Explore Sauk Prairie

The Wisconsin River is where all the action is. Boating, paddling, swimming, fishing — the list goes on. But every year on the first Friday and Saturday in July, something really special happens over this waterway. The night sky lights up with a spectacular fireworks display.

To keep you entertained while waiting for the sun to set, there are beer gardens, food courts, and live music, as well as games and activities for the kids. It’s a family affair that has something for everyone. So pack the blanket, bring the dog, and prepare to be amazed.

Situated along the north banks of the lower Wisconsin River, Sauk Prairie is a combination of rolling prairie land and oak savannas. And this fertile region proved to be perfect for cultivating one very popular product: wine.

Perched on a hillside across from the river, the state’s first winery, Wollersheim Winery, Distillery & Bistro, serves up amazing fare and crisp varietals, with a side of alluring history. Surrounded by old oaks, the estate’s vines were first planted by the Hungarian count Agoston Haraszthy, who later became the father of the California wine industry. How ’bout them grapes?