Wisconsin State Fair Day 4: Sunday August 3rd

The Mainstage Review:
There were 4000 screaming kids at the Mainstage Sunday afternoon. It seems that the target age for this show was between 2 and 5, so we spent most of the day putting strollers over the pit wall to keep the walkways clear. Most might consider this show a joke, but once again, these performers had a lot of talent. They can dance, sing and act quite well. It is a shame this is what they have to do with their talent, but the entertainment business is not an easy one and these young kids (it seems they were all between 19-25) probably have better paying jobs than many in their field. The kids liked the show, it was only 50 minutes so the parents didn't have to deal with crabby kids, and we were able to have some fun earlier than usual. All in all a good night at the fair.

I also worked the wrist wrestling championships today, read about it on jsonline.

VENDOR OF THE YEAR AWARD PRESENTED!!!!!

Benno seems very happy to get his award

The crew enjoying the hospitality, cold drinks and good food of Benno's Microbrewery

Due to the lack of credible opponents, Benno's Microbrewery was awarded the Wisconsin State Fair vendor of the year by The Mainstage Security. Benno has won this award for the 8th year in a row. Make sure you take the time to visit Benno's Microbrewery which is located just south of the Cousin's Subs Amphitheatre. Benno was very happy to get this award once again, it once again it was well deserved.

NEW AWARD FOR THE 2008 WISCONSIN STATE FAIR:
Bartender of the Decade

This award very deserving goes to Ernie who happens to work at Benno's. It would be very hard to find better service with a smile anywhere in the park. We hope to see Ernie working at the fair for years to come.

FOOD UPDATE:
Finally got my turkey leg today. You need to get a coupon and get it at the Charcoal grill. With the coupon is only cost $4 as opposed to $7 at a vendor on grandstand avenue. I also got my first combination plate from Saz's. Umm ummm good!!!

PREVIEW FOR MONDAY AUGUST 4TH

The MainStage: Gladiators fighting "MMA in the cage" 8pm
Charcoal Grill Roadhouse Stage: 6-8:30 p.m. Pat McCurdy
Cousins Subs Amphitheater: 11 a.m., noon 4-H Showcase Singers; 1:30, 3:15 p.m. Kids from Wisconsin; 5, 9:30 p.m. Vocal Trash; 7 p.m. Aja Vu
Miller Lite Park: noon-5 p.m. Catch A Wave; 6-11 p.m. Six Pack
Saz's Ribs: 1-5 p.m. Andrea & The Mods; 7-11 p.m. Three Beers 'Til Dubuque
Slim McGinn's West: 12:30-2:30 p.m. Great Milwaukee Fire and Police Pipes & Drums; 3:30-5:30 p.m. Kinsella Academy of Irish Dance; 6:30-7 p.m. Frogwater

Fairest of the fairs reunion 10am-6pm
Racing pigs 11am-8pm
BMX 1230-630
Lumberjills 130-730