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 "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.

Event graphic on a red background reading "WPR Presents a Pint-Sized Concert: Local Music, Local Radio, Local Beer," beside an illustration of a hand holding a beer glass filled with musical notes.
PINT-SIZED CONCERT IN MIDDLETON

Thu, Aug 27, 2026 at 5:00 pm

Pint-Sized Concert at Middleton Night Market

Join WPR for an evening local music and local radio with our Pint-Sized Concert. WPR is bringing live classical music to local venues. Join us for an evening of classical favorites and pop covers. We’ll be at Middleton Night Market with a violin and cello duo from the Madison Symphony Orchestra.

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.

Wavy reflection of the American flag on rippling blue water, with floating leaves and distorted stars and stripes.
MyAmerica@250

Fri, Sep 11, 2026 at 10:00 am

MyAmerica@250 at The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show!

MyAmerica@250 is coming to The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show to hear what A250 means to you!

Event graphic: "Historic Milwaukee Doors Open Milwaukee" logo above text reading "Visit WPR's Milwaukee Studio, Saturday, Sept. 26, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m." with the Wisconsin Public Radio logo below. A studio microphone and colorful abstract blob shapes (yellow, teal, green, orange, purple) fill the right side of the image.
DOORS OPEN IN MILWAUKEE!

Sat, Sep 26, 2026 at 10:00 am

Doors Open 2026

WPR invites you to tour our Milwaukee Studios for Doors Open! See how radio is made and meet host Jason Heilman, WPR engineers, and news reporters.

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.