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2015 Wisconsin Spring/Summer
EVENt guide
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Welcome to Wisconsin!
As Governor, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the great state of Wisconsin. As the days get longer and warmer, the fun heats up here in Wisconsin. This guide highlights more than 500 events that make the perfect starting point to plan a memorable spring or summer getaway. From music festivals to Native American pow-wows, art fairs to county fairs, historic re-enactments to food festivals, fishing tournaments to air shows, we’re confident you’ll find the ideal event to fit your vacation plans.
And regardless of where you choose to spend your vacation in Wisconsin, our special brand of warm Midwestern hospitality is waiting for you.
Enjoy!
Scott Walker Governor
1 County Locator Map
2 April Events
4 May Events
8 June Events
14 July Events
20 August Events
26 September Events
32 Ongoing Events
33 Changing Exhibits
34 Theatre, Music & Dance
38 Tourism Contacts
This publication was produced by the Wisconsin Department of Tourism, Stephanie Klett, Secretary.
Published January, 2015
Wisconsin Department of Tourism201 W. Washington AvenueP.O. Box 8690Madison, WI 53707-8690608/266-2161800/432-8747www.travelwisconsin.com
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The information in this guide is also available online at travelwisconsin.com. Where possible, travelers are encouraged to forego the printed publication in favor of the online content.
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CONTENTS
2015 Spring/Summer
EVENt guide ON THE COVER
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Adams, I-7Ashland, C-5Barron, E-2Bayfield, A-4Brown, I-11Buffalo, H-2Burnett, C-1Calumet, I-11Chippewa, F-4Clark, G-5Columbia, K-8Crawford, L-4
Dane, L-8Dodge, K-10Door, G-13Douglas, A-2Dunn, F-2Eau Claire, G-4Florence, C-10Fond du Lac, K-10Forest, D-9Grant, M-5Green, N-8Green Lake, J-9
Iowa, M-6Iron, B-6Jackson, I-5Jefferson, M-9Juneau, I-6Kenosha, N-11Kewaunee,H-12La Crosse, J-4Lafayette, N-6Langlade, E-9Lincoln, E-7Manitowoc, I-12
Marathon, F-7Marinette, D-11Marquette, J-8Menominee, F-10Milwaukee, L-12Monroe, J-5Oconto, F-10Oneida, D-7Outagamie, H-10Ozaukee, K-12Pepin, G-3Pierce, G-2
Polk, D-1Portage, H-8Price, D-6Racine, N-11Richland, L-6Rock, N-9Rusk, E-4St. Croix, F-1Sauk, K-7Sawyer, C-4Shawano, G-9Sheboygan, J-11
Taylor, F-5Trempealeau, I-3Vernon, K-4Vilas, C-7Walworth, N-10Washburn, C-3Washington, L-11Waukesha, M-11Waupaca, H-9Waushara, I-8Winnebago, I-10Wood, H-6
WISCONSIN COUNTY LOCATOR MAP
APR 4 (Sat)POYNETTE Maple Syrup Festival: Enjoy learning about the MacKenzie Center’s sugar bush and how Native Americans, pioneers and today’s volunteers make maple syrup. Enjoy a pancake breakfast, horse-drawn wagon rides and more. MacKenzie Environmental Education Center. 8am-2pm. 608/635-8105. http://dnr.wi.gov/education/Mackenzie (Columbia Co.)
APR 9-12 (Thu-Sun)WEST ALLIS Wheel & Sprocket Bike Expo: Nation’s largest bike sale! Over 2,000 bikes and thousands of accessories on sale at the best prices of the year during this three-day exclusive event featuring seminars and exhibitors. Exposition Center at Wisconsin State Fair Park. 414/529-6600. www.wheel andsprocket.com (Milwaukee Co.)
APR 9-16 (Thu-Thu)MADISON Wisconsin Film Festival: Annual festival bringing a vast array of unique films to the Madison area. An eight-day exploration of new american indepen-dent dramatic and documentary films, animation, experimental restorations and revivals. Various Madison theaters. 608/265-2933. www.wifilmfest.org (Dane Co.)
APR 10-12 (Fri-Sun)AMERY Spring Home, Garden & Recreation Show: Annual show with exhibits about new home construction and remodeling, financing, golf, new cars, furniture & appliances, water conditioning, electronics, greenhouses, real estate, boats, ATVs, and landscaping. Con-cessions available. Amery Hockey Arena. Fri 5-8pm, Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 11am-2pm. 715/268-8101. www.amerywisconsin.org (Polk Co.) MADISON Wisconsin Deer & Turkey Expo: Expo featuring how-to seminars, shooting ranges, contests and hundreds of hunting products for sale. Alliant En-ergy Center. Fri 2-9pm, Sat 9am-7pm, Sun 9am-4pm. 608/267-3976. www.deerinfo.com/wisconsin (Dane Co.)
RIVER FALLS River Falls Roots and Bluegrass Music Festival: Enjoy three days of Bluegrass, Roots and Cajun music at multiple venues in the heart of downtown River Falls. Sample craft beers and local wines at the annual beer & wine tasting. Join in free foot-stomping workshops and open jam
sessions, and cheer on your favorite artist during musical competitions. Downtown. Music begins at 5pm Friday & will continue until Sunday afternoon. 715/425-2533. www.riverfallsbluegrass.com (Pierce Co.)
APR 11 (Sat)RICE LAKE Cabin Fever Spring Fling: Food, silent auction, raffle and music/dance. Raising awareness of the Great Lakes Forestry Museum. Elks Lodge. 6:30-10pm. 715/234-2126. www.ricelakechamber.org (Barron Co.) SUPERIOR Gitchee Gumee Brew Fest: Sample more than 125 beers from 35 craft brewers from Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Illinois and Iowa. Celtic music and beer games for your entertainment. Tickets are $25 for general admission or $75 for VIP tickets. UW Superior - Wessman Arena. 4-8pm. 715/392-2773. www.ggbrewfest.com (Douglas Co.)
TURTLE LAKE American Legion Smelt Fry: Smelt from the Green Bay area served with chips, beans, coleslaw and dessert. A tradition since the 1970s and still going strong. Take out orders also available. American Legion. 715/986-4667. www.villageofturtlelake.com/community_calendar.htm (Barron Co.)
APR 11-12 (Sat-Sun)MUKWONAGO Crazy Quilters Quilt Show: Over 300 items on display from quilters with a passion for quilting as an art form. Special exhibits, bed turning, quilt raffle and silent auction. Parkview Middle School. Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. 414/529-2593. www.mukwonago crazyquilters.com (Waukesha Co.)
ONALASKA Spring Gift and Craft Show: Annual event with more than 140 booths featuring great home and garden items. Free admission and parking. Onalaska Omni Center. Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 10am-3pm. 608/781-9566. www.omnicenter.net (La Crosse Co.)
TOMAHAWK WJJQ Home, Sport & Travel Show with Health Expo: Products and services, door prizes and concessions. Outdoor display of new cars, boats and RVs. Free admission. Tomahawk School Complex. Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 10am-3pm. 715/453-4482. www.wjjq.com (Lincoln Co.)
APR 13-19 (Mon-Sun)APPLETON Fox Cities Book Festival: Annual book festival is a celebration connecting writers and readers at several loca-tions in the Fox Cities. Visit website for a complete list of times and locations. Appleton Public Library. 920/831-6580. www.foxcitiesbookfestival.org (Outagamie Co.)
APR 15-18 (Wed-Sat)NEILLSVILLE Central Wisconsin Horse Sale: Wiscon-sin’s largest horse sale that attracts buyers and sellers from across the U.S. Horses, mules, horse equipment,
horse-drawn vehicles, and tack of all types offered for sale. Clark County Fairgrounds. 8:30am. 715/238-8088. www.centralwihorsesale.net (Clark Co.)
APR 17-18 (Fri-Sat)MILWAUKEE Gallery Night and Day: Premier art event in Milwaukee for gallery hopping and art viewing showcasing more than 50 venues throughout downtown. Admission is free to all participating venues during event hours. Downtown & Historic Third Ward. Fri 5-9pm; Sat 10am-4pm. 414/273-1173. www. historicthirdward.org/events/gallery night.php (Milwaukee Co.)
APR 17-19 (Fri-Sun)ASHLAND Home & Sport Show: Displays and demos of home and recreational products. Bay Area Civic Center. 715/682-2727. www.visitashland.com (Ashland Co.)
MADISON Midwest Horse Fair: One of the top three-day horse fairs in america. Fun for all to enjoy including horseless horse lovers, new horse owners, or seasoned professionals. Non-horse owners, families and children can meet the horses up close by touring the two new pavilions. Hundreds of clinics, seminars and educational events are available throughout the weekend. Alliant Energy Center. 920/623-5515. www.midwesthorsefair.com (Dane Co.)
MERRILL Central Wisconsin Concertina Festival: Festival featuring more than 100 concertina artists from around the state and beyond. Food and refreshments, free parking, concertina display. Les & Jim’s Lincoln Lanes. Fri 5-11pm, Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 10am-5pm. 715/536-9405. (Lincoln Co.)
NEW LONDON Big Whopper Weekend (Fishing Contest): Fish the Wolf River during the annual walleye run. Contest prizes in many fish categories, food and beverages, live music and a huge raffle. Held at Riverside Park where there are boat launches, docks, and restrooms. Riverside Park. Open 6am Friday until after the raffle on Sunday. 920/779-6346, 920/982-5822. www.newlondonfishandgame.com (Outagamie Co.)
STEVENS POINT Trivia - World’s Largest Annual Trivia Contest: 54-hour trivia contest heard on WWSP 89.9FM, the UW-Stevens Point campus radio. Contest is open to the public. UWSP Communications Bldg. Fri 6pm-Sun mid. 715/346-3755. www.90fmtrivia.org (Portage Co.)
APR 18 (Sat)WEST BEND Festival of Arts: Large juried arts & crafts fair, top student artwork,
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APRIL EVENTS
Wisconsin Deer & Turkey Expo, April 10-12 • Madison
Dan Small
River Falls Roots and Bluegrass Music Festival, April 10-12
Andrew Iverson
photography contest display, musical entertainment, farmers’ market, seminars, art make & take, food, and fun. Free admission and parking. UW Washington County. 10am-4pm. 262/335-5233. www.washington.uwc.edu (Washington Co.)
APR 18-19 (Sat-Sun)FOND DU LAC All Breed Dog Show, Obedience and Rally Trial: Fond du Lac County Kennel Club dog show with conformation, obedi-ence, and rally trial competition. Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds. Starts at 9am. 920/918-3805. www.fdlckc.org (Fond Du Lac Co.)
MONROE Quilt Show: Presented by Courthaus Quilters Guild. Admission $5 or $4 with a non-perishable food donation to the Green County Food Pantry. Monroe High School. 10am-4pm. 608/558-9326. www.courthausquilters.com (Green Co.)
PHILLIPS Quilt Show & Exhibition: The 2015 theme is “The Traveling Quilter.” There will be more than 200 quilts on display, a vendors mall, raffle quilt, quilter’s showcase including traveling quilt dolls and state blocks, and demonstrations including Flying Geese Blocks, Scan & Cut, Double Sided Binding, Hunters Star, Clothes Line Totes, Barn Quilts and many more. Municipal Building. Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 10am-3pm. 715/339-2051, 715/339-3832. www.HelpingHandsQuiltClub.com (Price Co.) APR 19 (Sun)OSHKOSH Oshkosh Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K: Annual Oshkosh Marathon, Half Mar-athon and 5K Run/Walk, all offering scenic diversity from the historic homes to the river. Oshkosh Conven-tion Center. 7am start. 920/574-2972. www.dutrirun.com (Winnebago Co.)
APR 23 (Thu)MINOCQUA Taste of the North: Over two dozen par-ticipants spread over two levels at The Waters of Minocqua. Meet the chefs, sample their signature dishes, learn
about their restaurants, taste the food and vote on your favorite in each cate-gory for the “People’s Choice Award.” The Waters of Minocqua. 6-9pm. 715/356-5266. www.minocqua.org (Oneida Co.) SPOONER Food and Wine Tasting: Enjoy delicious food from local restaurants, a large selection of wines for tasting, raffle and silent auction with a portion of the proceeds going to a local charity. Northwest Sports Complex. 5-9pm. 715/635-2168. www.spoonerchamber.org (Washburn Co.)
APR 24-25 (Fri-Sat)
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN Villa Louis Behind the Scenes: See Villa Louis from top to bottom during extended tours of the mansion. Visitors get a glimpse into the life of a historic house museum, highlighting the care and keeping of a unique object from the Dousman collection. Tours include visits to the nooks and crannies of this restored mansion. Villa Louis. 10am and 2:30pm. 608/326-2721. www.villalouis.org (Crawford Co.)
APR 24-26 (Fri-Sun)BAILEYS HARBOR Brown Trout Tournament: One of the premier fishing contests on Lake Michigan. A $25 entry fee entitles participants to an opportunity to win generous cash prizes for the top 40 heaviest fish with a grand prize valued at over $1500 awarded to the angler with the biggest fish. Door & Kewaunee County Waters. 920/839-2366. www.baileysharbor.com (Door Co.)
CHIPPEWA FALLS Spring Fest: Local vendors displaying spring-related products, two heated tents with live music, family activities (5k fun run, petting zoo, inflatables, bonfire) and food vendors. North-ern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds. 715/723-2861. www.springfest-cf.com (Chippewa Co.)
JEFFERSON Spring Jefferson Swap Meet & Car Show: More than 99 acres and 3,100 vendor spaces featuring classics, collectibles and parts to find that special piece for your collection. Hundreds of cars for sale. The swap meet and car corral is all three days and the car show is Saturday and Sunday only. Admission fee. Jefferson County Fair Park. Fri 10am-4pm, Sat & Sun 6am-4pm. 608/244-8416. www.madisonclassics.com (Jefferson Co.)
LAKE GENEVA Women’s Weekend: Enjoy an exciting weekend of shopping, fun activities and your best gal pals in Lake Geneva. Downtown. All Day. 262/248-6920. www.lakegenevawomensweekend.com (Walworth Co.)
MADISON Capital City Jazz Fest: Annual jazz fest featuring an unparalleled line-up of musicians from all over the country including the Uptown Lowdown Jazz Band, Wally’s Warehouse Waifs, the Climax Jazz Band and the Midiri Brothers Jazz Sextet. Quality Inn & Suites. 608/850-5400. www.madisonjazz.com (Dane Co.)
APR 25 (Sat)FOND DU LAC Springtime Splendor Art & Craft Show: Art & craft show with mixed media, door prizes, food concessions, and free parking. Unique gifts and home decorating ideas. Admission fee. Expo features between 80-95 vendors sell-ing handmade or hand-crafted items. FDL County Fairgrounds Recreation Building. 9am-3pm. 920/929-2885. www.fdlrecdept.com (Fond Du Lac Co.) LA CROSSEBetween the Bluffs Beer, Wine and Cheese Festival: Taste more than 200 quality beers by more than 35 breweries and more than 45 types of wine, sample and purchase gourmet cheeses while enjoying live music. Southside Okto-berfest Grounds. 2-6pm. 608/782-2220. www.betweenthebluffsbeerfest.com (La Crosse Co.)
MADISON Crazylegs Classic: A must-do spring-time tradition in Madison. Both the run and walk follow a scenic course starting in downtown Madison at Capitol Square, through the UW campus and end near the 50 yard line in Camp Randall Stadium. Capitol Square to Camp Randall Stadium. 10am. 608/261-5347. www.crazylegsclassic.com (Dane Co.)
MEDFORD MACC Pine Line Marathon: Events include a marathon, half-marathon, 26.3-mile relay, and 5K run/walk. Pine Line Trail. Registration 6:30am, Marathon events start 8am, 5K event start 8:30am. 715/748-4729. www.medfordwi.com (Taylor Co.)
Taylor County Lions Maple Fest: A full day of activities including a pancake breakfast, maple syrup production demonstration, maple-flavored food products, wood crafts, tourism and green space beautification, a contest for baking and cooking with maple syrup, antique tractor display, children’s activities and dealers displaying items for those wishing to start tapping their own maple trees. Taylor County Fairgrounds. 8am-4pm. 715/785-7573. taylorcountylions maplefest.org/ (Taylor Co.) OSHKOSH WineFeast: Attended by over 750 people, the event gives guests the opportunity to sample fine wine from around the world, sip tantalizing brews and try tasty cuisine from area restaurants. Guests can attend regular WineFeast, which begins at 7pm or purchase reservations to the elegant wine and dish tasting held at 4pm called Cellar Select. Oshkosh Convention Center. 4-10pm. 920/424-1300. http://www.bgcosh.org/ (Winnebago Co.) WEST ALLIS Shepherd Express Stein and Dine: Beer, cheese and sausage festival with more than 100 of the city’s greatest offerings with beer, cheese, and chocolate pairings available. Exposition Center at Wisconsin State Fair Park. 414/292-3823. www.expressmilwaukee.com/steinanddine (Milwaukee Co.)
APR 25-26 (Sat-Sun)NEILLSVILLE Clark County “Spring Into The Arts” Studio Tour: Featuring fine artists and their creations. The self-guided tour mean-ders along the scenic country roads and through the quaint communities to the studios of painters, potters, woodworkers, metal workers, jewelers and more. Artist Studios throughout Clark County. Sat 9am-6pm; Sun 10am-5pm. 715/255-9100. www.clarkcountytourism-wi.org (Clark Co.)
APR 26 - MAY 1 (Sun-Fri)WAUPACA Art Show: Artists from throughout central Wisconsin and beyond display works and compete for prizes in this annual, professionally judged show sponsored by Waupaca Fine Arts. Waupaca Expo. Sun 1-7pm, Mon-Thurs 10am-7pm, Fri 10am-2pm. 715/258-7343. www.fineartsfestival.org/2014/ (Waupaca Co.)
3Find more fun at travelwisconsin.com or call 1-800/432-8747.
All Breed Dog Show, Obedience and Rally Trial April 18-19 • Fond du Lac
Ron Armstrong
Door County has five state parks and 250
miles of shoreline along Lake Michigan.
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MAY EVENTS
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APR 26 - MAY 1 (Sun-Fri)WAUPACA Art Show: Artists from throughout central Wisconsin and beyond display works and compete for prizes in this annual, professionally judged show sponsored by Waupaca Fine Arts. Waupaca Expo. Sun 1-7pm, Mon-Thurs 10am-7pm, Fri 10am-2pm. 715/258-7343. www.fineartsfestival.org/2014/ (Waupaca Co.)
MAY 1 (Fri)ST. CROIX FALLS Falls Sampler: Sample wines and foods from local eateries. Live music, draw-ings, and much more. Polk County Fairgrounds. 5:30-9pm. 715/483-3580. www.FallsChamber.org (Polk Co.)
MAY 1-2 (Fri-Sat)LA CROSSE Festival Foods Grandad Half Marathon: Two-day celebration offering active, aerobic outdoor events alongside the breathtaking natural beauty of Grandad Bluff and the Mississippi River Valley. Activities range from a half marathon to a 5K run/walk, youth events and cycling events. Riverside Park. 8am on Saturday. 608/789-7304. www.festivalfoodsgrandadhalf.com (La Crosse Co.)
MAY 1-3 (Fri-Sun)MONTELLO Montello Fish-N-Fun Fest: Three fun-filled days and nights of carnival rides, mu-sic, softball, crafters, door prizes, daily specials and much more. Krakow Park, Montello City Park, and Down-town. 608/297-4437. www.montello fishnfunfest.com (Marquette Co.) MAY 2 (Sat)FISH CREEK Door County Half Marathon and 5K Fun Run/Walk: All finishers will receive a t-shirt, finisher’s medal as well as food and drink at the finish line. Awards will be presented to the top male and female runners, top male and female master runners and top three finishers in
each age group. Peninsula State Park. 920/421-1519. www.doorcounty halfmarathon.com (Door Co.)
KENOSHA Wisconsin Marathon: Marathon and half marathon along a lakefront course plus technical shirts and a finisher’s medal. Also features an untimed two-mile family fitness walk along the lakefront path. Celebrate your finish at the post race party complete with free brat and beer! Kenosha Public Museum. 847/675-0200. www.wisconsinmarathon.com (Kenosha Co.)
RACINE Lakefront Artists Fair: Racine’s first outdoor art fair of the season featuring more than 100 artists from throughout the Midwest. Festival Park. 8am-4pm. 262/637-7892. www.racinemontessori.com/lakefront-artist-fair (Racine Co.)
WAUKESHA Waukesha Art Crawl: 175 artisans at 20 galleries and showplaces are featured at this seasonal event. Shop the boutiques, listen to live music or indulge in food and drink. Downtown. 4-10pm. 262/542-1522. www.waukeshaart.com (Waukesha Co.)
MAY 2-3 (Sat-Sun)BARABOO Badger Steam and Gas Engine Club Spring Swap Meet & Flea Market: Gas engines, tractors, farm primitives, collectables, tools, cars, trucks, and parts. Auction on Saturday and food for sale on the grounds. Show Grounds. 7am-5pm. 608/522-4905. www.badgersteam andgas.com (Sauk Co.)
MANITOWOC Horse-A-Rama: Parade of breeds, educational equine seminars, horse demonstrations and clinics, vendors with a variety of products, crafts and equipment, free pony and wagon rides, free horse literature, Kid’s Corral, and food vendors. Manitowoc County Expo Center. Sat 8am-6pm,
Sun 8am-4pm. 920/242-4416. www.horse-a-rama.org (Manitowoc Co.)
MARSHFIELD Annual Gem, Mineral, Fossil & Jewelry Show: Annual show featuring dealers, displays, speakers, kids’ activities and free admission. See a variety of gems, stones and fossils, and learn about geology. Great selection of jewelry made from these precious stones available. Marshfield Senior High Fieldhouse. Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. 715/387-8782. (Wood Co.)
ST. CROIX FALLS Earth Arts Studio Tour: Annual art tour visits the studios of artists who are members of the Earth Arts Group of Polk County. Maps for the event can be picked up at the Polk County Information Center in St. Croix Falls. St. Croix Falls area. Sat & Sun 10am-5pm. 715/483-3150. www.earthartswi.org (Polk Co.)
MAY 7-9 (Thu-Sat)BEAVER DAM Nancy’s Notions Sewing Weekend: Sewing contests, in-style seminar, nationally known speakers, hands-on classes, presentations, product demonstrations packed with ideas and hints, charity auction, and lots of shopping. Nancy’s Notions. 8am-6pm. 800/739-3936. (Dodge Co.)
PLEASANT PRAIRIE Spring Ice Show: Family-friendly event showcasing the skills and talents of the Pleasant Prairie Skating School U.S. Basic Skills program, Freestyle and Synchronized skaters, and exciting guest skaters. Dazzling lights, music and costumes enhance these group and solo performances. RecPlex Ice Arena. Thurs & Fri 6:30pm. Sat 1pm & 6pm. 262/925-6752. www.RecPlexOnline.com (Kenosha Co.)
MAY 7-10 (Thu-Sun)CHIPPEWA FALLS The Past Passed Here: Special event featuring hands-on activities highlighting the historic sights and sounds of early Chippewa Falls. Visitors will experience camp skill competitions, 1800s style food, traders row and live entertainment. Allen Park. Open to school children Thur and Fri and
is open to the public Thurs & Fri 3-6pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 9-noon. 715/723-0619. www.visitchippewafallswi.com (Chippewa Co.)
MAY 8-9 (Fri-Sat)MANITOWISH WATERS Birding Festival: Great Lakes area experts lead activities aimed at improving birding skills, knowl-edge, and conservation and habitat measures. Friday evening welcome reception features appetizers, drinks, and special presentation. Saturday includes sunrise warbler walks, bird banding, breakfast, keynote speaker, hearty sack lunch, a choice of field trips on land and water, seminars, nature hikes, souvenir make-and-take project, and door prizes. North Lake-land Discovery Center. 715/543-2085. www.discoverycenter.net (Vilas Co.)
MAY 8-10 (Fri-Sun)ELKHART LAKE Jazz on the Vine: Weekend of dynamic performances by world-renowned jazz musicians and samplings of more than 100 domestic and international wines. Enjoy eclectic and sophisti-cated cuisine created by Osthoff’s award-winning chefs. Mother’s Day Brunch served on Sunday. The Osthoff Resort. 888/330-5664. www.jazzonthevine.net (Sheboygan Co.)
GAYS MILLS Gays Mills Spring Festival: Tour one of Wisconsin’s prime apple growing areas including orchards in bloom, a flea market, food stands, and the annual Festival of Folk Music and Dance. Downtown & area orchards. 608/735-4031. www.gaysmillsfolkfest.org (Crawford Co.)
MAY 8-11 (Fri-Mon)HORICON Horicon Marsh Bird Festival: Experience the peak of the spring bird migration around the Horicon Marsh area. Includes guided bird hikes, bird banding demonstration, birding adventures by boat, birding for kids, BIG SIT, 1st Light & Hot Spot bus tours. Night Sounds bus tour or hike. Reservations required for some events. Horicon Marsh Area. 920/387-7893, 920/485-4663. www.horiconmarshbird festival.com (Dodge Co.)
Festival Foods Grandad Half Marathon, May 1-2 • La Crosse
Doug Connell
Horicon Marsh Bird Festival, May 8-11
Royan & Brad Webb
5Find more fun at travelwisconsin.com or call 1-800/432-8747.
MAY 9 (Sat)BARABOO Fair on the Square: Semi-annual arts and crafts show with food, farmer’s market, children’s activities, and en-tertainment. Spring and fall themes. Courthouse Square. 9am-4pm. 608/448-3490. www.downtown baraboo.com (Sauk Co.)
BRODHEAD Tour the Farms Day: Farms in the Brodhead area will be open for tours - sheep, goats, emu, chickens, examples of permaculture in action, goat milk soap, and an apple orchard with honey production. Bring the kids to meet all the animals. Stop downtown to vote for your favorite decorated farm animal. Ten Eyck Orchard. 9:30am-4:30pm. 608/897-8411. www.brodheadchamber.org (Green Co.)
CAMBRIDGE Touch-a-Truck and Bike Rodeo: Tour a fire truck, semi-truck, police car, race car, tow truck and more. Other activities include bouncy house, face painting and balloons. Free admission. Cambridge High School. 10am-noon. 608/423-8108. www.visitcambridgewi.com (Dane Co.)
EAGLE RIVER Journeys Marathon: Scenic point-to-point road race, USAT&F-certified 26.2-mile, 13.1-mile power walk and 5K races. Music and food. Registration/packet pick up and spaghetti dinner Friday night. Public welcome. Boulder Jct. to Eagle River. Marathon starts 8am, half marathon & power walk 9:15am, & 5K 10am. 800/359-6315, 715/479-6400. www.journeysmarathon.org (Vilas Co.)
FERRYVILLE Spring Bird Migration Day: Birding and nature hike on Sugar Creek Bluff. See warblers, rare spring birds, wild flowers and plants. Easy hike for people of all ages. A birding expert and plant expert guide the hike. Ferryville, Sugar Creek Bluff. 8-11am. 608/734-9077. www.visitferryville.com (Crawford Co.)
PEWAUKEE Pewaukee River Run: Timed six-mile canoe/kayak race from Hammel Machine in Pewaukee to Frame Park in Waukesha. Hammel Machine Products. Race begins at 8am. 262/691-2700. www.pewaukeekiwanis.org/events (Waukesha Co.)
RACINE Belle City Brewfest: A beer festival with sampling of more than 100 craft beers, ales and ciders. Home brew contest. Food and live entertainment. Festival Hall/Festival Park. 2-6pm. 262/636-9229. www.racinebeerfest.com (Racine Co.)
RICHLAND CENTER Motorsports Mayhem: Snowmobile grass drags, ATV drags, dirtbike drags, demo derby, truck/tractor pull, FMX, and truck/car drags. Richland County Fairgrounds. 608/604-5068. www.hybridredneck.com (Richland Co.)
STEVENS POINT Portage County Cultural Festival: Celebrate the cultural diversity of Portage County with delicious ethnic food, arts and crafts, upbeat music and entertainment. Free parking. Emphasis on children’s hands-on activities. Stevens Point Area Senior High. 10am-5pm. 715/341-1525. www.portagecountyculturalfestival.org (Portage Co.)
MAY 9-10 (Sat-Sun)HATFIELD Hatfield Flea Market and Craft Sale: More than 200 vendors, food, music, parade, fireworks, and activities for the entire family. Free admission. Thunderbird Village. 608/989-2275. www.clarkcountytourism-wi.org/eventscalendar.html (Jackson Co.)
MAY 10 (Sun)MARSHFIELD Marshfield Art Fair: Offering a wide variety of fine arts and crafts by more than 100 Midwestern artists. Musicians and performers entertain throughout the day. Hands-On-Art activities available for kids. Marshfield Senior High Fieldhouse. 10am-4:30pm. 715/387-5562. www.new visionsgallery.org (Wood Co.)
SPOONER Mother’s Day Brunch Train: Buffet brunch aboard historic train. Features a 30-mile, two-and-a-half hour roundtrip to Springbrook. While on board, enjoy a scrumptious buffet and see the sights of the Northwoods. Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad. Train departs Spooner Depot at noon. 715/635-3200. www.spoonertrainride.com (Washburn Co.) MAY 14 (Thu)CEDARBURG Sip, Shop & Stroll - Ladies Night in Cedar-burg: Many Cedarburg businesses will open their doors to ladies for a special night of pampering, shopping and partying. Sales, promotions, raffle prizes, photo booth, group salsa dance lessons and more. Throughout Downtown. 4-9pm. 262/377-9620. www.cedarburg.org (Ozaukee Co.)
GREEN BAY TasteBud Outdoor Culinary Event: Enjoy the tastes of delicacies from area caterers and restaurants served throughout the budding spring gardens and have the opportunity to bid on a variety of unique and rare plants as well as other prizes including getaways, events and more during the silent auction. Green Bay Botanical Garden. 5-8pm. 920/490-9457. www.gbbg.org (Brown Co.)
MAY 14-16 (Thu-Sat)ASHLAND Chequamegon Bay Birding & Nature Festival: Three days of birding and nature programs on the south shore of Lake Superior at the peak of migration. More than 100 activities to choose from. Guided by knowl-edgeable local and regional experts. Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center. 715/682-2500, 800/284-9484. www.birdandnaturefest.com (Ashland Co.)
MAY 14-17 (Thu-Sun)EGG HARBOR Girlfriends Great EGGscape: Offering a variety of workshops, exercise classes, shopping, wine tasting, cooking classes and more. Various locations. 920/868-3717. www.eggharbor doorcounty.org/calendar (Door Co.)
MAY 15 (Fri)DELAFIELD Delafield Spring Art Walk: Enjoy a variety of artisans and musicians located in the downtown district. Stroll the downtown area and visit with local artists as they work. Items available for purchase. Free event for all ages. Downtown district. 5pm. 262/646-8100. www.visitdelafield.org (Waukesha Co.)
MAY 15-16 (Fri-Sat)BELOIT Downtown Beloit ArtWalk: Businesses throughout downtown Beloit transform into fine art galleries with many ven-ues featuring live music and refresh-
ments. After hours hot spots offer live music on Friday night. Downtown. Fri 5-9pm, Sat 10am-2pm. 608/365-0150. www.downtownbeloit.com (Rock Co.)
MAY 15-17 (Fri-Sun)ELKHART LAKE SVRA Spring Vintage Car Weekend: Featuring exciting wheel-to-wheel action from vintage and historical cars. More than 300 participants expected to race in ten separate groups from production and grand touring cars to sports cars, prototypes and formula cars. RoadAmerica, Inc. 800/365-7223. www.roadamerica.com (Sheboygan Co.)
GREEN BAY Cellcom Green Bay Marathon: Marathon and half marathon on Sunday starting at 7am, 5K run/walk and half-mile WPS Kids’ Power Run on Saturday. Prevea Health Expo on Friday evening and Saturday. Wisconsin-style tailgate party at race finish line. Lambeau Field. 920/432-6272. www.cellcomgreenbaymarathon.com (Brown Co.)
OCONOMOWOC Wisconsin State Polka Festival: Ten big bands featuring Dutchmen, Polish, Czech, Slovenian, and German style polka music. Two huge wooden dance floors, dance exhibition Saturday night, great food, great prizes, Wisconsin State Polka Queen. Friday fish bake. Sunday polka mass. Olympia Resort. 262/894-6998. www.wisconsinpolkaboosters.com (Waukesha Co.)
STOUGHTON Syttende Mai Folk Festival: America’s largest celebration of Norwegian Constitution Day. Two parades, folk dancing, rosemaling, hardanger and quilt exhibits, ethnic food, arts & crafts fair, canoe race, Syttende Mai Run, Viking Games Strongman Competition, and Norwegian (bunad) style show. Various Locations. Fri 9am-10pm, Sat 8am-10pm, Sun 8am-4pm. 608/873-7912. www.stoughtonwi.com (Dane Co.)
MAY 16 (Sat)AMHERST Amherst Quilt, Craft & Amish Furniture Auction: Amish quilts and furniture are auctioned under huge tents. Baked goods, food and refreshments. Fairgrounds. Starts at 8am. 920/450-1843. www.maderauction.com (Portage Co.)
BARABOO Aldo Leopold Foundation Family Day: Free, family-friendly event featuring hands-on activities for kids and families including hikes, live reptiles, hayrides, watercolor painting, and more! Explore the woods, prairies, and river just like the Leopold family did 75 years ago. Food is available for purchase. Aldo Leopold Foundation. 10am-4pm. 608/355-0279. www.aldoleopold.org (Sauk Co.)
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BOULDER JUNCTION White Deer Triathlon: Triathlon’s three legs include a 3K canoe/kayak/stand-up paddleboard (SUP) course on beautiful Boulder Lake, 23K bike ride along rustic roads and 6.5K run on beautiful roads and trails in the woods of Boulder Junction. Timed event. Boulder Junction Community Center. Orientation/Registration, 5-8:30pm. Triathlon event starts at 9am Saturday. Cookout lunch, Noon-3pm. Awards at 2:30pm. Celebration Party with live music, Noon-5pm. 715/385-2400. www.boulderjct.orgwhite-deer-triathlon/ (Vilas Co.)
CABLE Cable Area Off-Road Classic: A 20 or 25-mile mountain bike race in the Chequamegon National Forest on some of the famous CAMBA Mountain Bike Trails! The 20-mile race offers participants an easier double-track and gravel road race, while the 25-mile race dives into some of the sweetest single-track trails around. Hang out after the race for micro brew beers, music and awards. Lakewoods Lodge. Race Sat 10am. 715/798-3833. www.caorc.com (Bayfield Co.)
HARTFORD Downtown Hartford Old-Fashioned Block Party and Classic Car Show: Main Street will be closed to enjoy classic cars from all eras plus live entertainment, games and contests for kids, food and more. Downtown. 10am-4pm. 262/673-7193. www.downtownhartfordwi.com (Dodge Co.) MADISON Syttende Mai Run/Walk: Run a 20-mile race from Madison to Stoughton, or enjoy a 17-mile non-competitive walk or 10-mile competitive run. Held in conjunction with the city’s Syttende Mai celebration. Capitol Square. 608/873-7912. www.stoughtonwi.com (Dane Co.)
OSHKOSH Festival of Spring: Annual spring plant sale and more than 150 vendors of original art, fine craft, plant and landscape vendors. Paine Art Center and Gardens. 9am-4pm. 920/235-6903. www.thepaine.org (Winnebago Co.)
MAY 16-17 (Sat-Sun)BAILEYS HARBOR Baileys Harbor Spring Fling: Lighthouse tours via helicopter, boat and trolley, arts & crafts, live music, local foods & drinks. Farm market on Sunday from 9am-1pm. Town Hall. 9am-4pm. 920/839-2366. www.baileysharbor.com (Door Co.)
ELLISON BAY Ellison Bay Spring Art Crawl: Pair handmade pottery containers with spring blooms: birdbaths, birdhouses and information on bird watching. Newly crafted fashion looks, great food, fresh home furnishings, demonstrations, studio tours, and guest artists. Ellison Bay Visitor Booth. 10am-5pm. 920/854-4450. ellisonbayarts.com (Door Co.)
WAUWATOSA Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show: Features more than 20 dealers from all over the Midwest selling lapidary supplies, tools, books, rough material, slabs, finished specimens, cabochons, jewelry, carvings, fossils, and more. Children’s activities, exhibits, displays, presentations, and food sales. Admission fee. Hart Park - Muellner Building. 10am-5pm. 414/771-8668. www.wisgeologicalsociety.com (Milwaukee Co.)
WISCONSIN DELLS Automotion: Fun-filled weekend with more than 1,200 cars on display. Rare antiques, vintage classics, a car corral for selling cars, swap meet and much more! Live entertainment and great food. Noah’s Ark Waterpark. Sat 7am-5pm, Sun 7am-3pm. 800/223-3557. www.wisdells.com (Adams Co.)
MAY 17 (Sun)CHILTON Wisconsin Micro-Brewers Beerfest: More than 30 Wisconsin micro-brewers of-fer 180 hand-crafted brews from ales to stouts. Live music. Advanced ticket purchase required. Calumet County Fair Grounds. 1-6pm. 920/849-2534. www.rowlandsbrewery.com (Calumet Co.)
FOND DU LAC Greek Fest: Enjoy a family day of authentic Greek cuisine and pastries, music and dancing, games for chil-dren, and raffles. Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds. 11am-5pm. 920/979-4152. www.fdl.com (Fond Du Lac Co.) KAUKAUNA Nature’s Images Art Fair: More than 50 artists displaying nature-related paint-ings, photography, sculpture, crafts from natural materials, botanicals and herbs. Celtic harpist, food, wildflower hikes and eagle watching along the Fox River. 1000 Islands Environmental Center. 10am-4pm. 920/766-4733. www.1000islandsenvironmentalcenter .com (Outagamie Co.)
KING Wisconsin Veterans Home Open House and Old Car Show: Annual open house includes live entertainment, cruises on Chain O’ Lakes at 11am, Noon, 1pm and 2pm, food & refreshments, and an old car and vintage military vehicles show. Wisconsin Veterans Home & Museum. 10:30am-3pm. 715/258-4247. www.wvhking.com (Lincoln Co.)
MAY 21-24 (Thu-Sun)BAILEYS HARBOR Door County Festival of Nature: The Ridges Sanctuary and five local conservation groups offer guided field trips through some of Door County’s unique and beautiful natural areas not generally open to the public. Pre-registration for field trips required. The Ridges Sanctuary. 920/839-2802. www.ridgessanctuary.org/ (Door Co.)
MAY 21-25 (Thu-Mon)HURLEY/MERCER Memorial Weekend “Veteran’s Salute” ATV/UTV Rally: Join the Hurley Area and Iron County for a weekend of fun and more than 200 miles of trails on Wisconsin’s largest ATV/UTV trail system. Event includes Wisconsin’s largest ATV parade and mud pit, great food, live music, Veteran’s Memorial activities. Iron County. Guinness World Record Run UTV parade - Fri at 7pm sharp! “Biggest, Baddest, Dirtiest of All” Mud Pit on Sun starting in the early afternoon. Various events will be held throughout the weekend. 715/561-4334, 866/340-4334. www.hurleywi.com (Iron Co.)
MAY 22-23 (Fri-Sat)PRAIRIE DU CHIEN Villa Louis Behind the Scenes: See Villa Louis from top to bottom during ex-tended tours of the mansion. Visitors get a glimpse into the life of a historic house museum that highlights the care and keeping of a unique object from the Dousman collection. Tours include visits to the nooks and cran-nies of this restored mansion. Villa Louis. 10am and 2:30pm. 608/326-2721. www.villalouis.org (Crawford Co.)
MAY 22-24 (Fri-Sun)NEW GLARUS Music Fest: A family-oriented Memorial Day weekend celebration with music, children’s activities, food and fun. Bands all weekend. Village Park. 608/527-2095. www.swisstown.com (Green Co.)
MAY 22-25 (Fri-Mon)ALBANY Yesteryear’s Weekend: Community celebration of Memorial Day weekend with Friday evening street dance, Yesteryear Parade, Rueben’s Run Duathlon, and chicken barbecue on Saturday and Memorial Day ceremony and parade on Monday. Downtown. 608/862-3240. www.albany-chamber.org (Green Co.)
BURLINGTON ChocolateFest: Community festival dedicated to the celebration of all things chocolate. Every year the Burlington ChocolateFest brings a crowd of 35,000+ visitors to the area to experience a weekend of fun, games, rides, cooking demonstrations and chocolate. Chocolate Festival Grounds. 414/254-4813, 262/763-3300. www.chocolatefest.com (Racine Co.)
DRESSER Total Off-Road Rally: 4x4 truck pull and monster trucks. Two spectator events including NTPA sanctioned truck and tractor pull on Saturday and demolition derby. Trollhaugen Ski Area. 8am-5pm. 952/380-3435. www.memorial4x4.org (Polk Co.)
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MAY 22-26 (Fri-Tue)APPLETON NCAA Division III Baseball National Cham-pionships: An eight-team tournament comprised of regional winners from across the country hosted by Law-rence University. Fox Cities Stadium. 10am-10pm. 920/733-4152. www.ncaa.com/championships/baseball/d3 (Outagamie Co.)
MAY 23 (Sat)SPOONER Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Day: Celebrate the history of canoes with live music and a canoe and wooden boat show in front of this former grain elevator turned museum. Plus museum tours and open house in the museum exhibit hall, ongoing activities in the canoe workshop, and food and beverage available in the beer garden. Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum. 11am-4pm. 715/635-5002. www.wisconsincanoeheritagemuseum.org/heritage-day (Washburn Co.)
MAY 23-24 (Sat-Sun)BURLINGTON Burlington Jaycees Arts & Crafts Fair: Handmade arts & crafts, metal yard art, garden art, handmade jewelry, clothing, bird houses, food, furniture, sculptures, and much more. Echo Park. 9am-4pm. 262/210-1428. www.burlingtonjaycees.org (Racine Co.)
JACKSONPORT Maifest: Art fair, fun run, food, music, horse pull, parade, and more. Lakeside Park. 920/823-2068. www.jacksonport.net (Door Co.)
MADISON Madison Marathon: Annual marathon spanning the downtown Madison area benefiting area charities. Runners enjoy celebrations and friendly fun with the half marathon and Twilight 5 & 10K races.Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center. 608/276-9797. www.madisonfestivals.com/marathon (Dane Co.)
STURGEON BAY Sturgeon Bay Fine Art Fair: Combination of live entertainment and children’s activities with an eclectic blend of original artwork from more than 90 exhibitors. Held in conjunction with the month-long Door County Festival of Blossoms serving as a kickoff to the summer tourism season. Sunset Park. Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. 920/743-6246, 800/301-6695. www.SturgeonBay.net (Door Co.)
MAY 23-25 (Sat-Mon)BLACK RIVER FALLS Ho-Chunk Nation Pow-wow: Pow-wow held as a celebration of thanks twice a year for the public to enjoy. Features drums, dancing and a wide variety of craft vendors from across the country. Pow-Wow Grounds. 715/284-9343. (Jackson Co.)
HATFIELD Hatfield Flea Market and Craft Sale: More than 200 vendors, food, music, parade, fireworks, and activities for the entire family. Free admission. Thunderbird Village. 608/989-2275. www.clarkcountytourism-wi.org/eventscalendar.html (Jackson Co.)
MAY 24 (Sun)BEAVER DAM Race Into Summer: Community celebra-tion with live music, children’s activ-ities, race car displays and food and drinks. Swan City Park. 11am-11pm. 920/885-4442. www.wbevradio.com/ (Dodge Co.)
CEDARBURG Maxwell Street Days: More than 700 spaces filled with antiques, collectibles, crafts, produce, sports and rummage, food, beverages and music. Firemen’s Park. 6am-2pm. 262/377-8412. www.cedarburgfiredept.com (Ozaukee Co.) CHIPPEWA FALLS Chippewa Valley Century Ride: Starting at Irvine Park-Bridgewater Avenue with 30, 50, 75 or 100 miles. Rest stops with food and water, SAG wagon and brat feed. Irvine Park. 7am-5pm. 715/723-0331. www.chippewavalleyride.us/ (Chippewa Co.)
FIFIELD Lawn Mower Races: Time trials are one hour before races. Six classes of races - IMOW, AP, SP, STOCK, BP, and FX plus kids’ classes. Concessions available. Fifield Ballpark. Time trials noon, races 1pm. 715/762-4739. www.tn.fifield.wi.gov/events.asp?locid=144 (Price Co.)
LAKEWOOD McCaslin Lioness Club Faire: Enjoy great food, beverages, pies, book sale, silent auction, spin-the-wheel, childrens games and a variety of crafters. Lakewood Town Hall/Activity Grounds. 10am-3pm. 920/213-6264. (Oconto Co.)
ST. GERMAIN Classic Sled Round-Up: Vintage and antique sled show and swap at the Community Park. Show registration starts at 7am. Music and food all day and award presentation at 3pm. Sled registration is $5 and swap space is $20. St. Germain Community Park. 7am-3pm. 715/542-4463. www.snowmobilehalloffame.com (Vilas Co.) MAY 28-31 (Thu-Sun)MARSHFIELD Dairyfest: Celebration includes the Cheese Chase 2K and 5K runs, the Mayor’s Dairyfest Breakfast, an old fashioned picnic in the park, and a downtown Dairyfest parade. Various Locations. 715/384-3454. www.visit marshfieldwi.com (Wood Co.)
MAY 29-30 (Fri-Sat)KOHLER Kohler Festival of Beer: The Village of Kohler comes alive with music, food pairing events, cooking demonstra-tions, and flowing taps of craft brews that highlight the weekend. Horse & Plow Restaurant. 855/444-2838. www.americanclub.com/beerfestival (Sheboygan Co.)
MAY 29-31 (Fri-Sun)GREEN BAY Green Bay Botanical Garden - Garden Fair: Featuring more than 100 vendors of garden plants, landscaping ideas, ac-cessories, gardening demonstrations and presentations, live music, and food. Green Bay Botanical Garden. Fri 5-8pm, Sat 8am-4pm, Sun 10am-3pm. 920/490-9457. www.gbbg.org/GardenFair (Brown Co.)
MAY 30 (Sat)ELKHORN Alpine Bierfest: Bierfest guests can sam-ple and learn about new and exciting beers from unique local, regional, national, and global nano, micro & craft breweries. While enjoying a tasty beverage patrons can grab a bite to eat and/or peruse a wide variety of beer and non-beer related exhibits and vendor booths. Alpine Valley Re-sort. 11:30am-6pm. 262/204-7701. www.alpinebierfestwi.com (Walworth Co.)
FOND DU LAC Birky Challenge: Three routes to choose from: 67, 40, or 20 miles. All routes start and finish at the same location and will be on paved roadway. The route leaves Fond du Lac and heads toward the scenic Kettle Moraine State Forest and will have rest stops approximately every 12 miles with food and water. Bike helmets are mandatory. Grace Christian Church. 6:30am. 920/322-3700. www.birkychallenge.com (Fond Du Lac Co.)
MAY 30-31 (Sat-Sun)COLBY Outdoor Craft & Flea Market: Great variety of items for sale plus food and bev-erages. Event held rain or shine. Bus offered on Sunday to the Abbotsford FFA Dairy Breakfast and back. 701 Industrial Drive. Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 9am-3pm. 715/223-8509. www.abbycolbyareachamber.org (Clark Co.)
MAY 31 (Sun)MILWAUKEE UPAF Ride for the Arts, sponsored by Miller Lite: Five bike routes from five miles to 66 miles. Ride as an individual or create a team. All routes start and end at the Summerfest Grounds. Finish line party held at the Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard Stage featuring free admission, live entertainment, an instrument petting zoo for the kids and more. Henry Maier Festival Park. 7am-3pm. 414/276-7433. www.events.upaf.org/Views/evt/dsp_Event-Detail.cfm?idEvent=6 (Milwaukee Co.)
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JUNE 5-6 (Fri-Sat)FENNIMORE Fun Fest: Carnival, games for the kids, kickball tournaments, judged car show, parade, concessions, and live band. City Ball Diamond. Friday night festivities begin 6pm, Sat 9am-11pm. 608/485-0820, 800/822-1131. www.fennimore.com/funfest.html (Grant Co.)
NEW RICHMOND Willow River Blues & Brews Fest: Enjoy the works of many artists and the art of making a handcrafted beer. No cover charge for music or Park Art Fair. Concessions available. Brew sampling. Mary Park. Fri 5-11pm, Sat 11am-10pm. 715/246-2900. www.willowriverbluesfest.com (St. Croix Co.)
JUNE 5-7 (Fri-Sun)ARKANSAW Fresh Art Tour: Spring 2015: A self-guided tour of galleries and artist’s studios. Discover quaint river towns, enjoy the plethora of wildflowers and meet the artists. All studios will have one-of-a-kind works of art for sale. Day/Dunlap Studio. 10am-5pm. 715/672-8188. www.freshart.org (Pepin Co.)
CAMERON Camerama Days: City festival, street dance, kids’ games, tournaments, parade and horse pull on Sunday. Downtown. 715/458-2734.(Barron Co.)
ELKHART LAKE AHRMA Vintage Motorcycle Classic and Rockerbox Motofest: Vintage motorcycle enthusiasts will be on-track during the AHRMA Vintage Motorcycle Classic and the Rockerbox Motofest will entertain fans and enthusiasts alike during the weekend with off-track festivities and a vintage motorcycle show. Road America, Inc. 920/892-4576. www.Roadamerica.com (Sheboygan Co.)
LITTLE CHUTE Great Wisconsin Cheese Festival: Live music, food,amusement rides, kids’ entertainment, animal petting zoo, parade, walk/run, cheese tasting, cheese carving demo, cheese curd eating contest, cheese breakfast, and cheesecake contest. Doyle Park. Fri 5pm-midnight. Sat 10:30am-midnight. Sun 8am-5pm. 920/788-7380. www.littlechutewi.org/index.aspx?NID=226 (Outagamie Co.)
MILWAUKEE Bead & Button Show: Jewelry enthusiasts from all over the world learn and shop at the incredible Bead & Jewelry Marketplace. This year’s show offers more than 800 classes in a variety of mediums and techniques and more than 370 exhibiting companies. 800/554-0197. www.beadandbuttonshow.com (Milwaukee Co.)PrideFest: Largest gay/lesbian, bisexual
and transgender festival in Wisconsin - a celebration of diversity. Enjoy food, entertainment and marketplace. Henry Maier Festival Park. Fri 3:30pm-Midnight, Sat Noon-Midnight, Sun Noon-10pm. 414/272-3378. www.pridefest.com (Milwaukee Co.)
MOUNT HOREB Spring Art Tour: Explore the beauty of the springtime countryside in the unique glacially Driftless area of south central Wisconsin as you tour the rarely seen Open Art Studios of Mount Horeb, Verona, Mazomanie, Black Earth, Cross Plains, Blue Mounds and towns in between. Artists demonstrate and exhibit a variety of media: painting, sculpture, pottery, jewelry, photography, glass, origami and more. Mount Horeb Area. 10am-5pm. 608/437-5914. www.springarttour.com (Dane Co.)
JUNE 6 (Sat)CAMBRIDGE Elements of Art Festival: More than 30 juried booths featuring sculpture, pho-tography, pottery, paintings, textiles, glass art and more will be under the shade of large oak trees plus youth art area and live music will be performed along Koshkonong Creek. Westside Park. 9am-4pm. 608/423-3780. www.cambridgewiarts.org (Dane Co.)
DEFOREST Dragon Art Fair: Annual fair offering the hand-crafted works of more than 90 artisans. Held rain or shine. Music, food and children’s activities. Plus Windsor Garden Club plant sale, ice cream social and Fire/EMS activity day. Market Street 9am-4pm. 608/846-8891. www.dragonartsgroup.org (Dane Co.)
HILLSDALE Barron County June Dairy Breakfast: . Breakfast includes: all-Wisconsin omelette, pancakes, real maple syrup, sliced cheese, deep fried cheese curds, applesauce, white and chocolate milk and coffee. Activities include: petting zoo, ice cream sundaes, live band, horse-drawn wagon rides and a walking farm tour. Kevin & Julie Roske Family Farm. 6-11am. 715/455-1755. www.dairydaysofsummer.com (Barron Co.)
MINOCQUA June Bloom Arts & Crafts Festival: More than 75 exhibitors featuring unique handcrafted items including original artwork, pottery, jewelry, tapestries, clothing, photography, wood creations, leather goods and more. Torpy Park. 9am-3pm. 715/356-5266. www.minocquaartsandcrafts.com (Oneida Co.)
PORTAGE Canal Days: Event features historic reenactments, canoe races on the river, and tours of the Historic Indian Agency House and Fort Winnebago
Surgeon’s Quarters. Downtown Portage at Market Square. 608/742-6242. www.portagewi.com (Columbia Co.)
SPOONER Family Festival: Completely free event that includes family activities, entertainment, food, games, a petting zoo, miniature train rides, face painting, craft projects and Kid’s Free Fishing Day at the Yellow River Flowage. Washburn County Fairgrounds. 11am-3pm. 715/520-2676. (Washburn Co.)
ST. GERMAIN Walk in the Woods Art Fair: Join artists from around the Midwest presenting pottery, paintings, photography, handmade jewelry, woodcarvings and furniture. Wine tasting, sales and live music. City Park. 9am-3pm. 715/477-2205. www.st-germain.com/artfair/index.php (Vilas Co.)
WAUWATOSA Milwaukee Highland Games/Scottish Fest: Enjoy bagpipe bands, Scottish foods, Highland dancing and unique athletic events. Admission fee. Hart Park. 414/422-9235. milwaukeescottishfest.com (Milwaukee Co.)
JUNE 6-7 (Sat-Sun)STATEWIDE 4-Pack of Fun Weekend: This is the perfect weekend to try new outdoor activities or return to one you haven’t tried in a long time. Challenge yourself and try them all! Outdoor activities are free for Wisconsin residents and visitors alike! Free entry to state parks
and forests, free fishing, free DNR trails, and free ATV/UTV riding on public trails open to such uses. 888-936-7463. www.dnr.wi.gov
HUDSON Yellowstone Trail Heritage Day: Enjoy the vintage vehicle display, the slow race, historical geocaching, the Willow River cemetery walk, and more. Various Locations. 10:30am-4pm. 715/386-8411. www.hudsonwi.org/play/festi-vals--2 (St. Croix Co.)
JUNE 7 (Sun)BARABOO Zoo Crew Day: All-you-can-eat pizza in the park along with an arts and crafts fair, entertainment stage, silent auction, carnival games, and children’s rides and games. Ochsner Park. 10am-4pm. 608/355-2760. (Sauk Co.)
ELKHART LAKE American Indian Artifacts Show: The Badger State Archaeological Society offers a look through time with Amer-ican Indian displays. Selling, buying, trading, hayrides and surprises for ar-chaeological buffs, collectors and the public. Henschel’s Indian Museum & Trout Farm. 9am-3pm. 920/876-3193. www.henschelsindianmuseum andtroutfarm.com(Sheboygan Co.) FOND DU LAC Art on the Island: More than 70 artists/craftspeople representing a wide variety of arts and crafts fill a tree-lined park on Lake Winnebago. Food, live music, kids’ crafts. Free admission. Lakeside Park. 10am-4pm. 920/948-7402. (Fond Du Lac Co.)
HUDSON Art Along the Willow: Fine arts & crafts fair held in one of Wisconsin’s prettiest state parks. Storytelling, children’s craft area, train rides, and silent auction. Park sticker not required this day only. Willow River State Park. 10am-4pm. 715/386-5931. www.willowriverowls.org/#!events/programs (St. Croix Co.)
KANSASVILLE Family Nature Faire: Food, raffles, live animals, art and nature booths. Free admission this day. Richard Bong State Recreation Area. 10am-1pm. 262/878-5600. www.bongnaturalistassociation.org (Racine Co.)
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LA POINTE Madeline Island Museum Visitor Appreciation Day: Deeply discounted admission rates this day only. This event coincides with free admission to nearby Big Bay State Park. In addition, the Madeline Island Ferry Line is offering a free return ride from the island to Bayfield for those who visit either Madeline Island Museum or Big Bay State Park. La Pointe. 10am-3:30pm. 715/747-2415. www.madelineislandmuseum.org (Ashland Co.)
NEW LONDON Wolf River Classic Chevy Club Annual Car Show/Swap Meet and Craft Show: Car show open to all makes and models, swap meet, flea market, food, refreshments, and music. Free admission for spectators. Hatten Park. 8am-3pm. 920/993-5311. www.newlondontourism.com/events/carshow.htm (Outagamie Co.)
OSHKOSH Winnebagoland Fine Arts Fair: Annual juried and original fine arts show with 160 entries, entertainment, a variety of food concessions, and silent auction. South Park. 10am-4pm. 414/651-7507. www.oshkoshfinearts.org/ (Winnebago Co.)
SPOONER Badger Car Show: Enjoy a great display of old cars, trucks, tractors, military vehicles, flea and crafts market. Food and refreshments including a pancake breakfast will be available. Admission fee. Washburn Co. Fairgrounds. 7am-3pm. 715/635-3740. (Washburn Co.)
JUNE 11-13 (Thu-Sat)BRILLION BrillionFest: All day rummage sale on Thursday, famous electric light street parade at 9pm on Friday, History House special exhibit 9am-Noon, kickball tournament, carnival games, vendor fair and live music on Saturday. Downtown. 920/242-2025. (Calumet Co.)
JUNE 11-14 (Thu-Sun)ELKHART LAKE WeatherTech Chicago Region SCCA June Sprints: Modified race cars from ten race groups fill four days of practice, qualifying and racing. Event offers track-side viewing, up-close access to drivers and teams, and legendary cui-sine. Road America. 800/365-7223. www.Roadamerica.com (Sheboygan Co.)
MOUNT HOREB Summer Frolic: Fun-packed weekend of music, entertainment, great food, midway rides, arcade games, bingo, and prizes. Grundahl Park. 608/437-5914. www.mthorebsummerfrolic.com (Dane Co.)
OSHKOSH Oshkosh Irish Fest: Event features Celtic music, authentic Irish food, performance by Irish dancers, Irish vendor area, 5K run/walk, raffle, and kids’ activities. Leach Amphitheater. 920/233-0543. www.oshkoshirishfest.com (Winnebago Co.)
PLEASANT PRAIRIE Jelly Belly Summer Carnival: Celebrate summer with carnival rides, midway games and more at Jelly Belly Visitor Center. Enjoy free tours and samples inside the Visitor Center. 262/947-3800, 866/868-7522. www.jellybelly.com (Kenosha Co.)
SPARTA Sparta Butterfest: Carnival, craft/flea market, quilt show, softball tournaments, car and van show, stage entertainment, parade Sunday at 12:30pm and more. Memorial Park. 608/269-4123. www.spartabutterfest.com (Monroe Co.)
JUNE 11-21 (Thu-Sun)RICE LAKE Aquafest: Ten days of family fun with top-name national entertainment, a parade, Art in the Park, kids’ games, sports, food and more. 715/234-2126. www.aquafestonline.com (Barron Co.)
JUNE 12-13 (Fri-Sat)LADYSMITH Northwoods Bluegrass Festival: Bluegrass bands from throughout the Midwest, concessions, instrument workshops, camping on the fairgrounds. Also includes events at the Rusk County Historical Museum and the June Dairy Breakfast. Rusk County Fairgrounds. Fri 6-10pm, Sat 10am-9pm. 715/532-7328. www.ladysmithchamber.com (Rusk Co.)
WAUSAU Badger State Summer Games: Wisconsin’s premier Olympic-style sports festival for people of all ages and skill levels. Twelve sports offered this summer. Various locations. 715/355-8788. www.badgerstategames.org (Marathon Co.)
JUNE 12-14 (Fri-Sun)FOND DU LAC Walleye Weekend: Free family festival featuring sporting events, musical acts, fishing tournaments, attractions for all ages and, of course, walleye. Lakeside Park. Fri 3-10:30pm, Sat 8am-10:30pm, Sun 8am-6pm. 920/923-6555. www.fdlfest.com (Fond Du Lac Co.)
IRON RIVER Iron River Summerfest: City-wide rummage sales, the Iron River Firemen’s Benefit Dance, Spider Lake 10K, 5K, two-mile walk/run, and a kids’ race. Iron River Community Center. 715/372-8558. www.visitironriver.com (Bayfield Co.)
MERRILL Wisconsin River Pro Rodeo: Bareback riding, steer wrestling, tie down roping, saddle bronc riding, team roping, women’s barrel racing, and bull riding. Dances following the Friday and Saturday performances. Lincoln County Fairgrounds. 715/536-9474. www.wisconsinriverprorodeo.com (Lincoln Co.)
MILWAUKEE Polish Fest: America’s largest Polish Festival with folk dancing, polka music, a cultural village, folk art demos, Polish rock bands, classical musicians, the Chopin Youth Piano Competition, marketplace, children’s stage, and Polish food. Henry Maier Festival Park. Fri & Sat noon-midnight, Sun noon-8pm. 414/529-2140. www.polishfest.org (Milwaukee Co.)
NEW GLARUS Roger Bright Polka Festival: Polka bands from Wisconsin and the Midwest in the big tent downtown. Music, dancing, food and refreshments. Additional bands at New Glarus Hotel and Puempel’s Olde Tavern. Downtown. 608/527-2095. www.swisstown.com (Green Co.)
OSHKOSH Greater Wisconsin Outdoor and Sportsmen Festival: Interactive entertainment and a shopping mecca for the sportsmen and women of the Midwest. The event features acres of boats, RVs, ATVs, UTVs and more for purchase at the lowest season closeout prices, demonstrations on training dogs, wild game BBQ cook off, fishing demo, kids’ fishing classes, 5,000
-gallon supertanker aquarium, and 3D archery ranges. Sunnyview Expo Center. Fri 2-8pm, Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 9am-3pm. 920/203-8692. www.wioutdoorfest.com (Winnebago Co.)
RICHLAND CENTER Wisconsin High School Rodeo Finals: Kids compete in 13 events to qualify for Nationals: bareback & saddle bronc riding, bull riding, barrel racing, pole bending, cutting, calf roping, breakaway roping, and more. Richland County Fairgrounds. Performances Fri & Sat 1:30 & 7pm. Sun 1pm. 608/459-0721. www.richlandcentertourism.com (Richland Co.)
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STURGEON BAY Door County Lighthouse Festival: Annual festival including boat excursions along with guided land-based tours of all 11 historic Door County lighthouses. This event provides visitors access to lighthouses not typically open to the public including Chambers Island, Plum Island, Sherwood Point, and Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal Lighthouses. Throughout Door County. 920/743-5958. www.dcmm.org (Door Co.)
WAUKESHA Fiesta Waukesha: Three-day music and cultural festival held on the banks of the Fox River to promote multicultural awareness. The free festival offers a wide variety of Hispanic entertainment, Latin American cuisine, amusement rides, children’s area and much more. Frame Park. Fri 4-11pm, Sat & Sun 11am-11pm. 262/547-0887. www.lacasadeesperanza.org/special-events-waukesha-wi.html (Waukesha Co.)
JUNE 13 (Sat)APPLETON Flag Day Parade: Celebrate America with bands, floats and other displays at the nation’s oldest Flag Day Parade. Downtown. 2-4pm. 920/954-9112. www.appletondowntown.org (Outagamie Co.)
ELKHART LAKE Elkhart Lake International Triathlon: The Olympic distance event will include a one-mile swim, 25-mile bike, and 6.2-mile run. The Sprint distance event will include a 400-yard swim, 12.4 mile bike and 3.1-mile run. The Kidz Triathlon on Sunday, for children 6-11 who want to experience a triathlon that emphasizes participation and not competition. Distances vary by age. Osthoff Resort. 847/359-7374. www.elkhartlakemultisports.com (Sheboygan Co.)
KENOSHA Salute to Freedom: Annual event including living history interpreters, cavalry and artillery demonstrations, musical entertainment, hands-on family activities and more. Civil War
Museum. 10am-4pm. 262/653-4141. www.thecivilwarmuseum.org (Kenosha Co.) MANITOWOC Annual Manitowoc Garden Fair: Annuals, perennials, herbs, garden art, fine crafts, antiques, statuary, furniture and food for sale. Over 80 vendors. Held rain or shine. Free admission. Washington Park. 10am-3:30pm. 920/682-2050. (Manitowoc Co.)
MERCER Lupine Junefest: Choose from a 10, 28, 32 or 48-mile bike trek, or a 5.5-mile run/walk amid the colorful Lupines in bloom. Enjoy live music, great food, kids’ games, nature & educational displays, art & craft show, and a classic car show. Carow Park. 9am-3pm. 715/476-2389. www.lupinejunefest.org (Iron Co.)
MONROE Old Time Cheesemaking at Imobersteg Factory: Watch Green County cheesemakers create a wheel of Swiss cheese the old-fashioned way - hand-stirred in a copper kettle at the historic Imobersteg Farmstead Cheese Factory. Also enjoy music and signature food items including cream puffs and “Masters” grilled cheese sandwiches. National Historic Cheesemaking Center. 9am-noon. 608/325-4636. www.nationalhistoriccheesemakingcenter.org (Green Co.)
NEENAH Neenah StreetBall 3 on 3: A weekend three-on-three basketball tournament staged on the streets of downtown Neenah inviting both men and women from ages eight and up to play in varying skill level brackets on over 300 teams. Downtown. 9am-6pm. 920/722-1920. www.neenah.org (Winnebago Co.)
NEW GLARUS BBC - Beer, Bacon and Cheese: Booths include craft brewers, cheese artisans, and masters of cured meats. Live music downtown in the Polka Fest tent. Downtown. 608/527-2095. www.swisstown.com (Green Co.)
RHINELANDER Art Fair on the Courthouse Lawn: Original artwork and crafts from more than 100 Midwestern artisans. Come shop and enjoy the entertainment and fantastic food throughout the day! Held in conjunction with the Headwaters Corvette Club Car Show in downtown Rhinelander on Brown St. Oneida County Courthouse. 9am-3pm; held rain or shine. 715/365-7464. www.ExploreRhinelander.com (Oneida Co.)
SISTER BAY Sip & Savor with Paddlefest: Door County wines & cheeses, featured food offerings from Sister Bay restaurants, opportunities to try this season’s kayaks & paddleboards, and music, s’mores and bonfire in Waterfront Park at sunset. 920/854-2812. www.cometosisterbay.com (Door Co.)
SPOONER Tri County Dairy Breakfast: Celebrate Dairy month with a delicious breakfast of pancakes, sausage, bacon, milk, ice cream and more. Enjoy great activities including face painting, petting zoo, FFA alumni silent auction, door prizes, horse & wagon rides, and music. Fairgrounds. 6:30-10:30am. 715/822-8805. www.dairydaysofsummer.com (Washburn Co.)
SUN PRAIRIE Taste of the Arts Fair: Fine arts and crafters from around the state in a beautiful park setting. Wine and cheese tasting event, food vendor booths, entertainment, children’s playground and more. Sheehan Park. 9am-4pm. 608/837-4547. www.sunprairiechamber.com (Dane Co.)
JUNE 13-14 (Sat-Sun)CAMBRIDGE Cambridge Pottery Festival & US Pottery Games: An all-clay art fair. Potters from all over the country meet to exhibit, sell and participate in the US Pottery Games. Food, pottery auction, and entertainment. Lake Ripley Park. Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. 608/423-3780. www.cambridgepotteryfestival.org (Dane Co.)
CATAWBA Lumberman’s Day: Saturday at Kennan Park - 4K fun run/walk, cash bingo, mini rod pull, bean bag tournament, concessions, and a dance. Sunday at Catawba - New Hope Church service, parade, historic town hall open, softball tournament, concessions, BBQ chicken, horseshoe/softball tournaments, logging contests, kids’ games, penny scramble, live music, Queen Coronation and raffle drawing. Catawba Village Park. Sat Run/Walk: Registration 8-8:45am. Race begins at 9am. Sun events begin at 9am. 715/474-6626, 715/474-2380. (Price Co.)
CONOVER Callie Rohr Memorial Canoe & Kayak Race: Headquartered at Rohr’s Wilderness Tours with racing on the Wisconsin River starting each day at 10am. Race breakfast at 7:30am, cookout and auction starting at 5pm on Friday, awards and pig roast at 1:30pm on Sunday at Eagle River Inn. Rohr’s Wilderness Tours. 715/547-3639. www.rwtcanoe.com (Vilas Co.) GILMAN Gilman June Dairy Days: Celebrate June Dairy Month with an expo, classic wheel show and swap meet, triathlon, one-mile fun run/walk, June dairy breakfast, softball tournament and chicken dinner. Gilman Park. 715/447-8650. gilmanwi.com/junedairydays (Taylor Co.)
HILLSBORO Cesky Den - Czech Heritage Festival: Ethnic festival featuring two days of Czech food, polka music, dancing, arts and crafts fair, bake sale on Saturday, Czech story teller, flea market, and tractor show. Hillsboro Firemen’s Park. 608/393-0029. www.ceskyden.com (Vernon Co.)
LAKE GENEVA Geneva Lake Arts Foundation 15th Annual Paint-In: Artists from Wisconsin and Illinois paint on the streets of Lake Geneva. Downtown. 11am-4pm. 262/249-7988. www.genevalakeart.org (Walworth Co.) JUNE 13-14 (Sat-Sun)WITHEE Withee Days: Softball tournament, food and entertainment, afternoon games, evening live music, food and bever-age, chicken BBQ, and parade. With-ee Fairgrounds & Ballpark. 715/229-2782. www.clarkcountytourism-wi.org/eventscalendar.html (Clark Co.)
JUNE 13-21 (Sat-Sun)MARINETTE Porterfield Country Music Festival: Camp-ing, concessions, and top Nashville recording stars at Green’s Green Acres Campground. 715/789-2130, 715/789-2207. www.country musicfestival.com (Marinette Co.)
JUNE 15-20 (Mon-Sat)RIPON Birth of a Baby Clydesdale: Come see the newest addition to Larson’s Famous Clydesdales. Enjoy this rare oppor-tunity to pet a baby Clydesdale. Free photo with the colt included in ticket price. Reservations required. Larson’s Famous Clydesdales. 1pm. 920/748-5466. www.larsonsclydesdales.com (Fond Du Lac Co.)
JUNE 16-18 (Tue-Thu)APPLETON WIAA State Spring Baseball Tournament: WIAA state spring baseball tourna-ment is played at Fox Cities Stadium.
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JUNE 18-20 (Thu-Sat)EGG HARBOR Percussion & Steel Band Series: Per-cussion and world music; themes, featured styles, and instruments vary over this two-week evening concert series. Birch Creek Music Perfor-mance Center, Inc. 7:30pm student prelude, 8pm concert. 920/868-3763. www.birchcreek.org (Door Co.)
JUNE 18-21 (Thu-Sun)CHILTON Chilton Summer Festival: Thursday night band concert at Hobart Park, Friday night city-wide rummage sale and Motocross racing at Gravity Park USA, Saturday night street dance on Main Street with live music, food, beverages and kids’ rides, and the state’s biggest Father’s Day parade on Sunday at 11 am downtown. 920/418-1650. www.chiltonchamber.com (Calumet Co.)
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN Prairie Villa Rendezvous: Largest buckskinners and fur trade re-enactment in the Midwest. The annual Rendezvous includes a black powder shoot, primitive bow shoot, primitive cooking contest and more. St. Feriole Island. Thur-Sat 9am-9pm; Sun 9am-4pm. 608/326-8555. www.prairieduchien.org (Crawford Co.)
WISCONSIN RAPIDS Cranberry Blossom Festival: This festival is filled with “berry” fun events including live music, a parade, arts and crafts, a carnival and culinary treats featuring Wisconsin’s number one fruit crop, the cranberry. Various locations. 715/422-4650, 800/554-4484. www.blossomfest.com (Wood Co.)
JUNE 19 (Fri)MILWAUKEE Juneteenth Day Celebration: Juneteenth Day commemorates the end of slavery. Festivities begin with a parade and end with a street festival featuring entertainment and food. Martin Luther King Drive. 414/372-3770. (Milwaukee Co.)
JUNE 19-20 (Fri-Sat)MANITOWOC Metro Jam: Event features 10 different national and regional acts with a va-riety of music styles. Free admission. This year’s headliner is Ruthie Foster who plays a blend of soul, blues, rock, folk and gospel. Washington Park. Fri 5:30-9:30pm. Sat 12-10pm. 920/683-5980. www.metrojam.org (Manitowoc Co.)
NEW LONDON Ultralight / Light-Sport Fly-In (EAA Chapter 444 & WPPA): General aviation aircraft
and helicopters on display, Sport Aviation Olympics on Saturday, powered parachute and fixed wing aircraft rides, vendors, door prizes and raffle items, rustic camping, bonfires and hayrides, all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast, food and refreshments. Free admission. Poppy’s Flying Acres - Northport Airport. 608/289-9144. www.wisconsinppa.org (Outagamie Co.)
WAUSAU Badger State Summer Games: Wisconsin’s premier Olympic-style sports festival for people of all ages and skill levels. Twelve sports offered this summer. Various Locations. 715/355-8788. www.badgerstategames.org (Marathon Co.)
JUNE 19-21 (Fri-Sun)FREDERIC Frederic Family Days: Annual summer festival including sidewalk sales, softball tournaments, talent contest, parade, classic car show, fireworks, and concessions. Various locations. Fri 10pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm. 715/327-4836. www.fredericwi.com (Polk Co.)
MACKVILLE Mackville Nationals Truck and Tractor Pull: A family event with big pulling classes Friday and Saturday nights, food, and live music. Sunday is free admission for Family Day. Polka Mass, local pulls, live music, and pedal pulls. St. Edward’s Parish. Friday and Saturday: Gates open at 4pm. Pulls start at 7pm. Saturday: Free pulls 11am-2pm. Sunday: Free pulls at noon. 920/216-6480. www.mackvillenationals.com (Outagamie Co.)
MILWAUKEE Lakefront Festival of Arts: Festival features 176 national artists who display and sell, sculpture garden, children’s art activities, entertainment, artist demonstrations and food/beverage vendors. Milwaukee Art Museum. Fri 10am-10pm, Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 10am-5pm. 414/224-3200. www.mam.org (Milwaukee Co.)
PHILLIPS Czech-Slovak Festival: This year’s activities include an arts & crafts fair, Czech-Slovak cuisine, bakery booths and state kolacky baking contest, Tour de Kolacky bike ride, pork and sauerkraut dinner, kolacky eating contest, cultural exhibits, Czech-Slovak singers, demonstrations, vendors, kids’ activities, state queen pageant & dinner, live music/dancing, antique machinery display and more. Phillips High School. Fri 7pm, Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 10am-3pm. 715/339-4100, 888/408-4800. www.czech-slovak-festival.com/ (Price Co.)
SOLDIERS GROVE Dairy Days Celebration: Annual celebration including a horse show, tractor and truck pull, children’s pedal pull, softball & volleyball tournaments,
a children’s carnival, live music, dancing, great food, and Dairy Days parade. Village Park. 608/624-3264. www.soldiersgrove.com/Events.htm (Crawford Co.)
WILLARD Willard Annual Polka Fest: Enjoy a full line-up of polka bands and dancing during this three-day event. Campsites available near festival. Admission fee. Willard Community Center. Fri 6:30-10pm, Sat 11am-10:30pm, Sun 11:30am-5:30pm. 715/267-6639. www.clarkcountytourism-wi.org (Rusk Co.)
JUNE 20 (Sat)AMERY Amery Woman’s Club Arts & Crafts Fair: Art & craft fair with a large variety of vendors and food for purchase. North Park. 9am-3pm. 715/554-3961. www.ameryartandcraftfair.com (Polk Co.)
BEAVER DAM Swan City Car Show: Includes several hundred classic vehicles with trophies being awarded. Cars, trucks, and motorcycles welcome. Swan Park. 8am-4pm, with car registration 7-11am. 920/887-4613. www.cheesewheelinc.com/event-SCCS.htm (Dodge Co.)
Taste of Wisconsin: Craft beer and cheese tasting of only Wisconsin- made products. Event is held rain or shine. Each ticket includes a souvenir tasting glass, a souvenir program, and unlimited sampling of more than 100 Wisconsin beers and over 60 Wiscon-sin cheeses. Downtown. Noon-4pm. 920/887-8879. www.tasteofwisconsin.net (Dodge Co.)
BLUE MOUNDS Horribly Hilly Hundreds: A day of riding that results in an awe-inspiring culmination of 10,000 feet of elevation gain in the Driftless Area of Wisconsin. Growing in popularity each year, the Horribly Hilly registration has moved to an annual lottery system to accommodate the swelling number of interested riders. Choose between the 100K, 150K, and 200K routes. The day ends with a meal featuring quality local food and beer. Blue Mound State Park. 608/316-5755. www.
horriblyhilly.com (Dane Co.) CHIPPEWA FALLS Leinie Lodge Annual Family Reunion: The Leinenkugel brothers invite you to an annual celebration at the Leinie Lodge to say thank you to Leinie loyalists with food, beer sampling, and entertainment. Festivities begin at 9am. 715/723-5557. www.leinie.com (Chippewa Co.)
EPHRAIM Fyr Bal Festival: Boat regatta, Ephraim historical walking tours, crafts, music, food booths, fish boil, traditional Scandinavian dancers and singers, Chieftain ceremony, fireworks over Eagle Harbor at sunset Saturday night and many other activities. Eagle Harbor. 920/854-4989. www.ephraim- doorcounty.com (Door Co.)
FOND DU LAC Fond du Lac Fun Fly 2015: The air show will include acrobatic planes, big birds and even amazing two-hundred-mile-per-hour remote control jets that fly, look and sound like the real ones. Food and refreshments available. Wellnitz Field. 9am-4pm. 920/926-0551. www.fdlaa.com (Fond Du Lac Co.) LAC DU FLAMBEAU LakesFest: Environmental fair with exhibits from local and state agencies. Enjoy live entertainment, canoe races open to the public with cash prizes, kids games and activities, free hot dogs and soda plus raffles every hour. Lake of the Torches Resort Casino. 10am-3pm. 715/588-3346. www.lacduflambeauchamber.com (Vilas Co.)
OSHKOSH Brews ‘n Blues: Listen to great live music and sample from over 100 brews made by more than 30 different breweries. Leach Amphitheater. 920/385-9231. www.visitoshkosh.com (Winnebago Co.)
RACINE Lighthouse Run: Choose from a four or ten-mile competitive run or a two-mile run/walk. Kids’ race and mascot race. All routes follow Racine’s beautiful Lake Michigan shoreline. Downtown. 262/634-1994. www.lighthouserun.com (Racine Co.)
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SHERWOOD Toughman Wisconsin: Half: 1.2-mile swim in Lake Winnebago along a unique and panoramic shoreline, 56-mile bike, 13.1-mile run or Sprint: 1/4-mile swim, 22-mile bike, 5K run. High Cliff State Park. Begins at 7am. 800/429-8044. www.dutrirun.com (Calumet Co.) SUN PRAIRIE Annual Strawberry Fest & Craft Fair: Festival featuring craft fair, run/walk, breakfast and lunch, raffles, children’s carnival, computer arcade, book sale, lots of delicious strawberries, and more. Colonial Club Senior Activity Center. 8am-3pm. 608/837-4611. www.colonialclub.org (Dane Co.)
WAUPACA Strawberry Fest: Strawberry shortcake, fresh strawberries for sale, arts and crafts, live music, food, children’s activities, and much more. Downtown. 9am-4pm. 715/258-7343. www.waupacamemories.com (Waupaca Co.)
WISCONSIN DELLS Wisconsin Dells Waterslide-athon: For every guest that goes down a designated water slide, a donation is given by the water park to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Madison. Participating businesses. 8:30am-5:30pm. 800/223-3557. www.wisdells.com/wisconsin-dells-attraction/waterslideathon.com (Columbia Co.)
JUNE 20-21 (Sat-Sun)COON VALLEY Norskedalen’s Midsummer Fest: Events include musical entertainment, pioneer craft demonstrations and baking demonstrations in the homestead buildings, a woodcarving show, pancake breakfast on Saturday, tractor-drawn wagon rides, lots of delicious Scandinavian and American food, kids’ activities and more. Norskedalen Nature & Heritage Cen-ter. Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 11am-3pm. 608/452-3424. www.Norskedalen.org (Vernon Co.)
GREEN BAY Heritage Hill- Civil War Reenactment: Visitors will have the opportunity to view demonstrations of Civil War life. Youth will have an opportunity to become a soldier for a part of the day with marching training and eating lunch with fellow Civil War soldiers. Heritage Hill Park. 10am-4:30pm. 920/448-5150. www.heritagehillgb.org (Brown Co.)
OREGON ArtS in the BarnS: Annual on-the-farm, fine arts & fine crafts fair at the Hayloft Gallery in partnership with neighboring “Art in the Barn” music festival. Hayloft Gallery. Art Fair 10am-5pm, Concert Sat begins at 7pm. 608/835-8462. www.thehayloftgallery.com (Dane Co.)
ST. CROIX FALLS Fete de Fleurs at Chateau St. Croix Winery: Summer festival at the winery featuring wine tasting, tours, gourmet food vendors, art & craft booths, live music, and carriage rides. Chateau St. Croix Winery. Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 11am-5pm. 715/483-2556. www.chateaustcroix.com (Polk Co.)
WAUPACA Strawberry Fest Model Railroad Show: Featuring ten operating model railroad layouts, a hands-on Thomas the Tank Engine layout for the children, swap/sales tables, hobby shop dealers and vendors. Automobiles, trucks, ships, all military models, train engines, cars, structures, Legos and miscellaneous plus demo-derby, how-to demonstrations, miniature train rides and food. Waupaca Recreation Center. Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 10am-3pm. 715/824-2045. www.wamrltd.com (Waupaca Co.)
JUNE 20-27 (Sat-Sat)MADISON GRABAAWR: This seven-day, fully supported tour begins at the headwaters of the Wisconsin River. Cyclists follow much of the 472-mile length of the river as they pedal from the Northwoods to the Driftless area (average of 70 mi./day). Rider limit of 1000. Two Bicycles & a Map, Ltd. 608/843-8412. www.bikewisconsin.com (Dane Co.)
JUNE 21 (Sun)ALBANY Albany Lions Car Show: An impressive variety of vehicles, a great selection of food and drink, and great music. Albany Lions Building. 608/751-2895. (Green Co.)
CHIPPEWA FALLS FATFAR - Frenchtown Annual Tube Float and Regatta: The world’s largest tubing and float event starting at noon. Join the fun and float down the Chippewa River. Loopy’s will have food and entertainment all day along with tube rentals. Must be 21. Loopy’s Grill & Saloon. Starts at noon. 715/723-5667. www.723loop.com (Chippewa Co.)
FOND DU LAC Father’s Day Antique Car & Truck Show: The car show will feature hundreds of cars and trucks from all over Wisconsin plus 50s and 60s music, a Best Dads contest, raffle, food, drinks, trophies and lots of family fun. Lakeside Park. 8am-4pm. 920/579-7606. www.fdl.net/optimist (Fond Du Lac Co.)
PLEASANT PRAIRIE Pleasant Prairie Triathlon: This first-class triathlon brings over 1,300 athletes from across the Midwest. Prairie Springs Park. 6:30am. 262/925-6742. www.recplexonline.com (Kenosha Co.)
WAUKESHA Carl Zach Cycling Classic: See first hand jaw-dropping speed as international bicycle racers take hairpin turns on the streets of downtown Waukesha during the last leg of the Tour of America’s Dairyland series. Historic Downtown Waukesha. 11am-7:30pm. 262/524-3737. www.tourofamericasdairyland.com (Waukesha Co.)
JUNE 23-27 (Tue-Sat)OSHKOSH Country USA: The premier country mu-sic and camping festival in the nation with some of today’s hottest country music headliners. Special VIP and re-served seating, camping, marketplace and concessions. Ford Festival Park. 920/882-4949. www.countryusa oshkosh.com (Winnebago Co.)
JUNE 24-27 (Wed-Sat)EGG HARBOR Percussion & Steel Band Series: Per-cussion and world music; themes, featured styles, and instruments vary over this two-week evening concert series. Birch Creek Music Perfor-mance Center, Inc. 7:30pm student prelude, 8pm concert. 920/868-3763. www.birchcreek.org (Door Co.)
JUNE 24-JULY 5 (Wed-Sun)MILWAUKEE Summerfest: Celebrate summer at the world’s largest music festival. Eleven-day event offers top-notch musical entertainment on 13 stages. Good food, comedians, a children’s play area, daily demonstrations and activities and amusement park rides. Closed Monday, June 29. Henry Maier Festival Park. 414/273-2680. www.summerfest.com (Milwaukee Co.)
JUNE 25 (Thu)TWO RIVERS Ice Cream Sundae Thursday: Event features 25-cent ice cream sun-daes, children’s entertainment and live music in the “birthplace of the ice cream sundae.”Central Park. 5:30-8:30pm. 920/793-5590. www.tworiverseconomicdevelopment.org (Manitowoc Co.)
JUNE 25-27 (Thu-Sat)APPLETON Darboy Chickenfest: Community festival celebrating chicken with Friday night fireworks, live music (local bands) & Saturday afternoon national musical acts, and carnival rides & games. Darboy Community Park. Thur 5-10pm, Fri 5pm-Midnight, Sat 11am-Midnight. 920/277-8028. www.darboyfest.org (Outagamie Co.)
JUNE 25-28 (Thu-Sun)CADOTT Country Fest: Enjoy a natural amphi-theater, superb sound system, jumbo screens, picture-taking line up to the stage, great food, souvenirs, 8,000 spacious campsites right next to the concert area, showers, securi-ty, medical, and stores. Chippewa Valley Music Festival Grounds. Thur 3:30pm-1am, Fri-Sat 11am-1am, Sun 8am-11:30pm. 715/289-4401, 800/326-3378. www.countryfest.com (Chippewa Co.)
CLEAR LAKE Clear Lake Heritage Days: Four days of fun including bingo, pancake breakfast, concerts, dance, parade, queen pageant, arts & crafts show, demolition derby, car, motorcycle and vintage snowmobile show, and carnival rides and games. Grimes Drive. Former Athletic Field. 715/263-2157. www.clearlakewi.com (Polk Co.)
HAYWARD Musky Festival: Annual event with more than 100 art & craft booths, sidewalk sales, live music, street dances, parade, kids’ games, ethnic food, carnival, 5K run, Queen’s Pageant, and fishing contests. Downtown. 715/634-8662. www.muskyfest.com (Sawyer Co.)
OREGON Oregon Summer Fest: Fireworks, carnival midway, great food, nightly music, beer tent, 5K classic, classic car show, parade, and softball tournament. Kiser Firemen’s Park. Thurs 5-11:30pm. Fri 4pm-1am. Sat 8am-1am. Sun Noon-7:30pm. 608/835-3697. www.oregonwisummerfest.com (Dane Co.)
Carl Zach Cycling Classic, June 21 • Waukesha
Robin Davies
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TOMAH Budweiser Dairyland Super National Truck & Tractor Pull: Annual event includes pulling of semis, 4WD, 2WD, diesel trucks, unlimited tractors, modified tractors, super stock tractors, mini rods and super farm tractors. Commercial and vendor exhibits, art/craft show, and flea market. Tomah Recreation Park. Sessions: Thur 7pm, Fri & Sat 11am & 6pm, Sun noon. 608/372-2081. www.tomahtractorpull.com (Monroe Co.)
JUNE 26-27 (Fri-Sat)PEWAUKEE Pewaukee Kiwanis Beach Party with the Lake Country Clean Water Festival: Two-day lakefront festival filled with entertainment, live music, food and beverage, water activities, ski show, children’s activities and all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast. Lakefront. Fri 5-11:30pm, Sat 10am-11:30pm. 262/695-1492. www.pewaukee kiwanis.org (Waukesha Co.)
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN Villa Louis Behind the Scenes: See Villa Louis from top to bottom during extended tours of the mansion offering visitors a glimpse into the life of a historic house museum and highlighting the care and keeping of a unique object from the Dousman collection. Tours include visits to the nooks and crannies of this restored mansion. Villa Louis. 10am and 2:30pm. 608/326-2721. www.villalouis.org (Crawford Co.)
TWO RIVERS Cool City Classic Car Cruise & Car Show: Friday evening cruise and up to 100 classic and older cars on display. Saturday includes hundreds of beautiful show cars lining Washington Street in downtown Two Rivers. Enjoy music, food and refreshments while admiring the cars. Manitowoc to Two Rivers. Fri 5pm; Sat 9am-4pm. 920/794-1482. www.tworiversmainstreet.com (Manitowoc Co.)
JUNE 26-28 (Fri-Sun)ALMA CENTER Alma Center Strawberry Festival: Carnival rides, parade, beer tent, fun run, kiddie parade & activities, horseshoe & volleyball tourneys, and classic car show. Food including chicken, brats and strawberry shortcake. Bands on Fri & Sat nights. Downtown. Fri 6:30pm-1am Sat 9am-1am Sun 9am-4pm. 800/404-4008. www.blackriver country.net (Jackson Co.)
ELKHART LAKE The Pirelli World Challenge: The Pirelli World Challenge takes center stage featuring many of the world’s top sports cars and drivers in several battles headlined by separate GT and GTS races. Road America, Inc. 920/892-4576, 800/365-7223. www.Roadamerica.com (Sheboygan Co.)
ELLISON BAY Olde Ellison Bay Days: Thursday evening fish boil at Viking Grill, parade on Saturday at 11am, arts, crafts, food, games and fun for the whole family. Ellison Bay Community Park. 920/854-5448. www.doorcountynorth.org (Door Co.)
ELLSWORTH Ellsworth Cheese Curd Festival: Fun and food-filled weekend including a cheese-curd-eating contest, music, parade, bingo, live auction, pedal tractor pull, craft vendors and more. East End Park. 715/273-6442. www.ellsworthchamber.com/cheese-curd-festival.html (Pierce Co.)
NEW GLARUS Heidi Festival: Heidi drama perfor-mance, chicken BBQ, craft fair and mini expo in Village Park and Taste of New Glarus. Various Locations. 608/527-2095. www.swisstown.com (Green Co.)
WAUSAU Badger State Summer Games: Wisconsin’s premier Olympic-style sports festival for people of all ages and skill levels. Twelve sports offered this summer. Various locations. 715/355-8788. www.badgerstategames.org (Marathon Co.)
JUNE 27 (Sat)JANESVILLE Freedom Fest: Family-friendly commu-nity event with activities including a carnival, the best in live contemporary Christian music, and fireworks. Free admission. New Life Assembly of God. 10am-10pm. 608/756-4175. www.freedomfestnewlife.com (Rock Co.)
OCONTO Nature Festival: Festival features nature activities, vendors, raptor education, Master Gardeners of Marinette, food & refreshments, Water’s Edge Artists, children’s activities, guided nature walks, opening of Blue Bird Boxes, and the Zoomobile from the Brown County Zoo. Copper Culture State Park. 11am-4:30pm. 920/328-5554, 920/834-6969. www.cityofoconto.com/Bird_City.html (Oconto Co.) RICHLAND CENTER 4th Annual PiTri Challenge: Paddle 4.4 miles on the Pine River, Pedal 12 miles across rural Richland County, and run three miles through the lush parks of Richland Center. Must pre-register. Krouskop Park. Check-in begins at 7am. 608/647-8842. www.pitrichallenge.org (Richland Co.)
WARRENS Cranberry Blossom Day: Come see the beautiful cranberry blossoms, watch honey bees pollinating the blossoms and learn how cranberries grow. Following your tour at the marsh, stop by the Wisconsin Cranberry Discovery Center in the Village of Warrens for cranberry wine and gourmet cranberry food product sampling.
Marsh tours Sat 9am-11am; Discovery Center open 9am-4pm; Bison Tours noon-4pm. 608/378-4878. www.discovercranberries.com (Monroe Co.)
WASHBURN Superior Vistas Bike Tour: Novice and experienced bicyclists ride a scenic mix of paved roads past farmland, forest, lakes, gently rolling hills, vistas and views of Lake Superior. Choose 13, 19, 34, 40, 52, 70 or 100 miles. Ride is fully supported with maps, support vehicles and food and beverage stops en route. Food, music and fun at the finish. Thompson’s West End Park. 8am. 715/682-2500, 800/284-9484. www.superiorvistas.org (Bayfield Co.)
JUNE 27-28 (Sat-Sun)CEDARBURG Cedarburg Strawberry Festival: Cele-brate everything strawberry, stroll along Washington Avenue browsing the art fairs located throughout the downtown, enjoy lively music, unique shopping, fun-filled contests, children’s activities, demonstrations and the extraordinary Annual Plein Air Painting Event. Downtown Historic District. Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm. 262/377-5856. www.cedarburg festivals.org (Ozaukee Co.)
CRANDON Forest County Potawatomi Brush Run Races: Traxxas TORC Series brings 11 race classes that fill the weekend with non-stop racing action. Crandon International Off-Road Raceway. 715/478-2222. www.crandonoffroad.com (Forest Co.)
RICE LAKE Hungry Hollow Gas & Steam Engine Show: Antique equipment expo with demonstrations, tractor pull, garden tractor pull, threshing, corn shredding and shelling, blacksmithing, sawing of logs with steam power, fire engine rides and demonstrations of old fire engines, flea market, Tractor Jam, craft sale, flea market, and daily Parade of Power. State Road 25 & 19th Ave. 715/234-8423. (Barron Co.)
SPRING GREEN Spring Green Arts & Crafts Fair: Annual arts and fine crafts fair held in downtown Spring Green. Juried show featuring more than 200 national artists. All work is original. Refreshments and entertainment are provided. Downtown. Sat 9am-5pm. Sun 9am-4pm. 608/588-2508. www.springgreenartfair.com (Sauk Co.) JUNE 28 (Sun)FOND DU LAC Edge the Ledge & Kids Adventure Race: The ever popular “Edge the Ledge” will have plenty of old and new crazy, fun obstacles for 2015. The event takes place at the Fondy Sports Park which features plenty of parking along with running water for showers. The park has well groomed and hilly trails,
woodlands, a beach and a small stream. Fondy Sports Park. 7am. 920/574-2972. www.dutrirun.com (Fond Du La Co.)
LOMIRA Fond du Lac County Breakfast on the Farm: A country-style breakfast including eggs with ham, cheese and mushrooms, pork sausage, watermelon, doughnut holes, $1 ice cream sundaes, farm tours, kiddie tractor pull, antique farm equipment display, and more. Michels Farm. 8am-noon. 920/921-9500. www.fdlac.com/breakfast-on-the-farm.html (Dodge Co.)
NEW HOLSTEIN Remote Control Model Airplane Fly-In: Family-friendly event featuring remote control airplanes flying across the sky. Food and refreshments available. New Holstein Municipal Airport. 9am-3pm. 920/946-5971. www.newholstein.org/airport-events.php (Calumet Co.) PRESQUE ISLE Country Fair: Enjoy an old-fashioned country fair atmosphere with music, games, arts and crafts and more. Downtown. 10am-4pm. 715/686-2910. www.presqueisle.com (Vilas Co.)
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JUNE 30-JULY 5 (Wed-Sun)MILWAUKEE Summerfest: Celebrate summer at the world’s largest music festival. Eleven-day event offers top-notch musical entertainment on 13 stages. Good food, comedians, a children’s play area, daily demonstrations and activities, and amusement park rides. Henry Maier Festival Park. 414/273-2680. www.summerfest.com (Milwaukee Co.)
JULY 1-4 (Wed-Sat)LA CROSSE Riverfest: This annual festival features top-name entertainment for all ages and continuous events. Enjoy fire-works on the 4th at dusk, a food fair, beverage tent, crafts, live music and dancing. La Crosse Riverside Park. 608/782-6000. www.riverfestlacrosse.com (La Crosse Co.)
JULY 1-5 (Wed-Sun)OSHKOSH Sawdust Days: Go back in time to the 1870s when Oshkosh had 24 sawmills, 15 shingle mills, seven sash and door factories and was known as the “Sawdust City”! The festival features five days of music, food, parades and the largest 4th of July fireworks display in the Fox Valley on the shores of Lake Winnebago. Menominee Park. 920/235-5584. www.sawdustdays.com (Winnebago Co.)
STOUGHTON Stoughton Fair: Midway rides, commercial exhibits, tasty treats, kiddie tent with baby farm animals, 4-H/FFA exhibits, fireworks, and grandstand entertainment including tractor and truck pulls. Mandt Park. Open daily until 10:30pm. 608/873-4653. www.stoughtonfair.com (Dane Co.)
JULY 2-4 (Thu-Sat)HUDSON Booster Days: Annual Independence Day celebration includes a carnival, food, bands, games, a parade and fireworks. Lakefront Park. 10am-Mid-night. 715/386-8411. www.hudson boosters.org (St. Croix Co.)
MANAWA Mid-Western Rodeo: See all the action of bull and bronc riding, steer wrestling, team and tie down roping and barrel racing. Event also includes pony rides, vendors, free dances after the evening rodeo performances, chicken BBQ, and Saturday morning Stampede 5K/10K followed by a huge rodeo parade. Rodeo Grounds. Performances Thurs & Fri at 7:30pm, Sat at 2pm & 7:30pm. 800/747-6336, 920/596-2005. www.manawarodeo.org (Waupaca Co.)
JULY 3 (Fri)LA POINTE P-4: Peddle, paddle, plod, plunge team and individual event with relay teams. Madeline Island Chamber of Commerce. 715/747-2801. www.madelineisland.com/ (Ashland Co.)
MILWAUKEE Downtown Milwaukee Fireworks: Spectacular fireworks along Milwaukee’s beautiful lakefront just north of the War Memorial Center. Family festival activities and entertainment begin at noon. Veterans Park. Dusk-approximately 9:30pm. 800/554-1448. www.visitmilwaukee.org (Milwaukee Co.)
TOMAHAWK Art and Craft Show: Crafts, jewelry, clothes, garden decor and much more. Held rain or shine. SARA Park. 9am-3pm. 715/453-5334. www.gototomahawk.com (Lincoln Co.)
JULY 3-4 (Fri-Sat)MEDFORD Strawberries & Cream Festival: Live music, entertainment for children and adults, games, food and beverages all day, and fireworks at dusk. Free swimming and games in the Medford City Pool on July 4th. Medford City Park. 715/748-4729. www.medford wis.com (Taylor Co.)
JULY 3-5 (Fri-Sun)BLACK CREEK Altrusa Polkafest: Five great polka bands play in an air-conditioned hall. Tickets and three-day passes available at the door. Food and theme-based raffles. Romy’s Nitingale. Fri 6-10pm, Sat 12:30-8:30pm, Sun Polka Mass 10am, Music 11:30am-6:30pm (Schedule subject to change). 920/731-8869. www.appletonaltrusa.com (Outagamie Co.)
EAGLE Old World Fourth of July: Three days of games, patriotic activities and an old-fashioned parade. Each day, you can try climbing the greased pole, help make ice cream, enter the pie-eating contest and test your muscles in a tug-o-war competition. Old World Wisconsin. 10am-5pm. 262/594-6300. www.oldworldwisconsin.wisconsinhistory.org/Events/EventDetail/Event2585.aspx (Waukesha Co.) ELKHART LAKE Elkhart Lake Fireman’s July 4th Weekend Celebration: A family event with music, children’s games, food, and fireworks. Fireman’s Park and Beach on Elkhart Lake. 920/876-3788. (Sheboygan Co.)
HATFIELD Hatfield Flea Market and Craft Sale: More than 200 vendors, food, music, parade, fireworks, and activities for the entire family. Free admission. Thunderbird Village. 608/989-2275. www.clarkcountytourism-wi.org/eventscalendar.html (Jackson Co.)
RED CLIFF Annual Red Cliff Traditional Pow-Wow: Experience traditional Chippewa hospitality and culture at the Annual Red Cliff Traditional Pow Wow. This northern Wisconsin celebration features a spectacular Lake Superior and Apostle Islands view. The public is invited to enjoy dancers in colorful regalia, singers, drums and drummers, artists and vendors. Red Cliff Pow-Wow Grounds-Pageant Grounds. Fri Open Drum, Sat Grand Entries 1pm & 7pm, Feast 5pm, Sun Feast 11am, Grand Entry 1pm. 715/779-3700. www.redcliff-nsn.gov/default.htm (Bayfield Co.)
JULY 4 (Sat)MANITOWISH WATERS Just Tri-It Triathlon: Annual race includes a 300-yard swim, 10K mountain bike race, 5K trail run, t-shirts, raffle prizes, food, and lots of fun competi-tion for individuals and teams. North Lakeland Discovery Center. Registra-tion 7am, orientation 8:30am, race 9am. Pre-registration encouraged. 715/543-2085. www.discoverycenter.net (Vilas Co.)
PHILLIPS Art & More on the Lakeshore: Arts and crafts by 100 artists, music, demos, and concessions in a park setting on Elk Lake. Elk Lake/Lionite Park. 9am-4pm. 715/339-4446, 715/339-2425. (Price Co.)
Lake, Rattle & Roll: Enjoy an aerobatic show Friday at 7pm at the airport. Breakfast buffet Saturday morning at Harbor View. Plane rides, Lake, Rattle & Roll-live band Saturday on the shores of Long Lake at Harbor View. Price County Airport activities are free to the public. Harbor View Pub &
Eatery. Sat. 8am-midnight. 715/339-2626. www.harborviewonline.com/cottage.html (Price Co.)
JULY 5 (Sun)ASHLAND Bay Area Car Club Car Show: Classic car show featuring vintage vehicles. Held along the shores of Lake Superior. Bayview Park. 9am-3pm. 715/682-5000, 715/682-5378. www.visit ashland.com (Ashland Co.)
COON VALLEY Art Fair and Wine Tasting at Norskedalen: Artisians display and sell wide varieties of art including paintings, jewelry, pottery, photographs, natural soaps and candles, cheese and butter, woven rugs, wooden toys, home decor, and more. Skumsrud Heritage Farm. 10am-4pm. 608/452-3424. www.Norskedalen.org (Vernon Co.)
WINCHESTER Picnic in the Park: Enjoy music, games, food and fun. Winchester Town Park. Noon-5pm. 715/686-2584. www.winchester-wi.org (Vilas Co.) JULY 6-12 (Mon-Sun)BARABOO Sauk County Fair: Animals, 4-H exhibits, midway rides and games, displays of area businesses, and beer tent with entertainment. Grandstand shows include concerts, truck and tractor pulls, and demolition derbies. Sauk County Fairgrounds. 608/356-8707. www.saukcountyfair.com (Sauk Co.) JULY 8-12 (Wed-Sun)CHIPPEWA FALLS Northern Wisconsin State Fair: Annual fair with livestock, crafts, homemak-ing and educational exhibits, and outstanding 4-H displays. More than a mile of midway thrills, great food stands, and free grandstand enter-tainment. Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds. 10am-11pm. 715/723-2861. www.northernwistatefair.com (Chippewa Co.)
JULY EVENTS
Red Cliff Pow-Wow, July 3-5
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JEFFERSON Jefferson County Fair: Midway rides, grandstand entertainment, Badger State Tractor Pull, truck pull, demolition derby, exhibits, demonstrations, and country music. Jefferson County Fair Park. 8am-11pm. 920/674-7148. www.jeffersoncountyfairpark.com (Jefferson Co.)
JULY 9 (Thu)EAGLE RIVER Guides & Kids Day: Area guides come together to share the beautiful North-woods by taking a child fishing for the afternoon. Vilas County Fairgrounds. 10am-3pm. 715/479-6400, 800/359-6315. www.eagleriver.org (Vilas Co.) JULY 9-11 (Thu-Sat)SPOONER Annual Heart of the North Rodeo: Com-petitors pit their skills against the clock and Barnes Company’s biggest, roughest and wiliest stock in pro ro-deo’s most exciting events: bareback and saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing, bull riding and team roping. Tickets should be purchased in advance. Fairgrounds. Rodeo performances 7:30p. Live music at 10pm. 715/635-9696. www.spoonerrodeo.com (Washburn Co.)
IOLA Iola Old Car Show & Swap Meet: Midwest’s largest old car show held annually. The show has a Teamed to Learn education tent, 4,430 swap meet spaces, car corral area with vehicles 2000 and older. Great food and camping is available. Admission fee. Iola Old Car Show Grounds. Gates open at 6am. 715/445-4000. www.iolaoldcarshow.com (Waupaca Co.)
JUL 9-12 (Thu-Sun)BEAVER DAM Beaver Dam Lake Days: Community festival featuring live music, fireworks, Must-Ski’s water ski show, family and children’s activities, food and refreshments, and carnival rides. Tahoe Park. Thur & Fri 4pm-mid, Sat 8am-mid, Sun 9am-6pm. 920/356-1711. www.beaverdamlakedays.com (Dodge Co.)
JACKSONPORT Amish Quilt Show & Sale: Annual show features hand-quilted traditional amish quilts, rugs, wall hangings, table quilts and more. Mr. G’s Banquet Hall. 920/823-2288. www.jacksonportcraftcottage.com (Door Co.)
MILWAUKEE Bastille Days: The streets of Milwaukee are transformed into a mini French city complete with an Eiffel Tower. Enjoy street entertainers, a marketplace, more than 25 sidewalk crafts, and the annual Storm the Bastille 5K fun run/walk. East Town/Cathedral Square. Thur-Fri 11am-
Midnight, Sat 10am-Midnight, Sun 11am-9pm. 414/271-1416. www.easttown.com/events/bastille-days (Milwaukee Co.)
NEW RICHMOND Fun Fest: Four days of fun including a carnival, entertainment, food stands, beer tent, sporting events, grand parade and more. Cyclone Park. Thurs noon-10pm, Fri & Sat noon-12:30am, Sun noon-4pm. 715/246-2900. www.newrichmondfunfest.com (St. Croix Co.)
OSHKOSH Lifest: Wisconsin’s largest Christian music festival with 150 acts on seven stages. Christian rock with music and entertainment, games, fireworks, worship services, swimming, pottery workshops and more. Sunnyview Expo Center. 920/738-5588. www.lifest.com (Winnebago Co.) RHINELANDER Hodag Country Music Festival: Top country music stars, on-site camping, country vendors and state band contest. Hodag Festival Grounds. 715/369-1300. www.hodag.com (Oneida Co.) RIVER FALLS River Falls Days: Festivities include a Friday evening parade, 10K, two-mile run, kids’ fun run, live music and outdoor dancing, food vendors, fireworks, and more. Downtown. 715/425-7433. www.rfchamber.com (Pierce Co.)
WAUSAU Balloon and Rib Fest: Event includes hot air balloons, six rib vendors, kites, pig racing, bounce houses, fantastic food, and the largest fireworks show in the region. Wausau Municipal Airport. Thur 5-10pm, Fri 5-11pm, Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 6am. 715/843-0748. www.wausauevents.org (Marathon Co.) WESTFIELD Marquette County Fair: Exhibits, carnival rides, games, food and refreshments. Marquette County Fair Grounds. 608/297-3141. sites.google.com/site/marquettecountyfairwi/ (Marquette Co.)
JUL 10-11 (Fri-Sat)DELAFIELD Delafield Block Party: Food & Music Festival: Enjoy live bands and area chamber member restaurants serving their specialties. Both evenings feature local bands and a sponsored bever-age tent and portable bars featuring specialty beer, wine and assorted beverages. Downtown. 5pm-midnight. 262/646-8100. www.visitdelafield.org (Waukesha Co.)
MEQUON Gathering on the Green: Two days of musical entertainment. Rotary Park. 262/236-0510. www.gatheringonthegreen.org (Ozaukee Co.)
JULY 10-12 (Fri-Sun)ELLISON BAY Rutabaga’s Door County Sea Kayak Symposium: Weekend symposium featuring on-water classes, land-based workshops, and guided trips with experienced instructors to the rocky coves, rugged cliffs, and sandy beaches of Door County, classes for kids and guided trips for the whole family. Rowley’s Bay Resort. 800/999-2466. www.everyonepaddles.com (Door Co.)
LAC DU FLAMBEAU Bear River Pow-Wow: Annual traditional pow-wow brings tribes from across the nation to celebrate together. Experience the culture and traditions of the LDF community. Open to the public to share in crafts, food and dancing. Bear River Pow-wow Grounds. Grand Entry Fri 7pm, Sat 1pm & 7pm, Sun 1pm. 715/588-3333. www.lacduflambeauchamber.com/events.htm (Vilas Co.)
MONTICELLO Monticello Homecoming: Live music, fish boil, carnival, tug-of-war competition, chicken barbecue, sand and mud volleyball tournaments, motorcycle poker ride, and food stands featuring homemade pie, deep fried cheese curds, fireworks over Lake Montesian, and Homecoming parade. Various Locations. 608/938-4383. www.monticello-wi.com/cms-view-page.php?page=homecoming (Green Co.)
NEILLSVILLE Neillsville Heritage Days: Enjoy live music, Queen’s coronation, karaoke, ATV pull, Sunday parade, quilt show, chicken BBQ, water fights, kids’ games and more. Schuster Park. 715/743-6444. www.neillsvillewicoc.weblinkconnect.com/news_events (Clark Co.)
NEW HOLSTEIN New Holstein Firemen’s Picnic: The annual event includes live music Saturday night and Sunday afternoon. Friday night is family night. Saturday night is the largest fireworks display north of Milwaukee. A huge parade begins at 11am on Sunday followed by a chicken dinner. Also available all weekend are carnival rides, food and beverages. Civic Park. 920/898-5766. www.ci.newholstein.wi.gov (Calumet Co.)
NEW LISBON Wa Du Shuda Days: Event features flea market, crafts, live music, concessions, beer garden, kids’ activities, canoe races, pontoon rides, fireworks Saturday night, and parade and duck races over the dam on Sunday. Riverside Park. Friday 6-11pm, Saturday 7am-11pm, Sunday 8am-4pm. 608/562-3555, 608/427-2070. www.newlisbonchamber.com (Juneau Co.)
VIROQUA Viroqua Bluegrass Festival: Traditional bluegrass and gospel music performed by groups from the Tri-state region. Bring your own chairs (no high backs). Campsites available on the grounds. Vernon County Fairgrounds. 608/606-4105. www.viroquabluegrass.org (Vernon Co.)
JULY 11 (Sat)CAMBRIDGE Cambridge Lake Ripley Ride: Featuring three distances: 22-mile mostly flat route, slightly hilly 40-mile route, and 62-mile metric century route. Ride quiet country roads and visit Cambridge, Rockdale, Marshall, and London. Registration includes t-shirt, map/cue sheet, scenic rest stops, SAG wagon, a sandy swimming beach, and a post-ride celebration featuring live music and a Cambridge Lions Club dinner. Lake Ripley Park. 8am start. 608/423-8108. www.cambridgecap.net (Dane Co.)
FIFIELD Lawn Mower Races: Time trials are one hour before races. Six classes of races-IMOW, AP, SP, STOCK, BP, and FX plus kids’ classes. Concessions available. Fifield Ballpark. Time trials noon, races 1pm. 715/762-4739. www.tn.fifield.wi.gov/events.asp?locid=144 (Price Co.) IOLA Art on Track: Art and craft festival held the same weekend as the Iola Old Car Show. More than 85 artisans show and sell. Iola-Scandinavia School Athletic Track. 9:30am-3pm. 715/445-2411. (Waupaca Co.)
MINOCQUA Island Art Walk: Artists showcase their unique talents in booth displays. Display items are judged by the public and are available for sale. Two-part show with an outdoor show at Torpy Park for booth displays and an indoor show at the Campanile Center of the Arts for individual pieces. Concessions. Campanile Center for the Arts. 9am-3pm. 715/892-1204. www.lakelandkiwanis.com (Oneida Co.)
PHILLIPS Antique & Tractor Expo: Antique tractors and machinery, tools, milking equipment, household items, silo filler, cream separator, flat belt grinder, firewood processor, 1910 cement block maker, corn sheller/grinder, blacksmith, demonstrators, traps, wrench display, chain saw, collectibles, petting zoo, kids’ activities, kiddie pedal tractor pull and more. Price County Fairgrounds. 9am-8pm. 715/339-3761, 715/428-2315. www.pricecountyantiqueassociation.org (Price Co.)
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PHILLIPSPhillips Chain of Lakes Tri: Race begins at the Elk Lake Park Pavilion. Swim 1/4 mile in Elk Lake, bike 18 miles on rural roads, and run three miles along Lake Duroy. Participants can enter the race as individuals or as a relay team. There will be a free Steeple Chase event for kids. Elk Lake Park Pavillion. 9am start. 715/339-2143. www. phillipschainoflakestri.org (Price Co.)
PLYMOUTH Mill Street Festival: Horse and wagon rides, arts & crafts, food, three stages of live music, more than 100 vendors, petting zoo and pony rides. Free admission. Downtown. 9am-4pm. 920/893-0079, 888/693-8263. www.plymouthwisconsin.com (Sheboygan Co.)
STURGEON BAY Jazz on Jefferson Street Festival: Annual street celebration featuring strolling entertainers, children’s activities, live music, food and beverages and special events in the stores along Jefferson Street. Jefferson Street Business District. 11am-5pm. 920/743-6246. www.sturgeonbay.net (Door Co.)
WILLARD Rock Dam Boat Parade: Boat parade begins at 7:30pm with fireworks to follow the parade at dusk. Rock Dam Lake. 715/255-9100. www.clarkcountytourism-wi.org (Clark Co.)
JULY 11-12 (Sat-Sun)FOND DU LAC Summer Dog Agility Trials: Experience the exciting sport of dog agility on the kennel club grounds. Food and refreshments available. Fond du Lac County Kennel Club. 9am-4pm. 920/923-2101. www.fdlckc.org (Fond Du Lac Co.)
LA POINTE Connecting Cultures: Exploring the Lake Superior Fur Trade: Educators, living history re-enactors and fur trade experts demonstrate the skills and tradition of the 18th century fur trade. Madeline Island Museum. 10am-5pm. 715/747-2415. www.madelineislandmuseum.org (Ashland Co.)
MADISON Art Fair on the Square: Event features works of art in mixed media, ceramics, drawings, graphics, prints, fiber, leather, furniture, glass, jewelry, metal, paintings, photographs, sculpture, 3D mixed media, and wood. Capitol Square. Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm. 608/257-0158. www.mmoca.org/programs-events/events/art-fair-square (Dane Co.)
PEWAUKEE Pewaukee Multisport Weekend: Course is ideal for both seasoned veterans and those that are new to the sport. Swim Pewaukee Lake, bike around the lake viewing glacial rolling hills and run along a path hugging the shoreline. Pewaukee Lakefront. 262/695-9735. www.pewaukeemultisportweekend.com (Waukesha Co.)
WAUSAU Chalkfest: Artists and their colorful pastel art drawings transform downtown Wausau’s 400 Block into a visual museum. Sat 8am-8pm, Sun 8am-4pm. 715/843-0748. www.wausauevents.org (Marathon Co.)
JULY 12 (Sun)BEAVER DAM A Day in the Park Art & Craft Show: Over 200 vendors display and sell their crafts in beautiful Swan Park. Event held rain or shine. Food, beverages and ice cream available. Handicap accessible. 10am-4pm. 920/887-8879. www.beaverdamchamber.com (Dodge Co.)
CEDARBURG Maxwell Street Days: More than 700 spaces filled with antiques, collectibles, crafts, produce, sports and rummage, food, beverages and music. Firemen’s Park. 6am-2pm 262/377-8412. www.cedarburgfiredept.com (Ozaukee Co.)
OSHKOSH Faire on the Green: Lively outdoor festival featuring the works of more than 200 emerging artisans, great food and entertainment. Paine Art Center and Gardens. 9am-4pm. 920/235-6903. www.thepaine.org (Winnebago Co.) JULY 15 (Wed)SUPERIOR Fairlawn Ice Cream Social: Hot dogs, ice cream, cookies, coffee, lemonade, horse-drawn carriage rides, cake-walk, musical entertainment, art & craft fair, and free tours of Fairlawn Mansion. Free admission. 5-8pm. 715/394-5712. www.superiorpublic museums.org (Douglas Co.)
JULY 15-19 (Wed-Sun)FOND DU LAC Fond du Lac County Fair: Exhibits, carnival, concessions, grandstand shows, education, and entertainment. Admission fee. Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds. 920/929-3168. www.fonddulaccountyfair.com (Fond Du Lac Co.)
MADISON Dane County Fair: Enjoy fabulous fair food, an interactive children’s petting zoo, carnival rides along with great entertainment. This annual event has something for everyone! A variety of delicious food will be available as well, and parking is always free! Alliant Energy Center. 608/244-0500. www.danecountyfair.com (Dane Co.)
RICE LAKE Barron County Fair: 4-H projects and judging, grandstand shows, tractor and truck pulls, harness racing, draft horse show, midway rides, demolition derby, and concessions. Barron Co. Fairgrounds. 8am-10pm. 715/234-7368. www.barroncountyfair.com (Barron Co.)
WAUKESHA Waukesha County Fair: Oldest county fair in the state highlighting regional and national entertainment and education for all ages. Waukesha County Expo Center. 262/544-5922. www.waukeshacountyfair.com/ (Waukesha Co.)
WEST SALEM La Crosse Interstate Fair: Youth exhibits, crafts, food exhibitions and competitions, animals, music, family fun, and carnival rides. La Crosse Fairgrounds. 608/788-5506. www.lacrosseinterstatefair.com (La Crosse Co.)
JULY 16-19 (Thu-Sun)CADOTT Rock Fest: This four-day event brings the best of rock music to the Chippe-wa Valley! Enjoy great food and music while camping in one of the 8,000 campsites, all within walking distance of the concert area. Chippewa Valley Music Festival Grounds. 715/289-4401. www.rock-fest.com (Chippewa Co.)
ELKHART LAKE The Hawk Vintage Car Weekend: This event is one of the largest vintage gatherings in the United States with over 30 classes of cars in ten race groups. On-site camping available. Cars and fans spill into the streets of downtown Elkhart Lake Friday and Saturday during the evening auto concourse. Road America, Inc. 800/365-7223. www.roadamerica.com (Sheboygan Co.)
LADYSMITH Northland Mardi Gras: Community celebration featuring a Venetian Night Parade on the Flambeau River, midway rides, arts & crafts show, sporting tournaments, music, street parade, and activities for families and children. Memorial Park and throughout Ladysmith. 715/532-7212. www.ruskcountywi.com (Rusk Co.)
MANITOWISH WATERS Manito Art League Art Show: All works for sale, people’s choice voting, patron preview the night before the show opens, live music, and refreshments. Community Center. Thur 9am-5pm, Fri 9am-8pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 9am-2pm. 715/282-6198. www.manitoartleague.blogspot.com (Vilas Co.)
PULASKI Pulaski Polka Days: One of the largest annual Polish and polka fests in the Midwest. Art and craft show, Polka Mass and Lutheran Worship Service and parade. Campsites, fireworks, firemen’s water fights, food and fun. Pulaski Polka Grounds. Thur 7-11pm, Fri 3pm-1am, Sat 12:30pm-1am, Sun 1-7:30pm. 920/822-3869. www.pulaskipolkadays.com (Brown Co.)
WISCONSIN RAPIDS Wisconsin State Water-Ski Show Championship: Wisconsin’s water ski show teams perform 60-minute shows featuring ballet lines, back barefooting, jumping, swivel skiing, shoe skiing, air-chairs and more. Competition determines the top spot in the Wisconsin show ski community. Enjoy refreshments and see the newest ski equipment, boats and motors during breaks. South Wood County Park. Competition begins at 6:40am to approximately 6pm. 715/459-6117. www.aquaskiers.org (Wood Co.)
JULY 17-18 (Fri-Sat)MINOCQUA Annual Gem & Mineral Show: Two-day show featuring more than 35 dealers of jewelry, gems, agates, crystals, fossils, artifacts, wire wrappers, metal detectors, and many other items. Sev-eral geologists will be on-site to help you identify your minerals and stones. Lakeland Union High School. Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 9am-5pm. 715/477-2519. www.lakelandgemclub.com (Oneida Co.)
JULY 17-19 (Fri-Sun)ASHLAND Bay Days Festival: Music, 5K & 10K fun run, Chequamegon Bay Sprint Tri-athlon, Little Minnow Kids’ Triathlon, Strongest Man on the Bay Contest, pie-eating contest, cardboard boat races, baby crawl, toddler run, big wheel races, arts and crafts, and food vendors. Bayview Park. Fri 3-10pm, Sat 9am-10pm, Sun 9am-5pm. 715/682-2500, 800/284-9484. www.ashlandbaydays.com (Ashland Co.)
BIRCHWOOD Birchwood Bluegill Festival: Festival includes a fishing contest, medallion hunt, softball tournament, children’s games, horse pull, food, street dances, and big parade. Downtown. 715/354-3411. www.birchwoodlions.org/calendar.html (Washburn Co.)
COLBY Colby Cheese Days: Events include a book/movie sale, ATV pull, softball tournament, bingo, parade, street dances, tractor pull, midway rides, 3-on-3 basketball tournament, pedal tractor pull, puppet show, archery range, free Colby cheese, Chariots of Cheese 5K/10K run and 5K walk & one-mile kids’ run, refreshments, and much more. Downtown. Fri 6pm-1am, Sat 7:30am-1am, Sun 10am-11pm. 715/223-8509. www.abbycolbyareachamber.org/events/colby-cheese-days/ (Clark Co.)
GRANTSBURG World Championship Snowmobile Watercross: Oval & drag racing snowmobiles on open water. Fireworks, bands, food and beverage booths, and other activities. The racing portion of Watercross includes drag and oval
racing over water including vintage snowmobiles. Camping for tent, camper or motorhome is available. Memory Lake. Fri afternoon thru Sun evening. 715/463-4269. www.grantsburgwatercross.com (Burnett Co.)
HAYWARDLCO Honor the Earth Pow Wow: Ojibwe tradition and celebration are the cen-terpieces of the homecoming. Music, dancing, crafts and food create an au-thentic tribal experience. LCO School. 715/634-8934. www.lcoschools.bie.edu/index.html (Sawyer Co.)
LUCK Lucky Days Festival: Community celebration with bed races, softball, foot races, a classic car show, sawdust pile for the kids, food court, used book sale and parade. Downtown. 715/462-2221. www.luckwisconsin.com (Polk Co.) MILWAUKEE Festa Italiana: America’s largest Italian cultural event. Nine stages of international and local entertainment, Sicilian brass marching band, cultural exhibits, and the colorful procession following Sunday Mass. Nightly fireworks. Henry Maier Festival Park. Fri & Sat 11:30am-midnight, Sun 11:30am-11pm. 414/223-2808. www.festaitaliana.com (Milwaukee Co.)
WATERFORD Waterford Balloon Festival: Enjoy the sights and sounds of hot air balloons taking flight over Waterford. The weekend starts Friday with an opening ceremony including color guard, National Anthem, craft fair and food vendors, and closing the evening with flights. The weekend continues with flights in the morning and evening on Saturday, the craft fair, car show, food vendors and the Tons of Fun Kids’ Area with activities including rock climbing, obstacle courses, arts and crafts, face painting, stilt walking, balloon twisting and more. Evergreen Elementary School Grounds. 6am-9pm. 262/534-5911. www.waterford -wi.org (Racine Co.)
JULY 17-25 (Fri-Sat)PLATTEVILLE Hometown Festival Week: Activities in-clude walk in the vineyard, hometown hog roast, pancake breakfast, ice cream social at Stone Cottage, straw-berry festival, Party in the Park, and Festival of the Arts in City Park.Various Locations. 608/348-8888. www.platteville.com (Grant Co.)
JULY 18 (Sat)BLACK RIVER FALLS Karner Blue Butterfly Festival: Visit the “Butterfly Learning Center” downtown and the butterfly habitat sites. Also includes a 5K/10K/half-marathon run, a grand parade, artists and crafters, historical museum tours and more. Downtown. 8am-11pm. 715/284-2503. downtownblackriverfalls.com (Jackson Co.)
EAGLE RIVER Artarama: Juried art show with more than 150 artisans. Also features live music, picnic-style food and a youth art tent. Riverside Park. 9am-3pm. Rain or shine. 715/525-2100. artarama-er.com (Vilas Co.)
LA CROSSE Freedom Fest: Motorcycle rally, scenic ride through beautiful bluffs of southern Wisconsin, concerts and fireworks. Admission fee. UW La Crosse-Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex, 10:30-11:30am-motorcycle rally ride departs at 11:30am. Concert gates open 3pm. Fireworks 10:30pm. 608/779-9994. www.freedomfestlacrosse.com (La Crosse Co.)
MANITOWISH WATERS Taste of Manitowish Waters: Local foods, live music, and cold beverages available. Enjoy the Manito Art League Art Show at the Community Center, area-wide sidewalk sales, and evening Skiing Skeeters water ski show at Rest Lake Park. Lions Club Pavilion. 11am-2pm. 715/543-8488. www.manitowishwaters.org (Vilas Co.)
MANITOWOC Acoustic Fest: Spend the day in the park listening to great music. Showcasing diverse and accomplished acoustic musicians including local artists. Washington Park. 11am-9pm. 920/684-5242. www.acousticfest.com (Manitowoc Co.)
MELLEN Penokee Range Classic Bike Races: WISPORT-sanctioned 47-mile bike race and tour through the Penokee Range and Chequamegon National Forest. Community Center. 715/274-2330. www.mellenwi.com (Ashland Co.)
MOUNT HOREB Sons of Norway Kaffe Stue: Share the community’s Norwegian heritage with genuine foods of the old country including lefse, rommegrot, sand-bakkle, smorbrod, sotsuppe and more. Held in conjunction with the Mt. Horeb Art Fair. Mount Horeb Community Center. 9am-3pm. 608/437-5468. www.sonsofnorway5.com (Dane Co.) PORT WASHINGTON Fish Day: The world’s largest outdoor one-day fish fry. Event includes a huge parade, live music on five stages, arts and crafts show, car show, run/walk and fireworks. Lakefront. 10am-10:30pm. 262/284-0900, 800/719-4881. www.portfishday.com (Ozaukee Co.) SIREN Gandy Dancer Fly In/Drive In: Airplane and helicopter rides, aerobatics show, remote control planes, aircraft display, classic cars, 5K trail race, kids’ activities, food, and more. Burnett County Airport. Breakfast & display begin at 7am. 800/788-3164, 715/566-0764. www.gandydancerflyindrivein.com/ (Burnett Co.)
STOCKHOLM Stockholm Art Fair: A juried fine art fair with live music, entertainment, and concessions. Stockholm Village Park. 10am-5pm. 715/285-5692. www.stockholmartfair.org (Pepin Co.)
VIROQUA Driftless Music Festival: Concerts in the park featuring jazz, swing, bluegrass, zydeco, and more. Eckhart Park. 1-10pm. 608/637-2575. www.driftlessmusicfestival.com (Vernon Co.)
JULY 18-19 (Sat-Sun)BAYFIELD Bayfield Festival of Arts & Gallery Tour: This juried arts & crafts show is held on the scenic shores of Lake Superior in downtown Bayfield. Visitors will find a unique selection of pottery, painting, jewelry, sculpture, glass works, wood carvings, photography, open houses, demonstrations and special sales. En-joy live music performances by festival artists and indulge in festival food. Memorial Park. Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. 715/779-3335, 800/447-4094. www.bayfield.org (Bayfield Co.)
MEQUON Scenic Shore 150 Bike Tour: One of Wisconsin’s most popular bike rides, the ride begins in Mequon and travels north along Lake Michigan to Potowatomi State Park in Sturgeon Bay. Fully supported with rest stops every 10-12 miles, delicious food, prizes and amazing scenery. MATC-Mequon. 262/785-4272. www.scenicshore150.org (Ozaukee Co.)
MOUNT HOREB Mount Horeb Art Fair: Annual art and fine craft fair on Mount Horeb’s historic Main Street-the Trollway! Experience Norwegian culture, friendly atmosphere, food, silent art auction, raffles, music and downtown amenities. Downtown Street Fair. Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. 608/437-5914. www.trollway.com (Dane Co.)
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN War of 1812 Battle of Prairie du Chien Re-enactment: A historic encampment and battle re-enactment on Wisconsin’s only War of 1812 battlefield, now the lawn of the Villa Louis estate. Learn about the British assault on U.S. Fort Shelby in a battle scenario on Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon. Tour the camps and learn about military life in 1814. Villa Louis. 10am-5pm. 608/326-2721. www.villalouis.org (Crawford Co.)
SHEBOYGAN Midsummer Festival of the Arts: Featuring more than 130 artists who show and sell in downtown Sheboygan including jewelry, ceramics, glass, sculpture, painting, drawing, photography and more. Music concerts and hands-on workshops for the entire family. John Michael Kohler Arts Center. Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. 920/458-6144. www.jmkac.org. (Sheboygan Co.)
JULY 19 (Sun)RACINE Ironman 70.3 Racine: More than 2,000 athletes from around the world compete for a $30,000 purse. This event consists of a 1.2-mile swim in Lake Michigan, 56 mile bike on the scenic roads of Racine County and a 13.1-mile run along the Lake Michi-gan coastline. The public is invited to cheer on the athletes! North Beach Park. Starts 7am. 262/884-6400. www.ironmanracine.com (Racine Co.) SUPERIOR Lake Superior Day: Event includes live music, art, free activities including stand-up paddle board demos, art exhibits and vendors, blessing of the fleet, photo booth, educational activities, arts and crafts, poetry readings, native plant sale, farmers market, and performances from local musicians. Barker’s Island. 11:30am-4pm. 715/392-3141. www.superiorchamber.org (Douglas Co.)
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JULY 20-26 (Mon-Sun)OSHKOSH EAA AirVenture Oshkosh: The world’s largest gathering for recreational pilots and aviation enthusiasts. Features more than 10,000 airplanes, 500 forums/seminars, 700 product exhibi-tors, concessions, and air shows daily. EAA AirVenture Museum. 920/426-4818. www.airventure.org (Winnebago Co.)
JULY 22-26 (Wed-Sun)MERRILL Lincoln County Fair: Bring your family for animal judging, midway thrills, exhibits, entertainment, food and more. Lincoln County Fairgrounds. 715/536-5212. www.lincolncofair.com (Lincoln Co.)
MONROE Green County Fair: 4-H fair with animal judging and auctions, concessions, grandstand entertainment, cheese judging and auction, carnival, tractor pull, demo derby, and harness racing. Fairgrounds. 608/325-9159. www.greencountyfair.net (Green Co.)
PORTAGE Columbia County Fair: Midway rides, fireworks, grandstand shows, food and fun. Columbia County Fairgrounds. 608/745-0719. www.columbiacofair.com (Columbia Co.)
JULY 23-25 (Thu-Sat)EAU CLAIRE Country Jam USA: Three solid days of country music’s top entertainers, tons of vendors, great food and a fantastic venue. Camping available on site. Country Jam Grounds. 715/839-7500. www.countryjamwi.com (Chippewa Co.)
FISH CREEK Door County Antique Show: Thirty-five professional exhibitors display and sell works including primitives, fine art, ornate Victorian, early country, jewelry, furniture and more. Crystal and china repair on site. Admission fee. Gilbraltar High School. 10am-5pm. 715/355-5144. www.antiqueshowsinwis.com/DoorCounty.html (Door Co.)
HAYWARD Lumberjack World Championships: The Lumberjack World Championships showcase more than 21 events competing for world records in events including logrolling, chopping, and the pole climb. More than 100 competitors vie for more than $50,000 in prize money. The Lumberjack Bowl. 715/634-2484. www.lumberjackworldchampionships.com (Sawyer Co.)
RICHLAND CENTER Churning Dirt Nationals Truck & Tractor Pull: Annual premier motorsports event including the popular kids’ pedal pull and more. Fairgrounds. 608/604-5068. www.hybridredneck.com (Richland Co.)
JULY 23-26 (Thu-Sun)IRON RIVER Iron River Lions Blueberry Festival: Rides, crafts, food, games all day, Lions bar-becued chicken, Blueberry Festival parade, and prize drawings. Moon Lake Park. 715/372-8558. www.irlions.com (Bayfield Co.)
SPOONER Washburn County Fair: County fair with a carnival, food, entertainment, horse pull, kiddie tractor pull, livestock show and auction, and 4-H and other exhibits. Fairgrounds. Bldgs open 8am-10pm, midway noon-10pm. 715/468-7633. www.washburncountyfair.com (Washburn Co.)
TWIN LAKES Country Thunder: Watch the biggest names in country music, enjoy numerous food and specialty item vendors, helicopter and thrill rides, camping, late-night entertainment and more. Country Thunder East. 866/802-6418. www.countrythunder.com (Kenosha Co.) JULY 24-25 (Fri-Sat)MILWAUKEE Gallery Night and Day: Premier art event in Milwaukee for gallery hopping and art viewing. Admission is free to all participating venues during event hours. Downtown & Historic Third Ward. Fri 5-9pm, Sat 10am-4pm. 414/273-1173. www.historicthird ward.org/events/gallerynight.php (Milwaukee Co.)
PEWAUKEE Taste of Lake Country: Event features local restaurants selling signature food items, music by local musicians, and local artists displaying their work. Pewaukee’s Lakefront. Fri 5-9pm, Sat 4-9pm. 262/695-9735. http://tasteoflakecountry.com (Waukesha Co.)
JULY 24-26 (Fri-Sun)BOULDER JUNCTION Northwoods Art Tour: Area artisans open their studios and galleries for artist demonstrations, door prize drawings, and works for sale. Media includes paintings, ceramics, fiber art, wood, prints, and more. Various Galleries. 10am-5pm. 715/385-3334. www.northwoodsarttour.com (Vilas Co.) BUTTERNUT Pioneer Days: Earl’s Carnival Rides, softball tournament, Little League games, live music, walk/run, arts and crafts fair, historical displays, airplane rides, Lake State Mud Racers Sanctioned Race, Pioneer Days Queen Coronation, fireworks, parade, Pipes & Drums of Thunder Bay, polka music, horse pull competition and more. Butternut Community Park. Fri 4-10pm; Sat & Sun all day. 715/769-3113. www.butternutwi.com (Ashland Co.) MARSHFIELD Hub City Days: Join with friends and family for a weekend of fun, food and entertainment in historic downtown Marshfield. Downtown. 10am-11pm. 715/387-3299. www.mainstreetmarshfield.com (Wood Co.) MILWAUKEE German Fest: Enjoy authentic German food and music, sheepshead, dachshund races, cultural village, battle of the bands, live Glockenspiel, fireworks, Capuchins’ 5K run or two-mile walk for the hungry, Marktplatz, and much more. Henry Maier Festival Park. Fri 3pm-midnight, Sat noon-midnight, Sun noon-10pm. 414/464-9444. www.germanfest.com (Milwaukee Co.)
MINOCQUA Northwoods Summer Art Tour: Enjoy self-guided drives through the scenic back roads of the Northwoods and stop at 30 studios and galleries of area painters, photographers, potters, furniture makers, wood carvers, jewelers and fiber artists. Northwoods Galleries and Studios. 10am-5pm. 715/356-5266. www.northwoodsarttour.com (Oneida Co.)
RACINE Italian Festival: Italian food and top-quality family entertainment. Festival Park. Fri & Sat noon-1am, Sun 10:30am-9:30pm. 262/898-1694. www.romalodge.com (Racine Co.) SYMCO National Antique Tractor Pull & Thresheree: Tractor pull, antique tractor display, country music concert, food and
fun. Symco Thresheree Grounds. 920/596-2446. www.symcoutc.com (Waupaca Co.)
JULY 25 (Sat)ALBANY Amish Quilt and Consignment Auction: Hun-dreds of handcrafted quilts, quilt tops, pillows, furniture, and other items created by amish artisans. Auction ring with farm and horse equipment, food stand featuring amish baked goods plus ice cream hand-cranked via horse power. Amish School House. 9am. 608/897-8500. (Green Co.)
CARLSVILLE Carlsville Day: Parade, cherry stomp, wine tasting, doggie contest, cherry pie eating contest, live music, food and more than 40 craft vendors. Downtown. Parade at 10am. 920/743-2228. www.carlsvilledoorcounty.com (Door Co.) FERRYVILLE River Bluff Daze: This free event features an antique tractor pull, kids’ carnival, raffles, great food and beverages, plus a grand fireworks display over the Mississippi River at dusk. Sugar Creek Park. 608/734-9406. www.visitferryville.com (Crawford Co.) FISH CREEK Orchard Country Winery Summer Harvest Fest: Enjoy complimentary wine and farm market food tasting, pick-your-own tart cherries, free guided tours, live music, horse-drawn wagon rides, activities for kids, and more. Contests include cherry pie eating, cherry donut eating, and the cherry pit spit. Orchard Country Winery. 10am-5pm. 866/946-3263. www.orchardcountry.com (Door Co.) GREEN LAKE Chalk Walk: Green Lake will host artists who will transform the downtown sidewalks into colorful, pastel pathways. Kids and parents will join local, amateur and practicing artists to create anything their artistic minds can imagine. Three categories will be judged including children 12 and under, children 13 and older and a family category. Downtown Green Lake. 9am-3pm. 920/294-3231. www.visitgreenlake.com (Green Lake Co.)
MILWAUKEE Milwaukee BrewFest: Annual festival featuring more than 300 craft beers and micro brews from more than 85 breweries from all over the United States, live musical performances, and food from local restaurants and vendors. Admission fee. McKinley Park. 3-7pm with 2pm early admission for all VIP ticket holders. 414/321-5000. www.milwaukeebrewfest.com (Milwaukee Co.)
MINOCQUA Brewfest: Festival includes sampling of crafts, specialty and micro brewery beers, live music, raffle, and food for purchase. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the gate and
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include a commemorative Pilsner sampling glass. Designated drivers and children admitted free. Torpy Park. 1-5pm. 715/588-3414. www.lacduflambeaubrewfest.com (Oneida Co.)
OGEMA German Settlement History Picnic & Open House: Potluck picnic. Hot dogs and brats will be provided by German Settlement History Inc. Tour the Yesterday House and the Liberty School, and the Machine Shed which houses tools and farming and logging equipment used from 1880-1950. Yesterday House & Liberty School. 11am-3pm. 715/564-3299. germansettlementhistory.org (Price Co.)
JULY 25-26 (Sat-Sun)BARABOO Circus Celebration Days: A celebration of Baraboo’s incomparable circus heritage is proudly on display all year long, the community will transform into a circus mecca with family- friendly Circus Celebration perfor-mances, shows and activities all weekend and the Baraboo Big Top Parade featuring over 75 cir-cus-theme units on Saturday at 2pm. Downtown. 608/356-8333. www.downtownbaraboo.com/ (Sauk Co.)
FREDERIC Indianhead Gem & Mineral Show: Local rockhounds display their remarkable finds and rock art. Vendors use rocks and gems to make jewelry and display items for sale. Tailgating available outside where families can bring their buckets of collected agates to be assessed or sold. Frederic High School. Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. 715/648-5620. (Polk Co.) LA CROSSE AAUW Art Fair on the Green: Artists from all over the country will display their works, including Batik, metalwork, paintings, drawings, fiber works, jewelry, glass and photography. UW-La Crosse Campus. Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. 608/788-7439. http://lacrosse-wi.aauw.net/art-fair/ (La Crosse Co.)
JULY 26 (Sun)APPLETON Trout Museum of Art’s Art at the Park: More than 200 exhibiting artists showcase their works in Appleton’s historic City Park. 9am-5pm. 920/733-4089. www.troutmuseum.org (Outagamie Co.)
FOND DU LAC Car-A-Funda Car Show: Car show, raffle, silent auction, food, kids’ activities, and music from the 50s Rock-n-Roll Party. No Entry Fee for show cars, and all show vehicles welcome. Lakeside Park, Oven Island. 8am-4pm. 920/924-9000. www.fondyvintageautoclub.org/ (Fond Du Lac Co.)
RIVER FALLS Cross Country Mountain Bike Race: Whitetail Ridge Trail challenges every type of rider with a great mix of fast-flowing single track, roots and rocks, fast downhill sections, wide open fields, leg torching climbs and River Falls’ signature wooden berm. Whitetail Ridge. 715/425-2533. www.kinnioffroad.com (Pierce Co.)
STANLEY Stanley Lions Watermelon Festival: The celebration includes a flea market, free watermelon, car show, chicken dinner, children’s games and more. Chapman Park. 715/644-3638. www.stanleywisconsin.us/ (Chippewa Co.)
WILLARD Slovenian Picnic: Live music, picnic, raffle and potluck. Willard Community Center. Noon. 715/267-6441. www.clarkcountytourism-wi.org (Rusk Co.) JULY 28-AUG 2 (Tue-Sun)JANESVILLE Rock County 4-H Fair: The Rock County 4-H Fair allows visitors one spe-cial week a year to experience the many projects and learn from the county’s youth, showcasing amazing entertainment on its main stage and a variety of activities for the whole family to enjoy year after year. (Rock Co.) Fairgrounds. 10am-11pm. 608/755-1470. www.rockcounty4hfair.com (Rock Co.)
JULY 29-AUG 2 (Wed-Sun)BLACK RIVER FALLS Jackson County Fair: Great Plains Rodeo, dog agility show, best dessert contest, antique tractor pull, tractor pull, gym-kanna horse show, demolition derby, entry judging, midway thrills, exhibits, grandstand entertainment, and concessions. Fairgrounds. 715/284-4257. www.thejacksoncountyfair.net (Jackson Co.)
CEDARBURG Ozaukee County Fair: Visit the last free county fair in southeastern Wisconsin. Enjoy midway thrills, games, animal judging, demolition derby, truck pull, main stage entertainment, food and family fun. Firemen’s Park. 10am-10pm. 262/375-6185. www.ozaukeecountyfair.com (Ozaukee Co.)
TOMAH Monroe County Fair: Carnival, food, arts and crafts fair, 4-H exhibits, animal judging, and much more. Tomah Recreation Park. Wed 4pm-mid, Thur-Sat 8am-mid, Sun 8am-5pm. 608/372-2081. www.monroecountyfairwi.com (Monroe Co.)
UNION GROVE Racine County Fair: Five fun-filled days of competitive youth and adult exhibits, children’s entertainment, national entertainment, tractor pulls, demo derbies, midway rides, food, and animal and agricultural displays. Fairgrounds. 8am-11pm. 262/878-3895. www.racinecountyfair.com (Racine Co.)
JULY 30-AUG 1 (Thu-Sat)SHEBOYGAN Johnsonville Brat Days: Annual event pays homage to the bratwurst. Sample the bratwurst in many nontraditional ways including brat tacos, brat pizzas, brat fleishbrot, brat gyros, New York style brats and traditional double brats. A variety of free entertainment on three stages with national enter-tainment on the main stage, parade on Saturday morning, and activities for the entire family. Kiwanis Park. 920/457-9491. www.brat-days.com (Sheboygan Co.)
ST. GERMAIN Pig in the Pines RibFestTM: Enjoy professional award winning national rib vendors cooking ribs every day. Live bands and rides for everyone. St. Germain Community Park. 11:30am-9:30pm. 715/477-2205. www.st-germain.com/pig/ (Vilas Co.)
JULY 30-AUG 2 (Thu-Sun)NEILLSVILLE Highground Bicycle Tour: Tour features six separate routes from six locations including Racine, Appleton, New Richmond, Madison, Hayward, and Dubuque, IA. The routes vary in length from 150 to 350 miles. Routes may be joined at any point. The Highground Veterans Memorial Park. 715/743-4224. www.thehighground.org (Clark Co.)
PARK FALLS Flambeau Rama: Four-day festival with free live music each day including Vic Ferrari and Boogie & the Yo-Yo’z. Activities include carnival, food court, arts & crafts fair, car show, Evergreen 5K road run/walk and kids’ fun run, flea/farmers’ markets, pageant, parade and many contests. Various Locations. Thur 9am-Midnight; Fri 9am-1am, Sat 8am-1am, Sun 8am-6pm. 715/762-2703, 877/762-2703. www.parkfalls.com (Price Co.)
SIREN Siren Summerfest: Highlights include sidewalk and other Summerfest sales, music in the park, softball tournament, classic car show and parts swap meet, food fest, ‘Lucky Ducky’ Rotary Retrieve, volleyball tournament, pie eating contest, flea and farmers’ markets, and more. Siren Village. 715/349-8399, 800/788-3164. www.VisitSiren.com (Burnett Co.)
ST. CROIX FALLS Polk County Fair: Demolition derby, tractor pull, truck pull, exhibits, carnival rides, live entertainment, food and animal judging. Fairgrounds. 8am-11pm. 715/483-3391. www.polkcountyfair.com (Polk Co.)
JULY 31-AUG 1 (Fri-Sat)PRAIRIE DU CHIEN Prairie Dog Blues Festival: Two big days of international, national and regional blues bands. Camping, concessions and fun. Motel shuttle and camp-ing on site. St. Feriole Island. Fri 5pm-midnight, Sat noon-midnight. 608/326-0085. www.prairiedogblues.com (Crawford Co.)
JULY 31-AUG 2 (Fri-Sun)KENOSHA Taste of Wisconsin: Held at Kenosha’s Lake Michigan shoreline, this is a family-friendly celebration of all things tasteful and truly Wisconsin in their flavor. Admission is free. Kenosha Harbor. 262/653-7307, 800/654-7309. www.tasteofwi.com (Kenosha Co.)
OGEMA Spirit-Hill-Ogema 4-H Fair: An old-fashioned type fair including exhibits, 4-H style show, buffet dinner, frog jumping contest, egg toss, tug-of-war, kids’ activities, and an evening program. Spirit Town Hall. Fri dog show 6pm, pet judging 7pm; Sat Buffet lunch 11am-1:30pm; outdoor games 1pm, program 8pm; Sun horse judging & show 2pm. 715/539-0250, 715/564-3340. sites.google.com/site/spirithillogema4hfair/ (Price Co.)
SCANDINAVIA Scandinavia Corn Roast: Music, entertainment, baseball games, carnival, tractor pull, pie social, and free corn on Sunday only. Admission fee. Ellision Park. 715/445-4149. www.cornroast.net (Waupaca Co.)
Polk County Fair, July 30 - Aug. 2 • St. Croix Falls
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JULY 28-AUG 2 (Tue-Sun)
JANESVILLE Rock County 4-H Fair: The Rock County 4-H Fair allows visitors one special week a year to experience the many projects and learn from the county’s youth, showcasing amazing entertain-ment on its main stage and a variety of activities for the whole family to enjoy year after year. Rock County Fairgrounds. 10am-11pm. 608/755-1470. www.rockcounty4hfair.com (Rock Co.)
JULY 29-AUG 2 (Wed-Sun)
BLACK RIVER FALLS Jackson County Fair: Great Plains Rodeo, dog agility show, best dessert contest, antique tractor pull, tractor pull, gym-kanna horse show, demolition derby, entry judging, midway thrills, exhibits, grandstand entertainment, and concessions. Fairgrounds. 715/284-4257. www.thejacksoncountyfair.net (Jackson Co.)
CEDARBURG Ozaukee County Fair: Visit the last free county fair in southeastern Wisconsin. Enjoy midway thrills, games, animal judging, demolition derby, truck pull, main stage entertainment, food and family fun. Firemen’s Park. 10am-10pm. 262/375-6185. www.ozaukeecountyfair.com (Ozaukee Co.) TOMAH Monroe County Fair: Carnival, food, arts and crafts fair, 4-H exhibits, animal judging, and much more. Tomah Recreation Park. Wed 4pm-mid, Thur-Sat 8am-mid, Sun 8am-5pm. 608/372-2081. www.monroecountyfairwi.com (Monroe Co.) UNION GROVE Racine County Fair: Five fun-filled days of competitive youth and adult exhibits, children’s entertainment, national entertainment, tractor pulls, demo derbies, midway rides, food, and animal and agricultural displays. Fairgrounds. 8am-11pm. 262/878-3895. www.racinecountyfair.com (Racine Co.)
JULY 30-AUG 1 (Thu-Sat)
SHEBOYGAN Johnsonville Brat Days: Annual event pays homage to the bratwurst. Sample the bratwurst in many nontraditional ways including brat tacos, brat pizzas, brat fleishbrot, brat gyros, New York style brats and traditional double brats. A variety of free entertainment on three stages with national enter-tainment on the main stage, parade on Saturday morning, and activities for the entire family. Kiwanis Park. 920/457-9491. www.brat-days.com (Sheboygan Co.)
ST. GERMAIN Pig in the Pines RibFestTM: Enjoy professional award winning national rib vendors cooking ribs every day. Live bands and rides for everyone. St. Germain Community Park. 11:30am-9:30pm. 715/477-2205. www.st-germain.com/pig/ (Vilas Co.) JUL 30-AUG 2 (Thu-Sun)
NEILLSVILLE Highground Bicycle Tour: Tour features six separate routes from six locations including Racine, Appleton, New Richmond, Madison, Hayward, and Dubuque, IA. The routes vary in length from 150 to 350 miles. Routes may be joined at any point. The Highground Veterans Memorial Park. 715/743-4224. www.thehighground.org (Clark Co.)
PARK FALLS Flambeau Rama: Four-day festival with free live music each day including Vic Ferrari and Boogie & the Yo-Yo’s. Activities include carnival, food court, arts & crafts fair, car show, Evergreen 5K road run/walk and kids’ fun run, flea/farmers’ markets, pageant, parade and many contests. Various Locations. Thur 9am-12am, Fri 9am-1am, Sat 8am-1am, Sun 8am-6pm. 715/762-2703, 877/762-2703. www.parkfalls.com (Price Co.)
SIREN Siren Summerfest: Highlights include sidewalk and other Summerfest sales, music in the park, softball tournament, classic car show and parts swap meet, food fest, ‘Lucky Ducky’ Rotary Retrieve, co-ed volleyball tournament, pie eating contest, flea and farmers’ markets, and more. Siren Village. 715/349-8399, 800/788-3164. www.VisitSiren.com (Burnett Co.)
ST. CROIX FALLS Polk County Fair: Demolition derby, tractor pull, truck pull, exhibits, carnival rides, live entertainment, food and animal judging. Fairgrounds. 8am-11pm. 715/483-3391. www.polkcountyfair.com (Polk Co.)
JULY 31-AUG 1 (Fri-Sat)
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN Prairie Dog Blues Festival: Two big days of international, national and regional blues bands. Camping, concessions and fun. Motel shuttle and camping on site. St. Feriole Island. Fri 5pm-mid, Sat noon-midnight. 608/326-0085. www.prairiedogblues.com (Crawford Co.)
JULY 31-AUG 2 (Fri-Sun)
KENOSHA Taste of Wisconsin: Held at Kenosha’s Lake Michigan shoreline, is a fam-ily-friendly celebration of all things
tasteful and all things truly Wisconsin in their flavor. Admission is free. Kenosha Harbor. 262/653-7307, 800/654-7309. www.tasteofwi.com (Kenosha Co.) OGEMA Spirit-Hill-Ogema 4-H Fair: An old-fashioned type fair including exhibits, 4-H style show, buffet dinner, frog jumping contest, egg toss, tug-of-war, kids’ activities, and an evening program. Spirit Town Hall. Fri. dog show 6pm, pet judging, Sat. Buffet lunch, outdoor games, program, Sun. horse judging & show. 715/539-0250, 715/564-3340. www.sites.google.com/site/spirithillogema4hfair/ (Price Co.) SCANDINAVIA Scandinavia Corn Roast: Music, entertainment, baseball games, carnival, tractor pull, pie social, and free corn on Sunday. Admission fee. Ellision Park. 715/445-4149. www.cornroast.net (Waupaca Co.) AUG 1 (Sat)
CHILI Chili Fremont Fire Dept Street Dance: Queen coronation, live music, little league baseball tournament, kids’ activities, craft sale, concessions, and firefighter challenge. Downtown. 715/683-8046. www.clarkcounty tourism-wi.org (Clark Co.) EAGLE RIVER Forest Fest: Activities include logging equipment, forest tours, chainsaw carvers, woodturners, trappers, timbersports, artisans and crafters, children’s activities, various forestry organizations, horse-drawn wagon rides, live music and entertainment, food, and much more. Trees for Tomorrow Natural Resources Specialty School. 9am-3pm. 715/479-6456. www.treesfortomorrow.com (Vilas Co.) EAU CLAIRE Chalkfest: Yards of sidewalk space displaying amazing chalk artwork. Evening includes a night-light reception where the whole park will
be illuminated while people view the finished work, meet the artists and mingle. Wilson Park. 11am-11pm. 715/552-0457. www.volumeone.org/sites/chalkfest (Eau Claire Co.) JACKSONPORT Cherry Fest: Celebration of the cherry harvest in Door County. Fresh cherry bakery, historical display, arts and crafts, food, music, family fun and much more. Lakeside Park. 920/823-2288. www.jacksonport.net (Door Co.)
LAKEWOOD Lakes Country Arts and Crafts Show: Annual arts and crafts show has 263 booths occupied by 175 crafters offering original work. No pets please. Free admission. Lakewood Town Hall & Activity Center. 9am-3pm. 715/276-3956. (Oconto Co.)
NEW GLARUS Fire Fest: Kids’ firehouse, fire truck rides, fire fighter competitions and water fights, steak and brat fry, live music, and beer tent. New Glarus Fire Department. 608/527-5300. www.newglarusfd.com (Green Co.)
NEW LISBON Waterfest Venetian Lights Boat Parade: Waterfest Venetian Lights Boat Parade at dusk and dueling fireworks at 10pm in both Adams and Juneau Counties. Many of the lake shore businesses offer Waterfest specials and live music. Many activities at the Juneau County Castle Rock Park during the afternoon hours. Castle Rock Lake. 1-11pm. 608/427-2070, 888/898-2550. www.juneaucounty.com (Juneau Co.)
PARK FALLS Northwoods Classic Car Show: Car show, model car contest, 50s and 60s music, trophies for top cars in 22 classes and food booth by the Fifield Lions. This event is held in conjunction with Flambeau Rama. Tourist Park. 9am-3pm. 715/762-2467, 877/762-2703. www.parkfalls.com (Price Co.)
Forest Fest, August 1 • Eagle River
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RIPON Cookie Daze 2015: Festival features cookie drops, cookie decorating, cookie bingo, bake and taste cookie competition, cookie blaster rocket shops and more. Barlow Park. 10am-1:30pm. 920/748-6764. www.ripon-wi.com (Fond Du Lac Co.)
WAUKESHA Waukesha Art Crawl: 175 artisans at 20 galleries and showplaces are featured at this seasonal event. Shop the boutiques, listen to live music or indulge in food and drink. Downtown. 4-10pm. 262/542-1522. www.waukeshaart.com (Waukesha Co.)
AUG 1-2 (Sat-Sun)
ARBOR VITAE Annual Arbor Vitae Firemen’s Picnic and Summerfest: Live music, food and drinks, live radio broadcasts, milk jug regatta, lawn mower racing, live mu-sic, and fireworks at dark on Saturday. Volleyball, trap shoot, kids’ games, water fights and raffles on Sunday. Arbor Vitae Firemen’s Park. Sat 9am-mid, Sun 8am-4pm. 715/356-5266. www.minocqua.org/ (Vilas Co.)
CEDARBURG Architectural Treasures of Ozaukee County: Annual, self-guided, 2.5-hour tour offers a fascinating opportunity to see some of the area’s finest historic architecture. Tour historic homes throughout the area. A rare opportunity to see both interiors and gardens. Historic Cedarburg. 262/375-3676. www.cedarburg.org (Ozaukee Co.)
CURTISS Curtiss Corners Quilt Show: Event featuring a craft sale, vendors, demonstrations, challenge display and lunch with pie and bars. Curtiss Community Hall. 10am-4pm. 715/223-2133. www.clarkcountytourism-wi.org (Clark Co.) GRANDVIEW Grand View Firehouse 50 and Firehouse Run: Annual running of the Firehouse 50, the grandfather of bicycle road races. Fantasy Fifty on Saturday and
Firehouse Runs on Sunday. Food, music and fun. Downtown. 715/798-3833. www.firehouse50.org/ (Bayfield Co.)
HATFIELD Hatfield Fun Days & Flea Market/Craft Sale: Crafts, antique tractor show, parade, food, games, and activities for all ages. Thunderbird Village. 608/989-2275. www.clarkcountytourism-wi.org (Jackson Co.)
KENOSHA Pike River Rendezvous: Reenactors encamped on Simmons Island add to the atmosphere of the Colonial through Western Fur Trade era of the 1650s through 1840s at the annual Pike River Rendezvous. Simmons Island Park. Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 9am-4pm. 262/653-4140. www.kenoshapublicmuseum.org (Kenosha Co.) NEW LONDON Heritage Days & Rail Fest: Festival features entertainment such as lumberjacks or western shows, buck skinner’s rendezvous encampment with tomahawk and knife toss, and historic demonstrations. Sunday also has a bake sale, live music, and a non-denominational church service. Tour historic buildings both days. Heritage Historical Village. 10am-4pm. 920/982-8557. www.historicalvillage.org/heritagedays.html (Outagamie Co.)
AUG 2 (Sun)
CHILTON Escarpment Bicycle Tour: Ride along the Niagara Escarpment on this full-ser-vice tour offering multiple scenic routes. Maps, cue sheets, marked routes, sag wagon and food are all included. Six routes of varying lengths from 8 to 100 miles are offered. Activities before and after the ride. Ledge View Nature Center. 920/849-7094. www.travelcalumet.com/ledge-view-nature-center/ (Calumet Co.)
CHIPPEWA FALLS Indianhead Swap Meet and Car Show: Annual event featuring more than
700 show cars, parts vendors, food, refreshments and fun. Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds. Gates open 7am-5pm. 715/832-0552. www.indianheadcarshow.com (Chippewa Co.)
MONROE Soil Sisters: Visit small family farms led by Wisconsin women committed to a healthy, fresh future for our communities. The seven farms on the tour offer a unique diversity of farm experiences showcasing the summer’s bounty in one afternoon. Open to the public and held rain or shine. Free admission. Green County various locations. 11am-6pm. 608/329-7056. www.soilsisterswi.org (Green Co.)
NEW GLARUS Volksfest: Swiss Independence Day celebration featuring Swiss choral folklore music, yodeling, flag throwing, alphorn playing, and accordion music. Telling Shooting Park. 608/527-2095. www.swisstown.com (Green Co.)
RACINE Annual Job’s Daughters Craft Fair: Outdoor fair along Lake Michigan featuring unique exhibitors from four states. Food stands available. Masonic Center. 9am-4pm. 262/878-4843. (Racine Co.) Armenian Fest: The largest Armenian festival in the Midwest with food, mu-sic and dance. Festival Park. 11am-6pm. 262/639-0531. (Racine Co.)
AUG 4-9 (Tue-Sun)
OSHKOSH Winnebago County Fair: Carnival rides, top-notch entertainment, exhibit judg-ing and great food. Sunnyview Expo Center. 920/685-3013. (Winnebago Co.)
AUG 5 (Wed)
MERCER Loon Day Art & Craft Fair: Annual art and craft show with more than 250 exhibitors. Loon calling contest, food, music, dancing, demonstra-tions, sidewalk and bake sales, face painting for kids, flea market and a live performance of the Lakeland Barbershop Chorus. Downtown. 9am-4pm. 715/476-2389. www.mercercc.com (Iron Co.)
AUG 5-8 (Wed-Sat)
TOMAHAWK Antique Outboard and Motor Show: Many of the boats on display are the last remaining specimens of their kind. All are impressive models of early small craft workmanship and inventiveness. SARA Park. 715/356-5649. (Lincoln Co.)
AUG 5-9 (Wed-Sun)
NEILLSVILLE Clark County Fair: Truck pulls, enter-tainment shows, demolition derby, 4-H animal show, carnival rides, great food, and many displays. Clark Coun-ty Fairgrounds. 715/223-2071. www.clark.uwex.edu/ (Clark Co.)
AUG 6 (Thu)
GREEN BAY Taste on Broadway: Amazing night of food, music, socializing and fun. Features local breweries, local winer-ies, and chefs making their specialty dishes. Broadway District. 5-11pm. 920/437-2531. www.tasteon broadway.com (Brown Co.)
AUG 6-8 (Thu-Sat)
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN Country on the River Music Fest: Three-day country music festival with nation-al country acts as well as local and regional bands. Country on the River Grounds. 608/326-6724, 800/864-1771. www.countryontheriver.com (Crawford Co.)
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AUG 6-9 (Thu-Sun)
ARLINGTON Arlington Fireman’s Festival: The Ar-lington Fire Department celebrates summer with a truck and tractor pull on Friday and Saturday evenings along with a softball and volleyball tournament. Live music both Friday and Saturday nights. Fireman’s Park. 608/635-4717. www.arlingtonfiredept.com (Columbia Co.)
EAU CLAIRE U.S. Open Chainsaw Sculpture Championship: The top chainsaw artists from around the world compete for prizes as they turn simple logs into stunning works of art. On Sunday, bid on your favorite sculpture and make the masterpiece your own. Family activities available throughout the weekend. Paul Bunyan Logging Camp. 715/835-6200. www.uschainsawchamps.com (Chippewa Co.)
ELKHART LAKE IMSA Continental SportsCar Challenge and TUDOR USCC Championship: Weekend of sports car racing and activities including an open grid, autographs, tech talks, fan forums, car corrals, and Tour de Road America bike event. Roadamerica, Inc. 920/892-4576, 800/365-7223. www.roadamerica.com (Sheboygan Co.)
LADYSMITH Rusk County Junior Fair: Activities include rides, spectrum amusements, tractor/truck pulls, demo derby, food, livestock displays, 4-H projects, music, and more. Rusk County Fairgrounds. 715/532-2151. www.rusk.uwex.edu/junior-fair (Rusk Co.)
AUG 6-16 (Thu-Sun)
WEST ALLIS Wisconsin State Fair: The state’s largest agricultural showcase. Also features SpinCity amusement ride and game area, 30 free stages, educational exhibits, shopping, and hundreds of food and beverage options. Wisconsin State Fair Park. Sun-Thur 8am-11pm; Fri & Sat 8am-12am; Final Sunday 8am-10pm. Re-entry hand stamps
cease two hours prior to park closure. Ticket sales and fair entry cease one hour prior to park closure. 414/266-7000, 800/844-3247. www.wistatefair.com (Milwaukee Co.)
AUG 7 (Fri)
SPOONER Savage Dash 5K Mud Run/Obstacle Course: Held during Jack Pine Savage Days. Challenging race featuring 5K obsta-cle race and mud run. Railroad Park. 715/635-2168. www.jackpinesavage days.com (Washburn Co.)
AUG 7-8 (Fri-Sat)
CLINTONVILLE Fireman’s Festival: Parade downtown, refreshment stands, water fights, kids’ events and dance. WA Olen Park. 715/823-3308. www.clintonvillewi chamber.com/Communityevents.htm (Waupaca Co.)
STURGEON BAY Maritime on Madison: Weekend includes live entertainment, food, children’s activities, and more on Sturgeon Bay’s west side waterfront. Event held in partnership with the Door County Maritime Museum during Sturgeon Bay Maritime Week. Door County Maritime Museum Sturgeon Bay. 920/743-6246. www.sturgeonbay.net (Door Co.)
SYMCO The Shakedown: 1964 and older traditional style hot rods and customs, camping, vendors, party, car show, and free tubing on the Wolf River. Thresheree Grounds. Fri Noon-11pm, Sat 6am-11pm. 920/235-1020. www.symcoshakedown.com (Waupaca Co.) TWO RIVERS Rogers Street Days: Community celebration featuring live music, smelt, burgers, brats, beverages, crawfish, kayak parade and games for kids. Rogers Street Fishing Village. Fri 5-10pm, Sat 12-10pm. 920/793-5905. www.rogersstreet.com (Manitowoc Co.)
WEST BEND West Bend Cache Ba$h: Visit the “Geocaching Capital of the MidwestTM” for this family-friendly two-day event with activities for new & experienced geocachers. Complete with vendors, classes, contests, raffle with lots of great prizes. 262/338-2666. www.visitwestbend.com/geocaching/ (Washington Co.) AUG 7-9 (Fri-Sun)
ABBOTSFORD Abbotsford First City Days: Antique stock tractor pull, food, music, vintage snowmobile show & swap meet, ATV lawn tractor pull, craft show, kids’ games, breakfast in the park, and more. Red Arrow Park. Fri 4pm-Midnight, Sat 8am-Midnight, Sun 8am-4pm. 715/223-8509. www.abbycolbyareachamber.org (Clark Co.) CHIPPEWA FALLS Pure Water Days: YMCA races, sporting events, kids’ games, fireworks, live entertainment, food, kids’ parade and large parade on Saturday and many other city-wide events. Chippewa Falls. 715/723-0331. www.visitchippewafallswi.com (Chippewa Co.)
LA CROSSE Irishfest: Festivities include Irish dance shows, Irish market, cultural tent, wee folks area, tea garden, rides in a horse-drawn Irish cart, plus food vendors featuring Irish stew, Irish potatoes, corned beef, and more. Southside Fest Grounds. 800/658-9424. www.irishfestlacrosse.org (La Crosse Co.) NORTH FOND DU LAC Wisconsin Square & Round Dance Convention: Three-day convention includes square, round, contra and traditional dancing, special events, fashion show, retail vendors, and showcase of ideas. Horace Mann High School. 920/452-9493. www.wisquaredanceconvention.org (Fond Du Lac Co.)
NORWALK Norwalk Truck & Tractor Pull: One of the most scenic locations to view a tractor pull in the state. A National Tractor Pull Association Division III sanctioned event. Charcoal chicken, parades, live bands, entertainment and more. Downtown. 608/269-4123. www.norwalklionsclub.com (Monroe Co.)
RIB LAKE Rib Lake Ice Age Days: A community-wide celebration with events and activities for the entire family. One and five-mile walk/run, fish boil, free street dance on Friday, classic car show and free street dance on Saturday, parade followed by special events on Sunday.Amusement rides, concessions, food courts, and more happening all weekend long. Downtown. 715/427-5404. riblakewisconsin.com (Taylor Co.)
SPOONER Jack Pine Savage Days: Events include live music Friday and Saturday nights, carnival, arts and crafts fair, sidewalk sales, Savage Dash 5K Mud Run, sport tournaments, car show, outdoor show, pancake breakfast and more. Downtown. 715/635-2168. www.jackpinesavagedays.com (Washburn Co.)
AUG 8 (Sat)ANTIGO Antigo Tater Trot: 10K, one-mile, and four-mile timed walk/run with start and finish at Antigo City Park. Post race celebration includes live enter-tainment and a baked potato bar. An-tigo City Park. 715/627-4336. www.antigotatertrot.com (Langlade Co.) BOULDER JUNCTION Boulder Junction History Day: Watch history come alive during the Picnic Theatre’s performance of a special figure in Boulder Junction’s history. Brat and bake sale. Community Center & Historical Museum. 11am-4pm. 715/385-2617. www.boulderjct.org/all-events/ (Vilas Co.)
HARTFORD American Accents: A Festival of Fine Arts & Crafts: Annual festival featuring 80 craftsmen and artisans nestled along Rubicon River, live music, and food by Hartford Lions. Willowbrook Park. 9am-3pm. 262/673-5207. www.hartfordwomensclub.org (Dodge Co.)
SISTER BAY Door County Festival of Fine Arts & Stargazing Party: Day-long festival featuring Door County artists, demonstrations, live music, and children’s activities. Waterfront Park. 920/854-2812. www.cometosisterbay.com (Door Co.)
TWO RIVERS Lakeshore Knights Annual Car Show: Display of classic autos, live DJ, 50/50 raffle, door prizes, food, and refreshments. Walsh Field. 8am-5pm. 920/794-7402. (Manitowoc Co.) WOODRUFF Minocqua Triathlon: Triathlon offers both sprint and distance events. The swim, bike and run courses take place in the woods and waters of the scenic Northwoods. Music, food and beverages. Clear Lake Picnic Area. 7:30am-1pm. 715/356-5266. www.minocquatriathlon.com/ (Oneida Co.) AUG 8-9 (Sat-Sun)BRODHEAD Covered Bridge Days: Street dance, sidewalk sales, flea market, parade, antique tractor show and pull, thresheree, antique car show, historic tours, softball and volleyball tourna-ments. Wildflower Art Festival in the park and wildflower walking tours. Downtown Square & South Brodhead. 608/897-8411. www.BrodheadCham-ber.org (Green Co.)
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IOLA Iola Vintage Military & Gun Show with Vintage Tractors & Equipment: Show vehicles include military vehicles, military equipment, tractors, machines and professional vehicle exhibit. Battle re-enactments for World War II and Vietnam era with pyrotechnics. Living history encampments, swap meet, parades of vehicles and speakers. Camping available. Admission fee. Iola Old Car Show Grounds. 715/445-4005. www.iolavms.com (Waupaca Co.) LAKE GENEVA Art in the Park: Outdoor, juried, fine art fair on beautiful Geneva Lake. One hundred artists from all over the country will exhibit pottery, fiber, leather, paper, glass, graphics, jewelry, metal, mixed media, painting, photography, sculpture, and wood. Flat Iron Park. 10am-4pm. 262/729-5225. www.genevalakeart.org/calendar (Walworth Co.) MILWAUKEE Morning Glory Fine Craft Fair: Milwaukee’s premier contemporary fine craft fair. Handsome downtown location along the Milwaukee River. Silent auction and special amenities for artists and patrons. Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. 414/273-7206. www.wdcc.org (Milwaukee Co.) AUG 9 (Sun)
BOULDER JUNCTION Musky Jamboree: Featuring an antique auto show, entertainment, 150+ arts and craft vendors, flea market, kids’ casting contest, concessions and fun run. The Fun Run consists of 5K and 10K courses beginning at the Boulder Junction Baseball Park and winding through scenic, gently rolling asphalt surfaced roads, woodland and paved trails. Downtown. 9am-4pm. 715/385-2400, 800/466-8759. www.boulderjct.org (Vilas Co.)
AUG 10 (Mon)
ELKHART LAKE Elkhart Lake’s Downtown Night: Sample local restaurant specialties at the Taste of Elkhart Lake. Kids will enjoy Shetland pony rides, the jumping cas-tle, and rock climbing wall. Live music on the square. Downtown. 5-9:30pm. 920/876-2922. www.elkhartlake.com (Sheboygan Co.)
AUG 13-16 (Thu-Sun)
EAGLE RIVER Vilas County Fair: Exhibits, horse shows, horseshoe tournament, judging, midway rides, and refreshments. Vilas County Fairgrounds. 715/479-2057. www.co.vilas.wi.us/fair/index.html (Vilas Co.)
ELLSWORTH Pierce County Fair: Tractor, truck and horse pulls, demo derby, hundreds of exhibits, educational opportunities, entertainment, and much more. Pierce County Fairgrounds. 715/273-6874. www.co.pierce.wi.us/Fair/Fair_Main.php (Pierce Co.)
FOND DU LAC Warbirds and Classics Over the Midwest: Experience the biggest and best radio controlled airplanes from all over the US and Canada. Bring the family and see jets flying at 200 MPH and giant scale models with wingspans over 15 feet flown by some of the best R/C pilots in the country. Wellnitz Field. 9am-4pm. 920/907-6159. www.midwestwarbirds.com (Fond Du Lac Co.)
MILWAUKEE Irish Fest: The nation’s largest Irish festival celebrates Irish music, dance, culture, sports and cuisine. More than 300 entertainers on 17 stages, children’s activities, Celtic canines and Irish wares delight the Irish in everyone. Henry Maier Festival Park. Thur 5-10pm, Fri 4pm-mid, Sat noon-mid, Sun 11am-10pm. 414/476-3378. www.irishfest.com (Milwaukee Co.)
AUG 14-15 (Fri-Sat)
WAUPACA Arts on the Square: An eclectic celebra-tion of the arts with a juried art show and sale, live music, and theater on three entertainment stages, farmer’s market, participatory events and workshops, and an art of home brew and wine making venue. City Square. 715/258-3741. www.waupacaarts.org (Waupaca Co.)
AUG 14-16 (Fri-Sun)
ALGOMA Shanty Days Celebration of the Lake: Includes ethnic foods, northeastern Wisconsin’s largest parade, fireworks display over the lake, multi-band en-tertainment, more than 150 art, craft and street fair vendors, kids’ activities, car cruise, huge book sale, and much more. Downtown. Fri 3-11:30pm, Sat 10am-11:30pm, Sun 10am-8pm. 920/487-2041. www.algomachamber.org/shanty-days/ (Kewaunee Co.) CLAYTON Moon Lake Threshing Bee: Annual Moon Lake threshermen’s show. Threshing, crafts building, flea market, steam- powered sawmill, blacksmith shop, miniature steam train, food, beverages and much more. Moon Lake Theshing Show. 7:30am for breakfast on Saturday & Sunday. 800/811-0338. www.moonlakeshow.org (Polk Co.)
NORTH HUDSON North Hudson Pepper Festival: Annual event including a parade, carnival, Italian food booths, spaghetti and hot pepper-eating contests, music, bingo, 5K & 10K run, and a Queen coronation. Pepperfest Park. 715/386-8411. www.pepperfest.org (St. Croix Co.)
STAR PRAIRIE Star Prairie Ox Cart Days: The three-day festival includes softball tournaments, queen coronation, canoe races, medallion hunt and parade with high school marching bands from many northwestern Wisconsin communities performing. Star Prairie Ball Park. 715/246-2900. www.oxcartdays.com (St. Croix Co.)
VALMY Valmy Thresheree & Antique Machinery Show: Friday night dance, Thresheree Saturday and Sunday with tractor pull, entertainment, games for the entire family, arts and crafts fair, great music, food and refreshments. Club Grounds. Gates open Fri 6pm. 920/743-4859. www.valmythresheree.org/ (Door Co.) VIROQUA Wild West Days: 1880s bustling boom town with many authentic buildings. Rodeo, vendors, concert, parade, hog wrasslin’ and many events throughout the weekend. Wild West Days Grounds. 608/637-2666. www.thewildwestdays.com (Vernon Co.) AUG 15 (Sat)
GREEN LAKE Green Lake Battle of the Bands: Four bands will compete for the title of Green Lake’s Best Band 2015, $1,000 cash prize and a custom designed website by Regal Creative. Concessions, t-shirts, bumper stickers and other fun event items will be sold. Deacon Mills Park. 3-10pm. 920/294-3231. www.visitgreenlake.com (Green Lake Co.)
KENOSHA Harbor Park Jazz & Blues Festival: Enjoy a great jazz concert on the shore of Lake Michigan. Produced by the
volunteer efforts of the Mary Lou & Arthur F. Mahone Fund. HarborPark’s Celebration Place. 262/654-2412. www.mahonefund.org (Kenosha Co.) MONTELLO Father Marquette Days: Crafters and vendors, kids’ games, car show, live music, parade, duck raffle, slow-pitch men’s softball tournament, horseshoe tournament, volleyball tournament, and Montello Granite 5/10K Run. Montello City Park. 608/369-0728. www.montellowi.com (Marquette Co.) PEWAUKEE Pewaukee Antique & Classic Boat Show: Annual show featuring more than 50 antique and classic boats, antique cars, kids’ activities, model toy boats, closing ceremony honoring veterans along with vintage airplane fly by and live music. Lakefront Park. 9am-5pm. 262/695-2994. www.pewaukeboatshow.org (Waukesha Co.)
PORTAGE Friendship Village Celebrates Zona Gale: A commemoration of Pulitzer Prize winning dramatist and social activist Zona Gale. Poetry and play reading, cemetery tour, music, tours of Gale’s two homes in Portage, ice cream social and more. Various Locations. 10am-3pm. 608/742-2228. www.portagewi.com (Columbia Co.) Silver Lake Triathlon: Beginner-friendly event starting at beautiful Silver Lake and continuing into the gently rolling countryside of the Portage area. Silver Lake Beach. 608/742-4888. www.silverlaketriathlon.com (Columbia Co.) STOUGHTON Stoughton Coffee Break Festival: Sample coffee from a host of coffee vendors, art & craft show, car show, bean spit contest, music, food, beer and one-mile/5K run. Mandt Park. 9am-4pm. 608/873-7912. www.stoughtonwi.com (Dane Co.)
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WALES Donna Lexa Memorial Art Fair: A juried art fair committed to excellence in fine arts and crafts including photography, paintings, pottery, glass, wood, jewelry, metal, mixed media, drawings and fiber art, entertainment, kids’ area, food and used book sale. Glacial Drumlin Trail. 9am-4pm. 262/853-0808. www.donnalexamemorialartfair.org (Waukesha Co.)
WAUPACA Waupaca Area Triathlon: A 1/2-mile swim, 20-mile bike race and 5K run. Short Course is 1/4-mile swim, 12-mile bike and two-mile run. Waupaca Kids Triathlon takes place on Friday evening for ages 4-10. South Park’s Shadow Lake. 715/258-7343. www.waupacaareatriathlon.com (Waupaca Co.)
AUG 15-16 (Sat-Sun)CASSVILLE Stonefield Railroad Days: The day will fea-ture activities and displays related to railroading. Visit the Stonefield depot, hop onto the Stonefield caboose, view model railroading trains, and stop by the “End of the Line” hobo camp where samples of mulligan stew will be available. Stonefield. 10am-5pm. 608/725-5210. www.stonefield historicsite.org (Grant Co.) CHILTON Steam & Gas Engine Show: Display of antique farm machinery, a model steam engine, toy show and flea market. Calumet County Fairgrounds. 10am-4pm. 920/989-2412. www.wisteam-engine.com (Calumet Co.)
OCONOMOWOC The Oconomowoc Festival of the Arts: Juried fine arts show and three stages of entertainment for children and adults. Great food, a children’s art tent and free shuttle buses from area parking lots. Fowler Park. 10am-5pm. 262/567-1243. www.oconomowocarts.org (Waukesha Co.)
AUG 16 (Sun)ANTIGO Badgerland Classics & Customs Annual Car Show & Swap Meet: Antique and collectible cars and trucks, parts and literature vendors, show cars, and classic cars for sale. Peaceful Valley Park. 8am-4pm. 715/623-7351. www.badgerlandcc.org (Langlade Co.) FOND DU LAC Race the Lake: A 90-mile bike race around Lake Winnebago. This event is designed for the recreational cyclist to the professional. For all ages and abilities. Lakeside Park & Lighthouse. Race begins 5:45am. 920/574-2972. www.dutrirun.com (Fond Du Lac Co.)
MILTON Milton’s Historical Society’s Annual Arts and Crafts on the Lawn: One hundred vendors of authentic arts and crafts on the lawn of the Milton House Museum. Ice Cream Social, discounted museum tours, craft raffle, non-profit food booths, and country store. Held in conjunction with the Milton Chamber’s Chicken BBQ. Milton Historical Society. 9am-4pm. 608/868-7772. www.miltonhouse.org (Rock Co.)
NEW HOLSTEIN New Holstein Arts & Crafts Fair: Arts and Crafts Fair includes a pancake breakfast, free corn roast, and entertainment and other food in the afternoon. Civic Park. 8:30am-3pm. 920/898-5640. (Calumet Co.)
AUG 16-23 (Sun)
LANCASTER Grant County Fair: 4-H animal judging and exhibits, tractor and truck pulls, demolition derby, midway rides, jug-glers/magicians, and musical enter-tainment. Grant County Fairgrounds. 608/723-2135. www.grantcountyfair wi.org (Grant Co.)
AUG 18-23 (Tue-Sun)
SUPERIOR Head of the Lakes Fair: 4-H exhibits, midway thrills, concessions, concerts, and demolition derbies. Fairgrounds. 715/394-7848. www.holfair.com (Douglas Co.)
AUG 19 (Wed)
EAGLE RIVER Paul Bunyan Fest: Family fun event with an arts and craft show, musical enter-tainment, chainsaw carving demos, Paul Bunyan-sized beef sandwiches and luncheon, and much more. Downtown. 10am-4pm. 800/359-6315, 715/479-6400. www.eagleriver.org (Vilas Co.)
AUG 19-23 (Wed-Sun)
BEAVER DAM Dodge County Fair: Huge midway, main stage with top national country and and classic rock entertainment, lots of exhibits and vendors, live music, a magic show, chain saw carving, pony rides, a petting zoo, and demolition derby. Fairgrounds. 8am-mid each day. 920/885-3586. www.dodge countyfairgrounds.com (Dodge Co.)
DEPERE Brown County Fair: The Brown County Fair Association will provide an opportunity for youth and adults to learn together in a family oriented environment by sharing experiences and accomplishments. Fairgrounds. 920/336-7292. www.browncountyfair.com/ (Brown Co.)
LAKE GENEVA Venetian Festival: Five-day festival featuring a carnival, craft fair, water ski show, musical entertainment, local cuisine and the festival’s traditional lighted boat parade followed by a fireworks display high above Geneva Lake. Library Park/ Flat Iron Park. Wed-Fri 5pm-midnight, Sat & Sun noon-midnight. 262/248-4416. www.lakegenevaJaycees.org (Walworth Co.)
WILMOT Kenosha County Fair: Enjoy great food, attractions, entertainment, and more. Fairgrounds. 8am-midnight. 262/862-6121, 262/843-2016. kenoshacofair.com (Kenosha Co.)
AUG 20-23 (Thu-Sun)
MILWAUKEE Milwaukee A la Carte: The Zoo’s annual food and music “feast with the beasts.” More than 25 area restaurants provide the feast plus four entertainment stages. Milwaukee County Zoo. 9am-10pm. 414/258-2333. www.milwaukeezoo.org (Milwaukee Co.)
SUN PRAIRIE Sweet Corn Festival: Event includes craft show, carnival rides, concessions, family stage, beer tent with live bands, kiddie korner activities, petting zoo, sweet corn, and annual Prairie Pull-Off Tractor Pull featuring south central tractor pullers and tri-county pullers. Angell Park. Thurs & Fri 6-10pm, Sat noon-mid, Sun noon-10pm. 608/837-4547. www.sunprairiechamber.com (Dane Co.)
AUG 21-22 (Fri-Sat)
HILBERT Voices of Peace Gospel Music Fest: 18 per-forming groups playing country, blue-grass, and southern gospel music. Food, snacks and refreshments avail-able. Hilbert Civic Park. Fri 1-9pm, Sat 10am-8pm. 920/756-3830. www.voicesofpeace.net/ (Calumet Co.) KENOSHA Grill Games BBQ Competition & Lakefront Festival: A grilling contest featuring national grilling teams, music festival with major acts, family activity area, and carnival. HarborPark’s Celebration Place. 11am-11pm. 262/654-1234. www.grillgames.org (Kenosha Co.)
PORTAGE Taste of Portage Market Fair: Food from local restaurants and non-profit groups, music, art and craft show, car and truck show, kids’ activities, live music, food and beer court area in the evening and more. Market Square. 608/742-6242, 800/474-2525. www.portagewi.com (Columbia Co.)
SUPERIOR Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival: Dragon Boat racing all day Saturday. Food and beverage vendors, arts and crafts fair, entertainment Friday evening and Saturday throughout the day. Barker’s Island. Fri 4-10pm. Sat 7am-10pm. 715/395-6169. www.lakesuperiordragons.com (Douglas Co.)
AUG 21-23 (Fri-Sun)
BUTTERNUT Community Fair: Exhibits, animal swap, crafts, horseshoes, kids’ games, baseball, volleyball, archery tourna-ment, food, refreshments, and much more. Butternut Community Park. 715/769-3473. www.butternutwi.com (Ashland Co.)
EAGLE RIVER National Championship Musky Open: World’s largest amateur musky tournament includes a sport show, trophies, food and fun for the whole family. Fish one of seven lake families in Vilas County. Fairgrounds. 800/359-6315. www.muskyopen.com (Vilas Co.)
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Sweet Corn Festival, August 20-23 • Sun Prairie
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Great Britain obtained Wisconsin in settlement of the French and Indian Wars in 1763; the U.S. acquired it in 1783 after the Revolutionary War. However, Great Britain retained actual control until after the War of 1812.
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HOLMEN Holmen Kornfest: Enjoy Friday night fireworks, parade on Saturday and car show on Sunday. Fresh corn on the cob, chicken BBQ and other food, live music, carnival, water fights, tractor pulls, horseshoe tournament, volleyball, and softball. Halfway Creek Park & American Legion. 608/526-4444. www.holmenkornfest.com/ (La Crosse Co.)
HUSTLER Hustlerfest: Tractor pulls, food, music, contests, games, races, pig wrestling, parade and much more. Downtown Hustler Village Park. 608/427-2070. www.hustlerfest.com (Juneau Co.)
ODANAH Bad River Manomin Celebration & Pow-wow: The Bad River Tribe celebrates the growth and harvest of this natural staple with traditional dancing, singing, canoe races, marathons, and plenty of food. Pow wow Grounds. 715/682-7111. www.visitashland.com/calendar/august/ (Ashland Co.)
AUG 22 (Sat)COON VALLEY Threshing Bee: Celebrate pioneer days with a threshing bee, skills demon-strations, kids’ activities, live animals, and threshing dinner (reservations required). Norskedalen Nature & Heritage Center, Inc. 10am-4pm. 608/452-3424. www.norskedalen.org (Vernon Co.)
HILBERT Cheesehead Run 5K, Half Marathon, & Half Marathon Relay: This great Wisconsin race course traces the countryside of the small village of Hilbert. Fun themed costumes, unique awards, collectible t-shirts, and an amazing finish line feast. Competitive and casual runners and walkers welcome. Village Hearthstone Restaurant. 7:15am (tenative). 920/853-3013. www.pacesettersrun.com (Calumet Co.)
NEW RICHMOND Corn Fest: Free family event with live music, free corn on the cob and root beer, kids’ games, a 5K and 10K race and one-mile youth run. Glover Park. Race start 8:30am, Fest 10am-2pm. 715/246-2252. www.nracentre.com (St. Croix Co.)
POTOSI Annual Potosi BrewFest: Annual Brewfest includes samples from more than 35 vendors of craft beer, wine, specialty meat and cheeses. Try your hand at the Beer Stein Holding contest or enjoy music. Holiday Gardens Event Center. 1-5pm. 608/763-4002. www.potosibrewery.com (Grant Co.)
WAUPACA Waupaca Rod & Classic Car Club Car Show and Cruise: A rod and classic car show with all the summer amenities. South Park. 715/281-9330. www.waupacalions.com (Waupaca Co.)
WILMOT Rugged Maniac 5K Obstacle Race: Three-mile course featuring obstacles including towers of shipping containers, a 50-foot water slide, underground tunnels and even fire. Before and after your run, enjoy a day-long festival with mechanical bulls, adult bounce houses, and a foam pit. Wilmot Mountain. 262/862-2301. www.ruggedmaniac.com/events/chicago-milwaukee (Kenosha Co.)
AUG 22-23 (Sat-Sun)CORNELL Chippewa River Rendezvous: Learn about the history of Wisconsin in the 1600s. There will be prize drawings, silent auctions, historical demonstrations, worship service, delicious food, large modern day flea market, car show, craft fair and a farmers’ market. Mill Yard Park. 715/579-4571. www.chippewarendezvous.wix.com/home (Chippewa Co.)
AUG 25-27 (Tue-Thu)SUN PRAIRIE Wisconsin Farm Technology Days: The largest agricultural show in Wisconsin showcasing the latest improvements in production agriculture. More than 600 exhibitors. Activities for every interest with a family living tent, a youth tent, heritage tractor and machinery dis-play, exhibits and displays for home, yard and garden, and entertainment. Statz Brothers, Inc. Tues & Wed 9am-5pm, Thur 9am-4pm. 715/344-2556. www.wifarmtechnology days.com (Barron Co.)
AUG 25-30 (Tue-Sun)
MANITOWOC Manitowoc County Fair: Ag exhibits, youth exhibits, displays, rides, musical entertainment, and food. Manitowoc County Fairgrounds. 920/683-4378. www.manitowoccountyexpo.com (Manitowoc Co.)
AUG 26-30 (Wed-Sun)
LOYAL Loyal Corn Festival: Horseshoe tourna-ments, horse, truck and tractor pulls, Spanky’s Run/Walk, carnival, live music, great food including Loyal’s famous corn on the cob, and one of the area’s best parades including hometown celebrities Steady Eddie and Travis, and Guinness Book of World Record’s Stilt Walkers. Various Locations. 715/255-8772. www.loyalcornfest.com (Clark Co.)
AUG 27-30 (Thu-Sun)CUMBERLAND Rutabaga Festival: Enjoy live entertain-ment, a pedal tractor pull, pepper- eating contest, basketball shootout, craft show, morning bike tour, and grand parade. Downtown. 715/822-3378. www.cumberland-wisconsin.com (Barron Co.)
AUG 28-29 (Fri-Sat)FENNIMORE Fennimore High School Community Fair: Friday evening dog show on the high school football field, Saturday exhibits include livestock, crafts and exhibits of local FFA and 4-H groups, plus adult open class exhibits. Fennimore High School. Friday Dog Show begins at 5pm. 608/822-3245. www.fenni-more.com/calendar (Grant Co.)
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN Villa Louis Behind the Scenes: See Villa Louis from top to bottom duringextended tours of the mansion. Visi-tors glimpse into the life of a historic house museum and highlighting the care and keeping of a unique object from the Dousman collection. Tours include visits to the nooks and cran-nies of this restored mansion. Villa Louis. 10am & 2:30pm. 608/326-2721. www.villalouis.org (Crawford Co.)
AUG 28-30 (Fri-Sun)BARABOO Baraboo River Rendezvous: Fur trade re-enactment and rendezvous held on the site of the first settled part of Baraboo. Camps, traders, events and food vendors. Spirit Point. 9am-5pm. 608/356-8172. www.baraboo.com (Sauk Co.)
GREEN BAY Artstreet: Showcases more than 200 artists from throughout the country. Event features music and performing arts on multiple stages,
edible arts and artist demonstrations, literary events, creative art activities for children, and cultural exhibits. Downtown. Fri 5pm-mid, Sat 10am-11pm, Sun 10am-5pm. Art Fair hours: Sat. 10am-6pm, Sun. 10am-5pm. 920/435-5220. www.mosaicartsinc.org/artstreet/ (Brown Co.)
LA CROSSE Great River Folk Festival: A family-friendly weekend of outdoor contemporary and traditional folk music. Enjoy demonstrations of traditional crafts, ethnic food and children’s activities. Admission fee. Riverside Park. 608/784-3033. www.greatriverfolkfest.org (La Crosse Co.)
AUG 29-30 (Sat-Sun)BALSAM LAKE Corn-on-the-Curb: Sweet corn served by the Girl Scouts. Live music and dancing at local establishments. Turtle Crunch Demolition Derby. Downtown. 10am-7pm. 715/825-3188. www.polkcountytourism.com (Polk Co.) EAU CLAIRE Festival in the Pines: More than 250 quality arts and crafts booths, great food from Chippewa Valley restaurants, talented performers on three stages, beer & wine garden, children’s games and rides, free petting zoo. Carson Park. Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 9am-4pm. 715/552-5504. www.festivalinthepines.com (Eau Claire Co.) TWO RIVERS Kites Over Lake Michigan: Giant show kites, precision stunt kite teams flying dual-and quad-line kites, spectacular and colorful ground displays, and games for kids. Night fly on Saturday night and a bonfire on the beach. Release of 400+ sky lanterns at the same time on Saturday evening followed by a fireworks finale. Free kite making for kids on Sunday. Neshotah Beach. 11am-4pm and Saturday night fly. 920/793-9599. www.uniqueflyingobjects.com (Manitowoc Co.)
AUG 30 (Sun)
GREENBUSH Wade House Annual Arts and Crafts Fair: Artisans and craftspeople from Wisconsin and across the Midwest display and sell their wares at one of the most popular and longstanding fairs of its kind in eastern Wisconsin. Baskets, grapevine wreaths, oil paint-ings, country crafts, ornaments, toys, dolls, teddy bears, handmade lace, jewelry, dried flowers, furniture, wood-en bowls, rugs and much more. Wade House. 10am-5pm. 920/526-3271. www.wadehouse.org (Sheboygan Co.)
Kites Over Lake Michigan, August 29-30 • Two Rivers
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SEPT 2-7 (Wed-Mon)ELKHORN Walworth County Fair: Livestock judging, exhibits, carnival rides, concessions, harness racing, tractor and truck pulls, demolition derby, and free grandstand shows. Walworth County Fairgrounds. 7am-midnight; Labor Day until 9pm. 262/723-3228. www.walworthcountyfair.com (Walworth Co.)
MARSHFIELD Central Wisconsin State Fair: 4-H and open class exhibits, free grandstand entertainment with gate admission, the Central Wisconsin Draft Horse Show, midway carnival rides, tractor pull, demolition derby, commercial exhibits and special programs, food and beer gardens. Fairgrounds. 715/387-1261. www.centralwisconsinstatefair.com (Wood Co.)
SEPT 3-7 (Thu-Mon)MARENGO Ashland County Fair: Midway rides, horse show, carnival, truck pull, musical entertainment, concessions, animal judging, exhibits and plenty of family fun. Fairgrounds. 715/682-3742. www.ashlandcofair.org (Ashland Co.) MERCER Can-Yak the Turtle: Demos of fishing canoes and kayaks, baits, lures, and boats. Fishing contest for all species on any of the 10 designated lakes along the Turtle River along with campfires and socials at night. Awards and prizes. Great Northern Motel. 715/476-2389. www.MercerCC.com (Iron Co.)
MILWAUKEE Milwaukee Rally: All motorcycles and riders are welcome. Poker Run, hundreds of vendors, nonstop entertainment, hottest bikes, scenic road trips, and hometown hospitality. Harley-Davidson Dealers in Milwaukee. 800/241-1340, 414/350-4070. www.milwaukeerally.com (Milwaukee Co.) SEPT 4-5 (Fri-Sat)HUDSON Girls Just Want 2 Have Fun Bike Ride: Choose a 15-mile, 30-mile, or 45-mile bike ride through historic down-town Hudson on Saturday. Fee to participate. All bike rides will begin with check in at 7am with a light breakfast and bike fittings. Lunch will be provided following the ride at 1:30 pm. Downtown. 715/386-8411. www.hudsonwi.org (St. Croix Co.)
PRAIRIE DU SAC Wisconsin State Cow Chip Throw: Featuring two stages of entertainment, arts and crafts fair, food booths, 5K and 10K run and much more. Marion Park. 608/643-4317. www.wiscowchip.com (Sauk Co.)
SEPT 4-6 (Fri-Sun)CRANDON World Championship Off-Road Races: Premier off-road racing at its best. Attended each year by more than 40,000 fans. Crandon International Off-Road Raceway. 715/478-2222. www.crandonoffroad.com (Forest Co.) GLENWOOD CITY Rustic Lore Days: Community festival includes a parade, tractor pull, softball tournament, kickball tournament, city-wide garage sales, car show, antique tractor show, pedal tractor pull, arts & crafts fair Saturday, BBQ chicken dinner on Sunday, and more. Various event locations. 715/265-4011. www.rusticlore.com (St. Croix Co.) MILWAUKEE Indian Summer Festival: Indian Nation’s largest cultural celebration on Milwaukee’s beautiful lakefront featuring Veterans parade, traditional pow wow, fireworks, Indian dance troupes, Native Music Awards Program, tribal villages, cultural demonstrations, storytellers, lacrosse demos and tournament, juried fine art, American Indian traditional and contemporary entertainers, authentic foods, a Native farmers’ market, and an extensive Native marketplace featuring authentic jewelry, arts and crafts, clothing and more. Henry Maier Festival Park. Fri 4pm-mid, Sat noon-mid, Sun 11am-8pm. 414/604-1000. www.indiansummer.org (Milwaukee Co.)
NEW GLARUS Wilhelm Tell Festival: The Wilhelm Tell Festival includes the final pageant performance in German. Highlights include Swiss music, yodeling contest, parade (Saturday morning), Art in the Park (Sunday), and children’s lantern parade (Friday evening). Wilhelm Tell Grounds. 608/527-2095. www.wilhelmtell.org (Green Co.) OSCEOLA Community Fair & Parade: Midway thrills, exhibits, truck and lawn tractor pulls, concessions, talent contest, queen coronation, music, craft fair, classic cars and air show and Grand Parade. Downtown. 715/755-3300, 800/947-0581. www.osceolacommunityfair.com/ (Polk Co.) PRENTICE Prentice Progress Days: Events include kickball, Neon Glow 5K Fun Run/Walk, co-ed softball tournament, volleyball court open, dunk tank, arts and crafts, parade, Optimists Snack Shack, BBQ chicken dinners and pulled pork sandwiches, pies and goodies, free inflatable rides and bouncies, music, genealogical research, historical display, log loading contest, live music, airplane rides, fire truck rides and kids’ activities. Lions Park. Fri 6-10pm, Sat 9am-1am, Sun 8am-8pm, Monday rain date. 715/428-2964, 715/428-2124. www.neonglowfunrun.com/ (Price Co.)
SUPERIOR Great Northern Classic Rodeo: MRA/URA-sanctioned professional rodeo including saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, calf roping, team roping, bareback riding, barrel racing, and bull riding. Other events include a 5K walk/run, miracle rodeo, children’s games during all performances and numerous food/merchandise vendors. Fairgrounds. Hours vary. 218/727-6336. www.greatnorthernclassicrodeo.com (Douglas Co.) WAUKESHA Wisconsin Highland Games: Scottish and Irish athletics, rugby tournament, Highland dancing, pipe and drum competition, kids’ area, cultural area, pub tent, live music all day, demonstrations, workshops, animals, parades, food, and more. Waukesha Expo Center. Fri 5-10pm, Sat 9am-10pm, Sun 10am-8pm. 262/548-7200. www.wisconsinscottish.org (Waukesha Co.)
SEPT 4-7 (Fri-Mon)CHILTON Calumet County Fair: Carnival rides, exhibits, stock car racing, demolition derby, live music, and grandstand entertainment. Calumet County Fairgrounds. 920/853-3338. www.calumetcountyfair.com (Calumet Co.)
HILLSBORO Hillsboro Firemen’s Labor Day Celebration: Activities start on Friday evening and include a junior fair, farmers’ market, carnival, tractor pulls, demolition derby, rodeo, Vernon County’s largest Labor Day parade, refreshments, music and entertainment, softball and many other activities for the entire family. Firemen’s Memorial Park. 608/489-2521. www.hillsborofire.info (Vernon Co.) JIM FALLS Lion’s Sturgeon Festival: Amusements on the midway, bands nightly, demolition derbies, truck and tractor pull, and a parade. Anson Park. Opens Fri 5pm, Sat & Sun 9am, Mon 9am-5pm. 715/382-4538. www.jimfallslionsclub.org (Chippewa Co.)
SUPERIOR Duluth-Superior Pride Festival: Duluth Superior Pride is a four-day festival held annually on Labor Day weekend. Events include a Wisconsin Point bonfire, BBQ, art shows, block party, parade, and more. Superior. 715/394-4009. www.dspride.com (Douglas Co.)
SEPT 5 (Sat) KENOSHA Downtown Kenosha Classic Cruise-In: Show off your car at this free event open to all makes and models of vehicles. Live music, food and beverage. Dash plaques to the first 200 entries. Downtown. 262/818-6410, 262/496-5116. www.midweststreetmachine.com (Kenosha Co.)
NEW LISBON Fly In-Drive In: Breakfast, lunch, aircraft on display, antique-classic cars on display, arts and crafts, and chopper rides available. Mauston-New Lisbon Airport. 6:30am-4pm. 608/547-6503. (Juneau Co.)
PARK FALLS Fifield Dirt Devils ATV Rally: Approximately 200 miles of trail, poker run, mud run, and off-road challenge plus trail riding, music, food and refreshments. Wojcieszak’s Flambeau Resort. Registration 10am-noon. 715/762-2178, 877/762-2703. www.parkfalls.com (Price Co.)
PORT WING Fish Boil: Annual traditional Lake Superior fish boil with boiled lake trout, potatoes, onions, coleslaw, bread and beverage, and arts and crafts show. Sunday includes food, parades, car show, flower show, 10K run, 5K walk, raffle prizes and more. Town Hall. 10am-8pm. 715/774-3555. www.portwingwi.com (Bayfield Co.) PORTAGE Portage Skateboard Levee Cruise: Annual Skateboard Levee Cruise featuring a six-mile round trip of the scenic levee trail ending at Riverside Park for a bring-your-own picnic. This push cruise is for skateboards and longboards only, and helmets are required. No bicycles, roller skates, and roller blades allowed to partici-pate. Portage Canal Industrial Historic District. 10am. 608/334-4779. www.
Taste of Madison, September 5-6
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portageskatekorg/2014/10/17/ 3rd-annual-skateboard-levee-cruise- 2015 (Columbia Co.) SISTER BAY Marina Fest: Live entertainment, food and beverages, water ski show by the Waterboard Warriors, fireworks and more. Sister Bay Marina. 920/854-4457. www.sisterbaytourism.com (Door Co.) SEPT 5-6 (Sat-Sun)CABLE Blue Moon Art Tour: Visit artist studios along Blue Moon Road in the beauti-ful Cable/Drummond region. Various Galleries/Studios. 715/798-3833. www.bluemoonarttour.blogspot.com (Bayfield Co.) MADISON Taste of Madison: Event showcases more than 80 local restaurants, 20 beverage stands and three entertainment stages. The participating restaurants sell a vast variety of both unique and traditional dishes to the estimated 225,000 attendees over the two-day period. Capitol Square. 608/276-9797. www.tasteofmadison.com (Dane Co.) MENASHA Fox Jazz Fest: Enjoy local, national and international jazz artists along with food, art, and family fun. Jefferson Park. Noon-6:30pm daily. 920/749-2787. www.foxjazzfest.com (Winnebago Co.)
PARK FALLS Flambeau 40 On-Road Bike Race & Time Trials: The thirty-six mile on-road bike race consisting of beautiful rolling hills along the Flambeau River. St. Anthony’s Church. Sat: Road Race - Registration 8:30-9:30am, race 10am. Sun: Time Trials- Registration 7:30-8:30am, trials 9am. 715/762-2703, 877/762-2703. www.parkfalls.com (Price Co.)
PORT WING Port Wing Arts & Craft Show: Regional art and crafters show and sale held in conjunction with the Annual Port Wing Fish Boil and the South Shore Lions Annual Fall Festival. Port Wing Town Hall & Memorial Park. Sat 9am-dark. Sun 9am-4pm. 715/774-3624. (Bayfield Co.)
WILMOT All Breed Dog Shows and Obedience Trials: More than 900 dogs representing 124 different breeds. Free admission. Parking fee. Kenosha County Fairgrounds. 8am-5pm. 262/654-4831. (Kenosha Co.)
SEP 5-7 (Sat-Mon)BLACK RIVER FALLS Ho-Chunk Nation Pow-Wow: Pow-wow held as a celebration of thanks twice a year for the public to enjoy. Features drums dancing and a wide variety of craft vendors from across the country. Pow-Wow Grounds. 715/284-9343. (Jackson Co.)
HATFIELD Hatfield Flea Market and Craft Sale: More than 200 vendors, food, music, parade, fireworks, and activities for the entire family. Free admission. Thunderbird Village. 608/989-2275. www.clarkcountytourism-wi.org/eventscalendar.html (Jackson Co.) SEPT 6 (Sun)ALMA Alma Music & Arts Festival: Live music throughout the day, fine art and craft vendors, food from local Alma orga-nizations and restaurants, children’s activities including pony rides. All events held under the tree-lined shore of the great Mississippi River in Alma. Alma Beach/Harbor Recreation Area. 11am-7pm. 608/685-4859. www.almawisconsin.com (Buffalo Co.)
CEDARBURG Maxwell Street Days: More than 700 spaces filled with antiques, collectibles, crafts, produce, sports and rummage, food, beverages and music. Firemen’s Park. 6am-2pm. 262/377-8412. www.cedarburgfiredept.com (Ozaukee Co.) HARRISVILLE Harrisville Bratfest: “Largest One Day Brat Fest in the State.” Midway rides, antique tractor pull, truck pull, modified tractor pull, softball and volleyball, food, carriage rides, and live music. Fireman’s Park. 608/296-4146. www.marquettenow.com (Marquette Co.) JANESVILLE Labor Fest: Event includes mud volleyball, rock climbing wall, bounce house, live music, beer garden, craft fair, and parade and car show on Monday. Janesville Parade Route. Sun: Labor Fest grounds open 8am; Mon parade 1pm, Car Show 10am-3pm. 608/352-0330. www.laborfest.org (Rock Co.)
PARK FALLS Pike Lake Chain Firefighters Fun Day: Annual event with hourly raffles, horseshoe tournament, games for adults and children, refreshments, music after 6:30pm, cash drawing, and fireworks. Pike Lake Fire Hall. Noon-10pm. 715/762-1623, 715/762-3872. www.pikelakechain.net/ (Price Co.)
PHILLIPS Southern Blues BBQ & Crawdad Festival: Join the fun and feast on crawdads and a delicious southern BBQ spread with all the fixins’ while listening to some great live music on the beautiful shore of Wilson Lake. Birch Island Resort, Bar & Grill. 4-8pm. 715/339-3151. www.birchislandresortllc.com/ (Price Co.)
PORT WING South Shore Lions Club 64th Annual Fall Festival: Annual festival includes Port Wing Classic Car Show, kiddie parade, grand parade, arts and craft show, 5K walk, 10K run, food booths, flower show, and more. Port Wing Town Hall & Memorial Park. 7am-4pm. 715/774-3220. www.portwingwi.com (Bayfield Co.)
SEPT 7 (Mon)MERRILL Labor Day Celebration & Merrill Lion’s Car Show: Huge parade downtown at 10 am. Events at the fairgrounds include a classic car show, flea market, farm-ers’ market, silent auction, entertain-ment for the kids and concessions. Fairgrounds. 8am-4pm. 715/536-7313. www.merrillparkandrec.com (Lincoln Co.)
SEPT 11-12 (Fri-Sat)ALGOMA Wet Whistle Wine Fest: A celebration of the senses with award-winning wines, grape stomps, live music, heritage foods, a fine arts show, games, and more. von Stiehl Winery. Fri Eve 4-8pm & Sat 10am-6pm. 920/487-5208. www.vonstiehl.com/events/ (Kewaunee Co.)
CHETEK Harvest Festival: Chili contests, craft fair, flea and farmers’ markets, live music, food and fun. Downtown. 715/924-4440. www.chetekwi.net (Barron Co.)
WAUPUN Volksfest German Ethnic Festival: Live music, German food and beverages, Volkswalk sculpture tour, wild goose chase run, and more. Waupun Community Center. Fri 10am-11pm, Sat 7am-11pm. 920/324-2531. www.waupunvolksfest.com (Dodge Co.)
SEPT 11-13 (Fri-Sun)BELOIT Festival on the Rock: Festivities include carnival rides, craft tents, bags tour-nament, food vendors, beer tent, live music, softball, boat rides, Festival on the Rock Idol and more. Saturday in-cludes a patch toy and game sale and fireworks. Corrugated boat regatta on Sunday. Free admission and parking. Preservation Park. Fri 4pm-midnight, Sat 9am-midnight, Sun 9am-6pm. 608/362-4612. www.festivalon therock.com (Rock Co.)
Heritage Days: Tour historic neighbor-hoods, buildings and Beloit’s oldest cemetery, and attend special events at Beckman Mill and Angel Museum. Tour the Indian Effigy mounds on the Beloit College Campus and enjoy live music and demonstrations of old-fashioned crafts. Throughout Be-loit. Times vary during the weekend. 608/365-4838. www.visitbeloit.com (Rock Co.)
BOULDER JUNCTION World Championship Musky Classic: Trophies awarded in annual catch and release musky tournament held on area lakes in four communities: Boulder Junction, Presque Isle, Manitowish Waters and Winchester. Area lakes. Times vary. 715/543-2657. www.wcmuskyclassic.com (Vilas Co.)
GILMAN Gilman Fall Festival: Exhibits, volleyball tournament, midway rides, music, lawn tractor races, barbecue chicken, cake walk, and parade. Village Park. 715/447-5734. www.gilmanwi.com (Taylor Co.)
GRANTON Granton Fall Festival: Annual festival features games, flower show, mini-rod pull, tractor pull, music, softball tournament, and parade at 1pm on Sunday. Downtown. 715/238-7440. www.clarkcountytourism-wi.org (Clark Co.)
PLATTEVILLE Dairy Days Celebration: Midway rides, concessions, 4-H exhibits, arts and crafts fair, flea market, dairy show, truck/tractor pull, family entertainment, parade on Saturday, and car show on Sunday. Legion Park. 608/348-8888. www.plattevilledairydays.com (Grant Co.) Historic Re-enactment: Annual historic re-enactment featuring demonstra-tions from historians and teachers. Mound View Park. Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 10am-3pm. 608/348-8888. www.platteville.com (Grant Co.)
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN Villa Louis Carriage Classic: More than 100 drivers hitch finely trained horses of many breeds to new and restored carriages. Visitors may also tour the authentically restored Dousman family home and enjoy full food and beverage service on the mansion lawn. Villa Louis. 8am-4pm (mansion tours 10am-4pm). 608/326-2721. www.villalouis.org (Crawford Co.)
SEPT 12 (Sat)ASHLAND Mural Fest & Classic Car Show: Celebrate Ashland as the Historic Mural Capital of Wisconsin with sidewalk sales, music, dozens of vintage vehicles, face painting, twisted balloons, guided mural tours, children’s mural painting, vendors and a mural painting contest. Historic Main Street. 9am-2pm. 715/682-2500, 800/284-9484. www.visitashland.com (Ashland Co.)
BOULDER JUNCTION Colorama Arts & Crafts Fair: Artisans show and sell. Also enjoy a farmers’ market and wild game sandwiches. Boulder Junction Community Center. 9am-3pm. 715/385-2400. www.boulderjct.org (Vilas Co.)
BRANTWOOD A Country Afternoon: An old-time country social and picnic/cookout including a baking contest/auction, sale of grain & cardamom bread, artisan & craft items, quilt raffle, new museum exhibits, demonstrations, plus tour of the historic buildings. Live music provided by local musicians. Knox Creek Heritage Center. 11am-4pm. 715/564-2520, 715/564-2525. www.sites.google.com/site/knoxheritagecenter/home (Price Co.)
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CAMBRIDGE Cambridge Volunteer Fire Dept. Annual Dance and Poker Run: Fun, food and music. Bingo in the afternoon, firemen games, ice cream social and dance held 3pm-9pm. Poker Run starts at 11am. Fire Station. 11am-9pm. 608/423-2013. www.visitcambridgewi.com (Dane Co.)
CHETEK Harvest Fest Mud Run: 5K timed race which includes a variety of obstacles and challenges. Awards following for the adult and youth divisions. Join the Ping-Pong ball drop and have the chance to win an assortment of prizes. Live music and concessions. Held in conjunction with the Harvest Fest in downtown Chetek. Industrial Park. Registration 1:30-3pm, race 3:30pm. 715/642-0173. www.sites.google.com/site/chetekmudrun/ (Barron Co.)
CHILTON Crafty Apple Fest: Special apple-related food dishes, apple & pumpkin beer, live music, games, activities and entertainment for the kids, pumpkin bowling, food court and crafters. County Hwy Dept Grounds. 9am-4pm. 920/418-1650. www.chiltonchamber.com (Calumet Co.)
EDGERTON Chilimania: A street festival featuring the upper-Midwest’s largest chili cook-off and salsa competition with an average of 60 chili cook booths. Musical entertainment by top bands rock the festival stage all day and into the night. Games and activities for children and a rock climbing wall. Downtown. 11am-mid. 608/561-7566. www.chilimania.com (Dane Co.)
FOND DU LAC Fond du Lac Fondue Festival: Three stages with all genres of music, a huge Kids’ Zone, art and craft vendors, farmers’ market vendors, cheese and chocolate fondue and more. Downtown. 9am-5pm. 920/322-2006. www.fonduefest.com (Fond Du Lac Co.) GREEN BAY Art Harvest and Fall Family Festival: Anniversary event combining the annual Art Harvest and Fall Family Festival into one great day at the garden. Celebrate the Garden and view the works of many artists, shop plant sales and see displays by local garden groups. Activities for children of all ages. Free admission. Green Bay Botanical Garden. 9am-4pm. 920/490-9457. www.gbbg.org (Brown Co.)
LAKE GENEVA Taste of Lake Geneva: Several local chefs and restaurateurs come together in Flat Iron Park to serve a variety of local cuisines and culinary delights. Sat 11am-5pm. 262/248-4416. www.lakegenevawi.com (Walworth Co.)
MANITOWOC Sputnikfest: A celebration of the 1962 crash landing of a piece of the satellite Sputnik in Manitowoc. Festivities will include wacky costume contests, Miss Space Debris Pageant, juried art fair, entertainment, food and much more. Rahr West Art Museum. 920/686-3090. www.asputnikfest.blogspot.com/ (Manitowoc Co.)
MOUNT HOREB Thirsty Troll Brew Fest: Taste beers from Wisconsin and the surrounding area. Twenty-five brewers will be showcasing up to 100 different brews. Music, food and Jorgen the Troll. Grundahl Park. 1-5pm. 608/437-5914. www.trollway.com (Dane Co.) NEENAH Quarry Quest: Event gives children and adults an opportunity to tour a working quarry, ride and explore giant excavation machinery, and participate in hands-on educational activities. Try your luck at the catch and release pond, prospect for fool’s gold, or mix up a batch of concrete cakes. Michaels Materials Quarry. 9am-4pm. 920/924-4300. www.quarryquest.com (Winnebago Co.)
NEW LONDON Fall Family Fest, Cheese & Sausage: Free family event with kids’ games, entertainment, climbing wall, theme basket raffle, contemporary Christian music, more than 100 craft, produce, and food vendors, and locally crafted cheese and sausage samplings. Downtown. 8am-4pm. 920/982-5822. www.newlondonchamber.com (Outagamie Co.)
OSCEOLA Wheels & Wings: Annual celebration includes an aviation fly-in with pancake breakfast, air show, radio-controlled model planes, collector car show, helicopter rides, entertainment, food and more. L O Simenstad Municipal Airport. 8am-4pm. 715/755-3300. www.wheelswings.com/ (Polk Co.)
PARDEEVILLE U.S. Watermelon Speed-Eating and Seed-Spitting Championships: Free watermelon, watermelon carving, arts and crafts fair, contests for all ages and the speed-eating and seed-spitting competition. Chandler Park. 10am. 608/697-6744. www.pardeevillewatermelonfestival.com (Columbia Co.)
PARK FALLS Ruffed Grouse Fall Festival: Features area business displays, bow shooting demonstrations and lessons, family activities, Walk for Suicide Awareness, ATV Poker Run, Home Grown market and craft fair, flea market, prizes and drawings, city-wide store front decorating contest, corn roast, pet pageant, dessert contest, petting zoo, pie auction, meet a therapy dog, cribbage tournament. Triangle Park. 9am-7pm. 715/762-2703, 877/762-2703. www.parkfalls.com (Price Co.)
RIVER FALLS Art on the Kinni: This event showcases unique, handcrafted items from some 60 local and regional artists, day-long music on two stages, a wide variety of food vendors, and a children’s art activities tent. Heritage Park - White Pathway. 9am-5pm. 715/425-7143. www.riverfallscab.org (Pierce Co.) SISTER BAY Peninsula Century Ride: Door County’s newest century ride featuring routes of 25, 50, 62, and 100 miles through northern Door County’s beautiful landscape of waterfront vistas and tree-lined roads. Ride starts and ends at Sister Bay’s Waterfront Park, with live music and post-ride food and beer. Waterfront Park. 920/421-1519. www.peninsulacentury.com (Door Co.)
SUN PRAIRIE Downtown Sun Prairie Art Fair: Juried fine art show on Main Street with food stands, live entertainment, and children’s activities. Downtown. 10am-4pm. 608/512-9743. www.downtownsunprairie.com (Dane Co.) Sun Prairie Blues Fest: Annual festival featuring music by local, Midwest-ern and national performers. Along with great blues, patrons can enjoy a variety of food and beverages in-cluding a beer garden. Angell Park. 11am-10pm. 608/298-3475. www.spbluesfest.com (Dane Co.)
WHITE LAKE The Wolfman Triathlon: Unique off-road triathlon featuring a down-river paddle on a class II whitewater river section of the Wolf River, a 13-mile mountain bike ride on a technical singletrack and 3.5-mile trail run on the banks of the Wolf River. Bear Paw Outdoor Adventure Resort. 8am. 715/882-3502. http://www.wolfmantriathlon.org (Langlade Co.)
WILLIAMS BAY TriRock Lake Geveva: The clear, spring-fed water of Lake Geneva will provide scenic views and rolling hills, the perfect ingredients for a very memorable autumn race in the small lakeside village of Williams Bay, Wisconsin. Highlights include a beach start, running past Yerkes Observatory and fun filled finish
festival. 15 E Geneva St. Williams Bay. Begin at 7am. 262/248-4416. www.trirock.competitor.com/lake-geneva/ (Walworth Co.)
SEPT 12-13 (Sat-Sun)ELKHART LAKE Tough Mudder at Road America: One of the most intense and popular endurance challenges for amateur athletes. A 10-12 mile obstacle course challenge that involves diving into ice-cold water, crawling through mud and running through bursts of fire. Road America, Inc. 800/365-7223, 920/892-4576. toughmudder.com/events/wisconsin- 2014/ (Sheboygan Co.)
MUKWONAGO Maxwell Street Days Flea Market: More than 650 vendors of crafts, produce, plants, and tools. Food and refreshments available. Hwy 83 & Cty NN Mukwonago. 8am-5pm. 262/363-1501. www.mukwonagochamber.org (Waukesha Co.)
WAUSAU Wausau’s Artrageous Weekend: Head to both sides of the Wisconsin River for two days of art hopping and shopping at three events: Art in the Park, the Festival of Arts, and the opening weekend of “Birds in Art” at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum. Artist demonstrations, musical performances, children’s activities, and food. Wausau’s River District - Downtown. 9am-5pm. 715/842-1676. www.wausaufoa.org (Marathon Co.) SEPT 13 (Sun)MADISON Ironman Wisconsin Triathlon: Cheer on more than 2,000 athletes as they swim 2.4 miles, bike 112 miles and run 26.2 miles. The competition begins at 7am at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center and concludes at midnight around the Capitol Square. 7am-11:59pm. 608/255-2537. www.ironman.com (Dane Co.)
SEPT 16-19 (Wed-Sat)NEILLSVILLE Central Wisconsin Horse Sale: Wiscon-sin’s largest horse sale that attracts buyers and sellers from across the U.S. Horses, mules, horse equipment, horse-drawn vehicles, and tack of all types offered for sale. Clark County Fairgrounds. 8:30am. 715/238-8088. www.centralwihorsesale.net (Clark Co.)
SEPT 16-20 (Wed-Sun)VIROQUA Vernon County Fair: Midway thrills, commercial exhibits, grandstand en-tertainment, 4-H judging, truck pull, demolition derby, harness racing, and free children’s shows. Vernon County Fairgrounds. 608/634-4064. www.vernoncountyfair.com (Vernon Co.) SEPT 17-20 (Thu-Sun)AMERY Amery Fall Festival: Grand parade, pageant, arts & crafts fair, tent dance, high school football game, quilt show, and demolition derby. Various loca-tions. 715/268-8101. www.amery fallfestival.org (Polk Co.)
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TOMAHAWK Tomahawk Fall Ride for MDA: Annual ride brings more than 40,000 motorcycle enthusiasts to the area each Septem-ber. Event includes entertainment and the newest motorcycles and accessories from Harley-Davidson Motor Company. Downtown. 715/453-5334. www.tomahawkfallride.com (Lincoln Co.)
SEPT 18-19 (Fri-Sat)PRAIRIE DU CHIEN Cannons at the Fort: Living history exhibit of life in 1814 Prairie du Chien during the British years. Exhibits include american camp, candle making, bowl carving, lead pouring, cannon firing, and French fur trading. More than 20 historic stations. Fort Crawford Museum. 9am-4pm. 608/326-6960. www.fortcrawfordmuseum.com (Crawford Co.)
SEPT 18-20 (Fri-Sun)CHIPPEWA FALLS Oktoberfest: A full weekend of German fun. Three stages with live entertain-ment, amazing family fun activities, scrumptious food, and much more. Northern Wisconsin State Fair-grounds. Fri & Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 10am-4pm. 715/723-0331, 866/723-0340. www.oktoberfestcf.com (Chippewa Co.)
ELKHART LAKE VSCDA Elkhart Lake Vintage Festival: Festival features impressive machines including many pre-war racers. On Saturday, fans can watch a historic road course reenactment tour leaving Road America and following a route almost identical to the street course in the early 1950s. Roadamerica, Inc. 920/892-4576, 800/365-7223. www.roadamerica.com (Sheboygan Co.) FOND DU LAC Wind Power Championships: Competition includes long distance racing, course racing, slalom and freestyle for windsurfing and windkiting. The Lake Winnebago Super Crossing is also held the Friday before Windpower Championships. Roosevelt Park. Fri 1:30pm. Sat & Sun 11am. 920/922-2550. www.windpowerwindsurfing.com (Fond Du Lac Co.)
JEFFERSON Gemuetlichkeit Days: Event features fellowship, good food, great music, an arts and crafts fair, and parade. Jefferson County Fair Park. Fri 5pm-mid. Sat. 9am-mid, Sun Noon-7pm. 920/674-4511. www.gdays.org (Jefferson Co.) MENASHA Community First Fox Cities Marathon: Marathon, wheelchair division, relay, half marathon, and competitive walk. Expo on Friday and Saturday at UW-Fox Valley Campus Field House. Expo Fri 4-8pm, Sat 9am-6pm. Kids run Fri 4-7pm, Sat 5K 9am, Sun Marathon early start 6am, Marathon, relay, half marathon start 7am. 920/882-9499. www.foxcitiesmarathon.org (Winnebago Co.)
WISCONSIN DELLS Wo-Zha-Wa Days Fall Festival: A festive celebration of autumn including an arts and crafts fair, antique flea market, Maxwell Street Days, live entertainment and a 75-unit parade. Visitors are also invited to participate in a street carnival with concessions and the Wo-Zha-Wa Run. Bowman Park & Downtown. 800/223-3557. www.wisdells.com/wisconsin-dells-attraction/wozhawa.cfm (Adams Co.)
SEPT 19 (Sat)BOULDER JUNCTION Colorama Dinner: An annual tradition featuring wild game and baked chicken served in historic Nash Hall at Camp Manitowish YMCA. Entertainment and door prizes. Camp Manito-wish. 5:30pm appetizers. 6pm dinner served. 715/385-2400. www.boulderjct.org (Vilas Co.)
BRISTOL Fall Fun Fest & International Migratory Bird Day Celebration: Hayrides, kids’ crafts, food, green vendors and more. Free admission. Pringle Nature Center. 11am-3pm. 262/857-8008. www.pringlenc.org (Kenosha Co.) CABLE Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival: Riders can participate in a 40-mile, mass start, point-to-point, off-road bicycle event from downtown Hayward, over the famed american Birkebeiner Ski Trail, forest roads, snowmobile trails and other wooded lanes to the finish line at Telemark Resort in Cable. Riders can also choose the shorter 16-mile
mass start race/tour. Telemark Resort. 715/798-3594. www.cheqfattire.com (Bayfield Co.)
CAMBRIDGE Cambridge Fall Fest: Antiques and arts market including demos in Veterans Park, petting zoo, family wellness expo, hot cider, caramel apples and other fall treats, scarecrow contest, face and pumpkin painting, family fun games, hayrides and farmers’ market. Veterans Park. 10am-4pm. 608/423-3780. www.cambridgewi.com (Dane Co.)
EAU CLAIRE International Fall Festival: Event features ethnic foods and craft vendors, petting zoo and pony rides, inflatables, caricature drawings, silly string war zone, array of international entertainment, and Parade of Nations at 3pm. Downtown. 10am-6pm. 715/839-4914. www.downtowneauclaire.org (Eau Claire Co.)
FALL RIVER Sorghum Fest: See sorghum processed from field to jar, giant inflatables for the kids, face painting, games and make/take projects, outdoor farm, flea market, All-U-Can-Eat pancake breakfast, live music and many bucket raffle prizes. Jars of sorghum available for purchase. Savanna Oaks Community Center. 7am-3pm. 920/484-6257, 920/623-5319. www.savannaoakscenter.com (Columbia Co.) FERRYVILLE Ferryville Fall Fest & Market in the Park: Features Amish baskets, quilts, needlework, baked goods, produce and amish-made furniture. Browse organic produce and food, jams, jellies, birdhouses, flowers, plants and tools. Large number of vendors. Music and food. Sugar Creek Park. 9am-4pm. 608/734-9406. www.ferryville.com (Crawford Co.) GAYS MILLS Kickapoo BRAVE Ride: Bicycle ride starting and ending in Gays Mills. All routes take cyclists through breathtaking scenery including ridge tops with distinctive panoramic views and deep, lush valley roads. Riders choose from beginner, intermediate, or advanced routes ranging from 15-100 miles in length. Kickapoo Stump Dodger Campground. 608/326-6658. www.kickapoobraveride.com (Crawford Co.) KOHLER The Blind Horse Winery Fall Harvest Festival: Activities include live music on the patio bar, grape stomping competition, horse shoe throwing competition, and make your own pizza. Vineyards and gardens open for strolling. Shopping available at the winery and the Restoration Gardens barn. Wine stations set up throughout the property. The Blind Horse Restaurant & Winery. 10am-5pm. 920/287-3313. www.theblindhorse.com (Sheboygan Co.)
LAC DU FLAMBEAU Wild Rice Fest: This celebration of Native American heritage includes a 5K run/walk event, wild rice harvesting demonstrations, wild rice and Indian fry bread cooking contest, pie eating contest, health fair, arts and crafts, traditional Native American food vendors, and kids’ games. Downtown. 9am-3pm. 5K registration 8am, race 9am. 715/588-3346. www.lacduflambeauchamber.com (Vilas Co.)
LAKE TOMAHAWK Fall Harvest Festival: Festival featuring children’s wooden pumpkin decorating, caramel apples, pies, arts & crafts of all sizes and shapes, a farmer’s market, antiques, and the local shops and eateries. Snow Shoe Baseball Diamond. 9am-3pm. 715/499-1263. www.minocquaartsandcrafts.com (Oneida Co.)
MILWAUKEE Briggs & Al’s Run/ Walk for the Children’s Hospital: Three or five mile walk; 8K run or wheelchair route. Finish line celebration includes awards, music, food, children’s activities and the Health and Fitness Fair. Marquette University Campus. Start time 10:15am for wheelchair; 10:30am for runners & walkers. 414/266-1520. www.alsrun.com (Milwaukee Co.)
MONROE Green County Fall National Tractor and Truck Pull: Tractor pullers with categories for limited prostock, light limited super stock, prostocks, 466 hotfarm, unlimited super stock, 640 profarm, TWD mod trucks, super stock diesel trucks, and mini rods. Fairgrounds. 608/558-2316. www.greencountyfallnationals.com (Green Co.)
RIB LAKE Spirit Lakes Musky Tournament: Up to 25 teams of two fishermen per boat may participate in this tournament. Prize money for most and longest muskies caught out of Spirit Lake. Entry fee includes a meal served at Spirit Lake Bar & Grill during the wrap-up ceremony after the event. Spirit Lake Bar & Grill. 6:30am kick-off meeting; 7am fishing starts, 2pm fishing stops followed by ceremony. 715/573-8014, 715/427-1049. www.spiritlakeassoc.org (Taylor Co.) RIPON Septemberfest: Features annual Watson Street Classic Cycle Show and Watson Street Custom Car show, pet parade and show, musical entertainment including the Britins (Beatles tribute band), Mecan River Ramblers, and the Tuba Dan Band, cornhole tournament, the Kickin’ Up Kolor Run, and more. Historic Downtown Ripon. 9am-4pm. 920/748-6764. www.ripon -wi.com (Fond Du Lac Co.)
ST. GERMAIN Colorama in St. Germain: Events include craft show, farmers’ market, wine tasting, pumpkin painting and fall flower sale. St. Germain Community Park. 9am-3pm. 715/477-2205. www.st-germain.com (Vilas Co.)
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STURGEON BAY Sturgeon Bay Harvest Festival & Street Art Auction: Celebration of autumn’s bounty featuring a craft show, car show, food booths, live music, and street art auction. Citywide. 9am-9pm. 920/743-6246. www.sturgeonbay.net (Door Co.)
SUMMIT LAKE Annual Lakes and Leaves Bike Ride: Annual ride offering some of the most beautiful road riding in the Northwoods. Helmets are required, SAG support, rest areas, food and refreshments. Summit Lake Park. 715/623-4134, 800/526-4523. www.antigochamber.com (Langlade Co.)
TWO RIVERS Ethnic Festival: Music, dance, food and many vendors selling items from every continent. Join the celebration beginning with the parade of flags down Washington Street to the Central Park Bandstand. Central Park. 9am-5pm. 920/794-1482. tworiversmainstreet.com/ethnic_fest/default.asp (Manitowoc Co.)
WEYAUWEGA Horse & Buggy Days: An old-time parade, hayrides, pool tournament, live music, lost arts demonstrations, a teen dance and hometown talent. Downtown. 920/867-2500. www.weyauwegachamber.com/horseandbuggydays.html (Waupaca Co.)
SEPT 19-20 (Sat-Sun)BROOKFIELD Hidden River Art Festival: Festival with both indoor and outdoor events open to children and adults including artist workshops and demonstrations, a gallery showcase, an emerging artist gallery, a silent auction, and hands-on craft activities. Admission fee. Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for The Arts. 10am-5pm. 262/781-9470. www.HiddenRiverArtFestival.com (Waukesha Co.)
CEDARBURG Wine & Harvest Festival: Activities include a farmers’ market, Arts on the Avenue, scarecrow contest, pumpkin carving, grape stomping and grape spitting contests. Enjoy food courts, wine tasting, live bands, hayrides, kids’ corner activities in Cedar Creek Park and more. Downtown. Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm. 262/377-9620. www.cedarburgfestivals.org (Ozaukee Co.)
MARSHFIELD 23rd Annual Maple Fall Fest: One of the three largest festivals in Marshfield with over 160 handmade arts and craft vendors, music, and entertainment all featured in an outdoor park setting. Featuring multiple maple syrup producers. Wildwood Park. Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. 715/384-3454. www.visitmarshfieldwi.com (Wood Co.)
MILWAUKEE Doors Open Milwaukee: Features the opening of one hundred buildings including everything from museums to hotels, churches to government offices, banks to transit hubs, all free to the general public and including parts of buildings the public does not
normally have access to. Free ticketed expert tours available alongside the general building openings. Various Locations. 10am-5pm. 414/277-7795. www.doorsopenmilwaukee.org (Milwaukee Co.)
RIVER FALLS River Falls Bacon Bash: Two-day festival celebrates all things bacon and includes pig-themed activities for the entire family, live music, merchandise from local artists/vendors and much more. Sample bacon-inspired dishes from local restaurants and food vendors. Downtown. 11am-4pm. 715/425-2533. www.riverfallsbaconbash.com/ (Pierce Co.) SOLDIERS GROVE Driftless Area Art Festival: Once a year, artists that draw their inspiration from the Driftless area gather together in Crawford County at the Driftless Area Art Festival to display their work. Beauford T. Anderson Park. Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. 608/624-3600. www.driftlessareaartfestival.com (Crawford Co.)
ST. CROIX FALLS Fall Harvest Festival at Chateau St. Croix Winery: Wine tasting, gourmet foods, carriage rides, Polocrosse, arts & crafts, live music and dancing, Renaissance and Medieval games, and grape stomping contests. Sat 11am-7pm. Sun 11am-5pm. 715/483-2556, 866/654-9463. www.chateaustcroix.com (Polk Co.)
SEPT 20 (Sun)BELOIT Autorama: More than 1000 vintage cars across the different classes expected. Parts swap, flea market and arts and craft area featuring more than 200 vendor spaces. Car corral area features more than 120 classic and performance cars for sale. Preserva-tion Park. 9am-3pm. 608/290-3628. www.beloitautorama.com (Rock Co.)
NEW HOLSTEIN Wings & Wheels Fly-In/Drive-In: Event will start out with a pancake breakfast for airplanes flying in and vehicles driving in. Lunch menu and D.J. music will follow and continue throughout the day. Other activities include airplane rides, car show, and more. Free admission. New Holstein Municipal Airport. 8am-3pm. 920/946-5971. www.newholstein.org/ (Calumet Co.)
NEW LONDON Mosquito Hill Nature Center Honey Sunday: The Waupaca County Beekeepers’ Association joins the center staff in offering demonstrations, tours, honey baked goods, and honey sundaes. Mosquito Hill Nature Center. 1-4pm. 920/779-6433. www.mosquitohill.com (Outagamie Co.)
RIVER FALLS The Autumn Trek Ride: Experience four scenic country routes from moderate to the ultimate challenge for biking enthusiasts of all ages. Each route is marked and mapped with rest stops along the way. Hoffman Park. Registration 7am. 715/425-2533. www.rivervalleytrails.org/trek.html (Pierce Co.)
SEPT 24-26 (Thu-Sat)SIREN Siren Harvestfest & Taste of Siren: Festivi-ties include the annual Taste of Siren followed by the hand-made artisan and crafter show, carriage rides, motorcycle show, farmers’ market, pumpkin bowling, petting zoo, walk for the animals, contests and more. Village of Siren. 715/349-8399, 800/788-3164. www.visitsiren.com (Burnett Co.)
SEPT 25 (Fri)APPLETON Octoberfest License to Cruise Car Show: Classic car show with more than 400 cars, live entertainment and food. Downtown. 6-9:30pm. 920/734-3377. www.octoberfestonline.org (Calumet Co.)
SEPT 25-26 (Fri-Sat)CABLE Cable Area Fall Fest: Enjoy a pumpkin pecan pancake breakfast, great local wines and artisan cheeses, an old fashioned pig and corn roast, ice cold beverages and non-stop live enter-tainment. Also featuring a giant craft fair, one of northern Wisconsin’s best classic car shows and games for the kids. Downtown. 715/798-3833. www.cable4fun.com (Bayfield Co.)
MINOCQUA Beef-A-Rama: The kick-off begins with a performance by Mama’s Little Hippies. Downtown beef cook-offs begin early in the morning along with live music and roast beef sandwich sales starting at 11:30am. Other activities include the Prime Choice Craft Show, beef eating contest at 11:30am, live music on two stages, cow plop, petting zoo, the famous Parade of Beef at 2:15pm, down Main Street, and awards ceremony at 3pm following the parade. Torpy Park. Fri 6-10pm, Sat 9am-8pm. 715/356-5266. www.beefarama.com/ (Oneida Co.)
SEPT 25-27 (Fri-Sun)BAILEYS HARBOR Baileys Harbor Autumn Fest: Classic auto & motorcycle show, arts & crafts, entertainment, food and beverages, and block party including a fish boil. Helicopter rides to Cana Island Lighthouse and around the harbor.
Classic auto & motorcycle ride on Sunday through Door County. Town Hall. 9am-4pm. 920/839-2366. www.doorcounty.com/baileys-harbor/events-directory/autumnfest/ (Door Co.)
FONTANA-ON-GENEVA LAKEAntique and Classic Boat Show: Boats will be on display all weekend showcasing major boat manufacturers: Streblow, Hacker, Gar Wood and many more. Vendors will have items for sale and “Start Your Engines” boat parade will be Saturday. Free admission. The Abbey Resort. 630/802-2698, 800/709-1323. www.genevalakesboatshow.com (Walworth Co.)
GAYS MILLS Apple Festival: Festival includes arts & crafts fair, huge flea market, 2K & 5K run and walk, horseshoe tournament, numerous food stands, music, and parade Sunday. Downtown. 9am-5pm. 608/735-4341. www.gaysmills.org (Crawford Co.)
JEFFERSON Fall Jefferson Car Show: Swap meet, car corral and car show for classics, collectibles, street rods and trucks. More than 3,100 vendor stalls and more than 1,000 cars for sale. Swap and car corral all three days, car show Saturday and Sunday. Jefferson County Fair Park. Fri 10am-6pm, Sat & Sun 6am-4pm. 608/244-8416. www.madisonclassics.com/car-shows/fall-jefferson.php (Jefferson Co.)
LADYSMITH Leaf it to Rusk Fall Festival: Annual fall festival features farmers’ market, art displays by area artists, hikes and tours, chair lift rides and other activities in the Blue Hills area at Christie Mountain and at the Reclaimed Flambeau Mine, railroad display and tours, airport fly-in and pancake breakfast, Gravel Grinders bike ride, ATV guided rides, beer, wine and cheese tasting kick-off event, garage sales and more. Throughout Rusk County. Friday evening, Sat & Sun all day. 715/532-7328. www.ladysmithchamber.com (Rusk Co.)
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NEW GLARUS New Glarus Oktoberfest: Live music in festival tent all weekend. Ceremonial tapping of a keg of New Glarus Brewery’s Staghorn Octoberfest beer. Wagon rides, activities for the kids, food stands by local restaurants, fondue demonstration and tasting, and antique tractor pull. Downtown. 608/527-2095. www.swisstown.com (Green Co.)
NEW RICHMOND Heritage Festival Weekend: Spaghetti dinner, 5K/5-mile race, Heritage Festival with music, food, vendors, exhibitors and crafters. Fun and games for all ages. Free admission. Museum buildings open to the public. New Richmond Heritage Center. Fri 4:30-7pm, Sat 8am, Sun 11am-5pm. 715/246-3276. www.NRHeritageCenter.org (St. Croix Co.) WARRENS Warrens Cranberry Festival: World’s largest cranberry festival with over 1,000 arts and crafts/flea/antique/farm market booths, cranberry harvest tours, a gigantic parade, midway, and cranberry recipe contest. Downtown. 7am-5pm. 608/378-4200. www.cranfest.com (Monroe Co.)
WEST ALLIS Harvest Fair: Enjoy fall-focused events, activities, live entertainment, competitions, scarecrow making and pumpkin bowling. Free admission. Wisconsin State Fair Park. Fri 5-9pm, Sat 9am-11pm, Sun 9am-5pm. 414/266-7300. www.wistatefair.com (Milwaukee Co.)
World Beef Expo: A variety of educa-tional seminars, youth sweepstakes contests, the World Beef Expo elite sale and a trade show. All events are open to the public. Case IH Coliseum. 920/479-0658. www.worldbeefexpo.com (Milwaukee Co.)
SEPT 26 (Sat)APPLETON Octoberfest: Enjoy more than 100 food booths serving ethnic delights, live music on five stages, a large arts and crafts area on the campus of Lawrence University, the Applefest recipe contest, and a family fun area. Downtown. 9am-6pm. 920/734-7101. www.octoberfestonline.org (Outagamie Co.)
BRODHEAD Autumn Fest: Community celebration with farmers’/craft market, food, chili contest, children’s activities and costume parade, music, and sidewalk sales of retailers and vendors. Downtown Square. 608/897-8411. www.brodheadchamber.org (Green Co.)
FISH CREEK Orchard Country Winery Fall Harvest Fest: Live music, free guided tours and free wine and beer tasting. Hop aboard a horse-drawn wagon ride or jump in an inflatable castle. Other activities include a pie eating contest and pick your own apples. Orchard Country Winery and Market. 10am-5pm. 920/868-3479. www.orchardcountry.com (Door Co.)
HAYWARD Birkie Trail Run & Trek: Events include the individual marathon run, half marathon, marathon relay, birkie trek nordic walk and the 5K fun run. All events take place on the famous and hilly Birkie Trail at one of the most beautiful times of the year. Birkie Trail. 715/634-5025. www.birkie.com (Sawyer Co.)
Hayward Fall Festival: Fine arts and crafts, food, brew and wine garden, live music, sidewalk sales, farmers’ market items, children’s games, trail run, bike tour, Harvest baking contest and scarecrow contest. Downtown. 715/634-8662. www.haywardarea chamber.com (Sawyer Co.) MARINETTE Forgotten Fire Winery 4th Anniversary Party: Live music, food for purchase, prize drawings, wine tasting and more. Forgotten Fire Winery. 11am-5pm. 715/582-3473. www.forgottenfirewinery.com (Marinette Co.)
MONONA Pipers in the Prairie: The Aldo Leopold Nature Center’s fall fundraising gala features complimentary wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages, buffet of hors d’oeuvres and decadent desserts, Celtic music, silent auction, season crafts for the kids, and Pipers in the Prairie and Drummers on the Drumlin. Aldo Leopold Nature Center - Monona Campus. 4:30-8pm. 608/216-9373. www.aldoleopoldnaturecenter.org (Dane Co.)
OGEMA Christmas Tree Festival: Christmas tree contest, tree toss contest, parade, food and refreshments, Run to the Peak race at Timm’s Hill, library book sale and quilt raffle, tours of Pioneer House Museum, large arts and crafts fair, ATV pull, and annual Fireman’s Dance. Elementary School. 9am. 715/767-5989, 715/767-5836. (Price Co.)
OSHKOSH Dragon Boat Race and Festival: Dragon boats, 40 feet long with 20 paddlers, race on the Fox River. The fastest growing water sport activity in the world today. Riverside Park. Racing from 8am-4pm. Heats every 20 mitnutes. 920/424-0344. www.uwosh.edu/fallfest/dragonboat-festival (Winnebago Co.)
PHILLIPS Phillips Fall Harvest Festival: Arts and craft fair on the courthouse lawn with live music, bakery sales, sidewalk sales, farmers’ market, scarecrow contest, A Taste of Fall in Phillips, family movie, pumpkin decorating, special craisin and cranberry menu items at participating eateries and a run/walk at 9am at Birch Island Resort. Downtown. 9am-3pm. 715/339-4100, 888/408-4800. www.phillipswisconsin.net (Price Co.) POTOSI Potosi Bicycle Tour: Ride along the Mississippi on the Great River Road. Registration includes lunch and live music all afternoon. Holiday Gardens Event Center. 8am. 608/763-4002. www.potosibrewery.com (Grant Co.)
SEPT 26-27 (Sat-Sun)GREEN LAKE Harvest Festival: Weekend activities in-clude a craft fair, live music, contests and games, and a farmers’ market. Collector car show, local restaurant’s Fabulous Food Fair, auction and raffle on Sunday. Downtown. 10am-5pm. Car Show Sunday 10am-3:30pm. 920/294-3231, 800/253-7354. www.visitgreenlake.com (Green Lake Co.) GREENBUSH Wade House Civil War Weekend: Largest Civil War re-enactment and encampment in Wisconsin. A full schedule of activities both days with two authentic battles re-enacted each day. Wade House. 9am-5pm. 920/526-3271. www.wadehouse.org (Sheboygan Co.)
HUDSON Spirit of the St. Croix Art Festival: More than 80 juried artists gather in Hudson’s Lakefront Park for this two-day event. The Artist Village will be open both days of the event, hosting some of the top artists showcasing their products. Come hungry for great food and beverages and enjoy live entertainment and “the art of” demonstrations. Lakefront Park. Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. 715/386-8411. www.SayHellotoHudson.com (St. Croix Co.) LA POINTE Anishinaabe Cultural Days: Explore Ojibwe history, culture, and arts with demonstrators from the Lake Superior region. Madeline Island Museum. 10am-3:30pm. 715/747-2415. www.madelineislandmuseum.org (Ashland Co.)
MONROE Model Train Show & Swap Meet: Annual train show with operating layouts, activities for kids and a sale. Stateline Ice Arena. 10am-4pm. 608/325-9779. www.gcmrrinc.org (Green Co.)
OSHKOSH Earth Science Club Gem & Mineral Show: Exhibits and demonstrations. Rock, mineral, bead, jewelry and more than 80 vendor tables. Door prizes and special events for kids. Admission fee. Sunnyview Expo Center. Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. 920/725-1640. (Winnebago Co.)
SEPT 27 (Sun)FENNIMORE Farm Toy Show & Sale: Annual show features antique and collectible farm toys to buy, sell or trade. FFA pancake breakfast served 7am-Noon. Fenni-more Memorial Building. 9am-2pm. 608/822-7806. www.fennimore.com/calendar (Grant Co.) Heritage Day: Demonstrations of old world crafts, antique tractors and farm equipment, hit and miss engines, horse-drawn shuttle rides, and kettle corn and food stands. Kids can ride the museum’s mini-train weekends through October. Fennimore Railroad Historical Society Museum. 10am-4pm. 608/822-3446. www.fennimore.com/railmuseum/index.php (Grant Co.)
HORICON Autumn Art on the Marsh: Arts and crafts sale with a varied craft selection featuring vendors with hand crafted items that beautify your home and make unique gifts. Free admission. Discher Park. 10am-4pm. 920/485-3200. www.horiconchamber.com (Dodge Co.)
PRESQUE ISLE Chamber Wild Game Cookoff: Sample the entries to judge the “Wildest Cook in the North.”Presque Isle Community Center. 11am-2pm. 715/686-2910. www.presqueisle.com (Vilas Co.)
SEPT 29 - OCT 3 (Tue-Sat)MADISON World Dairy Expo: A showcase for elite dairy cattle, cutting edge research and modern technologies. Products, demonstrations, seminars, cattle judging, great food, and Purple Cow Gift Shop selling dairy souvenirs. Alliant Energy Center. Daily 9am-5pm. 608/267-3976. www.worlddairyexpo.com (Dane Co.)
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ONGOING EVENTSAPRIL 30 (Wed-Thu)EAU CLAIRE Sculpture Tour Eau Claire: Thirty-one orig-inal abstract and realism sculptures made from bronze, marble, and steel displayed all year long through-out downtown Eau Claire. Enjoy the Sculpture display as you stroll through the downtown Eau Claire area including Barstow St. and Water St. Downtown. 715/737-1106. www.sculpturetour.org (Eau Claire Co.) OCT 31APPLETON NEON: Darkness Electrified: Features more than 20 vintage neon adver-tising signs from local collector Jed Schleisner. Explore the history and science behind the glow of the tubes. History Museum at the Castle. Tue-Sun 11am-4pm. Closed Monday and Holidays. 920/735-9370. www.myhis-torymuseum.org (Outagamie Co.)
APRIL 18 - SEPT 19 (Sat)PRAIRIE DU CHIEN Breakfast in a Victorian Kitchen: Take a culinary tour of the late 19th century at this hands-on workshop for adults. Prepare and consume a Victorian breakfast using the foods, utensils and technology of the time. Tours of the Villa Louis estate follow break-fast. By reservation only. Villa Louis. 8:30am-1pm. Apr 18, May 9, Sept 19. 608/326-2721, 866/944-7483. www.villalouis.org (Crawford Co.)
APRIL 25 - OCT 17 (SAT)PRINCETON Famous Princeton Flea Market: Shop for antiques, collectibles, seasonal plants, seasonal produce, arts & crafts, rock-carving, furniture, honey, giftware, t-shirts, a variety of cheeses, sausage, fresh-made mini donuts, fresh Renaud’s breads/bakery, pop-corn, egg rolls, and much more. This largest weekly outdoor flea market hosts 180 vendors every Saturday. Princeton City Park. 6am-2pm. 920/295-3877. www.princetonwi.com (Green Lake Co.)
MAY 2 - JUNE 14EAGLE Springtime at Old World Wisconsin: Sea-sonal chores and fun including shear-ing sheep, plowing fields, cooking and sampling historic recipes, building and flying kites, and watching for the arrival of the newest baby animals. Old World Wisconsin. Weekends in May. Daily May 24-Jun 14 10am-5pm. 262/594-6300. www.oldworld-wisconsin.org (Waukesha Co.) MAY 15 - JUNE 6BAYFIELD Bayfield In Bloom: Month-long spring festival while the wildflowers, daffodils and apple blossoms are in bloom. Local events include a garden expo, garden tours, the traditional Blessing of the Fleet, plant sales, golf events, music concerts, theater, and more. Throughout Bayfield. Live broadcast of WPR’s Garden Talk and Garden Expo is Friday, May 15, 9:30am-
1pm. Garden Tour is Saturday, June 6, 10am-3pm. 715/779-3335, 800/447-4094. www.bayfield.org/bayfield-activities/bayfield-in-bloom/ (Bayfield Co.)
MAY 17 - SEPT 27 (SUN)ELKHORN Elkhorn Antique Flea Market: More than 500 dealers with antiques and more. Concessions. Admission fee. Walworth County Fairgrounds. Begins at 7am once a month in May, June, Aug and Sept on Sundays. 414/525-0820. www.nlpromotionsllc.com (Walworth Co.)
MAY 17 - OCT 11 (SUN)MARIBEL Maribel Cave Tours: Guided, under-ground walking cave tours of Maribel New Hope Cave, the largest cave in Manitowoc County. The cave is electrically floodlighted and is suitable for all ages. See water worn river passageways, stalactites, flowstone, a giant rock column, and unique geo-logic rock formations. Donations only. Cherney Maribel Caves County Park. 10am-3pm monthly on Sundays. 920/683-4189, 920/860-6123. www.maribelcaves.com (Manitowoc Co.) MAY 23 - AUG 30BURLINGTON Brown’s Lake Aquaducks Waterski Shows: Shows feature human pyramids, ballet/chorus line, barefoot acts, jump acts, dancing, and trick skiing. Fisch-er County Park. Sat May 23 6pm, Thursdays May 28-Aug 27, 5 and 6:30pm, (July 4 4:30) Aug 29 & 30 4:30 and 6pm. 262/594-3295. www.aquaducks.org (Racine Co.) MAY 24 - SEP 6JANESVILLE Rock Aqua Jays Waterski Shows: Enjoy pyramids, ballet, jumping and bare-foot water skiing. The show features performers of all ages and skill levels. Admission is free. No shows on tournament weekends, July 19 and August 9. Shows are dependent upon water and weather conditions. Traxler Park, RAJ Stadium. Shows Wed & Sun 7pm through Aug 5; 6:30pm Aug 12 - Sept. 608/774-3699. www.rockaquajays.org (Rock Co.) MAY 25 - AUG 27PEWAUKEE Pewaukee Lake Water Ski Show: Entertain-ing weekly themed shows filled with barefooting, pyramids and acrobatic skills performed on Pewaukee Lake. Lakefront Park. Shows Thur 6:30pm. Memorial Day, Independence Day & Labor Day Shows at 5:30pm. Aug 6 6:45pm. 414/350-8713. pewaukee.waterski.org (Waukesha Co.)
MAY 27 - SEP 2 (WED)WAUKESHA Badgerland Water Ski Show: Free water skiing shows with barefoot skiing, jumps, human pyramids, jazz danc-ing, eye-catching costumes and more. Frame Park. Wed 7pm. 262/640-6361. www.badgerland.org (Waukesha Co.)
JUNE 1 - AUG 31 (MON)BELOIT Dancin’ at Harry’s Place: Learn Swing, Cha Cha, Tango, Line Dance, Waltz and more. Free lessons every Monday night at the Harry C. Moore Pavilion from June through August. Riverside Park. Lessons 7pm Open dancing 8-9pm. 608/365-4838. www.friends ofriverfront.com (Rock Co.) JUNE 3 - AUG 26 (WED)GREEN BAY Dine on the Deck: Enjoy fantastic food offerings from 10 locally owned downtown restaurants in a water-front dining setting. CityDeck. Wed 11:30am-1:30pm. 920/437-5972. www.downtowngreenbay.com/events.html (Brown Co.) JUNE 4 - AUG 27 (THUR)MANITOWISH WATERS Northwoods Outdoor Artists: Artists of all abilities are welcome to join these outdoor, on-location sessions. Paint or draw in any media. Participation is free. Manitowish Waters area. Thur 8:30am-noon. 715/543-2101. www.NorthwoodsOutdoorArtists.blogspot.com (Vilas Co.)
JUNE 4 - SEP 3 (THUR)MILWAUKEE Jazz in the Park: One of downtown’s most popular after-work activities with exciting local and national jazz performers. Free admission. Bring a picnic or try delicious food and wine from local vendors. Cathedral Square Park. Thur 6pm. 414/271-1416. www.easttown.com (Milwaukee Co.) JUNE 6 - SEP 11 (FRI)BELOIT Music & More Sponsored by Friends of RiverFront: Free concerts on the riverfront several Friday evenings during summer. The series features jazz, blues, swing and big band. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and relax under the stars. Food vendors on site. Riverside Park. 7pm-9pm. (Except Aug 7 and 21). 608/365-4838. www.friendsofriverfront.com (Rock Co.)
JUNE 11 - AUG 20 (THUR)PHILLIPS Thursday Evening Paddle Outings: Fun and easy outings for all skill levels. Outings meet at an area waterway for a one-and-a-half to two hour easy out-and-back paddle. Weather depen-dent. Price County area lakes. 6pm. 715/339-6254. www.thecrazyloon.com/thursday-evening-paddle/ (Price Co.)
JUNE 11 - AUG 27 (THUR)BARABOO Concerts on the Square: Free concerts on Baraboo’s historic downtown Court-house Square. Some chairs provided or bring your own chair or a blanket. Refreshments for sale. Rain location across the street at the historic Al. Ringling Theatre. Downtown Historic Courthouse Square. Thur 7pm. 608/356-8333. www.downtownbara-boo.com (Sauk Co.)
JUNE 13 - AUG 8 (SAT)KING Chain Skiers Water Ski Shows: Water ski show for the whole family featuring fun on and off the water. Rainbow Lake. Sat Junior show 6pm, main show 6:30pm. 715/256-9377. (Lincoln Co.)
JUNE 15 - JULY 31EAGLE The World of Little House: Laura Ingalls Wilder was born in Wisconsin’s “Big Woods” in 1867. A full month of daily activities let you live like Laura and the Ingalls family and friends. Dress as a character from one of the Little House books and receive a discount on admission. Old World Wisconsin. 10am-5pm. 262/594-6301. www.old worldwisconsin.org (Waukesha Co.)
JUNE 17 - AUG 19 (WED)WAUSAU Concerts on the Square: Ten-week concert series offers a variety of music genres that appeals to the most dis-cerning of tastes. Carry ins welcome. Free admission. The 400 Block. Wed: 6-8pm. 715/843-0748. www.wausauevents.org (Marathon Co.)
JUNE 19 - SEP 18 (FRI)APPLETON Art on the Town: Downtown Appleton’s galleries, studios and stores host artists so attendees can experience their favorite form of art or a new one. Downtown. 6-9pm Fridays once a month. 920/954-9112. www.appleton downtown.org (Outagamie Co.)
JUNE 20 - AUG 15MANITOWISH WATERS Skiing Skeeters Waterski Shows: Free water ski shows performed by one of the oldest amateur ski clubs in the country every Wednesday and Saturday mid-June through mid-Au-gust. Bring a blanket or lawn chair or watch from your boat on Rest Lake. Rest Lake Park. 7pm, (Special July 4th show 7pm). 715/543-8488. www.manitowishwaters.org/ (Vilas Co.)
JULY 10 - OCT 3 (FRI)MANITOWISH WATERS Free Cranberry Marsh Tours: A one-hour tour is conducted rain or shine beginning at the M.W. Community Center. Enjoy an educational display, juice and sweetened dried cranberry samples, cranberry industry video, and Q and A session. Then travel to Vilas Cranberry Co. marsh for an up-close look at the marsh. Manitowish Waters Community Center. Fri 10am. 715/543-8488. www.manitowishwa-ters.org (Vilas Co.)
JULY 11 - SEP 7KENOSHA Bristol Renaissance Faire: Taking its framework from the summer day in 1574 when Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth visited the English hamlet of Bristol, this 16th Century festival in-cludes music, food, games and more. I-94 at the Wisconsin/Illinois state
APPLETON History Museum at the Castle 330 E College Ave Appleton WI 54911 920/735-9370 www.myhistorymuseum.org Nov 12-Oct 31: NEON: Darkness Electrified BEAVER DAM Seippel Homestead & Center for the Arts 1605 N. Spring Street Beaver Dam WI 53916 920/885-3635 www.bdaaa.org Jul 12-Aug 16: Eye to the Sky Themed Exhibit Aug 30-Oct 18: Cityscapes Exhibit BELOIT Rock River Waterfront Beloit WI 53511 608/362-0964 www.friendsofriverfront.com Jun 3-Jun 12: The Edge of the Rock - Plein Air Art Event DURAND Accola Gallery 502 2nd Ave E Durand WI 54736 715/672-8188 www.freshpaintevent.org May 17-May 23: GoPaint! FISH CREEK Peninsula School of Art & The Guenzel Gallery 3900 County Road F Fish Creek WI 54212 920/868-3455 www.peninsulaschoolofart.com May 8-Jul 11: The Beat Goes On: The Happening of PenArt, 1965
Various Locations in Door County Fish Creek WI 54212 920/868-3455 www.doorcountypleinair.com Jul 19-Jul 25: 2015 Door County Plein Air Festival GREEN BAY Olde Main Street District 1258 Main St Green Bay WI 54301 920/437-5972 www.downtowngreenbay.com Apr 16: Gallery Nite Jun 18: Gallery Nite Sep 17: Gallery Nite JANESVILLE Firehouse Park N Main St Janesville WI 53545 608/757-3171 www.janesvillecvb.com Sep 11-Sep 13: Art Infusion LAKE GENEVA Downtown Sidewalks of Lake Geneva Lake Geneva WI 53147 262/249-7988 www.genevalakeart.org Jun 13-Jun 14: Geneva Lake Arts Founda- tion 15th Annual Paint-In MADISON Madison Museum of Contemporary Art 227 State St Madison WI 53703 608/257-0158 www.mmoca.org/programs-events/events Mar 27-May 10: Young at Art Apr 23: Hair Affair: The Art of Hair
MILWAUKEE Harley-Davidson Museum 400 Canal St Milwaukee WI 53201 877/436-8738 www.h-dmuseum.com Jan 16-May 17: (P)Art exhibit Jun 13-Sep 7: Willie G. Davidson: Artist, Designer, Leader, Legend
Milwaukee Art Museum 700 N Art Museum Dr Milwaukee WI 53202 414/224-3200 www.mam.org Feb 5-May 3: Inspiring Beauty: 50 Years of Ebony Fashion Fair Jun 18-Sep 20: Van Gogh to Pollock: Modern Rebels Master Works from the Albright-Knox Art Gallery MONROE Monroe Arts Center 1315 11th St Monroe WI 53566 608/325-5700 www.monroeartscenter.com Feb 13-Apr 3: Ways with Wood Mar 17-Jun 5: Wisconsin Regional Arts Exhibit Jun 19-Aug 14: Reflection: Driftless Area Artists Exhibit Jun 19-Aug 14: The Eye and the Needle & Beth Campshure Glass NEENAH Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass 165 N Park Ave Neenah WI 54956 920/751-4658 bergstrom-mahlermusuem.com Apr 12-Sep 5: William Morris Native Species Exhibition Selections from the George R. Stroemple Collection
OSHKOSH Paine Art Center and Gardens 1410 Algoma Blvd Oshkosh WI 54901 920/235-6309 www.thepaine.org Feb 14-May 31: Winslow Homer in America Jun 20-Sep 20: Dressing Downton: Changing Fashion for Changing Times PORTAGE Portage Center for the Arts 301 E Cook St Portage WI 53901 608/742-5655 www.portagecenterforthearts.com Jun 5-Jun 6: Art That Blooms
RACINE Racine Art Museum 441 Main St Racine WI 53403 262/638-8300 www.ramart.org Jan 18-May 3: Body Language: New Acquisitions of Figurative Work Jan 25-Jul 5: New Acquisitions: Contemporary Art Jewelry Jan 28-Jul 31: Featured Acquisition: Mariko Kusumoto’s Byobu and Harold Schremmer’s Chalice and Paten Feb 15-Jun 7: Kindred Collecting: Ex ploring the Art Collections of The Prairie School and RAM
Feb 15-Jun 7: Picture This: Late Twen tieth-Century Photography from RAM’s Collection
Mar 27-Apr 12: RAM 6th Annual Interna- tional PEEPS Art Exhibition May 24-Sep 6: A Whole Other World: Sub Culture Craft Jun 21-Oct 4: All in the Family: Featuring Kelly and Kyle Phelps SHEBOYGAN John Michael Kohler Arts Center 608 New York Ave Sheboygan WI 53081 920/458-6144 www.jmkac.org Oct 9-May 3: Radical Invention Mar 13-Oct 11: Toward Textiles WAUPACA Waupaca Expo 187 Grand Seasons Dr Waupaca WI 54981 715/258-7343 www.fineartsfestival.org/2014/ Apr 26-May 1: Art Show WAUSAU Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum 700 N 12th St Wausau WI 54403 715/845-7010 www.lywam.org Sep 12-Nov 29: Birds in Art WEST BEND Museum of Wisconsin Art 205 Veterans Ave West Bend WI 53095 262/334-9638 www.wisconsinart.org Apr 11-Jun 7: Nathaniel Stern: Giverny of the Midwest Apr 11-Jun 7: Photographs by J. Shimon and J. Lindemann Apr 11-Jun 7: Pitch Projects: Jason Yi Sculpture Jun 21-Aug 9: James and Karen Hyde Gifts Jun 21-Sep 6: John Wilde: The Private Collection WINTER Visitor Center - Winter’s Wonderland 5151 N Main St Winter WI 54896 715/266-2204 www.winterwi.com Jan 1-Jan 1 2016: NASA Astronaut Jeff Williams Exhibit
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changing exhibitsline. Open Sat & Sun, plus Labor Day, 10am-7pm. 847/395-7773. www.RenFair.com/bristol (Kenosha Co.)
SEPT 1 - OCT 15STATEWIDE Colorama: The amber hues of autumn sweep through Wisconsin from north to south as the forests sparkle with fall color. Enjoy an auto tour through the spectacular scenery of Wisconsin in the fall. 800/432-8747.
SEPT 4-26GLENDALE Oktoberfest: Celebration of the oldest and most authentic Bavarian Okto-berfest in the Midwest modeled after the original one in Munich, Germany. Continuous entertainment includes traditional German brass bands, Schuhplatter folk dancing, singing, yodeling, sing-alongs, German food and beer, and dancing for everyone. Heidelberg Park. Fri 5-11pm, Sat 3pm-12am. 262/646-8048. www.oktoberfestmilwaukee.com/ (Milwaukee Co.)
SEPT 9-26BAYFIELD Apostle Islands Lighthouse Celebration: Celebration offers special daily cruises to view or tour historic Apostle Islands lighthouses and onshore Keeperís ac-tivities. Apostle Islands Cruises. Daily. 715/779-5619. www.lighthousecele-bration.com/ (Bayfield Co.)
SEPT 10 - OCT 31EAGLE Autumn on the Farms at Old World Wisconsin: Celebrate the season of harvest and pitch in to help farmers and villagers bring in the crops, stock the larder and put up the produce for winter. Each weekend will have a different theme. Old World Wisconsin. 10am-5pm Thursdays through Sun-days. 262/594-6300. www.oldworld wisconsin.org (Waukesha Co.)
SEPT 12 - NOV 29WAUSAU Birds in Art: Birds in multitudes of me-diums and artistic styles fly thousands of miles to come to the Woodson Art Museum every September. Birds of the land, sea, and sky in paintings, works on paper, and sculptures in Woodson’s galleries. Free admission. Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Muse-um. Tue-Fri 9am-4pm, Sat & Sun noon-5pm. Open Thurs until 7:30pm during Birds in Art. Closed Mondays and holidays. 715/845-7010. www.lywam.org (Marathon Co.)
SEPT 24 - OCT 8MILWAUKEE Milwaukee Film Festival: Festival screens 150+ of the world’s top films in three city venues. Oriental Theatre. 414/755-1965. www.mkefilm.org (Milwaukee Co.)
DID YOU KNOW?
Wisconsin state parks, forests, recreation areas,
trails, and wildlife areas provide more than 2,730 miles of recreational trails.
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There are 153 whitewater paddling rivers in Wisconsin.
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Theatre, Music & dance
APPLETON Fox Cities Performing Arts Center 400 W College Ave Appleton WI 54911 920/730-3760 www.foxcitiespac.com/events Apr 18: Wild Kratts - Live! Apr 24: Hal Holbrook in Mark Twain
Tonight! Apr 28: Pilobolus May 5-May 10: Jersey Boys Jun 2-Jun 7: Dirty Dancing - the Classic
Story On Stage
The Trout Museum of Art 111 W College Ave Appleton WI 54911 920/733-4089 www.troutmuseum.ort/jazz/htm Apr 16: Jazz at the Trout May 21: Jazz at the Trout
BAILEYS HARBOR Door Shakespeare PO Box 351 Baileys Harbor WI 54202 920/839-1500 www.doorshakespeare.com Jun 30-Aug 15: Door Shakespeare 2015
Summer Season
BARABOO Al Ringling Theatre 136 4th Ave Baraboo WI 53913 608/356-8864 www.alringling.com Apr 10: Tonic Sol Fa May 7: Paula Poundstone
BAYFIELD Big Top Chautauqua 32525 Ski Hill Rd Bayfield WI 54814 715/373-5552, 888/244-8368 www.bigtop.org Jun 19-Sep 19: Big Top Chautauqua
BROOKFIELD Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for The Arts 19805 W Capitol Dr Brookfield WI 53045 262/781-9520 www.wilson-center.com Apr 10: Jackie Allen Apr 15-Apr 22: Hilary Kole - Over the
Rainbow: A Musical Tribute
to Judy Garland Apr 18: The Last Southern
Gentlemen, featuring Ellis
Marsalis, Jr., & Delfeayo
Marsalis Apr 19: Anderson & Roe Piano Duo May 16: Cheyenne Jackson - Music
of the Mad Men Era
CEDARBURG Cedar Creek Park Portland Rd Cedarburg WI 53012 262/377-5856 www.summersounds.net Jun 19-Aug 21: Summer Sounds Concerts
in Cedarburg
Cedarburg High School Athletic Field W68 N611 Evergreen Blvd Cedarburg WI 53012 262/377-9620, 317/275-1212 www.dci.org Jul 3: Rotary Music Festival
Cedarburg Performing Arts Center W68N611 Evergreen Blvd Cedarburg WI 53012 262/377-5856 www.cedarburgpac.com Apr 30: Marc Cohn in concert at
CPAC May 8: The Hit Men to appear in
Cedarburg May 10: Lakeshore Symphonic
Band Concerto Concert
DENMARK Palace of Reifs Mills Dinner Event Theatre 10025 Reifs Mills Rd Denmark WI 54208 920/732-3172 www.palaceofrm.com Apr 24-Apr 26: Rocking Reifs Mills
EDGERTON Edgerton Performing Arts Center 200 Elm High Drive Edgerton WI 53534 608/561-6093 www.edgerton.k12.wi.us/EPAC.cfm?sub-page=1220665 Apr 11: Glenn Miller Orchestra May 9: Terry Barber
EGG HARBOR Birch Creek Music Performance Center, Inc. 3821 County Rd E Egg Harbor WI 54209 920/868-3763 www.birchcreek.org Jun 18-Aug 15: Birch Creek Concert Series
ELKHART LAKE Victorian Village Resort’s Theatre 276 Victorian Village Drive Elkhart Lake WI 53020 920/876-3323 www.vicvill.com Jun 17-Aug 19: Victorian Village’s: Summer
Musical Revues
FISH CREEK Northern Sky Theater 10169 Shore Road Fish Creek WI 54212 920/854-6117 www.folkloretheatre.com Jun 10-Aug 22: Three shows performed in
repertory - summer
Peninsula Players Theatre W4351 Peninsula Players Rd Fish Creek WI 54212 920/868-3287 www.peninsulaplayers.com Jun 16-Oct 18: Five plays in repertory.
Professional Broadway and
Off-Broadway
FOND DU LAC Fond du Lac Performing Arts Center 801 Campus Drive Fond Du Lac WI 54935 920/907-7678 www.fdl.com Apr 19: Symphonic Band 36th
Annual Pops Concert Apr 25: South Shore Chorale -
”Showtime!” Jun 25-Jun 28: Shrek the Musical
Lakeside Park N Main Street Fond du Lac WI 54935 920/907-7678 www.fdl.com Jul 4: Symphonic Band
Americana Concert
Memorial Baptist Church 645 Forest Avenue Fond Du Lac WI 54935 920/922-1568 www.fdl.com May 17: Women’s Chorus Spring
Concert
UW-Fond du Lac 400 University Drive Fond du Lac WI 54935 920/929-1138 www.fdl.uwc.edu May 1: UW-FDL Spring Music
Concert
FORT ATKINSON Fireside Dinner Theatre 1131 Janesville Ave Fort Atkinson WI 53538
Fireside Theatre • Fort Atkinson
Big Top Chautauqua • Bayfield
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Theatre, Music & dance920/563-9505, 800/477-9505 www.firesidetheatre.com Feb 26-Apr 19: The Wizard of Oz Apr 23-Jun 7: All Shook Up May 5-May 6: Gold City Jun 11-Jul 19: Guys On Ice Jun 23-Jun 24: Soul’d Out Quartet Jul 23-Sep 6: Pump Boys and Dinettes Aug 4-Aug 5: The Brown Family Sep 10-Oct 25: West Side Story
GREEN BAY Weidner Center for the Performing Arts 2420 Nicolet Dr Green Bay WI 54311 920/465-2726, 800/895-0071 www.weidnercenter.com Apr 12: Bill Cosby Apr 16: The Best of The Second
City Apr 26: Elling Swings Sinatra May 16: Say Goodnight Gracie Jul 19: Tim Hawkins
HARTFORD Schauer Arts & Activities Center 147 N Rural St Hartford WI 53027 262/670-0560 www.schauercenter.org Apr 12: The Magic of Bill Blagg LIVE! Apr 17: Simon Shaheen Apr 18: Meisel Music Collective Apr 19: Ken Lonnquist May 1: Charlotte’s Web May 8: Broadway’s Next H!t
Musical! May 29: Dueling Pianos International
HUDSON Hudson House Grand Hotel 1616 Crest View Dr Hudson WI 54016 715/386-2394 www.stcroixoffbroadway.com Apr 10-Apr 25: Breaking Up Is Hard To Do May 1-May 16: Breaking Up Is Hard To Do May 29-May 30: Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
Lakefront Park First & Walnut Street Hudson WI 54016 715/386-8411 www.SayHellotoHudson.com Sep 26-Sep 27: Spirit of the St. Croix Art
Festival
Phipps Center for the Arts 109 Locust St Hudson WI 54016 715/386-8409, 715/386-2305 www.ThePhipps.org May 17: Tonic Sol-fa May 30: Barbary Coast Dixieland
Show Band Jun 6: Clark Wilson, Silent
Comedy Film Festival
JANESVILLE Janesville Performing Art Center 408 S Main St Janesville WI 53545 608/758-0297 www.janesvillepac.org Apr 18: Badger Chordhawks
Concert Apr 24-May 3: I Hate Hamlet May 9: Steve Belliveau: Getting
Excited about Science
The Armory 10 S High St Janesville WI 53548 608/741-7400 www.janesvillearmory.com May 17-Dec 27: Friday Night Comedy Aug 16: Two Views of the Blues
KENOSHA Reuther Auditorium 913 57th St Kenosha WI 53140 262/654-9080 www.kenoshasymphony.org Apr 18: Kenosha Symphony
Orchestra: Our Town. Your
KSO
Rhode Center for the Arts 514 56th St Kenosha WI 53140 262/657-7529 www.rhodecenter.org Apr 17-Apr 19: Lakeside Players Mainstage
Series: Sex Please, We’re
Sixty Apr 24-Apr 26: Lakeside Players Mainstage
Series: Sex Please, We’re
Sixty May 1-May 2: Lakeside Players Mainstage
Series: Sex Please, We’re
Sixty May 15-May 17: L@tR Series: Dog Sees God May 22-May 24: L@tR Series: Dog Sees God May 29-May 30: L@tR Series: Dog Sees God
UW-Parkside 900 Wood Road Kenosha WI 53144 262/654-9080 www.summertimekso.eventbrite.com Jun 13: Kenosha Symphony Presents: Summertime and the Livin’ is Easy
LA CROSSE Pump House Regional Arts Center 119 King St La Crosse WI 54601 608/785-1434 www.thepumphouse.org Apr 11: Harmonious Wail May 1-May 2: Willy Porter Jul 9-Jul 11: Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike Jul 17-Jul 19: Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike Jul 24-Jul 26: Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
Riverside Park Veterans Memorial Dr La Crosse WI 54601 608/784-7555 www.cityoflacrosse.org Jun 10-Jul 29: La Crosse Concert Band
2015
MADISON Kohl Center 601 W. Dayton Madison WI 53703 608/265-4120 www.badgerband.com/ Apr 16-Apr 18: UW Varsity Band Spring Concert
Overture Center for the Arts 201 State St Madison WI 53703 608/258-4141 www.overturecenter.org Apr 9: The McCartney Years Apr 17: Second City Apr 17-Apr 19: Kanopy Dance Company’s ‘Emergence: Gaia Rising’ Apr 19: Wild Kratts Live Apr 23: T. Oliver Reid Apr 24: Martha Redbone Roots Project Apr 24: The Barber of Seville Apr 25: Kurt Elling: Sinatra Swings Apr 26: The Barber of Seville Apr 28-May 3: Mamma Mia! May 5: Bryan Smith May 9: The Gruffalo’s Child May 16-May 17: Church Basement Ladies May 26-May 31: Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story on Stage Jun 12: Lily Tomlin Jun 19: Sing-a-Long-a Grease
Wisconsin Union Theater 800 Langdon St Madison WI 53706 608/262-2202 www.uniontheater.wisc.edu/ season2014-15.html Apr 25: Jay Ungar and Molly Mason May 7: The JACK Quartet, “In the Dark,” String Quartet No. 3 by Georg Friedrich Haas May 8: The JACK Quartet World Premiere of “Creature Quartet” by Laura Schwendinger Apr 11: Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain May 9: Poncho Sanchez
American Players Theatre • Spring Green
Overture Center for the Arts • Madison
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MANITOWOC Capitol Civic Centre 913 S 8th St Manitowoc WI 54220 920/683-2184 www.cccshows.org Apr 4: Rita Rudner Apr 11-Apr 15: The Lakeshore Big Band:
The Best of the Lakeshore
Big Band
MEQUON Unitarian Church-North 13800 North Port Washington Road Mequon WI 53097 262/377-5856 www.wsss.org Apr 11: WSSS presents David
Stoddard, Karen Mal and
Laurie McClain May 1: WSSS presents Chuck Pyle
in concert
MILWAUKEE Marcus Center for the Performing Arts 929 N Water St Milwaukee WI 53202 414/273-7206 www.marcuscenter.org/ Apr 9-Apr 12: Men Are From Mars...
Women Are From Venus:
LIVE! Apr 17-Apr 19: Blue Man Group May 19-May 31: The Book of Mormon Jul 7-Jul 12: Motown the Musical
Milwaukee Repertory Theater 108 E Wells St Milwaukee WI 53202 414/224-9490 www.MilwaukeeRep.com Mar 10-Apr 5: Five Presidents Mar 20-May 24: Low Down Dirty Blues Apr 10-Apr 13: Rep Lab Apr 21-May 24: Peter and the Starcatcher
MINOCQUA Campanile Center for the Arts 141 Milwaukee Street Minocqua WI 54548 715/356-9700 www.campanilecenter.org Apr 8: The McCartney Years
MONROE Monroe Arts Center 1315 11th Street Monroe WI 53566 608/325-5700, 888/596-1249 www.monroeartscenter.com Apr 25: Della’s Diner May 3: Bel Canto Singers
Monroe High School Performing Arts Center 1600 26th St Monroe WI 53566 608/325-5700 www.monroeartscenter.com May 16: Roy Rogers Jr. and the
High Riders
OCONOMOWOC Oconomowoc Arts Center 641 East Forest Street Oconomowoc WI 53066 262/560-3172 www.theoac.net May 17: Alan Safier plays George
Burns in “Say Goodnight
Gracie”
Oconomowoc City Beach/Bandshell 324 W. Wisconsin Avenue Oconomowoc WI 53066 262/569-3235 oconomowoclegionband.org Sep 11: 9-11 Rememberance
Concert
PARK FALLS Chequamegon High School 400 9th Street N. Park Falls WI 54552 715/339-3853, 715/762-3145 www.woodsandwatersarts.org/ Apr 27: The Concert Series
PHILLIPS Phillips High School Auditorium 990 Flambeau Avenue, Cty. Hwy. W Phillips WI 54555 715/339-6333 www.northwoodsplayers.com Apr 24-Apr 26: Mary Poppins presented by
the Northwoods Players
PORTAGE Portage Center for the Arts 301 E Cook St Portage WI 53901 608/742-5655 www.portagecenterforthearts.com/index.html Apr 11: Krause Family Band Jun 26-Jun 28: Children’s Theatre
Performance
RACINE Historic Horlick Field 1648 N Memorial Dr Racine WI 53404 262/634-2100 www.kilties.com Aug 1: Annual Kiltie Klassic
Invitational Drum Corps &
Alumni Celebration
RICHLAND CENTER Richland Center High School - Auditorium 1996 US Hwy 14 Richland Center WI 53581 608/647-4949 www.bigtop.org Apr 18: Annual Big Top Chautauqua
SHEBOYGAN John Michael Kohler Arts Center 608 New York Ave Sheboygan WI 53081 920/458-6144 www.jmkac.org Apr 10: Festive Fridays: VO5 Apr 21-Apr 23: Footlights: Camille A. Brown
& Dancers May 1: Festive Fridays: MadiSalsa
SPRING GREEN American Players Theatre 5950 Golf Course Rd Spring Green WI 53588 608/588-7401 www.americanplayers.org/ Jun 6-Oct 18: American Players Theatre
SUSSEX Hamilton Fine Arts Center W220N6151 Town Line Rd Sussex WI 53089 262/246-1973 www.hamiltonfineartscenter.com Apr 18: Jeremy Allen’s Grand
Illusions
WAUPACA Waupaca High School Auditorium E2325 King Rd Waupaca WI 54981 715/258-4131 Apr 12: Waupaca Community
Oratorio Chorus Concert
WAUSAU Grand Theater 401 Fourth St Wausau WI 54403 715/842-0988, 888/239-0421 www.grandtheater.org Apr 10: The Magic of Bill Blagg Apr 16: The Gershwin Project:
Peter Nero Apr 23: Nitty Gritty Dirt Band May 13: Hotel California: A Salute to
the Eagles
WEST BEND UW Washington County 400 University Dr West Bend WI 53095 262/335-5233 www.washington.uwc.edu Apr 18: Festival of Arts Apr 24: The Greencards Jul 31-Aug 2: Monty Python’s Spamalot Aug 7-Aug 9: Monty Python’s Spamalot
WHITEWATER Young Auditorium - University of Wisconsin 930 W Main St Whitewater WI 53190 262/472-2222, 262/472-4444 www.uww.edu/youngauditorium Apr 11: Church Basement Ladies -
The Last (Potluck) Supper Apr 19: Brahms Requiem Apr 29: Pilobolust
Milwaukee Repertory Theatre
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COME aLL
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aukee Repertory Theatre
DID YOU KNOW?Wisconsin is known as the Badger State after the habits of early miners in the region who either lived in
mine shafts or dug their homes out of the sides of hills -- just like Badgers do.
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Stoughton Opera House Pennisula Players Theatre • Fish Creek
Len Viliano
Al Ringling Theatre • BarabooJohn Michael Kohler Arts Center • Sheboygan
Marcus Center for the Performing Arts • Milwaukee
Shih-Pei Chang
Grand Theatre • Wausau
Adelie Freyja Annabel
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Forest County Chamber of Commerce715/478-3450, 800/334-3387www.visitforestcounty.comFort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce920/563-3210, 888/733-3678www.fortchamber.comFox Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau920/734-3358, 800/236-6673www.foxcities.orgFremont Chamber of Commerce920/446-3838www.travelfremont.comGalesville(see Trempealeau County)Gays Mills, Village of608/735-4341www.gaysmills.org/Geneva Lake West Chamber of Commerce262/275-5102, 877/275-5102www.genevalakewest.comGermantown Area Chamber of Commerce262/255-1812www.germantownchamber.orgGrant Co. UWEX Office608/723-2125, 866/472-6894www.grantcounty.org/visitorGrantsburg Chamber of Commerce715/463-2405www.grantsburgwi.comGreen Bay Convention & Visitor Bureau, Greater920/494-9507, 888/867-3342www.greenbay.comGreen County Tourism 608/328-1838, 888/222-9111www.greencounty.orgGreen Lake Area Chamber of Commerce920/294-3231, 800/253-7354www.visitgreenlake.comGreen Lake, Community of, Visitors Center800/662-6927www.glcountry.comHartford Area Chamber of Commerce262/673-7002www.hartfordchamber.orgHartland Area Chamber of Commerce262/367-7059www.hartland-wi.orgHayward Lakes Visitors & Convention Bureau715/634-4801, 800/724-2992www.haywardlakes.comHazelhurst Information Center715/356-7350www.hazelwi.netHidden Valleys608/739-3500, 800/592-6968www.hiddenvalleys.comHoricon Chamber of Commerce920/485-3200www.horiconchamber.comHudson Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau715/386-8411, 800/657-6775www.hudsonwi.orgHurley Area Chamber of Commerce715/561-4334, 866/340-4334www.hurleywi.comIron County Development Zone Council715/561-2922www.ironcountywi.com
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Do you need information on lodging, attractions or local events? Go right to the source! Here we’ve listed Wisconsin’s convention bureaus, chambers of commerce, county and area tourism offices. These organizations are ready and waiting to help you plan your Wisconsin getaway.
Destinations highlighted in red are members or associate members of the Wisconsin Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus. They offer meeting and convention facilities.
Adams County Chamber of Commerce & Tourism608/339-6997, 888/339-6997www.adamscountywi.comAlgoma Area Chamber of Commerce920/487-2041, 800/498-4888www.algoma.orgAlma Chamber of Commerce608/685-4442www.almawisconsin.comAntigo/Langlade County Chamber of Commerce715/623-4134, 888/526-4523www.antigochamber.comAppleton(see Fox Cities)Arbor Vitae(see Minocqua-Arbor Vitae-Woodruff)Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce715/682-2500, 800/284-9484www.travelashlandcounty.comAugusta, City of715/286-2555www.cityofaugusta.orgBalsam Lake, Village of715/485-3424BalsamLakeWI.comBaraboo Area Chamber of Commerce608/356-8333, 800/227-2266www.baraboo.comBarron County Economic Development715/637-6871, 800/529-4148www.barroncounty.comBayfield Chamber of Commerce715/779-3335, 800/447-4094www.bayfield.orgBayfield County Tourism & Recreation715/373-6125, 800/472-6338www.bayfieldcounty.org Beaver Dam Area Chamber of Commerce920/887-8879www.beaverdamchamber.comBeloit Convention & Visitors Bureau608/365-4838, 800/423-5648www.visitbeloit.comBerlin Chamber of Commerce920/361-3636www.berlinchamber.netBirchwood Area Lakes Association715/354-7846, 800/236-2252www.birchwoodwi.comBlack River Area Chamber of Commerce715/284-4658, 800/404-4008www.blackrivercountry.netBloomer Chamber of Commerce715/568-3339www.bloomerchamber.com
Boscobel Chamber of Commerce608/375-2672www.boscobelwisconsin.comBoulder Junction Chamber of Commerce715/385-2400, 800/466-8759www.boulderjct.orgBrodhead Chamber of Commerce608/897-8411www.BrodheadChamber.orgBrookfield Convention & Visitors Bureau262/789-0220, 800/388-1835www.brookfieldcvb.comBuffalo County Clerk’s Office608/685-6209www.buffalocounty.comBurlington Area Chamber of Commerce262/763-6044www.burlingtonchamber.orgBurnett County Dept. of Tourism & Information715/349-5999, 800/788-3164www.burnettcounty.comBurnett County Resort & Campground Association715/349-5725, 800/788-3164www.burnettcountylodging.comCable Area Chamber of Commerce715/798-3833, 800/533-7454www.cable4fun.comCadott Chamber of Commerce715/289-3338www.cadottchamber.orgCalumet County/Travel Calumet920/849-1493 ext 200www.travelcalumet.comCambridge Chamber of Commerce608/423-3780www.cambridgewi.netCassville Department of Tourism608/725-5855www.cassville.orgCastle Rock-Petenwell Lakes Association608/847-1904www.castlerockpetenwell.comCedarburg Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center262/377-9620, 800/237-2874www.cedarburg.orgChetek Area Chamber of Commerce715/924-3200, 800/317-1720www.chetekwi.netChetek Resort Owners Association715/924-4440, 800/431-0980www.chetek.net
Chilton Chamber of Commerce920/418-1650www.chiltonchamber.com
Chippewa Falls Area Visitors Center715/723-0331, 888/723-0024www.chippewachamber.orgClark County Economic Development Corporation715/267-3205, 888/252-7594www.clarkcountytourism-wi.orgColumbia County Visitor Bureau608/742-6161www.travelcolumbiacounty.netColumbus Area Chamber of Commerce920/623-3699www.cityofcolumbuswi.comConover Chamber of Commerce715/479-4928, 866/394-4386www.conover.org
Cornell, City of715/239-3710www.cityofcornell.comCrivitz Recreation Association800/236-6681www.crivitzrecreation.comDarlington(see Lafayette County) DeForest Area Tourim Commission608/846-9022www.visitdeforestarea.comDelafield Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Council262/646-8100, 888/294-1082www.visitdelafield.orgDelavan-Delavan Lake Area Chamber of Commerce262/728-5095, 800/624-0052www.delavanwi.orgDodge County Tourism Association920/386-3701, 800/414-0101www.dodgecounty.comDodgeville Area Chamber of Commerce 608/935-9200, 877/863-6343www.dodgeville.comDoor County Chamber of Commerce920/743-4456, 800/527-3529www.doorcounty.comDouglas County(see Superior-Douglas County)Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center715/479-6400, 800/359-6315www.eagleriver.orgEast Troy Area Chamber of Commerce262/642-3770www.easttroywi.orgEau Claire (Visit Eau Claire)715/831-2340, 888/523-3866www.visiteauclaire.comEau Claire Lakes Area Business Association 715/376-2322www.eauclairelakes.comEdgerton Area Chamber of Commerce608/884-4408www.edgertonchamber.comElkhart Lake Tourism Commission920/876-2385, 877/355-4278www.elkhartlake.comElkhorn Area Chamber of Commerce262/723-5788www.elkhorn-wi.orgElroy Commons Tourist Info Center608/462-2410, 888/606-2453www.elroywi.com
Ephraim (see Door County)Evansville Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism608-882-5131www.evansvillechamber.orgFennimore Chamber and Economic Development Office608/822-3599, 800/822-1131www.fennimore.comFish Creek Civic Association920/868-2316, 800/577-1880www.visitfishcreek.comFlorence County Tourism715/528-5377, 888/889-0049www.florencewisconsin.comFond du Lac Area Convention & Visitors Bureau920/923-3010, 800/937-9123www.fdl.com
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Iron River Area Chamber of Commerce715/372-8558, 800/345-0716www.visitironriver.com Jackson County(see Black River Area)Janesville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau608/757-3171, 800/487-2757www.janesvillecvb.comJefferson Chamber of Commerce920/674-4511www.jeffersonchamberwi.comJefferson County Area Tourism Council920/563-3210www.enjoyjeffersoncounty.com Juneau Chamber of Commerce920/386-3359www.juneauwi.org Juneau County Visitors Bureau/Economic Development608/427-2070, 888/898-2550www.juneaucounty.com/tourism.asp Kaukauna(see Fox Cities)Kenosha Area Convention & Visitors Bureau262/654-7307, 800/654-7309www.kenoshacvb.comKewaunee Chamber of Commerce920/388-4822, 800/666-8214www.kewaunee.orgKewaunee County Promotions & Recreation Dept.920/388-0444www.kewauneeco.org/rec Kickapoo Valley Association608/629-5911www.driftlesswisconsin.comKickapoo Valley Reserve608/625-2960http://kvr.state.wi.usKohler Visitor Information Center800/344-2838www.destinationkohler.comLa Crosse Area Convention & Visitors Bureau608/782-2366, 800/658-9424www.explorelacrosse.comLac du Flambeau Chamber of Commerce715/588-3346, 877/588-3346www.lacduflambeauchamber.comLadysmith(see Rusk County)Lafayette Development Corporation608/776-8080, 866/304-7229www.lafayettecounty.org Lake Geneva Area Convention & Visitors Bureau262/248-4416, 800/345-1020www.lakegenevawi.comLake Mills Area Chamber of Commerce920/648-3585www.lakemills.orgLake Tomahawk Information Bureau715/277-2602Lakewood Area Chamber of Commerce715/276-6500www.lakewoodareachamber.comLancaster Area Chamber of Commerce608/723-2820, 866/876-2665www.lancasterwisconsin.comLand O’ Lakes Chamber of Commerce715/547-3432, 800/236-3432www.landolakes-wi.orgLanglade County(see Antigo Area)
Lodi/LakeWisconsin Chamber of Commerce608/592-4412www.lodiwisconsin.comLincoln Co. Forestry, Land & Parks715/536-0327www.co.lincoln.wi.us Long Lake Chamber of Commerce715/354-3533Longlakewisconsin.orgMadeline Island Chamber of Commerce715/747-2801, 888/475-3386www.madelineisland.comMadison Convention & Visitors Bureau, Greater608/255-2537, 800/373-6376www.visitmadison.comManitowish Waters Chamber of Commerce715/543-8488, 888/626-9877www.manitowishwaters.orgManitowoc Area Visitor & Convention Bureau920/683-4388, 800/627-4896www.manitowoc.org Manitowoc County, The Chamber of920/684-5575, 866/727-5575www.manitowoc.infoMarinette/Menominee Area Chamber of Commerce715/735-6681, 800/236-6681www.mandmchamber.com Marquette NOW888/318-0362www.marquettenow.com Marshfield Convention & Visitors Bureau715/384-4314, 800/422-4541www.visitmarshfieldwi.comMauston Area Chamber of Commerce, Greater 608/847-4142, 866/516-1646www.mauston.comMayville Area Chamber of Commerce920/387-5776, 800/256-7670www.mayvillechamber.comMedford Area Chamber of Commerce715/748-4729, 888/682-9567www.medfordwis.comMellen Area Chamber of Commerce715/274-2330www.mellenwi.comMenasha(see Fox Cities)Menominee Tribal Public Relations715/799-5217Menomonie Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center, Greater800/283-1862www.menomoniechamber.orgMercer Area Chamber of Commerce715/476-2389www.mercercc.comMerrill Area Chamber of Commerce715/536-9474, 877/907-2757www.merrillchamber.org Merrimac(see Lodi/Lake Wisconsin)Middleton Tourism Commission800/688-5694www.visitmiddleton.comMilton Area Chamber of Commerce608/868-6222www.maccit.comMilwaukee (VISIT Milwaukee)414/273-7222, 800/554-1448www.visitmilwaukee.org
Mineral Point Chamber of Commerce608/987-3201, 888/764-6894www.mineralpoint.comMinocqua-Arbor Vitae-Woodruff Area Chamber of Commerce715/356-5266, 800/446-6784www.minocqua.orgMonroe Chamber of Commerce and Industry608/325-7648www.monroechamber.org Monroe Co Department of Tourism608/372-2166www.bikesandberries.com Montello Area Chamber of Commerce608/297-7420, 800/684-7199www.montellowi.comMount Horeb Area Chamber of Commerce608/437-5914, 888/765-5929www.trollway.comMuscoda, Village of608/739-3182www.muscoda.comNeenah(see Fox Cities)Neillsville Area Chamber of Commerce715/743-6444, 888/252-7594www.neillsville.orgNew Glarus Chamber of Commerce & Tourist Information608/527-2095, 800/527-6838www.swisstown.comNew London Tourism920/982-5822www.newlondontourism.comNew Richmond Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau715/246-2900, 800/654-6380www.newrichmondchamber.comOconomowoc Area Chamber of Commerce262/567-2666www.oconomowoc.orgOconomowoc Convention & Visitors Bureau262/569-3235, 800/524-3744www.oconomowoc-wi.govOconto Area Chamber of Commerce920/834-6967www.ocontoareachamber.com Oconto County Tourism920/834-6969, 888/626-6862www.ocontocounty.orgOconto Falls Area Chamber of Commerce920/846-8306www.ocontofallschamber.com Omro Area Chamber of Commerce920/685-6960www.omro-wi.comOnalaska Tourism Commission608/781-9570, 800/873-1901www.discoveronalaska.comOntario (Hill Country Chamber of Commerce)608/462-2245www.hillcountrychamberwi.org Osceola Area Chamber of Commerce715/755-3300, 800/947-0581www.vil.osceola.wi.us Oshkosh Convention & Visitors Bureau920/303-9200, 877/303-9200www.visitoshkosh.com Osseo City Hall715/597-2207www.cityofosseo.com
Ozaukee County Tourism Council262/284-9288, 800/403-9898www.ozaukeetourism.comPark Falls Area Chamber of Commerce715/762-2703, 877/762-2703www.parkfalls.comPelican Lake Chamber of Commerce715/487-5222www.pelicanlakewi.org Pepin County Visitor Information715/672-5709, 888/672-5709www.visitpepincounty.com Pepin Visitor Information Center715/442-3011, 800/442-3011www.pepinwisconsin.comPeshtigo Chamber of Commerce715/582-0327www.peshtigochamber.com Phelps Chamber of Commerce715/545-3800, 877/669-7077 www.phelpscofc.org Phillips Area Chamber of Commerce715/339-4100, 888/408-4800www.phillipswisconsin.netPickerel-Pearson Business Association715/484-3634www.pickerel-pearson.com Platteville Area Chamber of Commerce608/348-8888www.platteville.comPlymouth Chamber of Commerce/Visitor Information Center920/893-0079, 888/693-8263www.plymouthwisconsin.comPolk County Information Center715/483-1410, 800/222-7655www.polkcountytourism.comPortage Area Chamber of Commerce608/742-6242, 800/474-2525www.portagewi.comPotosi-Tennyson Chamber of Commerce608/763-2261www.potosiwisconsin.comPrairie du Chien Area Chamber of Commerce608/326-8555, 800/732-1673www.prairieduchien.orgPrescott Area Chamber of Commerce715/262-3284www.prescottwi.comPresque Isle Chamber of Commerce715/686-2910, 888/835-6508www.presqueisle.com Price County Tourism Dept.715/339-4505, 800/269-4505www.pricecountywi.netPrinceton Area Chamber of Commerce920/295-3877www.princetonwi.comReal Racine 262/884-6400, 800/272-2463realracine.comReedsburg Area Chamber of Commerce608/524-2850, 800/844-3507www.reedsburg.orgRhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce715/365-7464, 800/236-4386www.explorerhinelander.comRice Lake Area Chamber of Commerce715/234-2126, 877/234-2126www.rice-lake.com
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Rice Lake Tourism800/523-6318www.ricelakewis.comRichland Center Area Chamber/Main Street608/647-6205www.richlandchamber.comRipon Area Chamber of Commerce920/748-6764www.ripon-wi.comRiver Falls Area Chamber of Commerce 715/425-2533www.rfchamber.comRock County Tourism Council866/376-8767www.rockcounty.orgRusk Co. Visitors Center & Rail Displays715/532-2642, 800/535-7875www.ruskcountywi.comSauk Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce608/643-4168, 800/683-2453www.saukprairie.comSayner-Star Lake Chamber of Commerce715/542-3789www.sayner-starlake.org Shawano Country Chamber of Commerce715/524-2139, 800/235-8528www.shawanocountry.comSheboygan County Chamber of Commerce800/457-9497www.sheboygan.orgSheboygan Falls Chamber/Main Street, Inc.920/467-6206www.sheboyganfalls.org/Shell Lake Chamber of Commerce715/468-4340www.shelllake.org Shullsburg Community Development Corp.608/965-4579www.shullsburgwisconsin.orgSiren Area Chamber of Commerce715/349-5999, 800/788-3164www.visitsiren.comSister Bay Advancement Association920/854-2812www.cometosisterbay.comSomerset Chamber of Commerce715/247-3366www.somersetchamber.com Sparta Area Chamber of Commerce608/269-4123, 800/354-2453www.bikesparta.orgSpooner Area Chamber of Commerce715/635-2168, 800/367-3306www.spoonerchamber.org Spring Green Chamber of Commerce608/588-2054, 800/588-2042www.springgreen.comSt. Croix Falls (Falls Chamber of Commerce)715/483-3580www.scfwi.comSt. Germain Chamber of Commerce715/477-2205, 800/727-7203www.st-germain.com
Stevens Point Area Convention & Visitors Bureau715/344-2556, 800/236-4636www.stevenspointarea.comStockholm Merchants Association715/442-2266stockholmwisconsin.comStone Lake Area Chamber of Commerce715/865-3378www.stonelakewi.com Stoughton Chamber of Commerce608/873-7912, 888/873-7912www.stoughtonwi.comSturgeon Bay Visitor & Convention Bureau920/743-6246, 800/301-6695www.sturgeonbay.netSun Prairie Chamber of Commerce608/837-4547, 800/400-6162www.sunprairiechamber.comSuperior-Douglas County Convention & Visitors Bureau715/392-2773, 800/942-5313www.superiorchamber.orgTaylor County Tourism 715/748-4729, 888/682-9567www.medfordwis.comThree Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and Welcome Center715/546-3344, 800/972-6103www.threelakes.comTomah Convention & Visitors Bureau608/372-2166, 800/948-6624www.tomahwisconsin.comTomahawk Regional Chamber of Commerce715/453-5334, 800/569-2160www.gototomahawk.comTrempealeau Chamber of Commerce608/534-6780www.trempealeau.netTrempealeau County Tourism Councilwww.ruralexperiences.comTurtle Flambeau Flowage Association715/769-3680www.turtleflambeauflowage.com Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association262/877-2220www.twinlakeschamber.comTwo Rivers(see Manitowoc Area VCB)Uplands of Southwest Wisconsin608/437-6580, 800/279-9472www.uplandsguide.comVernon County Tourism Council608/637-5396www.driftlesswisconsin.comVilas County Advertising & Publicity Dept.715/479-3649, 800/236-3649www.vilas.orgViroqua Tourism608/637-2575viroquatourism.comWalworth County Visitor’s Bureau262/723-3980, 800/395-8687www.visitwalworthcounty.comWarrens Area Business Association608/378-4200www.cranfest.comWashburn Area Chamber of Commerce715/373-5017, 800/253-4495www.washburnchamber.com
Washburn County Tourism715/635-9696, 800/367-3306www.washburncounty.orgWashington County Convention & Visitors Bureau262/677-5069, 888/974-8687www.visitwashingtoncounty.comWashington Island Chamber of Commerce920/847-2179washingtonisland-wi.comWatertown Area Chamber of Commerce920/261-6320, 877/733-9886www.watertownchamber.comWaukesha & Pewaukee CVB262/542-0330, 800/366-8474www.visitwaukesha.orgWaupaca Area Chamber of Commerce715/258-7343, 888/417-4040www.waupacamemories.comWaupun Chamber of Commerce920/324-3491www.waupunchamber.comWausau-Central Wisconsin Convention & Visitors Bureau715/355-8788, 888/948-4748www.visitwausau.comWaushara Area Chamber of Commerce920/787-3488, 877/928-8662www.wausharachamber.comWebster(see Burnett County)West Bend Area Chamber of Commerce262/338-2666, 888/338-8666www.wbachamber.orgWestby Chamber of Commerce608/634-4011, 866/493-7829www.westbywi.comWeyauwega Area Chamber of Commerce920/867-2500www.weyauwegachamber.comWhitewater Tourism Council 262-473-4005; 866-499-8687www.discoverwhitewater.org Winchester Chamber of Commercewww.winchester-wi.orgWinneconne Area Chamber of Commerce920/582-4775www.winneconne.orgWinter Area Chamber of Commerce715/266-2204, 800/762-7179www.winterwi.comWisconsin Dells Visitor & Convention Bureau608/254-4636, 800/223-3557www.wisdells.comWisconsin Indian Head Country Tourism715/924-2970, 800/826-6966www.wisconsinindianhead.orgWisconsin Rapids Area Convention & Visitors Bureau715/422-4650, 800/554-4484www.visitwisrapids.comWoodruff(see Minocqua-Arbor Vitae-Woodruff)
MORE SOURCES FOR TOURISM INFORMATION
ACCOMMODATIONSWisconsin B&B Association www.wbba.org Wisconsin Hotel and Lodging Associationwww.wisconsinlodging.info
AGRICULTURAL INFOWisconsin Department of Agriculturewww.savorwisconsin.com Wisconsin Milk Marketing Boardwww.eatwisconsincheese.com
ARTS AND CULTURE Wisconsin Arts Boardwww.artsboard.wisconsin.gov The Cultural Coalitionwww.portalwisconsin.org NATOWwww.natow.org
ATTRACTIONSAssociation of Wisconsin Tourism Attractions www.wiattraction.com Wisconsin Association of Convention and Visitor Bureauswww.escapetowisconsin.com Wisconsin State Historical Societywww.wisconsinhistory.org
DININGWisconsin Restaurant Associationwww.wirestaurant.org
MEETINGS & CONVENTIONSWI Association of Convention and Visitors Bureauwww.thinkwisconsin.com
RECREATION INFORMATIONWisconsin ATV Associationwww.watva.org Bicycle Federation of Wisconsinwww.bfw.org Off-Road Bicyclingwww.worba.org Wisconsin Association of Campground Ownerswww.wisconsincampgrounds.com Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resourcesdnr.wi.gov Golf Course Owners of Wisconsinwww.gcow.org Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubswww.awsc.org
HIGHWAYS AND ROADS Wisconsin Road Conditions and Constructionwww.511wi.gov Rustic Roads, Rest Areas and Transportation www.dot.wisconsin.gov
= Travel Green Wisconsin certified
Destinations highlighted in red are members or associate members of the Wisconsin Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus. They offer meeting and convention facilities.
LET YOUR (ECO) CONSCIENCE REST EASY IN WISCONSIN
April 22, 1970. The first Earth Day. Founded by Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin to raise environmental consciousness.
Wisconsinites continue to dig in to the Earth Day tenets of preserving the environment and enhancing our quality of life.
That brings us to the notion of an eco-friendly vacation, a concept the Wisconsin Department of Tourism pioneered when it launched Travel Green Wisconsin ™ in 2006. Travel Green was the first certification program in the country that went beyond accommodations to include tourism businesses of all sorts-events, attractions, restaurants, and everything in between.
So if leaving a lighter footprint is important to you, then consider patronizing the hundreds of Travel Green Wisconsin ™ certified businesses when visiting. Visit travelwisconsin.com for a listing.
To summarize: Go green. Have fun. Rest easy.
Fall Color ReportA weekly report on fall color conditions around the state. Available in September and October.
Snow Conditions ReportA weekly report on conditions for downhill skiing, cross country skiing and snowmobiling around the state.
Wisconsin TravelerEssential information for the Wisconsin traveler. A twice-monthly newsletter that brings you the latest in Wisconsin getaway ideas, events, packages & deals and more!
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Trip PlannerExplore. Save. Share. Create a new trip or edit existing trips, then print details of your trip and share your trip with friends on your favorite social network or via email.
Official Wisconsin Travel GuideA full-color, 80 page guide to over 500 Wisconsin attractions – a perfect tool to plan your next getaway.
Wisconsin Activity GuideA full-color, 80-page guide to recreational opportunities on the land, on the water, and on the snow.
Wisconsin Lodging DirectoryA comprehensive directory describing more than 1,100 Wisconsin hotels, motels, resorts and B&Bs. Provided by the Wisconsin Innkeepers Association.
Wisconsin Bed & Breakfast DirectoryLists 220 charming Wisconsin B&Bs in a handy, pocket-sized brochure. Provided by the Wisconsin Bed & Breakfast Association.
Wisconsin Art & Craft Fairs DirectoryA 64-page guide to nearly 200 art and craft fairs held throughout Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Campground DirectoryA 66-page guide to the private campgrounds of Wisconsin, listed by region. Provided by the Wisconsin Association of Campground Owners.
Wisconsin State Parks Visitor GuideA 24-page full-color booklet detailing the recreational facilities offered at Wisconsin’s 79 state parks, forests and trails.
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