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Wisconsin Festival Guide

We’ve always believed in celebrating each other and the things we love. It’s something we learned being raised in Wisconsin where we LITERALLY have a festival for everything…

  • Brat Fest

    Madison, WI

    A chance to throw some meat on the grill and also raise money for charity? Sounds like the perfect weekend.

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  • Sparta Butterfest

    Sparta, WI

    Honoring local, award-winning butter makers. With much gratitude from all of us butter eaters.

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  • The Great Wisconsin Cheese Festival

    Little Chute, WI

    Is it even possible a festival’s name could appeal to us more than this does?

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  • Summerfest

    Milwaukee, WI

    Local food traditions and music bring together folks from all over the world. Totally our jam.

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  • German Fest

    Milwaukee, WI

    Heritage = where our hearts are. So naturally, we gotta go…

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  • Lumberjack World Championships

    Hayward, WI

    Working hard and having fun. Obviously!

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  • Burger Fest

    Seymour, WI

    Honoring the burger is something we do every day – so you ButterBurger® believe we wouldn’t miss this one!

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  • Wisconsin State Fair

    West Allis, WI

    Fresh food, fun and farming. Pretty much the festival of all festivals if you ask us!

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  • Wisconsin State Cow Chip Throw

    Prairie du Sac, WI

    We take our love for cows very seriously. Very, very seriously.

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  • Taste of Madison

    Madison, WI

    Think you can try all those local favorites in two days? We relish the challenge.

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  • River Falls Bacon Bash

    River Falls, WI

    Hello, all things bacon? Sounds like a pretty deluxe experience.

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  • Warrens Cranberry Festival

    Warrens, WI

    Wisconsin farmers grow more cranberries than anywhere else in the USA.1 (Opens in a new tab) You betcha that deserves a party.

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  • Oktoberfest

    LaCrosse, WI

    This one taps into Wisconsin traditions … literally. Cheers to that!

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Sources

  1. ers.usda.gov/data-products/chart-gallery/gallery/chart-detail/?chartId=102649

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