It’s the first weekend of June, meteorological summer with weather to match, and plenty of fun adventures await on your Wisconsin road trips. Some of our features are below! Check out our Routes, attractions, and more. Enjoy these great event ideas to get you started. Pick Some Roads and GO!!
Free Fishing Weekend Statewide!
On Wisconsin’s Free Fishing Weekends, you can cast a line without having a fishing license, trout stamp or salmon stamp. What a great opportunity for family and friends to give it a try! on Free Fishing Weekend, the waters of the state are open to fish without a license for residents and nonresidents. Fishing clinics are going on all over the state, you can search Fishing on our the DNR events calendar for locations. Please consult the trout regulations or your local fisheries biologist for exceptions. All other fishing regulations including bag limits, size limits and species restrictions remain in effect. Free Fishing Weekends are always held the third full weekend in January and the first full weekend in June. Adds nicely to an adventurous road trip! More…
Dairy Breakfasts happening all over Wisconsin for Dairy Month!
June is Dairy Month in America’s Dairyland! And local dairy breakfasts and events have been an iconic part of Wisconsin culture for over 60 years. Farm breakfasts are family-friendly events for all to enjoy while learning about local dairy farms, meet the farm families, and savor fresh, delicious food and beverages made from Wisconsin diary products. The Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin put together a fantastic map and schedule of events, connect to it here and make your road trip plans! They offer opportunities for attendees to learn about local dairy farms and meet the dedicated families that keep them running. Enjoy delicious food made with fresh Wisconsin dairy products, and spend time with friends and neighbors.
Madison: Cows on the Concourse
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! More…
Shawano: Sundrop Dayz
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. You can also check out activities for the kids, horse wagon rides, live music, flea market, competitions, and more! Highways 22, 29, 47, and 55 get you there. More…
Milwaukee: Pride Fest
One of the largest Pride festivals in the nation, Milwaukee’s 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 now through Saturday at Maier Festival Park, a.k.a. the Summerfest Grounds. Fireworks will be launched Saturday night the 6th around 9:15pm! Follow I-794 or U.S. 18 to the lakefront from Highway 32 or I-43, I-94, or Highways 38, 59, or 145! Full music and performance lineup here…
Oconto: Copperfest
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. Follow U.S. 41 or Highway 22 to get there! More…
Elkhart Lake: WeatherTech Chicago Region SCCA June Sprints at Road America
Fans are welcome at Road America June 5th-7th for the WeatherTech Chicago Region SCCA June Sprints! Come on out for some real racing as the WeatherTech Chicago Region SCCA June Sprints returns to Road America, where it has come every year since 1956. Enjoy everything from showroom stock to highly modified purpose-built race cars from eight distinct race groups. With Road America’s gorgeous 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. Follow Highway 67 to Elkhart Lake to get there! More…
State Trunk Tour Podcast dives into Wisconsin Dive Bars
Wisconsin is known for its dive bars (as some say, it’s a precious asset!) In this episode of the State Trunk Tour Podcast, we meet up with Jared Schutz. His Wisco Dive Bar Reviews videos and website are a phenomenal catalog of dive bars across the state. He has showcased over 1,000 so far and plenty more await. We discuss how he got this whole thing started in 2022, how it’s developed (he was his own Wisco Dive Bar Vodka now), why his rating system for each dive bar is based on the Busch Light system, and of course we highlight a number of dive bars and dive into what makes them special. Come along for the ride on Spreaker, iHeart, or Apple Podcasts! More…
35+ Drive-in Burger Stands across Wisconsin… many are open for the season now!
A burger, fries or rings, a shake or ice cream – delivered to your car… perhaps by a car hop onto a tray hanging off your window. It’s a quintessential American experience, and Wisconsin represents well. Check out our 35+ Wisconsin Drive-Ins to Try Across the State!
STATE TRUNK TOUR PODCASTS
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