2010 SPRING SUMMER.qxd - Wisconsin Department of Tourism

DON ABRAMS
OSCEOLA
Community Fair: Midway thrills, craft fair,
exhibits, truck and lawn tractor pulls, concessions,
Grand Parade on Sun (1pm), talent
contest, queen cornation, and music.
Downtown. 800/947-0581, 715/755-3300.
www.osceolachamber.org (Polk Co.)
PLATTEVILLE
Dairy Days: Midway rides, concessions, 4-
H exhibits, arts & craft fair, flea market,
dairy show, truck/tractor pull, family entertainment,
parade on Sat, car show on Sun.
Legion Field. 608/348-8888.
www.platteville.com (Grant Co.)
Historic Re-enactment: 12th annual
event. Step back in time while watching a
recreation of Wisconsin's frontier history.
Thousands attend to watch craft and
weaponry demonstrations, see exhibits of
19th century technology, and enjoy the
camp life. Mound View Park. 608/348-8888.
(Grant Co.)
STEVENS POINT
Pacelli Panacea: Carnival, Friday fish fry,
Sunday chicken dinner, super bingo on
Sunday, bands Friday & Saturday evening,
carnival, raffle, silent auction, music, shops,
food and fun. Pacelli High School. Fri 4-
11pm, Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 11am-8pm.
715/341-2445. www.spacs.org (Portage Co.)
WAUPUN
Volksfest German Festival: Ethnic
German festival features folk dancers,
music, German food, Stumpf Fiddle
Contest and refreshments. Fri 10am-
10:30pm, Sat 7am-11pm, Sun 1-5:30pm.
920/324-2610. www.waupunchamber.com
(Dodge Co.)
U.S. Watermelon Speed-Eating and
Seed-Spitting Championships in
Pardeeville, September 11.
9/10-26
GLENDALE
Oktoberfest: Sponsored by the United
German Societies of Milwaukee, this
authentic fall festival features brass bands,
Bavarian folk dancers, yodelers, music and
dancing, German food and beer.
Heidelberg Park. Fridays 5pm-mid,
Saturdays 4pm-mid, Sundays 1-7pm.
414/462-9147. www.bavarianinnmilw.com
(Milwaukee Co.)
9/11
BOULDER JUNCTION
Colorama Arts & Crafts Fair: Artisans
show and sell. Also enjoy a farmer's market
and wild game sandwiches. Boulder
Junction Community Center. 9am-3pm.
800/466-8759. www.boulderjct.org (Vilas
Co.)
BRANTWOOD
A Country Afternoon: Baking contest
includes bread, cake, cookies and pies;
bread sale follows with Finnish bread, cardamon
braids and cinnamon rolls. Craft
sale includes homemade soaps, jellies,
jams and produce. Demo by Crazy Hearts
Quilt Club, quilt raffle, and live music.
Knox Creek Heritage Center. 1-4pm.
715/564-2520. pricecountywi.net (Price Co.)
CHILTON
Crafty Apple Fest: Special apple-related
food dishes, apple & pumpkin beer, live
music, games, activities and entertainment
for the kids, pumpkin bowling, entertainment
stages, food court and crafters.
County Hwy Dept Grounds. 9am-4pm.
920/418-1650. www.chiltonchamber.com
(Calumet Co.)
EDGERTON
Chilimania: CASI-sanctioned chili cooking
contests with cash prizes for best chili,
salsa, and display and costume theme.
Includes chili tasting, food stands, live
music, and fun for the entire family.
Admission is charged. Downtown. 11ammid.
608/884-3858. www.chilimania.com
(Rock Co.)
GREEN LAKE
Wisconsin State Chili Cook-off: The winner
advances to the National Chili Cook
Off Championship. Live music and chili
sampling available with People's Choice
Awards and auction. Deacon Mills Park.
Chefs start cooking at 11am, judging and
sampling at 3pm, auction & awards follow
the judging. 920/294-6504.
www.visitgreenlake.com (Green Lake Co.)
HAYWARD
Rut Huggers ATV Rally: Sat - scavenger
hunt, off-road challenge. Sun - WATV
regional meeting, music by Firefall. Freestyle
jump team, food and door prizes
both days. Admission $5. LCO Casino &
Convention Center. 715/462-3674. (Sawyer
Co.)
HORICON
Horicon Marsh Classic Car Show: The
Horicon Marsh Classic Car Club showcases
classic and collectible cars and trucks each
year in this terrific show. Riverbend Park.
7:30am-3pm. 920/387-5146.
www.carshowguide.com (Dodge Co.)
JANESVILLE
Garden Festival: Tomato taste testing,
fried green tomatoes, all plant sale,
Arborfest and a Taste of Rock County featuring
food from area restaurants. Rotary
Gardens. 11am-4pm. 608/752-3885.
www.rotarygardens.org (Rock Co.)
MERRILL
Merrill Airport Days: Airplane buffs can
see ultralights to business aircraft, skydivers,
short flight displays, a flea market
and a craft show. Lions Club will serve
breakfast and lunch. Merrill Municipal
Airport. 8am-3pm. 715/536-2024. (Lincoln
Co.)
MOUNT HOREB
Thirsty Troll Brew Fest: Taste beers from
Wisconsin and the surrounding area.
Twenty five brewers will be showcasing up
to 100 different brews. Music, food &
Jorgen the Troll. Grundahl Park. 1-5pm.
888/765-5929, 608/437-5914.
www.trollway.com (Dane Co.)
NEW LONDON
Fall Family Fest, Cheese & Sausage: A
family event with kids’ games, entertainment,
pony rides, climbing wall, strongman
competition, theme basket raffle, and a
live contemporary Christian music stage.
Shop more than 100 craft, produce, and
food vendors. Taste local cheese and
sausage. Downtown. 9am-4pm. 920/982-
5822. www.newlondonchamber.com
(Outagamie Co.)
OSCEOLA
Wheels & Wings: Aviation fly-in with pancake
breakfast, air show, radio-controlled
model planes, and collector car show.
Entertainment, food and fun. L O
Simenstad Municipal Airport. 8am-4pm.
800/947-0581.
www.dot.wisconsin.gov (Polk Co.)
OSHKOSH
Autumn Fest: Annual fund raiser for the
Winnebago County Community Park. Art
show, flea market, food, games, rides,
music and more. Sunnyview Expo Center.
920/303-3176. (Winnebago Co.)
PARDEEVILLE
U.S. Watermelon Speed-Eating and
Seed-Spitting Championships: Free
watermelon (all you can eat), watermelon
carving, arts & crafts fair, contests for all
ages and of course the speed-eating and
seed-spitting competition. Concessions
and lots of family run. Chandler Park.
Event starts at 9am, with competition reg
noon-2pm, and championships at 2pm.
www.pardeevillewatermelonfestival.com
(Columbia Co.)
RACINE
EVP Pro Beach Volleyball National
Championships: More than 100 two-person
teams vie for the $10,000 purse in the
season-ending championships. Free
admission. North Beach. 7am-5pm.
800/272-2463. www.evptour.com
RICHLAND CENTER
Ocooch Mountain Fall Bike Tour: Bike to
fight Cancer... four tours, chili supper,
showers, swimming, whirlpool and sauna.
Begin your tour after registration. Symons
Recreation Complex. Reg 7-9am. 608/647-
8522. www.symonsrec.com (Richland Co.)
STURGEON BAY
Jazz on Jefferson: Live jazz, food and
entertainment at the gateway to Door
county. Jefferson Street. 1-8pm. 800/301-
6695. www.sturgeonbay.net (Door Co.)
SUN PRAIRIE
Sun Prairie Blues Fest: Annual festival
featuring music by Madison, Midwestern
and national performers. Along with great
blues, patrons can enjoy a variety of food
and beverages including a beer garden.
Angell Park. Noon-10pm. 608/235-8475.
www.spbluesfest.com (Dane Co.)
Downtown Sun Prairie Art Fair: Juried
fine art show on Main Street. Food stands,
live entertainment, and children’s activities.
Main Street will be closed to traffic during
the show. Downtown. 9am-4pm. 608/837-
5213. www.downtownsunprairie.com (Dane
Co.)
WAUKESHA
Waukesha Art Fest: Juried fine art and
crafts, live jazz and classical music, great
food, children’s activity tent and silent auction.
Main Street. 262/542-1522.
www.downtownwaukesha.com (Waukesha
Co.)
9/11-12
BRILL
Brill Harvest Days: Sat - softball, volleyball
& horseshoe tournaments, “biggest
vegetable” competition, ATV pull, Wooly
Mammoth Run/Walk, street dance, garden
tractor pull, food and music. Sun - parade
and chicken dinner. Downtown. 715/234-
9833. (Barron Co.)
Travel Green.
Unplug. Appliances with
digital displays, TVs and
cable converter boxes can
draw as much as 40
watts per hour even
when they’re turned
off.
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