Ellie here. Happy Monday! Thanks for starting your week with us.

On Friday, we had a poll asking to hear about your favorite style of pizza. To my surprise, most of you chose thin crust. I’m a Detroit-style fan myself, but I don’t mind a good thin-crust pizza.

On a more important note, tomorrow is Wisconsin’s primary election day!

A few important reminders before you cast your ballot: Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. As long as you’re in line by 8 p.m., you can still vote. If you haven’t registered to vote yet, you can do so at your polling place on election day. 

Remember, employers are legally required to allow you three hours to go vote during the work day. Make sure you have a plan to cast your vote!

Click the badgers to find an event near you!

Another Monday means another Wisconsin event roundup. Here’s what we’ve got going on in the Badger State this week:

🎈 Lakeshore Balloon Glow, Manitowoc (Aug. 14)

Spend your evening enjoying glowing hot air balloons, food trucks, live entertainment, fireworks, and family-friendly events in downtown Manitowoc.

🍀 2026 Milwaukee Irish Fest (Aug. 13-16)

Experience one of the world’s largest celebrations of Celtic music and culture with performances by renowned Irish, Scottish, and Irish American artists across multiple genres, along with food and cultural experiences.

🎆 Door County Fair, Sturgeon Bay (Aug. 12-16)

Celebrate more than 150 years of tradition with this fair that highlights local talent, exciting attractions, agricultural exhibits, and family fun.

🎪 Ashland County Fair, Marengo (Aug. 13-16)

Enjoy this classic county fair featuring carnival rides, live music, horse shows, truck pulls, animal exhibits, competitions, and plenty of fair food.

🛶 Albany Riverfest (Aug. 14-16)

This festival celebrates Albany’s connection to the Sugar River with a weekend of family fun, including a parade, carnival, tournaments, bed races, live music, and local food favorites.

🌶 North Hudson Pepper Festival 2026 (Aug. 14-16)

Celebrate the Italian heritage of North Hudson with a lively community festival featuring a parade, carnival, Italian cuisine, eating contests, and more.

New Glarus was founded by Swiss immigrants, and that heritage is reflected in its architecture. (New Glarus Chamber of Commerce)

Alongside the American Academy of Pediatrics Center of Excellence on Social Media and Youth Mental Health, a cohort of 25 teens from across the US helped develop a guide on what they and their peers want while on social media. (Photo: Pexels)

Thanks for reading. This newsletter was written by Ellie Bourdo with stories from Erin Yarnall and Lucas Henkel. It was edited by Crystal Niforos.

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