2010 SPRING SUMMER.qxd - Wisconsin Department of Tourism
2010 SPRING SUMMER.qxd - Wisconsin Department of Tourism
2010 SPRING SUMMER.qxd - Wisconsin Department of Tourism
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ONGOINGEVENTS<br />
5/1-31<br />
Festival <strong>of</strong> Blossoms: A celebration <strong>of</strong><br />
spring framed by thousands <strong>of</strong> acres <strong>of</strong><br />
blossoming cherry and apple trees, millions<br />
<strong>of</strong> daffodils and tulips, and countless<br />
wildflowers. Special events include a lighthouse<br />
walk, scenic boat & trolley tours, art<br />
and craft fairs, food and music. Door<br />
County. 800/527-3529, 920/743-4456.<br />
www.doorcounty.com (Door Co.)<br />
5/14-6/13<br />
BAYFIELD<br />
Bayfield In Bloom: A month-long celebration<br />
<strong>of</strong> blooming wildflowers, daffodils<br />
and orchards with gardening activities,<br />
demonstrations, entertainment, plant<br />
sales, garden tours and plantings. Come<br />
see more than 35,000 daffodils that welcome<br />
you to this quaint harbor town.<br />
Bayfield area. 800/447-4094, 715/779-3335.<br />
www.bayfield.org (Bayfield Co.)<br />
5/18-9/21<br />
MILWAUKEE<br />
Car Night at the Harley-Davidson<br />
Museum: Vintage cars owners show their<br />
cars at the museum. Come for food, beverages,<br />
music, drawings and more. Harley-<br />
Davidson Museum. Every Tues night, 5pmdusk.<br />
877/436-8738. www.h-dmuseum.com<br />
(Milwaukee Co.)<br />
5/20-8/26<br />
OSHKOSH<br />
Waterfest Concert Series: Outdoor concerts<br />
feature local, regional, and national<br />
entertainers including the Bo Deans, Vince<br />
Vance & The Valients , Bogie and The Yo<br />
Yozz, Ted Nugent Band, Mt Olive, Road<br />
Trip, Vic Ferrari, and Alice Cooper. Leach<br />
Amphitheater. Thur evenings 6-10pm,<br />
weather permitting. 920/236-8170.<br />
www.waterfest.org (Winnebago Co.)<br />
5/20-9/23<br />
MILWAUKEE<br />
Bike Night at Harley-Davidson Museum:<br />
Check out the bikes or ride your own.<br />
Food, refreshments, bags and more.<br />
Harley-Davidson Museum. Every Thurs<br />
night, 5pm-dusk. 877/436-8738.<br />
www.h-dmuseum.com (Milwaukee Co.)<br />
5/22-6/20<br />
CHIPPEWA FALLS<br />
Chippewa Valley Renaissance Faire:<br />
Meet medieval royalty, brave knights,<br />
gypsy wenches, dancers and musicians at<br />
this fantasy festival. Sample Medieval food<br />
and drink, revel in entertainment, and witness<br />
live, armored combat. <strong>Wisconsin</strong><br />
Festival Grounds. 10am-7pm. 715/830-<br />
7465. www.festfun.com (Chippewa Co.)<br />
6/1-28<br />
STURTEVANT<br />
Apple Holler's Strawberry Festival:<br />
Fresh-picked strawberries, all-you-can-eat<br />
strawberry pancakes, and build-your-own<br />
strawberry shortcake. Outdoor cookout,<br />
live music, wagon & pony rides, pedal<br />
carts, Kid's Korral, bouncy barn, and farm<br />
animals. Apple Holler Restaurant &<br />
Playhouse. 11am-3pm. 262/886-8500.<br />
www.appleholler.com (Racine Co.)<br />
6/1-8/3<br />
MENOMONIE<br />
Ludington Guard Band Concerts: The<br />
Ludington Guard has played free weekly<br />
summertime concerts since its founding in<br />
1888. Bring lawn chairs and your appetite<br />
for homemade pie & ice cream. Wilson<br />
Park. Tues evenings at 8pm. 800/283-1862,<br />
715/235-9087.<br />
www.menomoniechamber.org (Dunn Co.)<br />
6/2-8/25<br />
PEWAUKEE<br />
Waterfront Wednesday Concerts: Picnic<br />
and enjoy the music on Wednesday<br />
evenings. Pewaukee Lake. 6-9pm. 262/695-<br />
9735. www.positivelypewaukee.com<br />
(Waukesha Co.)<br />
PORTAGE<br />
Concerts at the Portage: City Band concerts.<br />
Bring chairs, blankets, a picnic dinner<br />
and desserts; or order carry-out from a<br />
local restaurant. Riverside Park. Wed<br />
evenings at 6:30pm. 608/742-6161.<br />
www.travelcolumbiacounty.net (Columbia<br />
Co.)<br />
WAUKESHA<br />
Badgerland Water Ski Show: Free water<br />
skiing shows with barefoot skiing, jumps,<br />
human pyramids, jazz dancing, eye-catching<br />
costumes and more. Frame Park. Wed<br />
at 7pm through Aug 4; 6:30pm beginning<br />
Aug 11. 414/350-8713.<br />
www.badgerland.org (Waukesha Co.)<br />
6/3-8/12<br />
RICE LAKE<br />
Music in the Park: The city's municipal<br />
band alternates performances with guest<br />
bands. Bring lawn chairs as these performances<br />
are outside. No admission fee.<br />
Kiwanis lunch wagon sells hotdogs, ice<br />
cream sundaes, beverages, and popcorn.<br />
City Park Band Shell. Thur evenings at<br />
7:30pm. 877/234-2126, 715/234-2126.<br />
(Barron Co.)<br />
6/3-8/26<br />
MANITOWISH WATERS<br />
Northwoods Outdoor Artists: Artists <strong>of</strong><br />
all abilities are welcome to join these outdoor,<br />
on-location sessions. Paint or draw in<br />
any media. Offered by the Manito Art<br />
League, participation is free but donations<br />
are welcome. Manitowish Waters area.<br />
Thur mornings 8:30am-noon. 715/543-<br />
2101. (Vilas Co.)<br />
PEWAUKEE<br />
Pewaukee Lake Water Ski Show: Enjoy<br />
an entertaining water ski show complete<br />
with colorful costumes, music, and a live<br />
emcee announcing the acts. Free family<br />
fun!. Lakefront Park. Thurdays at 6:30pm.<br />
414/350-8713. pewaukee.waterski.org<br />
(Waukesha Co.)<br />
6/3-9/30<br />
MILWAUKEE<br />
Jazz in the Park: One <strong>of</strong> downtown's<br />
most popular after-work activities with<br />
exciting local and national jazz performers.<br />
Free admission. Bring a picnic or try delicious<br />
food and wine from local vendors.<br />
Cathedral Square Park. 6:30-9pm. 414/271-<br />
1416. www.easttown.com (Milwaukee Co.)<br />
6/4-8/27<br />
RIPON<br />
Village Green Concert Series: Enjoy a<br />
variety <strong>of</strong> live music performed under the<br />
stars on Friday nights. Village Green -<br />
Downtown. 7-10pm. 920/748-7466.<br />
www.riponmainst.com/riponmainst/ (Fond<br />
du Lac Co.)<br />
6/4-9/24<br />
WAUKESHA<br />
Freeman Friday Night Live: 5 stages <strong>of</strong><br />
live music. Downtown. Fri evenings, 6:30-<br />
8:30pm. 262/547-1060.<br />
www.downtownwaukesha.com (Waukesha<br />
Co.)<br />
6/7-8/30<br />
ANTIGO<br />
Music in the Park: Bring your lawn chairs<br />
for music and a pie and ice cream social.<br />
City Park. Mon evenings, 7-8pm. 715/623-<br />
3523. (Langlade Co.)<br />
BELOIT<br />
Dancin' at Harry's Place: Free dance lessons:<br />
learn a different dance each session,<br />
followed by open dancing. Harry Moore<br />
Pavillion in Riverside Park. Lessons 7pm,<br />
open dancing 8pm. 608/365-4838.<br />
www.friends<strong>of</strong>riverfront.com (Rock Co.)<br />
6/10-8/19<br />
MONROE<br />
Concert on the Square: Live music downtown.<br />
Box lunches available from downtown<br />
restaurants. Historic Courthouse<br />
Square. Thur evenings, 6:30pm. 608/328-<br />
4023. www.monroemainstreet.org (Green<br />
Co.)<br />
WAUSAU<br />
Concerts in the Park: The Wausau<br />
Concert Band continues its summer concert<br />
series, free <strong>of</strong> charge and open to the<br />
public. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs<br />
and snacks and enjoy these hour-long concerts.<br />
Fun for young and old alike.<br />
Marathon Park Band Shell. Thur evenings<br />
at 7pm. 888/948-4748.<br />
www.geocities.com/wausauconcertband/<br />
(Marathon Co.)<br />
WEST BEND<br />
Music on Main: Free concerts <strong>of</strong>fering a<br />
variety <strong>of</strong> musical genres each week from<br />
blues and jazz to rock and reggae. Food &<br />
beverages available. Bring lawn chairs.<br />
Downtown - Old Settler's Park. Thur<br />
evenings 6:30-9pm. 262/338-3909.<br />
www.downtownwestbend.com<br />
(Washington Co.)<br />
6/11-8/8<br />
PLATTEVILLE<br />
<strong>2010</strong> Heartland Festival: This is a summer-long<br />
festival <strong>of</strong> the performing arts<br />
including musical theater productions and<br />
live music. Enjoy numerous performances<br />
and varied show times. 608/342-1298.<br />
tickets.uwplatt.edu (Grant Co.)<br />
6/11-9/10<br />
MINERAL POINT<br />
Jammin' on the Porch: Live music on the<br />
porch at Orchard Lawn. Second Fri <strong>of</strong> each<br />
month, 5:30 pm. 888/764-6894, 608/987-<br />
3201. (Iowa Co.)<br />
6/12-8/14<br />
KING<br />
Chain Skiers Water Ski Shows: Exciting<br />
water ski show filled with family fun, both<br />
on and <strong>of</strong>f the water. Rainbow Lake. Junior<br />
show 6pm, main show 6:30pm. 888/417-<br />
4040, 715/735-8961.<br />
chainskiers.waterski.org (Waupaca Co.)<br />
6/13-9/5<br />
SPREAD EAGLE<br />
Ski-ters Water Skiing Show: Enjoy performances<br />
by a nationally ranked team (the<br />
2009 National Champion Jump Team) with<br />
exciting barefoot skiing, pyramids and<br />
more. Vagabond Park. 6-8pm. 888/889-<br />
0049, 715/528-5377.<br />
www.exploringthenorth.com/ski/ski.html<br />
(Florence Co.)<br />
6/14-8/23<br />
GREEN BAY<br />
Heritage Hill - Music on the Green: Pack<br />
a picnic supper, a blanket or lawn chairs,<br />
bring your family and friends to enjoy a<br />
delightful evening <strong>of</strong> music. Transportation<br />
and concessions are available. Heritage<br />
Hill State Park. Mon evenings (except July<br />
26); gates open at 5pm, concerts at 6pm.<br />
800/721-5150, 920/448-5150.<br />
www.heritagehillgb.org (Brown Co.)<br />
6/16-8/11<br />
GREEN LAKE<br />
Concerts in the Park: The historic<br />
Starlight Stage venue <strong>of</strong>fers a variety <strong>of</strong><br />
live music and fun all summer long. No<br />
admission fee. Bring your lawn chairs.<br />
Deacon Mills Park. Wed evenings, 6:30-<br />
8:30pm. www.visitgreenlake.com/visitgl/<br />
(Green Lake Co.)<br />
6/16-8/25<br />
WAUSAU<br />
Concerts on the Square: Free concert<br />
series. Bring a picnic, blanket or lawn chair,<br />
and settle in for an evening <strong>of</strong> great music.<br />
Downtown. Wednesdays 6-8pm. 715/843-<br />
0748. www.wausauareaevents.org/<br />
(Marathon Co.)<br />
6/17-8/5<br />
WHITEWATER<br />
Entertainment in the Park: Bring your<br />
blanket to the lakefront and enjoy an array<br />
<strong>of</strong> concert performers, childrens programs,<br />
outdoor movies, and hands-on activities.<br />
Cravath Lakefront Park. 7pm. 262/473-<br />
0121. www.ci.whitewater.wi.us (Walworth<br />
Co.)<br />
6/17-8/19<br />
PLYMOUTH<br />
Summer Concert Series: The Plymouth<br />
Municipal Band alternates with a variety <strong>of</strong><br />
local bands. City Park. Thur evenings; concessions<br />
start at 5pm, music at 7:30pm.<br />
888/693-8263, 920/893-0079.<br />
www.plymouthwisconsin.com (Sheboygan<br />
Co.)<br />
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