CBS 58's Mike Curkov rides Tilt-a-Whirl for 58 minutes ahead of Wisconsin State Fair

WEST ALLIS, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Gates to the 174th Wisconsin State Fair opened early Thursday, July 31, welcoming thousands of visitors for the annual state staple.

Just hours before the fairgrounds opened, CBS 58’s Mike Curkov completed the "58 Challenge" by riding the State Fair’s Tilt-a-Whirl for 58 consecutive minutes.

Watch his entire journey from start to finish below:

The 2025 feat was not the first time Curkov has successfully taken on the challenge, but doing so successfully is still no small feat, as the ride’s constant spinning and unpredictable movements make the challenge both physically demanding and a crowd favorite.

The Wisconsin State Fair runs through Sunday, Aug. 10, featuring food, live music, agriculture exhibits and, obviously, rides! More information about how to try your own hand at the "58 Challenge" can be found by finding tickets and hours at the Wisconsin State Fair's website.