Wisconsin's event calendar is packed year-round, reflecting its agricultural roots and love of gathering.
* **Summerfest:** Held on the Milwaukee lakefront, this multi-week event draws hundreds of thousands for live music. * **EAA AirVenture Oshkosh:** The Experimental Aircraft Association’s annual fly-in convention makes the Oshkosh airport the busiest in the world for one week every summer. * **Wisconsin State Fair:** Held in West Allis each August, celebrating the state's agriculture with livestock shows, midway rides, and unique fried foods. * **Community Festivals:** Notable local events include La Crosse’s Oktoberfest (one of the largest in the US), Warrens Cranberry Festival, and Musky Festival in Hayward. * **Winter Events:** The American Birkebeiner in February is North America’s largest cross-country ski marathon.