2010 SPRING SUMMER.qxd - Wisconsin Department of Tourism

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