, bill hall, j.j. hardy, bill castro

Festival Guide - Aug. 6, 2009
Get the goods at State Fair
A combination of copious amounts of fatty food, top-notch people watching, pitchmen pushing gadgets and of course, more farm animals than you can handle, I'm always game for at least a couple hours at the Fair each year.
Tags: the quick chopper, wisconsin baked potato, herb kohls milkhouse, lemonade, state fair

Festival Guide - Aug. 5, 2009
I've grown back into State Fair
When I was a kid visiting from New York, I enjoyed State Fair, but as I got older I became more of a Summerfest person. These days, though, I'm back on the Fair wagon.
Tags: State Fair, Summerfest, Usinger's, Cracovia

Festival Guide - Aug. 5, 2009
Stick it at State Fair
Last year the number of foods on a stick at the fair went up by one, to 32. This year, there are a whopping 44 options for sticked chow!
Tags: State Fair, khlav kalash, stick, cream puff, corn dog

Music - May 12, 2009
Night Ranger, Cracker join State Fair music lineup
Wisconsin State Fair officials announced the lineup for the Cousins Subs Amphitheater today and it features Abba (a tribute, anyway), Asia, bodybuilders, Blue Oyster Cult, Cracker and Night Ranger.
Tags: state fair, cousins amphitheater, music lineup, cracker, herman's hermits, think floyd, night ranger, blue oyster cult, cracker

Festival Guide - May 4, 2009
The Wallflowers added to State Fair lineup
While Bob Dylan dad has a headlining slot at Summerfest earlier in the season, son Jakob and his own chart-topping band The Wallflowers top the bill at State Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 7:30 p.m.
Tags: Jakob Dylan, Wallflowers, State Fair

Festival Guide - April 28, 2009
Live blog: Summer festival chat
The start of another Milwaukee summer festival season is about a month away; are you ready? We definitely are. Beginning at 9 a.m. today, the editorial staff at OnMilwaukee.com dives into a live blog about the upcoming season of fun. Feel free to chime and and chat with us about band lineups, good eats and everything else that comes with living in the city of festivals.
Tags: live blog, summer festivals, summerfest, state fair

Music - April 20, 2009
Fair adds two more headliners
Country music's Billy Currington and Jason Michael Carroll play on Saturday, Aug. 8 at 8 p.m., and Christian group MercyMe returns to the Fair on Monday, Aug. 10 at 7:30 p.m.
Tags: MercyMe, State Fair, Chad James, Billy Currington, Jason Michael Carroll

Marketplace - Jan. 10, 2009
"Cool Tools" comes to life at woodworking show
When my dad, who's way past addicted when it comes to building stuff from dead trees, suggested we check out this weekend's woodworking show at State Fair, I was more than willing to join him.
Tags: woodworking show, woodworking, state fair, cool tools

Festival Guide - Aug. 1, 2008
Video of the day: On your mark, get set, squeal!
With the Wisconsin State Fair in full swing, here is a look at a staple event: the pig race!
Tags: state fair, pig race

Travel & Visitors Guide - June 1, 2008
Sunday Sound-off: Big or small festivals?
Which type of fest do you prefer, the big gigs or the smaller soirees?
Tags: Big Gig, church festivals, street festivals, State Fair

Music - April 28, 2008
State Fair names two more headliners
Blake Shelton plays the Main Stage on Aug. 2 and Kids from Wisconsin close out the 2008 fair on Aug. 10. Tickets go on sale Saturday.
Tags: Blake Shelton, Kids from Wisconsin, James Otto, State Fair