Annual Events in Wisconsin: A Year-Round Calendar

Winter

• January: Milwaukee Film Festival; Great Northern Ski Marathon (Hayward)
• February: Winter Farmers’ Market (Madison); Eagle River Derby Days

Spring

• March: Maple Syrup Festival (statewide); World’s Largest Bratwurst (Sheboygan)
• April: Milwaukee Brewers Opening Day; Door County Cherry Blossom Festival
• May: Wisconsin State Fair (Milwaukee); Cinco de Mayo Festival (Milwaukee)

Summer

• June: Summerfest (Milwaukee, 11 stages, 1,000+ acts); Eaux Claires Music & Arts Festival (Eau Claire)
• July: Fourth of July fireworks statewide; Wisconsin State BBQ Championship (Oconomowoc)
• August: WI State Fair Park Horse Show (West Allis); Shepherd’s Wool Festival (Jefferson)

Autumn

• September: Taste of Madison; Harvest Moon Festival (various)
• October: Halloween festivals statewide; Wisconsin Cranberry Festival (Warrens)

Holiday Season

• November: Christmas markets; Great Northern Craft Bazaar (Eau Claire)
• December: New Year’s Eve parties; Winter Festival of Lights (Wisconsin Dells, 5M+ lights)

Wisconsin offers festivals for every season, celebrating agriculture, music, heritage, and holidays.