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The winters are ideal for skating, skiing, snowmobiling and tobogganing. Many communities stage curling matches during the winter and others hold snowmobile derbies. Many annual events celebrate the state's rich ethnic heritage and diversity.

[[Image:Wisconsinfarm.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Typical Wisconsin scenery]]Known as "The Dairy State", Wisconsin is mainly known for [[cheese]]. Wisconsinites humorously nickname themselves "Cheeseheads" and commonly wear orange foam hats that look like wedges of an orange Swiss cheese to sports events, concerts, and other public gatherings. In addition to cheese, Wisconsin is known for its [[beer]], [[Bratwurst|bratwursts]], cranberries and many festivals, such as [[Summerfest]] and the [[Oshkosh Airshow|EAA Oshkosh Airshow]].

[[USS Wisconsin|USS ''Wisconsin'']] was named in honor of this state.