Massive brawl erupts at Wisconsin State Fair as seven arrested during chaotic closing hours

Massive fights erupted at the Wisconsin State Fair during its chaotic closing hours Sunday, with viral video showing people in crowds throwing punches and brawling as police moved in to break up the mayhem.

Seven people were arrested in connection with the disturbance, according to Wisconsin State Fair Park.

One police officer was "struck" but did not suffer serious injuries, and there were no reported serious injuries to fairgoers.

Fair officials said Wisconsin State Fair Park Police, assisted by officers from Milwaukee and West Allis, responded to disturbances "on and around" the fairgrounds near the close of the annual event on Aug.

16.

LONG ISLAND STREET TAKEOVER ERUPTS AS DRIVERS BLOCK ROAD, PERFORM DONUTS, BURNOUTS: POLICE The incidents involved groups fighting on the fairgrounds and people attempting to enter the fair without authorization, officials said.

Law enforcement and security personnel "responded quickly as these incidents occurred," according to Wisconsin State Fair Park.

Officials also pushed back on reports of gunfire that circulated Sunday night, saying law enforcement confirmed there were no gunshots associated with the incidents.

The ugly scenes also spilled into Wisconsin politics, with Republican gubernatorial nominee Rep.

Tom Tiffany seizing on video of the fighting to hammer his November Democratic opponent, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, over public safety.

"This is Milwaukee County under David Crowley.

Crime.

Chaos.

At least one officer punched," Tiffany wrote on X.