2014 SPRING/SUMMER
EVENT GUIDE
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Welcome to Wisconsin! As Governor, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the great state of Wisconsin. As the days get longer and warmer, the fun heats up here in Wisconsin. This guide highlights more than 500 events that make the perfect starting point to plan a memorable spring or summer getaway. From music festivals to Native American powwows, art fairs to county fairs, historic reenactments to food festivals, fishing tournaments to air shows, we’re confident you’ll find the ideal event to fit your vacation plans. And regardless of where you choose to spend your vacation in Wisconsin, our special brand of warm Midwestern hospitality is waiting for you.
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This publication was produced by the Wisconsin Department of Tourism, Stephanie Klett, Secretary. Published January, 2014 Wisconsin Department of Tourism 201 W. Washington Avenue P.O. Box 8690 Madison, WI 53707-8690 608/266-2161 800/432-8747 www.travelwisconsin.com
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wagon rides and more! Event is free. Concession stand, breakfast and raffles available at added cost. MacKenzie Environmental Education Center. 8am2pm. 608/635-8105. www.mackenziecenter.com (Columbia Co.)
SUPERIOR Gitchee Gumee Brew Fest: Sample more than 125 beers from 35 craft brewers from Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Illinois and Iowa. Celtic music and beer games for your entertainment. UW Superior - Wessman Arena. 4-8pm. 715/392-2773. www.ggbrewfest.com (Douglas Co.)
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Above: Midwest Horse Fair in Madison.
APR 11-13
FRI-SUN
BAILEYS HARBOR
Spring Home, Garden & Recreation Show: Annual show with exhibits about new home construction and remodeling, financing, golf, new cars, furniture & appliances, water conditioning, electronics, greenhouses, real estate, boats, ATVs, and landscaping. Amery Hockey Arena. Fri 5-8pm, Sat 9am-3pm, Sun 11am-3pm. 715/268-8101. www.amerywi.us (Polk Co.)
Annual Tomah Antique Toy Farm Show Old & New: Scale replicas of farm tractors & trucks, replicas of antique combines & threshers, plus any farm-related equipment, past or present. Tomah Recreation Building. 9am-3pm; toy auction 4:30pm. 608/372-6907. (Monroe Co.)
Brown Trout Tournament: One of the premier fishing contests on Lake Michigan. A $25 entry fee entitles participants to an opportunity to win generous cash prizes for the top 60 heaviest fish with a grand prize valued at over $1500 to be awarded to the angler with the biggest fish. 920/839-2366. www.baileysharbor.com (Door Co.)
APR 5-6
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Field & Stream Deer & Turkey Expo: Expo for hunters and outdoor enthusiasts. Seminars, demonstrations, and many exhibitors that have everything you need for your hunting or outdoor adventures will be available for this 3-day event. Alliant Energy Center. Fri 2-9pm; Sat 9am-7pm; Sun 9am-4pm. 608/267-3976. www.deerinfo.com (Dane Co.)
RIVER FALLS River Falls Roots and Bluegrass Music Festival: Enjoy national, regional and local Bluegrass, Roots, and Cajun music at multiple locations throughout historic Main Street. The Main Stage is at Junior’s Bar & Restaurant, and the festival includes six to seven other free venues within walking distance. Ukele and banjo workshops are also included free of charge. Cheer on your favorite artist during the singer/songwriter competition and flatpicking guitar championship. Downtown. Music begins at 5pm Friday & will continue until Sunday afternoon. 715/425-2533. www.riverfallsbluegrass.com (Pierce Co.)
WEST ALLIS Wheel & Sprocket Bike Expo: Nation’s largest bike sale. Over 2,000 bikes and thousands of accessories on sale at the best prices of the year. Seminars and exhibitors. Exposition Center at Wisconsin State Fair Park. 414/529-6600. wheelandsprocket.com (Milwaukee Co.)
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POYNETTE Maple Syrup Festival: Enjoy learning about the MacKenzie Center’s sugar bush and how Native Americans, pioneers and today’s volunteers make maple syrup. Enjoy a pancake breakfast, horse-drawn
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Spring Gift and Craft Show: Annual event with over 140 booths featuring great home and garden items. Free admission & free parking. Onalaska Omni Center. Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 10am-3pm. 608/7819566. www.omnicenter.net (La Crosse Co.)
MINOCQUA Only Fools Run At Midnight 5K & 10K: This 5Krun/walk and 10K run offers a pre-race spaghetti feed, a costume contest, postrace refreshments and lots of family fun. Adults $30, 18 and under $20. Registration begins at 8pm Sat. Lakeland Union High School. 715/356-5266. www.minocquafoolsrun.com (Oneida Co.)
WEST ALLIS Rummage-A-Rama!: An indoor flea market event featuring antiques, collectibles, and hobby items from local dealers, overstock and closeouts from local business owners, and rummage sales by everyday people. Exposition Center at Wisconsin State Fair Park. Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 9am3pm. 414/375-2024. www.rummage-a-rama.com (Milwaukee Co.)
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Midwest Horse Fair: One of the top 3-day horse fairs in America. Whether you are a horseless horse lover, new horse owner, or seasoned professional, there will be something for everyone to enjoy. Nonhorse owners, families and children can meet the horses up close by touring the two pavilions. Hundreds of clinics, seminars and educational events are available throughout the weekend. Alliant Energy Center. 920/623-5515. www.midwesthorsefair.com (Dane Co.)
STEVENS POINT Trivia - World’s Largest Annual Trivia Contest: 54-hour trivia contest heard on WWSP 89.9FM, the UW-Stevens Point campus radio. Contest is open to the public. UWSP Communications Bldg. Fri 6pm-Sun mid. 715/346-3755. www.90fmtrivia.org (Portage Co.)
WISCONSIN RAPIDS Central Wisconsin Prairie Chicken Festival: Greater Prairie Chicken viewing, birding tours, children’s crafts, wildlife talks and demonstrations, local vendors, nature art and literature, book sales, and more. Throughout Central Wisconsin Grasslands. 4:30am-3pm. 715/343-6215. prairiechickenfestival.org (Wood Co.)
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Central Wisconsin Horse Sale: Wisconsin’s largest horse sale attracting buyers and sellers from across the US. Horses, mules, horse equipment, horse-drawn vehicles, and tack of all types offered for sale. Clark County Fairgrounds. 8:30am. 715/238-8088. www.centralwihorsesale.net (Clark Co.)
WWIS Home Show: Showcases products and services for the home including contractors, landscapers, real estate agents, products and suppliers from throughout west-central Wisconsin. Jackson County Fair Park. 8am-3pm. 715/284-4391. (Jackson Co.)
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TURTLE LAKE American Legion Smelt Fry: Smelt from the Green Bay area served with chips, beans, coleslaw and dessert. A tradition since the 1970s and still going strong. Take out orders are also available. American Legion. 715/986-4667. www.villageofturtlelake.com (Barron Co.)
WAUSAU Children’s Festival: Annual event with activity booths for children ages 3-12. Wood-working, face painting, clowning, games, health screening, body murals, button making, library corner, child safety, finger painting, putt-putt golf, 50¢ hotdogs and much more. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free admission. East Gate Hall at Marathon Park. 9am-3pm. 715/261-1550. www.visitwausau.com/events.php (Marathon Co.)
APR 12-13
SAT-SUN
FOND DU LAC Model Train Show: Model railroad layouts featuring: Z, N, HO, 0-27, O, S and G gauges will be on display. The FDL Society of Model Train Hobbyists will have its large HO-gauge operating layout on display. Enjoy viewing steam and diesel locomotives, operating layouts of all gauges, rolling stock and operating accessories. First Presbyterian Church. Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 9am-2pm. 920/9220425. www.fdlpresbyterian.org (Fond du Lac Co.)
TOMAHAWK WJJQ Home, Sport & Travel Show with Health Expo: Products and services, door prizes and concessions. Outdoor display of new cars, boats and RVs. Free admission. Tomahawk School Complex. Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 10am-3pm. 715/4534482. www.wjjq.com (Lincoln Co.)
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FRI-SAT
MILWAUKEE Gallery Night and Day: Premier art event in Milwaukee for gallery hopping and art viewing. Showcases over 50 venues throughout downtown. Admission is free to all participating venues during event hours. Downtown & Historic Third Ward. Fri 5-9pm; Sat 10am-4pm. 414/2731173. http://bit.ly/GalleryNight (Milwaukee Co.)
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Big Whopper Weekend (Fishing Contest): Fish the Wolf River during the annual walleye run. Contest prizes in many fish categories, food and beverages, live music and a huge raffle. Held at Riverside Park where there are boat launches, docks, and restrooms. Riverside Park. Open 6 am Friday until after the raffle on Sunday. 920/779-6346, 920/982-5822. www.newlondonfishandgame.com (Outagamie Co.)
Taste of the North: More than two dozen chefs compete to be voted Best at Taste of the North. Featured categories are fine dining, pizza, family dining, bar & grill, and dessert. Meet the chefs, sample their signature dishes, learn about their restaurants, and vote on your favorite. The Waters of Minocqua. 6-9pm. 715/356-5266. www.minocqua.org (Oneida Co.)
30th Star Benefit Antiques Auction: Friday Night Preview Party (reservation only) for a dinner and a private viewing of antiques to be auctioned Saturday. Proceeds from the auction benefit the Historical Society’s newest historic site, Black Point Estate in Lake Geneva. Old World Wisconsin. Fri night Preview Party and dinner by reservation only (4-9pm): $39 per person. Auction is free to the public (10am Sat), viewing at 9am. 262/594-6300. www.oldworldwisconsin.org (Waukesha Co.)
APR 19-20
SAT-SUN
FOND DU LAC All Breed Dog Show, Obedience and Rally Trial: Fond du Lac County Kennel Club Dog Show with conformation, obedience, and rally trial competition. Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds. Starts at 9am. 920/923-2102. www.fdlckc.org (Fond du Lac Co.)
SPOONER Food and Wine Tasting: Delicious food from local restaurants, a large selection of wines for tasting, raffle and silent auction with a portion of the proceeds going to a local charity. Northwest Sports Complex. 5-9pm. 715/635-2168. www.spoonerchamber.org (Washburn Co.)
APR 24-26
THU-SAT
MADISON UW Varsity Band Spring Concert: A threenight extravaganza complete with professional staging, lighting, sound and pyrotechnics performed for 25,000 Badger fans each year. Kohl Center. 7:30pm. 608/265-4120. www.badgerband.com/ (Dane Co.)
APR 25-27
FRI-SUN
CHIPPEWA FALLS Spring Fest: Local vendors displaying spring related products, two heated tents with live music, family activities (5k fun run, petting zoo, inflatables, bonfire) and food vendors. Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds. 715/723-2861. www.springfest-cf.com (Chippewa Co.)
JEFFERSON Spring Jefferson Swap Meet & Car Show: Swap meet, car corral and car show for classics, collectibles, street rods and trucks. More than 3,000 vendor sites with over 1,000 cars for sale. Jefferson, WI 53549. Fri 10am-4pm, Sat & Sun 6am4pm. 608/244-8416. www.madisonclassics.com (Jefferson Co.)
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Between the Bluffs Beer, Wine and Cheese Festival: Taste over 200 quality beers by over 35 breweries, over 45 types of wine and sample and purchase gourmet cheeses while enjoying live music. Southside Oktoberfest Grounds. 2-6pm. 608/782-2220. www.betweenthebluffsbeerfest.com (La Crosse Co.)
MADISON Crazylegs Classic: A must-do spring-time tradition in Madison. Both the run and walk follow a scenic course starting in downtown Madison at Capitol Square, through the UW campus and end near the 50 yard line in Camp Randall Stadium. Capitol Square to Camp Randall Stadium. 10am. 608/261-5347. www.crazylegsclassic.com (Dane Co.)
MEDFORD Pine Line Marathon: Events include a 26.2-mile marathon, 3/4 Marathon, halfmarathon, 26.3-mile relay and 5K run/walk. Pine Line Trail. 6:30 am Registration Marathon Events Start @ 8am 5K event Start @ 8:30am. 715/7484729. www.medfordwi.com (Taylor Co.)
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN Breakfast in a Victorian Kitchen: In this hands-on cooking workshop for adults, participants take a culinary tour of the late 19th century through the preparation and consumption of a Victorian breakfast using the foods, utensils and technology of the time. Tours of the Villa Louis estate follow breakfast. By reservation only. Villa Louis. 8:30am-1pm. 608/326-2721, 866/944-7483. www.villalouis.org (Crawford Co.)
Women’s Weekend: Annual event. Enjoy an exciting weekend in Lake Geneva of shopping, fun activities and your best gal pals. Downtown. All Day. 262/745-1520. www.lakegenevawomensweekend.com (Walworth Co.)
APR 26-27
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BROOKLYN
Central Wisconsin Concertina Festival: More than 100 concertina artists from around the state and beyond play and enjoy their fellow musicians. Food and refreshments, free parking, concertina display. Les & Jim’s Lincoln Lanes. Fri 511pm, Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 10am-5pm. 715/536-9405. (Lincoln Co.)
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CAMBRIDGE Diva Day - Spring Fling: Enjoy boutique treats and special deals in Cambridge. There will be a small business expo highlighting home-based businesses with a feminine flair, a wine bar fundraiser along with raffles, artists, and a flirty fashion show at the Zen Gallery highlighting local boutiques and expo vendors. Downtown. 10am-5pm. 608/423-3780. www.cambridgewi.com (Dane Co.)
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Springtime Splendor Art & Craft Show: Art and craft show with mixed media, door prizes drawn every half hour, food concessions, and free parking. Unique gifts and home decorating ideas. Admission fee. FDL County Fairgrounds Recreation Building. 9am-3pm. 920/9066663. www.fdlrecdept.com (Fond Du Lac Co.)
SAT-SUN
Depot Days in Brooklyn: Speeder car rides, railroad displays, art show/sale, food stands, community garage sales, pancake breakfast and fire truck rides. Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. 608/455-3121. www.depotdays.info (Dane Co.)
MUKWONAGO Crazy Quilters Quilt Show: Over 300 quilted items, quilt raffle, silent auction, vendor mall, quilt appraisals by appointment. Lunch and concessions available. Bed turning and special exhibits. Handicap accessible. Admission fee. Parkview Middle School. Sat 9am5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. 414/529-2593. www.mukwonagocrazyquilters.com (Waukesha Co.)
NEILLSVILLE Clark County Studio Art Tour: Featuring fine artists and their creations. The selfguided tour meanders along the scenic country roads and through the quaint communities to the studios of painters, potters, woodworkers, metal workers, jewelers and more. Artist Studios throughout Clark County. Sat 9am-6pm; Sun 10am-5pm. 715/255-9100. www.clarkcountytourism-wi.org (Clark Co.)
SUN PRAIRIE Prairie Heritage Quilt Show: Gorgeous quilts on display, with many available for purchase. St. Albert’s Center. 608/8372298. www.sunprairiequiltshow.com (Dane Co.)
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Lakefront Artists Fair: Racine’s first outdoor art fair of the season featuring more than 100 artists from throughout the Midwest. Festival Park. 8am-4pm. 262/637-7892. www.racinemontessori.com/lakefrontartist-fair (Racine Co.)
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LA CROSSE Festival Foods Grandad Half Marathon: This is a two-day celebration that gives area residents and visitors from across the country an opportunity to enjoy active, aerobic outdoor events alongside the breathtaking natural beauty of Grandad Bluff and the Mississippi River Valley. Activities range from a half marathon to a 5-kilometer run/walk, youth events and cycling events. Riverside Park. 8am on Saturday. 608/789-7304. www.festivalfoodsgrandadhalf.com (La Crosse Co.)
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BARABOO Badger Steam and Gas Engine Club Spring Swap Meet & Flea Market: Gas engines, tractors, farm primitives, collectables, tools, cars & trucks, parts, and auction. Food for sale. Show Grounds. 7am-5pm. 608/522-4905. www.badgersteamandgas.com (Sauk Co.)
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BEAVER DAM Nancy’s Notions Sewing Weekend Expo: Sewing contests, in-style seminar, nationally known speakers, hands-on classes, presentations, product demonstrations packed with ideas and hints, and lots of shopping. This year includes an auction to benefit a local charity. Nancy’s Notions. 8am-6pm. 920/356-6130. www.nancysnotions.com (Dodge Co.)
MONTELLO Montello Fish N Fun Fest: 3 fun-filled days and nights of carnival rides, music, kids fishing with professional anglers, 16 team softball tournament, crafters & food vendors, Friday night fish boil, prize winning bbq pork, and monster truck crushing. Krakow Park, Montello City Park, and Downtown. 608/297-4437. www.montellofishnfunfest.com (Marquette Co.)
MAY 3
Waukesha Art Crawl: Over 20 studios and galleries and arts-supporting businesses showcase over 100 area artists! Check out a wide array of unique galleries filled with decorative and functional art: 2D paintings, pottery, jewelry, clothing, glassware, custom wood work, casted concrete furnishings, photography and more. Restaurants and live music venues open late. Downtown. 4-10pm. 262/5421522. www.waukeshaart.com (Waukesha Co.)
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FISH CREEK Door County Half Marathon and 5K Fun Run/Walk: Race starts on a paved surface within Peninsula State Park. All finishers will receive a t-shirt, finisher’s medal as well as food and drink at the finish line. Awards will be presented to the top male and female runners, top male and female master runners and top three finishers in each age group. Peninsula State Park. 920/421-1519. www.doorcountyhalfmarathon.com (Door Co.)
Spring into the Past: Springtime is a flurry of activity on our 19th and early 20thcentury farmyards and homesteads with lots of different seasonal chores for you to try each weekend: flying kites May 3-4; sheep shearing May 10-11; plowing and planting May 17-18; and cooking ethnic foods May 24-25. Old World Wisconsin. 10am-5pm. 262/594-6300. www.oldworldwisconsin.org (Waukesha Co.)
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MAY 9-11
FRI-SUN
ELKHART LAKE Jazz on the Vine: Weekend of dynamic performances by world-renowned jazz musicians and samplings of over 100 domestic and international wines. Enjoy eclectic and sophisticated cuisine created by Osthoff’s award-winning chefs. The Osthoff Resort. 888/330-5664. www.jazzonthevine.net (Sheboygan Co.)
GAYS MILLS Gays Mills Spring Festival: Tour one of Wisconsin’s prime apple growing areas including orchards in bloom, a flea market, food stands, and the annual Festival of Folk Music and Dance. Downtown & Area Orchards. 608/7354740. gaysmillsfolkfest.org (Crawford Co.)
MAY 9-12
FRI-MON
HORICON
Annual Gem, Mineral, Fossil & Jewelry Show: 41st annual show featuring dealers, displays, speakers, kids’ activities and free admission. Marshfield Senior High Fieldhouse. Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. 715/387-8782. (Wood Co.)
Horicon Marsh Bird Festival: Experience the peak of the spring bird migration around the Horicon Marsh area. Includes guided bird hikes, bird banding demonstration, birding adventures by boat, birding for kids, BIG SIT, 1st Light and Hot Spot bus tours. Horicon Marsh Area. 920/387-7893, 920/485-4663. www.horiconmarshbirdfestival.com (Dodge Co.)
ST CROIX FALLS
MAY 10
MARSHFIELD
Earth Arts Studio Tour: Annual art tour to visit the studios of artists who are members of the Earth Arts Group of Polk County. Maps for this event can be picked up at the information center in St. Croix Falls. St. Croix Falls area. Sat & Sun 10am-5pm. 715/483-3150. www.earthartswi.org (Polk Co.)
MAY 8-11
THU-SUN
CHIPPEWA FALLS The Past Passed Here: A special event featuring hands-on activities highlighting the historic sights and sounds of early Chippewa Falls. Visitors to the historical encampment will experience camp skill competitions, 1800s style food, traders row and live entertainment. Allen Park. Open to school children Thur and Fri
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BARABOO Fair on the Square: Semi-annual arts and crafts show with food, farmer’s market, children’s activities, and entertainment. Courthouse Square. 9am-4pm. 608/4483490. www.downtownbaraboo.com (Sauk Co.)
BRODHEAD Tour the Farms Day: Farms in the Brodhead area will be open for tours sheep, goats, emu, chickens, examples of permaculture in action, goat milk soap, and an apple orchard with honey production. Bring the kids to meet all the animals. Stop downtown to vote for your favorite decorated farm animal. Various farms near Brodhead. 9:30am-4:30pm. 608/897-8411. www.brodheadchamber.org (Green Co.)
EAGLE RIVER Journeys Marathon: Scenic point-to-point road race, USAT&F-certified 26.2-mile, 13.1-mile Power Walk and 5K races. Music and food. Boulder Jct. to Eagle River. Marathon starts 8am, half marathon & power walk 9:15am, & 5K 10am. 800/359-6315, 715/479-6400. www.journeysmarathon.org (Vilas Co.)
PEWAUKEE Pewaukee River Run: Canoe race down the Fox River from Pewaukee to Frame Park in Waukesha - a 6-mile paddle. 1195 E. Wisconsin Ave Pewaukee, WI 53072. Race begins at 8am. 262/6912700. www.pewaukeekiwanis.org/events (Waukesha Co.)
RACINE Belle City Brewfest: A beer festival with sampling of more than 100 craft beers, ales and ciders from throughout the country. Home brew contest. Food and live entertainment. Festival Hall/Festival Park. 2-6pm. 262/636-9229. www.racinebeerfest.com (Racine Co.)
RICHLAND CENTER Motorsports Mayhem: Snowmobile grass drags, ATV drags, dirtbike drags, demo derby, truck/tractor pull, FMX, truck/car drags. Richland County Fairgrounds. 608/604-5068. www.hybridredneck.com (Richland Co.)
TREMPEALEAU Hip Breaker Bike Tour: One of the Midwest’s finest, most challenging earlyseason rides. Choose routes of 10-23 miles for a warm up, or choose the 43mile route which includes famous "Hipbreaker Hill" - make it up and win a lifetime of bragging rights. The Trempealeau Hotel. Reg at 7:30am; mass ride at 9am. 608/534-6780. www.trempealeau.net (Trempealeau Co.)
MAY 10-11
SAT-SUN
EAGLE Spring into the Past: Springtime is a flurry of activity on our 19th and early 20thcentury farmyards and homesteads with lots of different seasonal chores for you to try each weekend: sheep shearing May 10-11; plowing and planting May 17-18; and cooking ethnic foods May 24-25. Old World Wisconsin. 10am-5pm. 262/5946300. www.oldworldwisconsin.org (Waukesha Co.)
MAY 11
SUN
MARSHFIELD Marshfield Art Fair: Offering a wide variety of fine arts and crafts by more than 100 Midwestern artists. Musicians and performers entertain throughout the day. Hands-on art activities are available for kids. Marshfield Senior High Fieldhouse. 10am-4:30pm. 715/387-5562. www.newvisionsgallery.org (Wood Co.)
SPOONER Mother’s Day Brunch Train: Celebrate your mom on her special day with a special buffet on board the historic train. The brunch train departs Spooner Depot at noon and features a 30-mile, 2.5 hour round-trip to Springbrook. Along the way enjoy the sights of the Northwoods. Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad. Train departs at noon. 715/635-3200. www.spoonertrainride.com (Washburn Co.)
MAY 15
THU
CEDARBURG Sip, Shop & Stroll - Ladies Night in Cedarburg: Many Cedarburg businesses will be opening their doors to ladies for a special night of pampering, shopping and partying. Pre-registration with the Cedarburg Chamber of Commerce guarantees you a shopping bag, a special gift and a map. Downtown. 4-9pm. 262/377-9620. www.cedarburg.org (Ozaukee Co.)
GREEN BAY TasteBud Outdoor Culinary Event: Enjoy the tastes of delicacies from area caterers and restaurants served throughout the budding spring gardens and have the opportunity to bid on a variety of unique and rare plants as well as other prizes including getaways, events and more during our silent auction. Green Bay Botanical Garden. 5-8pm. 920/490-9457. www.gbbg.org (Brown Co.)
MAY 15-17
THU-SAT
ASHLAND Chequamegon Bay Birding & Nature Fest: A weekend of birding and nature programs at the peak of migration. More than 140 activities to choose from, each
guided by knowledgeable local and regional experts. Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center. 715/682-2500, 800/2849484. www.birdandnaturefest.com (Ashland Co.)
PLEASANT PRAIRIE Spring Ice Show: Family-friendly event showcasing the skills and talents of the Pleasant Prairie Skating School U. S. Basic Skills program, Freestyle and Synchronized skaters, and exciting guest skaters. Dazzling lights, music and costumes enhance these group and solo performances. RecPlex Ice Arena. Thurs 6:30pm Fri 6:30pm Sat 1pm & 6pm. 262/925-6755. www.RecPlexOnline.com (Kenosha Co.)
MAY 16
FRI
DELAFIELD Delafield Spring Art Walk: Enjoy a variety of artisans and musicians located in the downtown district. Stroll the downtown area and visit with local artists as they work. Items available for purchase. Free event for all ages. Downtown District. 5pm. 262/646-8100. www.visitdelafield.org (Waukesha Co.)
MAY 16-17
FRI-SAT
BELOIT Downtown Beloit ArtWalk: Businesses throughout downtown Beloit transform into fine art galleries with many venues featuring live music and refreshments. After hours hot spots offer live music on Friday night. Downtown. Fri 5-9pm, Sat 10am-2pm. 608/365-0150. www.downtownbeloit.com (Rock Co.)
MAY 16-18
FRI-SUN
ELKHART LAKE SVRA Spring Vintage Car Weekend: Road America’s vintage season kicks off with this great event! Get ready to see some friendly sparring between our British and German marques. Road America, Inc.. 800/365-7223. www.roadamerica.com (Sheboygan Co.)
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GERMANTOWN
CAMBRIDGE
Mai Fest: German festival sponsored by the Deutschstadt Heritage Foundation. Music, dancing, crafts, authentic food & drink. Corner of Mequon and Squire Roads Germantown, WI 53022. Fri 5pmmidnight, Sat 11:30am-midnight, Sun 11am-8pm. 262/251-2853, 262/2551812. www.maifestgermantown.com (Juneau Co.)
Touch-a-truck and Bike Rodeo: Tour a fire truck, semi-truck, police car, race car and tow truck. Don’t miss your chance to see the vehicles that fascinate you up close and hands on. Other activities include bouncy house, face painting and balloons. Cambridge High School. 10amnoon. 608/423-8108. www.visitcambridgewi.com (Dane Co.)
GREEN BAY
MADISON
Cellcom Green Bay Marathon: Marathon, half marathon, 5K run/walk and 1/2-mile WPS Kids’ Power Run, Prevea Health Expo, pasta dinner, and Wisconsin-style tailgate party at race finish line. Lambeau Field. 7am race starts on Sunday for marathon and half marathon. 5K run/walk and kids race on Saturday. 920/4326272. www.cellcomgreenbaymarathon.com (Brown Co.)
Syttende Mai Run/Walk: Run a 20-mile race from Madison to Stoughton, 10-mile competitive run or enjoy a 17-mile noncompetitive walk. Held in conjunction with the city’s Syttende Mai celebration. Capitol Square. 608/873-7912. www.stoughtonwi.com (Dane Co.)
MUSCODA Morel Mushroom Festival: The festival honors the tasty mushroom - enjoy it fried, or you can purchase some to take home and enjoy later. Saturday night offers a fireman’s annual steak feed followed by fireworks. Sunday parade at 2pm. Also includes a craft fair, flea market, car show, carnival and much more. Village Hall. 608/739-3182. www.muscoda.com (Grant Co.)
MAY 17-18
SAT-SUN
EAGLE Spring into the Past: Springtime is a flurry of activity on our 19th and early 20thcentury farmyards and homesteads with lots of different seasonal chores for you to try each weekend: plowing and planting May 17-18; and cooking ethnic foods May 24-25. Old World Wisconsin. 10am5pm. 262/594-6300. www.oldworldwisconsin.org (Waukesha Co.)
GREENBUSH
Wisconsin State Polka Festival: Ten big bands featuring Dutch, Polish, Czech, Slovenian, and German style polkas. Two huge wooden dance floors with a dance exhibition Sat night. Enjoy great food & great prizes. Thurs - free Polka Jam & Potluck; Fri - Fish Bake; Sun - Polka Mass. Olympia Resort. 262/894-6998. www.wisconsinpolkaboosters.com (Waukesha Co.)
Wade House at Work and at Play: Prepare and plant the gardens, fill straw ticks, air out quilts, make beds, black the stove and sweep floors. Experience behind-thescenes tours of the Herrling Sawmill, making an “S” hook project in the blacksmith shop, candle dipping and log skidding. Come celebrate the household duties, the trades and the fun that helped shape this 160-year-old community. Wade House. 10am-5pm. 920/526-3271. www.wadehouse.org (Sheboygan Co.)
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JANESVILLE
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Syttende Mai Folk Festival: America’s largest celebration of Norwegian Constitution Day. Two parades, folk dancing, rosemaling, hardanger and quilt exhibits, ethnic food, arts & crafts fair, canoe race, and Syttende Mai Run. Various Locations. Fri 9am-10pm, Sat 8am-10pm, Sun 8am-4pm. 608/8737912. www.stoughtonwi.com (Dane Co.)
Janesville Renaissance Faire: Have some fun watching and interacting with the many performers as well as shopping at the exotic vendors during this exciting two day trip into an old world experience. Traxler Park. 10am-6pm. 608/322-8813. www.jvlfaire.com (Rock Co.)
WAUWATOSA
Amherst Quilt, Craft & Amish Furniture Auction: Amish quilts & furniture are auctioned under huge tents. Baked goods, food and refreshments. Fairgrounds. Starts at 8am. 920/4501843. www.maderauction.com (Portage Co.)
Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show: Features 20+ dealers from all over the Midwest selling lapidary supplies, tools, books, rough material, slabs, finished specimens, cabochons, jewelry, carvings, fossils, and more. Children’s activities, exhibits, displays, presentations, and food for sale. Admission fee. Hart Park Muellner Building. 10am-5pm. 414/7718668. www.wisgeologicalsociety.com (Milwaukee Co.)
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Baileys Harbor Spring Fling: Area artisans present their work. Concessions will be available. Town Hall. 9am-4pm. 920/8392366. www.baileysharbor.com (Door Co.)
Automotion: Fun-filled weekend with 1,200 cars on display. Rare antiques, vintage classics, a car corral for selling cars, swap meet and much more! Live entertainment & great food. Noah’s Ark Waterpark. Sat 7am-5pm, Sun 7am-3pm. 800/223-3557. www.wisdells.com (Adams Co.)
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Cable Area Off-Road Classic: Head to Cable and into the Chequamegon National Forest for a 20 or 25 mile mountain bike race on some of the famous CAMBA mountain bike trails! Hang out after the races for microbrew beers, music and awards. Lakewoods Lodge. Race Sat 10am. 715/798-3833. www.caorc.com (Bayfield Co.)
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Wisconsin Micro-Brewers Beer Fest: A beer lover’s paradise! More than 30 Wisconsin micro-brewers offer over 180 hand-crafted brews, ales to stouts. Live music. Tickets must be purchased in advance for entrance. Calumet County Fair Grounds. 1-6pm. 920/849-2534. www.rowlandsbrewery.com (Calumet Co.)
Music Fest: A family-oriented, traditional Memorial Day weekend celebration with music, children’s activities, food and fun. Bands all weekend. Village Park. 608/527-2095. www.swisstown.com (Green Co.)
MAY 23-26
FOND DU LAC
ALBANY
Greekfest: Enjoy a family day of authentic Greek cuisine and pastries, music and dancing, games for children, and raffles. Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds. 11am5pm. 920/922-1568. www.fdl.com (Fond du Lac Co.)
KAUKAUNA Nature’s Images Art Fair: 50+ artists displaying nature-related paintings, photography, sculpture, crafts from natural materials, botanicals & herbs. Celtic harpist, food, wildflower hikes and eagle watching along Fox River. 1000 Islands Environmental Center. 10am4pm. 920/766-4733. (Outagamie Co.)
KING Wisconsin Veterans Home Open House and Old Car Show: Annual open house includes live entertainment, cruises on Chain O’ Lakes at 11am, noon, 1pm & 2pm, food and refreshments, and an old car and vintage military vehicles show. Wisconsin Veterans Home & Museum. 10:30am-3pm. 715/258-4247. www.wvhking.com/ (Lincoln Co.)
MAY 22-26
THU-MON
BURLINGTON ChocolateFest: Carnival, concerts, chocolate creations, taste of chocolate, chocolate olympics, Chocolate Experience tent, petting zoo, parade, chocolate eating contest, Friday fireworks at dusk. Chocolate Festival Grounds. 414/2544813, 262/763-3300. www.chocolatefest.com (Racine Co.)
HURLEY Memorial Weekend ATV Rally: Join the Hurley Area and Iron County for weekend long fun and over 200 miles of ATV/UTV trails on Wisconsin’s largest ATV/UTV trail system. Show off your ride in Wisconsin’s largest ATV parade. Get down and dirty in the “Biggest, Baddest, Dirtiest of All” Mud Pit, all while enjoying beautiful trails, friendly establishments, great food, live music, and so much more. Iron County. 715/561-4334, 866/340-4334. www.hurleywi.com (Iron Co.)
MAY 23-24
FRI-SAT
MANITOWOC 28-Boat Reunion & USS LAGARTO Remembrance: The “28-Boat Reunion” honors those who served aboard Manitowoc’s submarines during and after World War II, as well as the thousands of people in northeastern Wisconsin who built them. Plans include an engine start up aboard USS COBIA, the annual USS LAGARTO Remembrance Day Ceremony, and a premier showing of Lost and Found: The Legacy of USS LAGARTO. Wisconsin Maritime Museum. 920/6840218. www.wisconsinmaritime.org (Manitowoc Co.)
FRI-MON
Yesteryear’s Weekend: Community celebration of Memorial Day weekend with Fri evening street dance; Yesteryear Parade, Rueben’s Run Duathlon, and chicken barbecue all on Sat; and Memorial Day ceremony and Parade on Monday. Downtown. 608/862-3240. www.albany-chamber.org (Green Co.)
DRESSER Total Off-Road Rally: 4x4 truck pull and monster trucks. Two spectator events. NTPA sanctioned truck and tractor pull and demolition derby. Trollhaugen Ski Area. 8am-5pm. 952/380-3435. www.memorial4x4.org (Polk Co.)
MAY 23-27
FRI-TUE
APPLETON NCAA Division III Baseball National Championships: The NCAA Division III Baseball National Championship played over Memorial Day weekend hosted by Lawrence University. An eight team tournament comprised of regional winners from across the country. Fox Cities Stadium. 10am-10pm. 920/733-4152. www.ncaa.com/championships/baseball/ d3 (Calumet Co.)
MAY 24-25
SAT-SUN
BURLINGTON Burlington Jaycees Arts & Crafts Fair: Handmade arts & crafts, metal yard art, garden art, handmade jewelry, clothing, bird houses, food, furniture, sculptures, and much more. Echo Park. 9am-4pm. 262/210-1428. http://www.burlingtonjaycees.org/ (Racine Co.)
EAGLE Spring into the Past: Springtime is a flurry of activity on our 19th and early 20thcentury farmyards and homesteads with lots of different seasonal chores for you to try each weekend: cooking ethnic foods May 24-25. Old World Wisconsin. 10am5pm. 262/594-6300. www.oldworldwisconsin.org (Waukesha Co.)
EAGLE RIVER Strawberry Craft Fest: Quality art and craft fair with crafters from across America. Food area with picnic table seating, strawberry treats, music and family entertainment. Vilas County Fairgrounds. 9:30am-4:30pm. 715/675-6201. (Vilas Co.)
FORT ATKINSON Fort Koshkonong Rendezvous: Visitors can step back in time and see how life was in the 1840s. Witness living history and eat period food. Rock River Park. Sat 9am5pm, Sun 9am-4pm. 920/563-3210. www.fortchamber.com (Jefferson Co.)
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JACKSONPORT Maifest: Art fair, fun run, food, music, horse pull, parade, and more. Lakeside Park. 920/823-2068. www.jacksonport.net (Door Co.)
STURGEON BAY Fine Art Fair: Annual juried, multi-media art show with entertainment, children’s activities, food and beverages. Held along the waterfront. Sunset Park. Sat 10am5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. 920/743-6246. www.SturgeonBay.net (Door Co.)
MAY 24-26
SAT-MON
BLACK RIVER FALLS Ho-Chunk Nation Pow-wow: Twice a year the Ho-Chunk welcome all friends and neighbors to attend their pow-wow held as a celebration of thanks. It provides a time to gather and enjoy drums, dancing, and a wide variety of crafts available from vendors across the country. Visitors spend their day enjoying the vibrant colors and designs of the dancers’ outfits and admiring their fluid, beautiful dancing. Pow-Wow Grounds. 715/284-9343. (Jackson Co.)
DEPERE Celebrate De Pere: Live entertainment, activities and shows for kids, food and beverage tents, a water ski show, fireworks and parade. Voyageur Park. 920/336-7980. www.celebratedepere.com (Brown Co.)
MAY 25
SUN
FIFIELD Lawn Mower Races: Time trials are one hour before races. Six classes - IMOW, AP, SP, STOCK, BP, and FX plus kids classes; Two races - 12 hp stock and 12 hp modified; trophies for top five places; concessions will be available. Fifield Ballpark. Time trials noon, races 1pm. 715/762-4739. www.tn.fifield.wi.gov (Price Co.)
LAKEWOOD McCaslin Lioness Club Faire: Enjoy great food, beverages, pies, book sale, silent auction, spin-the-wheel, and children’s games including a bouncer and a variety of crafters. Lots of family fun to kick-off the summer in the Northwoods. Lakewood Town Hall/Activity Grounds. 10am-3pm. 715/850-2210. (Oconto Co.)
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN Voyage of Discovery Cruise: Explore the confluence of the Mississippi and Wisconsin Rivers as a local historian tells the story of Explorers Marquette and Joliet. This two-hour cruise is a must for river and history buffs. St. Feriole Island. Departs at 2pm. 563/586-4444, 877/6477397. (Crawford Co.)
ST. GERMAIN Classic Sled Round-Up: Vintage and antique sled show and swap at the Community Park, music and food, and awards presentation. St. Germain Community Park. 7am-3pm. 715/5424463. www.snowmobilehalloffame.com (Vilas Co.)
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MON
BEAVER DAM Race Into Summer: Community celebration with live music, children’s activities and race car displays. Food & drink sponsored by the Beaver Dam Area Chamber of Commerce. Swan City Park. 11am-11pm. 920/885-4442. www.wbevradio.com/ (Dodge Co.)
MAY 31
SAT
FOND DU LAC June Dairy Days: This free customer appreciation event is open to the public. In celebration of June Dairy Month, the petting zoo will feature a variety of farm animals, pony rides, dairy games, prizes, a chance to practice milking, face painting and more. A sampling of Wisconsin’s finest dairy products will be available including Gilles Custard, several cheese varieties, butter popcorn and Milk Chugs. National Exchange Bank & Trust. 9-11am. 920/906-6865. www.fdl.com (Fond du Lac Co.)
GREEN BAY Springtime at Heritage Hill: Heritage Hill kicks off its season with a breakfast on the farm and spring sheep shearing. Enjoy entertainment, children’s games and more. Heritage Hill State Park. 10am-4:30pm. 920/448-5150. www.heritagehillgb.org (Brown Co.)
STURGEON BAY Side Pork Fest: All day festival featuring a variety of local bands, food, and entertainment zones for kids and adults. Many varieties of side pork. Other events include a 5k run, kids’ run, and a 15k relay run. Martin Park. 920/724-1488. www.sideporkfest.com (Door Co.)
MAY 31-JUN 1
SAT-SUN
MINOCQUA June Bloom Arts & Crafts Festival: Unique handcrafted items by over 75 exhibitors. The craft vendors and artisans featured at the show are selected for their handmade craftsmanship and artistic talents. Visitors will see original artwork, pottery, jewelry, tapestries, clothing, photography, wood creations, leather goods and more. Torpy Park. 715/356-5266. minocquaartsandcrafts.com/ (Oneida Co.)
RACINE Monument Square Art Festival: Returning to its original home, one of Wisconsin’s oldest and most respected juried fine arts fairs presents 80 artists from around the country exhibiting works in a variety of media. Live entertainment, silent auction and children’s activities make this a mustattend event. Monument Square. 262/635-0261. www.monumentsquareartfest.com/ (Racine Co.)
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UNION GROVE Lions Club Chicken Barbecue & Car/Motorcycle Show: BBQ chicken dinner, car and van show, vintage motorcycle show, cow pie bingo, free hayrides, bake sale, quilt raffle, musical entertainment, free popcorn and lots of family fun. Racine County Fairgrounds. BBQ 11am-4pm; car & motorcycle show 8am-2pm. 262/878-3623. (Racine Co.)
JUN 5-7
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NEW RICHMOND Willow River Blues & Brews Fest: Enjoy the works of many artists and the art of making a handcrafted beer. No cover charge for music or Park Art Fair. Concessions available all weekend. Brew sampling. Mary Park. Fri 5-11pm, Sat 11am-10pm. 715/246-2900. www.willowriverbluesfest.com (St. Croix Co.)
JUN 6-8
FRI-SUN
ELKHART LAKE AHRMA Vintage Motorcycle Classic: Event is sure to stimulate the heart of every vintage motorcycle enthusiast with road racing, vintage and post vintage motocross, trials and cross country events. Road America, Inc. 920/8924576. www.roadamerica.com (Sheboygan Co.)
BrillionFest: All day rummage sale on Thursday, Fish boil from 4-7pm, history house display 4-7pm, famous electric light street parade at 9pm, & street dance 9:30pm all on Friday. Saturday will feature a History House special exhibit from 10am-4pm, kickball tournament, carnival games and live music. Downtown. 920/756-3435. (Calumet Co.)
FOND DU LAC
JUN 5-8
Green Bay Botanical Garden - Garden Fair: The 29th Annual Garden Fair features over 100 vendors of garden plants, landscaping ideas, accessories, gardening demonstrations and presentations, music, and food. Green Bay Botanical Garden. Fri 5pm-8pm, Sat 8am-4pm, Sun 9am3pm. 920/490-9457. www.gbbg.org (Brown Co.)
THU-SUN
MOUNT HOREB Summer Frolic: A fun-packed weekend of music, entertainment, great food, midway rides, arcade games, bingo, and prizes. Grundahl Park. 608/437-5914. www.trollway.com (Dane Co.)
SPARTA Sparta Butterfest: Carnival, craft/flea market, quilt show, softball tournaments, car and van show, stage entertainment, and much more. Parade Sunday at 12:30pm. Memorial Park. 608/269-4123. www.spartabutterfest.com (Monroe Co.)
STRATFORD Stratford Heritage Days: The Annual Stratford Heritage Days is a celebration of the diverse ethnicity of the community. Festival includes ethnic foods and entertainment, carnival rides and games, bed races, historical display, youth events and a Sunday parade. Klemme Park. 715/687-2411. www.stratfordwi.com (Marathon Co.)
JUN 6-7
FRI-SAT
FENNIMORE Fun Fest: Friday activities include a carnival, games for the kids, and the beginning of kickball tournaments concluding with fireworks. Saturday
Walleye Weekend: Free family festival featuring sporting events, musical acts, fishing tournaments, attractions for all ages and, of course, walleye. Lakeside Park. Fri 3-10:30pm, Sat 8am-10:30pm, Sun 8am-6pm. 920/923-6555. www.fdlfest.com (Fond du Lac Co.)
GREEN BAY
IRON RIVER Iron River Summerfest: City Wide Rummage sales all weekend, the Iron River Firemen’s Benefit Dance Saturday evening at the Iron River Community Center. A Spider Lake 10K and 2 Mile Walk for those interested in enjoying the spring forest in bloom and freshly leafed out. Iron River Community Center. 715/372-8558. www.visitironriver.com (Bayfield Co.)
LITTLE CHUTE Great Wisconsin Cheese Festival: Live music, food, amusement rides, kids’ entertainment, animal petting zoo, parade, walk/run, cheese tasting, cheese carving demo, cheese curd eating contest, cheese breakfast and cheesecake contest. Doyle Park. Fri 5pmmidnight. Sat 10:30am-midnight. Sun 8am-5pm. 920/788-7390. www.littlechutewi.org (Outagamie Co.)
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events include antique tractor pull, judged car show, parade and concessions. City Ball Diamond. Fri 5pmmid, Sat 9am-mid. 608/485-0820, 800/822-1131. www.fennimore.com/calendar (Grant Co.)
Above: PrideFest in Milwaukee.
MERRILL Wisconsin River Pro Rodeo: Bareback riding, steer wrestling, tie down roping, saddle bronc riding, team roping, women’s barrel racing and bull riding. Dances following the Friday and Saturday performances. Lincoln County Fairgrounds. 715/536-9474. www.wisconsinriverprorodeo.com (Lincoln Co.)
MILWAUKEE Bead & Button Show: Jewelry enthusiasts from all over the world attend to learn and shop at the incredible Bead & Jewelry Marketplace. This year’s show offers more than 800 classes in a variety of mediums and techniques and over 370 exhibiting companies. Wisconsin Center. 800/5540197. www.shopbeadshow.com (Milwaukee Co.) PrideFest: Largest gay/lesbian, bisexual and transgender festival in Wisconsin - a celebration of diversity. Enjoy the festivities and partake in the food, entertainment and marketplace. Henry Maier Festival Park. Fri 3:30pm-Midnight, Sat Noon-Midnight, Sun Noon-10pm. 414/272-3378. www.pridefest.com (Milwaukee Co.)
JUN 6-15
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RICE LAKE Aquafest: Ten days of family fun with topname national entertainment, a parade, Art in the Park, aqua bug hunt, kids’ games, sports, and food. 715/234-2126. www.aquafestonline.com (Barron Co.)
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CAMBRIDGE Elements of Art Festival: Over 30 juried booths featuring sculpture, photography, pottery, paintings, textiles, glass art and more. Youth art area and live music will be performed along Koshkonong Creek. Westside Park. 10am - 4pm. 608/4233780. www.cambridgewiarts.org (Dane Co.)
DEFOREST Dragon Art Fair: 10th Anniversary of the Dragon Art Fair offering the hand-crafted works of more than 90 artisans. Held rain or shine. Music, food, children’s activities, Windsor Garden Club plant sale, ice cream social and Fire/EMS activity day. Market Street. 9am-4pm. 608/846-8891. www.dragonartsgroup.org (Dane Co.)
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MOUNT HOREB Spring Art Tour: Explore the beauty of the springtime countryside in the unique glacially Driftless area of south central Wisconsin as you tour the rarely seen Open Art Studios of Mount Horeb, Verona, Mazomanie, Black Earth, Cross Plains, Blue Mounds and towns in between. Artists demonstrate and exhibit a variety of media: painting, sculpture, pottery, jewelry, photography, glass, origami and more. 10am-5pm daily. 608/437-5914. www.springarttour.com (Dane Co.)
Elkhart Lake International Triathlon: The Olympic distance event will include 1 mile swim, 25 mile bike, and 6.2 mile run. The Sprint distance event will include a 400 yard swim, 12.4 mile bike and 3.1 mile run. The Kidz Triathlon on Sunday will be great fun for children 6-11 who want to experience a triathlon that emphasizes participation and not competition. Distances vary by age. Osthoff Resort. 847/359-7374. www.elkhartlakemultisports.com (Sheboygan Co.)
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Jaws Fishing Derby: Annual fishing tournament with 40 awards offered for lake trout, salmon, walleye and northern. St. Louis Bay and Lake Superior waters. Barker’s Island. Fri 6am-Sun noon. 218/591-0295. www.wlsta.org (Douglas Co.)
Breakfast in a Victorian Kitchen: Handson cooking workshop for adults where participants take a culinary tour of the late 19th century through the preparation and consumption of a Victorian breakfast using the foods, utensils and technology of the time. Villa Louis. 8:30am-1pm. 608/326-2721, 866/944-7483. www.villalouis.org (Crawford Co.) continued...
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Family Festival: This event is completely free for families and includes family activities, entertainment, food, games, and more. Washburn County Fairgrounds. Noon-4pm. 715/468-2812. (Washburn Co.) Tri County Dairy Breakfast: Celebrate Dairy month with a delicious breakfast of pancakes, sausage, bacon, milk, ice cream and more! Enjoy great activities including face painting, petting zoo, FFA alumni silent auction, door prizes, horse and wagon rides, music and the famous cow. Fairgrounds. 6:30-10:30am. 715/822-8805. www.dairydaysofsummer.com (Washburn Co.)
Art Along the Willow: Fine arts & crafts fair held in one of Wisconsin’s prettiest state parks. Storytelling, children’s craft area, train rides, and silent auction. Park sticker not required this day only. Willow River State Park. 10am-4pm. 715/3865931. www.willowriverowls.org/ (St. Croix Co.)
Walk in the Woods Art Fair: Join artists from around the Midwest presenting pottery, paintings, photography, handmade jewelry, woodcarvings and furniture. Wine tasting and sales and live music. City Park. 9am-3pm. 715/4772205. www.st-germain.com (Vilas Co.)
TREMPEALEAU Blues Bash: Blues music along the banks of the Mississippi River. This outdoor concert will be held rain or shine, so bring your lawn chair for a day of music, food, and fun. Trempealeau Hotel. 211pm. 608/534-6898. www.trempealeauhotel.com (Trempealeau Co.)
WAUWATOSA Milwaukee Highland Games/Scottish Fest: Enjoy bagpipe bands, Scottish foods, Highland dancing and unique athletic events. $10 adults/Children under 12 free, active military in uniform free, $3 off before 10am with a per person donation of non-perishable food item to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Milwaukee. Hart Park. 414/422-9235. (Milwaukee Co.)
JUN 7-8
SAT-SUN
KENOSHA Outta Sight Kite Flight: A family fun kite flying event at Kennedy Park. This is the twelfth anniversary of the event. The grand launch of kites is at noon both days. Kennedy Park. 10am-5pm. 414/305-3145. www.giftofwings.com (Kenosha Co.)
MADISON Free Fishing Weekend: Free fishing on all state lakes and streams; licenses are not required. Free fishing clinics offered at many state parks and other locations for all ages. Bag limits and size restrictions apply. Statewide. 608/266-2272. dnr.wi.gov (Dane Co.)
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ELKHART LAKE American Indian Artifacts Show: The Badger State Archaeological Society offers a look through time with American Indian displays. Selling, buying, trading, hayrides and surprises for archaeological buffs, collectors and the public. Henschel’s Museum of Indian History. 9am-3pm. 920/876-3193. (Sheboygan Co.)
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Family Nature Faire: Enjoy family fun with food, raffles, live animals, art and nature booths plus much more! This is a free fundraiser sponsored by the Bong Naturalist Association. Enjoy free fishing at the Urban fishing pond. Drop in on Walleye’s Unlimited to fish. Bring your own equipment or use their poles and bait. No licenses needed. Free park admission on this day. Richard Bong State Recreation Area. Faire: 10am-1pm. Fishing Clinic: 9:30am-2:30pm. 262/8785600. www.bongnaturalistassociation.org (Racine Co.)
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Above: Day Out with Thomas in Green Bay.
RIVER FALLS Town N’ Country Day: Town N’ Country Day is an annual celebration of the agricultural heritage of River Falls where country and town residents come together to celebrate June Dairy Month. Start the day with a free pancake breakfast in the morning and a free root beer float in the afternoon. Enjoy a day of fun, interactive kids’ activities and street dance, petting zoo, heritage tractor display and car show. Various Locations. 8am-4pm. 715/425-2533. www.rfchamber.com/ (Pierce Co.)
SPOONER Badger Car Show: Enjoy a great display of old cars, trucks, tractors, military vehicles, flea and crafts market. Washburn Co. Fairgrounds. 7am-3pm. 715/635-3740. (Washburn Co.)
JUN 11-15
WED-SUN
Day Out With Thomas: Thomas the Tank Engine and Sir Topham Hatt visit the National Railroad Museum. Ride along with Thomas on his train, enjoy a full lineup of children’s entertainment, and explore the entire Museum. National Railroad Museum. 8:30am-6pm. 920/437-7623. www.nationalrrmuseum.org (Brown Co.)
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CHILTON Chilton Summer Festival: Thursday night band concert at Hobart Park. Friday night includes city-wide rummage sale and Motocross racing at Gravity Park USA. Saturday night street dance on Main Street with live music, food, beverages and kids rides. Sunday features the state’s biggest Father’s Day Parade at 11am. Downtown. 920/418-1650. www.chiltonchamber.com (Calumet Co.)
ELKHART LAKE SCCA June Sprints: More than 400 amateur competitors race in 24 classes during this event. One of the Sports Car Club of America’s largest races and the first in the Triple Crown of Racing. Road America. 800/365-7223. www.roadamerica.com (Sheboygan Co.)
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Prairie Villa Rendezvous: Largest buckskinners and fur trade re-enactment in the Midwest. The annual Rendezvous includes a black powder shoot, primitive bow shoot, primitive cooking contest and more. St. Feriole Island. Thur, Fri, and Sat, 9am-9pm; Sun 9am-4pm. 608/3268555. www.prairieduchien.org (Crawford Co.)
Mackville Nationals Truck and Tractor Pull: A family event with big pulling classes Friday and Saturday nights. Food, live music, festive atmosphere. Sunday is free admission for Family Day. Polka Mass, local pulls, live music, pedal pulls. St Edward’s Parish. Friday and Saturday Nights: Gates open at 4pm. Pulls start at 7pm. Saturday afternoon: Free pulls 11am-2pm Sunday: Free pulls at noon. 920/216-6480. www.mackvillenationals.com (Outagamie Co.)
JUN 13-14
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BROWNTOWN Browntown Summerfest: Activities include an antique tractor pull, ball games, a fish boil on Saturday night, live music, and fireworks on Saturday evening. Browntown Park. 608/966-3273. www.browntown.us (Green Co.)
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Northwoods Bluegrass Festival: Bluegrass bands from throughout the Midwest, concessions, instrument workshops, camping on the fairgrounds. Also includes events at the Rusk County Historical Museum and the June Dairy Breakfast. Rusk County Fairgrounds. Fri 6-10pm, Sat 10am-9pm. 715/532-7328. www.ladysmithchamber.com (Rusk Co.)
MONROE Monroe Balloon Rally: The hot-air balloons will take flight from the fairgrounds on Fri at 6pm and again on Sat at 6am and 6pm. All flights are weather dependent and originate at the Green County fairgrounds. Balloon glows are also scheduled for Friday and Saturday evenings. Live bands entertain both evenings. Green County Fairgrounds. Fri gates open at 4pm, Sat gates open at 5am. 608/558-0000. www.monroeballoonrally.com (Green Co.)
JUN 13-15
FRI-SUN
DORCHESTER Dorchester Days: Events include the Wisconsin State Championship Tractor Pull, mini-rod pull, truck pull, carnival, softball and horseshoe tournaments, chicken dinner, kiddie parade, street dance each night, food and refreshments. Dorchester Park. 715/654-5006. www.dorchesterwi.com/dorchester-days (Clark Co.)
MILWAUKEE Polish Fest: America’s largest Polish Festival with folk dancing, polka music, a cultural village, folk art demos, Polish rock bands, classical musicians, the Chopin Youth Piano Competition, marketplace, children’s stage, and Polish food. Henry Maier Festival Park. Fri & Sat noon-midnight, Sun noon-8pm. 414/5292140. www.polishfest.org (Milwaukee Co.)
NEW GLARUS Roger Bright Polka Festival: Polka bands from Wisconsin and the Midwest in the big tent downtown. Sponsored by New Glarus Hotel. Music, dancing, food and refreshments. Additional bands at New Glarus Hotel and Puempel’s Olde Tavern. Downtown. 608/527-2095. www.swisstown.com (Green Co.)
RICHLAND CENTER Wisconsin High School Rodeo Finals: Kids compete in 13 events to qualify for Nationals in July: bareback & saddle bronc riding, bull riding, barrel racing, pole bending, cutting, calf roping, breakaway roping, and more. Richland County Fairgrounds. Performances Fri & Sat 1:30 & 7pm, Sun 1pm. 608/6043879. www.cowboycalendar.com/wihsra (Richland Co.)
SOLDIERS GROVE Dairy Days Celebration: This popular annual celebration includes a horse show, tractor and truck pull, children’s pedal pull, softball & volleyball tournaments, a children’s carnival, live music, dancing, and great food. The Dairy Days Parade starts on Sunday at 1pm and winds through the old town. Village Park. 608/624-3264. www.soldiersgrove.com/Events.htm (Crawford Co.)
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Door County Lighthouse Festival: A selfguided, county-wide tour of mainland lighthouses. Walk the grounds and soak in the history of Door County’s fabled lighthouses. Boat tours to and around island lighthouses. Various lighthouses throughout Door County. 920/743-5958. www.dcmm.org (Door Co.)
Flag Day Parade: Celebrate America with bands, floats and other displays at the nation’s oldest Flag Day Parade. Downtown. 2-4pm. 920/954-9112. www.appletondowntown.org (Calumet Co.)
Leinie Lodge Annual Family Reunion: The Leinenkugel brothers invite you to an annual celebration at the Leinie Lodge to say thank you to Leinie loyalists. Enjoy family, food, beer sampling, and entertainment. Leinie Lodge. Festivities begin at 9am. 715/723-5557. www.leinie.com (Chippewa Co.)
BBC - Beer, Bacon and Cheese: Stroll the downtown area and enjoy tastes from various booths - craft brewers, cheese artisans, and masters of cured meats. Live music downtown in the Polka Fest tent. Downtown. 608/527-2095. www.swisstown.com (Green Co.)
WASHINGTON ISLAND Washington Island Canoe & Kayak Event: Annual event includes a marathon race circumnavigating Washington Island (22 miles), half marathon, guided island ecotour, sea kayak symposium, keynote presentation, and crossing death’s door expedition. New and expert paddlers are welcome. 920/847-2546. www.washingtonisland.com/visitorsguide/events/ (Door Co.)
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AMERY Amery Women’s Club Arts & Crafts Fair: An art & craft fair with a large variety of vendors. Music, food, and free parking make this an Amery area family tradition. North Park. 9am-3pm. 715/268-6666. (Polk Co.)
BEAVER DAM Taste of Wisconsin: Craft beer and cheese tasting of only Wisconsin-made products. Event is held rain or shine. With each ticket, you receive a souvenir tasting glass, a souvenir program to let you evaluate each beer and cheese, unlimited sampling of over 100 Wisconsin beers and over 60 Wisconsin cheeses. Downtown. Noon-4pm. 920/887-8879. www.tasteofwisconsin.net (Dodge Co.)
BLUE MOUNDS Horribly Hilly Hundreds: “The Toughest One-Day Challenge Ride in the Midwest” is not to be missed by serious riders anywhere - a day of riding that results in an awe-inspiring accumulation of 10,000 feet of elevation gain in the Driftless Area of Wisconsin. Choose between the 100K, 150K, and 200K routes. The day is capped with a meal featuring quality local food and beer. Blue Mound State Park. 608/316-5755. www.horriblyhilly.com (Dane Co.)
EAST TROY Woman’s Club of East Troy Arts & Crafts Fair: Annual scholarship fundraiser on the historic East Troy Village Square features fresh homemade bakery, the East Troy Woman’s Club’s famous barbecue and hot dog plates along with many new and talented art and craft vendors. On the Historic Village Square. 9am-4pm. 262/642-2326. (Walworth Co.)
FOND DU LAC Fond du Lac Fun Fly 2014: See all kinds of radio controlled airplanes, jets and helicopters. The air show will include acrobatic planes, big birds and even amazing two-hundred-mile-per-hour remote control jets that fly, look and sound like the real ones. Food and refreshments available. Wellnitz Field. 9am-4pm. 920/926-0551. www.fdlaa.com (Fond du Lac Co.)
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Frederic Lion’s Classic Bike Race: 26-Mile time trial with age group awards. Camping the night before and showers after the race. Frederic High School. Preregstration 8am; race 10am. 715/3274836. www.frederic-wi.com (Polk Co.)
LA CROSSE Freedom Fest: Motorcycle rally, scenic ride through beautiful bluffs of southern Wisconsin ending back at UW La Crosse, with concerts and fireworks. General admission tickets are just $35/person. UW La Crosse - Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex. 10:30-11:30am Motorcycle Rally; Ride departs at 11:30am. Concert gates open 3pm. Fireworks 10:30pm. 608/779-9994. www.freedomfestlacrosse.com (La Crosse Co.)
MANITOWOC 24th Annual Manitowoc Garden Fair: A paradise for gardeners selling annuals, perennials, herbs, garden art, fine crafts, antiques, statuary, furniture and food. Over 80 vendors. Held rain or shine. Free admission & parking. Washington Park. 10am-3:30pm. 920/682-2050. (Manitowoc Co.)
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Above: Polish Fest in Milwaukee. Top: Monroe Balloon Rally.
Old Time Cheesemaking at Imobersteg Factory: Watch as Green County cheesemakers create a wheel of Swiss cheese, the old-fashioned way - handstirred in a copper kettle at the historic Imobersteg Farmstead Cheese Factory. During the day, enjoy music with food and beverages, featuring signature cream puffs and “Masters” grilled cheese sandwiches. The demonstration will take place in a circa late 1800s authentic farmstead cheese factory, featuring the original equipment that was used when the Imobersteg Family made cheese using the milk from the cows of their herd. National Historic Cheesemaking Center. 9am-noon. 608/325-4636. (Green Co.)
RHINELANDER Art Fair on the Courthouse Lawn: Original artwork and crafts from more than 100 Midwestern artisans. Held in conjunction with the Headwaters Corvette Club Car Show in downtown Rhinelander on Brown St. Oneida County Courthouse. 9am-3pm; held rain or shine. 715/365-7464. www.explorerhinelander.com (Oneida Co.)
SHERWOOD Aurora BayCare High Cliff Triathlon: The 11th Annual High Cliff Triathlon takes place at High Cliff State Park. Select from two degrees of difficulty: Sprint - 1/4-mile swim, 22-mile bike, and 5K run; or Half Ironman - 1.2-mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1-mile run. High Cliff State Park. Begins at 7am. 800/429-8044. www.midwestsportsevents.com (Calumet Co.)
SISTER BAY Sip & Savor with Paddlefest: Children’s parade, kayak and stand up paddleboard demos/tryouts, Taste of Sister Bay, music, and bonfire in Waterfront Park at sunset. Downtown. 920/854-2812. www.cometosisterbay.com (Door Co.)
SUN PRAIRIE Taste of the Arts Fair: Fine arts and crafters from around the state in a beautiful park setting. Wine and cheese tasting event, food vendor booths, entertainment, children’s playground and more. Sheehan Park. 9am-4pm. 608/837-4547. www.sunprairiechamber.com (Dane Co.)
WISCONSIN DELLS Wisconsin Dells Waterslide-athon: Specific water parks designate one slide as the official “Waterslide-athon” slide. During the event, for every guest who goes down the slide, a donation is given by the water park to the Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Madison. 8:30am-5:30pm. 800/223-3557. www.wisdells.com/ (Adams Co.)
JUN 14-15
SAT-SUN
CAMBRIDGE Cambridge Pottery Festival & US Pottery Games: An all-clay art fair. Potters from all over the country meet to exhibit, sell and participate in the US Pottery Games. Food, pottery auction, entertainment. Lake Ripley Park. Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. 608/423-3780. www.cambridgepotteryfestival.org (Dane Co.)
CATAWBA Lumberman’s Day: Saturday at Kennan Park - 4K fun run/walk, cash bingo, mini rod pull, bean bag tournament, concessions, and a dance. Sunday at Catawba - New Hope Church service, parade, historic town hall open, softball tournament, concessions, BBQ chicken, horseshoe/softball tournaments, logging contests, kids’ games, penny scramble, polka music, Queen Coronation and raffle drawing. Catawba Village Park/Kennan Park. Starts 3pm on Sat., 9am on Sun. 715/474-6626. (Price Co.) continued...
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Gleason Lions Heritage Days/Mud Bog Race: 4x4 trucks compete in a measured and timed race through a 300 foot mud pit. Free admission. Food and beverage available on grounds. Live music Saturday evening, breakfast and tractor pull on Sunday. Lion’s Park. Sat Race Noon-7pm, music 8pm-midnight. Sun Breakfast 7am-noon. Tractor pull noon-6pm. 715/873-4515. www.merrillchamber.org (Lincoln Co.)
Father’s Day Antique Car & Truck Show: The car show will feature hundreds of cars and trucks from all over Wisconsin along with 50s and 60s music, a Best Dads contest, raffle, food, drinks, trophies and lots of family fun. Lakeside Park. 8am-4pm. 920/922-8486. www.fdl.net/optimist (Fond du Lac Co.)
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LAKE GENEVA Geneva Lake Art Association 14th Annual Paint-In: Artists from Wisconsin and Illinois paint on the streets of Lake Geneva. Downtown Sidewalks of Lake Geneva. 9am-4pm. 262/249-7988. www.genevalakeart.org (Walworth Co.)
NEENAH Neenah StreetBall Challenge: Wisconsin’s premier 3-on-3 basketball tournament is open to males and females ages 8 and up. Over 300 teams from across the country participate each year. Downtown. Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 9:30am-5pm. 920/722-1920. www.neenah.org (Winnebago Co.)
NORTH BEND North Bend Days: Saturday evening includes food, beverages, boat races and live music. Parade Sunday at 1:30pm, 4-wheel poker run, and kids’ games. Downtown. 608/498-0040. (Jackson Co.)
ST CROIX FALLS Fete de Fleurs at Chateau St. Croix Winery: Summer festival featuring wine tasting, tours, gourmet food vendors, art & craft booths, live music, and carriage rides. Chateau St. Croix Winery. Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 11am-5pm. 715/483-2556. www.chateaustcroix.com (Polk Co.)
WITHEE Withee Days: Softball tournament, food and entertainment, afternoon games, evening live music, food and beverage, chicken BBQ, and parade. Withee Fairgrounds & Ballpark. 715/229-2782. www.clarkcountytourism-wi.org (Clark Co.)
JUN 14-22
SAT-SUN
MARINETTE Porterfield Country Music Festival: Camping, concessions, and top Nashville recording stars. Green’s Green Acres Campground. 715/789-2130. www.countrymusicfestival.com (Marinette Co.)
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CHIPPEWA FALLS FATFAR - Frenchtown Annual Tube Float and Regatta: The world’s largest tubing and float event. Join the fun and float down the Chippewa River. Loopy’s will have food and entertainment all day, along with tube rentals. Must be 21. Loopy’s Grill & Saloon. Starts at noon. 715/723-5667. www.723loop.com (Chippewa Co.)
American Legion & Auxiliary King Day: Chicken barbecue in the park, band concerts and a parade. Wisconsin Veterans Home & Museum. 10:30am3:30pm. 715/258-4247. (Lincoln Co.)
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Cesky Den - Czech Heritage Festival: Ethnic festival featuring two days of Czech food, polka music, dancing, arts and crafts fair, bake sale, Czech story teller, flea market, and a car show. Firemen’s Park. 608/393-0029. www.ceskyden.com (Vernon Co.)
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WATERTOWN Watertown Outdoor Art Festival: Juried fine art, originals and prints of artist. All painting mediums, photography, pottery, jewelry, sculpture, fine wood craft, and metal work. Live music, children’s play area, children’s art booth, and concessions. Riverside Park Island. 10am-4pm. 608/655-3437. www.watertownart.com (Dodge Co.)
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If Tombstones Could Talk: Meet some of Green Bay’s famous and not-so-famous departed citizens as they describe their lives on the Wisconsin frontier. Outdoor walking tour with costumed actors. Admission fee. Fort Howard Memorial Park. 6:30pm. 920/437-1840. www.browncohistoricalsoc.org (Brown Co.)
Budweiser Dairyland Super National Truck & Tractor Pull: Annual event includes pulling of semis, 4WD, 2WD, diesel trucks, unlimited tractors, modified tractors, super stock tractors, mini rods and super farm tractors. Commercial and vendor exhibits, art/craft show, flea market. Recreation Park. Sessions: Thur 7pm, Fri & Sat noon & 6pm, Sun noon. 608/372-2081. www.tomahtractorpull.com (Monroe Co.)
Lakefront Festival of Arts: One of the country’s finest juried art shows, this family-friendly festival features 189 national artists who display and sell. Sculpture garden, children’s art activities, entertainment, artist demonstrations and food/beverage vendors. Milwaukee Art Museum. Fri: 10am-10pm, Sat: 10am7pm, Sun: 10am-5pm. 414/224-3200. www.mam.org (Milwaukee Co.)
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WIAA State Spring Baseball Tournament: Divisions 1 through 4 compete for the state high school baseball championship. Fox Cities Stadium. 715/344-8580. www.wiaawi.org (Calumet Co.)
Savour Green Bay: The event brings together local food and lifestyle featuring restaurants, wineries and breweries. Enjoy culinary demonstrations, a market place, food-focused activities for children and musical performances. Arts Events Inc. Fri 4-10pm, Sat 11am-9pm. 920/4355220. www.artseventsinc.com (Brown Co.)
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MILWAUKEE Juneteenth Day Celebration: Juneteenth Day commemorates the end of slavery. Festivities begin with a parade and end with a street festival featuring entertainment and food. Martin Luther King Drive. 414/372-3770. (Milwaukee Co.)
JUN 19-21
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APPLETON Darboy Chickenfest: Community festival celebrating chicken. Friday night fireworks, live music (local bands & Saturday afternoon national musical acts), carnival rides and games. Darboy Community Park. Thur 5-10pm, Fri 5pmMidnight, Sat 11am-Midnight. 920/2778028. www.darboyfest.org (Calumet Co.)
JUN 19-22
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HAYWARD Musky Festival: Annual event with more than 100 art & craft booths, sidewalk sales, live music, street dances, parade, kids’ games, ethnic food, carnival, 5K run, Queen’s Pageant, and fishing contests. Downtown. 715/634-8662. www.muskyfestival.com (Sawyer Co.)
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PEWAUKEE Pewaukee Beach Party with the Lake Country Clean Water Festival: The street is blocked off for this two-day lakefront festival filled with entertainment, live music, food and beverage, water activities, ski show, children’s activities and an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast. Lakefront. Fri 5-11:30pm, Sat 7am-11:30pm. 262/695-1492. www.pewaukeekiwanis.org (Waukesha Co.)
JUN 20-22
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ELLSWORTH Ellsworth Cheese Curd Festival: A fun and food-filled weekend for the whole family. Music, parade, bingo, live auction, pedal tractor pull, craft vendors, and more. East End Park. 715/273-6442. www.ellsworthchamber.com/cheese-curdfestival.html (Pierce Co.)
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WAUKESHA Fiesta Waukesha: Three-day music and cultural festival held on the banks of the Fox River to promote multicultural awareness. The free festival offers a wide variety of Hispanic entertainment, Latin American cuisine, amusement rides, children’s area and much more. Frame Park. Fri 4-11pm, Sat & Sun 11am11pm. 262/547-0887. www.lacasadeesperanza.org/fiesta.html (Waukesha Co.)
WILLARD Willard Annual Polka Fest: Enjoy a full line-up of polka bands and dancing during this 3-day event. Admission fee. Campsites available near festival. Willard Community Center. Fri 6:30pm-10pm, Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 11:30am-5:30pm. 715/267-6639. www.clarkcountytourismwi.org (Rusk Co.)
JUN 21
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ALGOMA Ladies Festival: Everything for the ladies: wine, food, music, dance lessons, truffles, massage and shopping all in one package. von Stiehl Winery. 11am-7pm. 920/487-5208. www.vonstiehl.com (Kewaunee Co.)
EAGLE Midsummer Magic at Old World Wisconsin: Spend an enjoyable evening strolling the grounds, sampling foods, shopping and listening to music during our annual adult fundraising event sponsored by the Old World Foundation. Separate ticket required. Old World Wisconsin. 6-9pm. 262/594-2922. www.friendsoww.org (Waukesha Co.)
EPHRAIM Fyr Bal Festival: Boat regatta, Ephraim historical walking tours, crafts, music, food booths, fish boil, traditional Scandinavian dancers and singers, Chieftain ceremony, fireworks over Eagle Harbor at sunset Saturday night and many other activities. Eagle Harbor. 920/854-4989. www.ephraimdoorcounty.com (Door Co.)
HAYWARD Sawyer County Dairy Breakfast: Blueberry pancakes, sausage, strawberries, whipped cream, cranberry juice, milk, cheese and coffee. Antique tractors and tools, toy pedal tractor display, petting zoo and more! Fun for the entire family! Admission fee. Sawyer County Fairgrounds. 6:30-11am. 715/462-4608. (Sawyer Co.)
KENOSHA Salute to Freedom: Stop by the Civil War Museum for free family activities, performances and programs. Civil War Museum. 10am-4pm. 262/653-4141. www.thecivilwarmuseum.org (Kenosha Co.)
RACINE Lighthouse Run: Choose from 4 and 10 mile competitive runs or a 2 mile run/walk. Kids race and mascot race. All routes follow Racine’s beautiful Lake Michigan shoreline. Downtown. 262/6341994. www.lighthouserun.com (Racine Co.)
SUN PRAIRIE Annual Strawberry Fest & Craft Fair: Family-friendly strawberry festival featuring craft fair, run/walk, breakfast and lunch, raffles, children’s carnival, computer arcade, book sale, lots of delicious strawberries, and much more. Colonial Club Senior Activity Center. 8am3pm. 608/837-4611. www.colonialclub.org (Dane Co.)
WAUPACA Strawberry Fest: Strawberry shortcake, fresh strawberries for sale, arts and crafts, live music, food, children’s activities, and much more. Downtown. 9am-4pm. 715/258-7343. www.waupacamemories.com (Waupaca Co.)
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GRABAAWR: This seven-day, fully supported tour begins at the headwaters of the Wisconsin River. Cyclists follow much of the 472-mile length of the river as they pedal from the Northwoods to the Driftless area (average of 70 mi./day). Rider limit of 1000. Two Bicycles & a Map, Ltd. 608/843-8412. www.bikewisconsin.com (Dane Co.)
EAGLE The World of Little House: A full month of daily activities that let you live like Laura and the Ingalls family and friends. Dress as a character from one of the Little House books and receive a discount on admission. Old World Wisconsin. 262/594-6300. www.oldworldwisconsin.org (Waukesha Co.)
GREEN BAY Heritage Hill- Civil War Reenactment: Visitors will have the opportunity to view demonstrations of Civil War life from both the military and civilian perspectives including the weapons they used and the medical practices of the time. A special treat for the youth is an opportunity to become a soldier for a part of the day, complete with marching training and eating lunch with your fellow Civil War soldiers. 10am-4:30pm. 920/448-5150. www.heritagehillgb.org (Brown Co.)
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ALBANY Albany Lions Car Show: An impressive variety of vehicles, a great selection of food and drink, and great music. Albany Lions Building. 608/751-2895. (Green Co.)
BARABOO Circus of Chefs... The Gala 2014: Taste signature culinary innovations and sample a refreshing array of beverages, enjoy live jazz music and a martini bar while browsing sensational silent auction packages featuring fine art, jewelry, the latest electronics, vacation packages and rare photographic prints from Circus World’s priceless collection of glass-plate negatives. Circus World. 5-9pm. 608/3568341. circusworld.wisconsinhistory.org (Sauk Co.)
KENOSHA Masters of the Grill: The 22nd annual Masters of the Grill is sure to sell out, as past events have. There will be chefs from all over cooking everything from desserts to appetizers on the grill. Mangia offers seasonal cooking classes throughout the year with Chef/Owner Tony Mantuano. Mangia Trattoria. 262/6524285. www.kenoshamangia.com (Kenosha Co.)
PLEASANT PRAIRIE Pleasant Prairie Triathlon: This first-class triathlon brings over 1,300 athletes from across the Midwest. Events include: Triathlon: Sprint & International Divisions; Duathlon: Sprint Division; Team: International Division. Prairie Springs Park. 6:30am. 262/925-6742. www.recplexonline.com (Kenosha Co.)
WAUKESHA Carl Zach Cycling Classic: Hundreds of competitors from around the world compete on the city streets in this annual international cycling race. Food, music, “Art on the Avenue,” children’s activities, and more. Historic Downtown Waukesha. 11am-7:30pm. 262/524-3737. www.ci.waukesha.wi.us (Waukesha Co.)
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OSHKOSH Country USA: Country music festival with some of the hottest stars in Nashville. Special VIP and reserved seating, camping, marketplace & concessions. Ford Festival Park. 920/882-4949. www.countryusaoshkosh.com (Winnebago Co.) continued...
Above: Country USA in Oshkosh. Top: Heritage Hill Civil War Reenactment in Green Bay.
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MILWAUKEE Summerfest: Celebrate summer at the world’s largest music festival. 11-day event offers top-notch musical entertainment on 13 stages. Good food, comedians, a children’s play area, daily demonstrations and activities, and exciting amusement park rides. Henry Maier Festival Park. 414/273-3378. www.summerfest.com (Milwaukee Co.)
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CADOTT Country Fest: Enjoy a natural amphitheater, superb sound system, jumbo screens, picture-taking line up to the stage, great food, souvenirs, 8,000 spacious campsites right next to the concert area, showers, security, medical, and convenient stores. Chippewa Valley Music Festival Grounds. Thur 3:30pm1am, Fri-Sat 11am-1am, Sun 8am11:30pm. 715/289-4401, 800/326-3378. www.countryfest.com (Chippewa Co.)
CLEAR LAKE Clear Lake Heritage Days: Four days of fun with Bingo, a pancake breakfast, concerts, a dance, parade, Queen Pageant, arts & crafts show, demolition derby, car, motorcycle and vintage snowmobile show, carnival rides and games. Grimes Drive. Former Athletic Field. 715/263-2157. www.clearlakewi.com (Polk Co.)
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MILLTOWN Milltown Fishermen’s Party: 66th Annual Celebration: food, tournaments, bingo, kids events, book sale, music, parade and raffle drawing on Sunday. Downtown. 5pm Friday, 10am Sat. & Sun. 715/8252222. www.milltown-wi.com (Polk Co.)
NEW GLARUS Heidi Festival: Heidi drama performances, chicken BBQ on Friday, craft fair and mini expo in Village Park on Saturday and Sunday, and Taste of New Glarus (Downtown) on Saturday. Various Locations. 608/527-2095. swisstown.com (Green Co.)
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JANESVILLE Freedom Fest: Family-friendly, alcoholfree, patriotic community event. Activities include carnival rides, an inflatable obstacle course, bungee run, jousting game, video game tent, parents tent and live music throughout the entire
MADISON Rhythm & Booms: Celebrate Independence Day with the wonderful Rhythm & Booms fireworks show. New for 2014, Rhythm & Booms has been moved to Lake Monona. Lake Monona. Fireworks begin 9:30pm. 608/276-9797. www.madisonfestivals.com/ (Dane Co.)
WARRENS Cranberry Blossom Day: Come see the beautiful cranberry blossoms, watch honey bees busy pollinating the blossoms and learn how cranberries grow. Following your tour at the marsh, stop by the Wisconsin Cranberry Discovery Center in the Village of Warrens for cranberry wine and gourmet cranberry food product sampling. Wisconsin Cranberry Discovery Center. Marsh tours Sat 9am-11am; Discovery Center open 9am-4pm. 608/378-4878. www.discovercranberries.com (Monroe Co.)
PRESQUE ISLE Country Fair: Enjoy an old fashioned country fair atmosphere with music, games, arts and crafts and much more as you stroll up and down Main Street. Downtown. 10am-4pm. 715/686-2910. www.presqueisle.com (Vilas Co.)
HILLSBORO Cesky Den - Czech Heritage Festival: Ethnic festival featuring two days of Czech food, polka music, dancing, arts and crafts fair, bake sale, Czech story teller, flea market, and a car show. Hillsboro Firemen’s Park. 608/393-0029. www.ceskyden.com (Vernon Co.)
MINERAL POINT Driftless Fibre Arts Faire: Join de la Pear fiber art gallery and area fiber artists for an exciting and creative weekend celebration of fibers in the magical setting of Shake Rag Alley in Mineral Point, WI. In addition to a “Sheep to Shawl” demonstration there will be alpacas and sheep onsite, fiber, yarn, roving, textile art, original handmade textiles and much more for sale! Local food, wine and cheese will also be available for purchase.
This event is sponsored by de la Pear and free to the public. Shake Rag Alley, Inc. 608/215-9429. (Iowa Co.)
MINOCQUA June Bloom Arts & Crafts Festival: Unique handcrafted items by over 75 exhibitors. The craft vendors and artisans featured at the show are selected for their handmade craftsmanship and artistic talents. Visitors will see original artwork, pottery, jewelry, tapestries, clothing, photography, wood creations, leather goods and more. Torpy Park. 715/356-5266. minocquaartsandcrafts.com/ (Oneida Co.)
RACINE Monument Square Art Festival: Returning to its original home, one of Wisconsin’s oldest and most respected juried fine arts fairs presents 80 artists from around the country exhibiting works in a variety of media. Live entertainment, silent auction and children’s activities make this a mustsee event. Monument Square. 262/6350261. www.monumentsquareartfest.com/ (Racine Co.)
WASHBURN Superior Vistas Bike Tour: Novice and experienced bicyclists ride a scenic mix of paved roads past farmland, forest, lakes, gently rolling hills, vistas and views of Lake Superior. Choose either 13, 19, 34, 40, 52, 70 or 100 miles. Ride is fully supported with maps, support vehicles and food and beverage stops en route. Food, music and fun at the finish. This is a ride not a race - great for families and individuals. Thompson’s West End Park. 8am. 715/682-2500, 800/284-9484. www.superiorvistas.org (Bayfield Co.)
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CARLSVILLE Renaissance Fantasy Faire: Prepare to step back in time to an Olde World harvest festival in Renaissance Europe. See gallant knights, fair ladies and fairies, brazen wenches and damsels in distress, wizards and dragons, merry men and minstrels, gypsies and royalty. Kuehn Acres Farm. 10am-6pm. 920/973-8233. www.doorcowirenaissance.com (Door Co.)
CEDARBURG Cedarburg Strawberry Festival: Visitors will enjoy Arts On The Avenue, Plein Air Painting Contest, strawberry wine, strawberry desserts, fresh strawberries and food courts all over town. Live bands and hayrides. Take part in contests: Strawberry Shortcake Eating, Bubblegum Blowing and Berry Bobbing, as well as enjoy Kids Korner Activities in Cedar Creek Park and visit Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts. Downtown Historic District. Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm. 262/377-5856. www.cedarburg.org (Ozaukee Co.)
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St. Anne’s Polka Fest: Live music, dancing, bingo, softball tournament, kids’ games, Friday fish fry, Sunday chicken dinner, Polka Mass, craft sale, great food and much more. St. Anne’s Catholic Church. 715/849-3930. www.stanneswausau.org (Marathon Co.)
afternoon. The day starts at 11am and culminates with fireworks at 9:30pm. New Life Assembly of God. 11am-10pm. 608/756-4175. www.freedomfestnewlife.com (Rock Co.)
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Oregon Summer Fest: Carnival midway, great food, nightly music, beer tent, 5K Classic, classic car show, huge parade on Sunday, softball tournament. Kiser Firemen’s Park. Thurs 5-10pm, Fri & Sat 8am-1am, Sun noon-7pm. 608/8353697. www.oregonwisummerfest.com (Dane Co.)
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KING Disabled American Veterans King Day: Roast beef dinner in the park, band concert and door prizes. Wisconsin Veterans Home & Museum. 715/2584247. (Lincoln Co.)
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MILWAUKEE Summerfest: Celebrate summer at the world’s largest music festival. 11-day event offers top-notch musical entertainment on 13 stages. Good food, comedians, a children’s play area, daily demonstrations and activities, and exciting amusement park rides. Henry Maier Festival Park. 414/273-3378. www.summerfest.com (Milwaukee Co.)
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OSHKOSH Sawdust Days: Go back in time to the 1870s when Oshkosh had 24 sawmills, 15 shingle mills, 7 sash and door factories and was known as the “Sawdust City.” The festival features five days of music, food, parades and the largest 4th of July fireworks display in the Fox Valley on the shores of Lake Winnebago. Menominee Park. 920/235-5584. www.sawdustdays.com (Winnebago Co.)
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HUDSON Booster Days: Annual Independence Day celebration including a carnival, food, bands, games, a parade and fireworks. Lakefront Park. 10am-midnight. 715/3868411. www.hudsonboosters.org (St. Croix Co.)
WAUSAU Wausau Area 4th of July Celebration: Wausau Area Jaycee’s 4th of July celebration. Enjoy carnival rides, games, live entertainment, food, and fireworks. Marathon Park. 715/842-2688. (Marathon Co.)
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EAGLE RIVER Watermelon Days Craft Fest: Craft and gift festival, family entertainment, and free watermelon while it lasts. Vilas County Fairgrounds. 9:30am-4:30pm. 715/6756201. (Vilas Co.)
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East Troy Lions Club Fourth of July Celebration: Huge carnival on the midway and the area’s largest beer tent featuring live music daily and multiple food stands all four days. Fireworks are scheduled for Saturday at dusk with the Kiddie Parade, truck and tractor pulls, car show and softball tournament also set for Saturday. East Troy Amusement Park. 262/3661765. www.easttroylions.org (Walworth Co.)
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LA CROSSE Riverfest: This annual festival features top-name entertainment for all ages and continuous events. Enjoy fireworks on the 4th at dusk, a food fair, beverage tent, crafts, live music and dance. La Crosse Riverside Park. 608/782-6000. www.riverfestlacrosse.com (La Crosse Co.)
MANAWA Mid-Western Rodeo: Bull and bronc riding, steer wrestling, team and tie down roping and women’s barrel racing. Event also includes pony rides, vendors, free dances after the evening rodeo performances, and chicken BBQ. Saturday morning Stampede 5K/10K run/walk is followed by a huge rodeo parade at 10am. Rodeo Grounds.
Price County Airport & Harbor View Fly-In / Float-In & Lake, Rattle & Roll: Enjoy an aerobatic show Friday at 7pm at the airport. Breakfast buffet Saturday morning at Harbor View. Plane rides, Lake, Rattle & Roll - live band Saturday on the shores of Long Lake at Harbor View. Price County Airport activities are free to the public. Harbor View Pub & Eatery. Fri. 7pm; Sat. 8am-midnight. 715/339-3701, 715/339-2626. www.co.price.wi.us/ (Price Co.)
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BLACK CREEK Altrusa Polkafest: 5 Great Polka Bands! Air-conditioned hall. Raised hardwood floor. Tickets and 3-day passes at the door. Theme Basket Raffles. Food sold on site. RV parking. Fundraiser for Community Service Projects. Romy’s Nitingale. Fri 6-10pm; Sat 12:30pm8:30pm; Sun Polka Mass 10am, Music 11:30am- 6:30pm (Schedule subject to change). 920/731-8869. www.appletonaltrusa.com (Outagamie Co.)
Above: Mid-Western Rodeo in Manawa.
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Old World Fourth of July: Three days of games, patriotic activities and an oldfashioned parade. Try climbing the greased pole, help make ice cream, enter the pie-eating contest or test your muscles in a tug-o-war competition. Old World Wisconsin. 10am-5pm. 262/5946300. (Waukesha Co.)
Art & More on the Lakeshore: Arts & crafts by 100 artists, music & concessions. Elk Lake/Lionite Park. 9am-4pm. 715/3394446, 715/339-2425. (Price Co.)
ELKHART LAKE Elkhart Lake Fireman’s July 4th Weekend Celebration: A family event with music, children’s games, food, fireworks, and parade. Fireman’s Park and Beach on Elkhart Lake. 920/876-3788. (Sheboygan Co.)
HATFIELD Hatfield Flea Market and Craft sale: Over 200 vendors, food, music, parade, fireworks and activities for the entire family. Thunderbird Village. 8am-5pm. 608/989-2275. www.blackrivercountry.net (Jackson Co.)
ONEIDA Oneida Pow-wow: Native American dancers from around the country meet over the weekend to compete for prize money. Event also offers Native American foods, crafts, and Lacrosse exhibitions. A family event for all cultures. Norbert Hill Center Pow-wow Grounds. 920/7130608. www.oneidanation.org (Outagamie Co.)
3rd Annual PiTri Challenge: Paddle 4.4 miles on the Pine River, pedal 12 miles, and run 3 miles. Must pre-register. Krouskop Park. Check-in begins at 7am. 608/647-8842. www.pitrichallenge.org (Richland Co.)
SEELEY Namekagon Art & Music Festival: Featuring fine artisans in a wide variety of mediums. Live regional musicians, written word with a poetry jam contest and live original theater. Kids’ activity tent, demonstrations from various artisans, food, drink and fun for the whole family. Downtown. 10am-4pm. 715/634-8662. www.cablehaywardarts.org (Sawyer Co.)
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CARLSVILLE Renaissance Fantasy Faire: See gallant knights, fair ladies and fairies, brazen wenches and damsels in distress, wizards and dragons, merry men and minstrels, gypsies and royalty. Kuehn Acres Farm. 10am-6pm. 920/973-8233. www.doorcowirenaissance.com (Door Co.)
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RED CLIFF Annual Red Cliff Traditional Pow-wow: Experience traditional Chippewa hospitality and culture at this Northern Wisconsin celebration. The public is invited to enjoy dancers in colorful regalia, singers, drums and drummers, artists and vendors. Red Cliff Pow-wow Grounds – Pageant Grounds. Fri Open Drum; Sat Grand Entries 1pm & 7pm, Feast 5pm; Sun Feast 11am, Grand Entry 1pm. 715/779-3700. www.redcliff-nsn.gov/ (Bayfield Co.)
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Eagle River Antique Extravaganza Show & Sale: Annual show with more than 50 quality dealers featured. Crystal and china repair on site. Admission fee. Northland Pines High School. Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. 608/385-3598. (Vilas Co.)
JACKSONPORT Art on the Scenic Side: Art and craft fair along with refreshments and family fun. Lakeside Park. 920/854-9372. www.jacksonport.net (Door Co.)
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WINCHESTER Picnic in the Park: Enjoy music, games, food and fun. Sponsored by the Winchester Fire & Rescue Services. Winchester Town Park. Noon-5pm. 715/686-2584. www.winchester-wi.org (Vilas Co.)
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CHIPPEWA FALLS Northern Wisconsin State Fair: Annual fair with livestock, crafts, homemaking and educational exhibits, and outstanding 4-H displays. More than a mile of midway thrills, great food stands, and free grandstand entertainment. Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds. 10am11pm. 715/723-2861. www.northernwistatefair.com (Chippewa Co.)
JEFFERSON Jefferson County Fair: Midway rides, grandstand entertainment, Badger State Tractor Pull, truck pull, demolition derby, exhibits, demonstrations, and country music. Jefferson County Fair Park. 8am11pm. 920/674-7148. www.jeffersoncountyfairpark.com (Jefferson Co.)
SISTER BAY Door County Folk Festival: Featuring dance and music workshops, parties and concerts, children’s programs, fish boil dinner, music and dance in the park and much more. Various locations. 920/4212986. www.dcff.net (Door Co.)
WESTFIELD Marquette County Fair: Exhibits, carnival rides, games, food and refreshments. Marquette County Fair Grounds. 608/297-3141. (Marquette Co.)
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IOLA Iola Old Car Show & Swap Meet: Midwest’s largest old car show held annually. The show has a “Teamed to Learn” education tent, 4,430 swap meet spaces, car corral area with vehicles 2000 and older. Great food and camping is available. Admission fee. Iola Old Car Show Grounds. Gates open daily at 6am. 715/445-4000. www.iolaoldcarshow.com (Waupaca Co.)
MILWAUKEE Bastille Days: The streets of Milwaukee are transformed into a mini French city complete with an Eiffel Tower. Enjoy street entertainers, a marketplace, more than 25 sidewalk crafts, and the annual Storm the Bastille 5K fun run/walk. East Town/Cathedral Square. Thur-Sat. 11amMidnight; Sun 11am-9pm. 414/2711416. www.easttown.com (Milwaukee Co.)
MINERAL POINT Woodlanders Gathering: Woodlanders Gathering has been described as summer camp for adults and there are plenty of activities to choose from with over 50 workshops offered. Rustic crafts and traditional knowledge will be espoused over 4 days. Come have the time of your life and experience the magic of Shake Rag Alley Center for the Arts. Shake Rag Alley, Inc. Thur, Fri & Sat 7:30am–9pm, Sun 7:30am–5pm. 608/987-3292, 608/987-3292. www.shakeragalley.com (Iowa Co.)
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Christmas in July Craft Fair: St. Germain’s largest craft fair featuring children’s attractions, pet parade and a visit from Santa! Great food available in the shelter. St. Germain Community Park. 9am-3pm. 715/477-2205. www.st-germain.com (Vilas Co.)
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SPOONER Annual Heart of the North Rodeo: Competitors pit their skills against the clock and Barnes Company’s biggest, roughest and wiliest stock in pro rodeo’s
Above: Bastille Days in Milwaukee.
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Wausau Balloon Rally & Glow: Live music, delicious food, children’s rides, helicopter and plane rides, kite-flying demonstrations, a spectacular fireworks show, and beautiful hot air balloons. Big Bull Falls BBQ Rib Fest, Barnstormer Plane Rides, 20 hot air balloons, WI Kite Club, Noon Optimist Trout Pond and Kiwanis pancake breakfast. Live music. Wausau Municipal Airport. 715/8430748. www.wausauareaevents.org (Marathon Co.)
Polka Fest: Great fun on two wooden dance floors. Attracts visitors from across the country. Space for motor homes and RVs on grounds. Food and refreshments. Ecumenical service 10:30am Sunday. Pierce County Fairgrounds. 715/2735596. www.pressenter.com/~epolka (Pierce Co.)
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Boulder Junction Lioness Antiques Show & Sale: Dealers from several states offer fine furniture, glass, textiles and collectibles of all kinds. Bake sale and luncheon. Boulder Junction Community Center. 9am-4pm. 715/588-3665. www.boulderjct.com (Vilas Co.)
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Lifest: Wisconsin’s largest Christian music festival with 150 acts on seven stages. Christian rock with music and entertainment, games, fireworks, worship services, swimming, pottery workshops and more. Sunnyview Expo Center. 920/738-5588. www.lifest.com (Winnebago Co.) Hodag Country Music Festival: Top country music stars, on-site camping, country vendors and state band contest. Hodag Festival Grounds. 715/369-1300. www.hodag.com (Oneida Co.)
RIVER FALLS River Falls Days: Festivities include a Friday evening parade, 10K/2mile/Kids’ Fun Run, live music and outdoor dancing, food vendors, fireworks, truck and tractor pulls and much more. Downtown. 715/425-7433. www.rfchamber.com (Pierce Co.)
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Fun Fest: Four days of fun including a carnival, entertainment, food stands, beer tent, sporting events, Grand Parade and more. Cyclone Park. Thurs noon-10pm, Fri & Sat noon-12:30am, Sun noon-4pm. 715/246-2900. www.newrichmondfunfest.com (St. Croix Co.)
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Sauk County Fair: Animals, 4-H exhibits, midway rides and games, displays of area businesses, and beer tent with entertainment. Grandstand shows include concerts, truck and tractor pulls, and demolition derbies. Sauk County Fairgrounds. 608/356-8707. www.saukcountyfair.com (Sauk Co.)
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Delafield Block Party: Food & Music Festival: Enjoy live bands and area chamber member restaurants serving their specialties. A community event for the entire family. Downtown. 5pmmidnight. 262/646-8100. www.visitdelafield.org (Waukesha Co.) Gathering on the Green: Two days of musical entertainment. Rotary Park. 262/236-0510. www.gatheringonthegreen.org (Ozaukee Co.)
PEWAUKEE Pewaukee Multisport Weekend: Course is ideal for both seasoned veterans and those that are new to the sport. Swim Pewaukee Lake, bike around the lake viewing glacial rolling hills and run along a path hugging the shoreline. Pewaukee Lakefront. 262/695-9735. www.pewaukeemultisportweekend.com (Waukesha Co.)
JUL 11-13
FRI-SUN
DELAVAN The Cars Time Forgot: Classic and collector cars from all eras. Food, music and sales. Weekend activities include car rally, bbq dinner, meet and greet, and special rates. Car show Sunday. Lake Lawn Resort. 262/728-5095. www.delavanwi.org (Walworth Co.)
GREENWOOD Greenwood SummerFest: Community church service, volleyball tournament, horse pull, Queen coronation, arts and crafts fair, city wide garage sales, Stampede 2 and 5-mile walk/run, Dairy Days Parade & Kiddie Parade, pedal tractor pull, carnival, bands, entertainment, food and quilt show. Downtown. 715/267-6205. greenwoodwi.com (Clark Co.)
LAC DU FLAMBEAU Bear River Pow-wow: Annual traditional pow-wow bringing tribes from across the nation to celebrate together. Open to the public to share in crafts, food and dancing. Bear River Pow-wow Grounds. Grand entry Friday at 7pm; Saturday at 1pm & 7pm; and Sunday at 1pm. 715/588-3333. (Vilas Co.)
MONTICELLO Monticello Homecoming: Live music, fish boil, carnival, tug-of-war competition, chicken barbecue, sand and mud volleyball tournaments, motorcycle poker ride, and food stands featuring homemade pie and deep fried cheese curds made right in Monticello. Fireworks Sat evening. Homecoming parade Sun at 2pm. 608/938-4383. (Green Co.)
NEILLSVILLE Neillsville Heritage Days: Enjoy live music, Queen’s coronation, karaoke, ATV pull, Sunday parade, quilt show, chicken BBQ, water fights, kids’ games and more. Schuster Park. 715/743-6444. www.neillsville.org (Clark Co.)
NEW HOLSTEIN New Holstein Fireman’s Picnic: Includes live music Saturday night and Sunday afternoon. Friday night is family night. Saturday night is the largest fireworks display north of Milwaukee. A huge parade begins at 11am on Sunday followed by a chicken dinner. Also available all weekend are carnival rides, food and beverages. Civic Park. 920/8985766. (Calumet Co.)
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Trempealeau Lions Catfish Days: Catfish, concessions and music all three days. Bike tour, motorcycle run, 5-10K walk/run, bass & walleye fishing tournament, parade, arts and crafts, flea market, car show, softball tournament, kids’ tent, rides and games, volleyball tournament, egg toss, music and fireworks. Downtown. 608/534-6780. www.trempealeau.net (Trempealeau Co.)
Mill Street Festival: Horse and buggy rides, arts and crafts, food, and family activities. Four stages of live music, over 100 downtown business and individual vendors, petting zoo and pony rides. Downtown. 9am-4pm. See website for band performance times. 920/893-0079, 888/693-8263. www.plymouthwisconsin.com (Sheboygan Co.)
St. Albert’s Fest: Fun-filled family weekend with live entertainment, a delicious family-style chicken and ham dinner, games for the kids and a 5K run/walk. Concessions, bingo, bookstore, bake sale, used toy sale, raffles, special drawings and much more. St. Albert the Great Church Grounds. 608/837-3798. www.saintalberts.org (Dane Co.)
Barron County Fair: 4-H projects and judging, grandstand shows, tractor and truck pulls, harness racing, draft horse show, midway rides, demolition derby, concessions. Barron County Fairgrounds. Gate hours 8am-10pm. 715/234-7368. www.barroncountyfair.com (Barron Co.)
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Turtle Lake Inter-County Fair: This annual fair is three days of food, music, rides and games. Other events include sheep and dairy shows, horse, truck and tractor pulls, pancake breakfasts, turtle derby, prize drawings, and Queen of the Lakes and Snows and Little Miss Turtle Lake coronation. Turtle Lake Village Park. 715/986-2241. www.turtlelakewi.com (Barron Co.)
Jazz on Jefferson Street Festival: Annual street celebration with strolling entertainers, children’s activities, live music, food and beverages and special events in the stores along Jefferson Street. Jefferson Street Business District. 11am-5pm. 920/743-6246. www.sturgeonbay.net (Door Co.)
JUL 12
SAT
IOLA Art on Track: Art and craft festival held annually the same weekend as the Iola Old Car Show. More than 85 artisans show and sell on the school’s athletic track. Iola-Scandinavia School Athletic Track. 9:30am-3pm. 715/445-2411. (Waupaca Co.)
PHILLIPS Antique & Tractor Expo: Antique tractors and machinery, tools, and household items. Old-time craft demonstrations, craftsman displays such as cast iron cookware, square dancing, kids’ activities, tractor parade, food, beverages, and live music all day. Free admission. Price County Fairgrounds. 9am-8pm. 715/3393761, 715/428-2315. www.pricecountyhistoricalsociety.org/ (Price Co.) Phillips Chain of Lakes Tri: Race begins at the Elk Lake Park Pavilion. Swim ¼ mile in Elk Lake, bike 18 miles on rural roads, and run 3 miles along Lake Duroy. Participants can enter the race as individuals or as a relay team. There will be a free Steeple Chase event for kids. Elk Lake Park Pavillion. 9am start. 715/339-2143. www.phillipschainoflakestri.org (Price Co.)
WILLARD Rock Dam Boat Parade: Boat parade begins at 7:30 pm with fireworks to follow the parade at dusk. Rock Dam Lake. 715/255-9100. www.clarkcountytourism-wi.org (Rusk Co.)
JUL 12-13
SAT-SUN
FOND DU LAC Summer Dog Agility Trial: Experience the exciting sport of dog agility on the kennel club grounds. Food and refreshments available. Fond du Lac County Kennel Club. 9am-4pm. 920/923-2101. www.fdlckc.org (Fond du Lac Co.)
LA POINTE Connecting Cultures: Exploring the Lake Superior Fur Trade: Educators, living history re-enactors and fur trade experts demonstrate the skills and tradition of the 18th-century fur trade. Madeline Island Museum. 10:30am-4:30pm. 715/7472415. www.madelineislandmuseum.org (Ashland Co.)
MADISON Art Fair on the Square: Features works of art in mixed media, ceramics, drawings, graphics, prints, fiber, leather, furniture, glass, jewelry, metal, paintings, photographs, sculpture, 3D mixed media, and wood. Capitol Square. Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm. 608/257-0158. www.mmoca.org (Dane Co.)
WAUSAU Chalkfest: Downtown Wausau is transformed by artists and their colorful pastel art drawings at this sidewalk art festival. Artists of all ages and levels of ability may participate. The 400 Block. 715/843-0748. www.wausauareaevents.org (Marathon Co.)
JUL 12-18
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MADISON Bike Northwoods Tour: Pedal on lighttraffic roads through the glacial hills and forests of the Northwoods. Discover smalltown hospitality and spectacular natural vistas. 6-days of cycling (average of 5060 mi/day). Rider limit of 400. Two Bicycles & A Map, Ltd. 608/843-8412. www.bikewisconsin.com (Dane Co.)
JUL 12-20
SAT-SUN
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN War of 1812 Battle of Prairie du Chien Bicentennial Commemoration: A historic encampment and battle re-enactment on Wisconsin’s only War of 1812 battlefield, now the lawn of the Villa Louis estate. Learn about the battle on Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon. Tour the camps and learn about military life in 1814. 10am-5pm. July 12th - Spirits of the War of 1812 7:30-9:30pm. 608/3262721. www.villalouis.org (Crawford Co.)
JUL 13
SUN
Waukesha County Fair: Oldest county fair in the state highlighting regional and national entertainment and education for all ages. Waukesha County Expo Center. 262/544-5922. www.waukeshacountyfair.com/ (Waukesha Co.)
WEST SALEM La Crosse Interstate Fair: Youth exhibits, crafts, food exhibitions and competitions, animals, music, family fun, and carnival rides. La Crosse Fairgrounds. 608/7885506. www.lacrosseinterstatefair.com (La Crosse Co.)
JUL 17-19
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EAU CLAIRE Country Jam USA: Three solid days of country music’s top entertainers. Stop by for a day or spend all weekend enjoying the shows, tons of vendors, great food and fantastic venue. Camping available on site. Country Jam Grounds. Noonmidnight. 715/839-7500. countryjamwi.com (Chippewa Co.)
JUL 17-20
THU-SUN
CADOTT Rock Fest: This four-day event brings the best of rock music to the Chippewa Valley. Enjoy great food and music while camping in one of the 8,000 campsites, all within walking distance of the concert area. Chippewa Valley Music Festival Grounds. 715/289-4401. www.rock-fest.com (Chippewa Co.)
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BEAVER DAM A Day in the Park Art & Craft Show: Over 200 vendors displaying and selling their crafts in beautiful Swan Park. Event held rain or shine. Food, beverages and ice cream are available on the grounds. Swan Park. 10am-4pm. 920/887-8879. www.beaverdamchamber.com (Dodge Co.)
The Hawk Vintage Car Weekend: One of the largest vintage gatherings in the US with over 30 classes of cars in ten race groups. On-site camping available. Cars and fans spill into the streets of downtown Elkhart Lake Friday and Saturday during the evening auto concourse. Road America. 800/365-7223. www.roadamerica.com (Sheboygan Co.)
JUL 16-20
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FOND DU LAC Fond du Lac County Fair: Exhibits, carnival, foods, concessions and grandstand shows. Admission fee. Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds. 920/9293168. www.fonddulaccountyfair.com (Fond du Lac Co.)
MERRILL Lincoln County Fair: Bring your family to see animal judging, midway thrills, exhibits, entertainment, food and more. Lincoln County Fairgrounds. 715/5365212. www.lincolncofair.com (Lincoln Co.)
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Green County Fair: 4-H fair with animal judging and auctions, concessions, grandstand entertainment, cheese judging and auction, carnival, tractor pull, demo derby, and harness racing. Fairgrounds. 608/325-9159. www.greencountyfair.net (Green Co.)
Pulaski Polka Days: One of the largest annual Polish and polka fests in the Midwest. Art and craft show, Polka Mass and Lutheran Worship Service and parade. Campsites, fireworks, firemen’s water fights, food and fun. Pulaski Polka Grounds. Thur 7-11pm; Fri 3pm-1am; Sat 12:30pm-1am; Sun 1-7:30pm. 920/822-3869. www.pulaskipolkadays.com (Brown Co.)
JUL 18-20
FRI-SUN
ASHLAND Bay Days Festival: Music, Battle of the Bands, 5K & 10K run, kids’ triathlon, Strongest Man on the Bay contest, pie eating contest, cardboard boat races, baby crawl, toddler run, big wheel races, arts and crafts, food vendors and fun. Bayview Park. Fri 3-10pm; Sat 9am10pm; Sun 9am-5pm. 715/682-2500, 800/284-9484. www.ashlandbaydays.com (Ashland Co.) continued...
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BIRCHWOOD Birchwood Bluegill Festival: Great festival including a fishing contest, medallion hunt, softball tournament, children’s games, horse pull, food, street dances, a big classic car parade. Downtown. 715/354-3411. www.birchwoodlions.org (Washburn Co.)
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GRANTSBURG World Championship Snowmobile Watercross: Oval & drag racing snowmobiles on open water. Rated as one of the ten best races in the country by Sno-Goer Magazine. Fireworks, two bands, food and beverage booths, and other activities. Tent, camper or motorhome camping is available. Memory Lake. Fri afternoon-Sun evening. 715/463-4269. www.grantsburgwatercross.com (Burnett Co.)
HAYWARD Honor the Earth Pow-Wow: The largest Pow-wow in North America celebrates the annual gathering of the tribes to honor mother earth and the Creator in celebratory drumming, dancing and song. Traditional native music, dancing, crafts and food create an authentic tribal experience. Pow-Wow Grounds. 715/6341442. www.haywardlakes.com (Sawyer Co.)
LUCK Lucky Days: Community celebration with bed races, softball, foot races, a classic car show, sawdust pile for the kids, food court, a used book sale, and parade. Community Club. 715/462-2221. www.luckwisconsin.com (Polk Co.)
MILWAUKEE Festa Italiana: America’s largest Italian cultural event. Nine stages of international and local entertainment. Sicilian brass marching band, cultural exhibits, and the colorful procession following Sunday Mass. Nightly fireworks. Henry Maier Festival Park. 414/223-2808. www.festaitaliana.com (Milwaukee Co.)
JUL 18-27
FRI-SUN
PLATTEVILLE Hometown Festival Week: Events include the Walk in the Vineyard, Tri-State Needle Arts’ Needle Art and Quilt Show, Hometown Hog Roast, Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast, Ice Cream Social, movies, Southwest Health Center’s Strawberry Festival, Party in the Park, and Festival of the Arts. Various locations. 608/3488888. www.platteville.com (Grant Co.)
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BALSAM LAKE Balsam Lake Classic Fishing Tournament: Annual fishing tournament held at Balsam Lake. Open to the public, preregistration required. Weigh in at 2pm. Balsam Lake. 6am-2pm. 715/646-2768. www.polkcountytourism.com (Polk Co.)
BELLEVILLE Bastille Day: Join in a celebration of the French heritage of Belleville. Live music, quilt show and talent show. 608/4243336. www.belleville-wi.com (Dane Co.)
BLACK RIVER FALLS Karner Blue Butterfly Festival: Visit the “Butterfly Learning Center” downtown and the butterfly’s habitat sites. Also includes a 5K/10K/Half-Marathon run, grand parade, artists and crafters, historical museum tours and more. Downtown. 8am-11pm. 715/284-2503. downtownblackriverfalls.com (Jackson Co.)
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MOUNT HOREB Sons of Norway Kaffe Stue: Share the community’s Norwegian heritage with genuine foods of the old country including lefse, rommegrot, sand-bakkle, smorbrod, sotsuppe and more. Held in conjunction with the Mt Horeb Art Fair. Mount Horeb Community Center. 9am3pm. 608/437-5468. www.sonsofnorway5.com (Dane Co.)
PORT WASHINGTON Fish Day: “The World’s Largest Outdoor One-Day Fish Fry” includes a parade, live music on five stages, arts and crafts show, car show, run/walk and fireworks. Lakefront. 10am-10:30pm. 262/2840900, 800/719-4881. www.portfishday.com (Ozaukee Co.)
JUL 19-20
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Artarama: Juried art show with more than 150 artisans. Also features live music, picnic-style food and a youth art tent. Riverside Park. 9am-3pm. Rain or shine. 715/525-2100. artarama-er.com (Vilas Co.)
LADYSMITH Mardi Gras Arts & Crafts Fair: Local arts and crafts booths plus food vendors. Downtown. 9am-2pm. 715/532-7328. www.ladysmithchamber.com (Rusk Co.)
MADISON
Wannigan Days: Annual celebration with talent show, coronation, street dance, art and craft show, classic car show, parade, 5K and 1K family fun run, tug of war across the St. Croix River and pancake breakfast. Downtown. 612/385-4598. www.wannigandays.com (Polk Co.)
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Waterford Balloon Festival: Watch as hot air balloons take flight and light up the evening skies. Friday opening ceremony includes craft fair and food vendors. Saturday includes flights morning and evening flights. Craft fair, car show, food vendors and the Tons of Fun Kids Area. Evergreen Elementary School. 262/5345911. www.waterford-wi.org (Racine Co.)
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Hog Wrestling Championships: Join in the competition and wrestle with hogs or just come and enjoy the party. Four person teams: guys, girls and co-ed. Live music and the annual fireworks show. Caldron Falls Bar & Grill. Noon-10pm. 715/7573467. www.caldronfallsbarandgrill.com (Marinette Co.)
Paddle & Portage Canoe Race: Race includes a 1.5-mile paddle on Lake Mendota, 1-mile portage over the central isthmus and 1.5-mile paddle across Lake Monona. Post-race celebration at Olin Park is open to all featuring live music, food, beverages, and awards ceremony. James Madison Park. 9am-1:30pm. 608/251-5627. www.paddleandportage.org (Dane Co.)
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Colby Cheese Days: Events include a book/movie sale, ATV pull, softball tournament, bingo, parade, street dances, tractor pull, midway rides, 3 on 3 basketball tournament, pedal tractor pull, puppet show, archery range, plenty of free Colby cheese, Chariots of Cheese 5K/10K run and 5K walk & 1 mile kids run, refreshments, and much more. Downtown. Fri 6pm-1am, Sat 7:30am1am, Sun 10am-11pm. 715/223-8509. abbycolbyareachamber.org/ (Clark Co.)
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Acoustic Fest: Spend a day in the park listening to great music. Showcasing diverse and accomplished acoustic musicians including local artists. Washington Park. 11:30am-9pm. 920/684-8499. www.acousticfest.com (Manitowoc Co.)
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Bayfield Festival of Arts & Gallery Tour: Bayfield artists welcome visitors to their studios and galleries with open houses, demonstrations, and special sales as part of a gallery tour held in conjunction with the festival in the park. All events are free and open to the public. Memorial Park. Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. 715/779-3335, 800/447-4094. bayfield.org (Bayfield Co.)
MOUNT HOREB Art Fair: Annual art and fine craft fair on “The Trollway,” Mount Horeb’s historic Main Street. Experience Norwegian culture, friendly atmosphere, food, silent art auction, raffles, music and downtown amenities. Downtown Street Fair. Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. 608/4375914. www.trollway.com (Dane Co.)
SUPERIOR Cowboy Fast Draw Wisconsin State Championship: The Old West comes alive as shooters dressed in late 1800s style clothing use stock .45 caliber guns, traditional Old West holders and wax bullets to fire at a 24 inch target in a competition of speed and accuracy to see just who is the ‘Fastest Gun.’ Head of the Lakes Fairgrounds. 715/399-0660. www.cowboyfastdraw.com (Douglas Co.)
JUL 19-27
SAT-SUN
STURGEON BAY K/D Salmon Tournament: Participating ports include Sturgeon Bay, Baileys Harbor, Washington Island, Algoma and Kewaunee. Over $40,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded to the anglers who catch the biggest fish each day at all five weigh-in sites. Port of Sturgeon Bay. 920/883-9792. www.kdsalmon.com (Door Co.)
JUL 20
SUN
APPLETON Appleton Old Car Show: 37th annual auto show featuring classic, hot rods, muscle, and modified cars. Free admission for cars as well as spectators. Food and refreshments available on the grounds. Pierce Park. 8am-4pm. 920/954-9112. www.appletonoldcarshow.com (Calumet Co.)
EAST TROY East Troy Airport Open House: Come for breakfast then enjoy airplane and helicopter rides, as well as vintage, homebuilt and Warbird airplanes. Free admission and parking. Pancake breakfast served 7am-1pm. $7 adults, $4 children 8 and younger. East Troy Municipal Airport. 7am-3pm, open house. 262/391-5177. (Walworth Co.)
NEENAH Bergstrom-Mahler Museum Arts Festival: A day of fine art, great food, live music and children’s activities. Purchase original art from more than 70 fine artists and craftspeople from across the region. Bergstrom-Mahler Museum. 10am-4pm. 920/751-4658. bergstrom-mahlermuseum.com (Winnebago Co.)
RACINE Ironman 70.3 Racine: More than 2,000 athletes from around the world are expected to compete for a $30,000 purse. The public is invited to cheer on the athletes. North Beach Park. 7am start. 262/884-6400. www.ironmanracine.com (Racine Co.)
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JUL 21-26
MON-SAT
FISH CREEK Door County Plein Air Festival: Witness the completion of a masterwork from start to finish. Quick Paint competition on Saturday, where featured artist’s paintings are completed in less than 2 hours and are then auctioned off at noon. Awards reception Saturday evening. Various locations. 8am-5pm. 920/868-3455. www.doorcountypleinair.com (Door Co.)
JUL 22-26
TUE-SAT
KENOSHA Kenosha Homecoming Car Show: Join the Kenosha History Center at various locations for car shows, a car parade, Scoop the Loop in Downtown Kenosha and the big car show on Saturday. Kennedy Park. 262/654-5770. www.kenoshahistorycenter.org (Kenosha Co.)
JUL 22-27
TUE-SUN
JANESVILLE Rock County 4-H Fair: Experience many 4-H projects and learn from the county’s youth, entertainment on the main stage
plus a variety of family activities. Rock County Fairgrounds. 10am-11pm. 608/755-1470. www.rockcounty4hfair.com (Rock Co.)
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PORTAGE Columbia County Fair: Midway rides, fireworks, grandstand shows, food and fun. Columbia County Fairgrounds. 608/745-0719. www.columbiacofair.com (Columbia Co.)
TOMAH Monroe County Fair: Carnival, food, arts and crafts fair, 4-H exhibits, animal judging, and much more. Tomah Recreation Park. Wed 4pm-mid, Thur-Sat 8am-mid, Sun 8am-5pm. 608/372-2081. www.monroecountyfairwi.com (Monroe Co.)
UNION GROVE Racine County Fair: Five fun-filled days of competitive youth and adult exhibits, children’s entertainment, national entertainment, tractor pulls, demo derbies, midway rides, food, and animal and agricultural displays. County Fairgrounds. 8am-11pm. 262/878-3895. www.racinecountyfair.com (Racine Co.)
Bazaar: Enjoy homemade crafts and baked goods, lunch and a rummage sale. Winchester Municipal Building. 8am2pm. 715/686-2584. (Vilas Co.)
JUL 24-26
THU-SAT
FISH CREEK Door County Antique Show: Thirty-five professional exhibitors display and sell in an air conditioned gym. See choice primitives, fine art, ornate Victorian, early country, jewelry, furniture and more. Crystal and china repair on site. Admission fee. Gilbraltar High School. Thurs-Sat 10am-5pm. 715/355-5144. (Door Co.)
HAYWARD Lumberjack World Championships: Watch competition for world records in 21 events ranging from men’s and women’s logrolling, chopping and pole climb. Over 100 competitors vie for over $50,000 in prize money, the largest payback for lumberjack competition in the world. Lumberjack Bowl. 715/634-2484. www.lumberjackworldchampionships.com (Sawyer Co.)
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Churning Dirt Nationals Truck & Tractor Pull: Annual premier motorsports event including the Demolition Devil and a monster truck, the kids pedal pull, the semi show and the Jones Chevy Classic Car Show. Night is rounded out with live music in the pits. Fairgrounds. 608/6045068. www.hybridredneck.com (Richland Co.)
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JUL 24-27
THU-SUN
BARABOO Downtown Baraboo Circus Celebration Days: A celebration of Baraboo’s circus history with special events downtown as well as Circus World. The main event is held Saturday with vintage circus wagons, farmer’s market, antique car show, music, food vendors and activities for children. Downtown. 608/356-8333. www.downtownbaraboo.com/ (Sauk Co.)
IRON RIVER Iron River Lions Blueberry Festival: Rides, crafts, food, games all day, Lions barbecued chicken, Blueberry Festival Parade, and prize drawings. Moon Lake Park. 715/372-8558. www.visitironriver.com (Bayfield Co.)
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German Fest: Authentic German food and music, sheepshead, dachshund races, cultural village, Battle of the Bands, live Glockenspiel, fireworks, Capuchins’ 5K run or 2 mile walk for the Hungry, Marktplatz and more. Henry Maier Festival Park. Thur 5-11pm, Fri 3-11pm & Sat noon-11pm, Sun noon-10pm. 414/464-9444. www.germanfest.com (Milwaukee Co.)
SPOONER Washburn County Fair: The 102nd annual fair includes a carnival, entertainment, food, horse pull, kiddie tractor pull, livestock show and auction, 4-H and other exhibits. Washburn County Fairgrounds. Buildings open 8am-10pm, midway open noon-10pm. 715/468-7633. www.washburncountyfair.com (Washburn Co.)
ST CROIX FALLS Polk County Fair: Demolition derby, tractor pull, truck pull, exhibits, carnival rides, live entertainment, food and animal judging. Fairgrounds. 8am-11pm. 715/483-3391. www.polkcountyfair.com (Polk Co.)
TWIN LAKES Country Thunder USA: Country fans from across the nation gather for four fun-filled days of non-stop entertainment. 2305 Lance Drive. 866/802-6418. www.countrythunder.com (Kenosha Co.)
JUL 25-26
FRI-SAT
MILWAUKEE Gallery Night and Day: The premier art event for gallery hopping and art viewing showcasing over 50 venues. Free admission. Downtown & Historic Third Ward. Fri 5-9pm; Sat 10am-4pm. 414/273-1173. http://bit.ly/GalleryNight (Milwaukee Co.)
PEWAUKEE Taste of Lake Country: Sample the best of the area in one place with local restaurants selling signature food items along with local musicians and artists displaying their work. Lakefront. Fri 511pm, Sat 4-11pm. 262/695-9735. www.positivelypewaukee.com (Waukesha Co.)
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN Prairie Dog Blues Festival: Two big days of international, national and regional blues bands. Camping, concessions and fun. Motel shuttle and camping on site. St. Feriole Island. Fri 5pm-mid, Sat noonmidnight. 608/326-0085. www.prairiedogblues.com (Crawford Co.)
JUL 25-27
FRI-SUN
BOULDER JUNCTION Northwoods Art Tour: Area artisans open their studios and galleries for artist demonstrations, door prizes and works for sale. Media includes paintings, ceramics, fiber art, wood, prints and more. Various galleries. 10am-5pm. 715/385-3334. www.northwoodsarttour.com (Vilas Co.)
BUTTERNUT Pioneer Days: Earl’s Carnival Rides, softball tournament, Little League games, walk/run, arts & crafts fair, historical displays, airplane rides, Lake State Mud Racers Sanctioned Race, live music, Pioneer Days Queen Coronation and fireworks at dusk. Parade Sunday at noon, Pipes & Drums of Thunder Bay, polka music, horse pull competition and more. Butternut Community Park. 715/762-2621 or 715/769-3722. www.butternutwi.com (Ashland Co.)
KENOSHA Taste of Wisconsin: Taste of Wisconsin,™ held at Kenosha’s Lake Michigan shoreline, is a family-friendly celebration of all things tasteful and truly “Wisconsin” in their flavor. Free admission. Kenosha Harbor. Fri 3-11pm, Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 11am-7pm. 262/653-4080. www.tasteofwi.com (Kenosha Co.)
SYMCO National Antique Tractor Pull & Thresheree: Tractor pull, antique tractor display, country music concert, food and fun. Thresheree Grounds. 920/596-2446. www.symcoutc.com (Waupaca Co.) continued...
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Milwaukee BrewFest: Sample over 250 craft beers and micro brews from over 60 breweries from across the country. Plus live music, food from local restaurants & vendors, displays by local artists and craftsmen and the crowning of the 2014 Brewfest Queen. 414/321-5000. www.milwaukeebrewfest.com (Milwaukee Co.)
Amish Quilt and Consignment Auction: 100s of handcrafted quilts, quilt tops, pillows, furniture, and other items created by Amish artisans. Auction ring with farm and horse equipment, Amish baked goods and ice cream, hand-cranked by horse power. Amish School House. 9am. 608/897-8500. (Green Co.)
JUL 26-27
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Big Top Parade: This 50-unit parade showcases antique, wood carved circus wagons from Circus World and other circus themed units, plus animals, clowns, floats and marching units. Downtown Square. 608/356-8333. www.bigtopparade.com (Sauk Co.)
Indianhead Gem & Mineral Show: Local rockhounds display their remarkable finds and rock art. Jewelry and display items for sale. Frederic High School. Sat 10am5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. 715/648-5620. (Polk Co.)
CAMBRIDGE
LA CROSSE AAUW Art Fair on the Green: Artists display their work, including Batik, metalwork, paintings, drawings, fiber works, jewelry, glass and photography. UW-La Crosse Campus. Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 10am-4pm. 608/788-7439. aauwlacrosse.org/art-fair-on-thegreen.html (La Crosse Co.)
Cambridge Lake Ripley Ride: A ride offering a family friendly 22-mile route, a longer and slightly hilly 40-mile route, and a more challenging 62-mile metric century route. A post-ride celebration features live music and Cambridge Lions Club dinner. Lake Ripley Park. 8am start. 608/423-8108. www.cambridgecap.net (Dane Co.)
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Carlsville Day: Parade, cherry stomp, wine tasting, doggie contest, cherry pie eating contest, corn maze, live music, food and over 40 craft vendors. Downtown. Parade at 10am. 920/7432228. www.carlsvilledoorcounty.com (Door Co.)
CRANDON Kentuck Day Festival: Celebration of the area’s early settlers who came from Kentucky. Artist and crafter booths, sidewalk sale, food, bluegrass music, kids’ games, and car show. Forest County Courthouse Square. 10am-4pm. 715/478-3450. www.visitforestcounty.com (Forest Co.)
FERRYVILLE River Bluff Daze: A free event featuring an antique tractor pull, kids’ carnival, raffles, food and beverages, plus fireworks display over the Mississippi River at dusk. Sugar Creek Park. 608/734-9406. www.visitferryville.com (Crawford Co.)
FISH CREEK Summer Harvest Cherry Fest: Complimentary wine tasting, local micro brews and farm market foods. Pick-yourown cherries, winery tours, cherry pit spit competition, horse-drawn wagon rides, live music, food tent, and children’s activities. Orchard Country Winery & Market. 10am-5pm. 866/946-3263. www.orchardcountry.com (Door Co.)
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MILWAUKEE Brady Street Festival: Day-long celebration featuring local food growers and award winning artisan cheese makers from around the state, along with a large variety of wines and other beverages. Live acoustic music. Brady Street Area. 10am10pm. 414/272-3978. www.bradyst.com (Milwaukee Co.)
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Art at the Park, Trout Museum Art’s: Over 200 exhibiting artists gather in this much anticipated summertime tradition. City Park. 9am-5pm. 920/733-4089. www.troutmuseum.org (Calumet Co.)
ELLSWORTH Beldenville Old Car Club Show: Northwest Wisconsin’s largest one day car show. Antique and collector cars, motorcycles, tractors, parts, tools and more. Food, live music, swap meet, and crafts. Pierce County Fairgrounds. Gates open 8am. 715/273-6211. bocc.webs.com (Pierce Co.)
TUE-SUN
WAUSAU Wisconsin Valley Fair: Second largest county fair in the state. Big name grandstand entertainment, carnival rides, animals, youth projects, antique farm machinery museum and more. Marathon Park. 715/261-1539. www.wisconsinvalleyfair.com (Marathon Co.)
JUL 31-AUG 2
TUE-SAT
ST. GERMAIN Pig in the Pines RibFest:™ Enjoy national professional award-winning rib vendors cooking ribs every day. Live bands and rides. Community Park. 715/477-2205. www.st-germain.com/pig (Vilas Co.)
JUL 31-AUG 3
THU-SUN
ARLINGTON Arlington Fireman’s Festival: Celebrate summer with a truck & tractor pull on Friday and Saturday evenings along with a softball and volleyball tournament. Live music both nights. Fireman’s Park. 608/635-4717. www.arlingtonfiredept.com (Columbia Co.)
BLACK RIVER FALLS Jackson County Fair: Great Plains Rodeo, dog agility show, best dessert contest, antique tractor pull, tractor pull, gymkanna horse show, demolition derby, entry judging, midway thrills, exhibits, grandstand entertainment, concessions. Fairgrounds. 715/284-4257. (Jackson Co.)
BLOOMER Community Fair: Music, carnival, 4-H and FFA exhibits, merchant displays, demo derbies, tractor pull, parade and more. Fairgrounds. 715/568-3339. www.bloomerchamber.com (Chippewa Co.)
NEILLSVILLE Highground Bicycle Tour: Tour features six separate routes from six locations in length from 150 to 350 miles. On the final day, riders from all routes converge on the Highground to the ringing of the replica Liberty Bell. Highground Veterans Memorial Park. 715/743-4224. www.thehighground.org (Clark Co.)
PARK FALLS Flambeau Rama: Four-day festival with free live music, food court, and carnival each day. Also includes an arts and crafts fair, car show, Evergreen 5k Road Run/Walk, flea/farmers’ markets, parades, youth casting contest, chalk drawing contest, family fun day, sidewalk sales, retail promotions, fireworks and more. Various locations. 715/762-2703, 877/762-2703. www.parkfalls.com (Price Co.)
SIREN Siren Summerfest: Includes sidewalk and other Summerfest sales, music in the park, softball tournament, classic car show and parts swap meet, food fest, ‘Lucky Ducky’ rotary retrieve, co-ed volleyball tournament, pie eating contest, flea and farmers’ markets and much more. Siren Village. 715/349-8399, 800/788-3164. www.visitsiren.com (Burnett Co.)
JUL 31-AUG 10
THU-SUN
WEST ALLIS Wisconsin State Fair: The state’s largest agricultural showcase, offering endless family entertainment. The fair features the exciting SpinCity Amusement Ride and Game Area, 30 free stages, numerous educational exhibits, shopping and hundreds of food and beverage options. Wisconsin State Fair Park. 414/266-7000, 800/844-3247. www.wistatefair.com (Milwaukee Co.)
FOND DU LAC Car-A-Funda Car Show: Car show, raffle, silent auction, food, kids’ activities, and music from the Fabulous 50s Rock-n-Roll Party. Lakeside Park. 8am-4pm. 920/9231478. www.fdl.com (Fond du Lac Co.)
NEENAH Best Friends Gourmet Bike Tour: A ride through the Neenah countryside with many routes to choose from. Gourmet picnic 11am-4pm at St Mary Central High School. Registration 7am. 920/729-5600. www.bestfriendsnm.org (Winnebago Co.)
STANLEY Stanley Lions Watermelon Festival: The celebration includes a flea market, free watermelon, car shows, chicken dinner, children’s games and more. Chapman Park. 715/644-5376. stanleywisconsin.us (Chippewa Co.)
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JUL 29-AUG 3
OSHKOSH EAA AirVenture Oshkosh: The world’s largest gathering for recreational pilots and aviation enthusiasts. Features more than 10,000 planes and 750,000 people. 500 forums/seminars, 700 product exhibitors. Concessions. Air shows daily. EAA AirVenture Museum. 920/426-4818. www.airventure.org (Winnebago Co.)
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OSHKOSH EAA AirVenture Oshkosh: The world’s largest gathering for recreational pilots and aviation enthusiasts. Features more than 10,000 planes and 750,000 people. 500 forums/seminars, 700 product exhibitors. Concessions. Air shows daily. EAA AirVenture Museum. 920/426-4818. www.airventure.org (Winnebago Co.)
JUL 29-AUG 3
TUE-SUN
WAUSAU Wisconsin Valley Fair: Second largest county fair in the state. Big name grandstand entertainment, carnival rides, animals, youth projects, antique farm machinery museum and more. Marathon Park. 715/261-1539. www.wisconsinvalleyfair.com (Marathon Co.)
JUL 31-AUG 2
TUE-SAT
ST. GERMAIN Pig in the Pines RibFest:™ Enjoy national professional award-winning rib vendors cooking ribs every day. Live bands and rides. Community Park. 715/477-2205. www.st-germain.com/pig (Vilas Co.)
JUL 31-AUG 3
THU-SUN
ARLINGTON Arlington Fireman’s Festival: Celebrate summer with a truck & tractor pull on Fr and Sat evenings along with a softball and volleyball tournament. Live music both nights. Fireman’s Park. 608/635-4717. www.arlingtonfiredept.com (Columbia Co.)
BLACK RIVER FALLS Jackson County Fair: Great Plains Rodeo, dog agility show, best dessert contest, antique tractor pull, tractor pull, gymkanna horse show, demolition derby, entry judging, midway thrills, exhibits, grandstand entertainment, concessions. Fairgrounds. 715/284-4257. (Jackson Co.)
BLOOMER Community Fair: Music, carnival, 4-H and FFA exhibits, merchant displays, demo derbies, tractor pull, parade and more. Fairgrounds. 715/568-3339. www.bloomerchamber.com (Chippewa Co.)
Highground Bicycle Tour: Tour features six separate routes from six locations in length from 150 to 350 miles. On the final day, riders from all routes converge on the Highground to the ringing of the replica Liberty Bell. Highground Veterans Memorial Park. 715/743-4224. www.thehighground.org (Clark Co.)
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PARK FALLS Flambeau Rama: Four-day festival with free live music, food court, and carnival each day. Also includes an arts and crafts fair, car show, Evergreen 5k Road Run/Walk, flea/farmers’ markets, parades, youth casting contest, chalk drawing contest, family fun day, sidewalk sales, retail promotions, fireworks and more. Various locations. 715/762-2703, 877/762-2703. www.parkfalls.com (Price Co.)
SIREN Siren Summerfest: Includes sidewalk and other Summerfest sales, music in the park, softball tournament, classic car show and parts swap meet, food fest, ‘Lucky Ducky’ rotary retrieve, co-ed volleyball tournament, pie eating contest, flea and farmers’ markets and much more. Siren Village. 715/349-8399, 800/788-3164. www.visitsiren.com (Burnett Co.)
JUL 31-AUG 10
THU-SUN
WEST ALLIS
Above: Wisconsin State Fair in West Allis.
CAMBRIDGE
NEW LISBON
Utica Festival: Horse pull, live music, bingo, Badger State Super Farm and Hot Farm Tractor Pull, mini-rod pull, spectator truck pull, kids’ sawdust money dig, softball tournament and concessions. Utica Community Association Park. Fri opens at 5pm, Sat opens at 8am, Sun opens at 9am. 608/764-8480. uticapark.org (Dane Co.)
Waterfest Venetian Lights Boat Parade: Waterfest Venetian Lights Boat Parade at dusk and dueling fireworks at 10pm in both Adams and Juneau Counties. Many of the lake shore businesses offer Waterfest specials and live music. Many activities at the Juneau County Castle Rock Park during the afternoon hours. Castle Rock Lake. 1-11pm. 608/4272070, 888/898-2550. www.juneaucounty.com (Juneau Co.)
CURTISS Curtiss Community Days: Softball tournament, live music, miniature train rides, music, dancing, parade, tractor and ATV pulls, quilt show, charcoal grilled chicken on Sunday. Downtown. 715/2232133. www.clarkcountytourism-wi.org (Clark Co.)
Wisconsin State Fair: The state’s largest agricultural showcase, offering endless family entertainment. The fair features the exciting SpinCity Amusement Ride and Game Area, 30 free stages, numerous educational exhibits, shopping and hundreds of food and beverage options. Wisconsin State Fair Park. 414/266-7000, 800/844-3247. www.wistatefair.com (Milwaukee Co.)
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SPOONER Savage Dash 5K Mud Run/Obstacle Course: The Savage Dash 5K Mud Run/Obstacle Course is held during Jack Pine Savage Days. The Savage Dash will challenge you with a 5k obstacle race, mud run, fun... and did we mention mud? Railroad Park. 715/635-2168. www.jackpinesavagedays.com (Washburn Co.)
AUG 1-3
FRI-SUN
BURNETT Dodge County Antique Power Show: Annual show featuring the engines, equipment, and tractors of yesteryear. Each annual show features a line of equipment and small engines for display at the show. Other show features include tractor pull, kids’ activities, flea market, women’s center, and a variety of foods. Dodge County Antique Power Club. 920/210-6744. www.dcapc.org (Dodge Co.)
Jack Pine Savage Days: Events include live music Friday and Saturday nights, carnival, arts and crafts fair, sidewalk sales, Savage Dash 5k Mud Run, sport tournaments, car show, outdoor show, pancake breakfast and much more. Downtown. 715/635-2168. www.jackpinesavagedays.com (Washburn Co.)
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CHILI Chili Fremont Fire Dept Street Dance: Queen coronation, live music, little league baseball tournament, kids’ activities, craft sale, concessions, and firefighter challenge. Downtown. 715/683-8046. www.clarkcountytourism-wi.org (Clark Co.)
JACKSONPORT Cherry Fest: Celebration of the cherry harvest in Door County. Fresh cherry bakery, historical display, arts and crafts, food, music, family fun and much more. Lakeside Park. 920/823-2288. www.doorcounty.com (Door Co.)
NEW GLARUS Fire Fest: Kid’s firehouse, fire truck rides, fire fighter competitions and water fights, steak and brat fry, live music, and beer tent. New Glarus Fire Department. 608/527-5300. www.newglarusfd.com (Green Co.)
PARK FALLS Northwoods Classic Car Show: Car show, model car contest, 50s and 60s music, trophies for top cars in 22 classes and food booth by the Fifield Lions. This event is held in conjunction with Flambeau Rama. Tourist Park. 9am-3pm. 715/7622467, 877/762-2703. www.parkfalls.com (Price Co.)
RIPON Cookie Daze: Festival features cookie drops, cookie decorating, cookie bingo, bake and taste cookie competition, cookie blaster rocket shops and more. Barlow Park. 10am-1:30pm. 920/748-6764. www.ripon-wi.com (Fond du Lac Co.)
WAUKESHA Waukesha Art Crawl: Over 20 studios and galleries and arts-supporting businesses showcase over 100 area artists! Check out a wide array of unique galleries filled with decorative and functional art: 2D paintings, pottery, jewelry, clothing, glassware, custom wood work, casted concrete furnishings, photography and more. Restaurants and live music venues open late. Downtown. 4-10pm. 262/5421522. www.waukeshaart.com (Waukesha Co.)
AUG 2-3
SAT-SUN
CEDARBURG Architectural Treasures of Ozaukee County: Annual, self-guided, 2.5-hour tour offers a fascinating opportunity to see some of the area’s finest historic architecture. Tour historic homes throughout the area. A rare opportunity to see both interiors and gardens. Historic Cedarburg. 262/3753676. www.cedarburg.org (Ozaukee Co.) continued...
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Curtiss Corners Quilt Show: Event featuring a craft sale, vendors, demonstrations, challenge display and lunch with pie and bars. Curtiss Community Hall. 10am-4pm. 715/2232133. www.clarkcountytourism-wi.org (Clark Co.)
Indianhead Swap Meet and Car Show: Annual event featuring more than 700 show cars, parts vendors, food, refreshments and fun. Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds. Gates open 7am-5pm. 715/832-0552. www.indianheadcarshow.com (Chippewa Co.)
GRANDVIEW Grand View Firehouse 50 and Firehouse Run: Annual running of the Firehouse 50, the grandfather of bicycle road races. Fantasy Fifty on Saturday and Firehouse Runs on Sunday. Food, music and fun. Downtown. 715/798-3833. www.firehouse50.org (Bayfield Co.)
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Heritage Hill - WWI Encampment: Learn about the daily lives of soldiers preparing for WWI. Heritage Hill State Park. Sat 10am-4:30pm, Sun noon-4:30pm. 920/448-5150. www.heritagehillgb.org (Brown Co.)
Annual Job’s Daughters Craft Fair: Outdoor fair along Lake Michigan featuring unique exhibitors from four states. Food stands available. Masonic Center. 9am-4pm. 262/878-4843. (Racine Co.) Armenian Fest: The largest Armenian festival in the Midwest with food, music and dance. Fun for the whole family. Festival Park. 11am-6pm. 262/639-0531. (Racine Co.)
African World Festival: Celebrate AfricanAmerican culture with a magnificent array of music, dance and ethnic foods. Stroll through the African village area and learn about Africa’s many cultures. Henry Maier Festival Park. 414/291-7959. www.awfmke.com (Milwaukee Co.)
STURGEON BAY Classic Wooden Boat Show & Festival: Vintage vessels on display, demonstrations, 2-day Sikaflex boat building contest. Entertainment, raffle, Plein Air art event, maritime author sessions and children’s activities. Door County Maritime Museum. 920/7435958. www.dcmm.org (Door Co.)
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SAGBRAW: Join SAGBRAW , Wisconsin’s oldest cross-state bike ride. This tour has family cycling for all ages with fabulous food, stunning scenery and fun stops along the route. 6-days of cycling (average of 50-60 mi/day). Rider limit of 400. Two Bicycles & a Map, Ltd. 608/843-8412. www.bikewisconsin.com (Dane Co.)
AUG 2-10
SAT-SUN
DEERBROOK Fuddfest Country Festival & Theatre: Camping, national recording country music line up, and live outdoor theatre. Dance on sawdust floors to our hot country bands inside the Log Music Hall. Fuddfest Grounds. 715/623-0776. www.fuddfest.org (Langlade Co.)
AUG 3
SUN
CHILTON Escarpment Bicycle Tour: Ride along the Niagara Escarpment on this full-service tour offering multiple scenic routes. Maps, cue sheets, marked routes, sag wagon and food are all included. Six routes of varying lengths from 8 to 100 miles are offered. Activities before and after the ride. Ledge View Nature Center. 920/849-7094. www.travelcalumet.com/ (Calumet Co.)
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GREEN BAY If Tombstones Could Talk: Meet some of Green Bay’s famous and not-so-famous departed citizens as they describe their lives on the Wisconsin frontier. Outdoor walking tour with costumed actors. Allouez Catholic Cemetery. 6:30pm-8pm. 920/437-1840. www.browncohistoricalsoc.org (Brown Co.)
AUG 5-23
TUE-SAT
FISH CREEK Peninsula Music Festival: Nine different concerts are presented in three weeks each August in the state of the art Door Community Auditorium. Door Community Auditorium. 920/854-4060. www.musicfestival.com (Door Co.)
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WED
MERCER Loon Day Art & Craft Fair: Annual art and craft show with more than 250 exhibitors. Loon calling contest, food, music, dancing, demonstrations, sidewalk and bake sales, face painting for kids and a flea market. Live performance of the Lakeland Barbershop Chorus between 11am-noon in front of Heart of the North followed by the famous loon calling contest at 12:30pm where contestants of all ages emulate their best cry of the loon. Downtown. 9am-4pm. 715/476-2389. www.mercercc.com (Iron Co.)
AUG 6-10
WED-SUN
GAYS MILLS Crawford County Fair: Midway thrills, exhibits, animal judging, demo derby, good food and lots of family fun. Crawford County Fairgrounds. 608/326-0223. www.crawfordcountywisconsinfair.com (Crawford Co.)
NEILLSVILLE Clark County Fair: Truck pulls, entertainment shows, demolition derby, 4-H animal show, professional rodeo, carnival rides, great food, and many displays. Clark County Fairgrounds. 715/223-2071. clark.uwex.edu (Clark Co.)
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Volksfest: Swiss Independence Day celebration with music and dancing. Swiss choral folklore music, yodeling, flag throwing, alphorn playing, and accordion music. Telling Shooting Park. 608/5272095. www.swisstown.com (Green Co.)
Above: African World Fest in Milwaukee.
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THU
GREEN BAY Taste on Broadway: Amazing night of food, music, socializing and fun. Local breweries serve their specialty crafted drafts, local wineries pour their best glass, and chefs offer up their own specialty dishes. Broadway District. 5-11pm. 920/437-2531. www.tasteonbroadway.com (Brown Co.)
AUG 7-9
THU-SAT
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN Country on the River Music Fest: Three day country music festival with national country acts as well as local and regional bands. Country on the River Grounds. 608/326-6724, 800/864-1771. www.countryontheriver.com (Crawford Co.)
AUG 7-10
THU-SUN
EAGLE RIVER Vilas County Fair: Exhibits, horse shows, horseshoe tournament, judging, midway rides, and refreshments. Vilas County Fairgrounds. 715/479-2057. www.co.vilas.wi.us/fair/index.html (Vilas Co.)
ELKHART LAKE USCC United SportsCar Championship: Formerly ALMS/Grand-Am. Road America. 920/892-4576, 800/365-7223. www.roadamerica.com (Sheboygan Co.)
AUG 8
FRI
PLYMOUTH Cheese Capital Jazz Crawl for the Arts: Plymouth’s restaurants and pubs host 10 live jazz bands - small jazz combos to a full orchestra swing band. Venues include Plymouth Arts Center, Cozy Bar, Wildshots Pub, Turner Hall, 52 Stafford, City Club and Amore Banquet Hall. Downtown. 4pm-12:30am. 920/892-8409. plymoutharts.org (Sheboygan Co.)
AUG 8-9
FRI-SAT
CLINTONVILLE Fireman’s Festival: Parade downtown, refreshment stands, water fights, kids’ events and dance. WA Olen Park. 715/823-3308. www.clintonvillewi.org/chamber (Waupaca Co.)
SYMCO The Shakedown: 1964 and older traditional style hot rods and customs. Camping, free parking, and vendors. Party, car show and rockabilly weekend. Free tubing on the Wolf River. Thresheree Grounds. Opens noon on Fri, 6am Sat, closes 11pm both days. 920/235-1020. www.symcoshakedown.com (Waupaca Co.)
WAUPUN Waupun Truck-N-Show: This annual salute to the trucking industry features parades, free live music, children’s activities, food and fun for the whole family. Waupun Community Center. 920/324-9985. www.waupuntrucknshow.com (Dodge Co.)
WEST BEND West Bend Cache Ba$h: West Bend is known as the “Geocaching Capital of the Midwest.” Join us for the Annual $1000 CacheBa$h. Mega Event GC4KJR0 Geocaching is a year-round, outdoor treasure hunting game using a handheld GPS unit that is fun for all ages. Regner Park. 262/338-2666. visitwestbend.com/geocaching (Washington Co.)
AUG 8-10
FRI-SUN
ABBOTSFORD Abbotsford First City Days: Antique stock tractor pull, food, music, vintage snowmobile show & swap meet, ATV lawn tractor pull, craft show, kids’ games, breakfast in the park, and more. Red Arrow Park. Fri 4pm-midnight, Sat 8amMidnight, Sun 8am-4pm. 715/223-8509. www.abbycolbyareachamber.org (Clark Co.)
ALGOMA Shanty Days Celebration of the Lake: Includes ethnic foods, NE Wisconsin’s largest parade, fireworks display over the lake , multi-band entertainment, 150+ arts and craft and street fair vendors, kids’ activities, car cruise, huge book sale, and much more. Downtown. Fri 311:30pm, Sat 10am-11:30pm, Sun 10am-8pm. 920/487-2041. www.algomachamber.org (Kewaunee Co.)
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Pure Water Days: YMCA races, sporting events, kids’ games, fireworks, live entertainment, food, kids’ parade and large parade on Saturday and many other city-wide events. 715/723-0331. www.visitchippewafallswi.com (Chippewa Co.)
Wisconsin Square & Round Dance Convention: Three-day convention will include square, round, contra and traditional dancing, special events, fashion show, retail vendors and showcase of ideas. Cedar Creek Mall. 262/548-3653. www.wisquaredanceconvention.org (Marathon Co.)
LA CROSSE Irishfest: Festivities will include Irish dance shows, Irish market, cultural tent, wee folks area, tea garden, rides in a horse-drawn Irish cart, plus food vendors featuring Irish stew, Irish potatoes, corned beef, and more. Southside Fest Grounds. 800/658-9424. www.irishfestlacrosse.org (La Crosse Co.)
MOSINEE Little Bull Falls LogJam Festival: Step back in time and enjoy Mosinee’s rich logging history along the Wisconsin River. Live entertainment, historical displays and activities, lumberjack shows, Civil War and re-enactment camps, artisans, vendors, and food and refreshments on the grounds. Fireworks at dusk over the Wisconsin River. River Park. 715/6934336. www.logjamfestival.org (Marathon Co.)
NORWALK Norwalk Truck & Tractor Pull: One of the most scenic locations to view a tractor pull in the state. A National Tractor Pull Association (NTPA) division III sanctioned event. Charcoal chicken, parades, live bands, entertainment and more. Downtown. 608/269-4123. www.norwalklionsclub.com (Monroe Co.)
RIB LAKE Rib Lake Ice Age Days: A community-wide celebration with events and activities for the entire family. One and 5 mile walk/run, High View fish boil, free street dance on Friday. Classic Car Show and free street dance on Saturday. Parade followed by special events on Sunday. Amusement rides, concessions, food courts, and more family fun happening all weekend long. Downtown. 715/427-5404. riblakewisconsin.com (Taylor Co.)
SEYMOUR Burger Fest & Balloon Rally: Witness “The World’s Largest Hamburger Parade,” get your fill at the Hardee’s® ThickBurger® Eating Contest, take the plunge on the ketchup slide and check out the complete burger memorabilia collection at the Seymour Community Museum. Events also include a car show, motorcycle charity ride, bun run, kid’s activities, parade (Sat 11am) and live music. Hot air balloons ascend around 6pm both Fri & Sat evenings with a balloon glow to follow each night at dusk. Sat & Sun morning, hot air balloons ascend around 6am. All flights are weather permitting. Hot air balloon rally free, admission for Burger Fest. Fri night Balloon Ascension 6pm, glow at dusk, Sat Home of the Hamburger Festival on Depot St noon9pm, Balloon Ascension 6am, 6pm, glow at dusk. 920/833-6688. www.homeofthehamburger.org (Outagamie Co.)
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downtown shops, and restaurants. Courthouse Lawn. 9am-4pm. 608/3563192. www.wi-scaa.org (Sauk Co.)
BOULDER JUNCTION Boulder Junction History Day: Watch history come alive during the Picnic Theatre’s performance of a special figure in Boulder Junction’s history. Brat & bake sale. Community Center & Historical Museum. 11am to 4pm. 715/385-2617. boulderjct.org/ (Vilas Co.)
CHILTON Steam Engine Show: Display of antique farm machinery, a model steam engine, toy show and flea market. Calumet County Fairgrounds. 9am-5pm. 920/9892412. www.wisteam-engine.com (Calumet Co.)
HURLEY Paavo Nurmi Marathon & Relay: The 46th Annual running of Wisconsin’s oldest and most prestigious marathon. Torch lighting ceremony, pre-race spaghetti dinner on Friday. Post Paavo Party awards on Hurley’s Famous Silver Street on Saturday. Qualifier for the Boston Marathon. Hurley Area Chamber of Commerce. Race Starts at 7:30am. 715/561-4334. www.paavonurmimarathon.com (Iron Co.)
SISTER BAY Door County Festival of Fine Arts: Day-long festival featuring Door County artists, demonstrations, live music, and children’s activities. Waterfront Park. 920/854-2812. www.cometosisterbay.com (Door Co.)
Iola Vintage Military & Gun Show with Vintage Tractors & Equipment: Show vehicles include military vehicles, military equipment, tractors, machines and professional vehicle exhibit. Battle reenactments for World War II and Vietnam era with pyrotechnics. Living history encampments, swap meet, parades of vehicles and speakers. Camping available. Admission fee. Iola Old Car Show Grounds. 715/445-4005. www.iolavms.com (Waupaca Co.)
LAKE GENEVA Art in the Park: Outdoor, juried, fine art fair on beautiful Geneva Lake. 100 artists from all over the country will exhibit pottery, fiber, leather, paper, glass, graphics, jewelry, metal, mixed media, painting, photography, sculpture, and wood. Flat Iron Park. Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-4pm. 262/249-7988.
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MILWAUKEE Morning Glory Fine Craft Fair: Milwaukee’s premier contemporary fine craft fair. Handsome downtown location along the Milwaukee River. Silent auction and special amenities for artists and patrons. Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. 10am-5pm. 414/273-7206. www.wdcc.org/exhibitions/index.cfm (Milwaukee Co.)
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Antigo Tater Trot: 10K and 1 mile runs, a 4-mile timed walk/run. Start and finish at Antigo City Park. Post race celebration includes live entertainment and a baked potato bar. Antigo City Park. 9am start. 715/627-4336. www.antigotatertrot.com (Langlade Co.)
STURGEON BAY West Fest: Wild west day with craft show, chili cook-off, live country western music, kids’ activities, food and beverages. West Side Business District. 11am-5pm. 920/743-6246. www.sturgeonbay.net (Door Co.)
Spirit-Hill-Ogema 4-H Fair: An oldfashioned type fair with fun for the whole family including exhibits, 4-H style show, buffet dinner at 11am, frog jumping contest, egg toss, tug-of-war, other kids activities in the afternoon, plus an evening program. Spirit Town Hall. 715/339-0250, 715/564-3340. www.pricecountywi.net (Price Co.)
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Summer Art Classic: 75 juried artists in fine sculpture, ceramics, paintings, jewelry, photography, glass, fiber art and more. Great food, children’s activities and musical entertainment in close proximity to the historic Al. Ringling Theatre,
Minocqua Triathlon: The Triathlon offers both sprint and distance events. The swim, bike and run courses will challenge athletes among the woods and waters of the scenic Northwoods. Music, food and beverages for athletes, friends, families and spectators. Clear Lake Picnic Area. 7:30am-1pm. 715/356-5266. www.minocquatriathlon.com (Oneida Co.)
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York-Northfield Rodeo: Saturday events: Gymkhana, lip sync contest, crowning the Rodeo Princess, and live music. Sunday events: parade, horseshoe contest, and rodeo. Ormand Kinning Park. 715/5332368. (Jackson Co.)
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BOULDER JUNCTION
Covered Bridge Days: Street dance, sidewalk sales, flea market, parade, antique tractor show and pull, thresheree, antique car show, historic tours, softball and volleyball tournaments. Wildflower Art Festival in the park and wildflower walking tours. Downtown Square & South Brodhead. 608/897-8411. BrodheadChamber.org (Green Co.)
Musky Jamboree: Featuring an antique auto show, entertainment, 150+ arts and craft vendors, flea market, kids’ casting contest, concessions & fun run. The Fun Run consists of 5K and 10K courses beginning at the Boulder Junction Baseball Park and winding through scenic, gently rolling asphalt surfaced roads, woodland and paved trails. Downtown. 9am-4pm. 715/385-2400, 800/466-8759. www.boulderjct.org (Vilas Co.)
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Haugen Fun Days: Mushroom hunt starts on Thursday. Friday karaoke at 5pm. Saturday - strong man competition, garage sales, “kolaches” for sale at the Village Hall, volleyball tournament, beer sampling and live music. Friday and Saturday street dance at 9pm. Sunday family fun day, parade and garden tractor pull. Concessions and beer garden available all weekend. 715/234-7554. (Barron Co.)
Corn & Brat Fest: Family event featuring live music, kids’ games, art & craft fair, and food. Echo Lake Veterans Park. 10am-6pm. 262/492-3026. (Racine Co.) continued...
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Cars, Crafts & Rock-N-Roll in the Park: Annual show with dash plaques to the first 200 entries and 1st, 2nd & 3rd place trophies awarded to all classes. More than 50 craft vendors display their creations; classic 50s & 60s Rock-n-Roll music. Turtle Lake Village Park. Car show 8am-3pm, Craft Show 9am-3pm. 715/986-4680. www.villageofturtlelake.com (Barron Co.)
Venetian Festival: Five day festival featuring a carnival, craft fair, water ski show, musical entertainment, local cuisine and the festival’s traditional lighted boat parade followed by a fireworks display high above Geneva Lake. Library Park/ Flat Iron Park. WedFri 6pm-midnight , Sat & Sun noonmidnight. 262/248-4416. www.lakegenevaJaycees.org (Walworth Co.)
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ELLISON BAY Perseid Meteor Showers Night Sky Event: Join us in the picnic area at dusk to view this spectacular meteor shower in the darkest park of northern Door County. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Newport State Park. 920/854-2500. dnr.wi.gov (Door Co.)
AUG 12-14
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PLOVER Wisconsin Farm Technology Days: The largest agricultural show in Wisconsin showcasing the latest improvements in production agriculture. More than 600 exhibitors. Activities for every interest with a family living tent, a youth tent, heritage tractor and machinery display, exhibits and displays for home, yard and garden, and entertainment. Blue Top Farms & Feltz Family Farms. Tues & Wed 9am5pm. Thur 9am-4pm. 715/344-2556. www.wifarmtechnologydays.com (Barron Co.)
Kenosha County Fair: Enjoy great food, attractions, entertainment, and more at the 94th Annual Kenosha County Fair! 2014 theme: Days of Swine and Roses. Fairgrounds. 8am-midnight. 262/8432016, 262/862-6121. kenoshacofair.com (Kenosha Co.)
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THU-SUN Above: Irish Fest in Milwaukee.
FOND DU LAC Warbirds and Classics Over the Midwest: Over 300 of the most beautiful giant scale radio control airplanes in the country fly incredible performances. Military planes from World War I and biplanes through today’s turbine engine jets flying 200 miles per hour, classic civilian planes up to 1960, plus great food, burgers, brats, soft drinks and ice cream are available. Wellnitz Field. 9am-4pm. 920/960-8331. www.midwestwarbirds.com (Fond du Lac Co.)
HAYWARD Sawyer County Fair: Family entertainment, carnival, live music, exhibits, animal and agriculture displays. Fairgrounds. 9ammid. 715/934-2721. www.sawyercountyfair.org (Sawyer Co.)
MILWAUKEE
Paul Bunyan Fest: Family fun event with an arts and craft show, musical entertainment, chainsaw carving demos, Paul Bunyan-sized beef sandwiches and luncheon, and much more. Downtown. 10am-4pm. 800/359-6315, 175/4796400. www.eagleriver.org (Vilas Co.)
Irish Fest: The nation’s largest Irish festival celebrates Irish music, dance, culture, sports and cuisine. More than 300 entertainers on 17 stages, children’s activities, Celtic canines and Irish wares delight the Irish in everyone. Henry Maier Festival Park. Times: Thur 5-10pm, Fri 4pm-mid, Sat noon-mid, Sun 11am10pm. 414/476-3378. www.irishfest.com (Milwaukee Co.) Milwaukee A la Carte: The Zoo’s annual food and music “feast with the beasts.” More than 25 area restaurants provide the feast plus four entertainment stages. 9am-10pm. 414/258-2333. www.milwaukeezoo.org (Milwaukee Co.)
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BEAVER DAM Dodge County Fair: Huge midway and main stage with top national country and classic rock entertainment. Lots of exhibits and vendors, live music, a magic show, chain saw carving, pony rides, a petting zoo, and demolition derby. Fairgrounds. 8am-mid each day. 920/885-3586. www.dodgecountyfairgrounds.com (Dodge Co.)
DEPERE Brown County Fair: The Brown County Fair Association will provide an opportunity for youth and adults to learn together in a family oriented environment by sharing experiences and accomplishments. Fairgrounds. 920/336-7292. www.browncountyfair.com/ (Brown Co.)
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Elkhart Lake’s Downtown Night: Sample local restaurant specialties at the Taste of Elkhart Lake. Kids will enjoy Shetland pony rides, the jumping castle, and rock climbing wall. Live music in the square. Downtown. 5-9:30pm. 920/876-2922. www.elkhartlake.com (Sheboygan Co.)
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HILBERT Voices of Peace Gospel Music Fest: 18 performing groups playing country, bluegrass, and southern gospel music. Food, snacks and refreshments will be available on the grounds. Hilbert Civic Park. Fri 1-9pm, Sat 10am-8pm. 920/756-3830. www.voicesofpeace.net (Calumet Co.)
WAUPACA Arts on the Square: An eclectic celebration of the arts with a juried art show and sale, live music, and theater on three entertainment stages, farmer’s market, participatory events and workshops, and an art of home brew and wine making venue. City Square. 715/258-3741. www.waupacaarts.org (Waupaca Co.)
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Badger Steam and Gas Engine Show: Wisconsin’s largest display of early American steam-powered and gaspowered equipment. Food, flea market, arts & crafts, and entertainment. Show Grounds. 8am-5pm. 608/522-4905. www.badgersteamandgas.com (Sauk Co.)
Frederic Art & Craft Fair: Crafters and artists display their work from soaps and lotions to baskets, pottery and woodwork. Downtown. 9am-4pm. 715/653-2338. www.frederic-wi.com (Polk Co.)
EAGLE RIVER National Championship Musky Open: World’s largest amateur musky tournament includes a sport show, trophies, food and fun for the whole family. Fish one of seven lake families in Vilas County. Fairgrounds. 800/359-6315. www.muskyopen.com (Vilas Co.)
HOLMEN Holmen Kornfest: Enjoy Friday night fireworks and a parade on Saturday. Fresh corn on the cob, chicken BBQ and other food, live music, carnival, water fights, tractor pulls, horseshoe tournament, volleyball, softball and concessions. Car show on Sunday at Holmen Middle School. Halfway Creek Park & American Legion. 608/526-4444. www.holmenkornfest.com/ (La Crosse Co.)
NORTH HUDSON North Hudson Pepper Festival: North Hudson celebrates its Italian heritage with this annual event including a parade, carnival, Italian food booths, spaghetti and hot pepper-eating contests, music, bingo, 5k & 10k run, and a Queen coronation. Pepperfest Park. 715/3868411. www.pepperfest.org (St. Croix Co.)
STAR PRAIRIE Star Prairie Ox Cart Days: The three-day festival includes softball tournaments, a queen coronation, canoe races, medallion hunt and a parade with high school marching bands from many northwestern Wisconsin communities performing. Star Prairie Ball Park. 715/246-2900. www.oxcartdays.com (St. Croix Co.)
VALMY Valmy Thresheree & Antique Machinery Show: Friday night dance, Thresheree Saturday and Sunday with tractor pull, entertainment, games for the entire family, arts and crafts fair, great music, food and refreshments. Club Grounds. Gates open Fri 6pm. 920/743-4859. valmythresheree.org (Door Co.)
KENOSHA HarborPark Jazz & Blues Festival: Enjoy a great jazz concert on the shore of Lake Michigan. Produced by the volunteer efforts of the Mary Lou & Arthur F. Mahone Fund. HarborPark’s Celebration Place. 262/654-2412. www.mahonefund.org (Kenosha Co.)
MONTELLO Father Marquette Days: Crafters and vendors, kids’ games, car show, live music, parade, duck raffle, slow-pitch men’s softball tournament, horse shoe tournament, volleyball tournament, and Montello Granite 5/10K Run. Montello City Park. 608/369-0728. www.montellowi.com (Marquette Co.)
PEWAUKEE Pewaukee Antique & Classic Boat Show: Show drawing 40+ antique and classic boats from southeast Wisconsin. Boats ranging from the late 20s to the early 70s. Boat sizes will range from 14 feet to 38 feet. Also features antique cars, big wheel antique bikes, kids’ activities, music, food and a closing ceremony honoring our veterans. Lakefront Park. 9am-5pm. 262/695-2994. glacbs.org (Waukesha Co.)
PORTAGE Friendship Village Celebrates Zona Gale: A commemoration of Pulitzer Prize winning dramatist and social activist Zona Gale. Poetry and play reading, cemetery tour, music, tours of Gale’s two homes in Portage, ice cream social and more. Various Locations. 10am-3pm. 608/7422228. www.portagewi.com (Columbia Co.) Silver Lake Triathlon: Beginner-friendly event starting at beautiful Silver Lake and continuing into the gently rolling countryside of the Portage area. Silver Lake Beach. 608/742-4888. www.silverlaketriathlon.com (Columbia Co.)
STOUGHTON Stoughton Coffee Break Festival: Sample coffee from a host of coffee vendors, check out the art and craft show, car show, kids’ activities, music, food, beer and participate in the 1-mile or 5k run. Mandt Park. 9am-4pm. 608/873-7912. www.stoughtonwi.com (Dane Co.)
WALES Donna Lexa Memorial Art Fair: This annual juried art fair has over 65 artists, entertainment, food, children’s area, and used book sale. Glacial Drumlin Trail. 10am-5pm. 262/968-2945. www.donnalexamemorialartfair.org (Waukesha Co.)
WASHINGTON ISLAND Washington Island Fair: Parade, craft booths, food booths, exhibits and bingo at the Rec. Center. 920/847-2179. www.washingtonisland-wi.com (Door Co.)
WAUPACA Waupaca Area Triathlon: A 1/2-mile swim, 20-mile bike race and 5K-run. Short Course is 1/4 mile swim, 12 mile bike and 2 mile run. Waupaca Kids Triathlon takes place on Friday evening for ages 410. South Park’s Shadow Lake. 715/2587343. www.waupacaareatriathlon.com (Waupaca Co.)
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SAT-SUN
CASSVILLE Stonefield Railroad Days: All aboard for a trip back in time to Stonefield and an era when trains provided the main source of transportation for both people and goods. The day will feature activities and displays related to railroading. Visit the Stonefield depot, hop up into the Stonefield caboose, view model railroading trains, and stop by the “End of the Line” hobo camp where samples of mulligan stew will be available. Stonefield. 10am-5pm. 608/725-5210. www.stonefieldhistoricsite.org (Grant Co.)
SUPERIOR Superior Watercross Shootout: Watercross racing is taking modified snowmobiles that can move at speeds of 60mph and racing them on water.This Shootout will consist of two days of racing action at Barker’s Island with several heats of drag and oval racing throughout the weekend and the final championship races to be held Sunday afternoon. Barker’s Island. 10am-5pm. 218/279-0018. www.superiorwatercross.com (Douglas Co.)
TURTLE LAKE Moon Lake Threshermen’s Association Threshing Bee: Annual Bee includes demonstrations of farming from yesteryear, antique cars, tractors, steam driven machinery, farm displays, slow tractor race, kids’ events, miniature train ride, flea market, music and food. Sollman Farm. 715/948-2820. www.moonlakeshow.org (Barron Co.)
WAUKESHA Dirty Girl Mud Run: Run through the iconic 20-foot high starting arch. In between, women will traverse obstacles specifically designed to get their hearts pumping. Guaranteed to deliver a sense of euphoria and accomplishment - mud covered, of course. Waukesha Expo Center. Waves begin at 8am. 262/8968490. godirtygirl.com (Waukesha Co.)
WEST ALLIS Milwaukee IndyFest: See the fastest drivers in the world for 225 laps of action and get access to the stars of the IZOD IndyCar Series. Milwaukee Mile. 414/2667100. www.milwaukeeindyfest.com (Milwaukee Co.)
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SUN
ANTIGO Badgerland Classics & Customs Annual Car Show & Swap Meet: Antique and collectible cars and trucks, parts and literature vendors, show cars, and classic cars for sale. Peaceful Valley Park. 8am4pm. 715/623-7351. www.badgerlandcc.org (Langlade Co.)
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Race the Lake: A 90-mile bike race around Lake Winnebago. This event is designed for the recreational cyclist to the professional. For all ages and abilities. Lakeside Park & Lighthouse. Race begins 5:45am. 800/429-8044. www.midwestsportsevents.com (Fond du Lac Co.)
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MILTON Milton’s Historical Society Arts and Crafts Fair: 100 vendors of authentic arts and crafts. Ice Cream Social, discounted museum tours, craft raffle, non profit food booths, and country store. Held in conjunction with the Milton Chamber’s Chicken BBQ. Milton Historical Society. 9am-4pm. 608/868-7772. www.miltonhouse.org (Rock Co.)
NEW HOLSTEIN New Holstein Kiwanis Arts & Crafts Fair: Arts and Crafts Fair includes a pancake breakfast, free corn roast, and entertainment and other food in the afternoon. Civic Park. 920/898-5640. (Calumet Co.)
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Racine Zoo Classic Car Show: This car and motorcycle show is one of the best attended in southeast Wisconsin. Food, fun and classics for all to enjoy and admire. Racine Zoo. 10am-4pm. 262/636-9189. www.racinezoo.org/ (Racine Co.)
AUG 20-24
WED-SUN
LOYAL Loyal Corn Festival: Horseshoe tournaments, horse, truck and tractor pulls, Spanky’s Run/Walk, carnival, live music, great food including Loyal’s famous corn on the cob, and one of the area’s best parades including hometown
celebrities Steady Eddie and Travis, Guinness Book of World Record’s Stilt Walkers. Various locations. 715/2558772. www.loyalcornfest.com (Clark Co.)
AUG 21-24
THU-SUN
CUMBERLAND Rutabaga Festival: Live entertainment, a pedal tractor pull, pepper-eating contest, basketball shootout, craft show, bike tour, and grand parade. Downtown. 8am-noon. 715/822-3378. www.cumberland-wisconsin.com (Barron Co.)
IRON RIVER Bayfield County Fair: Horse shows, animals, music in the beer garden, demolition derby, dirt dash, carnival and much more. Bayfield County Fairgrounds. 715/373-6125. www.bayfieldcounty.org/fair (Bayfield Co.)
WAUSAUKEE Marinette County Fair: The fair features 4-H and open class exhibits, merchant’s exhibits, music, midway entertainment, truck and tractor pulls and the demo derby. Fairgrounds. Gates open 9am10pm. 715/582-0622. marinettecountyfair.com (Marinette Co.)
AUG 22-23
FRI-SAT
PORTAGE Taste of Portage Market Fair: Bring your appetite and get ready to fill your stomach with samples of great food from our local restaurants and non-profit groups. Music, art and craft show, car and truck show, kids’ activities, live music and food and beer court area in the evening and more. Market Square. 608/742-6242, 800/4742525. www.portagewi.com (Columbia Co.)
SUPERIOR Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival: Dragon Boat racing all day Saturday. Food and beverage vendors, arts and crafts fair, entertainment Friday evening and Saturday throughout the day. Barker’s Island. Fri 4-10pm. Sat 7am10pm. 218/260-9850. www.lakesuperiordragons.com (Douglas Co.)
AUG 22-24
FRI-SUN
EDGAR North Central Wisconsin Antique Steam and Gas Engine Show: Gas and steam engine powered machinery on exhibit, flea market, refreshments, one room school house, log home, general store, gas station, blacksmith shop, homestead demonstrations, weaving, wine making, flour grinding, and ice cream making. Petting zoo and games for children and music throughout the weekend. Kurt Umnus Farm. Fri 8am-11pm, Sat 7am11pm, Sun 7am-7pm. 715/352-2978. www.edgarsteamshow.com (Marathon Co.)
GREEN BAY Artstreet: Showcases over 200 artists from throughout the country. Music and performing arts on multiple stages, edible arts and artist demonstrations, literary events, creative art activities for children, and cultural exhibits. Downtown. Fri 5pmmid, Sat 10am-11pm, Sun 10am-5pm. Art Fair hours: Sat. 10am-6pm, Sun. 10am-5pm. 920/435-5220. www.artseventsinc.com/artstreet (Brown Co.) continued...
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HUSTLER Hustlerfest: Tractor pulls, food, music, contests, games, races, pig wrestling, parade and much more. Downtown Hustler - Village Park. 608/427-2070. www.hustlerfest.com (Juneau Co.)
MILWAUKEE
ONALASKA Legion Community Days: Food, entertainment, fireworks, bingo, softball, bean bag toss, euchre and Texas Hold’em tournaments, grande parade, kids’ parade, kids’ fishing derby, American Honor Riders Motorcycle Run, Onalaska Fire Dept. Fireman’s Dance, 5K Fun Walk for ALS Festival Grounds, and Show and Shine Car Show. American Legion. 608/783-3300. www.onalaskapost336.org (La Crosse Co.)
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SAT
FORT ATKINSON Rhythm On The River: Experience an evening of live music, great food and fun on the riverwalk in beautiful downtown Fort Atkinson. Downtown. 920/563-3210. www.fortchamber.com (Jefferson Co.)
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HILBERT Cheesehead Run 5K, Half Marathon, & Half Marathon Relay: This great Wisconsin race course traces the countryside of the small Village of Hilbert. Fun themed costumes, unique awards, collectible tshirts, and an amazing finish line feast. Competitive and casual runners and walkers welcome. Village Hearthstone Restaurant. 7:30am (tentative). 920/2053310. www.pacesettersrun.com (Calumet Co.)
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GREENBUSH Wade House Annual Arts and Crafts Fair: Artisans and craftspeople from Wisconsin and across the Midwest display and sell their wares at one of the most popular and longstanding fairs of its kind in eastern Wisconsin. Baskets, grapevine wreaths, oil paintings, country crafts, ornaments, toys, dolls, teddy bears, handmade lace, jewelry, dried flowers, furniture, wooden bowls, rugs and much more. 10am-5pm. 920/526-3271. www.wadehouse.org (Sheboygan Co.)
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WED-MON
ELKHORN Walworth County Fair: Livestock judging, exhibits, carnival rides, concessions, harness racing, tractor and truck pulls, demolition derby, and free grandstand shows. Walworth County Fairgrounds. 7am-midnight; Labor Day until 9pm. 262/723-3228. www.walworthcountyfair.com (Walworth Co.)
AUG 28-SEP 1
THU-MON
MILWAUKEE Milwaukee Rally: All motorcycles and riders are welcome. Poker Run, 100s of vendors, non-stop entertainment, hottest bikes, scenic road trips, and hometown hospitality. Harley-Davidson Dealers in Milwaukee. 800/241-1340, 414/3504070. www.milwaukeerally.com (Milwaukee Co.)
AUG 29-30
FRI-SAT
PRAIRIE DU SAC Wisconsin State Cow Chip Throw: Featuring two stages of entertainment, arts and crafts fair, food booths, 5k and 10k run and much more. Marion Park. 608/643-4317. www.wiscowchip.com (Sauk Co.)
AUG 29-31
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NEW RICHMOND Corn Fest: Free family fun event with live music, free corn on the cob and root beer, kids games, a 5k and 10k race and 1 mile youth run. There will be additional concessions for sale and activities that may have a small fee. Glover Park. 8:30am 5k & 10k race; 10am-2pm. 715/246-2252. www.nracentre.com (St. Croix Co.)
WAUPACA Waupaca Rod & Classic Car Club Car Show and Cruise: A rod and classic car show with all the summer amenities. South Park. 715/256-1099. (Waupaca Co.)
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SAT-SUN
CORNELL Chippewa River Rendezvous: Learn about the history of Wisconsin in the 1600s. There will be prize drawings, silent auctions, historical demonstrations, worship service, delicious food and a
Baraboo River Rendezvous: Fur trade reenactment and rendezvous held on the site of the first settled part of Baraboo. Camps, traders, events and food vendors. Spirit Point. 9am-5pm. 608/356-8172. www.baraboo.com (Sauk Co.)
CRANDON World Championship Off-Road Races: Premier off-road racing at its best. Attended each year by over 40,000 fans. Crandon International Off-Road Raceway. 715/478-2222. www.crandonoffroad.com (Forest Co.)
EXELAND Trout Festival: Fishing contest, 5K Obstacle Run, ATV pull, kids’ carnival, street parade, live music, volleyball tourney, softball tourney, horseshoe tourney, Queen contest, bow shoot, pancake feed, trout sandwich and raffles. Main St. 715/266-4181. www.exelandrodandgunclub.org (Sawyer Co.)
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Seeley Lions Club Pre-Fat Bike Race: Three divisions of races. 25 mile ExpertFat, 15 mile Sport-Fat, 10 mile Citizen-Fat and 3k Cub Race. Seeley Hills Trails. 715/634-6449. www.seeleywis.com/lionsprefat (Sawyer Co.)
large modern day flea market, car show, craft fair and a farmers’ market. Mill Yard Park. 715/579-4571. chippewarendezvous.wix.com/home (Chippewa Co.)
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Mexican Fiesta: Spice up your life with authentic Mexican food, rousing mariachi bands, the foot-stomping rhythms and colorful swirl of traditional dancers, and the handmade treasures of the marketplace. Fri 11am-11:30pm, Sat & Sun noon-11:30pm. 414/383-7066. www.mexicanfiesta.org (Milwaukee Co.)
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Wisconsin Street Rod Association Corn Roast & Car Show: Annual event with more than 600 flashy street rods on display. Parade, corn roast, purchase car parts, souvenirs, music, kids’ entertainment, and much more. Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds. 920/979-4601. www.wirod.com (Fond du Lac Co.)
Progress Days: Events include kickball, Neon Glow 5k Fun Run/Walk, co-ed softball tournament, volleyball court open, dunk tank, arts and crafts, parade, Optimists Snack Shack, BBQ chicken dinners and pulled pork sandwiches, pies and goodies, free inflatable rides and bouncies, music, genealogical research, historical display, log loading contest, live music, airplane rides, fire truck rides, kids’ activities and more. Lions Park. Fri 6-10pm; Sat 9am-1am, Sun 8am-8pm, 715/428-2964, 715/428-2124. (Price Co.)
HOLMEN Western Wisconsin Regional High School Rodeo: Bareback riding, saddle bronc and bull riding, steer wrestling, calf roping, cutting teams, barrel racing, pole bending and break-away-roping. Coulee Region Riders Club. 608/526-4684. www.ridersclub.org (La Crosse Co.)
NEW GLARUS Wilhelm Tell Festival: 75th anniversary of the Wilhelm Tell Festival including the final pageant performance in German. Highlights include Swiss music, yodeling contest, parade, Art in the Park, and children’s lantern parade. 608/527-2095. www.wilhelmtell.org (Green Co.)
PARK FALLS Fifield Dirt Devils Labor Day Weekend ATV Rally: Approximately 200 miles of trail, poker run, mud run, and off-road challenge plus trail riding, music, food and refreshments. Wojcieszak’s Flambeau Resort. 715/762-2703, 877/762-2703. www.parkfalls.com (Price Co.)
SHELL LAKE Town & Country Days: Celebrate Labor Day Weekend with street dances, food booths, chocolate festival, sports contests, tractor pull, kiddie and grand parades, flea market, sailing regatta, games, contests, arts and crafts, and fly-in breakfast. Downtown. 715/468-7289. www.washburncounty.org (Washburn Co.)
SUPERIOR Great Northern Classic Rodeo: MRA/URAsanctioned professional rodeo including saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, calf roping, team roping, bareback riding, cowgirl’s barrel racing, and bull riding. Other events that weekend include a 5K walk/run, miracle rodeo, children’s games during all performances and numerous food/merchandise vendors. Fairgrounds. Hours vary. 218/727-6336. www.greatnorthernclassicrodeo.com (Douglas Co.)
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Wisconsin Highland Games: Scottish and Irish athletics, rugby tournament, Highland dancing, pipe and drum competition, kids’ area, cultural area, pub tent, live music all day, demonstrations, workshops, animals, parades, food, and more. Waukesha Expo Center. Fri 510pm, Sat 9am-10pm, Sun 10am-8pm. 262/548-7200. www.wisconsinscottish.org (Waukesha Co.)
Marathon Fun Days: Marathon’s celebration featuring a carnival, games, music and the crowning of the Fun Days Queen. The parade kicks off at 1pm on Sunday featuring polka bands and high school marching bands. Downtown Marathon. 715/355-8788. (Marathon Co.)
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FRI-MON
CHILTON Calumet County Fair: Carnival rides, exhibits, stock car racing, demolition derby, live music, and grandstand entertainment. Calumet County Fairgrounds. 920/853-3338. www.calumetcountyfair.com (Calumet Co.)
HILLSBORO Hillsboro Firemen’s Labor Day Celebration: Activities start on Friday evening and include a junior fair, farmers’ market, carnival, tractor pulls, demolition derby, rodeo, Vernon County’s Largest Labor Day Parade, refreshments, music and entertainment, softball and many other activities for the entire family. Firemen’s Memorial Park. 608/489-2521. www.hillsborofire.info (Vernon Co.)
JIM FALLS Lion’s Sturgeon Festival: Amusements on the midway, bands nightly, demolition derbies, truck and tractor pull, and a parade. Anson Park. Opens Fri 5pm, Sat & Sun 9am, Mon 9am-5pm. 715/3824538. www.visitchippewafallswi.com (Chippewa Co.)
LA CROSSE La Crosse Area Labor Day Weekend Bicycle Festival: Enjoy four days of on and off road, self-supported bike rides in Wisconsin’s scenic Driftless Region. Includes mountain biking, architectural tours, coffee and muffin rides, ice cream rides, 30-100 mile road rides, live music and entertainment. Cameron Park. Rides depart from Cameron Park daily beginning at 7am. 800/658-9424. www.bicyclelacrosse.com (La Crosse Co.)
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BALSAM LAKE Corn-on-the-Curb: Sweet corn served by the Girl Scouts. Live music and dancing at local establishments. Turtle Crunch Demolition Derby. Downtown. 10am-7pm. 715/825-3188. www.polkcountytourism.com (Polk Co.)
HURLEY Festivale Italiano: Craft fair and flea market 11am-5pm, Marty’s Goldenaires Senior Drum and Bugle Corp performance, kids’ games, refreshments and great Italian food. Downtown. Craft fair 11am-5pm, event hours 11am-9pm. 715/561-4334. www.hurleyii.com (Iron Co.)
NEW LISBON Fly In-Drive In: Breakfast, lunch, aircraft on display, antique-classic cars on display, arts and crafts, and chopper rides available. Mauston-New Lisbon Airport. 6:30am-4pm. 608/547-6503. (Juneau Co.)
PORT WING Fish Boil: Annual traditional and tasty Lake Superior fish boil with white fish, potatoes and onions. Plus arts and crafts show, parades, a flower show, 10K run 5K walk, food prizes and more. Town Hall. 10am-8pm. 715/774-3555. portwingwi.com (Bayfield Co.)
SISTER BAY Marina Fest: Live entertainment, food and beverages, water ski show by the Waterboard Warriors, fireworks and more. Sister Bay Marina. 920/854-2812. www.sisterbaytourism.com (Door Co.)
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CABLE Blue Moon Art Tour: Visit artists studios along Blue Moon Road in the beautiful Cable/Drummond region in northern Wisconsin. Sara Balbin - Dragonfly Studio, Sara Qualey - S. Qualey Studio, Diana Randolph - Once in a Blue Moon Studio, Reg Behrends - Blue Moon Pottery. Blue Moon Rd. 715/798-3833. www.bluemoonarttour.blogspot.com (Bayfield Co.)
EAGLE RIVER Apple Harvest Craft Fest: Juried craft and gift event. Family entertainment and plenty of good food. Free admission. Vilas County Fairgrounds. 9:30am-4:30pm. 715/675-6201. www.eagleriver.org (Vilas Co.)
MADISON Taste of Madison: Event showcases more than 80 local restaurants, 20 beverage stands and three entertainment stages. The participating restaurants sell a vast variety of both unique and traditional dishes to the estimated 225,000 attendees over the two-day period. Capitol Square. 608/276-9797. www.tasteofmadison.com (Dane Co.)
PARK FALLS Flambeau 40 On-Road Bike Race & Time Trials, The: 35-mile on-road bike race consisting of beautiful rolling hills along the Flambeau River. Race is open to anyone who wants to safely participate in a self-imposed challenge with friendly competition. St. Anthony’s Church. Sat: Road Race - Registration 8:30-9:30am, race 10am. Sun: Time Trials- Registration 7:30-8:30am, trials 9am. 715/762-2703, 877/762-2703. www.parkfalls.com (Price Co.)
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BLACK RIVER FALLS Ho-Chunk Nation Pow-wow: Twice a year the Ho-Chunk welcome all friends and neighbors to attend their pow-wow held as a celebration of thanks. It provides a time to gather and enjoy drums, dancing, and a wide variety of crafts available from vendors across the country. Visitors spend their day enjoying the vibrant colors and designs of the dancers’ outfits and admiring their fluid, beautiful dancing. Pow-Wow Grounds. 715/284-9343. (Jackson Co.)
JANESVILLE Labor Fest: Teen mud volleyball, clowns, rock climbing walls, games, petting zoo, puppet show, co-ed volleyball, car display, live music, beer garden. Parade on Monday beginning at 1pm on Milwaukee Street to Main St. UAW Hall Grounds. Gates open Noon Sat; 8am Sun & Mon. 608/755-5120. www.laborfest.org (Rock Co.)
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HARRISVILLE Harrisville Bratfest: “Largest One Day Brat Fest in the State.” Midway rides, antique tractor pull, truck pull, modified tractor pull, softball and volleyball, food, and carriage rides. Live music. Fireman’s Park. 608/296-4146. www.marquettenow.com (Marquette Co.)
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PHILLIPS Great Wisconsin Northwoods Powered Parachute, Light-Sport & Ultralight Aircraft Fly-In: Join us and learn about powered parachutes, ultra-light and light sport aircrafts or bring your own to this unique fly-in. Join in comradeship, sharing experiences and pilot briefing prior to flight times, mowed grass runways, camping available at the airport and nearby campgrounds. Price County Airport. Reg & set-up Fri at 3pm, then all day Sat & Sun. 715/339-6030, 715/8200600. (Price Co.)
PORT WING Port Wing Arts & Craft Show: Regional arts and crafts show and sale. Port Wing Town Hall & Memorial Park. 715/774-3624. (Bayfield Co.)
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sky lanterns at about the same time on Saturday evening followed by a fireworks finale. Free kite making for kids on Sunday. Neshotah Beach. 11am-4pm and Saturday night fly. 920/793-9599. www.uniqueflyingobjects.com (Manitowoc Co.)
Duluth-Superior Pride Festival: Bonfire on Wisconsin Point, juried art show, study GLBTAQI history through the lens of the Tretter Collection, rock out in Bayfront Festival Park, attend a night of poetry, relax with an amateur film exhibit, ride a parade float through downtown Superior, and sail away on the fabulous Fruit Float. 715/394-4009. www.dspride.com (Douglas Co.)
TWO RIVERS Kites Over Lake Michigan: Giant show kites, precision stunt kite teams flying dual-and quad-line kites, spectacular and colorful ground displays, and games for kids. Night fly on Saturday night and a bonfire on the beach. Release of 400+
Pike Lake Chain Firefighters Fun Day: Annual event with hourly raffles, horseshoe tournament, games for adults and children, refreshments, music after 6:30pm, cash drawing, and fireworks. Pike Lake Fire Hall. Noon-10pm. 715/588-9522, 715/762-3872. www.pikelakechain.net/ (Price Co.)
PHILLIPS Southern Blues BBQ & Crawdad Festival: Join the fun and feast on crawdads and a delicious southern BBQ spread with all the fixins’ while listening to some great live music on the beautiful shore of Wilson Lake. Birch Island Resort, Bar & Grill. 4-8pm. 715/339-3151. www.birchislandresortllc.com (Price Co.)
PORT WING South Shore Lions Club Fall Festival: Annual Fall Festival includes Port Wing Classic Car Show, kiddie parade, grand parade, arts and craft show, 5K walk, 10K run, food booths, and flower show. Port Wing Town Hall & Memorial Park. 8am4pm. 715/774-3624. portwingwi.com (Bayfield Co.)
RACINE Taste of Racine: Features numerous area restaurants, children’s games, face painting and musical entertainment. Racine Civic Center. 11am-8pm. 262/634-2391. www.tasteofracine.com (Racine Co.)
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LA CROSSE La Crosse Area Labor Day Weekend Bicycle Festival: Four days of on and offroad, self-supported bike rides in the scenic Driftless Region. Includes mountain biking, architectural tours, coffee and muffin rides, ice cream rides, 30-100 mile road rides, live music and entertainment. Cameron Park. Rides depart daily beginning at 7am. 800/6589424. www.bicyclelacrosse.com (La Crosse Co.)
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ELKHORN Walworth County Fair: Livestock judging, exhibits, carnival rides, concessions, harness racing, tractor and truck pulls, demolition derby, and free grandstand shows. Walworth County Fairgrounds. 7am-midnight; Labor Day until 9pm. 262/723-3228. www.walworthcountyfair.com (Walworth Co.)
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MILWAUKEE Milwaukee Rally: All motorcycles and riders are welcome. Poker Run, 100s of vendors, non-stop entertainment, hottest bikes, scenic road trips, and hometown hospitality. Harley-Davidson Dealers in Milwaukee. 800/241-1340, 414/3504070. www.milwaukeerally.com (Milwaukee Co.)
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CHILTON Calumet County Fair: Carnival rides, exhibits, stock car racing, demolition derby, live music, and grandstand entertainment. Calumet County Fairgrounds. 920/853-3338. www.calumetcountyfair.com (Calumet Co.)
HILLSBORO Hillsboro Firemen’s Labor Day Celebration: Activities include a junior fair, farmers’ market, carnival, tractor pulls, demolition derby, rodeo, parade, refreshments, music and entertainment, softball and many other activities for the entire family. Firemen’s Memorial Park. 608/489-2521. www.hillsborofire.info (Vernon Co.)
JIM FALLS Lion’s Sturgeon Festival: Amusements on the midway, bands nightly, demolition derbies, truck and tractor pull, and a parade. Anson Park. Opens Fri 5pm, Sat & Sun 9am, Mon 9am-5pm. 715/3824538. www.visitchippewafallswi.com (Chippewa Co.)
Marathon Fun Days: Carnival, games, music and the crowning of the Fun Days Queen. Parade at 1pm on Sunday featuring polka bands and high school marching bands. Downtown. 715/3558788. (Marathon Co.)
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BLACK RIVER FALLS Ho-Chunk Nation Pow-wow: The HoChunk Nation invites all friends and neighbors to attend their pow-wow held as a celebration of thanks. Enjoy drums, dancing and crafts available from vendors across the country. Pow-Wow Grounds. 715/284-9343. (Jackson Co.)
Above: Indian Summer Festival in Milwaukee.
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Labor Fest: Teen mud volleyball, clowns, rock climbing walls, games, petting zoo, puppet show, co-ed volleyball, car display, live music, beer garden. Parade Monday at 1pm. Gates open noon Sat; 8am Sun & Mon. 608/755-5120. www.laborfest.org (Rock Co.)
Stumble Stump Rendezvous: Return to the fur trading years of 1790-1860s. Craft demonstrations, candle making, leather working, cooking, hawk and knife throwing, and black powder demonstrations. Camping available. Springbrook Trail - Trail Head. 9am-8pm. 715/623-5219. antigochamber.com (Langlade Co.)
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Festival on the Rock: Festivities include carnival rides, craft tents, bags tournament, food vendors, beer tent, live music and more. Saturday includes a Patch Toy and Game Sale (9am-4pm) and fireworks 8:30pm. Sunday includes a Packer Tailgate Party that starts at noon. Preservation Park. Fri 4pm-midnight, Sat 9am-midnight, Sun 9am-6pm. 608/3624612. www.festivalontherock.com (Rock Co.) Heritage Days: Tour historic neighborhoods and buildings, tour Beloit’s oldest cemetery, and attend special events at Beckman Mill and Angel Museum. Tour the Indian Effigy mounds on the Beloit College Campus and enjoy live music and demonstrations of oldfashioned crafts. Throughout Beloit. Times vary during the weekend. 608/3654838. www.visitbeloit.com (Rock Co.)
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ELTON Annual Elton Evergreen Day Celebration: Music, crafts, raffles, door prizes, games, and plenty of food and refreshments. 11am. 715/623-3078. (Langlade Co.)
MERRILL Labor Day Celebration & Merrill Lion’s Car Show: Huge parade downtown at 10am. Events at the fairgrounds begin at noon and include a classic car show, flea market, farmers’ market, Habitat for Humanity silent auction, entertainment for the kids and concessions. Fairgrounds. 10am-5pm. 715/536-7313. www.merrillparkandrec.com (Lincoln Co.)
PEARSON Labor Day Picnic: Live music, large raffle, food and drink, games for all ages, hourly drawings, rummage sale, and crafts. Rolling Stone Building. 11am-11:30pm. 715/484-2403. (Langlade Co.)
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Richland County Fair: Annual fair includes entertainment, games, rides, exhibits, food, music, harness racing, truck and tractor pulls, and commercial vendors. Fairgrounds. 608/647-6859. www.fair.co.richland.wi.us (Richland Co.)
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HUDSON Girls Just Want 2 Have Fun Bike Ride: Choose either a 15 mile, 30 mile, or 45 mile bike ride through historic downtown Hudson which will take place Saturday. Fee to participate. All bike rides will begin with check in at 7am with a light breakfast and bike fittings. Lunch will be provided following the ride at 1:30pm. Downtown. 715/386-8411. www.hudsonwi.org (St. Croix Co.)
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Seafood Fest: Two evenings of music, food and fun. Lobster, crab leg and salmon dinners plus a full array of other seafood and grilled items. Live music on Friday and Saturday night. Jefferson Park. 410:30pm. 920/734-3358. www.neenahrotary.org (Calumet Co.)
World Championship Musky Classic: Trophies awarded in annual catch and release musky tournament held on area lakes in four communities: Boulder Junction, Presque Isle, Manitowish Waters and Winchester. Area lakes. Times vary depending on the day of tourmanament. 715/543-2657. www.wcmuskyclassic.com (Vilas Co.)
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Volksfest German Ethnic Festival: Live Music, German food and beverages, Volkswalk sculpture tour, wild goose chase run, and fun for the whole family. Waupun Community Center. Fri 10am11pm, Sat 7am-11pm. 920/324-2531. www.waupunvolksfest.com (Dodge Co.)
Brill Harvest Days: Saturday: softball, volleyball and horseshoe tournaments, “biggest vegetable” competition, ATV pull, Wooly Mammoth Run/Walk, street dance, garden tractor pull, food and music. Parade and chicken dinner on Sunday. Downtown. 715/234-9833. (Barron Co.)
GRANTON Granton Fall Festival: Annual festival includes a carnival, games, flea market, flower show, bed races, mini-rod pull, tractor pull, music, softball tournament, and parade. Downtown. 715/238-7440. www.clarkcountytourism-wi.org (Clark Co.)
JEFFERSON Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival: Family event featuring stock dog trials, sheep, Shetland and Border Collie shows, auction, fiber art classes and demos, fleece show and sale, hooked-rug show, and giant country store. Food and beverages served all day. Jefferson County Fair Park. 608/868-2505. www.wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com (Jefferson Co.)
MILWAUKEE Indian Summer Festival: Indian Nation’s largest cultural celebration on Milwaukee’s beautiful lakefront. Veterans parade, traditional pow wow, fireworks, Indian dance troupes, Native Music Awards Program (ISMA), Tribal Villages, cultural demonstrations, storytellers,
Lacrosse demos and tournament, Juried Fine Art, American Indian traditional and contemporary entertainers, authentic foods, a Native farmers market, and an extensive Native Marketplace featuring authentic jewelry, arts and crafts, clothing and so much more. Fri 4pm-mid, Sat noon-mid, Sun 11am-8pm. 414/7747119. www.indiansummer.org (Milwaukee Co.)
OSCEOLA Community Fair & Parade: Midway thrills, exhibits, truck and lawn tractor pulls, concessions, talent contest, queen coronation, music, craft fair, classic cars and air show and Grand Parade. Downtown. 715/755-3300, 800/9470581. www.myosceola.com (Polk Co.)
PLATTEVILLE Dairy Days: Midway rides, concessions, 4-H exhibits, arts and craft fair, flea market, dairy show, truck/tractor pull, family entertainment, parade on Saturday, and car show on Sunday. Legion Park. 608/348-8888. www.plattevilledairydays.com (Grant Co.)
Historic Re-enactment: The 17th Annual Historic Re-enactment is a wonderful opportunity to step back in time while watching re-enactors portray a part of history. Every year dozens of area schools come on Friday ‘school day’ and thousands of others come from miles around to watch demonstrations from historians and local teachers and learn about our Wisconsin history. Mound View Park. Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 10am-3pm. 608/348-8888. www.platteville.com (Grant Co.)
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CARLSVILLE Corn Festival: Corn maze, children’s games, bakery items, food, raffles and silent auctions plus corn and pie eating contests. Schopfs Hilltop Dairy. 10am4pm. 920/743-7943. www.sunshinehouseinc.org (Door Co.)
CHILTON Crafty Apple Fest: Special apple-related food dishes, apple and pumpkin beer, live music, games, activities and entertainment for the kids, pumpkin bowling, entertainment stages, food court and crafters. County Highway Department Grounds. 9am-4pm. 920/418-1650. www.chiltonchamber.com (Calumet Co.)
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ELROY Elroy Apple Dumpling Festival: Apple Dumpling Festival coincides with the Elroy Lions races, consisting of the Tunnel Trails Half Marathon, Apple dumpling Dash - a 5K run/walk, and Green Apple .75K Kids Fun Run. Elroy Schultz Park. 8am-6pm. 608/462-8308. (Juneau Co.)
FOND DU LAC Fond du Lac Fondue Festival: Three stages with all genres of music, a huge Kids Zone, art and craft vendors, farmer’s market vendors, cheese and chocolate fondue and more. Downtown. 9am-5pm. 920/322-2006. www.fonduefest.com (Fond du Lac Co.)
GREEN BAY Art Harvest and Fall Family Festival: Anniversary event combining the annual Art Harvest and Fall Family Festival into one great day at the garden. Join the garden for BAD buds Daylily sale and the Green & Gold Hosta Society Sale. Admission is free. Green Bay Botanical Garden. 9am-4pm. 920/490-9457. www.gbbg.org (Brown Co.)
MANITOWOC Sputnikfest: A celebration of the 1962 crash landing of a piece of the satellite Sputnik in Manitowoc. Festivities will include wacky costume contests, Miss Space Debris Pageant, juried art fair, entertainment, food and much more. Rahr West Art Museum. 920/686-3090. sputnikfest.blogspot.com (Manitowoc Co.) Hoen Lori sc
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OSCEOLA Above: Villa Louis Carriage Classic in Prairie du Chien. Top: Sputnikfest in Manitowoc.
Wheels & Wings: This year’s annual celebration will include an Aviation fly-in with pancake breakfast, air show, radiocontrolled model planes, collector car show, helicopter rides, entertainment, food and fun. L O Simenstad Municipal
Airport. 8am-4pm. 715/755-3300. www.dot.wisconsin.gov (Polk Co.)
PARDEEVILLE U.S. Watermelon Speed-Eating and SeedSpitting Championships: Free watermelon, watermelon carving, arts and crafts fair, contests for all ages and the speed-eating and seed-spitting competition. Concessions and lots of family fun. Chandler Park. Event starts 10am. 608/697-6744. www.pardeevillewatermelonfestival.com (Columbia Co.)
PEWAUKEE Pewaukee Celtic Fest: Come celebrate the Irish in all of us along the shorefront of Pewaukee Lake with cultural tent and demonstrations, children’s craft area, marketplace, live music, food and refreshments. Pewaukee Lakefront Park. 2pm-10:30pm. 262/695-9735. www.positivelypewaukee.com (Waukesha Co.)
PORTAGE Portage Skate Marathon: Second annual skateboard marathon to raise funds for the Portage Family Skate Park. The ride is just under 10 miles around the scenic levee trail and ends at Riverside Park. Bicycles, roller skates, and roller blades also welcome. Portage Canal Industrial Historic District. 10am. 608/334-4779. www.portageskatepark.org (Columbia Co.)
RIVER FALLS Art on the Kinni: This event showcases unique, handcrafted items from some 60 local and regional artists, day-long music on two stages, a wide variety of food vendors, and a children’s art activities tent. Heritage Park-White Pathway. 9am5pm. 715/425-7143. www.riverfallscab.org (Pierce Co.)
SUPERIOR Burrito Union 10 and 5 Hour Triathlon: Located in and around beautiful Pattison State Park. Triathlon is open to individuals or relays teams of two or three people. 600 meter swim, 14 mile on-road bike ride, and 3.1 mile run. Pattison State Park. 7:30am until racing is done. 320/492-1275. www.burritounion10hourtri.com (Douglas Co.)
WAUKESHA Waukesha Art Fest: Juried fine art and crafts with a collective mix of art from more than 40 artists from across the country. All mediums will be showcased. Face painting for the kids, music and a silent auction. Main Street. 10am-5pm. 262/542-1522. www.waukeshaart.com (Waukesha Co.)
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PRAIRIE DU CHIEN Villa Louis Carriage Classic: More than 100 drivers hitch finely trained horses of many breeds to new and restored carriages. Visitors may tour the restored Dousman family home and enjoy full food and beverages service on the mansion lawn. Villa Louis. 8am-4pm (mansion tours 10am-4pm). 608/326-2721. www.villalouis.org (Crawford Co.) continued...
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Art World: Juried craft and gift vendors from across America. Entertainment and food available. Free admission. Marathon Park. Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 9am-4pm. 715/675-6201. www.macproductionllc.com/2.html (Marathon Co.) Wausau’s Artrageous Weekend: Two days of art hopping and shopping at three events: Art in the Park, the Festival of Arts, and the opening weekend of “Birds in Art” at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum. Artist demonstrations, musical performances, children’s activities, and food. Wausau’s River District -Downtown. 9am-5pm. 715/842-1676. www.wausaufoa.org (Marathon Co.)
Cannons at the Fort: Living history exhibit of life in 1814 Prairie du Chien during the British years. Exhibits include American Camp, candle making, bowl carving, lead pouring, cannon firing, and French fur trading. Fort Crawford Museum. 9am4pm. 608/326-6960. www.fortcrawfordmuseum.com (Crawford Co.)
A Country Afternoon: An old-time country social and picnic/cookout including a baking contest/auction, sale of grain & cardamom bread, artisan & craft items, quilt raffle, new museum exhibits, demonstrations, plus tour of the historic buildings. Live music provided by local musicians. Knox Creek Heritage Center. 11am-4pm. 715/564-2520, 715/5642525. (Price Co.)
Rock the Green: Join us on Milwaukee’s lakefront for music by Third Eye Blind, Metric, Switchfoot, Imagine Dragons, Atlas Genius, and Morning Parade. Plus local organic food, near-zero waste efforts, interactive experiences, and more!. Veterans Park. 2-9pm. 414/755-0422. www.rockthegreen.com (Milwaukee Co.)
WILMOT All Breed Dog Shows and Obedience Trials: Kenosha Kennel Club AKC licensed All-Breed Dog Shows and Obedience/Rally Trials. Over 900 dogs representing 124 different breeds. Free admission; $5 parking fee. Kenosha County Fairgrounds. 8am-5pm. 262/6544831. (Kenosha Co.)
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ALMA Alma Music & Arts Festival: Live music throughout the day, fine art and craft vendors, food from local Alma organizations and restaurants, children’s activities including pony rides. All events held under the tree lined shore of the great Mississippi River in Alma. Alma Beach/Harbor Recreation Area. 11am7pm. 608/685-4859. www.almawisconsin.com (Buffalo Co.)
MADISON Ironman Wisconsin Triathlon: Cheer on more than 2,000 athletes as they swim 2.4 miles, bike 112 miles and run 26.2 miles. The competition begins at 7am at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center and concludes at midnight around the Capitol Square. Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center. 7am-11:59pm. 608/255-2537. www.ironman.com (Dane Co.)
STURGEON BAY Door County Century Ride: Riders can follow the lakeshore northward on routes of 30, 64 (Metric Century), 75 and 100miles. Rest stops, refreshments and restroom facilities. By advanced registration only. 920/606-2458. www.doorcountycentury.com (Door Co.)
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ALGOMA Wet Whistle Wine Fest: A celebration of the senses with award-winning wines, grape stomps, live music, heritage foods, a fine arts show, games, and more. von Stiehl Winery. Fri evening & Sat. 920/4875208. vonstiehl.com/events (Kewaunee Co.)
CABLE Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival Weekend: Saturday riders can participate in a 40 mile, mass start, point-to-point off-road bicycle event travels from downtown Hayward over the famed American Birkebeiner Ski Trail, forest roads, snowmobile trails and other wooded lanes to the finish line at Telemark Resort in Cable. Riders can also choose the shorter 16 mile mass start race/tour. Hayward to Cable. 715/798-3594. www.cheqfattire.com (Bayfield Co.)
JEFFERSON Gemuetlichkeit Days: Gemuetlichkeit is German for “good times, good fun, good fellowship.” Event features fellowship, good food, great music for dancing and listening pleasure, and an arts and crafts fair. Fun for the whole family and a huge parade on Sunday at noon. Jefferson County Fair Park. Fri 5pm-mid. Sat. 9ammid, Sun 12noon-7pm. 920/674-4511. www.gdays.org (Jefferson Co.)
PLYMOUTH VSCDA Elkhart Lake Vintage Festival: Festival celebrates the amazing beauty and speed of the classic race cars: Alfa Romeo, Austin Healey, MG, Porsch, Jag, Triumph and Loti, Ferrari, Maserati, Bugatti and Aston-Martin. The final public racing event of the season at Road America. Road America, Inc.. 920/8924576, 800/365-7223. www.roadamerica.com (Sheboygan Co.)
UNION GROVE Fall Harvest Days: Display of antique tractors and gas engines. Demos of steam-powered corn shelling, hay baling, threshing, and sawmill operation. Daily tractor parades. Crafts, flea market, farm toys, food, and free horse-drawn wagon rides. Admission fee. Racine County Fairgrounds. 9am-5pm. 262/620-9584. www.fallharvestdays.com (Racine Co.)
CAMBRIDGE Cambridge Volunteer Fire Dept. Annual Dance and Poker Run: Fun, food and music. Bingo in the afternoon, firemen games, ice cream social and dance held 3pm-9pm. Poker Run starts at 11am. Fire Station. 11am-midnight. 608/4232013. www.visitcambridgewi.com (Dane Co.)
ELKHART LAKE Elkhart Lake Vintage Festival: Annual celebration of vintage road racing with events include car rally, car show, road course re-enactment, banquet, reception and guest speaker. Osthoff Resort. 920/876-3366. www.historiccircuits.com (Sheboygan Co.)
JANESVILLE Rock River Valley Wood Carvers Show and Sale: Event will include chain saw carvers, vendors, demonstrations, People's Choice Awards, Best Table Award, raffles and food available for purchase. Rock County Fairgrounds. 10am-4pm. 608/868-4522. www.rockrivervalleycarvers.com (Rock Co.)
LAC DU FLAMBEAU Wild Rice Fest: This celebration of Native American heritage includes a 5K run/walk event, wild rice harvesting demonstrations, wild rice and Indian fry bread cooking contest, pie eating contest, health fair, arts and crafts, traditional Native American food vendors, and kids’ games. Downtown. 9am-3pm; 5K Run/Walk Event - 8am registration, 9am walk/run begins. 715/588-3346. www.lacduflambeauchamber.com (Vilas Co.)
MOUNT HOREB Thirsty Troll Brew Fest: Taste beers from Wisconsin and the surrounding area. Twenty-five brewers will be showcasing up to 100 different brews. Music, food and Jorgen the Troll. Grundahl Park. 15pm. 608/437-5914. www.trollway.com (Dane Co.)
PHELPS Colorama “Try-athlon:” The triathlon will consist of biking, canoeing or kayaking and a 5K walk/run. Available to individuals or 3 person relay teams. A separate 5K race will be offered to individuals who want only to participate in the walk/run. 715/545-3800. www.phelpscofc.org (Vilas Co.)
PLEASANT PRAIRIE Pleasant Prairie Mud Run: 5K trail run with obstacles perfect for recreational runners competing in their first 5K race but challenging enough for competitive athletes. Lil Mudder (ages 4-7) and Mud Run Jr (ages 7-12) are also offered. Prairie Springs Park. 9am. 262/9256742. www.recplexonline.com (Kenosha Co.)
RACINE Great Lakes Brewfest: 75 craft brewers from across the country offer unlimited sampling of more than 150 craft brews along with live music, food, and a special performance by the Racine Kilties Drum & Bugle Corps. Racine Zoo. 262/6812052. www.greatlakesbrewfest.com (Racine Co.)
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WISCONSIN DELLS Wo-Zha-Wa Days Fall Festival: A festive celebration of autumn including an arts and crafts fair, antique flea market, Maxwell Street Days, live entertainment and a 75-unit parade. Visitors are also invited to participate in a street carnival with concessions and the Wo-Zha-Wa Run. Bowman Park & Downtown. 800/223-3557. www.wisdells.com (Adams Co.)
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Amery Fall Festival: Grand parade, pageant, arts & crafts fair, tent dance, high school football game, quilt show, and demolition derby. Various locations. 715/268-8101. ameryfallfestival.org (Polk Co.)
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BOULDER JUNCTION Colorama Arts & Crafts Fair: Artisans show and sell. Also enjoy a farmers’ market and wild game sandwiches. Boulder Junction Community Center. 9am-3pm. 715/3852400. www.boulderjct.org (Vilas Co.) Above: Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival Weekend in Cable. = Travel Green Wisconsin certified
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Mexican Independence Day Festival & Parade: Features Mexican music, folkloric dancers, carnival rides, prize drawings, children’s activities, community resources exhibit, information booths, crafts, food, merchandise, and much more. UMOS Center. Parade starts at 11am. Festival noon-8pm. 414/389-6002. www.umos.org (Milwaukee Co.)
Green County Cheese Days: Events include Cheese Days chase, big cheese tent, old time copper kettle cheesemaking demonstration, cow milking contest, family farm adventure for kids, dairy farm tours, barn quilt tours, three entertainment stages, and more. Courthouse Square. Fri noon-midnight, Sat 9am-midnight, Sun 9am-6pm. 608/325-7771. www.cheesedays.com (Green Co.)
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Spirit Lakes Musky Tournament: Up to 25 teams of two fishermen per boat may participate in this tournament. Prize money for most and longest muskies caught out of Spirit Lake. Entry fee includes a meal served at Spirit Lake Bar & Grill during the wrap-up ceremony. Spirit Lake Bar & Grill. 6:30am kick-off; 7am fishing starts; 3pm wrap-up ceremony. 715/573-8014, 715/427-1049. www.spiritlakeassoc.org (Taylor Co.)
Devil’s Challenge Triathlon: Devil’s Challenge Off-Road Triathlon includes ¼ mile swim, 10 mile bike and 5k run. Challenging yet fun for the entire family. Post-race festivities include entertainment, music and food. Devil’s Challenge Sprint Triathlon will be a ¼ mile swim, 16 mile bike, 5k run. Part of the Wisconsin Triathlon Series. Devil’s Lake State Park. 8am. 608/356-8301. www.witriseries.com (Sauk Co.)
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Peninsula Century Ride: Door County’s newest century ride, featuring routes of 25, 50, 62, and 100 miles through northern Door County’s beautiful landscape of waterfront vistas and treelined roads. Ride starts and ends at Sister Bay’s Waterfront Park, with live music and post-ride food and beer.The Peninsula Century Ride is brought to you by the same team that produces the Ride for Nature to benefit the Ridges Sanctuary and the Door County Half Marathon. Waterfront Park. 920/4211519. www.peninsulacentury.com (Door Co.)
Belmont School Community Fair: Stunt night and coronation ceremony, football game, parade, carnival, kids’ games, musical entertainment, exhibits and livestock show/auction at school grounds, evening dance, horse show, and tractor pull. Belmont School Grounds. 608/7625600. (Lafayette Co.)
SUN PRAIRIE Sun Prairie Blues Fest: Annual festival featuring music by local, Midwestern and national performers. Along with great blues, patrons can enjoy a variety of food and beverages including a beer garden. Angell Park. Noon-10pm. 608/298-3475. www.spbluesfest.com (Dane Co.)
WILLIAMS BAY Land Rover TriRock Lake Geveva Triathlon: This event includes Half Extreme, Olympic, Sprint, and SuperSprint distance triathlons. Relays are allowed for all races except the SuperSprint. Edgewater Park. Register on Fri; sunrise start for Extreme and 1/2-Extreme; 6:30am start for International. 858/731-6517. trirock.competitor.com (Walworth Co.)
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AMERY Apple River Quilt Guild Annual Quilt Show: Silent auction, guild challenge, quilt raffle, vendors, and demonstrations. St. Joseph Catholic Church. Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm. 715/268-2564. www.polkcountytourism.com (Polk Co.)
Clark House Museum Harvest Fair: Homegrown garden produce, home baked goods, demonstrations and live music. Clark House. 1-4pm. 262/691-0233. www.pewaukeehistory.org (Waukesha Co.)
SEP 19-20
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Above: Green County Cheese Days in Monroe.
CALUMETVILLE RS Vintage Steel Steam and Gas Engine Show: View antique farm equipment working on site. Rock crushing, threshing, log-sawing, blacksmithing and more. Featuring Garden Tractors and Wisconsinmade machinery. N10895 Highway 151. 10am-6pm. 920/795-4531. www.upsteamandgasengine.org (Calumet Co.)
EAST TROY East Troy Bluegrass Festival: Top Bluegrass bands, fiddle, banjo, mandolin and guitar competitions, gospel music service, food and craft vendors. East Troy Village Square. 10am-6:30pm. 262/6423770. www.easttroywi.org (Walworth Co.)
JANESVILLE World Water Ski Show Tournament: The tournament features an all-star show ski team from the US plus teams from around the world. Concessions, beer tent, and on site and off site parking with a shuttle. Rock Aqua Jay Stadium-Traxler Park. 608/757-3171. www.janesvillecvb.com (Rock Co.)
RIVER FALLS River Falls Bacon Bash: This two-day festival celebrates all things bacon. Pigthemed activities for the entire family, live music, merchandise from local artists/vendors and much more. Sample bacon-inspired dishes from local restaurants and food vendors. Downtown. 11am-4pm. 715/425-2533. tourism.rfchamber.com/ (Pierce Co.)
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Oktoberfest: Music by Copper Box and Polka Potion Band. Burgers/brats, ethnic foods, a spanferkel (pig roast), and Biergarten. German music all day Saturday with a bake sale, excellent German food and beer, and children’s art activities in the Arts Center. Plymouth Arts Center. Fri 5-10pm; Sat 10am-10pm. (check with Plymouth Arts Center for definitive hours). 920/892-8409. www.plymoutharts.org (Sheboygan Co.)
VIOLA Viola Horse & Colt Show: Free horse show featuring horse exhibits and pulls, carnival rides, food, truck and tractor pulls, huge raffle, music and more. Downtown. Fri 6-8pm Sat 8am-10pm. 608/627-1911. www.horseandcoltshow.com (Richland Co.)
SEP 19-21
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CHIPPEWA FALLS Oktoberfest: A full weekend of German fun. Three stages with live entertainment, amazing family fun activities, scrumptious food, and much more. Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds. Fri & Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 10am-4pm. 715/7230331, 866/723-0340. www.oktoberfestcf.com (Chippewa Co.)
FOND DU LAC Wind Power Championships: Competition includes long distance racing, course racing, slalom and freestyle for windsurfing and windkiting. The Lake Winnebago Super Crossing is also held the Friday before Windpower Championships. Roosevelt Park. 11am. 920/922-2550. www.windpowerwindsurfing.com (Fond du Lac Co.)
MENASHA Community First Fox Cities Marathon: Marathon, wheelchair division, relay, half marathon, and competitive walk. Expo on Friday and Saturday at UW-Fox Valley Campus Field House. UW Fox Valley. Expo Fri 4-8pm, Sat 9am-6pm. Kids run Fri 4-7pm; Sat 5k 9am; Sun Marathon early start 6am, Marathon, relay, half marathon start 7am. 920/882-9499. www.foxcitiesmarathon.org (Calumet Co.)
Southeastern Wisconsin Festival of Books: Festival includes an exhibition of authors, publishers and book sellers, music and drama performances, a cook book stage featuring chef demonstrations, a children’s festival with children’s authors and activities, an art exhibit, food and entertainment. UW Waukesha. Fri 5pm8pm; Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 12pm-5pm. 262/547-1060. www.sewibookfest.com (Waukesha Co.)
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ANTIGO Fly In Air Show: Pancake and waffle breakfast served 8-11:30am. Free Young Eagle flights for first time flyers ages 8-17. Lunch served from 11:30am-3pm. Aerobatic demo, aircraft on display and music. Antigo Airport. 715/623-4525. antigochamber.com/ (Langlade Co.)
BOULDER JUNCTION Colorama Dinner: An annual tradition featuring wild game and baked chicken served in historic Nash Hall at Camp Manitowish YMCA. Entertainment and door prizes. Camp Manito-wish. 6pm. 715/385-2400. www.boulderjct.org (Vilas Co.)
BRISTOL Fall Fun Fest: There will be hayrides, kids’ crafts, food, green vendors and more! Free admission. Pringle Nature Center. 11am-3pm. 262/857-8008. www.pringlenc.org (Kenosha Co.)
CAMBRIDGE Cambridge Fall Fest: Antiques and arts market including demos in Veterans Park, petting zoo, family wellness expo, hot cider, caramel apples and other fall treats, scarecrow contest, face and pumpkin painting, family fun games, hayrides and farmers’ market. Veterans Park. 10am4pm. 608/423-3780. www.cambridgewi.com (Dane Co.)
CRANDON Art In The Square: Arts & craft fair, specialty food booths, horse and wagon rides, pumpkins, live entertainment and fun for the family. Forest County Courthouse Square. 10am-4pm. 715/478-3450. www.visitforestcounty.com (Forest Co.)
FALL RIVER Sorghum Fest: See sorghum processed from field to jar, giant inflatables for the kids, face painting, games and make/take projects, outdoor farm, flea market, “All U Can Eat” pancake breakfast, live music and many bucket raffle prizes. Jars of sorghum available for purchase and free sorghum recipes. Savanna Oaks Community Center. 7am–3pm. 920/4846257, 920/623-5319. www.savannaoakscenter.com (Columbia Co.) continued...
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Ferryville Fall Fest & Market in the Park: Features Amish baskets, quilts, needlework, baked goods, produce and Amish-made furniture. Browse organic produce and food, jams, jellies, birdhouses, flowers, plants and tools. Large number of vendors. Music and food. Sugar Creek Park. 9am-4pm. 608/734-9406. www.ferryville.com (Crawford Co.)
Ethnic Festival: Music, dance, food and many vendors selling items from every continent. Join in the celebration beginning with the parade of flags down Washington Street to the Central Park Bandstand. Central Park. 9am-5pm. 920/794-1482. tworiversmainstreet.com (Manitowoc Co.)
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LAONA Lumberjack Steam Train Fall Festival: Award-winning Green Treasure Forest Tour, pumpkin patch, face painting, marshmallow roast and fresh apple cider. Lumberjack Special Steam Train & Camp Five Museum Complex. 715/674-3414. www.lumberjacksteamtrain.com (Forest Co.)
MILWAUKEE Milwaukee River Challenge: Dozens of collegiate and club teams from across the nation test their stamina and precision on the Milwaukee and Menomonee Rivers. Take in spectacular views and cheer teams on as they voyage through the picturesque, three-mile route. Pere Marquette Park. 414/223-6901. www.milwaukeeriverchallenge.com (Milwaukee Co.)
PARK FALLS Ruffed Grouse Fall Festival: Communitywide activities to celebrate the vast outdoor resources and heritage of the area. Outdoor enthusiasts share their collections of furs, traps, guns and more. Demonstrations and lessons of outdoor sporting and recreational skills, family activities, “Home Grown” market and craft fair, flea market, ATV Poker Run, pumpkin decorating, pie eating, petting zoo, dumpling feed and “October Fest” foods. Triangle Park. 7am-7pm. 715/7622703, 877/762-2703. parkfalls.com (Price Co.)
ST. GERMAIN Colorama in St. Germain: Events include craft show, farmers’ market, wine tasting, pumpkin painting and fall flower sale. St. Germain Community Park. 9am-3pm. 715/477-2205. www.st-germain.com (Vilas Co.)
STURGEON BAY Harvest Festival & Street Art Auction: Harvest Festival is a celebration of autumn’s bounty featuring a craft show, car show, food booths, live music, and Street Art Auction. Citywide. Harvest Festival 9am-5pm. 920/743-6246. www.sturgeonbay.net (Door Co.)
SUMMIT LAKE Annual Lakes and Leaves Bike Ride: Annual ride offering some of the most beautiful road riding in the Northwoods. Helmets are required, SAG support, rest areas, food and refreshments. Summit Lake Park. 715/623-4134. www.antigochamber.com (Langlade Co.)
Apple Harvest Festival: Autumn family festival with a heritage theme. Auction, hay ride, children’s activities, concert, artists/exhibitors, food pies, cider and fun! Demonstrations encouraged. Expanded Learning Center will be open. Retzer Nature Center. 9am-5pm. 262/896-8007. www.waukeshacountyparks.com (Waukesha Co.)
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Hayward Fall Festival: Fine arts and crafts, food, brew and wine garden, live music, sidewalk sales, farmers’ market items, children’s games, trail run, bike tour, Harvest Baking Contest and Scarecrow Contest. Downtown. 715/6348662. www.haywardareachamber.com (Sawyer Co.)
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WEYAUWEGA Horse & Buggy Days: An old-time parade, hayrides, pool tournament, live music, lost arts demonstrations, a teen dance and hometown talent. Downtown. 920/867-2500. weyauwegachamber.com (Waupaca Co.)
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CEDARBURG Wine & Harvest Festival: Activities include a farmers’ market, Arts on the Avenue, scarecrow contest, pumpkin carving, grape stomping and grape spitting contests. Enjoy food courts, wine tasting, live bands, hayrides, kids’ corner activities in Cedar Creek Park and more. Downtown. Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am5pm. 262/377-9620. www.cedarburgfestivals.org (Ozaukee Co.) Driftless Area Art Festival: Once a year, artists that draw their inspiration from the Driftless area gather together in Crawford County at the Driftless Area Art Festival to display their work. Beauford T. Anderson Park. Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. 608/624-3600. www.driftlessareaartfestival.com (Crawford Co.)
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BELOIT Autorama: The cars in each class are parked as a group together so people attending the show can see their favorite vintage vehicles in the same area. The parts swap, flea market and arts and craft area feature over 200 vendor spaces where that special car part or collectible item can be found. The car corral area features over 120 classic and performance cars which are for sale. Preservation Park. 9am-3pm. 608/2903628. www.beloitautorama.com (Rock Co.)
RIVER FALLS The Autumn Trek Ride: Experience four scenic country routes from moderate to the ultimate challenge for biking enthusiasts of all ages. Each route is marked and mapped with rest stops along the way. Hoffman Park. Registration 7am. 715/425-2533. www.rivervalleytrails.org/trek.html (Pierce Co.)
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WAUKESHA Pedal the Kettle: The Spring City Spinners Bicycle Club hosts their annual fullysupported, classic century tour through the backroads of scenic Waukesha County. 30, 64 or 100 miles. Held rain or shine. Meal at the end of ride. Meadowbrook Elementary School. 262/607-2722. www.springcityspinners.org (Waukesha Co.)
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Above: Cedarburg Wine & Harvest Festival.
Siren Harvestfest & Taste of Siren: Festivities include the annual Taste of Siren followed by the hand-made artisan and crafter show, carriage rides, car show, farmers’ market, pumpkin bowling, petting zoo, walk for the animals, contests and more. Village of Siren. 715/3495999, 800/788-3164. www.visitsiren.com (Burnett Co.)
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MILWAUKEE Milwaukee Film Festival: The festival will screen 150+ of the world’s top films in three city venues. Oriental Theatre. 414/755-1965. mkefilm.org (Milwaukee Co.)
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APPLETON Octoberfest License to Cruise Car Show: Classic car show with more than 400 cars, live entertainment and food. Downtown. 6-10pm. 920/734-3377. www.octoberfestonline.org (Calumet Co.)
MINERAL POINT Cornish Festival Pub Night: Evening of live music, a cash bar, and a variety of pub games. The event kicks off Mineral Point’s weekend-long Midwest Cornish Festival and Celtic Celebration. Pendarvis. 7-10pm. 608/987-2122. www.pendarvishistoricsite.org (Iowa Co.)
SEP 26-27
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CABLE Cable Area Fall Fest: Enjoy a pumpkin pecan pancake breakfast, great local wines and artisan cheeses, an old fashioned pig and corn roast, ice cold beverages and non-stop live entertainment. Also featuring a giant craft fair, one of Northern Wisconsin’s best classic car shows and games for the kids. Downtown. 715/798-3833. www.cable4fun.com (Bayfield Co.)
SEP 26-28
FRI-SUN
GAYS MILLS Apple Festival: Festival includes arts and crafts fair, huge flea market, 2K & 5K run and walk, horseshoe tournament, pancake breakfast, numerous food stands, music, and parade at 1:30pm Sunday. Downtown. 9am-5pm. 608/7354341. www.gaysmills.org (Crawford Co.)
JEFFERSON Fall Jefferson Car Show: Swap meet, car corral and car show for classics, collectibles, street rods and trucks. More than 3,100 vendor stalls and over 1,000 cars for sale. Swap and car corral all three days; car show Sat & Sun. Fords featured. Huge event, cars for sale, this is where you want to be if you're looking for parts for that special vintage car you own. Jefferson County Fair Park. Fri 10am6pm, Sat & Sun 6am-4pm. 608/2448416. www.madisonclassics.com (Jefferson Co.)
LADYSMITH Leaf it to Rusk Fall Festival: Annual fall festival features farmers’ market, art displays by area artists, hikes and tours, chair lift rides and other activities in the Blue Hills area at Christie Mountain and at the Reclaimed Flambeau Mine, railroad display and tours, airport fly-in and pancake breakfast, Gravel Grinders bike ride, ATV guided rides, beer, wine and cheese tasting kick-off event, garage sales and much more. Throughout Rusk County. Friday is kick-off event in the evening; Sat & Sun events throughout the day. 715/532-7328. www.ladysmithchamber.com (Rusk Co.)
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New Glarus Oktoberfest: Live music in festival tent all weekend. Ceremonial tapping of a keg of New Glarus Brewery’s Staghorn Octoberfest beer. Wagon rides, activities for the kids, food stands by local restaurants, fondue demonstration and tasting, and antique tractor pull. Downtown. 608/527-2095. www.swisstown.com (Green Co.)
Baileys Harbor Autumn Fest: Arts and crafts, entertainment, food and beverages. Town Hall. 9am-4pm. 920/839-2366. www.baileysharbor.com (Door Co.)
Lumberjack Steam Train Fall Festival: Award-winning Green Treasure Forest Tour, pumpkin patch, face painting, marshmallow roast and fresh apple cider. Lumberjack Special Steam Train & Camp Five Museum Complex. 715/674-3414. www.lumberjacksteamtrain.com (Forest Co.)
NEW RICHMOND Heritage Weekend: A weekend of fun family activities. Spaghetti dinner, 5K/5 mile race, Heritage Festival with music, food, vendors, exhibitors and crafters. Fun and games for all ages. Free admission. Museum buildings open to the public. New Richmond Heritage Center. Fri 4:30-7pm, Sat. 8:00am, Sun 11am5pm. 715/246-3276. www.nrheritagecenter.org (St. Croix Co.)
SAYNER Colorama Weekend & Sunday Brunch: Something special at all stores. Colorama Brunch and Craft Show on Sunday at the Sayner Community Center. Raffles every hour. Sayner Community Building. 715/542-3789. www.sayner-starlake.org (Vilas Co.)
WARRENS Warrens Cranberry Festival: World’s largest cranberry festival with over a thousand arts and crafts/flea/antique/farm market booths, cranberry harvest tours, a gigantic parade, midway, and cranberry recipe contest. Downtown. 7am-5pm. 608/3784200. www.cranfest.com (Monroe Co.)
WEST ALLIS World Beef Expo: A variety of educational seminars, youth sweepstakes contests, the World Beef Expo elite sale and a trade show. All events are open to the public. Case IH Coliseum. 920/479-0658. www.worldbeefexpo.com (Milwaukee Co.)
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APPLETON Octoberfest: Enjoy more than 100 food booths serving ethnic delights, live music on five stages, a large arts and crafts area on the campus of Lawrence University, the Applefest recipe contest, and a family fun area. Downtown. 9am-6pm. 920/7347101. www.octoberfestonline.org (Calumet Co.)
BRODHEAD Autumn Fest: Community celebration with farmers’/craft market, food, chili contest, children’s activities and costume parade, music, and sidewalk sales of retailers and vendors. Downtown Square. 608/8978411. www.brodheadchamber.org (Green Co.)
FISH CREEK Fall Harvest Fest: Live music, free guided tours and free wine and beer tasting. Hop aboard a horse drawn wagon ride or jump in an inflatable castle. Other activities include a pie eating contest and pick your own apples. Orchard Country Winery and Market. 10am-5pm. 920/868-3479. www.orchardcountry.com (Door Co.)
GREEN BAY Rails & Ales Brewfest: Guests are invited to stroll among the Museum’s full-size trains while sampling dozens of local and regional craft beers and wines along with hors d’oeuvres. The evening will also feature entertainment, raffles and other prizes. Dinner Train from 5-6:30pm. National Railroad Museum. 6:30-10pm. 920/437-7623. www.nationalrrmuseum.org (Brown Co.)
HAYWARD Birkie Trail Run & Trek: Offers several fun and challenging events including the Individual Marathon Run, Half Marathon, Marathon Relay, Birkie Trek Nordic Walk and the 5K Fun Run. The events are guaranteed to challenge even the strongest runners and Nordic Walkers. All events take place on the famous and hilly Birkie trail at one of the most beautiful times of the year in the Cable-Hayward area. 715/634-5025. www.birkie.com (Sawyer Co.)
LA CROSSE Maple Leaf Road Races: A fun and active way for the entire family to kick off the Oktoberfest Celebration and support the YMCA’s Strong Kids Campaign. Ask friends, family and coworkers to pledge money for you to walk or run our 5K or run our 5-mile or Half Marathon. Riverside Park. 6:45am. 608/784-3378. www.oktoberfestusa.com (La Crosse Co.)
MERRILL Colorama Bike Tour: 10, 30 and 50-mile bike tours along the Wisconsin River. Enjoy the wonderful fall colors. Stange’s Kitchenette Park. Registration begins at 9am, ride starts at 10am. 715/536-7313. www.merrillparkandrec.com (Lincoln Co.)
MINERAL POINT Pendarvis Crowdy Crawn: “Crowdy Crawn” is a Cornish expression for “a mixture of fun.” Expect a mixture of storytelling, creatures from Cornish legend, and traditional domestic crafts. The event is part of Mineral Point’s weekend celebration of Cornish culture. Pendarvis. 11am-4pm. 608/987-2122. www.pendarvishistoricsite.org (Iowa Co.)
MONROE Green County Fall National Tractor and Truck Pull: Tractor pullers with categories for limited prostock, light limited super stock, prostocks, 466 hotfarm, unlimited super stock, 640 profarm, TWD mod trucks, super stock diesel trucks, and mini rods. Fairgrounds. 608/558-2316. www.greencountyfallnationals.com/ (Green Co.)
OGEMA Christmas Tree Festival: Christmas tree contest, tree toss contest, parade, food and refreshments, “Run to the Peak” race at Timm’s Hill, library book sale and quilt raffle, tours of Pioneer House Museum, large arts and crafts fair, ATV pull, and annual Fireman’s Dance. Elementary School. 9am. 715/767-5989, 715/767-5836. (Price Co.)
PESHTIGO Peshtigo Historical Day: Firetower walk/run. Parade with main events at Badger Park. Live music, craft booths, food, balloon jumping equipment and games all day. Badger Park. Firetower Run/Walk registration 6:30am-7:45am. Parade at 10:30am. Live music 11:30am9:30pm. 715/582-0327. www.peshtigochamber.com (Marinette Co.)
PHILLIPS Fall Harvest Festival: Arts and craft fair on the courthouse lawn with live music, bakery sales, sidewalk sales, farmers’ market, scarecrow contest, A Taste of Fall in Phillips, family movie, pumpkin decorating, special craisin and cranberry menu items at participating eateries and a run/walk at 9am at Birch Island Resort. Downtown. 9am-3pm. 715/339-4100, 888/408-4800. www.phillipswisconsin.net (Price Co.)
SEP 27-28
SAT-SUN
CENTURIA Baker Orchard Art Festival: The artists in the Earth Group will show and sell their works. The Orchard and Gallery will be open to the public. Live music. Hayrides through the apple orchard, fresh apple cider and pie. Baker Orchard & Gallery. 9am-5pm. 763/439-9535. www.bakerorchard.com (Polk Co.)
GREENBUSH Wade House Civil War Weekend: Largest Civil War re-enactment and encampment in Wisconsin. A full schedule of activities both days with two authentic battles reenacted each day. Wade House. 9am5pm. 920/526-3271. www.wadehouse.org (Sheboygan Co.)
HUDSON Spirit of the St. Croix Art Festival: Over 80 juried artists gather in Hudson’s Lakefront Park for this two day event. The Artist Village will be open both days of the event, hosting some of the top artists showcasing their products. Come hungry for great food and beverages and enjoy live entertainment and “The Art of” demonstrations. Lakefront Park. Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 10 am-4pm. 715/3868411. www.sayhellotohudson.com (St. Croix Co.)
LA POINTE Anishinaabe Cultural Days: Two days of celebration of Ojibwe culture on the island that the Ojibwe people think of as their spiritual home. Madeline Island Museum. 10am-3:30pm. 715/747-2415. www.madelineislandmuseum.org (Ashland Co.)
MARATHON Wausau Snowmobile Grass Drags & Swap Meet: Annual snowmobile grass drags event featuring Wisconsin’s largest snowmobile/ATV swap meet & powersports dealer/vendor expo. ATV/mini rod pulls. Food and refreshments on grounds. Admission fee. Wausau Grass Drags Site. Gates open 8am daily. 715/571-9768. www.trailmatesclub.com (Marathon Co.)
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HORICON Autumn Art on the Marsh: An arts and crafts sale in its 39th year with a varied craft selection featuring vendors with hand crafted items that beautify your home and make unique gifts. Free admission. Discher Park. 10am-4pm. 920/485-3200. www.horiconchamber.com (Dodge Co.)
PRESQUE ISLE Chamber Wild Game Cookoff: Sample the entries to judge the “Wildest Cook in the North.” Presque Isle Community Center. 11am-2pm. 715/686-2910. www.presqueisle.com (Vilas Co.)
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Breakfast in a Victorian Kitchen: Handson cooking workshop for adults where participants take a culinary tour of the late 19th century through the preparation and consumption of a Victorian breakfast using the foods, utensils and technology of the time. Tours of the Villa Louis estate follow breakfast. By reservation only. Villa Louis. 8:30am-1pm. 608/326-2721, 866/944-7483. www.villalouis.org (Crawford Co.)
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Above: Warrens Cranberry Festival.
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Ongoing Events APR 11-JUN 8
Rock Aqua Jays Waterski Shows: Watch the eighteen-time National Champion team hone their performance at Traxler Park stadium. Enjoy pyramids, ballet, jumping and barefoot water skiing. Free admission. Traxler Park, RAJ Stadium. Shows Sun 7pm; 6:30pm Aug & Sept; Special Memorial Day Show at 2pm. 608/774-3699. www.rockaquajays.org (Rock Co.)
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Pewaukee Lake Water Ski Show: Enjoy an entertaining water ski show complete with colorful costumes, music, and a live emcee announcing the acts. Free family fun. Lakefront Park. 6:30pm (moves to 6:45pm 8/7. Memorial Day & Labor Day Shows at 5:30pm. 414/350-8713. pewaukee.waterski.org (Waukesha Co.)
MADISON
WAUKESHA
Design MMoCA: A unique opportunity for design professionals to develop an idea with a level of creative freedom not typically experienced in day-to-day design work. Both a fundraiser for MMoCA and a signature event, activities include preview gala, public meet-the-designer session, series of gallery talks, and more. Madison Museum of Contemporary Art. 608/2570158. www.mmoca.org (Dane Co.)
MAY 16-JUN 15 BAYFIELD Bayfield In Bloom: Visit Bayfield and enjoy the vibrancy of 50,000 daffodils that welcome you into this quaint harbor town. Other local events that celebrate Spring include an annual Garden tour, plant sales, golf events, music concerts & theatre, and much more. Throughout Bayfield. 715/779-3335, 800/447-4094. bayfield.org (Bayfield Co.)
MAY 16-OCT 19 Sunset Mississippi River Cruises: Enjoy a scenic sunset on the Mississipppi River during this two-hour cruise. Departing times are early evening and change as the days get shorter. St. Feriole Island Lawler Park. Call for times. 563/5864444. www.mississippiexplorer.com (Crawford Co.)
MAY 17-OCT 19 PRAIRIE DU CHIEN Bald Eagle River Cruises: Enjoy the splendor of the Mississippi River ecosystem as your knowledgeable, US Coast Guard licensed Captain safely navigates through meandering channels and endless backwaters. Wed, Thu & Sun at 11am with additional cruise at 2pm Sat. River Front Park. 563/586-4444, 877/647-7397. www.mississippiexplorer.com (Crawford Co.)
Badgerland Water Ski Show: Free water skiing shows with barefoot skiing, jumps, human pyramids, jazz dancing, eyecatching costumes and more. Frame Park. Wed 7pm. 262/640-6361. www.badgerland.org (Waukesha Co.)
JUN 2-AUG 25 BELOIT Dancin’ at Harry’s Place: Learn swing, cha cha, tango, line dance, waltz and more with free dance lessons every Monday night Jun-Aug. Harry Moore Pavilion in Riverside Park. Lessons at 7pm, open dancing 8pm-9pm. 608/365-4838. www.friendsofriverfront.com (Rock Co.)
JUN 4-AUG 27 GREEN BAY Dine on the Deck: Enjoy fantastic food from 10 downtown restaurants in a waterfront dining setting. Light entertainment and seating provided. City Deck. Wed 11:30am-1:30pm. 920/437-5972. www.downtowngreenbay.com (Brown Co.)
JUN 5-AUG 28 BARABOO Concerts on the Square: Free concerts on Baraboo’s historic courthouse square. Some chairs provided or bring your own chair or blanket. Refreshments for sale. 7pm Thursday evenings. 608/356-8333. www.baraboo.com (Sauk Co.)
JUN 5-SEP 4 MILWAUKEE Jazz in the Park: One of downtown’s most popular after-work activities with exciting local and national jazz performers. Free admission. Bring a picnic or try delicious food and wine from local vendors. Cathedral Square Park. Thursdays 6pm. 414/271-1416. www.easttown.com (Milwaukee Co.)
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Season of Blossoms: Enjoy a month long celebration of spring as the cherry and apple blossoms, wildflowers and gardens explode into life. Special events include garden tours, a shipyard tour, fishing tournaments, community festivals and more. Door County. 920/743-4456. www.doorcounty.com (Door Co.)
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JANESVILLE
Food: Who We Are and What We Eat: Explore Wisconsin’s most iconic food traditions, including fish fries, brandy old fashioneds, frozen custard, lager beer & sausages. History Museum at the Castle. Tue-Sun 11am-4pm. Closed Mon and holidays. 920/735-9370. www.myhistorymuseum.org (Calumet Co.)
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APR 1- MAY 16
Above: Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra’s Concerts on the Square in Madison.
JUN 6-JUL 27
JUN 15-OCT 22
PLATTEVILLE
MARIBEL
UW-Platteville’s Heartland Festival: A summer-long festival of the performing arts including musical theater productions and live music. Enjoy numerous performances and varied show times. Center of the Arts, UW-Platteville. 608/342-1298. tickets.uwplatt.edu (Grant Co.)
Maribel Cave Tours: Guided underground walking cave tours suitable for all ages. See water worn river passageways, stalactites, flowstone, a giant rock column, and unique geologic rock formations. It is the largest cave in Manitowoc County. Donations only. Cherney Maribel Caves County Park. Sundays 10am-3pm. 920/683-4189. 920/860-6123. www.maribelcaves.com (Manitowoc Co.)
JUN 6-SEP 5 BELOIT Music & More Sponsored by Friends of RiverFront: Free concerts on the riverfront. The series features jazz, blues, swing and big band. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and relax under the stars. Food vendors on site. Riverside Park. Fri 7pm9pm. Except Aug 2. 608/365-4838. www.friendsofriverfront.com (Rock Co.)
JUN 14-AUG 9 KING Chain Skiers Water Ski Shows: Exciting water ski show filled with family fun, both on and off the water. Rainbow Lake. Saturdays Junior show 6pm, main show 6:30pm. 715/256-9377. (Lincoln Co.)
JUN 15-DEC 30 JANESVILLE Breadbasket: Seed to Spoon: A year-long program to educate the public about the area’s food history while helping area food pantries. The program includes an exhibit, events, and a website offering multimedia galleries, free recipes and healthy eating tips. Helen Jeffris Wood Museum Center. 9am-4pm daily Jun-Sep & 9am4pm weekdays Oct-May. 608/756-4509, rchsbreadbasket.com (Rock Co.)
JUN 18-AUG 20 WAUSAU Concerts on the Square: Free concert series every Wednesday night during the summer at The 400 Block in downtown Wausau. Bring a picnic, blanket or lawn chair, and settle in for an evening of great music. Wed 6-8pm. 715/843-0748, www.wausauareaevents.org (Marathon Co.)
JUN 25-JUL 30 MADISON Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra’s Concerts on the Square: The Capitol Square comes alive with music for six consecutive Wednesdays during the summer months. Blankets may be placed on the lawn at 3pm. Bring a cooler, or enjoy some of the great food from local vendors. Capitol Square. Wed 7pm. 608/257-0638. www.wcoconcerts.org (Dane Co.)
JUN 26-AUG 21 PHILLIPS Thursday Evening Paddle Outings: Hosted by The Crazy Loon, these are fun and easy outings meant for all skill levels. Meet at an area waterway for a 1 1/2 to 2 hour easy out-and-back paddle. Depends on weather. Price County area lakes. 6pm. 715/339-6254. www.thecrazyloon.com (Price Co.)
Changing Exhibits JUL 5-SEP 1 KENOSHA Bristol Renaissance Faire: Escape to a summertime of fun where knights are noble, and maids are merry. Enjoy medieval shopping, food (Titanic turkey legs), games of skill and 16 stages of continuous entertainment. I-94 at the Wisconsin/Illinois state line. Open Sat & Sun, plus Labor Day, 10am-7pm. 847/395-7773, www.renfair.com (Kenosha Co.)
SEP 1-OCT 15 STATEWIDE Colorama: The amber hues of autumn sweep through Wisconsin from north to south as the forests sparkle with fall color. Enjoy an auto tour through the spectacular scenery of Wisconsin in the fall. 800/432-8747.
SEP 3-20 BAYFIELD Apostle Islands Lighthouse Celebration: The celebration offers daily cruises that dock at Raspberry, Sand, Devils and Outer Island to explore the lighthouse grounds, a new shipwreck & lighthouse cruise. Learn about Keepers and their families who lived and worked in this secluded setting on the greatest of the Great Lakes, Lake Superior. Other activities include visiting artists, book signings, lectures, Keeper’s Reunion and a photography contest. Apostle Islands Cruises. 715/779-5619, 800/779-4487. www.lighthousecelebration.com (Bayfield Co.)
SEP 5-27 GLENDALE Oktoberfest: Celebrate the oldest and most authentic Bavarian Oktoberfest in the Midwest. Continuous entertainment includes traditional German brass bands, Schuhplatter folk dancing, singing, yodeling, sing-alongs, German food & beer, & dancing for everyone. Heidelberg Park. Fri 5-11pm, Sat 3pm-12am. 262/6468048. www.oktoberfestmilwaukee.com (Milwaukee Co.)
SEP 6-28 EAGLE Autumn on the Farms at Old World Wisconsin: Celebrate the season of harvest and pitch in to help farmers and villagers bring in the crops, stock the larder and put up the produce for winter. Old World Wisconsin. Sat & Sun 10am-5pm. www.oldworldwisconsin.org (Waukesha Co.)
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APPLETON
LA CROSSE
PLYMOUTH
History Museum at the Castle
Pump House Regional Arts Center
Plymouth Arts Center
330 E College Avenue Appleton WI 54911 920/735-9370 www.myhistorymuseum.org
119 King Street La Crosse WI 54601 608/785-1434 www.thepumphouse.org
520 E Mill Street Plymouth, WI 53073 920/892-8409 www.plymoutharts.org
May 15, 2013May 16, 2014
Jan 30-Apr 5 Jul 16-Sep 6 Jul 18-Sep 6
Jun 6-Aug 3
Food: Who We Are and What We Eat
Fast Break Musings With New Eyes
A Joan Kohn Juried Exhibition: Alive in the Arts
RACINE
BRILLION
LA POINTE
Racine Art Museum
Brillion Nature Center
Madeline Island Museum
W1135 Deerview Road Brillion WI 54110 920/756-3591 www.brillionnaturecenter.net
226 Colonel Woods Avenue La Pointe WI 54850 715/747-2415 www.madelineislandmuseum.org
441 Main Street Racine, WI 53403 262/638-8300 www.ramart.org
Aug 9
Jul 12-Jul 13
Art in the Prairie
CABLE Downtown
Connecting Cultures: Exploring the Lake Superior Fur Trade
Cable WI 54821 715/413-0396 www.cablehaywardarts.org
MADISON
Jun 1-Aug 31
227 State Street Madison WI 53703 608/257-0158 www.mmoca.org
Gallery On Main Street
DURAND Old Courthouse Museum & Jail
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
315 W Madison Street Durand WI 54736 715/672-8188 www.freshpaintevent.org
Apr 25-May 4 Jun 7, 2013June 30, 2014
May 18-May 24 Fresh Paint
Overture Center for the Arts
EAU CLAIRE
201 State Street Madison WI 53703 608/258-4141 overturecenter.com
Downtown Eau Claire WI 54701 715/737-1106 www.sculpturetour.com Apr 30, 2013Apr 30, 2014
Sculpture Tour Eau Claire
FISH CREEK Peninsula School of Art & The Guenzel Gallery 3900 County Road F Fish Creek WI 54212 920/868-3455 peninsulaschoolofart.com May 2-Jul 12 Aug 22-Oct 18
Five Objects of Inspiration exhibition Out of the Woods: Contemporary Woodblock Prints
GREEN BAY Hazelwood Historic House Museum 1008 S Monroe Avenue Green Bay WI 54301 920/437-1840 www.browncohistoricalsoc.org Jun 6-Jun 8
Design MMoCA Los Grandes del Arte Moderno Mexicano
Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum
MILWAUKEE
700 N 12th Street Wausau WI 54403 715/845-7010 www.lywam.org
Milwaukee Art Museum
Apr 12-Jun 15
Apr 29
Exploring Mars: Rovers of the Red Planet
700 N Art Museum Drive Milwaukee, WI 53202 414/224-3200 mam.org Jan 31-May 4 June 5-Sep 1
Uncommon Folk: Traditions in American Art Kandinsky: A Retrospective
MONROE
Jun 21-Aug 24
Sep 6-Nov 9
1315 11th Street Monroe WI 53566 608/325-5700 www.monroeartscenter.com Mar 21-May 2 Mar 21-May 2 Jun 27-Aug 22
Wisconsin Regional Arts Exhibit Babylon in Heart and Mind Point of Color
OSHKOSH Lower Courthouse Park
1410 Algoma Boulevard Oshkosh WI 54901 920/235-6903 www.thepaine.org Jun 28-Oct 19
WEST BEND Museum of Wisconsin Art 205 Veterans Avenue West Bend WI 53095 262/334-9638 www.wisconsinart.org Jan 17-Apr 13 Feb 7-Apr 13 Mar 21-Jun 8
Paine Art Center and Gardens
Art Infusion... along the Janesville Mile
Apr 12-Jun 15
ReDress: Upcycled Style by Nancy Judd Salvage and Selvage: Artwork by the Fiber Artists Coalition Pop Art in America: Selections from the Museum of Art - Fort Lauderdale Birds in Art
Monroe Arts Center
JANESVILLE
Sep 20-Sep 21
Magic Mud: Masterworks in Clay from RAM’s Collection White Gold: The Appeal of Feb 9- Jun 1 Lustre Feb 23- Jun 8 Collection Focus: Sergei Isupov Feb 23- Jun 8 Much of What is Seen is Not: Frank Boyden as Printmaker Mar 18- May 4 RAM’s Fifth Annual International PEEPS® Exhibition May 25- Aug 31 Once Upon A Time: Fairy Tales, Fantasy, and Contemporary Art Jun 22- Oct 19 Collection Focus: Robert W. Ebendorf
WAUSAU
Petals & Porcelain
Main Street Janesville WI 53545 608/757-3171 www.janesvillecvb.com
Feb 2-May 4
Apr 25-Jul 27 Apr 25-Jul 20
Wisconsin Pastel Artists Beth Lipman: Precarious Possessions Milwaukee Handcrafts Project Carl Corey: For Love and Money Coalition of Photographic Arts
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Theatre, Music & Dance BOULDER JUNCTION
Fox Cities Performing Arts Center
Downtown
400 W College Avenue Appleton WI 54911 920/730-3760 foxcitiespac.com
Main Street Boulder Junction WI 54512 715/385-2400 www.boulderjct.org
Apr 11-13
Jul 2-30
Apr 25 Apr 29 May 6-11 May 16
Jun 11-Jun 22
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Daryl Stuermer of Genesis Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano Sister Act Tent Show Radio’s 20th Anniversary Tour Celebration The Phantom of the Opera
Lawrence Memorial Chapel 410 E. College Avenue Appleton WI 54911 920/832-9700 www.newvoices.org May 3
newVoices Annual Fundraiser: Carmina Burana
The Trout Museum of Art 111 W College Avenue Appleton WI 54911 920/733-4089 www.troutmuseum.ort/jazz/htm Apr 17
Jazz at the Trout
BARABOO Downtown Historic Courthouse Square
Jun 5-Aug 28
Concerts on the Square (Thursdays)
BAYFIELD Big Top Chautauqua 32525 Ski Hill Road Bayfield WI 54814 888/244-8368 www.bigtop.org Jun 13-Sep 6
29th Season of Music Under Canvas
Memorial Park 15 Front Street Bayfield WI 54814 715/779-3335, 800/447-4094 business.bayfield.org Jul 1-Sep 2
Bayfield’s Concerts by the Lake (Tuesdays)
BELOIT Gantry Park State and Grand Beloit WI 53511 608/365-0150 www.downtownbeloit.com May 23-Aug 29 Fridays in the Park
Riverside Park 1160 Riverside Park Beloit WI 53511 608/365-4838 www.visitbeloit.com Jul 4
Music on Main Street (Wednesdays)
BRODHEAD Veterans Memorial Park State Road 11 & 12th Street Brodhead WI 53520 608/897-8411 Jun 15-Aug 10
Twilight in the Park Concerts (Sundays)
BROOKFIELD Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts 19805 W Capitol Drive Brookfield WI 53045 262/781-9520 www.wilson-center.com Apr 11-Apr 12 Apr 23 Apr 25 May 17
Pilobolus Say Goodnight Gracie Gabriel Kahane Broadway’s Elite
CEDARBURG Cedarburg High School Athletic Field W68 N611 Evergreen Boulevard Cedarburg WI 53012 262/377-9620 www.cedarburg.org Jul 3
Rotary Music Festival
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Baraboo WI 53913 608/356-8333 www.baraboo.com
Big top cHauta uqua
APPLETON
Cedarburg Performing Arts Center W68N611 Evergreen Boulevard Cedarburg WI 53012 262/376-6161 www.cedarburgpac.com May 16
Jim Witter “Feelin’Groovy”
Above: Peninsula Players Theatre in Fish Creek. Top: Big Top Chautauqua in Bayfield.
CHETEK Main Street Park Chetek WI 54728 715/924-4440 Jun 7-Aug 16
Music in the Park (Saturdays)
DENMARK Palace of Reifs Mills Dinner Event Theatre 10025 Reifs Mills Road Denmark WI 54208 920/732-3172 www.palaceofrm.com Apr 25-27 Jun 27-29 Aug 15-17
Grand ol’ Branch River Opry Those Golden Gals Reifs Mills Late Night #1 Cable Show
Pops on the Rock
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DEPERE
EGG HARBOR
St Norbert College
Birch Creek Music Performance Center, Inc.
100 Grant Street DePere WI 54115 920/403-3557 www.snc.edu Jul 8-Aug 5
Knights on the Fox Summer Concert Series (Tuesdays)
Jun 19-Aug 9
Birch Creek Concert Series
ELKHART LAKE
EDGERTON
Victorian Village Resort’s Theatre
Edgerton Performing Arts Center 200 Elm High Drive Edgerton WI 53534 608/561-6093 www.edgerton.k12.wi.us Apr 5
3821 County Rd E Egg Harbor WI 54209 920/868-3763 www.birchcreek.org
Dragonfly Orchestra
276 Victorian Village Drive Elkhart Lake WI 53020 920/876-3323 www.vicvill.com Jun 18-Aug 20
Victorian Village’s: Summer Musical Revues
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FISH CREEK
FORT ATKINSON
American Folklore Theatre
Fireside Dinner Theatre
10169 Shore Road Fish Creek WI 54212 920/854-6117 www.folkloretheatre.com
1131 Janesville Ave Fort Atkinson WI 53538 800/477-9505, 920/563-9505 www.firesidetheatre.com
Jun 11-Aug 23
Feb 27-Apr 20 Apr 8-9 Apr 24-Jun 8 Jun 12-Jul 20 Jun 20 Jul 24-Aug 31 Jul 29-30 Sep 11-Oct 26
Three shows performed in repertory - summer
Door Community Auditorium 3924 State Road 42 Fish Creek WI 54212 920/854-4060 www.musicfestival.com Aug 5-23
Peninsula Music Festival
Peninsula Players Theatre W4351 Peninsula Players Road Fish Creek WI 54212 920/868-3287 www.peninsulaplayers.com Jun 17-Oct 19
Five plays in repertory. Professional Broadway and Off-Broadway
Buttermilk Creek Park 753 S Park Avenue Fond du Lac WI 54935 920/907-7678 www.fdlsymphonicband.org Jun 18-Aug 20
Buttermilk Festival (Wednesdays)
Fond du Lac High School Performing Arts Center 800 Campus Drive Fond du Lac WI 54935 920/907-7678 www.fdlsymphonicband.org Apr 6 Apr 26
Symphonic Band 35th Annual Pops Concert South Shore Chorale
Goodrich Little Theatre 72 W 9th Street Fond du Lac WI 54935 920/923-2206 www.fdlct.org Apr 10-Apr 12
Never Kiss a Naughty Nana
Memorial Baptist Church 645 Forest Avenue Fond Du Lac WI 54935 920/922-1568 www.fdl.com May 18
400 N Van Buren Street Green Bay WI 54301 920/437-5972 www.downtowngreenbay.com Jun 5-Aug 28
Mary Poppins Booth Brothers Fiddler on the Roof Driving Miss Daisy Collingsworth Family Smokey Joe’s Cafe Triumphant Quartet Les Miserables
GREEN BAY
Jul 8-29
George Scherer Athletic Park/Grassland Bandstand 212 S Main Street Greenwood WI 54437 715/267-6205 www.clarkcountytourism-wi.org Jul 2-30
101 Cherry Street Green Bay WI 54301 920/437-5972 www.downtowngreenbay.com Fridays on the Fox
Green Bay Botanical Garden - Concerts in the Garden Series (Thursdays)
Heritage Hill State Park 2640 S Webster Avenue Green Bay WI 54301 920/448-5150 www.heritagehillgb.org Heritage Hill - Music on the Green (2nd or 4th Tuesdays)
2420 Nicolet Drive Green Bay WI 54311 920/494-3401, 800/895-0071 www.weidnercenter.com
Apr 10
May 22
Apr 11 Apr 26 May 2 May 9
Weidner Center for the Performing Arts
Apr 2 Apr 5
147 N Rural Street Hartford WI 53027 262/670-0560 www.SchauerCenter.org Apr 4 Apr 6
Man of La Mancha The Official Blues Brothers Revue The Intergalactic Nemesis Live-Action Graphic Novel, Book One: Target Earth Bring It On: The Musical
Women’s Chorus Spring Concert
May 30
Jun 6
Pianist Alpin Hong Step Afrika! A Perfect Rhythmic Storm Whiskey Belles Original Vocals & Country Roots Daryl Stuermer of Genesis Laura Ingalls Wilder Based on the ‘Little House’ Books Chicago Farmer Workingclass Folk Musician I Am Not a Pilot Milwaukee Indie Rock Band The Second City Happily Ever Laughter
Janesville Performing Art Center 408 S Main Street Janesville WI 53545 608/314-8500, 608/758-0297 www.janesvillepac.org Apr 5 Apr 13 Apr 25 Apr 25-27
Dancing with the Stars American Voices Jamie-Sue Seal & John Latini Wait Until Dark
Lower Courthouse Park 51 S Main Street Janesville WI 53545 608/755-3040 www.janesvillecvb.com Jun 10-Jul 15
Main Street Tuesday Evening Entertainment
2200 Parkside Drive Janesville WI 53546 815/988-9650 Aug 17
Riverside Music Festival
KENOSHA Reuther Auditorium 913 57th Street Kenosha WI 53140 262/654-9080 www.kenoshasymphony.org Apr 5
Kenosha Symphony Orchestra
Rhode Center for the Arts 514 56th Street Kenosha WI 53140 262/657-7529 www.rhodecenter.org Apr 4-6
Children’s Theatre Series: Disney’s 101 Dalmatians KIDS! L@tR Series: Bleacher Bums Lakeside Players Presents: The Diary of Anne Frank
HORICON
May 23-24
Kiwanis Park
Apr 25-27
South Hubbard Street Horicon WI 53032 920/485-0216 horiconphoenix.com
Sesquicentennial Bandshell at Pennoyer Park
Jun 4-Aug 27
Music at the Market – The Summer Concert Series (Wednesdays)
HUDSON 920 Third Street Hudson WI 54016 715/386-8409, 715/386-2305 www.thephipps.org Apr 13
The Phipps Oratorio Society with organist William Kuhlman
Lakefront Park First & Walnut Street Hudson WI 54016 715/386-8411 www.sayhellotohudson.com Sep 27-28
Spirit of the St. Croix Art Festival
Phipps Center for the Arts tHeatre Fireside dinner
109 Locust Street Hudson WI 54016 715/386-8409, 715/386-2305 www.thephipps.org Apr 11-May 4 May 18 May 31 Jun 13
3601 7th Avenue Kenosha WI 53140 262/496-9400 Jul 8-Aug 26
Tuesday At The Shell
Veterans Memorial Park
Bethel Lutheran Church
Above: Fireside Dinner Theatre in Fort Atkinson.
JANESVILLE
Riverside Park, Janesville
Schauer Arts & Activities Center
2600 Larsen Rd Green Bay WI 54303 920/490-9457 www.gbbg.org/things-to-do/garden-events
Jun 9-Aug 25
Chamber Concerts in the Park
HARTFORD
Green Bay Botanical Garden
Jun 26-Aug 21
Summer in the Park Concert Series (Thursdays) Live on Main (Tuesdays)
GREENWOOD
CityDeck
Jun 27-Aug 15
FOND DU LAC
Whitney Park
The Fox on the Fairway Minneapolis Guitar Quartet Jared Sherlock, Illusionist & Comic Magician Dennis James, Organist
54th Street and 6th Avenue Kenosha WI 53140 262/653-4177 www.kenoshaevents.com Jul 10-Aug 28
Peanut Butter & Jam Concert Series (Thursdays)
KEWAUNEE Parallel 44 Vineyard & Winery N2185 Sleepy Hollow Road Kewaunee WI 54216 920/388-4400 www.parallel44.com Jun 21-Aug 9
Parallel 44 Summer Saturday Live Music
LA CROSSE Pump House Regional Arts Center 119 King Street La Crosse WI 54601 608/785-1434 www.thepumphouse.org Apr 10-12 May 3
Pass the Taters Will Porter: Concert
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T H E A T R E
LAKE GENEVA Flat Iron Park Wrigley Drive Lake Geneva WI 53147 262/248-4416, 800/345-1000 www.lakegenevawi.com Jul 3-Aug 28
Concerts In The Park (Thursdays)
Luck WI 54853 715/472-2221 www.luckwisconsin.com Jun 3-Aug 12
Luck Music in the Park (Tuesdays)
Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street Madison WI 53703 608/258-4141 overturecenter.com Apr 5 Apr 13 Apr 16 Apr 18 Apr 25
Apr 25 May 10 May 13-18 Jun 10-15
MADISON
D A N C E
Nobodies of Comedy RAIN - A Tribute to the Beatles STREB: FORCES Golden Dragon Acrobats I Wish for All Time: Celebrating the Genius of Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder Dead Man Walking Big Top Chautauqua: Tent Show Radio Live! Million Dollar Quartet War Horse
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Capitol Square Madison WI 53703 608/257-0638 www.wcoconcerts.org Jun 25-Jul 30
Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra’s Concerts on the Square (Wednesdays)
Kohl Center 601 W Dayton Madison WI 53703 608/265-4120 www.badgerband.com Apr 24-Apr 26
UW Varsity Band Spring Concert
Apr 3
Apr 5
Apr 6
Apr 7
Apr 11
Apr 11-15
Apr 12 Apr 12 Apr 13 Apr 14
Apr 16 Apr 17
Jun 5-Sep 4
Jazz in the Park (Thursdays)
Marcus Center for the Performing Arts 929 N Water St Milwaukee WI 53202 414/273-7206, 414/273-7121 www.marcuscenter.org/broadway.html Apr 10 Apr 25-27 May 16-17 Jul 23-Aug 3-
The Improvised Shakespeare Company Rocky Mountain High The Music of John Denver Letters Home The Phantom of the Opera
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Apr 4
Jim Doing, Tenor and Martha Fischer, Piano; Faculty Concert Series, UW School of Music Marc Vallon, Bassoon; Faculty Concert Series, UW School of Music Uri Vardi, Cello, and guests; Faculty Concert Series, UW School of Music Annual Beethoven Piano Competition Winners’ Recital Kostas Tilakos, Oboe; Faculty Concert Series, UW School of Music The Center for New Music, University of Iowa, Guest Artist Series UW University Opera, Berloiz’s “Béatrice et Bénédict” The Perlman Piano Trio UW Concert Choir and UW Chamber Orchestra UW Chorale Anthony Di Sanza, Percussion; Faculty Concert Series, UW School of Music UW Guitar Ensamble Pro Arte Quartet; Faculty Concert Series; UW School of Music
Milwaukee WI 53201 414/271-1416 www.easttown.com
e repert or
455 N Park Street Madison WI 53706 608/263-5615 www.music.wisc.edu
Cathedral Square Park
MiLwauke
Mosse Humanities Building
MILWAUKEE
Milwaukee Repertory Theater 108 E Wells Street Milwaukee WI 53202 414/224-9490 www.milwaukeerep.com Mar 14-May 18 Ain’t Misbehavin’ Apr 8-May 4 The History of Invulnerability
Pere Marquette Park 900 N Plankinton Avenue Milwaukee WI 53202 414/276-6696 www.westown.org Jun 11-Aug 27
Westown’s River Rhythms (Wednesdays)
MONROE Monroe Arts Center 1315 11th Street Monroe WI 53566 608/325-5700 www.monroeartscenter.com Apr 5 Apr 12 Apr 27 May 17 Jun 7
Green County Harmony Chorus Two on Tap Bel Canto Singers Salsabrosa Mac Arnold and Plate Full O’Blues
NESHKORO Rivers’ Edge Park Neshkoro WI 54960 920/293-4423 www.neshkorowisconsin.com Jun 13-Aug 8
2014 Gazebo Concerts (Fridays)
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Above: Milwaukee Repertory Theater. Top: Overture Center for the Arts in Madison.
NEW RICHMOND
PHILLIPS
New Richmond Heritage Center
Club 13
1100 Heritage Drive New Richmond WI 54017 715/246-3276 www.nrheritagecenter.org
784 N Lake Avenue/Highway 13 Phillips WI 54555 715/339-2057, 715/339-6333 www.northwoodsplayers.com
Jul 9-Aug 20
Jul 15-17
Heritage Hillside Series (Wednesdays)
Northwoods Players Ltd Dinner Theatre
OSCEOLA
PLATTEVILLE
Millpond Park
Center of the Arts, UW-Platteville
Osceola WI 54020 715/755-3300 www.vil.osceola.wi.us
755 West Main Street Platteville WI 53818 608/342-1298 tickets.uwplatt.edu
Jul 3-Aug 28
Osceola Music in the Park (Thursdays)
OSHKOSH 100 High Avenue Oshkosh WI 54901 920/424-2350 www.grandoperahouse.org Oshkosh on Broadway Steve March-Tormé - Snap, Sizzle and Pop!
PEWAUKEE Pewaukee Lake Pewaukee WI 53072 262/695-9735 www.positivelypewaukee.com Jun 4-Aug 27
UW-Platteville’s Heartland Festival
Platteville’s City Park
Grand Opera House
Apr 12 May 17
Jun 6-Jul 27
Waterfront Wednesday Concerts
75 N Bonson Street Platteville WI 53818 608/348-8888 www.platteville.com Jun 19-Aug 21
Music In the Park Summer Series (Thursdays)
UW-Platteville Center for the Performing Arts 700 West Main Street Platteville WI 53818 608/342-1298 www3.uwplatt.edu Apr 13 Apr 17 Apr 30
Wisconsin Brass Quintet HAIR Northern Illinois University Steel Drum Band
PLYMOUTH
RIPON
City Park
The Village Green
Plymouth WI 53073 920/893-0079, 888/693-8263 www.plymouthwisconsin.com
101 W Seward Street Ripon WI 54971 920/748-7466, 920/748-6764 www.downtownripon.com
Jun 19-Aug 14
Summer Concert Series at City Park (Thursdays)
Jun 6-Aug 29
Downtown Plymouth WI 53073 920/892-8409 plymoutharts.org Aug 8
Cheese Capital Jazz Crawl for the Arts
Plymouth Arts Center 520 East Mill Street Plymouth WI 53073 920/892-8409 www.plymoutharts.org May 16-17
Plymouth Arts Center Singers Spring Concert
Portage Center for the Arts 301 E Cook Street Portage WI 53901 608/742-5655 portagecenterforthearts.com Apr 26
MadHatters
City Park Band Shell Douglas Street & Lakeshore Drive Rice Lake WI 54868 715/234-2126 www.ricelakechamber.org Jun 5-Aug 7
Jun 25
Summer Concert Series (Fridays)
608 New York Avenue Sheboygan WI 53081 920/458-6144 www.jmkac.org Apr 4 Apr 26 May 2
Festive Friday: VO5, disco Family Festival: Egypt The Golden Horse Ranch Band, western/square dance Fatoumata Diawara, Malian Singer/Songwriter
Lakeside Pavilion
Siren WI 54872 715/349-8399, 800/788-3164 www.visitsiren.com Siren Music in the Park (Thursdays)
870 Main Road Washington Island WI 54246 920/847-2689 www.washingtonislandmusicfestival.com Aug 4-15
Northwoods Jazz Combo Concert with Randy Sabien Northwoods Concert Band Concert Northwoods Jazz Combo Concert
Washington Island Music Festival
WAUKESHA Downtown 342 W Main Street Waukesha WI 53186 262/544-8030 www.waukeshafreemanfridaynightlive.com Jun 6-Sep 26
SPARTA
Waukesha Freeman Friday Night Live
Evans-Bosshard Park
WAUPACA
East Aveune Sparta WI 54656 608/269-4123 www.bikesparta.com
Waupaca High School Auditorium
May 28-Aug 27 Concerts In the Park (Wednesdays)
American Players Theatre
Music in the Park (Thursdays)
608/588-2361 americanplayers.org Jun-Oct
E2325 King Road Waupaca WI 54981 715/258-4131 Apr 6
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Overlook on the St Croix River St Croix Falls WI 54024 715/483-3580 www.musicontheoverlook.com Music 0n The Overlook (Fridays)
STEVENS POINT @1800 Theater 1800 Northpoint Drive Stevens Point WI 54481 715/345-2976 cwso.org Apr 12-13
CW Symphony Orchestra Choral Jubilee
STOUGHTON Stoughton Opera House 381 E Main Street Stoughton WI 53589 608/877-4400 www.stoughtonoperahouse.com Apr 3 Apr 4 Apr 5 Apr 10
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Waupaca Community Oratorio Chorus Concert
WAUSAU Grand Theater
Eight plays in rotating repertory; five in the outdoor amphitheater Up the Hill and three in the indoor Touchstone Theatre. Call or check website for schedule.
ST CROIX FALLS
Jun 6-Aug 22
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Trueblood Performing Arts Center
SPRING GREEN
Shell Lake WI 54871 715/468-2414 www.shelllakeartscenter.org
Jun 16
WASHINGTON ISLAND
SIREN
Jun 5-Aug 21
SHELL LAKE
Jul 7
Tribute to the Big Bands with Northwoods Big Band
Crooked Lake Park
John Michael Kohler Arts Center
Jun 30
RICE LAKE
802 1st Street Shell Lake WI 54871 715/468-2414 www.shelllakeartscenter.org
SHEBOYGAN
Apr 22
PORTAGE
Shell Lake Arts Center
Rhonda Vincent & The Rage Davina & The Vagabonds Jerry Apps: A Farm Story Maggie Mae & the Heartland Country Band Red Molly The Persuasions The Sweetback Sisters Jim Brickman - The Love Tour Literary Artist Michael Hecht presents: “Beyond the Canvas: Vincent Van Gogh” Roger McGuinn Dailey & Vincent Stoughton Chamber Singers presents: “Sing Me A Song and Play Me A Tune”
401 Fourth Street Wausau WI 54403 715/842-0988 www.grandtheater.org Apr 8 Apr 15 Apr 23 May 3 May 8 May 14 May 21
Intergalactic Nemesis Hair The Texas Tenors Storybook Weekend: Alice in Wonderland Mark Nizer 4-D 5 Browns Bring It On
The 400 Block 401 North Third Street Wausau WI 54403 715/843-0748 www.wausauareaevents.org Jun 18-Aug 20
Concerts on the Square (Wednesdays)
WEST BEND UW Washington County Campus Theatre 400 University Drive West Bend WI 53095 262/335-5208 www.washington.uwc.edu Apr 6
Alpin Hong
WHITEWATER Young Auditorium – University of Wisconsin 930 W Main Street Whitewater WI 53190 262/472-2222, 262/472-4444 uww.edu/youngauditorium Apr 6 Apr 9 Apr 12
Apr 25
Pinocchio - Florentine Opera Sonic Escape A Mighty Fortress is Our Basement - The Church Basement Ladies Summer Stories - John McGivern
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Do you need information on lodging, attractions or local events? Go right to the source! Here we’ve listed Wisconsin’s convention bureaus, chambers of commerce, county and area tourism offices. These organizations are ready and waiting to help you plan your Wisconsin getaway. Destinations highlighted in red are members or associate members of the Wisconsin Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus. They offer meeting and convention facilities. Adams County Chamber of Commerce & Tourism 608/339-6997, 888/339-6997 www.adamscountywi.com Algoma Area Chamber of Commerce 920/487-2041, 800/498-4888 www.algoma.org Alma Chamber of Commerce 608/685-4442 www.almawisconsin.com Antigo/Langlade County Chamber of Commerce 715/623-4134, 888/526-4523 www.antigochamber.com Appleton (see Fox Cities) Arbor Vitae (see Minocqua-Arbor Vitae-Woodruff) Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce 715/682-2500, 800/284-9484 www.travelashlandcounty.com Augusta, City of 715/286-2555 www.cityofaugusta.org Balsam Lake, Village of 715/485-3424 BalsamLakeWI.com Baraboo Area Chamber of Commerce 608/356-8333, 800/227-2266 www.baraboo.com Barron County Economic Development 715/637-6871, 800/529-4148 www.barroncounty.com Bayfield Chamber of Commerce 715/779-3335, 800/447-4094 www.bayfield.org Bayfield County Tourism & Recreation 715/373-6125, 800/472-6338 www.bayfieldcounty.org Beaver Dam Area Chamber of Commerce 920/887-8879 www.beaverdamchamber.com Beloit Convention & Visitors Bureau 608/365-4838, 800/423-5648 www.visitbeloit.com Berlin Chamber of Commerce 920/361-3636 www.berlinchamber.net Birchwood Area Lakes Association 715/354-7846, 800/236-2252 www.birchwoodwi.com Black River Area Chamber of Commerce 715/284-4658, 800/404-4008 www.blackrivercountry.net Bloomer Chamber of Commerce 715/568-3339 www.bloomerchamber.com
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Boscobel Chamber of Commerce 608/375-2672 www.boscobelwisconsin.com Boulder Junction Chamber of Commerce 715/385-2400, 800/466-8759 www.boulderjct.org Brodhead Chamber of Commerce 608/897-8411 www.BrodheadChamber.org Brookfield Convention & Visitors Bureau 262/789-0220, 800/388-1835 www.brookfieldcvb.com Buffalo County Clerk’s Office 608/685-6209 www.buffalocounty.com Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce 262/763-6044 www.burlingtonchamber.org Burnett County Dept. of Tourism & Information 715/349-5999, 800/788-3164 www.burnettcounty.com Burnett County Resort & Campground Association 715/349-5725, 800/788-3164 www.burnettcountylodging.com Cable Area Chamber of Commerce 715/798-3833, 800/533-7454 www.cable4fun.com Cadott Chamber of Commerce 715/289-3338 www.cadottchamber.org Calumet County/Travel Calumet 920/849-1493 ext 200 www.travelcalumet.com Cambridge Chamber of Commerce 608/423-3780 www.cambridgewi.net Cassville Department of Tourism 608/725-5855 www.cassville.org Castle Rock-Petenwell Lakes Association 608/847-1904 www.castlerockpetenwell.com Cedarburg Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center 262/377-9620, 800/237-2874 www.cedarburg.org Chetek Area Chamber of Commerce 715/924-3200, 800/317-1720 www.chetekwi.net Chetek Resort Owners Association 715/924-4440, 800/431-0980 www.chetek.net Chilton Chamber of Commerce 920/418-1650 www.chiltonchamber.com Chippewa Falls Area Visitors Center 715/723-0331, 888/723-0024 www.chippewachamber.org Clark County Economic Development Corporation 715/267-3205, 888/252-7594 www.clark-cty-wi.org Columbia County Visitor Bureau 608/742-6161 www.travelcolumbiacounty.net Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce 920/623-3699 www.cityofcolumbuswi.com Conover Chamber of Commerce 715/479-4928, 866/394-4386 www.conover.org
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Cornell, City of 715/239-3710 www.cityofcornell.com Crivitz Recreation Association 800/236-6681 www.crivitzrecreation.com Darlington (see Lafayette County) DeForest Area Tourim Commission 608/846-9022 visitdeforestarea.com Delafield Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Council 262/646-8100, 888/294-1082 www.visitdelafield.org Delavan-Delavan Lake Area Chamber of Commerce 262/728-5095, 800/624-0052 www.delavanwi.org Dodge County Tourism Association 920/386-3701, 800/414-0101 www.dodgecounty.com Dodgeville Area Chamber of Commerce 608/935-9200, 877/863-6343 www.dodgeville.com Door County Chamber of Commerce 920/743-4456, 800/527-3529 www.doorcounty.com Douglas County (see Superior-Douglas County) Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center 715/479-6400, 800/359-6315 www.eagleriver.org East Troy Area Chamber of Commerce 262/642-3770 www.easttroywi.org Eau Claire (Visit Eau Claire) 715/831-2340, 888/523-3866 www.visiteauclaire.com Eau Claire Lakes Area Business Association 715/376-2322 www.eauclairelakes.com Edgerton Area Chamber of Commerce 608/884-4408 www.edgertonchamber.com Elkhart Lake Tourism Commission 920/876-2385, 877/355-4278 www.elkhartlake.com Elkhorn Area Chamber of Commerce 262/723-5788 www.elkhorn-wi.org Elroy Commons Tourist Info Center 608/462-2410, 888/606-2453 www.elroywi.com Ephraim (see Door County) Evansville Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism 608-882-5131 www.evansvillechamber.org Fennimore Chamber and Economic Development Office 608/822-3599, 800/822-1131 www.fennimore.com Fish Creek Civic Association 920/868-2316, 800/577-1880 visitfishcreek.com Florence County Tourism 715/528-5377, 888/889-0049 www.florencewisconsin.com Fond du Lac Area Convention & Visitors Bureau 920/923-3010, 800/937-9123 www.fdl.com
Forest County Chamber of Commerce 715/478-3450, 800/334-3387 www.visitforestcounty.com Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce 920/563-3210, 888/733-3678 www.fortchamber.com Fox Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau 920/734-3358, 800/236-6673 www.foxcities.org Fremont Chamber of Commerce 920/446-3838 www.travelfremont.com Galesville (see Trempealeau County) Gays Mills, Village of 608/735-4341 www.gaysmills.org/ Geneva Lake West Chamber of Commerce 262/275-5102, 877/275-5102 www.genevalakewest.com Germantown Area Chamber of Commerce 262/255-1812 www.germantownchamber.org Grant Co. UWEX Office 608/723-2125, 866/472-6894 www.grantcounty.org/visitor Grantsburg Chamber of Commerce 715/463-2405 www.grantsburgwi.com Green Bay Convention & Visitor Bureau, Greater 920/494-9507, 888/867-3342 www.greenbay.com Green County Tourism 608/328-1838, 888/222-9111 www.greencounty.org Green Lake Area Chamber of Commerce 920/294-3231, 800/253-7354 www.visitgreenlake.com Green Lake, Community of, Visitors Center 800/662-6927 www.glcountry.com Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce 262/673-7002 www.hartfordchamber.org Hartland Area Chamber of Commerce 262/367-7059 www.hartland-wi.org Hayward Lakes Visitors & Convention Bureau 715/634-4801, 800/724-2992 www.haywardlakes.com Hazelhurst Information Center 715/356-7350 www.hazelwi.net Hidden Valleys 608/739-3500, 800/592-6968 www.hiddenvalleys.com Horicon Chamber of Commerce 920/485-3200 www.horiconchamber.com Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau 715/386-8411, 800/657-6775 www.hudsonwi.org Hurley Area Chamber of Commerce 715/561-4334, 866/340-4334 www.hurleywi.com Iron County Development Zone Council 715/561-2922 www.ironcountywi.com
Iron River Area Chamber of Commerce 715/372-8558, 800/345-0716 www.visitironriver.com Jackson County (see Black River Area) Janesville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau 608/757-3171, 800/487-2757 www.janesvillecvb.com Jefferson Chamber of Commerce 920/674-4511 www.jeffersonchamberwi.com Jefferson County Area Tourism Council 920/563-3210 www.enjoyjeffersoncounty.com Juneau Chamber of Commerce 920/386-3359 www.juneauwi.org Juneau County Visitors Bureau/Economic Development 608/427-2070, 888/898-2550 www.juneaucounty.com/tourism.asp Kaukauna (see Fox Cities) Kenosha Area Convention & Visitors Bureau 262/654-7307, 800/654-7309 www.kenoshacvb.com Kewaunee Chamber of Commerce 920/388-4822, 800/666-8214 www.kewaunee.org Kewaunee County Promotions & Recreation Dept. 920/388-0444 www.kewauneeco.org/rec Kickapoo Valley Association 608/629-5911 www.driftlesswisconsin.com Kickapoo Valley Reserve 608/625-2960 http://kvr.state.wi.us Kohler Visitor Information Center 800/344-2838 www.destinationkohler.com La Crosse Area Convention & Visitors Bureau 608/782-2366, 800/658-9424 www.explorelacrosse.com Lac du Flambeau Chamber of Commerce 715/588-3346, 877/588-3346 www.lacduflambeauchamber.com Ladysmith (see Rusk County) Lafayette Development Corporation 608/776-8080, 866/304-7229 www.lafayettecounty.org Lake Geneva Area Convention & Visitors Bureau 262/248-4416, 800/345-1020 www.lakegenevawi.com Lake Mills Area Chamber of Commerce 920/648-3585 www.lakemills.org Lake Tomahawk Information Bureau 715/277-2602 Lakewood Area Chamber of Commerce 715/276-6500 www.lakewoodareachamber.com Lancaster Area Chamber of Commerce 608/723-2820, 866/876-2665 www.lancasterwisconsin.com Land O’ Lakes Chamber of Commerce 715/547-3432, 800/236-3432 www.landolakes-wi.org Langlade County (see Antigo Area)
Lodi/LakeWisconsin Chamber of Commerce 608/592-4412 www.lodiwisconsin.com Lincoln Co. Forestry, Land & Parks 715/536-0327 www.co.lincoln.wi.us Long Lake Chamber of Commerce 715/354-3533 Longlakewisconsin.org Madeline Island Chamber of Commerce 715/747-2801, 888/475-3386 www.madelineisland.com Madison Convention & Visitors Bureau, Greater 608/255-2537, 800/373-6376 www.visitmadison.com Manitowish Waters Chamber of Commerce 715/543-8488, 888/626-9877 www.manitowishwaters.org Manitowoc Area Visitor & Convention Bureau 920/683-4388, 800/627-4896 www.manitowoc.org Manitowoc County, The Chamber of 920/684-5575, 866/727-5575 www.manitowoc.info Marinette/Menominee Area Chamber of Commerce 715/735-6681, 800/236-6681 www.mandmchamber.com Marquette NOW 888/318-0362 www.marquettenow.com Marshfield Convention & Visitors Bureau 715/384-4314, 800/422-4541 www.visitmarshfieldwi.com Mauston Area Chamber of Commerce, Greater 608/847-4142, 866/516-1646 www.mauston.com Mayville Area Chamber of Commerce 920/387-5776, 800/256-7670 www.mayvillechamber.com Medford Area Chamber of Commerce 715/748-4729, 888/682-9567 www.medfordwis.com Mellen Area Chamber of Commerce 715/274-2330 www.mellenwi.com Menasha (see Fox Cities) Menominee Tribal Public Relations 715/799-5217 Menomonie Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center, Greater 800/283-1862 www.menomoniechamber.org Mercer Area Chamber of Commerce 715/476-2389 www.mercercc.com Merrill Area Chamber of Commerce 715/536-9474, 877/907-2757 www.merrillchamber.org Merrimac (see Lodi/Lake Wisconsin) Middleton Tourism Commission 800/688-5694 www.visitmiddleton.com Milton Area Chamber of Commerce 608/868-6222 www.maccit.com Milwaukee (VISIT Milwaukee) 414/273-7222, 800/554-1448 www.visitmilwaukee.org
Mineral Point Chamber of Commerce 608/987-3201, 888/764-6894 www.mineralpoint.com Minocqua-Arbor Vitae-Woodruff Area Chamber of Commerce 715/356-5266, 800/446-6784 www.minocqua.org Monroe Chamber of Commerce and Industry 608/325-7648 www.monroechamber.org Monroe Co Department of Tourism 608/372-2166 www.bikesandberries.com Montello Area Chamber of Commerce 608/297-7420, 800/684-7199 www.montellowi.com Mount Horeb Area Chamber of Commerce 608/437-5914, 888/765-5929 www.trollway.com Muscoda, Village of 608/739-3182 www.muscoda.com Neenah (see Fox Cities) Neillsville Area Chamber of Commerce 715/743-6444, 888/252-7594 www.neillsville.org New Glarus Chamber of Commerce & Tourist Information 608/527-2095, 800/527-6838 www.swisstown.com New London Tourism 920/982-5822 www.newlondontourism.com New Richmond Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau 715/246-2900, 800/654-6380 www.newrichmondchamber.com Oconomowoc Area Chamber of Commerce 262/567-2666 www.oconomowoc.org Oconomowoc Convention & Visitors Bureau 262/569-3235, 800/524-3744 www.oconomowoc-wi.gov Oconto Area Chamber of Commerce 920/834-6967 www.ocontoareachamber.com Oconto County Tourism 920/834-6969, 888/626-6862 www.ocontocounty.org Oconto Falls Area Chamber of Commerce 920/846-8306 www.ocontofallschamber.com Omro Area Chamber of Commerce 920/685-6960 www.omro-wi.com Onalaska Tourism Commission 608/781-9570, 800/873-1901 www.discoveronalaska.com Ontario (Hill Country Chamber of Commerce) 608/462-2245 www.hillcountrychamberwi.org Osceola Area Chamber of Commerce 715/755-3300, 800/947-0581 www.vil.osceola.wi.us Oshkosh Convention & Visitors Bureau 920/303-9200, 877/303-9200 www.visitoshkosh.com Osseo City Hall 715/597-2207 www.cityofosseo.com
Ozaukee County Tourism Council 262/284-9288, 800/403-9898 www.ozaukeetourism.com Park Falls Area Chamber of Commerce 715/762-2703, 877/762-2703 www.parkfalls.com Pelican Lake Chamber of Commerce 715/487-5222 www.pelicanlakewi.org Pepin County Visitor Information 715/672-5709, 888/672-5709 www.visitpepincounty.com Pepin Visitor Information Center 715/442-3011, 800/442-3011 www.pepinwisconsin.com Peshtigo Chamber of Commerce 715/582-0327 www.peshtigochamber.com Phelps Chamber of Commerce 715/545-3800, 877/669-7077 www.phelpscofc.org Phillips Area Chamber of Commerce 715/339-4100, 888/408-4800 www.phillipswisconsin.net Pickerel-Pearson Business Association 715/484-3634 www.pickerel-pearson.com Platteville Area Chamber of Commerce 608/348-8888 www.platteville.com Plymouth Chamber of Commerce/Visitor Information Center 920/893-0079, 888/693-8263 www.plymouthwisconsin.com Polk County Information Center 715/483-1410, 800/222-7655 www.polkcountytourism.com Portage Area Chamber of Commerce 608/742-6242, 800/474-2525 www.portagewi.com Potosi-Tennyson Chamber of Commerce 608/763-2261 www.potosiwisconsin.com Prairie du Chien Area Chamber of Commerce 608/326-8555, 800/732-1673 www.prairieduchien.org Prescott Area Chamber of Commerce 715/262-3284 www.prescottwi.com Presque Isle Chamber of Commerce 715/686-2910, 888/835-6508 www.presqueisle.com Price County Tourism Dept. 715/339-4505, 800/269-4505 www.pricecountywi.net Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce 920/295-3877 www.princetonwi.com Real Racine 262/884-6400, 800/272-2463 realracine.com Reedsburg Area Chamber of Commerce 608/524-2850, 800/844-3507 www.reedsburg.org Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce 715/365-7464, 800/236-4386 www.explorerhinelander.com Rice Lake Area Chamber of Commerce 715/234-2126, 877/234-2126 www.rice-lake.com continued...
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Rice Lake Tourism 800/523-6318 http://ricelakewis.com Richland Center Area Chamber/Main Street 608/647-6205 www.richlandchamber.com Ripon Area Chamber of Commerce 920/748-6764 www.ripon-wi.com River Falls Area Chamber of Commerce 715/425-2533 www.rfchamber.com Rock County Tourism Council 866/376-8767 www.rockcounty.org Rusk Co. Visitors Center & Rail Displays 715/532-2642, 800/535-7875 www.ruskcountywi.com Sauk Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce 608/643-4168, 800/683-2453 www.saukprairie.com Sayner-Star Lake Chamber of Commerce 715/542-3789 www.sayner-starlake.org Shawano Country Chamber of Commerce 715/524-2139, 800/235-8528 www.shawanocountry.com Sheboygan County Chamber of Commerce 800/457-9497 www.sheboygan.org Sheboygan Falls Chamber/Main Street, Inc. 920/467-6206 www.sheboyganfalls.org/ Shell Lake Chamber of Commerce 715/468-4340 www.shelllake.org Shullsburg Community Development Corp. 608/965-4579 www.shullsburgwisconsin.org Siren Area Chamber of Commerce 715/349-5999, 800/788-3164 www.visitsiren.com Sister Bay Advancement Association 920/854-2812 www.cometosisterbay.com Somerset Chamber of Commerce 715/247-3366 www.somersetchamber.com Sparta Area Chamber of Commerce 608/269-4123, 800/354-2453 www.bikesparta.org Spooner Area Chamber of Commerce 715/635-2168, 800/367-3306 www.spoonerchamber.org Spring Green Chamber of Commerce 608/588-2054, 800/588-2042 www.springgreen.com St. Croix Falls (Falls Chamber of Commerce) 715/483-3580 www.scfwi.com St. Germain Chamber of Commerce 715/477-2205, 800/727-7203 www.st-germain.com
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Stevens Point Area Convention & Visitors Bureau 715/344-2556, 800/236-4636 www.stevenspointarea.com Stockholm Merchants Association 715/442-2266 stockholmwisconsin.com Stone Lake Area Chamber of Commerce 715/865-3378 www.stonelakewi.com Stoughton Chamber of Commerce 608/873-7912, 888/873-7912 www.stoughtonwi.com Sturgeon Bay Visitor & Convention Bureau 920/743-6246, 800/301-6695 www.sturgeonbay.net Sun Prairie Chamber of Commerce 608/837-4547, 800/400-6162 www.sunprairiechamber.com Superior-Douglas County Convention & Visitors Bureau 715/392-2773, 800/942-5313 www.superiorchamber.org Taylor County Tourism 715/748-4729, 888/682-9567 www.medfordwis.com Three Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and Welcome Center 715/546-3344, 800/972-6103 www.threelakes.com Tomah Convention & Visitors Bureau 608/372-2166, 800/948-6624 www.tomahwisconsin.com Tomahawk Regional Chamber of Commerce 715/453-5334, 800/569-2160 www.gototomahawk.com Trempealeau Chamber of Commerce 608/534-6780 www.trempealeau.net Trempealeau County Tourism Council www.ruralexperiences.com Turtle Flambeau Flowage Association 715/769-3680 www.turtleflambeauflowage.com Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association 262/877-2220 www.twinlakeschamber.com Two Rivers (see Manitowoc Area VCB) Uplands of Southwest Wisconsin 608/437-6580, 800/279-9472 www.uplandsguide.com Vernon County Tourism Council 608/637-5396 www.driftlesswisconsin.com Vilas County Advertising & Publicity Dept. 715/479-3649, 800/236-3649 www.vilas.org Viroqua Tourism 608/637-2575 viroquatourism.com Walworth County Visitor’s Bureau 262/723-3980, 800/395-8687 www.visitwalworthcounty.com Warrens Area Business Association 608/378-4200 www.cranfest.com Washburn Area Chamber of Commerce 715/373-5017, 800/253-4495 www.washburnchamber.com
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Washburn County Tourism 715/635-9696, 800/367-3306 www.washburncounty.org Washington County Convention & Visitors Bureau 262/677-5069, 888/974-8687 www.visitwashingtoncounty.com Washington Island Chamber of Commerce 920/847-2179 washingtonisland-wi.com Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce 920/261-6320, 877/733-9886 www.watertownchamber.com Waukesha & Pewaukee CVB 262/542-0330, 800/366-8474 www.visitwaukesha.org Waupaca Area Chamber of Commerce 715/258-7343, 888/417-4040 www.waupacamemories.com Waupun Chamber of Commerce 920/324-3491 www.waupunchamber.com Wausau-Central Wisconsin Convention & Visitors Bureau 715/355-8788, 888/948-4748 www.visitwausau.com Waushara Area Chamber of Commerce 920/787-3488, 877/928-8662 www.wausharachamber.com Webster (see Burnett County) West Bend Area Chamber of Commerce 262/338-2666, 888/338-8666 www.wbachamber.org Westby Chamber of Commerce 608/634-4011, 866/493-7829 www.westbywi.com Weyauwega Area Chamber of Commerce 920/867-2500 www.weyauwegachamber.com Whitewater Tourism Council 262-473-4005; 866-499-8687 www.discoverwhitewater.org Winchester Chamber of Commerce www.winchester-wi.org Winneconne Area Chamber of Commerce 920/582-4775 www.winneconne.org Winter Area Chamber of Commerce 715/266-2204, 800/762-7179 www.winterwi.com Wisconsin Dells Visitor & Convention Bureau 608/254-4636, 800/223-3557 www.wisdells.com Wisconsin Indian Head Country Tourism 715/924-2970, 800/826-6966 www.wisconsinindianhead.org Wisconsin Rapids Area Convention & Visitors Bureau 715/422-4650, 800/554-4484 www.visitwisrapids.com Woodruff (see Minocqua-Arbor Vitae-Woodruff)
MORE SOURCES FOR TOURISM INFORMATION ACCOMMODATIONS Wisconsin B&B Association www.wbba.org
Wisconsin Hotel and Lodging Association www.wisconsinlodging.info
AGRICULTURAL INFO Wisconsin Department of Agriculture www.savorwisconsin.com
Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board www.eatwisconsincheese.com
ARTS AND CULTURE Wisconsin Arts Board www.artsboard.wisconsin.gov
The Cultural Coalition www.portalwisconsin.org
NATOW www.natow.org
ATTRACTIONS Association of Wisconsin Tourism Attractions www.wiattraction.com
Wisconsin Association of Convention and Visitor Bureaus www.escapetowisconsin.com
Wisconsin State Historical Society www.wisconsinhistory.org
DINING Wisconsin Restaurant Association wirestaurant.org
MEETINGS & CONVENTIONS WI Association of Convention and Visitors Bureau www.thinkwisconsin.com
RECREATION INFORMATION Wisconsin ATV Association www.watva.org
Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin www.bfw.org
Off-Road Bicycling www.worba.org
Wisconsin Association of Campground Owners www.wisconsincampgrounds.com
Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources dnr.wi.gov
Golf Course Owners of Wisconsin www.gcow.org
Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs www.awsc.org
HIGHWAYS AND ROADS Wisconsin Road Conditions and Construction www.511wi.gov
Destinations highlighted in red are members or associate members of the Wisconsin Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus. They offer meeting and convention facilities.
Rustic Roads, Rest Areas and Transportation www.dot.wisconsin.gov
LET YOUR (ECO) CONSCIENCE
rest easy IN WISCONSIN
April 22, 1970. The first Earth Day. Founded by Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin to raise environmental consciousness. Wisconsinites continue to dig in to the Earth Day tenets of preserving the environment and enhancing our quality of life. That brings us to the notion of an ecofriendly vacation, a concept the Wisconsin Department of Tourism pioneered when it launched Travel Green Wisconsin™ in 2006. Travel Green was the first certification program in the country that went beyond accommodations to include tourism businesses of all sorts-events, attractions, restaurants, and everything in between. So if leaving a lighter footprint is important to you, then consider patronizing the hundreds of Travel Green Wisconsin certified businesses when visiting. Visit travelwisconsin.com for a listing. TM
To summarize: Go green. Have fun. Rest easy.
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Get connected and stay connected at travelwisconsin.com Fall Color Report
Official Wisconsin Travel Guide
Wisconsin Art & Craft Fairs Directory
A full-color, 80 page guide to over 500 Wisconsin attractions – a perfect tool to plan your next getaway.
A 64-page guide to nearly 200 art and craft fairs held throughout Wisconsin.
A weekly report on fall color conditions around the state. Available in September and October.
Snow Conditions Report A weekly report on conditions for downhill skiing, cross country skiing and snowmobiling around the state.
Wisconsin Activity Guide A full-color, 80-page guide to recreational opportunities on the land, on the water, and on the snow.
Native Wisconsin A full-color guide showcasing the attractions, events and history of Wisconsin’s Indian people. Provided by Native American Tourism of Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Traveler Essential information for the Wisconsin traveler. A twice-monthly newsletter that brings you the latest in Wisconsin getaway ideas, events, packages & deals and more!
Social Media Wisconsin Lodging Directory
Wisconsin Campground Directory
A comprehensive directory describing more than 1,100 Wisconsin hotels, motels, resorts and B&Bs. Provided by the Wisconsin Innkeepers Association.
A 66-page guide to the private campgrounds of Wisconsin, listed by region. Provided by the Wisconsin Association of Campground Owners.
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Travel Wisconsin Apps Find the fun faster while you’re onthe-road in Wisconsin with the Travel Wisconsin™ iPhone® and AndroidTM apps.
Wisconsin Bed & Breakfast Directory
Wisconsin State Parks Visitor Guide
Lists 220 charming Wisconsin B&Bs in a handy, pocket-sized brochure. Provided by the Wisconsin Bed & Breakfast Association.
A 24-page full-color booklet detailing the recreational facilities offered at Wisconsin’s 79 state parks, forests and trails.
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