The OnMilwaukee.com editorial crew hits the State Fair grounds bright and early on opening day to update you on lots of useful and fun information from what's on a stick to which barn smells the best.

The blog runs until noon. If you're heading down to the grounds and would like to participate, just add the hashtag #statefairomc to your Tweets and they will automatically post to our chat.

With excellent weather and a lineup featuring country singer Lyle Lovett as the opening night headliner (with Asleep at the Wheel opening), Fair officials are expecting a strong turnout tonight and through the weekend.

If you're going to the Fair today, be advised that you can get an admission ticket for just $2 when you bring two non-perishable food items to any admission gate until 5 p.m.