WEST ALLIS, Wis. – The Wisconsin State Fair said Saturday night’s Lynyrd Skynyrd concert on the main stage was canceled due to severe weather. The entire fair closed early due to flash floods.
Lynyrd Skynyrd concert canceled
What they’re saying:
The Wisconsin State Fair announced the cancellation on X around 7:50 p.m.: “While we tried everything within our control to allow this show to go on, for the safety of our artists, team, and Fairgoers, we cannot host this concert.”
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Organizers said tickets purchased through Etix will be automatically refunded in the coming days; it could take one to two weeks for refunds to process.
Anyone who bought tickets with cash at the fair’s ticket office can visit the ticket office for a refund. It’s open Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., and ticketholders must bring the original tickets and ID.
Wisconsin State Fair on Saturday, Aug. 9.
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Seek shelter
What they’re saying:
The Wisconsin State Fair alerted attendees to seek shelter as severe weather approached the grounds on Saturday. The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for part of Milwaukee County that expired at 6:30 p.m.
What they’re saying:
Officials said permanent buildings at Wisconsin State Fair Park, where attendees can seek shelter, include The Dairy Building, Exposition Center, Wisconsin Products Pavilion and Grand Champion Hall – as well as vendor buildings.
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Weather permitting, the fair is open until midnight on Saturday – though some buildings, rides and amusement close earlier. The last day of this year’s fair is Sunday, Aug. 10; the grounds are open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Dig deeper:
The FOX6 Weather Experts said another round of showers and thunderstorms are expected in the area Saturday night with the possibility of torrential rainfall, especially west of Milwaukee.
Heavy rain could linger into Sunday morning, with another batch of thunderstorms Sunday night.
The Source: Information in this story is from the Wisconsin State Fair and prior FOX6 News coverage.
