2010 SPRING SUMMER.qxd - Wisconsin Department of Tourism

S E P T E M B E R E V E N T S
DARLINGTON
Pecatonica Valley Antique Days: Two
days of flea markets, antique tractor and
machinery displays. Fairgrounds. 608/776-
4828. www.lafayettecounty.org (Lafayette
Co.)
EAST TROY
East Troy Bluegrass Festival: This annual
festival brings in top bluegrass bands from
around the country. Features contests,
gospel music service, and jam sessions.
Free admission. Bring your own lawn chair.
No alcohol or drugs allowed. East Troy
Village Square. 10am-6:30pm. 414/651-
1472. www.easttroybluegrass.com
(Walworth Co.)
MUKWONAGO
Maxwell Street Days Flea Market: More
than 650 vendors of crafts, produce,
plants, tools. Food and refreshments. Hwy
83 & Cty NN. 8am-5pm. 262/363-3580.
www.mukwonagochamber.org (Waukesha
Co.)
NEWTON
Antique Tractor Show: Steam engines,
vintage farm tractors, motors, horse/mule
demonstrations, blacksmithing demos,
garden tractors, kids activities, antique
trucks and automobiles on display.
Presented by Mid-Lakes Rustic Iron.
Concessions. Newton's Fireman's Park. Sat
8am-7pm, Sun 8am-4pm. 920/901-5231.
mid-lakesrusticiron.org (Manitowoc Co.)
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN
Villa Louis Carriage Classic: One of the
largest, most elegant carriage driving competitions
in the nation. More than 100 drivers,
their horses and carriages compete on
the lawns and grounds of the Villa. Full
beverage and food service; visitors may
also tour this SHS site. Villa Louis. 8am-
4pm. 608/326-2721. www.villalouis.org
(Crawford Co.)
WAUSAU
Wausau’s Artrageous Weekend: A tripleheader
of fine art: the Festival of Art, a
juried show featuring the work of 100
artists held in the downtown pedestrian
mall; Art in the Park, a fine art & craft show
featuring 130 vendors in Marathon Park;
and the annual Birds in Art exhibit at the
Woodson Art Museum. Free shuttle service
between all three venues. 9am-5pm.
715/842-1676. www.wausaufoa.org/
(Marathon Co.)
RJ & LINDA MILLER
9/12
MADISON
Ford Ironman Wisconsin: More than
2,000 athletes swim 2.4 miles, bike 112
miles and run 26.2 miles. The competition
begins and ends around the Capitol
Square. Monona Terrace Community and
Convention Center. 7am. 608/226-4780.
www.ironmanwisconsin.com (Dane Co.)
NEW LONDON
Mosquito Hill Nature Center Honey
Sunday: Celebrate the honeybee and the
art of beekeeping at this annual event. The
Waupaca County Beekeepers’ Association
and center staff offer demonstrations,
tours, honey baked goods and honey sundaes.
Mosquito Hill Nature Center. 1-4pm.
920/779-6433. (Outagamie Co.)
RACINE
Wind Point Lighthouse Tour to the Top:
Climb to the top of the lighthouse 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 (Racine Co.)
9/13-26
ELKHART LAKE
SCCA National Runoffs Championship:
Sponsored by the Sports Car Club of
America (SCCA) and one of the most prestigious
racing events in the world. Road
America. 800/365-7223, 920/892-4576.
www.roadamerica.com (Sheboygan Co.)
9/14-19
MADISON
WI Futurity Horse Festival: Watch beautiful
Saddlebreds compete for high-stakes
prizes in this exciting equine event. Alliant
Energy Center. 262/560-9764.
www.wisconsinsaddlebred.com (Dane Co.)
9/16
WAUSAU
Exhibitour: Wausau’s Gallery Night:
Artists showcase their work in downtown
shops. Host galleries offer wine samples
and hors d’oeuvres as spectators mingle
with the artists. Downtown. 6-8pm.
715/843-0748. www.wausauareaevents.org
(Marathon Co.)
Green County Cheese Days in Monroe, September 17-19.
9/17
APPLETON
Art on the Town: The art venues on
College Avenue and the Riverfront open
their doors with artist demonstrations and
refreshments. Third Friday of each month
June-Sept. Downtown. 6-9pm. 920/954-
9112. www.appletondowntown.org
(Outagamie Co.)
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.)
9/17-18
GRAFTON
Paramount Blues Festival: Local and
national blues artists, historians and lecturers
celebrate the history of Paramount
Records in Grafton. A full day of music and
fun is planned. Lime Kiln Park. Gates open
at 10am. 262/208-6288.
www.graftonblues.org (Ozaukee Co.)
PLYMOUTH
Oktoberfest: Music by Copper Box, Polka
Potion Band & other groups, plus folk
dancing by the Sheboygan Schuhplattlers.
Enjoy burgers/brats, ethnic foods, a spanferkel
(pig roast), and Biergarten. Petting
zoo and pony rides for the kids. Free
admission. Plymouth Arts Center. Fri 3-
9pm, Sat 11am-8pm. 920/892-8409.
www.plymoutharts.org (Sheboygan Co.)
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN
Cannons & Redcoats Military Event:
Living history exhibit of life in 1814 Prairie
du Chien during the British years. More
than twenty historic stations. Exhibits
include: American Camp, candle making,
bowl carving, lead pouring, cannon firing,
& French fur trading. Evening program Sat
at 7 pm. Fort Crawford Museum. 8:30am-
4pm. 608/326-6960.
www.fortcrawfordmuseum.com (Crawford
Co.)
STEVENS POINT
Dozynki Harvest Festival: Hayrides, farmers
market, Polish crafts & demonstrations,
arts & crafts vendors, pumpkin painting,
food, refreshments and entertainment, traditional
Polish dinner. Downtown. 715/343-
5356. www.spacvb.com/eventsoctober.html
(Portage Co.)
WEYAUWEGA
Horse & Buggy Days: An old-time
parade, hayrides, pool tournament, live
music, lost arts demonstrations, a teen
dance and hometown talent. Downtown.
920/867-2500. (Waupaca Co.)
9/17-19
GENE STAVER
Ford Ironman Wisconsin in Madison, September 12.
BROOKFIELD
Hidden River Art Festival: Annual juried
art festival featuring Wisconsin artists specializing
in painting, photography, clay,
jewelry, and textiles. Sharon Lynne Wilson
Center for The Arts. Fri 2-7pm, Sat 10am-
6pm, Sun 10am-5pm. 262/781-9470.
www.HiddenRiverArtFestival.com
(Waukesha Co.)
CABLE
Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival: Friday
warm-up event features pasta feast, product
displays, and hundreds of miles of bike
trails. Saturday is race day: the
Chequamegon 40 is a 40-mile (mass start)
with 1,700 participants; the Short and Fat is
a 16-mile (mass start). Sunday is fun day.
Telemark Resort. 877/798-4718, 715/798-
3999. www.cheqfattire.com (Bayfield Co.)
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