FUN ALL SEASONS LONG
The beauty of Wisconsin extends further than our changing leaves, crystal clear lakes and gentle snowfall. We embrace our distinct four seasons and an outdoor lifestyle by making the most of what nature has to offer and never taking our surroundings for granted. Here, we can race down a trail on a mountain bike using adrenaline as our fuel or leisurely pedal around Lake Mendota with our family of four in tow. Here, we can whitewater raft one day and wake up the next to spend hours reeling in a lure. Here, you can do it all—because throughout the year, we have it all.
SEASONAL FACTS
SNOWMOBILE
Capital of the WorldWisconsin offers hundreds of miles of powdery trails and a robust annual snowfall of powdery fun. VilasWI.com, 2021
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Apple OrchardsEvery year, Wisconsinites look forward to picking their own fresh fruit for pies, canning and more.
Wisconsin Orchards Directory
Largest
Music Festival in the WorldMilwaukee’s Summerfest includes 9 days of fun, 800 bands and 800,000+ annual attendees.
Summerfest.com
Seasonal Events
Merrill Winterfest Sled Dog Race
January
Merril
Bayfield Apple Festival
October
Bayfield
Stone Lake Cranberry Festival
October
Stone Lake
Flyway Film Festival
October
Stockholm
American Birkebeiner
February
Hayward
Wisconsin school districts encouraged to apply for Fab Labs Grants
WEDC is now accepting applications for the fifth year of its Fabrication Laboratories (Fab Labs) Grant Program, which provides funding to help public schools build or expand fab labs. Read More
WISCONSIN NEWS
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40th annual MARKETPLACE Governor’s Awards recognize outstanding diverse businesses
Eight Wisconsin businesses received top honors in the 2021 MARKETPLACE Governor’s Awards competition, which recognizes outstanding businesses owned by minorities, women and service-disabled veterans. Read More
$150,000 state grant awarded for computer science K-12 education in eastern Wisconsin
The Cooperative Education Service Agency (CESA) 7 was awarded $150,00 in grant money from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) to help further computer science and coding in the eastern part of the state. CESA-7 is an educational co-op which serves 38 districts in eastern Wisconsin. Read More
State officials in Washburn to encourage ‘Shop Small Wisconsin’ for holidays
Governor Tony Evers and Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes visited Washburn today to see how the Main Street Bounceback Grants have transformed the small Bayfield County city’s downtown. Read More
TAKE A CLOSER LOOK AT WISCONSIN
HAVE A LOOK IN WISCONSIN®
One thing Wisconsin’s regions all have in common is how unique they are. Every community in Wisconsin holds its own individual charm and characteristics, making our state one of the best options for fulfilling your personal and career goals.
From the natural playground of our forests and lakes to the vibrant communities hosting world-renowned festivals and farmers markets, Wisconsin balances enriching experiences with the essentials of a superior education and high-quality healthcare. Regardless of what you’re looking for, one of our safe, diverse neighborhoods is a good place to start being more you.
MY WISCONSIN STORY
Our residents are some of the happiest and most ambitious people in the nation—but don’t just take our word for it. Take theirs.
"People in Wisconsin care about their neighbors and the environment. We recruit a lot of people, and so they go to a place like Madison and they see all the cultural activities, they see the lakes, they see the parks, not just in Madison but throughout the state. They think they’re going to be here for a couple of years and they stay here."
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