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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 Wisconsin’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, Milwaukee 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. Mixed Sources Product group from well-managed forests, controlled sources and recycled wood or fibre www.fsc.org Cert no. SW-COC-002880 ©1996 Forest Stewardship Council 1 S M T W T F S 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 River Falls Roots and Bluegrass Festival . April 8-10 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 APRIL EVENTS 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 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 Photo by Andrew 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 Fox Cities Book Festival Wisconsin Grilled Cheese Championship Wisconsin Alpaca & Fiber Fest www.deerinfo.com/wisconsin www.omnicenter.net West Bend (SE) Appleton (EC) Dodgeville (SC) 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 beyond display works and compete for prizes in this how Native Americans, pioneers and today’s volun- prizes will be awarded for the biggest catches. Fond du Lac County Kennel Club’s dog show will downtown Madison at Capitol Square, winding 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 Mukwonago (SE) night out in downtown Cambridge. ing ideas, door prizes, food concessions and free 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 Villa Louis 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.