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5 festivals to visit this summer with ‘Wisconsin Life’

Festivals and fairs are in full swing throughout the state and Wisconsin Life has scouted out a savory sampling of the sights, sounds and flavors that we can celebrate together.

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Festivals and fairs are in full swing throughout the state and Wisconsin Life has scouted out a savory sampling of the sights, sounds and flavors that we can celebrate together.

Wisconsin Life host Angela Fitzgerald and the production team scoured the state to uncover and share stories about the people and places of our home state. Episodes will air at 7 p.m. Thursdays through August (except Aug. 13) on PBS Wisconsin. Stream full episodes and stories of Wisconsin Life any time at wisconsinlife.org and on the free PBS app.

Here are five fairs and festivals that you’ll want to share in your group chat to begin planning your next outing, plus a behind-the-scenes look at a festival that will be featured in season 13. Leave a comment below with your ideas for go-to festivals and fairs to visit in Wisconsin!

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Wisconsin Life host Angela Fitzgerald smiling and standing beside a cheerful bee mascot with "#WiScience" on its outfit. The setting during the 2025 Wisconsin Science Festival is an outdoor urban area at dusk, under a cloudy sky.

Coming next season: Wisconsin Science Festival

The Wisconsin Life television production crew joined “Beesly” on State Street in Madison to celebrate the opening night of Wisconsin Science Festival 2025. Discover more Wisconsin Life episodes and stories at wisconsinlife.org.

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