Jeff Dunham headlines the Wisconsin State Fair Main Stage on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019.
The Wisconsin State Fair returns to Wisconsin State Fair Park in West Allis for its 2019 run from August 1-11. Dreaming of cream puffs? Looking forward to that can't-miss concert? Interested in the visual arts events at the fair? The Shepherd Express Wisconsin State Fair Guide has you covered! This special section is brought to you by the State Fair.
With a cast of characters that includes Jose Jalapeño on a Stick, comedian and ventriloquist Jeff Dunham, seems tailor-made for tonight's Main Stage performance at the State Fair.
Main Stage
Jeff Dunham @ 7:30 p.m.
In 2018, Forbes listed Jeff Dunham as the ninth-highest paid comedian with earnings of $16.5 million. Not bad for a ventriloquist. Parents should be warned, though. Dunham’s is no kid-friendly act. His politically incorrect characters include Achmed the Dead Terrorist, the skeleton of a suicide bomber in a satire of terrorism; Bubba J, a beer-drinking redneck who loves NASCAR; and Sweet Daddy Dee, a “PIMP,” which stands for “Player In the Management Profession.”
A 2018 profile in The Guardian said: “His puppets are dysfunctional, foul-mouthed and unashamedly stereotypical, from Seamus the drunken Irish baby to José the Mexican immigrant. Spurning all accusations of racism, sexism and homophobia, [his] characters revel in smirking at liberals and carving up political correctness.” Says Dunham, “Always make fun of individuals. I think that’s a good rule of thumb. I mean, if a group of people believe or think one thing, that’s their right. But if you have one idiot out of a group behaving incredibly badly, then that person deserves to be made fun of.” (Blaine Schultz)
Associated Bank Amphitheater
11 a.m. - Celebrity Cream Puff Eating Contest 1:30 p.m. - Kids from Wisconsin 2:45 p.m. - Kids from Wisconsin 4:30 p.m. - Duelly Noted - Dueling Pianos 6 p.m. - Duelly Noted - Dueling Pianos 8 p.m. - Resurrection - A Journey Tribute
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More Entertainment Highlights
Grand Champion Eats & Treats @ Grand Champion Hall Stage, 10 a.m. KIDS Encore by Kids From Wisconsin @ Activity Stage, 11 a.m. The LoveMonkeys @ Bud Pavilion, 7 p.m. Bella Cain @ Miller Lite Sports Bar & Grill, 7:30 p.m.
See a full list of the day's events, including all the vendor music stages here.
Read more of our coverage of the Wisconsin State Fair and enter to win a pair of tickets here.
