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 Belva T., capturing this great view from Michigan Island, just reply to any newsletter with your submission.
Now, onto your Badger State Buzz:
Shawano County Fair (Sept. 2-7)
Enjoy this annual Labor Day weekend event complete with rides, local food stands, live music, racing events, auctions, a fireworks show, and tractor pulls.
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Walworth County Fair, Elkhorn (Sept. 2-7)
Experience one of the state’s oldest and largest county fairs, featuring food, exhibits, live entertainment, and plenty of family-friendly fun.
2026 Iowa County Fair, Mineral Point (Sept. 3-7)
Cap off your summer with this county fair, full of grandstand events, livestock shows, exhibits, carnival rides, tractor pulls, a demolition derby, and more.
Oktoberfest at the Bavarian Bierhaus, Glendale (Sept. 4)
Kicking off this weekend, celebrate Bavarian culture with traditional German music, folk dancing, sing-alongs, yodeling, and plenty of authentic food and beer at this long-running Midwest Oktoberfest.
Corn-on-the-Curb Days, Balsam Lake (Sept. 4-6)
Sweet corn lovers unite! Enjoy three days of Singo Bingo, shopping, wrestling, and cold drinks. Highlights include live performances, a permanent jewelry pop-up, and a Sunday afternoon wrestling event.
La Crosse Pride in the Park (Sept. 5)
Celebrate LGBTQ+ communities at this all-day, family-friendly event, featuring local vendors, organizations, food, youth programs, and community resources.
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That’s your Buzz for the week. If you make it to any of these events—or capture a winter scene worth sharing—reply to any of our daily newsletters with a photo. We always look forward to seeing what Wisconsin looks like through your eyes.
