2010 SPRING SUMMER.qxd - Wisconsin Department of Tourism

STURGEON BAY
Jefferson Street Festival: Annual street
celebration with strolling entertainers, children's
activities, live music, food and beverages.
Jefferson Street Business District.
10am-5pm. 800/301-6695, 920/743-6246.
www.sturgeonbay.net (Door Co.)
WESTBORO
“Archie Fest” Bluegrass Festival: 11th
annual bluegrass festival. No carry ins.
Refreshments available. Free admission.
Bring your own lawn chair. Mondeaus Dam
Lodge. Noon-11pm. 715/427-5746.
www.mondeauxdamlodge.com (Taylor Co.)
7/10-11
CAMERON
Heritage Days: The Barron County
Historical Society celebrates the area's logging
and agricultural past with costumed
volunteers, craft demonstrations, butter
making, pioneer food and entertainment.
Pioneer Village Museum. 10am-5pm.
715/458-2080. (Barron Co.)
GREEN BAY
National Railroad Museum World War II
Reenactment and USO Swing Dance:
WWII reenactment aboard the original
staff train of Gen. Eisenhower. Explore Axis
and Allied camps, observe a daily battle,
and receive exclusive tours of the
Eisenhower train. A USO Swing Dance will
be held Sat evening. National Railroad
Museum. 920/437-7623.
www.nationalrrmuseum.org (Brown Co.)
MADISON
Art Fair on the Square: Each summer
200,000 fairgoers gather for this spectacular
cultural event. Handcrafted work
includes ceramics, fiber, glasswork, jewelry,
leather, wood, painting, photography, and
sculpture from 500 national juried artisans.
Enjoy live music and great food. Capitol
Square. Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm.
608/257-0158.
www.mmoca.org/events/artfair/index.php
(Dane Co.)
Art Fair Off the Square: 140 Wisconsin
artisans show and sell on the esplanade of
the Monona Terrace Community Center.
Live music, refreshments and children's
entertainment. Held in conjunction with
Art Fair on the Square. Sat 9am-6pm,
Sun 10am-5pm. 608/798-4814.
artcraftwis.org/afos.html (Dane Co.)
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN
Villa Louis War of 1812 in Wisconsin:
Wisconsin’s only battle from the War of
1812 is recreated on the grounds of Villa
Louis, where it was actually fought on July
MARY LANGENFELD
17, 1814. Living history camp, narrated battle
each day, fur trade encampment, fireworks
on Saturday night. 10am-5pm.
608/326-2721. www.villalouis.org (Crawford
Co.)
WAUSAU
Chalkfest: Now in its sixth year, the fest
attracts artists of all ages and abilities. See
their colorful pastel creations. City Square.
715/843-0748. www.wausauareaevents.org
(Marathon Co.)
7/11
BEAVER DAM
A Day in the Park Art & Craft Show:
More than 200 vendors display & sell their
crafts. Event held rain or shine. Food and
ice cream available on the grounds. Swan
Park. 10am-4pm. 920/885-2215.
www.beaverdamchamber.com (Dodge Co.)
KAUKAUNA
Christmas in July Craft Fair: Craft show
and sale with a Christmas theme. Get your
Christmas shopping done early. Enjoy
music, a bake sale and raffles. All proceeds
benefit the 1000 Islands Environmental
Center. 1000 Island Environmental Center.
10am-4pm. 920/766-4733.
www.1000islansenvironmentalcenter.com
(Outagamie Co.)
OSHKOSH
Faire on the Green: Enjoy a lively outdoor
festival featuring the works of more
than 100 emerging artisans, as well as
great food and entertainment. Paine Art
Center and Gardens. 9am-4pm. 920/235-
6903. www.thepaine.org (Winnebago Co.)
RACINE
Wind Point Lighthouse Tour to the Top:
Climb to the top of the 108-foot lighthouse
(144 steps) for spectacular views of
Lake Michigan. One of just four days each
summer the lighthouse and museum are
open. Guides available to answer questions.
Wind Point Lighthouse. 800/272-
2463, 262/639-2026. www.windpointwi.us
7/14
SUPERIOR
Fairlawn Ice Cream Social: Hot dogs, ice
cream, cookies, coffee and lemonade; or
bring your own picnic supper. Horse-drawn
carriage rides. Free tours of Fairlawn
Mansion. Cake-walk and musical entertainment.
Lawn chairs and/or blankets suggested.
Free admission. Fairlawn Mansion.
5-8pm. Rain date is July 15. 715/394-5712.
www.superiorpublicmuseums.org (Douglas
Co.)
7/14-18
DARLINGTON
Lafayette County Fair: Midway thrills, 4-H
and FFA exhibits and judging, demonstrations,
grandstand shows, tractor pull, demolition
derby, food and fun.Fairgrounds.
608/776-4828. (Lafayette Co.)
MADISON
Dane County Fair: More than 1,200 Dane
County youth age 8-21 participate in the
fourth largest county fair in the state. Lots
of midway rides, food and entertainment.
Alliant Energy Center. 608/267-3976.
www.danecountyfair.com (Dane Co.)
MERRILL
Lincoln County 4H Free Fair: Animal
judging, midway thrills, exhibits, entertainment,
food and more. Fairgrounds.
715/536-5212. www.lincolnco4hfair.com
(Lincoln Co.)
RICE LAKE
Barron County Fair: 4-H projects and
judging, grandstand shows, tractor and
truck pulls, harness racing, draft horse
show, midway rides, demolition derby,
concessions. Fairgrounds. Gate hours 8am-
10pm. 715/637-1307.
www.barroncountyfair.com (Barron Co.)
WEST SALEM
La Crosse Interstate Fair: Youth exhibits,
crafts, food exhibitions and competitions,
animals, music, family fun, and carnival
rides. Fairgrounds. 608/788-5506. (La
Crosse Co.)
7/15
WHITEWATER
The “Big Rig Gig”: Bring the kids to climb
aboard "Big Rigs" - snowplows, loaders
and dump trucks, Also, bouncy houses,
hard hat decorating stations, and kids'
activities. All stations are suitable for all
ages and free of charge. Sponsored by the
Parks & Rec Dept. Cravath Lakefront Park.
Begins 5:30pm. 262/473-0121.
www.ci.whitewater.wi.us (Walworth Co.)
7/15-18
AMHERST
Portage County Fair - Amherst: 4-H &
FFA exhibits, truck/tractor pulls Thurs &
Fri, market animal sale and parade on Sat,
demolition derby on Sun. Midway thrills,
animal judging, free admission on Sun.
Fairgrounds. 715/824-5522.
www.amherst.k12.wi.us/ (Portage Co.)
CADOTT
Rock Fest: This four-day event, just north
of Cadott, brings the best of rock music to
the Chippewa Valley! Enjoy great food and
music while camping in one of the 8,000
campsites, all within walking distance of
the concert area. Festival Grounds.
800/326-FEST, 715/289-4401.
www.rock-fest.com (Chippewa Co.)
ELKHART LAKE
Kohler International Challenge
(Vintage): One of the largest gatherings
of vintage racers in the United States with
more than 30 classes of cars in ten race
groups. On-site camping available. Cars
and fans spill into the streets of downtown
Elkhart Lake Fri and Sat during the
evening auto concourse. Road America.
800/365-7223. www.roadamerica.com
(Sheboygan Co.)
KIMBERLY
Paperfest 2010: Fun-filled, family-oriented
community festival that offers fun for all
ages with games, sports, music, family
entertainment, and food. Free admission.
Sunset Park. Thur 6pm-mid, Fri 5pm-1am,
Sat 9am-1am, Sun 10am-8pm. 920/996-
0563. www.paperfest.org (Outagamie Co.)
MANITOWISH WATERS
Manito Art League Art Show: 45th annual
show. All works for sale. People's Choice
voting. Patron preview the night before
the show opens. Extended show hours featuring
live music and refreshments Thurs &
Fri evenings. Community Center. Thur &
Fri 10am-9pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-
2pm. 715/543-2926. (Vilas Co.)
MILWAUKEE
Festa Italiana: America's largest Italian
cultural event. Nine stages of international
and local entertainment. Enjoy the Sicilian
brass marching band, the cultural exhibits,
and the colorful procession following
Sunday Mass. Nightly fireworks. 414/223-
2808. www.festaitaliana.com (Milwaukee
Co.)
Festa Italiana in Milwaukee,
July 15-18.
ST. CROIX FALLS
Wannigan Days: Annual celebration with
arts and craft show (Sat), grand parade,
live music Fri & Sat night, and talent show.
Tug of War across the St. Croix River sponsored
by the local fire depts and Lion's
Clubs. Sunday pancake breakfast.
Downtown. Thur 7pm, Fri 9am-5pm, Sat
9am-8pm, Sun 8am. 800/222-7655,
715/483-3580. www.scfwi.com (Polk Co.)
WISCONSIN RAPIDS
Wisconsin State Water Ski Show
Tournament: The largest water ski show
tournament in the world held at a premier
show site on Lake Wazeecha. Wisconsin's
best teams vie for the state title. The winning
team qualifies for the national tournament.
South Wood County Park. 715/323-
3875. www.aquaskiers.org (Wood Co.)
7/16
HOLMEN
Coulee Region Riders Club Gymkhana:
Rodeo events for high school and adult
riders: barrel racing, pole bending, jumping,
figure 8, Texas flag race. Coulee
Region Riders Club. 6pm. 608/526-4684.
www.ridersclub.org (La Crosse Co.)
DON ABRAMS
Art Fair Off the Square in Madison, July 10-11.
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