WHEN YOU’RE HAVING FUN, WE’RE HAVING FUN.WHEN YOU’RE HAVING FUN, WE’RE HAVING FUN.

CONTENTS

FEATURES

Mixed SourcesProduct group from well-managedforests, controlled sources andrecycled wood or fibrewww.fsc.org Cert no. SW-COC-002880©1996 Forest Stewardship Council

Welcome to Wisconsin!

The spring and summer seasons usher in longer days, warmer nights and countless activities that are fun for the whole family. From food festivals to art fairs, water parks to auto racing, fun has no limit in Wisconsin. With more than 500 events, this guide offers the perfect starting point to build your own Wisconsin adventure.

We invite you to experience our special brand of Midwestern hospitality and hope that you feel right at home. Regardless of where you spend your vacation in Wisconsin, a lifetime of memories is waiting for you.

Enjoy!

Scott Walker

Governor

2 April Events6 May Events12 June Events22 July Events30 August Events36 September Events46 Ongoing Events48 Performing Arts52 Exhibits53 Tourism Contacts

11 Spend the day at a local fair

21 FREE ENTRANCE TO STATE PARKS

51 stages and stars: outdoor theaters

This publication was produced by the Wisconsin Department of Tourism, Stephanie Klett, Secretary.

Published January 2016

Wisconsin Department of Tourism201 W. Washington Avenue • P.O. Box 8690Madison, WI 53707-8690608-266-2161800-432-8747www.TravelWisconsin.com

Main Cover Photo: German Fest, Milwaukee

Promoting sustainability

To underscore the Wisconsin Department of Tourism’s continuing commitment to stronger recycling markets in Wisconsin and a healthier world, this publication is print-ed on a paper stock with a 10% post-consumer recycled content. The paper used is Forest Stewardship Council®-certified, a mark of responsible forestry.

The information in this guide is also available online at TravelWisconsin.com/guides. Where possible, travelers are encouraged to forego the printed publication in favor of the online content.

NORTHWESTNW

NORTHEASTNE

CENTRALC EAST

CENTRALEC

SOUTHEASTSE

SOUTHCENTRAL

SC

SOUTHWEST SW

1

The monthly events throughout this guide are labeled by their locations within Wisconsin’s seven regions. Simplify your search by matching the abbreviation accompanying each event to its corresponding section.

RIVER FALLS ROOTS AND BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL APRIL 8-10 River Falls (NW)

MIDWEST HORSE FAIR APRIL 15-17 Madison (SC)

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

WISCONSIN GRILLED CHEESE CHAMPIONSHIP APRIL 23 Dodgeville (SC)

WISCONSIN ALPACA & FIBER FEST APRIL 23-24 West Bend (SE)

31

River Falls Roots and Bluegrass Festival . April 8-10APRIL EVENTS

S M T W T F S

27 28 29 30 31 1 2

3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

17 18 19 20 21 22 23

24 25 26 27 28 29 30

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Photo by Andrew

Iverson

CAN’T-MISS

EVENTS5A

ndrew Iverson

Taylor County Lions Maple Fest Medford (NW) The full day of activities include a pancake breakfast and maple-flavored foods, maple syrup demonstra-tions, wood crafts, baking and cooking contests and antique tractor displays. 715-785-7573 www.taylorcountylionsmaplefest.org

WineFeast Oshkosh (EC) Sample fine wines from around the world, sip tantalizing brews and try tasty cuisine from area restaurants. 920-424-1300 www.bgcosh.org

Wisconsin Grilled Cheese Championship Dodgeville (SC) Amateurs and professionals will compete for prizes and the honor of best grilled cheese sandwich in Wisconsin. Sample their creations, enjoy beer and wine, and listen to live music. 608-935-9200www.grilledcheesewisconsin.com

APRIL 23-24All Breed Dog Show, Obedience and Rally Trial Fond du Lac (EC) Fond du Lac County Kennel Club’s dog show will include conformation, obedience and rally trial competition. 920-918-3805 www.fdl.com

Clark County “Spring Into The Arts Studio Tour” Neillsville (C) Artists and their creations are showcased in this self-guided tour along scenic country roads and quaint communities. 715-255-9100 www.clarkcountytourism-wi.org

Living Green Festival Chippewa Falls (NW) Wisconsin’s most comprehensive green-lifestyle event offers more than 100 exhibitor booths and several acres of outdoor displays, along with food and a craft beer garden, seminars, an entertainment stage and a Children’s Village. 715-579-7127 www.livinggreenfest.com

Oshkosh Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K Oshkosh (EC) This annual marathon, half marathon and 5k run/walk offers scenic diversity, from historic homes to the river. 920-574-2972 www.dutrirun.com

Wisconsin Alpaca & Fiber Fest West Bend (SE) Take in an alpaca show with more than 300 animals, browse fiber arts displays and a crafter’s corner, and participate in classes for all skill levels. 608-219-6369 www.wisconsinalpacafiberfest.com

APRIL 24-29Waupaca Art Show Waupaca (C) Artists from throughout central Wisconsin and beyond display works and compete for prizes in this annual, professionally-judged show sponsored by Waupaca Fine Arts. 715-258-7343 www.fineartsfestival.org

APRIL 28Taste of the North Minocqua (NE) Meet more than two dozen chefs, sample their signature dishes and vote on your favorite in each category. 715-356-5266 www.minocqua.org

APRIL 29-MAY 1Lake Country Antiques & Art Show Waukesha (SE) Browse antique dealers from across the country dis-playing American and English furniture, accessories, folk art, jewelry, oriental rugs, lighting and clocks. 262-896-8490 www.antiquescenteratwales.com SpringFest Chippewa Falls (NW) Local vendors display spring-related products at this event featuring heated tents with live music and family activities. 715-723-2861 www.springfest-cf.com

Women’s Weekend Lake Geneva (SE) Bring your best gal pals for a weekend of shopping and fun activities. Pre-regisration is required. 262-248-8911 x224 www.lakegenevawomensweekend.com

APRIL 30Crazylegs Classic Madison (SC) This run/walk follows a scenic course starting in downtown Madison at Capitol Square, winding through the UW campus and ending near the 50-yard line in Camp Randall Stadium. 608-261-5347 www.crazylegsclassic.com

Springtime Splendor Art & Craft Show Fond du Lac (EC) This art & craft show features close to a hundred vendors with handmade gifts and home decorat-ing ideas, door prizes, food concessions and free parking. 920-929-2885 www.fdlrecdept.com

4

APRIL

MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVALPoynette . April 2

APRIL 1-3Spring Home, Garden & Recreation Show Amery (NW) See exhibits on homes, furnishings and appliances, landscaping, cars, greenhouses, golf, boats and ATVs. 715-268-8101 www.amerywisconsin.org

Wisconsin Deer & Turkey Expo Madison (SC) This expo features how-to seminars, shooting ranges, contests and hundreds of hunting products. 608-267-3976 www.deerinfo.com/wisconsin

APRIL 2Tomah Antique Toy Farm Show - Old & New Tomah (SW) Check out scale replicas of trucks and farm-related equipment, past and present. 608-372-6907

Maple Syrup Festival Poynette (SC) Learn about the MacKenzie Center’s sugar bush and how Native Americans, pioneers and today’s volun-teers make maple syrup. Enjoy a pancake breakfast and horse-drawn wagon rides. 608-635-8105 www.dnr.wi.gov/education/Mackenzie

APRIL 2-3Crazy Quilters Quilt Show Mukwonago (SE) Quilters will display more than 300 exhibits at this event, which includes bed turning, a raffle and silent auction. 414-529-2593 www.mukwonagocrazyquilters.com

MapleFest at Glenna Farms Amery (NW) Eat pancakes, take a self-guided “sap to syrup” tour and visit a petting zoo. 800-310-5050 www.glennafarms.com

APRIL 3Fondy Vintage Auto Club Swap Meet Fond du Lac (EC) Vendors from a four-state area sell antique and specialty auto parts and memorabilia. 920-579-8450 www.fdl.com/details/event

APRIL 8-10River Falls Roots and Bluegrass Music Festival River Falls (NW) Enjoy three days of bluegrass, roots and cajun music at multiple venues, sample craft beers and local wines, and join in on foot-stomping workshops and open jam sessions. 715-425-2533 www.riverfallsbluegrass.com

Wheel & Sprocket Bike Expo West Allis (SE) More than 2,000 bikes and thousands of accessories will be on sale at this event featuring seminars and exhibitors. 414-336-1270 www.bikeexposale.com

APRIL 9-10Rock, Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show Monroe (SC) Displays, speakers and interactive exhibits will teach geologists of all ages about rocks and fossils. 608-558-1138 www.badgerrockclub.org

Spring Gift and Craft Show Onalaska (SW) Browse more than 140 booths of home and garden items at this free event. 608-781-9566 www.omnicenter.net

WJJQ Home, Sport & Travel Show with Health Expo Tomahawk (NE) Take a look at outdoor displays of new cars, boats and RVs at this free-admission event featuring door prizes. 715-453-4482 www.wjjq.com

APRIL 13-16Central Wisconsin Horse Sale Neillsville (C) Wisconsin’s largest horse and equipment sale at-tracts buyers and sellers from across the country. 715-238-8088 www.centralwihorsesale.net

APRIL 14-21Wisconsin Film Festival Madison (SC) This festival is an eight-day exploration of new dramatic and documentary independent films, ani-mation, experimental restorations and revivals. 608-265-2933 www.wifilmfest.org

APRIL 15-16Villa Louis Behind the Scenes Prairie Du Chien (SW) See this historic mansion from top to bottom during extended tours offering visitors a glimpse into life at the house and care of an object from the Dousman family collection. 608-326-2721 www.villalouis.org

APRIL 15-17Big Whopper Weekend (Fishing Contest) New London (EC) Fish the Wolf River during the annual walleye run. The event will include contests, food, live music and a huge raffle. 920-779-6346 www.newlondonfishandgame.com

Home & Sport Show Ashland (NW) See displays and demos of home and recreational products. 715-682-2727 www.visitashland.com

Midwest Horse Fair Madison (SC) This three-day horse fair will feature more than 600 horses, 500 vendors, hundreds of clinics, seminars and educational events. 920-623-5515 www.midwesthorsefair.com

APRIL 16-17Antique Show & Sale Neenah (EC) Shop furniture, home and garden decor, glassware and china, quilts and linens, toys and sporting goods, country primitives, paper and textiles, adver-tising and signage, jewelry and collectibles. 920-730-8204 www.hearthstonemuseum.org

APRIL 18-24Fox Cities Book Festival Appleton (EC) Writers and readers connect at several locations in the Fox Cities. 920-831-6580 www.foxcitiesbookfestival.org

APRIL 21-24Brown Trout Tournament Baileys Harbor (NE) A $25 entry fee is needed for one of the premier fish-ing contests on Lake Michigan. More than $7,000 in prizes will be awarded for the biggest catches. 920-839-2366 www.baileysharbor.com

APRIL 22Girls Night Out Spring Fling Cambridge (SC) Enjoy special deals, tastings and gifts at this girl’s night out in downtown Cambridge. 608-423-3780 www.cambridgewi.com/events

APRIL 22-24Cajun Music and Dance Weekend Dodgeville (SC) Take in authentic Cajun music from visiting Los Angeles artists and join workshops at this event including ethnic food and nightly dances with live bands. 608-924-4000 www.folklorevillage.com

Central Wisconsin Concertina Festival Merrill (NE) This festival highlights more than 100 concertina artists from around the state and beyond. 715-536-9405 www.merrillchamber.org

Spring Jefferson Auto Swap Meet & Car Show Jefferson (SC) About a hundred acres and thousands of vendor spaces features cars for sale, classics, collectibles and parts. Pontiacs will be showcased in a car show. 608-244-8416 www.madisonclassics.com

APRIL 23MACC Pine Line Marathon Medford (NW) Events include a marathon, half marathon, relay and 5K run/walk. 715-748-4729

Shepherd Express Stein & Dine West Allis (SE) This beer, cheese, sausage and chocolate festival showcases more than 100 of the city’s greatest offerings. 414-292-3823 www.expressmilwaukee.com/steinanddine

HORICON MARSH BIRD FESTIVAL

MAY 6-9 Horicon (SC)

GO PAINT!

MAY 15-20 Durand (SW)

MEMORIAL WEEKEND

ATV/UTV RALLY

MAY 26-30 Hurley (NW)

CHOCOLATEFEST

MAY 27-30 Burlington (SE)

HO-CHUNK NATION POW-WOW

MAY 28-30

Black River Falls (SW)7

S M T W T F S

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

8 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20 21

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

29 30 31 1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8 9 10 11

may EVENTS

CAN’T-MISS

EVENTS5

ho chunk nation pow-wow . may 28-30

Glenn Sanderson

98

MAYAPRIL 29-MAY 1Lake Country Antiques & Art Show Waukesha (SE) Browse antique dealers from across the country dis-playing American and English furniture, accessories, folk art, jewelry, oriental rugs, lighting and clocks. 262-896-8490 www.antiquescenteratwales.com

SpringFest Chippewa Falls (NW) Local vendors display spring-related products at this event featuring heated tents with live music, inflat-ables, a bonfire and food vendors. 715-723-2861 www.springfest-cf.com

Women’s Weekend Lake Geneva (SE) Bring your best gal pals for a weekend of shopping and fun activities. Pre-regisration is required. 262-248-8911 x224 www.lakegenevawomensweekend.com

MAY 5-7Spring Ice Show Pleasant Prairie (SE) This family-friendly event showcases the skills of the Pleasant Prairie Skating School. Dazzling lights, music and costumes enhance the performances. 262-925-6752 www.RecPlexOnline.com

MAY 6Falls Sampler St. Croix Falls (NW) Sample wines and foods from local eateries while enjoying live music and drawings. 715-483-3580 www.fallschamber.org

Gallery Night Madison (SC) This long-time Madison tradition each spring and fall offers art lovers an opportunity to enjoy a wide variety of exhibitions, opening receptions, demonstrations and refreshments at venues throughout the city. 608-257-0158 www.mmoca.org

MAY 6-8Badger Steam and Gas Engine Club Swap Meet & Auction Baraboo (SC) Engines, tractors and other equipment will be on display along with tools, cars, trucks and parts. The event includes an auction and food. 608-393-3021 www.badgersteamandgas.com

Festival Foods Grandad Half Marathon La Crosse (SW) Active events ranging from a marathon to a 5K run/walk to cycling and a health expo will take place alongside Grandad Bluff and the Mississippi River Valley. A post-race party includes live music, brats and local craft beer. 608-789-7304 www.festivalfoodsgrandadhalf.com

Jazz on the Vine Elkhart Lake (EC) See dynamic performances by world-renowned jazz musicians while indulging in The Osthoff Resort’s award-winning cuisine and sampling more than 100 domestic and international wines. 888-330-5664 x830 www.jazzonthevine.net

Spring Festival Gays Mills (SW) Tour an orchard in bloom in one of Wisconsin’s prime apple-growing areas, and shop a flea market and food stands at this event held in conjunction with the annual Festival of Folk Music and Dance. 608-735-4031 www.gaysmills.org

MAY 6-9Horicon Marsh Bird Festival Horicon (SC) Experience the peak of the spring bird migration around the Horicon Marsh area with guided hikes, bus and boat rides. Reservations are required for some events. 920-387-7893 www.horiconmarshbirdfestival.com

MAY 7Door County Half Marathon and Nicolet Bay 5K Fish Creek (NE) Race winners will be presented with awards, while all finishers receive medals, shirts and refreshments at the end of the course. 920-421-1519 www.doorcountyhalfmarathon.com

Lakefront Artist Fair Racine (SE) Racine’s first outdoor art fair of the season features more than 100 artists from throughout the Midwest. 262-637-7892 www.racinemontessori.com/lakefront-artist-fair

Motorsports Mayhem Richland Center (SW) This event includes a demolition derby, FMX, and snowmobile, ATV, dirtbike, truck and car drags. 608-604-5068 www.hybridredneck.com

Spring Bird Migration Day Ferryville (SW) See warblers, rare spring birds, wildflowers, plants and a panoramic view of the Mississippi River on an easy, guided hike on Sugar Creek Bluff. 608-734-9077 www.visitferryville.com

The Taste of Spring Green Spring Green (SC) Taste local produce, meats, cheese and wine in a spring visit to Spring Green. 608-588-2054 www.springgreen.com Waukesha Art Crawl Waukesha (SE) Take the free trolley to see 175 artists at 20 venues, shop the boutiques, listen to live music, and indulge in food and drink. 262-542-1522 www.waukeshaart.com

Wisconsin Marathon Kenosha (SE) Celebrate with a brat and beer after this marathon and half marathon along a lakefront course. The event also includes an untimed two-mile family fitness walk. 847-675-0200 x210 www.wisconsinmarathon.com

MAY 7-8Earth Arts Spring Art Tour St. Croix Falls (NW) This self-guided art tour highlights the work of more than 45 artists from the Earth Arts Group of Polk County. 715-483-3150 www.earthartswi.org

Flea Market and Craft Sale Hatfield (SW) Shop from more than 160 vendors and enjoy food, music, a parade and fireworks at this free-admission event. 608-989-2275 www.clarkcountytourism-wi.org

MAY 7-9Nancy’s Notions Sewing Weekend Beaver Dam (SC) Experience sewing contests, an in-style seminar, nationally known speakers, hands-on classes, presentations, product demonstrations packed with ideas and hints, an auction to benefit a local charity and lots of shopping. 800-739-3936 www.nancysnotions.com

MAY 12-15Girlfriends Great Eggscape Egg Harbor (NE) This getaway weekend offers a variety of workshops, exercise classes, shopping, a wine tasting and cooking classes and more. 920-868-3717 www.eggharbordoorcounty.org

MAY 13-14Northwoods Birding Festival Manitowish Waters (NE) Explore the wonders of birding in Wisconsin’s North-woods during peak warbler migration. Great Lakes area experts lead trips, seminars and workshops aimed at improving birding skills, knowledge, and conservation and habitat measures. 715-543-2085 www.discoverycenter.net

MAY 13-15Syttende Mai Stoughton (SC) America’s largest celebration of Norwegian Consti-tution Day boasts two parades, folk dancing, rose-maling, hardanger and quilt exhibits, ethnic food, an arts and crafts fair, a canoe race, the Syttende Mai Run, a Viking Games Strongman Competition and a Norwegian (bunad) style show. 608-873-7912 www.stoughtonwi.com

MAY 14Amherst Quilt, Craft & Amish Furniture Auction Amherst (C) Amish quilts and furniture are auctioned under huge tents. Baked goods, other food and refreshments will be available. 920-450-1843 www.maderauction.com

Fair on the Square Baraboo (SC) This semi-annual arts and crafts show with more than 150 vendors offers food, a farmers market, chil-dren’s activities, live music and family entertainment. 608-448-3490 www.downtownbaraboo.com

Journeys Marathon Eagle River (NE) Participate in a scenic point-to-point road race, pow-er walk and 5K. Music and food are also available. 800-359-6315 www.journeysmarathon.org

Pewaukee Kiwanis River Run Pewaukee (SE) A timed six-mile canoe/kayak race will start at Ham-mel Machine in Pewaukee and end at Frame Park in Waukesha. 262-691-2700 www.pewaukeekiwanis.org

Syttende Mai Run/Walk Madison (SC) Run a 20-mile race from Madison to Stoughton, or enjoy a 17-mile non-competitive walk or 10-mile competitive run at this event held in conjunction with the city’s Syttende Mai celebration. 608-873-7912 www.stoughtonwi.com

Touch-A-Truck & Bike Rodeo Cambridge (SC) Tour a fire truck, semi truck, police car, race car, tow truck and other vehicles. Other activities include a bouncy house, face painting and balloons. 608-423-8108 www.visitcambridgewi.com

MAY 14-15Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show Wauwatosa (SE) Dealers from all over the Midwest will sell lapidary supplies, tools, books, rough material, slabs, finished specimens, cabochons, jewelry, carvings and fossils. Children’s activities, exhibits, displays, presentations and food sales are included. 414-771-8668 www.wisgeologicalsociety.com

Morel Mushroom Festival Muscoda (SW) Try fried morels or take some home, attend a fire-fighter-sponsored steak feed, fireworks and a parade. The event includes a craft fair, flea market, car show and carnival. 608-739-3182 www.muscoda.com

Wild and Wooly Weekend Eagle (SE) Explore Old World Wisconsin’s wild side with guided nature walks and wildlife programs. Watch sheep-shearing demonstrations and try your hand at spinning wool into yarn. 262-594-6301 www.oldworldwisconsin.org

MAY 15Nature’s Images Spring Art Fair Kaukauna (EC) More than 50 artists will display nature-related paintings, photography, sculpture, crafts from natural materials, botanicals and herbs. Enjoy a Celtic harp-ist, food, wildflower hikes and eagle watching along the Fox River. 920-766-4733 www.1000islandsenvironmentalcenter.com

Wisconsin Veterans Home Open House and Old Car Show King (NE) This annual open house includes live entertainment, cruises on the Chain O’ Lakes, food and refreshments, and an old car and vintage military vehicles show. 715-258-4247 www.wvhking.com

MAY 15-20GoPaint! Durand (SW) Watch as artists interpret the dramatic landscapes of Durand and the area along the Chippewa River at this open-air event. 715-672-8188 www.gopaint.org

MAY 16-22Kenosha Craft Beer Week Kenosha (SE) Celebrate the local craft beer scene with special events at restaurants and bars. 262-652-2739 www.kenoshacraftbeerweek.com

MAY 19Sip, Shop & Stroll - Ladies Night in Cedarburg Cedarburg (SE) Many Cedarburg businesses are opening their doors to ladies for a special night of pampering, shopping and partying. Sales, promotions and raffle prizes will be available. 262-377-9620 www.cedarburg.org

MAY 19-21Chequamegon Bay Birding & Nature Festival Ashland (NW) Take part in three days of birding and nature programs on the south shore of Lake Superior at the peak of migration, with more than 100 activities guided by experts. 715-682-2500 www.birdandnaturefest.com

MAY 20Delafield Spring Art Walk Delafield (SE) Visit with working local artisans and musicians while strolling the downtown district. 262-646-8100 www.visitdelafield.org

MAY 20-21Villa Louis Behind the Scenes Prairie du Chien (SW) See this historic mansion from top to bottom during extended tours offering visitors a glimpse into life at the house and care of an object from the Dousman family collection. 608-326-2721 www.villalouis.org

MAY 20-22Arcadia Broiler Dairy Days Arcadia (SW) Activities include horseshoe and 30-team softball tournaments, bicycle tour, motorcycle poker run, two-mile and 10K runs, a talent show, a grand parade and one for the kids, a tractor pull, live music and barbecue chicken. 608-323-3645 www.broilerdays.com

Cellcom Green Bay Marathon Green Bay (NE) In addition to a marathon, the event will include a half marathon, 5K run/walk and half-mile kids run on Saturday, along with a Wisconsin-style tailgate party at the finish line and a health expo. 920-432-6272 www.cellcomgreenbaymarathon.com

MAY 21Aldo Leopold Foundation Family Day Baraboo (SC) Explore the woods, prairies and river just like the Leopold family did 75 years ago. Hikes, live reptiles, hayrides and watercolor painting have been a part of the event in the past. 608-355-0279 www.aldoleopold.org

Arcadia Memorial Bike Tour Arcadia (SW) Held in conjunction with Broiler Dairy Days, this ride offers beautiful scenery in the ridge and valley country of Trempealeau County. 608-323-2319 www.ridebctc.com

Jefferson County Dairy Breakfast Jefferson (SC) Feast on eggs, pancakes, sausage, cheese, milk, coffee and orange juice. Competitions include a frisbee toss, milk drinking contest and games for kids. Enjoy wagon rides, antique tractors, ice cream sundaes, live music and radio broadcasts, a herding demonstration and craft show. 920-674-7148 www.jcfairpark.com

Main Street Car Show Algoma (NE) See classic and collector cars, trucks, and motorcy-cles displayed on Algoma’s Main Street. Enjoy a day full of music, food and drink. 920-487-5498 www.algomamainstreet.org

Old-Fashioned Block Party & Classic Car Show Hartford (SC) Main Street will be closed to enjoy classic cars from all eras plus food, live entertainment, games and contests for kids. 262-673-7193 www.downtownhartfordwi.com

Find more fun at TravelWisconsin.com or call 1-800-432-8747.

White Deer Triathlon Boulder Junction (NE) This timed triathlon’s three legs include a 3K canoe/kayak/stand-up paddleboard 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. 715-385-2400 www.boulderjct.org/white-deer-triathlon

MAY 21-22Automotion Wisconsin Dells (C) More than 1,200 cars will be on display, along with rare antiques and vintage classics. A car corral for sales, swap meet, live entertainment and food are part of the event. 800-223-3557 www.wisdells.com

Blessing of the Fleet Festival Baileys Harbor (NE) Listen to a broadcast over CB radios by Father Ruby, tour charter boats and commercial fleets, meet local fishing legends, watch a boat parade, and listen to stories of maritime history on the Great Lakes. Arts and crafts and farm markets, live music, and local food and drinks are part of the event. 920-839-2366 www.baileysharbor.com

Spring Art Crawl Ellison Bay (NE) Pair handmade pottery containers with gardening ideas and get tips on birdbaths, birdhouses and information on bird watching. Fashion, food, home furnishings, demonstrations, studio tours and guest artists are part of the event. 920-854-4450 www.ellisonbayarts.com

MAY 22Greek Fest Fond du Lac (EC) Enjoy a day of authentic Greek cuisine and pastries, traditional music and dancing, games for children and raffles. 920-922-3055 www.holytrinity.wi.goarch.org

Wisconsin Micro-Brewers Beerfest Chilton (EC) More than 30 Wisconsin micro-brewers offer 180 hand-crafted brews, from ales to stouts as you enjoy live music. Pre-registration is required. 920-849-2534 www.rowlandsbrewery.com

MAY 26-29Door County Festival of Nature Baileys Harbor (NE) 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 is required. 920-839-2802 www.ridgessanctuary.org

MAY 26-30Memorial Weekend ATV/UTV Rally Hurley (NW) Join the Hurley Area and Iron County for a weekend on more than 200 miles of trails on Wisconsin’s larg-est ATV/UTV system. The event includes Wisconsin’s largest ATV parade and a mud pit, great food, live music and veterans memorial activities. 715-561-4334 www.hurleywi.com

MAY 27-29Music Fest New Glarus (SC) This family-oriented Memorial Day weekend celebra-tion will have music, children’s activities, food and live bands. 608-527-2095 www.ngmusicfest.com

MAY 27-30ChocolateFest Burlington (SE) Dedicated to the celebration of all things choco-late, this annual event draws a crowd of more than 35,000 visitors to experience a weekend of fun, games, rides, cooking demonstrations and sweets. 414-254-4813 www.chocolatefest.com

Total Off-Road Rally Dresser (NW) Monster truck, truck/tractor pulls and a demolition derby are highlights of this event. 952-380-3435 www.memorial4x4.org

World’s Largest Brat Fest Madison (SC) Kick off summer with live bands, food, activities to burn off the brats and family fun at the Alliant Energy Center’s Willow Island. 608-236-2031 www.bratfest.com

Yesteryear’s Weekend Albany (SC) Celebrate Memorial Day weekend with a street dance, parade, duathlon and chicken barbecue. 608-862-3240 www.greencounty.org

MAY 27-31NCAA Division III Baseball National Championships Appleton (EC) Regional winners from across the country will play in this eight-team tournament hosted by Lawrence University. 920-733-4152 www.ncaa.com

MAY 28Green County Breakfast on the Farm Blanchardville (SC) In addition to breakfast, enjoy farm tours, arts and crafts, farm equipment displays, a petting zoo, edu-cational stations and live entertainment. 608-214-3330 www.greencountyagchest.com

Rib Mountain Adventure Challenge Wausau (C) Teams of two to four members will run, bike, and paddle their way through the rugged and beautiful central Wisconsin wilderness using only a map and compass to complete this adventure race. Choose either a three-hour or eight-hour challenge. 715-630-6444 www.ribmountainadventurechallenge.com

Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Day Spooner (NW) Celebrate the history of canoes with live music and a boat show in front of this grain-elevator-turned museum, plus tours and an open house in the mu-seum exhibit hall, canoe workshops, and food and beverage in the beer garden. 715-635-5002 www.wisconsincanoeheritagemuseum.org

MAY 28-29Burlington Jaycees Arts & Crafts Fair Burlington (SE) Browse handmade arts and crafts, sculptures, gar-den and metal yard art, handmade jewelry, clothing, birdhouses, food and furniture. 262-210-1428 www.burlingtonjaycees.org

Fort Koshkonong Rendezvous Fort Atkinson (SC) Visitors can step back in time and see how life was in the 1800s. Witness living history and eat period food. 920-563-3210 www.fortchamber.com

Sturgeon Bay Fine Art Fair Sturgeon Bay (NE) Held in conjunction with the Door County Festival of Blossoms, this event combines live entertainment and children’s activities with an eclectic blend of original artwork from more than 90 exhibitors. 920-743-6246 www.sturgeonbay.net

MAY 28-30Celebrate De Pere De Pere (NE) Enjoy live entertainment, activities and shows for kids, food and beverage tents, a water ski show, fireworks and a parade. 920-336-7980 www.celebratedepere.com

Flea Market and Craft Sale Hatfield (SW) Shop from more than 160 vendors and enjoy food, music, a parade, fireworks and family activities. 608-989-2275 www.clarkcountytourism-wi.org

Ho-Chunk Pow-Wow Black River Falls (SW) Enjoy drums, dancing and crafts from throughout the country at this celebration of thanks. 715-284-9343 www.ho-chunknation.com

MAY 29Classic Sled Roundup St. Germain (NE) This vintage and antique sled show and swap at Community Park includes music, food and an awards presentation. 715-542-4463 www.snowmobilehalloffame.com

Lawn Mower Races Fifield (NW) The event includes six classes of races along with kids classes, with time trials an hour beforehand. Concessions are available. 715-762-4739 www.tn.fifield.wi.gov

Leinenkugel’s Chippewa Valley Century Ride Chippewa Falls (NW) Choose from 30-, 50-, 75- or 100-mile routes along Bridgewater Avenue at Irvine Park. Rest stops with food and water, a SAG wagon and brat feed are included. 715-723-0331 www.chippewavalleyride.us

Race Into Summer Beaver Dam (SC) This community celebration includes live music, children’s activities, race car displays, and food and beverages. 920-885-4442 www.wbevradio.com

10

Each year, Wisconsin communities pull out all the stops for their local agricultural fairs. Take the opportunity to see the area’s best animals on display, experience the thrills of the Midway and enjoy carnival food, competitions, youth exhibits and grandstand

headliners at these family-fun events throughout the state. Visit TravelWisconsin.com/EventsGuide for complete need-to-know details.

June 29 - July 4Stoughton FairStoughton (SC)

stoughtonfair.com

July 6-10Jefferson County Fair

Jefferson (SC)jcfairpark.com/fair

July 7-10Lodi Agricultural Fair

Lodi (SC)lodiagfair.com

July 8-10Turtle Lake Inter-County Fair

Turtle Lake (NW)turtlelakewi.com

July 11-17Sauk County Fair

Baraboo (SC)saukcountyfair.com

July 13-17La Crosse Interstate Fair

La Crosse (SW)lacrosseinterstatefair.com

Lafayette County FairDarlington (SC)

lafayettecountyfair.org

Northern Wisconsin State FairChippewa Falls (NW)

northernwistatefair.com

July 20-24Fond du Lac County Fair

Fond du Lac (EC)fonddulaccountyfair.com

Green County FairMonroe (SC)

greencountyfair.net

Lincoln County FairMerrill (NE)

lincolncofair.com

Waukesha County FairWaukesha (SE)

waukeshacountyfair.com

July 22-24Pepin County FairArkansaw (NW)pepin.uwex.edu

July 26-31Outagamie County Fair

Seymour (EC)outagamiecountyfair.com

Rock County 4-H FairJanesville (SC)

rockcounty4hfair.com

July 27-31Washington County Fair

West Bend (SE)wcfairpark.com

Columbia County FairPortage (SC)

columbiacofair.com

Dunn County FairMenomonie (NW)dunncountyfair.org

Langlade County Youth FairAntigo (NE)

langladecountyfair.com

Monroe County FairTomah (SW)

monroecountyfairwi.com

Racine County FairUnion Grove (SE)

racinecountyfair.com

July 28-31Polk County Fair

St. Croix Fallspolkcountyfair.com

Washburn County FairSpooner (NW)

washburncountyfair.com

Aug 2-7Winnebago County Fair

Oshkosh (EC)winnebagocounty

Aug 3-7Jackson County Fair

Black River Falls (SW)thejacksoncountyfair.net

Aug 4-7Iron County Fair

Saxon (NW)ironcountyfair.org

Oneida County FairRhinelander (NE)

oneidacountyfairwi.com

Aug 4-14Wisconsin State Fair

West Allis (SE)wistatefair.com

Aug 10-14Clark County Fair

Neillsville (C)clark.uwex.edu

Aug 11-14Vilas County FairEagle River (NE)co.vilas.wi.us/fair

Aug 14-21Juneau County Fair

Mauston (SW)juneaucountyfair.com

Aug 17-21Brown County Fair

DePere (NE)browncountyfair.com

Kenosha County FairWilmot (SE)

kenoshacofair.com

Aug 18-21Oconto County Fair

Gillett (NE)ocontocountyfair.org

Sawyer County FairHayward (NW)

sawyercountyfair.org

Aug 23-28Manitowoc County Fair

Manitowoc (EC)manitowoccountyexpo.com

Aug 24-28Price County Fair

Phillips (NE)pricecountyfair.com

Aug 31 - Sept 5Central Wisconsin State Fair

Marshfield (C)centralwisconsinstatefair.com

Walworth County FairElkhorn (SE)

walworthcountyfair.com

Sept 1-5Ashland County Fair

Marengo (NW)ashlandcofair.com

Iowa County FairMineral Point (SC)iowacountyfair.org

Sept 2-5Calumet County Fair

Chilton (EC)calumetcountyfair.com

Sept 7-11Richland County FairRichland Center (SW)fair.co.richland.wi.us

11

DOOR COUNTY

LIGHTHOUSE FESTIVAL

JUNE 10-12 Sturgeon Bay (NE)

PRAIRIE VILLA RENDEZVOUS

JUNE 16-19 Prairie du Chien (SW)

ELLSWORTH CHEESE

CURD FESTIVAL

JUNE 24-26 Ellsworth (NW)

STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL

JUNE 25-26 Cedarburg (SE)

SUMMERFEST

JUNE 29-JULY 3 and JULY 5-10 Milwaukee (SE)

13

S M T W T F S

29 30 31 1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8 9 10 11

12 13 14 15 16 17 18

19 20 21 22 23 24 25

26 27 28 29 30 1 2

3 4 5 6 7 8 9

JUNE EVENTS

CAN’T-MISS

EVENTS5

SUMMERFEST . MILWAUKEE . JUNE 29-JULY 3 & JULY 5-10

1514

JUNEJUNE 2-5Dairyfest Marshfield (C) Celebrate Wisconsin dairy with the Cheese Chase 2k and 5k runs, the mayor’s dairy breakfast, an old-fashioned picnic in the park, and a downtown parade. 715-384-3454 www.marshfieldchamber.com

JUNE 3Horses Vaulting Show Phillips (NW) Watch gymnastic and dance routines set to music and performed on horseback. 715-339-2819 www.ranchofrescuedhope.blogspot.com

JUNE 3-4Fun Fest Fennimore (SW) This event includes a carnival, games for the kids, kickball tournaments, a judged car show, a parade, concessions and live music. 608-485-0820 www.fennimore.com/community

Willow River Blues & Brews Fest New Richmond (NW) Enjoy the works of many artists and the art of making a handcrafted beer. Concessions will be available all weekend. 715-246-2900 www.newrichmondchamber.com

JUNE 3-5Fresh Art Tour Durand (SW) Take a self-guided tour of studios sprinkled through-out the scenic Chippewa Valley and Lake Pepin area. 715-672-8188 www.freshart.org

Great Wisconsin Cheese Festival Little Chute (EC) Cheese tastings and a breakfast, carving demon-strations, and curd-eating and cheesecake contests are the highlights of this event, which also includes a carnival, petting zoo, parade, walk/run and live music. 920-788-7380 www.littlechutewi.org

Garden Fair Green Bay (NE) More than 100 vendors will offer garden plants, land-scaping ideas, accessories, gardening demonstra-tions and presentations at the Green Bay Botanical Garden. Live music and food will be a part of the event. 920-490-9457 www.gbbg.org/gardenfair

Spring Art Tour Mount Horeb (SC) Explore the beauty of Wisconsin’s Driftless area as you tour rarely seen art studios in Mount Horeb, Verona, Mazomanie, Black Earth, Cross Plains and Blue Mounds. 608-437-5914 www.springarttour.com

JUNE 4Birky Challenge Fond Du Lac (EC) Choose a 67-, 40-, or 20-mile ride from Fond du Lac toward the Kettle Moraine State Forest. Rest stops will be spaced out about every 12 miles with food and water. 920-322-3700 www.birkychallenge.com

Brule Fish Hatchery Family Fun Day Brule (NW) Events and activities include fly tying and casting, fish printing, catch and release fishing, filleting and shocking demonstrations, displays of insects and aquatic invasive species, and a canoe trip on the Brule River, along with archery and fire suppression equipment viewing. 715-372-5678 dnr.wi.gov

Dragon Art Fair DeForest (SC) Browse handcrafted works from more than 90 artisans and check out a plant sale. The event will include music, food and children’s activities. 608-846-8891 www.dragonartsgroup.org

Family Festival Spooner (NW) Enjoy an afternoon of miniature train rides, face painting, craft projects and a petting zoo. 715-520-2676 www.business.spoonerchamber.org

June Bloom Arts & Crafts Festival Minocqua (NE) More than 50 exhibitors will offer original artwork, pottery, jewelry, tapestries, clothing, photography, wood creations and leather goods. 715-356-5266 www.minocquaartsandcrafts.com

Kid’s Fishing Day Ashland (NW) Experienced anglers and biologists will teach kids where fish live, how to catch them, equipment needs and casting techniques. 715-685-9983 www.nglvc.org

Tour de Marsh Horicon (SC) Cycle or drive through Horicon Marsh and the sur-rounding countryside, with five start and rest stops available. Guided tours will be offered. 920-380-7890 www.horiconmarsh.org

Wright and Like Tour Racine (SC) Get rare access to private residences and public buildings designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and his contemporaries. Visit the sites in any order during the event’s hours for guided tours at each stop. 608-287-0339 www.wrightinwisconsin.org

JUNE 4-54-Pack of Fun Weekend Madison (SC) Each first full weekend in June, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources offers free entry to state parks, forests and trails, along with free fishing access and equipment available for loan.608-266-2621 dnr.wi.gov

Madeline Island Museum Visitor Appreciation Weekend La Pointe (NW) Visitors can enjoy one day of discounted admission rates, along with a free return ride on the Made-line Island Ferry Line for those who visit either the museum or Big Bay State Park as part of the DNR’s 4-Pack of Fun Weekend. 715-747-2415 www.madelineislandmuseum.org

JUNE 5Art Along the Willow Hudson (NW) Get free admission to Willow River State park for a fine arts and crafts fair, storytelling, children’s activi-ties, train rides and a silent auction. 715-386-5931 www.willowkinnifriends.org

Art on the Island Fond du Lac (EC) Shop from more than 70 arts and crafts vendors in a park along Lake Winnebago. Food, live music and kids’ crafts will be a part of the event. 920-979-1945 Family Nature Faire Kansasville (SE) You won’t need an admission sticker to enjoy food, raffles, live animals, and art and nature booths at Richard Bong State Recreation Area. 262-878-5600 www.bongnaturalistassociation.org

Lions Club Chicken Barbecue & Car/Motorcycle Show Union Grove (SE) This event includes a barbeue chicken dinner, cow pie bingo, free hayrides, a bake sale and quilt raffle, live music, and car, van and vintage motorcycle show. 262-878-3623 www.e-clubhouse.org

UPAF Ride for the Arts Milwaukee (SE) Ride as an individual or team on five bike routes ranging from five miles to 66 miles, starting and ending with a finish line party at the Summerfest Grounds. 414-276-7433 www.events.upaf.org

Wolf River Classic Chevy Club Car Show New London (EC) All makes and models are welcome at this event which will include a swap meet, flea market, food, refreshments and music. 920-993-5311 www.newlondontourism.com

Zoo Crew Day Baraboo (SC) Enjoy all-you-can-eat pizza in the park, along with an arts and crafts fair, entertainment stage, silent auction, carnival games and children’s activities. 608-355-2760 www.cityofbaraboo.com

JUNE 9-11Blue Ox Music Festival Eau Claire (NW) The biggest concert of its kind in the upper Midwest features a lineup of the finest acoustic, bluegrass and string band groups touring the nation. 715-839-7500 www.blueoxmusicfestival.com

BrillionFest Brillion (EC) Take part in a rummage sale, electric light street parade, kickball tournament, carnival games, vendor fair, live music and special exhibits. 920-242-2025 www.ci.brillion.wi.us

Special Olympics Summer Games Stevens Point (C) More than 2,500 Wisconsin athletes will compete in aquatics, powerlifting and soccer. Enjoy fireworks, entertainment, games and concessions. 608-222-1324 www.specialolympicswisconsin.org

JUNE 9-12Darlington Canoe Festival Darlington (SC) A Pecatonica River canoe race from Calamine to Dar-lington is the highlight of this four-day festival, which also will include tournaments and other competitions, a steak feed and chicken barbecue, arts and crafts fair, carnival and a parade. 608-776-4229 www.darlingtoncanoefest.com

Sparta Butterfest Sparta (SW) Sparta’s biggest festival of the year includes a carnival, craft and flea market, quilt show, softball tournaments, car and van show, stage entertainment and parade. 608-269-4123 www.spartabutterfest.com

Summer Frolic Mount Horeb (SC) Enjoy a fun-packed weekend of music, entertain-ment, food, midway rides, arcade games, bingo, prizes and fireworks. 608-437-5914 www.mthorebsummerfrolic.com

JUNE 10-12AHRMA Vintage Motorcycle Classic and Rockerbox Motofest Elkhart Lake (EC) Enjoy off-track festivities in addition to on-track action and a vintage motorcycle show. 920-892-4576 www.roadamerica.com

Badger State Summer Games Wausau (C) This Olympic-style sports festival for people of all ages and skill levels will offer competitions in 12 disciplines. 715-355-8788 www.badgerstategames.org Fiesta Waukesha Waukesha (SE) Multicultural awareness is the focus of this free festival, which will offer Hispanic entertainment, Latin American cuisine, amusement rides, music and children’s activities. 262-547-0887 www.lacasadeesperanza.org

Iron River Summerfest, Spider Lake Run & Town-Wide Rummage Sale Iron River (NW) Activities include city-wide rummage sales, a firefighters’ benefit dance, and a 10K, 5K, two-mile walk/run and kids’ race. 715-372-8558 www.visitironriver.com

JUNE 10-12Lighthouse Festival Sturgeon Bay (NE) Get access to 11 historic Door County lighthouses, including those not typically open to the public, with boat excursions and guided land-based tours. 920-743-5958 www.dcmm.org

PrideFest Milwaukee (SE) Enjoy food, entertainment and a marketplace at Wisconsin’s largest LGBT festival. 414-272-3378 www.pridefest.com

Roger Bright Polka Festival New Glarus (SC) Polka bands from all over the Midwest will play in a big tent downtown, with dancing and refreshments. Additional bands will play at the New Glarus Hotel and Puempel’s Olde Tavern. 608-527-2095 www.swisstown.com

Stratford Heritage Days Stratford (C) Celebrate this community’s diversity with ethnic foods and entertainment, carnival rides and games, bed races, historical displays, children’s activities and a parade. 715-687-2411 www.stratfordwi.com

Walleye Weekend Fond du Lac (EC) This free family festival features sporting events, fishing tournaments, musical acts and attractions for all ages. 920-923-6555 www.fdlfest.com

Wisconsin River Pro Rodeo Merrill (NE) Watch bareback riding, steer wrestling, tie-down roping, saddle bronc riding, team roping, barrel racing and bull riding. Dances will follow the Friday and Saturday performances. 715-536-9474 www.wrpr.rodeo

JUNE 11Art Fair on the Courthouse Lawn Rhinelander (NE) Browse original artwork and crafts from about 100 Midwestern artisans, with entertainment and food offered. 715-365-7464 www.ExploreRhinelander.com

BBC - Beer, Bacon and Cheese New Glarus (SC) Browse booths of craft brews, cheese and cured meats, and enjoy live music in the Polka Fest tent. 608-527-2095 www.swisstown.com Canal Days Portage (SC) Enjoy reenactments, canoe races on the river, and tours of the Historic Indian Agency House and Fort Winnebago Surgeon’s Quarters. 608-742-6242 www.business.portagewi.com

Czech Heritage Festival Hillsboro (SW) Enjoy Czech food, polka music, storytelling and dancing, along with an arts and crafts fair, bake sale, flea market and tractor show. 608-516-3994 www.ceskyden.com

Chalk Walk Green Lake (C) Artists ranging from kids to adults can transform downtown sidewalks into colorful pastel pathways. Three categories will be judged. 920-294-3231 www.visitgreenlake.com

Elkhart Lake International Triathlon Elkhart Lake (EC) An Olympic distance event will include a one-mile swim, 25-mile bike ride and 6.2-mile run, while a Sprint distance event will include a 400-yard swim, 12.4-mile bike ride and 3.1-mile run. Kids can participate in their own triathlon. 847-359-7374 www.elkhartlakemultisports.com

Flag Day Parade Appleton (EC) Celebrate America with bands, floats and other displays at the nation’s oldest Flag Day Parade. 920-954-9112 www.appletondowntown.org

Frederic Lion’s Classic Bike Race Frederic (NW) Take part in a 26-mile time trial with age group awards. Camp the night before, with showers offered after the race. 715-327-4158 www.fredericwi.com

Lupine Junefest Mercer (NW) Choose from four bike trek routes, or a 5.5-mile run/walk amid a rainbow of lupines in bloom. The event will include live music, food, kid’s activities, nature and educational displays, an art and craft show, live auction, and a classic car show. 715-476-2389 www.lupinejunefest.org

Old Time Cheesemaking at Imobersteg Factory Monroe (SC) Watch Green County cheesemakers create a wheel of Swiss the old-fashioned way, hand-stirred in a copper kettle at the historic Imobersteg Farmstead Cheese Factory. Enjoy music and signature food items like cream puffs and grilled cheese sandwiches. 608-325-4636 www.nationalhistoriccheesemakingcenter.org

StreetBall 3 on 3 Tournament Neenah (EC) Men and women ages 8 and up are invited to play on more than 300 teams in this three-on-three basket-ball tournament staged on the streets of downtown Neenah. 920-722-1920 www.neenah.org

Rock County Dairy Breakfast Janesville (SC) Have an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast on the farm with cheese sticks, yogurt, ice cream and milk. Tractor wagon rides around the farm, animal dis-plays, a craft show and contest, and kids’ activities will be offered. 608-757-3171 www.dairydaysofsummer.com

Find more fun at TravelWisconsin.com or call 1-800-432-8747.

171

COUNTRY USA Oshkosh . June 14-18

Salute to Freedom Kenosha (SE) Reenactors will put on cavalry and artillery demon-strations while you enjoy music and hands-on family activities. 262-653-4141 www.thecivilwarmuseum.org

Taste of the Arts Fair Sun Prairie (SC) Artists and crafters from around the state will sell their wares in beautiful Sheehan Park. A wine and cheese tasting, food vendors, entertainment and a children’s playground will be part of the event. 608-837-4547 www.sunprairiechamber.com

Tri County Dairy Breakfast Spooner (NW) Celebrate Dairy month with a huge spread of pan-cakes, sausage, bacon, milk and ice cream. Enjoy face painting, a petting zoo, silent auction, door prizes, music and horse and wagon rides. 715-822-8805 www.dairydaysofsummer.com

Walk in the Woods Art Fair St. Germain (NE) Midwestern artists offer an eclectic mix of pottery, paintings, photography, woodcarvings, furniture and handmade jewelry. Enjoy wine and cheese tastings and live music as you stroll through the woods of City Park. 715-477-2205 www.secretsofthenorthwoods.com

JUNE 11-12Lumberman’s Day Catawba (NW) A logging contest and a variety of other competitions fill the lineup for this weekend of community fun, which also will include a barbecue chicken feed, kids’ games and a queen coronation. 715-474-6626

Maxwell Street Days Flea Market Mukwonago (SE) Shop from more than 650 vendors of crafts, produce, plants and tools at this massive open-air market. Food and refreshments will be available. 262-363-1501 www.maxwellstreetdays.net

Monument Square Art Festival Racine (SE) Eighty artists from around the country will exhibit their works in one of Wisconsin’s oldest and most respected juried fine arts fairs. Live entertainment, a silent auction and children’s activities are planned. 262-635-0261 www.monumentsquareartfest.com

Oshkosh Irish Fest Oshkosh (EC) Experience authentic Irish and Celtic music, food, dance and wares, along with a 5K run/walk, raffle and children’s activities. 920-233-0543 www.oshkoshirishfest.com

Point Basse Pioneer Festival Nekoosa (C) Historic Point Basse’s premier annual event offers demonstrations of period crafts, foods, music and dancing, along with a cooking contest. 715-459-1722 www.historicpointbasse.com

Yellowstone Trail Heritage Days Hudson (NW) Celebrate the heritage of Hudson along the historic Yellowstone Trail, the route of the first transcontinen-tal road. A vintage vehicle display, “slow race,” his-torical geocaching and a cemetery walk are planned. 715-386-8411 www.hudsonwi.org

JUNE 11-19Porterfield Country Music Festival Marinette (NE) Take in multiple days of performances by top Nash-ville recording stars at Green’s Green Acres, with camping and concessions available. 715-789-2130 www.countrymusicfestival.com

JUNE 12American Indian Artifacts Show Elkhart Lake (EC) The Badger State Archaeological Society will offer a look through time with American Indian displays, a marketplace and hayrides. 920-876-3193 www.henschelsindianmuseumandtroutfarm.com

Badger Wheels Car Show, Swap, Craft and Flea Market Spooner (NW) Browse displays of cars, trucks, tractors, motorcycles and military vehicles, and shop a swap meet, flea market and crafts. A pancake breakfast and other refreshments will be offered. 715-505-0457

Circus of Chefs ... The Gala Baraboo (SC) Sample the signature creations of more than 30 chefs from central and southern Wisconsin. Enjoy live jazz, a martini bar and big-top performers as you peruse silent auctions featuring fine art, jewelry, electronics and rare photo prints from Circus World’s collection and spa packages. 608-356-8341 www.circusworldbaraboo.org

Lincoln County June Dairy Breakfast Merrill (NE) Feast on all-you-can-eat waffles, scrambled eggs, sausage links, cheese curds and beverages, then meet the people who grow your food at an ag pro-ducer expo. Activities include horse and wagon rides, a petting zoo and bell ringers. 715-873-4090 www.merrillchamber.org

JUNE 13-18Larson’s Famous Birth of the Baby Clydesdale Week Ripon (EC) Come see the newest addition to Larson’s Famous Clydesdales and enjoy the rare opportunity to pet a foal. Your 90-minute tour of the ranch will include a grandstand show featuring the horses. 920-748-5466 www.larsonsclydesdales.com

JUNE 13-19Butter Festival Reedsburg (SC) Once the top butter producer in the world, the Reedsburg community celebrates Dairy Month with the Miss Reedsburg contest, tractor pulls, an arts and craft show, a chicken barbecue feed, a demo-lition derby, live music, a carnival, concessions and a parade. 608-524-2850 www.reedsburg.org

JUNE 14-16WIAA State Spring Baseball Tournament Appleton (EC) Divisions 1 through 4 will compete at the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association high school boy’s baseball state championship. 715-344-8580 www.wiaawi.org

JUNE 14-18Country USA Oshkosh (EC) Cheer on some of today’s hottest headliners at one of the nation’s top country music and camping festivals. Special VIP and reserved seating, a marketplace and concessions will be available. 920-882-4949 www.countryusaoshkosh.com

JUNE 15-19Day Out With Thomas Green Bay (NE) Take a train ride with Thomas the Tank Engine and Sir Topham Hatt at the National Railroad Muse-um, which has planned a full lineup of kid-friendly activities. 920-437-7623 www.nationalrrmuseum.org

JUNE 16-19Baseball Festival Fort Atkinson (SC) A Home Talent League tournament is the highlight of this annual event hosted by the Fort Atkinson Generals, which also will include a carnival and concessions. 920-563-3210 www.fortgenerals.com

Country Fest Cadott (NW) Camp in style at this outdoor concert, which features a natural amphitheater, superb sound system, jumbo screens, picture-taking line up to the stage, food, souvenirs and amenities. 715-289-4401 www.countryfest.com

Cranberry Blossom Festival Wisconsin Rapids (C) Celebrate beautiful cranberry blooms with live music, a parade, arts and crafts vendors, a carnival and treats featuring Wisconsin’s number one fruit crop. 715-422-4650 www.blossomfest.com

Lake Martha Days Osseo (SW) This old-fashioned hometown celebration will include a parade, entertainment, craft fair, historical displays, a tractor pull, fireworks and a talent show. Feast on Norwegian lefse, busse and rommegrot all weekend. 715-597-2207 www.lakemarthadays.org

Musky Festival Hayward (NW) Partake in fishing contests and browse sidewalk sales and craft vendors at this event, which also will include live music, street dances, a parade, kids’ games, a carnival, food, 5K run and queen’s pageant. 715-634-8662 www.muskyfest.com

Prairie Villa Rendezvous Prairie du Chien (SW) The largest buckskinners and fur trade re-enact-ment in the Midwest features bow and black powder shoots and a primitive cooking contest. 608-326-8555 www.prairieduchien.org

Summer Festival Chilton (EC) Culminating in the state’s biggest Father’s Day pa-rade, this fest also will feature live music, rummage sales, concessions and carnival rides for kids. 920-418-1650 www.chiltonchamber.com

WeatherTech Chicago Region SCCA June Sprints Elkhart Lake (EC) Stock to modified race cars from ten groups fill four days of practice, qualifying and racing. The event offers food, track-side viewing, and up-close access to drivers and teams. 800-365-7223 www.roadamerica.com

JUNE 17-18Browntown Summerfest Browntown (SC) Enjoy an antique tractor pull, ballgames, a fish boil, live music and fireworks. 608-966-3273 www.browntown.us

Metro Jam Manitowoc (EC) National and regional acts with a variety of music styles will perform at this free-admission event. 920-683-5980 www.metrojam.org

Monroe Balloon Rally Monroe (SC) Watch hot-air balloons take flight from the Green County Fairgrounds twice, with two balloon glows also scheduled. Live bands will play both evenings. 608-214-3852 www.monroeballoonrally.com

Onalaska Community Days Onalaska (SW) Partake in food, entertainment, fireworks, bingo, soft-ball, a bean bag toss, and euchre and Texas Hold’em tournaments. 608-783-3300 www.onalaskapost336.org

JUNE 17-19Badger State Summer Games Wausau (C) Wisconsin’s premier Olympic-style sports festival for all ages and skill levels will offer twelve sports this summer. 715-355-8788 www.badgerstategames.org

Czech-Slovak Festival Phillips (NW) This year’s activities include an arts and crafts fair, Czech-Slovak cuisine, kolacky baking and eating contests, cultural exhibits, ethnic singers, dancing, antique machinery displays, a bike ride, kids activi-ties and a state queen pageant. 715-339-4100 www.czech-slovak-festival.com

Dairy Days Celebration Soldiers Grove (SW) Highlights of this annual celebration include a horse show, tractor and truck pull, children’s pedal pull, softball & volleyball tournaments, a children’s carni-val, live music, dancing, food, and a parade. 608-624-3264 www.soldiersgrove.com

Dorchester Days Dorchester (C) Watch the Wisconsin State Championship Tractor Pull along with a mini-rod pull and truck pull, and enjoy a carnival, softball and horseshoe tournaments, chicken dinner, kiddie parade, street dance each night, food and refreshments. 715-654-5006 www.dorchesterwi.com

Gilman June Dairy Days Gilman (NW) Enjoy a dairy breakfast and chicken dinner, expo, classic wheel show and swap meet, triathlon, one mile fun run/walk and softball tournament. 715-447-8650 www.gilmanwi.com/junedairydays

Lakefront Festival of Arts Milwaukee (SE) This juried show features 176 national artists who display, demonstrate and sell, along with a sculpture garden, children’s art activities, entertainment and food vendors. 414-224-3200 www.mam.org

Find more fun at TravelWisconsin.com or call 1-800-432-8747.

Find more fun at TravelWisconsin.com or call 1-800-432-8747.118

Mackville Nationals Truck and Tractor Pull Mackville (EC) Friday and Saturday night’s pulls will feature the Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League on twin tracks, with no admission Sunday for a family day of local pulls, pedal pulls, a polka mass and free live music. 920-475-6979 www.mackvillenationals.com

Polish Fest Milwaukee (SE) America’s largest Polish festival features traditional, classical and rock Polish music, along with dancing, a cultural village and marketplace, folk art demon-strations, the Chopin Youth Piano Competition, a children’s stage and Polish food. 414-529-2140 www.polishfest.org

Willard Polka Fest Willard (C) Enjoy a full lineup of polka bands and dancing during this three-day event. Campsites will be available near the festival. 715-267-6639 www.clarkcountytourism-wi.org

JUNE 18Amery Art & Craft Fair Amery (NW) Free parking and a large variety of vendors and food make this fair hosted by the Amery Woman’s Club a local tradition. 715-554-3961 www.ameryartandcraftfair.com

Aurora BayCare Toughman Wisconsin Sherwood (EC) The half-marathon consists of a 1.2-mile swim in Lake Winnebago, 56-mile bike ride and 13.1 mile run, while the sprint consists of a 1/4-mile swim, 22-mile bike ride and 5K run. 800-429-8044 www.dutrirun.com

Gleason Mud Bogs Gleason (NE) Eight different classes of vehicles will compete for cash in a 300-foot mud pit throughout the afternoon. 715-873-3436 www.merrillchamber.org

Horribly Hilly Hundreds Blue Mounds (SC) You’ll gain 10,000 feet of elevation in a day of riding 100k, 150k or 200k through the Driftless Area of Wisconsin. Registration will be determined by a lottery system. Recharge at the end with local food and beer.608-316-5755 www.horriblyhilly.com

LakesFest Lac du Flambeau (NE) Native tribes, local and state agencies will display exhibits at this environmental fair, which also will include canoe races with cash prizes, entertainment and raffles, and free hot dogs and soda. 877-588-3346 www.lacduflambeauchamber.com

Leinie Lodge Family Reunion Chippewa Falls (NW) The Leinenkugel brothers thank Leinie loyalists with food, beer sampling and entertainment. 715-723-5557 www.leinie.com

Lighthouse Run Racine (SE) Choose from a 4- or 10-mile competitive run or a 2-mile run/walk along Racine’s Lake Michigan shoreline. A kids race and mascot race will be part of the event. 262-634-1994 www.lighthouserun.com Midsummer Magic Eagle (SE) Stroll the grounds, sample foods, shop and listen to music during this adult fundraising event at Old World Wisconsin. 262-594-2922 www.friendsoww.org Robert Wellnitz Memorial Air Show Fond du Lac (EC) See radio controlled and aerobatic aircraft doing incredible stunts, participate in a raffle and enjoy a cookout. 920-907-6159 www.fdlaa.com Sawyer County Dairy Breakfast Hayward (NW) Pancakes, sausage, strawberries, ice cream and beverages will be served at this event, which also will feature live music, an antique tractor display and farm animals. 715-462-4608 www.dairydaysofsummer.com

Strawberry Fest Sun Prairie (SC) Delicious strawberries are the centerpiece of this fes-tival, which also features a breakfast and lunch, craft fair, run/walk, raffles, children’s carnival, computer arcade and book sale. 608-837-4611 www.colonialclub.org

Strawberry Fest Waupaca (C) Enjoy strawberry shortcake, fresh fruit and other foods, along with arts and crafts vendors, live music and children’s activities. 715-258-7343 www.waupacamemories.com

Taste of Wisconsin Beaver Dam (SC) This craft beer and cheese tasting features unlimited sampling of more than 160 Wisconsin-made products. 920-887-8879 www.tasteofwisconsin.net

Wisconsin Dells Waterslide-athon Wisconsin Dells (C) For every guest who goes down designated water slides, the Dells’ water parks will give a donation to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Madison. 800-223-3557 www.wisdells.com/waterslideathon

JUNE 18-19Callie Rohr Memorial Canoe & Kayak Race Conover (NE) Headquartered at Rohr’s Wilderness Tours, this event will include Wisconsin River races with a breakfast beforehand each day, bookended by a cookout and auction on Friday and awards and a pig roast on Sunday. 715-547-3639 www.rwtcanoe.com

Columbus Carriage Festival Columbus (SC) From miniatures to drafts across eight divisions, experience one of the largest horse and carriage pleasure driving shows in America. 608-235-1755 www.columbuscarriagefestival.org

Frederic Family Days Frederic (NW) The lineup includes a talent contest, classic car show, parade, sidewalk sales, softball tournaments, fireworks and concessions. 715-327-4836 www.fredericwi.com

Gleason Lions Heritage Days/Mud Bog Race Gleason (NE) Watch 4x4 trucks race through a 300-foot mud pit at this free-admission event, which also will offer concessions. 715-873-4515 www.merrillchamber.org Strawberry Fest Model Railroad Show Waupaca (C) Browse ten operating model railroad layouts, swap and sales tables. The event includes a demolition derby, food and demonstrations, and kids can enjoy miniature train rides and their own hands-on Thomas the Tank Engine layout. 715-824-2045 www.wamrltd.com

JUNE 18-25GRABAAWR Deerfield (SC) Seven hundred riders will participate in this seven- day, fully supported bike tour starting from the headwaters of the Wisconsin River and continuing along much of the 472-mile length of the river from the Northwoods to the Driftless Area. 608-843-8412 www.bikewisconsin.com

JUNE 19Carl Zach Cycling Classic Waukesha (SE) Watch speedy international bicycle racers take hairpin turns on the streets of downtown Waukesha during the last leg of the Tour of America’s Dairyland series. 262-524-3737 www.tourofamericasdairyland.com

FATFAR - Frenchtown Annual Tube Float and Regatta Chippewa Falls (NW) Those 21 and older will take to the Chippewa River for what’s hailed as the world’s largest tubing and float event. Tube rentals, food and entertainment will be available all day. 715-723-5667 www.723loop.com Father’s Day Antique Car & Truck Show Fond du Lac (EC) See hundreds of cars and trucks from all over Wis-consin while enjoying ‘50s and ‘60s music, a Father of the Year drawing, raffles and trophies, and food and drinks. 920-579-7606 Scandinavian Midsommar Celebration Eagle (SE) Celebrate the year’s longest day at Old World Wiscon-sin by decorating and raising a maypole and making flower crowns. Enjoy a traditional Swedish meal, along with folk music and dancing. 262-594-6300 oldworldwisconsin.wisconsinhistory.org

Swan City Car Show Beaver Dam (SC) Browse several hundred classic vehicles at this fundraiser for the local high school. Trophies will be awarded. 920-887-4613 www.cheesewheelinc.com

JUNE 21Make Music Madison Madison (SC) This unique outdoor musical experience will feature numerous free performances all over the city. 608-469-2966 www.makemusicmadison.com

JUNE 23-25Chickenfest Appleton (EC) Celebrate chicken with fireworks, performances by local bands and national musical acts, and carnival rides and games. 920-277-8028 www.darboychickenfest.org

JUNE 23-26Budweiser Dairyland Super National Truck & Tractor Pull Tomah (SW) See semi, truck, tractor and mini-rod pulls, and browse exhibits, a flea market, and an arts and crafts show. 608-372-2081 www.tomahtractorpull.com

Clear Lake Heritage Days Clear Lake (NW) The four-day lineup will include a pancake breakfast, bingo, concerts and dancing, a parade, queen pag-eant, arts and crafts show, demolition derby, carnival rides and games, and a car, motorcycle and vintage snowmobile show. 715-263-2157 www.clearlakewi.com

Olde Ellison Bay Days Ellison Bay (NE) A fish boil at Viking Grill will kick off this festival, which also will include a parade, arts and crafts vendors, and food and games. 920-854-5448 www.doorcountynorth.org

Verizon IndyCar Series & Pirelli World Challenge Elkhart Lake (EC) An international lineup of drivers will compete for glo-ry in the INDYCAR Series on one of the world’s finest road courses. They will be joined by the Pirelli World Challenge, featuring champion drivers in six classes and headlined by separate GT and GTS races. 920-892-4576 www.roadamerica.com

JUNE 24-25Cool City Classic Car Cruise and Show Two Rivers (EC) Take part in a Friday evening cruise and admire close to 100 classic and older cars on display Satur-day. Music and refreshments will be included. 920-794-1482 www.tworiversmainstreet.com

Pewaukee Kiwanis Beach Party with the Lake Country Clean Water Festival Pewaukee (SE) This two-day lakefront festival will feature a ski show and water activities, along with entertainment, live music and an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast. 262-695-1492 www.pewaukeekiwanis.org

Villa Louis Behind the Scenes Prairie du Chien (SW) See this historic mansion from top to bottom during extended tours offering visitors a glimpse into life at the house and care of an object from the Dousman family collection. 608-326-2721 www.villalouis.org

JUNE 24-26Badger State Summer Games Wausau (C) Wisconsin’s premier Olympic-style sports festival for all ages and skill levels will offer twelve sports. 715-355-8788 www.badgerstategames.org

Cheese Curd Festival Ellsworth (NW) This food-filled weekend features a cheese-curd-eat-ing contest, music, parade, bingo, live auction, pedal tractor pull and craft vendors. 715-273-6442 www.ellsworthchamber.com

Fisherman’s Party Milltown (NW) This annual celebration includes a book sale, pa-rade, raffle drawing, tournaments, bingo, food, music and kids events. 715-825-2222 www.milltown-wi.com

CIVIL WAR REENACTMENTGreen Bay . June 25-26

Glenn Sanderson

20

Greek Festival Racine (SE) Enjoy ethnic music and dancing, church tours, carni-val rides and food including roasted lamb and chick-en, gyros, shish kabobs, honey puffs and pastries. 262-632-5682 www.kimissis.org

Heidi Festival New Glarus (SC) Heidi drama performances are the highlight of this event, which also will include a craft fair, mini expo, chicken barbecue and the Taste of New Glarus. 608-527-2095 www.swisstown.com

Strawberry Festival Alma Center (SW) This fest will include carnival rides, a parade, fun run, classic car show, live bands, kiddie parade and activities, and horseshoe and volleyball tournaments. A beer tent and chicken, brats and strawberry short-cake will be available. 800-404-4008 www.blackrivercountry.net

JUNE 25Cranberry Blossom Day Warrens (SW) Tour a marsh to see beautiful blossoms being polli-nated by honeybees and learn how cranberries grow, then stop by the Wisconsin Cranberry Discovery Center in Warrens for cranberry wine and gourmet food tastings. 608-378-4878 www.discovercranberries.com

Freedom Fest Janesville (SC) This community event started as a backyard bar-becue in 2002 and offers free activities including carnival rides, contemporary Christian music perfor-mances and fireworks. 608-756-4175 www.freedomfestnewlife.com

Mercury Open WaterSki Show Tournament Janesville (SC) Teams will perform in doubles, barefoot, ballet line, pyramids and more in this free-admission tourna-ment along the Rock River. 608-757-3171 www.rockaquajays.com

Minocqua Island Swim Challenge Minocqua (NE) One of the few open-water swim events in northern Wisconsin will offer one-mile and 400-yard swim races. Prizes will be awarded to top finishers. 715-356-5266 www.minocquaislandswimchallenge.com

Summer Arts and Crafts Festival Kenosha (SE) The University of Wisconsin-Parkside campus will become a colorful marketplace as about 200 artisans offer unique handmade pieces against a backdrop of live music and food vendors. 262-595-2581 www.uwp.edu

Superior Vistas Bike Tour Washburn (NW) Bicyclists will ride paved 13-, 19-, 34-, 40-, 52-, 70- or 100-mile routes of gently rolling hills along farmland, forest and lakes. Maps, support vehicles and refreshment stops will be available, with food and music at the finish. 715-682-2500 www.superiorvistas.org

JUNE 25-261860s Dairy Day Greenbush (EC) Wade House will celebrate Wisconsin’s dairy heritage with cheese, butter and ice cream making, along with stagecoach rides. 920-526-3271 www.wadehouse.org

Civil War Reenactment Green Bay (NE) View demonstrations of Civil War life from both the military and civilian perspectives at Heritage Hill State Historical Park. Kids can become a soldier for a part of the day, complete with marching training and lunch with fellow recruits. 920-448-5150 www.heritagehillgb.org

Fete de Fleurs St. Croix Falls (NW) Celebrate the flowering of the vines at Chateau St. Croix Winery with wine tastings, tours, gourmet food vendors, arts and crafts booths, live music and carriage rides. 715-483-2556 www.chateaustcroix.com Forest County Potawatomi Brush Run Races Crandon (NE) Nearly a dozen race classes will fill the weekend with non-stop action. 715-478-2222 www.crandonoffroad.com

Native American Artifact & Antique Show Baraboo (SC) Dealers will sell Native American beadwork, baskets, pottery, textiles, jewelry, knives and stone products, as well as Pre-Columbian, African and New Guinea tribal art. 920-923-3842 www.baraboo.com

Old World Wisonsin 40thAnniversary Celebration Eagle (SE) Help this living museum celebrate its 40th anniver-sary with a weekend of special programs, folk music and dancing, hands-on activities and, of course, a big cake! 262-594-6301 oldworldwisconsin.wisconsinhistory.org

Silver Cup XVI PDGA B-Tier Disc Golf Tournament Manitowoc (EC) Recreational disc golfers in divisions from youth to intermediate adult will compete in this tournament held across three area disc golf courses. 920-629-9997 www.silvercupdiscgolf.com

Spring Green Arts & Crafts Fair Spring Green (SC) More than 200 national artists will display their original work at this juried show in downtown Spring Green. Refreshments and entertainment will be part of the event. 608-588-2508 www.springgreenartfair.com

Strawberry Festival Cedarburg (SE) Held in conjunction with the Plein Air Cedarburg Painting Event, this festival will include downtown art fairs and shopping, live music, contests, demonstra-tions and children’s activities. 262-377-5856 www.cedarburgfestivals.org

JUNE 26Albany Lions Car Show Albany (SC) An impressive array of vehicles, variety of food and drink offerings and live music make for a fun day for car enthusiasts. 608-751-2895 www.albanylionsclub.com

Calumet County Sundae on the Farm Brillion (EC) Experience life on a farm, sample milk and cheese, and enjoy a petting zoo, kiddie tractor pull, wagon rides and games. 920-427-5378 www.travelcalumet.com

Country Fair Presque Isle (NE) Enjoy an old-fashioned country fair atmosphere with music, games, and arts and crafts at this event held in conjunction with the Last Wilderness Fun Run/Walk. 715-686-2910 www.presqueisle.com

Edge the Ledge & Kids Adventure Race Fond du Lac (EC) Individuals and teams will be challenged to climb, crawl, jump and swing their way through a 5K obsta-cle course at the Fondy Sports Park. Participants get a shirt and can enjoy refreshments at the end. 920-574-2972 www.dutrirun.com Pleasant Prairie Triathlon Pleasant Prairie (SE) More than 1,300 athletes from across the Midwest will compete in these first-class sprint- and Olym-pic-distance triathlons. 262-925-6742 www.recplexonline.com

JUNE 29-JULY 3 & JULY 5-10Summerfest Milwaukee (SE) The world’s largest music festival offers 11 days of top-notch musical entertainment on 13 stages, along with good food, comedians, a children’s play area, daily demonstrations and activities, and amusement park rides. Closed July 4th. 414-273-2680 www.summerfest.com

JUNE 30-JULY 2Mid-Western Rodeo Manawa (C) See all the action of bull and bronc riding, steer wres-tling, team and tie down roping, and women’s barrel racing. The event also includes pony rides, vendors, free dances, a chicken barbecue, the Stampede 5K/10K and a rodeo parade. 800-747-6336 www.manawarodeo.org

JUNE 30-JULY 4Sawdust Days Oshkosh (EC) Celebrate the multicultural heritage of “Sawdust City” with five days of music, food, parades and the largest Fourth of July fireworks display in the Fox Valley. 920-235-5584 www.sawdustdays.com

THE FUN GOES ON FOR MILES: Ready for an outdoor adventure? The first full week-end in June, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources celebrates the state’s fantastic recreation-al offerings with free entry to state parks and forests, free biking and horseback riding on all state trails, free ATV/UTV access to public trails, and free fishing without a license anywhere in Wisconsin.

There’s even fishing equipment available to loan at more than 50 state parks, from inland waters to the Mississippi River and Great Lakes. Take the weekend to explore and try something new! Visit dnr.wi.gov to learn more, then get out there and have fun!

JUNE 4-5

Peninsula state park

BIG BAY STATE PARKMIRROR LAKE STATE PARK

KOHLER ANDRAE STATE PARK

23

S M T W T F S

26 27 28 29 30 1 2

3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

17 18 19 20 21 22 23

24 25 26 27 28 29 30

31 1 2 3 4 5 6

RIVERFEST

JULY 1-4 La Crosse (SW)

FIREWORKS EXPRESS TRAIN RIDE

JULY 3 Osceloa (NW)

BASTILLE DAYS

JULY 14-17 Milwaukee (SE)

baraboo’s big top parade &

CIRCUS CELEBRATION DAYS

JULY 23-24 Baraboo (SC)

LUMBERJACK WORLD

CHAMPIONSHIPS

JULY 28-30 Hayward (NW)

JULY EVENTS

CAN’T-MISS

EVENTS5

lumberjack world championships . hayward . JULY 28-30

JUNE 29-JULY 3 & July 5-10Summerfest Milwaukee (SE) The world’s largest music festival offers 11 days of top-notch musical entertainment on 13 stages, along with good food, comedians, a children’s play area, daily demonstrations and activities, and amusement park rides. Closed July 4. 414-273-2680 www.summerfest.com

JUNE 30-JULY 2Mid-Western Rodeo Manawa (C) See all the action of bull and bronc riding, steer wres-tling, team and tie down roping, and women’s barrel racing. The event also includes pony rides, vendors, free dances, a chicken barbecue, the Stampede 5K/10K and a rodeo parade. 800-747-6336 www.manawarodeo.org

JUNE 30-JULY 4Sawdust Days Oshkosh (EC) Celebrate the multicultural heritage of “Sawdust City” with five days of music, food, parades and the largest Fourth of July fireworks display in the Fox Valley. 920-235-5584 www.sawdustdays.com

JULY 1-3Elkhart Lake Fireman’s Independence Day Weekend Elkhart Lake (EC) This family event features music, children’s games, food, fireworks and a parade. 920-876-3788

Red Cliff Traditional Pow-Wow Red Cliff (NW) Experience traditional Chippewa hospitality and culture at this Lake Superior shoreline celebration featuring dancers in colorful regalia, singers, drums, artists and vendors. 715-779-3700 www.redcliff-nsn.gov

JULY 1-4Riverfest La Crosse (SW) Enjoy top-name entertainment for all ages and con-tinuous offerings, including food and a beverage tent, a fair, fireworks, crafts, live music and dancing. 608-782-6000 www.riverfestlacrosse.com

JULY 2Art & More on the Lakeshore Phillips (NW) Browse arts and crafts from 100 artists while enjoy-ing music, demonstrations and concessions along Elk Lake. 715-339-2425 www.phillipswisconsin.net

Art in the Park Lodi (SC) Enjoy an arts & craft show overlooking a meandering creek, with food available on site. 608-592-4432 Bay Area Car Club Car Show Ashland (NW) Vintage vehicles are the highlight of this car show along the shores of Lake Superior. 715-682-5000 www.visitashland.com

Just Tri-It! Triathlon Manitowish Waters (NE) The race includes a 300-yard swim, 10K mountain bike race and 5K trail run. 715-543-2085 www.discoverycenter.net

Muggy Buggy 5k Minocqua (NE) In addition to the 5K, the event features a 2.5K Xtreme Mud Run. 715-356-3309 www.minocquawinterpark.org

P-4: Pedal, Paddle, Plod & Plunge La Pointe (NW) Trophies will be awarded to the top teams in this relay event. 715-747-2801 www.madelineisland.chambermaster.com

JULY 2-4Booster Days Hudson (NW) This Independence Day celebration includes a carni-val, food, bands, games, a parade and fireworks. 715-386-8411 www.hudsonboosters.org

Flea Market and Craft Sale Hatfield (SW) Shop from more than 200 vendors and enjoy food, music, a parade and fireworks. 608-989-2275 www.clarkcountytourism-wi.org

Independence Day Celebration Eagle (SE) Take in three days of games, patriotic activities and an old-fashioned parade. Try climbing a greased pole, help make ice cream, enter the pie-eating contest and test your muscles in a tug-o-war com-petition. 262-594-6300 www.oldworldwisconsin.wisconsinhistory.org

JULY 3Art and Craft Show Tomahawk (NE) Shop crafts, jewelry, clothes and garden decor. 715-453-5334 www.gototomahawk.com

Ducktona 500 Sheboygan Falls (EC) Thousands of plastic ducks will race down the She-boygan River for cash prizes at this event, which also will include a car show, arts and crafts, live music, pony rides, petting zoo, big wheel race for kids and food court. 920-467-6206 www.sheboyganfalls.org

Fireworks Express Train Ride Osceola (NW) Take the whole family for a ride on a historic train to see fireworks over the St. Croix River on the Wiscon-sin/Minnesota border.715-755-3570 www.transportationmuseum.org

JULY 7-9Heart of the North Rodeo Spooner (NW) Watch bareback and saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing, bull riding and team roping. 715-635-9696 www.spoonerrodeo.com

Iola Old Car Show Iola (C) Trucks and Dodge Chargers will be the featured exhibit at this year’s event, which will include an educational tent, huge swap meet, car corral area, food and camping. 715-445-4000 www.iolaoldcarshow.com

JULY 7-10Amish Quilt Show & Sale Jacksonport (NE) Peruse handmade Amish quilts, rugs and wall hangings. 920-823-2288 www.jacksonportcraftcottage.com

Balloon & Rib Fest Wausau (C) In addition to hot air balloons and rib vendors, this event includes kites, pig racing, bounce houses, food and the largest fireworks show in the region. 715-297-9531 www.wausauevents.org

Fun Fest New Richmond (NW) Four days of fun will include a carnival, entertain-ment, food stands, beer tent, sporting events and grand parade. 715-246-2900 www.newrichmondfunfest.com

Hodag Country Festival Rhinelander (NE) Come to the Northwoods for top country music stars, on-site camping, vendors and a state band contest. 715-369-1300 www.hodag.com

24

JULY

Find more fun at travelwisconsin.com or call 1-800-432-8747.1

FESTA ITALIANA Milwaukee . July 22-24

Lifest Oshkosh (EC) Wisconsin’s largest Christian music festival offers 150 acts on seven stages, entertainment, games, fireworks, worship services, swimming and pottery workshops. 920-738-5588 www.lifest.com

Midwest Woodlanders Gathering Mineral Point (SC) Described as a summer camp for adults, this event will offer more than 50 workshops focused on rustic crafts and traditional knowledge. 608-987-3292 www.shakeragalley.com/annual-events

Monticello Homecoming Monticello (SC) Enjoy live music, a carnival, tug-of-war competition, sand and mud volleyball tournaments, motorcycle poker ride, fireworks and a homecoming parade. Food offerings include pie, cheese curds, chicken barbecue and a fish boil. 608-938-4383 www.monticello-wi.com

New Holstein Fireman’s Picnic New Holstein (EC) The largest fireworks display north of Milwaukee, a huge parade and a chicken dinner are the highlights of this annual fest. 920-898-5766 www.ci.newholstein.wi.gov

JULY 8-9Delafield Block Party: Food & Music Festival Delafield (SE) Enjoy local bands and chamber member restaurants serving their specialties, along with specialty beers and wines. 262-646-8100 www.visitdelafield.org

JULY 8-10Bear River Pow-Wow Lac du Flambeau (NE) Tribes from across the nation will celebrate together and invite the public to share in crafts, food and dancing. 715-588-3333 www.lacduflambeauchamber.com

Bristol Progress Days Bristol (SE) Enjoy three days of good old family fun at Hansen Park. 262-857-2447 www.bristolprogressdays.com

Connecting Cultures: Exploring the Lake Superior Fur Trade La Pointe (NW) Educators, living history reenactors and fur trade experts demonstrate the skills and tradition of the 1700s fur trade. 715-747-2415 www.madelineislandmuseum.org

Neillsville Heritage Days Neillsville (C) Enjoy live music, a queen coronation, karaoke, ATV pull, parade, quilt show, chicken barbecue, water fights and kid’s games. 715-743-6444 www.neillsvillewicoc.weblinkconnect.com Pewaukee Multisport Weekend Pewaukee (SE) Swim, bike and run around Pewaukee Lake on a course ideal for both seasoned veterans and beginners. 262-695-9735 www.pewaukeemultisportweekend.com

River Falls Days River Falls (NW) Festivities include a parade, live music, dancing, food, fireworks, and a 10K, two-mile run and kid’s fun run. 715-425-7433 www.rfchamber.com

Wa Du Shuda Days New Lisbon (C) This event features a flea market, crafts, live music, concessions, beer garden, kid’s activities, canoe rac-es, pontoon rides, fireworks, parade and duck races. 608-562-3555 www.wadushuda.com

JULY 9Art on Track Iola (C) Held in conjunction with the Iola Old Car Show, this event will feature more than 85 artisans showing and selling on the Iola-Scandinavia School Athletic Track. 715-445-2411 x321

1

EAA AIR VENTUREOshkosh . July 25-31

27

Driftless Music Festival Viroqua (SW) Concerts in Eckhart Park will feature jazz, swing, bluegrass, zydeco and other genres. 608-637-6110 www.driftlessmusicfestival.com

Gleason Mud Bogs Gleason (NE) Eight different classes of vehicles will compete for cash in a 300-foot mud pit throughout the afternoon. Take in the sights and relax to a band in the evening. 715-873-3436 www.merrillchamber.org

Lake Country Art Festival Delafield (SE) Visit more than 100 juried artists, check out a silent auction, enjoy live entertainment, and indulge in food and drink. Kids can partake in art projects and other fun activities. 414-852-4659 www.lakecountrywomensclub.org

Lawn Mower Races Fifield (NW) The event will offer time trials and six classes of races in addition to kid’s classes. 715-762-4739 www.tn.fifield.wi.gov

Mill Street Festival Plymouth (EC) Experience horse and wagon rides, arts and crafts, food, three stages of live music, more than 100 vendors, a petting zoo and pony rides. 920-893-0079 www.plymouthwisconsin.com

Namekagon Arts and Music Festival Seeley (NW) Fine artisans will show their creations against a back-drop of live regional musicians. Another stage will offer a poetry jam contest and live original theater. 715-634-8662 www.cablehaywardarts.org

Phillips Chain of Lakes Triathlon Phillips (NW) Swim a 1/4 mile in Elk Lake, bike 18 miles on rural roads and run three miles along Lake Duroy as an individual competitor or relay team. Kids will enjoy a free fun run. 715-339-2143 www.phillipschainoflakestri.org

JULY 9-10Albertfest Sun Prairie (SC) Take in live entertainment, a family-style chicken and ham dinner, used toy and bake sale, drawings, bingo, games for the kids and a 5K run/walk. 608-837-3798 www.saintalberts.org/albertfest

Art Fair on the Square Madison (SC) Featured works of art will include ceramics, draw-ings, graphics, prints, fiber, leather, furniture, glass, jewelry, metal, paintings, photographs, sculpture, 3D mixed media and wood. 608-257-0158 www.mmoca.org

Chalkfest Wausau (C) Artists and their colorful pastel art drawings will transform a downtown block into a visual museum. 715-297-9531 www.wausauevents.org

JULY 9-15Bike Northwoods Tour Deerfield (SC) Discover small-town hospitality as you pedal on light-traffic roads through the glacial hills and forests of Wisconsin’s Northwoods. 608-843-8412 www.bikewisconsin.com

JULY 9-17Salmon-A-Rama Racine (SE) A $250 cash prize will be awarded each day of this fishing contest, with an additional $400 overall first-place prize. 414-758-4164 www.salmon-a-rama.com

JULY 10A Day in the Park Arts & Craft Show Beaver Dam (SC) More than 200 vendors will display and sell their crafts in Swan Park as you treat yourself to cold drinks, ice cream and other food. 920-887-8879 www.beaverdamchamber.com/craftfair

Cars Time Forgot Delavan (SE) Browse classic and collector cars from all eras at this event, which will include a barbecue dinner, music and sales. 262-728-5095 www.delavanwi.org

Winnebago County Triathlon Winneconne (EC) The warm waters of Lake Winneconne, great views and ample parking highlight these sprint and Olympic-distance events. 920-574-2972 www.dutrirun.com

JULY 13-SEPT 14Whooping Crane Training Princeton (C) Watch cranes fly a training session with pilots and take wildlife tours by foot, boat and bus. 920-295-3877 www.operationmigration.org

JULY 14Guides/Kids Day Eagle River (NE) Area guides come together to share the beautiful Northwoods by taking a child fishing for the afternoon. 715-479-6400 www.eagleriver.org

JULY 14-16Rock Fest Cadott (NW) Enjoy the best of rock music, food and camping in the Chippewa Valley. 715-289-4401 www.rock-fest.com

JULY 14-17Bastille Days Milwaukee (SE) Part of Milwaukee will transform into a tiny French city offering street entertainers, a marketplace with more than 25 sidewalk crafts, and the annual Storm the Bastille 5K fun run/walk. 414-271-1416 www.easttown.com/events/bastille-days

Beaver Dam Lake Days Beaver Dam (SC) This community festival features a water ski show, live music, fireworks, food and refreshments, and carnival rides. 920-356-1711 www.beaverdamlakedays.com

Manito Art League Show Manitowish Waters (NE) All works will be for sale, people’s choice voting, live music and refreshments. 715-282-6198 www.manitoartleague.weebly.com

The WeatherTech International Challenge Elkhart Lake (EC) One of the largest vintage gatherings in America of-fers more than 30 classes of cars in ten race groups, with on-site camping available. 800-365-7223 www.roadamerica.com

JULY 15-16Gem & Mineral Show Minocqua (NE) Browse more than 35 dealers of jewelry, gems, ag-ates, crystals, fossils, artifacts, wire wrappers, metal detectors and other items. Geologists will help you identify your minerals and stones. 715-477-2519 www.lakelandgemclub.com

JULY 15-17Bay Days Ashland (NW) Several contests from pie-eating to cardboard boat races and toddler runs to a strongman competition are just a few of the highlights of this event, which also will include food and arts and crafts. 715-682-2500 www.ashlandbaydays.com

Bluegill Festival Birchwood (NW) Enjoy a fishing contest, medallion hunt, softball tour-nament, children’s games, horse pull, food, street dances and a parade. 715-354-3411

Honor the Earth Pow-Wow Hayward (NW) This traditional Ojibwe celebration will include music, dancing, crafts and food. 715-634-8934 www.lcoschools.bie.edu

Lucky Days Luck (NW) Take in bed races, softball, foot races, a classic car show, sawdust pile for the kids, food court, used book sale and parade. 715-462-2221 www.luckwisconsin.com

Summer Dog Agility Trials Fond du Lac (EC) Experience this exciting sport on the Fond du Lac County Kennel Club grounds. 920-923-2101 www.fdlckc.org

Two Rivers Fish Derby Two Rivers (EC) Enjoy a Fish Fantasy Parade and go for more than $10,000 in prizes. 920-553-3956 www.trkiwanis.org

JULY 16Acoustic Fest Manitowoc (EC) Spend the day in the park listening to a lineup of diverse and accomplished acoustic musicians, including local artists. 920-684-5242 www.acousticfest.com

Antique & Tractor Expo Phillips (NW) Browse antique tractors and all manner of machinery and collectibles. Kids can enjoy a petting zoo and pedal tractor pull. 715-339-3761 www.pricecountyantiqueassociation.org

Artarama Eagle River (NE) In addition to a juried show with more than 150 artisans, this event will include music, picnic-style food and a youth art tent. 715-525-2100 www.artarama-er.com

Balsam Lake Classic Balsam Lake (NW) Pre-registration is required for this annual fishing tournament at Balsam Lake. 715-296-7837 www.polkcountytourism.com

Cowboy Reenactment Laona (NE) Step back in time and take part in a Wild West train robbery aboard the Lumberjack Steam Train. 715-674-3414 www.lumberjacksteamtrain.com Fish Day Port Washington (SE) The world’s largest outdoor one-day fish fry includes a huge parade, live music on five stages, arts and crafts show, car show, run/walk and fireworks. 262-284-0900 www.portfishday.com

Karner Blue Butterfly Festival Black River Falls (SW) Visit a learning center and habitat sites at this event, which also will include a 5K/10K and half-marathon run, grand parade, arts and crafts, and historical museum tours. 715-284-2503 www.blackrivercountry.net

Stockholm Art Fair Stockholm (SW) This juried fine art fair will offer live music, entertain-ment and concessions. 715-285-5692 www.stockholmartfair.org

Taste of Manitowish Waters Manitowish Waters (NE) Indulge in local food and drink as you enjoy live music, an art show, sidewalk sales and a water ski performance. 715-543-8488 www.manitowishwaters.org

JULY 16-17Art Fair Mount Horeb (SC) This art and craft fair on Mount Horeb’s historic “Trollway” will offer Norwegian culture, food, a silent art auction, raffles and music. 608-437-5914 www.trollway.com

Festival of Arts & Gallery Tour Bayfield (NW) This juried arts and crafts show on the shores of Lake Superior offers pottery, paintings, jewelry, sculp-tures, glass works, wood carvings, photography, open houses, demonstrations and special sales. 715-779-3335 www.bayfield.org

Find more fun at TravelWisconsin.com or call 1-800-432-8747.

2928

Kaffe Stue Mount Horeb (SC) The Sons of Norway will serve genuine foods of the old country at this event held in conjunction with Mount Horeb’s Art Fair. 608-437-5468 www.sonsofnorway5.com

Maxwell Street Days Flea Market Mukwonago (SE) Shop more than 650 vendors of crafts, produce, plants and tools at this massive open-air market. Food and refreshments will be available. 262-363-1501 www.maxwellstreetdays.net

Midsummer Festival of the Arts Sheboygan (EC) Peruse more than 130 artists while enjoying concerts and workshops for all ages. 920-458-6144 www.jmkac.org

War of 1812 Battle of Prairie du Chien Reenactment Prairie du Chien (SW) See a historic encampment and battle reenactment on Wisconsin’s only War of 1812 battlefield, now the lawn of the Villa Louis mansion. 608-326-2721 www.villalouis.org

Waterford Balloonfest Waterford (SE) Enjoy several hot air balloon flights, along with a craft fair, food, car show and kid’s activities. 262-534-5911 www.waterford-wi.org

JULY 17Appleton Old Car Show & Swap Meet Appleton (EC) Browse more than 1,200 hot rods, classic, muscle and modified cars at one of the largest free car shows in the Midwest. 920-731-8519 www.appletonoldcarshow.com

Faire on the Green Oshkosh (EC) This lively outdoor festival will feature the works of more than 200 emerging artisans, food and enter-tainment. 920-235-6903 www.thepaine.org

Ironman 70.3 Racine Racine (SE) More than 2,000 athletes from around the world are expected to compete for a $30,000 purse in this triathlon along Lake Michigan. 262-884-6400 www.ironmanracine.com

JULY 19-21Wisconsin Farm Technology Days Lake Geneva (NW) The largest agricultural show in Wisconsin showcas-ing the latest improvements in production agriculture with more than 600 exhibitors. 920-242-6826 www.wifarmtechnologydays.com

JULY 21-23Country Jam USA Eau Claire (NW) Enjoy three days of country music’s top entertainers, vendors, food and camping. 715-839-7500 www.countryjamwi.com

Rollin’ Iron Bike Fest Hurley (NW) Food, drinks, street bands and a poker run are planned for this weekend of motorcycle fun. 715-561-2767 www.hurleywi.com

JULY 21-24Churnin’ Dirt Nationals Truck & Tractor Pull Richland Center (SW) Enjoy several pulling classes, a monster truck show, mud run and carnival. 608-604-5068 www.hybridredneck.com

Country Thunder Twin Lakes (SE) Take in the biggest names in country music, with helicopter and thrill rides, camping, food, specialty vendors and late-night entertainment available. 866-802-6418 www.countrythunder.com

Iron River Lions Blueberry Festival Iron River (NW) In addition to blueberries and a queen coronation, this family event will offer rides, games, food, con-test, music, a polka mass and, of course, blueberries both days. Saturday evening the Blueberry Queen is crowned. Sunday begins with a polka mass at Moon Lake followed by a huge parade through town. Iron River Lions have sponsored this festival for 52 years. 715-372-8558 www.irlions.com

Pulaski Polka Days Pulaski (C) One of the largest Polish and polka fests in the Mid-west will offer an arts and crafts show, polka mass and Lutheran Worship Service, parade, fireworks, firefighter water fights, food and campsites. 920-822-3869 www.pulaskipolkadays.com

Wisconsin State/Regional Water Ski Show Championship Wisconsin Rapids (C) Water ski teams will perform hour-long shows featuring ballet lines, back barefooting, jumping, swivel skiing, shoe skiing, air-chairs and more. Enjoy refreshments and see the newest ski equipment, boats and motors during breaks. 715-459-6117 www.aquaskiers.org

JULY 22-24Festa Italiana Milwaukee (SE) America’s largest Italian cultural event will offer nine stages of international and local entertainment, a Sicilian brass marching band, cultural exhibits, nightly fireworks and a colorful procession following Sunday Mass. 414-223-2808 www.festaitaliana.com

JULY 23Gandy Dancer Fly In/Drive In Siren (NW) This event will include airplane and helicopter rides, an aerobatics show, aircraft display, remote control planes, classic cars, a 5K trail race, kids activities and food. 800-788-3164 www.gandydancerflyindrivein.com

River Bluff Daze Ferryville (SW) An antique tractor pull, kid’s carnival, raffles, food and fireworks over the Mississippi River are the highlights of this free-admission event. 608-734-9406 www.visitferryville.com

Summer Classics Art Impressions Land O’ Lakes (NE) Peruse a wide variety of art and hand-crafted items for show and sale at this Land O’ Lakes area summer highlight. 715-547-3432 www.landolakes-wi.org

JULY 23-241860s Ginger Beer Making Greenbush (EC) Homebrewers can discover secret tips and traditional recipes for brewing ginger root and try samples at this old-fashioned Wade House event. 920-526-3271 www.wadehouse.org

Baraboo’s Big Top Parade & Circus Celebration Baraboo (SC) Concerts, children’s activities, a classic car show, an antique and artisan fair, and huge circus-themed parade with more than 75 units will commemorate the city’s heritage as birthplace of the world-famous Ringling Bros. Circus. 608-356-8333 www.bigtopparade.com

JULY 23-31K/D Salmon Tournament Sturgeon Bay (NE) Compete for $40,000 in cash and prizes at this Kewaunee and Door counties contest, which will include ports in Sturgeon Bay, Baileys Harbor, Wash-ington Island, Algoma and Kewaunee. 920-883-9792 www.kdsalmon.com

JULY 24Airport Day New Holstein (EC) A fly-in breakfast kicks off this free-admission event, which also will include a food court, barrel train rides, kids’ activities, farmers’ and flea markets and music by a DJ. Kids can get free airplane rides. 920-946-5971 www.newholstein.org

Art at the Park Appleton (EC) More than 200 artists will exhibit their works in City Park. 920-733-4089 www.troutmuseum.org

Best Friends Gourmet Bike Tour Neenah (EC) Choose from routes through the countryside ranging from 4 to 100 miles, with rest stops and refresh-ments along the way, and return to a gourment picnic. 920-729-5600 www.bestfriendsnm.org

Cross Country Mountain Bike Race River Falls (NW) Whitetail Ridge Trail offers several types of challeng-ing terrain in this event hosted by the Kinnickinnic Off-road Cyclists. 715-425-2533 www.kinnioffroad.com

JULY 24-30Hometown Festival Week Platteville (SW) A plethora of activities during festival week will include food events, a golf outing, and arts and crafts fair. 608-348-8888 www.platteville.com

JULY 24-aug 13Door County Plein Air Festival Fish Creek (NE) Watch 38 renowned national and international artists race the sun to complete paintings from start to finish before the light changes on a scene. Their works will be available for purchase. 920-868-3455 www.doorcountypleinair.com

JULY 25-31EAA AirVenture Oshkosh Oshkosh (EC) The world’s largest gathering for recreational pilots and aviation enthusiasts features more than 10,000 airplanes, 500 forums and seminars, 700 product exhibitors, concessions and daily air shows. 920-426-4818 www.airventure.org

JULY 28-30Door County Antique Show & Sale Fish Creek (NE) Thirty-five professional exhibitors will display and sell works including primitives, fine art, ornate Victorian, early country, jewelry and furniture. Have your crystal and china repaired on site. 715-355-5144 www.antiqueshowsinwis.com/doorcounty Lumberjack World Championships Hayward (NW) More than 100 men and women will compete for world records and $50,000+ in prize money in about two dozen events, including logrolling, chopping and a pole climb. 715-634-2484 www.lumberjackworldchampionships.com

JULY 29-30Prairie Dog Blues Festival Prairie du Chien (SW) Blues bands, from regional to internationally renowned acts, will perform at this two-day event featuring concessions, on-site camping and a hotel shuttle. 608-326-0085 www.prairiedogblues.com

Taste of Lake Country & Fine Arts Festival Pewaukee (SE) Community restaurants will sell their signature food items as you enjoy performances by local musicians and an art show from area artists. 262-695-9735 www.tasteoflakecountry.com

JULY 29-31German Fest Milwaukee (SE) Enjoy authentic German food, sheepshead card games, dachshund races, a cultural village and marketplace, battle of the bands, live Glockenspiel performances, fireworks, and a 5K run or two-mile walk for the hungry. 414-464-9444 www.germanfest.com

Hub City Days Marshfield (C) Celebrate downtown Marshfield’s heritage with a weekend of fun, food and entertainment. 715-387-3299 www.mainstreetmarshfield.com

Italian Festival Racine (SE) This event sponsored by Roma Lodge will include Italian food, live music and family entertainment, and fireworks displays. 262-898-1694 www.romalodge.com

Nabor Days Cadott (NW) A carnival, food booths, mud bog, cattle judging, nightly music, and parade are the highlights of this event. 715-289-3338

Pioneer Days Butternut (NW) Enjoy carnival Rides, a softball tournament and little league games, live music, a walk/run and mud race, arts and crafts fair, historical displays, airplane rides, queen coronation, fireworks, parade, music and horse pull competitions. 715-769-3113 www.butternutwi.com

Taste of Wisconsin Kenosha (SE) Celebrate all the flavors of Wisconsin at this free-ad-mission event along the Lake Michigan shoreline. 262-496-9400 www.tasteofwi.com

Thresheree & National Antique Tractor Pull Symco (C) Check out a tractor pull, antique tractor display, country music concert and food. 920-596-2446 www.symcoutc.com

JULY 30Amish Quilt and Consignment Auction Albany (SC) Hundreds of items, from handcrafted quilts to furni-ture and farm equipment, will be sold in an auction ring. Try Amish baked goods and ice cream cranked via horse power. 608-897-8500

Fennimore High School Community Fair Fennimore (SW) Wisconsin’s oldest high school fair features a dog show, livestock, crafts and exhibits of local FFA and 4-H groups, as well as adult open class exhibits. 608-822-3245 x3205 www.fennimore.com

German Settlement History Open House & Picnic Ogema (NW) Join in on a potluck picnic with hot dogs and brats provided by German Settlement History, and tour the grounds for a taste of history. 715-564-3299 www.germansettlementhistory.org

Kentuck Day Festival Crandon (NE) Celebrate the area’s early settlers from Kentucky with arts and crafts, downtown sidewalk sales, specialty foods, bluegrass music, kids’ games and a car show. 715-478-3450 www.visitforestcounty.com

Lac du Flambeau Lions Brewfest Minocqua (NE) Sample craft beers while you enjoy food, live music and a raffle. Designated drivers and children get free admission. 715-588-3414 www.lacduflambeaubrewfest.com

Lake Ripley Ride Cambridge (SC) Choose from three distances along quiet country roads. Registration includes 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. 608-423-8108 www.cambridgecap.net

Prairie Fest Fond du Lac (EC) Enjoy peak wildflower blooms at the Gottfried Prairie with guided tours, speakers and family programs. 920-940-8869 www.gottfriedprairiearboretum.org

JULY 30- AUG 5SAGBRAW Deerfield (SC) Join SAGBRAW, Wisconsin’s oldest cross-state bike ride, to enjoy six days of cycling with stunning scen-ery, fun stops along the way and food. 608-843-8412 www.bikewisconsin.com

JULY 31Annual Arts & Craft Fair Shawano (C) More than 100 artisans and crafters will sell their wares in the woods surrounding the Mielke Arts Center. Concessions available. 920-924-9000

Car-A-Funda Fond du Lac (EC) Experience a car show, raffle, silent auction, food, kids’ activities and music from the ‘50s. 920-924-9000

Find more fun at TravelWisconsin.com or call 1-800-432-8747.

31

S M T W T F S

31 1 2 3 4 5 6

7 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16 17 18 19 20

21 22 23 24 25 26 27

28 29 30 31 1 2 3

4 5 6 7 8 9 10

CHERRY FEST AUG 3 Jacksonport (NE)

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

MILE OF MUSIC AUG 4-7 Appleton (EC)

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

POTOSI BREWFEST AUG 27 Potosi (SW)

1

AUGUST EVENTS

CAN’T-MISS

EVENTS5

MEXICAN FIESTA . MILWAUKEE . august 26-28

John Nienhuis

32

AUGUSTJULY 24-AUG 132016 Door County Plein Air Festival Fish Creek (NE) Watch 38 renowned national and international artists race the sun to complete paintings from start to finish before the light changes on a scene. Their works will be available for purchase. 920-868-3455 www.doorcountypleinair.com

JULY 30-AUG 5SAGBRAW Deerfield (SC) Join SAGBRAW, Wisconsin’s oldest cross-state bike ride, to enjoy six days of cycling with stunning scen-ery, fun stops along the way and food. 608-843-8412 www.bikewisconsin.com

AUG 3Loon Day Art & Craft Fair Mercer (NW) Browse more than 250 exhibitors and enjoy a loon calling contest, food, music, sidewalk and bake sales, face painting, flea market and a live perfor-mance of the Lakeland Barbershop Chorus. 715-476-2389 www.mercercc.com

AUG 3-6Antique Outboard and Motor Show Tomahawk (NE) 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. 715-356-5649

AUG 4Taste on Broadway Green Bay (NE) Local breweries, wineries, and chefs serve up their specialty dishes against a backdrop of live music and socializing. 920-437-2531 www.tasteonbroadway.com

AUG 4-6Country on the River Prairie du Chien (SW) Local bands and national acts alike will perform at this three-day country music festival. 888-353-7554 www.countryontheriverwisconsin.com

Johnsonville Brat Days Sheboygan (EC) Sample a range of food incorporating brats, including tacos, pizzas, fleishbrot and gyros, along with tradi-tional offerings. Enjoy free entertainment on three stages, a parade and family activities. 920-803-8980 www.brat-days.com

AUG 4-7Arlington Fireman’s Festival Arlington (SC) Take in a truck and tractor pull, softball and volleyball tournament, and live music. 608-635-4717 www.arlingtonfiredept.com

Flambeau Rama Park Falls (NW) Highlights of this festival include live music, a carnival, food court, arts and crafts fair, car show, 5K run/walk and kids’ fun run, flea/farmers markets, pageant, parade and contests. 715-762-2703 www.parkfalls.com/flambeau-rama

Highground Bicycle Tour Neillsville (C) Join at any point on routes from Racine, Appleton, New Richmond, Madison, Hayward, and even Dubuque, Iowa, varying in length from 150 to 350 miles. 715-743-4224 www.thehighground.org

IMSA Continental SportsCar Challenge and WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Elkhart Lake (EC) Sports car racing is the highlight of this event, which includes an open grid, autographs, tech talks, fan forums, car corrals and the Tour de Road America bike event. 920-892-4576 www.roadamerica.com

Midsummer Bluegrass Music Festival Manitowish Waters (NE) Enjoy intimate, unplugged acoustic sessions inside the historic Cozy Cove, and outside under the tower-ing trees of the Northwoods. 715-543-2166 www.cozygrass.com

Pure Water Days Chippewa Falls (NW) Races, sporting events, kids’ games, fireworks, live entertainment, food, parades and other city-wide events fill this fest’s lineup. 715-723-6661 www.chippewafallsmainst.org

Siren Summerfest Siren (NW) Enjoy sidewalk sales, music, softball and volleyball tournaments, a classic car show and parts swap, pie eating contest, food, flea/ farmers markets and the “Lucky Ducky” Rotary Retrieve. 715-349-8399 www.visitsiren.com

AUG 4-13Sturgeon Bay Maritime Week Sturgeon Bay (NE) The week’s lineup includes live entertainment, food and children’s activities along the waterfront. 920-743-6246 www.sturgeonbay.net

AUG 4-14Wisconsin State Fair West Allis (SE) The state’s largest agricultural showcase features amusement rides, a game area, 30 free stages, educational exhibits, shopping, and hundreds of food and beverage options. 414-266-7000 www.wistatefair.com

AUG 5Savage Dash 5K Mud Run/Obstacle Course Spooner (NW) Held during Jack Pine Savage Days, this challenging race features a muddy 5K obstacle race. 715-635-2168 www.jackpinesavagedays.com

AUG 5-6Pig in the Pines: Bacon, BBQ & Bands St. Germain (NE) Enjoy award-winning pork vendors from all over the country, live bands and family activities. 715-477-2205 www.piginthepines.com

AUG 5-7Baylake Bank Tall Ship Festival Green Bay (NE) Tall ships sail into Green Bay and dock on the Fox River for a three-day festival of relaxing sailaways, ship tours, entertainment, and food and drink vendors. 920-405-1199 www.tallshipgreenbay.com

Blues on the Chippewa Durand (SW) Bring canned goods to donate locally at this free- admission event featuring three days of blues bands. Camping will be offered. 715-672-4491 www.bluesonthechippewa.org

Jack Pine Savage Days Spooner (NW) This event includes a carnival, pancake breakfast, arts and crafts fair, sidewalk sales, car and outdoor shows, sports tournaments and the Savage Dash 5K Mud Run. 715-635-2168 www.jackpinesavagedays.com

Scandinavia Corn Roast Scandinavia (C) Enjoy music, entertainment, baseball games, a carnival, tractor pull, pie social and free corn on the fest’s closing day. 715-467-2366 www.cornroast.net

Spirit-Hill-Ogema 4-H Fair Ogema (NW) This old-fashioned fair will include exhibits and shows, a buffet dinner, frog jumping contest, egg toss, tug-of-war, kids’ activities and an evening program. 715-539-0250 www.sites.google.com/site/spirithillogema4hfair

AUG 6Cherry Fest Jacksonport (NE) Celebrate the cherry harvest in Door County with baked goods and other food, historical displays, arts and crafts, and music. 920-823-2288 www.jacksonport.net

Cookie Daze Ripon (EC) This fest features all things cookies, from decorating and a baking contest to themed bingo and even cookie blaster rockets. 920-748-6764 www.ripon-wi.com

Fire Fest New Glarus (SC) Watch firefighter competitions and water fights, and enjoy a steak and brat fry, beer tent and live music. Kids can explore a firehouse and take firetruck rides 608-527-5300 www.newglarusfd.com

33

Forest Fest Eagle River (NE) Highlights include logging equipment displays, chainsaw carvers, woodturners, trappers, timber-sports, arts and crafts, kid’s activities, horse-drawn wagon rides, live entertainment and food. 715-479-6456 www.treesfortomorrow.com

Lakes Country Arts and Crafts Show Lakewood (NE) About 175 crafters will sell original work at this free-admission event. 715-276-3956 National Mustard Day Middleton (SC) The event traditionally includes free hot dogs and mustard sampling, music, games and entertainment. 608-831-2222 www.mustardmuseum.com

Northwoods Classic Car Show Park Falls (NW) In addition to the show and awards, this event held in conjunction with Flambeau Rama offers a model car contest, food booths, and ‘50s and ‘60s music. 715-762-2467 www.parkfalls.com

Oktoberfest Conover (NE) Enjoy the music of the Jim Pekol Orchestra, dancing, and German food and beer. 715-479-5757 www.conover.org

Waterfest Venetian Lights Boat Parade New Lisbon (C) Settle in after the boat parade to watch dueling fireworks from both Adams and Juneau counties. Many businesses will offer specials and live music, and more activities are planned at Juneau County Castle Rock Park. 608-427-2070 www.juneaucounty.com

Waukesha Art Crawl Waukesha (SE) Take the free trolley to see art at several venues, shop the boutiques, listen to live music, and indulge in food and drink. 262-542-1522 www.waukeshaart.com

AUG 6-7Arbor Vitae Fireman’s Picnic and Summerfest Arbor Vitae (NE) Join the local fire and rescue team for music, food, fireworks, a car show and contests, including a volleyball tournament, trap shooting, water fights and lawnmower racing. 715-356-5266 www.townofarborvitae.org Grand View Firehouse 50 Grandview (NW) The event’s flagship race is a 50-mile road course starting and ending in Grand View, with other rides and competitive runs scheduled throughout the weekend. 715-798-3833 www.firehouse50.org

Heritage Days & Rail Fest New London (EC) See a western or lumberjack show and visit a buckskinners’ rendezvous encampment, where you’ll see tomahawk and knife tosses along with other demonstrations. A bake sale, live music and non- denominational church service are part of the event. 920-982-8557 www.historicalvillage.org/heritagedays.html

Pike River Rendezvous Kenosha (SE) Reenactors encamped on Simmons Island will create the atmosphere of Colonial times through the West-ern Fur Trade, roughly from the 1650s to the 1840s. 262-653-4140 www.kenoshapublicmuseum.org

AUG 7Armenian Fest Racine (SE) Enjoy food, music and dance at the largest Armenian festival in the Midwest. 262-639-0531 www.realracine.com

Escarpment Bicycle Tour Chilton (EC) Ride one of six routes along the Niagara Escarpment on this full-service tour. Maps, cue sheets, marked routes, a SAG wagon and food are included. 920-849-7094 www.travelcalumet.com/ledge-view-nature-center

Indianhead Swap Meet and Car Show Chippewa Falls (NW) Browse more than 700 show cars and parts vendors and have a bite to eat at this annual event. 715-832-0552 www.indianheadcarshow.com

Job’s Daughters Craft Fair Racine (SE) This outdoor fair along Lake Michigan features unique exhibitors from four states. Food stands will be available. 262-878-4843 www.realracine.com/what-to-do

Volksfest New Glarus (SC) Celebrate Swiss Independence Day with yodeling, flag throwing, dancing and music, including choral folk singers and alphorn and accordion performances. 608-527-2095 www.swisstown.com

AUG 8Elkhart Lake’s Downtown Night Elkhart Lake (EC) Take in live music and get a Taste of Elkhart Lake by trying favorites from local restaurants while the kids en-joy pony rides, a jumping castle and rock climbing wall. 920-876-2922 www.elkhartlake.com

AUG 11-14Riverfest Watertown (SC) Performances by regional and national bands alike and the Taste of Watertown are the highlights of a lineup that also includes fireworks, a carnival midway, craft show and classic auto show with more than 350 vehicles. 920-261-6320 www.watertownriverfest.com

AUG 12Cheese Capital Jazz Crawl for the Arts Plymouth (EC) Ten jazz groups from small combos to a full orchestra swing band will perform live at venues throughout the area. 920-892-8409 www.plymoutharts.org

AUG 12-13Burger Fest & Balloon Rally Seymour (EC) Birthplace of the hamburger, Seymour celebrates with the “World’s Largest Hamburger Parade,” recipe and eating contests, a ketchup slide and displays of burger memorabilia. A car show, motorcycle charity ride, fun run for kids, live music and hot air balloon trips also will be part of the event. 920-833-6688 www.homeofthehamburger.org

Firemen’s Festival Clintonville (C) Enjoy a parade, food, kids activities, water fights and a dance. 715-823-3308 www.clintonvillewichamber.com

Rogers Street Days Two Rivers (EC) Celebrate heritage at this Rogers Street Fishing Village and Great Lakes Coast Guard Museum fund-raiser offering food, live music, a kayak parade and games for kids. 920-793-5905 www.rogersstreet.com The Shakedown Symco (C) Browse 1960s and older hot rods and custom vehicles, shop from vendors and enjoy oldies bands. Make a weekend of it with camping and free tubing on the Wolf River. 920-540-4576 www.symcoshakedown.com

AUG 12-14Covered Bridge Days Brodhead (SC) Attend an old-time thresheree with an antique tractor pull, car show, art festival, street dance, flea market, parade, sidewalk sales, historic tours, and softball and volleyball tournaments. 608-897-8411 www.BrodheadChamber.org

First City Days Abbotsford (C) This event includes antique stock tractor and ATV, lawn tractor pulls, a vintage snowmobile show, food, music, a craft show, kids’ games and breakfast at Red Arrow Park. 715-223-4414 www.abbycolbyareachamber.org Greater Wisconsin Outdoor and Sportsmen Festival Oshkosh (EC) Shop boats, RVs, ATVs, UTVs and more at this mecca for sportsmen and women. A wild game barbecue cook-off, entertainment, kids’ fishing classes, giant aquarium and archery ranges will be part of the event. 920-203-8692 www.wioutdoorfest.com

Little Bull Falls LogJam Festival Mosinee (C) Enjoy Mosinee’s logging heritage with historical dis-plays and activities, lumberjack shows, Civil War and reenactment camps, artisans, live entertainment, food vendors and fireworks over the Wisconsin River. 715-693-4336 www.logjamfestival.org

Musky Jamboree Boulder Junction (NE) Check out an antique auto show, more than 150 arts and craft vendors, a flea market, and 5K and 10K runs as you enjoy live entertainment and conces-sions. Kids can participate in their own casting contest and fun run. 715-385-2400 www.boulderjct.org

Find more fun at TravelWisconsin.com or call 1-800-432-8747.

Rib Lake Ice Age Days Rib Lake (NW) This family event offers a fish boil, street dance, classic car show, parade and two runs, along with amusement rides and concessions. 715-427-5404 www.riblakewisconsin.com

Shanty Days Celebration of the Lake Algoma (NE) The region’s largest parade highlights this community celebration, which also includes more than 150 arts/crafts and street vendors, a car cruise, book sale, fireworks and kids’ activities. 920-487-2041 www.algomachamber.org

AUG 13A Sporting Day of Traditional Driving Greenbush (EC) Drivers wearing traditional dress will compete in a turnout inspection, country drive and cones course with their late 1800s and early 1900s horse-drawn carriages in this Wade House event. 920-526-3271 www.wadehouse.wisconsinhistory.org

Antigo Tater Trot Antigo (NE) Participate in a 10K, four-mile or one-mile timed walk/run. The post-race celebration will include live entertainment and a baked potato bar. 715-627-4336 x2617 www.antigotatertrot.com

Boulder Junction History Day Boulder Junction (NE) Watch a Picnic Theatre performance based on a special figure in the town’s history. Museum tours and a brat, barbecue and bake sale will be part of the event. 715-385-2617 www.boulderjct.org

Dirty Girl Mud Run Waukesha (SE) Women will run, walk, climb, crawl and jump their way through a muddy 3.1-mile obstacle course. 262-896-8490 www.godirtygirl.com

Lakeshore Knights Classic Car Show Two Rivers (EC) Browse vintage vehicles while enjoying a live DJ, 50/50 raffle, door prizes, food and refreshments. 920-794-7402 www.manitowoc.info

Paavo Nurmi Marathon Hurley (NW) Wisconsin’s oldest and most prestigious marathon in-cludes a torch-lighting ceremony, pre-race spaghetti dinner and awards following the race. 715-561-4334 www.business.hurleywi.com

Susie the Duck Day Lodi (SC) Watch a parade and the “Duck Derby” along Spring Creek at this event held in conjunction with the Taste of Lake Wisconsin & Lodi. 608-592-4412 www.lodilakewisconsin.org

AUG 13-14Art in the Park Lake Geneva (SE) Artists will display their creations along Geneva Lake’s shores in this juried show on Geneva Lake. 262-729-5225 www.genevalakeart.org

Iola Vintage Military Show Iola (C) Check out exhibits of vehicles from tractors to military equipment, along with living history encampents and reenactments of World War II and Vietnam era battles. 715-445-4005 www.iolavms.com

Steam & Gas Engine Show Chilton (EC) Browse antique farm machinery, model steam engines, a toy show and flea market. 920-989-2412 www.wisteam-engine.com

AUG 14Badgerland Classics & Customs Car Show and Swap Meet Antigo (NE) Antique and collectible cars and trucks will be on display at this event, which also will include parts vendors and classic cars for sale. 715-623-7351 www.badgerlandcc.org

Cars, Crafts & Rock-N-Roll in the Park Turtle Lake (NW) More than 50 craft vendors will fill Turtle Lake Park along with classic ‘50s and ‘60s rock. Dash plaques and trophies will be awarded at the car show. 715-986-4680 www.villageofturtlelake.com

Corn & Brat Fest Burlington (SE) This family event features live music, kids games, food, and an arts and crafts fair. 262-492-3026 www.burlingtonchamber.org

Race the Lake Fond du Lac (EC) All levels of cyclists are invited to participate in this 90-mile bike race around Lake Winnebago. 920-574-2972 www.dutrirun.com

AUG 17Paul Bunyan Fest Eagle River (NE) Feast on a Paul Bunyan-sized meal and enjoy chain-saw carving demos at this event, which also includes an arts and crafts show. 800-359-6315 www.eagleriver.org

AUG 17-21Venetian Festival Lake Geneva (SE) A lighted boat show and fireworks display on Geneva Lake are the highlights of this festival, which also features a carnival, craft fair, water ski show, music and local foods. 262-248-4416 www.lakegenevaJaycees.org

AUG 18-21Irish Fest Milwaukee (SE) The nation’s largest Irish festival-Irish music, dance, culture, sports and cuisine, from entertainers on 17 stages to Celtic canines and Irish wares. 414-476-3378 www.irishfest.com

Sweet Corn Festival Sun Prairie (SC) Aside from tasty sweet corn and concessions, enjoy a craft show, beer tent with live bands, family activities, carnival rides and tractor pull. 608-837-4547 www.sunprairiechamber.com

Warbirds and Classics Over the Midwest Fond du Lac (EC) Experience the biggest and best radio controlled airplanes from all over the U.S. and Canada, from jets flying at 200 mph to giant scale models. 920-907-6159 www.midwestwarbirds.com

AUG 19-20Arts on the Square Waupaca (C) The lineup features a juried art show and sale, live music and theater on three stages, a farmers’ market and workshops, including a home brew and wine making venue. 715-258-3741 www.waupacaarts.org

Ceramics & Doll Show Waukesha (SE) The world of ceramic fired arts comes to life with demonstrations and competitions, along with new ideas, molds and color lines. 262-896-8490 www.ceramicdollshows.com Voices of Peace Gospel Music Fest Hilbert (EC) Nearly 20 performing groups will play country, bluegrass and southern gospel music. Food and refreshments will be available. 920-756-3830 www.voicesofpeace.net

AUG 19-21Bad River Manomin Traditional Pow-Wow Odanah (NW) Celebrate the wild rice harvest with traditional danc-ing, singing, canoe races, marathons and food. 715-682-7111 www.visitashland.com Badger Steam and Gas Engine Show Baraboo (SC) Check out Wisconsin’s largest display of early Amer-ican steam- and gas-powered equipment. Food, entertainment, a flea market, and arts and crafts round out the lineup. 608-522-4905 www.badgersteamandgas.com

Community Fair Butternut (NW) This event includes exhibits, an animal swap, crafts, horseshoes, kids’ games, baseball, volleyball, archery and food. 715-769-3473 www.butternutwi.com

Moon Lake Threshing Bee Clayton (NW) See threshing and crafts building demonstrations and browse a steam powered sawmill, blacksmith shop and miniature steam train. Shop a flea market and food vendors. 800-811-0338 www.moonlakeshow.org

National Championship Musky Open Eagle River (NE) The world’s largest amateur musky tournament includes a sport show, trophies and food. 800-359-6315 www.muskyopen.com

34 35

Pepper Fest North Hudson (NW) North Hudson celebrates its Italian heritage with eth-nic foods, spaghetti- and hot pepper-eating contests, a parade, carnival, music, bingo, 5K/10K runs and a queen coronation. 715-386-8411 www.pepperfest.org

AUG 20Cheesehead Run Hilbert (EC) Choose from a 5K, half marathon or half-marathon relay at this race known for themed costumes, unique awards, collectible shirts and a finish line feast. 920-853-3013 www.cheeseheadrun.com Coffee Break Festival Stoughton (SC) Enjoy small-town fun in the birthplace of the coffee break with vendor samples, arts and crafts, a car show, bean spit contest, music, food, beer, and one-mile/5K runs. 608-873-7912 www.stoughtonwi.com/coffeebreak

Donna Lexa Memorial Art Fair Wales (SE) This juried art fair also will include a used book sale, entertainment, food and a kids’ area. 262-853-0808 www.donnalexamemorialartfair.org Frederic Art & Craft Fair Frederic (NW) Crafters and artists display their work, from soaps and lotions to baskets, pottery and woodwork. 715-653-2338 www.fredericwi.com

Friendship Village Celebrates Zona Gale Portage (SC) This commemoration of Pulitzer Prize-winning dra-matist and activist Zona Gale will include poetry and play readings, cemetery and homes tours, music and an ice cream social. 608-742-2228 www.portagewi.com

Gleason Mud Bogs Gleason (NE) Eight different classes of vehicles will compete in a 300-foot mud pit. Take in the sights and relax to a band in the evening. 715-873-3436 www.merrillchamber.org

HarborPark Jazz, Rhythm & Blues Festival Kenosha (SE) Enjoy distinguished jazz and blues groups perform-ing along the shores of Lake Michigan. 262-654-2412 www.mahonefund.org

Pewaukee Antique & Classic Boat Show Pewaukee (SE) Browse classic cars, model toy watercraft and more than 50 antique boats while enjoying live music and family activities. The event will include a vintage airplane fly-by. 262-695-2994 www.glacbs.org/Events/PewaukeeBoatShow

Waupaca Area Triathlon Waupaca (C) The full course includes a 1/2-mile swim, 20-mile bike race and 5k-run, while the short course offers a 1/4-mile swim, 12-mile bike and 2-mile run. Kids can compete in their own event. 715-258-7343 www.waupacaareatriathlon.com

AUG 20-21Maxwell Street Days Flea Market Mukwonago (SE) More than 650 vendors of crafts, produce, plants, tools and food will sell their wares at this massive open-air market. 262-363-1501 www.maxwellstreetdays.net

The Oconomowoc Festival of the Arts Oconomowoc (SE) In addition to a juried fine arts show, this event will offer three stages of entertainment, a children’s art tent and food. 262-567-1243 www.oconomowocarts.org

Star Prairie Ox Cart Days Star Prairie (NW) A parade featuring high school marching bands from all over Northwestern Wisconsin is the highlight of this event, which also will include a queen corona-tion, canoe races and softball tournament. 715-246-2900 www.oxcartdays.org

AUG 21Taste of Fond du Lac in the Park Fond du Lac (EC) Sample locally made appetizers, entrees and des-serts as you enjoy live music and a silent auction. 920-923-6555 www.fdlfest.com

AUG 24-28Loyal Corn Festival Loyal (C) In addition to some famous local corn on the cob, enjoy a horseshoe tournament, run/walk, carnival, live music, parade and horse, truck and tractor pulls. 715-255-8772 www.loyalcornfest.com

AUG 26-27Grill Games BBQ Competition & Lakefront Festival Kenosha (SE) National grilling teams will compete in this event, which includes a music festival with major acts and a carnival. 262-654-1234 www.grillgames.org

Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival Superior (NW) Watch Dragon Boats race, browse an arts and crafts fair, and enjoy food and entertainment. 715-395-6169 www.lakesuperiordragons.com Villa Louis Behind the Scenes Prairie du Chien (SW) See this historic mansion from top to bottom during extended tours offering visitors a glimpse into life at the house and care of an object from the Dousman family collection. 608-326-2721 www.villalouis.org

AUG 26-28Artstreet Green Bay (NE) This event showcases more than 200 artists, music and performing arts on multiple stages, edible arts and demonstrations, literary events, activities for children and cultural exhibits. 920-435-5220 www.mosaicartsinc.org/artstreet

Mexican Fiesta Milwaukee (SE) Experience authentic Mexican food, rousing mariachi bands, the foot-stomping rhythms and colorful swirl of traditional dancers, and handmade treasures. 414-383-7066 www.mexicanfiesta.org

North Central Wisconsin Antique Steam and Gas Engine Show Edgar (C) Gas and steam engine powered machinery will be on exhibit at this event, which will include a flea market, weaving, wine making, flour grinding, ice cream making, music, food, a petting zoo and games for children. 715-352-7722 www.edgarsteamshow.com

AUG 27Amherst Quilt & Amish Furniture Auction Amherst (C) Amish quilts and furniture are auctioned off under huge tents. Baked goods and food will be available. 920-450-1843 www.maderauction.com

Corn Fest New Richmond (NW) Feast on free corn on the cob and root beer as you enjoy live music, kids games, a 5K/10K race and one-mile youth run. 715-246-2252 www.nracentre.com

Potosi BrewFest Potosi (SW) Sample from more than 35 vendors of craft beer, wine, specialty meat and cheeses. 608-763-4002 www.potosibrewery.com

Rhythm on the River Fort Atkinson (SC) Experience the Taste of Fort and an evening of live music and food and on the downtown riverwalk. 920-563-3210 www.fortchamber.com

Silver Lake Triathlon Portage (SC) This beginner-friendly event starts at Silver Lake and continues into the gently rolling countryside. 608-742-4888 www.silverlaketriathlon.com

Waupaca Rod & Classic Car Show Waupaca (C) Participants will pick the winners at this car show, which also will offer raffles, door prizes and food. 715-281-8233

AUG 27-28Festival in the Pines Eau Claire (NW) This fest’s lineup includes more than 250 arts and crafts booths, food from Chippewa Valley restaurants, a beer and wine garden, performers on three stages and children’s activities. 715-552-5504 www.festivalinthepines.com

Footstock Barefoot Water Ski Tournament Crandon (NE) Professional and amateur barefoot water skiers will compete head-to-head over a 1 1/2-mile figure eight course. 715-478-3450 www.footstock2016.com

Find more fun at TravelWisconsin.com or call 1-800-432-8747.

371

S M T W T F S

28 29 30 31 1 2 3

4 5 6 7 8 9 10

11 12 13 14 15 16 17

18 19 20 21 22 23 24

25 26 27 28 29 30 1

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

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

TASTE OF MADISON SEPT 3-4 Madison (SC)

CHILIMANIA SEPT 10 Edgerton (SC)

CHEQUAMEGON FAT TIRE FESTIVAL SEPT 17 Hayward (NW)

APPLE FESTIVAL SEPT 23-25 Gays Mills (SW)

1

SEPTEMBER EVENTS

CAN’T-MISS

EVENTS5

ST. CROIX VALLEY FALL COLOR TRAIN . OSCEOLA

AUG 31-SEPT 5Central Wisconsin State Fair Marshfield (C) Enjoy the “Central Wisconsin’s Got Talent” com-petition, along with exhibits, entertainment, a draft horse show, carnival rides, tractor pull and demolition derby at the Marshfield Fairgrounds. 715-387-1261 www.centralwisconsinstatefair.com

SEPT 1-5La Crosse Area Bicycle Festival La Crosse (SW) Enjoy four days of self-supported, on- and off-road bike rides in the Driftless Region, including mountain and road biking, architectural tours and coffee, muffin and ice cream rides. 800-658-9424 www.bicyclelacrosse.com

SEPT 2-3Wisconsin State Cow Chip Throw Prairie du Sac (SC) Join 40,000 fans in watching competitors aim for the state record of 248 feet. If flying cow chips don’t ex-cite you, the free entertainment, arts and crafts fair, food booths or 5K/10K runs should do the trick. 608-643-4317 www.wiscowchip.com

SEPT 2-4Can-Yak Fishing Tourney Mercer (NW) Whether you like to paddle, fish or both, head to the Turtle River to take part in demonstrations and work-shops, or compete in the all-species fishing contest. Also enjoy campfires and nightly socials. 715-476-2389 www.can-yak.com

Trout Festival Exeland (NW) This event includes a fishing contest, pancake and trout feeds, 5K obstacle run, ATV pull, carnival, parade, live music, tournaments, lawn mower races, contests, bow shoot and raffles. 715-266-4181 www.exelandrodandgunclub.org

Wilhelm Tell Festival New Glarus (SC) Enjoy a weekend of Swiss charm, including parades, art show, book sale, ethnic music, street dance, savory food and even a yodeling contest. The final pageant performance is in German. 608-527-2095 www.wilhelmtell.org

Wisconsin Highland Games Waukesha (SE) This Celtic festival features Scottish and Irish athlet-ics, tournaments, highland dancing, a pipe and drum competition, working dog breeds from the British Isles, ethnic music, a pub tent and food. 262-548-7200 www.wisconsinscottish.org

World Championship Off-Road Races Crandon (NE) Hailed as the biggest off-road short-course race, head to Crandon for camping, concerts, fireworks, brats and, of course, racing! 715-478-2222 www.crandonoffroad.com

SEPT 2-5Hillsboro Firemen’s Labor Day Celebration Hillsboro (SW) Enjoy music and entertainment at this affordable family fun festival. Attend the junior fair, farmers mar-ket, carnival, demolition derby, rodeo, lawnmower races and the county’s biggest Labor Day parade. 608-489-2521 www.hillsborofire.info

Labor Day Celebration Suring (NE) Attend this family event for refreshments, enter-tainment, tractor and truck pulls, a chili cook-off, children’s chalk art, swap, 5K/10K walk/run, fish boil, demolition derby, parade and fireworks. 920-842-2333 www.ci.suring.wi.us

Lion’s Sturgeon Festival Jim Falls (NW) This annual Labor Day weekend festival is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the Jim Falls Lions. Enjoy a midway carnival, nightly music performances, demo-lition derby, a truck and tractor pull, and a parade. 715-382-4538 www.jimfallslionsclub.org

SEPT 3Downtown Kenosha Classic Cruise-In Car Show Kenosha (SE) This free event is open to all makes and models of vehicles and motorcycles. Show off your car and see what downtown has to offer, including live music and refreshments. 262-818-6410 www.midweststreetmachine.com

Festivale Italiano Hurley (NW) Embrace your Italian side at this craft fair and flea market, and enjoy a Marty’s Goldenaires Drum and Bugle Corp performance, kids’ games, refreshments, raffles and ethnic food. 715-561-4334 www.hurleywi.com

Fifield Dirt Devils ATV Rally Park Falls (NW) Take part in a mud run and an off-road challenge, join the fun as a spectator, or just take a ride on 200 miles of trail. The event includes music, food and drinks. 715-762-2178 www.parkfalls.com

Fish Boil Port Wing (NW) This annual tradition is a tasty one, with lake trout, potatoes, onions, coleslaw, bread and drinks on the menu. Check out the arts and crafts show, and stay in town for the Lions Club Fall Festival the next day. 715-774-3555 www.portwingwi.com

Flambeau 40 On-Road Bike Race Park Falls (NW) Participate in this 35-mile bike road race along the Flambeau River’s picturesque rolling hills or try the next day’s 13-mile time trials. Pre-registered entrants receive a shirt and food. 715-762-2703 www.parkfalls.com

Fly-In/Drive-In New Lisbon (C) Have breakfast or lunch, and browse displays of aircraft and classic cars, along with arts and crafts. You can even take a chopper ride! 608-547-6503 www.1365.eaachapter.org

Gleason Mud Bogs Gleason (NE) Eight different classes of vehicles will compete for cash in a 300-foot mud pit throughout the afternoon. 715-873-3436 www.merrillchamber.org

Lake Arrowhead Craft Show Nekoosa (C) More than 100 vendors show and sell at one of central Wisconsin’s best craft shows. Food and bev-erages and courtesy cars for the mobility impaired will be available. 715-325-2929 x5 www.lakearrowhead-golf.com

Marina Fest Sister Bay (NE) Take in a waterski show by the Waterboard Warriors and a fireworks display at this tribute to the Sister Bay Marina-turned beloved annual event. Food, drinks and live entertainment are available. 920-854-4457 www.sisterbaytourism.com

Walk In The Woods Art Fair Kenosha (SE) More than 60 artists display and sell their creations along the wooded trails and gardens of Hawthorn Hollow. Live entertainment, food, and a silent auction are available throughout the day. 262-552-8196 www.hawthornhollow.org

SEPT 3-4Arts & Crafts Show Port Wing (NW) Buy and sell at this regional two-day arts and crafts show, held in conjunction with the Port Wing Fish Boil and the South Shore Lions Fall Festival. 715-774-3624 www.portwingwi.com

Blue Moon Art Tour Cable (NW) Visit art studios along Blue Moon Road in the beautiful countryside. Metal sculptures, oil and pastel paintings, drawings, stoneware and Raku pottery will be among the items for sale. 715-798-3833 www.bluemoonarttour.blogspot.com

38

SEPTEMBER

39

Cheese-A-Palooza Kenosha (SE) Celebrate all things cheese during the two-day Cheese-A-Palooza festival along the harbor downtown. The free event features a variety of entertainment. 262-564-8800 www.hap2it.com

Fox Jazz Fest Menasha (EC) Enjoy local, national and international Jazz artists. Food, beverage and fun add to this Labor Day weekend event. 920-749-2787 www.foxjazzfest.com

Kites Over Lake Michigan Two Rivers (EC) Marvel at giant show kites, stunt teams and spectac-ular ground displays. A night fly, bonfire, sky lantern release, fireworks, kite making and live music also will be part of the largest kite festival in the Midwest. 920-793-9599 www.uniqueflyingobjects.com

Prentice Progress Days Prentice (NW) Experience tasty food, live music and a parade. Play kickball, softball, volleyball and bean bags, or com-pete in watermelon eating and a 5K fun walk/run. There are plenty of activities for the kids, too. 715-428-2964 www.pricecountywi.net

Taste of Madison Madison (SC) Join thousands of fellow epicureans for two days of tasty treats from more than 80 local restaurants and 20 beverage stands, along with rock, country and R&B performers on three stages. 608-276-9797 www.tasteofmadison.com

SEPT 3-5Flea Market and Craft Sale Hatfield (SW) Shop from numerous vendors and enjoy food, music, a parade, fireworks and family activities at this free-admission event. 608-989-2275 www.clarkcountytourism-wi.org

Ho-Chunk Nation Pow-Wow Black River Falls (SW) Enjoy drums, dancing and crafts from throughout the country at this celebration of thanks. 715-284-9343 www.ho-chunknation.com

Labor Day Picnic Pearson (NE) Spread out a blanket for food and drinks, live music, games for all ages, a raffle, hourly drawings and crafts. 715-623-4134 www.antigochamber.com

SEPT 4Pike Lake Chain Firefighters Fun Day Park Falls (NW) Win prizes at this event’s hourly raffles, or the $1,000 cash drawing. Other events include a horseshoe tour-nament, games, refreshments, music and fireworks. 715-762-1623 www.tn.fifield.wi.gov

South Shore Lions Club Fall Festival Port Wing (NW) This annual festival offers a car show, parades, arts and crafts, a 5k walk/10k run, flower and ribbon show, and food booths. 715-774-3220 www.portwingwi.com

Southern Blues BBQ & Crawdad Festival Phillips (NW) Join the fun and feast on crawdads and a delicious southern barbecue spread with all the fixins’ while listening to live music on the shores of Wilson Lake. 715-339-3151 www.birchislandresortllc.com

SEPT 5Labor Day Celebration & Merrill Lion’s Car Show Merrill (NE) Come to the fairgrounds following the local Labor Day parade for a classic car show, flea market, farmers market, silent auction, entertainment for the kids and concessions. 715-536-7313 www.merrillparkandrec.com

SEPT 8-11Stumble Stump Rendezvous Antigo (NE) Experience the 1800s fur trading era through a camp full of reenactors. Volunteers demonstrate candle making, leather working, cooking, and tomahawk and knife throwing. Camp to make it an experience! 888-526-4523 www.antigochamber.com

SEPT 9-10Falcon Frontier Days Rodeo River Falls (NW) Students from the region will compete in the biggest college rodeo in the upper Midwest. Cowboys and cowgirls will participate in stock events like bull riding, saddle bronc and bareback riding. 715-425-3911 www.uwrf.edu

Girls Just Want 2 Have Fun Bike Ride Hudson (NW) Choose a 15-, 30- or 45-mile bike ride through his-toric Hudson after a light breakfast and bike fittings. Lunch will be provided after the ride. 715-386-8411 www.hudsonwi.org

SEPT 9-11Dairy Days Celebration Platteville (SW) Enjoy carnival rides, a parade, arts and crafts fair, tractor and truck pulls, live music and entertainment, and food. 608-348-8888 www.plattevilledairydays.com

Historic Re-enactment Platteville (SW) Military demonstrations and tradesmen, storytelling, and period food and music create the essence of Wisconsin life in the 1800s. Learn from historians and local teachers. 608-348-8888 www.platteville.com

Indian Summer Festival Milwaukee (SE) Enjoy a traditional pow-wow, dance troupes, tribal villages, demonstrations, storytellers, lacrosse, en-tertainers, authentic food, a farmers market and an extensive marketplace. 414-604-1000 www.indiansummer.org

Villa Louis Carriage Classic Prairie Du Chien (SW) More than 100 drivers hitch trained horses to new and restored carriages at this elegant event, which includes tours of the historic home and food and beverage service on the lawn. 608-326-2721 www.carriageclassic.com

Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival Jefferson (SC) See stock dog trials along with sheep, Shetland and border collie shows at this event, which also includes an auction, fiber art classes and fleece demos, a hooked-rug show, country store, and food and beverages. 608-868-2505 www.wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com

World Championship Musky Classic Boulder Junction (NE) Boulder Junction, Presque Isle, Manitowish Waters and Winchester join together for this annual catch-and-release musky tournament on area lakes. Trophies will be awarded. 715-543-2657 www.wcmuskyclassic.com

SEPT 10A Country Afternoon Brantwood (NW) Experience an old-time country social with a picnic and cookout. Try farm chores like clothes washing and butter churning. Activities include a baking con-test, arts and crafts sale, quilt raffle and live music. 715-428-2261 www.sites.google.com

Art Harvest and Fall Family Festival Green Bay (NE) Explore the Green Bay Botanical Garden with art viewing, plant sales, displays by local garden groups and activities for kids. 920-490-9457 www.gbbg.org

Art on the Kinni River Falls (NW) Browse and buy from 60 juried artists and listen to music at River Falls’ annual art fair showcasing unique, hand-crafted items. Kids will have an art tent of their own. 715-425-7143 www.riverfallscab.org

Cheese & Sausage Fall Family Fest New London (EC) Shop more than 100 craft, produce and food ven-dors, or taste and purchase locally made cheese and sausage at this family event with games, entertain-ment, a climbing wall, raffle and live music. 920-982-5822 www.newlondonchamber.com

Find more fun at TravelWisconsin.com or call 1-800-432-8747.

Taste of Lake Geneva Lake Geneva (SE) Several local chefs and restaurateurs come together in Flat Iron Park to serve a variety of culinary delights. 262-248-4416 www.lakegenevawi.com

Thirsty Troll Brew Fest Mount Horeb (SC) Twenty-five brewers will have close to 100 beers from Wisconsin and the surrounding region ready for the tasting at this event, which also will include food and music. 608-437-5914 www.trollway.com

U.S. Watermelon Speed-Eating and Seed-Spitting Championships Pardeeville (SC) Enjoy all-you-can-eat watermelon and family fun, carve a design into a rind, and of course participate in the speed-eating and seed-spitting competitions. 608-697-6744 www.pardeevillewatermelonfestival.com

Wheels and Wings Osceola (NW) This annual aviation fly-in and collector car show also includes a pancake breakfast, air show, helicopter rides, radio-controlled model planes, entertainment and food. 715-755-3300 www.wheelswings.com

Whooping Crane Festival Necedah (C) This annual festival features a pancake breakfast, vendors market, silent auction, food, artists, speakers and guided tours. 920-295-3877 www.secure.operationmigration.org

Wolfman Triathlon White Lake (NE) This unique off-road triathlon features a down-river paddle on a section of the Wolf River, a 13-mile mountain bike ride on a single track, and a 3.5-mile trail run along the banks of the river. 715-882-3502 www.wolfmantriathlon.org

SEPT 10-11All Breed Dog Shows and Obedience Rally Trials Wilmot (SE) The Kenosha Kennel Club’s AKC-licensed dog show and obedience trials will feature more than 900 dogs representing about 127 breeds. Spectators are welcome. 262-654-4831 www.visitkenosha.com/events

Artrageous Weekend Wausau (C) Art hop and shop from more than 120 juried artists from all over the country. Enjoy two days, two food courts and two entertainment stages of fun, with hands-on art activities for families. 715-842-1676 www.wausaufoa.org

Grape Stomp at Chateau St. Croix Winery & Vineyard St. Croix Falls (NW) Celebrate the fruits of this year’s labor with tours and tastings, gourmet food, grape stomping, carriage rides, polocrosse matches, Renaissance and Medie-val games, and live music and dancing. 715-483-2556 www.chateaustcroix.com

Laura Ingalls Wilder Days Pepin (SW) This family-oriented festival includes a Laura Ingalls Wilder likeness competition, craft demonstrations by candlelight, a fiddle contest, food and entertainment. 715-255-0718 www.LauraDays.org

Maxwell Street Days Flea Market Mukwonago (SE) Shop more than 650 vendors of crafts, produce, plants and tools at this massive open-air market. Food and refreshments will be available. 262-363-1501 www.maxwellstreetdays.net

Rural Life Days: Tractor Show and Thresheree Manitowoc (EC) Discover what life was like in a rural community in Manitowoc’s early years with live field demos, steam engines, farm tractors, and activities in 25 historic buildings at the Pinecrest Historical Village. 920-732-1562 www.mid-lakesrusticiron.org

Pecatonica Valley Antique Days Darlington (SC) Take in two days of flea markets, antique tractor and machinery displays, tractor pulls, children’s activities and fresh homemade ice cream. 608-776-2591 www.lafayettecounty.org

Seafood Fest Menasha (EC) The fest offers two evenings of music, food and fun with lobster, crab leg and salmon dinners, plus a full array of other seafood and grilled items. 920-734-3358 www.neenahrotary.org

SEPT 11Door County Century Bike Ride Sturgeon Bay (NE) Trace the famed Door Peninsula on routes of 30, 64, 75 and 100 miles at this advance-registration event. Rest stops, refreshments and restroom facilities will be available. 920-606-2458 www.doorcountycentury.com

Fall Festival Darlington (SC) Enjoy food, crafts, music, games, a flea market, hay-rides, horse and buggy rides, and fall decorations. 608-776-3067 www.darlingtonwi.org

IRONMAN Wisconsin Triathlon Madison (SC) Cheer on elite athletes as they swim Lake Monona, bike throughout the countryside and run down-town. The race begins early morning at the Monona Terrace and concludes at midnight at the Capitol Square. 608-255-2537 www.ironman.com/triathlon

SEPT 14-17Central Wisconsin Horse Sale Neillsville (C) Wisconsin’s largest horse sale attracts buyers and sellers from across the country. Horses, mules, horse equipment, horse-drawn vehicles and tack of all types will be sold. 715-238-8088 www.centralwihorsesale.net

SEPT 15-18Amery Fall Festival Amery (NW) Enjoy the grand parade, queen pageant, arts and crafts fair, tent dance, high school football game, quilt show and demolition derby. 715-268-8101 www.ameryfallfestival.org

Tomahawk Fall Ride for MDA Tomahawk (NE) This fall ride brings in about 40,000 motorcycle enthusiasts to enjoy entertainment and the newest motorcycles and accessories from Harley-Davidson. 715-453-5334 www.tomahawkfallride.com

VSCDA Elkhart Lake Vintage Festival Elkhart Lake (EC) Vintage cars showcase racing history against the fall colors at America’s National Park of Speed. The fan-friendly paddock is open for up-close views of racing machines prepared to era specifications. 920-892-4576 www.roadamerica.com

SEPT 16-17Wet Whistle Wine Fest Algoma (NE) Enjoy this wacky and fun event with costumes, wines, grape stomps, live music and food. 920-487-5208 www.vonstiehl.com/events

SEPT 16-18Community First Fox Cities Marathon Menasha (EC) Events include a marathon and half marathon, relay, competitive walk and wheelchair division. 920-882-9499 www.foxcitiesmarathon.org

Fall Harvest Days Union Grove (SE) See displays of engines, tractors, equipment, farm toys, cars and trucks, along with threshing, baling, sawmill, shingle mill and homemaking demonstra-tions. Shop at flea markets and food vendors. 414-529-2413 www.fallharvestdays.com

Gemuetlichkeit Days Jefferson (SC) Gemuetlichkeit is German for “good times, good fun, good fellowship.” Celebrate heritage with food, music, dancing, an arts and crafts fair, and a parade. 920-674-4511 www.gdays.org

4111

CHEQUAMEGON FAT TIRE FESTIVALCABLE . Sept 17

SEPT 10Chilimania Edgerton (SC) Taste your way through a championship chili cook-off, along with traditional chili cooking, salsa and Bloody Mary contests. Entertainment by top bands rock the festival stage all day and into the night. 608-561-7566 www.chilimania.com

Colorama Arts & Crafts Fair Boulder Junction (NE) Artisans and crafters will show and sell their wares. Also, browse a farmers market and taste wild game sandwiches. 715-385-2400 www.boulderjct.org

Crafty Apple Fest Chilton (EC) Try apple-related food dishes along with apple and pumpkin beer, and enjoy live music, games, kids activities, pumpkin bowling and crafts at this free family event. 920-418-1650 www.chiltonchamber.com

Downtown Art Fest Sun Prairie (SC) Artists from around the area will display their wares at this fine art show. The event includes food stands, live entertainment and children’s activities. 608-512-9743 www.cityofsunprairie.com

Fondue Fest Fond du Lac (EC) Hundreds of pounds of cheese and chocolate fondue are served at this annual event. Listen to all genres of music on three stages, and take the children to their own Kids Zone. 920-322-2006 www.downtownfdl.com

Harvest Festival Chetek (NW) Pie and chili contests, an arts and craft fair, flea and farmers markets, live music, food, a bonfire and a mud run are the highlights of this annual fest. 715-924-4440 www.chetekwi.net

Main Street Festival Whitewater (SE) The arts and businesses come together in a family- friendly atmosphere with art and craft booths, music, food and hands-on activities for all ages. 262-473-4005 www.wwmsfestival.blogspot.com

Merrill Airport Days Merrill (NE) Feast your eyes on ultralights to business aircrafts, skydivers and short flight displays. The event also includes an arts and crafts show. 715-536-2024 www.merrillchamber.org

Mural Fest & Classic Car Show Ashland (NW) Tour the murals as you revel in the heritage of Ash-land with sidewalk sales, a car show, craft and food vendors. Several kids activities will be available. 715-682-2500 www.visitashland.com

Portage Family SkateBoard Levee Cruise Portage (SC) Take a six-mile round trip of the scenic Levee Trail on your skateboard or longboard, ending at Riverside Park with a picnic and entertainment. Helmets are required, and other safety equipment is encouraged. 608-334-4779 www.portageskatepark.org

Rock River Valley Carvers Show and Sale Janesville (SC) Watch carvers and a chainsaw artist at work, shop from woodworking vendors, and vote in the people’s choice awards. 608-752-3328 www.rockrivervalleycarvers.com Sputnikfest Manitowoc (EC) Commemorate the 1962 crash of a piece of the satellite Sputnik in Manitowoc. Festivities include costume contests, the Miss Space Debris Pageant, an art fair and tongue-in-cheek reenactment. 920-686-3090 www.sputnikfest.blogspot.com

Find more fun at TravelWisconsin.com or call 1-800-432-8747.

Brett M

organ - Photograph C

ourtesy of Chequam

egon Festival

Find more fun at TravelWisconsin.com or call 1-800-432-8747.142

Green County Cheese Days Monroe (SC) Event includes the Cheese Days Chase, free sam-ples, cheesemaking demonstrations, cow milking contest, farm adventures for kids, dairy farm tours, barn quilt tours and live entertainment. 608-325-7771 www.cheesedays.com

Wo-Zha-Wa Days Fall Festival Wisconsin Dells (C) This festive celebration of autumn includes an arts and crafts fair, carnival, flea market, Maxwell Street Days, live entertainment, parade and the Wo-Zha-Wa Run. 800-223-3557 www.wisdells.com/wozhawa

SEPT 17Apple Harvest Festival Waukesha (SE) Celebrate heritage along with the apple harvest. En-joy an auction, hayride, music, artists and exhibitors, pies and cider, and children’s activities. 262-896-8007 www.waukeshacounty.gov/appleharvestfestival

Art in the Square Crandon (NE) Browse arts and crafts and tantalize your tastebuds with specialty food booths. Kids can decorate pump-kins and take horse and wagon rides. 715-478-3450 www.visitartinthesquare.com

Cambridge Fall Fest Cambridge (SC) Enjoy tractor hayrides, scarecrow building, beekeep-ing and chainsaw art demonstrations, music, a pie contest and auction, face painting, and the farm animal petting zoo. 608-423-3780 www.cambridgewi.com

Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival Cable (NW) Riders participate in a 16- or 40-mile, mass start, off-road bicycle event. Travel downtown to the famed Birkie Trail, down forest roads, snowmobile trails and other wooded lanes to the finish line in Cable. 715-798-3594 www.cheqfattire.com

Colorama Dinner Boulder Junction (NE) This annual tradition features wild game and baked chicken served in historic Nash Hall at Camp Manitowish YMCA. Entertainment and door prizes are planned. 715-385-2400 www.boulderjct.org

Colorama Festival St. Germain (NE) Events at St. Germain, hailed as the “birthplace of Colorama,” include a craft show, farmers market, beer tasting, pumpkin painting, plant sale and horse-drawn wagon rides. 715-477-2205 www.st-germain.com

Dragonboat Race & Festival Oshkosh (EC) Family fun includes a Friday fish fry, art exhibits, recreational activities and the always exciting dragonboats. 920-424-0344 www.uwosh.edu/dragonboat

Ethnic Fest Two Rivers (EC) Come for the music and dance, enjoy the food and shop the many vendors selling items from every continent. Start with the parade of flags down Wash-ington Street. 920-794-1482 www.tworiversmainstreet.com

Fall Fun Fest & International Migratory Bird Day Celebration Bristol (SE) Celebrate fall with hayrides, kids crafts, food and green vendors. Admission is free and prices vary by activity. 262-857-8008 www.pringlenc.org

Fall Harvest Festival Lake Tomahawk (NE) Kids can decorate wooden pumpkins and get their faces painted while adults enjoy shopping arts and crafts vendors and a farmers market. Try one of the famous pies or caramel and turtle apples. 715-499-1263 www.minocquaartsandcrafts.com

Ferryville Fall Fest & Market in the Park Ferryville (SW) Shop for Amish goods, including baskets, quilts, needlework, baked goods, produce and furniture. Browse organic food and produce, jams, jellies, birdhouses, flowers, plants and tools. 608-734-9406 www.ferryville.com

Fly In Air Show Antigo (NE) Enjoy a pancake and waffle breakfast and free Young Eagle flights for first-time flyers ages 8 to 17. Also available are aerobatic demos, aircraft displays and entertainment. 715-623-4525 www.antigochamber.com

Horse & Buggy Days Weyauwega (C) Watch a horse and buggy parade, enjoy a street festival, take part in a pool tournament and listen to a variety of music. 920-867-2500 www.weyauwegachamber.com

International Fall Festival Eau Claire (NW) Purchase international gifts, try new food, enjoy performances from around the world and watch the Parade of Nations. There will be plenty of activities for the kids as well! 715-839-4914 www.downtowneauclaire.org

Kickapoo BRAVE Ride Gays Mills (SW) This event takes riders on beginner, intermediate or advanced routes through the Driftless Area ranging from 15 to 100 miles through breathtaking scenery and panoramic views of valleys. 608-326-6658 www.kickapoobraveride.com

Lakes and Leaves Bike Ride Summit Lake (NE) Take a ride through the autumn colors of Wisconsin’s Northwoods. Helmets are required, with SAG sup-port, rest areas, food and refreshments offered. 715-623-4134 www.antigochamber.com

Lumberjack Steam Train Fall Festival Laona (NE) Enjoy fall colors by train on the award-winning Green Treasure Forest Tour. Event includes a pumpkin patch, face painting, marshmallow roast and fresh apple cider. 715-674-3414 www.lumberjacksteamtrain.com Peninsula Century Fall Challenge Bike Ride Sister Bay (NE) The journey starts and ends at Sister Bay’s Waterfront Park, and features routes of 25, 50, 62, and 100 miles through the northern peninsula’s beautiful landscape. Enjoy live music, a post-ride buffet and beer. 920-421-1519 www.peninsulacentury.com

Rails & Ales Brewfest Green Bay (NE) Stroll among the National Railroad Museum’s full-size trains while sampling dozens of local and regional craft beers and fine wines along with hors d’oeuvres. Take home a keepsake sampling glass. 920-437-7623 www.nationalrrmuseum.org

Scarecrow Fest Delavan (SE) Scarecrows line the sidewalks as you enjoy food, arts and crafts, a flea market and live music, along with the area’s famous rubber ducky race. 262-740-0959 www.delavanwi.org

Septemberfest Ripon (EC) Head downtown for a custom car and vintage motor-cycle show, craft show, pet parade and live music. 920-748-6764 www.ripon-wi.com

Sorghum Fest Fall River (SC) See sorghum processed, buy your own, try a cold sorghum beer, feast on a potato and buttermilk pancake breakfast and hearty cookout lunch, listen to live music and shop at an open-air market. 920-484-6257 www.savannaoakscenter.com

Spirit Lakes Musky Tournament Rib Lake (NW) Up to 25 teams of two fishermen per boat compete for prize money for most and longest muskies caught on Spirit Lake. Fee includes a meal served during the wrap-up ceremony. 715-573-8014 www.spiritlakeassoc.org/events Sturgeon Bay Harvest Festival and Street Art Auction Sturgeon Bay (NE) Commemorate autumn’s bounty with a vintage car show, shopping booths and deals in stores, food vendors, live music and kids’ activities. 920-743-6246 www.sturgeonbay.net

Wild Rice Fest Lac du Flambeau (NE) Celebrate Native American heritage with harvesting demonstrations, cooking and pie-eating contests, a 5K run/walk, arts and crafts, ethnic food vendors and kids’ games. 715-588-3346 www.lacduflambeauchamber.com

SEPT 17-18Devil’s Challenge Triathlon Baraboo (SC) After triathletes swim, bike and run, join them for post-race festivities including entertainment, music and food.608-356-8301 www.witriseries.com

Driftless Area Art Festival Soldiers Grove (SW) Once a year, artists who draw their inspiration from the Driftless Area gather in Crawford County to display and sell their work. 608-624-3600 www.driftlessareaartfestival.com

Hartford Buckskinners Encampment Hartford (SC) Experience an early 1800s fur traders’ rendezvous, with authentic competitions, teepees, demonstra-tions, period foods, music and refreshments. 262-673-9892 www.ci.hartford.wi.us

Maple Fall Fest Marshfield (C) Eat hearty potato or regular pancake breakfasts, check out maple syrup and maple dessert contests, and shop from more than 150 arts and crafts ven-dors and Amish products. 715-384-3454 www.visitmarshfield.com

RS Vintage Steel Steam & Gas Engine Show Calumetville (EC) This show exhibits the sawmill, shingle mill, black-smith, rock crushing, and thrashing. There is also a flea market, tractor parade, kiddie tractor pull, live entertainment, food and beverages. 920-795-4531 www.upsteamandgasengine.org

Wine & Harvest Festival Cedarburg (SE) Shop a farmers market, browse Arts on the Avenue, sample wine and eat tasty fall treats, and join in on the pumpkin carving, grape stomping and grape spitting contests. 262-377-9620 www.cedarburgfestivals.org

SEPT 18Mosquito Hill Nature Center Honey Sunday New London (EC) The honeybee and art of beekeeping are the focus of this event by the Waupaca County Beekeepers’ Association. Demonstrations, tours, honey baked goods and honey sundaes are offered. 920-779-6433 www.outagamie.org

Pedal the Kettle Waukesha (SE) The Spring City Spinners Bicycle Club hosts this fully-supported, classic century tour along scenic country roads. Bike 30, 64 or 100 miles, rain or shine, with a meal at the end of the ride. 262-607-2722 www.springcityspinners.org

The Autumn Trek Ride River Falls (NW) Choose from 25-, 45-, 66- and 101-mile rides through the scenic countryside. Each route is marked and mapped, with refreshments and rest stops along the way, and a brat and hot dog feast at the end. 715-425-2533 www.rivervalleytrails.org

SEPT 22-24Harvestfest and Taste of Siren Siren (NW) The annual event is accompanied by a handmade artisan and crafter show, carriage rides, motorcycle show, farmers market, pumpkin bowling, a petting zoo, walk for the animals and contests. 715-349-8399 www.visitsiren.com

SEPT 23Octoberfest License to Cruise Car Show Appleton (EC) Browse through more than 400 classic cars along-side live entertainment and food vendors. 920-734-3377 www.octoberfestonline.org

SEPT 23-24Cable Area Fall Fest Cable (NW) This old-fashioned autumn fest includes a pancake breakfast, local wine and microbrews, a chicken and corn roast, dessert contest, chili cook-off, craft fair, classic car show and games for kids. 715-798-3833 www.cable4fun.com/events

OKTOBERFEST NEW GLARUS . Sept 23-25

Find more fun at TravelWisconsin.com or call 1-800-432-8747.144

SEPT 23-25Antique and Classic Boat Show Fontana-on-Geneva Lake (SE) See classic and vintage boats from all over the coun-try on display over two days and watch the “Start Your Engines” boat parade. 630-802-2698 www.genevalakesboatshow.com

Apple Festival Gays Mills (SW) Participate in a celebration of apples during this week-end-long event including an arts and crafts fair, big flea market, run/walk, horseshoe tournament and parade. 608-735-4341 www.gaysmills.org

Fall Jefferson Car Show and Auto Swap Meet Jefferson (SC) Browse classics, collectibles and parts at one of the Midwest’s largest car shows. The event features more than 3,000 vendor spaces and hundreds of vehicles for sale. 608-244-8416 www.madisonclassics.com

Harvest Fair/Maker Faire West Allis (SE) Enjoy fall-focused events, activities, entertainment, competitions, scarecrow making and pumpkin bowl-ing. Artists, crafters and inventors showcase their creations in the accompanying Maker Faire. 414-266-7300 www.wistatefair.com Oktoberfest New Glarus (SC) Events include the ceremonial keg-tapping, food by local restaurants, chainsaw carving, wagon rides and activities for the kids. Listen to live music all weekend. 608-527-2095 www.swisstown.com

Warrens Cranberry Festival Warrens (SW) Enjoy more than three miles of shopping booths, a hundred food stands and a dozen contests at the largest cranberry celebration in the world. Get your tickets early for the popular marsh tours. 608-378-4200 www.cranfest.com

Wind Power Championships Fond du Lac (EC) This competition’s lineup includes long-distance racing, course racing, slalom and freestyle for wind-surfing and wind-kiting. The Lake Winnebago Super Crossing also will be held this weekend. 920-922-2550 www.windpowerwindsurfing.com

World Beef Expo West Allis (SE) Head to one of the largest cattle expositions in the Midwest for a variety of educational seminars, youth sweepstakes contests, the World Beef Expo Elite Sale and a trade show. 920-479-0658 www.worldbeefexpo.com

SEPT 24AutumnFest Brodhead (SC) This annual community celebration includes a chili contest, music, children’s activities, a parade, pon-toon rides, hayrides, food and craft vendors. 608-897-8411 www.brodheadchamber.org

Beef-A-Rama Minocqua (NE) Beef-A-Rama serves thousands of sandwiches throughout the day. Contests range from cook-offs and beef eating to the Rump Roast Run and the Cow Pie Plop. Don’t miss the famous Parade of Beef. 715-356-5266 www.beefarama.com

Christmas Tree Festival Ogema (NW) Decorate a tree, compete in the tree toss, “Run to the Peak” at Timm’s Hill, browse a book and video sale, check out a quilt show and raffle, then head to the annual Fireman’s Dance. 715-767-5989 www.pricecountywi.net

Colorama Bike Tour Merrill (NE) Take a 10-mile family ride, 30- or 50-mile bike tours for splendid fall scenes along the Wisconsin River. 715-536-7313 www.merrillparkandrec.com

Fall Harvest Festival Phillips (NW) Browse an arts and crafts fair on the courthouse lawn, listen to live music, enjoy bakery sales, shop from non-profit food vendors and buy fresh local cranberries and craisins. 715-339-4100 www.phillipswisconsin.net

Green County Fall Nationals Tractor and Truck Pull Monroe (SC) This sanctioned pulling event will include several classes of trucks and tractors. Proceeds from ticket sales are donated to Green County charities. 608-558-2316 www.greencountyfallnationals.com

Hayward Fall Festival Hayward (NW) Main Street will fill with arts and crafts vendors at this event, which also will include a farmers market, food, live music, trail run, bike tour, and baking and scarecrow contests. 715-634-8662 www.haywardareachamber.com

Lumberjack Steam Train Fall Festival Laona (NE) Enjoy fall colors on the award-winning Green Trea-sure Forest Tour, including a pumpkin patch, face painting, marshmallow roast and fresh apple cider. 715-674-3414 www.lumberjacksteamtrain.com

Mukwonago Fall Fest Mukwonago (SE) Head downtown for a village-wide celebration includ-ing music, a chili cook-off, petting zoo, pony and train rides, inflatables, art exhibits, farmers market, craft vendors, and a fire and police display. 262-363-7758 www.mukwonagochamber.org

Octoberfest Appleton (EC) Appleton’s biggest block party kicks off with a classic car show. Enjoy more than 100 food booths serving ethnic delights, a large arts and crafts section, family area and live music on five stages all weekend. 920-734-7101 www.octoberfestonline.org

Party on the Pavement Racine (SE) Downtown Racine’s largest street festival hosts five stages of live entertainment, car shows, rides and carnival games, food and shopping, and kids and sports zones. 262-634-6002 www.racinedowntown.com/pavement

TriRock Lake Geneva Williams Bay (SE) Start on the Geneva Lake beaches of Williams Bay for a memorable autumn triathlon full of scenic views and rolling hills. Stick around for the finish festival. 262-248-4416 www.trirock.competitor.com/lake-geneva

SEPT 24-25Autumnfest, Classic Auto Show & Hey Hey 5K Baileys Harbor (NE) A festival, auto show and 5K combine for a weekend of fall fun, with live music, a poker run, arts and crafts show, farmers market, and classic auto and motorcycle ride. 920-839-2366 www.doorcounty.com/baileys-harbor

Dancing Dragonfly Winery Food & Wine Festival St. Croix Falls (NW) Enjoy a winery tour and tastings, as well as great food and music throughout the weekend. You won’t want to miss the grape stomp. 715-483-9463 www.dancingdragonflywinery.com Earth Science Club Gem & Mineral Show Oshkosh (EC) Shop from dealers of minerals, geodes, fossils, jew-elry and home decor. You’ll see demonstrations and exhibits. There are special activities for kids. 920-725-1640 www.visitoshkosh.com

Fall Colors Comet Sky Ride Wausau (C) Experience fall colors as you journey to the top of Rib Mountain on the Comet Sky Ride at Granite Peak Ski Area. Take a walk around the top before your ride back down. 715-845-2846 www.skigranitepeak.com

Harvest Fest Green Lake (C) Buy wares from crafters and artists, shop the farmers market, enjoy area restaurants’ signature dishes, browse hundreds of classic cars, listen to live enter-tainment and join family activities. 920-294-3231 www.visitgreenlake.com

Model Train Show & Swap Meet Monroe (SC) This annual train show by the Green County Model Railroaders includes operating layouts, activities for kids, door prizes and a sale. 608-325-9779 www.gcmrrinc.org

Spirit of the St. Croix Art Festival Hudson (NW) More than 90 artists showcase their best work throughout Hudson’s Lakefront Park over this two-day event. Listen to music and taste local fare to celebrate the beauty of the St. Croix River. 715-386-8411 www.sayhellotohudson.com

Wade House Civil War Weekend Greenbush (EC) Experience one of the largest Civil War reenactments and encampments in Wisconsin. See an authentic skirmish, visit President Abraham Lincoln and listen to the music of the Civil War era. 920-526-3271 www.wadehouse.org

SEPT 25Autumn Art on the Marsh Horicon (SC) Mark this celebration of nature and creativity with art, crafts, music, food, a raffle and drawings in the beautiful setting of Horicon Marsh. 920-485-3200 www.horiconchamber.com

Barktoberfest Fennimore (SW) Friendly dogs and their humans are invited to expe-rience a free day of sporting dog and lure coursing demonstrations, along with contests for Halloween costumes and best trick-or-treat. Enjoy food and raffles, and stick around for “Yappy Hour.” 608-345-8821 www.cambridgewi.com

FFA Alumni Farm Toy Show & Sale Fennimore (SW) Show, sell and trade antique and collectible farm toys. A pancake breakfast is served concurrently with the event. 608-822-7806 www.fennimore.com

Heritage Day at Fennimore Railroad Museum Fennimore (SW) See demonstrations of old world crafts, antique trac-tors and farm equipment, plus hit and miss engines. The event includes food, tractor-drawn shuttle rides and mini-train rides for kids. 608-822-3446 www.fennimore.com

Preservation Racine’s Tour of Historic Places Racine (SE) Guides narrate tours of architecturally and histori-cally significant homes. Paid admission includes a guidebook with the history of each building. 262-634-5748 www.preservationracine.org

Wolf Lake Train Run/Hike Kansasville (SE) Head out on a 5k run or mile-long walk around beautiful Wolf Lake at this benefit for the Richard Bong State Recreation Area, which will include door prizes, music and refreshments. 262-878-5600 www.bongnaturalistassociation.org

SEPT 29Celebrate Falls – A Taste of Falls Sheboygan Falls (EC) Sample food, beer and wine from Sheboygan County eateries while tapping your toe to live music from local act Dead Wood Chop. 920-467-6206 www.sheboyganfalls.org

SEPT 30-OCT 2Center Color Fest Richland Center (SW) A celebration of fall colors throughout Richland Cen-ter and Richland County will include food, music and entertainment, citywide garage sales, a truck and tractor show, and the Canyon of Lights Parade. 608-647-3466 www.richlandcentertourism.com

Fall ColorRide Bicycle Tour Washburn (NW) Drive or bike with an experienced ride leader through scenic roads and trails of the Bayfield Peninsula, from national forests to beaches and sea caves. Experience fall colors at the tip-top of the state. 715-373-5017 www.washburnchamber.com

Muskies Inc. Musky Tournament Hayward (NW) This catch-and-release tournament takes place on 17 area lakes for two days and supports fishing- related projects in the Hayward Lakes area. 715-634-2921 www.muskiesinc-hayward.org

Find more fun at TravelWisconsin.com or call 1-800-432-8747.1

WARRENS CRANBERRY FESTivalWarrens . Sept 23-25

JULY 17-AUG 16(Fridays)Music at Harry’s Place Beloit (SC) These free concerts on the Beloit Riverfront will feature jazz, blues, swing and big band. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and have a bite from one of the on-site food vendors. 608-365-4838 www.friendsofriverfront.com

JUNE 18-AUG 17(Wednesdays & Saturdays)Skiing Skeeters Water Ski Shows Manitowish Waters (NE) Watch from the shores or your boat on Rest Lake as one of the oldest amateur ski clubs in the country puts on a free show. 715-543-8488 www.manitowishwaters.org

JUNE 29-AUG 3(Wednesdays)Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra’s Concerts on the Square Madison (SC) The Capitol Square comes alive with music for six consecutive weeks during the summer. Bring a cooler, or enjoy the on-site vendors. 608-257-0638 www.wcoconcerts.org

JULY 2-AUG 28Music in the Park River Falls (NW) Enjoy live music Friday and Saturday nights during this annual summer series at Veterans Park. 715-425-7645 x2109 www.riverfallscab.org

JULY 9-SEPT 5(Weekends & Labor Day)Bristol Renaissance Faire Kenosha (SE) Enjoy 16th-Century merriment, music, food and games at this outdoor fest. You might even meet the queen! 847-395-7773 www.RenFair.com/bristol

JULY 10-SEPT 30(Fridays)Free Cranberry Marsh Tours Manitowish Waters (NE) Learn all about cranberries with an educational display, samples, video and Q&A session at the Manitowish Community Center, then drive to the Vilas Cranberry Company marsh for an up-close look. 715-543-8488 www.manitowishwaters.org

JULY 13-AUG 7Olbrich’s Blooming Butterflies Madison (SC) Experience free-flying butterflies while strolling through the tropical Bolz Conservatory. More than a dozen species can be seen at various times during the exhibit. 608-246-4550 www.olbrich.org

JULY 16-AUG 7The World of Little House Eagle (SE) A full month of daily activities let you live like Laura Ingalls and her friends. Dress as a character from one of the Little House on the Prairie books and receive a discount on admission. 262-594-6301 www.oldworldwisconsin.org

SEPT 1-OCT 15Colorama STATEWIDE The amber hues of autumn sweep through Wiscon-sin from north to south. Enjoy a driving tour through the season’s spectacular scenery.

800-432-8747

46

ONGOING EVENTS

Find more fun at travelwisconsin.com or call 1-800-432-8747.1

CONCERTS ON THE SQUAREMadison . June 29-Aug 3

APRIL 7-SEPT 5Beloit Snappers Baseball Beloit (SC) Enjoy major league fun at minor league prices. Family fun, fireworks and special events are offered throughout the season. Check the website for times and dates. 608-362-2272 www.beloit.snappers.milb.com

APRIL 23-OCT 15(Saturdays)Princeton Flea Market Princeton (C) Shop for antiques, plants, produce, arts and crafts, furniture and food (including squeaky cheese curds!). A children’s playground, picnic tables and central hot food stands will be available. 920-295-3877 www.princetonwi.com

May 13-JUN 12Bayfield In Bloom Bayfield (NW) Enjoy the spring festival while the wildflowers, daffo-dils and apple blossoms are in bloom. Local events include a garden expo, tours, the traditional Blessing of the Fleet, plant sales, golf events, concerts and theater. 715-779-3335 www.bayfield.org

MAY 20-AUG 5Alive in the Arts Plymouth (EC) Artists are invited to submit their works for this juried show, which will include judging and awards. 920-892-8409 www.plymoutharts.org

MAY 20-SEPT 16Art on the Town Appleton (EC) Downtown Appleton’s galleries, studios and stores host artists so attendees can experience their favorite form of art or a new one on the third Friday of the month. 920-954-9112 www.appletondowntown.org

MAY 22, JUNE 19, JULY 17,AUG 21, SEPT 18, OCT 9Maribel Cave Tours Maribel (EC) See water-worn river passageways, stalactites, flowstone and other unique rock formations in this guided cave tour suitable for all ages. 920-683-4189 www.maribelcaves.com

MAY 28-SEPT 4(Thursdays)Brown’s Lake Aquaducks Water Ski Shows Burlington (SE) Shows feature human pyramids, a ballet/chorus line, barefoot acts, jump acts, dancing and trick skiing. Additional performances are offered on Saturday nights of holiday weekends. 262-594-3295 www.aquaducks.org

Rock Aqua Jays Water Ski Shows Janesville (SC) Enjoy pyramids, ballet, jumping and barefoot water skiing from performers of all ages at this free-admis-sion event. No shows will be offered on tournament weekends, July 19 and Aug. 9. 608-757-3171 www.rockaquajays.org

MAY 28-OCT 22(Saturdays)Aldo Leopold Shack and Farm Tour Baraboo (SC) Visit the inside of the famous shack and stroll along restored prairie, woods and river trails with a guide. Reservations are required. 608-355-0279 www.aldoleopold.org

MAY 30, JUNE 2-Sept 1,JULY 4 & Sept 5Pewaukee Lake Water Ski Show Pewaukee (SE) These weekly themed shows on Pewaukee Lake are filled with barefooting, pyramids and acrobatic skills. 414-350-8713 www.plwsc.org

JUNE 1-AUG 31(Wednesdays)Badgerland Water Ski Shows Waukesha (SE) Bring the family to free shows featuring barefoot skiing, jumps, human pyramids, jazz dancing and eye-catching costumes. 262-542-0330 www.badgerland.org

JUNE 1-AUG 31(Wednesdays)Dine on the Deck Green Bay (NE) Enjoy fantastic food offerings from locally owned downtown restaurants during lunchtime along a waterfront setting. 920-437-5972 www.downtowngreenbay.com

JUNE 2-AUG 25(Thursdays)Northwoods Outdoor Artists Manitowish Waters (NE) Artists of all abilities are welcome to paint or draw in any media at these outdoor, on-location sessions. Participation is free. 715-543-2101 www.northwoodsoutdoorartists.weebly.com

JUNE 6-AUG 29(Mondays)Dancin’ at Harry’s Place Beloit (SC) Learn to swing, cha cha, tango, line dance and waltz at these free dance lessons every Monday night at the Harry C. Moore Pavilion. 608-365-4838 www.friendsofriverfront.com

JUNE 9, JUNE 23, JULY 7,JULY 21, AUG 4, AUG 18Thursday Evening Paddle Outings Phillips (NW) Meet at an area waterway for a one-and-a-half to two-hour easy out-and-back paddle, dependent on weather. 715-339-6254 www.thecrazyloon.com/thursday-evening-paddle

JUNE 9-AUG 25(Thursdays)Concerts on the Square Baraboo (SC) Head to the historic downtown Courthouse Square for this free concert series featuring blues to big band and everything in between. Some chairs are provided, or bring your own. Rain location is at the Al. Ringling Theatre. 608-356-8333 www.baraboo.com Waterfest Concert Series Oshkosh (EC) Outdoor concerts will feature local, regional and na-tional entertainers like The Fray, American Authors, Andy Grammar, BoDeans, Cory Chisel, Rusted Root and Paul Sanchez. 920-303-2265 www.waterfest.org

JUNE 11-JULY 9(Saturdays)Chain Skiers Water Ski Shows King (NE) Take in the sights on and off the water at this exciting show for the whole family. 715-256-9377

JUNE 15-AUG 17(Wednesdays)Concerts on the Square Wausau (C) Take in a variety of musical genres at this free out-door concert series. Carry-ins are welcome, and food trucks will be available on site. 715-297-9531 www.wausauevents.org

JUNE 15-AUG 24(Wednesdays)Buttermilk Festival Fond du Lac (EC) Bring a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy free outdoor concerts with different musical performers each week. Food concessions will be available. 920-907-7678 www.fdlsymphonicband.org

48

PERFORMING ARTS

49

AMERY Northern Lakes Center for the Arts

715-258-6811

www.northernlakescenter.org April 16: Northern Lakes Concert Series

ANTIGO Antigo High School Auditorium

715-623-1337

www.kidsfromwisconsin.org July 19: Kids from Wisconsin

APPLETON Fox Cities Performing Arts Center

920-730-3760

www.foxcitiespac.com April 5-10: Motown The Musical April 15: Mark Morris Dance Group and Music Ensemble

April 20: The Improvised Shakespeare Company April 22-23: Christine Ebersole Cabaret May 5: Jane Lynch: See Jane Sing! May 7: Rosanne Cash with the Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra May 17-22: Chicago

Lawrence University Music-Drama Center

920-832-6632

www.go.lawrence.edu/academy May 8: Lawrence Academy of Music Chamber Ensembles Concert

BARABOO Circus World

608-356-8341

www.circusworldbaraboo.org July 30: National Windjammers Concerts at Circus World

Durward’s Glen Retreat 608-356-8113

www.durwardsglen.org July 9: Bagpipes at The Glen

BROOKFIELD Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts

262-781-9520

www.wilson-center.com April 8-9: Parsons Dance April 10: Okee Dokee Brothers April 13: The Sinatra Century starring Billy Stritch and Jim Caruso April 15: Whiskey Bent Valley Boys

April 23: Hilary Hahn May 14: Hot Sardines

CAMBRIDGE Cambridge Historic School 608-423-4442

www.cdplayerstheater.com

July 14-16: Summer musical

CEDARBURG Cedarburg Cultural Center

262-375-3676

www.cedarburgculturalcenter.org

April 1, May 6: First Fridays at the Cedarburg Cultural Center

Cedarburg Performing Arts Center

262-376-6161

www.cedarburgpac.com May 13: Jim Witter Coffee House May 22: Lakeshore Symphonic Band Concerto Concert

CHILTON Engler Center

920-849-2880

www.englercenter.com April 23: Appleton MacDowell Male Chorus

DELAFIELD SummerStage

262-337-1560

www.summerstageofdelafield.org June 4: Party in the Park

July 8: Magic – Illusionist Show with Glen Gerard

July 9: Shattered – Rolling Stones Tribute Band

July 16: Peter Mulvey Band

July 21-23,

July 28-30,

Aug 4-6: The Secret Garden – Adapted by Pamela Stirling Aug 13: Bill Camplin Band Aug 20: Irish Music and Dance with Leahy’s Luck Aug 25-Aug 27, Sept 1-3,

Sept 8-10: The Odd Couple by Neil Simon

DE PERE Walter Theater, St. Norbet College 414-266-7067

www.tickets.snc.eduAug 18: Kids from Wisconsin

EAU CLAIRE State Theatre

715-832-7529

www.eauclairearts.com April 21-24: Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild – 9 TO 5 April 29: The Chippewa Valley Jazz Orchestra

presents That 70’s Show May 21: Whad’Ya Know

June 23-June 26: Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild – The Music Man

UW Eau Claire W.R. Davies Student Center

715-836-3727

www.uwec.edu/centers/vball April 8-9: Viennese Ball

EDGERTON Edgerton Performing Arts Center

608-561-6093

www.edgerton.k12.wi.usApril 10: Paragon Ragtime Orchestra

EGG HARBOR Birch Creek Music Performance Center, Inc. 920-868-3763

www.birchcreek.org June 23-June 25,

June 29-July 2: Percussion & Steel Band Series

July 4: Birch Creek Independence Day Concert

July 7-July 9,

July 13-July 16: Birch Creek Symphony Concert Series

July 20-23,

July 27-30, Aug 3-6,

Aug 10-13: Big Band Jazz Series

ELKHART LAKE Victorian Village Resort’s Theatre

920-876-3323

www.vicvill.com

June 15-Aug 17: Victorian Village’s Summer Musical Revues

FISH CREEK Door Community Auditorium

920-854-4060

www.dcauditoriam.org

Aug 2-20: Peninsula Music Festival

Northern Sky Theater

920-854-6117

www.northernskytheater.com

June 15-Aug 27: Three shows performed in repertory – summer

Peninsula Players Theatre

920-868-3287

www.peninsulaplayers.com

June 14-Oct 16: Five plays in repertory – Broadway and Off-Broadway

FOND DU LAC Buttermilk Creek Park

414-266-7067

www.fdl.com

Aug 17: Kids from Wisconsin

Fond du Lac High School Performing Arts Center

920-948-4032

www.southshorechorale.org

April 17: Symphonic Band Pops Concert

April 23-24: South Shore Chorale: Carmina Burana

Fond du Lac Performing Arts Center

920-251-3647

www.fdlct.org

June 23-26: Annie

June 23-26: Spamalot

UW-Fond du Lac

920-929-1138

www.fdl.uwc.edu

May 5: UW-FDL Spring Music Concert

FORT ATKINSON Fireside Dinner Theatre

800-477-9505

www.firesidetheatre.com

Feb 25-April 10: Peter Pan

April 14-May 29: Sister Act

May 10-11: The Hoppers

June 2-July 17: Rockin’ at The Fireside

July 21-Sept 4: Singin’ in The Rain

Aug 9-10: Triumphant Quartet

Sept 8-Oct 30: Million Dollar Quartet

GREEN BAY Weidner Center for the Performing Arts

920-465-2726

www.weidnercenter.comApril 8: Wild Kratts Live!

April 12: Mnozil Brass

May 1: RAIN – A Tribute to The Beatles

May 12: Joe Bonamassa

GREEN LAKE Thrasher Opera House

920-294-4279

www.thrasheroperahouse.com April 9: April Verch Band

April 16: Amber Brown Is Not A Crayon April 23: Guy Davis

April 30: David Lindley

May 6-May 7: The Paul Thorn Band June 11: Jimmy Webb July 16: The Second City

HARTFORD Schauer Arts & Activities Center

262-670-0560, ext. 3

www.schauercenter.org April 8: Hotel California: A Salute to The Eagles

April 9: The StepCrew April 15: Masters of Hawaiian Music

April 16: Lighthouse Big Band

May 6: Jared Sherlock – Comic Magician May 20-May 21: Rockapella – A Trip Across the Decades

HUDSON Phipps Center for the Arts

715-386-2305

www.thephipps.org April 1-17: Glorious! The True Story of Florence Foster Jenkins

April 29-May 8: Pinkalicious The Musical

June 4: Barbary Coast Dixieland Show Band June 5: Peter Pan accompanied by Dennis James on the

Wurlitzer Theater Pipe Organ June 11: Phil Kadidlo with Les Izmoore & Frends

JANESVILLE Janesville Performing Art Center

608-758-0297

www.janesvillepac.org April 9: Hotel California: A Salute to the Eagles April 22-May 1: See How They Run

May 14: Evening in the Round

KENOSHA Reuther Auditorium

262-654-9080

www.kenoshasymphony.org April 9: Kenosha Symphony Orchestra: A Montage of Mozart

Rhode Center for the Arts

262-657-7529

www.rhodecenter.org April 8-10, April 15-17: Lakeside Players Family Theatre Series Presents: Disney’s Aladdin Jr. May 6-8, May 13-15, May 20-21: Lakeside Players L@tR (Late at the Rhode)

Series Presents: The Pillowman

LA CROSSE Pump House Regional Arts Center

608-785-1434

www.thepumphouse.org

April 2: Ellis Paul

April 16: Harmonious Wail

May 7: Willy Porter

LAC DU FLAMBEAU Dillmans Bay Resort 715-588-3143

www.dillmansbco.org

June 19: Blue Canvas Orchestra

MADISON Citywide

608-469-2966

www.makemusicmadison.com

June 21: Make Music Madison

Garner Park

608-238-8085

www.madisonopera.org

July 23: Opera in the Park

Overture Center for the Arts

608-258-4141

www.overturecenter.orgApril 1-3: Madison Symphony Orchestra: Ohlsson Plays Brahms

April 5: Overture Concert Organ: Ahreum Han in Recital

April 8: David Sanborn Electric Band

April 8-10: Kanopy Dance Company’s BLOOM!

April 9: Adam Pascal in Concert

April 14: Mad City Sessions: Sexy Ester

April 15-17: The Tales of Hoffmann presented by Madison Opera

April 16: Duck Soup Cinema: The Cameraman

April 17: Moon Mouse: A Space Odyssey

April 24: David Sedaris

April 27: Companhia Urbana de DanÁa

April 29-May 1: Madison Symphony Orchestra: Carmina Burana

May 10-June 6: Disney’s The Lion King

May 17: The Hot Sardines

May 19: Tony DeSare – Cabaret

July 12-17: Kinky Boots

Shannon Hall, Wisconsin Union Theater

608-265-2787

www.uniontheater.wisc.edu

April 24: Hilary Hahn

Wisconsin Union Theater

608-265-2787

www.uniontheater.wisc.edu

April 14: Vijay Iyer

April 21: Four Seasons Theatre Cabaret

April 29: The Jones Family Singers

May 5: We Banjo 3 and Cristina Pato

MANITOWOC Capitol Civic Centre

920-683-2184

www.cccshows.org

April 9: Just a Few Questions

April 9, May 7: A Community Mosaic

April 13: Capitol Student Adventure Series: Charlotte’s Web

April 16: Manitowoc Symphony Orchestra: Divergent

Apr 23: Baileigh Industrial Marquee Series:

The Fab Four, The Ultimate Tribute

May 12-14: The Masquers: Shrek the Musical

May 19: Baileigh Industrial Marquee Series: Street Corner Symphony

July 14: Kids from Wisconsin

MILWAUKEE Milwaukee Repertory Theater – Stackner Cabaret 414-224-9490

www.milwaukeerep.com

March 25-29: Sirens of Song

BMO Harris Bradley Center

800-745-3000

www.bmohbc.com

June 5: Janet Jackson

Marcus Center for the Performing Arts

414-273-7121

www.marcuscenter.org

April 5-10: Once

April 8-10: Flipside: The Patti Page Story

May 31-June 5: Kinky Boots

Milwaukee Repertory Theater – Quadracci Powerhouse

414-224-9490

www.milwaukeerep.com

April 26-May 22: August Wilson’s Fences

March 15-April 10: American Song

Milwaukee Repertory Theater – Stiemke Studio

414-224-9490

www.milwaukeerep.com

Feb 24-April 3: The Invisible Hand

Next Act Theatre

414-278-0765

www.nextact.orgApril 7-May 1: Motherhood Out Loud

MINOCQUA Campanile Center for the Arts

715-356-9700

www.campanilecenter.org

May 19: Yesterday, The Beatles: Live from Las Vegas!

MONROE Monroe Arts Center

608-325-5700

www.monroeartscenter.com

April 2: Tomas Kubinek

Monroe High School Performing Arts Center

608-325-5700

www.monroeartscenter.com

May 14: The Association Anniversary Tour

Find more fun at TravelWisconsin.com or call 1-800-432-8747.

Monroe Theatre Guild

608-325-1111

www.monroetheatre.com

April 22-24,

April 29-May 1: And Miss Reardon Drinks A Little

NEKOOSA Historic Point Basse

715-459-1722

www.historicpointbasse.com

July 24: Whodunit?

OCONOMOWOC Oconomowoc Arts Center

262-337-1561

www.summerstageofdelafield.orgApril 9: Paragon Ragtime Orchestra

May 21: Ernest in Love

June 9-11, June 16-18,

June 23-25: The Importance of Being Earnest

July 29: Kids From Wisconsin

Oconomowoc City Beach/Bandshell 262-569-3235

www.oconomowoclegionband.org

Sept 11: 9-11 Rememberance Concert

OSHKOSH Grand Opera House

920-424-2350

www.grandoperahouse.orgApril 2: Missoula Children’s Theatre: Aladdin April 15-April 17,

April 21-April 23: Hysterical Productions: Into the Woods

April 30: Oshkosh Symphony Orchestra – American Harmony May 6-May 8,

May 12-May 14: Oshkosh Community Players:

You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown

June 4: Blue Suede Shoes – The Ultimate Tribute

PARK FALLS Chequamegon High School 715-339-3853

www.woodsandwatersarts.org

April 12: The Concert Series

PLYMOUTH Plymouth Arts Center

920-892-8409

www.plymoutharts.org

April 1, May 6: Acoustic Jam/Open Mic Night

May 13-14: Plymouth Arts Center Singers Spring Concert July 8-15,

July 22-29,

Aug 5-19,

Aug 26: Mill Street Live

Aug 12: Cheese Capital Jazz Crawl for the Arts

PORTAGE Portage Center for the Arts

608-742-5655

www.portagecenterforthearts.comApril 9: Bowtime Quintet

RHINELANDER Nicolet College Theatre

715-365-4646

www.nicoletlive.com May 6-8,

May 12-15: The Nicolet Players Present: Outside Mullingar

June 4: Conga Se Menne

June 16: Green Shorts – Short Films

RICHLAND CENTER Richland Center High School 608-647-4949

www.bigtop.org

April 9: Big Top Chautauqua

SHEBOYGAN John Michael Kohler Arts Center

920-458-6144

www.jmkac.org

April 19-21: Limón Dance Company

May 6: Latin Dance Event

May 10-12: Cimarrón

Stefanie H Weill Center for the Performing Arts

920-208-3243

www.weillcenter.com

April 3: Doktor Kaboom!

April 23: The Texas Tenors

SHELL LAKE Shell Lake Arts Center

715-468-2414

www.shelllakeartscenter.org

June 29: Big Band Tribute

SPRING GREEN American Players Theatre

608-588-7401

www.americanplayers.org

June 4-Oct 16: Eight plays in rotating repertory

STEVENS POINT Sentry Theatre @1800

715-340-4605

www.kidsfromwisconsin.org

July 21: Kids from Wisconsin

STOUGHTON Stoughton Opera House

608-877-4400

www.stoughtonoperahouse.com

April 2: Cantus: Vocal Ensemble

April 3: Opera for the Young: Mozart’s The Magic Flute

April 7: Ray Wylie Hubbard

April 8: Tim O’Brien & Old Man Luedecke

April 9: Riders in the Sky

April 15: Chris Smither in Concert

April 16: The Kruger Brothers

April 21: Kacy & Clayton

April 22: Peter Yarrow with Mustard’s Retreat

April 23: Iris DeMent

April 28: Dailey & Vincent

April 29-30: Asleep at the Wheel

May 7: Eilen Jewell

May 21: Wisconsin Folks: Masters of Tradition

June 3: Stoughton Chamber Singers: the Music of Mendelssohn

June 10: Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society

SUSSEX Hamilton Fine Arts Center

414-266-7067

www.hamiltonfineartscenter.org

July 12: Kids from Wisconsin

WAUPACA Waupaca High School 715-281-7725

www.fineartsfestival.org

April 3: Waupaca Community Oratorio Chorus Concert

WAUSAU Grand Theater

715-842-0988

www.grandtheater.org

April 8: Cirque Ziva

April 14: Alpin Hong

April 21: Improvised Shakespeare Company

May 15: Rosanne Cash

WEST BEND UW Washington County Campus Theatre

262-335-5208

www.washington.uwc.eduApril 22: Tom Rigney & Flambeau

WISCONSIN DELLS Palace Theater

608-253-4000

www.dellspalace.com

March 16-April 17: Always – Patsy Cline at Palace Theater

WISCONSIN RAPIDS Lincoln High School Performing Arts Center

414-266-7067

www.kidsfromwisconsin.org

Aug 16: Kids from Wisconsin

Wisconsin Rapids Community Theatre, Inc. 715-421-0435

www.wrctheatre.org

May 13-14,

May 19-22: Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike

50

Never miss the latest on fun!Sign up for our email

newsletter at

Twice a month, the Wisconsin Traveler brings you the

essentials on trekking across the state.

Laugh, gasp and maybe even shed a tear at one of these Wisconsin theaters under the stars.

Head “up the hill” to a classic amphitheater tucked into the rugged Baraboo bluffs to take in some Shake-spearean magic by Spring Green’s internationally re-nowned American Players Theatre. Or, consider the Bayfield-based Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua at the top of the state for original musical productions in a massive tent theater.

More best bets abound in Wisconsin’s incomparable Door County, with Northern Sky Theater and Peninsula Players Theatre offering everything from Greek tragedy to British farce to Wisconsin originals.

Find more venues that include Mother Nature with your cultural experience at TravelWisconsin.com!

Len Villano

Len Villano

George Eggers

Peninsula PLAYERS THEATRE

NORTHERN SKY THEATerBIG TOP CHAUTAUQUA

american players theatre

APPLETON History Museum at the Castle

920-735-9370

www.myhistorymuseum.org Through Sept 30: Shifting Gears – A Cyclical History of Badger Bicycling

BARABOO Circus World

608-356-8341

www.circusworldbaraboo.org June 14-18: Circus Models at the Museum –

Int’l Model Builders Convention

CABLE Downtown

715-413-0396

www.cablehaywardarts.org June 1-Aug 31: Gallery On Main Street

DURAND Accola Gallery

715-672-8188

www.gopaint.org May 15-20: GoPaint!

EAU CLAIRE Downtown

715-737-1106

www.sculpturetour.org May 25-April 30: Sculpture Tour

Janet Carson Gallery

715-832-2787

www.eauclairearts.com May 13-June 24: Patricia Mayhew-Hamm

March 25-

ELLISON BAY Ellison Bay Visitor Booth

920-854-4450

www.ellisonbayarts.com May 21-22: Ellison Bay Spring Art Crawl

FISH CREEK Peninsula School of Art & The Guenzel Gallery

920-868-3455

www.peninsulaschoolofart.com Aug 19-Oct 15: Pulp & Possibilities

Various Locations in Door County

920-868-3455

www.doorcountypleinair.com July 24-Aug 13: Door County Plein Air Festival

FOND DU LAC Share Fine Art Galleries

920-924-7796

www.sharefineart.com March 18-

Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts 920-921-5410

www.thelmaarts.org March 3-April 16: Lynn Tomaszewski Exhibit March 4-April 16: Chris Natrop Exhibit April 21-May 7: Congressional Art Competition Exhibit

HUDSON Hudson Area Studios 715-386-8411

www.hudsonwi.org April 29-May 1: artOPENer 2016

JANESVILLE Firehouse Park 608-757-3171

www.janesvillecvb.com Sept 9-11: Art Infusion

Helen Jeffris Wood Museum Center 608-756-4509

www.rchs.us March 1-April 30: Caches & Curios Exhibit

MANITOWOC Rahr West Art Museum 920-686-3090

www.rahrwestartmuseum.org May 22-July 31: Documerica – Searching for the Seventies June 12-July 31: League of Milwaukee Artists Exhibit

MILWAUKEE Milwaukee Art Museum 414-224-3200

www.mam.org Jan 22-June 1: Lawrence Weiner Feb 26-May 8: Nature and the American Vision: The Hudson River

School at the New-York Historical Society April 1-July 31: Landford Wilson Collection of Folk Art June 10-Sept 5: American Epics: Thomas Hart Benton and Hollywood

MONROE Monroe Arts Center 608-325-5700

www.monroeartscenter.com March 11-April 22: Seasons of the Sugar River April 29-June 24: Wisconsin Regional Arts Exhibit July 1-Aug 19: Urban Nature

Monroe Clinic Hospital 608-325-5700

www.monroeartscenter.com March 3-June 10: Green June 16-Sept 9: Manifestation II

OSHKOSH Oshkosh Public Museum 920-236-5799

www.oshkoshmuseum.org Feb 1-May 16: Be the Dinosaur

Paine Art Center and Gardens

920-235-6903

www.thepaine.org Feb 6-April 17: Joye Moon Watercolors May 7-Oct 16: Audubon’s Birds of America

PLYMOUTH Downtown

920-892-8409

www.plymoutharts.org Sept 22-28: Paint The Town en Plein Air

Plymouth Arts Center

920-892-8409

www.plymoutharts.org May 20-Aug 5: Annual Juried Art Exhibit: Alive in the Arts

PORTAGE Portage Center for the Arts

608-742-5655

www.portagecenterforthearts.com June 3-11: Art That Blooms

SHEBOYGAN John Michael Kohler Arts Center

920-458-6144

www.jmkac.org Feb 21-Aug 7: Dreamscapes March 13-Sept 11: On Wisconsin

WAUSAU Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum

715-845-7010

www.lywam.org Feb 27-May 29: Walter Wick: Games, Gizmos and Toys in the Attic June 4-Aug 28: The Art of Seating: Two Hundred Years of American Design

Sept 5-Aug 7: Audubon to Wyeth: Paintings,

Drawings and Sculptures Sept 5-Aug 7: Capturing Nature: The Art of Owen J. Gromme

The 400 Block

715-297-9531

www.wausauevents.org July 9-10: Chalkfest

Woodson History Center/Marathon County Historical Society

715-842-5750

www.marathoncountyhistory.com June 5-May 31: Generations of Progress: Industiral History of Marathon County

WEST BEND Museum of Wisconsin Art 262-334-9638

www.wisconsinart.org April 9-June 26: Lois Bielefeld: On Faith July 9-Sept 24: Art on Tap – Early Wisconsin Brewery Advertising Aug 13-Nov 6: Melissa Cooke – Graphite Drawings

52

EXHIBITS

53

Adams County Chamber of Commerce & Tourism608-339-6997, 888-339-6997visitadamscountywi.com

Algoma Area Chamber of Commerce920-487-2041, 800-498-4888algomachamber.org

Alma Area Chamber of Commerce608-685-3303almawisconsin.com

Antigo/Langlade County Chamber of Commerce715-623-4134, 888-526-4523antigochamber.com

Appleton(see Fox Cities)

Arbor Vitae(see Minocqua Area)

Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce715-682-2500, 800-284-9484visitashland.com

Augusta, City of715-286-2555cityofaugusta.org

Balsam Lake, Village of715-483-1410, 800-222-7655co.polk.wi.us/tourism

Baraboo Area Chamber of Commerce608-356-8333, 800-227-2266baraboo.com

Barron County Economic Development Corporation715-637-6871, 800-529-4148barroncounty.com

Bayfield Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Bureau715-779-3335bayfield.org

Bayfield County Tourism & Recreation715-373-6125, 800-472-6338bayfieldcounty.org

Beaver Dam Area Chamber of Commerce920-887-8879beaverdamchamber.com

Beloit Convention & Visitors Bureau608-365-4838visitbeloit.com

Berlin Chamber of Commerce920-361-3636berlinchamber.net

Birchwood Area Chamber of Commerce800-236-2252birchwoodwi.com

Black River Area Chamber of Commerce715-284-4658, 800-404-4008blackrivercountry.net

Bloomer Chamber of Commerce715-568-3339bloomerchamber.com

Boscobel Chamber of Commerce608-375-2672boscobelwisconsin.com

Boulder Junction Chamber of Commerce715-385-2400, 800-466-8759boulderjct.org

Brodhead Chamber of Commerce608-897-8411brodheadchamber.org

Brookfield Convention & Visitors Bureau262-789-0220, 800-388-1835visitbrookfield.com

Buffalo County Clerk’s Office608-685-6209buffalocounty.com

Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce262-763-6044burlingtonchamber.org

Burnett County Tourism Information715-349-5999, 800-788-3164burnettcounty.com

Cable Area Chamber of Commerce715-798-3833, 800-533-7454cable4fun.com

Cadott Chamber of Commerce715-289-3338cadottchamber.org

Calumet County (Travel Calumet County)920-849-1493, ext. 263travelcalumet.com

Cambridge Chamber of Commerce608-423-3780cambridgewi.com

Cassville Department of Tourism608-725-5855cassville.org

Castle Rock - Petenwell Tourism and Economic Development608-847-1904castlerock-petenwell.com

Cedarburg Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center262-377-9620, 888-894-4001cedarburg.org

Chetek Area Chamber of Commerce715-924-3200, 800-317-1720chetekwi.net

Chetek Resort Owners Association800-224-3835chetek.net

Chilton Chamber of Commerce920-418-1650chiltonchamber.com

Chippewa Falls Area Chamber of Commerce715-723-0331, 888-723-0024chippewachamber.org

Clark County Economic Development Corporation715-255-9100clark-cty-wi.org

Columbia County Visitor Bureau608-742-6161travelcolumbiacounty.net

Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce920-623-3699columbuswichamber.com

Conover Chamber of Commerce715-479-4928, 866-394-4386conover.org

Cornell, City of715-239-3710cityofcornell.com

Crivitz Recreation Association800-236-6681crivitzrecreation.com

Darlington Chamber of Commerce608-776-3067darlingtonwi.org

Delafield Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Council262-646-8100, 888-294-1082visitdelafield.org

Delavan-Delavan Lake Area Chamber of Commerce262-728-5095, 800-624-0052delavanwi.org

Dodge County Tourism Association920-386-3266dodgecounty.com

Dodgeville Area Chamber of Commerce 608-935-5993dodgeville.com

Door County Visitor Bureau920-743-4456, 800-527-3529doorcounty.com

Douglas County(see Superior-Douglas County)

Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center800-359-6315eagleriver.org

East Troy Area Chamber of Commerce262-642-3770easttroy.org

Eau Claire (Visit Eau Claire)715-831-2345, 888-523-3866visiteauclaire.com

Edgerton Area Chamber of Commerce608-884-4408edgertonchamber.com

Elkhart Lake Tourism Commission920-876-2385, 877-355-4278elkhartlake.com

Elkhorn Area Chamber of Commerce262-723-5788elkhornchamber.com

Elroy Commons Tourist Info Center608-462-2400elroywi.com

Do you need information on lodging, attractions or local events? Go right to the source! Here we’ve listed Wisconsin’s convention & visitors bureaus, chambers of commerce, and 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.

TOURISM CONTACTS

= Travel Green Wisconsin-certifiedFind more fun at TravelWisconsin.com or call 1-800-432-8747.

May 16: Medium of Exchange: The Art of Cash

May 16: Medium of Exchange: The Art of Cash

Want more free guides? Order at 1-800-432-8747 or visit

54

Ephraim(see Door County)

Evansville Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism608-882-5131evansvillechamber.org

Fennimore Chamber and Economic Development Office608-822-3599, 800-822-1131fennimore.com

Fish Creek Civic Association920-868-2316, 800-577-1880visitfishcreek.com

Florence County Tourism715-528-5377, 888-889-0049exploreflorencecounty.com

Fond du Lac Area Convention & Visitors Bureau920-923-3010, 800-937-9123fdl.com

Forest County Chamber of Commerce715-478-3450, 800-334-3387goforestcounty.com

Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce920-563-3210fortchamber.com

Fox Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau920-734-3358, 800-236-6673foxcities.org

Fremont Chamber of Commerce920-446-3838travelfremont.com

Galesville(see Trempealeau County)

Gays Mills, Village of608-735-4341gaysmills.org

Geneva Lake West Chamber of Commerce262-275-5102genevalakewest.com

Germantown Area Chamber of Commerce262-255-1812germantownchamber.org

Grant Co. UWEX Office608-822-3501, 866-472-6894grantcounty.org/visitor

Grantsburg Chamber of Commerce715-463-2405grantsburgchamber.com

Green Bay Convention & Visitor Bureau, Greater920-494-9507, 888-867-3342greenbay.com

Green County Tourism 608-328-1838, 888-222-9111greencounty.org

Green Lake Area Chamber of Commerce920-294-3231, 800-253-7354visitgreenlake.com

Green Lake Country Visitors Bureau920-294-1050glcountry.com

Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce262-673-7002hartfordchamber.org

Hartland Chamber of Commerce262-367-7059hartland-wi.org

Hayward Lakes Visitors & Convention Bureau715-634-4801, 800-724-2992haywardlakes.com

Hazelhurst Information Center715-356-7350hazelwi.net

Hidden Valleys608-562-6450, 800-592-6968hiddenvalleys.com

Horicon Chamber of Commerce920-485-3200horiconchamber.com

Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau715-386-8411, 800-657-6775discoverhudsonwi.com

Hurley Area Chamber of Commerce715-561-4334hurleywi.com

Iron County Development Zone Council715-561-2922ironcountywi.com

Iron River Area Chamber of Commerce715-372-8558, 800-345-0716visitironriver.com

Jackson County(see Black River Area)

Janesville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau608-757-3171, 800-487-2757janesvillecvb.com

Jefferson Chamber of Commerce920-674-4511jeffersonchamberwi.com

Jefferson County Area Tourism Council920-674-4511enjoyjeffersoncounty.com

Juneau Chamber of Commerce920-386-3359juneauwi.org

Juneau County Economic Development Corporation608-427-2070juneaucounty.com

Kaukauna(see Fox Cities)

Kenosha Area Convention & Visitors Bureau262-654-7307, 800-654-7309visitkenosha.com

Kewaunee Chamber of Commerce920-388-4822www.kewaunee.org

Kewaunee County Promotion & Recreation Department920-388-0444www.kewauneeco.org

Kickapoo Valley Association608-627-2729driftlesswisconsin.com

Kickapoo Valley Reserve608-625-2960kvr.state.wi.us

Kohler (Destination Kohler)855-444-2838destinationkohler.com

La Crosse Area Convention & Visitors Bureau608-782-2366, 800-658-9424explorelacrosse.com

Lac du Flambeau Chamber of Commerce715-588-3346, 877-588-3346lacduflambeauchamber.com

Ladysmith(see Rusk County)

Lafayette Development Corporation608-776-4850www.co.lafayette.wi.gov

Lake Geneva Area Convention & Visitors Bureau262-248-4416, 800-345-1020lakegenevawi.com

Lake Mills Area Chamber of Commerce920-648-3585lakemills.org

Lake Tomahawk Information Bureau715-277-2602laketomahawkwi.org

Lakewood Area Chamber of Commerce715-276-6500lakewoodwisconsin.orgLancaster Area Chamber of Commerce608-723-2820lancasterwisconsin.com

Land O’ Lakes Chamber of Commerce715-547-3432, 800-236-3432landolakes-wi.org

Langlade County(see Antigo/Langlade County)

Lodi & Lake Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce608-592-4412lodilakewisconsin.org

Lincoln County Forestry, Land & Parks715-539-1034co.lincoln.wi.us

Long Lake Chamber of Commerce715-635-3260longlakewisconsin.org

Madeline Island Chamber of Commerce715-747-2801, 888-475-3386madelineisland.com

Madison Convention & Visitors Bureau, Greater608-255-2537, 800-373-6376visitmadison.com

Manitowish Waters Chamber of Commerce715-543-8488, 888-626-9877manitowishwaters.org

Manitowoc Area Visitor & Convention Bureau800-627-4896manitowoc.info

Marinette County Tourism715-732-7453, 715-732-7532therealnorth.com

Marinette Menominee Area Chamber of Commerce715-735-6681mandmchamber.com

Marquette County Tourism & Visitors Bureau888-318-0362travelmarquettecounty.com

Marshfield Convention and Visitor Bureau715-384-4314, 800-422-4541visitmarshfield.com

Mauston Area Chamber of Commerce608-847-4142mauston.com

Mayville Area Chamber of Commerce920-387-5776, 800-256-7670mayvillechamber.com

Medford Area Chamber of Commerce715-748-4729medfordchamber.org

Mellen Area Chamber of Commerce715-274-2330mellenwi.com

= Travel Green Wisconsin-certified55

Menasha(see Fox Cities)

Menomonie Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center, Greater715-235-9087menomoniechamber.org

Mercer Area Chamber of Commerce715-476-2389mercercc.com

Merrill Area Chamber of Commerce & Information Center715-536-9474, 877-907-2757merrillchamber.org

Merrimac(see Lodi & Lake Wisconsin)

Middleton Tourism Commission800-688-5694visitmiddleton.com

Milton Area Chamber of Commerce608-868-6222maccit.com

Milwaukee (VISIT Milwaukee)414-273-3950, 800-554-1448visitmilwaukee.org

Mineral Point Chamber of Commerce608-987-3201, 888-764-6894mineralpoint.com

Minocqua Area Chamber of Commerce (Arbor Vitae, Lake Tomahawk, Woodruff)715-356-5266, 800-446-6784minocqua.org

Monroe Chamber of Commerce608-325-7648monroechamber.org

Monroe County Economic Development Corporation608-769-9910gomonroecountywi.com

Montello Area Chamber of Commerce608-297-7420, 800-684-7199montellowi.com

Mount Horeb Area Chamber of Commerce608-437-5914, 888-765-5929trollway.com

Muscoda, Village of608-739-3182muscoda.com

Neenah(see Fox Cities)

Neillsville Area Chamber of Commerce715-743-6444neillsville.org

New Glarus Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Information608-527-2095, 800-527-6838swisstown.com

New London Tourism920-982-5822newlondontourism.com

New Richmond Area Chamber of Commerce715-246-2900newrichmondchamber.com

Oconomowoc Area Chamber of Commerce262-567-2666oconomowoc.org

Oconomowoc Bureau of Economic Development & Tourism262-569-2186oconomowoc-wi.gov

Oconto Area Chamber of Commerce920-834-6254ocontoareachamber.com

Oconto County Tourism920-834-6969, 888-626-6862ocontocounty.org

Oconto Falls Area Chamber of Commerce920-846-8306ocontofallschamber.com

Omro Area Chamber of Commerce920-685-6960futureomro.org

Onalaska Tourism Commission608-781-9570, 800-873-1901discoveronalaska.com

Ontario (Driftless Wisconsin)608-337-4381driftlesswisconsin.com Osceola Area Chamber of Commerce715/755-3300myosceolachamber.org

Oshkosh Convention & Visitors Bureau920-303-9200, 877-303-9200visitoshkosh.com

Osseo City Hall715-597-2207cityofosseo.us

Ozaukee County Tourism Council262-284-9288, 800-403-9898ozaukeetourism.com

Park Falls Area Chamber of Commerce715-762-2703, 877-762-2703parkfalls.com

Pelican Lake Chamber of Commerce715-487-5222pelicanlakewi.org

Pepin County Tourism715-672-5709, 888-672-5709visitpepincounty.com

Pepin Area Community Club715-442-7829pepinwisconsin.com

Peshtigo Chamber of Commerce715-582-0327peshtigochamber.com

Phelps Chamber of Commerce715-545-3800 phelpswi.us

Phillips Area Chamber of Commerce715-339-4100, 888-408-4800phillipswisconsin.net

Pickerel-Pearson Business Association715-484-3634pickerel-pearson.com

Platteville Regional Chamber608-348-8888platteville.com

Plymouth Chamber of Commerce920-893-0079, 888-693-8263plymouthwisconsin.com

Polk County Information Center715-483-1410, 800-222-7655polkcountytourism.com

Portage Area Chamber of Commerce608-742-6242, 800-474-2525portagewi.com

Potosi Tennyson Area Chamber of Commerce608-763-2261potosiwisconsin.com

Prairie du Chien Area Chamber of Commerce800-732-1673prairieduchien.org

Prescott Area Chamber of Commerce715-262-3284prescottwi.com

Presque Isle Chamber of Commerce715-686-2910, 888-835-6508presqueisle.com

Price County Tourism Department715-339-4505pricecountywi.net

Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce, Greater920-295-3877princetonwi.com

Real Racine 262-884-6400, 800-272-2463realracine.com

Reedsburg Area Chamber of Commerce608-524-2850, 800-844-3507reedsburg.org

Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce715-365-7464explorerhinelander.com

Rice Lake Area Chamber of Commerce715-234-2126, 877-234-2126ricelakechamber.org

Rice Lake Tourism800-523-6318ricelakewis.com

Richland Center Tourism608-649-3376richlandcentertourism.com

Ripon Chamber of Commerce920-748-6764ripon-wi.com

River Falls Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau715-425-2533rfchamber.com

Rock County Tourism Council866-376-8767rockcounty.org

Rusk County Tourism & Visitors Center800-535-7875ruskcountywi.com

Sauk Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce608-643-4168saukprairie.com

Sayner-Star Lake Chamber of Commerce715-542-3789sayner-starlake.org

Shawano Country Chamber of Commerce715-524-2139shawanocountry.com

Sheboygan County Chamber of Commerce800-457-9497sheboygan.org

Sheboygan Falls Chamber - Main Street920-467-6206sheboyganfalls.org

Shell Lake Chamber of Commerce715-468-4340shelllake.org

Siren Area Chamber of Commerce715-349-8399visitsiren.com

Sister Bay Advancement Association920-854-2812cometosisterbay.com

Somerset Chamber of Commerce715-247-3366somersetchamber.com

Sparta Area Chamber of Commerce608-269-4123, 800-354-2453bikesparta.org

Spooner Area Chamber of Commerce715-635-2168, 800-367-3306spoonerchamber.org

Spring Green Chamber of Commerce608-588-2054springgreen.com

Find more fun at TravelWisconsin.com or call 1-800-432-8747.

56

St. Croix Falls (Falls Chamber of Commerce)715-483-3580fallschamber.org

St. Germain Chamber of Commerce715-477-2205secretsofthenorthwoods.com

Stevens Point Area Convention & Visitors Bureau715-344-2556 stevenspointarea.com

Stockholm Merchants Association715-442-2266stockholmwisconsin.com

Stone Lake Area Chamber of Commerce715-957-0022stonelakewi.com

Stoughton Chamber of Commerce608-873-7912, 888-873-7912stoughtonwi.com

Sturgeon Bay Visitor Center920-743-6246, 800-301-6695sturgeonbay.net

Sun Prairie Chamber of Commerce608-837-4547sunprairiechamber.com

Superior-Douglas County Chamber of Commerce 715-394-7716, 800-942-5313superiorchamber.org

Taylor County Tourism/Medford Chamber of Commerce715-748-4729medfordchamber.org

Three Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce715-546-3344, 800-972-6103threelakes.com

Tomah Convention & Visitors Bureau608-372-2166, 800-948-6624tomahwisconsin.com

Tomahawk Chamber of Commerce715-453-5334, 800-569-2160gototomahawk.com

Trempealeau Chamber of Commerce608-534-6780trempealeau.net

Trempealeau County Tourism Councilruralexperiences.com Turtle Flambeau Flowage Association715-769-3680turtleflambeauflowage.com

Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association262-877-2220twinlakeschamber.com

Two Rivers(see Manitowoc Area VCB)

Uplands of Southwest Wisconsin800-279-9472uplandsguide.com

Vernon County Tourism Council608-637-5396driftlesswisconsin.com

Vilas County Tourism and Publicity800-236-3649vilaswi.com

Viroqua Tourism608-637-2575viroqua-wisconsin.com

Walworth County Visitors Bureau262-728-6000, 800-395-8687visitwalworthcounty.com

Warrens Area Business Association608-378-4200visitwarrens.com

Washburn Area Chamber of Commerce715-373-5017washburnchamber.com

Washburn County Tourism715-635-9696, 800-367-3306washburncounty.org

Washington County Convention & Visitors Bureau262-677-5069, 888-974-8687visitwashingtoncounty.com

Washington Island Chamber of Commerce920-847-2179washingtonisland-wi.com

Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce920-261-6320watertownchamber.com

Waukesha Pewaukee Convention and Visitor Bureau262-542-0330visitwaukesha.org

Waupaca Area Chamber of Commerce715-258-7343, 888-417-4040waupacaareachamber.org

Waupun Area Chamber of Commerce920-324-3491waupunchamber.com

Wausau/Central Wisconsin Convention & Visitors Bureau888-948-4748visitwausau.com

Waushara Area Chamber of Commerce920-787-3488 wausharachamber.com

Webster

(see Burnett County)

West Bend Area Chamber of Commerce262-338-2666, 888-338-8666wbchamber.org

Westby Chamber of Commerce608-634-4011, 866-493-7829westbywi.com

Weyauwega Area Chamber of Commerce920-407-0619weyauwegachamber.com

Whitewater Tourism Council 262-473-4005; 866-499-8687discoverwhitewater.org

Winchester Chamber of Commerce715-686-2123winchesterwi.com

Winneconne Area Chamber of Commerce920-582-4775winneconne.org

Winter Area Chamber of Commerce715-266-2204, 800-762-7179winterwi.com

Wisconsin Dells Visitor & Convention Bureau608-254-4636, 800-223-3557wisdells.com

Wisconsin Indian Head Country800-826-6966wisconsinindianhead.org

Wisconsin Rapids Area Convention & Visitors Bureau715-422-4650, 800-554-4484visitwisrapids.com

Woodruff(see Minocqua Area)

Destinations highlighted in red are members or associate members of the Wisconsin Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus. They offer meeting and convention facilities.

MORE SOURCES FOR TOURISM INFORMATION

ACCOMMODATIONSWisconsin B&B Association www.wbba.org

Wisconsin Hotel and Lodging Associationwww.wisconsinlodging.info

AGRICULTURAL INFO

Wisconsin Milk Marketing Boardwww.eatwisconsincheese.com

Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Associationwww.visitdairyland.com

ARTS AND CULTURE Wisconsin Arts Boardwww.artsboard.wisconsin.gov

The Cultural Coalitionwww.portalwisconsin.org

Native American Tourism of Wisconsinwww.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 & CONVENTIONSWisconsin 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 Department of Natural Resourcesdnr.wi.gov

Golf Course Owners of Wisconsinwww.gcow.org

Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubswww.awsc.org

Skiing Wisconsinwww.skiingwisconsin.org

HIGHWAYS AND ROADS Wisconsin Road Conditions and Constructionwww.511wi.gov

Rustic Roads, Rest Areas and Transportation wisconsindot.gov

WE’LL GUIDE YOU TO THE FUN!

or call toll-free 1-800-432-8747

Get connected and stay connected on any device:

travel GuideFind the fun in Wisconsin – from recreational opportunities on the land, water and snow to tours, food, sports and indoor escapes.

Art & Craft Fairs DirectoryPeruse details for hundreds of art and craft fairs held throughout Wisconsin each year.

Campground DirectoryThe Wisconsin Association of Campground Owners provides this guide of the state’s private campgrounds, listed by region.

State Parks Visitor GuideDiscover the recreational opportunities and facilities awaiting you at more than a hundred state parks, forests and trails in Wisconsin.

Bed & Breakfast DirectoryFlip through more than 200 charming Wisconsin B&Bs in this handy pocket-sized brochure provided by the Wisconsin Bed & Breakfast Association.

Event GuideBrowse more than a thousand of Wisconsin’s top events with this guide’s two annual editions – spring/summer and fall/winter.

Lodging DirectoryChoose from more than 1,100 Wisconsin hotels, motels, resorts and B&Bs in this comprehensive directory provided by the Wisconsin Innkeepers Association.

Native WisconsinNative American Tourism of Wisconsin’s official guide showcases the attractions, events and history of the state’s 11 tribal communities.

Find more fun at TravelWisconsin.com or call 1-800-432-8747.1

3QUIRKYFESTIVALSfrom Carp Sputnik

PERFORMING ARTS LINEUP

BROWSE

SHOWS300 +

MONTHLYHIGHLIGHTSSEPTEMBER MARCH

FALL COLOR ALERTS

to

to

WE’LL TEXT YOU!pg. 3

2015ART &CRAFT

FAIRSDIRECTORY

Social MediaLike us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Google+, pin us on Pinterest or watch us on YouTube.

Fall Color ReportPlan your trip to view the hues of autumn with weekly updates on foliage conditions around the state in September and October.

Snow Conditions ReportGet weekly updates on conditions for downhill and cross-country skiing and snowmobiling throughout Wisconsin this winter.

Wisconsin TravelerThis twice-monthly newsletter brings you the latest essential information for trekking across the state, including getaway ideas, events, packages and deals.

Travel Wisconsin AppFind the fun faster while you’re on the road in Wisconsin with the Travel Wisconsin™ iPhone® and Android® app.

= Travel Green Wisconsin-certified

Be sure to call aheadand verify dates & times

of events, or visit

Fun is also free. The Travel Wisconsin app puts all the fun Wisconsin has to offer right in your hands. Whether you want to find out what to do, where to go, eat and stay, this app can be your guide.

Now availablefor your Android™

FUN?

The Travel Wisconsin app is brought to you by the Wisconsin Department of Tourism. iPhone is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc. Android is a trademark of Google Inc.

THERE’S A STATE FOR THAT.

LOOKING FOR