Looking for something to do in July? From music festivals and hot air balloons to delicious food and cultural celebrations, we’ve rounded up 11 of our favorite fests happening in July throughout Wisconsin!
Pictured: Elkhorn Ribfest
Elkhorn Ribfest
July 9-13 | Elkhorn
Head to Elkhorn for 5 days of unbelievably delicious, mouthwatering barbecue and high quality entertainment. This event features world renowned professional BBQ champions, a back yard grillers competition, great entertainment, an artisan village and so much more. After you have had your fill of food, kick back and enjoy some live music and a cold beer or two. And don’t forget about the carnival rides!
Lifest
July 10-13 | Oshkosh
Lifest, Sharing LIFE Together, one of the largest Christian music festivals in the nation, is a place where you can celebrate the love of God and connect with the family of faith.
Harley-Davidson Homecoming
July 10-13 | Milwaukee
Head to Milwaukee for the Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival, and enjoy a weekend of events, music, demos, rides and more.
Fête de Marquette
July 10-13 | Madison
Fête de Marquette is Madison’s premier summer festival, bringing the vibrant energy of French culture, live music, and community celebration to the city’s East Side. Hosted by the Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center, this free, family-friendly event transforms McPike Park into a lively gathering filled with world-class performances, fabulous food, refreshing drinks and activities for all ages.
wil-mar.org/fetedemarquetteabout
Dairyland Balloon Jubilee
July 11-12 | Marshfield
This is the largest balloon event in Wisconsin with over 30 hot air balloons. The event features food vendors, a beer garden, live music plus activities for the whole family, such as kids’ crafts, bungee jumping, games, inflatables and a cow patty toss. Balloon activities include a walk-in balloon, tethered rides (for a fee) and a balloon flight/lift-off. The event concludes with a musical balloon glow hosted by MC Dave Kallaway.
Milwaukee Dragon Boat Festival
July 12 | Milwaukee
This annual event celebrates Chinese culture, traditions and food, with dragon boat racing as its centerpiece. It features teams competing in colorful, dragon-headed boats, along with cultural performances, food vendors and activities for all ages.
Pulaski Polka Days
July 16-19 | Pulaski
Pulaski Polka Days is an annual polka festival that lasts four days in Pulaski, Wisconsin. Pulaski Polka Days brings thousands of visitors each year from all over the world to hear some of the best polka music in the world.
Country Thunder
July 17-20 | Twin Lakes
This four-day country music festival brings some of the top country music talent in the country to Twin Lakes, including Jelly Roll, Dierks Bentley, Ashley McBryde and Cole Swindell. Camping and multi-day passes available.
Lumberjack World Championships
July 17-19 | Hayward
This international competition showcases some of the best sawing, chopping, speed climbing, log rolling, boom running and axe throwing athletes from around the world.
lumberjackworldchampionships.com
AirVenture Oshkosh
July 21-27 | Oshkosh
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is an annual air show and gathering of aviation enthusiasts held each summer at the Wittman Regional Airport and adjacent Pioneer Airport. It’s known as the “World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration” and attracts hundreds of thousands of aviation enthusiasts from around the globe.
GermanFest
July 25-27 | Milwaukee
One of the largest German festivals in North America, German Fest Milwaukee is known for its authentic food, culture and entertainment. Bring the family to the Summerfest grounds along Lake Michigan to raise a stein, polka the night away and make it YOUR tradition.
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