By Lori Fredrich Senior Food Writer, Dining Editor Published Sep 13, 2024 at 12:00 PM

Harvest Fair is coming. The fall celebration takes place Sept. 27-29 at State Fair Park, 640 S. 84th St., offering entertainment, activities, fall-worthy food and beverages and more. Tickets are just $5 (and free for attendees under 11 years of age) and can be purchased online.

But that’s not all!  While the Original Cream Puff Pavilion is currently out of commission (it’s getting some much needed renovations), cream puffs will still be available for anyone who wants to indulge!

This year, the Wisconsin Bakers Association has baked up something brand new: Harvest Fair Cream Puff Kits. The build-your-own kits come with everything you need to whip up three perfect pumpkin spice or chocolate-filled cream puffs.

The kits are available for pre-order now for $16 (pack of three) and $18 per pack starting Sept. 22. The kits can be picked up at the Cream Puff Drive-Thru Friday, Sept. 27-29 between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Harvest Fest Attendees can also pick up their kits at the Fair in Central Park (admission tickets are required for entry).

Pre-order yours online now before the price goes up!

Lori Fredrich Senior Food Writer, Dining Editor

As a passionate champion of the local dining scene, Lori has reimagined the restaurant critic's role into that of a trusted dining concierge, guiding food lovers to delightful culinary discoveries and memorable experiences.

Lori is an avid cook whose accrual of condiments and spices is rivaled only by her cookbook collection. Her passion for the culinary industry was birthed while balancing A&W root beer mugs as a teenage carhop, fed by insatiable curiosity and fueled by the people whose stories entwine with every dish. Lori is the author of two books: the "Wisconsin Field to Fork" cookbook and "Milwaukee Food". Her work has garnered journalism awards from entities including the Milwaukee Press Club. In 2024, Lori was honored with a "Top 20 Women in Hospitality to Watch" award by the Wisconsin Restaurant Association.

When she’s not eating, photographing food, writing or planning for TV and radio spots, you’ll find Lori seeking out adventures with her husband Paul, traveling, cooking, reading, learning, snuggling with her cats and looking for ways to make a difference.