2010 SPRING SUMMER.qxd - Wisconsin Department of Tourism
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J U N E E V E N T S<br />
6/20<br />
BEAVER DAM<br />
Swan City Car Show: Hundreds <strong>of</strong> show<br />
cars, trophies, a food stand and an ice<br />
cream stand. Uncle Bill McCollum will be<br />
playing classic music all day. All proceeds<br />
to charity. Swan Park. 8am-4pm, with car<br />
reg 7-11am. 920/887-4613.<br />
www.beaverdamchamber.com (Dodge Co.)<br />
CHIPPEWA FALLS<br />
FATFAR - Frenchtown Annual Tube Float<br />
and Regatta: The world's largest tubing<br />
and float event. More than 5,000 people<br />
will float down the beautiful Chippewa<br />
River. Activities, food, entertainment and<br />
tubes for rent. Loopy’s Grill & Saloon.<br />
starts at noon. 715/723-Loop.<br />
www.723loop.com (Chippewa Co.)<br />
EDGERTON<br />
Annual Edgerton FFA Alumni Truck &<br />
Tractor Pull: Celebrate Father’s Day with<br />
rip-roaring fun in nine competitive tractor<br />
classes, as well as the four-wheel-drive<br />
spectator truck pull. Concessions and an<br />
admission fee. Edgerton Race Track Park.<br />
Starts at 10:30am. 608/774-0835. (Rock Co.)<br />
FOND DU LAC<br />
Father's Day Antique Car & Truck Show:<br />
Hundreds <strong>of</strong> cars and trucks, 50s & 60s<br />
music, games, contests, raffle. Main Street.<br />
8am-4pm. (Fond du Lac Co.)<br />
KING<br />
American Legion & Auxiliary King Day:<br />
Chicken Barbecue in the park, band concerts<br />
and a parade. <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Veterans<br />
Home & Museum. 10:30am-3:30pm.<br />
715/258-4247. (Waupaca Co.)<br />
THREE LAKES<br />
Superior Street Fair: Crafters, artists, children’s<br />
games, food vendors and fun.<br />
Downtown – Superior Street. 10am-3pm.<br />
800/972-6103, 715/546-3344.<br />
www.threelakes.com (Oneida Co.)<br />
Changes may occur.<br />
Call or e-mail ahead to<br />
verify dates or visit<br />
travelwisconsin.com.<br />
6/23-27<br />
OSHKOSH<br />
Country USA: Country music festival with<br />
some <strong>of</strong> the hottest stars in Nashville.<br />
Special VIP and reserved seating, camping,<br />
marketplace & concessions. Toby Keith<br />
and Jason Aldean are scheduled to perform.<br />
Ford Festival Park. 800/326-7469,<br />
920/882-4949.<br />
www.countryusaoshkosh.com (Winnebago<br />
Co.)<br />
6/24-26<br />
DARBOY<br />
Chickenfest: Free community festival featuring<br />
carnival rides, live music and stage<br />
shows, a craft show, wing-eating and pizzaeating<br />
contests, children's pedal tractor<br />
pull, chicken dance competitions, parade,<br />
fireworks, and a concert featuring national<br />
recording artists. Darboy Community Park.<br />
Thur 5-10pm, Fri 5-11:30pm, Sat 10am-<br />
11:30pm. www.darboyfest.org (Outagamie<br />
Co.)<br />
RICHLAND CENTER<br />
Star Spangled Celebration: Country<br />
music festival featuring top Nashville<br />
artists. Camping, concessions, VIP, general<br />
admission and souvenirs. Krouskop Park.<br />
Thurs 3-10:30 pm, Fri 2pm-mid, Sat 11ammid.<br />
800/375-0876, 608/647-5155.<br />
www.starspangled.com (Richland Co.)<br />
6/24-27<br />
CADOTT<br />
Country Fest: The top country music<br />
stars, plus a natural amphitheater, superb<br />
sound system, jumbo screens, photo-ops,<br />
great food, souvenirs, 8,000 spacious<br />
campsites right next to the concert area,<br />
showers, security, medical, and convenient<br />
stores. Festival Grounds. Thur 3:30pm-<br />
1am, Fri-Sat 11am-1am, Sun 8am-11:30pm.<br />
800/326-FEST, 715/289-440.<br />
www.countryfest.com (Chippewa Co.)<br />
CLEAR LAKE<br />
Clear Lake Heritage Days: Four days <strong>of</strong><br />
fun with bingo, pancake breakfast (Sat 7-<br />
11am), concerts, a dance (Fri night),<br />
parade (Sat 11am), queen pageant, arts &<br />
crafts show, demolition derby & 4x4 truck<br />
pull (Sat 2pm), and car show (Sun 10am-<br />
3pm). 800/222-7655, 715/263-2157.<br />
www.clearlakewi.com (Polk Co.)<br />
ELKHART LAKE<br />
June Sprints: More than 400 amateur<br />
competitors race in 24 classes during this<br />
event, one <strong>of</strong> the Sports Car Club <strong>of</strong><br />
America’s largest races and the first in the<br />
Triple Crown <strong>of</strong> Racing. 800/365-7223.<br />
www.roadamerica.com (Sheboygan Co.)<br />
ELROY<br />
Elroy Fair: One <strong>of</strong> the largest family<br />
events in Juneau County. Enjoy bull riding,<br />
dairy show, exhibit judging, a first-rate<br />
draft horse pull, livestock judging & sale,<br />
demolition derby, dairy breakfast, midway<br />
thrills, games, great food and nightly stage<br />
entertainment. Schultz Park. 608/462-8286.<br />
www.elroywi.com/fair.htm (Juneau Co.)<br />
HAYWARD<br />
Musky Festival: Annual event with more<br />
than 100 art & craft booths, sidewalk sales,<br />
live music, street dances (Fri & Sat nights),<br />
parade (Sun 1:30pm), kid's games, ethnic<br />
food, carnival, 5K & 10K runs, Queen's<br />
Pageant, fishing expo and contests.<br />
Downtown Main Street. Fri 10am-mid, Sat<br />
9am-mid, Sun 10am-4pm. 715/634-8662.<br />
www.muskyfestival.com (Sawyer Co.)<br />
TOMAH<br />
Budweiser Dairyland Super National<br />
Truck & Tractor Pull: 35th Annual NTPA<br />
Super National Truck & Tractor Pull.<br />
Includes pulling <strong>of</strong> semi’s, 4WD, 2WD,<br />
Diesel trucks, unlimited tractors, modified<br />
tractors, super stock tractors, mini rods<br />
and super farm tractors. Commercial &<br />
vendor exhibits. Tomah Recreation Park.<br />
Sessions: Thur 7 pm, Fri & Sat noon &<br />
6pm, Sun noon. 608/372-2081.<br />
www.tomahtractorpull.com (Monroe Co.)<br />
WISCONSIN RAPIDS<br />
Cranberry Blossom Festival: Annual festival<br />
includes June CranDairy Breakfast (Fri)<br />
at Lincoln High School, arts & craft show<br />
(Sat) at Robinson Park, blues performances<br />
downtown Sat night, kids' fishing contest<br />
(Sun) along with duck derby, and blossomthemed<br />
parade (12:30pm). Various locations.<br />
800/554-4484, 715/422-4650.<br />
www.blossomfest.com (Wood Co.)<br />
6/24-7/4<br />
MILWAUKEE<br />
Summerfest: Celebrate summer at the<br />
world's largest music festival. This 11-day<br />
event <strong>of</strong>fers top-notch musical entertainment<br />
on 13 stages. Also, enjoy good food,<br />
comedians, a children's play area, daily<br />
demonstrations and activities, and exciting<br />
amusement park rides. Henry Maier<br />
Festival Park. 414/273-2680.<br />
www.summerfest.com (Milwaukee Co.)<br />
6/25-26<br />
GRAFTON<br />
Hot Rods N' Blues: Friday night and<br />
Saturday enjoy free, live blues music. On<br />
Saturday the Rods N’ Relics Car Club hosts<br />
its annual show with all makes, models and<br />
years welcome. Lime Kiln Park. Fri 5:30-<br />
11pm, Sat 10am start. 262/208-6237.<br />
(Ozaukee Co.)<br />
PEWAUKEE<br />
Pewaukee Beach Party: Come join the<br />
fun with live music, entertainment, food<br />
and beverage, ski shows, volleyball tournament<br />
and children's activities. Free admission.<br />
Lakefront. Fri 5-11pm, Sat 10am-<br />
11:30pm. 262/695-1492.<br />
www.pewaukeekiwanis.org (Waukesha Co.)<br />
THREE LAKES<br />
Three Lakes Radar Run Shootout & Fly<br />
In: 3rd annual shootout will feature the<br />
area’s fastest boats racing to beat the<br />
radar gun. Also, enjoy a static boat show,<br />
live family-friendly music, food, a beer garden,<br />
water-ski show, and fly-in. Big Stone<br />
Lake. Fri 5pm; Sat 11am-6pm. 715/546-<br />
3300. www.threelakesshootout.com<br />
(Oneida Co.)<br />
6/25-27<br />
APPLETON<br />
Badger State Summer Games: Annual<br />
Olympic-style games for <strong>Wisconsin</strong> amateur<br />
athletes <strong>of</strong> all ages and abilities.<br />
Competition in 27 sports at several sites<br />
around the city. 608/226-4780.<br />
badgerstategames.org (Outagamie Co.)<br />
Summerfest in Milwaukee,<br />
June 24-July 4.<br />
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