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Wisconsin State Fair’s Hidden History | Milwaukee News
This year celebrates 175 years of the Wisconsin State Fair, revealing a treasure trove of history from Roy Rogers ads to Blatz beer and even chunks of the Milwaukee Mile—collected over three decades by dedicated historians. From its humble agricultural roots in 1851, where attendees rode in horse-drawn buggies for plowing contests, to today’s beer-fueled spectacle, the fair has transformed dramatically. Early on, it banned alcohol entirely, even hiring a detective to enforce it—until the Centennial brought in dozens of craft beer vendors. Though canceled six times due to wars and COVID…
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