Wisconsin State Fair Temporarily Closes Gates and Entrances Due to Severe Weather

Indiana State Fair temporarily closes gates due to severe thunderstorm warning

The Indiana State Fair has temporarily closed its gates Tuesday as a severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Indianapolis.

Wisconsin State Fair closes gates during severe thunderstorm ...

Severe thunderstorms temporarily halt State Fair festivities

Lightning spotted over the America 250 Wheel contributed to the fair’s temporary closure.

Wisconsin State Fair temporarily close gates due to severe weather

UPDATE at 12:23 p.m on 8/9/2026: The Wisconsin State Fair has re-opened the entrance gates for admission after the Severe Thunderstorm Warnings for Milwaukee County were expired by the National Weather Service. WEST ALLIS, Wis.— The Wisconsin State Fair has temporarily closed its entrances and gates as a Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for […] The post Wisconsin State Fair temporarily close gates due to severe weather appeared firs…

Wisconsin State Fair temporarily closes gates and entrances due to severe weather

The Wisconsin State Fair shut down entrances as a Severe Thunderstorm Warning hit Milwaukee County, with officials urging everyone inside to take shelter.

Wisconsin State Fair 2026: 175th Opening Day Review

Wisconsin State Fair opening day for its 175th anniversary brought a buzz, and a few moos, to Wisconsin State Fair Park on Thursday, August 6, 2026. The opening day for the Wisconsin State Fair had everyone excited to try the new food selections, experience the rides and see the animals. View this post on Instagram […] The post Wisconsin State Fair 2026: 175th Opening Day Review appeared first on UWM Post.