57 Incredible Wisconsin Trivia Questions and Answers

Reviewed by Kenton, Chief Editor·Updated Aug 2025·7 min read

Test your Midwest knowledge with Wisconsin Trivia! From cheese curds and dairy farms to the Green Bay Packers, famous landmarks, and unique state history, these questions will challenge how well you know America’s Dairyland. Perfect for locals, visitors, or anyone who loves fun state facts, this trivia celebrates the culture, traditions, and charm of Wisconsin.

1What is the state capital of Wisconsin?
2What is the state bird of Wisconsin?
3What is the state flower of Wisconsin?
4What is Wisconsin's nickname?
5What is the largest city in Wisconsin?
6Which Great Lake borders Wisconsin?
7What is the state motto of Wisconsin?
8Which river forms the border between Wisconsin and Minnesota?
9In what year did Wisconsin become a state?
10What is the main industry of Wisconsin?
11What is Wisconsin famous for producing?
12What is the state dance of Wisconsin?
13What is Wisconsin's highest natural point?
14What is the state fish of Wisconsin?
15Who is the most famous magician born in Appleton, Wisconsin?
16What university is located in Madison, Wisconsin?
17In what year was the Green Bay Packers football team founded?
18Which Native American tribe is native to Wisconsin?
19What is the state animal of Wisconsin?
20What Wisconsin city is known as the 'Beer Capital of the World'?
21Which U.S. Senator represented Wisconsin from 1957 to 1989?
22What is the state tree of Wisconsin?
23What is Wisconsin's state insect?
24What Wisconsin city is known for its water parks?
25Which famous architect was born in Richland Center, Wisconsin?
26What is the name of the NFL team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin?
27Which Wisconsin county is the largest by land area?
28What major river flows through Wisconsin?
29What is Wisconsin's state domesticated animal?
30What is the state mineral of Wisconsin?
31Which Wisconsin city is known as the 'Bratwurst Capital of the World'?
32What is the state beverage of Wisconsin?
33Who was the first European explorer to map parts of Wisconsin?
34What is the state dog of Wisconsin?
35In what year was the Wisconsin State Capitol building completed?
36What is the legal minimum butterfat content for cheese made in Wisconsin?
37Which Wisconsin city is famous for its paper industry?
38What is the state soil of Wisconsin?
39Who is the fictional character created as a symbol of environmentalism in Wisconsin?
40Which museum in Milwaukee is famous for its modern architecture?
41What annual event is held in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, that attracts aviation enthusiasts?
42Which Wisconsin city is famous for being a center of the American Socialist movement in the early 20th century?
43What is the state rock of Wisconsin?
44What is the state grain of Wisconsin?
45What Wisconsin city is home to the World's Largest Six-Pack?
46What was the first public radio station to broadcast in Wisconsin?
47Which Wisconsin city was the birthplace of the Republican Party?
48Which Wisconsin city is home to the nation’s oldest operating velodrome?
49What is the name of the extinct animal whose skeleton was found with spear points in southwest Wisconsin?
50Which Wisconsin politician was responsible for starting Earth Day in 1970?
51What was the first product made by Kimberly-Clark in 1872 at its Neenah mill?
52Which Wisconsin city hosts the largest producers-only farmer’s market in the nation?
53What is the name of the national non-profit that started in Wisconsin in 2009 with a wooden container shaped like a one-room schoolhouse?
54Which Wisconsin newspaper editor devised the QWERTY keyboard layout?
55What is the name of the bald eagle that became the mascot of the 8th Wisconsin Regiment during the Civil War?
56Which Wisconsin company headquartered in the state is known for keeping over 20,000 unique parts in stock for fixed-wing aircraft?
57What was illegal in Wisconsin until 2011, relating to food products?