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

Last week, I asked to hear about your music recommendations. Here’s what you all shared:

“Check out Demons in your Choir! Outstanding.” — Bosco D.

“Willin’ by Little Feat.” — Cindy B.

“If you haven’t discovered Pentatonix yet, you are missing the 3 grammy winning world’s best acappella group. They will be in milwaukee at Fiserv in November. Try their version of Sound of Silence or their 90’s Dance Medley all on youtube. They also won a grammy for their Daft Punk Medley. I personally love their version of Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah and for their gorgeous original song called Run to You.” — Liz C.

Thank you to everyone who shared! I’ll definitely be adding these to my listen-to list.

I’m always on the hunt for something new to add to my playlist. If there’s any other songs or artists you think I should check out, be sure to let me know!

In other news, tomorrow is National Voter Registration Day, which is a great reminder to check your voter registration or register to 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:

🎢 Vernon County Fair, Viroqua (Sept. 16-20)

Enjoy rides, commercial exhibits, and grandstand entertainment, along with 4-H judging, truck pulls, demolition derbies, and harness racing. Families can also watch a free children’s show at this classic county fair.

🍂 Wo-Zha-Wa Fall Festival, Wisconsin Dells (Sept. 18-20)

Celebrate the changing seasons with three days of food, live music, a parade, flea market, street carnival, arts and crafts, and Wisconsin’s oldest long-distance race throughout downtown Wisconsin Dells and Bowman Park.

🥓 Bacon Bash, River Falls (Sept. 18-20)

Bacon lovers unite! Enjoy a fall festival with all things bacon, including bacon-inspired dishes, eating contests, kid’s activities, and live music. Pair your food with local craft beers, domestic brews, and refreshing mocktails.

🧀 Green County Cheese Days, Monroe (Sept. 18-20)

Wisconsin cheesemaking is on display with the oldest food festival in the Midwest. Enjoy the dairy-farming experience with yodeling, polka, live music, old-time cheesemaking demonstrations, and plenty of cheesy foods.

🍻 Chippewa Falls Oktoberfest (Sept. 18-19)

Head to Chippewa Falls for its largest fall attraction, full of German activities, including glockenspiel performances and fun competitions like stein holding, sauerkraut eating, and keg rolling.

🇮🇹 Kenosha Italian Fest (Sept. 18-20)

Celebrate Italian culture and tradition along Kenosha’s lakefront with live music, authentic food, family activities, and cooking demonstrations. Visitors can also enjoy bocce courts, a cigar tent, and a parade.

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These fall festivals in Wisconsin are not to be missed. (Kate Trysh/Unsplash)

Ben Brist (left) and Bob Donovan (right) are the Democratic and Republican candidates for Wisconsin’s Assembly District 61.

Thanks for reading. This newsletter was written by Ellie Bourdo with stories from Cassidy Grubisic and Ellie Bourdo. It was edited by Crystal Niforos.

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