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WHEN YOU’RE HAVING FUN, WE’RE HAVING FUN. The monthly events throughout this guide are labeled by their locations CONTENTS within ’s seven regions. Simplify your search by matching the 2 April Events abbreviation accompanying each event to its corresponding section. 6 May Events 12 June Events 22 July Events 30 August Events 36 September Events 46 Ongoing Events 48 Performing Arts NORTHWEST NORTHEAST Welcome to Wisconsin! 52 Exhibits 53 Tourism Contacts NW NE The spring and summer seasons usher in longer days, warmer nights and countless activities that are fun for the whole family. FEATURES From food festivals to art fairs, water parks to auto racing, 11 Spend the day fun has no limit in Wisconsin. With more than 500 events, at a local fair this guide offers the perfect starting point to build your own 21 FREE ENTRANCE CENTRAL Wisconsin adventure. TO STATE PARKS 51 stages and stars: C We invite you to experience our special brand of Midwestern outdoor theaters EAST hospitality and hope that you feel right at home. Regardless SOUTHWEST Main Cover Photo: German Fest, CENTRAL of where you spend your vacation in Wisconsin, a lifetime of This publication was produced by the Wisconsin SW memories is waiting for you. Department of Tourism, Stephanie Klett, Secretary. EC Published January 2016 Wisconsin Department of Tourism Enjoy! 201 W. Washington Avenue • P.O. Box 8690 Madison, WI 53707-8690 608-266-2161 800-432-8747 SOUTH www.TravelWisconsin.com Promoting sustainability CENTRAL SOUTHEAST To underscore the Wisconsin Department of Tourism’s continuing commitment to stronger recycling markets in Wisconsin and a healthier world, this publication is print- SC Scott Walker ed on a paper stock with a 10% post-consumer recycled SE content. The paper used is Forest Stewardship Council®- certified, a mark of responsible forestry. Governor The information in this guide is also available online at TravelWisconsin.com/guides. Where possible, travelers are encouraged to forego the printed publication in favor of the online content.

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CAN’T-MISS 5EVENTS RIVER FALLS ROOTS AND BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL APRIL 8-10 River Falls (NW)

MIDWEST HORSE FAIR APRIL 15-17 Madison (SC)

BIG WHOPPER WEEKEND APRIL 15-17 New London (EC)

WISCONSIN GRILLED CHEESE CHAMPIONSHIP APRIL 23 Dodgeville (SC) Photo by Andrew Iverson WISCONSIN ALPACA & FIBER FEST Andrew Iverson APRIL 23-24 West Bend (SE)

1 3 Taylor County Lions Maple Fest Living Green Festival APRIL 29-MAY 1 APRIL Medford (NW) Chippewa Falls (NW) The full day of activities include a pancake breakfast Wisconsin’s most comprehensive green-lifestyle Lake Country Antiques & Art Show and maple-flavored foods, maple syrup demonstra- event offers more than 100 exhibitor booths and Waukesha (SE) APRIL 1-3 APRIL 9-10 APRIL 16-17 tions, wood crafts, baking and cooking contests and several acres of outdoor displays, along with food Browse antique dealers from across the country dis- antique tractor displays. and a craft beer garden, seminars, an entertainment playing American and English furniture, accessories, Spring Home, Garden & Recreation Show Rock, Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show Antique Show & Sale 715-785-7573 stage and a Children’s Village. folk art, jewelry, oriental rugs, lighting and clocks. Amery (NW) Monroe (SC) Neenah (EC) www.taylorcountylionsmaplefest.org 715-579-7127 262-896-8490 See exhibits on homes, furnishings and appliances, Displays, speakers and interactive exhibits will teach Shop furniture, home and garden decor, glassware www.livinggreenfest.com www.antiquescenteratwales.com landscaping, cars, greenhouses, golf, boats and ATVs. geologists of all ages about rocks and fossils. and china, quilts and linens, toys and sporting WineFeast 715-268-8101 608-558-1138 goods, country primitives, paper and textiles, adver- Oshkosh (EC) Oshkosh Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K www.amerywisconsin.org www.badgerrockclub.org tising and signage, jewelry and collectibles. Oshkosh (EC) SpringFest Sample fine wines from around the world, sip This annual marathon, half marathon and 5k run/ Chippewa Falls (NW) 920-730-8204 tantalizing brews and try tasty cuisine from area Wisconsin Deer & Turkey Expo Spring Gift and Craft Show www.hearthstonemuseum.org walk offers scenic diversity, from historic homes to Local vendors display spring-related products at restaurants. the river. this event featuring heated tents with live music and Madison (SC) Onalaska (SW) 920-424-1300 This expo features how-to seminars, shooting ranges, Browse more than 140 booths of home and garden 920-574-2972 family activities. www.bgcosh.org www.dutrirun.com contests and hundreds of hunting products. items at this free event. APRIL 18-24 715-723-2861 www.springfest-cf.com 608-267-3976 608-781-9566 Wisconsin Grilled Cheese Championship Wisconsin Alpaca & Fiber Fest www.deerinfo.com/wisconsin www.omnicenter.net Book Festival Appleton (EC) Dodgeville (SC) West Bend (SE) Take in an alpaca show with more than 300 animals, Women’s Weekend Writers and readers connect at several locations in Amateurs and professionals will compete for prizes Lake Geneva (SE) WJJQ Home, Sport & Travel the Fox Cities. and the honor of best grilled cheese sandwich in browse fiber arts displays and a crafter’s corner, and APRIL 2 participate in classes for all skill levels. Bring your best gal pals for a weekend of shopping Show with Health Expo 920-831-6580 Wisconsin. Sample their creations, enjoy beer and Tomahawk (NE) 608-219-6369 and fun activities. Pre-regisration is required. www.foxcitiesbookfestival.org wine, and listen to live music. 262-248-8911 x224 Tomah Antique Toy Farm Show - Old & New Take a look at outdoor displays of new cars, boats www.wisconsinalpacafiberfest.com Tomah (SW) 608-935-9200 www.lakegenevawomensweekend.com and RVs at this free-admission event featuring door Check out scale replicas of trucks and farm-related www.grilledcheesewisconsin.com prizes. equipment, past and present. 715-453-4482 APRIL 21-24 608-372-6907 APRIL 24-29 APRIL 30 www.wjjq.com Brown Trout Tournament APRIL 23-24 Maple Syrup Festival Baileys Harbor (NE) Waupaca Art Show Crazylegs Classic Poynette (SC) A $25 entry fee is needed for one of the premier fish- All Breed Dog Show, Obedience and Rally Trial Waupaca (C) Madison (SC) Learn about the MacKenzie Center’s sugar bush and APRIL 13-16 ing contests on Lake Michigan. More than $7,000 in Fond du Lac (EC) Artists from throughout central Wisconsin and This run/walk follows a scenic course starting in Fond du Lac County Kennel Club’s dog show will beyond display works and compete for prizes in this downtown Madison at Capitol Square, winding how Native Americans, pioneers and today’s volun- prizes will be awarded for the biggest catches. annual, professionally-judged show sponsored by teers make maple syrup. Enjoy a pancake breakfast Central Wisconsin Horse Sale 920-839-2366 include conformation, obedience and rally trial through the UW campus and ending near the 50- Neillsville (C) Waupaca Fine Arts. and horse-drawn wagon rides. www.baileysharbor.com competition. yard line in Camp Randall Stadium. Wisconsin’s largest horse and equipment sale at- 715-258-7343 608-635-8105 920-918-3805 608-261-5347 tracts buyers and sellers from across the country. www.fineartsfestival.org www.dnr.wi.gov/education/Mackenzie www.fdl.com www.crazylegsclassic.com 715-238-8088 APRIL 22 www.centralwihorsesale.net Clark County “Spring Into The Arts Studio Tour” APRIL 28 Springtime Splendor Art & Craft Show Girls Night Out Spring Fling Fond du Lac (EC) APRIL 2-3 Neillsville (C) Taste of the North Cambridge (SC) Artists and their creations are showcased in this This art & craft show features close to a hundred Crazy Quilters Quilt Show APRIL 14-21 Enjoy special deals, tastings and gifts at this girl’s Minocqua (NE) vendors with handmade gifts and home decorat- self-guided tour along scenic country roads and Meet more than two dozen chefs, sample their night out in downtown Cambridge. ing ideas, door prizes, food concessions and free Mukwonago (SE) quaint communities. signature dishes and vote on your favorite in each Quilters will display more than 300 exhibits at this Wisconsin Film Festival 608-423-3780 parking. Madison (SC) 715-255-9100 category. event, which includes bed turning, a raffle and silent www.cambridgewi.com/events 920-929-2885 This festival is an eight-day exploration of new www.clarkcountytourism-wi.org 715-356-5266 auction. www.fdlrecdept.com dramatic and documentary independent films, ani- www.minocqua.org 414-529-2593 mation, experimental restorations and revivals. www.mukwonagocrazyquilters.com 608-265-2933 APRIL 22-24 MapleFest at Glenna Farms www.wifilmfest.org Cajun Music and Dance Weekend Dodgeville (SC) Amery (NW) MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL Take in authentic Cajun music from visiting Los Eat pancakes, take a self-guided “sap to syrup” tour APRIL 15-16 Angeles artists and join workshops at this event . and visit a petting zoo. Poynette April 2 including ethnic food and nightly dances with live 800-310-5050 Behind the Scenes bands. www.glennafarms.com Prairie Du Chien (SW) 608-924-4000 See this historic mansion from top to bottom during www.folklorevillage.com extended tours offering visitors a glimpse into life at APRIL 3 the house and care of an object from the Dousman family collection. Central Wisconsin Concertina Festival Fondy Vintage Auto Club Swap Meet 608-326-2721 Merrill (NE) Fond du Lac (EC) www.villalouis.org This festival highlights more than 100 concertina Vendors from a four-state area sell antique and artists from around the state and beyond. specialty auto parts and memorabilia. 715-536-9405 920-579-8450 APRIL 15-17 www.merrillchamber.org www.fdl.com/details/event Big Whopper Weekend (Fishing Contest) Spring Jefferson Auto New London (EC) Swap Meet & Car Show APRIL 8-10 Fish the Wolf River during the annual walleye run. Jefferson (SC) The event will include contests, food, live music and About a hundred acres and thousands of vendor River Falls Roots and Bluegrass Music Festival a huge raffle. River Falls (NW) spaces features cars for sale, classics, collectibles 920-779-6346 Enjoy three days of bluegrass, roots and cajun music and parts. Pontiacs will be showcased in a car show. www.newlondonfishandgame.com at multiple venues, sample craft beers and local 608-244-8416 www.madisonclassics.com wines, and join in on foot-stomping workshops and open jam sessions. Home & Sport Show Ashland (NW) 715-425-2533 See displays and demos of home and recreational APRIL 23 www.riverfallsbluegrass.com products. MACC Pine Line Marathon 715-682-2727 Medford (NW) Wheel & Sprocket Bike Expo www.visitashland.com West Allis (SE) Events include a marathon, half marathon, relay and 5K run/walk. More than 2,000 bikes and thousands of accessories will be on sale at this event featuring seminars and Midwest Horse Fair 715-748-4729 Madison (SC) exhibitors. This three-day horse fair will feature more than 600 Shepherd Express Stein & Dine 414-336-1270 horses, 500 vendors, hundreds of clinics, seminars West Allis (SE) www.bikeexposale.com and educational events. This beer, cheese, sausage and chocolate festival 920-623-5515 showcases more than 100 of the city’s greatest offerings. www.midwesthorsefair.com 414-292-3823 www.expressmilwaukee.com/steinanddine 4 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 ho chunk nation pow-wow . may 28-30 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 may EVENTS 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

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HORICON MARSH BIRD FESTIVAL MAY 6-9 Horicon (SC)

GO PAINT! MAY 15-20 Durand (SW)

MEMORIAL WEEKEND ATV/UTV RALLY MAY 26-30 Hurley (NW)

CHOCOLATEFEST MAY 27-30 Burlington (SE)

Glenn Sanderson HO-CHUNK NATION POW-WOW MAY 28-30 Black River Falls (SW) 7 MAY MAY 14 MAY 15 MAY 20-21 Amherst Quilt, Craft & Nature’s Images Spring Art Fair Villa Louis Behind the Scenes Jazz on the Vine Wisconsin Marathon Amish Furniture Auction Kaukauna (EC) Prairie du Chien (SW) APRIL 29-MAY 1 See this historic mansion from top to bottom during Elkhart Lake (EC) Kenosha (SE) Amherst (C) More than 50 artists will display nature-related extended tours offering visitors a glimpse into life at Lake Country Antiques & Art Show See dynamic performances by world-renowned jazz Celebrate with a brat and beer after this marathon Amish quilts and furniture are auctioned under huge paintings, photography, sculpture, crafts from natural the house and care of an object from the Dousman Waukesha (SE) musicians while indulging in The Osthoff Resort’s and half marathon along a lakefront course. The tents. Baked goods, other food and refreshments will materials, botanicals and herbs. Enjoy a Celtic harp- award-winning cuisine and sampling more than 100 be available. family collection. Browse antique dealers from across the country dis- event also includes an untimed two-mile family ist, food, wildflower hikes and eagle watching along domestic and international wines. 920-450-1843 608-326-2721 playing American and English furniture, accessories, fitness walk. the Fox River. 888-330-5664 x830 www.maderauction.com www.villalouis.org folk art, jewelry, oriental rugs, lighting and clocks. www.jazzonthevine.net 847-675-0200 x210 920-766-4733 262-896-8490 www.wisconsinmarathon.com Fair on the Square www.1000islandsenvironmentalcenter.com www.antiquescenteratwales.com Spring Festival Baraboo (SC) MAY 20-22 This semi-annual arts and crafts show with more Wisconsin Veterans Home Gays Mills (SW) MAY 7-8 SpringFest than 150 vendors offers food, a farmers market, chil- Open House and Old Car Show Arcadia Broiler Dairy Days Tour an orchard in bloom in one of Wisconsin’s prime Earth Arts Spring Art Tour Arcadia (SW) Chippewa Falls (NW) apple-growing areas, and shop a flea market and dren’s activities, live music and family entertainment. King (NE) St. Croix Falls (NW) Activities include horseshoe and 30-team softball Local vendors display spring-related products at this food stands at this event held in conjunction with the 608-448-3490 This annual open house includes live entertainment, This self-guided art tour highlights the work of more tournaments, bicycle tour, motorcycle poker run, event featuring heated tents with live music, inflat- annual Festival of Folk Music and Dance. www.downtownbaraboo.com cruises on the Chain O’ Lakes, food and refreshments, than 45 artists from the Earth Arts Group of Polk two-mile and 10K runs, a talent show, a grand ables, a bonfire and food vendors. 608-735-4031 and an old car and vintage military vehicles show. parade and one for the kids, a tractor pull, live music County. Journeys Marathon 715-723-2861 www.gaysmills.org 715-258-4247 and barbecue chicken. 715-483-3150 Eagle River (NE) www.springfest-cf.com www.wvhking.com 608-323-3645 MAY 6-9 www.earthartswi.org Participate in a scenic point-to-point road race, pow- er walk and 5K. Music and food are also available. www.broilerdays.com Women’s Weekend Bird Festival Flea Market and Craft Sale 800-359-6315 Lake Geneva (SE) Horicon (SC) www.journeysmarathon.org MAY 15-20 Cellcom Green Bay Marathon Hatfield (SW) Bring your best gal pals for a weekend of shopping Experience the peak of the spring bird migration GoPaint! Green Bay (NE) around the Horicon Marsh area with guided hikes, Shop from more than 160 vendors and enjoy food, and fun activities. Pre-regisration is required. Pewaukee Kiwanis River Run Durand (SW) In addition to a marathon, the event will include a bus and boat rides. Reservations are required for music, a parade and fireworks at this free-admission half marathon, 5K run/walk and half-mile kids run on 262-248-8911 x224 Pewaukee (SE) Watch as artists interpret the dramatic landscapes some events. event. A timed six-mile canoe/kayak race will start at Ham- Saturday, along with a Wisconsin-style tailgate party www.lakegenevawomensweekend.com of Durand and the area along the Chippewa River at 920-387-7893 608-989-2275 mel Machine in Pewaukee and end at Frame Park in at the finish line and a health expo. this open-air event. www.horiconmarshbirdfestival.com www.clarkcountytourism-wi.org Waukesha. 920-432-6272 MAY 5-7 262-691-2700 715-672-8188 www.cellcomgreenbaymarathon.com MAY 7 www.pewaukeekiwanis.org www.gopaint.org Spring Ice Show MAY 7-9 Pleasant Prairie (SE) Door County Half Marathon and Nicolet Bay 5K Nancy’s Notions Sewing Weekend Syttende Mai Run/Walk MAY 16-22 MAY 21 This family-friendly event showcases the skills of Madison (SC) Fish Creek (NE) Beaver Dam (SC) the Pleasant Prairie Skating School. Dazzling lights, Run a 20-mile race from Madison to Stoughton, or Kenosha Craft Beer Week Aldo Leopold Foundation Family Day Race winners will be presented with awards, while all Experience sewing contests, an in-style seminar, music and costumes enhance the performances. enjoy a 17-mile non-competitive walk or 10-mile Kenosha (SE) Baraboo (SC) finishers receive medals, shirts and refreshments at nationally known speakers, hands-on classes, Explore the woods, prairies and river just like the 262-925-6752 competitive run at this event held in conjunction with Celebrate the local craft beer scene with special the end of the course. presentations, product demonstrations packed with the city’s Syttende Mai celebration. Leopold family did 75 years ago. Hikes, live reptiles, www.RecPlexOnline.com 920-421-1519 events at restaurants and bars. ideas and hints, an auction to benefit a local charity 608-873-7912 hayrides and watercolor painting have been a part of www.doorcountyhalfmarathon.com 262-652-2739 and lots of shopping. www.stoughtonwi.com the event in the past. MAY 6 www.kenoshacraftbeerweek.com 608-355-0279 800-739-3936 Falls Sampler Lakefront Artist Fair www.nancysnotions.com Touch-A-Truck & Bike Rodeo www.aldoleopold.org St. Croix Falls (NW) Racine (SE) Cambridge (SC) MAY 19 Arcadia Memorial Bike Tour Sample wines and foods from local eateries while Racine’s first outdoor art fair of the season features MAY 12-15 Tour a fire truck, semi truck, police car, race car, tow Sip, Shop & Stroll - Ladies Arcadia (SW) enjoying live music and drawings. more than 100 artists from throughout the Midwest. truck and other vehicles. Other activities include a Night in Cedarburg 262-637-7892 Girlfriends Great Eggscape bouncy house, face painting and balloons. Held in conjunction with Broiler Dairy Days, this 715-483-3580 Cedarburg (SE) www.racinemontessori.com/lakefront-artist-fair Egg Harbor (NE) 608-423-8108 ride offers beautiful scenery in the ridge and valley www.fallschamber.org This getaway weekend offers a variety of workshops, www.visitcambridgewi.com Many Cedarburg businesses are opening their doors country of Trempealeau County. exercise classes, shopping, a wine tasting and to ladies for a special night of pampering, shopping 608-323-2319 Gallery Night Motorsports Mayhem cooking classes and more. and partying. Sales, promotions and raffle prizes will www.ridebctc.com Madison (SC) Richland Center (SW) 920-868-3717 MAY 14-15 be available. This long-time Madison tradition each spring and fall This event includes a demolition derby, FMX, and Jefferson County Dairy Breakfast snowmobile, ATV, dirtbike, truck and car drags. www.eggharbordoorcounty.org Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show 262-377-9620 offers art lovers an opportunity to enjoy a wide variety Jefferson (SC) 608-604-5068 Wauwatosa (SE) www.cedarburg.org of exhibitions, opening receptions, demonstrations Feast on eggs, pancakes, sausage, cheese, milk, www.hybridredneck.com Dealers from all over the Midwest will sell lapidary coffee and orange juice. Competitions include a and refreshments at venues throughout the city. MAY 13-14 supplies, tools, books, rough material, slabs, finished MAY 19-21 frisbee toss, milk drinking contest and games for 608-257-0158 Northwoods Birding Festival specimens, cabochons, jewelry, carvings and fossils. Spring Bird Migration Day kids. Enjoy wagon rides, antique tractors, ice cream www.mmoca.org Manitowish Waters (NE) Children’s activities, exhibits, displays, presentations Chequamegon Bay Birding & Nature Festival sundaes, live music and radio broadcasts, a herding Ferryville (SW) and food sales are included. Ashland (NW) See warblers, rare spring birds, wildflowers, plants Explore the wonders of birding in Wisconsin’s North- demonstration and craft show. 414-771-8668 Take part in three days of birding and nature MAY 6-8 and a panoramic view of the Mississippi River on an woods during peak warbler migration. Great Lakes 920-674-7148 www.wisgeologicalsociety.com programs on the south shore of at easy, guided hike on Sugar Creek Bluff. area experts lead trips, seminars and workshops www.jcfairpark.com Badger Steam and Gas Engine the peak of migration, with more than 100 activities 608-734-9077 aimed at improving birding skills, knowledge, and Club Swap Meet & Auction Morel Mushroom Festival guided by experts. Baraboo (SC) www.visitferryville.com conservation and habitat measures. Muscoda (SW) Main Street Car Show 715-682-2500 Engines, tractors and other equipment will be on 715-543-2085 Try fried morels or take some home, attend a fire- Algoma (NE) www.birdandnaturefest.com See classic and collector cars, trucks, and motorcy- display along with tools, cars, trucks and parts. The The Taste of Spring Green www.discoverycenter.net fighter-sponsored steak feed, fireworks and a parade. event includes an auction and food. Spring Green (SC) The event includes a craft fair, flea market, car show cles displayed on Algoma’s Main Street. Enjoy a day 608-393-3021 Taste local produce, meats, cheese and wine in a MAY 13-15 and carnival. MAY 20 full of music, food and drink. 608-739-3182 920-487-5498 www.badgersteamandgas.com spring visit to Spring Green. Delafield Spring Art Walk 608-588-2054 Syttende Mai www.muscoda.com www.algomamainstreet.org Delafield (SE) Festival Foods Grandad Half Marathon www.springgreen.com Stoughton (SC) Wild and Wooly Weekend Visit with working local artisans and musicians while La Crosse (SW) America’s largest celebration of Norwegian Consti- Old-Fashioned Block Party Eagle (SE) strolling the downtown district. Active events ranging from a marathon to a 5K run/ Waukesha Art Crawl tution Day boasts two parades, folk dancing, rose- & Classic Car Show Explore ’s wild side with 262-646-8100 walk to cycling and a health expo will take place maling, hardanger and quilt exhibits, ethnic food, an Hartford (SC) Waukesha (SE) guided nature walks and wildlife programs. Watch alongside Grandad Bluff and the Mississippi River arts and crafts fair, a canoe race, the Syttende Mai www.visitdelafield.org Main Street will be closed to enjoy classic cars from Take the free trolley to see 175 artists at 20 venues, sheep-shearing demonstrations and try your hand at Valley. A post-race party includes live music, brats all eras plus food, live entertainment, games and shop the boutiques, listen to live music, and indulge Run, a Viking Games Strongman Competition and a spinning wool into yarn. and local craft beer. contests for kids. in food and drink. Norwegian (bunad) style show. 262-594-6301 608-789-7304 262-673-7193 262-542-1522 608-873-7912 www.oldworldwisconsin.org www.festivalfoodsgrandadhalf.com www.downtownhartfordwi.com www.waukeshaart.com www.stoughtonwi.com 8 9 Find more fun at TravelWisconsin.com or call 1-800-432-8747. White Deer Triathlon Boulder Junction (NE) MAY 27-29 MAY 28-29 This timed triathlon’s three legs include a 3K canoe/ Music Fest Burlington Jaycees Arts & Crafts Fair kayak/stand-up paddleboard course on beautiful New Glarus (SC) Burlington (SE) Boulder Lake, 23K bike ride along rustic roads and This family-oriented Memorial Day weekend celebra- Browse handmade arts and crafts, sculptures, gar- 6.5K run on beautiful roads and trails in the woods of tion will have music, children’s activities, food and den and metal yard art, handmade jewelry, clothing, Boulder Junction. live bands. birdhouses, food and furniture. 715-385-2400 608-527-2095 262-210-1428 www.boulderjct.org/white-deer-triathlon www.ngmusicfest.com www.burlingtonjaycees.org MAY 27-30 Fort Koshkonong Rendezvous MAY 21-22 Fort Atkinson (SC) ChocolateFest Visitors can step back in time and see how life was in Automotion Burlington (SE) the 1800s. Witness living history and eat period food. Wisconsin Dells (C) Dedicated to the celebration of all things choco- 920-563-3210 More than 1,200 cars will be on display, along with late, this annual event draws a crowd of more than www.fortchamber.com rare antiques and vintage classics. A car corral for 35,000 visitors to experience a weekend of fun, sales, swap meet, live entertainment and food are games, rides, cooking demonstrations and sweets. Sturgeon Bay Fine Art Fair Each year, Wisconsin communities pull out all the stops for their local agricultural fairs. Take the opportunity to see the area’s best part of the event. 414-254-4813 Sturgeon Bay (NE) animals on display, experience the thrills of the Midway and enjoy carnival food, competitions, youth exhibits and grandstand 800-223-3557 www.chocolatefest.com Held in conjunction with the Door County Festival of www.wisdells.com Blossoms, this event combines live entertainment headliners at these family-fun events throughout the state. Total Off-Road Rally and children’s activities with an eclectic blend of Visit TravelWisconsin.com/EventsGuide for complete need-to-know details. Blessing of the Fleet Festival Dresser (NW) original artwork from more than 90 exhibitors. Baileys Harbor (NE) Monster truck, truck/tractor pulls and a demolition 920-743-6246 Listen to a broadcast over CB radios by Father Ruby, derby are highlights of this event. www.sturgeonbay.net Waukesha County Fair 952-380-3435 June 29 - July 4 Aug 2-7 Aug 18-21 tour charter boats and commercial fleets, meet local Waukesha (SE) fishing legends, watch a boat parade, and listen to www.memorial4x4.org Stoughton Fair Winnebago County Fair Oconto County Fair stories of maritime history on the Great Lakes. Arts MAY 28-30 Stoughton (SC) waukeshacountyfair.com Oshkosh (EC) Gillett (NE) and crafts and farm markets, live music, and local World’s Largest Brat Fest stoughtonfair.com winnebagocounty ocontocountyfair.org Madison (SC) Celebrate De Pere food and drinks are part of the event. De Pere (NE) July 22-24 920-839-2366 Kick off summer with live bands, food, activities to burn off the brats and family fun at the Alliant Energy Enjoy live entertainment, activities and shows for July 6-10 Pepin County Fair www.baileysharbor.com kids, food and beverage tents, a water ski show, Aug 3-7 Sawyer County Fair Center’s Willow Island. Jefferson County Fair Arkansaw (NW) 608-236-2031 fireworks and a parade. Jackson County Fair Hayward (NW) 920-336-7980 pepin.uwex.edu Spring Art Crawl www.bratfest.com Jefferson (SC) Black River Falls (SW) sawyercountyfair.org Ellison Bay (NE) www.celebratedepere.com jcfairpark.com/fair thejacksoncountyfair.net Pair handmade pottery containers with gardening Yesteryear’s Weekend July 26-31 ideas and get tips on birdbaths, birdhouses and Albany (SC) Flea Market and Craft Sale Aug 23-28 information on bird watching. Fashion, food, home July 7-10 Outagamie County Fair Celebrate Memorial Day weekend with a street Hatfield (SW) Seymour (EC) Aug 4-7 Manitowoc County Fair furnishings, demonstrations, studio tours and guest dance, parade, duathlon and chicken barbecue. Shop from more than 160 vendors and enjoy food, Lodi Agricultural Fair artists are part of the event. 608-862-3240 music, a parade, fireworks and family activities. Lodi (SC) outagamiecountyfair.com Iron County Fair Manitowoc (EC) 920-854-4450 www.greencounty.org 608-989-2275 lodiagfair.com Saxon (NW) manitowoccountyexpo.com www.ellisonbayarts.com www.clarkcountytourism-wi.org Rock County 4-H Fair ironcountyfair.org MAY 27-31 Ho-Chunk Pow-Wow July 8-10 Janesville (SC) Aug 24-28 MAY 22 NCAA Division III Baseball Black River Falls (SW) Turtle Lake Inter-County Fair rockcounty4hfair.com Oneida County Fair Price County Fair Greek Fest National Championships Enjoy drums, dancing and crafts from throughout the Turtle Lake (NW) Rhinelander (NE) Phillips (NE) country at this celebration of thanks. Fond du Lac (EC) Appleton (EC) July 27-31 oneidacountyfairwi.com 715-284-9343 turtlelakewi.com pricecountyfair.com Enjoy a day of authentic Greek cuisine and pastries, Regional winners from across the country will play www.ho-chunknation.com Washington County Fair traditional music and dancing, games for children in this eight-team tournament hosted by Lawrence July 11-17 West Bend (SE) and raffles. University. Aug 4-14 Aug 31 - Sept 5 920-733-4152 Sauk County Fair wcfairpark.com 920-922-3055 MAY 29 Wisconsin State Fair Central Wisconsin State Fair www.holytrinity.wi.goarch.org www.ncaa.com Baraboo (SC) Classic Sled Roundup West Allis (SE) saukcountyfair.com Columbia County Fair Marshfield (C) St. Germain (NE) wistatefair.com centralwisconsinstatefair.com Wisconsin Micro-Brewers Beerfest MAY 28 This vintage and antique sled show and swap at Portage (SC) Chilton (EC) Community Park includes music, food and an July 13-17 columbiacofair.com More than 30 Wisconsin micro-brewers offer 180 Green County Breakfast on the Farm awards presentation. Aug 10-14 Blanchardville (SC) hand-crafted brews, from ales to stouts as you enjoy 715-542-4463 La Crosse Interstate Fair Walworth County Fair In addition to breakfast, enjoy farm tours, arts and Clark County Fair live music. Pre-registration is required. www.snowmobilehalloffame.com La Crosse (SW) Dunn County Fair Elkhorn (SE) 920-849-2534 crafts, farm equipment displays, a petting zoo, edu- lacrosseinterstatefair.com Menomonie (NW) Neillsville (C) walworthcountyfair.com www.rowlandsbrewery.com cational stations and live entertainment. clark.uwex.edu 608-214-3330 Lawn Mower Races dunncountyfair.org Fifield (NW) www.greencountyagchest.com Lafayette County Fair Sept 1-5 MAY 26-29 The event includes six classes of races along with Langlade County Youth Fair Aug 11-14 kids classes, with time trials an hour beforehand. Darlington (SC) Ashland County Fair Rib Mountain Adventure Challenge Concessions are available. Door County Festival of Nature Wausau (C) lafayettecountyfair.org Antigo (NE) Vilas County Fair 715-762-4739 Marengo (NW) Baileys Harbor (NE) Teams of two to four members will run, bike, and langladecountyfair.com Eagle River (NE) www.tn.fifield.wi.gov ashlandcofair.com The Ridges Sanctuary and five local conservation paddle their way through the rugged and beautiful Northern Wisconsin State Fair co.vilas.wi.us/fair groups offer guided field trips through some of Door central Wisconsin wilderness using only a map and Monroe County Fair compass to complete this adventure race. Choose Leinenkugel’s Chippewa Chippewa Falls (NW) County’s unique and beautiful natural areas not Iowa County Fair generally open to the public. Pre-registration for field either a three-hour or eight-hour challenge. Valley Century Ride northernwistatefair.com Tomah (SW) Aug 14-21 trips is required. 715-630-6444 Chippewa Falls (NW) monroecountyfairwi.com Mineral Point (SC) Choose from 30-, 50-, 75- or 100-mile routes along Juneau County Fair 920-839-2802 www.ribmountainadventurechallenge.com iowacountyfair.org Bridgewater Avenue at Irvine Park. Rest stops with July 20-24 www.ridgessanctuary.org Mauston (SW) food and water, a SAG wagon and brat feed are Fond du Lac County Fair Racine County Fair juneaucountyfair.com Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Day included. Fond du Lac (EC) Union Grove (SE) Sept 2-5 Spooner (NW) 715-723-0331 racinecountyfair.com MAY 26-30 www.chippewavalleyride.us fonddulaccountyfair.com Calumet County Fair Celebrate the history of canoes with live music and Aug 17-21 Chilton (EC) Memorial Weekend ATV/UTV Rally a boat show in front of this grain-elevator-turned Brown County Fair Hurley (NW) museum, plus tours and an open house in the mu- Race Into Summer Green County Fair July 28-31 calumetcountyfair.com Join the Hurley Area and Iron County for a weekend seum exhibit hall, canoe workshops, and food and Beaver Dam (SC) Polk County Fair DePere (NE) This community celebration includes live music, Monroe (SC) on more than 200 miles of trails on Wisconsin’s larg- beverage in the beer garden. St. Croix Falls browncountyfair.com est ATV/UTV system. The event includes Wisconsin’s 715-635-5002 children’s activities, race car displays, and food and greencountyfair.net Sept 7-11 beverages. polkcountyfair.com largest ATV parade and a mud pit, great food, live www.wisconsincanoeheritagemuseum.org Richland County Fair music and veterans memorial activities. 920-885-4442 Lincoln County Fair Kenosha County Fair www.wbevradio.com Richland Center (SW) 715-561-4334 Merrill (NE) Washburn County Fair Wilmot (SE) www.hurleywi.com fair.co.richland.wi.us lincolncofair.com Spooner (NW) kenoshacofair.com washburncountyfair.com 10 11 S M T W T F S 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 . MILWAUKEE . JUNE 29-JULY 3 & JULY 5-10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 JUNE EVENTS 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

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ELLSWORTH CHEESE CURD FESTIVAL JUNE 24-26 Ellsworth (NW)

STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL JUNE 25-26 Cedarburg (SE)

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BrillionFest JUNE 10-12 Czech Heritage Festival JUNE Brillion (EC) Hillsboro (SW) Take part in a rummage sale, electric light street Lighthouse Festival Enjoy Czech food, polka music, storytelling and Museum parade, kickball tournament, carnival games, vendor Sturgeon Bay (NE) dancing, along with an arts and crafts fair, bake sale, JUNE 2-5 JUNE 4 Visitor Appreciation Weekend fair, live music and special exhibits. Get access to 11 historic Door County lighthouses, flea market and tractor show. Dairyfest Birky Challenge La Pointe (NW) 920-242-2025 including those not typically open to the public, with 608-516-3994 Marshfield (C) Fond Du Lac (EC) Visitors can enjoy one day of discounted admission www.ci.brillion.wi.us boat excursions and guided land-based tours. www.ceskyden.com Celebrate Wisconsin dairy with the Cheese Chase Choose a 67-, 40-, or 20-mile ride from Fond du Lac rates, along with a free return ride on the Made- 920-743-5958 2k and 5k runs, the mayor’s dairy breakfast, an toward the Kettle Moraine State Forest. Rest stops line Island Ferry Line for those who visit either the Special Olympics Summer Games www.dcmm.org Chalk Walk old-fashioned picnic in the park, and a downtown will be spaced out about every 12 miles with food museum or as part of the DNR’s Stevens Point (C) Green Lake (C) parade. and water. 4-Pack of Fun Weekend. More than 2,500 Wisconsin athletes will compete in PrideFest Artists ranging from kids to adults can transform 715-384-3454 920-322-3700 715-747-2415 aquatics, powerlifting and soccer. Enjoy fireworks, Milwaukee (SE) downtown sidewalks into colorful pastel pathways. www.marshfieldchamber.com www.birkychallenge.com www.madelineislandmuseum.org entertainment, games and concessions. Enjoy food, entertainment and a marketplace at Three categories will be judged. 608-222-1324 Wisconsin’s largest LGBT festival. 920-294-3231 Brule Fish Hatchery Family Fun Day JUNE 5 www.specialolympicswisconsin.org 414-272-3378 www.visitgreenlake.com JUNE 3 Brule (NW) www.pridefest.com Events and activities include fly tying and casting, Elkhart Lake International Triathlon Horses Vaulting Show Art Along the Willow JUNE 9-12 fish printing, catch and release fishing, filleting and Hudson (NW) Roger Bright Polka Festival Elkhart Lake (EC) Phillips (NW) shocking demonstrations, displays of insects and Get free admission to for a Darlington Canoe Festival New Glarus (SC) An Olympic distance event will include a one-mile Watch gymnastic and dance routines set to music aquatic invasive species, and a canoe trip on the fine arts and crafts fair, storytelling, children’s activi- Darlington (SC) Polka bands from all over the Midwest will play in a swim, 25-mile bike ride and 6.2-mile run, while a and performed on horseback. Brule River, along with archery and fire suppression ties, train rides and a silent auction. A Pecatonica River canoe race from Calamine to Dar- big tent downtown, with dancing and refreshments. Sprint distance event will include a 400-yard swim, 715-339-2819 equipment viewing. 715-386-5931 lington is the highlight of this four-day festival, which Additional bands will play at the New Glarus Hotel 12.4-mile bike ride and 3.1-mile run. Kids can www.ranchofrescuedhope.blogspot.com 715-372-5678 www.willowkinnifriends.org also will include tournaments and other competitions, and Puempel’s Olde Tavern. participate in their own triathlon. dnr.wi.gov a steak feed and chicken barbecue, arts and crafts 608-527-2095 847-359-7374 Dragon Art Fair Art on the Island fair, carnival and a parade. www.swisstown.com www.elkhartlakemultisports.com JUNE 3-4 608-776-4229 DeForest (SC) Fond du Lac (EC) www.darlingtoncanoefest.com Fun Fest Browse handcrafted works from more than 90 Shop from more than 70 arts and crafts vendors in Stratford Heritage Days Flag Day Parade Fennimore (SW) artisans and check out a plant sale. The event will a park along Lake Winnebago. Food, live music and Stratford (C) Appleton (EC) This event includes a carnival, games for the kids, include music, food and children’s activities. kids’ crafts will be a part of the event. Sparta Butterfest Celebrate this community’s diversity with ethnic Celebrate America with bands, floats and other kickball tournaments, a judged car show, a parade, 608-846-8891 920-979-1945 Sparta (SW) foods and entertainment, carnival rides and games, displays at the nation’s oldest Flag Day Parade. concessions and live music. www.dragonartsgroup.org Sparta’s biggest festival of the year includes a bed races, historical displays, children’s activities 920-954-9112 608-485-0820 Family Nature Faire carnival, craft and flea market, quilt show, softball and a parade. www.appletondowntown.org www.fennimore.com/community Family Festival Kansasville (SE) tournaments, car and van show, stage entertainment 715-687-2411 Spooner (NW) You won’t need an admission sticker to enjoy food, and parade. www.stratfordwi.com Frederic Lion’s Classic Bike Race Willow River Blues & Brews Fest Enjoy an afternoon of miniature train rides, face raffles, live animals, and art and nature booths at 608-269-4123 Frederic (NW) New Richmond (NW) painting, craft projects and a petting zoo. Richard Bong State Recreation Area. www.spartabutterfest.com Walleye Weekend Take part in a 26-mile time trial with age group Enjoy the works of many artists and the art of making 715-520-2676 262-878-5600 Fond du Lac (EC) awards. Camp the night before, with showers offered a handcrafted beer. Concessions will be available all www.business.spoonerchamber.org www.bongnaturalistassociation.org Summer Frolic This free family festival features sporting events, after the race. weekend. Mount Horeb (SC) fishing tournaments, musical acts and attractions for 715-327-4158 715-246-2900 June Bloom Arts & Crafts Festival Lions Club Chicken Barbecue Enjoy a fun-packed weekend of music, entertain- all ages. www.fredericwi.com www.newrichmondchamber.com Minocqua (NE) & Car/Motorcycle Show ment, food, midway rides, arcade games, bingo, 920-923-6555 More than 50 exhibitors will offer original artwork, Union Grove (SE) prizes and fireworks. www.fdlfest.com Lupine Junefest pottery, jewelry, tapestries, clothing, photography, This event includes a barbeue chicken dinner, cow 608-437-5914 Mercer (NW) JUNE 3-5 wood creations and leather goods. pie bingo, free hayrides, a bake sale and quilt raffle, www.mthorebsummerfrolic.com Pro Rodeo Choose from four bike trek routes, or a 5.5-mile run/ 715-356-5266 Fresh Art Tour live music, and car, van and vintage motorcycle show. Merrill (NE) walk amid a rainbow of lupines in bloom. The event www.minocquaartsandcrafts.com 262-878-3623 Watch bareback riding, steer wrestling, tie-down will include live music, food, kid’s activities, nature Durand (SW) www.e-clubhouse.org JUNE 10-12 roping, saddle bronc riding, team roping, barrel and educational displays, an art and craft show, live Take a self-guided tour of studios sprinkled through- Kid’s Fishing Day racing and bull riding. Dances will follow the Friday auction, and a classic car show. out the scenic Chippewa Valley and Lake Pepin area. AHRMA Vintage Motorcycle Ashland (NW) UPAF Ride for the Arts and Saturday performances. 715-476-2389 715-672-8188 Experienced anglers and biologists will teach kids Milwaukee (SE) Classic and Rockerbox Motofest 715-536-9474 www.lupinejunefest.org www.freshart.org where fish live, how to catch them, equipment needs Ride as an individual or team on five bike routes Elkhart Lake (EC) www.wrpr.rodeo and casting techniques. ranging from five miles to 66 miles, starting and Enjoy off-track festivities in addition to on-track action Old Time Cheesemaking Great Wisconsin Cheese Festival 715-685-9983 ending with a finish line party at the Summerfest and a vintage motorcycle show. Little Chute (EC) at Imobersteg Factory www.nglvc.org Grounds. 920-892-4576 Monroe (SC) Cheese tastings and a breakfast, carving demon- JUNE 11 414-276-7433 www.roadamerica.com Watch Green County cheesemakers create a wheel of strations, and curd-eating and cheesecake contests Tour de Marsh www.events.upaf.org Art Fair on the Courthouse Lawn Swiss the old-fashioned way, hand-stirred in a copper are the highlights of this event, which also includes Horicon (SC) Badger State Summer Games Rhinelander (NE) kettle at the historic Imobersteg Farmstead Cheese a carnival, petting zoo, parade, walk/run and live Cycle or drive through Horicon Marsh and the sur- Wolf River Classic Chevy Club Car Show Wausau (C) Browse original artwork and crafts from about 100 Factory. Enjoy music and signature food items like music. rounding countryside, with five start and rest stops New London (EC) This Olympic-style sports festival for people of all Midwestern artisans, with entertainment and food cream puffs and grilled cheese sandwiches. 920-788-7380 available. Guided tours will be offered. All makes and models are welcome at this event ages and skill levels will offer competitions in 12 offered. 608-325-4636 www.littlechutewi.org 920-380-7890 which will include a swap meet, flea market, food, disciplines. 715-365-7464 www.nationalhistoriccheesemakingcenter.org www.horiconmarsh.org refreshments and music. 715-355-8788 www.ExploreRhinelander.com

Garden Fair 920-993-5311 www.badgerstategames.org StreetBall 3 on 3 Tournament Green Bay (NE) Wright and Like Tour www.newlondontourism.com BBC - Beer, Bacon and Cheese Neenah (EC) More than 100 vendors will offer garden plants, land- Racine (SC) Fiesta Waukesha New Glarus (SC) Men and women ages 8 and up are invited to play on scaping ideas, accessories, gardening demonstra- Get rare access to private residences and public Zoo Crew Day Waukesha (SE) Browse booths of craft brews, cheese and cured more than 300 teams in this three-on-three basket- tions and presentations at the Green Bay Botanical buildings designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and his Baraboo (SC) Multicultural awareness is the focus of this free meats, and enjoy live music in the Polka Fest tent. ball tournament staged on the streets of downtown Garden. Live music and food will be a part of the contemporaries. Visit the sites in any order during the Enjoy all-you-can-eat pizza in the park, along with festival, which will offer Hispanic entertainment, Latin 608-527-2095 Neenah. event. event’s hours for guided tours at each stop. an arts and crafts fair, entertainment stage, silent American cuisine, amusement rides, music and www.swisstown.com 920-722-1920 920-490-9457 608-287-0339 auction, carnival games and children’s activities. children’s activities. www.neenah.org www.gbbg.org/gardenfair www.wrightinwisconsin.org 608-355-2760 262-547-0887 Canal Days www.cityofbaraboo.com www.lacasadeesperanza.org Spring Art Tour Portage (SC) Rock County Dairy Breakfast Janesville (SC) Mount Horeb (SC) JUNE 4-5 Enjoy reenactments, canoe races on the river, and JUNE 9-11 Iron River Summerfest, Spider Lake Have an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast on the Explore the beauty of Wisconsin’s Driftless area as 4-Pack of Fun Weekend tours of the Historic Indian Agency House and Fort Run & Town-Wide Rummage Sale Winnebago Surgeon’s Quarters. farm with cheese sticks, yogurt, ice cream and milk. you tour rarely seen art studios in Mount Horeb, Madison (SC) Blue Ox Music Festival Iron River (NW) Tractor wagon rides around the farm, animal dis- Verona, Mazomanie, Black Earth, Cross Plains and Each first full weekend in June, the Wisconsin Eau Claire (NW) 608-742-6242 Activities include city-wide rummage sales, a plays, a craft show and contest, and kids’ activities Blue Mounds. Department of Natural Resources offers free entry to The biggest concert of its kind in the upper Midwest www.business.portagewi.com firefighters’ benefit dance, and a 10K, 5K, two-mile will be offered. 608-437-5914 state parks, forests and trails, along with free fishing features a lineup of the finest acoustic, bluegrass and walk/run and kids’ race. 608-757-3171 www.springarttour.com access and equipment available for loan. string band groups touring the nation. 715-372-8558 www.dairydaysofsummer.com 608-266-2621 715-839-7500 www.visitironriver.com dnr.wi.gov www.blueoxmusicfestival.com 14 15 Find more fun at TravelWisconsin.com or call 1-800-432-8747. Salute to Freedom Yellowstone Trail Heritage Days Circus of Chefs ... The Gala Metro Jam Kenosha (SE) JUNE 11-12 Hudson (NW) Baraboo (SC) JUNE 16-19 Manitowoc (EC) Reenactors will put on cavalry and artillery demon- Lumberman’s Day Celebrate the heritage of Hudson along the historic Sample the signature creations of more than 30 Baseball Festival National and regional acts with a variety of music strations while you enjoy music and hands-on family Catawba (NW) Yellowstone Trail, the route of the first transcontinen- chefs from central and southern Wisconsin. Enjoy Fort Atkinson (SC) styles will perform at this free-admission event. activities. A logging contest and a variety of other competitions tal road. A vintage vehicle display, “slow race,” his- live jazz, a martini bar and big-top performers as A Home Talent League tournament is the highlight 920-683-5980 262-653-4141 fill the lineup for this weekend of community fun, torical geocaching and a cemetery walk are planned. you peruse silent auctions featuring fine art, jewelry, of this annual event hosted by the Fort Atkinson www.metrojam.org www.thecivilwarmuseum.org which also will include a barbecue chicken feed, 715-386-8411 electronics and rare photo prints from Circus World’s Generals, which also will include a carnival and kids’ games and a queen coronation. www.hudsonwi.org collection and spa packages. concessions. Monroe Balloon Rally Taste of the Arts Fair 715-474-6626 608-356-8341 920-563-3210 Monroe (SC) Sun Prairie (SC) www.circusworldbaraboo.org www.fortgenerals.com Watch hot-air balloons take flight from the Green Artists and crafters from around the state will sell Maxwell Street Days Flea Market JUNE 11-19 County Fairgrounds twice, with two balloon glows Mukwonago (SE) Lincoln County June Dairy Breakfast also scheduled. Live bands will play both evenings. their wares in beautiful Sheehan Park. A wine and Porterfield Festival Country Fest cheese tasting, food vendors, entertainment and a Shop from more than 650 vendors of crafts, produce, Merrill (NE) 608-214-3852 Marinette (NE) Cadott (NW) children’s playground will be part of the event. plants and tools at this massive open-air market. Feast on all-you-can-eat waffles, scrambled eggs, Camp in style at this outdoor concert, which features www.monroeballoonrally.com Food and refreshments will be available. Take in multiple days of performances by top Nash- 608-837-4547 sausage links, cheese curds and beverages, then a natural amphitheater, superb sound system, jumbo 262-363-1501 ville recording stars at Green’s Green Acres, with www.sunprairiechamber.com meet the people who grow your food at an ag pro- screens, picture-taking line up to the stage, food, Onalaska Community Days www.maxwellstreetdays.net camping and concessions available. ducer expo. Activities include horse and wagon rides, Onalaska (SW) 715-789-2130 souvenirs and amenities. Tri County Dairy Breakfast a petting zoo and bell ringers. 715-289-4401 Partake in food, entertainment, fireworks, bingo, soft- Monument Square Art Festival www.countrymusicfestival.com 715-873-4090 ball, a bean bag toss, and euchre and Texas Hold’em Spooner (NW) www.countryfest.com Celebrate Dairy month with a huge spread of pan- Racine (SE) www.merrillchamber.org tournaments. Eighty artists from around the country will exhibit cakes, sausage, bacon, milk and ice cream. Enjoy 608-783-3300 their works in one of Wisconsin’s oldest and most JUNE 12 Cranberry Blossom Festival face painting, a petting zoo, silent auction, door Wisconsin Rapids (C) www.onalaskapost336.org respected juried fine arts fairs. Live entertainment, a JUNE 13-18 prizes, music and horse and wagon rides. silent auction and children’s activities are planned. American Indian Artifacts Show Celebrate beautiful cranberry blooms with live music, Elkhart Lake (EC) 715-822-8805 262-635-0261 Larson’s Famous Birth of a parade, arts and crafts vendors, a carnival and The Badger State Archaeological Society will offer a JUNE 17-19 www.dairydaysofsummer.com www.monumentsquareartfest.com the Baby Clydesdale Week treats featuring Wisconsin’s number one fruit crop. look through time with American Indian displays, a Ripon (EC) 715-422-4650 Badger State Summer Games Walk in the Woods Art Fair Oshkosh Irish Fest marketplace and hayrides. Come see the newest addition to Larson’s Famous www.blossomfest.com Wausau (C) 920-876-3193 St. Germain (NE) Oshkosh (EC) Clydesdales and enjoy the rare opportunity to pet a Wisconsin’s premier Olympic-style sports festival for Midwestern artists offer an eclectic mix of pottery, Experience authentic Irish and Celtic music, food, www.henschelsindianmuseumandtroutfarm.com foal. Your 90-minute tour of the ranch will include a Lake Martha Days all ages and skill levels will offer twelve sports this paintings, photography, woodcarvings, furniture and dance and wares, along with a 5K run/walk, raffle grandstand show featuring the horses. Osseo (SW) summer. handmade jewelry. Enjoy wine and cheese tastings and children’s activities. Badger Wheels Car Show, 920-748-5466 This old-fashioned hometown celebration will include 715-355-8788 and live music as you stroll through the woods of City 920-233-0543 Swap, Craft and Flea Market www.larsonsclydesdales.com a parade, entertainment, craft fair, historical displays, www.badgerstategames.org Park. www.oshkoshirishfest.com Spooner (NW) a tractor pull, fireworks and a talent show. Feast on 715-477-2205 Browse displays of cars, trucks, tractors, motorcycles Norwegian lefse, busse and rommegrot all weekend. Czech-Slovak Festival www.secretsofthenorthwoods.com Point Basse Pioneer Festival and military vehicles, and shop a swap meet, flea JUNE 13-19 715-597-2207 Phillips (NW) Nekoosa (C) market and crafts. A pancake breakfast and other www.lakemarthadays.org Butter Festival This year’s activities include an arts and crafts fair, Historic Point Basse’s premier annual event offers refreshments will be offered. Czech-Slovak cuisine, kolacky baking and eating Reedsburg (SC) demonstrations of period crafts, foods, music and 715-505-0457 Musky Festival contests, cultural exhibits, ethnic singers, dancing, Once the top butter producer in the world, the dancing, along with a cooking contest. Hayward (NW) antique machinery displays, a bike ride, kids activi- Reedsburg community celebrates Dairy Month with 715-459-1722 Partake in fishing contests and browse sidewalk ties and a state queen pageant. the Miss Reedsburg contest, tractor pulls, an arts www.historicpointbasse.com sales and craft vendors at this event, which also 715-339-4100 and craft show, a chicken barbecue feed, a demo- will include live music, street dances, a parade, www.czech-slovak-festival.com lition derby, live music, a carnival, concessions and kids’ games, a carnival, food, 5K run and queen’s a parade. pageant. 608-524-2850 Dairy Days Celebration 715-634-8662 Soldiers Grove (SW) COUNTRY USA www.reedsburg.org www.muskyfest.com Highlights of this annual celebration include a horse Oshkosh . June 14-18 show, tractor and truck pull, children’s pedal pull, JUNE 14-16 Prairie Villa Rendezvous softball & volleyball tournaments, a children’s carni- Prairie du Chien (SW) val, live music, dancing, food, and a parade. WIAA State Spring Baseball Tournament The largest buckskinners and fur trade re-enact- 608-624-3264 Appleton (EC) ment in the Midwest features bow and black powder www.soldiersgrove.com Divisions 1 through 4 will compete at the Wisconsin shoots and a primitive cooking contest. Interscholastic Athletic Association high school boy’s 608-326-8555 Dorchester Days baseball state championship. www.prairieduchien.org Dorchester (C) 715-344-8580 Watch the Wisconsin State Championship Tractor www.wiaawi.org Summer Festival Pull along with a mini-rod pull and truck pull, and Chilton (EC) enjoy a carnival, softball and horseshoe tournaments, Culminating in the state’s biggest Father’s Day pa- chicken dinner, kiddie parade, street dance each JUNE 14-18 rade, this fest also will feature live music, rummage night, food and refreshments. Country USA sales, concessions and carnival rides for kids. 715-654-5006 Oshkosh (EC) 920-418-1650 www.dorchesterwi.com Cheer on some of today’s hottest headliners at one of www.chiltonchamber.com the nation’s top country music and camping festivals. Gilman June Dairy Days Special VIP and reserved seating, a marketplace and WeatherTech Chicago Gilman (NW) concessions will be available. Region SCCA June Sprints Enjoy a dairy breakfast and chicken dinner, expo, 920-882-4949 Elkhart Lake (EC) classic wheel show and swap meet, triathlon, one www.countryusaoshkosh.com Stock to modified race cars from ten groups fill four mile fun run/walk and softball tournament. days of practice, qualifying and racing. The event 715-447-8650 offers food, track-side viewing, and up-close access www.gilmanwi.com/junedairydays JUNE 15-19 to drivers and teams. 800-365-7223 Lakefront Festival of Arts Day Out With Thomas www.roadamerica.com Milwaukee (SE) Green Bay (NE) This juried show features 176 national artists who Take a train ride with Thomas the Tank Engine and JUNE 17-18 display, demonstrate and sell, along with a sculpture Sir Topham Hatt at the National Railroad Muse- garden, children’s art activities, entertainment and um, which has planned a full lineup of kid-friendly Browntown Summerfest food vendors. activities. Browntown (SC) 414-224-3200 920-437-7623 Enjoy an antique tractor pull, ballgames, a fish boil, www.mam.org www.nationalrrmuseum.org live music and fireworks. 608-966-3273 www.browntown.us 1 17 Find more fun at TravelWisconsin.com or call 1-800-432-8747. Mackville Nationals Lighthouse Run Columbus Carriage Festival Swan City Car Show Clear Lake Heritage Days Pewaukee Kiwanis Beach Party with Truck and Tractor Pull Racine (SE) Columbus (SC) Beaver Dam (SC) Clear Lake (NW) the Lake Country Clean Water Festival Mackville (EC) Choose from a 4- or 10-mile competitive run or From miniatures to drafts across eight divisions, Browse several hundred classic vehicles at this The four-day lineup will include a pancake breakfast, Pewaukee (SE) Friday and Saturday night’s pulls will feature the a 2-mile run/walk along Racine’s Lake Michigan experience one of the largest horse and carriage fundraiser for the local high school. Trophies will be bingo, concerts and dancing, a parade, queen pag- This two-day lakefront festival will feature a ski show Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League on twin tracks, with shoreline. A kids race and mascot race will be part pleasure driving shows in America. awarded. eant, arts and crafts show, demolition derby, carnival and water activities, along with entertainment, live no admission Sunday for a family day of local pulls, of the event. 608-235-1755 920-887-4613 rides and games, and a car, motorcycle and vintage music and an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast. pedal pulls, a polka mass and free live music. 262-634-1994 www.columbuscarriagefestival.org www.cheesewheelinc.com snowmobile show. 262-695-1492 920-475-6979 www.lighthouserun.com 715-263-2157 www.pewaukeekiwanis.org www.mackvillenationals.com Frederic Family Days JUNE 21 www.clearlakewi.com Midsummer Magic Frederic (NW) Villa Louis Behind the Scenes Polish Fest Eagle (SE) The lineup includes a talent contest, classic car Make Music Madison Olde Ellison Bay Days Prairie du Chien (SW) Milwaukee (SE) Stroll the grounds, sample foods, shop and listen show, parade, sidewalk sales, softball tournaments, Madison (SC) Ellison Bay (NE) See this historic mansion from top to bottom during America’s largest Polish festival features traditional, to music during this adult fundraising event at Old fireworks and concessions. This unique outdoor musical experience will feature A fish boil at Viking Grill will kick off this festival, extended tours offering visitors a glimpse into life at 715-327-4836 the house and care of an object from the Dousman classical and rock Polish music, along with dancing, World Wisconsin. numerous free performances all over the city. which also will include a parade, arts and crafts www.fredericwi.com family collection. a cultural village and marketplace, folk art demon- 262-594-2922 608-469-2966 vendors, and food and games. 608-326-2721 strations, the Chopin Youth Piano Competition, a www.friendsoww.org www.makemusicmadison.com 920-854-5448 www.villalouis.org children’s stage and Polish food. Gleason Lions Heritage Days/Mud Bog Race www.doorcountynorth.org Gleason (NE) 414-529-2140 Robert Wellnitz Memorial Air Show Watch 4x4 trucks race through a 300-foot mud pit www.polishfest.org Fond du Lac (EC) JUNE 23-25 Verizon IndyCar Series JUNE 24-26 at this free-admission event, which also will offer See radio controlled and aerobatic aircraft doing & Pirelli World Challenge concessions. Chickenfest Badger State Summer Games incredible stunts, participate in a raffle and enjoy a Elkhart Lake (EC) Willard Polka Fest 715-873-4515 Appleton (EC) Wausau (C) An international lineup of drivers will compete for glo- Willard (C) cookout. www.merrillchamber.org Celebrate chicken with fireworks, performances by Wisconsin’s premier Olympic-style sports festival for Enjoy a full lineup of polka bands and dancing during 920-907-6159 local bands and national musical acts, and carnival ry in the INDYCAR Series on one of the world’s finest all ages and skill levels will offer twelve sports. this three-day event. Campsites will be available near www.fdlaa.com Strawberry Fest Model Railroad Show rides and games. road courses. They will be joined by the Pirelli World 715-355-8788 the festival. Waupaca (C) 920-277-8028 Challenge, featuring champion drivers in six classes www.badgerstategames.org 715-267-6639 Sawyer County Dairy Breakfast Browse ten operating model railroad layouts, swap www.darboychickenfest.org and headlined by separate GT and GTS races. www.clarkcountytourism-wi.org Hayward (NW) and sales tables. The event includes a demolition 920-892-4576 Cheese Curd Festival Pancakes, sausage, strawberries, ice cream and derby, food and demonstrations, and kids can enjoy www.roadamerica.com Ellsworth (NW) beverages will be served at this event, which also miniature train rides and their own hands-on Thomas JUNE 23-26 This food-filled weekend features a cheese-curd-eat- JUNE 18 will feature live music, an antique tractor display and the Tank Engine layout. Budweiser Dairyland Super JUNE 24-25 ing contest, music, parade, bingo, live auction, pedal Amery Art & Craft Fair farm animals. 715-824-2045 tractor pull and craft vendors. 715-462-4608 www.wamrltd.com National Truck & Tractor Pull 715-273-6442 Amery (NW) Tomah (SW) Cool City Classic Car Cruise and Show www.dairydaysofsummer.com www.ellsworthchamber.com Free parking and a large variety of vendors and food See semi, truck, tractor and mini-rod pulls, and Two Rivers (EC) make this fair hosted by the Amery Woman’s Club a Take part in a Friday evening cruise and admire Strawberry Fest JUNE 18-25 browse exhibits, a flea market, and an arts and crafts Fisherman’s Party local tradition. show. close to 100 classic and older cars on display Satur- Sun Prairie (SC) Milltown (NW) 715-554-3961 GRABAAWR 608-372-2081 day. Music and refreshments will be included. Delicious strawberries are the centerpiece of this fes- This annual celebration includes a book sale, pa- www.ameryartandcraftfair.com Deerfield (SC) www.tomahtractorpull.com 920-794-1482 tival, which also features a breakfast and lunch, craft Seven hundred riders will participate in this seven- www.tworiversmainstreet.com rade, raffle drawing, tournaments, bingo, food, music Aurora BayCare Toughman Wisconsin fair, run/walk, raffles, children’s carnival, computer day, fully supported bike tour starting from the and kids events. arcade and book sale. Sherwood (EC) headwaters of the Wisconsin River and continuing 715-825-2222 608-837-4611 The half-marathon consists of a 1.2-mile swim in along much of the 472-mile length of the river from www.milltown-wi.com www.colonialclub.org Lake Winnebago, 56-mile bike ride and 13.1 mile the Northwoods to the Driftless Area. run, while the sprint consists of a 1/4-mile swim, 22- 608-843-8412 mile bike ride and 5K run. Strawberry Fest www.bikewisconsin.com Waupaca (C) 800-429-8044 Enjoy strawberry shortcake, fresh fruit and other CIVIL WAR REENACTMENT www.dutrirun.com foods, along with arts and crafts vendors, live music JUNE 19 Green Bay . June 25-26 Gleason Mud Bogs and children’s activities. 715-258-7343 Carl Zach Cycling Classic Gleason (NE) Waukesha (SE) www.waupacamemories.com Eight different classes of vehicles will compete for Watch speedy international bicycle racers take hairpin cash in a 300-foot mud pit throughout the afternoon. turns on the streets of downtown Waukesha during 715-873-3436 Taste of Wisconsin the last leg of the Tour of America’s Dairyland series. Beaver Dam (SC) www.merrillchamber.org 262-524-3737 This craft beer and cheese tasting features unlimited www.tourofamericasdairyland.com Horribly Hilly Hundreds sampling of more than 160 Wisconsin-made products. 920-887-8879 Blue Mounds (SC) FATFAR - Frenchtown Annual www.tasteofwisconsin.net You’ll gain 10,000 feet of elevation in a day of riding Tube Float and Regatta 100k, 150k or 200k through the Driftless Area of Chippewa Falls (NW) Wisconsin. Registration will be determined by a Wisconsin Dells Waterslide-athon Those 21 and older will take to the Chippewa River Wisconsin Dells (C) lottery system. Recharge at the end with local food for what’s hailed as the world’s largest tubing and For every guest who goes down designated water and beer. float event. Tube rentals, food and entertainment will slides, the Dells’ water parks will give a donation to 608-316-5755 be available all day. the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Madison. www.horriblyhilly.com 715-723-5667 800-223-3557 www.723loop.com LakesFest www.wisdells.com/waterslideathon

Lac du Flambeau (NE) Father’s Day Antique Car & Truck Show Native tribes, local and state agencies will display Fond du Lac (EC) exhibits at this environmental fair, which also will JUNE 18-19 See hundreds of cars and trucks from all over Wis- include canoe races with cash prizes, entertainment Callie Rohr Memorial consin while enjoying ‘50s and ‘60s music, a Father and raffles, and free hot dogs and soda. Canoe & Kayak Race of the Year drawing, raffles and trophies, and food 877-588-3346 Conover (NE) and drinks. www.lacduflambeauchamber.com Headquartered at Rohr’s Wilderness Tours, this event 920-579-7606 will include Wisconsin River races with a breakfast Leinie Lodge Family Reunion beforehand each day, bookended by a cookout and Scandinavian Midsommar Celebration Chippewa Falls (NW) auction on Friday and awards and a pig roast on Eagle (SE) The Leinenkugel brothers thank Leinie loyalists with Sunday. Celebrate the year’s longest day at Old World Wiscon- sin by decorating and raising a maypole and making

food, beer sampling and entertainment. 715-547-3639 Glenn Sanderson 715-723-5557 www.rwtcanoe.com flower crowns. Enjoy a traditional Swedish meal, www.leinie.com along with folk music and dancing. 262-594-6300 oldworldwisconsin.wisconsinhistory.org 18 1 Find more fun at TravelWisconsin.com or call 1-800-432-8747. Greek Festival Racine (SE) JUNE 25-26 JUNE 26 Enjoy ethnic music and dancing, church tours, carni- 1860s Dairy Day Albany Lions Car Show val rides and food including roasted lamb and chick- Greenbush (EC) Albany (SC) en, gyros, shish kabobs, honey puffs and pastries. Wade House will celebrate Wisconsin’s dairy heritage An impressive array of vehicles, variety of food and 262-632-5682 with cheese, butter and ice cream making, along drink offerings and live music make for a fun day for www.kimissis.org with stagecoach rides. car enthusiasts. 920-526-3271 608-751-2895 Heidi Festival www.wadehouse.org www.albanylionsclub.com New Glarus (SC) Heidi drama performances are the highlight of this Civil War Reenactment Calumet County Sundae on the Farm event, which also will include a craft fair, mini expo, Green Bay (NE) Brillion (EC) chicken barbecue and the Taste of New Glarus. View demonstrations of Civil War life from both the Experience life on a farm, sample milk and cheese, 608-527-2095 military and civilian perspectives at Heritage Hill and enjoy a petting zoo, kiddie tractor pull, wagon www.swisstown.com State Historical Park. Kids can become a soldier for a rides and games. part of the day, complete with marching training and 920-427-5378 Strawberry Festival lunch with fellow recruits. www.travelcalumet.com Alma Center (SW) 920-448-5150 This fest will include carnival rides, a parade, fun www.heritagehillgb.org Country Fair run, classic car show, live bands, kiddie parade and Presque Isle (NE) activities, and horseshoe and volleyball tournaments. Fete de Fleurs Enjoy an old-fashioned country fair atmosphere with A beer tent and chicken, brats and strawberry short- St. Croix Falls (NW) music, games, and arts and crafts at this event held cake will be available. Celebrate the flowering of the vines at Chateau St. in conjunction with the Last Wilderness Fun Run/ 800-404-4008 Croix Winery with wine tastings, tours, gourmet food Walk. www.blackrivercountry.net vendors, arts and crafts booths, live music and 715-686-2910 carriage rides. www.presqueisle.com KOHLER ANDRAE STATE PARK 715-483-2556 JUNE 25 www.chateaustcroix.com Edge the Ledge & Kids Adventure Race Cranberry Blossom Day Fond du Lac (EC) Warrens (SW) Forest County Potawatomi Individuals and teams will be challenged to climb, Tour a marsh to see beautiful blossoms being polli- Brush Run Races crawl, jump and swing their way through a 5K obsta- nated by honeybees and learn how cranberries grow, Crandon (NE) cle course at the Fondy Sports Park. Participants get JUNE 4-5 then stop by the Wisconsin Cranberry Discovery Nearly a dozen race classes will fill the weekend with a shirt and can enjoy refreshments at the end. THE FUN GOES ON FOR MILES: Center in Warrens for cranberry wine and gourmet non-stop action. 920-574-2972 food tastings. 715-478-2222 www.dutrirun.com 608-378-4878 www.crandonoffroad.com Ready for an outdoor adventure? The first full week- www.discovercranberries.com Pleasant Prairie Triathlon end in June, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Native American Artifact & Antique Show Pleasant Prairie (SE) Freedom Fest Baraboo (SC) More than 1,300 athletes from across the Midwest Resources celebrates the state’s fantastic recreation- Janesville (SC) Dealers will sell Native American beadwork, baskets, will compete in these first-class sprint- and Olym- al offerings with free entry to state parks and forests, This community event started as a backyard bar- pottery, textiles, jewelry, knives and stone products, pic-distance triathlons. becue in 2002 and offers free activities including as well as Pre-Columbian, African and New Guinea 262-925-6742 free biking and horseback riding on all state trails, carnival rides, contemporary Christian music perfor- tribal art. www.recplexonline.com mances and fireworks. free ATV/UTV access to public trails, and free fishing 920-923-3842 608-756-4175 www.baraboo.com without a license anywhere in Wisconsin. www.freedomfestnewlife.com JUNE 29-JULY 3 & JULY 5-10 Mercury Open Water Old World Wisonsin 40th Summerfest There’s even fishing equipment available to loan

Ski Show Tournament Anniversary Celebration Milwaukee (SE) Eagle (SE) at more than 50 state parks, from inland waters Janesville (SC) The world’s largest music festival offers 11 days of Help this living museum celebrate its 40th anniver- Teams will perform in doubles, barefoot, ballet line, top-notch musical entertainment on 13 stages, along to the Mississippi River and Great Lakes. Take the sary with a weekend of special programs, folk music pyramids and more in this free-admission tourna- with good food, comedians, a children’s play area, and dancing, hands-on activities and, of course, a ment along the Rock River. daily demonstrations and activities, and amusement weekend to explore and try something new! Visit dnr. big cake! 608-757-3171 park rides. Closed July 4th. 262-594-6301 wi.gov to learn more, then get out there and have fun! www.rockaquajays.com 414-273-2680 oldworldwisconsin.wisconsinhistory.org www.summerfest.com Minocqua Island Swim Challenge Silver Cup XVI PDGA B-Tier Minocqua (NE) One of the few open-water swim events in northern Disc Golf Tournament JUNE 30-JULY 2 Manitowoc (EC) Wisconsin will offer one-mile and 400-yard swim Recreational disc golfers in divisions from youth to Mid-Western Rodeo races. Prizes will be awarded to top finishers. intermediate adult will compete in this tournament Manawa (C) 715-356-5266 held across three area disc golf courses. See all the action of bull and bronc riding, steer wres- www.minocquaislandswimchallenge.com 920-629-9997 tling, team and tie down roping, and women’s barrel www.silvercupdiscgolf.com racing. The event also includes pony rides, vendors, Summer Arts and Crafts Festival free dances, a chicken barbecue, the Stampede Kenosha (SE) Spring Green Arts & Crafts Fair 5K/10K and a rodeo parade. The University of Wisconsin-Parkside campus will Spring Green (SC) 800-747-6336 become a colorful marketplace as about 200 artisans More than 200 national artists will display their www.manawarodeo.org offer unique handmade pieces against a backdrop of original work at this juried show in downtown Spring live music and food vendors. Green. Refreshments and entertainment will be part 262-595-2581 of the event. JUNE 30-JULY 4 www.uwp.edu 608-588-2508 www.springgreenartfair.com Sawdust Days Superior Vistas Bike Tour Oshkosh (EC) Washburn (NW) Strawberry Festival Celebrate the multicultural heritage of “Sawdust City” Bicyclists will ride paved 13-, 19-, 34-, 40-, 52-, Cedarburg (SE) with five days of music, food, parades and the largest 70- or 100-mile routes of gently rolling hills along Held in conjunction with the Plein Air Cedarburg Fourth of July fireworks display in the Fox Valley. farmland, forest and lakes. Maps, support vehicles Painting Event, this festival will include downtown art 920-235-5584 and refreshment stops will be available, with food fairs and shopping, live music, contests, demonstra- www.sawdustdays.com and music at the finish. tions and children’s activities. 715-682-2500 262-377-5856 www.superiorvistas.org www.cedarburgfestivals.org 20 BIG BAY STATE PARK S M T W T F S 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 lumberjack world championships . hayward . JULY 28-30 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 JULY EVENTS 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6

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RIVERFEST JULY 1-4 La Crosse (SW)

FIREWORKS EXPRESS TRAIN RIDE JULY 3 Osceloa (NW)

BASTILLE DAYS JULY 14-17 Milwaukee (SE)

baraboo’s big top parade & CIRCUS CELEBRATION DAYS JULY 23-24 Baraboo (SC)

LUMBERJACK WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS JULY 28-30 Hayward (NW) 23 Lifest JULY 8-9 Neillsville Heritage Days JULY Oshkosh (EC) Neillsville (C) Wisconsin’s largest Christian music festival offers Delafield Block Party: Food & Music Festival Enjoy live music, a queen coronation, karaoke, ATV Art in the Park Ducktona 500 150 acts on seven stages, entertainment, games, Delafield (SE) pull, parade, quilt show, chicken barbecue, water JUNE 29-JULY 3 & July 5-10 Lodi (SC) Sheboygan Falls (EC) fireworks, worship services, swimming and pottery Enjoy local bands and chamber member restaurants fights and kid’s games. Summerfest Enjoy an arts & craft show overlooking a meandering Thousands of plastic ducks will race down the She- workshops. serving their specialties, along with specialty beers 715-743-6444 920-738-5588 www.neillsvillewicoc.weblinkconnect.com Milwaukee (SE) creek, with food available on site. boygan River for cash prizes at this event, which also and wines. The world’s largest music festival offers 11 days of 608-592-4432 will include a car show, arts and crafts, live music, www.lifest.com 262-646-8100 top-notch musical entertainment on 13 stages, along pony rides, petting zoo, big wheel race for kids and www.visitdelafield.org Pewaukee Multisport Weekend with good food, comedians, a children’s play area, food court. Midwest Woodlanders Gathering Pewaukee (SE) Bay Area Car Club Car Show Swim, bike and run around Pewaukee Lake on daily demonstrations and activities, and amusement 920-467-6206 Mineral Point (SC) Ashland (NW) a course ideal for both seasoned veterans and park rides. Closed July 4. www.sheboyganfalls.org Described as a summer camp for adults, this event JULY 8-10 Vintage vehicles are the highlight of this car show beginners. 414-273-2680 will offer more than 50 workshops focused on rustic Bear River Pow-Wow along the shores of Lake Superior. 262-695-9735 www.summerfest.com crafts and traditional knowledge. Lac du Flambeau (NE) 715-682-5000 Fireworks Express Train Ride www.pewaukeemultisportweekend.com www.visitashland.com Osceola (NW) 608-987-3292 Tribes from across the nation will celebrate together www.shakeragalley.com/annual-events and invite the public to share in crafts, food and Take the whole family for a ride on a historic train to River Falls Days JUNE 30-JULY 2 see fireworks over the St. Croix River on the Wiscon- dancing. Just Tri-It! Triathlon River Falls (NW) sin/Minnesota border. 715-588-3333 Mid-Western Rodeo Manitowish Waters (NE) Monticello Homecoming Festivities include a parade, live music, dancing, Manawa (C) 715-755-3570 www.lacduflambeauchamber.com The race includes a 300-yard swim, 10K mountain Monticello (SC) food, fireworks, and a 10K, two-mile run and kid’s See all the action of bull and bronc riding, steer wres- www.transportationmuseum.org bike race and 5K trail run. Enjoy live music, a carnival, tug-of-war competition, fun run. tling, team and tie down roping, and women’s barrel 715-543-2085 sand and mud volleyball tournaments, motorcycle Bristol Progress Days 715-425-7433 racing. The event also includes pony rides, vendors, www.discoverycenter.net poker ride, fireworks and a homecoming parade. Bristol (SE) www.rfchamber.com free dances, a chicken barbecue, the Stampede JULY 7-9 Food offerings include pie, cheese curds, chicken Enjoy three days of good old family fun at Hansen 5K/10K and a rodeo parade. barbecue and a fish boil. Park. Muggy Buggy 5k Heart of the North Rodeo Wa Du Shuda Days 800-747-6336 Spooner (NW) 608-938-4383 262-857-2447 Minocqua (NE) New Lisbon (C) www.manawarodeo.org Watch bareback and saddle bronc riding, tie-down www.monticello-wi.com www.bristolprogressdays.com In addition to the 5K, the event features a 2.5K This event features a flea market, crafts, live music, roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing, bull riding and Xtreme Mud Run. concessions, beer garden, kid’s activities, canoe rac- team roping. 715-356-3309 New Holstein Fireman’s Picnic Connecting Cultures: Exploring the es, pontoon rides, fireworks, parade and duck races. JUNE 30-JULY 4 715-635-9696 www.minocquawinterpark.org New Holstein (EC) Lake Superior Fur Trade 608-562-3555 www.spoonerrodeo.com Sawdust Days The largest fireworks display north of Milwaukee, a La Pointe (NW) www.wadushuda.com Oshkosh (EC) huge parade and a chicken dinner are the highlights Educators, living history reenactors and fur trade P-4: Pedal, Paddle, Plod & Plunge Celebrate the multicultural heritage of “Sawdust City” of this annual fest. experts demonstrate the skills and tradition of the La Pointe (NW) Iola Old Car Show with five days of music, food, parades and the largest Iola (C) 920-898-5766 1700s fur trade. Trophies will be awarded to the top teams in this JULY 9 Fourth of July fireworks display in the Fox Valley. Trucks and Dodge Chargers will be the featured www.ci.newholstein.wi.gov 715-747-2415 relay event. Art on Track 920-235-5584 exhibit at this year’s event, which will include an www.madelineislandmuseum.org 715-747-2801 Iola (C) www.sawdustdays.com educational tent, huge swap meet, car corral area, www.madelineisland.chambermaster.com Held in conjunction with the Iola Old Car Show, this food and camping. event will feature more than 85 artisans showing and 715-445-4000 JULY 1-3 selling on the Iola-Scandinavia School Athletic Track. JULY 2-4 www.iolaoldcarshow.com Elkhart Lake Fireman’s 715-445-2411 x321 Independence Day Weekend Booster Days Elkhart Lake (EC) Hudson (NW) JULY 7-10 This Independence Day celebration includes a carni- This family event features music, children’s games, Amish Quilt Show & Sale food, fireworks and a parade. val, food, bands, games, a parade and fireworks. FESTA ITALIANA Jacksonport (NE) 715-386-8411 920-876-3788 Peruse handmade Amish quilts, rugs and wall www.hudsonboosters.org Milwaukee . July 22-24 hangings. Red Cliff Traditional Pow-Wow 920-823-2288 Red Cliff (NW) Flea Market and Craft Sale www.jacksonportcraftcottage.com Experience traditional Chippewa hospitality and Hatfield (SW) culture at this Lake Superior shoreline celebration Shop from more than 200 vendors and enjoy food, music, a parade and fireworks. Balloon & Rib Fest featuring dancers in colorful regalia, singers, drums, Wausau (C) 608-989-2275 artists and vendors. In addition to hot air balloons and rib vendors, this www.clarkcountytourism-wi.org 715-779-3700 event includes kites, pig racing, bounce houses, food www.redcliff-nsn.gov and the largest fireworks show in the region. Independence Day Celebration 715-297-9531 Eagle (SE) www.wausauevents.org JULY 1-4 Take in three days of games, patriotic activities and Riverfest an old-fashioned parade. Try climbing a greased pole, help make ice cream, enter the pie-eating Fun Fest La Crosse (SW) New Richmond (NW) contest and test your muscles in a tug-o-war com- Enjoy top-name entertainment for all ages and con- Four days of fun will include a carnival, entertain- petition. tinuous offerings, including food and a beverage tent, ment, food stands, beer tent, sporting events and 262-594-6300 a fair, fireworks, crafts, live music and dancing. grand parade. 608-782-6000 www.oldworldwisconsin.wisconsinhistory.org 715-246-2900 www.riverfestlacrosse.com www.newrichmondfunfest.com JULY 3 JULY 2 Art and Craft Show Hodag Country Festival Rhinelander (NE) Tomahawk (NE) Art & More on the Lakeshore Come to the Northwoods for top country music stars, Shop crafts, jewelry, clothes and garden decor. Phillips (NW) on-site camping, vendors and a state band contest. 715-453-5334 Browse arts and crafts from 100 artists while enjoy- 715-369-1300 www.gototomahawk.com ing music, demonstrations and concessions along www.hodag.com Elk Lake. 715-339-2425 www.phillipswisconsin.net

24 1 Find more fun at travelwisconsin.com or call 1-800-432-8747. Driftless Music Festival Namekagon Arts and Music Festival Chalkfest Cars Time Forgot Artarama Viroqua (SW) Seeley (NW) Wausau (C) Delavan (SE) JULY 15-16 Eagle River (NE) Concerts in Eckhart Park will feature jazz, swing, Fine artisans will show their creations against a back- Artists and their colorful pastel art drawings will Browse classic and collector cars from all eras at this Gem & Mineral Show In addition to a juried show with more than 150 bluegrass, zydeco and other genres. drop of live regional musicians. Another stage will transform a downtown block into a visual museum. event, which will include a barbecue dinner, music Minocqua (NE) artisans, this event will include music, picnic-style 608-637-6110 offer a poetry jam contest and live original theater. 715-297-9531 and sales. Browse more than 35 dealers of jewelry, gems, ag- food and a youth art tent. www.driftlessmusicfestival.com 715-634-8662 www.wausauevents.org 262-728-5095 ates, crystals, fossils, artifacts, wire wrappers, metal 715-525-2100 www.cablehaywardarts.org www.delavanwi.org detectors and other items. Geologists will help you www.artarama-er.com Gleason Mud Bogs JULY 9-15 identify your minerals and stones. Gleason (NE) Phillips Chain of Lakes Triathlon 715-477-2519 Balsam Lake Classic Eight different classes of vehicles will compete for Phillips (NW) Bike Northwoods Tour Winnebago County Triathlon www.lakelandgemclub.com Balsam Lake (NW) cash in a 300-foot mud pit throughout the afternoon. Swim a 1/4 mile in Elk Lake, bike 18 miles on rural Deerfield (SC) Winneconne (EC) Pre-registration is required for this annual fishing Take in the sights and relax to a band in the evening. roads and run three miles along Lake Duroy as an Discover small-town hospitality as you pedal on The warm waters of Lake Winneconne, great views tournament at Balsam Lake. 715-873-3436 individual competitor or relay team. Kids will enjoy a light-traffic roads through the glacial hills and forests and ample parking highlight these sprint and JULY 15-17 715-296-7837 www.merrillchamber.org free fun run. of Wisconsin’s Northwoods. Olympic-distance events. Bay Days www.polkcountytourism.com 920-574-2972 715-339-2143 608-843-8412 Ashland (NW) www.dutrirun.com Lake Country Art Festival www.phillipschainoflakestri.org www.bikewisconsin.com Several contests from pie-eating to cardboard boat Cowboy Reenactment

Delafield (SE) races and toddler runs to a strongman competition Laona (NE) Visit more than 100 juried artists, check out a silent JULY 13-SEPT 14 are just a few of the highlights of this event, which Step back in time and take part in a Wild West train auction, enjoy live entertainment, and indulge in food JULY 9-10 JULY 9-17 also will include food and arts and crafts. robbery aboard the Lumberjack Steam Train. and drink. Kids can partake in art projects and other Albertfest Salmon-A-Rama Whooping Crane Training 715-682-2500 715-674-3414 fun activities. Sun Prairie (SC) Racine (SE) Princeton (C) www.ashlandbaydays.com www.lumberjacksteamtrain.com 414-852-4659 Take in live entertainment, a family-style chicken A $250 cash prize will be awarded each day of this Watch cranes fly a training session with pilots and take wildlife tours by foot, boat and bus. www.lakecountrywomensclub.org and ham dinner, used toy and bake sale, drawings, fishing contest, with an additional $400 overall first- Bluegill Festival Fish Day bingo, games for the kids and a 5K run/walk. place prize. 920-295-3877 Birchwood (NW) Port Washington (SE) 608-837-3798 414-758-4164 www.operationmigration.org Lawn Mower Races Enjoy a fishing contest, medallion hunt, softball tour- The world’s largest outdoor one-day fish fry includes www.saintalberts.org/albertfest www.salmon-a-rama.com nament, children’s games, horse pull, food, street a huge parade, live music on five stages, arts and Fifield (NW) The event will offer time trials and six classes of races JULY 14 dances and a parade. crafts show, car show, run/walk and fireworks. in addition to kid’s classes. Art Fair on the Square JULY 10 715-354-3411 262-284-0900 715-762-4739 Madison (SC) Guides/Kids Day www.portfishday.com www.tn.fifield.wi.gov Featured works of art will include ceramics, draw- A Day in the Park Arts & Craft Show Eagle River (NE) Honor the Earth Pow-Wow Area guides come together to share the beautiful ings, graphics, prints, fiber, leather, furniture, glass, Beaver Dam (SC) Hayward (NW) Karner Blue Butterfly Festival jewelry, metal, paintings, photographs, sculpture, 3D More than 200 vendors will display and sell their Northwoods by taking a child fishing for the Mill Street Festival This traditional Ojibwe celebration will include music, Black River Falls (SW) mixed media and wood. crafts in Swan Park as you treat yourself to cold afternoon. Plymouth (EC) dancing, crafts and food. Visit a learning center and habitat sites at this event, 608-257-0158 drinks, ice cream and other food. 715-479-6400 Experience horse and wagon rides, arts and crafts, 715-634-8934 which also will include a 5K/10K and half-marathon www.mmoca.org 920-887-8879 www.eagleriver.org food, three stages of live music, more than 100 www.lcoschools.bie.edu run, grand parade, arts and crafts, and historical www.beaverdamchamber.com/craftfair vendors, a petting zoo and pony rides. museum tours. 920-893-0079 JULY 14-16 Lucky Days 715-284-2503 www.plymouthwisconsin.com Luck (NW) www.blackrivercountry.net Rock Fest Take in bed races, softball, foot races, a classic car Cadott (NW) show, sawdust pile for the kids, food court, used Enjoy the best of rock music, food and camping in Stockholm Art Fair book sale and parade. the Chippewa Valley. Stockholm (SW) 715-462-2221 715-289-4401 This juried fine art fair will offer live music, entertain- www.luckwisconsin.com EAA AIR VENTURE www.rock-fest.com ment and concessions. . 715-285-5692 Oshkosh July 25-31 Summer Dog Agility Trials www.stockholmartfair.org JULY 14-17 Fond du Lac (EC) Experience this exciting sport on the Fond du Lac Taste of Manitowish Waters Bastille Days County Kennel Club grounds. Milwaukee (SE) Manitowish Waters (NE) 920-923-2101 Part of Milwaukee will transform into a tiny French Indulge in local food and drink as you enjoy live www.fdlckc.org city offering street entertainers, a marketplace with music, an art show, sidewalk sales and a water ski more than 25 sidewalk crafts, and the annual Storm performance. the Bastille 5K fun run/walk. Two Rivers Fish Derby 715-543-8488 414-271-1416 Two Rivers (EC) www.manitowishwaters.org www.easttown.com/events/bastille-days Enjoy a Fish Fantasy Parade and go for more than $10,000 in prizes. 920-553-3956 JULY 16-17 Beaver Dam Lake Days www.trkiwanis.org Art Fair Beaver Dam (SC) This community festival features a water ski show, Mount Horeb (SC) live music, fireworks, food and refreshments, and JULY 16 This art and craft fair on Mount Horeb’s historic carnival rides. “Trollway” will offer Norwegian culture, food, a silent 920-356-1711 Acoustic Fest art auction, raffles and music. www.beaverdamlakedays.com Manitowoc (EC) 608-437-5914 Spend the day in the park listening to a lineup of www.trollway.com diverse and accomplished acoustic musicians, Manito Art League Show including local artists. Manitowish Waters (NE) Festival of Arts & Gallery Tour 920-684-5242 All works will be for sale, people’s choice voting, live Bayfield (NW) www.acousticfest.com music and refreshments. This juried arts and crafts show on the shores of 715-282-6198 Lake Superior offers pottery, paintings, jewelry, sculp- www.manitoartleague.weebly.com Antique & Tractor Expo tures, glass works, wood carvings, photography, open Phillips (NW) houses, demonstrations and special sales. Browse antique tractors and all manner of machinery 715-779-3335 The WeatherTech International Challenge and collectibles. Kids can enjoy a petting zoo and www.bayfield.org Elkhart Lake (EC) pedal tractor pull. One of the largest vintage gatherings in America of- 715-339-3761 fers more than 30 classes of cars in ten race groups, www.pricecountyantiqueassociation.org with on-site camping available. 800-365-7223 www.roadamerica.com 1 27 Find more fun at TravelWisconsin.com or call 1-800-432-8747. Kaffe Stue Best Friends Gourmet Bike Tour Taste of Lake Country & Fine Arts Festival Fennimore High School Community Fair Mount Horeb (SC) JULY 21-23 JULY 23 Neenah (EC) Pewaukee (SE) Fennimore (SW) The Sons of Norway will serve genuine foods of the Country Jam USA Gandy Dancer Fly In/Drive In Choose from routes through the countryside ranging Community restaurants will sell their signature food Wisconsin’s oldest high school fair features a dog from 4 to 100 miles, with rest stops and refresh- items as you enjoy performances by local musicians show, livestock, crafts and exhibits of local FFA and old country at this event held in conjunction with Eau Claire (NW) Siren (NW) ments along the way, and return to a gourment and an art show from area artists. 4-H groups, as well as adult open class exhibits. Mount Horeb’s Art Fair. Enjoy three days of country music’s top entertainers, This event will include airplane and helicopter rides, picnic. 262-695-9735 608-822-3245 x3205 608-437-5468 vendors, food and camping. an aerobatics show, aircraft display, remote control 920-729-5600 www.tasteoflakecountry.com www.fennimore.com www.sonsofnorway5.com 715-839-7500 planes, classic cars, a 5K trail race, kids activities www.bestfriendsnm.org www.countryjamwi.com and food. Maxwell Street Days Flea Market 800-788-3164 JULY 29-31 German Settlement History www.gandydancerflyindrivein.com Mukwonago (SE) Rollin’ Iron Bike Fest Cross Country Mountain Bike Race Open House & Picnic River Falls (NW) Ogema (NW) Shop more than 650 vendors of crafts, produce, Hurley (NW) German Fest Whitetail Ridge Trail offers several types of challeng- Milwaukee (SE) Join in on a potluck picnic with hot dogs and brats plants and tools at this massive open-air market. Food, drinks, street bands and a poker run are River Bluff Daze ing terrain in this event hosted by the Kinnickinnic Enjoy authentic German food, sheepshead card provided by German Settlement History, and tour the Food and refreshments will be available. planned for this weekend of motorcycle fun. Ferryville (SW) Off-road Cyclists. games, dachshund races, a cultural village and grounds for a taste of history. 262-363-1501 715-561-2767 An antique tractor pull, kid’s carnival, raffles, food 715-425-2533 marketplace, battle of the bands, live Glockenspiel 715-564-3299 www.maxwellstreetdays.net www.hurleywi.com and fireworks over the Mississippi River are the www.kinnioffroad.com performances, fireworks, and a 5K run or two-mile www.germansettlementhistory.org highlights of this free-admission event. walk for the hungry. 608-734-9406 Midsummer Festival of the Arts 414-464-9444 JULY 21-24 www.visitferryville.com Kentuck Day Festival Sheboygan (EC) JULY 24-30 www.germanfest.com Peruse more than 130 artists while enjoying concerts Churnin’ Dirt Nationals Truck & Tractor Pull Crandon (NE) Celebrate the area’s early settlers from Kentucky with and workshops for all ages. Richland Center (SW) Summer Classics Art Impressions Hometown Festival Week Platteville (SW) arts and crafts, downtown sidewalk sales, specialty 920-458-6144 Enjoy several pulling classes, a monster truck show, Land O’ Lakes (NE) Hub City Days A plethora of activities during festival week will Marshfield (C) foods, bluegrass music, kids’ games and a car show. www.jmkac.org mud run and carnival. Peruse a wide variety of art and hand-crafted items include food events, a golf outing, and arts and crafts Celebrate downtown Marshfield’s heritage with a 715-478-3450 608-604-5068 for show and sale at this Land O’ Lakes area summer fair. weekend of fun, food and entertainment. www.visitforestcounty.com www.hybridredneck.com highlight. Battle of 608-348-8888 715-387-3299 715-547-3432 Prairie du Chien Reenactment www.platteville.com www.mainstreetmarshfield.com www.landolakes-wi.org Lac du Flambeau Lions Brewfest Prairie du Chien (SW) Country Thunder Minocqua (NE) See a historic encampment and battle reenactment Twin Lakes (SE) Italian Festival Sample craft beers while you enjoy food, live music on Wisconsin’s only War of 1812 battlefield, now the Take in the biggest names in country music, with JULY 24-aug 13 Racine (SE) and a raffle. Designated drivers and children get free lawn of the Villa Louis mansion. helicopter and thrill rides, camping, food, specialty JULY 23-24 This event sponsored by Roma Lodge will include admission. 608-326-2721 vendors and late-night entertainment available. 1860s Ginger Beer Making Door County Plein Air Festival Fish Creek (NE) Italian food, live music and family entertainment, and 715-588-3414 www.villalouis.org 866-802-6418 Greenbush (EC) Watch 38 renowned national and international artists fireworks displays. www.lacduflambeaubrewfest.com www.countrythunder.com Homebrewers can discover secret tips and traditional race the sun to complete paintings from start to finish 262-898-1694 recipes for brewing ginger root and try samples at Waterford Balloonfest before the light changes on a scene. Their works will www.romalodge.com this old-fashioned Wade House event. Lake Ripley Ride Waterford (SE) Iron River Lions Blueberry Festival be available for purchase. 920-526-3271 Cambridge (SC) Enjoy several hot air balloon flights, along with a craft Iron River (NW) 920-868-3455 www.wadehouse.org Nabor Days Choose from three distances along quiet country fair, food, car show and kid’s activities. In addition to blueberries and a queen coronation, www.doorcountypleinair.com Cadott (NW) roads. Registration includes shirt, map/cue sheet, 262-534-5911 this family event will offer rides, games, food, con- A carnival, food booths, mud bog, cattle judging, scenic rest stops, SAG wagon, a sandy swimming www.waterford-wi.org test, music, a polka mass and, of course, blueberries Baraboo’s Big Top Parade nightly music, and parade are the highlights of this beach, and a post-ride celebration featuring live both days. Saturday evening the Blueberry Queen is & Circus Celebration JULY 25-31 event. music and a Cambridge Lions Club dinner. crowned. Sunday begins with a polka mass at Moon Baraboo (SC) 715-289-3338 608-423-8108 JULY 17 Lake followed by a huge parade through town. Iron Concerts, children’s activities, a classic car show, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh Oshkosh (EC) www.cambridgecap.net River Lions have sponsored this festival for 52 years. an antique and artisan fair, and huge circus-themed Appleton Old Car Show & Swap Meet The world’s largest gathering for recreational pilots 715-372-8558 parade with more than 75 units will commemorate Appleton (EC) and aviation enthusiasts features more than 10,000 Pioneer Days Browse more than 1,200 hot rods, classic, muscle www.irlions.com the city’s heritage as birthplace of the world-famous airplanes, 500 forums and seminars, 700 product Butternut (NW) Prairie Fest and modified cars at one of the largest free car Ringling Bros. Circus. exhibitors, concessions and daily air shows. Enjoy carnival Rides, a softball tournament and little Fond du Lac (EC) shows in the Midwest. Pulaski Polka Days 608-356-8333 920-426-4818 league games, live music, a walk/run and mud race, Enjoy peak wildflower blooms at the Gottfried Prairie www.bigtopparade.com arts and crafts fair, historical displays, airplane rides, with guided tours, speakers and family programs. 920-731-8519 Pulaski (C) www.airventure.org queen coronation, fireworks, parade, music and 920-940-8869 www.appletonoldcarshow.com One of the largest Polish and polka fests in the Mid- horse pull competitions. www.gottfriedprairiearboretum.org west will offer an arts and crafts show, polka mass 715-769-3113 and Lutheran Worship Service, parade, fireworks, JULY 23-31 JULY 28-30 Faire on the Green www.butternutwi.com firefighter water fights, food and campsites. K/D Salmon Tournament Oshkosh (EC) Door County Antique Show & Sale JULY 30- AUG 5 This lively outdoor festival will feature the works of 920-822-3869 Sturgeon Bay (NE) Fish Creek (NE) more than 200 emerging artisans, food and enter- www.pulaskipolkadays.com Compete for $40,000 in cash and prizes at this Thirty-five professional exhibitors will display and sell Taste of Wisconsin SAGBRAW tainment. Kewaunee and Door counties contest, which will works including primitives, fine art, ornate Victorian, Kenosha (SE) Deerfield (SC) 920-235-6903 Wisconsin State/Regional include ports in Sturgeon Bay, Baileys Harbor, Wash- early country, jewelry and furniture. Have your crystal Celebrate all the flavors of Wisconsin at this free-ad- Join SAGBRAW, Wisconsin’s oldest cross-state bike www.thepaine.org Water Ski Show Championship ington Island, Algoma and Kewaunee. and china repaired on site. mission event along the Lake Michigan shoreline. ride, to enjoy six days of cycling with stunning scen- 920-883-9792 715-355-5144 262-496-9400 ery, fun stops along the way and food. Wisconsin Rapids (C) www.kdsalmon.com www.antiqueshowsinwis.com/doorcounty www.tasteofwi.com 608-843-8412 Water ski teams will perform hour-long shows Ironman 70.3 Racine www.bikewisconsin.com featuring ballet lines, back barefooting, jumping, Racine (SE) swivel skiing, shoe skiing, air-chairs and more. Enjoy Lumberjack World Championships Thresheree & National Antique Tractor Pull More than 2,000 athletes from around the world are JULY 24 Hayward (NW) expected to compete for a $30,000 purse in this refreshments and see the newest ski equipment, Symco (C) JULY 31 boats and motors during breaks. Airport Day More than 100 men and women will compete for Check out a tractor pull, antique tractor display, triathlon along Lake Michigan. world records and $50,000+ in prize money in about 262-884-6400 715-459-6117 New Holstein (EC) country music concert and food. Annual Arts & Craft Fair www.aquaskiers.org A fly-in breakfast kicks off this free-admission event, two dozen events, including logrolling, chopping and 920-596-2446 Shawano (C) www.ironmanracine.com a pole climb. which also will include a food court, barrel train rides, www.symcoutc.com More than 100 artisans and crafters will sell their 715-634-2484 kids’ activities, farmers’ and flea markets and music wares in the woods surrounding the Mielke Arts www.lumberjackworldchampionships.com JULY 22-24 by a DJ. Kids can get free airplane rides. Center. Concessions available. JULY 19-21 Festa Italiana 920-946-5971 JULY 30 920-924-9000 Wisconsin Farm Technology Days www.newholstein.org Lake Geneva (NW) Milwaukee (SE) JULY 29-30 Amish Quilt and Consignment Auction America’s largest Italian cultural event will offer Albany (SC) The largest agricultural show in Wisconsin showcas- Prairie Dog Blues Festival Car-A-Funda nine stages of international and local entertainment, Art at the Park Hundreds of items, from handcrafted quilts to furni- Fond du Lac (EC) ing the latest improvements in production agriculture Prairie du Chien (SW) a Sicilian brass marching band, cultural exhibits, Appleton (EC) ture and farm equipment, will be sold in an auction Experience a car show, raffle, silent auction, food, with more than 600 exhibitors. Blues bands, from regional to internationally 920-242-6826 nightly fireworks and a colorful procession following More than 200 artists will exhibit their works in City renowned acts, will perform at this two-day event ring. Try Amish baked goods and ice cream cranked kids’ activities and music from the ‘50s. www.wifarmtechnologydays.com Sunday Mass. Park. featuring concessions, on-site camping and a hotel via horse power. 920-924-9000 414-223-2808 920-733-4089 shuttle. 608-897-8500 www.festaitaliana.com www.troutmuseum.org 608-326-0085 www.prairiedogblues.com

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WISCONSIN STATE FAIR AUG 4-14 West Allis (SE)

MILE OF MUSIC AUG 4-7 Appleton (EC)

LAKE SUPERIOR DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL AUG 26-27 Superior (NW)

POTOSI BREWFEST AUG 27 John Nienhuis Potosi (SW)

1 31 Forest Fest Pike River Rendezvous Eagle River (NE) Kenosha (SE) AUG 12-13 AUGUST Highlights include logging equipment displays, Reenactors encamped on Simmons Island will create Burger Fest & Balloon Rally Flambeau Rama chainsaw carvers, woodturners, trappers, timber- the atmosphere of Colonial times through the West- Seymour (EC) JULY 24-AUG 13 AUG 5-6 sports, arts and crafts, kid’s activities, horse-drawn ern Fur Trade, roughly from the 1650s to the 1840s. Birthplace of the hamburger, Seymour celebrates Park Falls (NW) wagon rides, live entertainment and food. 262-653-4140 Highlights of this festival include live music, a with the “World’s Largest Hamburger Parade,” recipe 2016 Door County Plein Air Festival Pig in the Pines: Bacon, BBQ & Bands 715-479-6456 www.kenoshapublicmuseum.org and eating contests, a ketchup slide and displays of Fish Creek (NE) carnival, food court, arts and crafts fair, car show, St. Germain (NE) www.treesfortomorrow.com 5K run/walk and kids’ fun run, flea/farmers markets, burger memorabilia. A car show, motorcycle charity Watch 38 renowned national and international artists Enjoy award-winning pork vendors from all over the ride, fun run for kids, live music and hot air balloon race the sun to complete paintings from start to finish pageant, parade and contests. country, live bands and family activities. Lakes Country Arts and Crafts Show AUG 7 715-762-2703 trips also will be part of the event. before the light changes on a scene. Their works will 715-477-2205 Lakewood (NE) 920-833-6688 be available for purchase. www.parkfalls.com/flambeau-rama www.piginthepines.com About 175 crafters will sell original work at this Armenian Fest Racine (SE) www.homeofthehamburger.org 920-868-3455 free-admission event. Enjoy food, music and dance at the largest Armenian www.doorcountypleinair.com Highground Bicycle Tour 715-276-3956 Neillsville (C) festival in the Midwest. Firemen’s Festival AUG 5-7 Clintonville (C) Join at any point on routes from Racine, Appleton, National Mustard Day 262-639-0531 Baylake Bank Tall Ship Festival www.realracine.com Enjoy a parade, food, kids activities, water fights and JULY 30-AUG 5 New Richmond, Madison, Hayward, and even Middleton (SC) Dubuque, Iowa, varying in length from 150 to 350 Green Bay (NE) a dance. SAGBRAW Tall ships sail into Green Bay and dock on the Fox The event traditionally includes free hot dogs and 715-823-3308 miles. mustard sampling, music, games and entertainment. Escarpment Bicycle Tour Deerfield (SC) River for a three-day festival of relaxing sailaways, Chilton (EC) www.clintonvillewichamber.com 715-743-4224 608-831-2222 Join SAGBRAW, Wisconsin’s oldest cross-state bike ship tours, entertainment, and food and drink Ride one of six routes along the Niagara Escarpment www.thehighground.org www.mustardmuseum.com ride, to enjoy six days of cycling with stunning scen- vendors. on this full-service tour. Maps, cue sheets, marked Rogers Street Days ery, fun stops along the way and food. 920-405-1199 Two Rivers (EC) IMSA Continental SportsCar Challenge routes, a SAG wagon and food are included. 608-843-8412 www.tallshipgreenbay.com Northwoods Classic Car Show 920-849-7094 Celebrate heritage at this Rogers Street Fishing and WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Park Falls (NW) www.bikewisconsin.com www.travelcalumet.com/ledge-view-nature-center Village and Great Lakes Coast Guard Museum fund- Elkhart Lake (EC) In addition to the show and awards, this event held Sports car racing is the highlight of this event, which Blues on the Chippewa raiser offering food, live music, a kayak parade and Durand (SW) in conjunction with Flambeau Rama offers a model games for kids. includes an open grid, autographs, tech talks, fan car contest, food booths, and ‘50s and ‘60s music. Indianhead Swap Meet and Car Show AUG 3 Bring canned goods to donate locally at this free- Chippewa Falls (NW) 920-793-5905 forums, car corrals and the Tour de Road America 715-762-2467 bike event. admission event featuring three days of blues bands. Browse more than 700 show cars and parts vendors www.rogersstreet.com Loon Day Art & Craft Fair Camping will be offered. www.parkfalls.com Mercer (NW) 920-892-4576 and have a bite to eat at this annual event. 715-672-4491 The Shakedown Browse more than 250 exhibitors and enjoy a loon www.roadamerica.com 715-832-0552 www.bluesonthechippewa.org Oktoberfest Symco (C) calling contest, food, music, sidewalk and bake www.indianheadcarshow.com Midsummer Bluegrass Music Festival Conover (NE) Browse 1960s and older hot rods and custom sales, face painting, flea market and a live perfor- Enjoy the music of the Jim Pekol Orchestra, dancing, vehicles, shop from vendors and enjoy oldies bands. mance of the Lakeland Barbershop Chorus. Manitowish Waters (NE) Jack Pine Savage Days Job’s Daughters Craft Fair Spooner (NW) and German food and beer. Racine (SE) Make a weekend of it with camping and free tubing 715-476-2389 Enjoy intimate, unplugged acoustic sessions inside 715-479-5757 the historic Cozy Cove, and outside under the tower- This event includes a carnival, pancake breakfast, This outdoor fair along Lake Michigan features on the Wolf River. www.mercercc.com www.conover.org 920-540-4576 ing trees of the Northwoods. arts and crafts fair, sidewalk sales, car and outdoor unique exhibitors from four states. Food stands will shows, sports tournaments and the Savage Dash 5K be available. www.symcoshakedown.com 715-543-2166 Waterfest Venetian Lights Boat Parade AUG 3-6 www.cozygrass.com Mud Run. 262-878-4843 715-635-2168 New Lisbon (C) www.realracine.com/what-to-do Antique Outboard and Motor Show Pure Water Days www.jackpinesavagedays.com Settle in after the boat parade to watch dueling AUG 12-14 Tomahawk (NE) fireworks from both Adams and Juneau counties. Volksfest Chippewa Falls (NW) Many businesses will offer specials and live music, Covered Bridge Days Many of the boats on display are the last remaining Races, sporting events, kids’ games, fireworks, live Scandinavia Corn Roast New Glarus (SC) Brodhead (SC) specimens of their kind. All are impressive models of Scandinavia (C) and more activities are planned at Juneau County Celebrate Swiss Independence Day with yodeling, flag entertainment, food, parades and other city-wide Castle Rock Park. Attend an old-time thresheree with an antique tractor early small craft workmanship and inventiveness. events fill this fest’s lineup. Enjoy music, entertainment, baseball games, a throwing, dancing and music, including choral folk pull, car show, art festival, street dance, flea market, 715-356-5649 carnival, tractor pull, pie social and free corn on the 608-427-2070 singers and alphorn and accordion performances. 715-723-6661 www.juneaucounty.com parade, sidewalk sales, historic tours, and softball www.chippewafallsmainst.org fest’s closing day. 608-527-2095 and volleyball tournaments. 715-467-2366 www.swisstown.com 608-897-8411 AUG 4 www.cornroast.net Waukesha Art Crawl Siren Summerfest Waukesha (SE) www.BrodheadChamber.org Taste on Broadway Siren (NW) Take the free trolley to see art at several venues, Enjoy sidewalk sales, music, softball and volleyball Spirit-Hill-Ogema 4-H Fair AUG 8 Green Bay (NE) Ogema (NW) shop the boutiques, listen to live music, and indulge First City Days tournaments, a classic car show and parts swap, pie Abbotsford (C) Local breweries, wineries, and chefs serve up their This old-fashioned fair will include exhibits and in food and drink. Elkhart Lake’s Downtown Night eating contest, food, flea/ farmers markets and the This event includes antique stock tractor and ATV, specialty dishes against a backdrop of live music and shows, a buffet dinner, frog jumping contest, egg 262-542-1522 Elkhart Lake (EC) “Lucky Ducky” Rotary Retrieve. lawn tractor pulls, a vintage snowmobile show, food, socializing. toss, tug-of-war, kids’ activities and an evening www.waukeshaart.com Take in live music and get a Taste of Elkhart Lake by 715-349-8399 music, a craft show, kids’ games and breakfast at 920-437-2531 program. trying favorites from local restaurants while the kids en- www.visitsiren.com Red Arrow Park. www.tasteonbroadway.com 715-539-0250 joy pony rides, a jumping castle and rock climbing wall. 715-223-4414 www.sites.google.com/site/spirithillogema4hfair AUG 6-7 920-876-2922 www.elkhartlake.com www.abbycolbyareachamber.org AUG 4-6 AUG 4-13 Arbor Vitae Fireman’s Picnic and Summerfest Arbor Vitae (NE) Greater Wisconsin Outdoor Country on the River Sturgeon Bay Maritime Week AUG 6 Join the local fire and rescue team for music, food, Sturgeon Bay (NE) AUG 11-14 and Sportsmen Festival Prairie du Chien (SW) Cherry Fest fireworks, a car show and contests, including a Oshkosh (EC) Local bands and national acts alike will perform at The week’s lineup includes live entertainment, food volleyball tournament, trap shooting, water fights and Riverfest and children’s activities along the waterfront. Jacksonport (NE) Shop boats, RVs, ATVs, UTVs and more at this mecca this three-day country music festival. Celebrate the cherry harvest in Door County with lawnmower racing. Watertown (SC) for sportsmen and women. A wild game barbecue 888-353-7554 920-743-6246 715-356-5266 Performances by regional and national bands alike www.sturgeonbay.net baked goods and other food, historical displays, arts cook-off, entertainment, kids’ fishing classes, giant www.countryontheriverwisconsin.com and crafts, and music. www.townofarborvitae.org and the Taste of Watertown are the highlights of aquarium and archery ranges will be part of the event. a lineup that also includes fireworks, a carnival Johnsonville Brat Days 920-823-2288 920-203-8692 www.jacksonport.net Grand View Firehouse 50 midway, craft show and classic auto show with more www.wioutdoorfest.com Sheboygan (EC) AUG 4-14 Grandview (NW) than 350 vehicles. Sample a range of food incorporating brats, including The event’s flagship race is a 50-mile road course 920-261-6320 tacos, pizzas, fleishbrot and gyros, along with tradi- Wisconsin State Fair Cookie Daze Little Bull Falls LogJam Festival West Allis (SE) starting and ending in Grand View, with other rides www.watertownriverfest.com Mosinee (C) tional offerings. Enjoy free entertainment on three Ripon (EC) The state’s largest agricultural showcase features and competitive runs scheduled throughout the Enjoy Mosinee’s logging heritage with historical dis- stages, a parade and family activities. This fest features all things cookies, from decorating amusement rides, a game area, 30 free stages, weekend. plays and activities, lumberjack shows, Civil War and 920-803-8980 and a baking contest to themed bingo and even educational exhibits, shopping, and hundreds of food 715-798-3833 AUG 12 reenactment camps, artisans, live entertainment, www.brat-days.com cookie blaster rockets. and beverage options. 920-748-6764 www.firehouse50.org Cheese Capital Jazz Crawl for the Arts food vendors and fireworks over the Wisconsin River. 715-693-4336 414-266-7000 www.ripon-wi.com Plymouth (EC) www.logjamfestival.org AUG 4-7 www.wistatefair.com Heritage Days & Rail Fest Ten jazz groups from small combos to a full orchestra Fire Fest New London (EC) swing band will perform live at venues throughout Arlington Fireman’s Festival AUG 5 New Glarus (SC) See a western or lumberjack show and visit a the area. Musky Jamboree buckskinners’ rendezvous encampment, where you’ll Boulder Junction (NE) Arlington (SC) Watch firefighter competitions and water fights, and 920-892-8409 Take in a truck and tractor pull, softball and volleyball Savage Dash 5K Mud Run/Obstacle Course see tomahawk and knife tosses along with other Check out an antique auto show, more than 150 arts Spooner (NW) enjoy a steak and brat fry, beer tent and live music. www.plymoutharts.org tournament, and live music. Kids can explore a firehouse and take firetruck rides demonstrations. A bake sale, live music and non- and craft vendors, a flea market, and 5K and 10K Held during Jack Pine Savage Days, this challenging runs as you enjoy live entertainment and conces- 608-635-4717 608-527-5300 denominational church service are part of the event. race features a muddy 5K obstacle race. sions. Kids can participate in their own casting www.arlingtonfiredept.com www.newglarusfd.com 920-982-8557 715-635-2168 www.historicalvillage.org/heritagedays.html contest and fun run. www.jackpinesavagedays.com 715-385-2400 www.boulderjct.org 32 33 Find more fun at TravelWisconsin.com or call 1-800-432-8747. Rib Lake Ice Age Days Iola Vintage Military Show Sweet Corn Festival Pepper Fest AUG 20-21 Mexican Fiesta Rib Lake (NW) Iola (C) Sun Prairie (SC) North Hudson (NW) Milwaukee (SE) This family event offers a fish boil, street dance, Check out exhibits of vehicles from tractors to military Aside from tasty sweet corn and concessions, enjoy a North Hudson celebrates its Italian heritage with eth- Maxwell Street Days Flea Market Experience authentic Mexican food, rousing mariachi classic car show, parade and two runs, along with equipment, along with living history encampents craft show, beer tent with live bands, family activities, nic foods, spaghetti- and hot pepper-eating contests, Mukwonago (SE) bands, the foot-stomping rhythms and colorful swirl amusement rides and concessions. and reenactments of World War II and Vietnam era carnival rides and tractor pull. a parade, carnival, music, bingo, 5K/10K runs and a More than 650 vendors of crafts, produce, plants, of traditional dancers, and handmade treasures. 715-427-5404 battles. 608-837-4547 queen coronation. tools and food will sell their wares at this massive 414-383-7066 www.riblakewisconsin.com 715-445-4005 www.sunprairiechamber.com 715-386-8411 open-air market. www.mexicanfiesta.org www.iolavms.com www.pepperfest.org 262-363-1501 www.maxwellstreetdays.net North Central Wisconsin Antique Shanty Days Celebration of the Lake Warbirds and Classics Over the Midwest Steam and Gas Engine Show Algoma (NE) Steam & Gas Engine Show Fond du Lac (EC) AUG 20 The Oconomowoc Festival of the Arts Edgar (C) The region’s largest parade highlights this community Chilton (EC) Experience the biggest and best radio controlled Gas and steam engine powered machinery will be on celebration, which also includes more than 150 arts/ Browse antique farm machinery, model steam airplanes from all over the U.S. and Canada, from Cheesehead Run Oconomowoc (SE) Hilbert (EC) In addition to a juried fine arts show, this event will exhibit at this event, which will include a flea market, crafts and street vendors, a car cruise, book sale, engines, a toy show and flea market. jets flying at 200 mph to giant scale models. weaving, wine making, flour grinding, ice cream fireworks and kids’ activities. 920-989-2412 920-907-6159 Choose from a 5K, half marathon or half-marathon offer three stages of entertainment, a children’s art relay at this race known for themed costumes, tent and food. making, music, food, a petting zoo and games for 920-487-2041 www.wisteam-engine.com www.midwestwarbirds.com children. www.algomachamber.org unique awards, collectible shirts and a finish line 262-567-1243 feast. www.oconomowocarts.org 715-352-7722 www.edgarsteamshow.com AUG 14 AUG 19-20 920-853-3013 AUG 13 www.cheeseheadrun.com Star Prairie Ox Cart Days Badgerland Classics & Customs Arts on the Square Star Prairie (NW) AUG 27 A Sporting Day of Traditional Driving Car Show and Swap Meet Waupaca (C) Coffee Break Festival A parade featuring high school marching bands from Greenbush (EC) The lineup features a juried art show and sale, live Antigo (NE) Stoughton (SC) all over Northwestern Wisconsin is the highlight of Drivers wearing traditional dress will compete in a music and theater on three stages, a farmers’ market Enjoy small-town fun in the birthplace of the coffee this event, which also will include a queen corona- Amherst Quilt & Amish Furniture Auction Antique and collectible cars and trucks will be on Amherst (C) turnout inspection, country drive and cones course and workshops, including a home brew and wine break with vendor samples, arts and crafts, a car tion, canoe races and softball tournament. display at this event, which also will include parts Amish quilts and furniture are auctioned off under with their late 1800s and early 1900s horse-drawn making venue. show, bean spit contest, music, food, beer, and one- 715-246-2900 vendors and classic cars for sale. huge tents. Baked goods and food will be available. carriages in this Wade House event. 715-258-3741 mile/5K runs. www.oxcartdays.org 715-623-7351 920-450-1843 920-526-3271 www.waupacaarts.org 608-873-7912 www.badgerlandcc.org www.maderauction.com www.wadehouse.wisconsinhistory.org www.stoughtonwi.com/coffeebreak AUG 21 Ceramics & Doll Show Cars, Crafts & Rock-N-Roll in the Park Waukesha (SE) Corn Fest Antigo Tater Trot Turtle Lake (NW) Donna Lexa Memorial Art Fair Taste of Fond du Lac in the Park The world of ceramic fired arts comes to life with New Richmond (NW) Antigo (NE) More than 50 craft vendors will fill Turtle Lake Park Wales (SE) Fond du Lac (EC) demonstrations and competitions, along with new Feast on free corn on the cob and root beer as you Participate in a 10K, four-mile or one-mile timed along with classic ‘50s and ‘60s rock. Dash plaques This juried art fair also will include a used book sale, Sample locally made appetizers, entrees and des- enjoy live music, kids games, a 5K/10K race and ideas, molds and color lines. serts as you enjoy live music and a silent auction. walk/run. The post-race celebration will include live and trophies will be awarded at the car show. entertainment, food and a kids’ area. one-mile youth run. 262-896-8490 920-923-6555 entertainment and a baked potato bar. 715-986-4680 262-853-0808 715-246-2252 715-627-4336 x2617 www.ceramicdollshows.com www.fdlfest.com www.villageofturtlelake.com www.donnalexamemorialartfair.org www.nracentre.com www.antigotatertrot.com Voices of Peace Gospel Music Fest Corn & Brat Fest Frederic Art & Craft Fair AUG 24-28 Potosi BrewFest Hilbert (EC) Boulder Junction History Day Burlington (SE) Nearly 20 performing groups will play country, Frederic (NW) Potosi (SW) Boulder Junction (NE) Loyal Corn Festival This family event features live music, kids games, bluegrass and southern gospel music. Food and Crafters and artists display their work, from soaps Sample from more than 35 vendors of craft beer, Watch a Picnic Theatre performance based on a Loyal (C) food, and an arts and crafts fair. refreshments will be available. and lotions to baskets, pottery and woodwork. wine, specialty meat and cheeses. special figure in the town’s history. Museum tours In addition to some famous local corn on the cob, 262-492-3026 920-756-3830 715-653-2338 608-763-4002 and a brat, barbecue and bake sale will be part of enjoy a horseshoe tournament, run/walk, carnival, www.burlingtonchamber.org www.voicesofpeace.net www.fredericwi.com www.potosibrewery.com the event. live music, parade and horse, truck and tractor pulls. 715-385-2617 715-255-8772 Rhythm on the River Race the Lake Friendship Village Celebrates Zona Gale www.loyalcornfest.com www.boulderjct.org Fond du Lac (EC) AUG 19-21 Portage (SC) Fort Atkinson (SC) All levels of cyclists are invited to participate in this This commemoration of Pulitzer Prize-winning dra- Experience the Taste of Fort and an evening of live Dirty Girl Mud Run 90-mile bike race around Lake Winnebago. Bad River Manomin Traditional Pow-Wow matist and activist Zona Gale will include poetry and AUG 26-27 music and food and on the downtown riverwalk. Waukesha (SE) 920-563-3210 920-574-2972 Odanah (NW) play readings, cemetery and homes tours, music and Grill Games BBQ Competition Women will run, walk, climb, crawl and jump their www.dutrirun.com Celebrate the wild rice harvest with traditional danc- an ice cream social. www.fortchamber.com way through a muddy 3.1-mile obstacle course. ing, singing, canoe races, marathons and food. 608-742-2228 & Lakefront Festival 262-896-8490 715-682-7111 www.portagewi.com Kenosha (SE) Silver Lake Triathlon www.godirtygirl.com AUG 17 www.visitashland.com National grilling teams will compete in this event, Portage (SC) which includes a music festival with major acts and This beginner-friendly event starts at Silver Lake and Gleason Mud Bogs a carnival. Lakeshore Knights Classic Car Show Paul Bunyan Fest Badger Steam and Gas Engine Show Gleason (NE) continues into the gently rolling countryside. Two Rivers (EC) Eagle River (NE) 262-654-1234 608-742-4888 Baraboo (SC) Eight different classes of vehicles will compete in a www.grillgames.org Browse vintage vehicles while enjoying a live DJ, Feast on a Paul Bunyan-sized meal and enjoy chain- Check out Wisconsin’s largest display of early Amer- 300-foot mud pit. Take in the sights and relax to a www.silverlaketriathlon.com 50/50 raffle, door prizes, food and refreshments. saw carving demos at this event, which also includes ican steam- and gas-powered equipment. Food, band in the evening. Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival an arts and crafts show. 920-794-7402 entertainment, a flea market, and arts and crafts 715-873-3436 Superior (NW) Waupaca Rod & Classic Car Show www.manitowoc.info 800-359-6315 round out the lineup. www.merrillchamber.org Watch Dragon Boats race, browse an arts and crafts Waupaca (C) www.eagleriver.org 608-522-4905 fair, and enjoy food and entertainment. Participants will pick the winners at this car show, Paavo Nurmi Marathon www.badgersteamandgas.com HarborPark Jazz, Rhythm & Blues Festival 715-395-6169 which also will offer raffles, door prizes and food. Hurley (NW) Kenosha (SE) www.lakesuperiordragons.com 715-281-8233 Wisconsin’s oldest and most prestigious marathon in- AUG 17-21 Community Fair Enjoy distinguished jazz and blues groups perform- cludes a torch-lighting ceremony, pre-race spaghetti Venetian Festival Butternut (NW) ing along the shores of Lake Michigan. Villa Louis Behind the Scenes AUG 27-28 dinner and awards following the race. Lake Geneva (SE) This event includes exhibits, an animal swap, crafts, 262-654-2412 Prairie du Chien (SW) 715-561-4334 A lighted boat show and fireworks display on Geneva horseshoes, kids’ games, baseball, volleyball, archery www.mahonefund.org See this historic mansion from top to bottom during Festival in the Pines www.business.hurleywi.com Lake are the highlights of this festival, which also and food. extended tours offering visitors a glimpse into life at Eau Claire (NW) features a carnival, craft fair, water ski show, music 715-769-3473 Pewaukee Antique & Classic Boat Show the house and care of an object from the Dousman This fest’s lineup includes more than 250 arts and family collection. Susie the Duck Day and local foods. www.butternutwi.com Pewaukee (SE) crafts booths, food from Chippewa Valley restaurants, Lodi (SC) Browse classic cars, model toy watercraft and more 608-326-2721 a beer and wine garden, performers on three stages 262-248-4416 www.villalouis.org Watch a parade and the “Duck Derby” along Spring www.lakegenevaJaycees.org Moon Lake Threshing Bee than 50 antique boats while enjoying live music and and children’s activities. Creek at this event held in conjunction with the Taste Clayton (NW) family activities. The event will include a vintage 715-552-5504 of Lake Wisconsin & Lodi. See threshing and crafts building demonstrations airplane fly-by. AUG 26-28 www.festivalinthepines.com 608-592-4412 AUG 18-21 and browse a steam powered sawmill, blacksmith 262-695-2994 www.lodilakewisconsin.org shop and miniature steam train. Shop a flea market www.glacbs.org/Events/PewaukeeBoatShow Artstreet Footstock Barefoot Water Ski Tournament Irish Fest and food vendors. Green Bay (NE) Crandon (NE) Milwaukee (SE) 800-811-0338 Waupaca Area Triathlon This event showcases more than 200 artists, music Professional and amateur barefoot water skiers will AUG 13-14 The nation’s largest Irish festival-Irish music, dance, www.moonlakeshow.org Waupaca (C) and performing arts on multiple stages, edible arts compete head-to-head over a 1 1/2-mile figure eight culture, sports and cuisine, from entertainers on 17 and demonstrations, literary events, activities for The full course includes a 1/2-mile swim, 20-mile course. Art in the Park stages to Celtic canines and Irish wares. National Championship Musky Open bike race and 5k-run, while the short course offers children and cultural exhibits. 715-478-3450 Lake Geneva (SE) 414-476-3378 Eagle River (NE) a 1/4-mile swim, 12-mile bike and 2-mile run. Kids 920-435-5220 www.footstock2016.com Artists will display their creations along Geneva www.irishfest.com The world’s largest amateur musky tournament can compete in their own event. www.mosaicartsinc.org/artstreet Lake’s shores in this juried show on Geneva Lake. includes a sport show, trophies and food. 715-258-7343 262-729-5225 800-359-6315 www.waupacaareatriathlon.com www.genevalakeart.org www.muskyopen.com

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KITES OVER LAKE MICHIGAN SEPT 3-4 Two Rivers (EC)

TASTE OF MADISON SEPT 3-4 Madison (SC)

CHILIMANIA SEPT 10 Edgerton (SC)

CHEQUAMEGON FAT TIRE FESTIVAL SEPT 17 Hayward (NW)

APPLE FESTIVAL SEPT 23-25 Gays Mills (SW)

1 37 Cheese-A-Palooza South Shore Lions Club Fall Festival Indian Summer Festival SEPTEMBER Kenosha (SE) Port Wing (NW) Milwaukee (SE) Celebrate all things cheese during the two-day This annual festival offers a car show, parades, arts Enjoy a traditional pow-wow, dance troupes, tribal World Championship Off-Road Races Flambeau 40 On-Road Bike Race Cheese-A-Palooza festival along the harbor downtown. and crafts, a 5k walk/10k run, flower and ribbon villages, demonstrations, storytellers, lacrosse, en- AUG 31-SEPT 5 Crandon (NE) Park Falls (NW) The free event features a variety of entertainment. show, and food booths. tertainers, authentic food, a farmers market and an Central Wisconsin State Fair Hailed as the biggest off-road short-course race, Participate in this 35-mile bike road race along the 262-564-8800 715-774-3220 extensive marketplace. Marshfield (C) head to Crandon for camping, concerts, fireworks, Flambeau River’s picturesque rolling hills or try the www.hap2it.com www.portwingwi.com 414-604-1000 Enjoy the “Central Wisconsin’s Got Talent” com- brats and, of course, racing! next day’s 13-mile time trials. Pre-registered entrants www.indiansummer.org petition, along with exhibits, entertainment, a draft 715-478-2222 receive a shirt and food. Fox Jazz Fest Southern Blues BBQ & Crawdad Festival horse show, carnival rides, tractor pull and demolition www.crandonoffroad.com 715-762-2703 Menasha (EC) Phillips (NW) Villa Louis Carriage Classic derby at the Marshfield Fairgrounds. www.parkfalls.com Enjoy local, national and international Jazz artists. Join the fun and feast on crawdads and a delicious Prairie Du Chien (SW) 715-387-1261 Food, beverage and fun add to this Labor Day southern barbecue spread with all the fixins’ while More than 100 drivers hitch trained horses to new www.centralwisconsinstatefair.com SEPT 2-5 Fly-In/Drive-In weekend event. listening to live music on the shores of Wilson Lake. and restored carriages at this elegant event, which Hillsboro Firemen’s Labor Day Celebration New Lisbon (C) 920-749-2787 715-339-3151 includes tours of the historic home and food and Hillsboro (SW) Have breakfast or lunch, and browse displays of www.foxjazzfest.com www.birchislandresortllc.com beverage service on the lawn. SEPT 1-5 Enjoy music and entertainment at this affordable aircraft and classic cars, along with arts and crafts. 608-326-2721 La Crosse Area Bicycle Festival family fun festival. Attend the junior fair, farmers mar- You can even take a chopper ride! Kites Over Lake Michigan SEPT 5 www.carriageclassic.com La Crosse (SW) ket, carnival, demolition derby, rodeo, lawnmower 608-547-6503 Two Rivers (EC) Enjoy four days of self-supported, on- and off-road races and the county’s biggest Labor Day parade. www.1365.eaachapter.org Marvel at giant show kites, stunt teams and spectac- Labor Day Celebration & Merrill Lion’s Car Show Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival bike rides in the Driftless Region, including mountain 608-489-2521 ular ground displays. A night fly, bonfire, sky lantern Merrill (NE) Jefferson (SC) and road biking, architectural tours and coffee, www.hillsborofire.info Gleason Mud Bogs release, fireworks, kite making and live music also Come to the fairgrounds following the local Labor Day See stock dog trials along with sheep, Shetland and muffin and ice cream rides. Gleason (NE) will be part of the largest kite festival in the Midwest. parade for a classic car show, flea market, farmers border collie shows at this event, which also includes 800-658-9424 Labor Day Celebration Eight different classes of vehicles will compete for 920-793-9599 market, silent auction, entertainment for the kids and an auction, fiber art classes and fleece demos, www.bicyclelacrosse.com Suring (NE) cash in a 300-foot mud pit throughout the afternoon. www.uniqueflyingobjects.com concessions. a hooked-rug show, country store, and food and Attend this family event for refreshments, enter- 715-873-3436 715-536-7313 beverages. tainment, tractor and truck pulls, a chili cook-off, www.merrillchamber.org Prentice Progress Days www.merrillparkandrec.com 608-868-2505 SEPT 2-3 www.wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com children’s chalk art, swap, 5K/10K walk/run, fish boil, Prentice (NW) Wisconsin State Cow Chip Throw demolition derby, parade and fireworks. Lake Arrowhead Craft Show Experience tasty food, live music and a parade. Play 920-842-2333 SEPT 8-11 Prairie du Sac (SC) Nekoosa (C) kickball, softball, volleyball and bean bags, or com- World Championship Musky Classic www.ci.suring.wi.us Join 40,000 fans in watching competitors aim for the More than 100 vendors show and sell at one of pete in watermelon eating and a 5K fun walk/run. Stumble Stump Rendezvous Boulder Junction (NE) state record of 248 feet. If flying cow chips don’t ex- central Wisconsin’s best craft shows. Food and bev- There are plenty of activities for the kids, too. Antigo (NE) Boulder Junction, Presque Isle, Manitowish Waters cite you, the free entertainment, arts and crafts fair, Lion’s Sturgeon Festival erages and courtesy cars for the mobility impaired 715-428-2964 Experience the 1800s fur trading era through a camp and Winchester join together for this annual catch- food booths or 5K/10K runs should do the trick. Jim Falls (NW) will be available. www.pricecountywi.net full of reenactors. Volunteers demonstrate candle and-release musky tournament on area lakes. 608-643-4317 This annual Labor Day weekend festival is the biggest 715-325-2929 x5 making, leather working, cooking, and tomahawk Trophies will be awarded. www.wiscowchip.com fundraiser of the year for the Jim Falls Lions. Enjoy a www.lakearrowhead-golf.com Taste of Madison and knife throwing. Camp to make it an experience! 715-543-2657 888-526-4523 www.wcmuskyclassic.com midway carnival, nightly music performances, demo- Madison (SC) www.antigochamber.com lition derby, a truck and tractor pull, and a parade. Marina Fest Join thousands of fellow epicureans for two days of SEPT 2-4 715-382-4538 Sister Bay (NE) tasty treats from more than 80 local restaurants and Can-Yak Fishing Tourney www.jimfallslionsclub.org SEPT 10 Take in a waterski show by the Waterboard Warriors 20 beverage stands, along with rock, country and SEPT 9-10 Mercer (NW) and a fireworks display at this tribute to the Sister R&B performers on three stages. A Country Afternoon Whether you like to paddle, fish or both, head to the Bay Marina-turned beloved annual event. Food, 608-276-9797 Falcon Frontier Days Rodeo Brantwood (NW) Turtle River to take part in demonstrations and work- SEPT 3 drinks and live entertainment are available. www.tasteofmadison.com River Falls (NW) Experience an old-time country social with a picnic shops, or compete in the all-species fishing contest. Downtown Kenosha Classic Cruise-In Car Show 920-854-4457 Students from the region will compete in the biggest and cookout. Try farm chores like clothes washing Also enjoy campfires and nightly socials. Kenosha (SE) www.sisterbaytourism.com college rodeo in the upper Midwest. Cowboys and and butter churning. Activities include a baking con- 715-476-2389 This free event is open to all makes and models of SEPT 3-5 cowgirls will participate in stock events like bull test, arts and crafts sale, quilt raffle and live music. www.can-yak.com vehicles and motorcycles. Show off your car and see Walk In The Woods Art Fair Flea Market and Craft Sale riding, saddle bronc and bareback riding. 715-428-2261 what downtown has to offer, including live music and 715-425-3911 www.sites.google.com Kenosha (SE) Hatfield (SW) refreshments. www.uwrf.edu Trout Festival More than 60 artists display and sell their creations Shop from numerous vendors and enjoy food, music, 262-818-6410 Exeland (NW) along the wooded trails and gardens of Hawthorn a parade, fireworks and family activities at this Art Harvest and Fall Family Festival www.midweststreetmachine.com This event includes a fishing contest, pancake and Hollow. Live entertainment, food, and a silent auction free-admission event. Girls Just Want 2 Have Fun Bike Ride Green Bay (NE) trout feeds, 5K obstacle run, ATV pull, carnival, are available throughout the day. 608-989-2275 Hudson (NW) Explore the Green Bay Botanical Garden with art parade, live music, tournaments, lawn mower races, Festivale Italiano 262-552-8196 www.clarkcountytourism-wi.org Choose a 15-, 30- or 45-mile bike ride through his- viewing, plant sales, displays by local garden groups contests, bow shoot and raffles. Hurley (NW) www.hawthornhollow.org toric Hudson after a light breakfast and bike fittings. and activities for kids. 715-266-4181 Embrace your Italian side at this craft fair and flea Ho-Chunk Nation Pow-Wow Lunch will be provided after the ride. 920-490-9457 www.exelandrodandgunclub.org 715-386-8411 www.gbbg.org market, and enjoy a Marty’s Goldenaires Drum and Black River Falls (SW) www.hudsonwi.org Bugle Corp performance, kids’ games, refreshments, SEPT 3-4 Enjoy drums, dancing and crafts from throughout the

Wilhelm Tell Festival raffles and ethnic food. Arts & Crafts Show country at this celebration of thanks. Art on the Kinni 715-561-4334 New Glarus (SC) Port Wing (NW) 715-284-9343 River Falls (NW) www.hurleywi.com SEPT 9-11 Enjoy a weekend of Swiss charm, including parades, Buy and sell at this regional two-day arts and crafts www.ho-chunknation.com Browse and buy from 60 juried artists and listen art show, book sale, ethnic music, street dance, show, held in conjunction with the Port Wing Fish Dairy Days Celebration to music at River Falls’ annual art fair showcasing savory food and even a yodeling contest. The final Fifield Dirt Devils ATV Rally Boil and the South Shore Lions Fall Festival. Labor Day Picnic Platteville (SW) unique, hand-crafted items. Kids will have an art tent pageant performance is in German. Enjoy carnival rides, a parade, arts and crafts fair, of their own. Park Falls (NW) 715-774-3624 Pearson (NE) 608-527-2095 tractor and truck pulls, live music and entertainment, 715-425-7143 Take part in a mud run and an off-road challenge, www.portwingwi.com Spread out a blanket for food and drinks, live music, www.wilhelmtell.org and food. www.riverfallscab.org join the fun as a spectator, or just take a ride on 200 games for all ages, a raffle, hourly drawings and 608-348-8888 miles of trail. The event includes music, food and Blue Moon Art Tour crafts. drinks. www.plattevilledairydays.com Wisconsin Highland Games Cable (NW) 715-623-4134 Cheese & Sausage Fall Family Fest 715-762-2178 Waukesha (SE) Visit art studios along Blue Moon Road in the www.antigochamber.com New London (EC) www.parkfalls.com This Celtic festival features Scottish and Irish athlet- beautiful countryside. Metal sculptures, oil and pastel Historic Re-enactment Shop more than 100 craft, produce and food ven- ics, tournaments, highland dancing, a pipe and drum paintings, drawings, stoneware and Raku pottery will Platteville (SW) dors, or taste and purchase locally made cheese and competition, working dog breeds from the British Fish Boil be among the items for sale. SEPT 4 Military demonstrations and tradesmen, storytelling, sausage at this family event with games, entertain- Isles, ethnic music, a pub tent and food. Port Wing (NW) 715-798-3833 Pike Lake Chain Firefighters Fun Day and period food and music create the essence of ment, a climbing wall, raffle and live music. 262-548-7200 Wisconsin life in the 1800s. Learn from historians 920-982-5822 This annual tradition is a tasty one, with lake trout, www.bluemoonarttour.blogspot.com Park Falls (NW) www.wisconsinscottish.org and local teachers. www.newlondonchamber.com potatoes, onions, coleslaw, bread and drinks on the Win prizes at this event’s hourly raffles, or the $1,000 608-348-8888 menu. Check out the arts and crafts show, and stay cash drawing. Other events include a horseshoe tour- www.platteville.com in town for the Lions Club Fall Festival the next day. nament, games, refreshments, music and fireworks. 715-774-3555 715-762-1623

www.portwingwi.com www.tn.fifield.wi.gov 38 39 Find more fun at TravelWisconsin.com or call 1-800-432-8747. Fondue Fest Mural Fest & Classic Car Show Taste of Lake Geneva Grape Stomp at Chateau St. Croix Winery & Vineyard SEPT 14-17 SEPT 10 Fond du Lac (EC) Ashland (NW) Lake Geneva (SE) St. Croix Falls (NW) Chilimania Hundreds of pounds of cheese and chocolate fondue Tour the murals as you revel in the heritage of Ash- Several local chefs and restaurateurs come together Celebrate the fruits of this year’s labor with tours and Central Wisconsin Horse Sale Edgerton (SC) are served at this annual event. Listen to all genres of land with sidewalk sales, a car show, craft and food in Flat Iron Park to serve a variety of culinary tastings, gourmet food, grape stomping, carriage Neillsville (C) Taste your way through a championship chili cook- music on three stages, and take the children to their vendors. Several kids activities will be available. delights. rides, polocrosse matches, Renaissance and Medie- Wisconsin’s largest horse sale attracts buyers and off, along with traditional chili cooking, salsa and own Kids Zone. 715-682-2500 262-248-4416 val games, and live music and dancing. sellers from across the country. Horses, mules, horse Bloody Mary contests. Entertainment by top bands 920-322-2006 www.visitashland.com www.lakegenevawi.com 715-483-2556 equipment, horse-drawn vehicles and tack of all rock the festival stage all day and into the night. www.downtownfdl.com www.chateaustcroix.com types will be sold. 608-561-7566 Thirsty Troll Brew Fest 715-238-8088 Portage Family SkateBoard Levee Cruise www.centralwihorsesale.net www.chilimania.com Harvest Festival Portage (SC) Mount Horeb (SC) Laura Ingalls Wilder Days Chetek (NW) Take a six-mile round trip of the scenic Levee Trail Twenty-five brewers will have close to 100 beers from Pepin (SW) Colorama Arts & Crafts Fair Pie and chili contests, an arts and craft fair, flea and on your skateboard or longboard, ending at Riverside Wisconsin and the surrounding region ready for the This family-oriented festival includes a Laura Ingalls SEPT 15-18 Boulder Junction (NE) farmers markets, live music, food, a bonfire and a Park with a picnic and entertainment. Helmets are tasting at this event, which also will include food and Wilder likeness competition, craft demonstrations by Artisans and crafters will show and sell their wares. mud run are the highlights of this annual fest. required, and other safety equipment is encouraged. music. candlelight, a fiddle contest, food and entertainment. Amery Fall Festival Also, browse a farmers market and taste wild game 715-924-4440 608-334-4779 608-437-5914 715-255-0718 Amery (NW) sandwiches. www.chetekwi.net www.portageskatepark.org www.trollway.com www.LauraDays.org Enjoy the grand parade, queen pageant, arts and 715-385-2400 crafts fair, tent dance, high school football game, quilt show and demolition derby. www.boulderjct.org Main Street Festival Rock River Valley Carvers Show and Sale U.S. Watermelon Speed-Eating Maxwell Street Days Flea Market and Seed-Spitting Championships Mukwonago (SE) 715-268-8101 Whitewater (SE) Janesville (SC) www.ameryfallfestival.org Crafty Apple Fest The arts and businesses come together in a family- Watch carvers and a chainsaw artist at work, shop Pardeeville (SC) Shop more than 650 vendors of crafts, produce, Chilton (EC) friendly atmosphere with art and craft booths, music, from woodworking vendors, and vote in the people’s Enjoy all-you-can-eat watermelon and family fun, plants and tools at this massive open-air market. Try apple-related food dishes along with apple and food and hands-on activities for all ages. choice awards. carve a design into a rind, and of course participate Food and refreshments will be available. Tomahawk Fall Ride for MDA pumpkin beer, and enjoy live music, games, kids 262-473-4005 608-752-3328 in the speed-eating and seed-spitting competitions. 262-363-1501 Tomahawk (NE) activities, pumpkin bowling and crafts at this free www.wwmsfestival.blogspot.com www.rockrivervalleycarvers.com 608-697-6744 www.maxwellstreetdays.net This fall ride brings in about 40,000 motorcycle family event. www.pardeevillewatermelonfestival.com enthusiasts to enjoy entertainment and the newest motorcycles and accessories from Harley-Davidson. 920-418-1650 Merrill Airport Days Sputnikfest Rural Life Days: Tractor Show and Thresheree www.chiltonchamber.com Wheels and Wings Manitowoc (EC) 715-453-5334 Merrill (NE) Manitowoc (EC) www.tomahawkfallride.com Feast your eyes on ultralights to business aircrafts, Commemorate the 1962 crash of a piece of the Osceola (NW) Discover what life was like in a rural community in Downtown Art Fest skydivers and short flight displays. The event also satellite Sputnik in Manitowoc. Festivities include This annual aviation fly-in and collector car show also Manitowoc’s early years with live field demos, steam Sun Prairie (SC) includes an arts and crafts show. costume contests, the Miss Space Debris Pageant, includes a pancake breakfast, air show, helicopter engines, farm tractors, and activities in 25 historic VSCDA Elkhart Lake Vintage Festival Artists from around the area will display their wares 715-536-2024 an art fair and tongue-in-cheek reenactment. rides, radio-controlled model planes, entertainment buildings at the Pinecrest Historical Village. Elkhart Lake (EC) at this fine art show. The event includes food stands, www.merrillchamber.org 920-686-3090 and food. 920-732-1562 Vintage cars showcase racing history against the live entertainment and children’s activities. www.sputnikfest.blogspot.com 715-755-3300 www.mid-lakesrusticiron.org fall colors at America’s National Park of Speed. The 608-512-9743 www.wheelswings.com fan-friendly paddock is open for up-close views of www.cityofsunprairie.com Pecatonica Valley Antique Days racing machines prepared to era specifications. Whooping Crane Festival Darlington (SC) 920-892-4576 Necedah (C) Take in two days of flea markets, antique tractor and www.roadamerica.com This annual festival features a pancake breakfast, machinery displays, tractor pulls, children’s activities vendors market, silent auction, food, artists, speakers and fresh homemade ice cream. and guided tours. 608-776-2591 SEPT 16-17 920-295-3877 www.lafayettecounty.org Wet Whistle Wine Fest www.secure.operationmigration.org Algoma (NE) Seafood Fest Enjoy this wacky and fun event with costumes, CHEQUAMEGON FAT TIRE FESTIVAL wines, grape stomps, live music and food. Wolfman Triathlon Menasha (EC) CABLE . Sept 17 White Lake (NE) The fest offers two evenings of music, food and fun 920-487-5208 This unique off-road triathlon features a down-river with lobster, crab leg and salmon dinners, plus a full www.vonstiehl.com/events paddle on a section of the Wolf River, a 13-mile array of other seafood and grilled items. mountain bike ride on a single track, and a 3.5-mile 920-734-3358 trail run along the banks of the river. www.neenahrotary.org SEPT 16-18 715-882-3502 Community First Fox Cities Marathon www.wolfmantriathlon.org Menasha (EC) SEPT 11 Events include a marathon and half marathon, relay, SEPT 10-11 Door County Century Bike Ride competitive walk and wheelchair division. Sturgeon Bay (NE) 920-882-9499 All Breed Dog Shows and Obedience Rally Trials Trace the famed Door Peninsula on routes of 30, 64, www.foxcitiesmarathon.org Wilmot (SE) 75 and 100 miles at this advance-registration event. The Kenosha Kennel Club’s AKC-licensed dog show Rest stops, refreshments and restroom facilities will Fall Harvest Days and obedience trials will feature more than 900 be available. Union Grove (SE) dogs representing about 127 breeds. Spectators are 920-606-2458 See displays of engines, tractors, equipment, farm welcome. www.doorcountycentury.com toys, cars and trucks, along with threshing, baling, 262-654-4831 sawmill, shingle mill and homemaking demonstra- Brett Morgan - Photograph Courtesy of Chequamegon Festival www.visitkenosha.com/events Fall Festival tions. Shop at flea markets and food vendors. Darlington (SC) 414-529-2413 Artrageous Weekend Enjoy food, crafts, music, games, a flea market, hay- www.fallharvestdays.com Wausau (C) rides, horse and buggy rides, and fall decorations. Art hop and shop from more than 120 juried artists 608-776-3067 Gemuetlichkeit Days from all over the country. Enjoy two days, two food www.darlingtonwi.org Jefferson (SC) courts and two entertainment stages of fun, with Gemuetlichkeit is German for “good times, good hands-on art activities for families. IRONMAN Wisconsin Triathlon fun, good fellowship.” Celebrate heritage with food, 715-842-1676 Madison (SC) music, dancing, an arts and crafts fair, and a parade. www.wausaufoa.org Cheer on elite athletes as they swim Lake Monona, 920-674-4511 bike throughout the countryside and run down- www.gdays.org town. The race begins early morning at the Monona Terrace and concludes at midnight at the Capitol Square. 608-255-2537 www.ironman.com/triathlon 1 41 Find more fun at TravelWisconsin.com or call 1-800-432-8747. Green County Cheese Days Ethnic Fest Lumberjack Steam Train Fall Festival RS Vintage Steel Steam & Gas Engine Show The Autumn Trek Ride Monroe (SC) Two Rivers (EC) Laona (NE) SEPT 17-18 Calumetville (EC) River Falls (NW) Event includes the Cheese Days Chase, free sam- Come for the music and dance, enjoy the food and Enjoy fall colors by train on the award-winning Green Devil’s Challenge Triathlon This show exhibits the sawmill, shingle mill, black- Choose from 25-, 45-, 66- and 101-mile rides ples, cheesemaking demonstrations, cow milking shop the many vendors selling items from every Treasure Forest Tour. Event includes a pumpkin Baraboo (SC) smith, rock crushing, and thrashing. There is also a through the scenic countryside. Each route is contest, farm adventures for kids, dairy farm tours, continent. Start with the parade of flags down Wash- patch, face painting, marshmallow roast and fresh After triathletes swim, bike and run, join them for flea market, tractor parade, kiddie tractor pull, live marked and mapped, with refreshments and rest barn quilt tours and live entertainment. ington Street. apple cider. post-race festivities including entertainment, music entertainment, food and beverages. stops along the way, and a brat and hot dog feast at 608-325-7771 920-794-1482 715-674-3414 and food. 920-795-4531 the end. www.cheesedays.com www.tworiversmainstreet.com www.lumberjacksteamtrain.com 608-356-8301 www.upsteamandgasengine.org 715-425-2533 www.witriseries.com www.rivervalleytrails.org Wo-Zha-Wa Days Fall Festival Fall Fun Fest & International Peninsula Century Fall Challenge Bike Ride Wine & Harvest Festival Wisconsin Dells (C) Migratory Bird Day Celebration Sister Bay (NE) Driftless Area Art Festival Cedarburg (SE) SEPT 22-24 This festive celebration of autumn includes an arts and Bristol (SE) The journey starts and ends at Sister Bay’s Waterfront Soldiers Grove (SW) Shop a farmers market, browse Arts on the Avenue, crafts fair, carnival, flea market, Maxwell Street Days, Celebrate fall with hayrides, kids crafts, food and Park, and features routes of 25, 50, 62, and 100 miles Once a year, artists who draw their inspiration from sample wine and eat tasty fall treats, and join in on Harvestfest and Taste of Siren live entertainment, parade and the Wo-Zha-Wa Run. green vendors. Admission is free and prices vary by through the northern peninsula’s beautiful landscape. the Driftless Area gather in Crawford County to the pumpkin carving, grape stomping and grape Siren (NW) 800-223-3557 activity. Enjoy live music, a post-ride buffet and beer. display and sell their work. spitting contests. The annual event is accompanied by a handmade www.wisdells.com/wozhawa 262-857-8008 920-421-1519 608-624-3600 262-377-9620 artisan and crafter show, carriage rides, motorcycle www.pringlenc.org www.peninsulacentury.com www.driftlessareaartfestival.com www.cedarburgfestivals.org show, farmers market, pumpkin bowling, a petting zoo, walk for the animals and contests. SEPT 17 Fall Harvest Festival Rails & Ales Brewfest 715-349-8399 Hartford Buckskinners Encampment SEPT 18 www.visitsiren.com Apple Harvest Festival Lake Tomahawk (NE) Green Bay (NE) Hartford (SC) Waukesha (SE) Kids can decorate wooden pumpkins and get their Stroll among the National Railroad Museum’s full-size Experience an early 1800s fur traders’ rendezvous, Mosquito Hill Nature Center Honey Sunday Celebrate heritage along with the apple harvest. En- faces painted while adults enjoy shopping arts and trains while sampling dozens of local and regional with authentic competitions, teepees, demonstra- New London (EC) SEPT 23 joy an auction, hayride, music, artists and exhibitors, crafts vendors and a farmers market. Try one of the craft beers and fine wines along with hors d’oeuvres. tions, period foods, music and refreshments. The honeybee and art of beekeeping are the focus pies and cider, and children’s activities. famous pies or caramel and turtle apples. Take home a keepsake sampling glass. 262-673-9892 of this event by the Waupaca County Beekeepers’ Octoberfest License to Cruise Car Show 262-896-8007 715-499-1263 920-437-7623 www.ci.hartford.wi.us Association. Demonstrations, tours, honey baked Appleton (EC) www.waukeshacounty.gov/appleharvestfestival www.minocquaartsandcrafts.com www.nationalrrmuseum.org goods and honey sundaes are offered. Browse through more than 400 classic cars along- 920-779-6433 side live entertainment and food vendors. Maple Fall Fest Art in the Square Ferryville Fall Fest & Market in the Park Scarecrow Fest www.outagamie.org 920-734-3377 Marshfield (C) www.octoberfestonline.org Crandon (NE) Ferryville (SW) Delavan (SE) Eat hearty potato or regular pancake breakfasts, Browse arts and crafts and tantalize your tastebuds Shop for Amish goods, including baskets, quilts, Scarecrows line the sidewalks as you enjoy food, arts check out maple syrup and maple dessert contests, Pedal the Kettle with specialty food booths. Kids can decorate pump- needlework, baked goods, produce and furniture. and crafts, a flea market and live music, along with and shop from more than 150 arts and crafts ven- Waukesha (SE) SEPT 23-24 kins and take horse and wagon rides. Browse organic food and produce, jams, jellies, the area’s famous rubber ducky race. dors and Amish products. The Spring City Spinners Bicycle Club hosts this 715-478-3450 birdhouses, flowers, plants and tools. 262-740-0959 715-384-3454 fully-supported, classic century tour along scenic Cable Area Fall Fest www.visitartinthesquare.com 608-734-9406 www.delavanwi.org www.visitmarshfield.com country roads. Bike 30, 64 or 100 miles, rain or Cable (NW) www.ferryville.com shine, with a meal at the end of the ride. This old-fashioned autumn fest includes a pancake Cambridge Fall Fest Septemberfest 262-607-2722 breakfast, local wine and microbrews, a chicken and www.springcityspinners.org corn roast, dessert contest, chili cook-off, craft fair, Cambridge (SC) Fly In Air Show Ripon (EC) classic car show and games for kids. Enjoy tractor hayrides, scarecrow building, beekeep- Antigo (NE) Head downtown for a custom car and vintage motor- 715-798-3833 ing and chainsaw art demonstrations, music, a pie Enjoy a pancake and waffle breakfast and free Young cycle show, craft show, pet parade and live music. www.cable4fun.com/events contest and auction, face painting, and the farm Eagle flights for first-time flyers ages 8 to 17. Also 920-748-6764 animal petting zoo. available are aerobatic demos, aircraft displays and www.ripon-wi.com 608-423-3780 entertainment. www.cambridgewi.com 715-623-4525 www.antigochamber.com Sorghum Fest OKTOBERFEST Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival Fall River (SC) See sorghum processed, buy your own, try a cold NEW GLARUS . Sept 23-25 Cable (NW) Horse & Buggy Days sorghum beer, feast on a potato and buttermilk Riders participate in a 16- or 40-mile, mass start, Weyauwega (C) pancake breakfast and hearty cookout lunch, listen off-road bicycle event. Travel downtown to the famed Watch a horse and buggy parade, enjoy a street to live music and shop at an open-air market. Birkie Trail, down forest roads, snowmobile trails and festival, take part in a pool tournament and listen to a 920-484-6257 other wooded lanes to the finish line in Cable. variety of music. www.savannaoakscenter.com 715-798-3594 920-867-2500 www.cheqfattire.com www.weyauwegachamber.com Spirit Lakes Musky Tournament Rib Lake (NW) Colorama Dinner International Fall Festival Up to 25 teams of two fishermen per boat compete Boulder Junction (NE) Eau Claire (NW) for prize money for most and longest muskies caught This annual tradition features wild game and baked Purchase international gifts, try new food, enjoy on Spirit Lake. Fee includes a meal served during the chicken served in historic Nash Hall at Camp performances from around the world and watch the wrap-up ceremony. Manitowish YMCA. Entertainment and door prizes Parade of Nations. There will be plenty of activities 715-573-8014 are planned. for the kids as well! www.spiritlakeassoc.org/events 715-385-2400 715-839-4914 www.boulderjct.org www.downtowneauclaire.org Sturgeon Bay Harvest Festival Colorama Festival Kickapoo BRAVE Ride and Street Art Auction St. Germain (NE) Gays Mills (SW) Sturgeon Bay (NE) Events at St. Germain, hailed as the “birthplace of This event takes riders on beginner, intermediate or Commemorate autumn’s bounty with a vintage car Colorama,” include a craft show, farmers market, advanced routes through the Driftless Area ranging show, shopping booths and deals in stores, food beer tasting, pumpkin painting, plant sale and horse- from 15 to 100 miles through breathtaking scenery vendors, live music and kids’ activities. drawn wagon rides. and panoramic views of valleys. 920-743-6246 715-477-2205 608-326-6658 www.sturgeonbay.net www.st-germain.com www.kickapoobraveride.com Wild Rice Fest Dragonboat Race & Festival Lakes and Leaves Bike Ride Lac du Flambeau (NE) Summit Lake (NE) Oshkosh (EC) Celebrate Native American heritage with harvesting Take a ride through the autumn colors of Wisconsin’s Family fun includes a Friday fish fry, art exhibits, demonstrations, cooking and pie-eating contests, a Northwoods. Helmets are required, with SAG sup- recreational activities and the always exciting 5K run/walk, arts and crafts, ethnic food vendors port, rest areas, food and refreshments offered. dragonboats. and kids’ games. 715-623-4134 920-424-0344 715-588-3346 www.antigochamber.com www.uwosh.edu/dragonboat www.lacduflambeauchamber.com 42 1 Find more fun at TravelWisconsin.com or call 1-800-432-8747. Octoberfest Spirit of the St. Croix Art Festival FFA Alumni Farm Toy Show & Sale SEPT 23-25 SEPT 24 Appleton (EC) Hudson (NW) Fennimore (SW) SEPT 29 Antique and Classic Boat Show AutumnFest Appleton’s biggest block party kicks off with a classic More than 90 artists showcase their best work Show, sell and trade antique and collectible farm Celebrate Falls – A Taste of Falls Fontana-on-Geneva Lake (SE) Brodhead (SC) car show. Enjoy more than 100 food booths serving throughout Hudson’s Lakefront Park over this two- toys. A pancake breakfast is served concurrently with Sheboygan Falls (EC) See classic and vintage boats from all over the coun- This annual community celebration includes a chili ethnic delights, a large arts and crafts section, family day event. Listen to music and taste local fare to the event. Sample food, beer and wine from Sheboygan County try on display over two days and watch the “Start contest, music, children’s activities, a parade, pon- area and live music on five stages all weekend. celebrate the beauty of the St. Croix River. 608-822-7806 eateries while tapping your toe to live music from Your Engines” boat parade. toon rides, hayrides, food and craft vendors. 920-734-7101 715-386-8411 www.fennimore.com local act Dead Wood Chop. 630-802-2698 608-897-8411 www.octoberfestonline.org www.sayhellotohudson.com 920-467-6206 www.genevalakesboatshow.com www.brodheadchamber.org Heritage Day at Fennimore Railroad Museum www.sheboyganfalls.org Party on the Pavement Wade House Civil War Weekend Fennimore (SW) Apple Festival Beef-A-Rama Racine (SE) Greenbush (EC) See demonstrations of old world crafts, antique trac- SEPT 30-OCT 2 Gays Mills (SW) Minocqua (NE) Downtown Racine’s largest street festival hosts five Experience one of the largest Civil War reenactments tors and farm equipment, plus hit and miss engines. Participate in a celebration of apples during this week- Beef-A-Rama serves thousands of sandwiches stages of live entertainment, car shows, rides and and encampments in Wisconsin. See an authentic The event includes food, tractor-drawn shuttle rides Center Color Fest end-long event including an arts and crafts fair, big flea throughout the day. Contests range from cook-offs carnival games, food and shopping, and kids and skirmish, visit President Abraham Lincoln and listen and mini-train rides for kids. Richland Center (SW) market, run/walk, horseshoe tournament and parade. and beef eating to the Rump Roast Run and the Cow sports zones. to the music of the Civil War era. 608-822-3446 A celebration of fall colors throughout Richland Cen- 608-735-4341 Pie Plop. Don’t miss the famous Parade of Beef. 262-634-6002 920-526-3271 www.fennimore.com ter and Richland County will include food, music and www.gaysmills.org 715-356-5266 www.racinedowntown.com/pavement www.wadehouse.org entertainment, citywide garage sales, a truck and www.beefarama.com Preservation Racine’s Tour of Historic Places tractor show, and the Canyon of Lights Parade. Fall Jefferson Car Show and Auto Swap Meet TriRock Lake Geneva Racine (SE) 608-647-3466 SEPT 25 www.richlandcentertourism.com Jefferson (SC) Christmas Tree Festival Williams Bay (SE) Guides narrate tours of architecturally and histori- Browse classics, collectibles and parts at one of the Ogema (NW) Start on the Geneva Lake beaches of Williams Bay Autumn Art on the Marsh cally significant homes. Paid admission includes a Midwest’s largest car shows. The event features more Decorate a tree, compete in the tree toss, “Run to for a memorable autumn triathlon full of scenic views Horicon (SC) guidebook with the history of each building. Fall ColorRide Bicycle Tour than 3,000 vendor spaces and hundreds of vehicles the Peak” at Timm’s Hill, browse a book and video and rolling hills. Stick around for the finish festival. Mark this celebration of nature and creativity with 262-634-5748 Washburn (NW) for sale. sale, check out a quilt show and raffle, then head to 262-248-4416 art, crafts, music, food, a raffle and drawings in the www.preservationracine.org Drive or bike with an experienced ride leader through 608-244-8416 the annual Fireman’s Dance. www.trirock.competitor.com/lake-geneva beautiful setting of Horicon Marsh. scenic roads and trails of the Bayfield Peninsula, www.madisonclassics.com 715-767-5989 920-485-3200 Wolf Lake Train Run/Hike from national forests to beaches and sea caves. www.pricecountywi.net www.horiconchamber.com Experience fall colors at the tip-top of the state. SEPT 24-25 Kansasville (SE) Harvest Fair/Maker Faire Head out on a 5k run or mile-long walk around 715-373-5017 www.washburnchamber.com West Allis (SE) Colorama Bike Tour Autumnfest, Classic Auto Show & Hey Hey 5K Barktoberfest beautiful Wolf Lake at this benefit for the Richard Enjoy fall-focused events, activities, entertainment, Merrill (NE) Baileys Harbor (NE) Fennimore (SW) Bong State Recreation Area, which will include door competitions, scarecrow making and pumpkin bowl- Take a 10-mile family ride, 30- or 50-mile bike tours A festival, auto show and 5K combine for a weekend Friendly dogs and their humans are invited to expe- prizes, music and refreshments. Muskies Inc. Musky Tournament ing. Artists, crafters and inventors showcase their for splendid fall scenes along the Wisconsin River. of fall fun, with live music, a poker run, arts and rience a free day of sporting dog and lure coursing 262-878-5600 Hayward (NW) creations in the accompanying Maker Faire. 715-536-7313 crafts show, farmers market, and classic auto and demonstrations, along with contests for Halloween www.bongnaturalistassociation.org This catch-and-release tournament takes place on 414-266-7300 www.merrillparkandrec.com motorcycle ride. costumes and best trick-or-treat. Enjoy food and 17 area lakes for two days and supports fishing- www.wistatefair.com 920-839-2366 raffles, and stick around for “Yappy Hour.” related projects in the Hayward Lakes area. www.doorcounty.com/baileys-harbor Fall Harvest Festival 608-345-8821 715-634-2921 www.cambridgewi.com www.muskiesinc-hayward.org Oktoberfest Phillips (NW) New Glarus (SC) Browse an arts and crafts fair on the courthouse Dancing Dragonfly Winery Food & Wine Festival Events include the ceremonial keg-tapping, food lawn, listen to live music, enjoy bakery sales, shop St. Croix Falls (NW) by local restaurants, chainsaw carving, wagon rides from non-profit food vendors and buy fresh local Enjoy a winery tour and tastings, as well as great food and activities for the kids. Listen to live music all cranberries and craisins. and music throughout the weekend. You won’t want weekend. 715-339-4100 to miss the grape stomp. 608-527-2095 www.phillipswisconsin.net 715-483-9463 www.swisstown.com www.dancingdragonflywinery.com WARRENS CRANBERRY FESTival

Green County Fall Nationals Warrens . Sept 23-25 Warrens Cranberry Festival Tractor and Truck Pull Earth Science Club Gem & Mineral Show Warrens (SW) Monroe (SC) Oshkosh (EC) Enjoy more than three miles of shopping booths, a This sanctioned pulling event will include several Shop from dealers of minerals, geodes, fossils, jew- hundred food stands and a dozen contests at the classes of trucks and tractors. Proceeds from ticket elry and home decor. You’ll see demonstrations and largest cranberry celebration in the world. Get your sales are donated to Green County charities. exhibits. There are special activities for kids. tickets early for the popular marsh tours. 608-558-2316 920-725-1640 608-378-4200 www.greencountyfallnationals.com www.visitoshkosh.com www.cranfest.com Hayward Fall Festival Fall Colors Comet Sky Ride Hayward (NW) Wausau (C) Wind Power Championships Main Street will fill with arts and crafts vendors at Experience fall colors as you journey to the top of Rib Fond du Lac (EC) this event, which also will include a farmers market, Mountain on the Comet Sky Ride at Granite Peak Ski This competition’s lineup includes long-distance food, live music, trail run, bike tour, and baking and Area. Take a walk around the top before your ride racing, course racing, slalom and freestyle for wind- scarecrow contests. back down. surfing and wind-kiting. The Lake Winnebago Super 715-634-8662 715-845-2846 Crossing also will be held this weekend. www.haywardareachamber.com www.skigranitepeak.com 920-922-2550 www.windpowerwindsurfing.com Lumberjack Steam Train Fall Festival Harvest Fest Laona (NE) Green Lake (C) World Beef Expo Enjoy fall colors on the award-winning Green Trea- Buy wares from crafters and artists, shop the farmers West Allis (SE) sure Forest Tour, including a pumpkin patch, face market, enjoy area restaurants’ signature dishes, Head to one of the largest cattle expositions in the painting, marshmallow roast and fresh apple cider. browse hundreds of classic cars, listen to live enter- Midwest for a variety of educational seminars, youth 715-674-3414 tainment and join family activities. sweepstakes contests, the World Beef Expo Elite Sale www.lumberjacksteamtrain.com 920-294-3231 and a trade show. www.visitgreenlake.com 920-479-0658 Mukwonago Fall Fest www.worldbeefexpo.com Mukwonago (SE) Model Train Show & Swap Meet Head downtown for a village-wide celebration includ- Monroe (SC) ing music, a chili cook-off, petting zoo, pony and This annual train show by the Green County Model train rides, inflatables, art exhibits, farmers market, Railroaders includes operating layouts, activities for craft vendors, and a fire and police display. kids, door prizes and a sale. 262-363-7758 608-325-9779 www.mukwonagochamber.org www.gcmrrinc.org 44 1 Find more fun at TravelWisconsin.com or call 1-800-432-8747. ONGOING EVENTS JULY 17-AUG 16 JULY 2-AUG 28 JULY 13-AUG 7 (Fridays) Music in the Park Olbrich’s Blooming Butterflies APRIL 7-SEPT 5 MAY 28-SEPT 4 JUNE 6-AUG 29 Music at Harry’s Place River Falls (NW) Madison (SC) Beloit (SC) Enjoy live music Friday and Saturday nights during Experience free-flying butterflies while strolling Beloit Snappers Baseball (Thursdays) (Mondays) These free concerts on the Beloit Riverfront will this annual summer series at Veterans Park. through the tropical Bolz Conservatory. More than a feature jazz, blues, swing and big band. Bring your Beloit (SC) Brown’s Lake Aquaducks Water Ski Shows Dancin’ at Harry’s Place 715-425-7645 x2109 dozen species can be seen at various times during Enjoy major league fun at minor league prices. lawn chairs or blankets and have a bite from one of Burlington (SE) Beloit (SC) www.riverfallscab.org the exhibit. Family fun, fireworks and special events are offered the on-site food vendors. Shows feature human pyramids, a ballet/chorus line, Learn to swing, cha cha, tango, line dance and waltz 608-246-4550 throughout the season. Check the website for times barefoot acts, jump acts, dancing and trick skiing. at these free dance lessons every Monday night at 608-365-4838 www.olbrich.org and dates. Additional performances are offered on Saturday the Harry C. Moore Pavilion. www.friendsofriverfront.com JULY 9-SEPT 5 608-362-2272 nights of holiday weekends. 608-365-4838 www.beloit.snappers.milb.com (Weekends & Labor Day) 262-594-3295 www.friendsofriverfront.com JULY 16-AUG 7 www.aquaducks.org JUNE 18-AUG 17 Bristol Renaissance Faire (Wednesdays & Saturdays) Kenosha (SE) The World of Little House APRIL 23-OCT 15 Rock Aqua Jays Water Ski Shows JUNE 9, JUNE 23, JULY 7, Enjoy 16th-Century merriment, music, food and Eagle (SE) Janesville (SC) Skiing Skeeters Water Ski Shows (Saturdays) games at this outdoor fest. You might even meet the A full month of daily activities let you live like Laura Enjoy pyramids, ballet, jumping and barefoot water JULY 21, AUG 4, AUG 18 Manitowish Waters (NE) queen! Ingalls and her friends. Dress as a character from Princeton Flea Market skiing from performers of all ages at this free-admis- Thursday Evening Paddle Outings Watch from the shores or your boat on Rest Lake as 847-395-7773 sion event. No shows will be offered on tournament one of the Little House on the Prairie books and Princeton (C) Phillips (NW) one of the oldest amateur ski clubs in the country www.RenFair.com/bristol Shop for antiques, plants, produce, arts and crafts, weekends, July 19 and Aug. 9. receive a discount on admission. Meet at an area waterway for a one-and-a-half to puts on a free show. furniture and food (including squeaky cheese 608-757-3171 two-hour easy out-and-back paddle, dependent on 262-594-6301 curds!). A children’s playground, picnic tables and www.rockaquajays.org 715-543-8488 weather. www.oldworldwisconsin.org central hot food stands will be available. www.manitowishwaters.org JULY 10-SEPT 30 715-339-6254 920-295-3877 MAY 28-OCT 22 (Fridays) www.princetonwi.com www.thecrazyloon.com/thursday-evening-paddle (Saturdays) Free Cranberry Marsh Tours SEPT 1-OCT 15 JUNE 29-AUG 3 Manitowish Waters (NE) Aldo Leopold Shack and Farm Tour Colorama Baraboo (SC) JUNE 9-AUG 25 (Wednesdays) Learn all about cranberries with an educational May 13-JUN 12 STATEWIDE Visit the inside of the famous shack and stroll along (Thursdays) Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra’s display, samples, video and Q&A session at the Bayfield In Bloom Manitowish Community Center, then drive to the Vilas The amber hues of autumn sweep through Wiscon- restored prairie, woods and river trails with a guide. Concerts on the Square Concerts on the Square Bayfield (NW) Reservations are required. Cranberry Company marsh for an up-close look. sin from north to south. Enjoy a driving tour through Baraboo (SC) Madison (SC) Enjoy the spring festival while the wildflowers, daffo- 608-355-0279 715-543-8488 the season’s spectacular scenery. Head to the historic downtown Courthouse Square The Capitol Square comes alive with music for six dils and apple blossoms are in bloom. Local events www.aldoleopold.org www.manitowishwaters.org 800-432-8747 for this free concert series featuring blues to big consecutive weeks during the summer. Bring a include a garden expo, tours, the traditional Blessing of the Fleet, plant sales, golf events, concerts and band and everything in between. Some chairs are cooler, or enjoy the on-site vendors. theater. MAY 30, JUNE 2-Sept 1, provided, or bring your own. Rain location is at the 608-257-0638 715-779-3335 JULY 4 & Sept 5 Al. Ringling Theatre. www.wcoconcerts.org www.bayfield.org 608-356-8333 www.baraboo.com Pewaukee Lake Water Ski Show Pewaukee (SE) MAY 20-AUG 5 These weekly themed shows on Pewaukee Lake are Waterfest Concert Series filled with barefooting, pyramids and acrobatic skills. Oshkosh (EC) Alive in the Arts 414-350-8713 Outdoor concerts will feature local, regional and na- Plymouth (EC) www.plwsc.org tional entertainers like The Fray, American Authors, CONCERTS ON THE SQUARE Artists are invited to submit their works for this juried Andy Grammar, BoDeans, Cory Chisel, Rusted Root . show, which will include judging and awards. and Paul Sanchez. Madison June 29-Aug 3 920-892-8409 JUNE 1-AUG 31 920-303-2265 www.plymoutharts.org www.waterfest.org (Wednesdays) Badgerland Water Ski Shows MAY 20-SEPT 16 Waukesha (SE) JUNE 11-JULY 9 Bring the family to free shows featuring barefoot Art on the Town (Saturdays) skiing, jumps, human pyramids, jazz dancing and Chain Skiers Water Ski Shows Appleton (EC) eye-catching costumes. King (NE) Downtown Appleton’s galleries, studios and stores 262-542-0330 Take in the sights on and off the water at this exciting host artists so attendees can experience their favorite www.badgerland.org show for the whole family. form of art or a new one on the third Friday of the month. 715-256-9377 920-954-9112 JUNE 1-AUG 31 www.appletondowntown.org JUNE 15-AUG 17 (Wednesdays) Dine on the Deck (Wednesdays) Green Bay (NE) Concerts on the Square MAY 22, JUNE 19, JULY 17, Enjoy fantastic food offerings from locally owned Wausau (C) AUG 21, SEPT 18, OCT 9 downtown restaurants during lunchtime along a Take in a variety of musical genres at this free out- waterfront setting. door concert series. Carry-ins are welcome, and food Maribel Cave Tours 920-437-5972 trucks will be available on site. Maribel (EC) www.downtowngreenbay.com 715-297-9531 See water-worn river passageways, stalactites, www.wausauevents.org

flowstone and other unique rock formations in this guided cave tour suitable for all ages. JUNE 2-AUG 25 JUNE 15-AUG 24 920-683-4189 www.maribelcaves.com (Thursdays) (Wednesdays) Northwoods Outdoor Artists Buttermilk Festival Manitowish Waters (NE) Fond du Lac (EC) Artists of all abilities are welcome to paint or draw Bring a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy free outdoor in any media at these outdoor, on-location sessions. concerts with different musical performers each Participation is free. week. Food concessions will be available. 715-543-2101 920-907-7678 www.northwoodsoutdoorartists.weebly.com www.fdlsymphonicband.org 46 1 Find more fun at travelwisconsin.com or call 1-800-432-8747. GREEN BAY LA CROSSE April 13: Capitol Student Adventure Series: Charlotte’s Web PERFORMING ARTS April 16: Manitowoc Symphony Orchestra: Divergent Weidner Center for the Performing Arts Pump House Regional Arts Center Apr 23: Baileigh Industrial Marquee Series: Cedarburg Performing Arts Center July 13-July 16: Birch Creek Symphony Concert Series 920-465-2726 608-785-1434 AMERY The Fab Four, The Ultimate Tribute 262-376-6161 July 20-23, www.weidnercenter.com www.thepumphouse.org Northern Lakes Center for the Arts May 12-14: The Masquers: Shrek the Musical www.cedarburgpac.com July 27-30, April 8: Wild Kratts Live! April 2: Ellis Paul 715-258-6811 May 19: Baileigh Industrial Marquee Series: Street Corner Symphony May 13: Jim Witter Coffee House Aug 3-6, April 12: Mnozil Brass April 16: Harmonious Wail www.northernlakescenter.org July 14: Kids from Wisconsin May 22: Lakeshore Symphonic Band Concerto Concert Aug 10-13: Big Band Jazz Series May 1: RAIN – A Tribute to The Beatles May 7: Willy Porter April 16: Northern Lakes Concert Series May 12: Joe Bonamassa MILWAUKEE CHILTON ELKHART LAKE ANTIGO LAC DU FLAMBEAU Milwaukee Repertory Theater – Engler Center Victorian Village Resort’s Theatre GREEN LAKE Dillmans Bay Resort Antigo High School Auditorium Stackner Cabaret 920-849-2880 920-876-3323 Thrasher Opera House 715-588-3143 414-224-9490 715-623-1337 920-294-4279 www.englercenter.com www.vicvill.com www.dillmansbco.org www.milwaukeerep.com www.kidsfromwisconsin.org www.thrasheroperahouse.com April 23: Appleton MacDowell Male Chorus June 15-Aug 17: Victorian Village’s Summer Musical Revues June 19: Blue Canvas Orchestra March 25-29: Sirens of Song July 19: Kids from Wisconsin April 9: April Verch Band DELAFIELD FISH CREEK April 16: Amber Brown Is Not A Crayon MADISON APPLETON BMO Harris April 23: Guy Davis SummerStage Door Community Auditorium Citywide 800-745-3000 Fox Cities Performing Arts Center 262-337-1560 April 30: David Lindley 920-854-4060 608-469-2966 920-730-3760 www.bmohbc.com www.summerstageofdelafield.org www.dcauditoriam.org May 6-May 7: The Paul Thorn Band www.makemusicmadison.com June 5: Janet Jackson www.foxcitiespac.com June 4: Party in the Park June 11: Jimmy Webb Aug 2-20: Peninsula Music Festival June 21: Make Music Madison April 5-10: Motown The Musical July 8: Magic – Illusionist Show with Glen Gerard July 16: The Second City April 15: Mark Morris Dance Group and Music Ensemble Marcus Center for the Performing Arts July 9: Shattered – Rolling Stones Tribute Band Northern Sky Theater April 20: The Improvised Shakespeare Company Garner Park July 16: Peter Mulvey Band HARTFORD 414-273-7121 920-854-6117 608-238-8085 April 22-23: Christine Ebersole Cabaret Schauer Arts & Activities Center www.marcuscenter.org July 21-23, www.northernskytheater.com May 5: Jane Lynch: See Jane Sing! www.madisonopera.org July 28-30, 262-670-0560, ext. 3 April 5-10: Once June 15-Aug 27: Three shows performed in repertory – summer Opera in the Park May 7: Rosanne Cash with the Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra July 23: Flipside: The Patti Page Story Aug 4-6: The Secret Garden – Adapted by Pamela Stirling www.schauercenter.org April 8-10: May 17-22: Chicago Aug 13: Bill Camplin Band April 8: Hotel California: A Salute to The Eagles May 31-June 5: Kinky Boots Peninsula Players Theatre Overture Center for the Arts April 9: The StepCrew Aug 20: Irish Music and Dance with Leahy’s Luck 920-868-3287 608-258-4141 Lawrence University Music-Drama Center Aug 25-Aug 27, April 15: Masters of Hawaiian Music Milwaukee Repertory Theater – Quadracci www.peninsulaplayers.com www.overturecenter.org 920-832-6632 Sept 1-3, April 16: Lighthouse Big Band Powerhouse June 14-Oct 16: Five plays in repertory – Broadway and Off-Broadway www.go.lawrence.edu/academy April 1-3: Madison Symphony Orchestra: Ohlsson Plays Brahms Sept 8-10: The Odd Couple by Neil Simon May 6: Jared Sherlock – Comic Magician 414-224-9490 April 5: Overture Concert Organ: Ahreum Han in Recital May 8: Lawrence Academy of Music Chamber Ensembles Concert May 20-May 21: Rockapella – A Trip Across the Decades www.milwaukeerep.com FOND DU LAC April 8: David Sanborn Electric Band DE PERE April 26-May 22: August Wilson’s Fences Buttermilk Creek Park April 8-10: Kanopy Dance Company’s BLOOM! BARABOO Walter Theater, St. Norbet College HUDSON March 15-April 10: American Song 414-266-7067 April 9: Adam Pascal in Concert Circus World 414-266-7067 Phipps Center for the Arts www.fdl.com 608-356-8341 www.tickets.snc.edu 715-386-2305 April 14: Mad City Sessions: Sexy Ester Milwaukee Repertory Theater – Aug 17: Kids from Wisconsin www.thephipps.org April 15-17: The Tales of Hoffmann presented by Madison Opera www.circusworldbaraboo.org Aug 18: Kids from Wisconsin Stiemke Studio Duck Soup Cinema: The Cameraman July 30: National Windjammers Concerts at Circus World April 1-17: Glorious! The True Story of Florence Foster Jenkins April 16: 414-224-9490 Fond du Lac High School April 29-May 8: Pinkalicious The Musical April 17: Moon Mouse: A Space Odyssey EAU CLAIRE www.milwaukeerep.com Performing Arts Center June 4: Barbary Coast Dixieland Show Band April 24: David Sedaris Durward’s Glen Retreat State Theatre Feb 24-April 3: The Invisible Hand 920-948-4032 608-356-8113 715-832-7529 June 5: Peter Pan accompanied by Dennis James on the April 27: Companhia Urbana de DanÁa www.southshorechorale.org Wurlitzer Theater Pipe Organ April 29-May 1: Madison Symphony Orchestra: Carmina Burana www.durwardsglen.org www.eauclairearts.com Next Act Theatre April 17: Symphonic Band Pops Concert June 11: Phil Kadidlo with Les Izmoore & Frends Disney’s The Lion King July 9: Bagpipes at The Glen April 21-24: Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild – 9 TO 5 May 10-June 6: 414-278-0765 April 23-24: South Shore Chorale: Carmina Burana April 29: The Chippewa Valley Jazz Orchestra May 17: The Hot Sardines www.nextact.org BROOKFIELD JANESVILLE May 19: Tony DeSare – Cabaret presents That 70’s Show April 7-May 1: Motherhood Out Loud Fond du Lac Performing Arts Center Janesville Performing Art Center Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts May 21: Whad’Ya Know July 12-17: Kinky Boots 920-251-3647 608-758-0297 262-781-9520 June 23-June 26: Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild – The Music Man MINOCQUA www.wilson-center.com www.fdlct.org www.janesvillepac.org Shannon Hall, Wisconsin Union Theater Campanile Center for the Arts April 8-9: Parsons Dance June 23-26: Annie April 9: Hotel California: A Salute to the Eagles UW Eau Claire W.R. Davies Student Center 608-265-2787 715-356-9700 April 22-May 1: See How They Run April 10: Okee Dokee Brothers June 23-26: Spamalot www.uniontheater.wisc.edu 715-836-3727 www.campanilecenter.org May 14: Evening in the Round April 13: The Sinatra Century starring Billy Stritch and Jim Caruso April 24: Hilary Hahn www.uwec.edu/centers/vball May 19: Yesterday, The Beatles: Live from Las Vegas!

April 15: Whiskey Bent Valley Boys April 8-9: Viennese Ball UW-Fond du Lac 920-929-1138 KENOSHA April 23: Hilary Hahn Wisconsin Union Theater MONROE www.fdl.uwc.edu Reuther Auditorium May 14: Hot Sardines EDGERTON 608-265-2787 262-654-9080 Monroe Arts Center May 5: UW-FDL Spring Music Concert Edgerton Performing Arts Center www.uniontheater.wisc.edu 608-325-5700 www.kenoshasymphony.org CAMBRIDGE 608-561-6093 April 14: Vijay Iyer April 9: Kenosha Symphony Orchestra: A Montage of Mozart www.monroeartscenter.com Cambridge Historic School www.edgerton.k12.wi.us FORT ATKINSON April 21: Four Seasons Theatre Cabaret April 2: Tomas Kubinek 608-423-4442 April 10: Paragon Ragtime Orchestra Fireside Dinner Theatre Rhode Center for the Arts April 29: The Jones Family Singers www.cdplayerstheater.com 800-477-9505 262-657-7529 May 5: We Banjo 3 and Cristina Pato Monroe High School Performing Arts Center July 14-16: Summer musical EGG HARBOR www.firesidetheatre.com www.rhodecenter.org 608-325-5700 Birch Creek Music Performance Center, Inc. Feb 25-April 10: Peter Pan April 8-10, MANITOWOC www.monroeartscenter.com CEDARBURG 920-868-3763 April 14-May 29: Sister Act April 15-17: Lakeside Players Family Capitol Civic Centre May 14: The Association Anniversary Tour Cedarburg Cultural Center www.birchcreek.org May 10-11: The Hoppers Theatre Series Presents: Disney’s Aladdin Jr. 920-683-2184 May 6-8, 262-375-3676 June 23-June 25, June 2-July 17: Rockin’ at The Fireside May 13-15, www.cccshows.org www.cedarburgculturalcenter.org June 29-July 2: Percussion & Steel Band Series July 21-Sept 4: Singin’ in The Rain May 20-21: Lakeside Players L@tR (Late at the Rhode) April 9: Just a Few Questions April 1, May 6: First Fridays at the Cedarburg Cultural Center July 4: Birch Creek Independence Day Concert Aug 9-10: Triumphant Quartet Series Presents: The Pillowman April 9, May 7: A Community Mosaic July 7-July 9, Sept 8-Oct 30: Million Dollar Quartet 48 49 Find more fun at TravelWisconsin.com or call 1-800-432-8747. Monroe Theatre Guild RHINELANDER May 21: Wisconsin Folks: Masters of Tradition 608-325-1111 June 3: Stoughton Chamber Singers: the Music of Mendelssohn Nicolet College Theatre www.monroetheatre.com June 10: Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society 715-365-4646 April 22-24, www.nicoletlive.com April 29-May 1: And Miss Reardon Drinks A Little SUSSEX May 6-8, Hamilton Fine Arts Center May 12-15: The Nicolet Players Present: Outside Mullingar NEKOOSA 414-266-7067 June 4: Conga Se Menne Historic Point Basse www.hamiltonfineartscenter.org June 16: Green Shorts – Short Films 715-459-1722 July 12: Kids from Wisconsin www.historicpointbasse.com RICHLAND CENTER July 24: Whodunit? WAUPACA

Richland Center High School Waupaca High School 608-647-4949 OCONOMOWOC 715-281-7725 www.bigtop.org Oconomowoc Arts Center www.fineartsfestival.org April 9: Big Top Chautauqua 262-337-1561 April 3: Waupaca Community Oratorio Chorus Concert www.summerstageofdelafield.org SHEBOYGAN April 9: Paragon Ragtime Orchestra WAUSAU John Michael Kohler Arts Center May 21: Ernest in Love Grand Theater 920-458-6144 June 9-11, 715-842-0988 www.jmkac.org June 16-18, www.grandtheater.org April 19-21: Limón Dance Company June 23-25: The Importance of Being Earnest April 8: Cirque Ziva american players theatre May 6: Latin Dance Event April 14: Alpin Hong July 29: Kids From Wisconsin Len Villano May 10-12: Cimarrón April 21: Improvised Shakespeare Company

Oconomowoc City Beach/Bandshell May 15: Rosanne Cash Laugh, gasp and maybe even shed a tear at one of these Stefanie H Weill Center 262-569-3235 for the Performing Arts Wisconsin theaters under the stars. www.oconomowoclegionband.org WEST BEND 920-208-3243 Sept 11: 9-11 Rememberance Concert UW Washington County Campus Theatre Head “up the hill” to a classic amphitheater tucked www.weillcenter.com 262-335-5208 OSHKOSH April 3: Doktor Kaboom! www.washington.uwc.edu into the rugged Baraboo bluffs to take in some Shake- April 23: The Texas Tenors Grand Opera House April 22: Tom Rigney & Flambeau spearean magic by Spring Green’s internationally re- 920-424-2350 SHELL LAKE nowned American Players Theatre. Or, consider the www.grandoperahouse.org WISCONSIN DELLS Shell Lake Arts Center Bayfield-based Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua at April 2: Missoula Children’s Theatre: Aladdin Palace Theater 715-468-2414 the top of the state for original musical productions in a April 15-April 17, 608-253-4000 www.shelllakeartscenter.org April 21-April 23: Hysterical Productions: Into the Woods www.dellspalace.com massive tent theater. June 29: Big Band Tribute April 30: Oshkosh Symphony Orchestra – American Harmony March 16-April 17: Always – Patsy Cline at Palace Theater More best bets abound in Wisconsin’s incomparable May 6-May 8, SPRING GREEN May 12-May 14: Oshkosh Community Players: WISCONSIN RAPIDS Door County, with Northern Sky Theater and Peninsula American Players Theatre You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown Lincoln High School Performing Arts Center 608-588-7401 Players Theatre offering everything from Greek tragedy June 4: Blue Suede Shoes – The Ultimate Tribute 414-266-7067 www.americanplayers.org to British farce to Wisconsin originals. www.kidsfromwisconsin.org June 4-Oct 16: Eight plays in rotating repertory PARK FALLS Aug 16: Kids from Wisconsin Find more venues that include Mother Nature with your Chequamegon High School STEVENS POINT cultural experience at TravelWisconsin.com! 715-339-3853 Wisconsin Rapids Community Theatre, Inc. Sentry Theatre @1800 Peninsula PLAYERS THEATRE www.woodsandwatersarts.org 715-421-0435

715-340-4605 George Eggers Len Villano April 12: The Concert Series www.wrctheatre.org www.kidsfromwisconsin.org May 13-14, July 21: Kids from Wisconsin PLYMOUTH May 19-22: Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike Plymouth Arts Center STOUGHTON 920-892-8409 Stoughton Opera House www.plymoutharts.org 608-877-4400 April 1, May 6: Acoustic Jam/Open Mic Night Never miss the latest on fun! www.stoughtonoperahouse.com May 13-14: Plymouth Arts Center Singers Spring Concert Sign up for our email April 2: Cantus: Vocal Ensemble July 8-15, April 3: Opera for the Young: Mozart’s The Magic Flute newsletter at July 22-29, April 7: Ray Wylie Hubbard Aug 5-19, April 8: Tim O’Brien & Old Man Luedecke Aug 26: Mill Street Live April 9: Riders in the Sky Aug 12: Cheese Capital Jazz Crawl for the Arts April 15: Chris Smither in Concert PORTAGE April 16: The Kruger Brothers April 21: Kacy & Clayton Twice a month, the Wisconsin Portage Center for the Arts April 22: Peter Yarrow with Mustard’s Retreat 608-742-5655 Traveler brings you the www.portagecenterforthearts.com April 23: Iris DeMent essentials on trekking across April 28: Dailey & Vincent April 9: Bowtime Quintet the state. April 29-30: Asleep at the Wheel May 7: Eilen Jewell 50 BIG TOP CHAUTAUQUA NORTHERN SKY THEATer EXHIBITS TOURISM CONTACTS APPLETON Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts PLYMOUTH 920-921-5410 Do you need information on lodging, attractions or local events? Go right to the source! Here we’ve History Museum at the Castle www.thelmaarts.org Downtown listed Wisconsin’s convention & visitors bureaus, chambers of commerce, and county and area tourism 920-735-9370 March 3-April 16: Lynn Tomaszewski Exhibit 920-892-8409 www.myhistorymuseum.org March 4-April 16: Chris Natrop Exhibit www.plymoutharts.org offices. These organizations are ready and waiting to help you plan your Wisconsin getaway. Through Sept 30: Shifting Gears – A Cyclical History of Badger Bicycling Sept 22-28: Paint The Town en Plein Air April 21-May 7: Congressional Art Competition Exhibit Destinations highlighted in red are members or associate members of the Wisconsin Association of BARABOO HUDSON Plymouth Arts Center Convention & Visitors Bureaus. They offer meeting and convention facilities. Circus World Hudson Area Studios 920-892-8409 608-356-8341 715-386-8411 www.plymoutharts.org www.hudsonwi.org www.circusworldbaraboo.org May 20-Aug 5: Annual Juried Art Exhibit: Alive in the Arts April 29-May 1: artOPENer 2016 Adams County Chamber of Berlin Chamber of Commerce Cambridge Chamber of Commerce Darlington Chamber of Commerce June 14-18: Circus Models at the Museum – Commerce & Tourism 920-361-3636 608-423-3780 608-776-3067 Int’l Model Builders Convention PORTAGE JANESVILLE 608-339-6997, 888-339-6997 berlinchamber.net cambridgewi.com darlingtonwi.org Portage Center for the Arts visitadamscountywi.com Firehouse Park CABLE 608-757-3171 608-742-5655 Birchwood Area Cassville Department of Tourism Delafield Chamber of Commerce Algoma Area Chamber of Commerce Downtown www.portagecenterforthearts.com Chamber of Commerce 608-725-5855 and Tourism Council www.janesvillecvb.com 920-487-2041, 800-498-4888 800-236-2252 cassville.org 262-646-8100, 888-294-1082 715-413-0396 Sept 9-11: Art Infusion June 3-11: Art That Blooms algomachamber.org birchwoodwi.com visitdelafield.org www.cablehaywardarts.org Castle Rock - Petenwell Tourism and Helen Jeffris Wood Museum Center Alma Area Chamber of Commerce June 1-Aug 31: Gallery On Main Street SHEBOYGAN Black River Area Economic Development Delavan-Delavan Lake Area 608-756-4509 608-685-3303 John Michael Kohler Arts Center Chamber of Commerce 608-847-1904 Chamber of Commerce www.rchs.us almawisconsin.com DURAND 920-458-6144 715-284-4658, 800-404-4008 castlerock-petenwell.com 262-728-5095, 800-624-0052 March 1-April 30: Caches & Curios Exhibit Accola Gallery www.jmkac.org Antigo/Langlade County blackrivercountry.net delavanwi.org 715-672-8188 Feb 21-Aug 7: Dreamscapes Chamber of Commerce Cedarburg Chamber of MANITOWOC 715-623-4134, 888-526-4523 Bloomer Chamber of Commerce Commerce and Visitor Center Dodge County Tourism Association www.gopaint.org March 13-Sept 11: On Wisconsin Rahr West Art Museum antigochamber.com 715-568-3339 262-377-9620, 888-894-4001 920-386-3266 May 15-20: GoPaint! 920-686-3090 bloomerchamber.com cedarburg.org dodgecounty.com www.rahrwestartmuseum.org WAUSAU Appleton EAU CLAIRE May 22-July 31: Documerica – Searching for the Seventies Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum (see Fox Cities) Boscobel Chamber of Commerce Chetek Area Chamber of Commerce Dodgeville Area Downtown June 12-July 31: League of Milwaukee Artists Exhibit 715-845-7010 608-375-2672 715-924-3200, 800-317-1720 Chamber of Commerce Arbor Vitae boscobelwisconsin.com chetekwi.net 608-935-5993 715-737-1106 www.lywam.org (see Minocqua Area) dodgeville.com www.sculpturetour.org MILWAUKEE Feb 27-May 29: Walter Wick: Games, Gizmos and Toys in the Attic Milwaukee Art Museum Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce Boulder Junction Chetek Resort Owners Association May 25-April 30: Sculpture Tour June 4-Aug 28: The Art of Seating: Two Hundred Chamber of Commerce Door County Visitor Bureau 414-224-3200 Years of American Design 715-682-2500, 800-284-9484 800-224-3835 www.mam.org 715-385-2400, 800-466-8759 chetek.net 920-743-4456, 800-527-3529 Sept 5-Aug 7: Audubon to Wyeth: Paintings, visitashland.com Janet Carson Gallery boulderjct.org doorcounty.com Jan 22-June 1: Lawrence Weiner 715-832-2787 Drawings and Sculptures Augusta, City of Chilton Chamber of Commerce Feb 26-May 8: Nature and the American Vision: The Hudson River Sept 5-Aug 7: Capturing Nature: The Art of Owen J. Gromme www.eauclairearts.com 715-286-2555 Brodhead Chamber of Commerce 920-418-1650 Douglas County School at the New-York Historical Society May 13-June 24: Patricia Mayhew-Hamm cityofaugusta.org 608-897-8411 chiltonchamber.com (see Superior-Douglas County) April 1-July 31: Landford Wilson Collection of Folk Art March 25- The 400 Block brodheadchamber.org June 10-Sept 5: American Epics: Thomas Hart Benton and Hollywood Balsam Lake, Village of May 16: Medium of Exchange: The Art of Cash 715-297-9531 Chippewa Falls Area Eagle River Area Chamber of 715-483-1410, 800-222-7655 www.wausauevents.org Brookfield Convention Chamber of Commerce Commerce & Visitors Center MONROE co.polk.wi.us/tourism & Visitors Bureau 715-723-0331, 888-723-0024 800-359-6315 July 9-10: Chalkfest ELLISON BAY Monroe Arts Center 262-789-0220, 800-388-1835 chippewachamber.org eagleriver.org 608-325-5700 Baraboo Area Ellison Bay Visitor Booth Chamber of Commerce visitbrookfield.com www.monroeartscenter.com Woodson History Center/Marathon County East Troy Area 920-854-4450 608-356-8333, 800-227-2266 Clark County Economic Historical Society www.ellisonbayarts.com March 11-April 22: Seasons of the Sugar River baraboo.com Buffalo County Clerk’s Office Development Corporation Chamber of Commerce 715-842-5750 608-685-6209 715-255-9100 262-642-3770 May 21-22: Ellison Bay Spring Art Crawl April 29-June 24: Wisconsin Regional Arts Exhibit buffalocounty.com clark-cty-wi.org easttroy.org July 1-Aug 19: Urban Nature www.marathoncountyhistory.com Barron County Economic June 5-May 31: Generations of Progress: Industiral Development Corporation FISH CREEK Burlington Area Eau Claire (Visit Eau Claire) Monroe Clinic Hospital History of Marathon County 715-637-6871, 800-529-4148 Columbia County Visitor Bureau Peninsula School of Art barroncounty.com Chamber of Commerce 715-831-2345, 888-523-3866 608-325-5700 608-742-6161 & The Guenzel Gallery 262-763-6044 travelcolumbiacounty.net visiteauclaire.com www.monroeartscenter.com WEST BEND 920-868-3455 Bayfield Chamber of burlingtonchamber.org March 3-June 10: Green Museum of Wisconsin Art Commerce & Visitor Bureau Edgerton Area www.peninsulaschoolofart.com Columbus Area June 16-Sept 9: Manifestation II 262-334-9638 715-779-3335 Burnett County Tourism Information Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Aug 19-Oct 15: Pulp & Possibilities bayfield.org OSHKOSH www.wisconsinart.org 715-349-5999, 800-788-3164 920-623-3699 608-884-4408 April 9-June 26: Lois Bielefeld: On Faith burnettcounty.com columbuswichamber.com edgertonchamber.com Various Locations in Door County Oshkosh Public Museum Bayfield County July 9-Sept 24: Art on Tap – Early Wisconsin Brewery Advertising Tourism & Recreation 920-868-3455 920-236-5799 Cable Area Chamber of Commerce Conover Chamber of Commerce Elkhart Lake Tourism Commission www.oshkoshmuseum.org Aug 13-Nov 6: Melissa Cooke – Graphite Drawings 715-373-6125, 800-472-6338 www.doorcountypleinair.com bayfieldcounty.org 715-798-3833, 800-533-7454 715-479-4928, 866-394-4386 920-876-2385, 877-355-4278 July 24-Aug 13: Door County Plein Air Festival Feb 1-May 16: Be the Dinosaur cable4fun.com conover.org elkhartlake.com Beaver Dam Area Paine Art Center and Gardens Want more free guides? Chamber of Commerce Cadott Chamber of Commerce Cornell, City of Elkhorn Area Chamber of Commerce FOND DU LAC 262-723-5788 920-235-6903 920-887-8879 715-289-3338 715-239-3710 Share Fine Art Galleries Order at 1-800-432-8747 or visit beaverdamchamber.com cadottchamber.org cityofcornell.com elkhornchamber.com 920-924-7796 www.thepaine.org Feb 6-April 17: Joye Moon Watercolors www.sharefineart.com Beloit Convention & Visitors Bureau Calumet County Crivitz Recreation Association Elroy Commons Tourist Info Center March 18- May 7-Oct 16: Audubon’s Birds of America 608-365-4838 (Travel Calumet County) 800-236-6681 608-462-2400 May 16: Medium of Exchange: The Art of Cash visitbeloit.com 920-849-1493, ext. 263 crivitzrecreation.com elroywi.com travelcalumet.com 52 53 Find more fun at TravelWisconsin.com or call 1-800-432-8747. = Travel Green Wisconsin-certified Ephraim Green County Tourism Juneau County Economic Langlade County Menasha New London Tourism Peshtigo Chamber of Commerce Rice Lake Tourism (see Door County) 608-328-1838, 888-222-9111 Development Corporation (see Antigo/Langlade County) (see Fox Cities) 920-982-5822 715-582-0327 800-523-6318 greencounty.org 608-427-2070 newlondontourism.com peshtigochamber.com ricelakewis.com Evansville Area juneaucounty.com Lodi & Lake Wisconsin Menomonie Area Chamber of Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Green Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Commerce & Visitors Center, Greater New Richmond Area Phelps Chamber of Commerce Richland Center Tourism 608-882-5131 Chamber of Commerce Kaukauna 608-592-4412 715-235-9087 Chamber of Commerce 715-545-3800 608-649-3376 evansvillechamber.org 920-294-3231, 800-253-7354 (see Fox Cities) lodilakewisconsin.org menomoniechamber.org 715-246-2900 phelpswi.us richlandcentertourism.com visitgreenlake.com newrichmondchamber.com Fennimore Chamber and Kenosha Area Lincoln County Forestry, Mercer Area Chamber of Commerce Phillips Area Chamber of Commerce Ripon Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Office Green Lake Country Visitors Bureau Convention & Visitors Bureau Land & Parks 715-476-2389 Oconomowoc Area 715-339-4100, 888-408-4800 920-748-6764 Chamber of Commerce 608-822-3599, 800-822-1131 920-294-1050 262-654-7307, 800-654-7309 715-539-1034 mercercc.com phillipswisconsin.net ripon-wi.com 262-567-2666 fennimore.com glcountry.com visitkenosha.com co.lincoln.wi.us oconomowoc.org Merrill Area Chamber of Commerce Pickerel-Pearson Business Association River Falls Area Chamber of Fish Creek Civic Association Hartford Area Long Lake Chamber of Commerce Commerce & Tourism Bureau Kewaunee Chamber of Commerce & Information Center Oconomowoc Bureau of Economic 715-484-3634 920-868-2316, 800-577-1880 Chamber of Commerce 715-635-3260 715-425-2533 920-388-4822 715-536-9474, 877-907-2757 Development & Tourism pickerel-pearson.com visitfishcreek.com 262-673-7002 longlakewisconsin.org rfchamber.com www.kewaunee.org merrillchamber.org 262-569-2186 hartfordchamber.org oconomowoc-wi.gov Platteville Regional Chamber Florence County Tourism Kewaunee County Madeline Island Merrimac 608-348-8888 Rock County Tourism Council 715-528-5377, 888-889-0049 Hartland Chamber of Commerce Promotion & Recreation Department Chamber of Commerce (see Lodi & Lake Wisconsin) Oconto Area Chamber of Commerce platteville.com 866-376-8767 715-747-2801, 888-475-3386 rockcounty.org exploreflorencecounty.com 262-367-7059 920-388-0444 920-834-6254 hartland-wi.org www.kewauneeco.org madelineisland.com Middleton Tourism Commission ocontoareachamber.com Plymouth Chamber of Commerce Fond du Lac Area Convention 800-688-5694 920-893-0079, 888-693-8263 Rusk County Tourism & Visitors Center & Visitors Bureau Hayward Lakes Kickapoo Valley Association Madison Convention visitmiddleton.com Oconto County Tourism plymouthwisconsin.com 800-535-7875 920-923-3010, 800-937-9123 Visitors & Convention Bureau 608-627-2729 & Visitors Bureau, Greater 920-834-6969, 888-626-6862 ruskcountywi.com fdl.com 715-634-4801, 800-724-2992 driftlesswisconsin.com 608-255-2537, 800-373-6376 Milton Area Chamber of Commerce ocontocounty.org Polk County Information Center haywardlakes.com visitmadison.com 608-868-6222 715-483-1410, 800-222-7655 Sauk Prairie Area Forest County Kickapoo Valley Reserve maccit.com Oconto Falls Area polkcountytourism.com Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Hazelhurst Information Center 608-625-2960 Manitowish Waters Chamber of Commerce 608-643-4168 Chamber of Commerce 715-478-3450, 800-334-3387 715-356-7350 kvr.state.wi.us Milwaukee (VISIT Milwaukee) 920-846-8306 Portage Area Chamber of Commerce saukprairie.com 715-543-8488, 888-626-9877 goforestcounty.com hazelwi.net 414-273-3950, 800-554-1448 ocontofallschamber.com 608-742-6242, 800-474-2525 manitowishwaters.org Sayner-Star Lake Kohler (Destination Kohler) visitmilwaukee.org portagewi.com Fort Atkinson Area Hidden Valleys 855-444-2838 Omro Area Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Manitowoc Area Chamber of Commerce 608-562-6450, 800-592-6968 destinationkohler.com Mineral Point Chamber of Commerce 920-685-6960 Potosi Tennyson Area 715-542-3789 Visitor & Convention Bureau sayner-starlake.org 920-563-3210 hiddenvalleys.com 608-987-3201, 888-764-6894 futureomro.org Chamber of Commerce fortchamber.com La Crosse Area 800-627-4896 Convention & Visitors Bureau manitowoc.info mineralpoint.com 608-763-2261 Shawano Country Horicon Chamber of Commerce Onalaska Tourism Commission potosiwisconsin.com 608-782-2366, 800-658-9424 Chamber of Commerce Fox Cities 920-485-3200 Minocqua Area Chamber of 608-781-9570, 800-873-1901 explorelacrosse.com Marinette County Tourism 715-524-2139 Convention & Visitors Bureau horiconchamber.com Commerce (Arbor Vitae, Lake discoveronalaska.com Prairie du Chien Area 715-732-7453, 715-732-7532 shawanocountry.com 920-734-3358, 800-236-6673 Tomahawk, Woodruff) Chamber of Commerce Lac du Flambeau therealnorth.com Ontario (Driftless Wisconsin) foxcities.org Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce 715-356-5266, 800-446-6784 800-732-1673 & Tourism Bureau 608-337-4381 Sheboygan County 715-588-3346, 877-588-3346 Marinette Menominee minocqua.org prairieduchien.org Chamber of Commerce Fremont Chamber of Commerce 715-386-8411, 800-657-6775 driftlesswisconsin.com lacduflambeauchamber.com Area Chamber of Commerce 800-457-9497 920-446-3838 discoverhudsonwi.com Monroe Chamber of Commerce 715-735-6681 Osceola Area Chamber of Commerce Prescott Area Chamber of Commerce sheboygan.org travelfremont.com 608-325-7648 Ladysmith mandmchamber.com 715/755-3300 715-262-3284 Hurley Area Chamber of Commerce monroechamber.org (see Rusk County) myosceolachamber.org prescottwi.com Sheboygan Falls Chamber - Main Street Galesville 715-561-4334 Marquette County 920-467-6206 (see Trempealeau County) hurleywi.com Lafayette Development Corporation Monroe County Economic Tourism & Visitors Bureau Oshkosh Convention Presque Isle Chamber of Commerce sheboyganfalls.org 608-776-4850 888-318-0362 Development Corporation & Visitors Bureau 715-686-2910, 888-835-6508 Gays Mills, Village of Iron County Development Zone Council www.co.lafayette.wi.gov 608-769-9910 travelmarquettecounty.com 920-303-9200, 877-303-9200 presqueisle.com Shell Lake Chamber of Commerce 608-735-4341 715-561-2922 gomonroecountywi.com visitoshkosh.com 715-468-4340 gaysmills.org ironcountywi.com Lake Geneva Area Convention Marshfield Convention Price County Tourism Department & Visitors Bureau shelllake.org and Visitor Bureau Montello Area Osseo City Hall 715-339-4505 Geneva Lake West Iron River Area Chamber of Commerce 262-248-4416, 800-345-1020 715-384-4314, 800-422-4541 Chamber of Commerce 715-597-2207 pricecountywi.net Siren Area Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce 715-372-8558, 800-345-0716 lakegenevawi.com visitmarshfield.com 608-297-7420, 800-684-7199 cityofosseo.us 715-349-8399 262-275-5102 visitironriver.com montellowi.com Lake Mills Area Princeton Area visitsiren.com genevalakewest.com Mauston Area Ozaukee County Tourism Council Chamber of Commerce, Greater Jackson County Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Mount Horeb Area 262-284-9288, 800-403-9898 920-295-3877 (see Black River Area) 920-648-3585 Sister Bay Advancement Association Germantown Area 608-847-4142 Chamber of Commerce ozaukeetourism.com lakemills.org princetonwi.com 920-854-2812 Chamber of Commerce mauston.com 608-437-5914, 888-765-5929 Janesville Area cometosisterbay.com 262-255-1812 Convention & Visitors Bureau Lake Tomahawk Information Bureau trollway.com Park Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Real Racine germantownchamber.org Mayville Area 715-762-2703, 877-762-2703 608-757-3171, 800-487-2757 715-277-2602 262-884-6400, 800-272-2463 Somerset Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Muscoda, Village of parkfalls.com janesvillecvb.com laketomahawkwi.org realracine.com 715-247-3366 Grant Co. UWEX Office 920-387-5776, 800-256-7670 608-739-3182 mayvillechamber.com somersetchamber.com 608-822-3501, 866-472-6894 Jefferson Chamber of Commerce Lakewood Area muscoda.com Pelican Lake Chamber of Commerce Reedsburg Area Chamber of Commerce grantcounty.org/visitor 715-487-5222 920-674-4511 Chamber of Commerce 608-524-2850, 800-844-3507 Sparta Area Chamber of Commerce Medford Area Neenah pelicanlakewi.org jeffersonchamberwi.com 715-276-6500 reedsburg.org 608-269-4123, 800-354-2453 Grantsburg Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce (see Fox Cities) lakewoodwisconsin.org bikesparta.org 715-463-2405 Lancaster Area Chamber of Commerce 715-748-4729 Pepin County Tourism Jefferson County Area Tourism Council medfordchamber.org Rhinelander Area grantsburgchamber.com 608-723-2820 Neillsville Area Chamber of Commerce 715-672-5709, 888-672-5709 920-674-4511 Chamber of Commerce Spooner Area Chamber of Commerce lancasterwisconsin.com 715-743-6444 visitpepincounty.com enjoyjeffersoncounty.com 715-365-7464 715-635-2168, 800-367-3306 Green Bay Convention & neillsville.org Mellen Area Chamber of Commerce explorerhinelander.com spoonerchamber.org Visitor Bureau, Greater Land O’ Lakes Chamber of Commerce Pepin Area Community Club Juneau Chamber of Commerce 715-274-2330 920-494-9507, 888-867-3342 715-547-3432, 800-236-3432 New Glarus Chamber of 715-442-7829 920-386-3359 mellenwi.com Rice Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Spring Green Chamber of Commerce greenbay.com landolakes-wi.org Commerce & Visitor Information pepinwisconsin.com 715-234-2126, 877-234-2126 juneauwi.org 608-588-2054 608-527-2095, 800-527-6838 ricelakechamber.org swisstown.com springgreen.com 54 55 Find more fun at TravelWisconsin.com or call 1-800-432-8747. = Travel Green Wisconsin-certified St. Croix Falls (Falls Chamber of Commerce) Two Rivers Waushara Area Chamber of Commerce WE’LL GUIDE YOU TO THE FUN! 715-483-3580 (see Manitowoc Area VCB) 920-787-3488 MORE SOURCES FOR fallschamber.org wausharachamber.com TOURISM INFORMATION Uplands of Southwest Wisconsin St. Germain Chamber of Commerce Webster 800-279-9472 ACCOMMODATIONS 715-477-2205 uplandsguide.com (see Burnett County) secretsofthenorthwoods.com Wisconsin B&B Association www.wbba.org Vernon County Tourism Council West Bend Area Stevens Point Area Convention Wisconsin Hotel and 608-637-5396 Chamber of Commerce Lodging Association & Visitors Bureau driftlesswisconsin.com 262-338-2666, 888-338-8666 www.wisconsinlodging.info 715-344-2556 wbchamber.org stevenspointarea.com Vilas County Tourism and Publicity AGRICULTURAL INFO or call toll-free 1-800-432-8747 800-236-3649 Westby Chamber of Commerce Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board Stockholm Merchants Association vilaswi.com 608-634-4011, 866-493-7829 www.eatwisconsincheese.com 715-442-2266 westbywi.com stockholmwisconsin.com travel Guide Art & Craft Fairs Directory Viroqua Tourism Wisconsin Agricultural Weyauwega Area Tourism Association Find the fun in Wisconsin – Peruse details for hundreds of art 608-637-2575 www.visitdairyland.com 2015 Stone Lake Area Chamber of Commerce from recreational opportunities ART & and craft fairs held throughout Chamber of Commerce viroqua-wisconsin.com CRAFT 920-407-0619 on the land, water and snow FAIRS Wisconsin each year. 715-957-0022 ARTS AND CULTURE DIRECTORY weyauwegachamber.com to tours, food, sports and stonelakewi.com Walworth County Visitors Bureau Wisconsin Arts Board 262-728-6000, 800-395-8687 www.artsboard.wisconsin.gov indoor escapes. Whitewater Tourism Council Stoughton Chamber of Commerce visitwalworthcounty.com The Cultural Coalition 262-473-4005; 866-499-8687 608-873-7912, 888-873-7912 www.portalwisconsin.org discoverwhitewater.org stoughtonwi.com Warrens Area Business Association Native American Tourism of Wisconsin Event Guide Campground Directory 608-378-4200 www.natow.org Winchester Chamber of Commerce Browse more than a The Wisconsin Association Sturgeon Bay Visitor Center visitwarrens.com QUIRKY FESTIVALS 715-686-2123 ATTRACTIONS 3from Carp to Sputnik thousand of Wisconsin’s top of Campground Owners 920-743-6246, 800-301-6695 MONTHLY HIGHLIGHTS winchesterwi.com SEPTEMBER to MARCH sturgeonbay.net Washburn Area Association of Wisconsin events with this guide’s two provides this guide of the Chamber of Commerce Tourism Attractions annual editions – spring/ state’s private campgrounds, www.wiattraction.com PERFORMING ARTS LINEUP 715-373-5017 Winneconne Area BROWSE300 + Sun Prairie Chamber of Commerce SHOWS summer and fall/winter. listed by region. 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