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

I just got back from a trip to Colorado, and I had such a great time. My boyfriend and I went to a concert at Red Rocks, explored Denver and relaxed with friends. It was the perfect summer getaway.

But now that the trip is over, it’s hard to believe summer is coming to an end. We’re already at the last day of August—where did the time go?

With fall around the corner, I want to hear about your summer. What was your favorite part? Whether it was a big trip, a lake day, or just spending time with friends and family, let me know!

Click the badgers for a map 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:

🎡 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.

🎢 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.

Prentice Progress Days celebrates the village of Prentice’s heritage and hometown pride for four days over Labor Day Weekend. (Prentice Progress Days)

1000 Island Airboats leaders pose with the 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin trophy in front of one of the company’s search and rescue airboats. Voters selected the boats, made in Marion, as this year’s winner. (USA Today via Reuters Connect)

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

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