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Ellsworth Cheese Curd Festival
2026-06-27 - 2026-06-28 | East End Park, 149 N. Crosscut Street, Ellsworth, WI, 54011, United States
Ellsworth backs up its claim as the “Cheese Curd Capital of Wisconsin” with their annual Cheese Curd Festival this weekend, filled with flavor and fun! We’re talking over 6,000 pounds of curds here.
This free festival offers over 20 cheese curd dishes from Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery for sampling, super-fresh and available battered or not with a variety of pairings, dips, and more.
Also enjoy over 30 craft brews to choose from, along with hard ciders, wines, and other local and regional beverages to try with your curds.
You can also take in eclectic live music performances and other activities for the entire family, including a classic car show, antique tractor show, games, and more. U.S. 10, U.S. 63, and Highway 65 will bring you to town and ensure you don’t leave hungry – or short on calcium.

Ellsworth Cheese Curd Festival Schedule of Events:
FRIDAY, JUNE 27 – 4 – 10 pm
4pm- 7pm Artisan Marketplace
– Part arts and crafts, part farmers market. Browse regional specialties and locally grown, handmade and handcrafted goods.
4pm – 6pm: Craft & Curd, Paired: the ultimate brewery face-off! Five local breweries battle it out for best brew and cheese curd flavor pairing. Who will win? That’s up to you–You’re the judge for this intense (and tasty) competition! Happening at the Tasting Tent
4:30pm – 6:30pm: 3OTT, Point Stage
4:30pm – 7:30pm: Brad Marx, Broadway Street Stage
5pm – Dark: Classic Car Cruise-In & Show, Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery Lot
7:00pm-9:30pm, The Tucker Baker Band, Park Stage
7:00pm – 8:00pm: Corks & Kegs Tasting Event. Plan to take part in the tasting experiences offered during the festival. Kegs & Corks adult tasting experiences feature local and regional craft beer, wine and hard cider. A happy hour like no other, enjoy unlimited sampling and light appetizers while visiting with the brewers, crafters and reps. At the Tasting Tent.
SATURDAY, JUNE 28 – 10am – 10 pm
8am: 5K/10K Run
8am-10am: Pancake Breakfast
9:30am: Run Awards, Park Stage
10am-7pm: Artisan Marketplace. Part arts and crafts, part farmers market. Browse regional specialties and locally grown, handmade and handcrafted goods. Broadway Street
10:00am – 11:30am: Why Worry? & The Fret Band, Point Stage
10:30am-12:30pm: Dave Snyder, Broadway Street Stage
10:30am – 11:30am: Milk & Cookie Pairing (while supplies last) The Milk & Cookie Pairing and Farmer Meet & Greet is not to be missed! A great opportunity shake hands with a real farmer and learn about today’s agriculture and what it takes to put food on the tables of families across America. At the Tasting Tent.
11:00am-12:30pm: Oatmeal Band, Park Stage
12:00pm – 1:30pm: The Dairy Aires, Point Stage
12:30-1:30pm: Ice Cream Tasting, Tasting Tent. Families won’t want to miss the Ice Cream Tasting, a one-hour real dairy flavor celebration featuring creative combinations crafted by the innovative folks from UW-River Falls Food Sciences Department.
1:00pm-3:00pm Sarah Vanvelkenburg, Broadway Street Stage
1:00pm-3:00pm: Dave Snyder, Broadway Street Stage
1:30pm-3:30pm: Half Shebang, Park Stage
1:30pm-2:30pm: Block Party!, Park Stage. One of the largest cheese tastings in the area. Enjoy cheese right off the ‘block’!
2:00pm Cheese Curd Eating Contest
3:00pm – 4:00pm: Corks & Kegs Tasting Event
Plan to take part in the tasting experiences offered during the festival. Kegs & Corks adult tasting experiences feature local and regional craft beer, wine and hard cider. A happy hour like no other, enjoy unlimited sampling and light appetizers while visiting with the brewers, crafters and reps.
3:30pm-5:30pm: Thomas Michael, Broadway Street Stage
3:30pm – 5:30pm: Just Banned, Point Stage
5:00pm-6:30pm: Craft & Curd: Paired. Five regional craft breweries compete for your votes by pairing their favorite craft brew with a custom cheese curd flavor! Which craft and curd pairing will be the winner? That’s up to you when you cast your vote for your favorite. At the Tasting Tent.
4:30pm-6:30pm: L Bell & the Lazy Susan Band
6:00pm-8:00pm: Denny Menter, Broadway Street Stage
6:00pm-8:00pm: The Delta Papas, Point Stage
7:00pm-8:00pm: Corks & Kegs Tasting Event, Tasting Tent. Plan to take part in the tasting experiences offered during the festival. Kegs & Corks adult tasting experiences feature local and regional craft beer, wine and hard cider. A happy hour like no other, enjoy unlimited sampling and light appetizers while visiting with the brewers, crafters and reps.
7:30pm-9:30pm: Justin Barts & The Way Out, Park Stage

Ellsworth Cheese Curd Festival Address:
East End Park
U.S. Highways 10/63 at East Wall Street
Ellsworth, WI 54011
(715) 273-6442
Website

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Hayward Musky Fest
2026-06-26 08:00 - 2026-06-28 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Downtown Hayward, Hayward, WI, 54843, United States
Hayward hosts Musky Fest Friday, June 26th through Sunday, June 28th with a huge celebration that offers over 120 handmade art and crafts booths, sidewalk sales, live music on Friday and Saturday nights, kids’ games and entertainment including a carnival, a 5k and 10k run/walk, parade, Musky Queen Scholarship program and the Hayward Lions Club fishing contest. The theme in 2026 is “The Reel Up North!”
As you may know (and if you don’t, now you will), Hayward is home to the National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame and includes the World’s Largest Musky that you can explore and even climb up into. Musky Fest is fun for the whole family as it celebrates the musky, fishing, the North Woods, and so much more. U.S. 63 and Highways 27 and 77 bring you to this beautiful town!

Musky Fest Schedule of Events:
Friday, June 26th

9am – 5pm
Sidewalk Sales @ Downtown Hayward & Area Retail Stores
9am – 5pm
Handmade Art & Craft Show, Food, Refreshments & Live Entertainment
9am – 5pm
Hayward Area High School Bass Team Casting Game & Fundraiser on Third Street
9am – 5pm
Professional Chalk Art on Second Street presented by Deerfoot Lodge & Resort
9am – 5pm
Hayward Sports Center Hockey Activity Station on Fourth Street
9am – 5pm
Family Friendly Activity Zone at the Frandsen Bank Green Lot presented by Hayward Wesleyan Church
10:45am
Woodland Dance Troupe Native American Dancers on the Sevenwinds Casino Main Stage in Downtown Hayward
10am – 3pm
Family Chalk Art Area on Second Street sponsored by Tamarack Health Hayward Medical Center
11am – 3pm
Face Painting and Balloon Animals on Second Street sponsored by Frandsen Bank
10am – 5pm
Caricatures by Rachel near the Sevenwinds Casino Main Stage in Downtown Hayward
10am – 5pm
Speed Ball Throw on Third Street presented by the Knights of Columbus
10am – 5pm
Fishing Contest Booth Open for Registrations near the Food Court on Main Street – Presented by Muskies Inc. – Hayward Lakes Chapter & Hayward Bass Club
10am – 10pm
Hayward Lions Club and Hayward Rotary Club’s Beer and Brat Tents Open
11am – 3pm
Meet & Greet with Hall of Fame Fisherman Babe Winkelman
11am – 10pm
Carnival Open at the Fuller Building Lot Courtesy of St. Joe’s Catholic Church
12pm – 4pm
Carnival Wrist Band Hours, all ages $25 each
12pm – 4pm
Learn to Fish Event at Shue’s Pond – Courtesy of the Wisconsin DNR
Noon
Mini, Little Miss, & Junior Musky Queen Presentation Presented by the Hayward Dairy Queen on the Sevenwinds Casino Main Stage in Downtown Hayward
12:30pm
Watermelon Eating Contest presented by Marketplace Foods
1pm – 4pm
Live Music by Sean & Ian Okamoto on the Sevenwinds Casino Main Stage in Downtown Hayward – Sponsored by Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University
4pm – 7pm
Annual Musky Fest Car Show presented and hosted by Don Johnson’s Hayward Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (3pm Check-In)
6pm – 10pm
Carnival Wrist Band Hours, all ages $25 each
6:00pm
Musky Queen Crowning Ceremony Presented by the Hayward Dairy Queen on the Sevenwinds Casino Main Stage in Downtown Hayward
7pm
Hayward Hawks vs. Blue Hills Beasts – Larry Somerville Field
7pm – 10pm
FREE Live Music by Steve Beguhn on the Sevenwinds Casino Main Stage in Downtown Hayward – Sponsored by Eddy’s on Third

Saturday, June 27th

6:30am – 11am
Sawyer County Dairy Breakfast @ Sawyer County Fairgrounds
9am – 5pm
Sidewalk Sales @ Downtown Hayward & Area Retail Stores
9am – 5pm
Handmade Art & Craft Show, Food, Refreshments & Live Entertainment
9am – 5pm
Professional Chalk Art on Second Street presented by Deerfoot Lodge & Resort
9am – 5pm
Hayward Sports Center Hockey Activity Station on Fourth Street
10am – 3pm
Family Chalk Art Area on Second Street sponsored by Tamarack Health Hayward Medical Center
11am – 3pm
Face Painting and Balloon Animals on Second Street sponsored by Frandsen Bank
10am – 4pm
Sawyer County Wood Chop in the Firehall Municipal Lot on Dakota Avenue
10am – 5pm
Caricatures by Rachel near the Sevenwinds Casino Main Stage in Downtown Hayward
9am – 5pm
Speed Ball Throw on Third Street presented by the Knights of Columbus
10am – Midnight
Hayward Lions Club and Hayward Rotary Club’s Beer and Brat Tents Open
10am – 11:30am
Rod Lundberg Games – presented by Northwest Connection Family Resource Center at the Frandsen Bank Green Lot
11am – 10pm
Carnival Open at the Fuller Building Lot Courtesy of St. Joe’s Catholic Church
12 Noon
Dairy Queen Dilly Bar Eating Contest
1pm – 5pm
Family Friendly Activity Zone at the Frandsen Bank Green Lot presented by Hayward Wesleyan Church
12pm – 4pm
Carnival Wrist Band Hours, all ages $25 each
12pm – 4pm
Shue’s Pond is Open for Fishing – Courtesy of the Wisconsin DNR
1:30pm
Hula Hoop Contest
2pm – 5pm
Live Music by The Sixes on the Sevenwinds Casino Main Stage in Downtown Hayward – Sponsored by Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University
4pm
Fishing Contest Raffle & Prize Ceremony at the Fishing Contest Booth on Main Street Presented by Muskies Inc. – Hayward Lakes Chapter & Hayward Bass Club
5:30pm – 8pm
4th Annual Musky Fest Cornhole Tournament Presented by Ignite Dispensary
6pm – 10pm
Carnival Wrist Band Hours, all ages $25 each
7pm
Hayward Hawks vs. Haugen Knights – Larry Somerville Field
8pm – 9:30pm
Get Hooked: Blood Hook Screening Extravaganza at The Park Center
8pm – Midnight
FREE Live Music by Six to Midnight on the Sevenwinds Casino Main Stage in Downtown Hayward – Sponsored by Angler’s Bar & Grill

Sunday, June 28th

8:30am
Musky Fest 5K Run/Walk and 10K Run– Presented by the Tamarack Health Hayward Medical Center
9:45am
Minnow Run for kids 12 and under in front of Frandsen Bank and Trust
9am – 12pm
Sidewalk Sales @ Downtown Hayward & Area Retail Stores
10am – 4pm
Hayward Lions Club and Hayward Rotary Club’s Beer and Brat Tents Open
10am – 4pm
Food Concessions on Main Street Open
Noon – 5pm
Carnival Open at the Fuller Building Lot
1:00pm
74th Annual Musky Festival Grand Parade
Presented by: Nelson Lumber & Floor to Ceiling
Parade Route: Main Street to Second Street to Dakota Ave

Hayward Musky Fest Address:
Downtown Hayward
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-8662
Website

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Greek Fest, Sheboygan
2026-06-26 05:00 - 2026-06-28 18:00 | Deland Park, 715 Broughton Drive, Sheboygan, WI, 53081, United States
The 82nd annual Greek Fest Sheboygan takes place Friday – Sunday, June 26-28, 2026 in Sheboygan’s Deland Park on the shores of Lake Michigan! Greek Fest, sponsored by St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church, is three full days of authentic Greek food, pastries, beer and wine, and traditional music.
The dance performances and usual Sunday Liturgy service is back in 2026! There will be activities for kids including inflatables, and a Sunday raffle also offers the opportunity to win prizes.
The Greek food including gyros, spinach pies, baklava, hot honey puffs, rotisserie chicken with Greek spices, flaming cheese, and more. The flaming cheese – called Saganaki – is breaded Sartori Fontina cheese served with pita bread. Enjoy a tantalizing hot honey puff or some baklava-topped ice cream. FREE admission, free parking. Opa!!
Greek Fest Hours: Friday 5pm – 8pm Saturday 11am – 8pm Sunday 11am – 6pm
Greek Fest Sheboygan Address:
Deland Park
901 Broughton Drive
Sheboygan, WI 53081
(800) 457-9497
Website
Updates and details are available on their website. Get to Sheboygan via I-43, Highways 23, 28, or 42. Deland Park is east of downtown right along Lake Michigan. It’s a beautiful park, and everything from gyros to baklava only makes it better! While in Sheboygan, check out the Harbor District, 8th Street downtown, the John Michael Kohler Arts Center, the Above & Beyond Children’s Museum, 3 Sheeps Brewery, and much more. The Visit Sheboygan Visitor Center on 8th Street has more for you… stop by and check it out!

Map of Deland Park in Sheboygan:

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Blue Ox Music Festival
2026-06-25 - 2026-06-27 | The Pines Music Park, 5024 Crescent Avenue, Eau Claire, WI, 54703, United States
The annual Blue Ox Music Festival in Eau Claire, Wisconsin offers an intimate Bluegrass and Americana music experience from June 25-27, 2026. Founded in 2015, both the festival and campgrounds are family owned and operated by a team striving for a music festival experience designed to be welcoming and approachable for people of all ages. Blue Ox features over 35 artists spread across 3 days on three stages and on-site camping.

Blue Ox 2026 Experience/Activities include:

The Soul Sanctuary: A wellness tent featuring yoga, sonic Ceremony, sound healing, meditation, breathwork, reiki and more.
Instrument Workshops: Learn more about Bluegrass, Americana, Roots and traditional string genres of music from instructors who are musicians themselves. 2021 instructors include The High 48s and Nora Brown.
Potluck Pickin Area: Bring your instruments and meetup with fellow musicians for campground jam sessions hosted by the Potluck String Band.
Late Night Sets: From Midnight – 2AM enjoy music on the Backwoods Stage, located in the heart of the campground.
Family Stage Entertainment and Kids’ Activities: Kids 13 and under receive free Blue Ox Festival admission with a paid adult pass
On-site 9-Hole Disc Golf Course
Regional Food Trucks/Vendors & Hardgood Vendors
Beverage Options: Blue Ox 2026 official Breweries: Founders Brewery & Summit Brewing. Also on tap: Odell Brewing, New Belgium, Dogfish Head, Earth Rider and Third Space. Seltzers by Founders Brewery and Ciders by Milk & Honey Cider. Wollersheim Wines and Signature cocktails featuring Tattersall distillery Liquor will be available. (Non-alcoholic options will be provided by Food Vendors).
Fire/Flow Performing Artists: The Torch Sisters performing Sat, August 21st at 10PM
Art In the Pines Art Installations: An assortment of unique and engaging art created and installed by regional artists spread around the campground and within the festival bowl.

Over the past years the Blue Ox Music Festival has featured artists such as Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, Greensky Bluegrass, The Sam Bush Band, Peter Rowan, Drive by Truckers, The Del McCoury Band, Billy Strings, Margo Price, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, The Devil Makes Three, Trampled By Turtles, Railroad Earth, Tyler Childers, Son Volt and many more…
You can even check out the Blue Ox Podcast to find out more about the artists, venue, things to do, and more!
Tickets are available in a variety of pricing and combinations, find out more here.
Blue Ox Music Festival Schedule – lineup coming soon!
The Blue Ox Music Festival welcomes campers on-site; shuttle service is also available from a number of hotels in the Eau Claire area.

The Pines Music Park, where Blue Ox Music Festival is held, is just southwest of Eau Claire on the west side of the Chippewa River, opposite Highway 85. I-94 and Highway 37 connections bring you there. U.S. 12, U.S. 53, and Highway 93 also bring you to Eau Claire.
Blue Ox Music Festival Address:
The Pines Music Park
5024 Crescent Avenue
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 602-4440
Website

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Fyr Ball Festival
2026-06-20 | Ephraim, Eagle Harbor, Ephraim, WI, 54211, United States
Ephraim explodes with summer excitement as the Fyr Bal Festival (pronounced feer-ball) re-creates traditions of early Norwegians celebrating Midsummer’s Eve. Artists, food, dancing, musical entertainment and family activities along the picturesque shoreline of Eagle Harbor welcome the arrival of summer.
Featured activities include a boat regatta, a trolley and historic walking tours through the village, and a chance to explore numerous historic landmarks, shops, galleries and restaurants for which Ephraim is well-known. Wilson’s Restaurant & Ice Cream Parlor, the popular spot along Highway 42 in Ephraim, has their annual Fyr Ball Firecracker Frenzy Ice Cream Eating Competition, too!
The signature Fyr Bal event is an evening bonfire, which represents the burning of the ‘Winter Witch’ to usher in the long days – and beautiful nights – of summer. Fireworks complete a perfect day. Stay and enjoy the Scandinavian atmosphere and hospitality.

Ephraim is right along Highway 42 on the Green Bay side of the Door County Peninsula, between Fish Creek and Sister Bay on the eastern edge of Eagle Harbor and the gorgeous Peninsula State Park. It’s a beautiful town and this event is literally a blast! The rest of the details can be found here on the Fyr Ball web page.
Fyr Ball Festival Address:
Eagle Harbor (Highway 42)
Ephraim, WI 54211
(920) 854-4989
Website

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Metro Jam Music Festival, Manitowoc
2026-06-19 - 2026-06-20 | Washington Park, Manitowoc, WI, United States
Metro Jam is an annual two-day festival of FREE music in downtown Manitowoc, bringing national, regional, and local acts to the city’s Washington Park. Metro Jam, now in its 47th year, brings a very diverse lineup of music to the MetroStage including original and classic rock, Americana, alt-country, roots, folk, blues, jazz, reggae, ska, bluegrass, indie, alternative, pop and much more. The featured headliner for this year’s Metro Jam is Sonny Mandreth, who will be taking the stage Saturday evening, June 20th.
The lineup will be as follows:
FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2026
5:30PM THE JIM AND RICK SHOW LIVE – WOMT 100
6:30PM THE FORDNEY BROTHERS BAND
8:30PM PSYCHO LOGIC
SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2026
12:00PM DAN WALKNER & DEREK PRITZL
1:15PM WHITE DRY PAGES
2:30PM BIFF HANSEN & THE WORKS
4:00PM ELEPHONIC
5:30PM THE HANDCUFFS
7:00PM PARKER BARROW
8:30PM SONNY LANDRETH
You’ll find MetroJam action right along what is once again Highway 42 (it was Business 42 until they re-did the routes in town) a few miles after the east end of U.S. 151 at I-43. The road brings you right to Washington Park! U.S. 10 also brings you within two blocks.
MetroJam Address:
Washington Park
1115 Washington Street
Manitowoc, WI 54220
Website

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Summerfest 2026
2026-06-18 11:30 - 2026-07-04 23:30 | Henry Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Drive, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Summerfest 2026 brings the “World’s Largest Music Festival” back to Milwaukee’s lakefront in the middle of summer! We’re talking 9 days across three long weekends packed with concerts and fun with over half a million of your closest friends. Choose from over 600 acts across 12 stages on the 75-acre Maier Festival Park grounds. The dates this year, all Thursdays – Saturdays, are June 18-20, June 25-27, and July 2-4, 2026.
Summerfest dates back to 1968 and has since become a key venue for the music industry’s hottest stars, emerging talent and local favorites to create unforgettable live music experiences in a world-class festival setting. Running along Milwaukee’s lakefront nestled within downtown, the Historic Third Ward, Discovery World, I-794, and Lake Michigan, Summerfest offers not only music but over 45 food and beverage vendors, four marketplaces offering crafts and wares from all over the world, interactive exhibits, and just cool general fun. Northwestern Mutual Community Park includes a Children’s Stage and play area that offers a fun experience for the kids. Regular shows involving magic, singalongs, and other activities are complemented with plenty of equipment kids can run, swing, climb, and play on. During the day, Summerfest is designed to be very family-friendly. Many of the food and beverage vendors are classic and popular restaurants and bars from around the Milwaukee area, and selections range widely from ethnic food options to a wide variety of craft and classic beers. Several stands also have a full bar with wine and spirits. Check out the latest music and stage lineups below!

Announced Summerfest 2026 lineups by Date, Stage & Time:
Tuesday, June 16th
American Family Insurance Amphitheater7:30pm – Garth Brooks
Wednesday, June 17th
American Family Insurance Amphitheater7:30pm – Garth Brooks
Thursday, June 18th
American Family Insurance Amphitheater7:00pm – Megan Moroney
BMO Pavilion7:15pm Dannyboy9:00pm Charlie Wilson
Miller Lite Oasis1:15pm From Ashes To Embers2:45pm Current Comfort4:30pm Vial6:30pm Nicholas Tremulis & The Prodigals10:30pm Tash Sultana
Generac Power Stage5:30pm The Dream Syndicate7:30pm Modern English9:30pm Echo & The Bunnymen
Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard6:00pm Morgan St. Jean8:00pm Dora Jar10:00pm Holly Humberstone
T-Mobile Stage6:15pm Venus & the Flytraps8:15pm Marlon Funaki10:15pm Passion Pit
Uline Warehouse2:00pm Supertaste3:30pm Post Sex Nachos5:30pm Taylor Acorn7:30pm The Bends9:30pm Third Eye Blind
Aurora Pavilion7:00pm Alejandro Escovedo
Friday, June 19th
American Family Insurance Amphitheater7:30pm – Don Toliver with special guests Shababii & Che
BMO Pavilion5:30pm The Love Monkeys7:15pm Aldo Nova9:00pm STYX
Miller Lite Oasis1:15pm From Ashes To Embers2:45pm Current Comfort4:30pm Vial6:30pm Panic Shack8:30pm Enter Shikari10:30pm Amyl and the Sniffers
Generac Power Stage5:30pm Deer Tick7:30pm Evan Honer9:30pm Father John Misty
Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard4:00pm Todd Cameron6:00pm Steph Strings8:00pm Adrian Nunez
T-Mobile Stage6:15pm Emmitt James10:15pm Jeremiah
Uline Warehouse12:30pm Koyo2:00pm Field Hockey3:30pm Tiny Voices5:30pm Red Jumpsuit Apparatus7:30pm State Champs9:30pm Hot Mulligan
Aurora Pavilion5:45pm Chris Crain7:00pm The Family Stone
Saturday, June 20th

American Family Insurance Amphitheater7:00pm – Carin Leon

BMO Pavilion5:30pm Substitute: Tales from The Who7:15pm Kirstie Kraus9:00pm David Lee Roth

Miller Lite Oasis1:15pm IDKCONUNDRUM2:45pm American Progress4:30pm Colin Bracewell6:30pm The Juliana Theory8:30pm Braid10:30pm The Academy Is…

Generac Power Stage12:30pm The Band Solstice2:00pm Tobacco Road3:30pm Old Mervs5:30pm Winyah7:30pm Penelope Road9:30pm Flipturn

Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard1:00pm TBA2:30pm Noah Richardson4:00pm SM66:00pm GRAHAM8:00pm Weston Estate10:00pm Connor Price

T-Mobile Stage12:45pm Lauren Gottshall2:30pm Will Terry4:15pm Rhys Rutherford6:15pm Scott Wolverton8:15pm McCoy Moore10:15pm Nate Smith

Uline Warehouse12:30pm Milly & The Mayhem2:00pm Kenneth Brian Band3:30pm A.J. Croce5:30pm Trapper Schoepp7:30pm Don Felder9:30pm Christopher Cross

Aurora Pavilion3:15pm Cigarettes @ Sunset4:30pm Altered By Mom5:45pm Red Leather7:00pm Dexter and the Moonrocks
Thursday, June 25th
American Family Insurance Amphitheater7:30pm – Ed Sheeran with special guest Myles Smith and Aaron Rowe
BMO Pavilion5:30pm Big Daddy Kane7:15pm Gabriel Jacoby9:00pm Common
Miller Lite Oasis1:15pm OUTDrejas2:45pm Chrystal Gales4:30pm Vertical Horizon6:30pm Porch Light8:30pm Hazlett10:30pm Kaleo
Generac Power Stage12:00pm School of Rock2:00pm School of Rock4:30pm Booker T. Jones6:30pm Pat McCurdy7:30pm Grabbitz10:00pm Subtronics
Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard12:00pm School of Rock2:00pm School of Rock4:30pm Robert Randolph & The Family Band6:30pm The Handcuffs8:30pm Sincere Engineer10:30pm Kim Gordon
T-Mobile Stage12:00pm School of Rock2:00pm School of Rock4:15pm Wire & Nail5:15pm Old 97’s6:15pm Elijah Scott8:15pm Lanie Gardner10:15pm Tucker Wetmore
Uline Warehouse12:00pm School of Rock2:00pm School of Rock4:15pm 10,000 Maniacs5:45pm Lisa Loeb7:30pm Walk Off the Earth9:30pm Halestorm
Aurora Pavilion12:00pm School of Rock2:00pm School of Rock3:15pm School of Rock4:30pm Abby Moeller5:45pm Boy Golden7:00pm The Mountain Goats
Friday, June 26th
American Family Insurance Amphitheather7:30 pm – Cody Johnson with special guest Jesse Murph
BMO Pavilion5:30pm Alex Sampson7:15pm The Aces9:00pm Louis Tomlinson
Miller Lite Oasis1:15pm Guardrail2:45pm Harrison Gordon4:30pm Lake Drive6:30pm Showoff8:30pm Lucky Boys Confusion10:30pm Goldfinger
Generac Power Stage12:00pm School of Rock2:00pm School of Rock4:30pm 7th Heaven6:30pm Bobby Friss8:30pm Big Wild10:00pm Elderbrook
Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard12:00pm School of Rock2:00pm School of Rock4:30pm Blonde6:15pm KSP8:00pm Henrik10:00pm Petey USA
T-Mobile Stage12:00pm School of Rock2:00pm School of Rock4:15pm Sugo6:15pm Greg Koch & The Koch Marshall Trio8:15pm Tha Band Loula10:15pm Marcus King Band
Uline Warehouse12:00pm School of Rock2:00pm School of Rock4:15pm Sons of the Silent Age5:45pm Two Feet7:30pm Grouplove9:30pm The Revivalists
Aurora Pavilion12:00pm School of Rock2:00pm School of Rock3:15pm School of Rock4:30pm Siobahn Bodrug5:45pm Harper O’Neill7:00pm Sudan Archives
Saturday, June 27th
American Family Insurance Amphitheater7:30 p.m. – Post Malone with special guest Carter Faith
BMO Pavilion6:30pm Alannah McCready8:15pm Dylan Schneider10:00pm Russell Dickerson
Miller Lite Oasis1:15pm In The Know2:45pm King Solomon4:30pm Left On Sunset6:30pm The Expendables8:30pm The Movement10:30pm Pepper
Generac Power Stage12:30pm Alley Eyes5:30pm Jean Dawson9:30pm Wolfmother
Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard2:30pm Fuzzysurf4:00pm Modern Alibi6:00pm Taz8:00pm Paw Paw Rod10:00pm BØRNS
T-Mobile Stage6:15pm Maris10:15pm Audrey Nuna
Uline Warehouse12:30pm The Noize2:00pm Haley Johnsen3:30pm Tracy Bonham5:30pm Hank Azaria and the EZ Street Band7:30pm Freddy Jones Band9:30pm Little Feat
Aurora Pavilion7:00pm Mariachi Sol De Mexico
Thursday, July 2nd
American Family Insurance Amphitheater7:00 p.m. – Muse
BMO Pavilion7:15pm Absolutely9:00pm Ella Mai
Miller Lite Oasis8:30pm Anees10:30pm Sean Paul
Generac Power Stage2:00pm Munroe5:30pm Living Colour7:30pm Buckcherry9:30pm Candlebox
Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard2:30pm Hell On Heels4:00pm Hotel Fiction6:00pm Sunflower Bean8:00pm Blondshell10:00pm The Beths
T-Mobile Stage12:45pm Pretty Pity2:30pm Gold Steps4:15pm Fluorescents6:15pm Girlfriends8:15pm Kennyhoopla10:15pm All-Time Low
Uline Warehouse12:30pm Palm Ghosts2:00pm Outranaut3:30pm The Ocean Blue5:30pm Sister Hazel7:30pm Spin Doctors9:30pm Gin Blossoms
Aurora Pavilion12:45pm Florentine Opera Company2:00pm Florentine Opera Company4:30pm Case Oas5:45pm Jobi Riccio7:00pm Matthew Hansen
Friday, July 3rd
American Family Insurance Amphitheater7:30pm – Alex Warren
BMO Pavilion7:15pm Stephen Marley9:00pm Buju Banton with Stephen Marley
Miller Lite Oasis4:30pm Scout Speer6:30pm Adam Warner8:30pm Chase McDaniel10:30pm Whiskey Myers
Generac Power Stage3:30pm Yaya Biggs5:30pm Edgehill7:30pm Ax and the Hatchetmen9:30pm Spoon
Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard8:00pm DJ Jazzy Jeff10:00pm Rev Run
T-Mobile Stage10:15pm Flo Rida
Uline Warehouse12:30pm Bob Mittnacht & The Crowning Gables2:00pm Juliana Joy3:30pm Radio Radio5:30pm Ken Pomeroy7:30pm St. Paul & the Broken Bones9:30pm Gene Simmons Band
Aurora Pavilion3:15pm Ask Carol4:30pm Six Foot Blonde5:45pm The Heavy Heavy7:00pm Neal Francis
Saturday, July 4th
American Family Insurance Amphitheater7:30 pm – Jelly Roll with special guest Tyler Hubbard
BMO Pavilion7:15pm Preston Cooper9:00 pm Sam Barber
Miller Lite Oasis4:30pm The Maiden Voyage6:30pm Siin10:30pm Megadeth
Generac Power Stage3:30pm Nicole Lawrence5:30pm Soul Asylum7:30pm The Jayhawks9:30pm The BoDeans
Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard8:00pm John Vincent III10:00pm Jonah Kagen
T-Mobile Stage4:15pm Carolina Liar6:15pm Pure Hex8:15pm Joywave10:15pm The Temper Trap
Uline Warehouse12:30pm Victor Jones2:00pm Porcupine3:30pm Poi Dog Pondering5:30pm Jerry Harrison’s TH 50 – “50 Years of Talking Heads”7:30pm Mindi Abair9:30pm Straight No Chaser
Aurora Pavilion 5:45pm Tag Team7:00pm Baha Men

Part of Milwaukee’s skyline hovering above the northern part of the Summerfest Grounds, including the US Cellular Connection Stage, which will now the the T-Mobile Stage for 2026.

Gruber Law Offices Sportzone and Northwestern Mutual Community Park will have a variety of shows and performers too, to be announced soon.

Watch for new announcements, see Summerfest.com/lineup for more lineups the timeliest way possible!
Summerfest Tickets
Single Day General Admission Tickets run $30 per day, you can print them at home or put them on your mobile. These tickets are good for the entire grounds and any show with the exception of the American Family Insurance Amphitheater shows. Seniors 62 and over and Children 3-10 can get discount tickets at the gate. Children 2 and under are admitted free. Multi-Day Ticket options include:

A US Cellular Power Pass, which runs $125 and gets you in ALL 9 DAYS of the festival, with the exception of the American Family Insurance Amphitheater shows.
A 6-Day Pass, which gets you in for 6 of 9 days of Summerfest – you choose your 6 days. It runs $105.
A US Cellular 3-Day Pass, which for $60 gets you in to 3 of 9 days of Summerfest, you choose which three.

Parking lots are available just to the west of the grounds and throughout downtown Milwaukee and the Historic Third Ward. The Milwaukee County Transit System also offers “freeway flyer” express buses to and from the grounds from numerous Park & Ride lots in the metro area. The Summerfest Grounds can be accessed directly via I-794, U.S. 18, and Highway 32. I-43/94 and Highways 38, 59, and 145 also bring you within a mile of it – which is how far away some people park! Either way, it’s one of the greatest music festivals on the planet and a definite State Trunk Tour recommendation.

Summerfest 2026 Address:
Henry Maier Festival Park 200 N. Harbor Drive Milwaukee, WI 53202 (414) 273-2680 Website

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Sister Bay Roofing of the Goats Parade
2026-06-13 10:30 - 17:00 | Al Johnson’s Swedish Butik, 10698 N. Bay Shore Road, Sister Bay, WI, 54234, United States
Well, THIS is an interestingly-named event: the Roofing of the Goats Parade takes place at Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant & Butik in Sister Bay, Wisconsin on Saturday, June 13th, 2026 at 11:00 am right along Highway 42.
All goats are invited to participate in the 12th annual Roofing of the Goats parade! Don’t have a goat? Then line up and watch the famous Al Johnson’s goats while they head down the streets to climb up onto the sod roof. They will be joined by many of their local Door County goat friends who will also be at the festivities. Goat costumes, goatees, Viking hats, and other creative endeavors are encouraged. The parade begins at the corner of Mill Road and Highway 42 in downtown Sister Bay, and goes a trot, kick and a leap down the road to Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant. The parade culminates with the roofing of the first goats of the season at Al Johnson’s (weather permitting – the goats don’t go on the roof in rain or snow). The Goat Parade will be followed by Al Johnson’s annual Goat Fest, located at Stabbur Beer Garden, next to the restaurant. Goat Fest will feature all day festivities including: live music, kid’s games, various beverages, great food, and a Swedish Pancake Eating contest. Other businesses throughout town will also be celebrating with specials.

Returning this year is the Goat Drop Contest. You can help support the Northern Door Food Pantry and have some fun. With a purchase of a goat drop sticker, you will be entered in to win a Trek Fat Tire Cruiser bike from Husby’s and Flanigan’s Distributing, a $100 gift card from Al Johnson’s, or a Lunch and Farm Tour from Door County Creamery. Stickers will be placed on the street along the parade route. To win, a Goat must make a deposit on your sticker during the Goat parade. All proceeds will go to the Northern Door Food Pantry at the Sister Bay Baptist Church. Stickers will be available for purchase at the parade, or if you can’t attend you can still join in on the fun and purchase your stickers online. You do not need to be present to win! Buy your stickers HERE.
Parade line up begins on the southeast corner of Highway 42 (N. Bay Shore Dr.) and Mill Road, and begins at 11:00 a.m. Don’t be late…the goats walk fast!
After the parade, Goat Fest at Al Johnson’s will begin, and includes Live Music, Kids Games and Crafts, a Swedish Pancake Eating Contest and more.
Sister Bay Roofing of the Goats Parade Address:
Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant & Butik
10698 N. Bay Shore Road (Highway 42)
Sister Bay, WI 54234
(920) 854-2626
Website

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Up North Beerfest
2026-06-13 | Hi-Pines Campground, 1919 U.S. 45 North, Eagle River, WI, 54521, United States
Eagle River has Up North Beerfest back for 2026! It happens with Premier Beer Night Friday, June 12th and the main event Saturday, June 13th. It all happens at Hi-Pines Campground.
Walk the red carpet – literally – for Premier Beer Night from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday evening. This insider event allows participants to sample beers from 16 breweries which WON’T be available during the Saturday main event. Sip suds and enjoy tasty hors d’oeuvres. Premier Beer Night tickets are available for $85.
The main event—Up North BeerFest—goes from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday and includes up to 30 breweries from Wisconsin and the Midwest. Festivalgoers will be given a sampling glass for their 2 to 3-ounce pours, a beer guide to find breweries at the festival, and live music. Food is available for purchase from the Eagle River Veterans Resource Center.
New in 2026! People’s Choice Best Brew award to be given to the brewer with the most votes from event attendees.
Many of the breweries will be recognizable, from Eagle River’s very own Tribute Brewing Co. and Riverstone Brewing Company to O’SO Brewing Company. But there are other opportunities to try beers from lesser-known brewers like Haen’s Popple River Brewing and Karben4 Brewing.
Be sure to make a transportation plan before coming to the event on Saturday. Designated drivers are free to attend if accompanying a paid admission for the Saturday event. While parking is available on the grounds, many of our overnight lodging partners are providing free shuttle transportation to and from Hi-Pines Campground before, during, and after the events. No children, pets, or carry-ins are allowed to the event. Smoking is not allowed under the tented sampling areas.

There are three ways to purchase tickets: Online, via mail, or at these Eagle River locations:
Trig’s Cellar 70 (Liquor Department)
Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center
Tribute Brewing Company
You’ve been hibernating long enough. It’s time to enjoy the fresh air up here and taste some delicious beers! Hi-Pines Campground is right along U.S. 45/Highway 17/Highway 32 just north of Eagle River, not far from the World Championship Derby Complex and Tribute Brewing. Highway 70 also bring you to Eagle River, just head north a few miles!
Up North Beerfest Address:
Hi-Pines Campground
1919 U.S. 45 North
Eagle River, WI 54521
(800) 359-6315
Website

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Polish Fest
2026-06-12 12:00 - 2026-06-14 20:00 | Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Drive, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Polish Fest is the largest Polish cultural festival in America, and it’s right on Milwaukee’s lakefront! Authentic dancing, food, music, family activities, and plenty of other entertainment (accordions may be involved.)
Some of that extra entertainment includes vodka tastings, the annual Chopin Youth Piano Competition, folk arts and crafts, and plenty of children’s activities.
Polish Fest runs Friday, June 12th and Saturday, June 13th from noon until 11pm; Sunday the 14th from noon to 7pm. A Sunday Mass will also take place at 10am, with free admission. Gates open at 9:30am Sunday for the Mass.
Tickets are $7 in advance, $12 at the Summerfest Gate. Military personnel, both active and retired, are admitted FREE with military ID.
Check out these event highlights:
Sukiennice Marketplace
Filled by over forty different vendors, our Sukiennice Marketplace gives you a chance to buy Polish items, from traditional Polish toys for children to a new piece of pottery. The Sukiennice Marketplace is also your source for massage & acupuncture, home improvement, and genealogy research. Find everything from relaxation to the knowledge of your Polish roots.
Cultural Village
2026 Cultural Village Exhibits will feature folk artists demonstrating traditional Polish crafts, including wycinanki (paper cutting), pisanki (decorated eggs), wianki (floral head wreaths) and more. Polanki’s sales tent featuring handmade Polish pottery (Boleslawiec), Christmas ornaments, recipe books and other folk art are both located in the Cultural Village. The Polish Genealogical Society and the Milwaukee County Genealogical Society will again be at Polish Fest in a new location, east of the demonstrator tent.
There’s also the Polish Forum, click here for a schedule of speakers.
Cooking demonstrations will abound, too: check out this schedule of events.
Polish Fest Entertainment Schedule:
Friday, June 12th
Miller Stage
12:00 Copper Box
2:30 Mollie B with Ted Lange & SqueezeBox
6:00 Opening Ceremony
7:30 The First Wave
Non-Stop Polka Stage
12:00 The Mix
3:00 Keith Stras & Polka Confetti
3:40 I.P.A. Tribute Band
4:20 Keith Stras & Polka Confetti
5:00 I.P.A. Tribute Band
5:40 Keith Stras & Polka Confetti
6:20 I.P.A. Tribute Band
7:00 John Gora & Gorale
7:40 Polka Country Musicians
8:20 John Gora & Gorale
9:00 Polka Country Musicians
9:40 John Gora & Gorale
10:20 Polka Country Musicians
Cultural Stage
12:00 Larry Lynne LTD Show
1:00 The Britins
2:00 Larry Lynne LTD Show
3:00 The Britins
4:30 Łowicz Dance Ensemble of Edmonton
6:00 Cappuchin Walk
7:00 Syrena Polish Folk Dance Ensemble
8:00 Stetsin & Lace
Sports Area
Polonia soccer club
Saturday, June 13th
Miller Stage
12:00 John Gora & Gorale
1:30 Mollie B with Ted Lange & SqueezeBox
2:30 John Gora & Gorale
3:30 Mollie B with Ted Lange & SqueezeBox
5:00 Larry Lynne LTD Show
8:00 Almighty Vinyl
Non-Stop Polka Stage
12:00 Polka Generations
3:00 The Natural Talent
3:40 Frankie Liszka & Blue Magic
4:20 The Natural Talent
5:00 Frankie Liszka & Blue Magic
5:40 The Natural Talent
6:20 Frankie Liszka & Blue Magic
7:00 Polka Family
7:40 Polka Country Musicians
8:20 Polka Family
9:00 Polka Country Musicians
9:40 Polka Family
10:20 Polka Country Musicians
Cultural Stage
12:00 Łowicz Dance Ensemble of Edmonton
12:30 Whispers Center of Artistic Expression
1:30 Wawel Folk Ensemble
2:00 Syrena Polish Folk Dance Ensemble
3:00 Wesoły Lud Folk Dance Company of the PRCUA
4:00 Polish Folk Dance Group Lajkonik Chicago
6:00 PFDAA Polish Folk Dance Gala
8:00 Silver Effect
Sports Area
Polonia soccer club
Sunday – June 14th
Miller Stage
12:00 Mollie B with Ted Lange & SqueezeBox
1:30 John Gora & Gorale
2:30 Mollie B with Ted Lange & SqueezeBox
3:30 John Gora & Gorale
5:00 WhiskeyBelles
Non-Stop Polka Stage
12:00 Polka Family
12:40 Frankie Liszka & Blue Magic
1:20 Polka Family
2:00 Frankie Liszka & Blue Magic
2:40 Polka Family
3:20 Frankie Liszka & Blue Magic
4:00 DynaBrass
Cultural Stage
10:00 Mass
1:00 Syrena Polish Folk Dance Ensemble
2:00 Łowicz Dance Ensemble of Edmonton
3:00 Marcus Band
Sports Area
Polonia soccer club
Get more info and complete schedules at PolishFest.org!
Polish Fest Milwaukee Address:
Henry Maier Festival Park
200 N. Harbor Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Website

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Lakefront Festival of Art
2026-06-12 10:00 - 2026-06-14 17:00 | Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Drive, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
The Lakefront Festival of Art (LFOA) is one of the premier art festivals in the country. This family-friendly festival at the world-famous Milwaukee Art Museum features over 170 national artists with art for sale in a variety of media, including paintings, sculptures, jewelry, photography, printmaking, wood, ceramics, fiber, and more. The artists display and sell right on Milwaukee’s beautiful lakefront, both indoors and outside under a series of white tents. Features on the grounds include a sculpture garden, children’s art activities, entertainment, artist demonstrations and food/beverage vendors.

Since 1963, LFOA has been a primary fundraiser for the Milwaukee Art Museum and organized with the help of Friends of Art volunteers. Over 1,300 individuals volunteer annually to help organize and operate events like the Lakefront Festival of Art. FOA’s fundraising efforts have helped the Museum to bring numerous world-class exhibitions to Milwaukee, acquire several hundred pieces of art for its Collection, underwrite audio guides for visitors, as well as produce artful and educational programming.
The Milwaukee Art Museum is home to a rich collection of over 30,000 works of art, the Milwaukee Art Museum is located on the shores of Lake Michigan. Its campus includes the Santiago Calatrava–designed Quadracci Pavilion, annually showcasing three feature exhibitions, and the Eero Saarinen–designed Milwaukee County War Memorial Center and David Kahler‒designed addition. The Museum’s Collection Galleries, having opened in 2017, add nearly 2,500 world-class works of art on view.
Enjoy a fun-filled weekend of art, food, music, and activities for all ages. Support the arts by shopping paintings, ceramics, fiber, metalwork, and jewelry from more than 100 artists from across the nation. Sample Milwaukee flavor from local restaurants, and lounge in the sunshine in the Beer Garden or Wine Garden.
The festival continues, rain or shine. Come prepared by bringing your umbrella. Admission includes access to the Museum—stop in to explore the galleries and join a drop-in tour.
The Lakefront Festival of the Arts runs from 10am-10pm on Friday, June 13th, 10am-7pm on Saturday, June 14th, and 10am-5pm on Sunday, June 15th.
You’ll find this beautiful art festival right at the end of U.S. 18, with I-794, I-43/94, and Highways 32, 38, 59, and 145 all bringing you close!
Admission:
Advance tickets $22 (click here to buy online)
Adults $27
Seniors/students/military $20
Museum Members $10 (Member kids under 18 are free)
Three-day pass $45 ($40 in advance online)
Free for kids age 12 and under, veterans, active military, and Wisconsin K-12 teachers (with ID)
Lakefront Festival of Art Address:
Milwaukee Art Museum
700 N. Art Museum Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Website

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Sparta Butterfest
2026-06-11 - 2026-06-14 | Memorial Park, Memorial Park, Sparta, WI, 54656, United States
Sparta holds some notable festivals, and Butterfest is the biggest one of the year. Along with plenty of butter, the festival features numerous events.
Among them: the A&P Carnival, one of the Midwest’s best. There’s also a craft and flea market, a quilt show, softball tournaments, a cornhole bean bag tournament, dance demonstrations, firemen’s water fights, a milking contest, stage entertainment, and much more. The Miss Sparta Pageant will be held during the event, one of the sanctioned events where the winner can then compete in Miss Wisconsin.
It runs Thursday June 11th through Sunday, June 14th. The Butterfest Parade takes place Sunday at 12:30pm. The whole event takes place at Memorial Park in Sparta. I-90 and Highways 16, 21, 27, and 71 bring you there! (Heck, so does the Elroy-Sparta Trail!)
Live music includes Larry’s Drifters on Thursday, the Pat Watters Band on Friday, High Mileage on Saturday, and The Dweebs on Sunday!
Sparta Butterfest Address:
Memorial Park
Pine Street
Sparta, WI 54656
Map
Website

Sparta Butterfest Schedule of Events
THURSDAY, JUNE 11:
A&P Carnival, 5-10pm
Corporate Sponsors Reception, 5:30pm • Fest Tent
Fest Tent – opening 7pm • Larry’s Drifters
Military Night – All active duty military free with Military ID
Food Tent
FRIDAY, JUNE 12:
Softball Tournament
Arts, Crafts, Fleamarket and Antiques • 4pm-dusk
Quilt Show Registration – 3pm
Food Tent
A&P Carnival, 5-11pm
Bingo 4-8pm
Fest Tent – opening 8pm • Pat Watters Band •
SATURDAY, JUNE 13:
Arts, Crafts, Fleamarket and Antiques • throughout the day, beginning 10am
A&P Carnival • Throughout the day • WRISTBANDS • Get a $20 wristband and ride from 12-5pm
Softball Tournament – throughout the day
Food Tent
Pancake and Sausage Breakfast • 7am-10am • At the cheese curd concession stand
3 Person Rotary Golf Tournament • 9am
Poker Run • Registration 9-11am
Quilt Show • 10am-5pm with a Demonstration at 2pm
Fest Tent – opening 12pm • Music provided by Mike Harris
New Age Wrestling, Fest Tent, 2pm
Firemen’s Waterfights • 1pm (registration at noon)
DJ Trivia, 1-3pm
Miss Wisconsin Send Off Party, 12pm in the Fest Tent
Milking Contest • 1:00pm
Kids Craft Area • 2-4pm
Bingo 2-6pm
Car Show • 1pm-6pm
Cornhole Bean Bag Tournament • 2pm
Quilting Demonstration • 2pm
Kid’s Bike Decorating Contest in the Arts and Crafts area • 2pm • Judging at 4:30pm
Fest Tent 8pm Entertainment – High Mileage
SUNDAY, JUNE 14:
Softball Tournament • Throughout the day
Food Tent • Throughout the day
Arts, Crafts, Fleamarket and Antiques • Throughout the day • 10am-6pm
A&P Carnival • Throughout the day 12pm-8pm
Quilt Show • 12-4pm • Maplewood School
Fest Tent opens at 12:00pm
Parade • 12:30pm
Fest Tent 4pm-8pm Entertainment – The Dweebs
Bingo 3-5pm

Cows on the Concourse
2026-06-06 | Capitol Square, Downtown Madison, Madison, WI, 53701, United States
Cows on the Concourse is a celebrated tradition that kicks off June Dairy Month in Dane County. At this free and family-friendly event, kids and adults can meet and greet cows and baby calves from local dairy farms.
Check out Cows on the Concourse as you peruse the Dane County Farmers’ Market on Saturday, June 6th, 2026 and enjoy live music, tasty food, fun games, and real, live cows!
Cows on the Concourse celebrates Wisconsin’s dairy industry, which contributes more than $43.4 billion to our state’s economy – Wisconsin is truly “America’s Dairyland.”

Activities
Cow Zone
Get up close and personal with two different herds of cows and baby calves from several dairy breeds. You can even pet them! Joining the cows are local Wisconsin farmers and other “Moo Experts” to answer all your questions.
Get MOOving & Fit Zone
Kids, check out our athletic stations and learn how dairy products are a part of healthy lifestyle and keep your bodies strong. Don’t forget to fuel up with ice-cold milk after you exercise!
Ed’Moo’cation Zone
Dairy is a rich tradition in Wisconsin, but how did it get to be that way? In this youth-friendly station, learn how dairy has become the cornerstone of Wisconsin’s economy as well as how all the great dairy products have become signature treats for folks in the Badger State.
Cows on the Concourse Big Cheese Zone
Sink your teeth into a melt-in-your-mouth grilled cheese sandwich for only $2. Don’t forget to grab a bottle of ice-cold milk to wash it down!
My Dairyland Scavenger Hunt
Join in the My Dairyland Scavenger Hunt and visit each zone at Cows on the Concourse. Learn fun dairy facts and record your answers for a chance to win a free souvenir t-shirt while supplies last.
Saturday Science
Can’t get enough dairy? Hop on a school bus for an excursion to the Town Center at the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery on the UW-Madison campus. You will learn about the science of dairy foods and even do some sampling too!
A free shuttle will travel between the two locations, departing every 20 minutes between 10 a.m. and noon.
Saturday Science will include a bonus stop for the My Dairyland Scavenger Hunt.When you complete the My Dairyland Scavenger Hunt at Cows on the Concourse, take your question card to Saturday Science and earn a token for a scoop of Culver’s custard while supplies last!
Cows on the Concourse Address:
Capitol Square, 2 E. Main Street
Madison, WI 53703
Website
Their website has even more details. Check it out Saturday, June 6th from 8am-1pm on the Capitol Square in Madison. U.S. 12, 14, 18 and Highways 30 and 113 all bring you to the city, and U.S. 151 takes you right to the Square!

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PrideFest
2026-06-05 14:30 - 2026-06-07 22:00 | Henry Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Drive, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
PrideFest is Wisconsin’s largest LGBT festival and the one that kicks off the “summer of festivals” on Milwaukee’s lakefront. Plenty of shows, activities, food, a marketplace, a parade, and entertainment including a variety of comedy and music acts. The 2026 Pridefest runs June 4th-6th at Maier Festival Park, a.k.a. the Summerfest Grounds.
Acts on the SKYYLine Mainstage include:
THURSDAY

Star Six Nine
Funk Summit Bass Team
Lardi B
Ru Queens Drag Shows including Kori King, Lydia B Kollins, Olivia Lux, and Suzie Toot

FRIDAY:

Homme Fatale
Dee Dee Purr Drag Shows: Angel Voyer, Angelique, Buda L Inifniti Ross, Emo Knievel, Ilman T. Thunderkat, Krystal Kuttabish, Lavender Jones, Lola Lue, Taysha Montenegro
The Crown Jewels – A Tribute to Queen
Brody Ray
Brian Justin Crum
Jake Wesley Rogers

SATURDAY:

Katie & Betsy
MKE Royals
Our Voice Milwaukee
Dancing Queen – An ABBA Salute
Dulce Sloan
76th Street
Sophie B. Hawkins

Fireworks will be launched Saturday night the 6th around 9:15pm.
You can also check out the Stonewall Stage and The Intersection with more activities and artists lined up, the Dance Pavilion, and Bonus Acts!

The Summerfest Grounds & Henry Maier Festival Park can be reached via I-794 and U.S. 18, right where it ends at Lake Michigan. Highway 32 is within blocks; also coming close are I-43/94, U.S. 18, and Highways 38, 57, 59, 145, and 175.
PrideFest Address:
Milwaukee’s Summerfest Grounds/Henry Maier Festival Park
200 N. Harbor Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 272-3378
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Shawano Sundrop Dayz
2026-06-05 - 2026-06-06 | WI
Shawano SunDrop Dayz 2026 hits Friday, June 5th and Saturday, June 6th to celebrate the tasty citrus soda this town began making in the 1950s! SunDrop helps usher in summer with a wide variety of family-friendly activities, live performances, music, food, beverages. You can even enjoy tours and tastings at the SunDrop Museum.
Sun Drop soda is being made and bottled in returnable glass bottles. Tour the Sun Drop museum at 920 S. Franklin Street and experience fun interactive displays. Most importantly, visit the tasting room and sample their different soda flavors. They include Farmer’s Brew butterscotch root beer, rhu-berry, caramel apple, blue raspberry, black cherry, cream, or the original “Golden Soda” Sun Drop. Horse wagon rides will be available between the museum and the park so you can enjoy a ride to the tours and tastings!
Friday late afternoon into the evening, kids can enjoy the Kidz Zone with inflatables and more. Afterwards, all can enjoy live music from Spark Spark Bang! and Driftwood during the evening. Saturday, June 1st opens early with a Flea Market at 6am on Main Street. At 9am, the 5k Run/Walk kicks off. Both the Craft Fair and Kidz Zone fire up at 10am. The muscle comes out in the early afternoon with the Strongman Competition at 1pm and the Lumberjack Competition continuing from there through 5pm. For music, the Oneida Smoke Dancers will perform starting at Noon. Also, Wet Possum takes the stage at 3pm and the GLAM BAND plays from 6:45pm until 10 (at least.)
SunDrop Dayz is also a fundraiser, and the festival has raised over $100,000 for local charities since its inception in 2016. Sponsors keep admission FREE and there are plenty of vendors offering their crafts, food, beer, soda, and more for sale.
Shawano SunDrop Dayz Address:
Shawano is easily accessible via the Highway 29 expressway as well as Highways 22, 47, and 55 (which also sometimes joins 29 on the bypass). Memorial Park itself, where the festivities are centered, is along Main Street/Highway 22. Within blocks you’ll find Stubborn Brothers Brewing and the Mountain-Bay Trail.
909 S. Lincoln Street one block north of Lieg Street east of Main (Highway 22)
Shawano, WI
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Road America WeatherTech Chicago Region SCCA June Sprints
2026-06-05 - 2026-06-07 | Road America, N7390 Highway 67, Elkhart Lake, WI, 53073, United States
Fans are welcome at Road America June 5th-7th for the WeatherTech Chicago Region SCCA June Sprints! Come on out for some real racing and (hopefully) awesome weather as the WeatherTech Chicago Region SCCA June Sprints returns to Road America, where it has come every year since 1956.
The WeatherTech® Chicago Region SCCA June Sprints at Road America will feature everything from showroom stock to highly modified purpose-built race cars from eight distinct race groups.
With Road America’s park-like setting, trackside viewing, up-close access to drivers and teams, and legendary cuisine appealing to drivers and fans alike, it’s no wonder the June Sprints remains one of the nation’s premier amateur sports car racing events.

Gates entrances open at 7 am and Road America encourages everyone to follow safe practices, including social distancing, frequent hand washing, and making use of the provided sanitizer stations located throughout the facility. Cloth face coverings are also recommended in areas where social distancing is difficult to maintain.
Fan Activities at Road America

The Paddock Shop is open 10 am – 4 pm
If you need some help getting around, the TRAM will run Saturday and Sunday, just watch for the TRAM flags at the pick-up points.
Concession Stands

Friday

Gear Box
Paddock Concessions operated by Parker Johns
Antoniette’s Turn 3

Saturday and Sunday – all Concession stands open

Bank First Family Fun Zone is located at Turn 1. It will be open Saturday and Sunday 10am – 3pm
Watch for the Balloon Lady daily Saturday and Sunday!
Public Karting is available for anyone age 14 or older. A parent or guardian must be present if under 18. You’ll find it at the CTECH Manufacturing Motorplex, infield over the SpeedVille Bridge, near Turns 7 and 8. Karts can reach speeds of up to 40 mph.
Test your skills on their 18 hole Disc Golf course – FREE fun for everyone!

Front Nine: Tee #1 located across from Gearbox concessions in the paddock
Back Nine: Tee #10 located west of the Sargento Bridge, towards Motorplex
Rental diss are available in Paddock Shop.

Get the full schedule here! (.pdf)
Highway 67 brings you there, just a few miles north of Highway 23 and west of Highway 57, on the south end of Elkhart Lake five miles north of Plymouth.
WeatherTech Chicago Region SCCA June Sprints Event Address:
Road America
N7390 Highway 67
Elkhart Lake, WI 53073
(800) 365-7223
Website

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Copperfest
2026-06-05 - 2026-06-07 | American Legion Post 74 Park, 709 Madison Street, Oconto, WI, 54153, United States
Copperfest is back, June 5-7, 2026!
Copperfest celebrates Wisconsin’s “Copper Country” in Oconto with tons of fun activities, history, food, a big lineup of live music, and more. Come join the fun on June 5th, 6th, and 7th, 2026. It’s easy access off U.S. 41 and Highway 22! This year’s theme is “Disney.”
Enjoy tons of live music , the Artist Village all days, the Grand Parade Saturday morning at 10am, and the Car Show Saturday from 10am-2pm featuring makes and models from a wide variety of eras.
Most events will take place at the American Legion Post 74 Park, 709 Madison Street in Oconto.
Copperfest Live Music Lineup
FRIDAY:
5:00-6:30pm TBA
7:00-11:00pm TBA
SATURDAY
11:30am-2:30pm TBA
3:30pm-6:30pm TBA
7:30pm-11:00pm TBA
SUNDAY
11:30am-2:15pm TBA
Entertainers include David Malmberg and Casaday’s Critters. Saturday and Sunday kids and grown-up alike can enjoy the Trout Pond, racing pigs and ducks, the pie and ice cream social, the crafters and vendors, bounce houses (alright, that’s for kids only), face painting, caricatures, and much more!!
UTL Wrestling will also be on display Sunday afternoon!
Hours for the Artist Village are Friday 5PM-9PM, Saturday 10AM-5PM, Sunday 10AM-3PM. Explore over 120 artists and crafters from all over the state!
For all the latest, check their Facebook page.
U.S. 41 and Highway 22 bring you there! You’ll find Oconto at the eastern end of Highway 22, right at U.S. 41. It’s about eight miles east of U.S. 141 and 10 miles south of Highway 64. Copperfest is in town, and just east past downtown is the shores of Green Bay, with lakeside parks and piers and a view across the bay to Door County. It’s only about half an hour from the city of Green Bay and twenty minutes from Marinette.
Oconto Copperfest Address:
American Legion Post 74 Park
709 Madison Street
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 604-3636
Website

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Dairyfest 2026, Marshfield
2026-05-29 - 2026-05-31 | Central Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, 513 E. 17th Street, Marshfield, WI, 54449, United States
Marshfield features its 45th annual Dairyfest Friday, May 29th through Sunday, May 31st at venues all across the city. This is Hub City’s annual honor of the agricultural industry and Wisconsin’s hardworking dairy farmers! This community tradition has been providing fun for the whole family, during these “dairy-licious” days.
The Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MACCI) puts on the event, which includes a wide variety of fun activities across the three-day weekend.
Dairyfest Info & Schedule of Events:

What is Dairyfest?

Held annually the weekend after Memorial Day, Dairyfest is a fun community celebration that honors the agriculture industry and local dairy farmers. Dairyfest features a lot of fun events, including the annual Dairyfest Breakfast, a parade, kids’ activities, a Picnic in the Park, and much more. The theme of this year’s celebration is “A Dairy Great Time”!
Friday, May 29th
5:30am-9:30am / Mayor’s Breakfast: Held at the Expo Building at the Central Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, 513 E. 17th St., this traditional event welcomes nearly 2,000 people every year. $10/ticket, kids 6 and under are FREE!
5:00pm-8:00pm / Picnic in the Park: Food trucks will be at Columbia Park, 201 W. Arnold St., until 5:00pm and a variety of food booths will be available throughout the evening. Join the fun in the Park including a Petting Zoo, Educational displays, Marshfield Fire & Rescue hands-on fun, Face painting, Main Street Conservatory of Dance show, Coin & Candy hunt (ages 2-9), Bingo (ages 10-15), and the Marshfield Civic Band Concert. Bring your lawn chairs for a night of fun!
Saturday, May 30th
Additional activities scheduled for Saturday include:

9:00am-4:00pm / Annual Dairyfest Craft Show, 3rd & Chestnut
10:00 am – 3:00 pm North Wood County Historical Society Annual Pie and Ice Cream Social
Governor W. H. Upham House, 212 West 3rd Street, Marshfield
19th Annual Dairyfest Fling Disc Golf Tournament
11:00am / Dairyfest Downtown Parade, runs from 2nd street and goes South on Central Ave, turns East on 14th Street and ends at the Fairgrounds parking lot.
1:00pm-4:00pm / Family Fun Day at Wenzel Plaza: a UW Madison Marching Band performance, Inflatable fun, plenty of Food Trucks – come hungry! Also enjoy Enoch the Eccentric Magician, DJ Dan Weis of Music Energy, Face painting, and more!
3:00pm-11pm / Annual Outdoor Dairyfest Beer Garden at Nutz Deep II 809 South Central Avenue
*USA Sanctioned Dairyfest Coed and Women’s Softball Tournaments
Central WI State Fairgrounds, 513 East 17th Street
Central WI State Fairgrounds
8:00 am to 10:00 pm

Saturday, May 31st
USA Sanctioned Dairyfest Coed and Women’s Softball Tournament
Central WI State Fairgrounds
9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Marshfield Dairyfest Address:
Various locations around town, including the Central Wisconsin State Fairgrounds
513 E. 17th Street
Marshfield, WI 54449
Website

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Sturgeon Bay Fine Art Fair
2026-05-23 10:00 - 2026-05-24 16:00 | Martin Park, 207 S. 3rd Avenue, Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States
Check out the Sturgeon Bay Fine Art Fair on Memorial Day weekend in downtown Sturgeon Bay! 2026 marks the 28th annual Fine Art Fair, a juried multi-media art show featuring fine art from over 80 exhibitors and artists from across the U.S.
Stroll along Martin Park and 3rd Avenue in downtown Sturgeon Bay, watching artists create, buying one-of-a-kind pieces of artwork, and soaking in the gorgeous setting. Visit with artists in 2 and 3 dimensional categories. Art includes sculpture, glass, paintings, jewelry, fiber, photography, wood, watercolor, oil, paper… there is plenty to see and admire. Food, beverages, beer, and wine will be available for purchase, including from a wide variety of local producers. Free balloon art for the kids each day, along with plenty of children’s activities.
Happening in Martin Park right by Business Highways 42 and 57 – it runs Saturday, May 23rd from 10am – 5pm and Sunday, May 24th from 10am – 4pm. You’re within steps of the Steel Bridge Creative District and new art galleries and studios on 3rd Avenue. Free admission!
While you’re there, check out some great shopping along 3rd Avenue along with plenty of restaurants, Door County Confectionary, the Door County Maritime Museum with their new lookout tower, even two breweries: Starboard Brewing on 3rd Avenue, and Bridge Up Brewing across the bay via the Oregon Street Bridge or the classic Steel Bridge. All of this can be accessed by following the “Business” (i.e. historic/city) routes of Highway 42 and Highway 57 through Sturgeon Bay. Check it out if you’re headed to Door County for Memorial Day weekend!
Sturgeon Bay Fine Art Fair Address:
Martin Park
207 S. 3rd Avenue (Business 42/57)
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 743-6246
Website

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Door County Lighthouse Festival
2026-05-22 - 2026-05-24 | WI
Twice a year, the Door County Lighthouse Festival gives you a closer look at the beautiful lighthouses that mark the shores of the Door Peninsula. The spring edition this year is the weekend of May 22nd-24th and June 5th – 7th; the fall will be October 2nd-4th.
These fundraising Festival weekends include air, land-based, boat, and adventure tours that provide access to all of the treasured lighthouses of Door County and 3 neighbors to the south in Kewaunee and Brown Counties. Many of the tour excursions are unique to the Lighthouse Festival weekends and provide visitors exclusive access to lighthouses not typically open to the public – Chambers Island, Plum Island and Sherwood Point Lighthouses. There are tours for all levels of activity and accessibility. Some tours involve hiking. Boat tours depart from a variety of locations around the Peninsula, including Sister Bay, Gills Rock and Baileys Harbor. A portion of each Lighthouse Festival tour ticket helps fund the Door County Maritime Museum & Lighthouse Preservation Society, Inc.
These are the Participating Locations, with their open hours during Spring and Fall Lighthouse Festivals. *Please note: If you are planning a self-guided experience, there may be an admission fee or requested donation.

*Door County Maritime Museum, Sturgeon Bay: 9am-5pm, all weekend (S/F)
*Death’s Door Maritime Museum, Gills Rock: 10am-5pm, all weekend (S/F)
*Cana Island Lighthouse, Baileys Harbor: 10am-5pm, all weekend (S/F)
Sherwood Point Lighthouse, Sturgeon Bay: 10am-4pm, Saturday/Sunday (S/F)
USCG Canal Station, Sturgeon Bay: 10am-4pm, Saturday/Sunday (S/F)
*Eagle Bluff Lighthouse, Peninsula State Park: 11am-3pm, all weekend (S/F)
*Pottawatomie Lighthouse, Rock Island: 10am-4pm, Saturday/Sunday (S/F)
*Baileys Harbor Range Lights, Baileys Harbor: 11am-2pm, all weekend (S/F)
Algoma Pierhead Lighthouse, stop at Algoma Visitor Center: 10am-1pm, Saturday/Sunday (S/F)
*Kewaunee Pierhead Lighthouse, Kewaunee: Friday: 10am-4pm; Sat/Sun: 10am-4pm (S/F)
*Grassy Island Range Lights, Green Bay: 10am-5pm, all weekend (S/F)

Learn details and prices of the tours, and purchase tour tickets at: DoorCountyTickets.com
Door County Lighthouse Festival Website

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World's Largest Brat Fest
2026-05-22 - 2026-05-24 | Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI, 53713, United States
World’s Largest Brat Fest
Since you’ve been freezing your buns all winter, cele-BRAT-e the official start of summer with the World’s Largest Brat Fest in Madison! Presented by Johnsonville, it takes place Memorial Day weekend at Willow Island, right by the Alliant Energy Center. Putting the sizzle into summer for over 30 years, Brat Fest is one of the Midwest’s largest and best, family-friendly music festivals right in the heart of the capital city. And they’ve also sold over 4 million brats!
Brat Fest Music Lineup
The diverse music lineup features over 70 bands covering folk, country, jazz, blues, R&B/soul, and rock… Get the full lineup below!
It’s not all about the music, however. Enjoy ice cold beverages and tasty food, including BRATS, of course. The Bratteyball Tournament is a “bratty” volleyball tournament with four divisions competing on Saturday. There will be a kids’ zone with plenty of activities to keep the young ones busy – including a “bounce zone” and a petting zoo. There’s Ultrazone Laser Tag, a Sports Zone, even the Budweiser Clydesdales will make an appearance!
Free shuttle buses will be running between the zoo and Brat Fest all weekend, giving families the chance to see the Arctic Passage exhibit.
Admission to the World’s Largest Brat Fest is FREE! And while it’s a little known fact that brats are even tastier when eaten for a good cause, all of the Fest’s proceeds go to numerous local charities. Check it all out on Willow Island at the Alliant Energy Center and kick off the summer right with some of that Brat Fest sizzle.
Harley Davidson of Madison is providing exclusive V.I.P. motorcycle parking for 200 bikes – just use the entrance off Rimrock Road (just off the Beltline) to access that area.
BRAT FEST MUSIC LINEUP
FRIDAY, MAY 22nd
ISLAND STAGE
11:10am – 11:50am Krool Fool
12:10pm – 12:50pm Shawn Schell
1:10pm – 1:50pm Midnight Angel
2:10pm – 2:50pm Sean Kay
3:10pm – 3:50pm The Solution
4:10pm – 4:50pm T.J. Stone
5:10pm – 5:50m American Hitmen
6:15pm – 7:15pm Mighty Electric
Everlight Solar Grand Stage
12:45pm – 1:15pm Lousy Nuncio
1:40pm – 2:20pm Mad City Funk
2:40pm – 3:20pm Saturday Morning Cartel
3:40pm – 4:20pm The Cattlemen
4:40pm – 5:20pm Sunspot
5:40pm – 6:20pm Michael Alexander & Big Whiskey
6:45pm – 7:30pm Royal Bliss
8:00pm – 9:30pm Winger
Baker Tilly Main Stage
11:00am – 11:30am Long Gone Henry
11:50am – 12:30pm Jesse Bauman
12:55pm – 1:35pm Dem Horny Funkers
1:45pm – 2:35pm Michael Brooks
2:55pm – 3:35pm Abby Spencer
3:55pm – 4:35pm Atomic Blonde
4:55pm – 5:35pm Mickey Magnum and the Mayhem
5:55pm – 6:35pm Frank Martin Busch and the Names
7:00pm – 8:00pm Power Take Off
Saturday, May 23rd
Island Stage
11:00am – 11:50am Richard Hildner
12:10pm – 12:50pm No Limit
1:10pm – 1:50pm Wild Planes
2:10pm – 2:50pm Tha Mid City Kid
3:10pm – 3:50pm Trash Pandas
4:10pm – 4:50pm Matt Schmidt
5:10pm – 5:50pm Kings of Radio
6:15pm – 7:15pm Pilot
Everlight Solar Grand Stage
12:45pm – 1:15pm Autumn Reverie
1:40pm – 2:20pm Matt Jordan
2:40pm – 3:20pm Granny Shot
3:40pm – 4:20pm Aeternum
4:40pm – 5:20pm Bree Morgan
5:40pm – 6:20pm Harper Grace
6:45pm – 7:30pm Mackenzie Carpenter
8:00pm – 9:30pm Tyler Farr
Baker Tilly Main Stage
11:00am – 11:30am Rodello The Kidd
11:50am – 12:30pm Zach Pietrini
12:55pm – 1:35pm The Ramble
1:55pm – 2:35pm Mars Hall
2:55pm – 3:35pm La Combi
3:55pm – 4:35pm Angels & Outlaws
4:55pm – 5:35pm The Hounds
5:55pm – 6:35pm Badwolf
7:00pm – 8:00pm Madison County
Sunday, May 24th
Island Stage
11:00am – 11:50am Take Back the Sun
12:10pm – 12:50pm Bobby Bullet
1:10pm – 1:50pm West on 12
2:10pm – 2:50pm Ron Denson
3:10pm – 3:50pm The Mason Meyer Band
4:10pm – 4:50pm The Remedy
5:10pm – 5:50pm BuckNeck-Ed
6:15pm – 7:15pm Ty Smith & The Minor Offenses
Everlight Solar Grand Stage
12:45pm – 1:15pm John Masino Band
1:50pm – 2:20pm Elizabeth Mary
2:40pm – 3:20pm Foo Foo Dolls
3:40pm – 4:20pm The Black Moods
4:40pm – 5:20pm Quad City DJ’s
5:40pm – 6:20pm Skee-Lo
6:45pm – 7:30pm Digital Underground
8:00pm – 9:05pm Steven Adler of Guns ‘N Roses
LIFE 102.5 Main Stage
11:00am – 11:30am Jackson Taylor
11:50am – 12:30pm Project Brave Band
12:55pm – 1:35pm Erin Oakley
1:55pm – 2:35pm Nicky Gracious
2:55pm – 3:35pm Rip
3:55pm – 4:35pm King’s Conquest
5:00pm – 6:00pm Howard Gripp
6:30pm – 8:00pm Danny Gokey

Get details on all the events, food and drink menus, and more at the Brat Fest website here.

You can get to Madison so many ways: I-39/90, I-94, U.S. 12, 14, 18, or 151, or Highways 30 or 113. Enjoy a beautiful Memorial Day weekend in town with Brat Fest – and check out the State Capitol, the Wisconsin Memorial Union Terrace, Lakes Mendota and Monona, the Henry Vilas Zoo, and everything else our capital city has to offer!
World’s Largest Brat Fest Address:
Alliant Energy Center
1919 Alliant Energy Center Way
Madison, WI 53713
Website

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Hartford Classic Car Show
2026-05-16 10:00 - 15:00 | Downtown Hartford, 22 N. Main Street, Hartford, WI, 53027, United States
The annual Hartford Classic Car Show is back for 2026 and it runs Saturday, May 16th this year! Check out some amazing classic cars on display on Main Street (Highway 83) from 10am – 3pm, with an awards ceremony at 2:30. Cars and trucks are categorized by era:

1900-1939
1940-1954
1955-1964
1965-1969
1970-1979
1980-2001

Trucks will be categorized as pre-1960 and post-1960.
Those wanting to display their cars and trucks can enter for $15 on Saturday the 16th.
If you’re visiting the Hartford Classic Car Show, you can enjoy the beautiful vehicles and explore many more at the Wisconsin Automotive Museum a block away. The Museum features some true classics, including Wisconsin-made brands like Nash, American Motors, and the Hartford-made Kissel models. The Southeastern Wisconsin Short Track Hall of Fame is also there, plus other race cars, real trains, and a huge Lionel layout that will “wow” any car or train buff.
Of course, you can also visit The Mineshaft, the famous Wisconsin restaurant that serves as one of the state’s largest, with a huge game room on the second floor. Other great shops can be found up and down Main Street (Highway 83) and some of the nearby blocks as well. Scoop de Ville, for example, is a great old-fashioned sweet treat shop that supports the car show and you’ll find them right on Main Street.
Other sights in Hartford include the beautiful Willowbrook Park, which has classic stone buildings and bridges right along Highway 60/Sumner Street. The Schwartz Ballroom on the city’s south side is a classic dance hall, built in 1928 with a rich history of hosting events, musicians, and more. And of course, Pike Lake State Park is on Hartford’s eastern edge as part of the Kettle Moraine State Forest. Weather should be great for all kinds of fun!
Of course, Highways 60 and 83 meet in downtown Hartford and they’re the best ways to get there. Hartford is less than 10 minutes west of I-41, Highway 164, and Highway 175.
Hartford Classic Car Show Address:
Downtown Hartford (Highways 60 & 83)
33 N. Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 673-7002
Website

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Automotion Classic Car Show
2026-05-16 07:00 - 2026-05-17 15:00 | Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park, 1881 Wisconsin Dells Parkway, Wisconsin Dells, WI, 53965, United States
Automotion: Muscle Car. Pony Car. Trailer Queen. Land Yacht. Antique vs. Vintage vs. Classic. Lead Sled. Drophead.
Familiar with any of those terms?
If yes, you’re probably already a fan of Automotion. If you haven’t experienced Automotion, head to the Dells the weekend of May 16-17, 2026! Some 1,000 classic rides are expected at the 40th Annual Automotion Classic Car Show. There will be music, food, car corral and swap meet too.
Cruise over to 350 Broadway on Saturday, May 16th from 2-9 PM where we’ll be celebrating some of movie and TV’s most iconic cars at “Hollywood at Elm Street Plaza.” Replica cars such as the Blues Brothers’ Bluesmobile, Scooby-Doo Mystery Machine, the Batmobile, and the Ghostbusters’ Ecto-1 will be on full display, so set your reminders and get your camera ready!
Check the full schedule of events below!
I-90/94, U.S. 12, and Highways 13, 16, and 23 all bring you to the Dells. And with the weather and conditions in May, the natural beauty of the area can’t be beat! Check out Automotion and then all the sights across Wisconsin Dells, Lake Delton, nearby Mirror Lake State Park, and more.
Automotion Address:
Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park
1881 Wisconsin Dells Parkway
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
(800) 223-3557
Website

AUTOMOTION SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
All spectator parking is at the Tommy Bartlett Show lot, 560 Wisconsin Dells Parkway. Shuttle service sponsored by the Original Wisconsin Ducks® and Dells Boat Tours®. Schedule subject to change.
Saturday, May 16th, 2026
7 am – 5 pm Gates Open at Mt. Olympus Resort
7 am – 5 pm Concessions
7 am – 4 pm Auto Show, Swap Meet & Car Corral
7 am – 4 pm Wisconsin Hot Rod Radio
8 am – 3 pm Registrations for Auto Show & Car Corral
9 am – 3 pm Kids Activities
9 am – 2 pm Fire Truck Display
10 am – 4 pm Family Entertainment & Face Painting
2 pm – 9 pm Hollywood on Broadway (Downtown Wisconsin Dells at 350 Broadway
Sunday, May 17th, 2026
7 am – 3 pm Gates Open at Mt. Olympus Resort
7 am – 3 pm Concessions
7 am – 3 pm Auto Show, Swap Meet & Car Corral
7 am – 3 pm Wisconsin Hot Rod Radio
8 am – 2 pm Registrations for Auto Show & Car Corral
(Please note you must be registered by 10 am
to be considered for awards)
9 am – 2 pm Kids Activities
9 am – 1 pm Fire Truck Display
10 am – 2 pm Family Entertainment & Face Painting
2 pm Awards Presentation (Must be present to win)

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Wisconsin Cheese Festival
2026-05-15 16:00 - 2026-05-17 15:00 | Lake Geneva House of Music, N3241 County Trunk H, Lake Geneva, WI, 53547, United States
The 3rd annual Wisconsin Cheese Festival runs May 15-17, 2026 at Lake Geneva House of Music, which is a very cool live music venue located right along County H (the original U.S. 12) in Lake Geneva! Wisconsin Cheese is amazing, and a festival further celebrating it will be a blast, since we know how much you love cheese!
The festival is a gathering of cheese makers and lovers, farmers, artisans and vendors to celebrate what is obviously Wisconsin’s most famous food. You can also enjoy world-class Americana, alt-country, folk and bluegrass music, whiskey, wine and craft beer. Plus fun contests, educational presentations, fantastic music, and then a delicious variety of creative foods including BBQ, locally-made pies, pig bacon candy, curds and more. During the fest, you can even learn about cheese sculpting and participate in a Stein Hoisting Competition Saturday night! It’s a particularly family-friendly weekend at the Lake Geneva House of Music festival grounds. Get the full list of vendors here!
Geneva Cheese Festival has FREE Admission this year! Get Tickets Here
It’s easy to get to Lake Geneva House of Music, just follow County H north from Lake Geneva. If you’d rather, you can certainly head south from U.S. 12 by the I-43 interchange when you reach County NN south of Elkhorn. Similarly, Highway 67 brings you close. Then just follow H until you see all the action! Prior to 1973, this was the original route of U.S. 12 before they built the freeway (some fun trivia for road geeks like us!)
Geneva Cheese Festival Address:
Lake Geneva House of Music
N3241 County Trunk H (formerly U.S. 12)
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 248-0606
Website

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Syttende Mai Festival, Stoughton
2026-05-15 - 2026-05-17 | Downtown Stoughton, 532 E. Main Street, Stoughton, WI, 53589, United States
Stoughton’s Syttende Mai festival is a weekend-long celebration of Norwegian heritage featuring fun activities and cultural experiences for the whole family. Check out three days of parades, amazing food and drink, arts and music, athletic competitions, and kids’ activities steeped in centuries of Norwegian culture. From the late 1800s to the early 1900s, Stoughton enjoyed an influx of Norwegians, and at one time, as many as 75 percent of its residents spoke Norwegian. These immigrants celebrated Syttende Mai unofficially, but it became an annual, city-wide tradition in the 1950s.
The city-wide festival takes place every year on the weekend closest to Norway’s May 17th Constitution Day, also known as Syttende Mai. In 2026, the festivities run through the weekend of May 15th through the 17th. The Arts & Crafts Fair attracts arts and crafts enthusiasts and artists who appreciate Norwegian culture and its role in the arts. The Stoughton festival features an annual juried craft fair where artisans and artists show and sell their hand-crafted works. The Norwegian art of rosemaling, or decorative painting, traditional Norwegian embroidery and quilts are all on display. Many artists hold public demonstrations of how they create their works, too. It’s a great opportunity for Stoughton festival-goers to meet the artists and appreciate the art’s deep roots in traditional Norwegian culture. It includes the Arts & Craft Fair, Hardanger Embroidery Exhibit, the Quilt Show, the Rosemaling Exhibit and Sale, and Norwegian Cultural Demonstrations. It runs Saturday from 10am — 6pm and Sunday from 9am — 2pm at River Bluff Middle School Gymnasium, Cafetorium, and Grounds at 235 N. Forrest Street in Stoughton.
Festival activities include:

Stoughton Norwegian Dancers
20-Mile Run, 10-Mile Run, 17-Mile Walk, and Lil’ Community Run
Hardanger Fiddle Performances
Norwegian Heritage Center (Livsreise)
Live Norwegian Art Demonstrations
Edvard Grieg Chorus at the Stoughton Opera House
Norse Costume Style Show
Viking Games Strongman Competition
Craft Beer Tent
Traditional Norwegian Delicacies
Food Trucks
Youth Parade (Saturday)
Norwegian Parade (Sunday)
Canoe Race & Portage on the Yahara River
Stoughton Village Players Theater Original Presentation
Arts & Crafts Fair

Syttende Mai Festival Address:
via Stoughton Chamber of Commerce
532 E. Main Street
Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 873-7912
Website
More details below!

Stoughton Norwegian Dancers
This dance troupe delights audiences with their intricate footwork, athleticism, and enthusiasm for traditional Norwegian culture. Around since 1952 and clad in traditional Norwegian costumes, or bunad, their dancing to music from the fjords, and their colorful and captivating performances are in demand nationwide. You’ll be able to see the Stoughton Norwegian Dancers and their traditional folk performances every day during the three-day Syttende Mai festival.
Other Live Performances
While enjoying all the Syttende Mai sights and delicious foods, don’t forget to experience the music, dance, and theater performances. Be sure to catch a Norwegian Dancer performance to experience Scandinavian folk dancing. Attend a Stoughton Village Players theatrical performance written and performed by local actors who are expert at presenting the humorous side of life in Stoughton. Be sure to seek out a Hardanger fiddle performance to see and hear these beautiful instruments up close.
Enjoy:

Chorus Public House Live Music
Christ Lutheran Church
Craft Beer Tent Entertainment
Stoughton City Band Concert
Stoughton Opera House
Stoughton Village Players Theater

Crowning the Syttende Mai Royalty
Check out the crowning of Syttende Mai’s event ambassadors in a tradition that spans five decades. Stoughton’s Syttende Mai royalty kick off the three-day event and declare the weekend a statewide celebration.
Those who wear the Syttende Mai crown receive the honor for their commitment to community service and keeping the local Norwegian culture alive. Each year, a couple learns of their nomination in September and must keep it a secret from everyone, even friends and family, for five months. During the Stoughton Norwegian Dancers’ February Norse Afternoon of Fun, the new king and queen receive their crowns and join previous years’ honorees.
Although their reign is symbolic, the annual Syttende Mai King and Queen dress in traditional Norwegian clothing, or bunad, for the entire festival. In addition to opening the festival, the couple attend more than 40 events over the weekend. They are the festival’s icons and serve as cultural ambassadors to visitors. Have questions about the Norwegian cultural demonstrations, colors, music, foods and costumes you see? Ask this year’s king and queen (or one of our many volunteers).
Young people participate in the Syttende Mai royalty tradition, too. Two local third-grade students are selected as the festival’s annual Prince and Princess and are chosen to carry on Norwegian traditions among their peers. They serve as grand marshals of the Saturday Youth Parade, ride in the Sunday Norwegian Parade, and start The Lil’ Run. The pair also attend the opening dinner and make other appearances throughout the Syttende Mai festival.
Again, you’ll find Stoughton along U.S. 51 and Highway 138, southeast of Madison. I-39/90 and U.S. 14 also bring you close!

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SVRA Spring Vintage Weekend at Road America
2026-05-15 - 2026-05-17 | Road America, N7390 State Highway 67, Plymouth, WI, 53073, United States
The SVRA Spring Vintage Festival Weekend at Road America, May 15-17, celebrates automotive racing’s glorious past. This vintage racing event brings the past back to life with the sights, sounds and smells from motorsport’s pioneering age both on and off the track.
The SVRA (SportsCar Vintage Racing Association) weekend at Road America includes a packed vintage race car schedule featuring classic race cars covering several decades. Many of the entries have previously competed at classic events like Le Mans and the Indy 500. SVRA is one of the oldest organizations in vintage racing, and the only one with a national presence, committed to presenting the best possible experience for competitors and fans. From 200 MPH INDY and Formula 1 cars to classic Jaguars and Porsches, SVRA races provide a rolling history of motorsport where the cars are the stars at legendary tracks across the country.
The SVRA Spring Vintage Festival Weekend lineup includes race groups for all twelve SVRA classes including Formula 5000, Formula Ford, sports racing, and production sports cars. The classes feature the best classic sportscars from prestigious marques such as Lotus, Alfa Romeo, Jaguar, Porsche and Corvette with models from the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s. The Formula 4 United States Championship (F4 U.S.), Formula Regional Americas Championship (FR Americas) series, Mazda Miata Heritage Cup Series, OPTIMA’s Search for the Ultimate Street Car championship and the Hagerty Cars & Caffeine vintage car rally will bolster the SVRA schedule for the weekend.
New this season is the opportunity to upgrade admission tickets to include access to the Finish Line Tower suites. The Finish Line Tower is located right at the Start/Finish line on the front straight across from the Main Paddock. Suites are furnished, climate-controlled, staffed with an attendant, and have restrooms conveniently located on the same floor. Two high-definition screens feature timing and scoring and a live feed of the races.
Check their website for ticket and event details.
You’ll find Road America along Highway 67, just north of Plymouth and Highway 23 and a few miles west of Highway 57 in Sheboygan County, right by the beautiful resort town of Elkhart Lake.
Road America Address for Spring Vintage Weekend:
N7390 Highway 67
Plymouth, WI 53073
(800) 365-7223
Website

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Morel Mushroom Festival
2026-05-15 - 2026-05-16 | Village of Muscoda, 206 N. Wisconsin Avenue, Muscoda, WI, 53573, United States
Muscoda celebrates the Morel Mushroom Festival every May, which is only fitting because that’s prime growing season in this “Morel Mushroom Capital of Wisconsin.” These unique mushrooms are considered quite a delicacy by top chefs everywhere; there are message boards and recipes and all kinds of resources for morel lovers. The soil in the Muscoda area is particularly suited for the growth of morels and they fully embrace this fungi. In 2026, the festival takes place Friday, May 15th and Saturday, May 16th.
This year’s event starts Friday evening with the 5th Annual Car Cruise Drive-In – all modes of transportation encouraged to attend. Join them at the paved parking lot next to the Riverdale bus garage in the 500 block of North Wisconsin. Jose’s Mexican Food Truck and Jovita’s Kitchen will be there serving their specialties and Udder Brothers Creamery will have their delicious ice cream. Two blocks south, at Mushroom Headquarters along Highway 80, the grills will be going with American Legion burgers. There’s also the 1st annual Antique Farm & Tractor Pull, a Little League Baseball Tournament, and Thunder Showers Bounce Houses will be there for kids’ fun.

On Saturday, May 16th starting at 9:00am, the whole Village bursts with events. The bounce house and pedal tractor pulls are back, you can check out the Tiny Acres Farms Petting Zoo, beer samples from 11am-3pm, and a parade. The awesome arts and crafts vendors, (many new ones!) and chainsaw carving are at Railroad Park as well as Food Vendors there and along the streets.
At Mushroom Headquarters, there are tastings, grilling with mushroom brats and Legion burgers (and fried morels if they’re are available). The Food and Beverage tasting area will include Meister Cheese, Moore Eggs, Studnicka Cattle Company, Wild Hills Winery, Dirftless Gold Organic Maple Syrup, Gillingham Meads, and Spurgeon Winery. And for your listening pleasure and maybe dancing, live music by Donnie Reyzek.
You can also catch tours of Effigy mounds, which start at 1pm, and baseball with the Muscoda Mudcats also at 1pm.
A big feature is the “Spring Mystery” Parade down main street (AKA Wisconsin Avenue), which starts at 3:00. Members of the UW Band will also perform starting around 3:45.
When you want a sit-down meal, there is pancake breakfast until noon, a chili cookoff with judging and tasting at 1:00 and the famous Firemen’s Steak Feed at the firehouse beginning at 4:00 until the steaks are gone! Enjoy the river views as the evening concludes with fireworks at dusk.
The Morel Mushroom Festival Schedule is coming soon!
You’ll find Muscoda along Highway 80 between the Wisconsin River and Highway 133. Highway 60 is just across the river. And this town comes to party for its Morel Mushroom Festival! Check their website for updates and full schedules.
Morel Mushroom Festival Address:
Muscoda Village Hall
206 N. Wisconsin Avenue (Highway 80)
Muscoda, WI 53573
(608) 739-3182
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Milwaukee Auto Show
2026-05-14 15:00 - 2026-05-17 18:00 | Wisconsin State Fair Exposition Center, 8200 W. Greenfield Avenue, West Allis, WI, 53214, United States
Check out the newest models of car, trucks, and while admiring the finest classics at the Milwaukee Auto Show! It’s back to Wisconsin State Fair Park Expo Center in West Allis May 14th-17th, 2026 showcasing the latest models, vintage antiques, muscle cars, and more. Over 350 vehicles will be on display; you can take some for test drives!

Cars, trucks, SUVs. Crossovers, Alternate Fuel Vehicles and more will be available to see, touch, sit in, and even test drive. Enjoy the Luxury Lineup, the Exotic Vehicles display, the Bennett Coachworks Showcase, and have some family fun with the Tricky Trails Golf Links right inside the show!
Details on everything available can be found on their website. It’s presented by ADAMM, the Automobile Dealers Association of Mega Milwaukee.

Tickets are $15 for adults 13 and over if they are pre-ordered online ($15 at the gate), Children ages 7-12 are $7.50, Senior Citizens (62+ are $13 . Children under 7 are admitted free. All ticket details are available here.
Parking is accessible on area streets and garages, including the Clark Garage at 623 W. Wisconsin Avenue, one block from the Baird Center. Parking is $12 but you can save 40% when you pay in advance. All the details here.
Hours:
Thursday Noon – 9pm
Friday & Saturday 10am – 9pm
Sunday 10am – 6pm
It’s a great auto show and easily accessible via I-94 and Highways 59 and 181. U.S. 18, I-41/U.S. 45/I-894, and Highway 100 all bring you close!

Milwaukee Auto Show Address:
Wisconsin State Fair Expo Center
8200 W. Greenfield Avenue/Highway 59
West Allis, WI 53214
(414) 908-6000
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Downtown Baraboo Fair on the Square
2026-05-09 09:00 - 16:00 | Sauk County Courthouse Square, 515 Oak Street, Baraboo, WI, 53913, United States
Downtown Baraboo Fair on the Square happens semi-annually, in May and October. The May event takes place Saturday, May 9th from 9 am to 4 pm on the Sauk County Courthouse Square. Over 150 artists and crafters from all over the Midwest will be there, along with plenty of food, a farmer’s market, live music, family entertainment, and more.
The farmer’s market will begin at 7:30 am and run through 1 pm. Children’s activities include face painting, bounce houses, and more lasting for the duration of the Baraboo Fair on the Square.

Surrounding the square, you’ll find plenty of shops, the Al. Ringling Theater, and more. U.S. 12 skirts the west side of Baraboo, Highways 33 and 113 bring you right downtown.
Downtown Baraboo Fair on the Square Address:
Courthouse Square, Sauk County Courthouse
515 Oak Street
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 448-3490
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Titletown Train Show
2026-05-09 09:00 - 2026-05-10 16:00 | KI Convention Center, 333 Main Street, Green Bay, WI, 54301, United States
It’s back again! Green Bay welcomes the annual Titletown Train Show to the KI Convention Center – May 9-10, 2026. One of the largest train shows in Wisconsin, it features over 42,000 square feet of trains and accessories, including:

15+ operating display layouts, in all scales
Dozens of friendly vendors, selling everything trains
Register to win a complete train set given away at the end of the show!
Other hourly door prizes
Kids train ride
Modeling contest
Demonstrations
National Model Railroad Association (NMRA) information
Local model “ambassadors” to answer your questions
Children’s activities

Many call model railroading the “World’s Greatest Hobby” and the Titletown Train Show offers a terrific look at this hobby. Just to the west across the Fox River from where it takes place, you can visit Green Bay’s original train station in what is now part of the original Titletown Brewing Company. Furthermore, the National Railroad Museum is on the city’s south side just off Highway 32, and makes a great complement to your visit!
You’ll find the KI Convention Center in downtown Green Bay, right along U.S. 141/Main Street. Highway 29 (Walnut Street) is one block to the south and Highways 54 and 57 (Monroe and University Avenues) are two blocks to the east. They provide easy access via any of these roads from I-41 and I-43, too.
Titletown Train Show Tickets:
Tickets are sold at the door the day of the event.
Ages 13-64 – $7
Seniors 65+ – $6
Ages 6-12 – $w
Ages 0-5 – FREE
Parking is FREE, too!
Titletown Train Show Address:
KI Convention Center
333 Main Street (U.S. 141)
Green Bay, WI 54301
(920) 217-5318
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