Wisconsin State Fair Park is the People’s Park. A place where visitors create memories that transcend generations. The 200-acre Park is not only home to hundreds of events each year, including the annual Wisconsin State Fair, but it is also home to The Milwaukee Mile, the Pettit National Ice Center, and the Wisconsin Exposition Center. On an annual basis nearly 2.5 million visitors from all walks of life and from all across the country visit the entities and events at Wisconsin State Fair Park to enjoy a wide spectrum of activities, events, races and trade shows. The Fair Park is situated in both West Allis and Milwaukee. The State Fair Park Board provides oversight and direction for the Park and to the staff of the Fair Park while day to day operation and programming of the Fair Park is the responsibility of the staff. Wisconsin State Fair Park is an agency of the State of Wisconsin and attached to the Department of Tourism. As a revenue generating agency, the Fair does not receive any direct taxpayer subsidies although the Fair Park is allocated some benefits and support from the State’s Building Commission for capital improvement projects and repairs. Wisconsin State Fair Park is an agency of the State of Wisconsin. The Fair Park staff and the operations at the Park are overseen by a Board of Directors, comprised of 13 individuals representing various communities, industries, and members of our State legislature. The board is led by a Chairperson appointed by the Governor of Wisconsin. A diverse variety of events take place at Wisconsin State Fair Park each year.