2010 SPRING SUMMER.qxd - Wisconsin Department of Tourism
2010 SPRING SUMMER.qxd - Wisconsin Department of Tourism
2010 SPRING SUMMER.qxd - Wisconsin Department of Tourism
You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles
YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.
S E P T E M B E R E V E N T S<br />
NEKOOSA<br />
Lake Arrowhead Craft Show: More than<br />
100 crafters show and sell. Food/beverages<br />
on-site, courtesy cars for the handicapped.<br />
One <strong>of</strong> central <strong>Wisconsin</strong>'s best<br />
craft shows. Lake Arrowhead. 9am-3pm.<br />
715/325-2904. www.lakearrowheadgolf.com<br />
(Wood Co.)<br />
NEW LISBON<br />
Fly In-Drive In: Breakfast, lunch, aircraft<br />
and antique-classic cars on display, arts<br />
and crafts fair, and chopper rides.<br />
Mauston-New Lisbon Airport. 6:30am-4<br />
pm. 800/837-6503.<br />
www.juneaucounty.com/events.asp<br />
(Juneau Co.)<br />
PORT WING<br />
Fish Boil: Traditional and tasty Lake<br />
Superior fish boil with white fish, potatoes<br />
and onions. Plus, crafts/flea market & beer<br />
garden. Town Hall. 715/774-3624. (Bayfield<br />
Co.)<br />
9/4-5<br />
DANBURY<br />
Voyager Village Arts & Crafts Show:<br />
Juried show with more than 100 exhibitors,<br />
refreshments and raffle booths. Voyager<br />
Village Community Center. 9am-4pm.<br />
715/259-3914. (Burnett Co.)<br />
EAGLE RIVER<br />
Apple Harvest Craft Fest: A free, juried<br />
craft and gift event. Family entertainment,<br />
and plenty <strong>of</strong> good food. Fairgrounds.<br />
9:30am-4:30pm. 715/675-6201.<br />
www.eagleriver.org (Vilas Co.)<br />
EXELAND<br />
Trout Festival: Arts & crafts sale, queen’s<br />
pageant, volleyball, baseball, street dance,<br />
parade, 10K run, kid’s games, horseshoes,<br />
wildlife displays, lots <strong>of</strong> food, music, and<br />
more. Main St. 715/266-4181.<br />
www.haywardlakes.com (Sawyer Co.)<br />
MADISON<br />
Taste <strong>of</strong> Madison: More than 65 local<br />
restaurants, 20 beverage stands and four<br />
entertainment stages draw an estimated<br />
150,000 attendees. Food items range from<br />
$1 to $4. Plenty <strong>of</strong> free, live entertainment.<br />
Capitol Square. 608/226-4780.<br />
www.madisonfestivals.com (Dane Co.)<br />
MENASHA<br />
Fox Jazz Fest: Enjoy local, national and<br />
international jazz artists plus food, art, and<br />
family fun. Jefferson Park. Noon-8pm daily.<br />
920/727-4972. www.foxjazzfest.com<br />
(Winnebago Co.)<br />
PHILLIPS<br />
Hidden Prairie Rendezvous: An 1840’s fur<br />
trade rendezvous including wood's walk,<br />
hawk & knife throw, black powder shoot,<br />
primitive bow shoot, fire starting, fry pan<br />
tossing, and kid’s games. 10am-4pm.<br />
715/820-2808. www.hidden-prairie.com<br />
(Price Co.)<br />
PORT WING<br />
Port Wing Arts & Craft Show: Regional<br />
art & crafters show and sale. Fish boil. Port<br />
Wing Town Hall & Memorial Park. 715/774-<br />
3624. (Bayfield Co.)<br />
9/4-6<br />
BLACK RIVER FALLS<br />
Ho-Chunk Nation Pow-wow: As a celebration<br />
<strong>of</strong> thanks, the Ho-Chunk nation<br />
welcomes all friends and neighbors to<br />
their bi-annual pow-wows. Enjoy drumming,<br />
colorful competition dancing, and a<br />
variety <strong>of</strong> Native crafts from vendors across<br />
the country. Pow-Wow Grounds. 715/284-<br />
9343. (Jackson Co.)<br />
40 travelwisconsin.com<br />
HATFIELD<br />
Thunderbird Village Flea Market and<br />
Craft Shows: Enjoy food, fun, and bargains<br />
galore. 160 Vendor spaces. Parking.<br />
Thunderbird Village. 608/989-2275.<br />
(Jackson Co.)<br />
9/5<br />
ALMA<br />
Alma Music & Arts Festival: Live music<br />
throughout the day, art & craft vendors,<br />
food from local organizations and restaurants,<br />
storyteller Kenny Salwey, a live eagle<br />
presentation from the National Eagle<br />
Center, children's activities, and pony<br />
rides. Alma Beach/Harbor Recreation Area.<br />
11am-7pm. 608/685-4859.<br />
www.almawisconsin.com (Buffalo Co.)<br />
ELTON<br />
Annual Elton Evergreen Day<br />
Celebration: Music, crafts, raffles, door<br />
prizes, games, and plenty <strong>of</strong> food and<br />
refreshments. 11am. 715/623-3078.<br />
(Langlade Co.)<br />
MILWAUKEE<br />
Custom Bike Show: Whether you’re born<br />
to be wild or mild makes no difference at<br />
this H-D show. Check out bikes <strong>of</strong> all styles<br />
from antique to radical. See pinstripe<br />
artists, a customization challenge, and<br />
enjoy live music. Harley-Davidson<br />
Museum. 877/436-8738.<br />
www.h-dmuseum.com (Milwaukee Co.)<br />
PARK FALLS<br />
Pike Lake Chain Fun Day: 31st annual<br />
event with hourly raffles, horseshoe tourney,<br />
games for adults & children, food &<br />
refreshments, music after 6:30pm, cash<br />
drawing, and fireworks. Pike Lake Fire Hall.<br />
Noon-10pm. 715/762-1765.<br />
www.pricecountywi.net (Price Co.)<br />
PEARSON<br />
Labor Day Picnic: 27th annual picnic with<br />
live music, a large raffle, food & drink,<br />
games for all ages, hourly drawings, rummage<br />
sales, and crafts. Rolling Stone<br />
Building. 11am-11:30pm. 715/484-2403.<br />
(Langlade Co.)<br />
PORT WING<br />
South Shore Lions Club Fall Festival:<br />
Kiddie parade, craft show, 5K walk, 10K<br />
run, food booths, bingo & flower show.<br />
715/774-3123. (Bayfield Co.)<br />
9/5-6<br />
SPIRIT<br />
Yesterday House and Liberty School<br />
Open House: Tour this historic log house<br />
built in 1886 as well as Liberty School, built<br />
1919. Furnished with antiques, they <strong>of</strong>fer a<br />
wonderful insight into the area's pioneer<br />
history. Yesterday House & Liberty School.<br />
Sun noon-5pm, Mon 10am-5pm. 715/564-<br />
3299. germansettlementhistory.org (Price<br />
Co.)<br />
9/6<br />
MERRILL<br />
Labor Day Celebration: Huge parade<br />
downtown at 10am. Events at the fairgrounds<br />
begin at noon and include a classic<br />
car show, flea market, farmer's market,<br />
Habitat for Humanity Auction, tractor pull,<br />
entertainment for the kids, and concessions.<br />
Fairgrounds. 10am-5pm. 877/907-<br />
2757, 715/536-7313.<br />
www.merrillparkandrec.com (Lincoln Co.)<br />
Richland County Fair in Richland<br />
Center, September 8-12.<br />
9/8-12<br />
RICHLAND CENTER<br />
Richland County Fair: 148th annual fair<br />
includes entertainment, games, rides,<br />
exhibits, food, music, horseracing, truck &<br />
tractor pulls, and commercial vendors.<br />
Fairgrounds. 608/647-6859.<br />
www.richlandchamber.com/Fair.htm<br />
(Richland Co.)<br />
9/9-11<br />
MADISON<br />
Quilt Expo: The ultimate quilting adventure<br />
whether you're a seasoned quilter, a<br />
novice or just curious to learn more about<br />
quilting. Quilting masters will share their<br />
ideas and expertise. Presented by WPT<br />
and “Sewing With Nancy.” Alliant Energy<br />
Center. 9am-6pm. 920/356-6144.<br />
www.wiquiltexpo.com (Dane Co.)<br />
9/9-12<br />
ANTIGO<br />
Springbrook Buckskinners Rendezvous:<br />
Return to the fur trading years <strong>of</strong> 1790 thru<br />
1860’s. Enjoy a black powder demonstration,<br />
a tomahawk and knife throwing contest,<br />
and demonstrations <strong>of</strong> canoe-making<br />
and leather tanning. Costumed reenacters,<br />
concessions, family fun. Antigo Lake Park.<br />
715/623-5219. (Langlade Co.)<br />
9/10-11<br />
ELROY<br />
Elroy Apple Dumpling Days Festival: Fri<br />
& Sat - kickball tourney, plus food, beer, DJ<br />
music and kid's games. Sat - pancake<br />
breakfast and the Apple Dumpling races<br />
including the Tunnel Trails Half Marathon<br />
run on the area's three bike trails. Apple<br />
dumplings served all day Sat. Elroy City<br />
Park. Fri 7pm, Sat 8am-9pm. 608/548-7071.<br />
(Juneau Co.)<br />
MANITOWOC<br />
Sputnikfest: A celebration <strong>of</strong> the 1962<br />
crash landing <strong>of</strong> a piece <strong>of</strong> the satellite<br />
Sputnik in Manitowoc. Festivities include a<br />
walk/run, juried art fair and much more.<br />
Rahr West Art Museum. 920/683-4501.<br />
www.sputnikfest.com (Manitowoc Co.)<br />
WAUWATOSA<br />
TosaFest: Annual event with entertainment<br />
on three stages, a children’s area<br />
with games, a wide variety <strong>of</strong> foods, and a<br />
fun run. State St & Harwood Ave. Fri<br />
evening, Sat 11am-11pm. 414/899-6449.<br />
www.tosafest.org (Milwaukee Co.)<br />
RJ & LINDA MILLER<br />
WEST BEND<br />
Kettle Moraine Jazz Festival: Features<br />
internationally recognized jazz musicians<br />
and vocalists. Enjoy tempting international<br />
cuisine, an arts marketplace, and interactive<br />
sponsor exhibits. Riverside Park. Fri<br />
4:30-11:30pm, Sat 1-11pm. 877/271-6903.<br />
www.kmjazz.com (Washington Co.)<br />
WHITEWATER<br />
Taste <strong>of</strong> Whitewater: Food and drink festival<br />
with live bands, lumberjack show and<br />
kids entertainment. Cravath Lakefront Park.<br />
262/473-2200. www.taste<strong>of</strong>whitewater.com<br />
(Walworth Co.)<br />
9/10-12<br />
BELOIT<br />
Heritage Days: Tours <strong>of</strong> historic neighborhoods,<br />
buildings, cemetery and museums.<br />
Live music and demonstrations <strong>of</strong> old-fashioned<br />
crafts. 5K and 10K run or walk on<br />
Saturday. Free admission. Throughout<br />
Beloit. 800/423-5648, 608/365-4838.<br />
www.visitbeloit.com (Rock Co.)<br />
BOULDER JUNCTION<br />
World Championship Musky Classic:<br />
Annual catch and release musky tournament<br />
on area lakes. Sponsored in four<br />
communities: Boulder Junction, Presque<br />
Isle, Manitowish Waters and Winchester.<br />
Trophies awarded. Area lakes. 800/466-<br />
8759. www.wcmuskyclassic.com (Vilas Co.)<br />
ELKHART LAKE<br />
VSCDA Elkhart Lake Vintage Festival:<br />
The final public race <strong>of</strong> the season celebrates<br />
the beauty and speed <strong>of</strong> classic<br />
race cars like the Alfa Romeo, Austin<br />
Healey, MG, Porsch, Jag, Triumph and<br />
Lotus, Ferrari, Maserati, Bugatti and Aston-<br />
Martin. Vintage Sports Car Drivers<br />
Association. Admission. Road America, Inc.<br />
800/365-7223, 920/892-4576.<br />
www.roadamerica.com (Sheboygan Co.)<br />
JEFFERSON<br />
<strong>Wisconsin</strong> Sheep and Wool Festival:<br />
Stock dog trials, sheep, Shetland and<br />
Border Collie shows, auction, fiber art<br />
classes and demos, fleece show and sale,<br />
hooked-rug show, and giant country store.<br />
Food and beverages. Jefferson County<br />
Fair Park. Fri 8am-7pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun<br />
9am-3pm. 608/868-2505.<br />
www.wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com<br />
(Jefferson Co.)<br />
KIMBERLY<br />
Kimberly Centennial Celebration:<br />
Community celebration with a parade (Sat<br />
1pm), ceremonies, childrens activities,<br />
entertainment, food and refreshments.<br />
Sunset Park. Fri TBD, Sat 3-10pm, Sun<br />
11am-4pm. 920/788-7507.<br />
www.vokimberly.org (Outagamie Co.)<br />
MAZOMANIE<br />
Wild West Days: Beer & food tent, horseshoes,<br />
music, kid's tractor pull and games,<br />
raffle throughout the weekend and a great<br />
parade on Sun downtown. Lions Park. Fun<br />
starts Fri at 5pm. 608/795-2117.<br />
www.village<strong>of</strong>mazomanie.com (Dane Co.)<br />
MILWAUKEE<br />
Indian Summer Festival: The largest<br />
Native American festival in the country.<br />
Competition Pow-Wow, fireworks, Indian<br />
dance troupes, tribal village, cultural<br />
demonstrations, storytellers, lacrosse<br />
demo & tournament, juried fine arts,<br />
American Indian traditional and contemporary<br />
entertainers, authentic foods and<br />
marketplace. Henry Maier Festival Park. Fri<br />
4pm-mid, Sat noon-mid, Sun 11am-10pm.<br />
414/604-1000. www.indiansummer.org<br />
(Milwaukee Co.)