This weekend offers one of Wisconsin’s most beloved traditions: county fairs! Across the state, expect carnival rides, demolition derbies, livestock shows, concerts, and plenty of fair food.

Eight county fairs are happening this weekend, so whether you’re heading to the Dane County Fair for live music, checking out the oldest county fair in Waukesha, or heading to Rice Lake for the Barron County Fair, there is bound to be one near you to enjoy! Check out this full list and breakdown of all the county fairs happening this weekend.

Many of these fairs have deep historical roots, with traditions dating back over a century, celebrating not just summer fun but the agricultural heart of our state and the hard work of Wisconsinites in the agriculture industry. The unique blend of rural heritage, fried food, and carnival rides makes visiting one of these fairs a must.

So if you’re looking for a way to spend the weekend, grab a friend or the family and make a trip to one of these gatherings. There’s no better way to soak up the Wisconsin summer!

By Holly Garcia

Wisconsinites are known for many things—always having beer and cheese on hand, exhibiting plenty of Midwest-nice quirks, and, of course, using some silly Wisconsin sayings. While people on the East or West Coast have a distinct accent that gives them away, and our friends down South have a signature twang, you can almost always spot a Wisconsinite by our fun and unique sayings. 

Whether it’s a weather-related saying or one of the endless habits we engage in to be as polite and friendly as we can, there is a lot to be learned about the people who live here just by hearing our favorite phrases. So go ahead and take a look at some of the most common phrases and sayings you’ll hear in Wisconsin.

How many do you know?

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