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WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM 

MONTHLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS 

8/1/2004 - 08/31/2004 

Apr 28 - May 1 Appleton/Collections & Recollections: Find out why people and museums collect and 

explore seven remarkable collections held by the Outagamie County Historical Society. 

OCHS is the proud recipient of a Certificate of Commendation from the Wisconsin 

Historical Society for this "Exceptional" exhibition. 330 E. College Avenue. Museum 

hours: Tues-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun noon-5pm. 920/733-8445. www.foxvalleyhistory.org 

(Outagamie Co.) 

Nov 12 - Jan 2 Appleton/Call to Duty: Outagamie County in World War II: Outagamie Museum 

10am-5pm Tues-Sat, 12noon-5pm Sun 920/733-8445. www.foxvalleyhistory.org 


Sep 11 - Aug 24 Milwaukee/Pieces, Patterns and Puzzles: Milwaukee Art Museum. 414/224-3200. 

www.mam.org (Milwaukee Co.) 

Nov 17 Milwaukee/Allen-Bradley Centennial: Celebrate 100 years of the Allen-Bradley 

company; from crude experiments for operating machines to high-tech controls for 

factory automation with a special display. "Allen-Bradley-A Century of Quality" 

chronicles the company's growth from when the company formed in 1903, to a leader in 

industrial controls with products employed in dozens of industries across the globe. 

Milwaukee Public Museum 414/278-2700. www.mpm.edu (Milwaukee Co.) 

Dec 7 - Dec 31 Sheboygan/Rhinestone Cowboy: Holy Jewel Home: Loy Allen Bowlin embellished a 

complete wardrobe, his Cadillac and his entire home with glitter, rhinestones and 

collage. His hometown came to know him first as an eccentric dancer and entertainer. His 

home has been restored entirely along with elements of his sequin-studded and handpainted 

wardrobe and furniture as well as photographs of the Rhinestone Cowboy for 

viewing. John Michael Kohler Arts Center Mon, Wed, Fri 10am-5pm; Tue & Thur 

10am-8pm; Sat & Sun 10am-4pm. 920/458-6144. www.jmkac.org (Sheboygan Co.) 

Jan 1 - Oct 31 Racine/Dale Chihuly, Racine Art Museum Basket Installation: Internationally 

renowned artist Dale Chihuly has created blown glass baskets of brilliant red hues, 

specifically to mark the open of RAM's new facility. Racine Art Museum Tuesday - 

Saturday 10 am - 5 pm; Sunday Noon - 5 pm 262/638-8300 x115. www.ramart.org 

(Racine Co.) 

Mar 20 - Jan 2 Green Bay/Hunters of the Sky: Neville Public Museum 920/448-4460. 

www.nevillepublicmuseum.org (Brown Co.) 

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Mar 28 - Aug 8 Milwaukee/The Quest for Immortality: Treasures of Ancient Egypt: A year and a 

half in the making. The exhibit explores the ancient Egyptian belief of an afterlife and the 

journey through the netherworld on the way to immortality. Artifacts are 2,500-4,000 

years old and are mainly from the excavated possessions of pharaohs and royals. The 

sight of this art will leave visitors awestruck and reinforce Americans' fascination with 

ancient Egypt. The Milwaukee Public Museum is proud to be the exclusive Midwest 

venue for this exhibit. Milwaukee Public Museum Advance tickets available by phone, 

online or at Museum Stores. 9am-5pm daily. Evening hours added during run of this 

exhibition: First Thurs of each month open until 9pm (June 3, July 1 and Aug 5). Open 

9am-9pm Fri, Aug 6. 414/278-2728. www.mpm.edu/quest/quest.html (Milwaukee Co.) 

Apr 1 - Sep 15 Beaver Dam/Powercom Park Raceway: 1/3-mile, clay, high-banked, oval track. Sat 

night racing: gates open at 5pm, racing starts at 6:30pm. 920/887-1600. 

www.powercompark.com (Dodge Co.) 

Apr 1 - Oct 1 Lancaster/Grant County Speedway Incorporated: Saturday Racing IMCA Mods, Pro 

Stocks, Hobbies, Pure Stock on a 3/8 mile clay semi-banked oval track. 916 E Elm St. 

Saturday night racing. Weather permitting. 608/723-2009. (Grant Co.) 

Apr 1 - Oct 31 Lake Mills/Lake Mills Open Marketplace: Fresh produce, flowers, baked goods, 

antiques, crafts and more. Downtown Commons Park 2nd & 4th Saturdays of the 

month. 920/648-3585. www.lakemills.org (Jefferson Co.) 

Apr 3 - Oct 30 Lake Geneva/Lake Geneva Raceway: 1/3-mile, banked, paved oval. 1015 Bloomfield 

Rd. Sat evening racing: pits open at 4pm, time trials at 6pm, racing at 7:30pm. 262/248- 

8566. www.lakegenevaraceway.com (Walworth Co.) 

Apr 4 - Oct 23 Rock Falls/Rock Falls Raceway: Sat & Sun racing. 715/875-4233. 

www.rockfallsraceway.com (Eau Claire Co.) 

Apr 8 - Sep 6 Appleton/Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Baseball: Class A team affiliated with the Seattle 

Mariners; great new stadium. 2400 N Casaloma Dr. Check Web site for game dates & 

times. 920/733-4152. www.timberrattlers.com (Outagamie Co.) 

Apr 8 - Sep 6 Beloit/Beloit Snappers Baseball: Single-A farm club of the Milwaukee Brewers. 

Pohlman Field, 2101 Cranston Rd. Call or visit Web site for home game schedule. 

888/762-7248. www.snappersbaseball.com (Rock Co.) 

Apr 9 - Sep 18 New Richmond/Cedar Lake Speedway: Racing on a state-of-the-art, 3/8-mile, clay 

oval. Sat racing: early season at 6pm; regular season at 7:30pm. 866/425-7386. 

www.cedarlakespeedway.com (St. Croix Co.) 

Apr 10 - Sep 4 Wisconsin Dells/Dells Motor Speedway: 1/3-mile, asphalt, high-banked, oval track 

featuring Super Late Models, Super Stocks, and Pure Stocks. Wisconsin Dells Motor 

Speedway Fri time trials 6:30pm, racing at 8pm. Sat time trials at 5:30pm, racing at 7pm. 

608/254-7822. www.dellsmotorspeedway.com (Columbia Co.) 

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Apr 10 - Sep 11 West Salem/La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway: A 5/8-mile asphalt oval with a second 

1/4-mile inner oval. NASCAR short track stock car racing featuring late models, 

Sportsman, Thunderstox Sat night racing: time trials at 5:30pm, racing at 7:15pm. 

608/786-1525. www.lacrossespeedway.com (La Crosse Co.) 

Apr 16 - Aug 27 Arcadia/Fox Ridge Speedway: A 3/8-mile, clay oval with banking of about 15 degrees. 

Fri night racing; hot laps 7pm, racing 7:30pm. 608/323-3396. 

www.foxridgespeedway.com (Trempealeau Co.) 

Apr 16 - Aug 27 Menomonie/Red Cedar Speedway: 1998 WISSOTA Track of the Year, 1/3 mile clay 

semi-banked oval track. US Highway 12 W. Friday night racing. Call or see website for 

race dates and times. All races start at 7pm unless otherwise noted. Sept 24 & 25, 2004: 

Punky Manor Challenge of Champions 715/235-6318. www.redcedarracing.com (Dunn 

Co.) 

Apr 16 - Sep 3 Darlington/Lafayette County Speedway: 3/8-mile, slightly banked, oval, dirt track. Fri 

night racing: pits & grandstands open at 5:30pm. 608/935-7141. 

www.racingonline.com/lafayette (Lafayette Co.) 

Apr 16 - Sep 10 St. Croix Falls/Kopellah Speedway: 1/4-mile, semi-banked, clay, oval track. Fri night 

racing at 7:30pm. 715/646-2727. www.kopellahspeedway.com (Polk Co.) 

Apr 17 - Sep 11 Shawano/Shawano Speedway: Four racing divisions feature all-out action and highspeed 

thrills on the half-mile clay oval. 990 E Green Bay St. Sat night racing at 6:30pm. 

866/715-6532. www.shawanospeedway.com (Shawano Co.) 

Apr 17 - Sep 18 Beaver Dam/Dodge County Fairgrounds Raceway: 1/2-mile clay oval, low-banked 

track. Sat night racing: grandstand opens at 5pm, racing at 7pm. 920/885-3586. 

www.dodgecountyfairgrounds.com (Dodge Co.) 

Apr 17 - Sep 18 Marshfield/Marshfield Super Speedway: Progressively banked half-mile track features 

Super Late Model action, Central Wisconsin Super Stocks, 1 Man Cruisers and Team (2man) 

Cruisers. Sat night racing: grandstand open at 5pm, time trials at 6pm, racing at 

7:30pm. 715/387-2717. www.racingonline.com/marshfield/ (Wood Co.) 

Apr 17 - Sep 18 Oregon/Madison International Speedway: 1/2-mile, asphalt, high-banked, oval track 

featuring Late Models, Limited Late Models, and Midwest Trucks. Sat night racing: 

gates open at 5pm, time trials at 6:30pm, racing follows. 608/835-9700. 

www.gotomis.com (Dane Co.) 

Apr 18 - Sep 10 Jim Falls/Eagle Valley Speedway: Modifieds, Street Stocks, and Super Stocks on a 3/8mile 

clay, low-banked oval track. Sun night racing: hot laps at 6pm, racing at 6:30pm. 

715/382-4918. www.racingonline.com/evs (Chippewa Co.) 

Apr 22 - May 31 Madison/Art on Site: Madison Museum of Contemporary Art at Olbrich Botanical 

Gardens: Commissioned, site-specific installations make use of the natural setting of 

Olbrich Gardens as the key elements in their works. Artists include Brenda Baker, Gary 

Lang, Darwin Nordin and Rebecca Watson, John Ready, and Roy Staab. Olbrich 

Botanical Gardens 608/257-0158. www.mmoca.org (Dane Co.) 

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Apr 23 - Sep 10 Wisconsin Rapids/Golden Sands Speedway: Fast, high-banked, 1/3-mile, asphalt race 

track with divisions in Super Late Model, Super Stock, Pure Stock, 4 Cylinders and 

Cruisers. Camping allowed. Fri night racing: gates open at 4:30pm, time trials at 6:30pm, 

racing at 7:45pm. 715/423-4660. www.goldensandsspeedway.com (Wood Co.) 

Apr 23 - Sep 11 Unity/Monster Hall Raceway: 1/3-mile, high-banked, clay oval. Fri night racing: gates 

open at 5pm, hot laps at 6:30pm, racing at 7:30pm. 715/223-3330. 

www.racingonline.com (Marathon Co.) 

Apr 23 - Sep 19 Cambridge/Jefferson Speedway: Quarter-mile paved oval. Sat night racing: time trials 

at 5pm, racing at 7pm. 920/648-2705. www.jeffersonspeedway.com (Dane Co.) 

Apr 24 - Sep 4 Rice Lake/Rice Lake Speedway: 1/3-mile, clay, high-banked, oval track featuring races 

in five WISSOTA Divisions: Late Models, Modifieds, Super Stocks, Street Stocks and 

Rice Lake Pure Stocks. Sat night racing. 715/736-1163. www.ricelakespeedway.com 

(Barron Co.) 

Apr 24 - Sep 25 Francis Creek/141 Speedway: 1/4-mile asphalt oval with four divisions of racing every 

Sat night. Call or check Web site for schedule. 920/863-3377. www.141speedway.com 

(Manitowoc Co.) 

Apr 24 - Oct 16 Princeton/Princeton Flea Market: One of the largest weekly outdoor flea markets in 

Wisconsin. Enjoy food, shade and great friends. Saturdays, 7am-3pm. 920/295-3877. 

www.princetonwi.com (Green Lake Co.) 

Apr 25 - Sep 19 Slinger/Slinger Super Speedway: High-banked, quarter-mile, asphalt track. Sun night 

racing: gates open at 4:45pm, time trials at 5:15pm, Racing at 7pm. 262/644-5921. 

www.racingonline.com (Washington Co.) 

Apr 30 - Sep 10 Columbus/Columbus 151 Speedway: 1/4-mile, semi-banked, asphalt oval track. Fri 

racing: time trials at 6:15pm, racing at 7:45pm. 920/623-4393. 

www.racingonline.com/columbus151 (Columbia Co.) 

Apr 30 - Oct 2 Luxemburg/Luxemburg Speedway: 1/3-mile clay oval. Fri night racing: gates open at 

5:45 pm, racing at 7pm. 920/845-2300. www.luxemburgspeedway.com (Kewaunee 

Co.) 

May 1 - Sep 1 Eagle River/Riverside Raceway: 1/3-mile, clay, semi-banked, tri-oval track. Tues night 

racing: gates open at 5:30pm, racing at 8pm. 715/479-5981. (Vilas Co.) 

May 1 - Sep 1 St. Germain/St. Germain Fire Department Flea Market: Every Monday. Lioness 

Club food booth. 8am to 3pm 715/542-4114. www.st-germain.com (Vilas Co.) 

May 1 - Sep 4 Sturgeon Bay/Thunderhill Raceway: 1/3-mile, semi-banked, clay oval. Sat night 

racing at 6pm. 920/743-7052. www.racingonline.com (Door Co.) 

May 1 - Sep 11 Plymouth/Eastern Wisconsin Stock Car Races: Saturdays from May-Sept. Dirt track 

stock car racing. Qualifying at 5:45pm, races follow. Sheboygan County Fairgrounds. 

Saturday night racing. Gates open 5pm; qualifying 5:45pm; Racing follows. 920/892- 

2927. (Sheboygan Co.) 

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May 1 - Sep 30 Mt. Calvary/Ranch Tours of the "Holyland": See more than 100 exotic animals, birds, 

and fish along with beautiful flower gardens. Guided tours include hayride and snack. 

Coffee and gift shop on site. Unguided tours also available year-round. N8114 Calvary 

St.. May-September 9:30am-4:30pm. Reservations for guided tours only. 920/753-3211. 

www.fdl.com (Fond du Lac Co.) 

May 2 - Aug 25 Sheboygan/Chess: John Michael Kohler Arts Center 920/458-6144. www.jmkac.org 

(Sheboygan Co.) 

May 2 - Sep 5 Green Bay/Seymour Tri-Oval Raceway: Racing in five divisions: WISSOTA late 

models and IMCA modifieds, IMCA stock cars, street stocks and 4 Bangers. Sun night 

racing at 6pm. 920/833-7726. www.racingonline.com/seymour/ (Brown Co.) 

May 2 - Sep 17 Kaukauna/Wisconsin International Raceway: Multi-purpose motorsports facility 

featuring 1/4 Mile Drag Strip and 1/2 and 1/4 Mile paved ovals. Home of the red, white 

and blue state championship series. W1460 County Road KK. Call or visit Web site for 

race dates and times. 920/766-5577. www.racingonline.com/wir (Outagamie Co.) 

May 3 - Oct 18 Hayward/Chippewa Flowage Pin Tour: Tour the beautiful Chippewa Flowage Area... 

by road, water, or trails. Pick up a tour card at participating Chippewa Flowage area 

businesses. Get the required number of stamps by visiting area businesses and earn a free 

limited edition lapel pin. See www.chippewaflowage.com for participating businesses. 

715/462-3225. www.chippewaflowage.com (Sawyer Co.) 

May 4 - Sep 6 Racine/Downtown Bears It All: Approximately 150 bears will be decorated and placed 

along Main and Sixth Streets. 262/634-6002. (Racine Co.) 

May 6 - Aug 26 Wausau/State Park Speedway: Short track racing on a semi-banked, quarter-mile, 

asphalt oval. Thur: time trials 6:15pm, racing 7:15pm. 715/842-4777. 

www.racingonline.com/wausau/ (Marathon Co.) 

May 7 - Aug 8 Milwaukee/Judy Pfaff-Gregory Conniff: Camera and Ink: The current work of Judy 

Pfaff and Gregory Conniff provides a rich visual experience that also provokes thought 

on a contemporary issue, what constitutes a print or photograph. The artists share an 

interest in both the meditative and ominous aspects of the natural world – and explore the 

inherent beauty of its chaos in their work. Milwaukee Art Museum 414/224-3200. 

www.mam.org (Milwaukee Co.) 

May 7 - Aug 27 Antigo/Langlade County Speedway: 1/2 mile clay oval featuring a 90 foot width track. 

Each regular program features WISSOTA Late Models, IMCA Modifieds, WISSOTA 

Street Stocks and Trucks. 2950 State Road 45. Friday night racing. Gates open 6pm, 

racing 7:30pm unless otherwise noted. Oct 8 & 9: Fall Special Event. 715/623-3584. 

www.racewissota.com/antigo (Langlade Co.) 

May 7 - Sep 3 Chilton/Calumet County Racing Association: Car races. 1/4-mile semi-banked clay 

oval. Fairgrounds. Fri night; pits and gates open at 5pm, grandstand at 6pm, racing at 

7pm. 920/849-2071. www.racingonline.com/ccra (Calumet Co.) 

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May 7 - Oct 2 Wilmot/Wilmot Speedway: Enjoy Saturday night racing with family prices at Wilmot 

Speedway. Racing of all kinds year round, live entertainment to swap meets. Sat night 

racing: pit gates open at 3:30pm, grandstand open at 5pm, racing at 7pm. 262/862-2446. 

www.wilmotspeedway.com (Kenosha Co.) 

May 8 - Sep 11 Tomahawk/Tomahawk Speedway: 1/4-mile, asphalt, low-banked oval track featuring 

Limited Late Models, Bombers, and Bandits. Racing Sat night: time trials at 5:30pm, 

racing at 7pm. 715/453-5144. www.tomahawkspeedway.com (Lincoln Co.) 

May 14 - Aug 29 Sturgeon Bay/Fairfield Art Museum: Glass Paperweights: Now exhibiting a dazzling 

display of select paperweights spanning two centuries of production. Paperweights have 

been prized for their unique beauty and exquisite craftsmanship since the nineteenth 

century. Intimate yet remote, these sparkling crystal jewels encase miniature worlds of 

flora and fauna, colorful canes and cameos - they continue to fascinate and entrance 

enthusiasts today. 920/746-0001. www.fairfieldmuseum.org (Door Co.) 

May 14 - Sep 11 Superior/Superior Speedway: Late model, modified, super stock and street stocks race 

on a 3/8-mile, oval clay track. Fri racing: hot laps at 6:30pm, racing at 7pm. 715/394- 

7848. www.superiorspeedway.com (Douglas Co.) 

May 15 - Aug 28 Ashland/ABC Raceway: 3/8 mile clay semi-banked oval track. 2187 Butterworth Rd. 

Saturday night racing. Hot laps 6:45pm; racing 7:30. Oct 1 & 2: Red Clay Classic. 

715/682-4990. www.ratsracing.com (Ashland Co.) 

May 15 - Sep 11 Three Lakes/TNT Speedway: 1/3-mile, high-banked oval with racing in five divisions. 

Sat night racing: hot laps at 7pm, racing at 8pm. 715/546-2539. 

www.racingonline.com/tnt/ (Oneida Co.) 

May 15 - Sep 30 Manitowoc/Manitowoc County Expo Speedway: 1/3-mile, clay, low-banked, oval 

track. Wed night racing: grandstand opens at 5:30pm, racing at 7pm. 920/683-4378. 


May 15 - Sep 30 Oshkosh/Powercom Speed Zone: 1/3-mile, high-banked, clay oval. Tues night racing 

begins at 7pm. 920/303-9747. www.racingonline.com (Winnebago Co.) 

May 16 - Sep 6 Sun Prairie/Angell Park Speedway: Nicknamed "The Prairie," Angell Park Speedway 

boasts a 1/3 mile clay semi-banked oval track as well as being the home of the National 

Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame. 200 Park St. Sunday night racing: gates open 4:30, 

hot laps 6, time trials 6:30, racing 7pm. 608/837-5252. www.angellparkspeedway.com 

(Dane Co.) 

May 21 - Aug 13 Beloit/Fridays In The Park: A free music concert series at the First National Bank Plaza 

in downtown Beloit every Friday. Enjoy a wide variety of music & reasonably priced 

lunches. Downtown Beloit Fridays Only. 608/365-0150. www.visitbeloit.com (Rock 

Co.) 

May 21 - Aug 13 Kenosha/Bike Races at the Velodrome: Free admission to bike racing at the oldest 

Velodrome in the USA. Washington Park Velodrome Tuesdays, 7pm. 262/652-2522. 

(Kenosha Co.) 

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May 22 - Nov 30 Eagle River/Vilas County Musky Marathon: 41st Annual county-wide fishing contest 

runs the entire length of the Musky fishing season. This contest offers Released Divisions 

for Adult, Junior, and Guide and Kept Divisions for Adult and Junior for muskies caught 

in Vilas County waters. Plaques are given to the top three in each of the five divisions. 

Opens on boundary waters on May 15th. 800/236-3649. www.vilas.org (Vilas Co.) 

May 27 - Sep 1 Pewaukee/Water Ski Shows: Trick skiing, barefooting, doubles, trios, ballet, pyramids 

and more. Lakefront Park Holidays and every Thurs at 6:45pm. 262/691-4922. 

www.pewaukee.org/downtown (Waukesha Co.) 

May 27 - Sep 3 Oshkosh/Waterfest Concert Series: Outdoor concert series held on the banks of the Fox 

River. Features local, regional, and national entertainers. Riverside Park Every Thurs 

evening, weather permitting. 920/303-2266. www.waterfest.oshkosh.net (Winnebago 

Co.) 

May 29 - Sep 4 Twin Lakes/Aquanuts Water Ski Shows: For more than 30 years, the Aquanuts have 

performed water acrobats and antics to dazzled spectators. Free admission and free 

parking. Lance Park, Lake Mary Shows Wed & Sat at 6pm. 262/877-2348. 

www.aquanutwatershows.com (Kenosha Co.) 

May 29 - Sep 4 Whitewater/Whitewater Lake Water Ski Shows: Weekly performances with great 

costumes, music and water skiing. Scenic Ridge Campgrounds, Whitewater Lake Shows 

Sat at 6pm. Extra show Sun of Labor Day Weekend. 262/654-3994. 

www.geocities.com/bkelly145/index.htm (Walworth Co.) 

May 29 - Sep 5 Burlington/Brown's Lake Aquaducks Waterski Shows: Shows feature human 

pyramids, ballet/chorus line, barefoot acts, jump acts, dancing, trick and show skiing. 

Fischer Park - Brown's Lake Shows Sat at 6pm; Jr show at 4:30pm. 262/594-3295. 

www.aquaducks.org (Racine Co.) 

May 29 - Sep 5 Mosinee/Central Wisconsin Water Ski Shows: Two shows each week rotate through 

three sites - DC Everest Park on Lake Wausau, South Bay Beach on Lake DuBay, and 

Pacawa Park on Lake Pacawa. Acts include pyramids, ballet line, doubles, jumps and 

barefooting. Lake Wausau, Lake DuBay and Lake Pacawa Shows Sat & Sun at 6:30pm. 

715/693-4711. www.water-walkers.waterski.org (Marathon Co.) 

May 29 - Oct 30 Platteville/Sidewalk Saturdays: A sidewalk sale, farmer's market, art show, craft fair, 

flea market and smalltown festival. Vendors, artisans and farmers set up on Main Street 

to sell their products and wares. Main St. 8am-2pm. 608/348-4505. 

www.plattevillemainstreet.com (Grant Co.) 

May 30 - Sep 5 Janesville/Rock Aqua Jays Waterski Shows: A national champion team performs 

pyramid, ballet, jumping and barefoot water skiing. The show features performers of all 

ages and skill levels. Admission is free. Traxler Park Shows Wed & Sun at 7pm 

(6:30pm in Aug). 800/487-2757. www.rockaquajays.org (Rock Co.) 

May 30 - Sep 5 Tomahawk/Tomahawk Kwahamot Water Ski Club: Kwahamot water ski show, 

concessions. Benefits the Shriners Children's Hospitals. Kwahamot Bay 8pm-9:30pm 

715/453-8642. www.kwahamot.com (Lincoln Co.) 

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May 30 - Sep 6 Beaver Dam/Beaverland Must-Skis: Barefoot skiing, swivels, pyramids and more. 

Tahoe Park on Beaver Dam Lake Sun at 6pm. 920/887-8879. www.mustskis.com 

(Dodge Co.) 

May 30 - Sep 12 Sheboygan/18 Holes: John Michael Kohler Arts Center 920/458-6144. 

www.jmkac.org (Sheboygan Co.) 

Jun 1 - Aug 31 Fond du Lac/Drive-In Movie Night- Thursdays: Enjoy the nostalgia of an outdoor 

drive-in movie theater at Jukebox Charlies, with car-hop service off the outdoor back 

patio. Jukebox Charlie's movie clips start at dusk 800/937-9123. www.fdl.com (Fond 

du Lac Co.) 

Jun 1 - Aug 31 Mayville/Old Marsh Road Opening: Hike or bicycle across the marsh on this quiet 

country road. Observe wildlife and enjoy the beauty and peace of nature. Bike rental 

available. Horicon National Wildlife Refuge Complex Weekends only. 800/937-9123. 

(Dodge Co.) 

Jun 1 - Aug 31 Ripon/Friday Night Concerts: Enjoy a variety of live music performed under the stars 

on most Fridays. Historic Downtown Village Green 7-10pm. 920/748-7466. 

www.riponmainst.com (Fond du Lac Co.) 

Jun 1 - Aug 31 Sturtevant/Apple Holler Summer Field Trip: Country fun for kids featuring an 

orchard providing kids the opportunity to see how fruit and vegetables grow. Enjoy 

outdoor activities with room to run and play. Included snack, wagon ride through 

orchard, pony rides, cow milking demonstration and video. Call for reservations. 

262/886-8500. www.appleholler.com (Racine Co.) 

Jun 1 - Sep 30 Fish Creek/Trolley Lighthouse Tour: Our "Old Time" Trolley visits four historic Door 

County Peninsula lighthouses. Lautenbach's Orchard Country Winery. Mon, Wed & Fri. 

Reservations required. 920/868-1100. www.doorcountytrolley.com (Door Co.) 

Jun 1 - Oct 7 Spring Green/American Players Theatre: Five plays in rotating repertory; three 

Shakespearean and two classics. Performed in an outdoor amphitheater. 5950 Golf 

Course Rd. Call or check Web site for performance schedule. 608/588-2361. 

www.americanplayers.org (Iowa Co.) 

Jun 1 - Oct 31 Fish Creek/Trolley Adventure Outing: Take an "Old Time" Trolley ride to see 

breathtaking islands overlooking scenic bluffs and hear the stories of Door County's 

colorful past. As we transverse the land, we'll share the legend and lore unique to each 

area. Don't forget to bring your camera! Learn from the locals the best places to wine, 

dine and relax. Lautenbach's Orchard Country Winery Tours are Monday through 

Friday. Call ahead for schedule. Reservations required. 920/868-1100. 

www.doorcountytrolley.com (Door Co.) 

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Jun 1 - Dec 1 Wausau/Saplings, Sticks & Branches: Patrick Dougherty: Internationally acclaimed 

artist Patrick Dougherty will construct a large-scale temporary sculpture – which he 

refers to as a “shelter of transition” – on site using tree saplings gathered from the north 

central Wisconsin landscape. Dougherty’s work explores the sinuous, linear quality of 

young trees, which he weaves into nest like structures that reference architecture, 

sculpture, and landscape forms. Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum Tues-Fri 9am- 

4pm; Sat & Sun Noon-5pm; Closed Mon & Holidays. Open Tuesdays until 8pm during 

Birds in Art. 715/845-7010. www.lywam.org (Marathon Co.) 

Jun 2 - Aug 25 Milwaukee/Westown's River Rhythms: A free concert series on the Milwaukee River. 

Pack a picnic, bring a blanket, and enjoy great music. Pere Marquette Park Wed 

evenings 6:30-9pm. 414/276-6696. www.westown.org (Milwaukee Co.) 

Jun 2 - Aug 25 Pewaukee/Waterfront Wednesday Concerts: Waterfront Wednesday Concert series 

takes place on the beach of beautiful Pewaukee Lake. Bring your picnic dinner and enjoy 

the music. Pewaukee Lake Beach Wednesdays 6pm. 262/695-9735. 

www.positivelypewaukee.com (Waukesha Co.) 

Jun 2 - Aug 25 West Allis/Wednesday Night Live: Live music at the International Amphitheater 

Wednesday evenings. WI State Fair Park- International Amphitheater Concessions open 

5:30pm. Music 6:30-10pm. 800/884-3247. www.wistatefair.com (Milwaukee Co.) 

Jun 2 - Aug 30 Fond du Lac/Car Cruise-In Night- Wednesday Nights: Show off your classic car or 

hot rod when you cruise to Jukebox Charlie's outdoor DJ 50s-60s music. Burgers, fries, 

and ice-cream sodas. Jukebox Charlie's 800/937-9123. www.fdl.com (Fond du Lac 

Co.) 

Jun 2 - Sep 1 Muskego/Muskego Water Bugs Water Ski Show: Jumps, tricks & 4-tier pyramids. 

Idle Isle Park Weds 6:30 pm. 800/366-8474. www.waterbugs.org (Waukesha Co.) 

Jun 2 - Jun 1 Appleton/aka Houdini: Experience the Master Mysifyer's life and illusions and try your 

hand at some of his best tricks in this interactive exhibit. Outagamie Museum & Houdini 

Historical Center Museum hours: Tues-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun Noon-5pm. 920/733-8445. 

www.houdinihistory.org (Outagamie Co.) 

Jun 3 - Aug 26 Green Bay/Summer in the Park Concert Series: Thursday noon hour concerts. 

Jackson Square Park Thurs, 11:30am-2pm. 920/437-5972. 

www.downtowngreenbay.com (Brown Co.) 

Jun 3 - Sep 6 Conover/Chain Skimmers Water Ski Shows: Weekly shows feature barefooting, 

jumping, human pyramids and more. Lake Pleasant Shows Tues & Thur at 7pm, Sun at 

2 & 7pm. 715/547-6156. (Vilas Co.) 

Jun 3 - Sep 6 Pewaukee/Pewaukee Lake Water Ski Club Shows: Free weekly shows with barefoot 

skiing, pyramids and more. Thurs night shows at 6:45pm; last show Labor Day. 

262/691-4922. www.pewaukee.waterski.org (Waukesha Co.) 

Jun 3 - Sep 16 Milwaukee/Jazz in the Park: A series of free summer jazz concerts. Cathedral Square 

Park Every Thurs, 6:30-9pm. 414/271-1416. www.easttown.com (Milwaukee Co.) 

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Jun 3 - Oct 3 Spring Green/Professional company - 3 Shakespearean & 2 classic plays in rep.: 

American Players Theatre 608/588-2361. www.playinthewoods.org (Sauk Co.) 

Jun 4 - Aug 20 Prairie du Chien/Mississippi Blackhawks: One-hour performances include barefooting, 

4-high pyramids, comedy skits, jumps, ballet lines and swivel skiers all set to music. St. 

Feriole Island Shows Fri at 7pm. 800/732-1673. http://mississippiblackhawks.com 

(Crawford Co.) 

Jun 5 - Aug 15 Madison/Quilts: Artistry in Pattern from the Helen Louise Allen Textile Collection: 

An exhibition of twenty-five historic quilts with examples of patterns such as 

Grandmother’s Flower Garden, log cabin, compass star, crazy quilts and more. Elvehjem 

Museum of Art 608/263-2246. www.lvm.wisc.edu (Dane Co.) 

Jun 5 - Sep 1 Tomahawk/Flea Market: Washington Park. Thursdays 8am-3pm. 715/453-4439. 

www.gototomahawk.com (Lincoln Co.) 

Jun 6 - Aug 1 Neenah/Allied Artists of America: Bergstrom-Mahler Museum 920/751-4658. 

www.paperweightmuseum.com (Winnebago Co.) 

Jun 6 - Aug 12 Wisconsin Rapids/Aqua Skiers Water Ski Show: Weekly performances include 

barefoot acts, girls ballet line (up to 24 skiers), jumps, and the 4-tier human pyramid. 

Lake Wazeecha, Red Sands Beach Shows Thur at 7pm; and Sun at 4pm. 715/421-2235. 

(Wood Co.) 

Jun 6 - Sep 5 Eau Claire/Ski Sprites Waterski Shows: Expect a fun show with impressive skiing: big 

pyramids, daredevil jumping, barefooting and swiveling. Half Moon Lake Shows Wed 

& Sun at 6:30pm. 715/858-0585. www.skisprites.com (Eau Claire Co.) 

Jun 7 - Aug 30 Manitowish Waters/Bingo: The Manitowish Waters Lions Club invites the public to 

Monday night BINGO at the Manitowish Waters Community Center. Variety of games 

played from 7-10pm each Monday, except July 12 (make-up date is July 10). Cash 

awards. Concessions available starting at 6:15pm. Children welcome if accompanied by 

parent. Markers & dabbers available, or bring your own. Manitowish Waters 

Community Center 7-10pm each Monday except July 12, 2004. Make-up date for that is 

Saturday, July 10, 2004. 888/626-9877. (Vilas Co.) 

Jun 8 - Sep 3 Milwaukee/Rainbow Summer: Enjoy a potpourri of entertainment at the Marcus Center 

riverfront, featuring jazz, country and rock. Most events are free. Marcus Center/Peck 

Pavilion Noon hours and Tues evenings. 800/472-4458. www.marcuscenter.org 

(Milwaukee Co.) 

Jun 9 - Oct 27 Chippewa Falls/Wednesday Night Summer Concerts on the Hill: Every Wednesday 

during the summer months a local artist will perform at 7:00p.m. Heyde Center for the 

Arts 7:00pm 715/726-9000. www.cvca.net (Chippewa Co.) 

Jun 10 - Aug 12 Rice Lake/Music in the Park: The city's municipal band alternates performances with 

guest bands. Concerts are held in the Band Shell located in City Park on Douglas Street. 

Concerts begin at 7:30 pm and are held on Thursday evenings at 7:30 pm. Bring lawn 

chairs to sit on. 800/523-6318. www.rice-lake.com (Barron Co.) 

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Jun 10 - Aug 26 Baraboo/Concerts on the Square: Free concerts on Baraboo's historic downtown 

Courthouse Square. Downtown Historic Courthouse Square. Thursdays at 7pm. 

608/356-6908. (Sauk Co.) 

Jun 10 - Aug 28 Baraboo/Big Band Music at Devil's Lake State Park: Relive the Big Band era and 

dance music and lots of fun. North Shore Chateau Start time is 7-7:30 pm each Sat 

evening. 800/227-2266. (Sauk Co.) 

Jun 12 - Aug 7 King/Chain Skiers Water Ski Shows: Show filled with family fun both on and off the 

water. Wisconsin Veterans Home, Rainbow Lake Shows Sat at 6:30pm; junior show at 

6pm. 888/417-4040. http://chainskiers.waterski.org (Waupaca Co.) 

Jun 12 - Aug 22 Madison/Smokers and Sleepers: Photographs by Jerome Mallmann: Jerome 

Mallmann, who has been a photographer since the late 1960s, has captured images of 

New Yorkers in unguarded moments. Smokers and Sleepers: Photographs by Jerome 

Mallmann captures a dispossessed population, those driven or escaping to the streets of 

New York to indulge in the compulsion to smoke or the need to sleep. The works are the 

result of twenty years of photography, always with small cameras, fast film, and without 

a flash, in order to intrude as little as possible into subjects' lives. Candid and 

spontaneous, the photographs capture the complex rituals and terrifying realities of life 

on the streets of New York. Elvehjem Museum of Art 608/263-2246. 

www.lvm.wisc.edu (Dane Co.) 

Jun 13 - Aug 29 Sheboygan/Anthony Goicolea: Boys will be Boys: John Michael Kohler Arts Center 

920/458-6144. www.jmkac.org (Sheboygan Co.) 

Jun 15 - Aug 10 Brodhead/Twilight in the Park: Concert series that hosts a variety of talent every 

Sunday night at 6:30 beginning on or around Fathers Day and continuing into August. 

Veterans Memorial Park. Sunday night at 6:30 usually beginning on or around Fathers 

Day and continuing into August. Start date and end dates are approximate 608/897- 

8411. www.BrodheadChamber.org (Green Co.) 

Jun 15 - Aug 10 Marinette/Sunset Concert Series: Free concert series, Tuesday nights (with some 

exceptions). Stephenson Island. 715/735-6681. www.marinettechamber.com 

(Marinette Co.) 

Jun 15 - Aug 15 Jefferson/Jefferson American Legion Band Concerts: Free concerts held Thursday 

evenings from mid-June to mid-August. 920/674-4511. www.jeffersonchamberwi.com 

(Jefferson Co.) 

Jun 15 - Aug 24 Friesland/Friesland Band Concerts & Pie Socials: Old-fashioned fun with band 

concerts in the park, pie and ice cream. Performances every Tuesday at 7:45 pm. (July 

4th concert on Monday at 8:15pm with fireworks at 9:30pm. replaces July 5th event.) 

920/348-5156. (Columbia Co.) 

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Jun 15 - Oct 31 Appleton/In the Good Ol' Summertime; Outdoor Recreation in the late 19th 

Century: Discover how people in the late 19th Century spent their free time. This 

exhibit focuses on Victorian recreation and outdoor fun. Tour Hearthsone and view 

photographs and artifacts related to various popular outdoor leisure activities such as 

fishing, baseball, festivals and so much more. Hearthstone Tours begin at 10 am Tues- 

Fri; last tour starts at 3:30 pm. Sun 1pm; last tour begins at 3:30 pm. 920/730-8204. 

www.focol.org/hearthstone/ (Outagamie Co.) 

Jun 16 - Aug 4 Kenosha/Kenosha Pops Concerts: Enjoy live band concerts Wednesday evenings along 

the lakefront. Sesquicentennial Bandshell Every Wednesday evening at 7pm. Schedule 

may vary for special events. 262/653-4080. www.KenoshaEvents.com (Kenosha Co.) 

Jun 16 - Aug 11 Manitowish Waters/Skiing Skeeters Waterski Shows: Performances include barefoot 

skiing, pyramids, and specialty acts. Donations accepted. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. 

Rest Lake Park Free shows every Wed & Sat at 7pm. 888/626-9877. (Vilas Co.) 

Jun 16 - Aug 18 La Crosse/River City Water Ski Team Shows: Weekly water ski shows. Airport 

Beach off Fisherman's Road Shows Wed evenings at 7pm. There will be additional 

shows during Riverfest, July 1, 2, 3 & 4. 608/788-9644. (La Crosse Co.) 

Jun 16 - Aug 18 Sister Bay/Concert in the Park: Beach Park Pavillion; in case of rain, concerts will be 

moved indoors to the Village Hall. 3pm. 920/854-9459. (Door Co.) 

Jun 18 - Aug 28 Jacksonport/A musical combined with fine dining: Door Off-Broadway Dinner 

Theatre 920/823-2899. www.dooroffbroadway.com (Door Co.) 

Jun 18 - Aug 28 Sturgeon Bay/"My Way" - A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra: One of the greatest 

entertainers of the 20th century was Frank Sinatra, a man whose career successes spanned 

more than 50 years, enjoying popularity with each successive generation. Spend an 

evening "his way", with a sparkling new musical that recalls the essence of the man 

through the glorious music he sang. Door Off Broadway Dinner Theater Dinner served 

6-7pm; Curtain 8pm. 920/823-2899. www.dooroffbroadway.com (Door Co.) 

Jun 18 - Sep 6 Ephraim/Historic Walking Tours: Guided tours of Ephraim's architectural and cultural 

history. Anderson Barn Museum Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat at 10:30am. 920/854-9688. 

www.ephraim-doorcounty.com (Door Co.) 

Jun 22 - Aug 17 Fish Creek/Concert in the Park: Different artists each week. In inclement weather, 

concerts are held at the Gibraltar Town Hall. Various Fish Creek parks. Tuesdays 2:30- 

4:30pm. 800/577-1880. (Door Co.) 

Jun 22 - Oct 12 Fish Creek/Five plays in repertory. Professional Broadway and Off-Broadway: 

Peninsula Players Theatre 920/868-3287. www.innline.com (Door Co.) 

Jun 23 - Aug 25 Fond du Lac/Buttermilk Symphonic Band Concerts: A weekly series of summer 

concerts on Wednesday evenings by the Fond du Lac Symphonic Band and guest artists. 

7:15pm-9pm 800/937-9123. www.fdlsymphonic band.org (Fond du Lac Co.) 

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Jun 24 - Aug 12 Monona/Back Porch Concerts: Thursday evening concerts featuring local musicians. 

(Bring your own lawn chair). Dean House The 2004 schedule is: June 24, July 1, July 8, 

July 15, July 22, July 29, Aug. 5, Aug. 12. 608/222-8565. www.wlhn.org/daneco/hbg 

(Dane Co.) 

Jun 24 - Sep 6 Sturtevant/"Picnic in the Park": Take a trip back in time to the Gay Nineties, with a 

banjo band and a picnic in the orchard. Includes live musical entertainment, a hay wagon 

ride, wine and cheese, and a fried chicken picnic lunch. Apple Holler Orchard 

Reservations required. Call for details or visit web site. 800/238-3629. 

www.appleholler.com (Racine Co.) 

Jun 25 - Aug 13 Brookfield/2004 Starry Nights Outdoor Performance Series: Free concerts will be 

offered on Friday evenings this summer at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts 

in Brookfield. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy different performers each week 

featuring everything from cool jazz to hot swing, and Celtic reels to Latin rhythms in the 

Gerlach Outdoor Theater located in the Wilson Center’s ‘back yard.’ Sharon Lynne 

Wilson Center for the Arts 6:30pm. 262/781-9470. www.wilson-center.com 

(Waukesha Co.) 

Jun 25 - Sep 19 Milwaukee/Byrdcliffe:An American Arts & Crafts Colony: Byrdcliffe: An American 

Arts and Crafts Colony honors the centennial of Byrdcliffe, the colony founded as a 

center for artists and craftsmen in Woodstock, New York in 1902-03. The colony was 

started by Ralph Radcliffe Whitehead, a wealthy British disciple of John Ruskin and 

William Morris, who was determined to make his mentors’ utopian vision of an arts and 

crafts colony a reality. The furniture, textiles, metalwork, ceramics, paintings and 

photographs made by the artists of Byrdcliffe are examined within the context of the 

creative Woodstock community. The examination is completed through the architecture, 

literature, poetry and folk music created by those that lived or visited the colony. 

Milwaukee Art Museum 414/224-3200. www.mam.org (Milwaukee Co.) 

Jun 25 - Jun 27 Menomonie/Meshuggah Nuns!: Premiere of the latest in the Nunsense series. Come 

along on the "Faith of All Nations" cruise with the beloved Little Sisters of Hoboken. 

Mabel Tainter Theater Fri & Sat 7pm; Sun 2pm. 715/235-0001. www.mabeltainter.com 

(Dunn Co.) 

Jun 26 - Aug 29 Wausau/Beyond City Limits: Rural Views of the Midwest: Approximately 20 

paintings offer contemporary takes on Midwestern agrarian landscapes. Leigh Yawkey 

Woodson Art Museum Tue-Fri 9am-4pm; Sat & Sun noon -5pm. Closed Mon and 

holidays. 715/845-7010. www.lywam.org (Marathon Co.) 

Jun 26 - Aug 29 Wausau/Remembering the Family Farm: 150 Years of American Prints: Sixty-six 

etchings, engravings, woodcuts, and lithographs range from images that witness the 

decline of the farm and attacks on the social fabric of this time-honored way of life to 

works that present an ideal agrarian world in which humankind and nature strike a perfect 

harmony. Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum Tues-Fri 9am-4pm; Sat-Sun noon - 

5pm. Closed Mondays and holidays. 715/845-7010. www.lywam.org (Marathon Co.) 

Jun 26 - Apr 17 Green Bay/Beyond the Cleavers: Life in the 1950's: Neville Public Museum 

920/448-4466. www.nevillepublicmusuem.org (Brown Co.) 

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Jun 28 - Aug 9 Spring Green/Summer Concert Series at Historic Unity Chapel: Rural Musicians 

present Monday evening concerts. Historic Unity Chapel 7:30pm. 608/588-2514. 

(Sauk Co.) 

Jun 29 - Aug 24 Lac du Flambeau/Indian Bowl Powwows - Lac du Flambeau: The Lac du Flambeau 

Band of Ojibwe gather every Tuesday to celebrate life, to dance and sing, and to laugh 

and remember. Join their celebration; share their culture and history. Performances Tues 

evenings only, 7pm. 888/588-9052. www.ojibwe.com (Vilas Co.) 

Jun 29 - Sep 28 Fish Creek/Fish Creek Guided Historical Tours: Tours leave from Gibraltar Town 

Hall at Clark Park on the waterfront. Gibraltar Town Hall. 2pm Tuesdays; 9am Fridays. 

920/868-2091. (Door Co.) 

Jun 30 - Aug 4 Madison/Concerts on the Square - Performs Weds at 7pm: Bring your blankets and 

chairs and sit on the Capitol Square and enjoy the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra, Wed 

evenings at 7pm. Children's activities and concessions available. Rain delay date is 

Thursday, 7pm; if weather still inclement Thursday, concert is cancelled. King Street 

Corner on Capitol Square 3pm Blankets may be placed on the lawn, 5pm WCO booths 

open, 5-6:45pm WCO kid's area programs, 7pm concert begins. Rain date is Thursday 

after. 608/257-0638. www.wichamberorchestra.com (Dane Co.) 

Jun 30 - Aug 4 Milwaukee/Sunset Zoofari Evenings: What better setting than a warm summer evening 

with the backdrop of rare and exotic animals roaming around every bend? Enjoy a mix 

of musical performances each Wednesday evening. Milwaukee County Zoo Wednesday 

evenings from 6pm-9pm. 414/256-5412. www.milwaukeezoo.org (Milwaukee Co.) 

Jul 1 - Aug 26 Lake Geneva/Concerts in the Park: Free musical performances in Flat Iron Park in the 

city of Lake Geneva. Flat Iron Park Wrigley Dr. . Every Thursday night in July and 

August Free at 7 p.m. except for the Thursday during Venetian Fest. 800/345-1020. 

(Walworth Co.) 

Jul 1 - Sep 12 Milwaukee/Haggerty Museum of Art: Colorfield Revisited: 530 N 13th St. 414/288- 

1669. www.marquette.edu/haggerty/ (Milwaukee Co.) 

Jul 4 - Dec 31 Milwaukee/Betty Brinn Children's Museum: Concours Motors Saab Super Service 

Center: Concours Motors Saab Super Service Center – Opening Summer 2004. Mini 

mechanics will love the opportunity to tinker around in this auto mechanic shop exhibit at 

the Betty Brinn Children's Museum starting July 4, 2004. The Concours Motors Saab 

Super Service Center joins the bank, post office, farmer’s market, and more in the 

Museum’s A Trading Place exhibit area. Put on a work shirt, open the tool box to select 

your tools, and perform tune-ups and maintenance to a kid-sized Saab on a lift! Change 

the tires, pop the hood to check the oil (listen for the “glug glug” sound), and use the 

“creeper” to slide underneath and change the muffler. Need a part? Check the parts 

department or order from the nearby loading dock. After a job well done, stop in at Café 

Eat for lunch. 929 E Wisconsin Avenue. 414/291-0888. www.bbcmkids.org 


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Jul 7 - Aug 29 New London/Thousands of Flights Daily! Butterfly House: This outdoor exhibit 

features live Wisconsin butterflies in an enclosed landscaped habitat. Mosquito Hill 

Nature Center Open Wed, Sat & Sun 11am-3pm. 920/779-6433. 

www.newlondonwi.org/mosquitohill (Waupaca Co.) 

Jul 7 - Sep 1 Waukesha/Badgerland Water Ski Show: Enjoy the artistry of a state champion water 

ski show team. Barefoot water skiing, multiple skiers going over jumps, human 

pyramids, jazz dancing, eye-catching costumes and more. Frame Park. Performances 

Wed at 6:30pm in Waukesha at Frame Park; Thur at 6:30pm in Oconomowoc at Fowler 

Park. 262/542-0330. www.badgerland.org (Waukesha Co.) 

Jul 7 - Sep 19 Madison/A Natural Response: The Art of M.M. Pipkin: Mary Margaret Pipkin 

presents her exuberant watercolors featuring over-scaled meticulously painted flower 

blossoms. Olbrich Botanical Gardens Sun, 11am-5pm. 608/246-4550. 

www.olbrich.org (Dane Co.) 

Jul 8 - Aug 12 Bayfield/Bayfield, mostly Schubert Festival: Christ Episcopal Church 125 N 3rd St. 

Thursdays at 5pm. Chamber music concerts featuring the works of Anton Dvorak 

715/779-3401. (Bayfield Co.) 

Jul 8 - Aug 21 Baileys Harbor/Door Shakespeare: Outdoor theater in the Bjvrklunden Garden. 

General Admission. Bjorklunden Garden in Baileys Harbor 920/854-9641. 

www.pclink.com/gomis/doorshakespeare (Door Co.) 

Jul 8 - Aug 26 Egg Harbor/Concert In the Park: Free concerts. Make it a perfect summer evening of 

live music, capped with shopping, dining and strolling through the village. If inclement 

weather, concerts are cancelled. Harbor View Park Thursdays 5pm. 920/868-3717. 

(Door Co.) 

Jul 9 - Oct 15 Manitowish Waters/Cranberry Marsh Tours: Includes a video, educational display, Q 

& A, juice & craisin samples. Manitowish Waters Cranberry Marshes. July 7-Sep10 = 

meet at the Manitowish Waters Community Center at 10am; Sep 17-Oct 15 = meet at the 

Alder Lake Cranberry Marsh at 10am. 888/626-9877. www.manitowishwaters.org 

(Vilas Co.) 

Jul 10 - Aug 1 Milwaukee/Grand Night for Singing: An upbeat and contemporary musical revue, 

offering a fresh take on the Rodgers and Hammerstein canon. This fun-filled revue 

demonstrates how terrifically up-to-date Rodgers & Hammerstein's remarkable songs 

remain. Broadway Theater Center 414/291-7800. www.skylightopera.com 


Jul 10 - Sep 6 Kenosha/Bristol Renaissance Faire: Passion, Romance, Action and Adventure Turkey 

Legs! The Bristol Renaissance Faire is a dynamic and exciting romp through 16th 

century England. Hundreds of costumed performers roam the beautiful, shaded village 

streets and shops. This merry journey through Elizabethan England is unparalleled fun 

and excitement for everyone! 12550 120th Ave - Bristol SAT & SUN ONLY plus Labor 

Day, 10am-7pm, rain or shine. 847/395-7773. www.renfair.com/bristol/index.php 

(Kenosha Co.) 

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Jul 10 - Sep 6 Milwaukee/Tom Uttech Retrospective: One of the most widely admired landscape 

painters in America, Tom Uttech merges 19th-century notions of the ideal landscape with 

aspects of surrealism and photo-realism to create his unique vision of the North Woods. 

The artist re-establishes the wilderness as a mystical and magical place where the animal 

kingdom reigns, the colors of nature flourish and the various forces of nature are played 

out. Uttech is inspired by the prairie and northern woods of Wisconsin, and his numerous 

camping and canoeing trips to northern Minnesota and Quetico Provincial Park in 

Ontario, Canada. Milwaukee Art Museum 414/224-3200. www.mam.org (Milwaukee 

Co.) 

Jul 10 - Oct 3 Milwaukee/Magnetic North: The Landscapes of Tom Uttech: One of the most widely 

admired landscape painters in America, Tom Uttech merges 19th-century notions of the 

ideal landscape with aspects of surrealism and photo-realism to create his unique vision 

of the North Woods. The artist re-establishes the wilderness as a mystical and magical 

place where the animal kingdom reigns, the colors of nature flourish and the various 

forces of nature are played out. Uttech is inspired by the prairie and northern woods of 

Wisconsin, and his numerous camping and canoeing trips to northern Minnesota and 

Quetico Provincial Park in Ontario, Canada. Uttech’s paintings are distinguished from 

those of most contemporary landscape artists in that he does no drawings, studies or 

photographs while on these excursions. His paintings are studio inventions based entirely 

on memory and improvisation. This exhibition continues the Milwaukee Art Museum’s 

commitment to showcasing the work of Wisconsin artists. The exhibition is organized 

and curated by Margaret Andera, MAM curator. A full-color catalogue accompanies the 

exhibition. The exhibition is sponsored by We Energies as part of “A Celebration of 

Nature.” Additional support provided by the Mae E. Demmer Charitable Trust. 

Milwaukee Art Museum. 414/224-3200. http://www.mam.org (Milwaukee Co.) 

Jul 13 - Aug 10 De Pere/Knights on the Fox Summer Concert Series: Summer concerts along the Fox 

River. People can bring picnics or purchase hot dogs, popcorn and soda. We also offer 

games for the children (frisbees) and sandlot volleyball for adults. Chairs are provided for 

senior citizens near the gazebo stage. Blankets, lawn chairs are allowed. Gazebo behind 

Ray Ven Den Heuvel Family Campus Center Tuesdays: food 5:30-6:30pm; 6:30-7:30 

entertainment begins with a different performer each week. 920/403-3950. 

www.snc.edu (Brown Co.) 

Jul 14 - Aug 15 Madison/Olbrich's Blooming Butterflies: Discover rare tropical treasures hidden in the 

heart of Madison! Experience the wonder of strolling through a tropical forest on a search 

for fleeting butterflies. Live butterflies emerge from chrysalises daily in the Bolz 

Conservatory. Olbrich's Blooming Butterflies is a great adventure for people of all ages. 

Learn about butterfly-attracting plants in the outdoor gardens and visit the Growing Gifts 

shop. 10am to 4pm daily. 608/246-4550. www.olbrich.org (Dane Co.) 

Jul 15 - Aug 31 Green Bay/Green Bay Packers Training Camp: Clarke Hinkle Field. 888/867-3342. 

www.packercountry.com (Brown Co.) 

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Jul 16 - Aug 6 Poplar/Northland Youth Music Program: Unique program for students, regardless of 

ability to pay, producing evening programs of great music, through generosity of talented 

musician-mentors. Come celebrate the gift & art of music. Free concerts, except with 

special guests. UW Superior Thorpe Langley Auditorium 11& 18; Manion Theater 

Holden, Fine Arts Bldg 7/25 & 8/1 Concerts Fri evenings only at 7pm. Concerts are free 

unless special a guest is scheduled. With guest Adults $5; Seniors & non-camp students 

$3; children 10 & under free. 715/364-8471. www.nynp.net (Douglas Co.) 

Jul 16 - Aug 7 Elm Grove/"Cabaret": Sunset Playhouse 262/782-4430. 

members.tripod.com/sunsetph (Waukesha Co.) 

Jul 17 - Sep 5 Belleville/Artisan Gallery: Landscape/Dreamscape: Landscape/Dreamscape and new 

work by Joanne Kirkland. 608/845-6600. www.artisangal.com (Dane Co.) 

Jul 17 - Oct 10 Milwaukee/Americanos: Latino Life in the United States: This national traveling 

exhibition is organized by the Smithsonian Institution. It will be accompanied by a series 

of lectures and panel discussions by scholars, performances of traditional Latin music, 

and workshops for adults and students. 910 N Old World 3rd St. 414/273-8288. 

www.milwaukeecountyhistsoc.org (Milwaukee Co.) 

Jul 22 - Aug 15 St Croix Falls/Noises Off: "The best farce of the last fifty years," this new classic 

follows the backstage and onstage blunders of a British theatre troupe. St Croix Festival 

Theatre Thu, Fri & Sat 7:30pm; Sun 2pm. A special 2pm performance the second Thu of 

each run. 888/887-6002. www.festivaltheatre.org (Polk Co.) 

Jul 22 - Oct 3 Fort Atkinson/"South Pacific": 1131 Janesville Ave. 800/477-9505. 

www.firesidetheatre.com (Jefferson Co.) 

Jul 23 - Aug 8 Madison/Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society: 2004 Season: Czechs Party Mix. 

Chamber music with a bang! BDDS performs summer concerts that include visiting 

musicians from around the country, door prizes, mystery guests, and art installations. 

P.O. Box 2348. Concerts are at 7:30 p.m. 608/255-9866. 

www.bachdancinganddynamite.org (Dane Co.) 

Jul 24 - Aug 1 Kewaunee/Kewaunee/Door County Salmon Tournament: 20th anniversary of the 

Kewaunee/Door County Salmon Tournament. The nine-day event, features $30,000 in 

cash, savings bonds and prizes. New this year, there will be bonus $100 cash every 20 

places. Typically pays down at least 200 spots as well as daily port prizes of $20 cash 

and a six-pack tackle box of Howie Flies. More than 2,000 men, women and children are 

expected to fish one or more days of the K/D contest. $20/full tournament or $12/daily 

entry. Official outlets and weigh-in sites are the Kewaunee Marina and Pier 42 Marina in 

Algoma. Center Court Bait and Tackle in Kewaunee will also sell tickets. Lake 

Michigan, shores of Kewaunee 920/388-4822. www.kdsalmon.com (Kewaunee Co.) 

Jul 24 - Aug 29 Green Bay/Selected Pieces from the Green Bay Art Colony: Neville Public Museum 

920/448-4460. www.nevillepublicmuseum.org (Brown Co.) 

Jul 25 - Nov 7 Sheboygan/Julie Heffernan: John Michael Kohler Arts Center 920/458-6144. 


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Jul 26 - Aug 1 Manitowish Waters/"Midsummer in the Northwoods" Bluegrass Fest: 15th annual 

festival with more than 90 scheduled hours of bluegrass & cajun music by top national 

and regional performers. Outdoor concerts held rain or shine. Daily Bluegrass Institute 

workshops (1-6pm). Food and camping. Cozy Cove Tavern & Restaurant Music daily 

from 11am-mid, nightly dance at 7pm. 715/543-2166. 

www.onemorebluegrassshow.com (Vilas Co.) 

Jul 27 - Aug 1 Janesville/Rock County 4-H Fair: Midway rides, exhibits, demonstrations, grandstand 

entertainment, great food and family fun. The first and largest 4-H youth fair in the 

country. Fairgrounds 608/755-1470. www.rockcounty4hfair.com (Rock Co.) 

Jul 27 - Aug 1 Superior/Head of the Lakes Fair: Midway thrills, concessions, animal judging, 

exhibits, grandstand entertainment, stock car races. Gates open Tues at 6pm, Wed & 

Thurs at noon, Fri at 11am, Sat at 11am, Sun at noon. 715/394-7848. 

www.visitsuperior.com (Douglas Co.) 

Jul 27 - Aug 2 Oshkosh/EAA AirVenture Oshkosh: The world's largest gathering for recreational 

pilots and aviation enthusiasts. Features more than 10,000 airplanes and 750,000 people. 

500 forums/seminars, 700 product exhibitors. Concessions. Air shows daily at 3pm and 

6:30pm. Wittman Regional Airport/EAA Aviation Center 800/236-4800. 

www.airventure.org (Winnebago Co.) 

Jul 28 - Aug 1 Antigo/Langlade County Youth Fair: Carnival, animal judging, arts & crafts, musical 

entertainment, stock car races, tractor pulls, demo derby, rock climbing, and a chain saw 

artist. 715/627-2539. www.newnorth.net/antigo.chamber (Langlade Co.) 

Jul 28 - Aug 1 Black River Falls/Jackson County Fair: Midway thrills, exhibits, contests, grandstand 

entertainment, concessions and family fun. 715/284-4257. 

www.blackrivercountry.com (Jackson Co.) 

Jul 28 - Aug 1 Cedarburg/Ozaukee County Fair: Midway thrills, games, animal judging, Demo 

Derby, truck pull, main stage entertainment, food and family fun. Fireman's Park 

262/377-3030. www.ozaukeecountyfair.com (Ozaukee Co.) 

Jul 28 - Aug 1 Eau Claire/Eau Claire County Junior Fair: A youth and family-centered fair with 

animal judging, 4-H exhibits, low cost games and activities for children, educational 

exhibits and moderately-priced concessions including homemade pies. Fairgrounds 

715/839-4712. www.eauclaire-expo.com (Eau Claire Co.) 

Jul 28 - Aug 1 Union Grove/Racine County Fair: Five fun filled days of competitive youth and adult 

exhibits, children's entertainment, national entertainment as well as tractor pulls, demo 

derbys, midway rides and food. Fun for the whole family. Animal and agricultural 

displays. 8am-11pm 262/878-3895. www.racinecountyfair.com (Racine Co.) 

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Jul 28 - Aug 22 Manitowoc/Royal and Ancient Game: Preserving Golf's Treasures: This exhibit will 

feature all 24 Crombie prints created for Perrier Drinking Water, several golf etchings, 

antique clubs, antique balls, including a feather ball from 1775, all of the "must have" 

collector books on the subject, as well as Royal Dalton Ceramics, Wedgewood and other 

Golf artifacts. Rahr West Art Museum. Mon, Tue, Thur, & Fri 10am-4pm; Wed 10am- 

8pm; Sat & Sun 11am-4pm. 920/683-4501. www.rahrwestartmuseum.org (Manitowoc 

Co.) 

Jul 28 - Aug 29 West Bend/The 8th International Shoebox Sculpture Exhibition: Limited to the 

approximate size of a shoebox, this exhibition is small in scale but large in stature. 

Featuring 75 sculptures. West Bend Art Museum Wed-Sat 10am-4:30pm, Sun 1- 

4:30pm. 262/334-9638. www.wbartmuseum.com (Washington Co.) 

Jul 29 - Aug 1 Gays Mills/Crawford County Fair: Midway thrills, exhibits, animal judging, demo 

derby, good food and lots of family fun. Fairgrounds 608/326-0224. 

www.thefamilyfair.com (Crawford Co.) 

Jul 29 - Aug 1 Hayward/Sawyer County Fair: Family entertainment, carnival, live music, exhibits, 

animal and agriculture displays. 10am-10pm. 715/634-4662. www.haywardlakes.com 

(Sawyer Co.) 

Jul 29 - Aug 1 Medford/Taylor County Fair: Junior fair featuring dairy and livestock judging, 4-H 

exhibits, grandstand entertainment, midway rides, concessions and family fun. 715/748- 

2925. www.medfordwis.com (Taylor Co.) 

Jul 29 - Aug 1 Park Falls/Flambeau Rama: Four-day festival with free live music, arts & crafts fair 

(Sat & Sun), car show, food court, carnival, sidewalk sales & retail promotions, walk/run, 

parade & much more! 5th Street North 800/762-2709. www.parkfalls.com (Price Co.) 

Jul 29 - Aug 1 Saxon/Iron County Fair: Good ol' country fair with food, midway thrills, music, 

competitions, exhibits and entertainment. 715/561-5780. www.ironcountywi.com 

(Iron Co.) 

Jul 29 - Aug 1 St. Croix Falls/Polk County Fair: Animal judging, more than 5,000 exhibits, top-notch 

entertainment, midway, and grandstand shows. Fairgrounds 800/222-7655. 

www.polkcountyfair.com (Polk Co.) 

Jul 29 - Aug 1 Waukesha/Riverfest: Festival with free rock n' roll musical entertainment, carnival 

rides, pontoon boat rides, marketplace, attractions, arts and crafts fair, and tasty festival 

foods. Frame Park Thur & Fri 4-11pm, Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 11am-8pm. 800/366-8474. 

www.visitwaukesha.org (Waukesha Co.) 

Jul 30 - Aug 1 Fond du Lac/Parade of Homes: View a variety of new custom homes throughout Fond 

du Lac. See the latest in construction. Meet local contractors. Locations city wide Fri. 

5:30-8:30pm, Sat and Sun 12-5pm. 800/937-9123. www.fdl.com (Fond du Lac Co.) 

Jul 30 - Aug 1 Grand View/Grand View Firehouse 50 and Firehouse Runs: Annual running of the 

Firehouse 50, the Grandfather of bicycle road races. Fantasy Fifty on Sat and Firehouse 

Runs on Sun. Food, music and fun. 800/533-7454. www.firehouse50.org (Bayfield 

Co.) 

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Jul 30 - Aug 1 Milwaukee/African World Festival: Celebrate African-American culture with a 

magnificent array of music, dance and ethnic foods. Stroll through the African Village 

area and learn about Africa's many cultures. Henry Maier Festival Park 414/372-4567. 

www.africanworldfestival.com (Milwaukee Co.) 

Jul 30 - Aug 1 Minocqua/Antique & Classic Wooden Boat Show: Wooden boat parade at 6:45pm Fri 

night; Sat & Sun wooden boats & woodie cars on display at Bosacki's, concessions 

available, People's Choice voting, live music, and awards ceremony. Bosacki's Boat 

House 800/446-6784. www.minocqua.org (Oneida Co.) 

Jul 30 - Aug 1 Port Washington/Lions Fest & Fishing Derby: Big prize fishing derby. Music, food, 

beverages & games. Kiwanis Pavilion 800/719-4881. (Ozaukee Co.) 

Jul 30 - Aug 1 Stevens Point/Midwest Recumbent Rally: Annual rally. Group tours, seminars, swap 

meet and test rides. Lunch. Bukolt Park on Sat, Amherst High School on Sun. 

800/233-4340. www.hostelshoppe.com (Portage Co.) 

Jul 30 - Aug 1 Tilden/Jamboree Days: Community Festival and Parade. Lion's Memorial Park. 

Parade at noon on Sunday. 715/237-2223. (Chippewa Co.) 

Jul 30 - Oct 31 Milwaukee/The Captain at Rest: A re-exploration of Victorian mourning customs and 

Victorian cemetery architecture. Captain Frederick Pabst Mansion 414/931-0808. 

www.pabstmansion.com (Milwaukee Co.) 

Jul 31 - Aug 1 Bayfield/Bayfield Festival of Arts: Held in a park on the shores of Lake Superior, 

festival is a showcase for over 100 artists from throughout the country. Memorial Park 

10am-5pm 800/447-4094. www.bayfield.org (Bayfield Co.) 

Jul 31 - Aug 1 La Crosse/Coulee Kennel Dog Show: La Crosse Center 608/789-7400. 

www.lacrossecenter.com (La Crosse Co.) 

Jul 31 - Aug 1 Lake Geneva/Parade of Homes: Lakeland Builders Associations sponsors this 15th 

annual event. 11 am to 5 pm. 262/723-2908. (Walworth Co.) 

Jul 31 - Aug 1 Manitowish Waters/Manitowish Riverfest: Canoe & kayak demonstrations, pontoon 

rides, Paddle & Portage race, a fish boil, pancake breakfast, concessions, juried fine art 

exhibition, evening musical entertainment, and Native American drum & dance. North 

Lakeland Discovery Center 877/543-2085. www.discoverycenter.net/events.htm 

(Vilas Co.) 

Jul 31 - Aug 1 Montello/July Fest: Tour of bison herd, wagon ride, gallery & gift shop, arts & crafts, 

craft demonstrations, bison burgers & music. Bison Ridge Ranch 10am-4pm. 608/589- 

5500. www.bisonridgeranch.com (Marquette Co.) 

Jul 31 - Aug 1 Pleasant Prairie/Prairie Family Days: Enjoy great food and live entertainment during 

the area's best two-day family event. Bring your family to see fireworks, water ski shows, 

power boat races, magicians, clowns and lots more. Sat 10am-11pm. Sun 10am-6pm 

262/947-0437. www.kenoshacvb.com (Kenosha Co.) 

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Jul 31 - Aug 1 Sheboygan/Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament: More than 500 three-man 

basketball teams compete in various age divisions. Activities for the entire family. 

Deland Park 920/565-4114. (Sheboygan Co.) 

Jul 31 - Aug 15 Hurley/Iron County Heritage Festival: County-wide festivities throughout Mercer & 

Hurley. The fun includes historic reenactments, tours, a parade, Paavo Nurmi marathon, 

craft fairs, Huck Fin Day and plenty of great food. Hurley & Mercer Times vary with 

activity; call ahead, check Mercer or Hurley website. 715/561-2922. 

www.ironcountywi.com (Iron Co.) 

Aug 1 Ashland/Lions Club Car Show: Cars on display Wal-mart Parking Lot. 800/284- 

9484. (Ashland Co.) 

Aug 1 Brookfield/Tailgate Antiques Fair: Show & sale of 18th, 19th and early 20th century 

antiques by Midwest dealers. Outside show. Dousman Stagecoach Inn 9am-3pm. 

262/784-0857. www.3dconnections.com/elmbrook/inn.htm (Waukesha Co.) 

Aug 1 Chippewa Falls/Indianhead Car Show and Swap Meet: Features 700 show cars, food 

& refreshments, handicap parking, camping/restrooms, and dash plaques for the first 350 

show cars. Fairgrounds 7am-5pm. 888/523-3866. www.indianheadcarshow.com 

(Chippewa Co.) 

Aug 1 Elkhorn/Elkhorn Swap Meet & Car Show: 1,500 classic and collector show cars; 900 

vendor sites; 400 cars for sale, food and fun. Walworth Co. Fairgrounds 608/244-8416. 

www.jeffersonswapmeet.com (Walworth Co.) 

Aug 1 Fond du Lac/Galloway House & Village Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social: View 

vintage autos on display, enjoy Culver's custard and refreshments, play games, go on a 

wagon ride, try on period clothing, test your artifact IQ. Live music and Civil War 

demonstrations. 10am-5pm. 800/937-9123. www.fdl.com/history (Fond du Lac Co.) 

Aug 1 Fontana/Music In The Park - Fontana: Free Sunday night concerts performed in 

Fontana, Williams Bay & Walworth on June 27 - August 29 Fontana Gazebo. 5pm-7pm 

with the exception of the 7/4 concert which is 5pm-10pm. 262/275-3232. (Walworth 

Co.) 

Aug 1 Grand View/Grand View Homecoming Picnic & Firehouse Runs: Begins at 11 in the 

Town Park. Entertainment, kid's games begin at 1pm. 9am Firehouse 15K run, 11:30am 

Firehouse 2 mile Fun Run. Town Park, Grand View 9am-5pm 715/763-3333. 

www.firehouse50.org (Bayfield Co.) 

Aug 1 Green Lake/Thrasher Opera House: Bakra Bata: Steel drums, percussion and the 

creative use of dance & masquerade. 7:30pm. 888/441-0140. 

www.thrasheroperahouse.com (Green Lake Co.) 

Aug 1 New Glarus/Volksfest: Swiss Independence Day Celebration with music and dancing. 

The Volksfest program includes Swiss choral folklore music, yodeling, flag throwing, 

alphorn playing, and accordion music. Following the Volksfest program, everyone is 

invited to join the dancing and fun that continues throughout the day. Wilhelm Tell 

Shooting Park 800/527-6838. www.swisstown.com (Green Co.) 

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Aug 1 New London/Heritage Days & Rail Fest: 1840s buckskinner encampment, crafts, black 

powder shooting, frying pan toss, cannon demonstrations, music, food, and refreshments. 

900 Montgomery Street. 10am-4pm 920/982-5186. www.newlondonwi.org (Waupaca 

Co.) 

Aug 1 Racine/Annual Job's Daughters Craft Fair: Enjoy Lake Michigan breezes while 

shopping our outdoor fair. We have unique exhibitors that arrive from four states. There 

is a food stand available that sells 1/4 lb hot dogs, soda, etc. Masonic Center 9am-4pm. 

262/634-6562. (Racine Co.) 

Aug 1 Racine/Armenian Fest: Ethnic festival with food, music and dance. Fun for the whole 

family. English Liturgy on site at 10 am. Festival Park 11am-7pm. 262/639-6076. 

(Racine Co.) 

Aug 1 Racine/Starving Artist Fair: All types of fine art are represented. Everything is priced 

below $195.00. This is a juried art fair exhibiting and selling mostly original artwork. 

Children's art activities, music and food are part of the festivities. Gateway Campus 

9am-4pm 262/639-3340. (Racine Co.) 

Aug 1 Racine/Taste of Racine: Features numerous area restaurants. Children's games, face 

painting and musical entertainment. Racine Zoo 11am-6pm. 262/634-2391. (Racine 

Co.) 

Aug 1 Racine/Wind Point Lighthouse Tour To The Top: Climb to the top of this lovely 108foot 

lighthouse - the oldest and highest on the Great Lakes. It's 144 steps to the top of the 

lighthouse for a view of Lake Michigan. Guides will be available to answer questions. 

10am-4pm. Twelve people at a time allowed to climb, with groups leaving every 20 

minutes. Reservations required by calling 262/639-2026. 800/272-2463. 

www.racine.org (Racine Co.) 

Aug 1 - Aug 7 Spring Green/SAGBRAW XXVII: SAGBRAW is Wisconsin's oldest cross-state 

bicycle tour. In 2004 the tour runs from Marinette to Port Washington. Visit the website 

or call for additional route information. PO Box 310. 888/575-3640. 

www.bikewisconsin.org (Sauk Co.) 

Aug 1 - Aug 31 Janesville/Monthly Favorites at the Gardens: Enjoy your favorite plant at its prime 

during the monthly programs offered at Rotary Gardens. Call for more information. 

April 1-30 Daffodil Display, Minor Bulbs and Prairies at peak. May 1-31 Hyacinth, Tulip 

and Pansy Display at peak. August 1-31 Unusual Annuals; Tropical Twist Display, All 

American Display Selections, Zany Zinnias Container Plantings. September 1-30 Mums, 

Colchicum, Autumn, Crocus, Asters at peak. October 1-November 30 Ornamental 

Grasses, Ornamental Berries, Fall Color at peak. Rotary Gardens 9am-4pm 608/752- 

3885. www.rotarygardens.com (Rock Co.) 

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Aug 3 - Aug 8 Milwaukee/Oklahoma: It is, quite simply, the show that changed the American musical 

forever - Rodgers and Hammerstein's landmark musical OKLAHOMA! On the heels of 

the wildly acclaimed London and Broadway revivals, this sparkling new touring 

production of OKLAHOMA! is adapted from the Cameron Mackintosh presentation of 

the Royal National Theatre production that won the hearts of a new generation of 

theatergoers. 929 N Water St. 414/273-7121. www.broadwayacrossamerica.com 


Aug 3 - Aug 8 Wausau/Wisconsin Valley Fair: The second largest county fair in Wisconsin is held at 

Marathon Park in Wausau. See big name grandstand entertainment, carnival rides, 

animals, youth projects, antique farm machinery museum and more. Marathon Park 

715/261-1539. www.wisconsinvalleyfair.com (Marathon Co.) 

Aug 3 - Aug 21 Fish Creek/Peninsula Music Festival: Professional symphony orchestra celebrates with 

a season of great composers. Door Community Auditorium, Fish Creek Ticket office: 

3045 Cedar St. , P.O. Box 340, Ephraim. 54211. 920/854-4060. www.musicfestival.com 

(Door Co.) 

Aug 3 - Oct 31 Lodi/Treinen Farm Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch: Ten-acre corn maze, hay rides, 

pumpkin patch, Belgian horses. Group rates available. Bonfires, picnic areas, animals to 

visit, mini-mazes for kids. Moonlight in the Maze-Sat nights Aug-Oct. Open Fri 11am - 

7pm (Aug only); Sat 11am - 10pm (Aug - Oct); and Sun 11am - 5pm (August - October). 

Other times available by appointment. 608/592-3481. www.treinenfarm.com (Columbia 

Co.) 

Aug 4 Fond du Lac/Buttermilk Festival- Glenn Miller Orchestra: The world-renowned 

Glenn Miller Orchestra is the only swing era "big-band" that continues to tour the USA 

52 weeks a year. 7:15pm 800/937-9123. www.fdl.com (Fond du Lac Co.) 

Aug 4 Kenosha/Peanut Butter & Jam Noontime Concert Series: Free outdoor concert series 

featuring a variety of music in a beautiful lakefront park setting. Bring a picnic lunch or 

buy lunch at the concert. Veterans Memorial Park August, Wednesdays, 11:30 am to 

1:30 pm 262/653-4005. www.KenoshaEvents.com (Kenosha Co.) 

Aug 4 Laona/Storytelling & the Lumberjack Cook: Storyteller Christopher Goetz brings the 

life of Anton Mueller to audiences of all ages. Experience what it was like to come to a 

new world, serve in the Union Army during the Civil War, carve a home out of the 

wilderness, and be part of the logging camps. Take this rare opportunity to talk with the 

past! Camp Five Museum 800/774-3414. www.camp5museum.org (Forest Co.) 

Aug 4 Mercer/Loon Day: 24th annual art & craft fair with more than 225 exhibitors. Loon 

calling contest, (trophies awarded) food, music, dancing, demonstrations, sidewalk and 

bake sales, face painting for kids and a flea-market. Sponsored by the Mercer Area 

Chamber of Commerce and part of the Iron County Heritage Festival. Downtown Mercer 

9am-4pm. 715/476-2389. www.mercercc.com (Iron Co.) 

Aug 4 Racine/Animal Crackers Jazz Series: Big name jazz artists perform in outdoor arena. 

Food and beverages available. Racine Zoo Gates open at 5:30pm. Concert at 7pm. 

262/636-9273. (Racine Co.) 

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Aug 4 Sherwood/Sherwood Lions Club Golf Outing: Hole in one contest, hole sponsorships 

and prizes. 920/439-1818. (Calumet Co.) 

Aug 4 - Aug 7 De Pere/Frank's "Bandstand": Frank's Dinner Theater performers recreate the best 

sounds of American Bandstand from 1952 to 1989. Sc Grand 6pm cocktails, 7pm 

dinner, 8pm show, matinees available 920/330-9901. www.sportscorner-scgrand.com 

(Brown Co.) 

Aug 4 - Aug 7 Egg Harbor/Big Band Jazz Series II: Birch Creek Music Performance Center 

920/868-3763. www.birchcreek.org (Door Co.) 

Aug 4 - Aug 8 Green Lake/Green Lake County Fair: Family fun with a kid's carnival and games on 

the midway, 4-H exhibits, truck and tractor pulls, livestock showings, live music, square 

dancing and plenty of great food and refreshments. 920/294-4032. 

www.uwex.edu/ces/cty/greenlake (Green Lake Co.) 

Aug 4 - Aug 8 Kenosha/U.S. Cellular Kenosha Days of Discovery: Maritime festival including tours 

of the venerable HMS Bounty and other visiting tall ships, festival exhibits, family 

activities, music, education stations, food, and fireworks. Held in conjunction with Pike 

River Rendezvous. Kenosha's Harbor 262/654-6604. 

www.KenoshaDaysofDiscovery.com (Kenosha Co.) 

Aug 4 - Sep 26 Milwaukee/France and Flora: The Photographs of Murray Weiss: With an innate 

ability to capture moments of dazzling beauty in nature, Murray Weiss has created a 

breathtaking body of landscape photography, a selection of which will be on display at 

the Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum. France and Flora: The Photographs of 

Murray Weiss features graceful gardens and sculptural architectural elements, which 

enchanted the artist while driving though Paris and Tuscany. Villa Terrace Decorative 

Arts Museum Wed-Sun 1-5pm. Opening Reception: Aug 4, 5:30-8:30pm. Gallery Talk 

with the Artist: Aug 4, 6:30pm. 414/271-3656. www.cavtmuseums.org. (Milwaukee 

Co.) 

Aug 5 Arbor Vitae/Artisans & Merchants Day Arts & Crafts Show: Browse the booths of 

more than 70 fine art & handmade crafters. Concessions and live music under the 

pavilion. Brandy Park 800/446-6784. www.minocqua.org (Vilas Co.) 

Aug 5 Burlington/Optical Illusions: Be tricked, be awed, study and make optical illusions. 

Materials included. Ages 8 - 15. Spinning Top Museum 10 am - 3 pm 262/763-3946. 

www.topmuseum.org (Racine Co.) 

Aug 5 Two Rivers/Community Care Day: Community Care Day in Central Park features 

displays from the City and County governments. Music in Central park - afternoon and 

evening. Eating establishments available within walking distance. Sponsored by Two 

Rivers Main Street. Central Park, Downtown Two Rivers 8am-4pm. 920/794-1482. 

www.trmainstreet.org (Manitowoc Co.) 

Aug 5 - Aug 7 Sheboygan/Bratwurst Days: Entertainment on 3 stages, flea market, parade, food and - 

of course - plenty of brats. Kiwanis Park Parade on Sat morning. 920/331-0416. 

www.sheboyganjaycees.com (Sheboygan Co.) 

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Aug 5 - Aug 7 Spooner/Jack Pine Savage Days: Arts and craft fair, food booths, lip sync and air band 

contests, a fun run, 3-on-3 basketball, horseshoe and volleyball tournaments. Live bands 

Thurs-Sat nights. Festivities wrap up Sun with a fireman's pancake breakfast. 

Downtown 800/367-3306. www.jackpinesavagedays.com (Washburn Co.) 

Aug 5 - Aug 7 Tomahawk/Antique Outboard Motor & Boat Show: Show, sell and swap. 

Competitions. Boats and motors on display. Water events. Sara Park 800/569-2160. 

(Lincoln Co.) 

Aug 5 - Aug 8 Bloomer/Community Days Fair and Parade: 4H/FFA exhibits in the merchant 

buildings, carnival rides, parade-Sun 12:30pm, DemoDerbies, tractor pull, beer garden, 

concessions, nightly entertainment and much more. Fairgrounds Open daily at noon. 

715/568-3339. www.bloomer.net (Chippewa Co.) 

Aug 5 - Aug 8 Elkhart Lake/Grand Prix of Road America: Sunday feature races: Champ Cars, 

Barber Dodge Pro Series, SPEED World Challenge Touring and GT Cars. Thur - test 

day, Fri - practice & qualifying, Sat - practice. Road America 800/365-7223. 

www.roadamerica.com/ (Sheboygan Co.) 

Aug 5 - Aug 8 Ellsworth/Pierce County Fair: 715/273-3531 x597. www.co.pierce.wi.us (Pierce 

Co.) 

Aug 5 - Aug 8 Fond du Lac/Parade of Homes: View a variety of new custom homes throughout Fond 

du Lac. See the latest in construction. Meet local contractors. Locations city wide Fri. 

5:30-8:30pm, Sat and Sun 12-5pm. 800/937-9123. www.fdl.com (Fond du Lac Co.) 

Aug 5 - Aug 8 La Crosse/Great River Jazz Fest: More than 75 musicians perform on three stages. 

After-hours jam sessions, jazz parade (Fri), Jazz brunch (Sun), good food and fun. 

Oktoberfest Grounds Thur 7-10:30 pm, Fri 4pm-mid, Sat 10:30am-mid, Sun noon-5pm. 

608/791-1190. www.centurytel.net/jazzfest (La Crosse Co.) 

Aug 5 - Aug 8 Mondovi/Buffalo County Fair: 608/685-6209. (Buffalo Co.) 

Aug 5 - Aug 8 Watertown/Riverfest: Carnival/midway, national musical entertainment, Taste of 

Watertown featuring local restaurants, kids' and family stage. Arts and Craft show Sat & 

Sun. Fireworks Sat at 10pm. Thur 4-11pm, Fri 11am-11pm, Sat opens 8am, Sun 9am- 

9pm. 920/261-6320. www.watertownriverfest.com (Jefferson Co.) 

Aug 5 - Aug 15 West Allis/Wisconsin State Fair: The state's largest, most historic annual event blends 

Wisconsin agricultural traditions with the excitement of a contemporary, urban event. 

International Bazaar, amusement park thrill rides, blue ribbon livestock, 28 stages of topname 

entertainment, and world-famous cream puffs entice fairgoers of all ages. 

800/884-FAIR. www.wistatefair.com/home/sf2003/web/index.htm (Milwaukee Co.) 

Aug 6 Beloit/Street Dance: Dancing in the streets featuring the return of American English. 

Downtown Beloit, 300 State Street & Grand Avenue. 8pm. Food & music starting at 

5pm. 608/365-0150. (Rock Co.) 

Aug 6 Lake Mills/Lake Mills City Band Concerts: City band concerts. Memorial Band 

Shelter 7:30pm. 920/648-3585. www.lakemills.org (Jefferson Co.) 

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Aug 6 - Aug 7 Eagle River/Rotary Antique Show: Show and sale featuring the wares of members of 

the Northern Wisconsin Antique Dealers Association. Derby Track Expo Hall Daily 10- 

4 715/479-6474. (Vilas Co.) 

Aug 6 - Aug 7 Elkhorn/Festival of Summer: Corn, brats, music, farmers market, crafters & more on 

the square in Downtown Elkhorn. Area merchants offer great sales with Maxwell Street 

Days. Downtown Elkhorn 262/723-5788. www.elkhorn-wi.org (Walworth Co.) 

Aug 6 - Aug 7 Fond du Lac/Sabel's Misty Valley Gardens Plant Sale/Tour: Plant sale and tour of 3acre 

flower gardens, labyrinth, and hiking trails located on 27 acres with streams and 

ponds. Group tours available weekdays by appt. Walnut Road 9-5pm. Call for 

reservations 920/921-5849. 800/937-9123. www.fdl.com (Fond du Lac Co.) 

Aug 6 - Aug 7 Madison/Hog Wild Barbecue Competition: The entire family will enjoy this barbecue 

competition. Alliant Energy Center 608/663-2737. www.hogwildmadison.com (Dane 

Co.) 

Aug 6 - Aug 7 Milwaukee/Historic 3rd Ward Jazz Festival/Summer Sizzle: A free, outdoor festival 

featuring two stages of great jazz musicians, a variety of mouth-watering food, and many 

specialty vendors. 414/273-1173. www.historicthirdward.org (Milwaukee Co.) 

Aug 6 - Aug 7 Minocqua/Antique Show & Sale: Quality dealers and antiques. The Waters of 

Minocqua 9am-4pm. 715/588-3665. (Oneida Co.) 

Aug 6 - Aug 7 Mount Horeb/Trollway Daze Sidewalk Sale: Annual sidewalk sales on Main Street on 

the Trollway. 608/437-5914. www.trollway.com (Dane Co.) 

Aug 6 - Aug 7 Prairie du Chien/Carparee Family Fun Days: Activities include a carp fishing contest, 

row boat races, water ski show, fish fry, live music, concessions and more. St. Feriole 

Island Fri 4-10pm; Sat 9am-7pm 800/732-1673. www.prairieduchien.org (Crawford 

Co.) 

Aug 6 - Aug 7 Washington Island/Scandinavian Festival: Kaffe and Stavkirke open house at Trinity 

Lutheran Church on Fri. Dance Fest Sat on the Foss Stage in Foss Square. Community 

Center 920/847-2179. www.washingtonisland.com (Door Co.) 

Aug 6 - Aug 8 Beloit/Celebrate Downtown Weekend: An entire weekend including a retail event with 

crafts and specialties. A Fri. night street dance; Sat. extended Farmers Market with 

added vendors; Sun a mini grand prix race through downtown Beloit. 608/365-0150. 

www.visitbeloit.com (Rock Co.) 

Aug 6 - Aug 8 Boscobel/Muskets & Memories Civil War Weekend: Civil war encampment and battle 

reenactments. Battles, period ball, lady's tea, fashion demonstrations, quilting 

demonstration, period vendors and ACWSA live-fire competition. Kronshage Park. Pre- 

Civil War Quilts Demonstration 7-8:30pm at the United Methodist Church, 104 

Buchanan St. Camp opens 9am to 5pm each day. Activities all day, all over town. 

888/710-5206. www.boscobelwisconsin.com/mm (Grant Co.) 

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Aug 6 - Aug 8 Burnett/Dodge County Antique Power Show: Operating demonstrations of old-time 

farm machinery. Steam and gas engines, antique tractors, crafts, flea market. Tractor pull 

Sat afternoon. Pedal pull on Sun. Concessions and fun. Show grounds 8am-5pm. 

920/689-2636. (Dodge Co.) 

Aug 6 - Aug 8 Cambridge/Cambridge Maxwell Street Days: Bargains Galore including great buys all 

along village streets, entertainment and food venders. Also city wide rummage sale. 

Village Square. 608/423-3780. www.cambridgewi.com (Dane Co.) 

Aug 6 - Aug 8 Curtiss/Curtiss Community Days: Softball tournament, live music on Friday and 

Saturday, tractor show, quilt show, charcoal chicken on Sunday from 10:00 am. until 

gone Meridian Street. 888/252-7594. www.clark-cty-wi.org (Clark Co.) 

Aug 6 - Aug 8 Eau Claire/Pioneer Days: This 41st annual event features many activities for the entire 

family! In the past, visitors have enjoyed a flea market, horse pull, steamer games, food 

stand, tractor pull, crosscut saw competition, and parade. 10am-8pm. 715/839-7678. 

www.chippewavalley.net (Eau Claire Co.) 

Aug 6 - Aug 8 La Crosse/Gingerbread Arts & Craft Fair: Valley View Mall 3800 Hwy 16. 

608/781-4700. www.shop-valleyview.com (La Crosse Co.) 

Aug 6 - Aug 8 Manitowoc/Lakeshore Weekend for Kids: Dragon boat races, children's games, silent 

auction and more. All proceeds from this event benefit Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. 

Near the YMCA 920/684-9364. www.lakeshoreweekendforkids.com (Manitowoc 

Co.) 

Aug 6 - Aug 8 Milwaukee/Arab World Fest: Celebration of the food, music and rich cultural heritage 

of the Arab people. Henry Maier Festival Park 414/727-5517. 

www.arabworldfest.com (Milwaukee Co.) 

Aug 6 - Aug 8 Rib Lake/Rib Lake Ice Age Days: Non-stop fun. Includes an 1800's Wisconsin living 

village, runs/walks, games, food and music. Downtown 715/427-3132. (Taylor Co.) 

Aug 6 - Aug 8 Shawano/Old Time Music & Craft Festival: This Annual Festival features evening 

concerts Friday & Saturday evenings and daytime workshops. Mix of ethnic and 

contemporary folk music and dance. Mielke Arts Center & Park Friday & Saturday 

Concerts 7-10 PM; Workshops Saturday and Sunday 10:30 AM-5:00 PM 800/235-8528. 

www.shawanofestival.com (Shawano Co.) 

Aug 6 - Aug 8 Sheboygan/Softball Tournament: The Sheboygan Diamond Club sponsors the USSSA 

State Slow Pitch Corporate Tournament held at Wildwood Softball Complex. Entry fees. 

Admission. at Wildwood Softball Complex. 920/452-2088. (Sheboygan Co.) 

Aug 6 - Aug 27 Madison/Dane Dances: Dane Dances is a community event. Join us for the 3rd annual 

Dane Dances. Monona Terrace Fridays, 5:30-9:30pm. 800/373-6376. 

www.danedances.org (Dane Co.) 

Aug 6 - Aug 27 Milwaukee/River Flicks: Free, family-oriented outdoor movies on the Milwaukee River. 

Call for movie information Pere Marquette Park, Third and Kilbourn. Friday nights in 

August. 414/276-6696. www.westown.org (Milwaukee Co.) 

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Aug 7 Ashland/Kids Fishing Party: A great opportunity for kids to fish Lake Superior. Bring 

your rod and life jacket. Sponsored by the Northern Wisconsin Rod & Gun Club. Kerher 

Park. 800/284-9484. (Ashland Co.) 

Aug 7 Baraboo/The Big Dig: Family event with games and activities. Equipment rides & dump 

truck rides, games like a dino dig, rock painting, putt-putt golf, Sauk County's largest 

sand box and more. Activities like face painting, swing & sway, Mathy mountain, and 

more. Proceeds benefit local non-profit organizations. S4383 Hwy 12. 608/356-3311. 

(Sauk Co.) 

Aug 7 Beloit/Grinding Day at Beckman Mill: "Grinding Day" demonstrations for cornmeal 

using the old millstones from the 1860s and the waterpower from the restored mill pond. 

All tours start from the gift shop in the mill. Tours starting every half hour from 1 pm; the 

last tour starts at 3 pm. First Sat of month. $2 donation. Beckman Mill County Park 1- 

4pm Tours starting every half hour from 1 pm; the last tour starts at 3 pm. First Sat of 

month. $2 donation. 608/362-4703. www.beckman.mill (Rock Co.) 

Aug 7 Chili/Chili Street Dance: Volunteer Fire Fighter Fund Raiser in Chili. BBQ Chicken, 

youth baseball, tournament, mini tractor pull, music by Any Body's Guess, volleyball, 

tournament, basketball shoot, mini rod pulls. 10am to midnight 888/252-7594. 

www.clark-cty-wi.org (Clark Co.) 

Aug 7 Chilton/Prairie Wildflower Folklore Hike: W2348 Short Rd. 1pm. 920/849-7094. 

www.dotnet.com/~ledge (Calumet Co.) 

Aug 7 Chippewa Falls/Rockin'-On-The-River: Music festival featuring the area's hottest 

bands, all packed into one day, with food, beverages, games and prizes throughout the 

day. (Must be 21). Loopy's 2pm-mid. 715/723-LOOP. (Chippewa Co.) 

Aug 7 Darien/Boar's Nest Poker Run: Boar’s Nest hosts a motorcycle poker run and pig roast 

for SMILES’ benefit. Riders are given a map of the bars in the area where they can 

collect cards in order to get a winning poker hand. Cash prizes are awarded to the best 

poker hands. Great food and entertainment afterwards. Registration at 10am; ride leaves 

at noon. Pig roast 6pm. 262/882-3470. www.smiles.nu (Walworth Co.) 

Aug 7 Eagle/Power Exposition: See the ways 19th- and early 20th-century farm families 

harnessed power; human, animal, or kerosene. Horses, oxen & sheep-powered threshing 

machines, buggies, wagons, a butter churn, and more. Old World Wisconsin 10am-5pm 

262/594-6300. www.oldworldwisconsin.org (Waukesha Co.) 

Aug 7 Elkhorn/White River Cycle Club Festival of Summer Ride: Festival of Summer Ride 

on August 7, 2004 at Sunset Park on Devondorf Street in Elkhorn, WI. The ride is 

intended for bicyclists and will feature three different loops of various lengths to 

accommodate riders of all skills. Elkhorn, Wisconsin 262/248-7741. (Walworth Co.) 

Aug 7 Friendship/Waterfest: Annual Lighted Boat Parade Sat night on Castle Rock Lake 

followed by fireworks. Enter your boat in the twin Boat Parades, one on each side of 

Castle Rock Lake. Castle Rock Lake Rain date August 8th. 888/339-6997 x2. 

www.adamscountywi.com (Adams Co.) 

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Aug 7 Green Bay/Tea & Gossip: Visit a historic tea party and take part in activities of the day 

2640 S. Webster Ave. 10am - 4:30 pm 800/721-5150. www.heritagehillgb.org (Brown 

Co.) 

Aug 7 Greenwood/Truck Pull in Greenwood: Pull begins at 7:00 pm. Schofield Avenue. 

Pull begins at 7:00 pm. 888/252-7594. www.clark-cty-wi.org (Clark Co.) 

Aug 7 Hayward/Moose Lake Festival: Fundraiser for Chequamegon Lions and Round Lake 

Fire Department. Louie's Landing Resort on Moose Lake Noon-10pm 715/462-9445. 

(Sawyer Co.) 

Aug 7 Herbster/Herbster Annual Corn & Brat Feed: Fund raiser with corn, brats, beans, 

drinks. Noon - 5 715/774-3427. (Bayfield Co.) 

Aug 7 Jacksonport/Cherry Fest: Fresh cherry bakery and historical display. Arts & crafts fair, 

food, music, family fun and more. Lakeside Park 8am-4pm. 920/823-2288. (Door Co.) 

Aug 7 Kewaunee/Artstreet Summerfest: Concessions, live music and lots of family fun. Held 

at the historic Karsten Inn 10am-6pm 800/277-2132. (Kewaunee Co.) 

Aug 7 Lakewood/Lakes Country Art & Craft Show: Annual arts and crafts show. 256 booths 

offer original work. Sponsored by McCaslin Lions Club. Town Hall & Activity Center 

9am-3pm. 715/276-3956. www.lakewoodareachamber.com (Oconto Co.) 

Aug 7 Madison/Atwood Summerfest: Three music stages, more than 150 booths and vendors, 

food from around the world, street entertainment, bingo, dunk tank, pony rides and plenty 

of fun. 2000-2100 Atwood Ave. 1pm-7pm 608/241-1574. www.atwoodcc.com (Dane 

Co.) 

Aug 7 Mercer/Huck Finn Day: Part of the Iron County Heritage Festival July - August. Come 

to Rugger's Landing for a day of old fashion fun! Kids canoe swamp and Adults boat 

swamp contest, tube race, watermelon eating contest and other games, starting around 

3pm. Karaoke, food and beverages follow in the lodge. Other games include a tube race 

& a watermelon eating contest. Rugger's Landing 3pm 715/476-2530. 

www.mercerwi.com/ruggerland/index.htm (Iron Co.) 

Aug 7 Mineral Point/Gallery Night: 13+ Artist studios and galleries in Mineral Point feature 

new work in four evening gallery events each year. Held the first Saturdays in April, 

June, August and December. Quality art from some of Wisconsin's best known artists in 

a very friendly and charming small town. 888/764-6894. www.mineralpoint.com 

(Iowa Co.) 

Aug 7 Mount Horeb/National Mustard Day: Mt. Horeb celebrates its Mustard Museum with 

mustard games, mustard tasting, visiting celebrities, and refreshments. Mustard Museum 

800/438-6878. www.mustardmuseum.com (Dane Co.) 

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Aug 7 Pewaukee/Taste of Lake Country: 14 different Lake Country restaurants will be selling 

“tastes” of their finest cuisine. Street performers will be entertaining guests throughout 

the day. A “kids area” will invite children to climb in Oscar the inflatable octopus and 

clowns will entertain. At dusk, there will be a lighted boat parade followed by a fireworks 

display. Three bands will perform on a stage on the beach during the event. The 

Bystanders will perform from 2–4pm; Boo the Band from 4:30–6:30pm; and King 

Solomon from 7:30–10:30pm. Pewaukee Lakefront Beach 2-11pm. 262/695-9735. 

www.positivelypewaukee.com (Waukesha Co.) 

Aug 7 Richland Center/Midwest Scroll Saw Picnic: Scrollers from all over the midwest, as 

well as vendors for saws, patterns, lumber and more, display their work and their 

products. Door prizes and drawings throughout the day. Richland Middle School 9am- 

4pm 608/647-2591. www.ocoochhardwoods.com (Richland Co.) 

Aug 7 Richland Center/Purple Heart Day Celebration: Richland Center, Wisconsin's official 

Purple Heart City, along the American Legion, is host to service men and women from 

throughout Wisconsin who have earned the honor of the Purple Heart. State and local 

dignitaries take part in the award ceremony. Memorial Flag Park, Hwy 14.. 608/647- 

8491. (Richland Co.) 

Aug 7 Ripon/Cookie Daze: CookieTown USA comes alive with a family festival featuring 

children's activities, entertainment, food, prizes, the Cookie Blaster Rocket Shop, the 

cookie Bake & Taste, horse drawn wagon rides and Cookie Drops. Barlow Park 10am- 

2pm. 920/748-6764. www.ripon-wi.com (Fond du Lac Co.) 

Aug 7 Seymour/Burger Fest: Seymour celebrates its claim as "Home of the Hamburger." Two 

60 lb. "Mini-burgers" will be grilled Sat; served approx. 3 pm. Other events: parade, 

children's activities, ketchup slide, car show, motorcycle rally, and crafts. Hot air 

balloons will fly Fri & Sat evenings 6 pm; Sat & Sun mornings approx 6 am, weather 

permitting. Hardee's thick burger eating contest. Bun run Sat am. 920/833-2725. 


Aug 7 Shiocton/Navarino Prairie Tour: Participants ride through the restored prairies of the 

Navarino Wildlife Area; there will be stops to identify different prairie species. 10am- 

2pm. 715/758-6999. www.navarino.org (Outagamie Co.) 

Aug 7 Sparta/Monroe Co. Century Challenge Race & Bike Daze: Annual 45-mile race 

features rolling and flat terrain in a very picturesque setting. Sag wagons. Starts and 

finishes at Memorial Park Registration begins at 8am; race at 10am. 800/947-3564. 

www.bikesparta.com (Monroe Co.) 

Aug 7 Superior/Wheels in Motion-Run-Walk "N" Roll 5K Race: This 5K race includes 

runners, walkers, in-line skaters and wheelchairs to benefit "Wheels for the World." 

Barker's Island 8-9am registration, 9:30am race, 11:30am children's race. 715/392-1608. 

www.kdnw.org (Douglas Co.) 

Aug 7 Tomah/Gasoline Alley Day: Downtown merchants celebrate the works of hometown 

cartoonist Frank King with sidewalk sales, an old-fashioned basket social, and 

entertainment. Gillett Park 800/948-6624. www.tomahwisconsin.com (Monroe Co.) 

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Aug 7 Tripoli/Tripoli Daze: Parade at 11:30am followed by an afternoon of family fun. Frog 

jumping contest, minnow races, coin toss, horseshoes, music from 1-5pm, raffle, door 

prizes, games for children, and refreshments. Fire Station 11:30am-6pm. 800/269-4505. 

www.co.price.wi.us (Price Co.) 

Aug 7 Waukesha/Art Crawl: More than 60 local artists' work is featured on a tour of seven art 

studios and galleries. Music, food and trolley rides. Downtown 4-10pm. 262/549-6154. 

www.visitwaukesha.org (Waukesha Co.) 

Aug 7 Wisconsin Rapids/Poor Man Pennsic: A summer faire in the Medieval tradition. 

Merchants, knights, damsels, equestrians, archery demonstrations, fencing, jousting, 

music, blacksmithing, food and more. Costumes encouraged. Educational and free. 

North Wood County Park 10am-5pm 715/421-0998. www.tznet.com/falconskeep 

(Wood Co.) 

Aug 7 - Aug 8 Belgium/Luxemburg Fest & Parade: Antique farm machinery parade. Ethnic festival 

with authentic food, music, heritage exhibits and fun on Sunday. Downtown 262/285- 

3214. (Ozaukee Co.) 

Aug 7 - Aug 8 Boscobel/Civil War Weekend Flea Market: Flea Market in Blaine Gym and Depot 

Park Kronshage Park, Depot Park, Blaine Gym 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 608/375-2672. 

www. boscobelwisconsin.com (Grant Co.) 

Aug 7 - Aug 8 Cable/Cable Craft Fair: Annual craft show with 40 or more vendors. Lots of unique 

items. Lunch available. Telemark Lodge & Resort Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 9am-3pm. 

715/798-3999. (Bayfield Co.) 

Aug 7 - Aug 8 Columbus/Discover Columbus Art and Crafts Show: 500 vendors offering fine arts, 

crafts, antiques, farm to market items and flea market items set up in Columbus' Historic 

Fireman's Park. No admission to the public. Free parking. 1049 Park Ave.. Saturday 

10am-5pm. Sunday 10am-3pm 920/623-3699. (Columbia Co.) 

Aug 7 - Aug 8 Curtiss/Curtiss Corners Quilt Show: Grandma's Sewing Notions Display, lunch with 

pie, demonstrations, vendors, CCQC Craft Sale, and a judged quilter's challenge display. 

Meridian Avenue. From 10am - 4pm Sat. and Sun. 888/252-7594. www.clark-ctywi.org 

(Clark Co.) 

Aug 7 - Aug 8 Kenosha/Pike River Rendezvous: Step back into time when Native Americans and fur 

trappers and traders gathered together to exchange goods and services and celebrate! 

Visit with over 50 re-enactors as they are encamped at the Rendevous. Tents, tepees, 

period music, games, hands-on activities and a horse-drawn wagon shuttle service add to 

the authenticity of this event. Stop in at the Paddle Inn for refreshments. Simmons 

Island, 50th St and the lakefront 9am-5pm 262/653-4005. www.kenosha.org (Kenosha 

Co.) 

Aug 7 - Aug 8 Lake Geneva/Parade of Homes: Lakeland Builders Associations sponsors this 15th 

annual event. 11 am to 5 pm. 262/723-2908. (Walworth Co.) 

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Aug 7 - Aug 8 Manitowoc/Model Ships & Boats Contest: A premier model ship and boat contest in 

the US. Wisconsin Maritime Museum 866/724-2356. www.wimaritimemuseum.org 


Aug 7 - Aug 8 Onalaska/Coulee Region Cat Show: Judging in various categories including a dress-up 

costume event. 255 Riders Club St.. 608/783-4624. www.omnicenter.net (La Crosse 

Co.) 

Aug 7 - Aug 8 Park Falls/Butternut Lake Musky Tournament: 12th annual tourney; cash prizes 

based on 60 teams; 1st prize - $10,000; also $10,000 to 1st 50"+ musky; plus fun, food 

and beverages. Deb & Jim's Northern Pines/Butternut Lake All day. 800/762-2709. 

www.parkfalls.com (Price Co.) 

Aug 7 - Aug 8 Sturgeon Bay/Classic Wooden Boat Show: Fifty plus classic and hand made boats on 

display at the Door County. Maritime Museum & LPS. Sikaflex challenge boat building 

contest and sea trials. Expert demonstrations: sailing, diving and kayaking. Games and 

activities for the whole family. Waterfront Gate open 9am Sat & 10am Sun. 920/743- 

5958. www.dcmm.org (Door Co.) 

Aug 7 - Aug 8 Sturtevant/Peaches and Cream Festival: Fresh peaches galore, all you can eat peaches 

and cream pancakes, fresh baked peach cobbler, peach smoothies, build your own peach 

sundaes, peach shakes, malts, pony rides, hay rides, kids korral play area, peddle cart 

rides, kids train rides and country picnic cookout. Apple Holler Restaurant 11am-4pm 

262/886-8500. www.appleholler.com (Racine Co.) 

Aug 7 - Aug 8 Tomah/Driftless Area Gem & Mineral Club Show: Rocks, minerals, jewelry, silent 

auction, pot-luck Sat evening, pancake breakfast Sun morning. Masonic Center 10am- 

5pm Sat; 10am-4:30pm Sun. 800/948-6624. (Monroe Co.) 

Aug 7 - Aug 8 Waukesha/Best Dam Bike Tour: Two-day, 150-mile bike tour from Milwaukee to 

Whitewater to Madison along county backroads. Optional one-day trip. Rest stops, all 

meals, full support, overnight lodging & return transportation. Registration fee benefits 

MS. Expo Center 800/242-3358. www.wisms.org (Waukesha Co.) 

Aug 7 - Aug 8 Wisconsin Rapids/Corvettes of the North Car Show: Sat evening cruise starts at 

Lincoln High School at 6pm, followed by a sock hop/concert at the Lions Club from 7- 

11:30pm. Car show, swap meet, and car corral on Sun from 9am-4:30pm. Grand Rapids 

Lions Park 715/435-3707. www.corvettesofthenorth.com (Wood Co.) 

Aug 7 - Oct 26 Pepin/Pine Hill Springs Corn Maze: 10-acre corn maze. Facility also includes trout 

fishing, horseshoes, petting zoo, large sandbox, nature trail, rides to pumpkin patch and 

picnic area. Enjoyable music. Groups welcome. Call for seasonal hours. 715/442-6110. 

www.pinehillsprings.com (Pepin Co.) 

Aug 8 Barneveld/Vintage Celebration: Vintage automobiles showcased in a 15-acre vineyard. 

Big band music, outdoor wine bar, sumptuous picnic food and an auto-oriented gallery 

exhibit. Botham Vineyards and Winery 11am-5pm Rain or Shine. 888/478-9463. 

www.bothamvineyards.com (Iowa Co.) 

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Aug 8 Beloit/Greater Beloit Grand Prix: Mini-Grand Prix racers compete on the streets of 

Beloit. Free admission. Food and soft drinks available on Sunday. Sponsored by the 

Beloit Lions. Downtown Beloit - Pleasant Street, Broad Street, and Grand Avenue. 

Practice and testing Sat 6-8pm, races Sun 10am-4pm. 800/423-5648. (Rock Co.) 

Aug 8 Berlin/Berlin Car Show: Annual show gathers 3-400 collector cars. Memorial Cruise 

Sat evening at 6pm. Car show Sun with more than 60 trophies given out. Sponsored by 

Street Cruzers Car Club. Riverside Park 800/979-9334. www.1berlin.com (Green 

Lake Co.) 

Aug 8 Boulder Junction/Musky Jamboree: 48th annual festival featuring a fun run, antique 

auto show, entertainment, 170 arts & craft vendors, flea market, kids' casting contest, 

concessions. Downtown 800/466-8759. www.boulderjct.org (Vilas Co.) 

Aug 8 Burlington/Corn & Brat Fest: Family event featuring live music, kids' games, art & 

craft fair, and food - especially corn and brats. Echo Park 10am-6pm. 262/763-4689. 

(Racine Co.) 

Aug 8 Chilton/Ledge View Escarpment Bicycle Tour: Four different routes from 10 to 35 

miles. 8am. 920/849-7094. www.dotnet.com/~ledge (Calumet Co.) 

Aug 8 Elkhorn/Antique Flea Market: More than 500 dealers with antiques and more. 

Concessions. Fairgrounds Starts at 7am. 414/525-0820. www.nlpromotionsllc.com 


Aug 8 Green Lake/Green Lake Festival of Music: Ashu with Winston Choi: Ashu, 

saxophone, with Winston Choi, piano. Riveting...Brilliant...Pizzazz to burn! Starting at 

7pm at Thrasher Opera House. 506 Mill St. 7pm 800/662-7097. 

www.greenlakefestival.org (Green Lake Co.) 

Aug 8 Janesville/Annual Janesville YMCA Duathlon: 221 Dodge St.. 608/754-6654. 

(Rock Co.) 

Aug 8 Janesville/Tallman Arts Festival: Annual juried festival features the work of 90 

artisans. Entertainment, food, and family fun. Lincoln-Tallman House 608/756-4509. 

www.rchs.us (Rock Co.) 

Aug 8 Mercer/Turkey Shoot - Trap Shooting Contest: An individual trap shooting 

competition for prizes at the Wildlife & Wetlands Club target range. Each winner will 

receive a frozen Turkey. Sponsored by the Northwoods Wildlife and Wetlands Club. 

Highway 51 & Plunkett Road 11am to 4pm 715/476-2389. www.mercercc.com (Iron 

Co.) 

Aug 8 Racine/Sand Castles: Family fun, sand sculpting, live entertainment, children's activities 

and demonstrations. Samuel Myers Park 11 am - 4 pm 262/635-0261. (Racine Co.) 

Aug 8 Sheboygan/Liars Club Fry & Street Dance: This event features food, beverages, 

raffles, and street dancing to the music of the Polka Potion. No admission. Held at S 

12th Street & Swift Avenue. 920/452-4669. (Sheboygan Co.) 

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Aug 8 Sheboygan/National KidsDay: National KidsDay is the first Sunday of August, 

however we will be celebrating here in Sheboygan County on the second Sunday, August 

8th. The date corresponds with our Gus Macker Tournament which is August 6-8. 

Several youth serving agencies from throughout Sheboygan County participate in the 

KidsDay event. Deland Park 10am-2pm 920/457-8200. (Sheboygan Co.) 

Aug 8 Turtle Lake/Crafts in the Park: Craft show held in conjunction with Cars in the Park. 

Village Park 10am-3pm. 715/357-6088. (Barron Co.) 

Aug 8 Waukesha/Milwaukee Miniature Motors & Toy Show: Waukesha County Expo 

Center 10am-2pm. 262/646-4114. (Waukesha Co.) 

Aug 8 Williams Bay/Music In The Park - Williams Bay: Free Sunday night concerts in the 

parks running June 27 - August 22 at Heyer Park in Walworth, Edgewater Park in 

Williams Bay and Reid Park in Fontana. Edgewater Park. 5 pm - 7 pm 262/275-3232. 


Aug 8 - Aug 13 Sparta/Coulee Region Tour: Six days of custom-planned loop rides through some of the 

most scenic landscapes in west-central Wisconsin. Rides average 56 miles /day. Minirides 

optional, averaging 35 miles per day. Memorial Park 8am-4pm. 800/354-2453. 

www.powwowbicycletours.com (Monroe Co.) 

Aug 9 - Aug 10 Bowler/Mohican Nation Pow Wow: 27th annual Pow-Wow honoring all veterans. 

Many Trails Campground 715/793-4270. (Shawano Co.) 

Aug 9 - Aug 15 Sheboygan/2004 PGA Championship: The PGA Championship comes to Wisconsin! 

One of the premier sporting events in the world, the PGA Championship draws more than 

150,000 people to view the strongest international field in all-pro golf. Whistling Straits 

800/742-8258. site.pga.com/tour/PGAofAmerica/Championship2004 (Sheboygan Co.) 

Aug 10 Milwaukee/Milwaukee Theatre: Diana Krall: Jazz pianist and vocalist Diana Krall, 

whose success transcends the genre of straight-ahead jazz and earned her a GRAMMY® 

Award "Album of the Year" nomination alongside some of music's biggest pop stars. 

7:30pm. 414/276-4545. www.wcd.org (Milwaukee Co.) 

Aug 10 Minocqua/Crazy Days: Annual CRAZY bargains on the streets of downtown 

Minocqua, 9am-4pm. Live music and concessions all day long. (Raindate Aug 11) PO 

Box 1006. 800/446-6784. www.minocqua.org (Oneida Co.) 

Aug 10 Wausau/Concerts in the Garden: Tue, July 13-Bob Kase Jazz Quintet; Tue, July 27- 

Frogwater; Tue, Aug 10-Randy Sabien and Brian Torff(Jazz Fiddlers) Concerts are free; 

picnics and refreshments are welcome. No pets allowed in the Garden. Leigh Yawkey 

Woodson Art Museum 715/845-7010. www.lywam.org (Marathon Co.) 

Aug 10 - Aug 15 Chippewa Falls/Pure Water Days/Heritage Fun Fest: Craft show(Sat), fireworks, kid's 

games, water wars, entertainment, food and many other events. Parade Sat afternoon. 

Downtown Pure Water Days. Sporting events, kids games and entertainment, parade is 

on Saturday. Heritage Fun Fest: August 14, Open 10am - 4pm. Kid’s games, ethnic 

foods, arts & crafts, live entertainment, and more. 888/723-0024. 

www.chippewachamber.org (Chippewa Co.) 

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Aug 10 - Aug 15 Oshkosh/Winnebago County Fair: Carnival rides, top-notch entertainment, exhibit 

judging and great food! Fairgrounds Tues 5pm-mid, Wed-Sun 10am-mid. 920/231- 

6002. www.winnebagocountyfair.org (Winnebago Co.) 

Aug 11 Brookfield/City of Brookfield's 50th Birthday Celebration: City of Brookfield's 50th 

Birthday Celebration 262/796-3781. www.ci.brookfield.wi.us (Waukesha Co.) 

Aug 11 Green Lake/Concerts in the Park: Keith Scott: Electric Chicago Blues performed by 

well known Chicago Artist Keith Scott! This is the seventh concert of 8 Concerts in the 

Park series. This free concert is held in Deacon Mills Park, downtown Green Lake. 

Deacon Mills Park 6:30-8:30pm 800/253-7354. www.visitgreenlake.com (Green Lake 

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Aug 11 Merrill/Crazy Daze: Each year Merrill hosts a citywide sales promotion with a different 

theme. This year's theme is Football Daze. Activities, crafts, food and of course, good 

bargains can be found on the East side, West side and Pine Ridge areas of Merrill. Bring 

the kids down for the Kiddie Parade, petting zoo and dog show. The Merrill City Band 

will perform at Cenotaph Park in the evening. Main Activities - East Main Street 

877/907-2757. www.merrillchamber.com (Lincoln Co.) 

Aug 11 Sparta/Concerts in the park: Local artists and groups performing all types of music 

selections, please bring lawn chairs. 220 East Avenue. Concerts will start at 

approximately 7:00pm 800/354-2453. spartachamber.org/bikesparta.com (Monroe Co.) 

Aug 11 Stockbridge/German Heritage Celebration: German American Society festival with 

bratwurst, kraut and homemade desserts. Featuring local bands playing German style 

music. Dance to polka music. Legion and Fireman's Park, Highway 55. 4pm-12pm 

920/849-4580. (Calumet Co.) 

Aug 11 - Aug 13 Manitowoc/Taste & Toast of Manitowoc: Taste of Manitowoc is a wonderful dining 

extravaganza of various local restaurants outdoors at the city hall waterfront. Toast of 

Manitowoc is a floating barge of entertainment with dancing, singing, impersonations etc 

City Hall waterfront 920/683-4338. (Manitowoc Co.) 

Aug 11 - Aug 14 De Pere/Frank's "Bandstand": Frank's Dinner Theater performers recreate the best 

sounds of American Bandstand from 1952 to 1989. Sc Grand 6pm cocktails, 7pm 

dinner, 8pm show, matinees available 920/330-9901. www.sportscorner-scgrand.com 

(Brown Co.) 

Aug 11 - Aug 14 Egg Harbor/Big Band Jazz Series II: Birch Creek Music Performance Center 

920/868-3763. www.birchcreek.org (Door Co.) 

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Aug 11 - Aug 15 Friendship/Adams County Fair: Junior fair exhibitors, livestock shows, carnival, 

grandstand shows, food and demolition derby. Fairgrounds 608/584-5301. (Adams 

Co.) 

Aug 11 - Aug 15 Menomonie/Dunn County Fair: The Dunn County Fair provides entertainment, rides, 

live music, tractor pull, races, paint ball tournament, demo derby, and 4-H events for all 

visitors. 715/235-3467. (Dunn Co.) 

Aug 11 - Aug 15 Neillsville/Clark County Fair: Truck pulls, entertainment shows, demolition derby, 4-H 

animal show, professional rodeo, carnival rides, great food, and many displays. 

Fairgrounds 715/743-6444. www.clark-cty-wi.org (Clark Co.) 

Aug 11 - Aug 15 Sturgeon Bay/Door County Fair: The festival tent is located at the John Miles County 

Park on 14th Avenue. Vendors, merchants, and arts & craft folk will have all kinds of 

unique fun and interesting wares on the midway and in the merchants building. Carnival 

rides, food stands and more. Fairgrounds. 920/746-2261. www.co.door.wi.us (Door 

Co.) 

Aug 12 Ellison Bay/Perseids Meteor Showers Night Sky Event: Join us in the picnic area at 

dusk to view this spectacular meteor shower in the darkest park of northern Door County. 

Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Newport State Park 920/854-2500. (Door Co.) 

Aug 12 Whitewater/Concerts In The Park Summer Series: Cravath Lakefront Park Concerts 

in the Park begin at 7:00 pm. 866/499-8687. www.discoverwhitewater.org (Walworth 

Co.) 

Aug 12 - Aug 13 Lake Nebagamon/Tamburitzans Concert: Duquesne University Tamburitzans present 

music, songs, dances and costumes from eastern Europe. Lake Nebagamon Auditorium 

7:30 pm 715/374-2283. www.lakenebagamonwi.com (Douglas Co.) 

Aug 12 - Aug 14 Appleton/National Button Society Annual Show: Annual show featuring displays of 

antique, vintage and collectible buttons; lectures, demonstrations, buy & sell areas and 

educational and competitive displays. Radisson Paper Valley Hotel 920/565-3007. 

www.iwantbuttons.com (Outagamie Co.) 

Aug 12 - Aug 15 Eagle River/Vilas County Fair: Exhibits, horse shows, horseshoe tournament, judging, 

midway rides, and refreshments. Thurs 5-10pm; Fri, Sat & Sun noon-11pm. 715/479- 

2057. (Vilas Co.) 

Aug 12 - Aug 15 Iron River/Bayfield County Fair: Carnival, motocross, ATV races, demo derby, free 

live music, beer garden, 4H market sale, horse shows. Exhibits: The best of the best in 

the county on display. Food, entertainment & fun for the whole family. Iron River 

Fairgrounds 715/373-6104. www.bayfieldcounty.org (Bayfield Co.) 

Aug 12 - Aug 15 Ladysmith/Rusk County Fair: County fair featuring musical acts, motorsports, 

agricultural displays, great food. Fun for the whole family. Fairgrounds 800/535-7875. 

www.ruskcounty.org (Rusk Co.) 

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Aug 12 - Aug 15 Madison/Madison Eyes to the Skies Balloon Festival: Vibrant hot air balloons will dot 

Madison's skyline for the Madison Eyes to the Skies Balloon Festival. Balloons will 

launch from Willow Island at The Alliant Energy Center and engage in a series of 

competitions and perform a balloon glow after sunset each evening. Alliant Energy 

Center. 800/373-6376. www.alliantenergycenter.com (Dane Co.) 

Aug 12 - Aug 15 Milwaukee/Milwaukee A la Carte: The best in food and entertainment comes to the zoo 

for this annual food and music "feast with the beasts." Food from more than 30 area 

restaurants, plus four entertainment stages. Daily 9am-10pm. 414/256-5412. 

www.milwaukeezoo.org (Milwaukee Co.) 

Aug 13 Manitowoc/Family Overnight - Wisconsin Maritime Museum: Your family can 

experience the life of a WW-II submariner with an educational program aboard USS 

Cobia. Wisconsin Maritime Museum 7 pm- 8:30 am 920/684-0218. 

www.wimaritimemuseum.org (Manitowoc Co.) 

Aug 13 Port Washington/Clipper Cup Sailboat Race: 262/284-6606. (Ozaukee Co.) 

Aug 13 Ripon/Duck-tona Daze: Duck games, duck contests, duck raffles and just duckie deals 

abound when local merchants and other vendors display their wares during an enormous 

street sale throughout Ripon. Fun for kids of all ages! Food, games and entertainment will 

be available at various locations during the day. Stay for the Duck-tona $500 Duck Race, 

music, food and more fun & games in the evening at Selfridge Park. Throughout Ripon 

during day, Selfridge Park in evening. 9 am to 9 pm 920/748-6764. www.ripon-wi.com 

(Fond du Lac Co.) 

Aug 13 - Aug 14 Beloit/Turtles FOR The Park an Arts Festival: Friday night features live & silent 

turtle art auction of decorated turtles, and original art turtles during the intermission of 

Music at Harry’s Place. Optimist Pancake Breakfast on Saturday in the Rotary River 

Center on the Riverfront, the Turtle Trot 5k-10k Run/Walk, and the Rotary Turtle Race. 

Riverside Drive, Beloit 800/423-5648. www.visitbeloit.com (Rock Co.) 

Aug 13 - Aug 14 Clintonville/Fireman's Festival: Parade Downtown, refreshment stands, water fights, 

kids events and dance. WA Olen Park Parade on Sat. at 11am 715/823-2656. 

(Waupaca Co.) 

Aug 13 - Aug 14 Manitowoc/Family Overnight Program-Wisconsin Maritime Museum: Stay 

overnight on the USS COBIA submarine and enjoy unique educational programming. 

Space is limited and reservations and fee required. Wisconsin Maritime Museum Call to 

register at 920-684-0218 or 866-724-2356. 920/684-0218. www. 

wimaritimemuseum.org (Manitowoc Co.) 

Aug 13 - Aug 14 St. Germain/Antique Show & Sale: Features dealers from several states showing fine 

antiques & collectibles. Bake sale & lunch. Community Center 9am-4pm. 715/588- 

3665. (Vilas Co.) 

Aug 13 - Aug 14 Two Rivers/Rogers Street Days: Giant smelt fry, live music, games and family fun on 

Fri & Sat. Other Sat activities include a craft fair, hovercraft demonstration and rides 

(noon-3pm), canoe & kayak parade and races (3-5pm). Fri 5pm-10pm, Sat 10am-10pm. 

920/793-5905. www.rogersstreet.com (Manitowoc Co.) 

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Aug 13 - Aug 14 Waupun/Truckers Jamboree: A salute to the trucking industry. "Show of Lights" 

parade Fri night. Sat afternoon parade, canoe races, remote control racing, live music, 

kids' games, and more. Community Center Fri noon-midnight, Sat 6:30am-midnight. 

920/324-9985. www.truckersjamboree.com (Fond du Lac Co.) 

Aug 13 - Aug 15 Algoma/Shanty Days Celebration of the Lake: 170-booth art show & street fair, ethnic 

food stands, wagon rides, parade, fireworks (Sun), entertainment, children's area and 

more. Legion Park Fri 3-11:30pm, Sat 10am-mid, Sun 10am-dusk. 800/498-4888. 

www.algoma.org (Kewaunee Co.) 

Aug 13 - Aug 15 Boscobel/Lower Wisconsin River Thresheree: Antique tractors and machinery, 

threshing and lumber sawing demonstrations, lawn mower racing, kid's games, tractor 

pull Fri at 7pm, parade both days at 2pm. Antique Club Grounds 10am-5pm. 608/326- 

2236. (Grant Co.) 

Aug 13 - Aug 15 Hartford/Hartford Hot Air Balloon Rally: Balloon launches Sat at 6:30am and 

6:30pm; and Sun at 6:30am. Night Glow Fri & Sat at 8:30pm. Also, plane rides aboard an 

historic Ford Tri-Motor, as well as aircraft, antique farm & military exhibits. Evening DJ, 

concessions. 262/524-8763. www.hartfordwi.net (Washington Co.) 

Aug 13 - Aug 15 Madison/WISHS Horse Show: WISHS NSH District Show including Arabian Classes. 

Alliant Energy Center 800/373-6376. www.wisconsinarabian.com (Dane Co.) 

Aug 13 - Aug 15 Marinette/Thompson Antique & Classic Boat Rally: Antique boats displayed for 

public viewing (43 in 2003). "Down & Dirty" boat building contest Sat 9-noon followed 

by race; features Thompson boat building history; Free boat rides; local artisans; food 

concessions. Nestegg Marine Reg begins Fri at noon; antique boat rally all day Sat, 

9am-noon on Sun. Lunch Sat noon $. 888/563-7834. www.nesteggmarine.com 

(Marinette Co.) 

Aug 13 - Aug 15 Neillsville/Highground Bicycle Tour: Bicyclists begin 200-300 mile routes at one of 

five statewide locations- Park Falls, New Richmond, Appleton, Kenosha, and Madison- 

for a weekend tour to The Highground ranging from one to four days. Sag wagons, gear 

transportation, most lodging (camping, and food are provided. Routes may be joined at 

any point. Cost is $50 for single or $100 for family. Premiums are for fundraising efforts. 

There will be a picnic and celebration at The Highground on Sunday. W7031 Ridge Rd. 

888/252-7594. www.thehighground.org (Clark Co.) 

Aug 13 - Aug 15 New Richmond/St Croix County Farm City Day: Hay rides through the growing 

fields, petting zoo, barn tours, free dairy lunch, exhibits from agriculture related 

businesses. Ter-Ray Farms 10am-3pm 715/796-5510. www.wisdairy.com (St. Croix 

Co.) 

Aug 13 - Aug 15 Omro/Corn Roast: Dance on Fri & Sat evenings, boat club olympics, steak fry on 

Saturday, live music, corn roast on Sunday with a make-awake breakfast everyday. Scott 

Park 920/685-6960. omro-wi.com (Winnebago Co.) 

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Aug 13 - Aug 15 Whitehall/Whitehall Beef and Dairy Days: Cattle show, carnival rides, craft show, 

street dances, softball & volleyball tournaments, 5K run/walk, garden tractor pull, bingo, 

old car show, beef sandwiches, chicken, bike tour, parade Sun at 1:30pm. Downtown 

715/538-4353. www.ridebctc.com (Trempealeau Co.) 

Aug 13 - Sep 11 Appleton/Appleton Art Center: Illusion In Art: In conjunction with Appleton's 

Houdini Days the world of visual deception intensifies with an exhibit that fools the eye 

and teases the mind. M-W 9am-5pm;Th-F 9am-9pm; Sa 10am-4pm. 920/730-3760. 

www.appletonartcenter.org (Outagamie Co.) 

Aug 14 Amberg/16th Annual K&K Rosbush Open: Menominee River Fishing Tournament 

between White Rapids Dam & Chalk Hills Dam. White Rapids Dam & Chalk Hill Dam. 

906/753-6673. (Marinette Co.) 

Aug 14 Appleton/A-Maze-In' Meadow Daze: Celebrate life on the prairie and have some good 

old fashion fun. Activities include horse drawn wagon rides through the prairies, 

sessions in our one-room log schoolhouse, pioneer games, spelling bee, exploring the 

prairie maze, storytelling, music, Birds of Prey demonstrations, and much more. Bubolz 

Nature Preserve 10am-3pm. 920/731-6041. my.athenet.net/~bubolz/ (Outagamie Co.) 

Aug 14 Baraboo/Summer ART Classic: Annual fine art festival on the courthouse lawn in 

historic downtown Baraboo. $1000 in cash awards. Entertainment, food and children's art 

adventure area. Downtown Baraboo, Courthouse Lawn 9am-4pm. 608/355-0594. 

(Sauk Co.) 

Aug 14 Burlington/Gyroscope and Top Spinning Contest: Friendly contest for the longest 

spinning gyroscope and trick division followed by the universal peg top and throw top 

contest of accuracy, and tricks. Basic top spinning classes given earlier in the afternoon. 

The contest is followed by a tour and show. Children must be with a paying adult. 

Spinning Top Museum Classes 9 a.m.; Contest 4 p.m.; Tour 6 p.m. 262/763-3946. 

www.topmuseum.org (Racine Co.) 

Aug 14 Burlington/Top Museum Show: Two-hour program of hands-on games and 

experiments. View 2000 item exhibit, videos and live show. Reservations requested. 

Spinning Top Museum 6 pm 262/763-3946. www.topmuseum.org (Racine Co.) 

Aug 14 Cornucopia/Cornucopia Day: Flea market, food, parade, beverages, door prizes, white 

elephant sale, Cornucopia Historical Museum sales & exhibits. 8am-5pm 715/742-3211. 

www.cornucopiawisconsin.org (Bayfield Co.) 

Aug 14 Eagle/Hike/Bike/Paddle: A fun, non-competitive event. Hike 5 miles, bike 6 miles, 

paddle 2 miles. Whitewater Lake Recreation Area 8:30am. Participants must make 

reservations and provide their own equipment. 262/642-4372. www.wiparks.net 


Aug 14 Edgerton/Stroll Through the Park Arts & Crafts Fair: Stroll through our beautiful 

park at our annual fine arts and crafts show, bake sale, antique buggy display. Albion 

Historical Museum open, food available. Albion Park 9am-3pm. 608/884-3581. (Rock 

Co.) 

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Aug 14 Fontana/St. Benedict's Craft Sale & Bazaar: Holiday crafts, quilt raffle, lunch, 

homemade pies and baked goods, white elephant and much more. St Benedict's Church, 

Hwy 67 and Dewey St 10am-2pm 262/275-2480. (Walworth Co.) 

Aug 14 Green Lake/Friendship Biking Tour: Creating Friendships between adults and 

children. 800/664-3588. (Green Lake Co.) 

Aug 14 Green Lake/Green Lake Festival of Music: Claudia Hommel "Romance 

Language": Claudia Hommel "Romance Language" will have French songs for lovers, 

with jazz violinist Johnny Frigo at Thrasher Opera House starting at 7:30pm. 506 Mill 

St. 7:30pm 800/662-7097. www.greenlakefestival.org (Green Lake Co.) 

Aug 14 Hartford/American Accents: A Festival of Fine Arts & Crafts: 19th annual show 

features more than 110 artisans set-up along the Rubicon River. Live folk music. Held in 

conjunction with the Family Fest Hot Air Balloon Rally. Willowbrook Park 9am-4pm. 

262/673-5033. (Washington Co.) 

Aug 14 Hurley/Paavo Nurmi Marathon & Relay: The 36th annual running of Wisconsin's 

oldest and most prestigious marathon. Torch lighting ceremony, pre-race spaghetti 

dinner on Friday, and Post Paavo Party and Awards Saturday. Upson to Hurley 

Registration for Marathon closes at 9pm on Friday, August 13, 2004. Registration for the 

Relays (2 and/or 5 person teams) will close on Monday, August 9, 2004, at noon, CST. 

715/561-4334. www.hurleywi.com (Iron Co.) 

Aug 14 Lake Geneva/Bill Blagg III - Imagine Tour 2004: Witness the impossible as the 

nationally acclaimed illusionist BILL BLAGG III slices an assistant in half 

VERTICALLY, makes a woman vanish while floating in mid-air, and makes it snow 

from his bare hands! A must see event for the whole family. Proudly presented by 

Illusionary Arts Entertainment. Badger High School Auditorium 7pm. 866/878-0311. 


Aug 14 Laona/Camp 5 Museum: WWI Doughboys: Join us at Camp 5 as members of the 

Great War Preservation Society reenact this critical time in our nations’ history. 

Professional re-enactors will portray members of Company “E” of the Wisconsin State 

National Guard, mustered in to federal service and sent to do guard duty over this 

important logging installation vital to the United States War effort against possible 

sabotage prior to being shipped overseas. 800/774-3414. www.camp5museum.org 

(Forest Co.) 

Aug 14 Madison/Great Taste of the Midwest Beer Festival: Annual festival features 400 beers 

from nearly 100 of the Midwest's best micro-breweries, brew pubs and regional 

breweries. Tickets must be purchased in advance; no tickets are sold at the gate. Olin- 

Turville Park 608/249-7126. www.mhtg.org (Dane Co.) 

Aug 14 Manitowoc/Family Overnight - Wisconsin Maritime Museum: Your family can 

experience the life of a WW-II submariner with an educational program aboard USS 

Cobia. Wisconsin Maritime Museum 7 pm- 8:30 am 920/684-0218. 

www.wimaritimemuseum.org (Manitowoc Co.) 

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Aug 14 Marinette/National Marina Day: Boat building contest; arts & crafts. Coincides with 

Thompson Antique & Classic Boat Rally. Nestegg Marine 2nd Sat in Aug. 800/236- 

6681. www.nesteggmarine.com (Marinette Co.) 

Aug 14 Medford/J A O'Leary Memorial Bike Race and Tour: Wisport sanctioned bicycle 

race and tour. Open to families. Brochures available. Medford Senior High School 

715/654-6081. www.medfordwis.com (Taylor Co.) 

Aug 14 Medford/Miller Dam Sport Show: There will be a chicken dinner, crafter, sports 

exhibitionists and Larry Heagle will perform 2 shows. Big Rock Hunting Preserve 

Begins at 9am. 888/682-9567. www.medfordwis.com (Taylor Co.) 

Aug 14 Medford/Sizzlin Summer Block Party: Assorted events throughout the day take place 

in downtown Medford. Including: water wars, block walk & relay race. Downtown 

Medford 888/682-9567. www.medfordwis.com (Taylor Co.) 

Aug 14 Phillips/Wisconsin Concrete Park Celebration: Honoring the folk art of Fred Smith, 

who constructed more than 200 concrete statues of fanciful characters embellished with 

glass, mirrors, metal, stones and wood. Tours of Concrete Park, music, and fun for the 

whole family. 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. 800/269-4505. www.pricecountywi.net (Price Co.) 

Aug 14 Pleasant Prairie/Kid's Pleasant Prairie Triathlon: This fun and exciting triathlon is 

just for kids ages 7-14. The Junior Division (7-8 & 9-10 year olds) competes in a 100M 

Swim, 4K Bike and 1K Run. The Senior Division (11-12 & 13-14 year olds) competes in 

a 200M Swim, 8K Bike and 2K Run. Prairie Springs Park & Lake Andrea 262/947- 

0437. www.pleasantprairietriathlon.com (Kenosha Co.) 

Aug 14 Shawano/Family Festival: Annual festival includes a petting zoo and brat fry, live 

bands, activities for the family and games for children, a 5K walk, and 1/2-mile run for 

ages 4-11. Downtown Shawano. 800/235-8528. www.shawano.com (Shawano Co.) 

Aug 14 Shell Lake/Scandinavian Saturday: Authentic Scandinavian food, music, gifts, ethnic 

workshops, and demonstrations. Shell Lake High School 715/468-2314. www.shelllake.com 

(Washburn Co.) 

Aug 14 Spirit/Spirit Hill-Ogema 4-H Fair: Exhibits, 4-H style show, family entertainment, and 

games in the afternoon. 800/269-4505. www.pricecountywi.net (Price Co.) 

Aug 14 Stoughton/Coffee Break Festival: Small town fun in the place where the coffee break 

was born. Art & craft show, car show, children's activities, music, lots of food, duck 

races, 2-mile and 5k run, lots of FREE hot coffee. Downtown Stoughton 8am-3pm 

888/873-7912. www.stoughtonwi.com (Dane Co.) 

Aug 14 Tomahawk/Battle of The Bands: Youth bands will compete for cash prizes from 6 pm 

to midnight. Food and refreshments will be available. SARA Park 6pm-12am 715/453- 

4482. (Lincoln Co.) 

Aug 14 Two Rivers/Bands on the Beach: 3-on-3 basketball, volleyball and sand soccer. Play 

disc golf, build a sand castle, decorate & fly a kite. Dinosaur dig and penny find for tots. 

Live music from 3-10pm. Neshotah Park 1-10pm 920/793-5590. (Manitowoc Co.) 

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Aug 14 Two Rivers/Kayak/Canoe Parade/Race: Kayak/Canoe Parade/Race at 4pm. at Rogers 

Street Fishing Village. Great Family Fun. Hovercraft Demo & Rides from Noon-3pm. 

22nd & Jackson Sts, between 17th & 22nd St bridges Kayak/Canoe Parade/Race 4pm; 

Hovercraft Demo & Rides Noon-3pm. 920/793-5905. www.rogersstreet.com 


Aug 14 Waukesha/Country Fest Art & Craft Fair: Quality folk art, crafts and antiques with 

more than 80 vendors. Cutler Park 9am-4pm 262/549-6154. (Waukesha Co.) 

Aug 14 Wautoma/AugustFest: Downtown Wautoma 10am-4pm. 920/787-3488. 

www.1wautoma.com/chamber (Waushara Co.) 

Aug 14 - Aug 15 Brodhead/Covered Bridge Days: Sidewalk sales, flea market, talent stage, street dance, 

5K run/walk, parade, antique tractors, antique cars, historic tours, softball tournament, 

volleyball tournament Downtown 608/897-8411. www.BrodheadChamber.org (Green 

Co.) 

Aug 14 - Aug 15 Chilton/Steam & Gas Engine Show: Display of historic steam engines, gas engines & 

tractors. Threshing & saw mill in operation daily. Farm Toy Show, Flea Market, food & 

concessions. Fairgrounds 9am-5pm. 920/898-4054. (Calumet Co.) 

Aug 14 - Aug 15 Green Bay/August Fun at Hazelwood: An event for families to enjoy historic activities 

together with period demonstrations, music, games and activities for boys and girls to 

learn about history. Food available for purchase. Regular admission applies. 1008 S 

Monroe Ave. 10am-4pm 920/437-1840. www.browncohistoricalsoc.org (Brown Co.) 

Aug 14 - Aug 15 Green Lake/Fine Arts Show: More than 100 artists from the Midwest exhibit their 

original works. Watercolor, oil paintings, pottery, fiber art, wildlife and much more. 

Live music, food and refreshments. Downtown & Playground Park 9am-5pm. 800/253- 

7354. www.greenlakecc.com (Green Lake Co.) 

Aug 14 - Aug 15 Hatfield/Flea Market: Fantastic flea markets under the towering pines in the beautiful 

Hatfield recreation area. Expanded parking, accessibility and vendor space. Flea 

markets and swap meets throughout Spring, Summer and Fall. Hatfield 608/989-2275. 

(Jackson Co.) 

Aug 14 - Aug 15 Hilbert/Calumet Flyers Big Bird event: Calumet Flyer's Club annual Father's Day Fly- 

In. Radio-controlled miniature airplane demonstrations. All day event with steak fry on 

the evening of August 9, 2003. Public welcome to watch. On the north outskirts of 

Hilbert in a field just off of Hwy. 57. Starts at 8a.m. - 5 p.m., activity all day. Radiocontrolled 

miniature airplane demonstrations. Steak fry Saturday afternoon. 920/894- 

3713. (Calumet Co.) 

Aug 14 - Aug 15 Lake Geneva/Art in the Park: Artisans display and sell in this annual event. Juried Art 

Show featuring over 80 artists from all over the United States. Held in Library Park on 

the shore of Geneva Lake. Library Park Sat 10am-5pm. Sun 10am-5pm 262/249-7988. 


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Aug 14 - Aug 15 Manitowoc/Family Overnight Program-Wisconsin Maritime Museum: Stay 

overnight on the USS COBIA submarine and enjoy unique educational programming. 

Space is limited and reservations and fee required. Wisconsin Maritime Museum Call to 

register at 920-684-0218 or 866-724-2356. 920/684-0218. www. 

wimaritimemuseum.org (Manitowoc Co.) 

Aug 14 - Aug 15 Milwaukee/Morning Glory Fine Craft Fair: Annual juried show features over 100 fine 

craft artists exhibiting original ceramics, fiber, jewelry, glass, leather, metal, wood, 

sculpture, photography and mixed media. Refreshments and Silent Auction. Marcus 

Center for the Performing Arts Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm. 414/962-7002. 

www.wdcc.org (Milwaukee Co.) 

Aug 14 - Aug 15 Mineral Point/Wisconsin High School Regional Rodeo: Twelve exciting events, 

specialty acts and lots of action in two arenas. Fairgrounds Performances Sat at 1:30 & 

7:30pm, Sun at 1:30pm. 608/987-2664. (Iowa Co.) 

Aug 14 - Aug 15 Sheboygan/Hmong Summer Festival: Soccer and volleyball tournaments, crafts, 

clothing and food highlight the festival. Kiwanis Park. 800/457-9497. 

www.sheboygan.org (Sheboygan Co.) 

Aug 14 - Aug 15 Sparta/Antique Custom Car Rally & Tour: Antique custom car rally and tour at Little 

Falls Railroad & Doll Museum. 9208 County Hwy II. Please call for times of operation. 

608/272-3266. bikesparta.com (Monroe Co.) 

Aug 14 - Aug 15 Tomahawk/Musky Madness Catch & Release Tournament: Held on Lake Nokomis 

and Lake Mohawksin. Concessions. Lakes Nokomis and Mohawksin. Sa. 6am-4pm; Su. 

6am-11am. 800/569-2160. www.gototomahawk.com (Lincoln Co.) 

Aug 14 - Aug 15 Wausau/24 Hours of Nine Mile: The midwest's largest 24 hour mountain bike team 

relay race. Nine Mile County Forest Reg opens March 1, 2004 Limit 1000 riders. 

414/651-2447. www.teamsportsevents.com (Marathon Co.) 

Aug 14 - Aug 15 Wauwatosa/Hot Times Cool Village Art & Music Festival: Weekend-long art, music 

and street fair featuring local and nationally known visual artists, sculptures, textile, glass 

and mixed media. Beverages, music. Family fun. State St at Harwood Ave. Sat 10am- 

8pm; Sun 10am-6pm. 414/964-3484. (Milwaukee Co.) 

Aug 14 - Oct 31 Burlington/Fairwyn Farms Corn Maze: Get lost in the world's first NFL-rivalry corn 

maze. Discover why getting lost means finding fun! Plus hayrides, the football train, a 

hay maze, the "Corn Cannon" and more. Thurs & Fri 4-10pm, Sat 10am-10pm, Sun 1- 

5pm. 262/539-2317. www.fairwynfarms.com (Racine Co.) 

Aug 15 Antigo/Car Show & Swap Meet: Langlade Co. Fairgrounds 888/526-4523. 

www.newnorth.net/antigo.chamber (Langlade Co.) 

Aug 15 Barronett/Classic Car Show: Annual show gathers collector cars and bikes from 

throughout the region. Community Center 715/822-2118. (Barron Co.) 

Aug 15 Dodgeville/Culpepper-Merriweather Circus: The Big Top circus comes to town. 604 

Bennett Road. 608/935-9200. www.dodgeville.com (Iowa Co.) 

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Aug 15 Fond du Lac/Galloway Family Reunion and 50th Anniversary: Meet the Galloway 

family members of several generations and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 

Galloway family donating their home to the Fond du Lac Historical Society. 4pm 

800/937-9123. www.fdl.com (Fond du Lac Co.) 

Aug 15 Fontana/Music In The Park - Fontana: Free Sunday night concerts performed in 

Fontana, Williams Bay & Walworth on June 27 - August 29 Fontana Gazebo. 5 pm - 7 

pm with the exception of the 7/4 concert which is 5 pm - 10 pm. 262/275-3232. 


Aug 15 Grand Marsh/Corn 'n Tater Festival: Serves famous roast beef, corn on the cob and 

baked potatoes. Kid's tractor pull, midway rides, carnival, games, prizes, crafts, music 

and fun. Cty E. 608/339-9284. (Adams Co.) 

Aug 15 Green Bay/Chili Pepper Multi-Cultural Festival: Celebrate the diversity of the chili 

pepper through food, music, dance & garden tours. Green Bay Botanical Garden 9am- 

5pm 920/490-9457. www.gbbg.org (Brown Co.) 

Aug 15 Madison/Triangle Ethnic Fest: Ethnic performance troupes and bands, ethnic foods, 

arts and crafts as well as children's activities and cultural workshops. Braxton Place 

11am-6pm 608/256-7808. www.bayviewfoundation.org (Dane Co.) 

Aug 15 Milton/MACC Annual Chicken Bar-B -Q: Milton Area Chamber of Commerce 

sponsors an annual chicken bar-b-q at North Goodrich Park. Rain or shine in conjunction 

with arts and crafts at the Milton House. Milton's North Goodrich Park Chicken served 

11am until gone. Crafts 9am-4pm. 608/868-6222. miltonareachambe.com (Rock Co.) 

Aug 15 Milton/Milton House Arts & Crafts on the Lawn: More than 100 crafters from the 

Midwest show and sell. Ice cream social, chicken barbeque (served 11am until sold out), 

reduced cost for tours of this historic site. 9am-4pm. 608/868-7772. 

www.miltonhouse.org (Rock Co.) 

Aug 15 Milwaukee/Russian Fest: Milwaukee celebrates its Russian heritage with ethnic songs, 

dances, activities and hospitality. Enjoy delicious food inspired by Eastern European and 

Caucasus traditions. Heidelberg Park 414/840-9456. (Milwaukee Co.) 

Aug 15 New Holstein/Kiwanis Club Arts & Crafts Fair: Arts & crafts show, brunch and 

pancake breakfast served 9am-12:30pm, free corn roast starts at noon, food & beverages. 

Civic Park 10am-4pm. 920/898-5640. (Calumet Co.) 

Aug 15 Oshkosh/Children's Parade and Picnic: Parade followed by games, music and 

activities in the park. South Park/Ohio St.. Registration at 10am. Parade starts at 11am. 

920/231-6002. (Winnebago Co.) 

Aug 15 Pleasant Prairie/Pleasant Prairie Triathlon: This first-class triathlon brings over 1,000 

athletes from across the Midwest. With a Kid's Triathlon on August 14. Prairie Springs 

Park, Hwy. 165 & H 7am 262/947-0437. www.pleasantprairietriathlon.com (Kenosha 

Co.) 

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Aug 15 Racine/Racine Zoo Classic Car Show: From old to new/mild to wild.....this car and 

motorcycle show is one of the best attended in southeast Wisconsin. Food, fun and 

classics for all to enjoy and admire. (Exhibitors of cars pay fee). 9am-3pm. 262/636- 

9273. (Racine Co.) 

Aug 15 Saukville/Village Quilt Show: Pioneer Village of Ozaukee County noon-5pm. 

262/377-4510. www.co.ozaukee.wi.us/ochs (Ozaukee Co.) 

Aug 15 Sparta/St. Clare Health Mission Benefit: Benefit for the St Clare Health Mission. 

Regional and local artisans, musical performances, art displays, food and kid's activities. 

310 West Main St. 12pm - 7pm 800/354-2453. www.bikesparta.com (Monroe Co.) 

Aug 15 Tomahawk/Friends of the Airport Fly-in: Pancake breakfast, craft/flea market, and air 

show. Tomahawk Airport 7am breakfast; 1pm-dusk airshow. 715/453-4552. (Lincoln 

Co.) 

Aug 15 Watertown/Octagon House Ice Cream Social: Enjoy a concert by the 1st Brigade Civil 

War Band, a historical program. and ice cream and homemade cake on the historic 

Octagon House grounds. Tours also available. 2pm 920/261-2796. 

www.watertownhistory.org/ (Jefferson Co.) 

Aug 15 Waukesha/Lion's Club Chicken BBQ: Chicken BBQ. Waukesha County Expo Center- 

Main Arena 11am-6pm. 262/549-4438. (Waukesha Co.) 

Aug 15 Whitehall/Whitehall "Top of the World" Bike Tour: A bike tour of 15, 23 or 40 

miles. The 15-mile loop is relatively flat, but the 23-mile "Top of the World" and the 40mile 

"Extended World Tour" offer great views and challenging hills. $15 entry fee 

includes hot meal after the ride. Melby Park Reg at 8am, race start at 9am. 715/538- 

2168. www.ridebctc.com (Trempealeau Co.) 

Aug 15 - Oct 10 Neenah/The Other Side of the West: Recreating New Icons of the American West. 

Bergstrom-Mahler Museum 10am-4:30pm Tues-Fr, 9am-4:30pm Sat, 1pm-4:30pm Sun. 

920/751-4658. www.paperweightmuseum.com (Outagamie Co.) 

Aug 15 - Oct 23 Neenah/Painted Essays: William Keith's Landscapes of the West. Bergstrom-Mahler 

Museum 10am-4:30pm Tues-Fri, 9am-4:30pm Sat, 1pm-4:30pm Sun. 920/751-4658. 

www.paperweightmuseum.com (Outagamie Co.) 

Aug 15 - Oct 31 Union Grove/Moyer's Motorcycle Adventure Corn Maze: Six-acre corn maze - the 

theme is two hogs riding piggyback on a motorcycle. Wrong turns can lead to a "wild 

hog ride." Includes hayride to field, animals to pet and picnic grounds. US Highway 45 

& County Road A. Thur-Fri 4pm-dusk; Sat& Sun 11am-dusk. Open every day before 

LD. 262/878-3166. www.moyersmaze.com (Racine Co.) 

Aug 16 - Aug 22 Hayward/LCO Casino Birthday Bash Celebration: LCO Casino Birthday Bash 

Celebration! Cash drawings throughout the week. Weekend concert series at the LCO 

Casino Lodge & Convention Center. 800/526-2274. www.lcocasino.com (Sawyer 

Co.) 

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Aug 16 - Aug 22 Sheboygan/Softball Tournament: "Toys for Tots." The Sheboygan Softball Association 

and the United States Marine Corps join forces to sponsor the annual Toys for Tots 

tournament. Wildwood Softball Complex. Admission. Wildwood Softball Complex. 

920/565-3053. (Sheboygan Co.) 

Aug 17 - Aug 29 Milwaukee/Mamma Mia: Marcus Center for the Performing Arts 888/367-8101. 

www.marcuscenter.org (Milwaukee Co.) 

Aug 17 - Sep 6 Milwaukee/Spirit - The Seventh Fire: The Spirit - The Seventh Fire tour will start in 

Omaha, Nebraska and then continue on to Milwaukee and Washington D.C., as a part of 

the city-wide events surrounding the Smithsonian's grand opening of the National 

Museum of the American Indian. Spirit - The Seventh Fire is a way to connect to the 

Native American culture that has been here for thousands of years - the first step in 

understanding America's first Nations. McKinley Park. 414/324-2507. 

www.spirit7thfire.com (Milwaukee Co.) 

Aug 18 - Aug 14 Fond du Lac/Buttermilk Festival Concert--Kids From WI: Direct from their 10-day 

run at the Wisconsin State Fair, 33 of Wisconsin's finest youth singers, dancers, and 

instrumentalists take the stage for their 10th annual free performance at Buttermilk Creek 

Park. 7:15pm-9pm. 800/937-9123. www.fdlsymphonicband.org (Fond du Lac Co.) 

Aug 18 Eagle River/Paul Bunyan Fest: Fun family event with Roast Cooking contest by area 

merchants, Paul Bunyan size beef sandwiches and luncheon available, arts & craft show, 

musical entertainment and much more. Downtown 10am-4pm. 800/359-6315. 

www.eagleriver.org (Vilas Co.) 

Aug 18 Green Lake/Concerts in the Park: KG & the Ranger: KG & the Ranger performs 

classic cowboy songs, award-winning yodeling and trick rope-spinning. This is the last 

concert of 8 Concerts in the Park series. This free concert is held in Deacon Mills Park, 

downtown Green Lake. Deacon Mills Park 6:30-8:30pm 800/253-7354. 

www.visitgreenlake.com (Green Lake Co.) 

Aug 18 Jefferson/Concerts in the Park: Concerts at Rotary Park Wednesday evening. Rotary 

Park 6-8pm. 920/261-6320. www.jeffersonchamberwi.com (Jefferson Co.) 





Aug 18 Laona/Storytelling & the Lumberjack Cook: Storyteller Christopher Goetz brings the 

life of Anton Mueller to audiences of all ages. Experience what it was like to come to a 

new world, serve in the Union Army during the Civil War, carve a home out of the 

wilderness, and be part of the logging camps. Take this rare opportunity to talk with the 

past! Camp Five Museum 800/774-3414. www.camp5museum.org (Forest Co.) 

Aug 18 Sheboygan/Chicken & All That Jazz: Enjoy live Dixieland music and an old-fashioned 

chicken barbecue dinner on the beautiful UW-Sheboygan campus. UW-Sheboygan 

Campus. 920/459-6654. (Sheboygan Co.) 

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Aug 18 - Aug 22 Beaver Dam/Dodge County Fair: Fair exhibits, commercial exhibits, big name 

entertainment and midway thrills. Fairgrounds 920/885-3586. 

www.dodgecountyfairgrounds.com (Dodge Co.) 

Aug 18 - Aug 22 De Pere/Brown County Fair: County fair featuring food, music and entertainment. 

920/336-6123. www.packercountry.com (Brown Co.) 

Aug 18 - Aug 22 Lake Geneva/Venetian Festival: Arts & craft fair, carnival, lighted boat parade. 

Fireworks at dusk on Sunday. Flat Iron Park Wed-Fri. 6pm to 12am. Sat & Sun Noon to 

12am. 262/248-4416. www.lakegenevajaycees.org (Walworth Co.) 

Aug 18 - Aug 22 Mauston/Juneau County Fair: 608/847-1904. www.juneaucountytourism.com 

(Juneau Co.) 

Aug 18 - Aug 22 Wilmot/Kenosha County Fair: 8am-midnight 262/862-6121. www.kenoshacvb.com 

(Kenosha Co.) 

Aug 18 - Sep 19 Milwaukee/Luckystar's 13: Thirteen artists have been chosen by alternative art gallery 

Luckystar to create an original art work inspired by the Charles Allis Art Museum's 

permanent collection. The thirteen artists each selected an art object from the permanent 

collection, which spans 2,000 years, of the Charles Allis Art Museum, that inspired them, 

and created a new artwork of their own, melding the traditional with the contemporary, 

cutting-edge styles of those typically displayed at Luckystar. Charles Allis Art Museum 

Wed-Sun 1-5pm. 414/276-8295. www.cavtmuseums.org (Milwaukee Co.) 

Aug 19 - Aug 21 Manitowoc/Great Lakes Trawler Fest: Taking place at the Manitowoc Marina. There 

will be educational seminars, dealers and brokers will be there and 20-25 new boats will 

be on display. Manitowoc Marina 800/627-4896. (Manitowoc Co.) 

Aug 19 - Aug 22 Athens/Athens Fair: District fair, Junior fair, open class exhibits, carnival, craft booths, 

commercial exhibits, entertainment. Live music Thurs, Fri , Sat eves. 2004 Centennial 

Celebration. Parade Sun 1:15pm. Veterans Memorial Park and adjacent streets. 9am- 

10pm Sun 1:15 Parade 715/257-7619. (Marathon Co.) 

Aug 19 - Aug 22 Elkhart Lake/RA 500/American Lemans Series: The Grand American Road Racing 

Championship Series - a celebration of 500 miles of speed and endurance. Road America 

800/365-7223. www.roadamerica.com (Sheboygan Co.) 

Aug 19 - Aug 22 Madison/Madison Morgan Classic Horse Show: The show includes more than 100 

classes highlighting the beauty and versatility of the breed. Alliant Energy Center-Barns 

& Arena 608/267-3976. www.alliantenergycenter.com (Dane Co.) 

Aug 19 - Aug 22 Madison/Wisconsin Convertible Classic Tour: Topless cars of every make and vintage 

are welcome to join the 4 days of non-competitive touring & fun. Scenic route varies 

from year to year. Tour limited to first 200 registrations received. Registration forms 

available Spring 2004; check Web site. PO Box 44781. Check Web site for updates, 

Registration in spring. 608/271-1335. www.wiautotours.com (Dane Co.) 

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Aug 19 - Aug 22 Milwaukee/Irish Fest: The festival celebrates Irish culture with daily parades, exhibits, 

genealogy information, contests, storytellers, poets and a marketplace with Irish weavers, 

knitters and artists. Fifteen stages of Irish music, dance and theater performances. Henry 

Maier Festival Park Thur 5pm-10pm, Fri 4pm-mid, Sat noon-mid, Sun 11am-10pm. 

414/476-3378. www.irishfest.com (Milwaukee Co.) 

Aug 19 - Aug 22 Oconto/Oconto County Fair: 4-H exhibits, carnival rides, truck & tractor pulls, animal 

judging, dog and horse shows, concessions. 888/626-6862. www.ocontocounty.org 

(Oconto Co.) 

Aug 19 - Aug 22 Racine/Racine Boat and RV Show: In-water and on land; boats from kayaks to yachts; 

RV's from popups to coaches. Equipment, accessories and entertainment. Call for costs. 

2 Christopher Columbus Cswy.. Call for costs. Thurs & Fri: Noon-8pm, Sat: 10am-8pm, 

Sun: 10am-6pm. 847/872-3200. (Racine Co.) 

Aug 19 - Aug 22 Sun Prairie/Sweet Corn Festival: Festival begins with a parade down Main Street on 

Thurs evening. Event includes craft show, carnival rides, concessions, family and adult 

entertainment, and lots of sweet corn on Sat & Sun. Angell Park Thurs & Fri 6-10 pm, 

Sat noon-mid, Sun noon-10pm. 800/400-6162. www.sunprairiechamber.com (Dane 

Co.) 

Aug 19 - Aug 22 Wautoma/Waushara County Fair: On Thurs $10 buys all rides from 5:30 pm-10:30 

pm, with a Tractor Pull at 7pm. Fri offers a Dairy Show at 8am, the Midway opening at 

10am, with a Truck Pull at 7pm. On Sat. the Midway opens at 10am with $10 wristbands 

good for rides from 12pm-5pm; horse pulls at 12pm, livestock sale at 2pm, ending with a 

showcases Kids from Wisconsin at 7pm. On Sunday the Midway opens at 11am with 

harness racing at 12pm and a demolition derby at 4:30pm. Fair Street - County 

Fairgrounds. Thursday, 8/14 - 8am-3pm entries brought in; 4pm Fair opens. Friday, 8/15 

- 8am Dairy Show; 10am Midway opens. Saturday, 8/16 - 10am Midway opens. Sunday, 

8/17 - 11am Midway opens. 920/787-0416. (Waushara Co.) 

Aug 20 - Aug 21 Eagle River/ERRA Youth Days Auction: Annual auction to benefit our local ice rink, 

many wonderful buys. State Highway 70 E. 6:00-10pm 715/479-4858. (Vilas Co.) 

Aug 20 - Aug 21 La Crosse/Century Tel's Sand on the Riverfront: Sand sculpting competition and 

family festival on the banks of the Mississippi River. Watch teams sculpt Fri from 10am- 

4pm, viewing until 10pm. Sculpting demo Sat morning. Includes food, music and games 

for kids. Riverside Park, Downtown La Crosse Fri & Sat 10am-10pm. 608/784-9450. 

www.riverfrontinc.org (La Crosse Co.) 

Aug 20 - Aug 21 Sheboygan/Kiwanis Lakefest: Free family festival with top entertainment. Kid's stage 

and activities area, great food, coffee house, beverages and lots of fun! Deland Park 

920/457-9495. www.kiwanislakefest.com (Sheboygan Co.) 

Aug 20 - Aug 21 Stevens Point/Brews, Brats & Bands Celebration: The Stevens Point Brewery's annual 

charity festival with proceeds going to United Way of Portage County. Brewery tours, 7 

varieties Johnsonville brats, all varieties of Point Beer, Point Premium Root Beer and 

other refreshments, silent auction. Stevens Point Brewery Fri 5-10pm, Sat noon-10pm. 

800/369-4911. www.pointbeer.com (Portage Co.) 

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Aug 20 - Aug 21 Wausau/Big Bull Falls Blues Festival: Nationally known blues performers headline this 

outdoor musical extravaganza at Oak Island Park in downtown Wausau. Enjoy great 

food and merchandise, then sit back and "Do the Blues." Fern Island Park Fri 4pmmidnight; 

Sat noon-midnight. All attendants must be 21 or accompanied by a legal 

guardian to attend. No carry-ins. No pets. 888/948-4748. www.bigbullfallsblues.com 

(Marathon Co.) 

Aug 20 - Aug 22 Baraboo/Badger Steam and Gas Engine Show: Wisconsin's largest display of early 

American steam-powered and gas-powered equipment. Food, flea market and 

entertainment. S3347 Sand Rd . 8am-5pm. 608/522-4905. 

www.badgersteamandgas.com (Sauk Co.) 

Aug 20 - Aug 22 Bruce/Chippewa Valley Gospel Bluegrass Festival: The "Granddaddy" of Wisconsin 

Gospel music festivals featuring bands from across the nation. A full weekend of Gospel 

Bluegrass. Living Waters Church and Campgrounds 715/868-2987. (Rusk Co.) 

Aug 20 - Aug 22 Butternut/Community Festival: Art's & Crafts, Music, Games, Softball Tournament 

and Raffles Butternut Community Park 800/269-4505. www.pricecountywi.net 

(Ashland Co.) 

Aug 20 - Aug 22 Eagle River/National Championship Musky Open: Musky tournament includes a sport 

show, casting contest, trophies, food and fun for the whole family. Fish one of six lake 

families in the Vilas County lake systems. Register at the Vilas County Fairgrounds. For 

more detailed information contact (800) 359-6315 800/359-6315. www.eagleriver.org 

(Vilas Co.) 

Aug 20 - Aug 22 Eau Claire/Rendezvous Days: Crafters, games and great food. Regis High School 

715/830-2273. (Eau Claire Co.) 

Aug 20 - Aug 22 Holmen/Kornfest and Auto Show: Enjoy Fri night fireworks, a parade on Sat (11am), 

and a car show on Sun. Fresh corn on the cob, live music, carnival, fun run (Sat, 

7:30am), water fights and concessions. Legion Park 800/873-1901. (La Crosse Co.) 

Aug 20 - Aug 22 North Hudson/North Hudson Pepper Festival: North Hudson celebrates its Italian 

heritage with this annual event including a parade, carnival, Italian food booths, 

spaghetti- and hot pepper-eating contests, music and a Queen coronation. Pepperfest 

Park 800/657-6775. www.hudsonwi.org (St. Croix Co.) 

Aug 20 - Aug 22 Sturgeon Bay/Thresheree and Antique Machinery Show: Family entertainment, 

competition chain saw, antique tractor pull, barefoot horse pull, kids' pedal tractor pull, 

raffle. Food and refreshments. Club Grounds. 920/743-4859. (Door Co.) 

Aug 20 - Aug 22 Waukesha/Good Guys Custom Rod & Auto Show: View Wisconsin's largest car 

show, exhibiting hot rods, customs and classics. Enjoy music of the 50's and 60's, shop 

car vendors to crafters and enjoy the outdoor atmosphere. Waukesha County Exposition 

Center 800/366-8474. www.visitwaukesha.org (Waukesha Co.) 

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Aug 20 - Sep 5 Milwaukee/Hedwig & the Angry Inch: Hedwig is coming! Inspired by Plato’s 

“Symposium,” this edgy, provocative musical comedy stars a German rock ‘n’ roll 

goddess whose sex change operation has gone awry. Lost and alone, she roars out of her 

trailer park in Kansas and sweeps onto the Cabot stage, singing about her overwhelming 

desire to find her “other half,” whoever that might be. Broadway Theatre Center, Cabot 

Theatre 414/291-7800. www.chamber-theatre.com (Milwaukee Co.) 

Aug 20 - Sep 12 Madison/Love is the Weirdest of All: A musical salute to The Berrymans, Madison’s 

renowned folk-singing duo. Mixing politics, love, and the trials and tribulations of 

growing older in and out of marriage, Love is the Weirdest of All presents Lou and 

Peter’s songs as what they are: wonderful comedies of everyday life in the American 

Midwest UW Mitchell Theatre 608/256-0029. www.madisonrep.org (Dane Co.) 

Aug 21 Clam Lake/Hog/Beef Roast: Sponsored by the Clam Lake Community Club 800/533- 

7454. (Ashland Co.) 

Aug 21 Fish Creek/Summer Art & Craft Show: A quality art & craft show. Mixed media, food 

concession and free parking. Unique gifts and home decorating ideas; come and enjoy. 

Skyway Outdoor Theatre 9am-4pm. 920/922-3727. (Door Co.) 

Aug 21 Frederic/Frederic Arts & Craft Fair: On the grass. Easy to load & unload. Food 

available. Fair is in a 100 year-old town. PO Box 250. 715/327-8903. (Polk Co.) 

Aug 21 Green Bay/Belgian Farm Day: Heritage Hill State Historical Park 10am-4:30pm 

800/721-5150. www.heritagehillgb.org (Brown Co.) 

Aug 21 Hayward/Seeley Lions Club Pre-Fat Bike Race: 24-mile and 12-mile off-road bike 

race for all ages. 10am start. 715/634-6449. www.seeleywis.com (Sawyer Co.) 

Aug 21 Kimberly/Fox River Valley Renaissance Faire: Fun, educational family event with 

entertainment, musicians, artisans, family games, and plenty of food, with scenes from 

classic Shakespeare plays topping off the day Sunset Park 11am-4pm. 920/832-8746. 

www.foxcities.org (Outagamie Co.) 

Aug 21 Manitowoc/YMCA Triathlon & Family Race Festival: This is a triathlon race for the 

family beginning at 7am. DJ music during competition. YMCA Start 7am. 920/682- 

0341. www.active.com (Manitowoc Co.) 

Aug 21 Portage/Friendship Village Celebrates Zona Gale: A commemoration of Pulitzer Prize 

winning dramatist & social activist Zona Gale. Poetry & play reading, music, tours of 

Gale's two homes in Portage, ice cream social and more. Silver Lake Cemetery, 

museum/homes, Cultural center. 608/742-3315. www.portagewi.com (Columbia Co.) 

Aug 21 Sturgeon Bay/Bayland Classic Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show: A family orientated 

event, with music, trivia contest, a variety of vendors, food, beverages, and much more. 

Sunset Park Registration begins at 8am with trophy presentations at 3pm. Show hours 

8am-4pm. 920/746-9629. www.doorcounty.com (Door Co.) 

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Aug 21 Sturgeon Bay/Candlelight Beach Walk: Enjoy a one mile walk on the sandy beach of 

Whitefish Dunes State Park, ¼ mile handicap accessible trail. Whitefish Dunes State 

Park-Nature Center 7-9pm 920/823-2400. (Door Co.) 

Aug 21 Turtle Lake/Sollman's Threshing Bee: 17th annual bee features old-time threshing and 

plowing demonstrations, plus a flea market. 5 miles south of Turtle Lake on County K 

715/948-2533. (Barron Co.) 

Aug 21 Wales/Donna Lexa Memorial Art Fair: Outdoor art fair along the Glacial Drumlin 

Bicycle Trail in the quaint village of Wales. Glacial Drumlin Bicycle Trail 10am-4pm. 

262/392-5700. (Waukesha Co.) 

Aug 21 Waukesha/Downtown Waukesha's Historic Riverwalk Sidewalk Sales: An annual 

event with a variety of arts, crafts and food vendors, on the streets of Historic Downtown 

Waukesha's Riverwalk setting along the Fox River. 9am-5pm. 262/542-0166. 


Aug 21 Waupaca/Waupaca Area Triathlon: A 1/2-mile swim, 20-mile bike race and 5K-run. 

The swim starts at 7am across Shadow Lake in South Park. The bike course is rather 

hilly. The run is a flat, fast loop. 221 South Main Street. Expo and registration from 

11am-9pm. Note that Aug. 21, 2004 is a change from the date originally announced. 

888/417-4040. www.waupacaareatriathlon.com (Waupaca Co.) 

Aug 21 West Bend/Fair To Remember: Art & Craft Show. Have a great day browsing through 

indoor and outdoor exhibits. 4-H concession and hands-on workshops, balloon sculpting 

and face painting. Door prizes. Washington County Fairgrounds 9am-4pm. 262/692- 

9488. (Washington Co.) 

Aug 21 - Aug 22 Clintonville/Civil War Encampment: Skirmishes among Yankee and Confederate 

forces, military drills, demonstrations of camp life, sutlers, food and music. Regimental 

dance on Saturday night, period dress preferred. W. A. Olen Park 10am-5pm both days. 

715/823-2772. www.clintonvillewi.org/chamber/ (Waupaca Co.) 

Aug 21 - Aug 22 Greenbush/Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show: Reenactment of the original Buffalo Bill 

Wild West Show that visited Sheboygan County more than 100 years ago. 150 cowboys 

participate in trick riding, roping and shooting demonstrations, a stagecoach hold-up, 

territorial bank robbery, and other Wild West adventures. Wade House Open 9am-5pm 

both days. 2.5-hour arena performance Sat at 7pm; Sun at 2pm. 920/526-3271. 

www.wisconsinhistory.org/wadehouse/wildwest/ (Sheboygan Co.) 

Aug 21 - Aug 22 Iola/Iola Vintage Military Show & Swap Meet: With Old Working Wheels. Large 

display of vintage military vehicles--jeeps, tanks, amphibious vehicles to current military 

vehicles and hardware. Plus tractors & working machines of the past. Extensive displays, 

gun show, battle reenactments, swap meet, speakers, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall. 

Gates open at 8am. 715/445-4005. www.iolaoldcarshow.com (Waupaca Co.) 

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Aug 21 - Aug 22 Madison/Badger State Dahlia Show: Dahlia societies from all over the Midwest will 

display in competition both single and multiple blooms. Thousands of blooms expected. 

Dahlia arrangements and photography section available. Sponsored by The Badger State 

Dahlia Society Olbrich Botanical Gardens 10am-4pm. 608/277-7584. www.olbrich.org 

(Dane Co.) 

Aug 21 - Aug 22 Madison/Wisconsin State Flying Disc Championship: Frisbee competition including 

disc golf, accuracy, distance, maximum time aloft, discathon, freestyle, and double disc 

court. Sat at Elver Park; Sun at Hiestand Park 608/222-0512. widiscsports.com/ 

(Dane Co.) 

Aug 21 - Aug 22 Marshfield/Marshfield Kennel Club Dog Show: Large dog show featuring breeds from 

throughout the Midwest. Central Wi State Fair Grounds 715/676-2488. 

www.makc.org (Wood Co.) 

Aug 21 - Aug 22 Menomonie/Fur Trade Rendezvous: Journey back to the time when the fur trade was 

an important pursuit in the area. They learn about the fur trader’s lives and witness black 

powder shooting, tomahawk throwing and much more! Russell J Rassbach Heritage 

Museum 9am-5pm 715/232-8685. www.discover-net.net/~dchs/ (Dunn Co.) 

Aug 21 - Aug 22 Mukwonago/Maxwell Street Days: More than 650 vendors of crafts, produce, plants, 

tools. Food and refreshments. Field Park at Hwy 83 & County NN 8am-5pm. 262/363- 

2003. (Waukesha Co.) 

Aug 21 - Aug 22 Oconomowoc/Festival of the Arts: 135 juried artisans show and sell along the shore of 

beautiful Fowler Lake. Show features music, children's activity tent, food and fun. 

Fowler Park 10am-5pm. 262/567-1243. (Waukesha Co.) 

Aug 22 Cable/Trans-Lake Namakagon Bike Tour: This unique Northwood's bike tour 

combines riding Chequamegon National Forest trails with a 2-hour cruise on Lake 

Namakagon. Choose a 23- or 35-mile on-road, or 30-mile off-road route. Telemark 

Resort 877/798-4718 x547. www.telemarkeducation.com (Bayfield Co.) 

Aug 22 Hayward/Cruz'In Car Show: Annual Car Show at Hayward's very own Cruz'In! 8am- 

3pm. 715/634-3663. (Sawyer Co.) 

Aug 22 Tomah/Tomah VA Platoon Run Car & Motorcycle Show: More than 100 collectible 

vehicles on display. 608/372-3971 x66225. (Monroe Co.) 

Aug 22 Walworth/Music In The Park - Walworth: Jazz Players big Band. Free concerts, 5pm- 

7pm. Heyer Park. 262/275-3232. (Walworth Co.) 

Aug 22 - Aug 24 Bad River/Manomin Pow Wow: 800/284-9484. (Ashland Co.) 

Aug 22 - Aug 29 Lancaster/Grant County Fair: 4-H animal judging and exhibits, tractor and truck pulls, 

chainsaw sculptor, midway rides, jugglers/magicians, musical entertainment. 608/723- 

2135. (Grant Co.) 

Aug 22 - Nov 28 Sheboygan/Judith Schaechter: John Michael Kohler Arts Center 920/458-6144. 


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Aug 23 Waukesha/Madison Classics Swap & Car Sale Show: Waukesha County Expo Center- 

Arena & Parking Lots. 6am-4pm. 262/896-8490. www.jeffersonswapmeet.com 


Aug 23 - Aug 24 Wausau/Pan Am Slalom Championships: See some of the best in whitewater kayak 

competitions. Contact the Wausau Kayak/Canoe Corp. www.wausauwhitewater.org 

Whitewater Park 715/845-5664. (Marathon Co.) 

Aug 24 Greenwood/Mud Bog Greenwood: Schofield Avenue mud pit. Event begins at 6:00 

pm. Schofield Ave. 888/252-7594. www.clark-cty-wi.org (Clark Co.) 

Aug 24 - Aug 29 Manitowoc/Manitowoc County Fair: Ag exhibits, youth exhibits, displays, musical 

entertainment, and food. 800/627-4896. www.manitowoc-countyexpo.com 


Aug 25 Burlington/Burlington Community Block Party: Block party open to public to 

celebrate Harley Davidson's 100th Anniversary. ChocolateFest Grounds 4-11pm. 

262/763-6044. www.burlingtonareachamber.com (Racine Co.) 

Aug 25 Fond du Lac/Buttermilk Festival-Symphonic Night in Old Vienna: The Symphonic 

Band along with guest artists presents an evening of music from Austria and Germany, 

including Viennese waltzes, a von Suppe overture, polkas and marches. 6:15pm-9pm 

800/937-9123. www.fdlsymphonicband.org (Fond du Lac Co.) 





Aug 25 - Aug 29 Cumberland/Rutabaga Festival: Since 1932, Cumberland has annually celebrated this 

oft-forgotten veggie. Visitors to this year's festival will enjoy live entertainment, a pedal 

tractor pull, pepper-eating contest, basketball shootout, craft show, morning bike tour and 

grand parade. 715/822-3378. www.cumberland-wisconsin.com (Barron Co.) 

Aug 25 - Aug 29 La Crosse/Sesame Street Live: Sesame Street Live with Jim Henson's loveable 

Muppets. Your kids will love it and so will you! La Crosse Center 608/789-7410. 

www.lacrossecenter.com (La Crosse Co.) 

Aug 25 - Aug 29 Loyal/Loyal Corn Festival: Enjoy softball & horseshoe tournaments, horse, truck, and 

tractor pulls, craft show, Spanky's Run/Walk, carnival, live music craft sale, and great 

food including Loyal's famous corn on the cob. Parades including hometown celebrities 

Steady Eddie and Travis, Guinness Book of world Record's Stilt Walkers. A hunt for the 

Golden Ear of Corn begins early each August with clues given weekly in the Tribune 

Record Gleaner Newspaper. The winner receives a cash award. Main Street. 888/252- 

7594. www.clark-cty-wi.org (Clark Co.) 

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Aug 25 - Aug 29 Phillips/Price County Fair: Exhibits, horse shows, 4-H shows, team penning, rodeo, 

entertainment, music, dancing, demo derby, kiddie tractor pull, talent contest, chain saw 

carving, bingo, petting zoo, free carnival rides, and food vendors. Fairgrounds 

800/269-4505. www.pricecountywi.net (Price Co.) 

Aug 25 - Aug 29 Weyauwega/Waupaca County Fair: This traditional rural fair offers animal exhibits, 

homemaking exhibits, races, grandstand shows, a midway, concessions and fun. 

Fairgrounds 920/867-3395. www.waupacaareachamber.com (Waupaca Co.) 

Aug 26 Presque Isle/Chamber Wild Game Cookoff: Held at the Community Building. Enter 

your favorite recipe or just come and sample the entries while browsing the craft booths. 

Starting at noon. 888/835-6508. (Vilas Co.) 

Aug 26 - Aug 29 Grantsburg/Burnett County Fair: Sample the best of Burnett County's agricultural 

products, view the winning livestock, visit with the proud producers, trainers and 

handlers, enjoy the food, refreshments, rides, games and competitions. 715/689-2195. 

(Burnett Co.) 

Aug 26 - Aug 29 Sheboygan Falls/Falls Fest: Carnival rides, huge parade (Sat 3pm), live music, 

fireworks, water fights, petting zoo, lots of food and fun. Rochester Park 920/467- 

9450. www.sheboyganfalls.org (Sheboygan Co.) 

Aug 26 - Aug 29 Wausaukee/Marinette County Fair: The fair features 4-H and open class exhibits, 

merchant's exhibits, music, midway entertainment, truck and tractor pulls and the demo 

derby. Stop in for an old-fashioned good time. Wausaukee Fair Grounds Gates open 

10am-10pm. 715/732-7510. www.marinettechamber.com (Marinette Co.) 

Aug 26 - Sep 12 St Croix Falls/There Shall Be No Night: This 1942 Pulitzer Prize winning play tells the 

story of a family in Finland in the months leading up to the Russian invasion - a "lost" 

masterpiece! St Croix Festival Theatre Thu, Fri & Sat 7:30pm; Sun 2pm. A special 2pm 

performance the second Thu of each run. 888/887-6002. www.festivaltheatre.org (Polk 

Co.) 

Aug 26 - Oct 31 Eau Claire/Lovely Liebowitz Sisters: This is an all new cast in one of the most popular 

shows we've ever done! If you're a fan of the music and comedy of the 40's, you won't 

want to miss this special treat at Fanny Hill. This musical comedy revue is loosely based 

on the Andrews Sisters. Ask around, because someone you know has seen this show and 

they will tell you it's absolutely hilarious and a must see! 3919 Crescent Ave. Weekday 

1:45pm. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30pm. Saturday 7:30pm. 715/834-8186. 

www.fannyhill.com (Eau Claire Co.) 

Aug 27 Beloit/Music At Harry's Place - Cajun Aces: Enjoy the Cajun Aces. Sponsored by 

Fairbanks Morse Engine. Food and beverage vendors at 5:30 pm and concert beginning 

at 7 pm. Free. Riverside Drive, Beloit 7pm concert; 5:30 pm food concessions. 

800/423-5648. www.visitbeloit.com (Rock Co.) 

Aug 27 - Aug 28 Freedom/Wisconsin State Championship Truck &Tractor Pull: Top Midwestern 

drivers compete in a NTPA-sanctioned pull. Concessions, kid's pedal pull, live music. 

VFW Memorial Park Pull starts at 7:30pm. 920/991-8793. www.freedompull.com 


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Aug 27 - Aug 28 Iola/Northland Bluegrass Festival: Music from noon to midnight both days. Noon- 

Midnight 715/884-6996. www.highwatermusic.com/northlandBGFest.htm (Waupaca 

Co.) 

Aug 27 - Aug 28 Phillips/Price County Rodeo: Featuring "The Ride of a Lifetime" ; seven amateur local 

bull riders each night; seven amateur local girls' barrel racers each night. Guaranteed 

prize money! Also, bare back broncos, saddle broncos, bull riding, team roping, girls' 

barrel racing and more. Over $2,000 in prize money. Held in conjunction with the Price 

County Fair. Thursday-Team penning, 6-9 p.m.; Friday & Saturday-Rodeo, 7-9:30 p.m. 

800/269-4505. www.co.price.wi.us (Price Co.) 

Aug 27 - Aug 28 Superior/Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival: Celebrate the ancient Asian sport of 

Dragon Boat racing at the largest Dragon Boat Festival in the United States. Over 100 

international teams are expected to compete. Food and beverage vendors, arts and crafts 

fair, entertainment Fri evening and Sat throughout the day. Barker's Island Fri 6-10 pm, 

Sat 7am-10pm. 866/336-1107. www.lakesuperiordragons.com (Douglas Co.) 

Aug 27 - Aug 29 Edgar/North Cent. WI Antique Steam/Gas Engine Show: 30th annual club show 

features various equipment powered by gas and steam engines. Flea market, live 

entertainment, parade and concessions. Camping available. Kurt Umnus Farm Fri 8am- 

11pm, Sat 7am-11pm, Sun 7am-7pm. 715/845-2569. (Marathon Co.) 

Aug 27 - Aug 29 Florence/Florence County Fair: 715/589-3291. (Florence Co.) 

Aug 27 - Aug 29 Fond du Lac/Buckskinners Camp: See a buckskinner encampment and demonstrations 

of pioneer life. Galloway House and Village 10-4pm. 800/937-9123. www.fdl.com 

(Fond du Lac Co.) 

Aug 27 - Aug 29 Green Bay/Artstreet: This fine arts festival features more than 200 juried regional and 

national artists, performing arts on four stages, an edible arts area, kid's art area, 

demonstrations, literary arts area and ethnic foods. Downtown Fri 5pm-mid, Sat 10ammid, 

Sun 10am-5pm. Art Fair Hours: Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm. 920/435-2787. 

www.newartscouncil.org (Brown Co.) 

Aug 27 - Aug 29 Hayward/Musky Tale Resort's Musky Shoot-Out: Musky Tournament, held annually 

at Musky Tale Resort on the Chippewa Flowage in Hayward, WI -- Home of World 

Record Muskies! 715/462-3838. www.muskytale.com (Sawyer Co.) 

Aug 27 - Aug 29 Juneau/Juneau August Fest: Features food, music, carnival, arts & crafts fair(Sun), and 

various community sponsored events-something for everyone. Craft Fair 10am-4pm. 

920/386-2098. (Dodge Co.) 

Aug 27 - Aug 29 La Crosse/Great River Folk Festival: A family-friendly weekend of outdoor 

contemporary and traditional folk music, a Fri evening concert (7:30pm), demonstrations 

of traditional crafts, ethnic food and children's activities. UW-LaCrosse Campus. 

608/784-3033. www.greatriverfolkfest.org (La Crosse Co.) 

Aug 27 - Aug 29 Lake Geneva/Maxwell Street Days: Maxwell Street days and celebration downtown. 

Downtown 800/345-1020. www.lakegenevawi.com (Walworth Co.) 

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Aug 27 - Aug 29 Middleton/Good Neighbor Festival: Food, live music and a carnival midway. The 

festival features a children's mini-parade on Friday night; (100+) art & craft fair 9am Sat 

& Sun; Kiddie dog show Sat 10am, reg @ 9:30; and a big parade Sunday, 12:30 pm. 

Fireman's Park Children's mini-parade Fri eve; Art/craft fair 9am Sat & Sun; Kiddie dog 

show Sat 10am, reg @ 9:30; parade Sun, 12:30 pm. 800/688-5694. 

www.middletonfestival.com (Dane Co.) 

Aug 27 - Aug 29 Milwaukee/Mexican Fiesta: Spice up your life with mouth-watering food, rousing 

mariachi bands, foot-stomping rhythms and the swirl of traditional dancers. Handmade 

treasures in the marketplace. Mexican and Latin culture and heritage. Henry Maier 

Festival Park Fri 11am-11:30pm, Sat & Sun noon-11:30pm. 414/383-7066. 

www.mexicanfiesta.org (Milwaukee Co.) 

Aug 27 - Aug 29 Milwaukee/Serbian Days: Great Serbian food including BBQ lamb, pork, & chicken 

dinners, burek, sarma, cevapcici & pastries; carnival rides & kids' games, ethnic Serbian 

and American music; choir & traditional dance performances; and tours of a mosaiccovered 

cathedral. 51st St & Oklahoma Ave. Friday 5pm-11pm, Saturday 2pm-11pm, 

Sunday noon-10pm. 414/545-4080. (Milwaukee Co.) 

Aug 27 - Aug 29 Oshkosh/Ducks Unlimited Great Outdoors Festival: Festival is made up of different 

"sporting villages" where you can try different outdoor products before buying. Product 

reps offer instruction. EAA Show Grounds 920/303-9200. www.dugof.com 

(Winnebago Co.) 

Aug 27 - Aug 29 Waukesha/WI Arabian Horse Show: Waukesha County Expo Center-Horse Complex 

8am-6pm. 608/879-2056. (Waukesha Co.) 

Aug 27 - Aug 29 West Allis/Mid-American Series Governor's Cup & ASA: The MARS teams run for 

the inaugural Wisconsin Governor's Cup. ASA returns to The Mile with great teams and 

young, hungry drivers on their way up. This Mid-American series features Mid-Am 

Stock Cars, Mid-Am Supertrucks, Classics and the MARS Late Model Cars. Milwaukee 

Mile. 414/453-8277. www.milwaukeemile.com (Milwaukee Co.) 

Aug 27 - Aug 29 West Bend/Germanfest: Continuous German music, authentic food and dancing. 

Sheepshead tournaments, farmers market, Riverwalk Art Fair, pancake breakfast, Fri fish 

fry. Downtown Fri noon-Sun evening. 262/338-3909. www.downtownwestbend.com 

(Washington Co.) 

Aug 27 - Aug 29 Wisconsin Rapids/Rapids Balloon Rally: 20-30 balloons. Flights on Fri pm, Sat am & 

pm, and Sun am. Night glows Fri and Sat evenings. Also, helicopter rides, skydiving 

exhibitions, plane rides, food and live music. Alexander Field, South Wood County 

Airport Fri evening, all day Sat, Sun am. 715/325-1802. www.maxmediaweb.com/rally 

(Wood Co.) 

Aug 27 - Aug 30 Marshfield/Marshfield Parade of Homes: Tour homes in Marshfield and the 

surrounding areas at the scattered site Parade of Homes Various Locations 715/424- 

5060. www.cwhba.com (Wood Co.) 

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Aug 27 - Aug 30 Wisconsin Rapids/Wisconsin Rapids Parade of Homes: Tour homes in Wisconsin 

Rapids and the surrounding areas at the scattered site Parade of Homes 2135 8th Street. 

715/424-5060. www.cwhba.com (Wood Co.) 

Aug 27 - Oct 31 Milwaukee/Milwaukee Repertory Theater: "The Magic Banjo": In THE MAGIC 

BANJO, the accomplished musician and performer Michael Miles tells the story of 

America through the history of the most American of instruments. Don’t miss this oneman 

celebration featuring the music and words of Pete Seeger, Carl Sandburg, Woody 

Guthrie and more. 108 E Wells St. 414/224-9490. www.milwaukeerep.com 


Aug 28 Amherst/Amish Quilt & Consignment Auction: Viewing begins at 7am, auction 

begins at 9:30, rain or shine! In addition to the quilt auction visitors can visit the flea 

market where a variety of Amish goods are available for purchase, including wall 

decorations, crafts, new and used furniture, and antiques. Amherst Fairgrounds 8am 

craft auction, 9:30am quilt auction & 12pm furniture auction 715/467-2800. 

www.maderauction.com (Portage Co.) 

Aug 28 Baraboo/Baraboo Rapids River Rally: Milk jug boat regatta, canoe races, kid's games, 

volleyball tournament, live music, kid's fisheree, and more. Lower Ochsner Park 9am- 

6pm. 800/227-2266. www.baraboo.com/chamber (Sauk Co.) 

Aug 28 Beloit/1848 Cooperage Building Tour: Hear the building restoration story and how the 

building was used for the Beckman family home. One tour each hour. $2 donation. 

Beckman Mill County Park 1-4pm, 4th Sat of month May thru Oct. 608/362-4703. 

www.visitbeloit.com (Rock Co.) 

Aug 28 Cable/Chequamegon Fat Tire Triathlon: The nation's largest off-road triathlon! 

Swimming, mountain biking and trail running in a single event. Short or long course, 

starting at Telemark Pointe on Lake Namakagon, then through the beautiful 

Chequamegon National Forest and the beautiful CAMBA off-road bicycle trail system. 

Telemark Pointe at Lake Namakagon 651/762-1510. www.fattiretri.com (Bayfield 

Co.) 

Aug 28 Chippewa Falls/Chip Dip River Float: Chip Dip River Float is an end-of-summer river 

float from downtown Chippewa Falls to Loopy's backyard for bands, live entertainment, 

and fun throughout the evening including a backyard cookout and volleyball. Loopy's 

Noon-Mid. 715/723-5667. (Chippewa Co.) 

Aug 28 Downsville/Discover Downsville: Community celebration and craft fair with an unique 

historical perspective. Downtown Downsville 10am-5pm. 888/523-3866. 

www.discoverdownsvillewi.com (Dunn Co.) 

Aug 28 Kenosha/HarborPark Jazz on Kenosha's Lakefront: Featuring: The Ramsey Lewis 

Trio. 262/654-6372. (Kenosha Co.) 

Aug 28 Leon/Leon Gatorfest: Stand-still parade, arts & craft booths, live music, food, gator egg 

races, petting zoo and kid's games. Perfect family fun. Downtown area 800/354-2453. 

(Monroe Co.) 

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Aug 28 Madison/Wisconsin Pottery Association Show and Sale: Over 50 dealers from across 

the mid-west will sell all types of antique/collectible pottery and dinnerware at the annual 

show. Alliant Energy Center 9am-4pm 608/251-1306. www.wisconsinpottery.org 

(Dane Co.) 

Aug 28 Neillsville/Men's Club Mud Bog: Held at Clark County Fairgrounds Clark County 

Fairgrounds 888/252-7594. (Clark Co.) 

Aug 28 Portage/Taste of Portage Market Fair: Sample food from 15 of the area's favorite 

restaurants, shop more than 50 art & craft vendors, see the all-make/all-model car show. 

Kid's pedal tractor pull, kids' inflatables, and much more. Downtown 9am-4pm. 

800/474-2525. www.portagewi.com (Columbia Co.) 

Aug 28 Princeton/Fiddler's Festival: Enjoy fiddle, banjo, and guitar music. Food served from 

11:30am-3:00pm. Hay rides and animal attractions for the kids. Apples, plums and pears 

ready for picking. Country store with specialty foods and fresh bakery. Caron Orchard 

& Country Store 920/295-6730. www.caronorchard.com (Green Lake Co.) 

Aug 28 Watertown/Bill Blagg III - Imagine Tour 2004: Witness the impossible as the 

nationally acclaimed illusionist BILL BLAGG III slices an assistant in half 

VERTICALLY, makes a woman vanish while floating in mid-air, and makes it snow 

from his bare hands! A must see event for the whole family. Proudly presented by 

Illusionary Arts Entertainment. Watertown High School Auditorium. 7pm. 866/878- 

0311. www.billblagg3.com/ (Jefferson Co.) 

Aug 28 West Bend/Riverwalk Art Fair: 1-Day Outdoor Art Fair along the scenic Riverwalk in 

Downtown West Bend. Coincides with West Bend's Germanfest (held Friday-Saturday- 

Sunday); used book sale. Along the Riverwalk Downtown West Bend 9am-4pm, rain or 

shine. 262/306-5000. www.wbachamber.org (Washington Co.) 

Aug 28 - Aug 29 Eau Claire/Festival in the Pines: 22nd annual festival with more than 250 quality arts 

and crafts booths, great food from Chippewa Valley restaurants, talented performers on 

three stages, beer & wine garden, children's games and rides, free petting zoo. Carson 

Park Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm. 888/611-7463. www.festivalinthepines.com (Eau 

Claire Co.) 

Aug 28 - Aug 29 Menomonee Falls/Schwabenhof Octoberfest: An Octoberfest with ethnic 

entertainment. Food includes spanferkel, rollbraten, schnitzel, chicken and bratwurst. 

Aug 28, 4-11pm. Aug 29, 11:30am-8:30pm. Sept 4, 11am-8pm. Sept 5, 11am-11pm. Sept 

6, Polka Fest, 11am-8pm. 262/252-4100. (Waukesha Co.) 

Aug 28 - Aug 29 Phelps/Great Escape Musky Invitational: Held on North & South Twin Lakes and 

headquartered at Great Escape Resort & Bar. North & South Twin Lakes. 715/545- 

2585. (Vilas Co.) 

Aug 28 - Aug 29 Plover/Bull Riding Challenge: There will also be a Cowboy Breakfast that will be 

proceeding the Cowboy Church Service that will be held. Golden Sands Speedway 

715/422-5355. (Portage Co.) 

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Aug 28 - Aug 29 Sheboygan/Coho Derby: Fishing tournament. Riverfront area 920/458-4406. 

(Sheboygan Co.) 

Aug 29 Fond du Lac/Fond du Lac Coin Club Jamboree: Dealers and numismatists from 

throughout the Midwest gather to buy, sell, or trade US and world coins. American 

Legion Club 9am-4pm. 800/937-9123. www.fdl.com (Fond du Lac Co.) 

Aug 29 Mt Calvary/Family Fun Day on the Farm: Entertainment, games, food, refreshments, 

petting zoo, door prizes, face painting, rides, and raffles. Fun for all ages. 11am polka 

mass. Villa Loretto Nursing Home 800/937-9123. www.fdl.com (Fond du Lac Co.) 

Aug 30 Dickeyville/Fireworks Extravaganza: Children's Games, Refreshments, and Fireworks 

at Dusk 450 North Church Street. Fireworks at Dusk 608/568-7907. (Grant Co.) 

Aug 31 - Sep 5 Milwaukee/Chicago: It's Broadway's most popular musical - a razzle dazzle tale of sin 

and celebrity. Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. 888/367-8101. 

www.marcuscenter.org (Milwaukee Co.) 

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