Comedian Gabriel Iglesias to headline Wisconsin State Fair Main Stage Aug. 12

By: CBS 58 Newsroom

Posted: May 14, 2021 2:16 PM CDT

WEST ALLIS, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Wisconsin State Fair officials announced today, comedic sensation Gabriel Iglesias, also known as “Fluffy,” will bring laughter to the Main Stage on Thursday, Aug. 12 at 7:30 p.m.

Big News: Comedic sensation Gabriel Iglesias, also known as @fluffyguy, will bring laughter to the State Fair Main Stage on August 12. Tickets go on sale Thursday, May 20 at 9 am at https://t.co/4q2QMnQ07a! pic.twitter.com/8GhKFLf1ab
— Wisconsin State Fair (@wistatefair) May 14, 2021

According to a news release, Iglesias is one of America's most successful stand-up comedians performing to sold-out concerts around the world. He is also one of the most watched comedians on YouTube with over half a billion views and has over 24 million fans across social media. In 2018, Gabe was included in The Hollywood Reporter’s “Top 40 Comedy Players” issue alongside comedy giants Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, and Lorne Michaels. The comedian has also had the distinct honor of being one of the few to headline and sell-out Madison Square Garden in New York, Staples Center in Los Angeles, and Sydney Opera House in Australia.

Tickets go on sale Thursday, May 20 at 9:00 a.m. at WiStateFair.com.

All seating for the show is reserved, and tickets will be $39, $49, and $54. Each ticket includes admission to the 2021 Wisconsin State Fair for the day of the show when purchased in advance.