Relive the Wisconsin State Fair with the Travel Channel this January.

Wisconsin State Fair to make its mark on the Travel Channel

Published Jan. 17, 2012 at 5:49 p.m.

The Travel Channel will feature footage from the 2011 Wisconsin State Fair in two upcoming specials this month.

"State Fair Foods" premieres Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 7 p.m. and explores various state fair treats found around the country. The second special focuses on unique state fair competitions and airs Jan. 28 at 5 p.m. before an encore of "State Fair Foods" at 6 p.m.

Sneak peek photos from the upcoming episodes are available for both "State Fair Foods" and "State Fair Competitions" online.

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