2010 SPRING SUMMER.qxd - Wisconsin Department of Tourism
2010 SPRING SUMMER.qxd - Wisconsin Department of Tourism
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6/11-20<br />
RICE LAKE<br />
Aquafest: Ten days <strong>of</strong> family fun with topname<br />
national entertainment, a parade,<br />
Art in the Park, aqua bug hunt, kids<br />
games, sports, and food. 877/234-2126.<br />
www.aquafestonline.com (Barron Co.)<br />
6/12<br />
APPLETON<br />
Flag Day Parade: The country’s largest<br />
Flag Day Parade with more than 120 bands<br />
and units honoring the flag and those who<br />
served to preserve our freedoms. The<br />
parade starts on <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Ave east to<br />
State St, then south to College Ave, then<br />
west to Drew St. Downtown. 2-4pm.<br />
920/954-9112. (Outagamie Co.)<br />
EAGLE<br />
Vintage Base Ball at Old World<br />
<strong>Wisconsin</strong>: Old World <strong>Wisconsin</strong>'s 1860’s<br />
vintage team, the Eagle Diamonds, faces<br />
<strong>of</strong>f against the Milwaukee Cream City<br />
Club. Admission to the museum gets you<br />
into the game for free. (Yes, back then it<br />
was spelled base ball.). Old World<br />
<strong>Wisconsin</strong>. Open 10am-5pm (gametime<br />
1:30pm). 866/944-7483, 262/594-6300.<br />
www.oldworldwisconsin.org (Waukesha<br />
Co.)<br />
EAST TROY<br />
35th Annual Woman's Club <strong>of</strong> East Troy<br />
Arts & Crafts Fair: Annual scholarship<br />
fundraiser on the historic square features a<br />
variety <strong>of</strong> original art and quality handmade<br />
crafts. The food booth includes the<br />
famous East Troy Woman’s Club BBQ,<br />
brats and homemade baked goods. On<br />
the Historic Village Square. 9am-4pm.<br />
262/642-7055. (Walworth Co.)<br />
Vintage Base Ball at Old World<br />
<strong>Wisconsin</strong> in Eagle, June 12.<br />
EAU CLAIRE<br />
Open Air Festival <strong>of</strong> the Arts: Regional<br />
artsists display and sell, music <strong>of</strong> all kinds,<br />
regional foods, healing arts, hands-on art<br />
activities, dance, poetry, public art and a<br />
15-minute people-powered procession<br />
through the park at midday. Phoenix Park.<br />
9am-8pm. 715/835.4911. www.ecoafa.org<br />
(Eau Claire Co.)<br />
ELKHART LAKE<br />
Elkhart Lake International Triathlon:<br />
Hundreds <strong>of</strong> athletes compete in this 8th<br />
annual triathlon. Competition in the<br />
Olympic or Sprint divisions. The olympic<br />
triathlon will include a 1.5K swim, 40K bike<br />
race, and 10K run. The Sprint distances are<br />
a 400-meter swim, 20K bike race and 4K<br />
run. Osth<strong>of</strong>f Resort. 877/262-8148,<br />
847/359-7374.<br />
elkharttriathlons.activecm.net (Sheboygan<br />
Co.)<br />
FENCE<br />
Annual Baby Bison Fest: Tours <strong>of</strong> the<br />
bison ranch, an interpretive trail, an art<br />
show, bingo, info booths, and bison burgers<br />
served by the Florence Agricultural<br />
Society. Crossroads Ranch. 10am-2pm.<br />
715/251-3737. www.florencewisconsin.com<br />
(Florence Co.)<br />
FREDERIC<br />
Frederic Bicycling Classic: 26-mile time<br />
trial. Age group awards. Camping the<br />
night before and showers after the race.<br />
Frederic High School. Pre-regstration 8am;<br />
time trial race 10am. 800/222-7655,<br />
715/327-4892. www.frederic-wi.com (Polk<br />
Co.)<br />
KEWASKUM<br />
Washington County Breakfast on the<br />
Farm: June Dairy Month breakfast<br />
includes all-you-can-eat-pancakes with<br />
butter & syrup, eggs, sausage, applesauce<br />
and milk. Ice cream sundaes for only $1.<br />
Come for barn tours, hayrides, antique<br />
tractors and machinery, peddle tractor<br />
pulls, animal expo & live music. KT<br />
Organic Farms. 6:30-11:30am. 262/644-<br />
0015. www.visitwashingtoncounty.com<br />
(Washington Co.)<br />
MANITOWOC<br />
20th Annual Manitowoc Garden Fair: A<br />
paradise for gardeners featuring annuals,<br />
perennials, herbs, garden art, fine crafts,<br />
antiques, statuary, furniture and food. Rain<br />
or shine. Washington Park. 10am-3:30pm.<br />
920/682-2050. (Manitowoc Co.)<br />
PLYMOUTH<br />
Plymouth Festival <strong>of</strong> Fine Arts: Enjoy a<br />
juried fine art fair that celebrates a wide<br />
variety <strong>of</strong> original works. Musical entertainment,<br />
and delicious food <strong>of</strong>ferings from<br />
Plymouth area restaurants. 9am-4pm.<br />
920/892-8409. www.plymoutharts.org<br />
(Sheboygan Co.)<br />
RHINELANDER<br />
Art Fair on the Courthouse Lawn:<br />
Original artwork and crafts from more than<br />
150 Midwestern artisans. Held in conjunction<br />
with the Headwaters Corvette Club<br />
Car Show . Food vendors and music<br />
throughout the day. Courthouse. 9am-<br />
3pm; held rain or shine. 715/365-7464.<br />
www.rhinelanderchamber.com (Oneida<br />
Co.)<br />
SPOONER<br />
Tri County Dairy Breakfast: June Dairy<br />
Month fun with face painting, a petting<br />
zoo, prizes, the FFA Alumni Silent Auction,<br />
music, door prizes, and horse & wagon<br />
rides. Fairgrounds. 6:30-11am. 715/635-<br />
2168. (Washburn Co.)<br />
ST. GERMAIN<br />
Walk in the Woods Art Fair: Fine art fair<br />
featuring many talented artists from<br />
around the area and their works, including<br />
pottery, paintings, photography, handmade<br />
jewelry and furniture. Wine for sale<br />
by the glass or bottle as well as a wine<br />
tasting with fine cheeses. Live music. City<br />
Park. 10am-4pm. 800/727-7203, 715/477-<br />
2205. www.st-germain.com (Vilas Co.)<br />
SUN PRAIRIE<br />
Taste <strong>of</strong> the Arts Fair: Featuring a<br />
Georgia O’Keefe celebration with art and<br />
craft vendors from around the state. Free<br />
parking, food vendor booths, entertainment,<br />
children's playground & more.<br />
Sheehan Park. 9am-4pm. 608/837-4547.<br />
www.sunprairiechamber.com (Dane Co.)<br />
Georgia O’Keeffe Remembrance: A day<br />
to recognize Georgia O’Keeffe and her<br />
relationship to Sun Prairie. Enjoy O’Keeffe<br />
exhibits at the Sun Prairie Historical<br />
Museum, a program at the public library,<br />
and an art exhibit. Sun Prairie Public<br />
Library. 9am-3pm. 800/400-6162, 608/837-<br />
4547. www.city<strong>of</strong>sunprairie.com (Dane Co.)<br />
6/12-13<br />
CAMBRIDGE<br />
Cambridge Pottery Festival & US<br />
Pottery Games: An all-clay art fair. Potters<br />
from all over the country meet to exhibit,<br />
sell & participate in the US Pottery Games.<br />
Food, pottery auction, entertainment. Lake<br />
Ripley Park. Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm.<br />
608/423-3780.<br />
www.cambridgepotteryfestival.org (Dane<br />
Co.)<br />
CATAWBA/KENNAN<br />
Lumberman's Day: Sat afternoon at<br />
Kennan Park - ATV pull at 3pm, ball<br />
games, concessions & music. Sun at<br />
Catawba - parade (10:30am), concessions,<br />
horseshoes, logging contests (12:30pm),<br />
ball games, kid's games, polka music<br />
(noon-4pm), ATV mud run (2pm). Catawba<br />
Village Park/Kennan Park. 715/474-6626.<br />
www.pricecountywi.net (Price Co.)<br />
CONOVER<br />
Callie Rohr Memorial Canoe Race: Enjoy<br />
two days <strong>of</strong> racing in all classes for both<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional and recreational paddlers on<br />
the beautiful <strong>Wisconsin</strong> River. Cookout and<br />
music on Saturday evening. Finish at Eagle<br />
River Inn with pig roast and awards. Rohr's<br />
Wilderness Tours. Starting at 7am.<br />
715/547-3639. (Vilas Co.)<br />
WISCONSIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY<br />
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