Events

Join CARW for a little holiday cheer. Cocktails & hors d’oeuvres will be plentiful. Additional details Coming Soon!

Gear up for a showdown in Milwaukee this December 7-8th. Steel Horse Showdown is ready to welcome teams of all divisions and scoring systems. Choose your 1 or 2-day format, compete for top honors, and enjoy the Showdown extras – visual production, athlete gifts, and a catered coaches’ room. Don’t miss out!

Looking for unique gifts this holiday? Maybe you’ve been wanting to add more vintage to your closet? Or maybe you’re just looking for something free to do?? Whatever the reason - come shop over 80 vendors of vintage clothing, home goods & more! There’s something for everyone! Vendors apply here.

Presented by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, MARKETPLACE is the Governor’s Annual Conference on Diverse Business Development. With a particular focus on small businesses, this event connects business owners from across Wisconsin with state, federal, and local government as well as private sector business opportunities. The conference provides a chance for businesses owned by minorities, ... 2024 Marketplace Wisconsin Conference

North America 2024 | Rage of the Abyss (ROTA) Season | Read FAQs here.

Christmas Family Feast is the largest feeding event hosted by The Salvation Army on Christmas Day in the country. About 425 volunteers typically help serve more than 4,000 people at Baird Center. The meal is a homestyle dinner that consists of turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, dessert, and beverages.

DanceFest is dedicated to the development of their dancers, coaches and teams. They commit to inspiring excellence in current and future generations. Look for DanceFest as they continue to raise industry standards! Performance Days: Friday – Solos/Duos & Trios Saturday – Dance Team Performances

Kunes RV of Elkhorn is happy to be back at the Baird Center this Greater Midwest RV Show 2025 season in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Come and shop new and pre-owned units on site.

See here for team registration, lodging and spectator info.

Cashel Academy of Irish Dance is happy to announce that Wisconsin WinterFeis will return to the Baird Center in downtown Milwaukee on Saturday, January 18, 2025. They look forward to once again partnering with Kinsella Irish Dance, who will host St. Brigid’s Feis on Sunday, January 19, 2025.

The Winter Classic is the single biggest weekend event in Wisconsin with almost 420 teams traveling to compete. If you are a current 2023-2028 prospect seeking college exposure and want an opportunity to compete with top talent in the Midwest, then this event is something you don’t want to miss! This event will feature elite ... 2025 Wisconsin Juniors Winter Classic

A Conversation with Josh Cowen, Professor of Education Policy, Michigan State University and Visiting Center Fellow, Education Law Center. Special event in conjunction with our annual Go Public! Happy Hour at the State Education Convention, Baird Center, Milwaukee. Josh Cowen is author of “How School Voucher Programs Hurt Students” (Time) and The Privateers: How Billionaires ... Go Public! Happy Hour