Wisconsin Event and Festivals – 2025 Highlights
Wisconsin’s event season is packed with everything from iconic music festivals and airshows to county fairs and cultural celebrations. Here are some of the state’s most popular events happening in 2025. We’ll continue to add more as the year unfolds!
April – August
Badger State Games – Various Locations
Olympic-style amateur competitions across dozens of sports, open to athletes of all ages and skill levels.
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April 24 – 26
NFL Draft – 2025 – Green Bay
A massive national event comes to Titletown as Green Bay hosts the NFL Draft for the first time ever. Expect concerts, fan experiences, and thousands of visitors.
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June 19 – July 5
Summerfest – Milwaukee
The World’s Largest Music Festival, featuring 800+ acts on 11 stages.
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June 27 – 28
Ellsworth Cheese Curd Festival – Ellsworth
A small-town celebration of everything cheese curds, plus craft beer and live music.
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July 10 – 13
🎶 Hodag Country Festival – Rhinelander
A legendary Northwoods country music festival featuring national headliners.
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🏍 Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival – Milwaukee
Concerts, bike shows, and a celebration of Harley heritage in its hometown.
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July 11 – 13
Iola Car Show – Iola
One of the largest classic car shows in the Midwest, featuring 2,000+ show cars, swap meets, and a huge collector turnout.
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July 12 – 13
Art Fair on the Square – Madison
Juried art from across the country, set around the iconic Capitol Square.
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July 17 – 20
Dane County Fair – Madison
Livestock, carnival rides, local exhibits, and entertainment for the whole family.
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July 21 – 27
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh – Oshkosh
The world’s largest aviation gathering with daily airshows and innovation displays.
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July 31 – August 10
Wisconsin State Fair – West Allis
Cream puffs, music stages, rides, animals—an iconic state tradition.
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August 30 – 31
Taste of Madison – Madison
Dozens of local restaurants line Capitol Square with tasting tents and multiple live music stages.
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Fall Preview
Oktoberfest – La Crosse + New Glarus + more
Oktoberfest celebrations take place statewide, with La Crosse’s being the largest. But for authentic small-town charm, New Glarus is hard to beat.
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Looking for more?
Wisconsin has 70+ county fairs and dozens more local festivals every year.
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