We have a great June weekend here, with Juneteenth Friday, Father’s Day Sunday, and the Summer Solstice happening Sunday morning. 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!!
Milwaukee: Summerfest 2026 kicks off Weekend #1!
Summerfest kicks off its first weekend! They already hosted major concerts from Garth Brooks at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater, and now more than 600 artists will perform across 12 major stages – and a few smaller ones – on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays over these next three weekends, running June 18-20, June 25-27, and July 2-4 this year. Get more info and the music lineup by date, stage, and times here!
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.
Eau Claire: Eau Claire Summer Jam Friday & Saturday!
Summer Jam in Eau Claire offers a major lineup of classic acts Friday & Saturday! Enjoy Third Eye Blind, The Wallflowers, Blue Oyster Cult, Starship, Styx, Bret Michaels, Gin Blossoms, Spin Doctors, and more. Check out local “Battle of the Bands” too, and other regional favorites including The Dweebs and Boogie & The Yo-Yoz. Eau Claire has a bustling music scene, and Summer Jam is one of many music festivals that move this town throughout the summer. Many roads lead you to Eau Claire, including I-94, U.S. 12, U.S. 53, and Highways 37, 93, and 124! More…
Manitowoc: Summer Jam
Metro Jam 2026, the 47th Annual festival will be held Friday and Saturday this weekend. Headlining this summer’s lineup on Saturday night is Louisiana slide guitar icon, three-time Grammy nominee and 2026 Grammy winner, Sonny Landreth. Metro Jam is a two-day festival of FREE music featuring national, regional and local acts presented at Washington Park in downtown Manitowoc. Enjoy a very diverse lineup of music to the MetroStage including original and classic rock, Americana, alt-country, roots, folk, blues, jazz, soul, reggae, ska, bluegrass, indie, alternative, pop and much more. I-43, U.S. 10, U.S. 151, and Highway 42 get you there. More…
Ephraim: Fyr Ball Festival
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. More…
Elkhart Lake: XPEL Grand Prix Presented by AMR
The XPEL Grand Prix presented by AMR takes center stage at Road America, as an international lineup of drivers will have their chance to battle it out for glory on one of the world’s most majestic road courses. The weekend schedule at Road America will also be bolstered by the junior development series’, including Radical Cup North America, the INDY NXT Series presented by Firestone, the USF Pro 2000 series, and the USF 2000 series, of which many drivers of the INDYCAR SERIES are graduates. Vintage Indy will bring historic INDYCAR machines back to the facility for displays and on-track activity, giving fans a rare look at the cars that helped shape the sport. 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!
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