Never let it be said that there’s nothing to do in Wisconsin! Compiled below is part one of our list of Wisconsin events happening in September throughout Wisconsin from A to (almost) Z!
Alma Music & Arts Festivals - September 5th
Arts & crafts fair with live music, kids activities along the Mississippi River.
Amish Market, Ferryville – September 18th
Shop from a large variety of Amish goods including furniture, quilts, organic produce, flowers & more.
Beef-A-Rama, Minocqua – September 24th & 25th
There’s a dance, Rump Roast Run & Parade of Beef – what else can I say??
Blair Cheese Festival – September 16th-19th
Events kick off Thursday night with the Tapping of the Golden Keg & include live music, a moped fun run and arm wrestling.
Cannons at the Fort, Prairie du Chien – September 17th-18th
Historic reenactment of early 1800′s life in Wisconsin. Learn basket & candle making, bowl carving & more.
Cornish Festival, Mineral Point – September 24th-26th
Celebrating their Cornish heritage, the Southwest Wisconsin Cornish Society hosts this 18th annual festival with tours, demonstrations and more.
Darien Cornfest – September 10th-12th
Activities include a corn-eating contest, a corn fest parade, softball, volleyball & horseshoe tournaments as well as hammerschlagen contests.
Driftless Area Art Festival, Soldiers Grove – Sept 18th-19th
80 exhibitors, from sculptors to painters plus live music, kids art area and more!
East Troy Bluegrass Festival – September 11th & 12th
Two full days of bluegrass music in the historic East Troy downtown square – free admission!
Ethnic Festival, Two Rivers – September 18th
Live music, dancing, crafts and more all celebrating “more than 60 cultures from around the world” in Central Park, downtown Two Rivers.
Fall Festival/ Booya Days, Cadott – September 18th
Live music, crafts, pumpkin painting and free Booya plus Miss Booya & Princess Coronations!
Fall Harvest Days, Union Grove – September 18th & 19th
Presented by the SE Wisconsin Antique Power & Collectibles Society, this two day event features threshing & baling demonstrations plus kids activities and free horse-drawn wagon rides.
Gemuetlichkeit Days, Jefferson – Sept 17th-19th
This 40th annual celebration of German culture includes live music, dancing, euchre tournament and a sauerkraut eating contest!
Green County Cheese Days, Monroe – September 17th-19th
Food & cheese-making demos, music & dancing, carnival, kids activities & yodeling lessons – what else do you need?
Heritage Weekend, New Richmond – September 24th-26th
Presented by the New Richmond Heritage Center, events include a spaghetti dinner, 5K run/walk plus pony rides for the kids & more.
Harvest Windmill Festival, Evansville – September 10th-12th
Featuring historic trolley tours, live music & polka dancing, wine & cheese tasting plus a petting zoo.
Indian Summer, Milwaukee – September 10th-12th
Live music, Pow Wow, traditional (Frybread-yum!) and modern foods plus lacrosse tournaments, native arts & crafts and so much more.
Iowa County Fair, Mineral Point – September 2nd-6th
Midway rides, Jr. Fair animal judging, Wii competitions and even a free spaghetti dinner!
Four JAZZ music events to choose from:
Jammin’ on the Porch, Mineral Point – September 10th
Jazz at Five, Madison – September 1st & 8th
Jazz in the Park, Milwaukee – Sept 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd
Jazz on Jefferson, Sturgeon Bay – September 11th
Kermis Dutch Festival, Little Chute – September 17th & 18th
All the elements of a fun Wisconsin festival: arts, crafts, food, beer, live music + Dutch clog dancing.
Kites over Lake Michigan, Two Rivers – September 4th-5th
Most kite flying activities will be wind/ weather dependent, but you won’t want to miss the Saturday night bonfire & the free kite-making for kids Sunday morning.
Lake Geneva Wine Festival – September 10th & 11th
Learn about wines & wine pairings, plus a celebrity chef challenge Friday night and Grand Tasting Saturday.
Lena Dairy Fest – September 11th
Food, free rides, games, kids activities, tractor pulls and a parade!
Maple Fall Fest, Marshfield – September 18th & 19th
Maple syrup products & seminars, “Amish specialties”, food, beer, petting zoo and arts & crafts exhibitors.
Milwaukee Ukulele Festival – September 25th
If you love all things ukulele, this is one festival you don’t want to miss! Includes vendors selling instruments, instruction books, CDs and more.
Part 2 coming your way soon!
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