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2024 WISCONSIN - AUGUST 2024
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS & LOCAL EVENTS

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August -, 2024
Seymour Burger Fest
Seymour, Wisconsin
THE 2024 EVENT IS POSTPONED.  RETURNS IN 2025.  Witness “The World’s Largest Hamburger Parade,”  • get your fill at the Festival Foods Hamburger Eating Contest,  • join in the who's got the "Best Burger Recipe" grill off, • check out the complete burger memorabilia collection at the Seymour Community Museum, • and take a “dip” on the famous ketchup slide.   • Festival-goers will also hear music all weekend from area bands, including members of the world famous Badger Band!  • Events also include a car show, motorcycle charity ride, 5K bun run, kid’s activities and live music.

August 1-11, 2024 - Wisconsin State Fair - West Allis, Wisconsin
The State Fair, which annually welcomes nearly 900,000 visitors, features Ag Village with an average of 6,000-8,000 animals on display and in competition. Wisconsin's largest agricultural showcase is rounded out with educational programs on agriculture and renewable energy, milking demonstrations and much more.  Our world famous and delectably delicious Cream Puffs are a treat hundreds of thousands look forward to all year. There's no shortage of entertainment offerings with 30 FREE stages highlighting a broad range of genres.  Attendance: 900,000.

August 2-3, 2024  Annual Brat Days - Sheboygan, Wisconsin
'Bratwurst Capital of the World' - In Sheboygan, we take our brats seriously.  Brats, Live Music, Parade, Marketplace, and Family Entertainment in Kiwanis Park.  Brat Eating Contest and Ice Cream Cake Eating Contest.  Brat Days does not charge entry fees to attend the festival or live music acts.  Brat Days has been celebrating Sheboygan since 1953.  Attendance: 40,000.

August 3, 2024  Annual National Mustard Day & Festival
Middleton, Wisconsin
National Mustard Day is celebrated annually at the National Mustard Museum. It is a fun-filled day for the whole family and has traditionally included free hot dogs as well as music, games, other entertainment, mustard samples, and more. The Mustard Museum, now located in Middleton, has been the official sponsor of this event since 1991.

August 3, 2024  30th Annual Cherry Festival - Jacksonport, Wisconsin
Door County is so well known for it”s cherries and we love to celebrate them. Music, historical booth with pioneer life demonstrations, carriage rides, and cherry themed foods such as cherry pie, sundaes, and jam, cherry brats and cherry hamburgers.  Sponsored by the Jacksonport Historical Society.
 


 

August 6-11, 2024  Cobb Corn Roast - Cobb, Wisconsin
Parade, Sweet Corn Eating Competition, Classic Car Show, Story Telling, Water Fights, Run/Walk, Softball, Volleyball & Poker Tournaments, Open Pit BBQ Chicken & Free Sweet Corn!

August 10, 2024  Great Taste of the Midwest - Madison, Wisconsin
One of the premier beer festivals in the United States. On the second Saturday in August, over one hundred brewpubs and microbreweries from the Midwest come to beautiful Olin-Turville Park overlooking lake Monona in Madison, Wisconsin, to share beer and good times with six thousand patrons.

August 10, 2024 - The Bloody Mary Festival - Milwaukee, Wisconsin
All participating Bloody Marys; Food & beverage tastes from local companies; One vote for The People's Choice Award; Meet Bloody Mary lovers from around the world.  Temp tattoos, photos ops and more!

August 14-18, 2024  Sweet Corn Festival - Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
Over 100,000 people are served 80 tons of sweet corn at the three day event. Entertainment, parade, midway, mini golf, paintless paintball and more.  Attendance: 100,000.

August 15-18, 2024  Annual National Championship Musky Open
Eagle River, Wisconsin
A very exciting family oriented catch and release musky tournament held on 6 different lake families.

August 22-25, 2024  Loyal CornFest - Loyal, Wisconsin
Held during the last weekend in August, the festival offers free corn on the cob, classic car show, pageant, run/walk, horsepull, carnival, teen dance, and one of the best parades in the area.

August 30-31, 2024  Wisconsin State Cow Chip Throw & Festival
Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin

August 30-Sept 1, 2024  Wilhelm Tell Festival - New Glarus, Wisconsin
Join us as our community continues its tradition of telling the story of how Wilhelm Tell, his crossbow, and an apple helped Switzerland gain independence. Activities include the play, lantern parade, yodeling concert, and art in the park.

August 30-Sept 2, 2024  Calumet County Fair - Chilton, Wisconsin
Billed as the "Biggest Little Fair in Wisconsin", the Calumet County Fair is a fun family event with live music, food, kids stage, carnival rides, animals and more.  Showcasing exhibits from area youth including 4-H Clubs, FFA, Girls Scouts, Boy Scouts and many other exhibitors of all ages.

August 31-September 1, 2024  Taste of Madison - Madison, Wisconsin
Showcases more than 80 local restaurants. 27 beverage stands and three entertainment stages. Benefits local charities. There is no charge for admission or entertainment.
 

2022 WISCONSIN - AUGUST 2022
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS & LOCAL EVENTS
events waiting for new dates

August 19-21, 2022  Holmen Kornfest - Holmen, Wisconsin
Join us the 3rd weekend in August for our  annual event, featuring great food, live bands, rides, sports competitions, and much more!

August 27, 2022  Annual Wine & Vine, Etc. - St. Francis, Wisconsin
The Annual Wine & Vine Etc. from 3:30-7pm is a celebration of the 100+-year-old grape arbor built in 1912. Join two Bay View traditions, the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi and Groppi’s Food Market at the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi Convent Arbor, 3221 S. Lake Drive, St. Francis, Wisconsin. Wine and Vine, Etc., features superb wines, craft beers, coffee, tea and other local libations complemented by delicious food from local area restaurants and vendors; entertainment by Frogwater and other performers all inclusive in ticket cost. The beauty of the arbor and grounds make this a perfect late summer destination. Tickets are available now and will be limited to 500.
 

2021 WISCONSIN - AUGUST 2021
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS & LOCAL EVENTS
events waiting for new dates

August 21, 2021  Cows on the Concourse - Madison, Wisconsin
Cows on the Concourse is a Madison tradition celebrating Wisconsin's dairy industry, taking place on Capitol Square. Meet and greet cows and baby calves from local dairy farms as you peruse the Dane County Farmers' Market. Enjoy live music, tasty food, and fun games.
 

2019 WISCONSIN - AUGUST 2019
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS & LOCAL EVENTS
events still waiting for new dates

August 2-3, 2019  Pig in the Pines: Bacon, BBQ & Bands
St. Germain, Wisconsin
The two day event will celebrate everything bacon, BBQ and bands with live music all day and night from 11:30am - 10:00pm. Feast on everything pig including pulled pork sandwiches, BBQ, succulent ribs, pork kabobs, bacon wrapped appetizers and gourmet ham sandwiches. Enjoy activities for the you and young at heart both days including Big Kid Trike Races and a boot camp inflatable obstacle course.
 

2018 WISCONSIN - AUGUST 2018
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS & LOCAL EVENTS
events still waiting for new dates

August 19, 2018  Taste of Fond du Lac in the Park
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Oven Island at Lakeside Park.

August 25-26, 2018 - Grand Champion Cheese Tasting & Sale
Mukuwonago, Wisconsin
Straight from the state fair, come taste the best of the best. Enjoy samplings of Blue Ribbon award-winning artisan and specialty cheeses. Unique varieties, sampling and 10% off all cheese will be offered.  11 a.m.-3 p.m.

 

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