The One Spring Festival In Wisconsin That's Worthy Of Your Bucket List Every Year
Ben Jones
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There’s a place in Wisconsin that will make you feel like you’ve traveled to Scandinavia. Stoughton wears its Norwegian heritage proudly and every spring it holds a special festival that’s a must-visit. Stoughton’s Syttende Mai Festival welcomes fun lovers of all ages and on the Syttende Mai weekend, everybody can be an unofficial Norwegian in Stoughton. Here’s what you need to know about Stoughton’s Syttende Mai Festival, one of our favorite spring festivals in Wisconsin.
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Learn more about the festival’s schedule and things to see and do on the Stoughton Festival website – you’ll have a great time at this event that’s steeped in Norwegian culture. Once you’ve checked Syttende Mai off your bucket list, here are some more small town festivals that are worth the drive. Don’t forget the snacks!
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When spring comes to Wisconsin we all run outside as fast as we can to enjoy the warm weather. Here are some things to do in Wisconsin in spring that we are sure you'll enjoy:
- Spring Fair on the Square, Baraboo, WI: This fun spring event features a huge arts and crafts fair with over 170 vendors. You'll also be treated to acrobats, magicians, face painters, and plenty of live music. A good spring fair wouldn't be complete without tons of amazing food vendors as well. Spring Fair on the Square has been a delight for over 35 years. Look for the event around the first weekend in May.
- Hike to the fountain of youth, Whitewater, WI: Deep in the enchanted woods of the Kettle Moraine State Forest lies a natural spring that historically has been attributed with healing powers. This natural spring was accidentally tapped in 1895 when Adam Channing hand-dug a well. Ever since it has been a source of fresh artesian water. The Clover Valley Artesian Well is maintained by the town of Whitewater so you can stop by for a cool drink or fill up your water bottle with crisp clear artesian water. Who knows, you might even live a tiny bit longer because of it.
- April Showers Spring Floral Show, Milwaukee, WI: The magical-looking domes at the Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory are the perfect place to enjoy spring flowers in Wisconsin. Each of the domes is a different environment; a desert oasis, a floral garden, and a tropical jungle. In April, the April Showers Spring Floral Show comes to The Domes. The event actually runs from mid-April to the end of May. It is a beautiful floral paradise inside this special dome that will help you celebrate the coming warm weather we all love in spring.
If you love a good spring hike, especially when wildflowers start to bloom, try some of our favorite hiking trails in Wisconsin that are perfect for a spring nature walk. Be sure to download a few maps from AllTrails+ before you set out on your adventure.