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EventsSPRING/SUMMER 2012 Welcome Contents 1 County Locator Map 2 April Events 4 May Events Welcome to Wisconsin! 8 June Events 16 July Events As Governor, it is my very special pleasure to 22 August Events 29 September Events welcome you to our great state. This guide is 36 Ongoing Events filled with more than 500 events that make the 38 Changing Exhibits perfect starting point to plan a memorable 39 Theatre, Music & Dance spring or summer getaway. 42 Tourism Contacts

This publication was produced by the From music celebrations to Native American Wisconsin Department of Tourism, pow-wows, art fairs to county fairs, historic Stephanie Klett, Secretary. Published January, 2012 re-enactments to food festivals, fishing Wisconsin Department of Tourism 201 W. Avenue tournaments to air shows, we’re sure you’ll find P.O. Box 8690 Madison, WI 53707-8690 608/266-2161 the ideal event to fit your vacation plans. 800/432-8747 www.travelwisconsin.com Regardless of where you choose to spend your Encourage sustainability vacation in Wisconsin, our special brand of To underscore the Wisconsin Department of Tourism’s continuing commitment to Midwestern hospitality is waiting for you. stronger recycling markets in Wisconsin and a healthier world, this publication is printed on a paper stock with a 30% post- consumer recycled content. The paper Enjoy! used is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council,TM a mark of responsible forestry. The information in this guide is also available online at travelwisconsin.com. Where possible, travelers are encouraged to forego the printed publication in favor of the online content.

Mixed Sources Product group from well-managed forests, controlled sources and Scott Walker recycled wood or fibre www.fsc.org Cert no. SW-COC-002880 ©1996 Forest Stewardship Council Governor Look for the leaf It indicates certified Travel Green Wisconsin events that have invested in sustainable practices. In addition, look for “green tips” throughout this publication. On the cover: African World Festival by Robb Fischer. Wisconsin County Locator Map 12345678910 11 12 13

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MAR 30-APR 1 FRI-SUN AMERY Spring Home, Garden & Recreation Show: Annual show with exhibits about new home construction and remodeling, financing, golf, new cars, furniture & appliances, water conditioning, electron- ics, greenhouses, real estate, boats, ATVs, UW Marching Band Spring Concert in Madison, April 19-21. and landscaping. Amery Hockey Arena. Fri 5-8pm, Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 11am- 3pm. 800/222-7655, 715/268-8101. APR 6-8 FRI-SUN APR 13-15 FRI-SUN HERBSTER www.amerywi.us (Polk Co.) Herbster Annual Smelt Fry: Raffle prizes, WEST ALLIS DODGEVILLE door prizes, baked beans, coleslaw, rolls, MAR 31-APR 1 SAT-SUN Wheel & Sprocket Bike Expo: Bike show Cajun Music and Dance Weekend: Enjoy coffee and the best all-you-can-eat feast and bike sale featuring more than 1500 authentic Cajun music from visiting artists of fresh smelt. Sponsored by the Herbster AMERY bikes fully assembled and ready to ride. along with music and dance workshops. Community Club. Herbster Historical Log MapleFest: Bring the family for free pan- Visit with factory representatives and Cajun food and nightly dances with live Gym. 3-7pm. 715/774-3797. cakes, self-guided “sap to syrup” tour of experts, attend clinics, seminars and bands. Pre-registration required, full and www.herbsterwisconsin.com (Bayfield the farm, petting zoo. Glenna Farms. more. Shop for 1000s of bike parts, part time options. Folklore Village. Co.) 800/310-5050, 715/268-4702. accessories and clothing,. Exposition 608/924-4000. www.folklorevillage.org MADISON www.glennafarms.com (Polk Co.) Center at Wisconsin State Fair Park. (Iowa Co.) Mad City 100K: Distances include a 50K 414/529-6600. wheelandsprocket.com solo race and a 50K 5-person . MONROE (Milwaukee Co.) OSHKOSH Annual Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show: Special Olympics Wisconsin Indoor Sports Vilas Park. 608/255-2537. 42nd annual show featuring displays, Tournament: 1500 athletes and their www.madcity100k.com/contactus.php speakers, and interactive presentations. APR 7 SAT coaches are expected from throughout (Dane Co.) Roving Rock Wizard to identify rocks, BOULDER JUNCTION the state. Gymnastics, basketball teams TURTLE LAKE children’s fish pond, Wizard’s Black Light Easter Cache Hunt: Hunt for 12 caches, and skills on Sat with a dance to follow. American Legion Smelt Fry: Smelt from Display, and panning for gemstones. lunch for participants, prizes and wagon On Sun, basketball team competition con- the Green Bay area served with chips, Rock, mineral, and fossil dealers with rides. Boulder Junction Winter Park. tinues until 3pm. UW-Oshkosh. 920/424- beans, coleslaw and dessert. A tradition specimens, carvings, and jewelry for sale. 10am-1:30pm. 715/385-2400. 0125. www.specialolympicswisconsin.org since the 1970s and still going strong. Monroe Senior High School. 9am-5pm. www.boulderjct.org (Vilas Co.) (Winnebago Co.) Take out orders are also available. 608/328-7171. (Green Co.) SHAWANO 800/811-0338, 715/986-4667. (Barron MILWAUKEE Co.) ONALASKA Egg Day: Egg-stra special event with activ- Wolf River Builder’s Association Home & Spring Gift and Craft Show: Annual event. ities for children including an egg hunt, Cottage Show: Area vendors show and Over 140 booths with great home and arts & crafts, an Easter parade and more. demo the latest in home building, furnish- APR 14-15 SAT-SUN garden items. Free admission & free ings, remodeling, landscaping and more. Milwaukee County Zoo. 414/771-5500. FOND DU LAC parking. Onalaska Omni Center. Sat 9am- www.milwaukee.org (Milwaukee Co.) Crawford Center. Fri 4-8pm, Sat 9am- 4pm, Sun 10am-3pm. 800/873-1901, 4pm, Sun 10am-3pm. 715/853-2310. Model Train Show: Free admission. Giant 608/781-9566. www.omnicenter.net www.wolfriverbuilders.com (Shawano Co.) HO gauge layout, all gauges, kids can (La Crosse Co.) APR 8 SUN have picture taken in RR cutout. First WISCONSIN RAPIDS BLACK RIVER FALLS Presbyterian Church. Sat 10-4pm, Sun 9- APR 1 SUN Central Wisconsin Prairie Chicken 2pm. 920/922-0425. WWIS Home Show: Showcases products Festival: Great Prairie Chicken viewing, www.fdlpresbyterian.org (Fond du Lac and services for the home, including con- birding tours, children’s crafts, wildlife Co.) CHILTON tractors, landscapers, real estate agents, Maple Syrup Sunday: Tap a maple tree, talks and demonstrations, local vendors, products and suppliers from throughout nature art and literature, book sales, and NEENAH collect sap, learn how it becomes syrup, West-Central Wisconsin. Jackson County Annual Antiques Showcase & Sale: 50 of and taste maple syrup on pancakes. more. Features: Buena Vista, Leola, Mead Fair Park. 8am-3pm. 877/997-9947, and Paul Olson Wildlife Areas, Historic the Midwest’s finest antique dealers offer- Pancake breakfast served 9am-1pm; live 715/284-4391. (Jackson Co.) ing a well-balanced show. Crystal and folk music afterward. Free sugarbush Point Basse and more. Throughout Central Wis Grasslands. 4:30am-3pm. china repaired while you shop. Admission demos and tours. Historical re-enactor $5, good for both days. FREE Parking. Tri encampment. 10am-3pm. 920/849- APR 11-18 WED 715/343-6215. prairiechickenfestival.org (Wood Co.) County Ice Arena. Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 7094. ledgeviewnaturecenter.org APPLETON 11am-4pm. 920/739-3542. (Calumet Co.) Fox Cities Book Festival: 4th annual book APR 14 SAT www.BeMyBig.com (Winnebago Co.) festival will be a celebration connecting STEVENS POINT TOMAHAWK UWSP Festival of the Arts: More than 50 writers and readers at several locations in EDGERTON the Fox Cities. Visit our Web site for a WJJQ Home, Sport & Travel Show with juried artists display and sell artwork in a Spring Expo Craft and Gift Show: Craft ven- Health Expo: Products and services, door variety of mediums. Enjoy a silent auc- complete list of times and locations. dors and home-based businesses sell Appleton Public Library. 920/831-6580. prizes and concessions. Outdoor display tion, special awards ceremony, and a chil- handmade jewelry, soaps, cosmetics, of new cars, boats and RVs. Free admis- dren’s art-work area. UWSP Noel Fine www.foxcitiesbookfestival.org (Outagamie containers, teas and much more. No Co.) sion. Tomahawk School Complex. Sat Arts Center. 10am-4pm. 715/342-4051. admission charge. Tri-County Community 9am-4pm, Sun 10am-3pm. 715/453- www.festivaloftheartsstevenspoint.org Center (TCCC). 9am-3pm. 608/289-1042. 4482. www.wjjq.com (Lincoln Co.) (Portage Co.) (Rock Co.)

2 For even more unique Wisconsin events, visit travelwisconsin.com or call 1-800/432-8747. WEST ALLIS MERRILL APR 27 FRI MADISON MetroParent’s KIDSfest & Baby Expo: Two Central Wisconsin Concertina Festival: Crazylegs Classic: 8K run/wheelchair and days of fun, entertainment, learning and More than 100 concertina artists from ONALASKA 2- fun walk. Event begins on the hands-on activities for families. around the state and beyond play and Wellness Expo: Free health checks (hear- Capitol Square; finishes at Camp Randall 414/224.2039. enjoy their fellow musicians. Food and ing, vision, bone density, foot, lung, blood Stadium. All proceeds benefit the UW www.MilwaukeeMoms.com/kidsfest refreshments, free parking, concertina pressure), chair massages, speakers, free Athletic Department. See the website for (Milwaukee Co.) display. Les & Jim’s Lincoln Lanes. Fri 5- lunch, musical entertainment and cook- more details. Capitol Square to Camp 11pm, Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 10am-5pm. ing demonstrations. More than 70 Randall Stadium. Run/Walk 10am; APR 15 SUN 715/536-9405. (Lincoln Co.) exhibitors. Door prizes and free admis- Wheelchair 9:45am. 608/261-5347. www.crazylegsclassic.com (Dane Co.) NEW LONDON sion. OmniCenter. 608/781-9566. NEKOOSA www.omnicenter.net (La Crosse Co.) Wakely’s Sugar Bush/Earth Preservation Big Whopper Weekend (Fishing Contest): OSHKOSH Day: See sap from the sugar bush being Fish the Wolf River during the annual APR 27-29 FRI-SUN Winefeast: Sample more than 200 wines cooked down to make syrup. If the maple Walleye run. Contest prizes in many fish and hand-selected beers. Silent auction trees are running, you can also help gath- categories. Buffalo burgers and conces- and raffle. Tasty cuisine from more than sions. Music and a huge raffle. Riverside JEFFERSON 10 area restaurants. Benefits the Boys & er the sap. Then, sample some of the Swap meet, Park. 920/779-6346. Spring Jefferson Car Show: Girls Clubs & Southwest Rotary Club. maple syrup on a pancake. Historic Point car corral and car show for classics, col- www.newlondontourism.com (Outagamie Oshkosh Convention Center. 7pm-10pm. Basse. 10am-5pm. 715/886-4202. lectibles, street rods and trucks. More Co.) 920/424-1300. (Winnebago Co.) www.historicpointbasse.com/index.html than 3,000 vendor sites with 1,200 cars (Wood Co.) STEVENS POINT for sale. Car Show Sunday only – more PEWAUKEE Trivia 42- World's Largest Trivia Contest: than 2,000 show cars. Fri 10am-4pm, Sat Pewaukee River Run: Canoe race down APR 18-22 WED-SUN 54-hour trivia contest heard on WWSP & Sun 6am-4pm. 608/244-8416. the Fox River from Pewaukee to Frame 89.9FM the UW-Stevens Point campus www.madisonclassics.com (Jefferson Co.) Park in Waukesha, a 6-mile paddle. Race MADISON radio. Contest is open to the public. begins at 8am. 800/366-8474, 262/691- Wisconsin Film Festival: 14th annual festi- UWSP Communications Bldg. Fri 6pm- LAKE GENEVA 2700. www.pewaukeekiwanis.com This 6th annual val presented by the UW Arts Institute Sun mid. 715/346-3755. Women’s Weekend: (Waukesha Co.) Weekend offers indoor and outdoor activi- screens an array of unique films including www.90fmtrivia.org (Portage Co.) new American independent dramatic and ties ranging from a relaxing spa night to a APR 28-29 SAT-SUN documentary films, animation, experi- APR 21 SAT boat tour of historic homes along the mental films, restorations and revivals. beautiful shores of Geneva Lake, a cook- BROOKLYN ing class and much more. Space is limit- Madison theaters. 608/265-2933. MADISON Depot Days in Brooklyn: Model railroad ed; pre-registration is required. www.wifilmfest.org (Dane Co.) Isthmus Green Day: Madison goes green displays, speeder car rides on a C&NW Downtown. 262/723-4611. with more than 100 eco-friendly exhibits, track, carnival, geocaching event, nature www.lakegenevawomensweekend.com APR 19-21 THU-SAT great speakers, live music, food and drink adventures, and concessions. Art show (Walworth Co.) samples, demos galore and so much and sale. Citywide garage sale on MADISON more. Monona Terrace Community and MADISON Saturday. Pancake breakfast Sunday UW Marching Band Spring Concert: A Convention Center. 9am-5pm. 608/251- Capital City Jazz Fest: More than 500 jazz morning and free fire truck rides. Sat three-night extravaganza complete with 5627. www.TheDailyPage.com/green fans gather to hear non-stop jazz played 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. 608/455- professional staging, lighting, sound and (Dane Co.) by some of the Midwest’s top performers 3121. www.depotdays.info (Green Co.) pyrotechnics performed for 25,000 OSHKOSH in a broad range of jazz styles. Sponsored GREEN BAY Badgers fans each year. Kohl Center. by the Madison Jazz Society. Quality Inn Oshkosh & 5K: Family TitleTown Train Show: Northeastern 608/265-4120. www.badgerband.com & Suites. Fri 7-11pm, Sat 11am-4pm, Fitness Weekend features a half Wisconsin’s premier train show with (Dane Co.) Sun 11:30am-3:30pm. 608/850-5400. marathon, 5k and kids' run. Races will 40,000 sq. ft. of model trains, operating www.madisonjazz.com (Dane Co.) APR 20-21 FRI-SAT end up at the Leach Amphitheater in layouts and exhibits. Numerous vendors, downtown Oshkosh. Downtown. 800/429- The Great Midwest Alpaca Festival: More door prizes, model judging contest, mod- ANTIGO 8044. www.midwestsportsevents.com than 550 alpacas will be competing in a eling clinics, and special children's activi- WACD/WATK Sport & Home Show: Home (Winnebago Co.) full-fleece alpaca halter, obstacle and per- ties. Brown County Veterans Memorial builders, recreational vehicle dealers, formance show. Educational seminars, Arena. Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. RVs, home appliances, heating & cooling APR 26 THU breeding basics, fleece show, fiber demo 920/217-5318. www.ttsgbllc.com (Brown contractors, real estate agencies, camp- and display, and a shearing demo on Sun Co.) ing equipment, home furnishings, and MINOCQUA morning. Alliant Energy Center. Sat more. Langlade County Fairgrounds. Taste of the North: 30 area chefs compete 8:30am-5pm & Sun 8am-12pm. ST. CROIX FALLS Polk County Sportsman’s Show: Four 715/623-4124. (Langlade Co.) to be voted Best at Taste of the North. 608/267-3976. www.gmaf.info (Dane Co.) Featured categories are fine dining, family shows at one location: Family Sport Show, APR 20-22 FRI-SUN dining, bar & grill, and dessert. Meet the APR 28 SAT River Valley Home & Garden Show, chefs, sample their signature dishes, Wisconsin Buck & Bear Club Show, and learn about their restaurants, and vote on LA CROSSE Swap Meet. One of the area’s largest ASHLAND sport and home shows, activities for chil- Home & Sport Show: Displays & demos of your favorite. The Waters of Minocqua. 6- Between the Bluffs Beer, Wine and Cheese dren. Fairgrounds. Sat 9am-5pm, Sun home and recreational products. Bay 8:30pm. 800/446-6784, 715/356-5266. Festival: Taste over 200 quality beers 10am-4pm. 800/222-7655, 715/483- Area Civic Center. 800/284-9484, www.minocqua.org (Oneida Co.) poured by over 35 breweries, experience 1416. www.stcroixvalleysportshow.com 715/682-2221. (Ashland Co.) over 45 types of wine and sample and SPOONER purchase gourmet cheeses while enjoying (Polk Co.) BAILEYS HARBOR Food and Wine Tasting: Food from local live music. Southside Oktoberfest Brown Trout Tournament: One of the pre- restaurants, tasting of wines, and live Grounds. 2-6 pm. 800/658-9424, APR 29 SUN mier fishing contests on Lake Michigan. entertainment. Raffle and auction. 608/782-2220. A $25 entry fee entitles participants an Sponsored by the Spooner Area C of C. www.betweenthebluffsbeerfest.com ALMA opportunity to win generous cash prizes Northwest Sports Complex. 5-9pm. (La Crosse Co.) Spring Birding Event By Mini Train: A guid- for the top 60 heaviest fish with a grand 800/367-3306, 715/635-2168. ed birding adventure through the Tiffany BubbleMania: International Soap Bubble prize valued at over $1500 to be awarded www.spoonerchamber.org (Washburn Co.) State Wildlife Area and the Chippewa Artist, Casey Carle, creates a performance to the angler with the biggest fish. River Bottoms during the spring migration loaded with visual art, quick wit, swing 920/839-2366. www.baileysharbor.com aboard a mini-railroad car. Previous APR 26-29 THU-SUN music, and amazing soap bubble manip- (Door Co.) events logged 76 species. Space is limit- MADISON ulations – from stunning fog-filled bubble ed, reserve today. Wings Over Alma MADISON Design MMoCA: This design showcase will sculpture and bubble dance concerts to Nature & Art Center. 608/685-3303. Midwest Horse Fair: Top-notch, family challenge the region’s most creative trapping people inside giant bubbles. www.wingsoveralma.org (Buffalo Co.) show with nearly 50,000 attendees, 1,500 designers to use works from the muse- Viterbo University Fine Arts Center. 3pm. horses, and 500 top vendors from across um’s permanent collection as inspiration 608/796-3100. APR 29-MAY 3 SUN-THU the country! Equine clinics, demonstra- for one-of-a-kind design projects. The www.viterbo.edu/finearts1.aspx tions, education, rodeo, Kid’s Korral, and resulting works will be showcased in (La Crosse Co.) WAUPACA shopping for horse owners and enthusi- MMoCA’s galleries. The event includes a Art Show: Artists from throughout central asts. 608/267-3976. preview gala, a public meet-the-designer Wisconsin and beyond display works and www.midwesthorsefair.com (Dane Co.) session, and gallery talks. Madison Support local growers by compete for prizes in this annual, profes- Museum of Contemporary Art. Tues-Thur purchasing their seasonal sionally-judged show sponsored by noon-5pm; Fri noon-8pm; Sat 10am- fruits and vegetables. Waupaca Fine Arts. Waupaca Expo. Sun 8pm; Sat noon-5pm. 608/257.0158. 1-7pm, Mon-Thurs 10am-7pm. 888/417- www.mmoca.org (Dane Co.) 4040, 715/258-7343. (Waupaca Co.) For even more unique Wisconsin events, visit travelwisconsin.com or call 1-800/432-8747. 3 jim brozek May KENOSHA SMTWTFS Wisconsin Marathon: While winding through the fast, flat course, runners will 12 345 catch some beautiful views of Lake Michigan, run through downtown 678910 11 12 Kenosha and residential areas of Pleasant Prairie, and enjoy a scenic finish along 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 the lake. Join our post-race party for free beer and brats while listening to live 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 entertainment. All finishers will get our Big Cheese Medal. Kenosha Public 27 28 29 30 31 Museum. 847/675-0200. www.wisconsinmarathon.com (Kenosha MAY 3-5 THU-SAT Co.) MADISON BEAVER DAM Maifest: German family traditional cele- Nancy’s Notions Sewing Weekend Expo: bration of springtime. A little culture Sewing contests, in-style seminar, nation- topped off with a mug of cold bier and ally known speakers, hands-on classes, great live music. Free kids activities & presentations, product demonstrations games, Maypole with professional dance packed with ideas and hints, and lots of troop to teach us how to do the dances shopping. This year includes an auction (3:30pm & 4:30pm). Essen Haus. to benefit a local charity. Nancy’s Notions. Outdoors Noon-7pm; indoors entertain- 8am-6pm. 920/356-6130. ment begins 8pm. 608/255-4674. www.nancysnotions.com (Dodge Co.) www.essen-haus.com (Dane Co.) RACINE Gallery Night in Madison, May 4. MAY 4 FRI Lakefront Artists Fair: Racine’s first out- door art fair of the season featuring more picked up at the information center in St. NESHKORO MADISON than 100 artists from throughout the Croix Falls. St. Croix Falls area. Sat & Sun Neshkoro Car and Bike Show: Many Gallery Night: Twice annual event offers a Midwest. Festival Park. 8am-4pm. 10am-5pm. 800/222-7655, 715/483- antique, custom, and classic cars and unique opportunity to meet artists where 262/637-7892. 3150. www.earthartswi.org (Polk Co.) motorcycles. Come out and enjoy a burg- they make and/or exhibit their work. www.racinemontessori.com (Racine Co.) er, brat, hotdog, and beer or soda while Museums, galleries and other businesses MAY 5-27 SAT-SUN looking at some very nice steel. Live throughout the city participate, treating entertainment, 50/50 raffles, and other visitors to receptions, tours, demonstra- MAY 5-6 SAT-SUN EAGLE various raffles. Stan-O-Gene Parke. tions and more. 5-9pm. 608/257-0158. BARABOO Rituals of Spring at Old World Wisconsin: 888/318-0362. (Marquette Co.) www.mmoca.org/events/gallerynight/index Badger Steam and Gas Engine Club Spring Join us each weekend in May for this his- .php (Dane Co.) Swap Meet & Flea Market: Gas engines, toric celebration of spring: Sheep MAY 10 THU tractors, farm primitives, collectables, Shearing May 5-6; Women, Work and MAY 4-6 FRI-SUN tools, cars & trucks, parts. Auction on Reform May 12-13; Plowing and Planting MIDDLETON Saturday at 11am. Food for sale on the May 19-20; and Memorials and Downtown Middleton Wine Walk: Several MONTELLO grounds. 7am-5pm. 608/522-4905. Remembrances May 26-27. Sat 10am- downtown businesses open their doors to Montello Fish N Fun Fest: 3 fun-filled days www.badgersteamandgas.com (Sauk Co.) 5pm, Sun 11am-5pm. 262/594-6300. participants to sample red and a white and nights of carnival rides, music, kids www.oldworldwisconsin.org (Waukesha wine, delicious appetizers, and several fishing with the pros, sporting events, LA CROSSE Co.) specials for the month. Ticket sales limit- crafters & food vendors, Friday night fish La Crosse Fitness Festival: A two-day cele- ed to 200. Downtown Middleton. Evening. boil, prize winning BBQ pork and lots bration that gives residents and visitors an MAY 5-28 SAT-MON 800/688-5694, 608/836-5559. more. Krakow Park, Montello City Park, opportunity to enjoy active, aerobic out- visitmiddleton.com (Dane Co.) and Downtown. 608/297-4437. door events amidst the breathtaking natu- PRAIRIE DU CHIEN www.montellofishnfun.com (Marquette ral beauty of the Mississippi River. Bald Eagle River Cruises: View Bald MAY 10-13 THU-SUN Co.) Riverside Park. 608/789-7533. Eaglets on the nest, sit back, relax, and www.LaCrosseFitnessFestival.com enjoy the splendor of the Mississippi CHIPPEWA FALLS MAY 5 SAT (La Crosse Co.) River ecosystem as your knowledgeable, The Past Passed Here: A special event MANITOWOC US Coast Guard licensed Captain safely featuring hands-on activities highlighting DODGEVILLE navigates through meandering channels the historic sights and sounds of early Taste of the Tappers: Taste the greatest of Horse-A-Rama: A weekend of horse enter- and endless backwaters. Magnificent Chippewa Falls. Experience camp skill cheese, wine, and beer from all over tainment with horses that dance, prance, scenery, abundant wildlife, waterfowl and competitions, 1800’s style food, traders Wisconsin. Harris Park. Noon- 5pm. perform tricks, and even paint pictures. bald eagles welcome you around every row and live entertainment. Allen Park. 877/to-dodge, 608/935-9200. Parade of Breeds, educational equine bend. River Front Park. Cruise departs at Open Thurs & Fri 3-6pm; Sat 9am-6pm; www.dodgeville.com (Iowa Co.) seminars, 250 vendor booths, free pony and wagon rides, free horse literature, 11 am for a 2-hour adventure. 877/647- Sun 9-noon. 715/723-0619. FISH CREEK Kid's Corral, lots of good food. Manitowoc 7397, 563/586-4444. (Crawford Co.) www.chippewachamber.org/calendar.asp Door County Half Marathon: All finishers County Expo Center. 920/242-4416. (Chippewa Co.) receive a t-shirt & finisher's medal, as www.horse-a-rama.org (Manitowoc Co.) MAY 6 SUN well as food and drink at the finish line. MAY 11-12 FRI-SAT Awards will be presented to the top male MARSHFIELD NEENAH and female runners, top master runners, 39th Annual Gem, Mineral, Fossil & Paper Discovery Duathlon & Kids Duathlon: HUDSON and top three finishers in each age group. Jewelry Show: Dealers, displays, speak- The Paper Discovery Duathlon features a Yellowstone Trail Days: An architectural Peninsula State Park. 920/421-1519. ers, kid's activities and free admission. 2 , 19.5 mile bike and 2 mile treasure hunt, historical walking tours, www.doorcountyhalfmarathon.com (Door Marshfield Senior High Fieldhouse. Sat run. The event can be done individually Octagon House tours, and the Nova Co.) 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. 715/387- or as a relay. Riverside Park. 7:30am Caves will awaken curiosity of Hudson 8782. (Wood Co.) start. 920/338-8741. history. Vintage autos, tractors, high-wheel www.MidwestSportsEvents.com As you travel, support certified ST. CROIX FALLS bikes and a stagecoach will be traveling (Winnebago Co.) the downtown on display. Old-thyme Earth Arts Studio Tour: Annual art tour to Travel Green Wisconsin entertainment and carnival games. visit the studios of artists who are mem- businesses that invest in Various Locations. 800/657-6775, bers of the Earth Arts Group of Polk sustainable practices 715/386-8411. www.hudsonwi.org County. Maps for this event can be (St. Croix Co.)

4 For even more unique Wisconsin events, visit travelwisconsin.com or call 1-800/432-8747. PLEASANT PRAIRIE PARK FALLS Marathon 8am, half marathon and power TREMPEALEAU Spring Ice Show: A family-friendly show Spring Expo: Price County’s largest home, walk 9:15am, 5K 10am. 800/359-6315. Trempealeau Hip Breaker Bike Tour: One that showcases the skills and talents of sport and recreation show. Free admis- www.journeysmarathon.org (Vilas Co.) of the Midwest’s finest, challenging early- the Pleasant Prairie Skating School. US sion. Daily entertainment and activities for season rides. Routes of 10-23 or Basic Skills program, Freestyle and all ages. Sign up to win daily door prizes. GREEN BAY the 43-mile route which includes famous Heritage Hill Spring Celebration: Heritage Synchronized skaters, as well as exciting Recreation Arena. Fri 6-9pm, Sat 9am- “Hip-breaker Hill.” Sag support & rest Hill kicks off its season with a breakfast guest skaters. Dazzling lights, music and 4pm, Sun 10am-2pm. 877/762-2703, stops. The Trempealeau Hotel. Reg at on the farm, spring sheep shearing, and costumes. RecPlex Ice Arena. 262/925- 715/762-2703. www.parkfalls.com (Price 7:30am; mass ride at 9am. 608/534- other special activities and events. 6755. www.RecPlexOnline.com (Kenosha Co.) 6780. www.trempealeau.net 10am-4:30pm. 920/448-5150. Co.) (Trempealeau Co.) MAY 11-14 FRI-MON www.heritagehillgb.org (Brown Co.) SHEBOYAN LA GRANGE Rockets for Schools: The Rockets for MAY 12-26 SAT HORICON Ice Age Trail 50 mile & 50 K Race: The Schools program allows students to expe- 15th Annual Horicon Marsh Bird Festival: Ice Age Trail 50 is run exclusively on STURTEVANT rience the excitement of building high Experience the peak of the spring bird trails, ranging from flat and soft grassy Apple Holler It’s a Bloomin’ Festival: Enjoy power rockets, coordinating a rocket migration with guided bird hikes, bird double-track to twisting and technical sin- a wagon tour of our 50-acre orchard and launch and working hands-on with indus- banding demonstrations, pontoon boat gle-track. Plenty of aid stations, ideal for see 30 varieties of apple trees in blossom. try professionals. Student-made rockets birding adventures, birding for kids, night first-timers but also a challenging race for Bee pollination exhibit, plants and bakery take off from the South Pier in the sounds bus tour, twilight birding by boat experienced ultrarunners. Nordic Ski for sale. Apple wine tasting and conces- Sheboygan Harbor. 800/457-9497, and more. Reservations required for some Trail. All day. 262/495-3131. sions. Pony rides, pedal carts, corn maze 920/457-9491. events. Horicon Marsh Area. 920/387- www.iceagetrail50.com (Walworth Co.) & Cool Cow Maze, and moonwalk. Apple www.rockets4schools.org/index.html 7860. www.horiconmarshbirdfestival.com Holler Restaurant & Playhouse. Daily (Sheboygan Co.) (Dodge Co.) LAKE GENEVA 11am-4pm. 800/238-3629, 262/884- Lake Geneva Marathon/Relay/Walk: Five 7100. www.appleholler.com (Racine Co.) MAY 11-13 FRI-SUN MAY 12 SAT different road races including a marathon 26-/run, a 5k walk/run, and a MAY 13 SUN ELKHART LAKE BRODHEAD 25K run. Pre-race pasta dinner & post- Jazz on the Vine: Features dynamic per- Tour the Farms Day: Five farms in the race picnic. Library Park. 6:00 a.m. FOND DU LAC formances by world-renowned jazz artists, Brodhead area will be open for tours, 262/275-3577. Mother’s Day Candlelight Dinner and Tour: exotic wines from international and including a sheep farm, dairy farm, emu www.lakegenevasports.com (Walworth Enjoy a five course dinner starting at domestic vineyards, and sumptuous cui- farm, organic farm, and a vegetable farm. Co.) 1pm, followed by a tour of this historic sine created by our award-winning Bring the kids to meet all the animals. home. Explore secret passageways and Osthoff culinary team. The Osthoff Resort. STEVENS POINT Various farms near Brodhead. 9:30am- Portage County Cultural Festival: Celebrate the underground tunnel as seen on the 877/419-3534. www.jazzonthevine.net 4:30pm. 608/897-8411. History Channel. Reservations required. (Sheboygan Co.) the cultural diversity of Portage County www.brodheadchamber.org (Green Co.) with delicious ethnic food, arts and crafts, Costumes available on site for men and GAYS MILLS and upbeat music and entertainment. No ladies to be Victorian for the evenings din- EAGLE RIVER ner and tour. 2pm. 920/923-5656. Gays Mills Spring Festival: Tour one of Journeys Marathon: This Boulder Jct. to admission, free parking. Emphasis on Wisconsin’s prime apple growing areas children's hands-on activities. Stevens www.octagonhousefdl.com (Fond du Lac Eagle River road race is a USAT&F-certi- Co.) including orchards in bloom, a flea mar- fied 26.2-mile marathon with a 13.1-mile Point Area Senior High. 10am-5pm. ket, food stands, and the annual Festival Power Walk and 5K races. Music and 715/341-1525. www.portagecountycultur- MARSHFIELD of Folk Music and Dance. Downtown & food. Health and fitness expo Fri night (5- alfestival.org (Portage Co.) Marshfield Art Fair: Marshfield’s only Area Orchards. 608/735-4810. 9pm) at Northland Pines High School. juried fine arts fair. Kid's Creative Corner, www.gaysmills.org/spring.html (Crawford Young Collector’s Corner, demonstrations Co.) by artists, music, Rotary Club food booth. A Mother’s Day tradition. Marshfield Senior High Fieldhouse. 10am-4pm. 715/387-5562. www.newvisionsgallery.org (Wood Co.) SPOONER Mother’s Day Brunch Train: Celebrate Mothers’ Day with a trainride and buffet brunch on board. The train departs Spooner Depot at noon and features a 30-mile, 2-1/2 hour round trip to Springbrook. Along the way enjoy a scrumptious buffet and see typical sights of the northwoods. Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad. Train departs at noon. 715/635-3200. spoonertrainride.com (Washburn Co.) MAY 17 THU CEDARBURG Sip, Shop & Stroll – Ladies Night in Cedarburg: Many Cedarburg businesses will open their doors to ladies for a special night of pampering, shopping and party- ing. Pre-registration guarantees you a shopping bag, a special gift and a map. Throughout Downtown. 262/377-9620. www.cedarburg.org (Ozaukee Co.) GREEN BAY TasteBud Outdoor Culinary Event: Enjoy delicacies from area caterers and restau- rants served throughout the budding spring gardens. Bid on a variety of unique and rare plants as well as other prizes including getaways, events and more dur-

jay richardS jay ing our silent auction. Green Bay Botanical Garden. 5-8pm. 877/355-4224, 920/490-9457. www.gbbg.org (Brown Co.) continued... Cable Area Off-Road Classic, May 18-19.

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MAY 18-19 FRI-SAT STOUGHTON Syttende Mai Folk Festival: America’s mary LanGenfeLd BELOIT largest celebration of Norwegian Beloit ArtWalk: Businesses throughout Constitution Day. Two parades, folk danc- downtown Beloit transform into fine art ing, rosemaling, hardanger and quilt galleries with many venues featuring live exhibits, ethnic food, arts & crafts fair, music and hors d’oeuvres. After hours canoe race, Syttende Mai Run, hot spots offer live music on Friday night Norwegian (bunad) style show. Fri 9am- and a trolley is available throughout the 10pm, Sat 8am-10pm, Sun 8am-4pm. weekend event. Downtown. Fri 5-9pm, 608/873-7912. www.stoughtonwi.com Sat 10am-2pm. 608/365-0150. (Dane Co.) www.downtownbeloit.com (Rock Co.) MAY 19 SAT CABLE Cable Area Off-Road Classic: A 20 or 25 ALGOMA mile mountain bike race on some of the Algoma Main Street's Classic Car Show: famous CAMBA Mountain Bike Trails. Classic and collector cars display on Main Hang out after the race for micro brews, Street. Trophy presentation at 3pm. music and awards. Join us on Friday Various locations. Reg opens at 7am. night at Lakewoods Resort for a racer 920/487-5498. algomamainstreet.org appreciation welcoming party. Lakewoods (Kewaunee Co.) Lodge. Race Sat 10am. 800/533-7454, 715/798-3833. www.caorc.com (Bayfield AMHERST Co.) Amherst Quilt, Craft & Amish Furniture Auction: Amish quilts and furniture are DELAFIELD auctioned under huge tents. Baked Delafield Spring Art Walk: Enjoy a variety goods, food and refreshments. of artisians and musicians in the down- Fairgrounds. Starts at 8am. 920/450- town district. Visit with local artists as they 1843. www.maderauction.com (Portage work. Then, purchase these one-of-a-kind Co.) creations. Downtown District. Fri 5pm to close, Sat 10am to close. 888/294-1082, BAILEYS HARBOR 262/646 8100. www.visitdelafield.org Baileys Harbor Spring Fling: Area artisans (Waukesha Co.) present their work. Concessions. Town Hall. 9am-4pm. 920/839-2366. MANITOWISH WATERS www.baileysharbor.com (Door Co.) Birding Festival: Birding experts lead trips, seminars and workshops during this peak BAYFIELD warbler migratory period. Friday evening Apple Blossom Run: 2-mile fun run or 10K reception; Saturday continental breakfast run/walk among the apple orchards in full and sack lunch, plus bird treks on land spring bloom. Held in conjunction with and water, seminars, souvenir project, other Bayfield in Bloom activities. Bayfield and more. 877/543-2085, 715/543-2085. Apple Company. 800/447-4094, Syttende Mai Folk Festival in Stoughton, May 18-20. www.discoverycenter.net (Vilas Co.) 715/779-3953. www.bayfield.org (Bayfield Co.) TREMPEALEAU WISCONSIN DELLS MAY 18-20 FRI-SUN JEFFERSON Reggae Festival: Enjoy different bands, Automotion: When spring rolls around in Jefferson County Dairy Breakfast: Milking Jamacian food (as well as the hotel’s Wisconsin Dells so does the hottest car ELKHART LAKE contest, kids coloring contest, 300 Pound famous walnut burger), Caribbean jewelry show of the year. It’s a fun-filled weekend SVRA Spring Vintage Weekend: The Banana Split, round bale rolling, shoot and clothing. Bring your lawn chairs. on wheels where over 1,200 cars will be Sportscar Vintage Racing Association the bull, milk drinking contest, and cow Trempealeau Hotel. 2-11pm. 608/534- on display. Rare antiques, vintage clas- (SVRA) offers tightly regulated, wheel-to- pie toss. Jefferson County Fair Park. 6898. www.trempealeauhotel.com sics, a car corral for selling cars, swap wheel racing for men and women who 6-11am. 920/674-7148. (Trempealeau Co.) meet and much more. Live entertainment own and maintain vintage and historical www.jeffersoncountyfairpark.com and great food put the finishing touch on cars. 400 participants in ten race groups. (Jefferson Co.) MAY 19-20 SAT-SUN this classic show. Sat 7am-5pm, Sun 800/365-7223. www.roadamerica.com 7am-3pm. 800/223-3557. (Sheboygan Co.) OSHKOSH GREENBUSH www.wisdells.com (Columbia Co.) Festival of Spring: Festival of Spring fea- Wade House at Work and at Play: Come GREEN BAY tures the Paine's annual Spring Plant Sale Cellcom Green Bay Marathon: 26.2-mile help Wade House get ready for spring. MAY 20 SUN and over 150 vendors of original art, fine marathon, 13.1-mile half marathon on Prepare and plant the gardens, fill straw craft, plant and landscape vendors. 9am- Sunday. /walk and 1/2-mile WPS ticks, black the stove, make beds, work in CHILTON 4pm. 920/235-6903. www.thepaine.org Kids’ Power Run on Saturday. Also, the blacksmith shop, enjoy tours of the Wisconsin Micro-Brewers Beer Fest: A (Winnebago Co.) Prevea Health Expo on Fri evening and Herrling Sawmill, dip candles, skid logs, beer lover’s paradise! More than 30 Sat, Pasta Dinner on Sat evening, and Destination Downtown: This perfect outing see vintage baseball from the 1860s. Wisconsin micro-brewers offer 120+ Wisconsin-style tailgate party at race fin- for the ladies begins at 10:30am with a 10am-5pm. 920/526-3271. hand-crafted brews, ales to stouts. Live ish line. Lambeau Field. 7am race starts champagne brunch and fashion show www.wadehouse.org (Sheboygan Co.) music from the Jerry Schneider Band and on Sunday for marathon and half highlighting attire, jewelry and accessories Copper Box. Admission is $35. Purchase MUSCODA tickets in advance. Calumet County Fair marathon. 5K run/walk and kids race on from downtown businesses. Explore the Morel Mushroom Festival: The festival Saturday. 920/432-6272. unique downtown shops using our exclu- Grounds. 1-6pm. 920/849-2534. honors the tasty mushroom – enjoy it www.rowlandsbrewery.com (Calumet Co.) www.cellcomgreenbaymarathon.com sive discounts and promotions. Prize fried, or you can purchase some to take (Brown Co.) drawing and wine tasting. Downtown. home and enjoy later. Saturday night ELKHORN 920/303-2266. offers a fireman’s annual steak feed fol- Elkhorn Antique Flea Market: More than www.DowntownOshkosh.com (Winnebago lowed by fireworks. Sunday parade at 500 dealers with antiques and more. OCONOMOWOC Co.) Wisconsin State Polka Festival: Nine big 2pm. Also includes a craft fair, flea mar- Concessions. Walworth County bands featuring Dutch, Polish, Czech, STOUGHTON ket, carnival and much more. Village Hall. Fairgrounds. 414/525-0820. Slovenian, and German style polkas. Two Syttende Mai Run/Walk: Run a 20-mile 608/739-3182. www.muscoda.com www.nlpromotionsllc.com (Walworth Co.) (Grant Co.) huge wooden dance floors with a dance race from Madison to Stoughton, or enjoy KING exhibition Sat night. Enjoy great food & a 17-mile non-competitive walk or 10- WAUWATOSA Wisconsin Veterans Home Open House and great prizes. Thurs - free Polka Jam & mile competitive run. Held in conjunction Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show: Dealers from Old Car Show: Annual open house Potluck; Fri - Fish Bake; Sun - Polka with the city’s Syttende Mai celebration. the Midwest sell lapidary supplies, tools, includes live entertainment, cruises on Mass. Olympia Resort. 262/894-6998. Beginning in Madison - ends in Mandt books, rough material, slabs, finished Chain O’ Lakes at 11am, noon, 1 & 2 pm, www.wisconsinpolkaboosters.com Park Stoughton. 888/873-7912. specimens, cabochons, jewelry, carvings, food & refreshments, and an old car & (Waukesha Co.) www.stoughtonwi.com (Dane Co.) fossils and more. Children’s activities, vintage military vehicles show. 10:30am- special exhibits, displays, and food sales. 3pm. 715/258-4247. (Waupaca Co.) Admission. Hart Park - Muellner Building. 10am-5pm. 414/771-8668. www.wisgeo- logicalsociety.com/calendar.html (Milwaukee Co.)

6 For even more unique Wisconsin events, visit travelwisconsin.com or call 1-800/432-8747. LA CROSSE KOHLER MADISON MAY 26-28 SAT-MON Riverside Family Fun Fair: Visit booths Kohler Festival of Beer: This popular cele- World’s Largest Brat Fest: The World’s from area attractions. Family fun with 25- bration brings more than 1,000 brew fans Largest Brat Fest returns to Willow Island BLACK RIVER FALLS cent concessions, games, bounce hous- to Kohler for a weekend filled with beer- with expectations of breaking another Ho-Chunk Nation Pow-wow: As a celebra- es, prizes, race cars, speed boats, and themed happenings, a homebrew compe- record for brats sold. This event raises tion of thanks, the Ho-Chunk nation wel- emergency vehicles on display. Tour tition, lively entertainment and tastings money for various charities in the area. comes all friends and neighbors to their Riverside Museum, and enjoy discounted from more than 30 brewers. Tickets are Always a great place to eat a brat and lis- bi-annual pow-wows. Enjoy drumming, cruises on the La Crosse Queen. available a la carte and as day passes. ten to a variety of great bands. Don’t for- colorful competition dancing, and a vari- Riverside Park. Noon-4pm. 800/658- Accommodation packages available. The get you can take a brat to work on Friday ety of Native crafts from vendors across 9424, 608/782-2366. American Club Resort. 800/344-2838. morning. Fri-Sun 10am-9pm, Mon 10am- the country. Pow-Wow Grounds. 715/284- www.explorelacrosse.com (La Crosse Co.) www.AmericanClub.com (Sheboygan Co.) 6pm. 608/276-9797. www.bratfest.com 9343. (Jackson Co.) (Dane Co.) MAY 24-28 THU-MON NEW GLARUS DE PERE Community Music Festival: A family-orient- MAY 25-29 FRI-TUE Celebrate De Pere: Come and enjoy the BURLINGTON ed, traditional Memorial Day weekend cel- live entertainment, activities and shows Chocolate Festival: Carnival, concerts, ebration with music, children’s activities, APPLETON for kids, food and beverage tents, a water chocolate creations, taste of chocolate, food and fun. Bands all weekend. Village NCAA Division III Baseball National ski show and fireworks on Sunday night. chocolate olympics, Chocolate Experience Park. 800/527-6838, 608/527-2095. Championships: College baseball world Parade on Monday. Voyageur Park. tent, petting zoo, and parade on Mon. (Green Co.) series. The NCAA Division III Baseball 920/336-7980. www.celebratedepere.com Chocolate eating contest, Fri fireworks at National Championship played over (Brown Co.) dusk. Chocolate Festival Grounds. MAY 25-28 FRI-MON Memorial Day weekend, hosted by 414/254-4813. www.chocolatefest.com Lawrence University, an eight team tour- MAY 27 SUN (Racine Co.) ALBANY nament comprised of regional winners Yesteryear Days: Community celebration from across the country. Fox Cities BEAVER DAM HURLEY of Memorial Day weekend with Fri Stadium. 10am-10pm. 920/832-6749. Race Into Summer: Community celebra- Memorial Weekend ATV Rally: Weekend evening street dance; Yesteryear Parade, foxcities.org (Outagamie Co.) tion with live music, children's activities poker run rally with mud pit, prizes, food, Rueben's Run Duathlon, and chicken and race car displays. Food and drink and family fun. Help us get our title back barbecue all on Sat; and Memorial Day MAY 26 SAT sponsored by the Beaver Dam Area as the “Worlds Largest ATV Parade.” Iron ceremony and Parade on Monday. Chamber of Commerce. Swan City Park. County. 715/561-4334. Downtown. 608/862-3240. NEW GLARUS 11am-11pm. 920/885-4442. www.hurleywi.com (Iron Co.) www.vil.albany.wi.us (Green Co.) Green County Breakfast on the Farm: www.wbevradio.com/ (Dodge Co.) MAY 25-27 FRI-SUN DRESSER Includes an arts and crafts fair, wagon CHIPPEWA FALLS Total Off-Road Rally: 4x4 truck pull and rides, petting zoo and live entertainment, Chippewa Valley Century Ride: Starting at monster trucks. Two spectator events. activities for kids, and of course a tradi- Irvine Park-Bridgewater Avenue. Century ARCADIA tional farm breakfast topped off with an Arcadia Broiler Days: Activities include a NTPA sanctioned Truck and Tractor Pull Ride (30,50,75 or 100 miles) Rest stops on Sat; Demolition Derby on Sun. ice cream sundae. Elmer Farm. 6-10am. with food and water, sag wagon and brat softball tourney, bicycle tour, motorcycle 888/222-9111. poker run, horseshoe tourney, 2 mile and Trollhaugen Ski Area. 8am-5pm. feed. Irvine Park. 7am-5pm. 888/523- 952/380-3435. www.memorial4x4.org www.greencountyagchest.com (Green 3866, 715/723-0331. a 10km run, talent show, kiddie parade, Co.) Grand parade on Sunday, tractor pull, live (Polk Co.) www.chippewavalleyride.us/ (Chippewa music, and some of the tastiest BBQ PARK FALLS Co.) chicken in Wisconsin. Memorial Park. When you travel, bring your own Fifield Dirt Devils & WATVA Community water bottle and coffee mug to FIFIELD 608/323-3645. www.arcadiawi.org Charity Mud Run: Trophies for 1st, 2nd, Lawn Mower Races: Six classes – IMOW, (Trempealeau Co.) help reduce waste. and 3rd place in all classes. Wojcieszak’s AP, SP, STOCK, BP, and FX plus kids Flambeau Resort. Reg 9-11am; racing classes; Two races –12 hp stock and 12 begins at noon. 715/762-2178. hp modified; trophies for top five places; www.flambeauresort.com (Price Co.) $10 entry fee; concessions will be avail- able. Sponsored by the Fifield Fire MAY 26-27 SAT-SUN Department. Fifield Ballpark. Time trials noon, races 1pm. 715/762-4739. BURLINGTON www.wilmra.com (Price Co.) Burlington Jaycees Arts & Crafts Fair: Handmade arts and crafts, metal yard art, PRAIRIE DU CHIEN garden art, handmade jewelry, clothing, Voyage of Discovery Cruise: Explore the bird houses, food, furniture, sculptures, confluence of the Mississippi and and much more. Echo Park. 9am-4pm. Wisconsin Rivers aboard a riverboat as a 262/763-6044. local historian tells the story of French www.burlingtonchamber.org (Racine Co.) explorers Marquette and Joliet. This two- hour cruise is a must for river and history EAGLE RIVER buffs. Reservations required. St. Feriole Strawberry Craft Fest: Quality art & craft Island. Departs at 11 pm. 877/647-7397, fair with crafters from across America. 563/586-4444. (Crawford Co.) Food area with picnic table seating, strawberry treats, music and family enter- ST. GERMAIN tainment. Vilas County Fairgrounds. Classic Sled Round-Up: Vintage and 9:30am-4:30pm. 715/675-6201. (Vilas antique snowmobile show and swap. Co.) Music and food all day. St. Germain Community Park. 715/542-4463. FORT ATKINSON www.snowmobilehalloffame.com (Vilas Fort Koshkonong Rendezvous: Step back Co.) in time and see how life was in the 1840s. Witness living history and eat peri- od food, and this year we are featuring MAY 30-JUN 3 WED-SUN “The Long Rifle.” Rock River Park. Sat. SHEBOYGAN 9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-4pm. 888/733- Lakeshore Kiwanis Fun Fair: Carnival rides 3678, 920/563-3210. and midway games. Kiwanis Park. www.fortchamber.com (Jefferson Co.) 920/803-9547. (Sheboygan Co.) STURGEON BAY Fine Art Fair: 14th annual juried, multi- MAY 31-JUN 3 THU-SUN media art show with entertainment, chil- dren's activities, food and beverages. MARSHFIELD Dairyfest: The 31st Annual Dairyfest rj & Linda miLLer Linda & rj Held along the waterfront. Held annually on one of Door County’s busiest week- includes the Mayor’s Breakfast, Picnic in ends, the Memorial Day Holiday and the the Park, 100 plus art and craft vendors, countywide Festival of Blossoms. Sunset gigantic parade, and live entertainment. Park. Saturday 10am-5pm Sunday 10am- Various Locations. 715/384-3454. 4pm. 800/301-6695, 920/743-6246. www.marshfieldchamber.com (Wood Co.) Broiler Days in Arcadia, May 24-28. www.SturgeonBay.net (Door Co.)

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ELKHART LAKE OSHKOSH ASHLAND SMTWTFS AMA Subway Superbike Doubleheader: Oshkosh Irish Fest: Enjoy great Celtic Kid’s Fishing Day: Experienced anglers Superstock, Supersport, Formula music, taste authentic Irish food, watch and fish biologists teach kids where fish 12 Extreme, Sidecar and Supermoto classes. incredible Irish dancers, and shop in our live, how to catch them, equipment and Racers achieve speeds over 120 miles Irish vendor area. 5K run/walk, raffle, Wee casting techniques. Northern Great Lakes 3456789 per hour. Special Sentry Insurance Little Activities for the kids. Seating is lim- Visitor Center. 715/685-9983. nglvc.org “Salute to Cycles” brings spectators out ited in Riverside Park, so bring your lawn (Ashland Co.) 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 on the track with their own motorcycles. chairs. 920/233-0543. Camping available. 800/365-7223. www.oshkoshirishfest.com (Winnebago DEFOREST 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 www.roadamerica.com/ (Sheboygan Co.) Co.) Dragon Art Fair: Offering the hand-crafted works of more than 90 artisans. Held rain 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 GRANTSBURG PORTAGE or shine. Music, food and children's activ- Big Gust Days: Grantsburg, home of “Big Canal Days: Features a parade, softball ities. 9am-4pm. 608/846-8891. Gust,” celebrates this legendary 7'6" vil- tournament, the Divine Savior Healthcare www.dragonartsgroup.org (Dane Co.) JUN 1-2 FRI-SAT lage marshall of the early 1900's with an Run/Walk, a narrated Downtown Walking annual community-wide garage sale, soap Tour and tours of the Historic Indian EVANSVILLE NEW RICHMOND box derby, kitty parade, antique tractor Agency House and Fort Winnebago Rock County Dairy Breakfast: All-you-can- Willow River Blues & Brews Fest: Live and car show, medallion hunt, and food Surgeon’s Quarters. 608/742-5054. eat pancake breakfast. Also serving ham music, art fair and craft beer sampling in stands. Villagewide. 8am-5pm. 715/463- www.portagewi.com (Columbia Co.) patties, yogurt, applesauce, cheese, milk, the park. Enjoy the works of many artists 2405. www.grantsburgwi.com (Burnett and ice cream sundaes. Farm tour, pet- and the art of making a handcrafted beer. Co.) SUPERIOR ting zoo, corn box, music and much Concessions available all weekend. Beer Jaws Fishing Derby: Annual fishing tourna- more. Adults $6; children $2. Larson sampling Sat 4-7pm, $15 advance/$20 at KIMBERLY ment with 40 awards offered for lake Acres. 6:30am-11am. 608/290-5545. the gate. Mary Park. Fri 5-11pm, Sat Grafmeier Memorial Fastpitch Softball trout, salmon, walleye and northern. St. (Rock Co.) 11am-10pm. 800/654-6380, 715/246- Tournament: A Men’s fastpitch softball Louis Bay and Lake Superior waters. tournament featuring the top men's teams Barker’s Island. Fri 6am-Sun noon. PRAIRIE DU CHIEN 2900. www.willowriverbluesfest.com Villa Louis Visitor Appreciation Day: (St. Croix Co.) from Wisconsin and the United States. 218/591-0295. www.wlsta.org (Douglas Sunset Park. Fri 6-11pm, Sat 9am-11pm, Co.) Celebrate Wisconsin history at the Villa Sun 10am-4pm. 920/788-7507. Louis with house tours of the mansion JUN 1-3 FRI-SUN www.1kra.com (Outagamie Co.) and refreshments. Discounted admission JUN 2 SAT offered on this special day. 10am-5pm. CAMERON LITTLE CHUTE AMERY 608/326-2721. www.villalouis.org Camerama Days: City festival, street Great Wisconsin Cheese Festival: Includes (Crawford Co.) dance, kids games, tournaments, parade Cattail Trail Days/Amery Festival of Lakes: music, food booths, novelty booths, carni- Fri - citywide garage sale. Sat - Fly-in (starts at noon) and horsepull on Sunday. val rides, parade, children’s entertain- SPOONER Downtown. 715/458-2734. (Barron Co.) pancake breakfast, air show, petting zoo, The Family Festival: Entertainment, food,

ment, cheese curd eating contests, Society hiStoricaL WiSconSin and exhibits at the airport. ATV fun day, games, and more. Washburn County cheese tasting, cheese carving demon- food vendors, informational booths, and strations, cheesecake contest, cheese Fairgrounds. Noon-4pm. 715/468-2812. exhibits at the Cattail Trailhead. Pontoon (Washburn Co.) breakfast, and more. Fri 5pm-midnight; boat tours of Pike Lake. 7am-7pm. Sat 11am-midnight (Walk/Run, Parade on 715/268-8101. Vintage Base Ball at Old World Wisconsin Main St 10:25am); Sun 11am-5pm (Big www.amerywisconsin.org (Polk Co.) in Eagle, June 2-3. Cheese Breakfast at Civic Center 8- 11am). Doyle Park. 920/788-7390. www.littlechutewi.org (Outagamie Co.)

8 For even more unique Wisconsin events, visit travelwisconsin.com or call 1-800/432-8747. Unlimited to fish. Bring your own equip- JUN 7-9 THU-SAT ment or use their poles and bait. No fish- ing licenses or park admission needed on BRILLION this day. Faire 10am-2pm. Fishing Clinic BrillionFest: Thurs - all day rummage 9:30am-2:30pm. 262/878-5600. Richard sale, Fri - fish boil and history house dis- Bong State Recreation Area. play 4-7pm, famous electric light street www.bongnaturalistassociation.org parade 9pm, street dance 9:30pm. Sat - (Racine Co.) History House special exhibit 10am-4pm, LA POINTE kickball tournament, carnival games and Madeline Island Museum Visitor live music. Downtown. 920/756-3435. Appreciation Day: This is the perfect time www.brillionjaycees.org (Calumet Co.) to explore Madeline Island and the muse- STEVENS POINT um. Admission to the museum is just $2 Special Olympics Summer Games: More per person this date only. This event coin- than 2,500 Wisconsin Special Olympic cides with free admission to nearby Big athletes compete in aquatics, powerlifting Bay State Park. 10am-4pm. 715/747- and soccer for citizens with cognitive dis- 2415. www.madelineislandmuseum.org abilities. Entertainment, games and con- (Ashland Co.) cessions in Victory Village. Fireworks Fri

don abramS don MILWAUKEE night. UW-Stevens Point. 608/222-1324. Miller Lite Ride For the Arts: Five bike www.specialolympicswisconsin.org routes offer a 5, 15, 25, 50, or 75-mile (Portage Co.) challenge. All routes start at the Marcus Thunder on the Lakeshore in Manitowoc, June 2-3. PAC. Finish line party at the Summerfest JUN 8 FRI grounds, including food, beverages and entertainment at the Miller Lite Oasis. BELOIT TREMPEALEAU Dash, and Grand Launch of 400 plus Henry Maier Festival Park. 7am-3pm. The Edge of the Rock - Plein Air Art Event: Blues Bash: Blues played outdoors along kites at noon. Kennedy Park. 10am-5pm. 414/276-7433. www.upafride.org Artists set up their easels along the river the banks of the Mississippi River, rain or 414/305-3145. www.giftofwings.com (Milwaukee Co.) to paint “en plein air,” a French expres- shine. Bring your lawn chair for a day of (Kenosha Co.) sion which means “in the open air.” The music, food and fun. The hotel serves its MINERAL POINT event includes special art exhibits, recep- famous walnut burger as well as many MANITOWOC Pendarvis Visitor Appreciation Day: Visit tions, and culminates in judging of the Thunder on the Lakeshore Airshow: other Wisconsin favorites. Trempealeau Pendarvis on this Sunday and enjoy painting and an art sale. Rock River Northeastern Wisconsin’s premier airshow Hotel. 2-11pm. 608/534-6898. deeply discounted admission rates. It's Waterfront. 5pm. 608/362-0964. featuring old-time barnstormers to the lat- www.trempealeauhotel.com (Trempealeau our way of saying thank you to returning www.friendsofriverfront.com (Rock Co.) est military aircraft, hot air balloons, sea- Co.) visitors and to give new visitors an inex- planes, helicopters, kids’ events, food and pensive way to experience the fun and JUN 8-9 FRI-SAT WAUWATOSA plane rides. Balloon glow downtown on excitement of Wisconsin history. This spe- Milwaukee Highland Games/Scottish Fest: Sat evening. Manitowoc Co. Airport. Gates cial offer coincides with free admission at LADYSMITH Enjoy bagpipe bands, Scottish foods, open at 7am. 920/482-1650. Wisconsin State Parks, including nearby Northwoods Bluegrass Festival: Bluegrass Highland dancing and unique athletic www.ThunderOnTheLakeshore.com Governor Dodge State Park and bands from throughout the Midwest per- events. Hart Park. 262/796-0807. (Manitowoc Co.) Yellowstone Lake State Park. 10am-5pm. form. Concessions. Rusk County (Milwaukee Co.) MINOCQUA 866/944-7483, 608/987-2122. www.wis- Fairgrounds. Fri 6-10pm, Sat 10am- JUN 2-3 SAT-SUN Spring Arts & Crafts Show: Includes more consinhistory.org/pendarvis/ (Iowa Co.) 10pm. 800/535-RUSK, 715/532-7328. than 80 arts & crafts vendors, live music, NEW LONDON www.ladysmithchamber.com (Rusk Co.) food & beverages. Torpy Park. 9am-3pm. Wolf River Classic Chevy Club Annual Car CAMBRIDGE 800/446-6784, 715/356-5266. JUN 8-10 FRI-SUN Cambridge Art Fair: Art fair featuring 40 Show/Swap Meet and Craft Show: Car www.minocqua.org (Oneida Co.) juried artists. Fun for everyone with raf- show open to all makes and models. BLACK EARTH fles, bake sale, food, music and childrens STATEWIDE Spectators admitted free of charge. Swap Spring Art Tour: Discover the art studios of activities. Village Square / Veterans Park. Free Fishing Weekend: Free fishing on all meet, crafts show, food, refreshments, Mount Horeb, Verona, Mazomanie, Black 8am-4pm. 608/764-5889. state lakes and streams; licenses are not and DJ music. Hatten Park. 8am-3pm. Earth, Cross Plains, Blue Mounds and www.cambridgewi.net (Dane Co.) required. Free fishing clinics for young- 920/993-5311. carshow.atspace.org towns in between. Artists demonstrate sters offered at many state parks. This (Outagamie Co.) and exhibit painting, sculpture, pottery, EAGLE weekend only. Bag limits and size restric- Vintage Base Ball at Old World Wisconsin: UNION GROVE jewelry, photography, glass, origami and tions apply. 608/266-2272. Saturday experience the fun of an old- Lions Club Chicken Barbecue & more. Maps available. 10am-5pm daily. www.dnr.wi.gov fashioned game of base ball (yes, it was Car/Motorcycle Show: BBQ chicken din- Tamlyn Akins Fine Art Studio. 888/765- originally two words) as Old World WHITEWATER ner, car and van show, vintage motorcycle 5929, 608/437-5914. Wisconsin’s vintage team, the Eagle Kettle Moraine 100 Endurance Runs: 100- show, swap meet, cow pie bingo, free www.springarttour.com (Dane Co.) Diamonds, faces off against another vin- km, 100-mile, 100-mile relay and 38-mile hayrides, bake sale, quilt raffle, musical CORNELL tage team, playing by 1860s rules. night fun run all through the scenic Kettle entertainment, free popcorn and lots of Cornell Community Fair: Rides, tractor Sunday the girls of summer from the Moraine State Forest. Challenge yourself family fun. BBQ 11am-4pm; car & motor- pull, parade, and much more. Mill Yard World War II Girls Baseball Living History during these annual Kettle Races. La cycle show 8am-2pm. 262/878-3623. Park. 715/239-3965. (Chippewa Co.) League will play their brand of 1943 Grange General Store. 608/873-1556. (Racine Co.) baseball. Game is free with admission to www.kettle100.com/ (Walworth Co.) DARLINGTON museum. 10am-5pm Sat and 11am-5pm WAUSAU Darlington Canoe Fest: Now in its 46th WORS Big Ring Classic Cross-Country Sun (game time 1:30pm). 262/594-6300. year, fest events include stockcar races, JUN 3 SUN Mountain Bike Race: This course is www.oldworldwisconsin.org (Waukesha duck races, a steak feed, talent show, approximately 55% fast rolling X-C ski Co.) HUDSON fireworks, arts & crafts fair, chicken bar- trail and 45% single-track. The first lap be-que, carnival, a parade, an ATV pull, Art Along the Willow: Fine arts and crafts will have more ski trail and additional laps GREEN BAY fair held in one of Wisconsin’s prettiest and of course the canoe race from Green Bay Botanical Garden - Garden Fair: more single-track. About 50% of the sin- state parks. Storytelling, childrens’ craft Calamine to Darlington. Darlington The 28th annual Garden Fair features gle-track is technical. Register online or area, train rides, and silent auction. Park Festival Grounds. 608/776-3067. over 100 vendors of garden plants, land- onsite. Nine Mile County Forest and sticker not required this day only. www.darlingtoncanoefest.com (Lafayette scaping ideas, accessories, gardening Recreation Area. 715/425-8684. Exhibitor fees support environmental edu- Co.) demonstrations and presentations, music, www.wors.org (Marathon Co.) cation. Willow River State Park. 10am- and food. Sat 8am-4pm, Sun 9am-3pm. ELKHART LAKE 4pm. 715/386-5931. www.dnr.wi.gov (St. 920/490-9457. www.gbbg.org (Brown AHRMA Vintage Motorcycle Classic: The Croix Co.) Co.) Attend Travel Green Wisconsin Vintage Motorcycle Classic is sure to stim- ulate the heart of every vintage motorcy- KANSASVILLE certified events that have made KENOSHA Family Nature Faire: Enjoy family fun at cle enthusiast with road racing, vintage Outta Sight Kite Flight: Free family fun kite a committment to provide an Shelter #3 at the Beach. Food, raffles, live and post vintage motocross, trials and flying event. Giant kites of Yves Laforest, animals, art and nature booths plus more. experience that respects the cross country events. Road America, Inc.. the Chicago Fire Precision Kite Team, This fundraiser is sponsored by the Bong natural environment. 800/365-7223, 920/892-4576. Josh & Zach Gordon are EOS, Naturalist Association. Fishing Clinic at www.roadamerica.com (Sheboygan Co.) Professional Kite Flying teams, Kids Mad Fishing Pier. 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FOND DU LAC JUN 8-17 FRI-SUN MANITOWOC SPOONER Walleye Weekend: The oldest festival in 22nd Annual Manitowoc Garden Fair: A Tri County Dairy Breakfast: Include music Fond du Lac and the state's second RICE LAKE paradise for gardeners featuring annuals, by Tommy Ray, FFA alumni silent auction, largest. Family entertainment, national Aquafest: Ten days of family fun with top- perennials, herbs, garden art, fine crafts, ice cream served by red hats, face paint- and local music acts, sporting events and name national entertainment, a parade, antiques, statuary, furniture and food. ing, petting zoo, antique tractors, hayride, hundreds of other attractions. Lakeside Art in the Park, aqua bug hunt, kids Rain or shine. Washington Park. 10am- kids spin the wheel and barrel train. Park. Fri 3-10:30pm, Sat 8am-10:30pm, games, sports, and food. 877/234-2126. 3:30pm. 920/682-2050. (Manitowoc Co.) Fairgrounds. 6:30-10:30am. 715/822- Sun 8am-6pm. 920/923-6555. www.aquafestonline.com (Barron Co.) 8805. www.thedairydifference.com www.fdlfest.com (Fond du Lac Co.) MERCER (Washburn Co.) Lupine Junefest: Choose from a 10, 28, 32 MERRILL JUN 9 SAT or 48-mile bike trek, or a 5.5-mile SUN PRAIRIE Lincoln County Rodeo Days: Bareback rid- run/walk amid the colorful Lupines in Taste of the Arts Fair: Fine arts and ing, steer wrestling, tie down roping, sad- APPLETON bloom. T-shirts and goodie bags. Enjoy crafters from around the state. Free park- The country’s oldest Flag dle bronc riding, team roping, women’s Flag Day Parade: live music, great food, kids games, side- ing, food vendors, entertainment, chil- Day Parade with more than 120 bands barrel racing and America's favorite... bull walk chalkfest, nature displays, art & craft dren’s playground and more. Georgia and units honoring the flag and those riding. Dances following the Fri and Sat show, and a popular antique car show. O’Keeffe exhibit at the Historical Museum. who served to preserve our freedoms. performances. Lincoln County Carow Park. 9am-4pm. 715/476-2389. Sheehan Park. 9am-4pm. 608/837-4547. 2-4pm. Downtown. 920/954-9112. Fairgrounds. 715/675-6043. www.mercercc.com (Iron Co.) www.sunprairiechamber.com (Dane Co.) www.appletondowntown.org (Outagamie www.lincolncountyrodeo.com (Lincoln Co.) Co.) MONROE Old Time Cheesemaking at Imobersteg JUN 9-10 SAT-SUN MILWAUKEE EAST TROY Factory: See cheese made the old-fash- Woman’s Club of East Troy Arts & Crafts CAMBRIDGE Bead & Button Show: Learn to make beau- ioned way - hand-stirred in a copper ket- Annual scholarship fundraiser on the Cambridge Pottery Festival & US Pottery tiful jewelry with fabulous beginner and Fair: tle at the historic Imobersteg Farmstead historic square features many new and Games: An all-clay art fair. Potters from all intermediate classes. Beadweaving, metal Cheese Factory. Enjoy music, food and talented art and craft fair vendors. 9am- over the country meet to exhibit, sell and work, glass beadmaking and professional beverages. 9am-noon. National Historic 4pm. On the Historic Village Square. participate in the US Pottery Games. jewelry techniques. Fabulous shopping - Cheesemaking Center. 608/325-4636. 262/642-7055. (Walworth Co.) Food, pottery auction, entertainment. 340 plus vendors with pearls, gems, art www.nationalhistoriccheesemaking Lake Ripley Park. Sat 9am-5pm, Sun glass, seed beads and more. Frontier ELKHART LAKE center.org (Green Co.) 10am-4pm. 608/423-3780. Airlines Center. 800/554-1448. Elkhart Lake International Triathlon: PLYMOUTH www.cambridgepotteryfestival.org (Dane www.beadandbuttonshow.com Hundreds compete in this annual Plymouth Festival of Fine Arts: Enjoy a Co.) (Milwaukee Co.) triathlon. Competition in the Olympic or juried fine art fair that celebrates a wide divisions. The olympic triathlon CATAWBA NEW GLARUS variety of original works. Musical enter- includes a 1.5K swim, 40K bike race, and Lumberman’s Day: Sat - American Legion Roger Bright Polka Festival: Polka bands tainment, and delicious food offerings . The Sprint distances -400-meter cash bingo, Mini Rod pull, oldies softball , from Wisconsin and the Midwest in the from Plymouth area restaurants. 9am- swim, 20K bike race and 4K run. Osthoff concessions, and a dance. Sun - New big tent downtown - free admission. 4pm. 920/892-8409. Resort. 877/262-8148, 847/359-7374. Hope Church service, parade, historic Sponsored by New Glarus Hotel. Music, www.plymoutharts.org (Sheboygan Co.) elkharttriathlons.activecm.net (Sheboygan town hall open, softball tournament, Pre- dancing, food and refreshments. Co.) RACINE Civil War demonstrations by Hidden Additional bands at New Glarus Hotel and Prairie, concessions, BBQ chicken, Puempel’s Olde Tavern. 12pm-11pm. Monument Square Art Fair on the Lake: IRON RIVER More than 120 artists from around the horseshoe/softball tournaments, logging Downtown. 800/527-6838, 608/527- A Spider Lake 10K Iron River Summerfest: country present beautiful works of art in a contests, kids’ games, penny scramble, 2095. www.swisstown.com (Green Co.) and 2 Mile Walk. City Wide Rummage variety of media. One of Wisconsin's old- live music, Queen Coronation and raffle. sales all weekend and the Iron River PLAINFIELD est and most respected juried fine art Catawba Village Park/Kennan Park. Starts Firemen’s Benefit Dance Saturday Tri-County Threshermen’s Show: Daily fairs. Racine Civic Center. Sat 10am-5pm, 3pm on Sat, 9am on Sun. 715/474-6626. evening at the Iron River Community demos of antique tools and equipment. Sun 10am-4pm. 262/639-6555. (Racine (Price Co.) Center. Iron River Community Center. Large flea market, power parades Sat and Co.) 800/345-0716, 715/372-8558. CONOVER Sun at 2pm, free barrel train rides for the www.visitironriver.com (Bayfield Co.) Callie Rohr Memorial Canoe & Kayak kids, free wagon rides, and concessions. RHINELANDER Art Fair on the Courthouse Lawn: Original Race: Enjoy two days of racing in all Pie baking contest Sat. Admission: $5 for classes for both professional and recre- all 3 days, kids free. 7am-4pm. Veteran’s art and crafts from more than 150 Buy local. Choosing to support Midwestern artisans. Held in conjunction ational paddlers on the beautiful Memorial Park. 715/384-9760. Wisconsin River starting each day at 9am. www.whereupnorthbegins.com (Waushara locally-owned businesses takes with the Headwaters Corvette Club Car Show. Food vendors and music. Oneida Cookout and music on Saturday evening. Co.) 4-17 times less oil compared to Finish at Eagle River Inn with pig roast non-local choices. County Courthouse. 9am-3pm. 800/236- 4386, 715/365-7464. and awards. Rohr's Wilderness Tours. www.rhinelanderchamber.com (Oneida 715/547-3639. www.rwtcanoe.com (Vilas SCCA June Sprints in Elkhart Lake, Co.) Co.) america road June 14-17.

10 For even more unique Wisconsin events, visit travelwisconsin.com or call 1-800/432-8747. JUN 12-14 TUE-THU JUN 15-16 FRI-SAT APPLETON GREEN BAY WIAA State Spring Baseball Tournament: Bayfest Live: Northeastern Wisconsin’s Wisconsin high school boy’s baseball largest food and music festival puts a state championship. 800/236-6673, spotlight on the rich cultural heritage of 715/344-8580. www.wiaawi.org the community with continuous entertain- ment on four stages, a carnival, an array JUN 13-17 WED-SUN of food, children's activities, a world mar- ket, boat parade, & fireworks. Downtown. GREEN BAY Fri 4-11pm, Sat 11am-11pm. 920/435- Day Out With Thomas: Thomas the Tank 5220. www.artseventsinc.com/bayfest/ Engine and Sir Topham Hatt visit the (Brown Co.) National Railroad Museum. Ride along with Thomas on his train, enjoy a full line- MANITOWOC up of childrens’ entertainment. National Metro Jam: Live entertainment of various Railroad Museum. 9am-6pm. 920/437- music styles including jazz, blues, folk, 7623. www.nationalrrmuseum.org (Brown alt-country, Americana, classic and origi- Co.) nal rock. Food and beverages available by the Manitowoc Jaycees. Washington Park. 800/627-4896, 920/683-4388. JUN 14 THU www.metrojam.org/ (Manitowoc Co.) GREEN BAY MINOCQUA

john ivanko john If Tombstones Could Talk: Outdoor walking Summer Thunder Motorcycle Rally: Bike tour with costumed actors. Meet some of enthusiasts enjoy the variety of motorcy- Green Bay’s famous and not-so-famous cles, local taverns and restaurants, music departed citizens as they describe their in the park and of course the scenic Monroe Balloon Rally, June 15-16. lives on the Wisconsin frontier. Sponsored rides. Three Fun Runs, three booklets, by the Brown County Historical Society. three entries in the prize drawings. Music Fort Howard Memorial Park. 6:30pm. both Fri and Sat at 10pm in Torpy Park. HILLSBORO JUN 9-17 SAT-SUN 920/437-1840. www.browncohistorical- Held rain or shine. Minocqua Area. 9am- Cesky Den Czech Heritage Festival: Ethnic soc.org (Brown Co.) 10pm. 800/44-NORTH, 715/356-5266. festival featuring two days of Czech food, MARINETTE www.northwoodssummerthunder.com polka music, dancing, arts and crafts fair, Porterfield Country Music Festival: Nine JUN 14-17 THU-SUN (Oneida Co.) bake sale (Sat), Czech story teller, flea day country music festival with camping, market, and a car show. Hillsboro concessions, and top Nashville Recording CHILTON MONROE Firemen’s Park. 608/444-0106. Stars at Green’s Green Acres. Check Chilton Summer Festival: Thurs night - Monroe Balloon Rally: This 27th annual www.ceskyden.com (Vernon Co.) online or phone for tickets, camping info. band concert at Holbert Park. Fri night - rally is a community-based event involv- Green's Green Acres Campground. city-wide rummage sale, stock car races ing numerous community non-profit LAKE GENEVA 800/236-6681, 715/789-2130. groups.There is no admission charge for Geneva Lake Art Association 12th Annual at the fairgrounds and Motocross racing www.countrymusicfestival.com (Marinette at Gravity Park USA. Sat night - street the balloon rally, parking is available on Paint-In: Artists from Wisconsin and Co.) the street or in the fairgrounds for a small paint on the streets of Lake dance with live music, food, beverages and kid's rides. Sun- parade at 11am. fee. Fri 6pm; Sat 6am & 6pm. All flights Geneva. Downtown sidewalks of Lake are weather dependent. Balloon glows Geneva. 9am-4pm both days. 262/248- JUN 10 SUN Downtown. 920/418-1650. www.chiltonchamber.com (Calumet Co.) scheduled for Fri and Sat evenings. Live 3990. www.genevalakeart.org (Walworth DODGEVILLE music on Sat. Green County Fairgrounds. Co.) Lions Flea Market, Antiques & ELKHART LAKE Fri gates open at 4pm, Sat gates open at MUKWONAGO Collectibles: Flea market and antique SCCA June Sprints: More than 400 ama- 5am. 608/558-0000. Maxwell Street Days Flea Market: More sale. Rain or shine. Harris Park - Ley teur competitors race in 24 classes, one www.monroeballoonrally.com (Green Co.) than 650 vendors of crafts, produce, Pavilion. 8:30am-3pm. 608/935-3926. of the Sports Car Club of America's plants, tools. Food and refreshments. (Iowa Co.) largest races and the first in the Triple JUN 15-17 FRI-SUN Crown of Racing. 800/365-7223. 8am-5pm. 262/363-3580. MERRILL www.mukwonagochamber.org (Waukesha www.roadamerica.com (Sheboygan Co.) BROWNTOWN Lincoln County June Dairy Breakfast: Enjoy Browntown Summerfest: Antique tractor Co.) home-cooked eggs, pancakes, sausages, FORT ATKINSON Annual Baseball Festival: This annual pull on Friday. Ball games Sat, with a fish NEENAH cheese, orange juice, coffee and milk, boil that evening as well as live music and Neenah StreetBall Challenge: Hundreds of with strawberry shortcake for dessert. baseball festival begins Thursday evening playing host to a Home Talent League fireworks. Browntown Park. 608/966- 3-man basketball teams compete to be Music and dancing, free horse-drawn 3273. (Green Co.) the best during this annual 3-on-3 tour- wagon rides, petting zoo, carnival games, tournament. The weekend is filled with nament. Teams must register in advance and 4-H display booths. Les & Jim’s many family-friendly events, a carnival, CUSTER - visit the web site for more information. Lincoln Lanes. 8am-noon. 877/907-2757, and lots of good food and drink. Jones The Energy Fair: Clean Energy & Downtown. Sat 9am-7pm, Sun 9:30am- 715/536-9474. www.merrillchamber.com Park. 888/733-3678, 920/563-3210. Sustainable Fair: The Fair, held each year 6pm. 920/722-1920. www.neenah.org (Lincoln Co.) www.fortgenerals.com (Jefferson Co.) on the third weekend in June, is a great (Winnebago Co.) PRAIRIE DU CHIEN opportunity to learn about green living. OSHKOSH The largest event of its kind in the world, NEKOOSA Winnebagoland Fine Arts Fair: A juried Prairie Villa Rendezvous: Largest buck- skinners and fur trade re-enactment in the fair features more than 200 work- Historic Point Basse Pioneer Fest: Civil and original fine arts show with 160 shops, 275 exhibitors, tours and demon- War re-enactors, craftsmen & entertainers entries. Food Court, live entertainment, the Midwest. The annual Rendezvous includes a black powder shoot, primitive strations, plus entertainment. ReNew the mingle with the crowds. Craft demonstra- face painting and much more. Beautiful Earth Institute. Fri & Sat 9am-7pm; Sun tions, dancing, and live music, games, park setting by the lagoon. South Park. bow shoot, primitive cooking contest and more. St. Feriole Island. Thur, Fri, and 9am-5pm. 715/592-6595. www.mid- and demonstrations are just a sample of 10am-4pm. 920/232-0359. (Winnebago westrenew.org (Portage Co.) the fun activities led by re-enactors and Co.) Sat, 9am-9pm; Sun 9am-4pm. 800/732- 1673, 608/326-8555. EPHRAIM artisans at the pioneer festival. Take a trip SPOONER back in time! Cost $2. Historic Point www.prairieduchien.org (Crawford Co.) Fyr Bal Festival: This Scandinavian festival Badger Car Show: Antique, classic and Basse. 10am-5pm. 715/423-3120. RICHLAND CENTER includes a boat regatta, Ephraim historical collector cars, military vehicles, tractors, walking tours, crafts, music, food booths, wwww.historicpointbasse.com (Wood Co.) craft show, and flea market. Washburn Wisconsin High School Rodeo Finals: Kids compete in 13 events to qualify for fish boil, traditional Scandinavian dancers ST. CROIX FALLS Co. Fairgrounds. 7am-3pm. 800/367- and singers. Chieftain ceremony, fire- Fete de Fleurs at Chateau St. Croix: 3306, 715/635-3740. (Washburn Co.) Nationals in July: bareback & saddle bronc riding, bull riding, barrel racing, works over Eagle Harbor at sunset Summer festival at the winery. Fete des WEST SALEM Saturday night and many other activities. Fleurs "flowering of the vines". Wine tast- pole bending, cutting, calf roping, break- “Got Energy” YMCA Touchstone Energy Eagle Harbor. 920/854-4989. ing, tours, gourmet food vendors, art & away roping, and more. Richland County Triathalon: Swim, bike and run course. Fairgrounds. Fri & Sat 1:30 & 7pm, Sun www.ephraim-doorcounty.com (Door Co.) craft booths, live music, carriage rides. Different levels. Swarthout Park. 608/782- Chateau St. Croix Winery. Sat 11am-7pm, 1pm. 608/604-3879. 9622. www.laxymca.org (La Crosse Co.) www.cowboycalendar.com/wihsra continued... Sun 11am-5pm. 866/654-9463, Lac Co.) 715/483-2556. www.chateaustcroix.com (Richland Co.) (Polk Co.)

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FREDERIC ANTIGO Frederic Family Days: Annual summer fes- Market Street Fest: This annual fest is a tival includes sidewalk sales, softball tour- day of fun with the Badgerland Classic naments, talent contest, parade (Sun), Car Show, concessions, entertainment fireworks, and concessions. Various loca- and games for the kids. Includes the tions. Fri 10pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun Ambassadors Arts & Crafts Fair held rain 11am-4pm. 800/222-7655, 715/327- or shine (10am-4pm). Downtown. 9am- 4836. www.fredericwi.com (Polk Co.) 4pm. 715/623-4134. (Langlade Co.) MACKVILLE BEAVER DAM Mackville Nationals Truck & Tractor Pull: Taste of Wisconsin: 6th Annual craft beer Bigger and better with a line-up of and cheese tasting of only Wisconsin- souped-up trucks and tractors in pulls Fri made products. Event is held rain or & Sat. Kids Dash for Cash, food, bever- shine. Each ticket includes a tasting glass ages, and live music. Sun is Family Day and program. Live music from The Bob & (free admission) with a farm pull at noon, Rich Show and food from Old Hickory. chicken dinner, kids and adult pedal pull Downtown. Noon-4pm. 920/887-8879. & live entertainment. St Edward’s Parish. www.tasteofwisconsin.net (Dodge Co.) Gates open Fri & Sat at 4pm, pulls at 7pm. 920/216-6480. www.mackvillena- BLUE MOUNDS tionals.com (Outagamie Co.) Little Norway’s Mid Summer's Eve: A cele- bration of the Summer Solstice, the MERRILL longest day of the year. Friends and fami- Central Wisconsin Polka Festival: 37th ly gather around traditional bonfires, annual festival brings top bands from enjoying time-honored music and around Wisconsin to play. Polka church Norwegian foods. Little Norway. 3-8pm. service Sun at 10:30am. Food and bever- 608/437-8211. www.littlenorway.com ages, camping (for a small fee) and park- (Dane Co.) ing. Merrill Area Recreation Complex. Fri 6pm-10pm, Sat noon-10pm, Sun noon- CASSVILLE 6pm. 715/675-7627. (Lincoln Co.) Fly-In Breakfast: Enjoy a hearty breakfast, static displays of experimental aircraft and MILWAUKEE more. Cassville Airport/River Valley Lakefront Festival of Arts: One of the Community Fellowship Hall. 7:30- Strawberry Fest in Waupaca, June 16. country’s finest juried art shows, this fam- 11:30am. 608/725-5400. (Grant Co.) ily-friendly festival features 189 national artists who display and sell. Sculpture CHIPPEWA FALLS WAUPACA sions. Miniature train rides. Food includ- garden, children’s art activities, entertain- Leinie Lodge Annual Family Reunion: The Strawberry Fest: Celebrate the first taste of ing strawberry short cake. Waupaca ment, artist demonstrations and food/bev- Leinenkugel brewery's annual customer summer with strawberry shortcake, fresh Recreation Center. Sat 10am-5pm; Sun erage vendors. Fri noon-8pm, Sat 10am- appreciation celebration. Check website strawberries for sale, arts and crafts, live 10am-3pm. 715/824-2045. 7pm, Sun 10am-5pm. 414/224-3200. for times and specific events. Come and music, food, children’s activities, and www.wamrltd.com (Waupaca Co.) www.mam.org (Milwaukee Co.) enjoy family, food, beer sampling and more. Downtown. 9am-4pm. 715/258- entertainment. Leinie Lodge. Festivities Polish Fest: America’s largest Polish 7343. www.waupacamemories.com JUN 17 SUN begin at 10am. 715/723-5557. (Waupaca Co.) Festival with folk dancing, polka music, a www.leinie.com (Chippewa Co.) BEAVER DAM cultural village, folk art demos, Polish WISCONSIN DELLS Swan City Car Show: Hundreds of show rock bands, classical musicians, the Solstice on Grand Art Faire: Fine arts fair on the beautiful grounds of the Mansion. Wisconsin Dells Waterslide-athon: Specific cars, trophies, food and ice cream stand. Chopin Youth Piano Competition, market- waterparks designate one slide as the offi- Uncle Bill McCollum will be playing clas- place, children’s stage, and Polish food. Hosted by the Valley Art Association with music, concessions, mansion tours, and cial “Waterslide-athon” slide. A donation sic music all day. All proceeds to charity. Henry Maier Festival Park. Fri & Sat is given to the Ronald McDonald House Swan Park. 8am-4pm, with car registra- purchase awards. Cook-Rutledge ® noon-mid, Sun noon-10pm. 414/529- Charities of Madison for every guest who tion from 7-11am. 920/887-4613. 2140. www.polishfest.org (Milwaukee Co.) Mansion. 9am-5pm. 715/723-4970. www.cookrutledgemansion.com goes down the slide. 11am-4pm. www.beaverdamchamber.com (Dodge PHILLIPS (Chippewa Co.) 800/223-3557. www.wisdells.com Co.) Czech-Slovak Festival: Fri - Lidice (Columbia Co.) GREENBUSH CHIPPEWA FALLS Memorial Service at 7pm. Sat & Sun - FATFAR - Frenchtown Annual Tube Float arts & crafts fair, live music & dancing, 1860s Dairy Day at Wade House: Take JUN 16-17 SAT-SUN part in cheese, butter and ice cream and Regatta: The world’s largest tubing Squeeze Box Jamboree, Polka Mass on and float event. More than 5,000 people Sat, kolacky baking contest, pork & making, 1860s fashion. 10am-5pm. COLUMBUS 920/526-3271. www.wadehouse.org Columbus Horse & Carriage Festival: A will float down the beautiful Chippewa sauerkraut dinner (Sun 11am), antique River. Activities, food, entertainment and farm equipment, beer tasting, plus activi- (Sheboygan Co.) pleasure driving show featuring horses of multiple breeds from miniature horses to tubes for rent. Loopy’s Grill & Saloon. ties for the kids. Phillips High School. Fri JANESVILLE starts at noon. 715/723-Loop. 7pm, Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 10am-3pm. draft, Fresians to Morgans and more. WWII Living History: Civil War re-enactors Drivers come from around the Midwest www.723loop.com (Chippewa Co.) 888/408-4800, 715/339-4100. drilling and firing artillery, period fashion czech-slovak.tripod.com/ (Price Co.) in this American Driving Society sanc- show, medical demonstrations, carriage tioned event. Free addmission. Barbeque, EDGERTON Annual Edgerton FFA Alumni Truck & rides, a ladies' tea, childrens' crafts and pies, popcorn and burgers. Historic RACINE Tractor Pull: Celebrate Father's Day with games. Meet President & Mrs. Lincoln, Firemen’s Park. 8am-3:30pm. 608/219- Greek Festival: Ethnic festival featuring rip-roaring fun in nine competitive tractor and tour the Tallman House. Lincoln- 7921. (Columbia Co.) Greek music, roasted lamb and chicken, classes, as well as the four-wheel-drive Gyros, shish kabobs, honey puffs and Tallman House. 10 am-4 pm. 608/756- 4509. rchs.us (Rock Co.) RIPON spectator truck pull. Concessions and an pastries. Dancing, church tours, carnival admission fee. Edgerton Race Track Park. rides and fun for the whole family. Ripon Hay Days: Re-enactors of all SHERWOOD descriptions associated with horses gath- Starts at 10:30am. 608/774-0835. (Rock Kimissis Greek Orthodox Church. High Cliff Triathlon: Select from two Co.) 262/632-5682. (Racine Co.) er – buckskinners, cowboys, pioneers, degrees of difficulty: Sprint - 1/4-mile Civil War cavalry, Native Americans, car- swim, 22-mile bike, and 5K run; or Half riage and wagon drivers. Friday night KENOSHA Kenosha Car Club Show: Cars, trucks, JUN 16 SAT Ironman - 1.2-mile swim, 56 mile bike, Music in the Park will be the kick off motorcylces welcome. Vintage and collec- 13.1.-mile run. Swim is in Lake event. WellSpring Farm. 10am-4pm. AMERY tor cars on display. Lots of delicious food, Winnebago. High Cliff State Park. 7am. 920/597-0749. www.Ripon-WI.com Amery Women’s Club Arts & Crafts Fair: music, silent auction, raffles, trophies, 800/429-8044. www.midwestsportsev- (Fond du Lac Co.) An art & craft fair with a large variety of ents.com (Calumet Co.) dash plaques, bake sale, home-made ice vendors. North Park. 10am-4pm. WAUPACA cream, and lots of fun. $10 to show vehi- 800/222-7655, 715/268-6666. THREE LAKES Strawberry Fest Model Railroad Show: cle, free for spectators. Kenosha Moose ameryartfair.yolasite.com (Polk Co.) Northwoods Petroleum Museum Car Show: Featuring ten operating model railroad Family Center. 9am-3pm. 262/657-7831. Vintage cars, trophies, live bands, beer, layouts, a hands-on Thomas the Tank (Kenosha Co.) wine and food. All cars welcome. Free to Engine layout for the children, swap/sales the public. Northwoods Petroleum tables, hobby shop dealers and vendors. Respect the natural Museum. 11am-3pm. 800/972.6103, Demo-Derby, both Sat & Sun featuring environment. 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12 For even more unique Wisconsin events, visit travelwisconsin.com or call 1-800/432-8747. KING JUN 21 THU RICHLAND CENTER HAYWARD American Legion & Auxiliary King Day: Star Spangled Celebration: Country music Musky Festival: Annual event with more Chicken Barbecue in the park, band con- RIVER FALLS festival featuring top Nashville artists. than 100 art & craft booths, sidewalk certs and a parade. Wisconsin Veterans Town N’ Country Day: Annual celebration Camping, concessions, VIP, general sales, live music, street dances (Fri & Sat Home & Museum. 10:30am-3:30pm. of the agricultural heritage of River Falls. admission and souvenirs. Krouskop Park. nights), parade, kid’s games, ethnic food, 715/258-4247. (Waupaca Co.) Interactive family and children oriented Thurs 4:30-10:30 pm, Fri 3:30pm-mid, carnival, 5K Run, Queen’s Pageant, fish- Sat 1pm-mid. 800/375-0876, 608/647- ing contests. Downtown. Thurs. 10-7; Fri. RACINE activities as well as a free pancake and sausage breakfast. Brats, hamburgers, 5155. www.starspangled.com (Richland 10am-midnight; Sat. 6:30am-midnight; Lighthouse Run: Choose from 4 and 10 cheeseburgers, hot dogs, deep-fried Co.) Sun. 9am-1pm. 715/634-8662. mile competitive runs, or a 2 mile cheese curds; milk and soda. Heritage www.muskyfestival.com (Sawyer Co.) run/walk. Kids race and mascot race. All Park. 7:30am-4pm. 715/425-2533. routes follow Racine’s beautiful Lake JUN 21-24 THU-SUN TOMAH tourism.rfchamber.com/ (Pierce Co.) Michigan shoreline. Downtown. 262/634- CADOTT Budweiser Dairyland Super National Truck 1994. www.lighthouserun.com (Racine TWO RIVERS Country Fest: Top country music stars, a & Tractor Pull: 36th event includes pulling Co.) Ice Cream Sundae Thursday: Help Two natural amphitheater, superb sound sys- of semi’s, 4WD, 2WD, diesel trucks, Rivers celebrate being the “Birthplace of tem, jumbo screens, photo-ops, great unlimited and modified tractors, super JUN 18-23 MON-SAT the Ice Cream Sundae.” 25-cent ice food, souvenirs, 8,000 spacious camp- stocks, mini rods and super farm tractors. cream sundaes starting at 5:30pm. sites next to the concert area, showers, Commercial & vendor exhibits, art/craft RIPON Children’s entertainment and live music. security, medical, and convenient stores. show, flea market. Tomah Recreation Birth of a Baby Clydesdale: Come see the Central Park. 920/793-5590. Festival Grounds. Thur 3:30pm-1am, Fri- Park. Thur 7pm, Fri & Sat noon & 6pm, newest addition to Larson’s Famous www.two-rivers.org (Manitowoc Co.) Sat 11am-1am, Sun 8am-11:30pm. Sun noon. 608/372-2081. Clydesdales. Free photo with the colt 800/326-FEST, 715/289-4401. www.tomahtractorpull.com (Monroe Co.) included in ticket price. Reservations JUN 21-23 THU-SAT www.countryfest.com (Chippewa Co.) required. Larson’s Famous Clydesdales. WISCONSIN RAPIDS Show and tour Mon - Sat at 1pm. Call for CLEAR LAKE Cranberry Blossom Festival: Annual festi- DARBOY val includes June CranDairy Breakfast reservations. 920/748-5466. 95.9 KISS FM Clear Lake Heritage Days: Four days of Darboy Chicken Fest: (Fri) at Lincoln High School, arts & craft www.larsonsclydesdales.com (Fond du Summer Slam Concert (Sat) featuring fun with bingo, pancake breakfast, con- show (Sat) at Robinson Park, blues per- national acts. Pop Star Adam Whittington certs, a dance, parade, queen pageant, formances downtown Sat night, kids’ fish- to headline 2012 opening night. Darboy arts & crafts show, demolition derby & JUN 19 TUE ing contest (Sun) along with duck derby, Community Park. Thur 5-10:30pm, Fri 5- 4x4 truck pull, and car show. Grimes and blossom-themed parade (12:30pm). MILWAUKEE midnight, Sat 10am-midnight. 920/996- Drive. Former Athletic Field. 800/222- Various locations. 11:30am-11:30pm. Juneteenth Day Celebration: Juneteenth 1153. www.darboyfest.org (Outagamie 7655, 715/263-2157. 800/554-4484, 715/422-4650. Day commemorates the end of slavery. Co.) www.clearlakewi.com (Polk Co.) Festivities begin with a parade and end www.blossomfest.com (Wood Co.) with a street festival featuring entertain- LA CROSSE ELROY ment and food. Martin Luther King Drive. B.A.S.S. 2012 Bassmaster Elite Series #6: Elroy Fair: One of the largest family events JUN 22 FRI 800/554-1448, 414/372-3770. Lucky 7 plus one marks the 2012 in Juneau County. Enjoy bull riding, dairy (Milwaukee Co.) Bassmaster Elite Series schedule. It's the show, exhibit judging, a first-rate draft ALMA CENTER seventh year of the world’s premier com- horse pull, livestock judging & sale, dem- Alma Center Strawberry Festival: Carnival JUN 19-23 TUE-SAT petitive bass fishing circuit, and with it olition derby, dairy breakfast, midway rides, parade, beer tent, fun run, kiddie comes seven premium venues for the thrills, games, great food and nightly parade and activities, horseshoe and vol- OSHKOSH world's top professional anglers... one of stage entertainment. Schultz Park. leyball tourneys, classic car show. Country USA: Country music festival with which is in La Crosse, Wisconsin on the 608/462-8286. www.elroywi.com (Juneau Chicken, brats and strawberry shortcake. some of the hottest stars in Nashville. mighty Mississippi River. Co.) Bands Fri & Sat nights. Downtown. Special VIP and reserved seating, camp- www.bassmaster.com (La Crosse Co.) 715/964-6546. www.blackrivercountry.net fiScher robb ing, marketplace & concessions. Ford (Jackson Co.) Festival Park. 800/326-7469, 920/882- continued... 4949. www.countryusaoshkosh.com (Winnebago Co.)

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JUN 22-23 FRI-SAT WAUKESHA SUN PRAIRIE COON VALLEY Fiesta Waukesha: Family-oriented 25th Annual Strawberry Fest & Craft Fair: Norskedalen’s Midsummer Fest: Celebrate NEW LONDON Hispanic festival. Authentic food, music, Family friendly strawberry festival featur- the summer solstice Scandinavian-style Wisconsin Powered Parachute Association folklore dancing and cultural entertain- ing craft fair, run/walk, breakfast/lunch, with entertainment, refreshments, pioneer Fly-in: Introductory flight lessons, helicop- ment. Frame Park. Fri 4-11pm, Sat & raffles, children's carnival, computer craft and baking demonstrations, a wood- ter rides, seminars and machine market. Sun noon-11pm. 262/547-0887. arcade, book sale, lots of delicious straw- carving show, bonfire, pancake breakfast, Concessions, live music Fri evening, pan- www.lacasadeesperanza.org/fiesta.html berries, and much more. Colonial Club fun for kids, horse-drawn wagon rides cake breakfast Sat morning, fireworks Sat (Waukesha Co.) Senior Activity Center. 8am-3pm. and more. Friday eve bonfire; Sat & Sun night. Rustic camping. Mark’s Park & 608/837-4611. www.colonialclub.org 10am-4pm. 608/452-3424. Airfield. 920/982-0981. JUN 23 SAT (Dane Co.) www.norskedalen.org (Vernon Co.) www.marksparkandairfield.com/ GREEN BAY (Outagamie Co.) CATAWBA JUN 23-24 SAT-SUN Augury House Barn Dance Fundraiser: Heritage Hill- Civil War Reenactment: View PEWAUKEE Activities that the whole family can enjoy CEDARBURG demonstrations of Civil War life from both Pewaukee Beach Party: Live music, enter- including hayrides, games, 50-50 draw- Cedarburg Strawberry Festival: The week- the military and civilian perspectives tainment, food and beverage, ski shows, ing, raffles, tug of war, and much more! end features “Arts On The Avenue,” including weapons and the medical prac- volleyball tournament and children's Food and beverages will be available for painting competition, fresh strawberries, tices of the time. Kids may become a sol- activities. Free admission. Lakefront. Fri purchase from 4-8 p.m. Music will begin strawberry desserts & pancakes, food dier for a part of the day, complete with 5-11pm, Sat 10am-11:30pm. 262/695- at 8pm. Tennessen Farm. 3:30-11pm. courts, live music, hayrides, contests for marching training and eating lunch with 1492. www.pewaukeekiwanis.org 715/339-2334. the kids, and the Wisconsin Museum of fellow Civil War soldiers. 10am-4:30pm. (Waukesha Co.) www.auguryhouse.com/about.html (Price Quilts and Fiber Arts. Downtown Historic 800/721-5150, 920/448-5150. Co.) District. Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm. www.heritagehillgb.org (Brown Co.) JUN 22-24 FRI-SUN 888/894-4001, 262/377-9620. RICE LAKE FOND DU LAC www.cedarburgfestivals.org (Ozaukee Co.) Edge the Ledge: A 3-mile race which fea- Hungry Hollow Gas & Steam Engine Show: MILLTOWN Antique equipment expo with demonstra- Celebration tures a number of obstacles. The chal- COLOMA Milltown Fisherman’s Party: tions, tractor pull (Sat at 7pm), steam with food and music for 9 days. Fri - fire- lenge begins with a 1.5 mile bike course Coloma Chicken Chew: Annual Chew fea- engine rides, toy show, craft sale, flea works; Sat - pancake breakfast, craft sale, followed by a run with obstacles that tures sand & mud volleyball tourneys, vil- market, and daily Parade of Power. sports tourneys, bass tournament (6am- include, a hill rope climb, slides, water lage-wide garage sales, horseshoe & soft- 877/234-2126, 715/234-8423. (Barron 2pm), fish fry, street dance (8pm- crossings, wall leap and more. Finish by ball tourneys, kid’s tractor pull, quilt show, Co.) 12:30am); Sun - car & bike show, and crawling through a mud pit. Kiekhaefer car show, chicken drop, parade, bingo, parade (2pm). Downtown. 715/825-2222. Park. 7am. 800/429-8044. arts & crafts fair, live music, great food www.milltown-wi.com (Polk Co.) www.midwestsportsevents.com/ and Carnival Spectrum. Coloma Park. JUN 24 SUN edgeoftheledge. (Fond du Lac Co.) 7:30am-mid. 715/228-2030. NEW GLARUS www.wausharachamber.com (Waushara ALBANY Heidi Festival: Heidi drama performances GRAFTON Co.) Albany Lions Car Show: An impressive Fri 7pm, Sat 10am & 1:30pm, Sun Hot Rods N’ Blues: Rods N’ Relics Car variety of vehicles, a great selection of 1:30pm. Craft fair and mini expo in Club hosts its annual show with all food and drink, great music and car Village Park Sat & Sun. Taste of New makes, models and years welcome. Lime To avoid spreading invasive enthusiasts having a fun day. Albany Glarus (Downtown) Sat. Various Kiln Park. 262/208-6237. (Ozaukee Co.) species, clean boots and shoes Lions Building. 608/862-2211. (Green Co.) Locations. Fri 7pm; Sat 9am-5pm; Sun to remove natural souvenirs 9am-4pm. 608/527-2095. swisstown.com (Green Co.) such as seeds.

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14 For even more unique Wisconsin events, visit travelwisconsin.com or call 1-800/432-8747. JUN 28-JUL 1 THU-SUN STEVENS POINT Riverfront Rendezvous: Stevens Point cele- HUDSON brates the 4th with live music, food & Booster Days: Annual Independence Day refreshments, fireworks and a Boat celebration includes a carnival, food, Parade on Sunday. Pfiffner Pioneer Park. bands, games, a parade and fireworks. 715/346-1531. www.stevenspoint.com/rr/ Parade Sat in Downtown Hudson. (Portage Co.) Fireworks on Sun at dusk in Lakefront Park. Lakefront Park. 10am-midnight. JUN 30 SAT 800/657-6775, 715/386-8411. www.hudsonwi.org (St. Croix Co.) BLACK RIVER FALLS Festival in the Park: Fireworks, fun STOUGHTON run/walk, sports & entertainment, food & Stoughton Fair: Midway rides, commercial concessions, Miss Black River Falls exhibits, tasty treats, kiddie tent with baby Queen Coronation. Lunda Community farm animals, and 4-H/FFA exhibits. Park. 8am-10pm. 715/284-4658. Grandstand entertainment including www.blackrivercountry.net/ (Jackson Co.) rodeo, tractor and truck pulls, and demo- lition derby. Fireworks. Mandt Park. Open JANESVILLE daily until 10:30pm. 608/873-4653. Freedom Fest: This community, family- stoughtonfair.com (Dane Co.) friendly celebration draws thousands of people each year from throughout the JUN 29-30 FRI-SAT Midwest. Carnival rides, a giant fiberglass super slide, inflatables, a petting zoo and TWO RIVERS more. Free event. New Life Assembly of Cool City Classic Car Cruise & Car Show: God. 11am-10pm. 608/756-4175. Hundreds of beautiful show cars line www.freedomfestnewlife.com (Rock Co.) Washington Street in downtown Two MANITOWISH WATERS Rivers. Fri evening cruise begins at 6pm Just Tri-It Triathlon: 16th annual race at UW-Manitowoc and cruises to Two includes a 300-yard swim, 10k mountain Rivers. Up to 100 classic and older cars bike race, and 5k trail run. T-shirts, raffle are on display Fri evening. Music, food prizes, food, and lots of fun competition and refreshments. Fri 5pm; Sat 9am- for individuals and teams. North Lakeland 4pm. 920/794-1351. Discovery Center. Registration 7am, orien- tworiversmainstreet.com (Manitowoc Co.) tation 8:30am, race 9am. Pre-registration encouraged. 715/543-2085. viSit miLWaukee viSit JUN 29-JUL 1 FRI-SUN www.discoverycenter.net (Vilas Co.) BLACK CREEK PHILLIPS Altrusa Polkafest: Polkafest features great Art & More on the Lakeshore: Arts & crafts bands and a raised hardwood floor in an by 100 artisans, plus music, demos & Summerfest in Milwaukee, June 27-July 1 & July 3-8. air conditioned hall. Polka Mass Sun at concessions in a lovely park. Elk 10am. Food and refreshments. Romy’s Lake/Lionite Park. 9am-4pm. 715/339- Nitingale. Fri 6pm-Midnight, Sat 2425. (Price Co.) EAGLE PORTAGE 11:30am-10pm, Sun 10am-6:30pm. Old World Wisconsin Scandinavian Cruzin’ Portage Car & Truck Show: 36 920/731-8869. www.appletonaltrusa.com WARRENS Midsommar Celebration: Celebrate the judged classes, free car show t-shirt to (Outagamie Co.) Cranberry Blossom Day: Learn how cran- year’s longest day on the Visitors’ Green. first 150 registered vehicles, 97 trophies berries are grown on a marsh tour. Activities include decorating and raising awarded, entry fee $10, awards at 3pm. ELKHART LAKE Following the tour, stop at the Wisconsin the maypole, making flower crowns for Live music and food & beverages avail- Elkhart Lake Fireman's Picnic: A family Cranberry Discovery Center for cranberry the children, and traditional folk music able. Free admission. Cruise night on Sat event with music, children’s games, food wine and gourmet cranberry food prod- and dancing. Enjoy a special Swedish at 5pm. Veteran’s Memorial Field. and fun. Fri evening music at 8pm and ucts. Wisconsin Cranberry Discovery meal (separate fee). 10am-3pm (museum Registration 8am, awards at 3pm. fireworks at 9:30pm. Sat evening music Center/Wetherby Cranberry Company. hours 11am-5pm). 262/594-6300. old- 608/586-6572. www.portagecarshow.com 8pm-mid. Sun parade at 11:30am fol- Marsh tours Sat 9am-Noon; Discovery worldwisconsin.wisconsinhistory.org (Columbia Co.) lowed by live music from 1-4pm. Center open 9am-4pm. 608/378-4878. (Waukesha Co.) PRESQUE ISLE Fireman’s Park and Beach on Elkhart www.discovercranberries.com (Monroe Lake. 920/876-3788. (Sheboygan Co.) Co.) ELKHORN Country Fair: 35th annual fair with music, Elkhorn Antique Flea Market: More than games, arts and crafts and more. 10am- MANAWA 500 dealers with antiques and more. 4pm. 888/835-8605, 715/686-2910. Mid-Western Rodeo: PRCA-sanctioned JUN 30-JUL 1 SAT-SUN Concessions. Walworth County www.presqueisle.com (Vilas Co.) rodeo with a rodeo parade on Sat CAMBRIDGE Fairgrounds. 414/525-0820. (10:30am), dance each evening, and a Cambridge Area Heritage Day: Various www.nlpromotionsllc.com (Walworth Co.) chicken BBQ each day. Rodeo Grounds. JUN 27-JUL 1 WED-SUN events and re-enactments from honoring Performances Fri at 7:30pm, Sat at 2pm our Civil War Veterans on the battlefield, KING BELOIT & 7:30pm, Sun at 2pm. 800/747-6336. Living history and museum exhibits to Disabled American Veterans King Day: Riverfest: Includes many genres of music: www.manawarodeo.org (Waupaca Co.) period songs and bluegrass music, pan- Open to the public. Roast beef dinner in rock, metal, country, reggaeton, R&B, cake breakfast, plus much more. Nikolay the park, band concert and door prizes. clean hip hop, jazz, blues, old school, ONEIDA Middle School Campus. Pancake break- Wisconsin Veterans Home & Museum. and gospel on three stages of non-stop Oneida Pow-wow: Experience traditional fast 8am-10am. Sat 9:30am-5pm; Sun 715/258-4247. (Waupaca Co.) music and entertainment. Carnival for the Native American foods, arts and crafts, 9:30am-4pm. 608/423-4379. kids. Food & merchandise vendors. Free music, dance and culture. Spectacular MARINETTE Grand Entry as more than 400 dancers www.cambridgewi.net (Dane Co.) Menominee River Century Bicycle Ride: admission. Riverside Park. Gates open 5pm. 608/302-5256. enter the Pow-Wow grounds. Norbert Hill MANITOWOC Registration is June 23/3-6pm and June Center Pow-wow Grounds. 920/496- www.beloitriverfest.com (Rock Co.) River Rendezvous Festival: Take a cruise 24/7-10am. Routes are 15km, 40km, 5020. www.oneidanation.org/ (Outagamie on the schooner Denis Sullivan, get a 80km, 120km and 160km.Sponsored by MILWAUKEE Co.) group together and compete in the Build- Bay Area Medical Center. Marinette High Summerfest: Celebrate summer at the a-Boat competition, paddle a voyageur School. 7-10am start. 800/236-6681. world’s largest music festival. This 11-day RED CLIFF canoe and more. Wisconsin Maritime www.mrcride.com (Marinette Co.) event offers top-notch musical entertain- Annual Red Cliff Traditional Pow-wow: Museum. 9am-6pm. 866/724-2356, ment on 13 stages. Enjoy good food, Experience traditional Chippewa hospitali- PLEASANT PRAIRIE 920/684-0218. comedians, a children’s play area, daily ty and culture at this colorful event over- Pleasant Prairie Triathlon: This first-class www.wisconsinmaritime.org (Manitowoc demonstrations and activities, and excit- looking Lake Superior. Fri - open drum- triathlon brings more than 1,000 athletes ming; Sat - grand entries at 1 & 7pm, Co.) from across the Midwest to swim, bike ing amusement park rides. Closed Monday, July 2nd. Henry Maier Festival feast at 5pm; Sun - Feast at 11am, grand and run. Prairie Springs Park. 262/947- entry at 1pm. Red Cliff Pow-wow Grounds 0437. www.pleasantprairietriathlon.com Park. 414/273-2680. www.summerfest.com (Milwaukee Co.) - Pageant Grounds. 715/779-3700. (Kenosha Co.) www.redcliff-nsn.gov/default.htm (Bayfield Co.)

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SMTWTFS JUL 4 WED 1234567 EAGLE Old World Fourth of July: Celebrate the 8910 11 12 13 14 land we love at an old-fashioned event like those held in small towns in the 19th 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 and early 20th centuries. We’ll have a parade, a band concert and lots of spirit- 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 ed competitions for you to join. 10am- 5pm. 866/944-7483, 262/594-6300. 29 30 31 www.oldworldwisconsin.org (Waukesha Co.) JUL 1 SUN JUL 5-7 THU-SAT SPOONER SHEBOYGAN FALLS Heart of the North Rodeo: One of the most Riverfest in La Crosse, July 3-7 Ducktona 500: Thousands of plastic popular professional rodeos in the ducks race down the Sheboygan River for Midwest with live music, clowns, vendors, FIFIELD EAGLE RIVER cash prizes. Classic car show, arts & a huge parade (Sat 1:30pm), barbecue, crafts, live music, kid's games, pony Lawn Mower Races: Time trials are one Watermelon Days Craft Fest: Craft & gift plus a Cowboy Church Service on hour before races. Six classes - IMOW, festival, family entertainment, and free rides, petting zoo, Big Wheel Race for Sunday. Fairgrounds. Rodeo performanc- ages 3-7, food court & more. River Park. AP, SP, STOCK, BP, and FX plus kids watermelon while it lasts. Vilas County es at 7:30pm each day with live music at classes; Two races - 12 hp stock and 12 Fairgrounds. 9:30am-4:30pm. 800/359- 920/467-6206. www.sheboyganfalls.org 10pm. 800/367-3306, 715/635-9696. (Sheboygan Co.) hp modified; trophies for top five places; 6315, 715/675-6201. (Vilas Co.) www.spoonerrodeo.com (Washburn Co.) $10 entry fee; concessions will be avail- WINCHESTER able. Sponsored by the Fifield Fire MONROE Picnic in the Park: Enjoy a great commu- JUL 6-7 FRI-SAT Department. Fifield Ballpark. Time trials 8 Miles of “Ag-tiques:” Antique tractors, nity picnic with food, music, raffles, noon, races 1pm. 715/762-4739. machinery, and implements at several games, volleyball tournament and the PHILLIPS www.wilmra.com (Price Co.) area farms. Enjoy a craft show, food famous bobber race. Town Park. Noon- Price County Fly-In or Float-In: Fri. - stands, or visit with the owners of these 5pm. 715/686-2624. evening aerobatic show; Sat. - breakfast, MINOCQUA “old time toys.” Join the antique tractor www.winchester-wi.org (Winnebago Co.) aerobatic show (10 am), planes on dis- Muggy Buggy 5K: Fun Run 5K Run/Walk ride on Sunday. No admission fees. play & plane rides. Admission is free. is a soft surface trail run/walk through the 815/789-4570. www.greencounty.org JUL 3 TUE Price County Airport/Harbor View. Fri rolling landscape and boreal forest (Green Co.) 7pm, Sat 8am-noon. 715/339-3701. around Squirrel Hill. After the 5K is com- NEW HOLSTEIN www.co.price.wi.us (Price Co.) plete, the eXtreme version of Muggy MILWAUKEE Fireman’s Annual Picnic: Carnival rides, Downtown Milwaukee Fireworks: Buggy will include serious ups and downs, mud, creeks, ponds, more mud, food, live music, fireworks (Sat), parade Spectacular fireworks along Milwaukee’s JUL 6-8 FRI-SUN (Sun, 11am), chicken dinners (Sun, beautiful lakefront, just north of the War and a variety of obstacles over a 2 to 2.5km course. Minocqua Winter Park. noon-gone), music on stage (Sun 1-5pm). Memorial Center. Family Festival activities GORDON Civic Park. 920/898-5766. (Calumet Co.) and entertainment begin at noon. Good Neighbor Days: Three days of activi- 8am -11am. 800/446-6784, 715/356- Veterans Park. 800/554-1448. ties for the entire family, including live 3309. www.minocquawinterpark.org JUL 8 SUN www.visitmilwaukee.org (Milwaukee Co.) music, vendors, crafts, community (Oneida Co.) parade, games, duck race, pancake BEAVER DAM TOMAHAWK breakfast, 5k run/walk, food, ice cream PARK FALLS Float the Flambeau: Canoe/kayak paddle A Day in the Park Art & Craft Show: More Art and Craft Show: Crafts, jewelry, social, pony rides, car show, mud volley- trip on the North Fork of the Flambeau than 200 vendors display and sell their clothes, garden decor and much, much ball tournament and phenomenal fire- River from Agenda Landing to Hines Park crafts. Event held rain or shine. Food and more! Entertainment is sponsored by the works display. Mooney Memorial Park. - rentals available by reservation, plus ice cream available on the grounds. Swan Tomahawk Lions Club along with food, 715/376-2306. www.gordongnd.com Canoe Races, Obstacle Courses, Geo Park. 10am-4pm. 920/887-8879. drink and ice cream. SARA Park. 9am- (Douglas Co.) 3pm. 800/569-2160, 715/453-5334. Caches, and a Fishing contest. Hines www.beaverdamchamber.com (Dodge www.gototomahawk.com (Lincoln Co.) NEW LISBON Park. 8:30am-3pm. 877/762-2703, Co.) Wa Du Shuda Days: Community celebra- 715/762-2703. www.parkfalls.com (Price DELAVAN tion. Flea market, crafts, live music, beer Co.) JUL 3-7 TUE-SAT The Cars Time Forgot: Classic and collec- garden, kids games, canoe races and tor cars from all eras. Food, music and pontoon rides. Fireworks Saturday night. STEVENS POINT LA CROSSE Lactic Edge Triathlon: Swim, bike and run sales. Downtown. 10am-2pm. 262/728- Parade on Sunday, and duck races over Riverfest: Top name entertainment for all in a professionally-timed race. Kids race 5095. www.delavanwi.org (Walworth Co.) the dam. Concessions. Riverside Park. ages and continuous events. Fireworks, will take place Friday night. Registration 8am-11pm. 608/562-3555. food fair, beverage tent, crafts, live music and check in to take place at Bukolt OSHKOSH www.newlisbonchamber.com (Juneau and dance. La Crosse Riverside Park. Park. Check website for further informa- Faire on the Green: Enjoy a lively outdoor Co.) 11am-mid. 608/782-6000. tion. Bukolt Park. Friday check-in 4-6pm festival featuring the works of more than www.riverfestlacrosse.com (La Crosse Co.) at Bukolt. Saturday check-in 6:30-8am. 100 emerging artisans, as well as great JUL 7 SAT food and entertainment. Paine Art Center OSHKOSH 715/342-2980. www.spymca.org (Portage Co.) and Gardens. 9am-4pm. 920/235-6903. Sawdust Days: Go back in time to the COON VALLEY www.thepaine.org (Winnebago Co.) 1870’s with five days of music, food, fun, Norskedalen’s Art Fair on the Farm & Ice parades and the largest 4th of July fire- Cream Social: Many artisans will be dis- JUL 7-8 SAT-SUN JUL 11-15 WED-SUN works display in the Fox Valley. Four playing and selling their art works in our stages of music. Menominee Park. historic buildings against a beautiful DODGEVILLE Iowa County Farmer Appreciation Day: Sat CHIPPEWA FALLS 920/235-5584. www.sawdustdays.com country backdrop. Also enjoy an old-fash- - fireworks (dusk) and softball tourna- Northern Wisconsin State Fair: Annual fair (Winnebago Co.) ioned ice cream social. Culver’s Frozen ment. Sun - parade downtown at 11am, with livestock, crafts, homemaking and Custard and other food items will be avail- BBQ and other events. Harris Park. Sat educational exhibits, and outstanding 4-H able for purchase. Fee admission. dusk, Sun noon-5pm. 608/930-5228. displays. More than a mile of midway Save gas. Keep tires inflated, Skumsrud Heritage Farm. 10am-4pm. (Iowa Co.) thrills, great food stands, and free grand- carpool to events and be sure to 608/452-3424. www.norskedalen.org stand entertainment. Northern Wisconsin call ahead to verify dates or visit (Vernon Co.) State Fairgrounds. 10am-11pm. 715/723- travelwisconsin.com. 2861. www.northernwistatefair.com (Chippewa Co.) 16 For even more unique Wisconsin events, visit travelwisconsin.com or call 1-800/432-8747. DARLINGTON ful northwoods by taking a child fishing MONTICELLO LAC DU FLAMBEAU Lafayette County Fair: Midway thrills, 4-H for the afternoon. Many fish tales and Monticello Homecoming: Live music, fish Bear River Pow-wow: Held at the Old and FFA exhibits and judging, demonstra- traits are shared and learned. 10am-3pm. boil, carnival, tug-of-war, chicken bbq, Indian Village, this annual traditional pow- tions, grandstand shows, tractor pull 800/359-6315, 715/479-6400. (Vilas Co.) sand and mud volleyball tournaments. wow brings tribes from across the nation (www.darlingtontractorpull.com), demoli- Food stands feature homemade pies and to celebrate together. Crafts, food and tion derby, food and fun. Lafayette County JUL 12-15 THU-SUN deep fried cheese curds made right in dancing. Bear River Pow-wow Grounds. Fairgrounds. 608/776-4828. (Lafayette Monticello. Homecoming parade Sunday Grand entry Friday at 7pm; Saturday at Co.) ELKHART LAKE at 2pm. 608/938-4383. (Green Co.) 1pm & 7pm; and Sunday at 1pm. The Hawk at Road America with Brian 877/588-3346, 715/588-3333. (Vilas Co.) JEFFERSON Redman (Vintage): One of the largest gath- RHINELANDER Jefferson County Fair: Midway rides, erings of vintage racers in the United Hodag Country Music Festival: Top country SUPERIOR grandstand entertainment, Badger State States with more than 30 classes of cars music stars, on-site camping, country Cowboy Fast Draw Wisconsin State Tractor Pull, truck pull, demolition derby, in ten race groups. On-site camping avail- vendors and state band contest. Hodag Championship: The spirit of the Old West exhibits, demonstrations, and country able. Cars and fans spill into the streets of Festival Grounds. 715/369-1300. comes alive as shooters dressed in late music. Jefferson County Fair Park. 8am- downtown Elkhart Lake Fri and Sat during www.hodag.com (Oneida Co.) 1800s style clothing, use stock .45 cal- 11pm. 920/674-7148. the evening auto concourse. Road iber guns, traditional Old West holders www.jeffersoncountyfairpark.com RIVER FALLS and wax bullets in a competition of speed America, Inc.. 800/365-7223. River Falls Days: Something for everyone (Jefferson Co.) www.roadamerica.com (Sheboygan Co.) and accuracy. Head of the Lakes including a 10K/2M run, truck pull, and Fairgrounds. 715/399-0660. OSHKOSH IOLA children's activities. Downtown. 715/425- www.cowboyfastdraw.com (Douglas Co.) Lifest Christian Music Festival: Iola Old Car Show & Swap Meet: The 2533. www.rfchamber.com (Pierce Co.) Wisconsin’s largest Christian music festi- Midwest’s largest old car show. Feature TREMPEALEAU val with 150 acts on seven stages. WAUSAU Catfish Days: Catfish, concessions and exhibit is “21st Century Orphans.” A trib- Wausau Balloon Rally & Glow: Live music Christian rock with music and entertain- ute to Plymouth, Oldsmobile, Mercury music all three days. Sat - bike tour (15, ment, games, fireworks, worship services, and delicious food all weekend long, chil- 25 and 50-mile race/tour), motorcycle and Pontiac. Education tent, 4,430 swap dren’s rides, helicopter and plane rides swimming, pottery workshops and more. meet spaces, car corral area with vehicles run, and fishing tourney. Sun - 5-10K Sunnyview Expo Center. 800/955-LIFE, (fees may apply), kite-flying demonstra- walk/run, parade (2pm), and fireworks 2000 and older. Camping available. Daily tions, a spectacular fireworks show, and 920/738-5588. www.lifest.org (Winnebago admission $8, weekend $15, age 10 and (10pm). Sat & Sun - arts & crafts, flea Co.) of course the beautiful hot air balloons. market, car show, rides and games. under free. Iola Old Car Show Grounds. Big Bull Falls BBQ Rib Fest, Barnstormer Gates open daily at 6am. 715/445-4000. Downtown. 608/534-6780. WEST SALEM Plane Rides, 20 hot air balloons, www.trempealeau.net (Trempealeau Co.) La Crosse Interstate Fair: Youth exhibits, www.iolaoldcarshow.com (Waupaca Co.) Wisconsin Kite Club, Noon Optimist Trout crafts, food exhibitions and competitions, MANITOWISH WATERS Pond, and Kiwanis pancake breakfast. TURTLE LAKE animals, music, family fun, and carnival Manito Art League Art Show: All works for Wausau Municipal Airport. 715/843- Turtle Lake Inter-County Fair: This annual rides. La Crosse Fairgrounds. 608/788- sale. People’s Choice voting. Patron pre- 0748. www.wausauareaevents.org fair is three days of food, music, rides 5506. (La Crosse Co.) view the night before the show opens. (Marathon Co.) and games. Other events include sheep Live music and refreshments Thurs & Fri and dairy shows, horse, truck and tractor JUL 12 THU evenings. Community Center. Thur & Fri JUL 13-14 FRI-SAT pulls, pancake breakfasts, turtle derby, 10am-9pm with evening live music & prize drawings, a kid's costume parade EAGLE RIVER refreshments; Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 10am- BOULDER JUNCTION and community parade at 12pm on Guides & Kids Day: A fun-filled day for 2pm. 715/282-6198. www.mani- Boulder Junction Lioness Antiques Show & Sunday. Turtle Lake Village Park. kids between the ages of 7 and 12. Area toartleague.blogspot.com (Vilas Co.) Sale: Dealers from several states offer fine 800/811-0338, 715/986-2241. guides come together to share the beauti- furniture, glass, textiles and collectibles of www.turtlelakewi.com (Barron Co.) all kinds. Bake sale and luncheon. Boulder Junction Community Center. TWO RIVERS 9am-4pm. 715/588-3665. (Vilas Co.) Two Rivers Fish Derby & Festival: Live music, Fish Fantasy Parade on Saturday DELAFIELD at 1 pm, children's activities, food, raffles, Delafield Block Party: Food & Music over $10,000 in prizes. Walsh Field. 9am Festival: This annual Fest includes live Fri-3pm Sun. 920/553-3956. bands, a street dance each evening, area www.trkiwanis.org (Manitowoc Co.) restaurants serving their specialties, and more. Downtown. 5pm-midnight. JUL 14 SAT 888/294-1082, 262/646-8100. www.visitdelafield.org (Waukesha Co.) ALGOMA Ladies’s Festival: Everything for the ladies: JUL 13-15 FRI-SUN wine, food, music, dance lessons, truffles, massage and shopping all in one pack- ASHLAND age. von Stiehl Winery. 11am-7pm. Bay Days: Music, bands, Battle of the 800/955-5208, 920/487-5208. Bands, 5K & 10K run, Sprint Triathlon, www.vonstiehl.com (Kewaunee Co.) Strongest Man on the Bay Contest, pie eating contest, cardboard boat races, BELLEVILLE baby crawl, toddler run, big wheel races, Bastille Day: Join in a celebration of the arts and crafts, food vendors and fun! French heritage of Belleville. Live music, Bayview Park. 9am-10pm. 800/284- quilt show, talent show. 608/424-3336. 9484, 715/682-2500. www.belleville-wi.com (Dane Co.) www.ashlandbaydays.com (Ashland Co.) IOLA BRISTOL Art on Track: Art and craft festival held Bristol Progress Days: Sports tourna- annually the same weekend as the Iola ments, carnival fun, kids activities, music, Old Car Show. More than 85 artisans history or the parade famous for the show and sell on the school's athletic candy rained down on its spectators. track. Beverages and indoor restrooms. Hansen Park. 262/857-2447. (Kenosha Iola-Scandinavia School Athletic Track. Co.) 9:30am-3pm. 715/445-2411. (Waupaca Co.) CADOTT Nabor Days: Three days of fun including MINOCQUA carnival, food booths, mud bog, cattle Art Walk 2012: Annual juried show fea- judging, nightly music, pageant and tures - paintings, sculpture, pottery, jewel- parade. Riverview Park. 715/289-3338. ry, stained glass, woodwork, photographs (Chippewa Co.) and textiles. 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PHILLIPS MADISON JUL 15 SUN JUL 17-22 TUE-SUN Phillips Chain of Lakes Tri: Triathlon-like Art Fair Off the Square: 140 Wisconsin race including a swim in Elk Lake, bike artisans show and sell on the esplanade EAST TROY FOND DU LAC ride on rural roads, and run along Lake of the Monona Terrace Community East Troy Airport Open House: Come for Fond du Lac County Fair: Exhibits, carni- Duroy. Participants can enter the race as Center. Live music, refreshments and breakfast, then enjoy airplane and heli- val, foods, and concessions. Grandstand individuals or as a relay team. Elk Lake children's entertainment. Held in con- copter rides, as well as vintage, homebuilt shows included with general admission. Park Pavillion. 9am start. 715/339-2143. junction with Art Fair on the Square. and Warbird airplanes. Free admission. Fairgrounds. 8am-midnight. 920/921- www.phillipschainoflakestri.org (Price Co.) Monona Terrace Community and Free parking. Pancake Breakfast served 0921. www.fonddulaccountyfair.com Antique & Tractor Expo: Antique machin- Convention Center. 608/204-9129. 7am-1pm. $7 adults, $4 children 8 and (Fond du Lac Co.) ery, 80+ tractors, tools, household items, www.artcraftwis.org/afos.html (Dane Co.) younger. East Troy Municipal Airport. etc.; threshing and straw baling demon- Art Fair on the Square: Art Fair on the 7am-3pm, open house. 262/391-5177. JUL 18 WED strations, old-time craft demonstrations Square features works of art in mixed www.etairport.cjb.net (Walworth Co.) SUPERIOR and craft displays including a sock knit- media, ceramics, drawings, graphics, GENESEE DEPOT ting machine; cast iron cookware; tractor prints, fiber, leather, furniture, glass, jew- Fairlawn Ice Cream Social: Hot dogs, ice Catherine’s Corner Festival: Catherine’s cream, cookies, coffee and lemonade; or parade at 3pm; plus vendor tables; pies elry, metal, paintings, photographs, sculp- Corner Festival includes artisans, bands for sale; food, beverages, and live music ture, 3D mixed media, and wood. Capitol bring your own picnic supper. Horse- all day, kids games, food, beer, dancing drawn carriage rides. Free tours of all day. Sponsored by the Price County Square. 608/257-0158. to big band music. Catherine’s Corner. Antique Association. Price County www.mmoca.org/events/artfair/ (Dane Co.) Fairlawn Mansion. Cake-walk and musical 10am-10:30pm. 262/201-4376. entertainment. Lawn chairs and/or blan- Fairgrounds. 9am-5pm. 715/339-3761. www.liliesplace.com (Waukesha Co.) (Price Co.) PRAIRIE DU CHIEN kets suggested. Free admission. Fairlawn Villa Louis War of 1812 in Wisconsin: RACINE Mansion. 5-8pm. 715/394-5712. STURGEON BAY Wisconsin’s only battle from the War of Ironman 70.3 Racine: Over 2,000 athletes www.superiorpublicmuseums.org Jazz on Jefferson Street Festival: Annual 1812 is recreated on the grounds of Villa from around the world will compete for (Douglas Co.) street celebration with strolling entertain- Louis, where it was actually fought on July the $30,000 purse. Event consists of a ers, children's activities, live music, food 17, 1814. Living history camp, narrated 1.2 mile swim in Lake Michigan, 56 mile JUL 18-22 WED-SUN and beverages and special events in the battle each day, fur trade encampment, bike on the scenic roads of Racine stores along Jefferson Street. Jefferson fireworks on Saturday night. 10am-5pm. County and a 13.1 mile run along the MADISON Street Business District. 10am-8pm. 608/326-2721. www.villalouis.org Lake Michigan coastline. North Beach Dane County Fair: Enjoy fabulous fair food, 800/301-6695, 920/743-6246. (Crawford Co.) Park. Starts 7am;. 262/884-6400. an interactive children’s petting zoo, car- www.sturgeonbay.net (Door Co.) WAUSAU www.ironmanracine.com (Racine Co.) nival rides along with great entertainment. This annual Dane County event has Chalkfest: Now in its ninth year, the fest something for everyone! Entertainment JUL 14-15 SAT-SUN attracts artists of all ages and abilities. JUL 17-19 TUE-THU lineup to be announced. 608/267-3976. See their colorful pastel creations. The GREEN BAY www.danecountyfair.com (Dane Co.) 400 Block. 715/843-0748. NEW LONDON National Railroad Museum World War II Wisconsin Farm Technology Days: The Reenactment and USO Swing Dance: WWII www.wausauareaevents.org (Marathon MONROE Co.) largest agricultural show in Wisconsin Green County Fair: 4-H fair with animal reenactment aboard the original staff train showcasing the latest improvements in of Gen. Eisenhower. Explore Axis and judging and auctions, concessions, production agriculture. More than 600 grandstand entertainment, cheese judg- Allied camps, observe a daily battle, and exhibitors, family living and youth tents, receive exclusive tours of the Eisenhower ing and auction, carnival, tractor pull, heritage tractor and machinery display, demo derby, harness racing. Fairgrounds. train. A USO Swing Dance will be held exhibits for home, yard & garden. Food Sat evening. National Railroad Museum. 608/325-9159. www.greencountyfair.net and entertainment. Sugar Creek Farm (Green Co.) 9am-5pm. 920/437-7623. LLC. Tues and Wed 9am-5pm. Thur 9am- www.nationalrrmuseum.org (Brown Co.) 4pm. 920/478-3852. RICE LAKE www.wifarmtechnologydays.com Barron County Fair: 4-H projects and judg- (Outagamie Co.) ing, grandstand shows, tractor and truck pulls, harness racing, draft horse show, midway rides, demolition derby, conces- sions. Barron Co. Fairgrounds. Gate hours 8am-10pm. 715/234-7368. www.barroncountyfair.com (Barron Co.) WAUKESHA Waukesha County Fair: Oldest County fair in the state, highlighting regional and national entertainment and education for all ages. Waukesha County Expo Center. Wed-Thurs 3-11pm, Fri-Sat 8am-mid, Sun 8am-8pm. 262/544-5922. www.waukeshacountyfair.com/ (Waukesha Co.) robb fiScher robb

Art Fair on the Square in Madison, July 14-15.

18 For even more unique Wisconsin events, visit travelwisconsin.com or call 1-800/432-8747. qualifies for the national tournament. MOUNT HOREB South Wood County Park. 7am-dark. Fire Muster: Games, food, live music. 715/423.5737. www.aquaskiers.org Fire equipment display and parade. (Wood Co.) Firefighters compete in a variety of events including bucket brigade, waterfights, and JUL 20 FRI ladder and hose competitions. Fire Department. 608/437-5914. KENOSHA www.trollway.com (Dane Co.) Food, Folks & Spokes: An alcohol-free, family event that includes the Festival of OSHKOSH Food, Fun Fest for Kids, a variety of fami- Deer Fest: Whether you are a hard core ly-friendly entertainment and, of course, deer hunter, certified “Deer Geek” or just the International Cycling Classic Pro-Am a casual whitetail enthusiast there will be bicycle races. Presented by the Kenosha something for everyone at DeerFest. From YMCA. Library Park. 10am-10pm. the “World’s Largest Deer Store” to 262/654-9622. www.kenoshaymca.org celebrity appearances and free auto- (Kenosha Co.) graphs, exhibits, shooting contest and demonstrations to hundreds of huge whitetail mounts and “Deer Theater” JUL 20-21 FRI-SAT along with all the food and drink you care GREEN BAY to enjoy. Sunnyview Expo Center. Savour Green Bay: Enjoy culinary offerings 920/236-4920. www.deerfestwi.com robb fiScher robb featuring local restaurants, local wineries (Winnebago Co.) and breweries, a marketplace featuring locally produced food and products, JUL 21 SAT demonstrations, live performances and Festa Italiana in Milwaukee, July 19-22. more. Arts Events Inc. Fri 4pm-10pm, Sat BALSAM LAKE 11am-9pm. 920/435-5220. Balsam Lake Pro-Bass Tournament: Pro- www.artseventsinc.com (Brown Co.) Bass tournament is held annually at JUL 19-21 THU-SAT KIMBERLY Balsam Lake. Preregistration required. Paperfest 2012: Fun-filled, family-oriented RICHLAND CENTER Weigh in at 2pm open to the public. EAU CLAIRE community festival that offers fun for all Churning Dirt Nationals Truck & Tractor Balsam Lake. 6am-2pm. 800/222-7655, Country Jam USA: Three solid days of ages with games, sports, music, family Pull: Truck and tractor pull, monster 715/646-2768. country music's top entertainers. Stop by entertainment, and food. Free admission. truck, freestyle moto-cross jumping, long www.polkcountytourism.com (Polk Co.) for a day or spend all weekend enjoying Sunset Park. Thur 7-11pm, Fri 5pm- and low semi truck show. A special fea- the shows, tons of vendors, great food 12am, Sat 9am-12am, Sun 9am-8pm. ture added this year is the Megasaurus BLACK RIVER FALLS and a fantastic venue. Camping available 920/996-0563. www.paperfest.org Car Eating Robot. Fairgrounds. 608/604- Karner Blue Butterfly Festival: Visit the on site. Country Jam Grounds. Noon-mid- (Outagamie Co.) 5068. www.churningdirt.com (Richland “Butterfly Learning Center” downtown and the butterfly's habitat sites. Also night. 800/7800-JAM, 715/839-7500. MILWAUKEE Co.) www.countryjam.com (Eau Claire Co.) includes a 5K-10K-Half-Marathon run, a Festa Italiana: America’s largest Italian grand parade, artists and crafters, histori- FISH CREEK cultural event. Nine stages of international JUL 20-22 FRI-SUN cal museum tours and more. Great family Door County Antique Show: Thirty-five pro- and local entertainment. Enjoy the Sicilian fun. Downtown. 8am-11pm. 715/284- brass marching band, the cultural BIRCHWOOD fessional dealers display and sell in an air Birchwood Bluegill Festival: Medallion 5850. downtownblackriverfalls.com conditioned gym. See choice Primitives, exhibits, and the colorful procession fol- (Jackson Co.) lowing Sunday Mass. Nightly fireworks. hunt, softball tournament, children's Fine Art, ornate Victorian, early country, games, street dances, food, refreshments jewelry, furniture and more. Crystal and 414/223-2808. www.festaitaliana.com DODGEVILLE (Milwaukee Co.) and a parade Sun at 1pm. Downtown. Dodgeville Blues Fest: Popular blues china repair on site. Admission $5, good 800/236-2252, 715/354-3411. for all 3 days; under 16 free. Sponsored artists perform in a partially-tented area PULASKI (Washburn Co.) behind the County Courthouse. Maxwell by the Sister Bay Lions Club to benefit the Pulaski Polka Days: One of the largest “Leader Dog for the Blind” program since EDGERTON Street Day sales. Bring a lawn chair. We annual Polish and polka fests in the will have plenty of good food and drink for 1974. Gilbraltar High School. Thurs-Sat Midwest. Art & craft show Sat & Sun, Edgerton Tobacco Heritage Days: Annual 10am-5pm. 715/355-5144. (Door Co.) community celebration including live sale (no carry-ins). Handicap facilities Polka Mass and Lutheran Worship available. Downtown. Noon-10:30pm. Service on Sun, parade Sun at noon. music, food, family entertainment, Arts in JUL 19-22 THU-SUN the Park Craft Fair (Sat.), open air market 877/863-6343. www.dodgeville.com (Iowa Campsites, fireworks, firemen's water- Co.) fights, food & fun. Pulaski Polka Grounds. (Sat.), car show (Sat.), Living History AMHERST Thur 7-11pm; Fri 3pm-1am; Sat Events and Demonstrations (Sat.), EAGLE RIVER Portage County Fair - Amherst: 4-H & FFA 12:30pm-1am; Sun 1-7:30pm. 920/822- Tobacco Demonstrations (Sat.), City Wide Artarama: Juried art show with more than exhibits, truck/tractor pulls Thurs and Fri, 3869. www.pulaskipolkadays.com (Brown Rummage Sale (Fri. & Sat.), Book Sale 150 artisans. Also features live music, market animal sale and parade on Sat, Co.) (Fri. & Sat.) and parade on Sunday. On picnic-style food and a youth art tent. demolition derby on Sun. Midway thrills, Saturday (8am) there will be 5k, 10k and Riverside Park. 9am-3pm. Rain or shine. animal judging, free admission on Sun. ST. CROIX FALLS 1-mile runs. Downtown & City Parks. 800/359-6315. artarama-er.com (Vilas Fairgrounds. 888/221-4714. Wannigan Days: Annual celebration with 608/347-4321. Co.) www.amherstfair.com (Portage Co.) Talent Show Thursday. Friday Coronation www.tobaccoheritagedays.com (Rock Co.) and Street Dance. Saturday Art & Craft GREENBUSH CADOTT Show, Classic Car Show, Parade, 5K & 1K GRANTSBURG 1860s Ginger Beer Making: Experience Rock Fest: This four-day event, just north Family Fun Run, Tug of War across the World Championship Snowmobile the production of ginger beer in the Wade of Cadott, brings the best of rock music to St. Croix River. Pancake Breakfast Sat & Watercross: Snowmobiles race over open House kitchens, and take home a period the Chippewa Valley. Enjoy great food and Sun sponsored by the Rotary & SCF Fire water in drag and oval IWA-sanctioned recipe to try at home. Stagecoach rides music while camping in one of the 8,000 Dept. Fun For Everyone. Downtown. competition, including vintage snowmo- available all day. 10am-5pm. 920/526- campsites, all within walking distance of 800/222-7655, 715/483-3580. biles. Rated as one of the ten best races 3271. www.wadehouse.org (Sheboygan the concert area. Chippewa Valley Music www.wannigandays.com (Polk Co.) in the country by Sno-Goer Magazine. Co.) Festival Grounds. 800/326-FEST, Fireworks, two bands & other activities. 715/289-4401. www.rock-fest.com TWIN LAKES Memory Lake. Fri afternoon thru Sun KIMBERLY (Chippewa Co.) Country Thunder USA: Country music festi- evening. 715/463-4269. Tour de Fest: Bike ride with routes of 18, val with over 45 bands. VIP packages, www.grantsburgwatercross.com (Burnett 40, 70 and 100 miles - something for HAYWARD camping on-site. 866/802-6418. Co.) both the avid biker or family riders of all Honor the Earth Pow-Wow: This traditional, www.countrythunder.com (Kenosha Co.) levels. Fully supported with rest stops and non-competition pow-wow is also the LA POINTE sag support. Held in conjunction with annual Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe WISCONSIN RAPIDS Connecting Cultures: Exploring the Lake Paperfest. Sunset Park. Reg begins at Homecoming Celebration featuring Native Wisconsin State Water Ski Show Superior Fur Trade: Educators, living histo- 6:30am, ride 7-10am. 920/850-1215. American dancers, singers, drummers Tournament: The largest water ski show ry re-enactors and fur trade experts www.paperfest.org (Outagamie Co.) and vendors from the region. Pow-Wow tournament in the world held at a premier demonstrate the skills and tradition of the Grounds. 715/634-8934. show site on Lake Wazeecha. Wisconsin’s 18th-century fur trade. Fri & Sat continued... www.lcoschools.bia.edu/lco-hte.htm best teams compete for the State 10:30am-4:30pm, Sun 10:30am-3:30pm. (Sawyer Co.) Championship title. The winning team 715/747-2415. www.madelineislandmuseum.org (Ashland Co.)

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LA CROSSE JUL 21-29 SAT-SUN JUL 25-29 WED-SUN SPOONER Rail Fair: Railroad show and sale with Washburn County Fair: Carnival, food, exhibits and displays, guided tours of a STURGEON BAY ANTIGO entertainment, horse pull, kiddie tractor steam locomotive, caboose and grand K/D Salmon Tournament: Participating Langlade County Youth Fair: The Langlade pull, fireworks, livestock show and auc- crossing interlocking tower. Model, toy ports include Sturgeon Bay, Baileys County Youth Fair is fun for everyone. tion, 4-H and other exhibits. Fairgrounds. and antique trains, and memorabilia. Harbor, Washington Island, Algoma and This 5-day event features live music, Bldgs open 8am-10pm, midway noon- Food and entertainment. Copeland Park. Kewaunee. Over $40,000 in cash and shows, midway, animal judging and sales, 10pm. 715/468-7633. 10am-5pm. 608/582-4761. prizes will be awarded to the anglers who demo derby, stock car racing, and tractor www.washburncountyfair.com (Washburn www.4000foundation.com (La Crosse Co.) catch the biggest fish each day at all five pulls. County Fairgrounds. 715/216-2356. Co.) LADYSMITH weigh-in sites. Sturgeon Bay, Baileys www.langladecountyfair.com (Langlade WISCONSIN RAPIDS Harbor, Washington Island, Algoma and Co.) Mardi Gras Arts & Crafts Fair: Local arts Betty Boop Festival: Betty Boop animator Kewaunee. 920/883-9792. and crafts booths plus food vendors as Grim Natwick was a native son of www.kdsalmon.com (Door Co.) PORTAGE part of the city’s Mardi Gras Festival. Columbia County Fair: Midway rides, fire- Wisconsin Rapids. Enjoy a Grim Natwick Downtown. 9am-3pm. 715/532-7328. works, grandstand shows, food and fun. animation exhibit, scenic motorcycle www.ladysmithchamber.com (Rusk Co.) JUL 22 SUN Columbia County Fairgrounds. 608/745- tours, an animated film festival, visual art 0719. www.columbiacofair.com (Columbia gallery, animation art collectors show, a MOUNT HOREB FIFIELD dance, and other activities. Downtown. Pie and Co.) Sons of Norway Kaffe Stue: Share the Old-Fashioned Social & Exhibition: 9am-mid. 800/554-4484, 715/323-1092. ice cream (or whole pies), auction, community’s Norwegian heritage with UNION GROVE www.bettyboopfestivalwi.com (Wood Co.) genuine foods of the old country, includ- exhibits, displays and demonstrations, Racine County Fair: Five fun-filled days of ing lefse, rommegrot, sand-bakkle, smor- music and entertainment, kids games, competitive youth and adult exhibits, chil- JUL 27-28 FRI-SAT brod, sotsuppe and more. Held in con- and lunch. Old Town Hall Museum. dren’s entertainment, national entertain- junction with the Mt Horeb Art Fair. 10am-5pm. 715/339-3761. ment, tractor pulls, demo derbys, midway CAMBRIDGE www.pricecountyhistoricalsociety.com/ Mount Horeb Community Center. 9am- rides, food, animal and agricultural dis- Umbrella Daze: A festival of community (Price Co.) 3pm. 888/765-5929, 608/437-5468. plays. Fairgrounds. 8am-11pm. 262/878- spirit opens Fri night with local award www.sonsofnorway5.com (Dane Co.) JUL 23-28 MON-SAT 3895. www.racinecountyfair.com (Racine winning band, Madison County. Sat, food, OSHKOSH Co.) volleyball and basketball tournaments, Brews ‘n Blues: A charity microbrew and live music, etc. Lake Ripley Park & FISH CREEK JUL 26 THU Westside Park. Fri 4pm-12am, Sat 8am- music festival. Sample more than 100 A combina- Door County Plein Air Festival: 6pm. 608/423-3780. brews, ales and stouts. Enjoy terrific blues tion of free and ticketed events. Artists bands and great food. Leach WINCHESTER www.cambridgewi.net (Dane Co.) have 6 days to paint Door County on can- Enjoy great craft sales, bake sale, Amphitheater. 920/385-9231. Bazaar: vas. Collector’s Preview Party and Gala luncheon and more. Sponsored by the CEDAR GROVE www.oshkoshjaycees.org (Winnebago Co.) Auction at the Peninsula School of Art. Winchester Women’s Civic Club. Holland Festival: Street scrubbing, PORT WASHINGTON Watch over 100 artists paint during the Winchester Municipal Building. 8:30am- Klompen dancing, arts & craft fair (Sat), Fish Day: “The World’s Largest Outdoor Dockside Quick-Paint competition in 1pm. 715/686-2537. bus tours, free entertainment, ethnic and One-Day Fish Fry.” Includes a huge Clark Park. Various locations throughout traditional foods, parade (Sat 1pm), and parade, live music on five stages, arts and Door County. 920/868-3455. JUL 26-29 THU-SUN the Holland Festival Players perform crafts show, car show, run/walk and fire- www.doorcountypleinair.com (Door Co.) evenings. Games and amusements. works. Lakefront. 11am-6pm. 800/719- MILWAUKEE Memorial Park. 262/285-3467. 4881. www.portfishday.com (Ozaukee JUL 23-29 MON-SUN German Fest: North America’s largest www.hollandfest.com (Sheboygan Co.) Co.) annual German festival. Enjoy tasty PEWAUKEE NEW HOLSTEIN German cuisine. Watch craftsmen Taste of Lake Country: Nineteen area Super Cub Fly-In: See Super Cub planes demonstrate old-world artistry. Enjoy a JUL 21-22 SAT-SUN restaurants sell tastes of their finest cui- that fly into New Holstein from all around colorful brass band or stroll the sine. Street performers, kid's area, the world. Daily events and activities for Marketplace for unique gifts, from clocks MEQUON clowns, and live music. Lakefront. Fri 5- all. Held in conjunction with the EAA Air to steins. Thurs 5-Midnight, Fri & Sat Scenic Shore 150 Bike Tour: One of 10:30pm, Sat 4-10:30pm. Fireworks each show in Oshkosh. New Holstein Municipal noon-mid, Sun noon-10pm. 414/464- Wisconsin's most popular bike rides, the evening at 10:30pm. 262/695-9735. Airport. 920/898-5211. (Calumet Co.) 9444. www.germanfest.com (Milwaukee ride begins in Mequon and travels north www.positivelypewaukee.com (Waukesha Co.) along Lake Michigan to Potowatomi State OSHKOSH Co.) Park in Sturgeon Bay. Fully supported EAA AirVenture Oshkosh: The world’s with rest stops every 10-12 miles, deli- largest gathering for recreational pilots cious food, prizes and amazing scenery. and aviation enthusiasts. Features more MATC - Mequon. 800/261-7399. than 10,000 airplanes and 750,000 peo- www.lls.org/wi/ss150 (Ozaukee Co.) ple. 500 forums/seminars, 700 product robb fiScher MOUNT HOREB exhibitors. Concessions. Air shows daily at Art Fair: Annual art and fine craft fair on 3pm. 920/426-4818. www.airventure.org Mount Horeb’s historic Main Street - the (Winnebago Co.) “Trollway.” Experience Norwegian culture, friendly atmosphere, food, silent art auc- JUL 24-29 TUE-SUN tion, raffles, music and downtown ameni- ties. Also, presented by Sons of Norway, a JANESVILLE Kaffe Stue (Norwegian lunch). Downtown Rock County 4-H Fair: Midway rides, Street Fair. Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am- exhibits, demonstrations, grandstand 4pm. 888/765-5929, 608/437-5914. entertainment, great food and family fun. www.trollway.com (Dane Co.) Includes Fair Royalty Coronation (Tues 7pm), and the Fair Star Contest (Wed) MUKWONAGO 7pm. Fairgrounds. 10am-11pm. Maxwell Street Days Flea Market: More 608/755-1470. than 650 vendors of crafts, produce, www.rockcounty4hfair.com (Rock Co.) plants, tools. Food and refreshments. 8am-5pm. 262/363-3580. WEST BEND www.mukwonagochamber.org (Waukesha Washington County Fair: Enjoy the rides Co.) and games, sample yummy food, listen to top musicians, check out the animal and ROSHOLT project exhibits. Fairgrounds. Tues opens Annual Thresheree & Antique Tractor Pull: at 5pm, Wed-Sun opens at 8am. Annual antique machinery expo. 877/677-5060, 262/677-5060. Threshing and sawmill, steam and gas www.wcfairpark.com (Washington Co.) tractors, engines, equipment, tractor pull, flea market, dance, food and fun. Rosholt Fair Park. 715/677-4887. Bring your bike, or rent one and www.rosholtthreshermen.com (Portage enjoy your getaway on two wheels! Co.)

EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, July 23-29.

20 For even more unique Wisconsin events, visit travelwisconsin.com or call 1-800/432-8747. CRANDON JUL 28-29 SAT-SUN Kentuck Day Festival: Celebration of the area’s early settlers from . Artist BAYFIELD and crafter booths, downtown merchant Bayfield Festival of Arts: More than 90 sidewalk sales, specialty foods, bluegrass artists from nine states will gather in music, kids games, and car show. Forest Bayfield for one of the largest juried art County Courthouse Square. 10am-4pm. shows in Wisconsin. Pottery, painting, 800/334-3387, 715/478-3450. jewelry, sculpture, and glass. In addition www.visitforestcounty.com (Forest Co.) to exhibitors in the park, Bayfield artists FERRYVILLE will open their studios and galleries for River Bluff Daze: This free event features tours. Memorial Park. Sat 10am-5pm, an antique tractor pull, kids carnival, raf- Sun 10am-4pm. 800/447-4094, fles, great food and beverages, plus a 715/779-3335. bayfield.org (Bayfield Co.) grand fireworks over the Mississippi River Festival of Arts Gallery Tour: Bayfield at dusk. Sugar Creek Park. 608/734- artists open their studios and galleries 9406. www.visitferryville.com (Crawford with demonstrations and special sales. Co.) View potters, painters, jewelers and sculp- tors at work. Galleries throughout LAND O' LAKES Bayfield. Gallery hours 10am-5pm. Art Impressions: An exhibition of fine art 800/447-4094, 715/779-3335. and handcrafted items for show and sale. bayfield.org (Bayfield Co.) A summer highlight in the Land O'Lakes area. Refreshments available. Town Hall. FREDERIC 9am-3pm. 800/236-3432, 715/547- Indianhead Gem & Mineral Show: Annual 3432. www.landolakes-wi.org (Vilas Co.) show with displays, dealers, demonstra- tions and more. Agate pit for the kids. MARSHFIELD Beading supplies, museum quality miner- don abramS don Hub City Days: Live music, food, crafts, als, Lake Superior agates. Frederic High car show, and brewfest. It's a great time School. 9am-5pm. 715/648-5620. (Polk to relax and enjoy festivities in the newly Co.) reconstructed downtown. Downtown. Holland Festival in Cedar Grove, July 27-28. 10am-11pm. 715/387-3299. STANLEY www.mainstreetmarshfield.com (Wood Sew and Sew Quilt Show: Voting for Co.) “Viewers Choice” awards, Donna’s Corner PRAIRIE DU CHIEN MINOCQUA and a featured corner. Timber’s Prairie Dog Blues Festival: Two big days of Northwoods Summer Art Tour: Art demon- MILWAUKEE Restaurant Banquet Hall. 10am-3pm. international, national and regional blues strations from Presque Isle and Land O Brady Street Festival: Highlighting some of 715/644-1556. (Chippewa Co.) bands. Camping, concessions and fun. Lakes in the north to as far south as Irma the finest products Wisconsin offers. This Motel shuttle and camping on site. St. and Elcho. Enjoy self guided drives day long celebration will feature local food Feriole Island. Fri 5pm-mid, Sat noon- through the scenic back roads of the growers and award winning artisan JUL 29 SUN midnight. 888/567-1567, 608/326-0085. Northwoods and stop at 30 studios and cheese makers from around the state, APPLETON www.prairiedogblues.com (Crawford Co.) galleries of area painters, photographers, along with, a large variety of wines and Art at the Park, Trout Museum Art’s: Join potters, furniture makers, wood carvers, other beverages, topped off with live, us and over 200 exhibiting artists in JUL 27-29 FRI-SUN jewelers and fiber artists. Maps available acoustic music. 10am-10pm. 414/272- Appleton’s historic City Park for this much at local businesses or on our website. 3978. www.bradyst.com (Milwaukee Co.) anticipated summer tradition. Sponsored BUTTERNUT Northwoods Galleries and Studios. 10am by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. City Pioneer Days: Annual festival, arts & - 5pm. 800/446-6784, 715/356-5266. MINOCQUA Brewfest: Sample craft, specialty and Park. 9am-5pm. 920/733-4089. crafts fair, carnival, music, horse pulls, www.northwoodsarttour.com (Oneida Co.) www.troutmuseum.org (Outagamie Co.) softball tournaments, and more. Lake micro-brewery beers. Enjoy live music, a State Mud Racers Sanctioned Race 1- RACINE raffle, eat brats, hot dogs and burgers. CONOVER 5pm. Food and refreshments, dance Italian Festival: Italian food and top-quali- Tickets: $25 in advance, $30 at the gate. Annual Auto Show & Craft Market: Car every night, giant parade on Sun (noon), ty family entertainment. Sponsored by Ages 21 and over admitted with ticket. show, craft show, farmers market and fireworks Sun night. Butternut Community Roma Lodge. Fri noon-1am, Sat noon- Designated drivers and children admitted swap meet. Food and beverages. Park. 715/762-2621. 1am, Sun 10:30am-9:30pm. 262/898- free. Torpy Park. 1-5pm. 715/588-3414. Presented by the Conover Volunteer Fire www.butternutwi.com (Ashland Co.) 1694. (Racine Co.) www.lacduflambeaubrewfest.com (Oneida & Rescue & EMS with proceeds to both Co.) HAYWARD ST. CROIX FALLS for equipment. Conover Town Park. 9am- Polk County Fair: Demolition Derby, SUPERIOR 3pm. 715/477-2036. www.conover.org Lumberjack World Championships: Twenty- (Vilas Co.) one events including men's and women’s Tractor Pull, Exhibits, Food and Animal Woodies on the Water: The largest wood- logrolling, sawing, chopping, pole climb- Judging, Carnival Rides. Fairgrounds. en and classic boat show on Lake FOND DU LAC ing, and boom running. More than 100 8am-11pm. 715/483-3391. Superior featuring vintage and new boats Car-a-Funda Charity Car Show: Car show, competitors vie for more than $50,000 in www.polkcountyfair.com (Polk Co.) of all kinds - runabouts, power boats, sail- raffle, silent auction, food, kids activities, prize money, making this the world’s boats, canoes and kayaks. Best of Show and music from the Fabulous 50s Rock- largest purse in lumberjack competition. JUL 28 SAT voting, and a boat parade on St. Louis n-Roll Party. Lakeside Park, Oven Island. The Lumberjack Bowl. 715/634-2484. Bay, weather permitting. No admission. 8am-4pm. 920/923-1478. (Fond du Lac www.lumberjackworldchampionships.com ALBANY 250 Marina Drive. 10am-4:30pm. Co.) (Sawyer Co.) Amish Quilt and Consignment Auction: 612/889-9142. (Douglas Co.) 100’s of handcrafted quilts, quilt tops, pil- STANLEY KENOSHA lows, furniture, and other items created THREE LAKES Stanley Lions Watermelon Festival: The Taste of Wisconsin: Fifty specialty food by Amish artisans. Also auction ring with Three Lakes Vintage Thunder Grass Drags: celebration includes a flea market, free and beverage vendors present the tastes, farm and horse equipment. Food stand Action packed filled day of vintage snow- watermelon, car shows, chicken dinner, flavors and cultures of Wisconsin. Three featuring Amish baked goods and lunch, mobile grass drags with all of your favorite children's games, and more. Chapman stages of live music, culinary demonstra- plus ice cream hand-cranked via horse sleds from 1985 and earlier. The line-up Park. 715/644-5376. www.partner29.com tions, nutrition seminars, special exhibits power. Amish School House. 608/897- will include everything from 3-12 year old (Chippewa Co.) and fun children’s activities. Free admis- 8500. (Green Co.) 120cc class to the white knuckle speeds sion. Kenosha Harbor. Fri 3-10pm, Sat of the Open Heavy Mod 4 cylinder mon- JUL 31-AUG 5 TUE-SUN 11am-10pm, Sun 11am-7pm. 800/654- CARLSVILLE sters. Activities will be run under NVSRS 7309, 262/654-7307. www.tasteofwi.com Carlsville Day: Family Fun with food, live rules and class breakdowns, which may WAUSAU (Kenosha Co.) music, games for the kids, tours of the be located on their website. Don Burnside Wisconsin Valley Fair: The second largest Dairy View Country Store and Door Snowmobile Park. Gates open 7am, county fair in Wisconsin. Enjoy big name LUCK Peninsula Winery. More than 40 vendors Registration 8-10am, racing approx grandstand entertainment, carnival rides, Lucky Days: Community celebration with display arts & crafts. Parade at 10am. 10:30am. 800/972-6103, 715/546-3344. animals, youth projects, an antique farm bed races, softball, foot races, a classic Downtown. 920/743-2228. www.nvsrs.org (Oneida Co.) machinery museum and more. Marathon car show, sawdust pile for the kids, food www.carlsvilledoorcounty.com (Door Co.) Park. 715/261-1539. court, a used book sale, and parade. www.wisconsinvalleyfair.com (Marathon Community Club. 715/472-2716. Co.) www.luckwisconsin.com (Polk Co.)

For even more unique Wisconsin events, visit travelwisconsin.com or call 1-800/432-8747. 21 August AUG 2 THU AUG 2-5 THU-SUN ring the Liberty Bell. The Highground SMTWTFS Veterans Memorial Park. 715/743-4224. www.thehighground.org (Clark Co.) 1234 GREEN BAY BLOOMER Green Bay’s Taste on Broadway: Community Fair: Music, carnival, 4-H and PARK FALLS 5678910 11 Restaurants from downtown Green Bay FFA exhibits, merchant displays, demo Flambeau Rama: Four-day festival with line the Broadway District showcasing derbies, tractor pull, and more. Parade on free live music, food court, and carnival 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 their foods and beverages. Enjoy live Sunday at 12:30pm on Main Street. each day. Other activities include an arts music throughout the evening while Fairgrounds. Open daily at noon. & crafts fair (Sat & Sun), car show, 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 enjoying the tastes of Green Bay. 715/568-3339. Evergreen 5k Road Run/Walk (Sat), kid- Broadway District. 5-11pm. 920/437- www.bloomerchamber.com (Chippewa die parade, youth casting contest, chalk 26 27 28 29 30 31 2531. www.tasteonbroadway.com (Brown Co.) drawing contest, family fun day, parade, Co.) GREEN LAKE sidewalk sales, retail promotions, fire- Green Lake County Junior Free Fair: works and much more. 9am-11pm. AUG 2-4 THU-SAT Includes a fantastic display of 4-H and 877/762-2703, 715/762-2703. AUG 1 WED www.parkfalls.com (Price Co.) SHEBOYGAN FFA exhibits, animal judging, baking, MERCER Brat Days: The traditional king of stage shows, musical entertainment, edu- SIREN Loon Day Art & Craft Fair: 32nd Annual art Sheboygan’s summer festivals. Sample a cational programs, contests, carnival Siren Summerfest: An annual city event & craft show with more than 250 brat taco, brat pizza, brat fleisbrot, brat rides, tasty foods and numerous vendors. with music in the park, Crazy Days sales, exhibitors. Loon calling contest (trophies gyros, style brat and, of course, Admission is free. Fairgrounds. 8am - arts & crafts in the park, softball tourna- awarded), food, music, dancing, demon- the traditional double brat. Free entertain- 10pm. 920/294-4032. ment, Siren Lions Club chicken BBQ, live strations, sidewalk and bake sales, face ment on three stages. Brat Trot run and a greenlake.uwex.edu (Green Lake Co.) music and an antique car show. painting for kids and a flea market. huge parade on Sat morning. Kiwanis LA CROSSE 800/788-3164, 715/349-8399. Downtown at Lakeview Avenue and Park. 800/457-9491, 920/457-9491. Great River Jazz Fest: For 4 days in www.visitsiren.com (Burnett Co.) Railroad St. 9am-4pm. 715/476-2389. www.brat-days.com (Sheboygan Co.) August, some of the country’s best jazz www.mercercc.com (Iron Co.) ST. GERMAIN musicians perform along the Mississippi AUG 2-12 THU-SUN Pig in the Pines RibFest: Professional rib River. La Crosse Center. 608/791-1190. AUG 1-5 WED-SUN www.lacrossejazz.com (La Crosse Co.) WEST ALLIS vendors cook ribs every day; try a sam- Wisconsin State Fair: The state’s largest BLACK RIVER FALLS pler or have a meal. Live bands perform NEILLSVILLE annual event blends Wisconsin agricultur- Jackson County Fair: Great Plains Rodeo, all three days. Midway games and rides Highground Bicycle Tour: Features 6 sepa- al traditions with the excitement of a con- dog agility show, best dessert contest, for everyone. Free parking. St. Germain rate routes from 6 locations (Racine, temporary, urban event. International antique tractor pull, tractor pull, gymkan- Community Park. 11:30am-9:30pm. Appleton, New Richmond, Madison, Bazaar, midway thrills, blue ribbon live- na horse show, demolition derby, entry 800/727-7203, 715/477-2205. Hayward and Dubuque, Iowa) varying stock, 30 stages of top-name entertain- judging, midway thrills, exhibits, grand- www.piginthepines.com/ (Vilas Co.) from 150 to 350 miles. Open to all ages; ment, and world-famous cream puffs. stand entertainment, concessions and join routes at any point. On the final day, Wisconsin State Fair Park. 800/884-3247. family fun. Fairgrounds. 715/284-4257. all routes converge on the Highground to www.wistatefair.com (Milwaukee Co.) (Jackson Co.) CEDARBURG fiScher robb Ozaukee County Fair: Visit the last free county fair in Southeastern Wisconsin. Enjoy midway thrills, games, animal judg- ing, demolition derby, truck pull, main stage entertainment, food and family fun. Firemen’s Park. 10am-10pm. 262/375- 6185. www.ozaukeecountyfair.com (Ozaukee Co.)

Wisconsin State Fair in West Allis, August 2-12.

22 For even more unique Wisconsin events, visit travelwisconsin.com or call 1-800/432-8747. AUG 4 SAT RIPON Cookie Daze: CookieTown USA comes GRAND VIEW alive with a fun family festival featuring Grand View Firehouse 50 and Firehouse children’s activities, entertainment, food, Run: Annual running of the Firehouse 50, prizes, the Cookie Blaster Rocket Shop, the Grandfather of bicycle road races. the cookie Bake & Taste competition, Fantasy Fifty on Sat and Firehouse Runs horse drawn wagon rides and Cookie on Sun. Food, music and fun. Downtown. Drops. Barlow Park. 10am-1:30pm. 800/533-7454, 715/798-3833. 920/748-6764. www.ripon-wi.com (Fond www.firehouse50.org/ (Bayfield Co.) du Lac Co.) GREEN LAKE AUG 4-5 SAT-SUN Chalk Walk: Artists transform the down- town sidewalks into colorful, pastel path- ARBOR VITAE ways. Kids and parents join local, ama- Arbor Vitae Firemen’s Picnic: Food and teur and practicing artists to create any- drinks with live radio broadcasts, milk jug thing their artistic minds can imagine. regatta, lawn mower racing, live music Registration at 9am. Creations must be

robb fiScher robb and fireworks at dark on Saturday. complete by 3pm, with judging from 3- Volleyball, trap shoot, kids games, water 4pm. Downtown Green Lake. 9am-3pm. fights and raffles on Sunday. Firemen’s 800/253-7354, 920/294-3231. Park. Sat 9am-midnight, Sun 8am-4pm. www.visitgreenlake.com (Green Lake Co.) 800/446-6784, 715/356-5266. African World Festival in Milwaukee, August 4. JACKSONPORT www.arborvitaefiredept.com (Oneida Co.) KENOSHA Cherry Fest: Celebration of the cherry har- CEDARBURG AUG 3-4 FRI-SAT vest in Door County. Fresh cherry bakery, Architectural Treasures of Ozaukee County: Pike River Rendezvous: Step back in time historical display, arts & crafts, food, to experience camp life during the fur In its 43rd year, this annual, self-guided, PRAIRIE DU CHIEN music, family fun and much more. 2.5-hour tour offers an opportunity to see trade era. See craft and trades demon- Lakeside Park. 920/823-2288. (Door Co.) Country on the River Music Fest: National strations, enjoy hands-on activities and some of the city’s finest historic homes; country music acts as well as local and games, shop the Kids Trading Post. MAUSTON their interiors and gardens. For tour book- regional bands perform. St. Feriole Island. Horse-drawn wagons provide shuttle serv- Waterfest Venetian Lights Boat Parade: let, stop at the Cedarburg Cultural Center 608/326-6724. ice from the parking area. Free. Simmons Many family activities at Castle Rock Park or the Cedarburg Visitor Center. Historic www.countryontheriver.com (Crawford Island Park. 262/653-4140. during the afternoon. That evening, enjoy Cedarburg. 800/237-2874, 262/375- Co.) www.kenoshapublicmuseum.org a venetian lights boat parade starting at 3676. www.cedarburgculturalcenter.org SEYMOUR (Kenosha Co.) dusk followed by dazzling dueling fire- (Ozaukee Co.) Hamburger Fest & Balloon Rally: Witness works at 10pm in both Adams and EAGLE KESHENA Juneau Counties. Castle Rock Lake. The World’s Largest Hamburger Parade, Menominee Nation Contest Pow-wow: Laura Ingalls Wilder Days: Bonnets, get your fill at the Hardee’s ThickBurger® 1-11pm. 888/898-2550, 608/427-2070. Britches, Tractors and Hitches: It’s a day Contestants and spectators from across www.juneaucounty.com (Juneau Co.) Eating Contest, watch local contestants go the nation and Canada gather each year straight from the pages of the Little House head-to-head in the Hamburger Meat to enjoy the finest in dance competition MIDDLETON books, with lots of opportunities to try weightlifting competition, and take the and in live singing and drumming. Each National Mustard Day: A fun-filled day for your hand at the same chores and games plunge on the ketchup slide. Events also vendor will offer a diverse array of mer- the whole family and has traditionally as Laura and her family. Don’t miss the include a car show, motorcycle charity chandise inspired by Native American art- included free hot dogs as well as music, look-alike pageant or the many machines ride, bun run, kid’s activities, and live work, beadwork and apparel. Indulge in a games, other entertainment, free mustard and engines at work. 10am-5pm music. Hot air balloons ascend at 6am variety of traditional Native American and sampling, and more. The Mustard Saturday, 11am-5pm Sunday. 262/594- Fri, and 6pm Fri and Sat evenings fol- contemporary cuisine. The Woodland Museum has been the official sponsor of 6300. www.oldworldwisconsin.org lowed by a balloon glow. Admission for Bowl. Grand entries: Fri 7pm, Sat 1 & this event since 1991. National Mustard (Waukesha Co.) Burger Fest. 920/833-6688. 7pm, Sun noon. 715/799-5114. Museum. 10am-4pm. 800/438.6878, NEW LONDON www.homeofthehamburger.org (Menominee Co.) 608/831.2222. (Outagamie Co.) Heritage Days & Rail Fest: Watch a staged SHEBOYGAN www.mustardmuseum.com (Dane Co.) train hold up and shooting demonstration ST. CROIX FALLS Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball MILWAUKEE by professional stunt men, visit a buck- Lamar Music Festival: Fabulous music, Tournament: More than 500 three-man African World Festival: Celebrate African- skinner rendezvous with a tomahawk & participatory arts for kids young and old, basketball teams compete in various divi- American culture with a magnificent knife toss, enjoy pony rides, kids face incredible local food and fabulous pies by sions. Daylong games and activities for array of music, dance and ethnic foods. painting, artifacts tent, food, Sunday bake the Lamar Ladies, Solar tours, Dance. the entire family on Saturday. Registration Stroll through the African Village area and sale, and live music. Free admission. Lamar Community Center. Fri 6-11pm, Friday. Entry fees. No admission. Harbor learn about Africa's many cultures. Heritage Historical Village. 10am-4pm. Sat 10am-11pm. 800/222-7655, Centre. 800/457-9491, 920/565-4114. 414/291-7959. www.africanworldfestival- 920/982-8557. www.historicalvillage.org/ 715/553-2116. www.lamarcommunity.org www.visitsheboygan.com (Sheboygan Co.) milwaukee.com (Milwaukee Co.) (Outagamie Co.) (Polk Co.) SPOONER Historic 3rd Ward Jazz Festival/Summer WHITEWATER AUG 3-5 FRI-SUN Jack Pine Savage Days: Arts and craft fair, Sizzle: Free, outdoor festival featuring Bike MS: Best Dam Bike Ride 2012: 150 food booths, car show, outdoor sports four stages of great jazz musicians, a vari- Miles of Open Road Ahead. You've always BURNETT show, fun run, horseshoe and volleyball ety of mouth-watering food, and many been up for a challenge and meeting this Dodge County Antique Power Show: tournaments. Live bands Fri-Sat nights. specialty vendors. Free admission. one can make a world of difference. Two Featuring Case Tractors and equipment, Festivities wrap up Sun with a fireman’s Historic Third Ward. 414/273-1173. days, 150 miles that will challenge you also sideshaft engines of all types. Steam pancake breakfast. Downtown. 800/367- www.historicthirdward.org (Milwaukee and reward you like no other cycling engines; antique tractors, gas engines, 3306, 715/635-2168. Co.) event. UW-Whitewater. 800/242-3358. cars, trucks, threshing, plowing, sawmill, www.jackpinesavagedays.com (Washburn www.nationalmssociety.org/WIG/home NEW GLARUS (Walworth Co.) shingle mill and corn shredder; model Co.) 110th Fireman's Fest: Kid’s firehouse, fire trains, blacksmith shop, flea market, WHITEWATER truck rides, fire fighter competitions and AUG 5 SUN crafts, farm toys, food and refreshments. water fights, steak and brat fry, live Dodge County Antique Power Club. 8am- CowaLUNGa Bike Tour: Several hundred cyclists participate in this three-day bike music, beer tent. New Glarus Fire CHILTON 5pm. 920/689-2636. www.dcapc.org Department. 608/527-5300. (Dodge Co.) tour that begins at the Gurnee Mills Escarpment Bicycle Tour: Ride along the Shopping Mall in Illinois and travels into www.newglarusfd.com (Green Co.) Niagara Escarpment on this full-service CAMBRIDGE Wisconsin with overnight stops in PARK FALLS tour offering multiple scenic routes. Utica Festival: Horse pull, live music, William’s Bay and Whitewater. 60-70 Northwoods Classic Car Show: Car show, Maps, cue sheets, marked routes, sag bingo, Badger State Super Farm & Hot miles of road cycling each day, covering a model car contest, 50s and 60s music, wagon and food are all included. Five Farm Tractor Pull, mini-rod pull, spectator total of 190 miles by the end of day three. trophies for top cars in 22 classes, dash routes of 10 to 100 miles are offered. truck pull, kids’ sawdust money dig, soft- Rest stops and accommodations along plaques to the first 75 entries, cash prizes Activities before and after the ride. Ledge ball tournament, food and concessions. the way. 312/628-0212. during the show, shuttle bus, and food View Nature Center. 920/849-7094. Utica Community Association Park. Fri www.cowalunga.com (Walworth Co.) booth by the Fifield Lions - 8am-2:30pm. www.travelcalumet.com (Calumet Co.) opens at 5pm, Sat opens at 8am, Sun Tourist Park. 9am-3pm. 715/762-2467. opens at 9am. 608/764-8480. www.parkfalls.com (Price Co.) continued... uticapark.org (Dane Co.)

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CHIPPEWA FALLS GAYS MILLS WAUPUN entertainment, logging competitions and Indianhead Swap Meet and Car Show: An Crawford County Fair: Midway thrills, Truck ‘N’ Show: A salute to the trucking demonstrations. River Park. 715/693- annual event featuring more than 700 exhibits, animal judging, demo derby, industry. “Lights of the Night” Convoy 4336. www.logjamfestival.org (Marathon show cars, parts vendors, food, refresh- good food and lots of family fun. Friday night. Sat afternoon parade with Co.) ments, and fun. Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds. 608/326-0224. 400 entries; and dance that evening. RIB LAKE Fairgrounds. Gates open 7am-5pm. www.crawfordcountywi.com/fair.htm Truckers come from far-off states to show Rib Lake Ice Age Days: Friday - 1 and 5- 715/832-0552. (Crawford Co.) their rigs. Waupun Community Center. Fri mile walk/run, High View fish boil, and www.indianheadcarshow.com/ (Chippewa noon-10pm, Sat 7am-midnight. 920/324- free street dance. Saturday - classic car Co.) 9985. www.waupuntrucknshow.com AUG 9-12 THU-SUN show and free street dance. Sunday - (Dodge Co.) MINOCQUA parade. All 3 days - midway rides, con- EAGLE RIVER cessions, water wars, antique snowmobile Wife Carrying, Wife Ferrying and Pike Vilas County Fair: Exhibits, horse shows, AUG 10-12 FRI-SUN & swap meet, and Rib Lake Ice Age Days Carrying Competitions: Teams of one man horseshoe tournament, judging, midway Raffle. Downtown. 715/427-5404. and one woman make their way through rides, and refreshments. Fairgrounds. ALGOMA riblakewisconsin.com (Taylor Co.) sand, water, hurdles and the competition 715/479-2057. (Vilas Co.) Shanty Days Celebration of the Lake: in this approximately 150 meter champi- Includes ethnic foods, a parade, fire- onship event. Competitions. prizes, brat STEVENS POINT MINONG works, entertainment, arts & craft fair, Midwest Recumbent Rally: Annual rally. fry and beverages. Torpy Park. 11am- Minong’s Summer Days: Annual golf street market, and more. Sat - 5K Road Group tours, seminars, swap meet and 2pm. 800/446-6784, 715/356-3309. scramble, softball and volleyball tourna- Run/Walk. Fri 3-11:30pm, Sat 10am- test rides. Lunch. Hostel Shop. Fri 10am- minocquawinterpark.org (Oneida Co.) ments, live music, parade, paintball and 11:30, Sun 10am-9pm. 800/298-4888, 7pm, Sat 7am-6pm, Sun 8am-6pm. kids’ activities, vendors and more. NEW GLARUS 920/487-2041. www.algoma.org 715/341-2453. (Portage Co.) Downtown. 715/520-2259. (Kewaunee Co.) Volksfest: Swiss Independence Day cele- www.minongsummerdays.com (Washburn bration with music and dancing. Swiss WEST BEND Co.) BRODHEAD West Bend Cache Ba$h: 5th annual $1000 choral folklore music, yodeling, flag Covered Bridge Days: Street dance Friday CacheBa$h. West Bend has become a throwing, alphorn playing, and accordion WATERTOWN at 8 pm. Sidewalk sales, flea market, 5K hot spot for geocachers with more than music. Telling Shooting Park. 800/527- Riverfest: Live music by national and run/walk, parade, antique tractor show & 500 caches located within a 7-mile 6838, 608/527-2095. regional bands. Bartolotta fireworks Sat pull, thresheree, antique car show, his- radius. 50 new caches will be added www.swisstown.com (Green Co.) night at 10pm, carnival midway, and taste toric tours, softball & volleyball tourna- specifically for this event. Regner Park. of Watertown all four days. Craft show Sat ments. Wildflower Art Festival in the park, 262/338-2666. www.geocaching.com RACINE & Sun, classic auto show with more than Armenian Fest: The largest Armenian festi- and wildflower walking tours in various (Washington Co.) 350 vehicles Sun. Riverside Park. Thur & areas. Downtown Square & South val in the midwest with food, music and Fri 4-11 pm, Sat 8am-11pm & Sun dance. Fun for the whole family. English Brodhead. 608/897-8411. AUG 11 SAT 11am-10pm. 920/261-6320. BrodheadChamber.org (Green Co.) Liturgy on site at 10am. Festival Park. www.watertownriverfest.info (Dodge Co.) 11am-7pm. 262/639-6076. (Racine Co.) ANTIGO CHIPPEWA FALLS Antigo Tater Trot: Annual event. 10K and Annual Job’s Daughters Craft Fair: Outdoor Pure Water Days: A city-wide event with AUG 10 FRI 1-mile runs, 4-mile walk. Start and finish craft fair held adjacent to Pershing Park YMCA races, sporting events, kids games, at the Antigo City Park. Paved streets and on Lake Michigan. Unique exhibitors from live entertainment, food, kids parade and PLYMOUTH country roads with short sections of grav- four states. Concessions. Masonic Center. Cheese Capital Jazz Crawl for the Arts: large parade. 715/723-0331. el. Course is flat and fast. Split times, mile 9am-4pm. 262/878-4843. (Racine Co.) The city’s restaurants and pubs host live www.chippewachamber.org (Chippewa markers, and water stations provided. music - small jazz combos to full orches- Co.) Antigo City Park. 9am start. 715/627- tra swing bands. Venues include: AUG 7-12 TUE-SUN 4336. (Langlade Co.) Plymouth Arts Center; Exchange Bank LA CROSSE OSHKOSH Coffeehouse; Cozy Bar; Wildshots Pub; Irishfest: Irish dance shows, Irish market, cultural tent, wee folks area, tea garden, BARABOO Winnebago County Fair: Carnival rides, Turner Hall; 52 Stafford; Clty Club and Summer Art Classic: 75 juried artists from rides in a horse-drawn Irish cart, plus entertainment, exhibit judging and food. Amore Banquet Hall. Wristbands are $10 throughout the Midwest show and sell food vendors featuring Irish stew, Irish Sunnyview Expo Center. 920/231-6002. in advance (sold at any of the venues); fine sculpture, ceramics, paintings, jewel- potatoes, corned beef, and more. www.winnebagocountyfaironline.com $12 day of event. Downtown. 4:30pm- ry, photography, glass, fiber art and more Southside Fest Grounds. 800/658-9424. (Winnebago Co.) 12:30am. 920/892-8409. on the park-like courthouse square. Great www.irishfestlax.org (La Crosse Co.) plymoutharts.org (Sheboygan Co.) food, children's activities and musical AUG 7-25 TUE-SAT MOSINEE entertainment. Held rain or shine. AUG 10-11 FRI-SAT Little Bull Falls LogJam Festival: Mosinee Courthouse Lawn. 9am-4pm. 608/356- FISH CREEK celebrates its timber heritage with historic 3192. www.saukcountyartassociation.org Peninsula Music Festival: Nine different CLINTONVILLE exhibits, a fur-trade rendezvous, food, (Sauk Co.) concerts are presented in three weeks Fireman’s Festival: Parade downtown Sat each August in the state of the art Door at 11am, refreshment stands, water Community Auditorium. Door Community fights, kids events and dance. WA Olen Auditorium. 920/854-4060. Park. 715/823-3308. www.musicfestival.com (Door Co.) www.clintonvillewi.org/chamber (Waupaca Co.)

AUG 8-9 WED-THU SYMCO GLenn SanderSon GREEN BAY The Shakedown: A gathering of 1964 and If Tombstones Could Talk: Meet some of older traditional style hot rods and cus- Green Bay’s famous and not-so-famous toms. Held rain or shine. Camping, free departed citizens as they describe their parking, vendors, party, car show and lives on the Wisconsin frontier. Allouez rockabilly weekend. Free tubing on the Catholic Cemetery. 6:30pm-8pm. Wolf River. Thresheree Grounds. Opens 920/437-1840. noon on Fri, 6am Sat, closes 11pm www.browncohistoricalsoc.org (Brown both days. 920/235-1020. Co.) www.symcoshakedown.com (Waupaca Co.) AUG 8-12 WED-SUN TWO RIVERS Rogers Street Days: A museum fundraiser DEERBROOK and community celebration featuring live Fuddfest Country Festival & Theatre: music, smelt, burgers, brats, beverages, National recording country music line up crawfish (on Saturday), kayak parade and and live outdoor theatre. Fuddfest games for kids. Museum admission free Grounds. 866/770-FUDD, 715/623-0776. on Sat from noon to 4pm. Rogers Street www.fuddfest.org (Langlade Co.) Fishing Village. 920/793-5905. www.rogersstreet.com (Manitowoc Co.)

The Shakedown in Symco, August 10-11.

24 For even more unique Wisconsin events, visit travelwisconsin.com or call 1-800/432-8747. IOLA TURTLE LAKE Iola Vintage Military Show: Military vehi- Cars, Crafts & Rock-N-Roll in the Park: cles and equipment, tractors, machines Annual show with dash plaques to the and professional vehicle exhibit. WWII first 200 entries and 1st, 2nd & 3rd place and Vietnam battle reenactments with trophies awarded to all classes. More pyrotechnics. Living history encamp- than 50 craft vendors display their cre- ments. Swap meet, camping, USO-type ations, live music. Turtle Lake Village shows and parades. Iola Old Car Show Park. Car show 8am-3pm, Craft Show Grounds. Gates open at 8am. 715/445- 9am-3pm. 800/811-0338, 715/986- 4005. www.iolavms.com (Waupaca Co.) 4680. www.gtlaa.com (Barron Co.) LAKE GENEVA Art in the Park: Outdoor, juried, fine art AUG 13 MON fair on beautiful Geneva Lake. 100 artists ELKHART LAKE from all over the country exhibit pottery, Elkhart Lake’s Downtown Night: Popular fiber, leather, paper, glass, graphics, jew- annual event held downtown in the elry, metal, mixed media, painting, pho- Village Square. Sample local restaurant tography, sculpture, and wood. Flat Iron specialties at the Taste of Elkhart Lake. rj & Linda miLLer Linda & rj Park. Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-4pm. Kids will enjoy Shetland pony rides, the 262/249-7988. www.lakegenevawi.com jumping castle, and rock climbing wall. (Walworth Co.) Live music in the square. Elkhart Lake’s MILWAUKEE Downtown Night. 5pm-9:30pm. 877/355- Morning Glory Fine Craft Fair: Milwaukee’s 3554, 920/876-2922. (Sheboygan Co.) Irishfest in La Crosse, August 10-12. premier contemporary fine craft fair. Handsome downtown location along the AUG 14-19 TUE-SUN BOULDER JUNCTION Milwaukee River. Silent auction and spe- STOUGHTON SUPERIOR Boulder Junction History Day: Watch histo- Stoughton Coffee Break Festival: Small cial amenities for artists and patrons. ry come alive during the Picnic Theatre’s Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. Head of the Lakes Fair: 4-H exhibits, mid- town fun in the place where the coffee way thrills, concessions, concerts, and performance of “This is Your Life.” Brat & break was born. Sample coffee from a 10am-5pm. 414/273-7206. bake sale. Community Center & Historical www.wdcc.org/exhibitions/index.cfm demolition derbies. Concerts free with host of coffee vendors. Art & craft show, gate admission. Fairgrounds. 715/394- Museum. 11am-4pm. 715/385-2617. car show, kid’s activities, music, food, and (Milwaukee Co.) (Vilas Co.) 7848. www.holfair.com (Douglas Co.) 1-mile and 5k run. Mandt Park. 9am- SHEBOYGAN CAMERON 4pm. 888/873-7912, 608/873-7912. Coho Derby: Sheboygan’s eagerly antici- AUG 15 WED Annual Fly-In at Rice Lake: Aerobatic fly- www.stoughtonwi.com (Dane Co.) pated Lake Michigan tournament, spon- ing, pancake breakfast by the Boy STURGEON BAY sored by The Wharf and based at the EAGLE RIVER Scouts, lunch by Golden K. Lots of air- West Fest: Wild west day with craft show, Riverfront offers fun and prizes for fisher- Paul Bunyan Fest: Family fun event with craft, warbirds, medical aircraft, police chili cook-off, live country western music, man. Food beverages, and DJ. Entry fees. an arts and craft show, musical entertain- and fire units. Great time for the whole kids activities, food and beverages. West Sheboygan's Riverfront. 800/457-9491, ment, chainsaw carving demos, Paul family. Free admission and parking. Rice Side Business District. 11am to 5pm. 920/458-4406. www.visitsheboygan.com Bunyan-sized beef sandwiches and Lake Airport. 800/523-6318, 715/651- 920/743-6246. www.sturgeonbay.net (Sheboygan Co.) luncheon,and much more. Downtown. 6878. www.ricelaketourism.com (Barron (Door Co.) 10am-4pm. 800/359-6315. (Vilas Co.) Co.) YORK WAUTOMA York-Northfield Rodeo: Sat: Gymkhana AUG 15-19 WED-SUN HURLEY Wautoma’s Augustfest: Duck race, live (riders from tiny tots to the “Jack Benny” Paavo Nurmi Marathon & Relay: The 43rd auction, pony rides, bake sale, quilt show class), Lip Sync contest, crowning the Annual running of Wisconsin’s oldest and Rodeo Princess, live music. Sun: parade BEAVER DAM and demo, book sale, kid’s carnival, art Dodge County Fair: Huge midway, main most prestigious marathon. Torch lighting 11:30am, horseshoe contest, rodeo. show, raffles, train rides and more. World stage with top national country and west- ceremony, pre-race spaghetti dinner on Ormand Kinning Park.715/533-2368. War II Building. 9am-7pm. 920/787- ern and classic rock entertainment. Lots Fri, and Post Paavo Party awards on www.facebook.com/ pages/York-Rodeo/ 3334. www.wausharachamber.com of exhibits and vendors. Live music, a Hurley’s Famous Silver Street on Sat. 98607687343?v=wall (Jackson Co.) (Waushara Co.) magic show, chain saw carving, pony Qualifier for the Boston Marathon. Hurley rides and a petting zoo. Huge demolition Area Chamber of Commerce. Race Starts WOODRUFF AUG 12 SUN derby Sunday. Fairgrounds. 8am-mid at 7:30am. 715/561-4334. Minocqua Triathlon: Sprint distance each day. 920/885-3586. www.dodge- www.paavonurmimarathon.com (Iron Co.) events, swim, bike and run courses will BOULDER JUNCTION countyfairgrounds.com (Dodge Co.) challenge athletes among the woods and Musky Jamboree: Annual festival featuring MENOMONIE waters of the scenic Northwoods. Music, a fun run, antique auto show, entertain- Rassbach Museum Family Fun Day: Sack DE PERE food and beverages for all. Clear Lake ment, 170 arts & craft vendors, flea mar- Brown County Fair: The Brown County Fair races, digging for gem stones, treasure Picnic Area. 7:30am-1pm. 800/44- ket, kids' casting contest, concessions. Association provides an opportunity for hunts, wheelbarrow races, art projects, NORTH, 715/356-5266. Downtown. 9am-4pm. 715/385-2400. youth and adults to learn together in a crafts, live music, museum tours and www.minocquatriathlon.com/ (Oneida www.boulderjct.org (Vilas Co.) family oriented environment by sharing more. Admission covers all activities, Co.) experiences and accomplishments and food, drinks and a chance to win door ELKHORN by providing a safe, affordable and edu- prizes. Noon-4pm. 715/232-8685. Elkhorn Antique Flea Market: More than AUG 11-12 SAT-SUN cational fair experience. Fairgrounds. www.dunnhistory.org (Dunn Co.) 500 dealers with antiques and more. 920/336-7292. Concessions. Walworth County OSHKOSH CHILTON www.browncountyfair.com/ (Brown Co.) Wisconsin Steam & Gas Engine Show: Fairgrounds. 414/525-0820. Otter Street Children’s Fisheree: The Otter www.nlpromotionsllc.com (Walworth Co.) Street Fishing Club hosts its annual free Display of historic steam engines, gas LAKE GENEVA Venetian Festival: Five day festival featur- fishing tournament for nearly 500 chil- engines and tractors. Threshing and saw ELLISON BAY ing a carnival, craft fair (Sat 10am-6pm & dren. Prizes and refreshments. Pre-regis- mill in operation daily. Farm toy show, flea Perseid Meteor Showers Night Sky Event: Sun 10am-5pm), water ski show, musical tration is required. Menominee Park. market, food and concessions. Join us in the picnic area at dusk to view entertainment, local cuisine and a tradi- Check in time 8:30am, fishing 10am- Fairgrounds. 9am-5pm. 920/989-2412. this spectacular meteor shower in the tional lighted boat parade (Sun) followed noon. 920/233-2892. (Winnebago Co.) www.wisteam-engine.com/contact-us.html darkest park of northern Door County. by a fireworks display. Library Park/ Flat (Calumet Co.) Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Newport Iron Park. Wed-Fri 6pm-midnight , Sat & SISTER BAY State Park. 920/854-2500. (Door Co.) Door County Festival of the Arts: Day-long HILBERT Sun noon-midnight. 262/248-4416. festival featuring Door County artists, Corn Fest at Mulberry Lane Petting Farm: THREE LAKES www.lakegenevaJaycees.org (Walworth demonstrations, live music, children’s All the Corn-on-the-Cob you can eat. Art on Main: Annual show features many Co.) activities, and narrated trolley tours of Guided farm tour, milk a cow, catch a talented artists displaying their works and Sister Bay and the Corner of the chicken, ride a pony, kiss a pig, cuddle a giving demonstrations on Three Lakes’ WILMOT Kenosha County Fair: Enjoy entertainment, Past/Anderson House Museum. kitten, enjoy a hayride and more. Cornbox main street. Strolling musicians, tasty animals, exhibits, food, and lots of family Waterfront Park. 920/854-2812. Play Station, face painting, caramel treats and beautiful art. Downtown. fun. Fairgrounds. 262/843-2016. www.sisterbaytourism.org (Door Co.) apples and other food items for purchase, 10am-3pm. 715/546-2299. kenoshacofair.com (Kenosha Co.) Mulberry Lane Farm. 10am-2pm. Farm www.tlcfa.org/ (Oneida Co.) closes at 4pm. 920/989-3130. www.mulberrylanefarmwi.com (Calumet continued... Co.)

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AUG 16-18 THU-SAT WAUPACA rj & Linda miLLer Arts on the Square: Starts Fri evening with ELKHART LAKE a dance & live fire spinning. Juried art American Le Mans Series: Time Warner show and sale, live music, and theater, 3 Cable Road Race Showcase, American Le entertainment stages, farmer’s market, Mans Series. An incredible 3-day week- workshops, home brew and wine making end event of non-stop racing by the venue. City Square. 715/258-3741. world’s fastest racing series featuring the www.waupacaarts.org (Waupaca Co.) American Le Mans Series. 800/365-7223, WAUSAU 920/892-4576. www.roadamerica.com Big Bull Falls Blues Festival: Celebrating (Sheboygan Co.) 21 years of Blues. Held on beautiful Fern Island, enjoy two days of national and AUG 16-19 THU-SUN regional acts. Mingle with other blues fans in the beer garden and enjoy festival FOND DU LAC style foods. Fern Island Park. 715/843- Small electric Remote Control Air Show: 0748. www.wausauareaevents.org planes, huge 16-foot wing span aircraft, (Marathon Co.) warbirds and 200 mile/hour jets. Great family fun. Concessions. Wellnitz Field. 9am-4pm. 920/960-8331. www.midwest- AUG 17-19 FRI-SUN warbirds.com (Fond du Lac Co.) BARABOO HAYWARD Badger Steam and Gas Engine Show: Sawyer County Fair: Family entertainment, Wisconsin’s largest display of early carnival, live music, exhibits, animal and American steam-powered and gas-pow- agriculture displays. Fairgrounds. 9am- ered equipment. Food, flea market, arts mid. 715/934-2721. www.sawyercounty- & crafts, and entertainment. 8am-5pm. fair.org (Sawyer Co.) 608/522-4905. www.badgerstea- Sweet Corn Festival in Sun Prairie, August 16-19. mandgas.com (Sauk Co.) MILWAUKEE EAGLE RIVER AUG 18 SAT WALES Irish Fest: The nation’s largest Irish festi- Donna Lexa Memorial Art Fair: This annual val celebrates Irish music, dance, culture, National Championship Musky Open: World’s largest amateur Musky tourna- FREDERIC juried art fair has over 65 artists, enter- sports and cuisine. More than 300 enter- tainment, food, children’s area, and used tainers on 17 stages, children's activities, ment includes a sport show, trophies, Frederic Art & Craft Fair: Crafters and food and fun for the whole family. Fish artists display their work from soaps and book sale. Glacial Drumlin Trail. 10am- Celtic canines and Irish wares delight the 5pm. 262/968-2945. Irish in everyone. Henry Maier Festival one of seven lake families in Vilas County. lotions to baskets, pottery and woodwork. Fairgrounds. 800/359-6315. 9am-4pm. 800/222-7655, 715/653- www.donnalexamemorialartfair.org Park. Thur 5-10pm, Fri 4pm-mid, Sat (Waukesha Co.) noon-mid, Sun 11am-10pm. 414/476- www.eagleriver.org (Vilas Co.) 2338. www.frederic-wi.com (Polk Co.) 3378. www.irishfest.com (Milwaukee Co.) HOLMEN GREEN LAKE WAUPACA Milwaukee A la Carte: The Zoo’s annual Holmen Kornfest: Fresh corn on the cob, Green Lake Battle of the Bands: Five Waupaca Area Triathlon: A 1/2-mile swim, food and music “feast with the beasts.” chicken BBQ and other food, live music, bands compete for the title of Green 20-mile bike race and 5K-run. The swim More than 25 area restaurants provide carnival, water fights, tractor pulls, horse- Lake’s Best Band 2012, $1,000 cash and starts at 7am across Shadow Lake in the feast, plus four entertainment stages. shoe tournament, volleyball, softball and a custom designed website by Regal South Park. The bike course is rather Bring your appetite and your dancing concessions. Enjoy Fri night fireworks and Creative. Concessions, t-shirts, bumper hilly. The run is a flat, fast loop. Short shoes. 9am-10pm. 414/258-2333. a parade on Sat at 11am. Car show on stickers and other fun event items will be Course is 1/4 mile swim, 12 mile bike www.milwaukeezoo.org (Milwaukee Co.) Sun at Holmen Middle School. Halfway sold throughout the crowd. Deacon Mills and 2 mile run. South Park’s Shadow Creek Park & American Legion. 608/781- Park. 3pm-10pm. 800/253-7354, Lake. 715/258-7343. SUN PRAIRIE 9570. www.discoveronalaska.com (La 920/294-3231. www.visitgreenlake.com www.waupacaareatriathlon.com Festival begins with a Sweet Corn Festival: Crosse Co.) (Green Lake Co.) (Waupaca Co.) parade down Main St. on Thurs evening. Event includes craft show, carnival rides, NORTH HUDSON KENOSHA AUG 18-19 SAT-SUN concessions, family stage, beer tent with North Hudson Pepper Festival: North HarborPark Jazz & Blues Festival: Enjoy live bands, kiddie korner activities, petting Hudson celebrates its Italian heritage with jazz music on the shore of Lake CASSVILLE zoo, and lots of sweet corn on Sat & Sun. this annual event including a parade, car- Michigan. HarborPark’s Celebration Stonefield Railroad Days: All aboard for a Angell Park. Thurs & Fri 6-10 pm, Sat nival, Italian food booths, spaghetti and Place. 262/654-2412. www.mahone- trip back in time. Visit the Stonefield noon-mid, Sun noon-10pm. 608/837- hot pepper-eating contests, music and a fund.org (Kenosha Co.) depot, hop into the caboose, view model 4547. www.sunprairiechamber.com (Dane Queen coronation. Pepperfest Park. railroad trains, and stop by the “End of Co.) 800/657-6775, 715/386-8411. PEWAUKEE the Line” hobo camp to sample the mulli- Antique & Classic Boat Show: 30-plus www.hudsonwi.org (St. Croix Co.) gan stew. 10am-4pm. 608/725-5210. classic wooden boats from across south- WAUTOMA www.stonefieldhistoricsite.org (Grant Co.) Waushara County Fair: Tractor, truck and PORT WASHINGTON east Wisconsin. Boat sizes will range from horse pulls, harness racing, Demo Derby, Maritime Heritage Tall Ships Festival: 14 feet to 38 feet. Spectators will be able MONTELLO carnival rides, livestock auction, commer- Annual celebration of Port Washington’s to walk out on the docks, view the boats, Father Marquette Days: Crafters and ven- cial exhibits, and concessions. 4-H and rich maritime culture. Showcases tall visit with owners, and vote for their dors, kids games, car show, live music, FFA competitions. Fairgrounds. 8am-mid. ships and tours, food, entertainment, arti- favorite boat. Lakefront Park. 9am-4pm. parade, duck raffle, slow-pitch men’s soft- 920/787-0416. sans and family activities. Lakefront. 262/691-2341. glacbs.org (Waukesha ball tournament, horseshoe and tourna- www.wausharachamber.com (Waushara 262/668-1132. www.portmaritimefesti- Co.) ments, baking contest, and lots of food Co.) val.com (Ozaukee Co.) and drinks. Montello City Park. 888/318- PORTAGE 0362. www.montellowi.com (Marquette Friendship Village Celebrates Zona Gale: AUG 17-18 FRI-SAT VIROQUA Co.) Wild West Days: Authentic 1880’s A commemoration of Pulitzer Prize win- HILBERT Boomtown with games, reenactments, ning dramatist and social activist Zona MUKWONAGO Voices of Peace Gospel Music Festival: stagecoach rides, shoeshine stand, and Gale. Poetry & play reading, music, tours Maxwell Street Days Flea Market: More 19 groups from across the Midwest play Hell-On-Hooves Ranch Rodeo and of Gale’s two homes in Portage, ice cream than 650 vendors of crafts, produce, country, bluegrass, and southern gospel Bullriding. Featuring an All-Horse Parade social and more. Various Locations. 9am- plants, tools. Food and refreshments. music. Bring your lawn chairs and pre- through downtown Viroqua on Friday 3pm. 800/474-2525, 608/742-2228. 8am-5pm. 262/363-3580. pare to have some fun. Concessions on evening and Sons of the Pioneers concert www.portagewi.com (Columbia Co.) www.mukwonagochamber.org (Waukesha the grounds including a fish fry on Fri, at the Temple Theatre. Wild West Days Silver Lake Triathlon: A beginner-friendly Co.) Grounds. Open 9am-9pm Saturday, and chicken breasts on Sat. Hilbert Civic event that starts at beautiful Silver Lake PLEASANT PRAIRIE Park. Fri 3-10pm, Sat 10am-9pm. 10am-5pm Sunday. 608/637-2666. and continues through the gently rolling www.wildwestdays.info (Vernon Co.) Danskin Women’s Triathlon Series: More 920/853-3352. www.voicesofpeace.net countryside of the Portage area. Kid’s than just another triathlon series, this all- (Calumet Co.) Aquathon Friday night and Adult Triathlon woman event will inspire and motivate on Saturday. Silver Lake Beach. 608/742- participants, volunteers and spectators Respect the natural 4888. www.silverlaketriathlon.com environment. Reduce, reuse alike with their quality, organization, and (Columbia Co.) fun from start to finish. Prairie Springs and recycle. Park. 877/221-9665. www.danskintriathlon.net (Kenosha Co.)

26 For even more unique Wisconsin events, visit travelwisconsin.com or call 1-800/432-8747. TURTLE LAKE AUG 21-26 TUE-SUN PORTAGE 11am-11:30pm, Sat & Sun noon- Moon Lake Threshermen’s Association Taste of Portage Market Fair: Fri night - 11:30pm. 414/383-7066. Threshing Bee: Annual Bee includes MANITOWOC live music, food and refreshments, car www.mexicanfiesta.org (Milwaukee Co.) demonstrations of farming from yester- Manitowoc County Fair: Experience being cruise, kid's activities. Sat - Sample food year, antique cars, tractors, steam driven from 15 area restaurants & civic organiza- ONALASKA entertained while learning. Ag exhibits, Legion Community Days: Carnival, flea machinery, farm displays, slow tractor tions 10am-4pm, shop 50 art & craft ven- youth exhibits, displays, rides, musical market, craft show, antiques, pool tourna- race, kid events, miniature train ride, flea dors, see the all-make/all-model car show, entertainment, and food make this year’s ment, pancake breakfast, country and market, music and food. 715/948-2820. and sample specialty beers. Market fair a “don't miss” family event. 920/683- polka bands, concessions, kids’ activities www.moonlakeshow.org (Barron Co.) Square. Friday evening and Saturday. 4378. www.manitowoccountyexpo.com tent, bingo, and more. American Legion. 800/474-2525, 608/742-6242. (Manitowoc Co.) 800/873-1901, 608/783-3071. AUG 19 SUN www.portagewi.com (Columbia Co.) AUG 22-26 WED-SUN www.onalaskapost336.org (La Crosse Co.) ANTIGO SUPERIOR Badgerland Classics & Customs Annual Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival: AUG 25 SAT PHILLIPS Dragon boat racing all day Sat. Food and Car Show & Swap Meet: Antique and col- Antique displays and Price County Fair: beverage vendors, arts and crafts fair, AMHERST lectible cars and trucks, parts and litera- demonstrations, live entertainment, con- entertainment Fri evening and Sat Amherst Quilt, Craft & Amish Furniture ture vendors, show cars, and classic cars cessions, exhibits and more; Fri - Senior throughout the day. Barker’s Island. Fri 4- Auction: Amish quilts and furniture are for sale. Langlade County Fairgrounds. Citizen Day, market animal sale; Sat - 4H, 10pm. Sat 7am-10pm. 866/336-1107. auctioned under huge tents. Baked 8am-4pm. 715/623-7351. horse show and magic shows, kids’ pedal www.lakesuperiordragons.com (Douglas goods, food and refreshments. www.badgerlandcc.org (Langlade Co.) tractor/ATV/& mini rod pulls; Sun - demo- Co.) Fairgrounds. Starts at 8am. 920/450- FOND DU LAC lition derby. $9 admission. Price County 1843. www.maderauction.com (Portage Fairgrounds. Wed-entry day 1pm- Anthem Race the Lake Bike Event: A 90- Co.) 8:30pm, Thur 9am-10pm, Fri & Sat 8am- AUG 24-26 FRI-SUN mile bike race around Lake Winnebago. mid, Sun 10am-8pm. 715/339-6268. FORT ATKINSON Designed for the recreational cyclist to the DANBURY www.pricecountyfair.com (Price Co.) Rhythm On The River: Experience an professional. For all ages. $10,000 purse St. Croix Traditional Wild Rice Pow-Wow: evening of live music, great food, and fun to overall female and male winners. All This traditional pow-wow is a celebration on the riverwalk in beautiful downtown cyclists receive a dri-wick shirt, water bot- AUG 23-26 THU-SUN of the annual wild rice harvest. The annu- Fort Atkinson. 888/733-3678, 920/563- tle, finishers’ medal, and computer chip al event brings hundreds of dancers and 3210. fortchamber.com (Jefferson Co.) timing. Spaghetti dinner after the event. CUMBERLAND singers from all over the Midwest and Since 1932, Lakeside Park. Race begins 5:50am. Rutabaga Festival: Canada. Arts & crafts and traditional Cumberland has annually celebrated this HAYWARD 800/429-8044. Native American food. St. Croix Casino- oft-forgotten veggie. Enjoy live entertain- Seeley Lions Club Pre-Fat Bike Race: www.midwestsportsevents.com (Fond du Danbury. 9am-9pm. 800/846-8946, ment, a pedal tractor pull, pepper-eating New race format, 3 divisions. 25-mile Lac Co.) 715/349-2195. contest, basketball shootout, craft show, Expert-Fat, 15-mile Sport-Fat, 10-mile www.holeinthewallcasino.com (Burnett morning bike tour, and grand parade. Citizen-Fat & 3k Cub Race. Registration NEW HOLSTEIN Co.) and check-in at the Sawmill Saloon. New Holstein Kiwanis Arts & Craft Fair: Art Downtown. 715/822-3378. Seeley Hills Trails. 715/634-6449. and Craft Fair includes a pancake break- www.cumberland-wisconsin.com (Barron EDGAR www.seeleywis.com (Sawyer Co.) fast (served 9am-12pm), free corn roast, Co.) North Central WI Antique Steam/Gas entertainment and other food in the after- Engine Show: Machinery exhibits, flea HILBERT noon. Other events in the city. Civic Park. AUG 24-25 FRI-SAT market, refreshments, historic buildings, Cheesehead Run: Half-Marathon and 5K 10am-4pm. 920/898-5640. (Calumet Co.) weaving and ice cream making demos, run. Concessions, activities for the kids, BRANTWOOD petting zoo and games for children, live live music, T-shirts, medals, and goodie RACINE Spirit of Brantwood: 150-mile motorcycle music, parade Sat & Sun at 1pm, pan- bags. Downtown. Registration at 7am, run Racine Zoo Classic Car Show: From old to tour from Brantwood to Minocqua and cake breakfasts, on-site camping. Kurt at 8am. 920/205-3310. new/mild to wild... this car and motorcy- back. A group start is planned at 10am Umnus Farm. Fri 8am-11pm, Sat 7am- www.pacesettersrun.com (Calumet Co.) cle show is one of the best attended in with stops along the way. Benefits termi- 11pm, Sun 7am-7pm. 715/352-2978. southeast Wisconsin. Food, fun and clas- nally ill kids. After the ride, enjoy music, www.edgarsteamshow.com (Marathon KENOSHA sics for all to enjoy and admire. Exhibitors food and fun. Free primitive camping and Co.) Grill Games: A grilling contest featuring of cars pay fee. Racine Zoo. 10am-4pm. a Big Bison Feed. Community Park. national grilling teams, a music festival 262/636-9189. www.racinezoo.org/ 6:30pm Fri, all day Sat. 715/453-1872. GREEN BAY with major acts, a family activity area and (Racine Co.) (Price Co.) Artstreet: Showcases more than 200 visu- carnival. HarborPark's Celebration Place. al artists from across the country. 262/654-1234. www.grillgames.org Performing arts on three stages with a (Kenosha Co.) blend of jazz, blues, classical, dance, and theatre. Art fair (Sat, 10am-6pm & Sun, WAUPACA 10am-5pm), edible arts, children’s art Waupaca Rod & Classic Car Club Car area, artist demonstrators and strolling Show and Cruise: A rod and classic car performers. Downtown. Fri 5pm-mid, Sat show with all the summer amenities. 10am-11pm, Sun 10am-5pm. South Park. 715/256-1099. (Waupaca www.artseventsinc.com/artstreet/ (Brown Co.) Co.) AUG 25-26 SAT-SUN LA CROSSE Great River Folk Festival: A family-friendly CORNELL weekend of outdoor contemporary and Chippewa River Rendezvous: Displays traditional folk music. Enjoy demonstra- range from early Indian camps to modern tions of traditional crafts, ethnic food and day crafters. Great educational family fun. children’s activities. UW-La Crosse Mill Yard Park. 715/239-6628. Campus. 608/784-3033. www.visitchippewafallswi.com (Chippewa www.greatriverfolkfest.org (La Crosse Co.) Co.) MIDDLETON EAGLE RIVER Middleton Good Neighbor Festival: An Festival of Flavors: A showcase of local annual summer favorite with a variety of restaurants as well as Wisconsin culinary delicious foods, midway rides and games, artisans and artists using natural prod- arts and crafts fair, parade, live entertain- ucts. Good food, cheese, wine tasting, ment and more. Firemen’s Park. and demonstrations. Riverview Park. 800/688-5694. 800/359-6315, 715/479-8467. www.goodneighborfestival.com (Dane Co.) www.eaglerivermainstreet.org (Vilas Co.) MILWAUKEE continued... GLenn SanderSon GLenn 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 market- place. Henry Maier Festival Park. Fri Artstreet in Green Bay, August 24-26.

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AUG 26 SUN AUG 31-SEP 1 FRI-SAT PHILLIPS AUG 31-SEP 3 FRI-MON Powered Parachute, Light Sport & Ultra- DODGEVILLE PRAIRIE DU SAC light Aircraft Fly-In: Learn more about CHILTON Lions Flea Market, Antiques & Wisconsin State Cow Chip Throw: This fun ultra-light and light sport aircrafts and Calumet County Fair: Carnival rides, Collectibles: Flea market and antique event features flying cow pies, music, art powered parachutes or bring your own to exhibits, stock car racing, demolition sale. Rain or shine. Harris Park - Ley & craft fair (Sat), parade and food. Two this unique fly-in. Pilot briefing prior to derby, live music, and grandstand enter- Pavilion. 8:30am-3pm. 608/935-3926. stages of live entertainment on Saturday. flight times, mowed grass runway, camp- tainment. Fairgrounds. 9am-mid. (Iowa Co.) Marion Park. 608/643-5463. ing available at the airport. Bring your 920/849-2926. www.wiscowchip.com (Sauk Co.) radios - 122.8 Unicom. Price County www.calumetcountyfair.com (Calumet GREENBUSH Airport. Reg & set-up Fri at 3pm, then all Co.) Wade House Annual Arts and Crafts Fair: AUG 31-SEP 2 FRI-SUN day Sat & Sun. 800/269-4505, 715/339- Browse handmade wares and traditional 3701. (Price Co.) EDGERTON craft creations ranging from dolls and Rock River Thresheree: Rock River AMHERST SHELL LAKE baskets to woodcrafts and jewelry. Wade Rumblefest: Pre ‘65 traditional hot rods, Cannonball train rides, operating saw mill, Town & Country Days: Fun for the whole House tours, $3.50 (today only). Horse- kustoms and jalopies. Rockabilly and 60’s large flea market, blacksmith shop, family with horse, mini-rod and tractor drawn transportation included. 9am-5pm. surf bands, swap meet, vintage jalopy wheelright, pile driver, and opportunity to pulls, a bike/run/canoe triathlon, spelling 866/944-7483, 920/526-3271. racing on the 3/8 mile dirt track. Mini- drive your first tractor, big tractor parade bee, volleyball tourney, sailboat regatta, www.wadehouse.org (Sheboygan Co.) bike drags, dunk tank, ladies roller derby every day at 2pm. Admission charged. arts and crafts fair, nightly live music, and more. County Fairgrounds. 920/915- Thresherman’s Park. 8am-5pm. 262/593- food booths, pancake breakfast, parade AUG 29-SEP 3 WED-MON 4946. www.rumblefest.net (Portage Co.) 8200. www.thresheree.org (Rock Co.) and more. Downtown. 715/468-4088. ELKHORN BARABOO www.washburncounty.org/tourism/events EXELAND Walworth County Fair: Livestock judging, Baraboo River Rendezvous: Fur trade re- (Washburn Co.) Trout Festival: Fishing contest, 5K obsta- cle run, ATV pull, kid’s carnival, street exhibits, carnival rides, concessions, har- enactment and rendezvous held on the SUPERIOR ness racing, tractor and truck pulls, dem- site of the first settled part of Baraboo. parade, live music, volleyball tourney, Great Northern Classic Rodeo: MRA/URA- olition derby, and free grandstand shows. Camps, traders, events and food vendors. softball tourney, horseshoe tourney, sanctioned professional rodeo, including Walworth County Fairgrounds. 7am-mid- Spirit Point. 9am-5pm. 608/356-8172. queen contest, bow shoot, food and raf- saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, calf night; Labor Day until 9pm. 262/723- www.baraboo.com (Sauk Co.) fles. Admission $3. 715/266-4181. roping, team roping, bareback riding, 3228. www.walworthcountyfair.com www.exelandrodandgunclub.org (Sawyer cowgirl’s barrel racing, and bull riding. (Walworth Co.) CRANDON Co.) World Championship Off-Road Races: Also, 5K walk/run Sat am, Miracle rodeo Premier off-road racing at its best and on Sun am, children's games, food and JIM FALLS AUG 30-SEP 2 THU-SUN most thrilling. 40,000 race fans attend fun. Fairgrounds. 218/727-6336. Lion’s Sturgeon Festival: Amusements on annually. Crandon International Off-Road www.greatnorthernclassicrodeo.com the midway, bands nightly, demolition MILWAUKEE (Douglas Co.) derbies, truck and tractor pull, and Milwaukee Rally: All motorcycles and rid- Raceway. 888/611-6092, 715/478-2222. www.crandonoffroad.com (Forest Co.) parade. Anson Park. Opens Fri 5pm, Sat ers are welcome. Poker Run, hundreds of WAUKESHA & Sun 9am, Mon 9am-5pm. 715/723- vendors, non-stop entertainment, hottest NEW GLARUS Wisconsin Highland Games: A weekend of 0331. www.visitchippewafallswi.com bikes, scenic road trips, and hometown Wilhelm Tell Festival: Community per- Celtic fun. Scottish and Irish athletics, (Chippewa Co.) hospitality. Milwaukee Harley-Davidson formers present the Wilhelm Tell Pageant, rugby tournament, Highland dancing, dealers. 800/554-1448. a Labor Day weekend tradition since pipe and drum competition, cultural area, ROSHOLT www.milwaukeerally.com (Milwaukee Co.) 1938. Includes Swiss music, a yodeling live music all day, demonstrations, work- Rosholt Fair - Offical Portage County Fair: contest, art fair in the park (Sun 9am- shops, animals, parades, food, and more. 4-H exhibits, music, main stage entertain- AUG 30-SEP 3 THU-MON 4pm), and children’s lantern parade (Fri Pub tent open late with live music Sat & ment, carnival, food and refreshments, evening). 800/527-6838, 608/527-2095. Sun. Waukesha Expo Center. Fri 5-10pm, parade and demolition derby. Something PLYMOUTH www.wilhelmtell.org (Green Co.) Sat 9am-10pm, Sun 10am-8pm. for everyone in the “park in the pines.” Sheboygan County Fair: Midway thrills, 262/548-7200. www.wisconsinscottish.org Rosholt Fair Park. 715/677-4708. tractor pull, 4-H exhibits, lumberjack PARK FALLS (Waukesha Co.) www.rosholtfair.com (Portage Co.) show, 16,000 exhibits, games and con- Fifield Dirt Devils Labor Day Weekend ATV fiScher robb cessions, and grandstand entertainment. Rally: 200 miles of trail; scavenger hunt SHEBOYGAN Dairyland Surf Classic: The largest fresh- Sheboygan County Fairground. 800/457- Fri-Sun; mud run on Sat, 1pm start; off- water surfing competition in the world 9491, 920/893-5751. road challenge on Sun, 1pm start; plus includes surfing and paddling competi- www.shebcofair.com (Sheboygan Co.) trail riding, music, food and refreshments. 10am-noon registration both days. tions. Surfboard show. Saturday night surf Wojcieszak’s Flambeau Resort/Moose Jaw party and much more. Free to the public. Resort. 877/762-2703, 715/762-2703. Participation Fee. Lakefront. 920/254- www.parkfalls.com (Price Co.) 1050. www.visitsheboygan.com Dairyland Surf Classic in Sheboygan, (Sheboygan Co.) August 31-September 3.

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SMTWTFS SISTER BAY Marina Fest: Live entertainment, food and 1 beverages, water ski show by the Waterboard Warriors, fireworks and more. 2345678 Sister Bay Marina. 920/854-2812. www.sisterbaytourism.com (Door Co.) 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 THREE LAKES Three Lakes Wheel A Way: Enjoy an 18- 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 mile or 36-mile route through the breath- taking Nicolet National Forest. Coffee 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 served pre-ride, mid-route rest stops pro- vide refreshments and a lunch will be 30 served. Registered riders receive a t-shirt and a chance to win great door prizes, including a new bike. Don Burnside Park. Registration begins at 8am, and ride SEP 1 SAT begins at 9:20am. 800/972-6103, Ho-Chunk Nation Pow-wow in Black River Falls, September 1-3. CASSVILLE 715/546-3344. www.threelakes.com Cassville Car Cruise: All classic and spe- (Oneida Co.) contest, live music, airplane rides, fire SEP 2 SUN cial interest vehicles are welcome. Meet truck rides, Miss Prentice coronation, at Menards in Platteville at 2pm. Depart SEP 1-2 SAT-SUN kids’ fishing contest, evening dance. Sun; ALMA at 3pm cruising thru Grant County to golf and softball tournament. Lions Park. Alma Music & Arts Festival: Live music Cassville. Food and refreshments at BALSAM LAKE Sat 9am-1am, Sun 8am-8pm, Monday throughout the day, art & craft vendors, 5:30pm at Riverside Park. Live music Corn-on-the-Curb: Sweet corn served by rain date. 715/428-2861. food from local organizations and restau- from 7-11pm. Riverside Park. 608/725- the Girl Scouts. Live music and dancing www.vil.prentice.wi.gov (Price Co.) rants, children's activities, and pony rides. 5647. www.cassville.org (Grant Co.) at local establishments. Turtle Crunch Alma Beach/Harbor Recreation Area. Demolition Derby. Main Street. 10am- TWO RIVERS Kites Over Lake Michigan: Giant show 11am-7pm. 608/685-4859. KENOSHA 7pm. 800/222-7655, 715/825-3188. www.almawisconsin.com (Buffalo Co.) Kenosha Classic Cruise-In: Come show off www.polkcountytourism.com (Polk Co.) kites fill the sky with shapes and colors your car at this free show that is open to while huge banners line the beach. HARRISVILLE all makes and models of vehicles. Live CABLE Demonstrations of single, dual and quad- Harrisville Bratfest: Antique tractor and music, food and beverage. Dash plaques Blue Moon Art Tour: Visit artists studios line kites. Kite making and special races truck pulls, carnival rides, men’s slow to the first 200 entries. Downtown. 9am- along Blue Moon Road in the beautiful for the kids. Neshotah Beach. 11am-4pm pitch softball, volleyball, brats, beer and 3pm. 262/818-6410. (Kenosha Co.) Cable/Drummond region in northern and Saturday night fly. 920/793-9599. more. Fireman’s Park. 608/296-4146. Wisconsin. Sara Balbin-Dragonfly Studio, www.uniqueflyingobjects.com (Manitowoc www.marquettenow.com (Marquette Co.) NEKOOSA Sara Qualey-S. Qualey Studio, Diana Co.) Lake Arrowhead Craft Show: More than Randolph-Once in a Blue Moon Studio, PARK FALLS 100 crafters show and sell. Food/bever- Reg Behrends-Blue Moon Pottery. SEP 1-3 SAT-MON Pike Lake Chain Firefighters Fun Day: 33rd ages on-site, courtesy cars for the handi- 800/533-7454, 715/798-3833. annual event with hourly raffles, horse- capped. One of central Wisconsin's best www.bluemoonarttour.blogspot.com BLACK RIVER FALLS shoe tourney, games for adults and chil- craft shows. Lake Arrowhead. 9am-3pm. (Bayfield Co.) Ho-Chunk Nation Pow-wow: As a celebra- dren, food and refreshments, music after 715/325-2904. EAGLE RIVER tion of thanks, the Ho-Chunk nation wel- 6:30pm, cash drawing, and fireworks. www.lakearrowhead-golf.com (Wood Co.) comes all friends and neighbors to their Pike Lake Fire Hall. Noon-10pm. Apple Harvest Craft Fest: A free admis- 715/762-1765. (Price Co.) NEW LISBON sion, juried craft and gift event. Family bi-annual pow-wows. Enjoy drumming, Fly In-Drive In: Breakfast, lunch, aircraft entertainment, and plenty of good food. colorful competition dancing, and a vari- ety of Native crafts from vendors across PHILLIPS and antique-classic cars on display, arts Fairgrounds. 9:30am-4:30pm. 715/675- Southern Blues BBQ & Crawdad Festival: and crafts fair, and chopper rides. 6201. www.eagleriver.org (Vilas Co.) the country. Pow-Wow Grounds. 715/284- 9343. (Jackson Co.) You’re invited to join the fun and feast on Mauston-New Lisbon Airport. 6:30am- crawdads and a delicious southern BBQ 4pm. 608/565-2136, 608/547-6803. MADISON spread with all the fixins while listening to Taste of Madison: More than 80 local JANESVILLE www.juneaucounty.com/events.asp Labor Fest: Teen mud volleyball, clowns, some great live blues music on the beau- (Juneau Co.) restaurants, 20 beverage stands and tiful shore of Wilson Lake. Birch Island three entertainment stages draw an esti- rock climbing walls, games, petting zoo, puppet show, co-ed volleyball, car display, Resort. 4pm. 715/339-3151. PARK FALLS mated 225,000 attendees. Food items www.birchislandresortllc.com/ (Price Co.) Flambeau 40, The: 38-mile on-road bike range from $1 to $4. Plenty of free, live live music, beer garden. Parade on race consisting of beautiful rolling hills entertainment. Capitol Square. 608/276- Monday beginning at 1pm - Milwaukee along the Flambeau River. A free T-shirt 9797. www.tasteofmadison.com/ (Dane St/Academy St traveling East, right on SEP 2-3 SUN-MON and lunch after the race is guaranteed to Co.) Main Street down past the Courthouse. all participants who pre-register. Bike jer- UAW Hall Grounds. Gates open Noon Sat; SPIRIT Our Yesterday House, Liberty School & The seys will go to the top three overall male MENASHA 8am Sun & Mon. 608/755-5120. Machine Shed Open House: Tour this his- and female finishers. Professional timing. Fox Jazz Fest: Enjoy local, national and www.laborfest.org (Rock Co.) toric log house built in 1886 as well as Park Falls Area Chamber of Commerce. international jazz artists plus food, art, REDGRANITE Liberty School, built 1919. Furnished with Registration 8:30-9:30am, race begins and family fun. Jefferson Park. Noon-8pm Redgranite Labor Day Celebration: A three- antiques, they offer a wonderful insight 10am. 877/762-2703, 715/762-2703. daily. 920/749-2787. www.foxjazzfest.com day arts & crafts fair with live music in the into the area’s pioneer history. Yesterday www.parkfalls.com (Price Co.) (Winnebago Co.) downtown park. Kids will enjoy games House and Liberty School. Sun 1-5pm, PORT WING PORT WING and a chance to win neat stuff at the Mon 10am-5pm. 715/564-3299. Fish Boil: Traditional and tasty Lake Port Wing Arts & Craft Show: Regional art “Kids Raffle.” Strolling magician and germansettlementhistory.org (Price Co.) Superior fish boil with white fish, potatoes and crafters show and sale. Port Wing clown, KidzRok games. Music, arts & and onions. Plus, crafts/flea market and Town Hall & Memorial Park. 715/774- crafts, food, refreshment, games, daily SEP 3 MON beer garden. Town Hall. 715/774-3624. 3624. (Bayfield Co.) live music, historical reenactor encamp- (Bayfield Co.) ment, and friendly natives. Events on ELTON PRENTICE Saturday include a horseshoe tourna- Progress Days: Sat; softball tournament, Annual Elton Evergreen Day Celebration: ment, softball and the Bannerman Trail Music, crafts, raffles, door prizes, games, When you travel, bring your own arts & crafts, 10:30am parade, rides, kids Run. Redgranite Village Park. 9am-12am. games. Barbecued chicken dinners, pies, and plenty of food and refreshments. water bottle and coffee mug to 920/566-2742. www.redgranitewiscon- 11am. 715/623-3078. 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MERRILL SEP 6-9 THU-SUN WAUWATOSA den tractor pull, food and music. Sun - Labor Day Celebration & Merrill Lion's Car TosaFest: Annual event with entertain- parade and chicken dinner. Downtown. Show: Huge parade downtown at 10am. ANTIGO ment on three stages, a children’s area 715/234-9833. (Barron Co.) Events at the fairgrounds begin at noon Stumble Stump Rendezvous: Return to the with games, a wide variety of foods, and a and include a classic car show, flea mar- fun run. State St and Harwood Ave. ELKHART LAKE fur trading years of 1790 thru 1860’s. VSCDA Elkhart Lake Vintage Festival: The ket, farmer’s market, Habitat for 414/479-8900. www.tosafest.org Includes a black powder demonstration, final public race of the season celebrates Humanity Auction, entertainment for the (Milwaukee Co.) tomahawk and knife throwing contest, the beauty and speed of classic race cars kids, and concessions. Fairgrounds. and demonstrations of canoe-making and WEST BEND like the Alfa Romeo, Austin Healey, MG, 10am-5pm. 877/907-2757, 715/536- leather tanning. Costumed reenacters, Kettle Moraine Jazz Festival: Features Porsch, Jag, Triumph and Lotus, Ferrari, 7313. www.merrillparkandrec.com concessions, family fun. Springbrook Trail internationally recognized jazz musicians Maserati, Bugatti and Aston-Martin. (Lincoln Co.) Trail Head. 715/623-5219. and vocalists. Enjoy tempting international Vintage Sports Car Drivers Association. antigochamber.com (Langlade Co.) PEARSON cuisine, an arts marketplace, and interac- Admission. Road America, Inc. 800/365- Labor Day Picnic: Live music, large raffle, GLENWOOD CITY tive sponsor exhibits. Riverside Park. Fri 7223, 920/892-4576. food & drink, games for all ages, hourly Rustic Lore Days: Community festival 4:30-11:30pm, Sat 1-11:30pm. 877/271- www.roadamerica.com (Sheboygan Co.) drawings, rummage sales, and crafts. includes a parade (1pm), tractor pull, 6903. www.kmjazz.com (Washington Co.) Rolling Stone Building. 11am-11:30pm. JEFFERSON softball tournament, city wide garage Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival: Stock 715/484-2403. (Langlade Co.) sales, car show, antique tractor show, arts SEP 7-9 FRI-SUN dog trials, sheep, Shetland and Border RACINE & crafts (Sat only), pedal tractor pull and Collie shows, auction, fiber art classes BBQ chicken dinner. Various locations. BELOIT and demos, fleece show and sale, Taste of Racine: Features numerous area Heritage Days: Tour historic neighbor- 715/265-4011. hooked-rug show, and giant country store. restaurants. Children's games, face paint- hoods and buildings, visit Beloit’s oldest www.rusticlore.com (St. Croix Co.) Food and beverages served all day. It’s a ing and musical entertainment. Racine cemetery, special events at Beckman Mill family event. Fri-8am-7pm, Sat 9am- Zoo. 11am-6pm. 262/634-2391. and Angel Museum. Tour the Indian SEP 7-8 FRI-SAT 5pm, Sun 9am-3pm. 608/868-2505. www.racinezoo.org (Racine Co.) Effigy mounds on the Beloit College cam- www.wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com pus, folk and blues concert on campus, HUDSON (Jefferson Co.) SEP 5-9 WED-SUN Girls Night Out Bike Ride: 15-mile, 30- Live music and demonstrations of old- fashioned crafts. Free admission, dona- RICHLAND CENTER mile, or 45-mile ride through historic MILWAUKEE downtown Hudson on Sat. Fee to partici- tions appreciated. Throughout Beloit. Indian Summer Festival: The largest Native Richland County Fair: Annual fair includes pate. Information session and reception 800/423-5648, 608/365-4838. American festival in the country. entertainment, games, rides, exhibits, Fri from 6:30-9pm. All rides begin with www.visitbeloit.com (Rock Co.) Competition Pow-Wow, fireworks, Indian food, music, harness racing, truck & trac- check in at 7am with a light breakfast dance troupes, tribal village, cultural tor pulls, and commercial vendors. Folk ‘n’ Blues - Beloit College: Six out- and bike fittings. Lunch provided follow- demonstrations, storytellers, lacrosse Fairgrounds. 608/647-6859. www.rich- standing musical acts in concert on cam- ing the ride at 1:30pm. Registration demo and tournament, juried fine arts, landchamber.com/Fair.htm (Richland Co.) pus. It’s fun, it's funky, it's free, and it’s required. Downtown. 800/657-6775, open to the public. Beloit College. Music American Indian traditional and contem- SEP 6-8 THU-SAT 715/386-8411. starts at 6:30pm. 608/365-4838. porary entertainers, authentic foods and www.hudsonwi.org (St Croix Co.) www.beloit.edu (Rock Co.) marketplace. Fri 4pm-mid, Sat noon-mid, Sun 11am-8pm. 414/604-1000. MADISON MENASHA BOULDER JUNCTION www.indiansummer.org (Milwaukee Co.) Quilt Expo: The ultimate quilting adven- Seafood Fest: Two evenings of music, food World Championship Musky Classic: ture whether you're a seasoned quilter, a and fun. Lobster, crab leg and salmon Annual catch and release musky tourna- OSCEOLA novice or just curious to learn more about dinners, plus a full array of other seafood ment on area lakes. Sponsored in four Community Fair: Midway, exhibits, truck quilting. Quilting masters will share their and grilled items. Live music performing communities: Boulder Junction, Presque and lawn tractor pulls, concessions, talent ideas and expertise. Presented by WPT Fri and Sat night. Call ahead for tickets to Isle, Manitowish Waters and Winchester. contest, queen coronation, music. Craft and “Sewing With Nancy.” Alliant Energy dinners. Jefferson Park. 4-10:30pm. Trophies awarded. Area lakes. 800/466- fair, classic cars and air show on Sat, Center. 9am-6pm. 608/267-3976. 920/734-3358. www.neenahrotary.org 8759. www.wcmuskyclassic.com (Vilas Grand Parade on Sun (1pm). Downtown. www.wiquiltexpo.com (Dane Co.) (Winnebago Co.) Co.) 800/947-0581, 715/755-3300. www.osceolachamber.org (Polk Co.) SUPERIOR BRILL Northern Nationals Stock Car Races: Brill Harvest Days: Sat - softball, volleyball STEVENS POINT Superior Raceway Northern Nationals and horseshoe tournaments, “biggest Pacelli Panacea: Carnival, Friday fish fry, Night on Friday - Como Mod Series on vegetable” competition, ATV pull, Wooly Sunday chicken dinner, super bingo on Saturday. Hot laps at 6:30pm, racing at Mammoth Run/Walk, street dance, gar- Sunday, bands Fri and Sat evening, carni- 7pm. 218/349-7367. (Douglas Co.) val, raffle, silent auction, music, shops, food and fun. Pacelli High School. Fri 4- fiScher robb 11pm, Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 11am-8pm. Indian Summer Festival in Milwaukee, 715/341-2445. www.spacs.org (Portage September 7-9. Co.)

30 For even more unique Wisconsin events, visit travelwisconsin.com or call 1-800/432-8747. PARDEEVILLE WAUSAU U.S. Watermelon Speed-Eating and Seed- Wausau’s Artrageous Weekend: A triple- Spitting Championships: All you can eat header of fine art: the Festival of Art, a watermelon, watermelon carving, arts & juried show featuring the work of 100 crafts fair, contests for all ages and of artists held downtown; Art in the Park, a course the speed-eating and seed-spitting fine art & craft show featuring 130 ven- competition. Concessions and lots of fam- dors in Marathon Park; and the annual ily fun. Chandler Park. 10am, with com- Birds in Art exhibit at the Woodson Art petition reg noon-2pm, and champi- Museum. Free shuttle service between all onships at 1pm. 608/697-6744. three venues. 9am-5pm. 715/842-1676. www.pardeevillewatermelonfestival.com www.wausaufoa.org (Marathon Co.) (Columbia Co.) WILMOT SUN PRAIRIE All Breed Dog Shows and Obedience Taste of Sun Prairie and Art Fest: The Trials: Kenosha Kennel Club AKC city’s restaurants offer samples of their licensed All-Breed Dog Shows and specialties. Live music, kids’ activities, Obedience/Rally Trials. Over 900 dogs and a beer garden. Cannery Square representing 124 different breeds. Free Plaza. 11am-6pm. 608/837-5213. admission. $5 parking fee. Fairgrounds. www.downtownsunprairie.com (Dane Co.) 8:30am-4:30pm. 262/654-4831. Lori Schoenhard Lori Downtown Sun Prairie Art Fair: Juried fine (Kenosha Co.) art show on Main St. Food stands, live entertainment, and children’s activities. SEP 9 SUN Main St will be closed to traffic during the show. Downtown. 10am-4pm. 608/834- MADISON Villa Louis Carriage Classic in Prairie du Chien, September 8-9. 0070. www.downtownsunprairie.com Wisconsin Ironman Triathlon: Cheer on (Dane Co.) more than 2,000 athletes as they swim 2.4 miles, bike 112 miles and run 26.2 SEP 8 SAT GREEN BAY WAUKESHA miles. The competition begins and ends Green Bay Botanical Garden Art Harvest: Waukesha Art Fest: Juried fine art and around the Capitol Square. Monona BRANTWOOD Celebrate the garden’s 17th anniversary crafts, live jazz and classical music, great Terrace Community and Convention A Country Afternoon: Baking contest by viewing the works of many artists while food, children’s activity tent and silent Center. 608/226-4780. includes bread, cake, cookies and pies; you stroll through the garden. Join the auction. 10am-5pm. 262/549-6154. www.ironmanwisconsin.com (Dane Co.) bread sale follows with Finnish bread, garden for BAD buds Daylily sale and the www.downtownwaukesha.com (Waukesha cardamon braids and cinnamon rolls. Green & Gold Hosta Society Sale. Co.) SEP 12-16 WED-SUN Craft sale with homemade soaps, jellies, Admission is free. 9am- 4pm. 877/355- jams and produce. Demo by Crazy Hearts 4224, 920/490-9457. www.gbbg.org WHITE LAKE VIROQUA Quilt Club, quilt raffle, and live music. (Brown Co.) The Wolfman Triathlon: Point-to-point off- Vernon County Fair: Midway thrills, com- Knox Creek Heritage Center. 11am-4pm. MANITOWOC road triathlon, begins with a 3-mile Wolf mercial exhibits, grandstand entertain- 715/564-2520. River paddle; mountain bike 12 miles on Sputnikfest: A celebration of the 1962 ment, 4-H judging, truck pull, demolition www.pricecountyhistoricalsociety.com/ scenic logging roads, then bike the 3-mile crash landing of a piece of the satellite derby, harness racing Sat and Sun after- (Price Co.) trail run portion. Pig roast during the Sputnik in Manitowoc. Festivities will noons, free childrens’ show three times a awards ceremony. Race limited to the first day. Vernon County Fairgrounds. CARLSVILLE include a walk/run, juried art fair, wacky 225 start times. Bear Paw Outdoor Corn Festival: Walk the corn maze, chil- costume contests, beauty pageant, enter- 608/634-4064. Adventure Resort. 9am-5pm. 715/882- www.vernoncountyfair.com (Vernon Co.) dren’s games, bakery items, food, raffles tainment and much more. Rahr West Art 3502. www.bearpawoutdoors.com and silent auctions plus corn and pie eat- Museum. 920/683-4501. (Langlade Co.) ing contests!. Schopfs Hilltop Dairy. www.sputnikfest.com (Manitowoc Co.) SEP 13-16 THU-SUN 10am-4pm. 920/743-7943. MERRILL WILLIAMS BAY www.sunshinehouseinc.org (Door Co.) Lake Geneva Wine Festival: National and ST. CROIX FALLS Merrill Airport Days: Airplane buffs can local vintners and chefs share their Fall Harvest Festival at Chateau St. Croix CHILTON see ultralights to business aircraft, sky- knowledge and expertise. George Williams Winery: Wine tasting, gourmet foods, car- Crafty Apple Fest: Enjoy apple-related food divers, short flight displays, a flea market College of Aurora Universtiy. 3pm-6pm. riage rides, polocrosse matches, arts & dishes, apple and pumpkin beer, live and a craft show. Lions Club will serve 262/245-8635. crafts booths, live music and dancing, music, games, activities and entertain- breakfast and lunch. Merrill Municipal www.lakegenevawinefestival.com Renaissance and Medieval Games, an “I ment for the kids, pumpkin bowling, Airport. 8am-3pm. 715/536-2024. (Walworth Co.) Love Lucy” Look-alike contest and grape entertainment stages, food court and (Lincoln Co.) stomping contest. Chateau St. Croix crafters. County Hwy Dept Grounds. MOUNT HOREB SEP 8-9 SAT-SUN Winery. Sat 11am-7pm. Sun 11am-5pm. 9am-4pm. 920/418-1650. Thirsty Troll Brew Fest: Taste beers from 866/654-9463, 715/483-2556. www.chiltonchamber.com (Calumet Co.) Wisconsin and the surrounding area. EAST TROY www.chateaustcroix.com (Polk Co.) EDGERTON Twenty five brewers will be showcasing up East Troy Bluegrass Festival: Featuring top TOMAHAWK Chilimania: CASI-sanctioned chili cooking to 100 different brews. Music, food and bluegrass bands from around the country. Tomahawk Fall Ride for MDA: 36th annual contests with cash prizes for best chili, Jorgen the Troll. Grundahl Park. 1-5pm. Features contests, gospel music service, ride is expected to attract more than salsa, and display and costume theme. 888/765-5929, 608/437-5914. and jam sessions. Free admission. Bring 40,000 motorcycle enthusiasts. Enjoy top Includes free chili and salsa tasting, food www.trollway.com (Dane Co.) your own lawn chair. No alcohol or drugs entertainment plus the newest motorcy- allowed. East Troy Village Square. 10am- stands, children's activities, live music, NEW LONDON cles and accessories from Harley- and fun for the entire family. Admission is 6:30pm. 262/642-3770. Fall Family Fest, Cheese & Sausage: A Davidson. The event is the largest local charged. Downtown. 11am-mid. 608/884- www.easttroywi.org (Walworth Co.) family event with kids’ games, entertain- fund raiser for MDA in North Central 6646. www.chilimania.com (Rock Co.) ment, climbing wall, theme basket raffle, MUKWONAGO Wisconsin. Downtown. 800/569-2160, and a live contemporary Christian music Maxwell Street Days Flea Market: More 715/453-5334. www.gototomahawk.com ELKHART LAKE (Lincoln Co.) Elkhart Lake Vintage Festival: Annual cel- stage. Shop more than 100 craft, pro- than 650 vendors of crafts, produce, ebration of vintage road racing. Events duce, and food vendors. Taste local plants, tools. Food and refreshments. include car rally, car show and road cheese and sausage. Admission is free. 8am-5pm. 262/363-3580. SEP 14-15 FRI-SAT www.mukwonagochamber.org (Waukesha course re-enactment (a police escorted Downtown. 9am-4pm. 920/982-5822. ALGOMA tour of the historic circuits), banquet, www.newlondonchamber.com (Outagamie Co.) Co.) Wet Whistle Wine Fest: A celebration of reception and guest speaker. Osthoff PRAIRIE DU CHIEN the senses with award-winning wines, Resort. 800/876-3399, 920/876-3366. OSCEOLA Villa Louis Carriage Classic: One of the grape stomps, live music, heritage foods, www.historicircuits.com (Sheboygan Co.) Wheels & Wings: Aviation fly-in with pan- largest, most elegant carriage driving a fine arts show, games, and more. von GLEASON cake breakfast, air show, radio-controlled competitions in the nation. More than Stiehl Winery. Fri eve and Sat. 920/487- Gleason Mud Bogs: Vehicles in 8 classes model planes, and collector car show. 100 drivers, their horses and carriages 5498. vonstiehl.com/events/ (Kewaunee compete in the 300’ mud pit. Registration Entertainment, food and fun. Simenstad compete on the lawns and grounds of the Co.) ends at 11am Saturday. Band performing Municipal Airport. 8am-4pm. 800/947- Villa. Full beverage and food service; visi- continued... Saturday night. Gleason Lions Park. 0581.www.dot.wisconsin.gov/travel/air/ tors may also tour this SHS site. 8am- Noon-5pm. 715/873-3436. (Lincoln Co.) fly-ins.htm (Polk Co.) 4pm (mansion tours 10am-4pm). 608/326-2721. www.villalouis.org (Crawford Co.)

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PLYMOUTH SEP 14-16 FRI-SUN UNION GROVE CHILTON Oktoberfest: Music by Copper Box, and Fall Harvest Days: Display of antique trac- Fall Food and Energy Festival: Cheese Polka Potion Band. Burgers/brats, ethnic BROOKFIELD tors and gas engines. Demos of steam- carving, fresh and organic foods, local foods, a spanferkel (pig roast), Biergarten. Hidden River Art Festival: Featuring the powered corn shelling, hay baling, thresh- fruit juices, wine and organic brown ale; Free admission. Take outs available. work of more than 80 Wisconsin fine ing, and sawmill operation. Daily tractor learn about wild edibles, composting, rain Plymouth Arts Center. Fri 5-10pm; Sat artists specializing in a variety of media parades. Crafts, flea market, farm toys, gardens, water quality, and canning. Kids 10am-10pm. (check with Plymouth Arts including painting, photography, clay, jew- food, and free horse-drawn wagon rides. games, live music, speakers, exhibitors, Center for definitive hours). 920/892- elry, and textiles. Admission fee. Sharon Fairgrounds. 9am-5pm. 262/763-5221. and renewable energy professionals. 8409. www.plymoutharts.org (Sheboygan Lynne Wilson Center for The Arts. Fri 1- www.fallharvestdays.com (Racine Co.) 10am-4pm. 920/849-7094. Co.) www.travelcalumet.com (Calumet Co.) 7pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 11am-4pm. WISCONSIN DELLS 262/781-9470. PRAIRIE DU CHIEN Wo-Zha-Wa Days Fall Festival: Celebrate CONOVER www.HiddenRiverArtFestival.com Cannons at the Fort: Living history exhibit fall with an arts & crafts fair (Fri noon- Oktoberfest: Enjoy and dance to the (Waukesha Co.) of life in 1814 Prairie du Chien during the 5pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 9am-3:30pm), music of the Jim Pekol Orchestra. Food, British years. More than twenty historic CABLE antique flea market (Fri and Sat 7am- beverages, prizes and desserts. Fun for stations. Exhibits include: American Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival: Friday 7pm, Sun 7am-5pm), Maxwell Street the entire family. Community Center. 5- Camp, candle making, bowl carving, lead warm-up event features pasta feast, prod- Days (Fri and Sat 7am-5pm), the Wo- 10pm. 866/394-4386. www.conover.org pouring, cannon firing, and French fur uct displays, and hundreds of miles of Zha-Wa Run (Sat 8am), concessions, (Vilas Co.) trading. Evening program Sat 7pm. Fort entertainment, and a spectacular 100- bike trails. Saturday is race day: the CRANDON Crawford Museum. 9am-4pm. 608/326- Chequamegon 40 is a 40-mile (mass unit parade (Sun 1:30pm). Bowman Park Art In The Square: Arts & craft fair, spe- 6960. www.fortcrawfordmuseum.com start) with 1,850 participants; the Short & Downtown. 800/223-3557. cialty food booths, horse and wagon (Crawford Co.) and Fat is a 16-mile (mass start). Sunday www.wisdells.com (Columbia Co.) rides, pumpkins, live entertainment and is fun day. 715/798-3594. RACINE fun for the family. Forest County www.cheqfattire.com (Bayfield Co.) Great Lakes Brewfest: Boasting a roster of SEP 15 SAT Courthouse Square. 10am-4pm. 75 craft brewers from across the country, JEFFERSON BELOIT 800/334-3387, 715/478-3450. brew masters themselves will offer unlim- Gemuetlichkeit Days: Gemuetlichkeit is Cruise Night - Crime Stoppers: A family www.visitforestcounty.com (Forest Co.) ited sampling of more than 150 craft German for “good times, good fun, good car show with muscle, antique, street and FERRYVILLE brews along with live music, food, and a fellowship.” Celebrate with German food, classic cars on display. Burn out pit Ferryville Fall Fest & Market in the Park: special performance by the Racine Kilties great music and dancing. Huge parade (bring your own car into the pit for a Features Amish baskets, quilts, needle- Drum and Bugle Corps. Racine Zoo. on Sun at noon. Jefferson County Fair donation), 50/50 raffle, live music, and work, baked goods, produce and Amish- 800/272-2463, 262/681-2052. Park. Fri 5pm-mid. Sat. 9am-mid, Sun food and beverage. See the cars take to made furniture. Browse organic produce www.greatlakesbrewfest.com (Racine Co.) 12noon-7pm. 920/674-4511. the street and “cruise the circuit” after and food, jams, jellies, birdhouses, flow- www.gdays.org (Jefferson Co.) STEVENS POINT 7pm. Downtown. 2-11pm. 608/364-5740. ers, plants and tools. Large number of Dozynki Harvest Festival: Hayrides, farm- MONROE www.gbacrimestoppers.com (Rock Co.) vendors. Music and food. Sugar Creek ers market, Polish crafts and demonstra- Green County Cheese Days: Enjoy cheese BOULDER JUNCTION Park. 9am-4pm. 608/734-9406. tions, arts and crafts vendors, pumpkin tasting and cooking demonstrations, live Colorama Arts & Crafts Fair: Artisans show www.visitferryville.com (Crawford Co.) painting, food, refreshments and enter- music, dairy farm tours, Swiss cuisine, a and sell. Also enjoy a farmer's market and GAYS MILLS tainment, traditional Polish dinner Sat cow milking contest, kid’s parade, arts wild game sandwiches. Boulder Junction Kickapoo BRAVE Ride & Harvest Dinner: night. Downtown. 715/343-5356. and crafts show, antique tractor and car Community Center. 9am-3pm. 800/466- Bike ride through Crawford County. 20- www.spacvb.com/eventsoctober.html show, and the Cheese Days Parade. 8759. www.boulderjct.org (Vilas Co.) 100 mile novice and expert routes take (Portage Co.) Concessions, plus cheese and beer pair- you through the Kickapoo countryside, ings. Courthouse Square. Friday noon - BRISTOL WEYAUWEGA with lovely ridge views and river valleys. midnight, Saturday 9am-midnight, Fall Fun Fest: Enjoy live music, go on Horse & Buggy Days: An old-time parade, Dinner on Sat night with locally produced Sunday 9am-6pm. 800/307-7208, hayrides through our beautiful trails, and hayrides, pool tournament, live music, foods. Registration fee includes dinner & 608/325-7771. www.cheesedays.com make crafts from autumnal materials. lost arts demonstrations, a teen dance BRAVE t-shirt. Downtown. 866/452-7967. (Green Co.) Pringle Nature Center. 9am - 2pm. and hometown talent. Downtown. 262/857-8008. www.pringlenc.org www.kickapoobraveride.com (Crawford Staver Gene 920/867-2500. (Waupaca Co.) (Kenosha Co.) Co.)

Green County Cheese Days in Monroe, September 14-16.

32 For even more unique Wisconsin events, visit travelwisconsin.com or call 1-800/432-8747. SEP 15-16 SAT-SUN DARLINGTON Fall Festival: Food, crafts, music, games, AMERY flea market, hayrides, horse and buggy Amery Fall Festival: 5K and 10K run, 5K rides, fall decorations and more. walk, grand parade, queen pageant, arts Darlington Festival Grounds. 608/776- & crafts fair, tent dance, high school foot- 3067. www.darlingtonwi.org (Lafayette ball game, quilt show, demolition derby. Co.) 800/222-7655, 715/268-8101. GREENBUSH www.amerywisconsin.org (Polk Co.) Breakfast at the Inn: Help prepare an CALUMETVILLE 1860s breakfast in the Wade House RS Vintage Steel Steam and Gas Engine kitchens, working at the open hearth or Show: View antique farm equipment period cookstove, and savor the hearty working on site. Rock crushing, threshing, meal in the inn’s dining room. Visit the log-sawing, blacksmithing and more. site and take in an 1860s vintage base Featuring garden tractors and Wisconsin- ball game. Seating is limited; advance made machinery. Hwy 151 and Cty HHH. reservations are required. 8-11am. 10am-6pm. 920/795-4531. 866/944-7483, 920/526-3271. www.fdl.com (Wood Co.) www.wadehouse.org (Sheboygan Co.)

don abramS don CEDARBURG HOLMEN Wine & Harvest Festival: Enjoy arts on the Tri-Quest: Tri-quest is a challenging, fun avenue, scarecrow contest, pumpkin way to meet and compete. Includes a 5K carving, grape stomping, apple bobbing, run (8am start), a 33K bike race (9:15am start) and 18 holes of golf (12:15pm Wine & Harvest Festival in Cedarburg, September 15-16. food courts, wine tasting, live bands, hayrides, kids corner activities, and the start). Please pre-register on our website. Great Pumpkin Charity Regatta (Sun, Drugans Castle Mound Country Club. GREEN BAY Historic Point Basse. 10am-5pm. 2pm) on Cedar Creek Mill Pond. 608/791-0078. www.tri-quest.org (La Art-Craftic On Broadway: An alternative 715/886-4202. Downtown. Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am- Crosse Co.) www.historicpointbasse.com (Wood Co.) arts and craft street fair held in the his- 5pm. 800/237-2874, 262/377-9620. WAUKESHA toric downtown Green Bay Broadway www.cedarburgfestivals.org (Ozaukee Co.) District. Broadway Street will be filled with RIPON Pedal the Kettle: The Spring City Spinners Septemberfest: Watson Street Custom Car 50 independent, do-it-yourself artists HILBERT Bicycle Club hosts their annual fully-sup- Show with car collectors in 19 different showcasing a wide variety of handmade Pumpkin Blossom Festival: Guided tours of ported, classic century tour through the classes showcase their vehicles. Pet talents. Downtown. 10am-6pm. 920/437- the farm, cornbox play station, face paint- backroads of scenic Waukesha County. parade and show. Musical entertainment 2531. www.onbroadway.org (Brown Co.) ing by local youth group, photo opps with 30, 64 or 100 miles. Held rain or shine. throughout the day. Beautiful Baby Rover the Dog and Patty Pumpkin, and a Meal at the end of ride. 100 start at 7- LITTLE CHUTE Contest, a lip sync competition, bouncy free slice of Amish-made pumpkin pie. 8am, 64 starts at 7-9am, 30 starts at 7- Kermis Dutch Festival: Enjoy an arts & castle and giant slide and a variety of Mulberry Lane Farm. 10am-2pm. 10am. 414/297-9135. crafts fair, authentic Dutch food, live children’s activities. Concessions featuring 920/989-3130. www.springcityspinners.org (Waukesha Dutch music, wooden shoe carving and items from local restaurants. Downtown. www.mulberrylanefarmwi.com (Calumet Co.) Dutch folk painting demos, clog dancing, 10am-5pm. 920/748-6764. Co.) children’s activities and games, Dutch www.ripon-wi.com/ (Fond du Lac Co.) WISCONSIN RAPIDS costume dress-up, carriage rides and JANESVILLE The Downtown “Grand” Affair: Arts & more. Downtown. 9am-Midnight. STEVENS POINT World Water Ski Show Tournament: All-star crafts show, farmers market, live music, Art in the Park: Artisans from around the 920/788-7380. show ski team from the United States, as kid's games, food and fun. Rapids East state gather to display and sell their www.littlechutewindmill.org (Outagamie well as teams from Belgium, China and Side Businesses. 10am-3pm. 715/423- works. Food and children's activities. Co.) Australia. Teams from Canada, France 1830. www.heartofwi.com (Wood Co.) Free admission. Pfiffner Pioneer Park. and Germany also have been invited to MILWAUKEE 10am-4pm. 715/344-8901. participate. Traxler Park, RAJ Stadium. SEP 17-23 MON-SUN Briggs & Al’s Run/ Walk for the Children’s www.artintheparkstevenspoint.org 608/757-3171. www.janesvillecvb.com Hospital: 8K run or wheelchair route, 3 or (Portage Co.) (Rock Co.) ELKHART LAKE 5 mile walk. Join us at the finish line cele- SCCA National Runoffs Championship: bration for awards, music, food, children’s TWO RIVERS MARSHFIELD Sponsored by the Sports Car Club Of Ethnic Festival: Come for the music and activities and the Health & Fitness Fair. Maple Fall Fest: 150 plus arts & crafts America (SCCA), this is the most presti- dance, enjoy the food and shop the many Marquette University Campus. Start time booths, food court, beer garden, live gious racing event in the world, drawing vendors selling items from every conti- 10:15am for wheelchair; 10:30am for entertainment, kids activities. Maple an average of more than 650 participants nent. Join in the celebration beginning runners and walkers. 414/266-1520. Village, contests and more. Wildwood since 2000. Road America, Inc. with the parade of flags down Washington www.alsrun.com (Milwaukee Co.) Park. Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. 800/365-7223, 920/892-4576. Street to the Central Park Bandstand. 800/422-4541, 715/384-3454. www.roadamerica.com (Sheboygan Co.) Rock the Green: The Midwest’s premier Central Park. 9am-5pm. 920/794-1482. www.visitmarshfieldwi.com (Wood Co.) near-zero waste music festival. Their mis- www.tworiversmainstreet.com (Manitowoc sion is to entertain, engage and educate Co.) SOLDIERS GROVE SEP 20 THU the audience by combining a world-class Driftless Area Art Festival: The Driftless concert with a no-pressure sustainability WAUTOMA area is an inspirational setting to many SHEBOYGAN experience. Veterans Park. 414/755-0422 Lake of the Woods Challenge Outlaw Grass talented painters and potters, woodwork- Taste Sheboygan: 20 of Sheboygans local www.rockthegreen.com (Milwaukee Co.) Drags/Vintage Snowmobile Races & Swap ers and weavers, musicians and metal- restaurants serve some of the Midwest’s Meet: Racers compete in snowmobile smiths. Their work is featured at this finest food and beverages. Three stages NEENAH grass drags in a variety of classes. Also once-a-year show. Beauford T. Anderson of entertainment (young people’s stage, Quarry Quest: Kids and adults get a one- includes a swap meet, dealer expo, and Park. Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. acoustic stage, and main stage). of-a-kind opportunity to tour a working local craft fair. Sponsored by the 866/452-7967, 608/624-3600. Downtown. 4:30-10:30pm. 920/452- quarry, ride in and explore giant excava- Marquette County Snowmobile Clubs www.driftlessareaartfestival.com (Crawford 6921. www.harborcentre.com (Sheboygan tion machinery, try the unique catch and Association. Lake of the Woods Co.) Co.) release pond, become a miner for the day Campground. 888/919-9109, 920/293- and prospect for fool’s gold, or mix-up a 5103. www.mqcosa.org (Waushara Co.) SEP 21-23 FRI-SUN batch of concrete cakes. Michaels SEP 16 SUN WILD ROSE Materials Quarry. 9am-4pm. 920/924- BELOIT CHIPPEWA FALLS 4300. www.quarryquest.com (Winnebago Wild Rose Car Show: Enjoy a cruise Oktoberfest: A full weekend of German through the countryside Fri evening fol- Autorama: More than 1,000 show cars Co.) including street rods, custom, Corvettes, fun. Three stages with live entertainment, lowed by the show on Sat. Nominal entry amazing family fun activities, scrumptious NEKOOSA fee for show cars, but no charge for spec- classics, antiques, and high performance vehicles. One of the largest one-day food, and much more. Northern Wakely Creek Harvest Fair: Acoustic fiddle tators. The feature car is a 1967 Wisconsin State Fairgrounds. Fri and Sat and harmonica contest with music play- Oldsmobile Cutlass convertible. Wild shows in the Midwest with a car corral, parts swap, and arts & crafts. 11am-11pm, Sun 10am-4pm. 866/723- ing throughout the day. Enjoy a day out- Rose. 10am-dark. 920/987-5205. 0340, 715/723-0331. side with the 19th century lifestyle of the www.villageofwildrose.com (Waushara Preservation Park. 9am-3pm. 608/290- 3628. www.beloitautorama.com (Rock www.chippewachamber.org (Chippewa Wakely family and feast on ethnic food, Co.) Co.) enjoy crafts, apple cider pressing, sauer- Co.) kraut-making, old time tractors and more. continued...

= Travel Green Wisconsin certified For even more unique Wisconsin events, visit travelwisconsin.com or call 1-800/432-8747. 33 SEPTEMBER EVENTS don abramS LAKE GENEVA IRON RIVER Geneva Lake Classic Car Rally & Parade: Trails North Fall Ride: A Fall ride through Open to all classic antique and special the Chequamegon National Forest with interest autos, owners, drivers, and riders. the Trails North ATV Club members caps Purchase poker hands Fri night at Lake off a great season of trail riding. Club Geneva mix and mingle. Sat, car show by members direct visitors to the best trails the lake in downtown Lake Geneva. and sites to see. Great family adventure Parade leaves Lake Geneva at 11am. Sun and outdoor experience. The Other Place all poker hands turned in by 1pm. Bar and Grill. 800/345-0716, 715/372- Downtown. 262/245-4532. 8558. www.visitironriver.com (Bayfield www.genevalakeclassiccar.com (Walworth Co.) Co.) MONROE MENASHA Green County Fall National Tractor and Community First Fox Cities Marathon: A Truck Pull: The Badger State Tractor weekend of 5 running and walking events Pullers compete in super farm, pro stock, for any age or ability. Sunday distance light limited super stock, unlimited super events include the marathon, half stock, two-wheel drive trucks, pro farm marathon and relay marathon. UW Fox and mini rod. Last year 3,500 people Valley. Start times vary by event. attended. Concessions. Fairgrounds. 877/230-7223, 920/882-9499. 608/558-2316. www.greencountyfair.net www.foxcitiesmarathon.org (Winnebago (Green Co.) Co.) STURGEON BAY Geneva Lake Classic Car Rally & Parade, September 21-23. WEST ALLIS Harvest Festival, Street Art Auction and Milwaukee NARI Fall Home & Remodeling Harvest Moon Celebration: A celebration Show: More than 200 remodeling con- of autumn’s bounty featuring a craft show, SEP 23 SUN cessions. Torpy Park. Fri 6pm-10pm and tractors with home improvement and car show, food booths, and live music. Sat 9am-7pm. 800/446-6784, 715/356- remodeling products and services includ- The Street Art Auction and Harvest Moon HORICON 5266. www.beef-a-rama.com (Oneida ing design/build, kitchens, decks, cabi- Celebration held in front of the visitor cen- Autumn Art on the Marsh: Annual fine arts Co.) nets, windows, wall covering, bathrooms, ter. Citywide. Harvest Festival 9am-5pm; & crafts show with the work of more than SIREN lighting, landscaping, roofing, fireplaces, Street Art Auction & Harvest Moon 100 talented artisans and crafters. Good Siren Harvestfest: 5k run/walk, pumpkin and more, plus concessions. Exposition Celebration 5:30-11pm. 800/301-6695, food and fun. Free admission. Discher carving and decorating contests, an Center at State Fair Park. Fri 11am-9pm, 920/743-6246. www.sturgeonbay.net Park. 10am-4pm. 920/485-3200. art/craft show, a mini golf tournament, Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 10am-5pm. (Door Co.) www.horiconchamber.com/events.cfm chili cook-off, face painting, apple pie 414/771-4071. (Dodge Co.) bake-off, food, live music, car show, local www.milwaukeenari.com (Milwaukee Co.) SUMMIT LAKE 13th Annual Lakes and Leaves Bike Ride: RACINE farmers market and much, much more. Four route lengths (6, 18, 38, & 76 miles) Tour of Historic Places: Guides narrated Village of Siren. 800/788-3164, 715/349- SEP 22 SAT to accommodate all riders. Your registra- tours of architecturally and historically sig- 5999. www.visitsiren.com (Burnett Co.) ANTIGO tion fee includes route map, rest stops, nificant homes in Racine. Attendees receive a guide book with the history of SEP 28-30 FRI-SUN Fly In Air Show: Pancake and waffle ride t-shirt (long sleeve shirts available for each building. $12 day of tour. breakfast served 8-11:30am. Free Young an additional fee), lunch after the ride, Downtown. 11am-5:30pm. 262/634- JEFFERSON Eagle flights for first time flyers ages 8-17. and more. Summit Lake Park. 888/526- 5748. www.preservationracine.org Fall Jefferson Car Show: Swap meet, car Lunch served from 11:30am-3pm. 4523, 715/623-4134. (Langlade Co.) (Racine Co.) corral and car show for classics, col- Aerobatic demo, aircraft on display, and lectibles, street rods and trucks. More music. Antigo Airport. 715/623-4525. SEP 22-23 SAT-SUN than 3,100 vendor stalls and 1,200 cars (Langlade Co.) SEP 28 FRI CENTURIA for sale. Swap and car corral both days; BOULDER JUNCTION Baker Orchard Art Festival: The Artists in APPLETON car show Sunday only. Impalas featured. Colorama Dinner: An annual tradition fea- the Earth Group will show and sell their Octoberfest License to Cruise Car Show: Fri 10am-4pm, Sat & Sun 6am-4pm. turing wild game and chicken served in works – fine art in many media. The Classic car show with more than 400 608/244-8416. historic Nash Hall. Hosted by the Boulder orchard and gallery will be open to the cars, live entertainment and food. www.jeffersonswapmeet.com (Jefferson Junction Community Foundation. public. Live music. Hayrides through the Downtown. 6-10pm. 920/734-3377. Co.) Entertainment and door prizes. Camp apple orchard, fresh apple cider and pie. www.octoberfestonline.org (Outagamie LA FARGE Manito-wish. 6pm. 800/466-8759, Baker Orchard & Gallery. 9am-5pm. Co.) Kickapoo Valley Reserve Fall Trail Ride: A 715/385-2400. www.boulderjct.org (Vilas 800/222-7655, 763/439-9535. weekend of riding and camping includes Co.) www.bakerorchard.com (Polk Co.) MINERAL POINT Cornish Festival Pub Night: The quaint guided rides, pot-of-chili meal Sat night, COON VALLEY FONTANA Kiddleywink Pub in the rowhouse at evening campfires, coffee and rolls on Norskedalen’s Threshing Bee: Celebrate Antique and Classic Boat Show: More than Pendarvis offers a special evening with Sun morning, trail pace, scavenger hunt the pioneer days with a threshing bee, 125 antique and classic watercraft from live music, a cash bar, and a variety of and poker run with prizes, door and raffle demonstrations of old-time skills, kids the Midwest and North America will be on pub games. The event is part of Mineral prizes. Self-guided tour of the Kickapoo activities, live animals and much more. display. Numerous vendors will showcase Point’s weekend celebration of Cornish Valley Reserve Visitor Center including Don’t forget to make reservations for our marine amenities and accessories. culture. 7-10pm. 608/987-2122. interactive exhibits. Camping area with mouth-watering, rib-sticking threshing Complimentary admission. Live auction, www.pendarvishistoricsite.org (Iowa Co.) camp host. Alternative lodging upon dinner, served at noon. 10am-5pm. great food and beverages. The Abbey request. Fees apply. Registration deadline 608/452-3424. www.norskedalen.org Resort. Sat & Sun 10am-4pm. SEP 28-29 FRI-SAT September 16. Kickapoo Valley Reserve. (Vernon Co.) 800/709-1323, 262/275-6811. 608/625-2960, 608/625-2960. www.genevalakesboatshow.com CABLE kvr.state.wi.us (Vernon Co.) EDGERTON (Walworth Co.) Cable Area Fall Fest: Arts, crafts, food, Chamber Fall Fest: Activities include an NEW GLARUS pumpkin pecan pancake breakfast, wine New Glarus Oktoberfest: Enjoy live music arts and crafts fair, seasonal produce HUDSON and cheese tasting, car/truck show, Fri sales such as pumpkins and apples, chil- Spirit of the St. Croix Art Festival: Hudson and a Hold-em Tournament (Sat) in night pig and corn roast, chili cook-off, the festival tent. Wagon rides, activities for dren’s activities, musical entertainment hosts the Professional Walleye pumpkin dessert contest, kid’s activities, and a variety of food venues. Downtown. Tournament in conjunction with the city’s the kids, and concessions. The Swiss farmers market and live music Fri & Sat Historical Village will demonstrate cheese, 9am-4pm. 608/884-4408. Fall Fest. In addition to the tournament nights. Downtown. 800/533-7454, www.edgertonchamber.com (Rock Co.) action, enjoy a children’s activity tent, sausage and broom-making. Antique 715/798-3833. www.cable4fun.com tractor pull on Sunday in the park. children’s fishing activities with the pros, (Bayfield Co.) HAYWARD a juried art fair, music, and food. Sponsored by the New Glarus Brewery. Hayward Fall Festival: One-of-a-kind arts Lakefront Park. Sat 10am-5pm; Sun MINOCQUA Downtown. 800/527-6838, 608/527- and crafts, ethnic foods, live music, side- 11am-4pm. 800/657-6775, 715/386- Beef-A-Rama: Dance Fri night from 6- 2095. (Green Co.) walk sales, farmer’s market, children’s 8411. hudsonwi.org (St. Croix Co.) 10pm. On Sat the Rump Roast Run starts SAYNER games, scarecrow tour and contest. Golf at 9am. Other activities include a Craft outing, running event and century bike Colorama Sunday: Colorama brunch and Show (9am-5pm), kids activities, Culver’s craft show. Sayner Community Building. ride. Downtown. 800/724-2992, 715/634- Engage in local art and cultural beef eating contest at 11:30am, Parade 8662. www.haywardareachamber.com 9am-1pm. 715/358-5647. activities as you travel Wisconsin. of Beef at 2:45pm down Main St, sand- www.sayner-starlake.org (Vilas Co.) (Sawyer Co.) wich sales start at noon, music and con-

34 For even more unique Wisconsin events, visit travelwisconsin.com or call 1-800/432-8747. WARRENS vendors. Downtown. 608/897-8411. market, chicken BBQ (11:15am), run to GREENBUSH Warrens Cranberry Festival: Fall family fun www.brodheadchamber.org (Green Co.) the peak (11:30am); program at 7pm and Wade House Civil War Weekend: with over a thousand arts and crafts, flea, Fireman’s Dance (9pm-1am). Elementary Wisconsin’s biggest Civil War reenact- antique, and farm market booths. GRANTSBURG School, Town Hall and Depot. 9am-1am. ment. Two historic battle re-enactments Grantoberfest: Weiner dog race, bouncy Cranberry harvest tours on Fri and Sat. A 715/767-5836. (Price Co.) each day feature cavalry, infantry and house, face painting, sumo wrestling, gigantic parade Sun at 1pm, midway, and artillery units. Military drills, artillery and food vendors, hay rides, giant pumpkin cranberry recipe contest. Downtown. PHILLIPS musket firing demonstrations, Civil War- contest, mini golf, chili cook-off, hot dog Fall Harvest Festival: Arts and crafts sale, 7am-6pm. 608/378-4200. era music, theatrical vignettes, food and eating contest, scarecrow decorating con- sidewalk sale, farmers market, pumpkin www.cranfest.com (Monroe Co.) drink vendors. 9am-5pm. 866/944-7483, test, catapult, petting zoo, clown, live decorating for the kids, family movies, live 920/526-3271. www.wadehouse.org music, taste of Grantsburg and more. music, beer tasting, food booths, conces- (Sheboygan Co.) SEP 28-OCT 6 FRI-SAT Music by the Dweebs 8-11pm. sions, refreshments, craisins and fresh Grantsburg Fairgrounds. 10am-11pm. cranberries. Run/walk which includes LA CROSSE 715/463-5988. grantsburgchamber.com lunch and raffle prizes. Lake Avenue. SEP 30 SUN Oktoberfest: One of the Midwest’s largest (Burnett Co.) 9am-3pm. 888/408-4800, 715/339- German festivals. Maple Leaf Parade and 4100. www.phillipswisconsin.net (Price ALMA Torchlight Parade, live music, run/walk, Fall Birding Event By Mini Train: Ride the HAYWARD Co.) kids activities, food, concessions, con- Birkie Trail Run & Trek: Several fun and Chippewa Valley Railroad Association’s tests, games, carnival rides and athletic challenging events include the individual WHITEWATER Mini-Train through the Tiffany State tournaments. Oktoberfest Grounds. marathon run, half marathon, marathon Fall Color Biking Festival: Join more than Wildlife Area and the Chippewa River 608/784-3378. www.oktoberfestusa.com relay, Birkie Trek nordic walk and the 5K 650 mountain bicyclists for this annual Bottoms during the fall migration. Space (La Crosse Co.) fun run. All events take place on the fall color fundraiser for the trail. Hosted is limited, contact the Wings Over Alma famous and hilly Birkie trail. 715/634- by WORBA, and sponsored by Trek, Nature Center to reserve your spot. $40 SEP 29 SAT 5025. www.birkie.com (Sawyer Co.) Wheel and Sprocket, and the LaGrange per person. Wings Over Alma Nature and General Store/Backyard Bike Shop. John Art Center. 7am-noon. 608/685-3303. APPLETON LA CROSSE Muir Trailhead. 262/495-8600. www.wingsoveralma.org (Buffalo Co.) Octoberfest: Enjoy more than 100 food Maple Leaf Road Races: Half marathon www.fallcolorfestival.org (Walworth Co.) booths serving ethnic delights, live music and 5-mile runs, plus 5K walk. The flat, ELKHORN on five stages, a large arts and crafts area fast courses follow the famous SEP 29-30 SAT-SUN Elkhorn Antique Flea Market: More than on the campus of Lawrence University, Oktoberfest Maple Leaf Parade route, 500 dealers with antiques and more. the Applefest recipe contest, and a family starting and finishing in Riverside Park. Concessions. Walworth County GAYS MILLS Fairgrounds. 414/525-0820. fun area. License to Cruise on College Ave Half-marathon 7am start. 5-mile run & 5K Apple Festival: Festival includes arts and www.nlpromotionsllc.com (Walworth Co.) (Fri 6-10pm). Downtown. 9am-6pm. walk 7:30am start. 608/784-3378. crafts fair, huge flea market, 2K & 5K run 920/734-7101. www.octoberfestonline.org www.oktoberfestusa.com (La Crosse Co.) and walk, horseshoe tournament, pan- LA POINTE (Outagamie Co.) MINERAL POINT cake breakfast, numerous food stands, Ojibwe Treaty Day: A day of celebration of Pendarvis Crowdy Crawn: “Crowdy Crawn” music, parade 1:30pm Sunday. Ojibwe culture. 10:30am-4pm. 866/944- BEAVER DAM Downtown. 9am-5pm. 608/735-4341. Old Time Gathering: Buckskinner’s is a Cornish expression for "a mixture of 7483, 715/747-2415. www.gaysmills.org (Crawford Co.) encampment, farmers market, displays fun.” Expect a mixture of storytelling, www.madelineislandmuseum.org and demonstrations of old-time crafts and creatures from Cornish legend, lace mak- GREEN LAKE (Ashland Co.) more. Bring the whole family; admission ing, quilting, spinning and other family Harvest Festival: Weekend activities fun. The event is part of Mineral Point’s MINOCQUA is free. Fairgrounds. 8am-4pm. 920/386- include a craft fair, live music, contests Winter Park Day: Live music and activities weekend celebration of Cornish culture. 3790. dodge.uwex.edu/4h/index.html and games, and a farmers’ market. include a nature hike, mountain bike ride, Noon-4pm. 608/987-2122. (Dodge Co.) Parade on Saturday. Collector car show, hayrides, games and races for the kids. www.pendarvishistoricsite.org (Iowa Co.) local restaurant’s Fabulous Food Fair, Tasty food and beverages are available. BRODHEAD auction and raffle on Sunday. Downtown. Autumn Fest: Community celebration with OGEMA Minocqua Winter Park. 11am - 3pm. 10am-5pm. 800/253-7354, 920/294- farmers/craft market, food, chili contest, Christmas Tree Festival: Fall festival with a 800/44N-ORTH, 715/356-3309. 3231. www.visitgreenlake.com (Green childrens’ activities and costume parade, book sale, raffle, parade (10am), tours of www.minocquawinterpark.org (Oneida Lake Co.) music, sidewalk sales of retailers and the EK Log Home Museum (10am-4pm), Co.)

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For even more unique Wisconsin events, visit travelwisconsin.com or call 1-800/432-8747. 35 Ongoing briStoL renaiSSance faire Events APR 21-OCT 13 SAT MAY 19-SEP 15 SAT PRINCETON SHEBOYGAN Famous Princeton Flea Market: The Historic Trolley Tours: Monthly tours are largest weekly outdoor flea market hosts narrated by Bill Wangemann and hosted 180 weekly vendors. Shop for antiques, by The Map & Globe Exchange. collectibles, seasonal plants, seasonal Entertaining stories about Sheboygan’s produce, arts & crafts, rock-carving, furni- history. Adults $10; children 12 and ture, honey, giftware, T-shirts, cheese, under free. Map & Globe Exchange. Each sausages, fresh-made mini donuts, fresh hour from 10am-2:30pm. 920/208-7511. Renaud’s Breads/Bakery, popcorn, egg www.visitsheboygan.com (Sheboygan Co.) rolls, and much more every Saturday. Princeton City Park. 6am-2pm. 920/295- MAY 19-SEP 29 SAT 3877. www.princetonwi.com (Green Lake Co.) WHITEWATER Minneiska Water Ski Shows on APR 27-JUN 10 FRI-SUN Whitewater Lake: Weekly performances with great costumes, music and water STURGEON BAY skiing. Whitewater Lake- Scenic Ridge Festival of Blossoms: Enjoy our month Campground. 6:30pm. Extra show Bristol Renaissance Faire in Kenosha, July 7-September 3. long celebration of spring as the cherry Sunday of Labor Day weekend. 630/208- and apple blossoms, wildflowers and gar- 6272. whitewaterskiteam.org/index.htm JUN 1-AUG 30 FRI-THU JUN 7-AUG 9 THU dens explode into life. Special events (Walworth Co.) include garden tours, a shipyard tour, RIPON RICE LAKE fishing tournaments, community festivals MAY 28-SEP 2 MON-SUN Village Green Concert Series: Enjoy a Music in the Park: The city’s municipal and more. 800/527-3529, 920/743-4456. variety of live music performed under the band alternates performances with guest www.doorcounty.com (Door Co.) JANESVILLE stars on Friday nights. Village Green - bands. Bring lawn chairs as these per- Rock Aqua Jays Waterski Shows: Downtown. 7-10pm. Schedule may formances are outside. No admission fee. MAY 11-JUN 10 FRI-SUN Pyramid, ballet, jumping and barefoot change due to rain dates. Call to confirm. Kiwanis lunch wagon sells hotdogs, ice water skiing. The show features perform- 920/748-7466. cream sundaes, beverages, and popcorn. BAYFIELD ers of all ages and skill levels. Free www.riponmainst.com/riponmainst/ (Fond City Park Band Shell. 7:30pm. 877/234- Bayfield In Bloom: Come visit Bayfield admission. (Note: No shows on tourna- du Lac Co.) 2126, 715/234-2126. and enjoy the vibrancy of 54,000 new ment weekends). Traxler Park, RAJ www.ricelakechamber.org (Barron Co.) daffodils that welcome you into this quaint Stadium. Sun-Wed shows begin at 7 pm; JUN 4-AUG 27 MON harbor town. This month-long spring festi- (6:30pm in Aug & Sept). 608/774-3699. JUN 11-AUG 27 MON val kicks off with Larry Meiller hosting www.rockaquajays.org (Rock Co.) BELOIT WPR’s “Garden Talk” radio show live at Dancin’ at Harry's Place: Love to dance GREEN BAY the Bayfield Lakeside Pavilion. Other local MAY 30-AUG 29 WED or just wish you could? Dancin’ at Harry’s Heritage Hill - Music on the Green: events include an annual garden tour, Place is the spot to learn Swing, Cha Cha, Pack a picnic supper, a blanket or lawn plant sales, golf events, music concerts WAUKESHA Tango, Line Dance, Waltz and more with chairs, bring your family and friends to and theatre, a race through the blooming Badgerland Water Ski Show: Free Free lessons every Monday night at the enjoy a delightful evening of music. orchards and much more. Throughout water skiing shows with barefoot skiing, Harry Moore Pavilion. Harry Moore Transportation and concessions are avail- Bayfield. 800/447-4094, 715/779-3335. jumps, human pyramids, jazz dancing, Pavilion in Riverside Park. Lessons 7pm, able. Heritage Hill State Park. Gates open bayfield.org/(Bayfield Co.) eye-catching costumes and more. Frame open dancing 8pm. 608/365-4838. 5pm, concert 6pm. 800/721-5150, Park. 7pm through Aug 8; 6:30pm begin- www.friendsofriverfront.com (Rock Co.) 920/448-5150. www.heritagehillgb.org MAY 19-JUN 17 SAT-SUN ning Aug 15. 262/372-1754. (Brown Co.) www.badgerland.org (Waukesha Co.) JUN 4-AUG 30 MON-THU CHIPPEWA FALLS JUN 13-AUG 8 WED Chippewa Valley Renaissance Faire: MAY 31-AUG 30 THU ANTIGO Meet medieval royalty, brave knights, Music in the Park: Bring your lawn GREEN LAKE gypsy wenches, dancers and musicians PEWAUKEE chairs for music and a pie and ice cream Concerts in the Park: The historic at this fantasy festival. Sample Medieval Pewaukee Lake Water Ski Show: Enjoy social every Monday and Thursday. City Starlight Stage venue offers a variety of food and drink, revel in entertainment, an entertaining water ski show complete Park. Concerts start at 7 pm June & July; live music and fun all summer long. No and witness live, armored combat. with colorful costumes, music, and a live 6:30, August. 715/627-1014. (Langlade admission fee. Bring your lawn chairs. Wisconsin Festival Grounds. 10am-6pm. emcee. Free family fun. Lakefront Park. Co.) Deacon Mills Park. 6:30-8:30pm. 715/723-9999. www.festfun.com 6:30pm. 414/350-8713. 800/253-7354, 920/294-3231. (Chippewa Co.) pewaukee.waterski.org (Waukesha Co.) JUN 6-AUG 29 WED www.visitgreenlake.com/visitgl/ (Green Lake Co.) MAY 19-AUG 4 SAT JUN 1-30 FRI-SAT PORTAGE Concerts at the Portage: Bring your JUN 13-AUG 22 WED BARABOO STURTEVANT chairs and blankets and listen to the Kayak/Canoe Tour of Mirror Lake: We Apple Holler's Strawberry Festival: sounds of music during the summer. You NEENAH will take you on a 90 minute guided tour Fresh-picked strawberries, all-you-can-eat can bring your own picnic dinner or order Shattuck Park Evening Concert Series: of Mirror Lake. Learn some of the geology strawberry pancakes, and build-your-own carry-out from a local restaurant. Desserts Every other Wednesday throughout the and the history of the area. Rentals are strawberry shortcake. Outdoor cookout, will be served by local non-profit groups. summer regional bands perform in beau- available at the Boat Landing. If you live music, wagon and pony rides, pedal Riverside Park. 6:30pm. 608/742-6161. tiful Shattuck Park along the Fox River. would like to rent, please arrive at least carts, Kid’s Korral, bouncy barn, and farm www.travelcolumbiacounty.net (Columbia Beverages and snacks are available 15 minutes early. Mirror Lake State Park. animals. Apple Holler Restaurant & Co.) onsite for purchase. Shattuck Park. 6- Onca a month, 10-11:30am. 608/254- Playhouse. 11am-3pm. 262/886-8500. 8pm. 920/722-1920. www.neenah.org 2333. (Sauk Co.) www.appleholler.com (Racine Co.) (Winnebago Co.)

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these dates. City Park. Concessions 5pm, WoodSon art muSeum PHILLIPS music 7:30pm. 888/693-8263, 920/893- Thursday Evening Paddle Outings: 0079. www.plymouthwisconsin.com Thursday Evening Paddle Outings are fun (Sheboygan Co.) and easy outings meant for all skill levels. Meet at an area waterway for a 1-1/2 to 2 JUN 21-AUG 30 THU hour easy out-and-back paddle, depend- ing on the weather. Price County area LAC DU FLAMBEAU lakes. 6pm. 715/339-6254. Indian Bowl Pow-wows - Lac du www.thecrazyloon.com/thursday-evening- Flambeau: The Lac du Flambeau Band paddle-outings (Price Co.) of Ojibwe gather on Thursdays to cele- brate life, to dance and sing, and to laugh JUN 14-AUG 23 THU and remember. The Indian Bowl will be filled with Champion Style Dancers from BARABOO all over the state performing historical Concerts on the Square: Free concerts on narrations and awesome drumming and Baraboo’s historic downtown Courthouse singing. Join the celebration; share their Square. Some chairs provided. You can culture and history. Admission. Starting at also bring your own chair or a blanket. 7pm. 877/588-3346. (Vilas Co.) Refreshments for sale. Rain location is across the street at the historic Al. JUN 22-SEP 7 FRI Ringling Theatre at 136 4th Ave. Downtown Historic Courthouse Square. BELOIT Music & More Sponsored by Friends 7pm. 800/227-2266, 608/356-8333. Birds in Art in Wausau, September 8-November 11. www.baraboo.com (Sauk Co.) of RiverFront: Free concerts on the river- front several Friday evenings during sum- JUN 15-SEP 21 FRI mer. The series features jazz, blues, be seen at various times during the exhib- swing and big band. Bring your lawn JUL 1-29 SUN it. Olbrich Botanical Gardens & Bolz APPLETON chairs or blankets and relax under the DARLINGTON Conservatory. 10am-4pm daily. 608/246- stars. Food vendors on site. Riverfront on 4550. www.olbrich.org (Dane Co.) Art on the Town: The art venues on Tunes at Twilight: Relax by the riverside Riverside Drive. 7pm-9pm. 800/423- College Avenue and the Riverfront open and enjoy this evening concert series. 5648, 608/365-4838. their doors once a month with artist Bring a lawn chair. Food and concessions AUG 7-25 TUE-SAT www.friendsofriverfront.com (Rock Co.) demonstrations and refreshments. available. Darlington Festival Grounds. Downtown. 6-9pm. 920/954-9112. Sun evenings, 7-8:30pm. 608/776-3067. FISH CREEK Nine different www.appletondowntown.org (Outagamie JUN 29-AUG 31 FRI darlingtonwi.org (Lafayette Co.) Peninsula Music Festival: Co.) concerts are presented in three weeks RIVER FALLS JUL 5-AUG 16 THU each August in the state of the art Door JUN 16-JUL 28 SAT Music in the Park: An annual summer- Community Auditorium. Door Community time series that features live music per- BOULDER JUNCTION Auditorium. 920/854-4060. formances. The park offers a beautiful www.musicfestival.com (Door Co.) KING Music on Main Street: Local musicians and centrally located setting for folks of all Chain Skiers Water Ski Shows: Exciting perform. Call or visit the chamber web ages to gather and listen to a diverse water ski show filled with family fun, both site for a complete schedule. Downtown. SEP-OCT SUN-SAT range of live entertainment. Local busi- on and off the water. Rainbow Lake. 6:30-8:30pm. 715/385-2400. nesses help to fund the event by signing Junior show 6pm, main show 6:30pm. www.boulderjct.org (Vilas Co.) STATEWIDE 888/417-4040, 715/256-9377. (Waupaca up to sponsor a particular Friday concert Colorama: The amber hues of Autumn Co.) and volunteers from CAB sell light sweep through Wisconsin from north to refreshments during the event with any JUL 7-SEP 3 SAT-MON south as the forests sparkle with fall color. JUN 21-AUG 16 THU proceeds going to support the series. This KENOSHA Enjoy an auto tour through the spectacu- series is CAB’s longest running event with lar scenery of Wisconsin in the fall. Bristol Renaissance Faire: Escape to a it's beginnings predating the existence of 800/432-8747 PLYMOUTH summertime of fun where knights are CAB. Veterans Park. 7-9pm. 715/425- Summer Concert Series: The Plymouth noble, and maids are merry. Great family 7645. (Pierce Co.) Municipal Band alternates with a variety fun. Enjoy medieval shopping, food (titan- SEP 7-29 FRI-SAT of local bands, mid-June through mid- ic turkey legs), games of skill and 15 stages of continuous entertainment. I-94 GLENDALE Join us as we celebrate the at the Wisconsin/Illinois state line. Open Oktoberfest: oldest and most authentic Bavarian Sat & Sun, plus Labor Day, 10am-7pm. Oktoberfest in the Midwest right here in 847/395-7773. www.RenFair.com Glendale. Oktoberfest, modeled just like (Kenosha Co.) the one held in Munich, Germany. Continuous entertainment includes tradi- JUL 12-AUG 23 THU tional German brass bands, Schuhplatter GREEN BAY folk dancing, singing, yodeling, sing- alongs, German food and beer and danc- Green Bay Botanical Garden - Concerts ing for everyone. Heidelberg Park. in the Garden Series: Enjoy live music 262/646-8048. www.bavarianinnmilw.com Thursday evenings in the lovely setting of (Milwaukee Co.) the Agnes Schneider Terrace. Be sure to bring a picnic dinner and chairs. Green Bay Botanical Garden. 6-7:30pm. SEP 8-NOV 11 SAT-SUN 920/490-9457. www.gbbg.org (Brown Co.) WAUSAU Birds in Art: Birds in multitudes of medi- ums and artistic styles fly thousands of JUL 18-AUG 12 SUN-SAT miles to come to the Woodson Art MADISON Museum every September. Birds of the land, sea, and sky always find a hos- Olbrich’s Blooming Butterflies: pitable welcome and a refuge from their Experience the magnificence of free-flying migrations in the Woodson's galleries, butterflies while strolling through the trop- where each painting, work on paper, and ical Bolz Conservatory. Live butterflies sculpture is the Birds in Art equivalent of emerge from chrysalises daily in the a Faberge egg - gemlike and precious. Conservatory, including low-flyers like the kai SkadahL kai Always Free Admission. Tues 9am- playful yellow and black striped zebras 7:30pm, Wed-Fri 9am-4pm, Sat & Sun and bright orange julias. More than a noon-5pm, closed Holidays. 715/845- dozen species of butterflies, native to 7010. www.lywam.org (Marathon Co.) both Wisconsin and the more tropical Olbrich’s Blooming Butterflies in Madison, July 18-August 12. areas of the southern United States can

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APPLETON MADISON History Museum at the Castle Madison Children’s Museum 330 E College Ave 100 N Hamilton St Appleton WI 54911 Madison WI 53703 920/735-9370 608/256.6445 www.myhistorymuseum.org www.madisonchildrensmuseum.org Nov 15-Aug 31 Active, Attractive Appleton: Apr 2-Apr 6 Healthy Habits Week Through the Lens of W.D. Madison Museum of Schlafer Contemporary Art 227 State St GREENBUSH Madison WI 53703 Wade House 608/257.0158 920/526-3271 www.mmoca.org www.wadehouse.org Jan 14-Apr 29 Tierra y Libertad! Jun 16 1860s Dairy Day at Wade Revolution and the House Mexican Print Jul 21 1860s Ginger Beer Making Apr 26-Apr 29 Design MMoCA JANESVILLE May 4 Gallery Night Helen Jeffris Wood Museum Center Olbrich Botanical Gardens & 426 N Jackson Street Bolz Conservatory Janesville WI 53548 3330 Atwood Ave 608/756-4509 Madison WI 53704 www.rchs.us 608/246-4550 May 1-Oct 31 Historic Quilt Exhibit www.olbrich.org Jul 18-Aug 12 Olbrich’s Blooming KENOSHA Butterflies Kenosha Public Museum Wisconsin Historical Museum 5500 1st Ave 608/264-6555 Kenosha WI 53140 historicalmuseum.wisconsinhistory.org/ 262/653-4140 WisconsinInnovations Milwaukee Art Museum. www.kenoshapublicmuseum.org Sep 17-Aug 31 Wisconsin Innovations: May 5-Aug 5 Kenosha Public Museum From the Iconic to the Exhibit: Transparent Unexpected MONROE WAUSAU Watercolor Society of MENOMONIE Monroe Arts Center Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum America Annual National 1315 11th St 700 N 12th St Show Russell J. Rassbach Heritage Monroe WI 53566 Wausau WI 54403 Museum 608/325-5700 715/845-7010 LA CROSSE 1820 Wakanda St Mar 30-May 11 Annual Wisconsin Regional www.lywam.org Pump House Regional Arts Center Menomonie WI 54751 Arts Exhibit and Workshop 119 King St 715/232-8685 Jan 28-Apr 8 Dinotopia: The Fantastical La Crosse WI 54601 www.dunnhistory.org Jul 6-Aug 31 The Art of Pedro Guerrero Art of James Gurney 608/785-1434 May 12-Oct 31 Playing Through: African May 18-Jun 29 On Reflection Apr 14-Jun 17 NASA | Art: 50 Years of Exploration thepumphouse.org American Baseball in OSHKOSH May 31-Jul 7 Dancers in Motion/Barbara Dunn County Jun 23-Aug 26 Botanicals: Environmental Shafer Paine Art Center and Gardens Expressions of Art MILWAUKEE 1410 Algoma Blvd Marathon County Historical Museum May 31-Jul 7 Biffons in Wymo Woods, Oshkosh WI 54901 Scene to Scene/Bonnie Milwaukee Art Museum 410 McIndoe Street 700 N Art Museum Dr 920/235-6903 Wausau WI 54403 Murray www.thepaine.org May 31-Jul 7 Barns, Sheds, and Cabins Milwaukee WI 53202 715/842-5750 Jun 22-Oct 21 Ansel Adams: Masterworks of WI/Kari Hogden 414/224-3200 Aug 1-Jul 15 Wausau Insurance Jul 18-Sep 1 Nature's Attraction/Jennifer www.mam.org PRESQUE ISLE Remembered: 100 Years Bushman Feb 18-May 6 Self-Taught and Outsider Presque Isle Community Library Marathon County Historical Society Art: The Anthony Petullo Jul 18-Sep 1 Colorful Characters/Jeanne 8306 School Loop Road 410 McIndoe Street Collection Ruchti Presque Isle WI 54557 Wausau WI 54403 Jul 18-Sep 1 Imitating Life/Richard May 3-Oct 7 Tara Donovan 715/686-2910 715/842-5750 Wandell Milwaukee Public Museum presqueisle.wislib.org www.marathoncountyhistory.org 800 W Wells St May 1-Jun 30 Artist Interactive Exhibit Jul 16-Jul 15 The Road to the Civil War LA POINTE Milwaukee WI 53233 and Back: Central Madeline Island Museum 414/278-2700 Wisconsin 1861-1865 715/747-2415 mpm.edu www.madelineislandmuseum.org WHITEWATER Nov 6-Aug 31 Schuetzenfest Von Save gas. Keep tires inflated, Jul 20-Jul 22 Connecting Cultures: Milwaukee Studio 84 Exploring the Lake carpool to events and be sure to 121 W. Center St Superior Fur Trade call ahead to verify dates or visit Whitewater WI 53190 travelwisconsin.com. 262/812-7560 www.studio84inc.org Jul 3-Jul 27 Veteran’s Art Exhibit

38 For even more unique Wisconsin events, visit travelwisconsin.com or call 1-800/432-8747. BOULDER JUNCTION DE PERE Downtown St Norbert College Main St 100 Grant St Boulder Junction WI 54512 De Pere WI 54115 715/385-2400 920/403-3557 www.boulderjct.org www.snc.edu/go/knightsonthefox Theatre Jul 5-Aug 16 Music on Main Street Jul 10-Aug 7 Knights on the Fox BRODHEAD Summer Concert Series Veterans Memorial Park DODGEVILLE State Road 11 & 12th St Folklore Village Brodhead WI 53520 3210 County Road BB Music 608/897-8411 Dodgeville WI 53533 Jun 17-Aug 12 Twilight in the Park 608/924-4000 Concerts www.folklorevillage.org Apr 13-Apr 15 Cajun Music and Dance BROOKFIELD Weekend Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for The Arts EDGERTON &Dance 19805 W Capitol Dr Edgerton Performing Arts Center Brookfield WI 53045 200 Elm High Drive 262/781-9470 Edgerton WI 53534 AMERY BAYFIELD www.wilson-center.com 608/561-6093 www.edgerton.k12.wi.us Northern Lakes Center for the Arts Big Top Chautauqua Jun 22-Jul 27 Wilson Center Starry Nights 113 Elm St 32525 Ski Hill Rd May 12 Corky Siegel's Chamber CEDARBURG Blues Amery WI 54001 Bayfield WI 54814 Cedarburg Performing Arts Center 800/222-7655, 715/258-6811 888/244-8368 W68N611 Evergreen Blvd FISH CREEK www.northernlakescenter.org Jun-Sep 27th season of music, Cedarburg WI 53012 American Folklore Theatre Apr 28-Apr 29 Northern Lakes Drama comedy & drama 262/376-6161 10169 Shore Road Series BELOIT www.cedarburgpac.com Fish Creek WI 54212 APPLETON May 18 The Piano Men starring 920/854-6117 First National Bank Plaza www.folkloretheatre.com Fox Cities Performing Arts Center Beloit WI 53511 Jim Witter 400 W College Ave 608/365-0150 CHIPPEWA FALLS Jun-Aug Three shows performed in Appleton WI 54911 www.downtownbeloit.com repertory - summer Wisconsin Festival Grounds Door Community Auditorium 920/730-3760 May 25-Oct 5 Fridays in the Park 2302 Nelson Rd foxcitiespac.com 3924 State Road 42 Riverfront on Riverside Drive Chippewa Falls WI 54729 Fish Creek WI 54212 Apr 14 The Flying Karamazov Beloit WI 53511 715/723-9999 Brothers 920/854-4060 800/423-5648, 608/365-4838 www.festfun.com www.musicfestival.com Apr 24-Apr 29 West Side Story www.friendsofriverfront.com May 19-Jun 17 Chippewa Valley Aug 7-Aug 25 Peninsula Music Festival Houdini Plaza Jun 22-Sep 7 Music & More Sponsored Renaissance Faire Appleton WI 54911 by Friends of RiverFront Peninsula Players Theatre 920/954-9112 DARLINGTON W4351 Peninsula Players Rd www.appletondowntown.org BERLIN Darlington Festival Grounds Fish Creek WI 54212 Jun 7-Aug 30 Appleton Downtown Nathan Strong Park Darlington WI 53530 920/868-3287 Summer Concert Series Berlin WI 54923 608/776-3067 www.peninsulaplayers.com Jun-Oct Five plays in repertory. Lawrence University 920/361-3636 darlingtonwi.org www.1berlin.com Professional Broadway and 420 E College Ave Jul 1-Jul 29 Tunes at Twilight Off-Broadway Appleton WI 54911 Jun 5-Jul 10 Concerts In The Park 920/832-6749 Series continued... www.lawrence.edu Apr 13 Lawrence University Presents Chanticleer May 11 Lawrence University Performing Arts Series Presents Danilo Perez Various Riverfront Locations biG toP chautauqua Appleton WI 54911 920/954-9112 www.appletondowntown.org Jun 16-Sep 8 Riverbeat Music Along the Fox BARABOO Al Ringling Theatre 136 4th Ave Baraboo WI 53913 608/356-8864 Apr 21 Ladies Must Swing, Big Band Downtown Historic Courthouse Square Baraboo WI 53913 800/227-2266, 608/356-8333 www.baraboo.com Jun 14-Aug 23 Concerts on the Square

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FORT ATKINSON GREEN LAKE Toland Theatre, Center for the Arts, LAKE GENEVA Fireside Dinner Theatre Deacon Mills Park University of Wisconsin - La Crosse Flat Iron Park 1131 Janesville Ave South St 1725 State Street Wrigley Dr. Fort Atkinson WI 53538 Green Lake WI 54941 La Crosse WI 54601 Lake Geneva WI 53147 800/477-9505, 920/563-9505 800/253-7354, 920/294-3231 608/785-8522 800/345-1020, 262/248-4416 www.firesidetheatre.com www.visitgreenlake.com/visitgl/ www.uwlax.edu/theatre/index.html www.lakegenevawi.com Aug 28 Bill Murk in Christian Jun 13-Aug 8 Concerts in the Park Apr 20-Apr 22 Antigone Jun 28-Aug 23 Concerts In The Park Apr 26-Apr 29 Antigone Concert Thrasher Opera House MADISON May 10-Jul 1 Legally Blonde The 506 Mill St Viterbo University Fine Arts Center Musical Green Lake WI 900 Viterbo Drive Kohl Center Jul 12-Aug 19 The Rock & The Rabbi 920/294-4279 La Crosse WI 54601 601 W. Dayton Madison WI 53703 Aug 23-Oct 21 Hello Dolly www.thrasheroperahouse.com 608/796-3100 608/265-4120 Apr 20 Peter Yarrow www.viterbo.edu/finearts1.aspx GREEN BAY www.badgerband.com May 12 Ruthie Foster Apr 19 Viver Brasil Apr 19-Apr 21 UW Marching Band Spring CityDeck Jul 21 Second City Apr 20-Apr 21 Hippolytos 101 Cherry St Apr 26-Apr 29 Hippolytos Concert Green Bay WI 54301 HARTFORD Apr 28 BubbleMania Overture Center for the Arts 920/437-5972 Schauer Arts & Activities Center Apr 21 La Crosse Symphony 201 State St www.downtowngreenbay.com 147 N Rural St Orchestra: "Music for Madison WI 53703 Jun 22-Aug 17 Fridays on the Fox Hartford WI 53027 Shakespeare I" 608/258-4148 www.overturecenter.com/community/kids- Green Bay Botanical Garden 262/670-0560 Apr 24 The StepCrew 2600 Larsen Rd www.SchauerCenter.org in-the-rotunda La Crosse Community Theatre Oct 1-Apr 28 Kids in the Rotunda Green Bay WI 54303 Apr 14 Tony Orlando 118 5th Ave N Apr 13 Wisconsin Chamber 920/490-9457 Apr 21 Comedy Sportz La Crosse WI 54601 Orchestra www.gbbg.org Apr 27 Carnival of Animals 608/784-9292 Jul 12-Aug 23 Green Bay Botanical Apr 29 Chanticleer: Love Story: An www.lacrossecommunitytheatre.org Apr 27 Cinderella Garden - Concerts in the Orchestra of Voices May 4-May 6 Blood Brothers Apr 29 Cinderella Garden Series May 4 Sones de Mexico May 10-May 13 Blood Brothers Wisconsin Union Theater Green Bay Community Theater May 11-May 12 Girls Night: The Musical May 17-May 20 Blood Brothers 800 Langdon St 122 N Chestnut Ave Jun 8-Jun 16 Oliver Madison WI 53706 Green Bay WI 54303 LAC DU FLAMBEAU 608/265-2787 920/435-6300 JANESVILLE Dillman’s Bay Resort www.union.wisc.edu www.gbcommunitytheater.com Janesville Performing Art Center 3305 Sand Lake Lodge Lane Apr 12 Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 Apr 12-Apr 14 Janus 408 S Main St Lac du Flambeau WI 54538 Apr 14 Pilobolus Apr 18-Apr 22 Janus Janesville WI 53545 800/44N-ORTH, 715/588-3143 May 4 Leahy Heritage Hill State Park 608/758-0297 www.dillmansbco.org May 5 Peter Serkin 2640 S Webster Ave www.janesvillepac.org Jun 24 Blue Canvas Orchestra Green Bay WI 54301 Apr 14 New Directions!! Concert MANITOWOC Capitol Civic Centre 800/721-5150, 920/448-5150 Apr 21 BoDeans LAKE DELTON www.heritagehillgb.org Apr 28 Dancing with the Stars 913 S 8th St Crystal Grand Music Theatre Jun 11 Heritage Hill - Music on May 3-May 6 Grace and Glorie Manitowoc WI 54220 the Green 430 W Munroe Ave 920/683-1937 Lake Delton WI 53940 Jun 25 Heritage Hill - Music on KENOSHA www.cccshows.org 800/696-7999 the Green Rhode Center for the Arts/Opera Apr 14 Lakeshore Big Band www.crystalgrand.com Jul 9 Heritage Hill - Music on House Apr 28 Inspired by All That Jazz: Sep 15 Charley Pride at Crystal the Green 514 56th St Manitowoc Symphony Grand Music Theatre Jul 23 Heritage Hill - Music on Kenosha WI 53140 Orchestra the Green 262/657-7529 www.rhodeopera.org Aug 13 Heritage Hill - Music on the Green Apr 27-Apr 29 Lakeside Players Presents: Picnic by William Inge Aug 27 Heritage Hill - Music on the Green May 4-May 6 Lakeside Players Presents: Picnic by William Inge Jackson Square Park May 11-May 12 Lakeside Players Presents: 300 S. Monroe Picnic by William Inge Green Bay WI 54301 920/437-5972 UW-Parkside www.downtowngreenbay.com 900 Wood Road the fireSide dinner theatre Jun 7-Aug 30 Summer in the Park Kenosha WI 53144 Concert Series 262/595-2345 www.uwp.edu Meyer Theatre May 4 Arts Alive: Barrage- 117 S Washington St Soundtrack of the World Green Bay WI 54301 866/924-4676, 920/433-0155 KIMBERLY www.gbcivic.org Sunset Park Apr 22 Civic Symphony of Green W Kimberly Ave Bay Kimberly WI 54136 Whitney Park 920/788-7507 800 Main St. www.vokimberly.org Green Bay WI 54301 Jun 10-Aug 19 Sunday at the 920/437-5972 Amphitheater www.downtowngreenbay.com/liveonmain Jul 10-Jul 31 Live on Main LA CROSSE Pump House Regional Arts Center 119 King St La Crosse WI 54601 608/785-1434 As you travel, support certified thepumphouse.org Travel Green Wisconsin Apr 28 Steven Marking businesses that invest in May 5 Storyhill sustainable practices Jul 1 Americana Music Soirée Jul 12-Jul 14 Doubletake Save the eARTh Sale Firesdide Dinner Theatre, Fort Atkinson.

40 For even more unique Wisconsin events, visit travelwisconsin.com or call 1-800/432-8747. Riverside Park May 4 Tony Rice Unit Portage WI 53901 May 24 An Evening with the Kruger 608/742-6161 Brothers www.travelcolumbiacounty.net Jun 2 Stoughton Chamber Jun 6-Aug 29 Concerts at the Portage Singers "Music for the RHINELANDER Evening" Nicolet Live! STURTEVANT 5355 College Dr Apple Holler Restaurant & Rhinelander WI 54501 Playhouse 800/544-3039, 715/365-4646 5006 S Sylvania Ave www.nicoletlive.com Sturtevant WI 53177 May 4-May 6 Nicolet Players Present 262/847100 “Harvey” www.appleholler.com May 10-May 13 Nicolet Players Present Apr 21-May 20 Apple Holler's Secrets of a “Harvey” Soccer Mom Jun 2 Redhead Express Jun 9-Aug 18 Apple Holler's Jack & the Beanstalk rob fiScher rob Jul 17 Leahy's Luck RIPON WASHINGTON ISLAND Village Green - Downtown Trueblood Performing Arts Center 400 Watson St Washington Island WI 54246 American Players Theatre in Spring Green. Ripon WI 54971 920/847-2689 920/748-7466 www.washingtonislandmusicfestival.com MILWAUKEE NEENAH www.riponmainst.com/riponmainst/ Aug 6-Aug 17 Washington Island Music Broadway Theatre Center Shattuck Park Jun 1-Aug 30 Village Green Concert Festival 158 N Broadway E Wisconsin Ave Series WAUKESHA Milwaukee WI 53202 Neenah WI 54956 414/291-7800 920/722-1920 RIVER FALLS Carroll University www.milwaukeechambertheatre.com www.neenah.org Melvin Wall Amphitheater- UW 218 N. East Ave. Waukesha WI 53186 Jun 7-Aug 30 Out to Lunch Concert River Falls Apr 12-Apr 29 Bus Stop 262/547-1858 Series River Falls WI 54022 Marcus Center for the Performing www.wisconsinphilharmonic.org Jun 13 Shattuck Park Evening 715/425-4444 Arts May 6 WI Philharmonic's Musical Concert Series www.uwrf.edu 929 N Water St Journey: Une Grande Milwaukee WI 53202 Jun 27 Shattuck Park Evening Jun 5-Aug 7 Chill On the Hill River Falls Veterans Park Finale, from France to 888/612-3500, 414/273-7206 Concert Series Spain www.marcuscenter.org Jul 11 Shattuck Park Evening River Falls WI 54022 Apr 26-Apr 29 You Say Tomato, I Say Shut Concert Series 715/425-7645 WAUSAU Up Jul 25 Shattuck Park Evening Jun 29-Jul 6 Music in the Park Grand Theater on Artsblock Jul 17-Jul 22 Billy Elliot the Musical Concert Series Jul 12 Music in the Park 401 N 4th St Milwaukee Repertory Theater Aug 8 Shattuck Park Evening Jul 20-Aug 31 Music in the Park Wausau WI 54403 108 E Wells St Concert Series SHAWANO 888/239-0421, 715/842-0988 Milwaukee WI 53202 Aug 22 Shattuck Park Evening www.grandtheater.org 414/224-9490 Concert Series Mielke Arts Center Apr 19 Yamma Ensemble www.milwaukeerep.com N5649 Airport Rd Apr 26 Charlie Daniels Band NEW GLARUS Shawano WI 54166 Mar 7-Apr 22 In The Next Room or the Apr 29 Storybook Weekend Village Park 715/526-2525 vibrator play www.shawanoarts.com May 10 Funny Bones Mar 16-May 6 Always... Patsy Cline New Glarus WI 53574 608/527-2095 Jul 12-Jul 22 Little Shop of Horrors May 17 Rain: A Tribute to the Apr 3-Apr 6 Othello www.swisstown.com Beatles SPRING GREEN Jun 21-Jun 24 A Chorus Line Next Act Theatre Jul 22 Concert in the Park 255 S. Water St. American Players Theatre Aug 12 Concert in the Park WEST BEND Milwaukee WI 53204 5950 Golf Course Rd 414/278-7780 PARK FALLS Spring Green WI 53588 UW Washington County Campus www.nextact.org 608/588-2361 Theatre Chequamegon High School 400 University Dr Apr 5-Apr 29 One Time by Richard Auditorium americanplayers.org Lyons Conlon Jun-Oct Five plays in rotating reper- West Bend WI 53095 400 N. 9th Street 262/335-5208 May 2-May 27 Summer Stories with John Park Falls WI 54552 tory, three Shakespearean and two classics www.washington.uwc.edu/events/fin- McGivern 715/762-3034 earts.html Pere Marquette Park Apr 19 Concert Series presented STEVENS POINT Apr 13 Alex DePue World Music 900 N Plankinton Ave by Woods and Waters Fine Sentry Theatre Duo Arts Council Milwaukee WI 53202 1800 Northpoint Dr 414/276-6696 WHITEWATER PLYMOUTH Stevens Point WI 54481 www.westown.org 715/346-4100 Barnett Theatre Jun 13-Aug 19 Westown’s River Rhythms City Park 800 W. Main St. Grove & Suhrke Sts www.cwact.org May 18-May 19 CwAct presents: Arcadia Whitewater WI 53190 MONROE Plymouth WI 53073 262/472-2222 Monroe Arts Center 888/693-8263, 920/893-0079 STOUGHTON www.plymouthwisconsin.com Apr 24-Apr 28 She Stoops to Conquer 1315 11th St Stoughton Opera House Jun 21-Aug 16 Summer Concert Series Young Auditorium - University of Monroe WI 53566 381 E Main St 608/325-5700 Wisconsin PORTAGE Stoughton WI 53589 930 W Main St Apr 22 Bel Canto Spring Concert 608/877-4400 Whitewater WI 53190 May 19 Whitney Mann Portage Center for the Arts 301 E Cook St www.stoughtonoperahouse.com 262/472-2222 Jun 9 Sloppy Joe Portage WI 53901 Apr 15 Wingra Woodwind Quintet www.uww.edu/youngauditorium Jul 7 Green Tea 608/742-5655 Apr 20 The Pines Apr 10 The Rose Ensemble - And Aug 18 Truman’s Ridge www.Portagecenterforthearts.com Apr 21 Spectrum Brass Quintet Glory Shone All Around Monroe High School Performing May 4 Monroe Crossing presents Who Could Ask Apr 21 Hal Holbrook - Mark Twain Arts Center for Anything More? Tonight! 1600 26th St May 2 Michael Hecht presents Monroe WI 53566 The Magicians of Light: 608/325-5700 Edison, Tesla and Van www.monroeartscenter.com Gogh Apr 13 Celtic Crossroads

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Do you need information on lodging, Birchwood Area Lakes Association Chippewa Falls Area Visitors Center Elroy Commons Tourist Info Center attractions or local events? Go right to 715/354-7846, 800/236-2252 715/723-0331, 888/723-0024 608/462-2410, 888/606-2453 the source! Here we’ve listed www.birchwoodwi.com www.chippewachamber.org www.elroywi.com Wisconsin’s convention bureaus, Black River Falls Area Chamber of Clark County Economic Development Ephraim chambers of commerce, county and Commerce Corporation (see Door County) 715/284-4658, 800/404-4008 715/267-3205, 888/252-7594 area tourism offices. These Evansville Area Chamber of Commerce www.blackrivercountry.net www.clark-cty-wi.org organizations are ready and waiting to & Tourism help you plan your Wisconsin getaway. Bloomer Chamber of Commerce Columbia County Visitor Bureau 608-882-5131 715/568-333 608/742-6161 www.evansvillechamber.org Destinations highlighted in red are www.bloomerchamber.com www.travelwiscnow.com members or associate members of the Fennimore Chamber and Economic Wisconsin Association of Convention & Boscobel Chamber of Commerce Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce Development Office 608/375-2672 920/623-3699 608/822-3599, 800/822-1131 Visitors Bureaus. They offer meeting www.boscobelwisconsin.com www.cityofcolumbuswi.com www.fennimore.com and convention facilities. Boulder Junction Chamber of Conover Chamber of Commerce Fish Creek Civic Association Commerce 715/479-4928, 866/394-4386 920/868-2316, 800/577-1880 715/385-2400, 800/466-8759 www.conover.org www.fishcreekinfo.com Adams County Chamber of Commerce www.boulderjct.org & Tourism Cornell, City of Florence County Tourism 608/339-6997, 888/339-6997 Brodhead Chamber of Commerce 715/239-3710 715/528-5377, 888/889-0049 www.adamscountywi.com 608/897-8411 www.cityofcornell.com www.florencewisconsin.com www.BrodheadChamber.org Algoma Area Chamber of Commerce Crandon Area Chamber of Commerce Fond du Lac Area Convention & 920/487-2041, 800/498-4888 Brookfield Convention & Visitors 715/478-3450, 800/334-3387 Visitors Bureau www.algoma.org Bureau www.visitforestcounty.com 920/923-3010, 800/937-9123 www.fdl.com 262/789-0220, 800/388-1835 Crivitz Recreation Association Alma Chamber of Commerce www.brookfieldcvb.com 608/685-4442 800/236-6681 Forest County Advertising Committee www.almawisconsin.com Buffalo County Clerk’s Office www.crivitzrecreation.com 715/478-2212, 800/334-3387 www.forestcountywi.com/ 608/685-6209 Darlington Antigo/Langlade County Chamber of www.buffalocounty.com Commerce (see Lafayette County) Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce 715/623-4134, 888/526-4523 Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce Delafield Chamber of Commerce & 920/563-3210, 888/733-3678 www.antigochamber.com 262/763-6044 Tourism Council www.burlingtonchamber.org www.fortchamber.com Appleton 262/646-8100, 888/294-1082 (see Fox Cities) Burnett County Dept. of Tourism & www.delafield-wi.org Fox Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau Information Delavan-Delavan Lake Area Chamber Arbor Vitae 920/734-3358, 800/236-6673 715/349-5999, 800/788-3164 of Commerce (see Minocqua-Arbor Vitae-Woodruff) www.foxcities.org www.burnettcounty.com 262/728-5095, 800/624-0052 Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce Burnett County Resort & Campground www.delavanwi.org Fremont Chamber of Commerce 715/682-2500, 800/284-9484 920/446-3838 Association Dodge County Tourism Association www.travelashlandcounty.com www.travelfremont.com 715/349-5725, 800/788-3164 920/386-3701, 800/414-0101 www.burnettcountylodging.com Augusta, City of www.dodgecounty.com Galesville 715/286-2555 (see Trempealeau County) Cable Area Chamber of Commerce Dodgeville Area Chamber of www.cityofaugusta.org 715/798-3833, 800/533-7454 Commerce Gays Mills, Village of www.cable4fun.com Balsam Lake Village Clerk’s Office 608/935-9200, 877/863-6343 608/735-4341 715/485-3646 Cadott Chamber of Commerce www.dodgeville.com www.gaysmills.org/ www.balsamlake-wi.com 715/289-3338 Door County Chamber of Commerce Geneva Lake West Chamber of www.cadottchamber.org Balsam Lake, Village of 920/743-4456, 800/527-3529 Commerce 715/485-3424 Calumet County/Travel Calumet www.doorcounty.com 262/275-5102, 877/275-5102 BalsamLakeWI.com www.genevalakewest.com 920/849-1493 ext 200 Douglas County www.travelcalumet.com Baraboo Area Chamber of Commerce (see Superior-Douglas County) Germantown Area Chamber of 608/356-8333, 800/227-2266 Commerce Cambridge Chamber of Commerce Eagle River Area Chamber of www.baraboo.com 262/255-1812 608/423-3780 Commerce & Visitors Center www.germantownchamber.org Barron County Economic Development www.cambridgewi.net 715/479-6400, 800/359-6315 715/637-6871, 800/529-4148 Cassville Department of Tourism www.eagleriver.org Grant Co. UWEX Office www.co.barron.wi.us 608/723-2125, 866/472-6894 608/725-5855 East Troy Area Chamber of Commerce www.grantcounty.org/visitor Bayfield Chamber of Commerce www.cassville.org 262/642-3770 715/779-3335, 800/447-4094 Castle Rock-Petenwell Lakes www.easttroywi.org Grantsburg Chamber of Commerce www.bayfield.org 715/463-2405 Association Eau Claire (Visit Eau Claire) www.grantsburgwi.com Bayfield County Tourism & Recreation 608/847-1904 715/831-2340, 888/523-3866 www.castlerockpetenwell.com 715/373-6125, 800/472-6338 www.visiteauclaire.com Green Bay Convention & Visitor www.bayfieldcounty.org Bureau, Greater Cedarburg Chamber of Commerce & Eau Claire Lakes Area Business 920/494-9507, 888/867-3342 Beaver Dam Area Chamber of Visitor Center Association www.greenbay.com Commerce 262/377-9620, 800/237-2874 715/376-2322 www.cedarburg.org 920/887-8879 www.eauclairelakes.com Green County Tourism www.beaverdamchamber.com 608/328-1838, 888/222-9111 Chetek Area Chamber of Commerce Edgerton Area Chamber of Commerce www.greencounty.org Beloit Convention & Visitors Bureau 715/924-3200, 800/317-1720 608/884-4408, 888/298-4408 www.chetekwi.net 608/365-4838, 800/423-5648 www.edgertonwisconsin.com Green Lake Area Chamber of www.visitbeloit.com Commerce Chetek Resort Owners Association Elkhart Lake Tourism Commission 920/294-3231, 800/253-7354 Berlin Chamber of Commerce 715/924-4440, 800/431-0980 920/876-2385, 877/355-4278 www.visitgreenlake.com 920/361-3636 www.chetek.net www.elkhartlake.com www.1berlin.com Chilton Chamber of Commerce Elkhorn Area Chamber of Commerce 920/418-1650 262/723-5788 www.chiltonchamber.com www.elkhorn-wi.org

42 For even more unique Wisconsin events, visit travelwisconsin.com or call 1-800/432-8747. Green Lake, Community of, Visitors Kickapoo Valley Reserve Marquette NOW New Glarus Chamber of Commerce & Center 608/625-2960 888/318-0362 Tourist Information 800/662-6927 http://kvr.state.wi.us www.marquettenow.com 608/527-2095, 800/527-6838 www.glcountry.com www.swisstown.com Kohler Visitor Information Center Marshfield Convention & Visitors Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce 800/344-2838 Bureau New London Area Chamber of 262/673-7002 www.destinationkohler.com 715/384-4314, 800/422-4541 Commerce www.hartfordchamber.org www.visitmarshfieldwi.com 920/982-5822 La Crosse Area Convention & Visitors www.newlondonwi.org Hartland Area Chamber of Commerce Bureau Mauston Area Chamber of Commerce, 262/367-7059 608/782-2366, 800/658-9424 Greater New Richmond Area Chamber of www.hartland-wi.org www.explorelacrosse.com 608/847-4142, 866/516-1646 Commerce & Visitors Bureau www.mauston.com 715/246-2900, 800/654-6380 Hayward Lakes Visitors & Convention Lac du Flambeau Chamber of www.newrichmondchamber.com Bureau Commerce Mayville Area Chamber of Commerce 715/634-4801, 800/724-2992 715/588-3346, 877/588-3346 920/387-5776, 800/256-7670 Oconomowoc Convention & Visitors www.haywardlakes.com www.lacduflambeauchamber.com www.mayvillechamber.com Bureau 262/569-3236, 800/524-3744 Hazelhurst Information Center Ladysmith Medford Area Chamber of Commerce www.oconomowocusa.com 715/356-7350 (see Rusk County) 715/748-4729, 888/682-9567 www.hazelhurstwi.com www.medfordwis.com Oconto Area Chamber of Commerce Lafayette Development Corporation 920/834-6967 Hidden Valleys 608/776-8080, 866/304-7229 Mellen Area Chamber of Commerce www.ocontoareachamber.com 608/739-3500, 800/592-6968 www.lafayettecounty.org 715/274-2330 www.hiddenvalleys.com www.mellenwi.org Oconto County Tourism Lake Geneva Area Convention & 920/834-6969, 888/626-6862 Horicon Chamber of Commerce Visitors Bureau Menasha www.ocontocounty.org 920/485-3200 262/248-4416, 800/345-1020 (see Fox Cities) www.horiconchamber.com www.lakegenevawi.com Oconto Falls Area Chamber of Menominee Tribal Public Relations Commerce Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce & Lake Mills Area Chamber of Commerce 715/799-5217 920/846-8306 Tourism Bureau 920/648-3585 Menomonie Area Chamber of www.ocontofallschamber.com 715/386-8411, 800/657-6775 www.lakemills.org Commerce & Visitors Center, Greater www.hudsonwi.org Omro Area Chamber of Commerce Lake Tomahawk Information Bureau 800/283-1862 920/685-6960 Hurley Area Chamber of Commerce 715/277-2602 www.menomoniechamber.org www.omro-wi.com 715/561-4334, 866/340-4334 Lake Wisconsin Chamber of Mercer Area Chamber of Commerce www.hurleywi.com Onalaska Tourism Commission Commerce 715/476-2389 608/781-9570, 800/873-1901 Iron County Development Zone Council 608/635-8070 www.mercercc.com www.discoveronalaska.com 715/561-2922 www.lakewisconsin.org Merrill Area Chamber of Commerce www.ironcountywi.com Ontario (Hill Country Chamber of Lakewood Area Chamber of Commerce 715/536-9474, 877/907-2757 Commerce) Iron River Area Chamber of Commerce 715/276-6500 www.merrillchamber.org 608/462-2245 715/372-8558, 800/345-0716 www.lakewoodareachamber.com Merrimac www.hillcountrychamberwi.org www.visitironriver.com Lancaster Area Chamber of Commerce (see Lake Wisconsin) Osceola Area Chamber of Commerce Jackson County 608/723-2820, 866/876-2665 Milton Area Chamber of Commerce 715/755-3300, 800/947-0581 (see Black River Area) www.lancasterwisconsin.com 608/868-6222 www.vil.osceola.wi.us Janesville Area Convention & Visitors Land O’ Lakes Chamber of Commerce www.miltonareachamber.com Oshkosh Convention & Visitors Bureau Bureau 715/547-3432, 800/236-3432 Milwaukee (VISIT Milwaukee) 920/303-9200, 877/303-9200 608/757-3171, 800/487-2757 www.landolakes-wi.org 414/273-7222, 800/554-1448 www.visitoshkosh.com www.janesvillecvb.com Langlade County www.milwaukee.org Osseo City Hall Jefferson Chamber of Commerce (see Antigo Area) Mineral Point Chamber of Commerce 715/597-2207 920/674-4511 Lincoln Co. Forestry, Land & Parks 608/987-3201, 888/764-6894 www.cityofosseo.com www.jeffersonchamberwi.com 715/536-0327 www.mineralpoint.com Ozaukee County Tourism Council Jefferson County Area Tourism Council www.co.lincoln.wi.us Minocqua-Arbor Vitae-Woodruff Area 262/284-9288, 800/403-9898 920/563-3210 Long Lake Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce www.ozaukeetourism.com www.enjoyjeffersoncounty.com www.longlake99.cc 715/356-5266, 800/446-6784 Park Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Juneau Chamber of Commerce www.minocqua.org Madeline Island Chamber of 715/762-2703, 877/762-2703 920/386-3359 Commerce Monroe Chamber of Commerce and www.parkfalls.com www.juneauwi.org 715/747-2801, 888/475-3386 Industry Pelican Lake Chamber of Commerce Juneau County Visitors www.madelineisland.com 608/325-7648 715/487-5222 Bureau/Economic Development www.monroechamber.org Madison Convention & Visitors www.pelicanlakewi.org 608/427-2070, 888/898-2550 Bureau, Greater Monroe Co Department of Tourism www.juneaucounty.com/tourism.asp Pepin County Visitor Information 608/255-2537, 800/373-6376 608/372-2166 715/672-5709, 888/672-5709 Kaukauna www.visitmadison.com www.bikesandberries.com www.visitpepincounty.com (see Fox Cities) Manitowish Waters Chamber of Montello Area Chamber of Commerce Pepin Visitor Information Center Kenosha Area Convention & Visitors Commerce 608/297-7420, 800/684-7199 715/442-3011, 800/442-3011 Bureau 715/543-8488, 888/626-9877 www.montellowi.com www.pepinwisconsin.com 262/654-7307, 800/654-7309 www.manitowishwaters.org Mount Horeb Area Chamber of www.kenoshacvb.com Peshtigo Chamber of Commerce Manitowoc Area Visitor & Convention Commerce 715/582-0327 Kewaunee Chamber of Commerce Bureau 608/437-5914, 888/765-5929 www.peshtigochamber.com 920/388-4822, 800/666-8214 920/683-4388, 800/627-4896 www.trollway.com www.kewaunee.org www.manitowoc.org Phelps Chamber of Commerce Muscoda, Village of 715/545-3800, 877/669-7077 Kewaunee County Promotions & Manitowoc County, The Chamber of 608/739-3182 www.phelpscofc.org Recreation Dept. 920/684-5575, 866/727-5575 www.muscoda.com 920/388-0444 www.manitowoc.info Phillips Area Chamber of Commerce Neenah www.kewauneeco.org/rec 715/339-4100, 888/408-4800 Marinette/Menominee Area Chamber (see Fox Cities) www.phillipswisconsin.net Kickapoo Valley Association of Commerce Neillsville Area Chamber of Commerce 608/629-5911 715/735-6681, 800/236-6681 715/743-6444, 888/252-7594 continued... www.kickapoovalley.org www.therealnorth.com www.neillsville.org For even more unique Wisconsin events, visit travelwisconsin.com or call 1-800/432-8747. 43 TOURISM CONTACTS

Pickerel-Pearson Business Rusk Co. Visitors Center & Rail Stoughton Chamber of Commerce Washington Co. Convention & Visitors Association Displays 608/873-7912, 888/873-7912 Bureau 715/484-3634 715/532-2642, 800/535-7875 www.stoughtonwi.com 262/677-5069, 888/974-8687 www.pickerel-pearson.com www.ruskcounty.org www.visitwashingtoncounty.com Sturgeon Bay Visitor & Convention Pierce County Partners in Tourism, Sauk Prairie Area Chamber of Bureau Washington Island Chamber of Inc. Commerce 920/743-6246, 800/301-6695 Commerce 715/273-5864, 800/474-3723 608/643-4168, 800/683-2453 www.sturgeonbay.net 920/847-2179 www.travelpiercecounty.com www.saukprairie.com www.washingtonislandchamber.com Sun Prairie Chamber of Commerce Platteville Area Chamber of Commerce Sayner-Star Lake Chamber of 608/837-4547, 800/400-6162 Watertown Area Chamber of 608/348-8888 Commerce www.sunprairiechamber.com Commerce www.platteville.com 715/542-3789 920/261-6320, 877/733-9886 Superior-Douglas County Convention & www.sayner-starlake.org www.watertownchamber.com Plymouth Chamber of Visitors Bureau Commerce/Visitor Information Center Shawano Country Chamber of 715/392-2773, 800/942-5313 Waukesha & Pewaukee CVB 920/893-0079, 888/693-8263 Commerce www.superiorchamber.org 262/542-0330, 800/366-8474 www.plymouthwisconsin.com 715/524-2139, 800/235-8528 www.visitwaukesha.org Taylor County Tourism www.shawanocountry.com Polk County Information Center 715/748-4729, 888/682-9567 Waupaca Area Chamber of Commerce 715/483-1410, 800/222-7655 Sheboygan County Chamber of www.medfordwis.com 715/258-7343, 888/417-4040 www.polkcountytourism.com Commerce www.waupacamemories.com Three Lakes Area Chamber of 800/457-9497 Portage Area Chamber of Commerce Commerce and Welcome Center Waupun Chamber of Commerce www.sheboygan.org 608/742-6242, 800/474-2525 715/546-3344, 800/972-6103 920/324-3491 www.portagewi.com Sheboygan Falls Chamber/Main Street, www.threelakes.com www.waupunchamber.com Inc. Potosi-Tennyson Chamber of Tomah Convention & Visitors Bureau Wausau-Central Wisconsin Convention 920/467-6206 Commerce 608/372-2166, 800/948-6624 & Visitors Bureau www.sheboyganfalls.org/chamber- 608/763-2261 www.tomahwisconsin.com 715/355-8788, 888/948-4748 mnst.htm www.potosiwisconsin.com www.visitwausau.com Tomahawk Regional Chamber of Shell Lake Chamber of Commerce Prairie du Chien Area Chamber of Commerce Waushara Area Chamber of Commerce 715/468-4340 Commerce 715/453-5334, 800/569-2160 920/787-3488, 877/928-8662 www.shelllakeonline.com 608/326-8555, 800/732-1673 www.gototomahawk.com www.wausharachamber.com www.prairieduchien.org Shullsburg Community Development Trempealeau Chamber of Commerce Webster Corp. Prescott Area Chamber of Commerce 608/534-6780 (see Burnett County) 608/965-4579 715/262-3284 www.trempealeau.net www.shullsburgwisconsin.org West Bend Area Chamber of www.prescottwi.com Trempealeau County Tourism Council Commerce Siren Area Chamber of Commerce Presque Isle Chamber of Commerce 800/927-5339 262/338-2666, 888/338-8666 715/349-5999, 800/788-3164 715/686-2910, 888/835-6508 www.ruralexperiences.com www.wbachamber.org www.visitsiren.com www.presqueisle.com Turtle Flambeau Flowage Association Westby Chamber of Commerce Sister Bay Advancement Association Price County Tourism Dept. 715/769-3680 608/634-4011, 866/493-7829 920/854-2812 715/339-4505, 800/269-4505 www.turtleflambeauflowage.com www.westbywi.com www.sisterbaytourism.com www.pricecountywi.net Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Weyauwega Area Chamber of Somerset Chamber of Commerce Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce Association Commerce 715/247-3366 920/295-3877 262/877-2220 920/867-2500 www.somerset-chamber.com www.princetonwi.com www.twinlakeschamber.com www.weyauwegachamber.com Sparta Area Chamber of Commerce Real Racine Two Rivers Whitewater Tourism Council 608/269-4123, 800/354-2453 262/884-6400, 800/272-2463 (see Manitowoc Area VCB) 262-473-4005; 866-499-8687 www.bikesparta.com www.racine.org www.discoverwhitewater.org Uplands of Southwest Wisconsin Spooner Area Chamber of Commerce Reedsburg Area Chamber of 608/437-6580, 800/279-9472 Winchester Chamber of Commerce 715/635-2168, 800/367-3306 Commerce www.uplands.ws/ www.winchester-wi.org www.spoonerchamber.org 608/524-2850, 800/844-3507 Vernon County Tourism Council Winneconne Area Chamber of www.reedsburg.org Spring Green Chamber of Commerce 608/637-2575 Commerce 608/588-2054, 800/588-2042 Rhinelander Area Chamber of www.visitvernoncounty.com 920/582-4775 www.springgreen.com Commerce www.winneconne.org Vilas County Advertising & Publicity 715/365-7464, 800/236-4386 St. Croix Falls (Falls Chamber of Dept. Winter Area Chamber of Commerce www.rhinelanderchamber.com Commerce) 715/479-3649, 800/236-3649 715/266-2204, 800/762-7179 715/483-3580 Rice Lake Area Chamber of Commerce www.vilas.org www.winterwi.com www.scfwi.com 715/234-2126, 877/234-2126 Viroqua Wisconsin Dells Visitor & Convention www.ricelaketourism.com St. Germain Chamber of Commerce (see Vernon County) Bureau 715/477-2205, 800/727-7203 Richland Center Area Chamber/Main 608/254-4636, 800/223-3557 www.st-germain.com Walworth County Visitor’s Bureau Street www.wisdells.com 262/723-3980, 800/395-8687 608/647-6205 Stevens Point Area Convention & www.visitwalworthcounty.com Wisconsin Indian Head Country www.richlandchamber.com Visitors Bureau Tourism 715/344-2556, 800/236-4636 Warrens Area Business Association Ripon Area Chamber of Commerce 715/924-2970, 800/826-6966 www.stevenspointarea.com 608/378-4200 920/748-6764 www.wisconsinindianhead.org www.cranfest.com www.ripon-wi.com Stockholm Merchants Association Wisconsin Rapids Area Convention & 715/442-2266 Washburn Area Chamber of Commerce River Falls Area Chamber of Visitors Bureau stockholmwisconsin.com 715/373-5017, 800/253-4495 Commerce 715/422-4650, 800/554-4484 www.washburnchamber.com 715/425-2533 Stone Lake Area Chamber of www.visitwisrapids.com www.rfchamber.com Commerce Washburn County/Spooner Area Woodruff 715/865-3378 Tourism Rock County Tourism Council (see Minocqua-Arbor Vitae-Woodruff) www.stonelakewi.us 715/635-9696, 800/367-3306 866/376-8767 www.washburncounty.org www.rockcounty.org Save a tree. 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