Mendota Marsh: Wisconsin State Fair fare

Mendota Marsh: Wisconsin State Fair fare

Oscar Fox is excited to gobble down Wisconsin State Fair grub in this week's Mendota Marsh.

Fair fun over price tags: Wisconsin State fairgoers prioritize experience

As the Wisconsin State Fair kicks off, families like the Van Gilders find creative ways to save while still indulging in the food, fun, and tradition.You may spend a couple dollars going to Hawaii, you know, and I spend a couple dollars at the fair, said fairgoer, James Van Gilder.James Van Gilder is a longtime fair-goer, and this year he kicked off opening day with his family. He says he tries to put the price tags in the back of his mind, but …