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

This weekend, I went to another Brewers game where they took on the Miami Marlins. I had a great time!

While I love watching baseball, an activity I really enjoy (maybe more than the game itself) is tailgating. We spent the day at the stadium grilling, playing games, and of course, enjoying some brews. When in Rome (or at the ballpark)!

What are some of your favorite Brewers game activities? Are there any hidden gems at the stadium that I’m missing? Let me know!

Click the graphic to see a map and find an event near you! (Desirée Tapia / COURIER Newsroom)

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

🌘 Moon Dance Music Festival, Gleason (July 23-25)

This three-day festival combines music and camping in Wisconsin’s North Woods to celebrate classic bluegrass and jam bands. Attendees can enjoy wooded and electric-hookup campsites, along with an extensive lineup of live music.

🎣 Durand Youth Fishing Contest (July 22-25)

Kids ages five to 18 can participate in this free annual fishing competition with multiple fish categories. This event encourages families to spend time together while connecting with nature outdoors. 

🛶 St. Croix RiverFest, Hudson (July 22-25)

Celebrate community and nature at this annual festival, featuring activities for all ages focused on enjoying, learning, and preserving the scenic river and its surrounding environment.

🎪 Dunn County Fair, Menomonie (July 22-26)

First established in 1885, this annual fair brings the community together for multiple days of family-friendly fun, featuring live entertainment, carnival rides, local exhibits and vendors, and classic fair food.

🎻 Music in the Park at Devil’s Lake, Baraboo (July 21)

Grab a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy this free outdoor concert from The Swing Crew at Devil’s Lake State Park. All ages are welcome, and concessions will be available.

🛩 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh (July 20-26)

This week-long aviation celebration brings together recreational pilots and aviation enthusiasts for air shows, aerobatic performances, workshops, and displays featuring aircrafts from different eras of flight.

Justin Vernon performs with Volcano Choir, an art rock band with several longtime Wisconsin musician friends, at the Pabst Theater in Milwaukee in 2013. (USA Today via Reuters Connect)

In this image from her campaign’s live video feed, Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez addresses questions surrounding her former campaign manager and a shortfall of “hundreds of thousands of dollars” from what she had expected in her campaign for Wisconsin governor.

Thanks for reading. This newsletter was written by Ellie Bourdo with stories from USA Today Network via Reuters Connect and Pat Kreitlow. It was edited by Crystal Niforos.

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