Paul Hackbarth on Camp Bar at State Fair

When Rupena's Fine Foods decided to sell their Wisconsin State Fair pavilion after 49 years, it was a landmark decision. But it also presented an opportunity for a new generation to put its mark on the fair.

This week on the podcast, we're talking with Paul Hackbarth of Hackbarth Hospitality about his plans for the new Camp Bar pavilion at the fair. During our conversation, Hackbarth shares the story of the multi-year journey to acquire the pavilion, his family history with the fair and what he hopes to bring to the to the Wisconsin Fair table in 2022 and beyond.