PBS Wisconsin Events

Please join us for one of our upcoming events sponsored by PBS Wisconsin and our friends at Wisconsin Public Radio.

Promotional graphic for WPR's Pint-Sized Concert featuring bold white text on a red background reading 'WPR Presents a Pint-Sized Concert — Local Music, Local Radio, Local Beer,' alongside a sketch-style illustration of a hand holding a beer pint glass filled with musical notes.
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Tue, Jul 21, 2026 at 6:00 pm

Pint-Sized Concert with the Twin Ports Brass Quintet at Havana’s

Join WPR for an evening of supporting local music, radio and the local businesses with our Pint-Sized Concert.

Promotional graphic for "Simply Folk at Sugar Maple," July 31 & Aug. 1, from Wisconsin Public Radio, featuring a smiling woman holding a violin in front of a colorful mural.
JOIN 'SIMPLY FOLK' JULY 31 - AUG. 1

Fri, Jul 31, 2026 at 5:00 pm

‘Simply Folk’ at the Sugar Maple Music Festival

Presented by the Four Lakes Traditional Music Collective, the Sugar Maple Music Festival is a two-day outdoor festival in Madison that celebrates traditional music and dance through performances, educational workshops, and interactive jam sessions. "Simply Folk" host Síle Shigley will be emceeing throughout the two-day festival.

People with gradients of color over their faces with the text "America at 250: Educator Summit" over it all.
August 5-6, 2026

Wed, Aug 5, 2026 at 2:00 pm

America at 250 Educator Summit

Join us for a 1.5-day summit for 3rd–12th grade educators marking the Declaration of Independence's 250th anniversary.

Promotional graphic for "The Lee Rayburn Show, Live at the Wisconsin State Fair" from Wisconsin Public Radio, featuring a smiling host at a studio microphone with bookshelves behind him.
JOIN WPR AT THE FAIR!

Mon, Aug 10, 2026 at 11:00 am

The Lee Rayburn Show live at the WI State Fair

Join Wisconsin Public Radio for a live broadcast of “The Lee Rayburn Show” at the Wisconsin State Fair. Lee will be in the Grand Champions Hall on Monday, Aug. 10, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets for the Wisconsin State Fair are required. More information at wistatefair.com.

Promotional graphic for WPR’s “Pint-Sized Concerts.” The left side has a red background with white and script text reading: “WPR Presents Pint-Sized Concerts — Local Music, Local Radio, Local Beer.” The right side is an illustration of a hand holding a pint glass filled with dark beer, decorated with floating musical notes.
PINT-SIZED CONCERT IN EAU CLAIRE

Sat, Aug 15, 2026 at 7:00 pm

Pint-Sized Concert with Two High Strung

Join WPR for an evening of supporting local music and local radio with our Pint-Sized Concert at The Plus in Eau Claire.

Event graphic for a Wisconsin Public Radio Pint-Sized Concert featuring the CWSO Steel Drum Ensemble, Wednesday, August 19, 6–7 p.m. at Uncommon Pints in Rothschild. Red panel with white text on the left; illustrated hand holding a beer pint glass decorated with musical notes on the right.
MUSIC & PINTS IN ROTHSCHILD!

Wed, Aug 19, 2026 at 6:00 pm

Pint-Sized Concert in Rothschild

Join WPR and the CWSO Steel Drum Ensemble in Rothschild for a fun evening in the Uncommon Pints beer garden!

Promotional graphic for Wisconsin Public Radio's "Pint-Sized Concert" featuring Bach to Pop Strings, Saturday Aug. 22, 10-11 a.m. at the Lake Superior Estuarium in Superior, with an illustration of a hand holding a beer glass decorated with musical notes.
BACH TO POP STRINGS IN SUPERIOR!

Sat, Aug 22, 2026 at 10:00 am

Pint-Sized Concert with Bach to Pop Strings at the Lake Superior Estuarium

WPR is bringing live classical music to local venues. Join us for a morning of classical favorites and pop covers. We’ll be at the Lake Superior Estuarium on Barker’s Island with the Bach to Pop Strings quartet.

Overhead view of a packed quilt show exhibition hall, with hundreds of attendees browsing rows of colorful quilts displayed on grid walls and vendor booths, including a prominent Janome sewing machine display in the foreground.
SEPTEMBER 10-12, 2026

Thu, Sep 10, 2026 at 9:00 am

The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show

Explore exhibits of truly stunning quilts, shop for the latest offerings from our wonderful vendors and discover new ideas from leading quilt educators.

Aerial view of a crowded indoor garden and home expo, with dozens of vendor booths displaying plants, flowers, and gardening products. Visible exhibitors include Edgewater Home & Garden, Driftless Seed Supply, Madison Greenhouse Store, and a home energy sustainability services booth. Attendees browse the packed convention hall floor.
FEBRUARY 12, 13 & 14

Fri, Feb 12, 2027 at 12:00 pm

Garden & Green Living Expo 2027

Cultivate a love of gardening and sustainable living! Connect with seasoned gardeners and environmental enthusiasts at this vibrant three-day celebration of gardening, landscaping, local food culture and ecological responsibility! All proceeds support PBS Wisconsin.