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Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Wisconsin State Fair closes, vehicles trapped, Lynyrd Skynyrd concert canceled after Milwaukee flash floods
The Wisconsin State Fair has closed early as the state braces for severe weather. The National Weather Service announced Milwaukee, West Allis and Wauwatosa were at risk of flash floods.(X/@Young_Deuces) The fair closed early on Saturday, August 9, due to severe weather. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning around 8:30 pm until 2 am. The areas at risk include Milwaukee, West Allis and Wauwatosa. This comes after a flood watch for most of southern Wisconsin earlier this evening. 'Attention Fairgoers! The State Fair Park is closing. Please use caution as you make your way to the nearest exit as safely as possible and follow the directions of the Fair Park staff and police as you exit,' the state fair shared in a Facebook post. In the comments, they said that Tunnel Entrance F is closed due to the storm, and advised attendees to use either the Main Stage or Turn 4 exits so they could access the state fair's parking lots. Also Read | Scary video of NYC floods: Water burst from walls of 7th Avenue station amid extreme rainfall Meanwhile, social media visuals show vehicles trapped in the rain waters, along with clips of people exiting the fair, and some making most of the rain. Flash flood visuals from Milwaukee One clip showed a person treading water. Others can be seen walking ahead of him. 'It's the only way out,' he remarks. 'Unbelievable,' the person exclaims. Another post shared by a person on X showed a car submerged in the water. 'Major flooding at the Wisconsin State Fair,' they said. A clip shared by Tom Wachs, the Fox6 meteorlogist, showed some kids having fun in the rain water. "Flash flooding is ongoing in West Allis and parts of the Milwaukee area. Around 4" of rain has fallen and it isn't done yet. PLEASE be careful! There is A LOT of water," he wrote. Lynyrd Skynyrd show canceled Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd was supposed to perform on the main stage of the Wisconsin State Fair around 7:30 pm. However, the Bank Five Nine Main Stage show was canceled after some delays. 'While we tried everything within our control to allow this show to go on, for the safety of our artists, team, and Fairgoers, we cannot host this concert,' the state fair said on a separate Facebook post. Those who got tickets via Etix, the official ticket provider for the fair, will get their refunds in the next 7-14 days, the post continued. Those who got it from the state fair ticket office can go between 9 am and 3 pm Monday-Friday, and claim the refund. However, they must be carrying ID and original tickets.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Wisconsin State Fair announces final two main stage concerts for 2025
The final two Bank Five Nine Main Stage headliners — a country star and a veteran rock act — have been revealed for the 2025 Wisconsin State Fair. Fair officials announced May 21 that Jon Pardi will play the fair's main stage Aug. 6 with Easton Corbin opening. On May 20, the fair announced that rockers Queensrÿche will play the main stage Aug. 3, with Great White and Quiet Riot opening. Tickets for both shows go on sale at 10 a.m. May 23 at and will include same-day fair admission. Tickets are $75 to $100 for Pardi and $49 to $65 for Queensrÿche. With these announcements the 2025 Wisconsin State Fair main stage lineup is now complete. The full lineup includes: Midland with Southall, July 31 Boyz II Men with Bobby V, Aug. 1, Ne-Yo with Bryce Vine, Aug. 2 We The Kingdom and Josiah Queen, Aug. 4 Kidz Bop Live, Aug. 5 Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias, Aug. 7 Darius Rucker with Uncle Kracker, Aug. 8 Lynyrd Skynyrd, Aug. 9 The Happy Together Tour with The Turtles, Jay and the Americans, Little Anthony, Gary Puckett & the Union Gap, The Vogues, and The Cowsills, Aug. 10 This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Wisconsin State Fair announces final two main stage concerts for 2025
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Wisconsin State Fair reveals 2025 opening-night main stage headliner: Midland
Texas country trio Midland will kick off the 2025 Wisconsin State Fair, as the fair's Bank Five Nine Main Stage headliner on opening night. Country rock band Southall will open the July 31 show, the fair announced Wednesday. Tickets, priced at $35 and $49, go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday at and include fair general admission July 31. Friday at 10 a.m. is also when tickets go on sale for the Aug. 2 main stage fair show with Ne-Yo announced Tuesday. Tickets are on sale for these other main stage shows, with just two left to be announced: Previously confirmed fair shows include: Boyz II Men (Aug. 1), We The Kingdom (Aug. 4), Kidz Bop (Aug. 5), Gabriel 'Fluffy' Iglesias (Aug. 7), Darius Rucker (Aug. 8), Lynyrd Skynyrd (Aug. 9) and the Happy Together Tour (Aug. 10). The fair will return July 31 to Aug. 10. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Wisconsin State Fair reveals 2025 opening-night headliner: Midland
