Northern Wisconsin State Fair Explained

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Northern Wisconsin State Fair
Location:	Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin
Years Active:	1897–1916, 1919-41, 1946-2019, 2021-
Dates:	Mid-July
Genre:	State fair

The Northern Wisconsin State Fair is a state fair held annually in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. It was started in 1897 when the state government recognized the difficulty northern Wisconsin citizens had in trying to reach the Wisconsin State Fair held in West Allis. The fair had an attendance of 90,000 in 2001. Since then, the fair's attendance has grown slightly. In 2013,^[1] the attendance was 70,956 compared to 68,000 in 2010.^[2] In 2015, the attendance was 84,720^[3] and in 2016, it again surpassed 90,000.^[4]

See also

• Central Wisconsin State Fair
• Wisconsin State Fair

Notes and References

1. Northern WI State Fair Attendance . Northern Wisconsin State Fair . July 2013 . September 10, 2013 .
2. News: Chuck Rupnow. Attendance boost expected at Northern Wisconsin State Fair, director says. Last year's fair drew about 65,000 people, compared with 68,000 in 2010, Volk said.. Leader-Telegram . July 15, 2012. September 10, 2013 .
3. Web site: Northern Wisconsin State Fair releases 2016 main stage lineup. [e-mail]. BEN PETERSON. 2016-09-19.
4. Web site: Director: Fair numbers up at Northern Wisconsin State Fair. Clark. Judy. 2016-09-19.