Wisconsin Grassroots Festival
media release: WISCONSIN GRASSROOTS FESTIVAL IN APPLETON SAT. MAY 4
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS: (6)
- John Nichols: John shares his perspective on the Wisconsin political condition. He also will review the threats posed to our democratic institutions. He is the author or co-author of more than a dozen books on media and politics. He is the national affairs correspondent for The Nation and associate editor of The Capital Times.
- Kristin Lyerly, MD, MPH: Dr. Lyerly is an obstetrician/gynecologist who is running for Mike Gallagher’s seat in the 8th CD.
- Alan Minsky
- Ted Auch
- Mike Crute
- Beverly D, Hamilton-Williams
Lawrence University, Warch Campus Center, 711 Boldt Way
Registration begins at 8:00 am, program at 9:00 am
45 statewide tabling organizations including 7 candidates for elected office
18 breakout sessions
Lunch
Entertainment
- Day: Tom Kastle; The Raging Grannies of Madison
- Evening: Our Wisconsin Revolution Live Bands; Tom Kastle opens for Garrison Keillor Live
Wisconsin Grassroots Network’s (WGN) 15th Annual Grassroots Festival is coming to Appleton, hosted by Lawrence University students. This year’s theme is “Our Future Our Choices: Rural and Urban Together.” Attendees will choose 3 of 18 breakout sessions. Topics range from public school financing to farm sustainability to AI techniques.
Find details about the day at https://wigrassrootsnetwork.
Register until midnight May 1 at https://wigrassrootsnetwork.
WGN’s Facebook page has more information at https://www.facebook.com/
Walk-in registrations are welcome.