Newsboys, Happy Days, Phillip Phillips and Matt Nathanson will Perform at Wisconsin State Fair

Wisconsin State Fair officials announced three more shows slated for the Main Stage lineup at this year’s Fair.

The Wisconsin State Fair will run Thursday, Aug. 4 through Sunday, Aug. 14 at the Wisconsin State Fair Park in West Allis.

Christian rock band Newsboys will hit the Main Stage on Monday, Aug. 8. Their most recent album is Love Riot. Fans can expect to hear new songs like the chart-climbing “Guilty.” Fresh off a Grammy victory for her hit “Holy Spirit,” Christian singer-songwriter Francesca Battistelli will open the 7:30 p.m. show. Tickets are $39 and $29.

Join Fonz, Potsie and Ralph when they return to Milwaukee to perform Happy Days: Live on Wednesday, Aug. 10 at 7:30 p.m. Featuring Anson Williams, Donny Most and special guest Henry Winkler, the students of Jefferson High will reunite at the Fair following the hit show’s 40th anniversary.  Take a trip down memory lane with  three stars from the iconic sitcom with music, rare photos, personal favorite clips from "Happy Days," never before seen home videos, talks about their coming of age experiences and a Q & A session. Tickets are $35 and $25.

Season 11 American Idol champion Phillip Phillips will co-headline the Main Stage with Matt Nathanson, on Saturday, Aug. 13. Phillips rose to stardom with his hit “Home,” which became Idol’s best-selling coronation song of all time. Having previously toured with stars like Kelly Clarkson and Train, Nathanson, best-known for his platinum-selling “Come On Get Higher,” will also perform at this 7:30 p.m. show. Tickets for the show are $39 and $29.

Tickets for all three shows will go on sale  March 18 at 9 AM at WiStateFair.com and the State Fair Ticket Office.

The State Fair Ticket Office is located at 7722 W. Greenfield Ave. in West Allis and is open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.

All Main Stage tickets include fair admission when purchased prior to entering the Fair Park.