2010 SPRING SUMMER.qxd - Wisconsin Department of Tourism

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7/1-4
WAUSAU
Wausau Area 4th of July Celebration:
Enjoy carnival rides, games, live entertainment,
food, and fireworks. Grandstand
events include Vic Ferrari and demolition
derbies. Marathon Park. Thurs noon-
11:30pm, Fri-Sun noon-11:30pm. 715/842-
2688. www.wausauareajaycees.org
(Marathon Co.)
7/2
CEDARBURG
Cedarburg Music Festival - Drum &
Bugle Corps: Drum and bugle corps from
across the country compete in this annual
event. Cedarburg High School Athletic
Field. 7pm. 800/237-2874, 262/377-9620.
www.cedarburg.org (Ozaukee Co.)
7/2-3
PHILLIPS
Price County Fly-In or Float-In: Fri -
Aerobatic show (Fri); Sat - breakfast by the
AMVETS, aerobatic show (10am), planes
on display & plane rides. Admission is free.
Price County Airport/Harbor View. Fri 7pm,
Sat 8am-noon. 715/339-3701.
www.co.price.wi.us (Price Co.)
7/2-4
BLACK CREEK
Altrusa Polkafest: Polkafest features
great bands and a raised hardwood floor
in an air conditioned hall. Polka Mass Sun
at 10am. Food and refreshments. Romy’s
Nitingale. Fri 5-11pm, Sat noon-11pm, Sun
noon-7pm. 920/731-8869.
www.foxcities.org (Outagamie Co.)
EAGLE RIVER
Eagle River Holiday Antique Show:
Annual show with more than 50 quality
dealers featured. Largest antique show
“up north.” Crystal and china repair on
site. Northland Pines High School. Fri &
Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 9am-4pm. 715/355-
5144. (Vilas Co.)
Watermelon Days Craft Fest: Craft & gift
festival, family entertainment, and free
watermelon while it lasts. Vilas County
Fairgrounds. 9:30am-4:30pm. 800/359-
6315, 715/675-6201. (Vilas Co.)
ELKHART LAKE
Fireman’s Picnic: Family event with music,
children’s games, food & fun. Fri evening
music by The Toys at 8pm, fireworks at
9:30pm. Sat evening music by Oil Can
Harry 8pm-mid. Sun parade at 11:30am followed
by the John Roehl Orchestra from 1-
4pm. Fireman’s Park and Beach on Elkhart
Lake. 920/876-3788. (Sheboygan Co.)
MANAWA
Mid-Western Rodeo: PRCA-sanctioned
rodeo with a rodeo parade on Sat
(10:30am), dance each evening, and a
chicken BBQ each day. Rodeo Grounds.
Performances Fri at 7:30pm, Sat at 2pm &
7:30pm, Sun at 2pm. 920/596-3616.
(Waupaca Co.)
MEDFORD
Strawberries & Cream Festival: Farmer’s
Market, live music, entertainment for children
& adults, games and so much more.
Medford City Park. 888/682-9567, 715/748-
4729. www.medfordwis.com (Taylor Co.)
MONROE
8 Miles of “Ag-tiques”: Antique tractors,
machinery, and implements at several area
farms. Enjoy a craft show, food stands, or
visit with the owners of these “old time
toys.” Join the antique tractor ride on
Sunday. No admission fees. 815/789-4570.
www.greencounty.org (Green Co.)
ONEIDA
Oneida Pow-wow: Experience traditional
Native American foods, arts and crafts,
music, dance and culture. Spectacular
Grand Entry as more than 400 dancers
enter the Pow-Wow grounds. Norbert Hill
Center Pow-wow Grounds. 920/496-5020.
www.oneidanation.org/ (Outagamie Co.)
RED CLIFF
Annual Red Cliff Traditional Pow-wow:
Experience traditional Chippewa hospitality
and culture at this colorful event overlooking
Lake Superior. Fri - open drumming;
Sat - grand entries at 1 & 7pm, feast
at 5pm; Sun - Feast at 11am, grand entry
at 1pm. Red Cliff Pow-wow Grounds.
715/779-3700.
www.redcliff-nsn.gov/default.htm (Bayfield
Co.)
STEVENS POINT
Riverfront Rendezvous: Stevens Point
celebrates the 4th with live music, food &
refreshments, fireworks and a Boat Parade
on Sunday. Pfiffner Pioneer Park. 715/346-
1531. www.stevenspoint.com/rr/ (Portage
Co.)
7/3
BLACK RIVER FALLS
Festival in the Park: Fireworks, fun
run/walk, sports & entertainment, food &
concessions, Miss Black River Falls Queen
Coronation. Lunda Community Park. 8am-
10pm. 715/284-9491.
www.blackriverfalls.com (Jackson Co.)
MANITOWISH WATERS
Just Tri-It Triathlon: 14th annual race
includes a 300-yard swim, 10k mountain
bike race, and 5k trail run. T-shirts, raffle
prizes, food, and lots of fun competition
for individuals and teams. North Lakeland
Discovery Center. Reg at 7am, orientation
8:30am, race 9am start. 715/543-2085.
www.discoverycenter.net (Vilas Co.)
MILWAUKEE
Big Bang Fireworks: Spectacular fireworks
along Milwaukee's beautiful lakefront,
just north of the War Memorial
Center. Family Festival activities and entertainment
begin at noon. Veterans Park.
800/231-0903. (Milwaukee Co.)
7/3-4
JACKSONPORT
Art on the Quiet Side: Art and craft fair.
Refreshments, family fun. Lakeside Park.
920/854-9372. (Door Co.)
7/3-5
HATFIELD
Thunderbird Village Flea Market and
Craft Shows: Enjoy food, fun, and bargains
galore. 160 Vendor spaces. Parking.
Thunderbird Village. 608/989-2275.
(Jackson Co.)
7/4
EAGLE
An Old World Fourth of July: Enjoy oldfashioned
games, a band concert, and
other historic activities. Join in song during
our patriotic exercises, which end with a
firing of the cannon and an attempt to
climb the greased pole for a prize in gold
coins. Old World Wisconsin. 10am-5pm.
866/944-7483, 262/594-6300.
www.oldworldwisconsin.org (Waukesha Co.)
EDGERTON
Lions July 4th Celebration: Annual 4th of
July celebration includes a horse pulling
competition and pancake breakfast, a car
show, all day family entertainment, food,
beverages and a spectacular fireworks display
at dusk. RaceTrack Park. 9am-
10:30pm. 608/884-8504.
www.edgertonchamber.org (Rock Co.)
LEOPOLIS
Leopolis Booster Club Triathlon: The
triathlon, in its 25th year, offers competition
in 3 classes: the jock class (50-yard
swim, 12-mile bike and 5-mile run), the
beer belly (50-yard swim, 5-mile bike, 2-
mile run) and the 16 & under (50-yard
swim, 5-mile bike and 2-mile run). Food &
music. Race begins at 11am; parade at
1:30pm. 800/235-8528, 715/524-2139.
(Shawano Co.)
PHILLIPS
Art & More on the Lakeshore: Arts &
crafts by 100 artisans, plus music, demos &
concessions in a lovely park. Elk
Lake/Lionite Park. 9am-4pm. 800/269-4505,
715/339-4446. www.pricecountywi.net
(Price Co.)
Oneida Pow-wow in Oneida,
July 2-4.
SHEBOYGAN FALLS
Ducktona 500: 4,500 plastic ducks race
down the Sheboygan River for cash prizes.
Classic car show, arts & crafts, live music,
climbing wall, kid's games, pony rides,
petting zoo, Big Wheel Race for ages 3-7,
food court & more. River Park. 920/467-
6206. www.sheboyganfalls.org (Sheboygan
Co.)
WINCHESTER
Picnic in the Park: Enjoy a great community
picnic, raffles, children's games, music,
volleyball tournament and the famous
bobber race. Town Park. Noon-5pm.
715/686-2624. www.winchester-wi.org (Vilas
Co.)
7/7-11
CHIPPEWA FALLS
Northern Wisconsin State Fair: Annual
fair with livestock, crafts, homemaking and
educational exhibits, and outstanding 4-H
displays. Over a mile of midway thrills,
food stands, and free entertainment.
Fairgrounds. 10am-11pm. 715/723-2861.
www.northernwistatefair.com (Chippewa
Co.)
JEFFERSON
Jefferson County Fair: Midway rides,
grandstand entertainment, Badger State
Tractor Pull, truck pull, demolition derby,
exhibits, demonstrations, and country
music. Fairgrounds. 8am-11pm. 920/674-
7148. www.jeffersoncountyfairpark.com
(Jefferson Co.)
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