2010 SPRING SUMMER.qxd - Wisconsin Department of Tourism
2010 SPRING SUMMER.qxd - Wisconsin Department of Tourism
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A P R I L E V E N T S<br />
4/15-18<br />
MADISON<br />
<strong>Wisconsin</strong> Film Festival: 12th annual festival<br />
presented by the UW Arts Institute<br />
screens an array <strong>of</strong> unique films including<br />
new American independent dramatic and<br />
documentary films, animation, experimental<br />
films, restorations and revivals. Madison<br />
theaters. 877/963-345. www.wifilmfest.org<br />
(Dane Co.)<br />
4/16-17<br />
ANTIGO<br />
WACD/WATK Sport & Home Show:<br />
Home builders, recreational vehicle dealers,<br />
RVs, home appliances, heating & cooling<br />
contractors, real estate agencies,<br />
camping equipment, home furnishings,<br />
and more. Langlade County Fairgrounds.<br />
715/623-4124. (Langlade Co.)<br />
4/16-18<br />
ASHLAND<br />
Home & Sport Show: Displays & demos<br />
<strong>of</strong> home and recreational products. Bay<br />
Area Civic Center. 800/284-9484, 715/682-<br />
2221. (Ashland Co.)<br />
MADISON<br />
Midwest Horse Fair: Top-notch, family<br />
show with nearly 50,000 attendees, 1,500<br />
horses, and 500 top vendors from across<br />
the country! Equine clinics, demonstrations,<br />
education, rodeo, Kid's Korral, and<br />
shopping for horse owners and enthusiasts.<br />
Alliant Energy Center. 608/267-3975.<br />
www.midwesthorsefair.com (Dane Co.)<br />
MANITOWOC<br />
Manitowoc County Home Builder's<br />
Assn. Home Show: Builders/remodelers,<br />
suppliers and pr<strong>of</strong>essionals from many<br />
associated industries will <strong>of</strong>fer exhibits covering<br />
all aspects <strong>of</strong> home building and<br />
remodeling. Fee charged. Manitowoc<br />
County Expo Center. 920/684-6222.<br />
www.manitowoccountyhomebuilders.com<br />
(Manitowoc Co.)<br />
TOURISM PHOTO FILE<br />
Travel Green.<br />
Increase your gas mileage.<br />
Keep your tires properly<br />
inflated and eliminate<br />
unnecessary cargo.<br />
<strong>Wisconsin</strong> Film Festival in Madison, April 15-18<br />
MERRILL<br />
Central <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Concertina Festival:<br />
More than 100 concertina artists from<br />
around the state and beyond play and<br />
enjoy their fellow musicians. Food and<br />
refreshments, free parking, concertina display.<br />
Les & Jim's Lincoln Lanes. Fri 5-11pm,<br />
Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 10am-5pm. 715/536-<br />
9405. (Lincoln Co.)<br />
NEW LONDON<br />
Big Whopper Weekend Fishing Contest:<br />
Fish the Wolf River during the annual<br />
Walleye run. Contest prizes in many fish<br />
categories. Buffalo burgers and concessions.<br />
Music and a huge raffle. Riverside<br />
Park. 920/779-6346. www.newlondontourism.com<br />
(Outagamie Co.)<br />
STEVENS POINT<br />
Prairie Chicken Festival: Central<br />
<strong>Wisconsin</strong>'s grassland habitats harbor<br />
unique birding experiences. See Prairie<br />
Chickens do their mating dance, observe<br />
kestrels on their nests (video), watch bird<br />
banding, and learn what you can do in<br />
your own backyard to benefit wildlife.<br />
Activities at several wildlife areas near<br />
Stevens Point. 4:30am-4pm. 715/343-6215.<br />
prairiechickenfestival.org (Portage Co.)<br />
Trivia 41- World's Largest Trivia<br />
Contest: 54-hour trivia contest heard on<br />
WWSP 89.9FM the UW-Stevens Point campus<br />
radio. Contest is open to the public.<br />
UWSP Communications Bldg. Fri 6pm-Sun<br />
mid. 715/346-3755. (Portage Co.)<br />
4/17<br />
MADISON<br />
Isthmus Green Day: Madison goes<br />
GREEN with more than 100 eco-friendly<br />
exhibits, great speakers, live music, food<br />
and drink samples, demos galore and so<br />
much more. Monona Terrace Community<br />
and Convention Center. 9am-6pm.<br />
608/251-5627.<br />
www.TheDailyPage.com/green (Dane Co.)<br />
OSHKOSH<br />
Winefeast: Sample more than 200 wines<br />
and hand-selected beers. Silent auction<br />
and raffle. Tasty cuisine from more than 20<br />
area restaurants (7-10pm). Taste select and<br />
premium wines from 6-7pm. Benefits the<br />
Boys & Girls Clubs. Sunnyview Expo<br />
Center. 7pm-10pm. 920/233-1414.<br />
(Winnebago Co.)<br />
Spring Car Show in Jefferson, April 24-25.<br />
Oshkosh Half Marathon & 5K: Family<br />
Fitness Weekend features a half marathon,<br />
5k and kids' run. Races will end up at the<br />
Leach Amphitheater. Downtown. 800/429-<br />
8044. www.midwestsportsevents.com<br />
(Winnebago Co.)<br />
What Women Want Shopping Expo: This<br />
shopping extravaganza brings together<br />
restauranteurs, chocolate makers, artisans<br />
& crafters, home-based businesses and<br />
more to create a one-stop shopping<br />
source for women. Sunnyview Expo<br />
Center. 10am-4pm. 800/366-4189.<br />
www.landkproductions.com (Winnebago<br />
Co.)<br />
SUPERIOR<br />
Cabin Fever Reliever Polka Jamboree:<br />
Enjoy the dance music <strong>of</strong> several talented<br />
area polka bands. Food, prizes and lots <strong>of</strong><br />
fun and dancing!. Moose Lodge 606.<br />
Noon-8pm. 715/394-5421. (Douglas Co.)<br />
TURTLE LAKE<br />
St. Ann's Catholic Church Flea Market &<br />
Craft Sale: More than 60 tables <strong>of</strong> flea<br />
market vendors. Quilts, antiques, books,<br />
hand crafts, baked goods and more. St.<br />
Ann's Catholic Church. 8am-2pm. 715/986-<br />
4977. (Barron Co.)<br />
4/17-18<br />
MIDDLETON<br />
Madison Antique Show and Sale: Fifty<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional dealers from four states with<br />
clocks, pottery, buttons, art glass, folk art,<br />
toys, advertising, political, sports and fishing<br />
items, maps, ephemera and furniture.<br />
Lunch and snacks available; free parking.<br />
Keva Sports Center. Sat 9am-5pm, Sun<br />
10am-4pm. 715/355-5144. (Dane Co.)<br />
PARK FALLS<br />
Northern <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Maid Sugarbush<br />
Open House: The Slack family taps 200<br />
acres <strong>of</strong> maple trees, producing 2,500 gallons<br />
<strong>of</strong> maple syrup on about 12,000 taps.<br />
Visit the "Sugar Cabin" downtown or the<br />
sugar bush on Cty F for syrup, wild berry<br />
jams, a pancake breakfast, or a hay wagon<br />
tour <strong>of</strong> the whole operation. Northern<br />
<strong>Wisconsin</strong> Maid Sugarbush. Tours 10am-<br />
3pm. 715/762-4796.<br />
www.savorwisconsin.com (Price Co.)<br />
WEST ALLIS<br />
MetroParent's KIDSfest & Baby Expo:<br />
Two days <strong>of</strong> fun, entertainment, learning<br />
and hands-on activities for families.<br />
414/224-2039.<br />
www.milwaukeemoms.com/kidsfest<br />
(Milwaukee Co.)<br />
4/18<br />
NEKOOSA<br />
Wakely's Sugar Bush/Earth Preservation<br />
Day: See sap from the sugar bush being<br />
cooked down to make syrup. If the maple<br />
trees are running, you can also help gather<br />
the sap. Then, sample some <strong>of</strong> the maple<br />
syrup on a pancake. Kite flying too.<br />
Historic Point Basse, Inc.. 10am-5pm.<br />
715/886-4202.<br />
www.historicpointbasse.com/index.html<br />
(Wood Co.)<br />
ONALASKA<br />
Antique Automotive Swap Meet & Car<br />
Corral: Antique automobile parts for sale,<br />
along with some cars. A small display <strong>of</strong><br />
antique cars will also be on display.<br />
OmniCenter. 8am-2pm. 507/452-9058.<br />
www.aaca.org/calendar (La Crosse Co.)<br />
4/23<br />
FOND DU LAC<br />
Dog Agility Trial: Experience the exciting<br />
sport <strong>of</strong> dog agility on the kennel club<br />
grounds. Food and refreshments available.<br />
Come and cheer for your favorite breed.<br />
Fond du Lac County Kennel Club. 9am-<br />
4pm. 920/923-3010. www.fdl.com (Fond du<br />
Lac Co.)<br />
ONALASKA<br />
Wellness Expo: Free health checks (hearing,<br />
vision, bone density, foot, lung, blood<br />
pressure), chair massages, speakers, free<br />
lunch, musical entertainment and cooking<br />
demonstrations. More than 70 exhibitors.<br />
Door prizes & free admission. OmniCenter.<br />
608/781-9566. www.omnicenter.net (La<br />
Crosse Co.)<br />
4/23-25<br />
LAKE GENEVA<br />
Women's Weekend: 5th annual Weekend<br />
<strong>of</strong>fers indoor and outdoor activities ranging<br />
from a relaxing spa night to a boat<br />
tour <strong>of</strong> historic homes along the shores <strong>of</strong><br />
Geneva Lake, a cooking class and much<br />
more. Space is limited; pre-registration is<br />
required. Downtown. 262/723-4611.<br />
www.lakegenevawomensweekend.com<br />
(Walworth Co.)<br />
Changes may occur.<br />
Before attending an<br />
event call or e-mail<br />
ahead to verify dates or<br />
visit travelwisconsin.com.<br />
DON ABRAMS<br />
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