Harvest Fair 2025: Three Days of Fall Fun Returns to West Allis
Harvest Fair, now in its 32nd year, is set to light up Wisconsin State Fair Park from September 26 to 28, 2025
Dates & Hours
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Friday, September 26: 5:00PM – 11:00 PM
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Saturday, September 27: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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Sunday, September 28: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Admission
Attendees ages 12 and up pay $5, while children 11 and under enter free, ensuring affordability for families while helping the event maintain high-quality and safe programming. Tickets are available online, by phone, or at the State Fair Ticket Office.
Entertainment & Activities
The festival promises live entertainment on multiple stages, featuring local artists, headliners at the Bank Five Nine Amphitheater, and thrilling lumberjack shows. Beloved family activities like Pumpkin Bowling and Make Your Own Scarecrow return, with free options sprinkled throughout the fairgrounds. Be sure not to miss food booths run by State Fair vendors and shopping at the Farmers’ Market.
Parking & Arrival Tips
Onsite general parking costs $10 per vehicle or $5 per motorcycle, paid via credit/debit cards only—cash is not accepted. There’s also Preferred Parking ($15) available at Gate 1 and Gate 4—though only purchasable at the gate. All parking is first-come, first-served, and accessible spaces are available with proper decals or plates displayed.
For those walking or rideshare-ing, Gates 4 and South Entrance A (S. 81st St & W. Greenfield) offer convenient access. Rideshare pickup and drop-off is located at Gate 4.
What Visitors Should Know
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No rentals for wheelchairs, scooters, strollers, or wagons will be available onsite in 2025
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Visitors ages 17 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian (age 21+) after 5:00 PM each day.
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All bags are subject to metal detection and must meet size requirements.
Vendor Spotlight
Harvest Fair typically draws around 80,000 attendees, offering vendors a prime opportunity to share harvest-themed or uniquely autumnal goods and services that reflect the spirit of the season.
Why Harvest Fair Matters
Harvest Fair is more than an event—it’s a fall tradition that continues to grow. Founded on a welcoming spirit and community celebration, it brings families together to enjoy entertainment, creativity, great food, and handcrafted shopping. Now spanning over three decades, the 2025 Fair promises another memorable weekend of fun in West Allis.
