What’s Happening in Wisconsin: Your View and the Badger State Buzz (March 23-29)

"Pelicans on Richmond Bay." (Credit Jackie M.)

By Ellie Bourdo

March 23, 2026

Welcome to this week’s Wisconsin View and Badger State Buzz—two staples of the UpNorthNews newsletter. If you want to see the Badger State Buzz as soon as it drops each week, make sure you’re subscribed. And if you’d like your photo featured, like reader Jackie M. capturing this great photo of pelicans in Richmond Bay, just reply to any newsletter with your submission.

Now, onto your Badger State Buzz:

Sugar on Snow, Saukville (March 24)

Welcome spring with maple sugaring demonstrations, student showcases, and outdoor activities.

Milwaukee Brewers Home Opener, Milwaukee (March 26)

Milwaukee’s baseball season kicks off with a home opener against the Chicago White Sox, followed by a preview of a new documentary honoring legendary broadcaster Bob Uecker.

Decades: Back to the 80s, Milwaukee (March 27-29)

Enjoy the decade’s biggest hits featuring iconic ’80s artists and arrangements by a Grammy©-winning conductor and three stellar vocalists.

Roar off the Shore Brewfest, Luxemburg (March 28)

Sample a variety of beers, wines, and local foods at this tasting event. Proceeds support community projects through the Kewaunee & Dyckesville Lions Clubs.

MapleFest at Glenna Farms, Amery (March 28-29)

Enjoy a family-friendly day with free pancakes, a self-guided maple syrup tour, cooking demonstrations, a petting zoo, and horse-drawn hayrides through the sugarbush.

Rock, Gem & Mineral Show, Janesville (March 28-29)

Explore minerals, fossils, gems, and jewelry, enjoy hands-on activities for kids, watch live demonstrations, and visit the fluorescent mineral tent.

That’s it for this week’s Buzz. If you’re out at one of these events or spot a beautiful Wisconsin scene, snap a photo and send it our way by replying to any of our daily newsletters. We’d love to see what you capture.

Author

Ellie Bourdo

Ellie Bourdo is UpNorthNews’ newsletter editor. A Wisconsin native, she was born and raised in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin and graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with degrees in journalism and Spanish. In her free time, Ellie enjoys spending time with family and friends on the lake or at the ski hill. Have a story tip? Reach Ellie at [email protected]. For local reporting in Wisconsin that connects the dots, from policy to people, sign up for UpNorthNews’ "news of the day” email newsletter.

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