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Gary Knowles
Wisconsin Event Sampler
A smorgasbord of events with a bit of flavor from all over Wisconsin!

AUGUST 2014 (but first, the End of J uly!)
by Gary Knowles
Gary Knowles is a freelance travel writer who is the author of the Garys Getaways feature for the Journal &
Topics Newspapers in Northern Illinois, a consultant to travel businesses, and is the author of The Great
Wisconsin Touring Book- 30 Spectacular Auto Tours.

BEFORE YOU GO: Avoid disappointment. Always check for schedule changes before heading to events. For
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Ongoing events and travel news of note:
Now Open: Beyond the Drawing Board FLW and Monona Terrace Exhibit Madison
It took sixty years for Madison to decide to build the Frank Lloyd Wright designed Monona Terrace
Convention Center. Wright and his staff spent more than 63,000 hours over 21 years on the project and
Wrights compensation was $250. You might say it was a good buy. Wrights time spent on the Monona
Terrace was a testament to his passion for this area and his desire to bridge Lake Monona with
downtown. Now Beyond the Drawing Board, the new multimedia gallery at Monona Terrace tells the
controversial story of Madisons long awaited dream civic center and the passion of Americas
greatest architect. The gallery includes photos, videos, audio clips and artifacts, is free and open to the
public on level 3 West, below the Gift Shop. The gallery is open daily during building hours, 8:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. www.mononaterrace.com PH: 608-261-4000

Last Chance! - Register for Best 2015 PGA Passes!
Fans interested in purchasing 2015 PGA Championship tickets must complete the required, free online
pre-registration at www.PGAChampionship.com prior to Aug. 11, 2014, to be eligible to purchase
tickets during the public sale, which will run from Aug. 11-30, 2014. Ticket seekers will be placed into
groups based on the date they pre-registered, so the earlier that people pre-register, the better
positioned they will be to purchase the most popular tickets. PH: 800-742-4653.

Fore! Innovations in Golf A PGA Exhibit - Milwaukee
This one is for the golfers in the family. Milwaukees Discovery world now features some of the rarest
artifacts and memorabilia that trace the tradition and evolution of the PGA Championship (coming to
Whistling Straits just north of Sheboygan in August 2015.) The Exhibit features historic items and
authentic replicas spanning from Jim Barnes hickory driver used to capture the inaugural PGA
Championship in 1916, to John Dalys Grip It N Rip It driver, used in winning the 1991 PGA
Championship, to Tiger Woods iconic Scotty Cameron putter from 1999. A special exhibit also pays
homage to Gene Sarazen, who won the PGA Championship at Blue Mound Country Club in Milwaukee
in 1933. Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, at 500 N. Harbor Dr., Discovery World is a
fascinating 120,000-square foot facility with exhibits the whole family can enjoy. Admission ranges
from $16.95 to free for children under 3. www.discoveryworld.org or call (414) 765-9966.


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JULY ENDING!

25 - 26 Hayward - Lumberjack World Championships. If you havent yet witnessed the Olympics of
the Forest head to Hayward for the annual Lumberjack World Championships. Cheer on more than
125 male and female lumberjacks as they chop, climb, run and roll their way through more than 21
different events. Dont miss cutting events like the 90-foot Speed Climb, the Springboard Chop, Mens
and Womens Logrolling and the Masters Double Buck. With more than $50,000 in prize money and
12,000 patrons each year, this competition never disappoints. PH:715-634-2484;
www.lumberjackworldchampionships.com
25 - 27 Spooner - 103rd Annual Washburn County Fair. Come experience a real county fair with a
carnival, food, entertainment, horse pull, kiddie tractor pull, livestock show and auction, 4-H and other
exhibits. Washburn County Fairgrounds. PH: (715) 635-8764.
25-27 Milwaukee German Fest
Get ready for Milwaukees original haus party German Fest. Home to the nations largest
German festival, Milwaukee draws thousands of visitors to the fest grounds with more than
10,000 pounds of sauerkraut and enough brats to stretch the length of eight Empire State
Buildings! Guests are invited to don their lederhosens and enjoy cultural entertainment like
wiener dog races, a marketplace and, of course, good German beer.
414-464-9444; www.germanfest.com
25 - 27 Danbury - Great Folle Avoine Fur Trade Rendezvous. Come to witness over 150 camps
gather to re-enact the fur trade era. Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park 8500 Cty Rd U. PH: (715) 866-
8890.
25 - 27 Madison - Heavy Bombers Weekend. "Heavy Bombers Weekend" is returning to Madison,
WI, July 2014. Vintage Aircraft tours and rides. Search Google for "Madison Heavy Bombers
Weekend." 3606 Corben Ct, Madison, WI 54703. PH: (913) 850-1522.
25 - 26 Wild Rose - Wild Rose Days-Party on the Pond. Gather at the Mill Pond and enjoy an old-
fashioned family day of fun! Event will feature music, food, children's shows, raffles and old fashioned
carnival-style games-all priced for family budgets. Wild Rose, Wisconsin. PH: (920) 622-3835.
26 La Farge - Kickapoo Country Fair. Come to the Kickapoo County Fair, a free event featuring
bands, workshops, food and much more. La Farge, WI. PH: (608) 625-2602.
26 - Big Top Parade Baraboo
The city of that gave the world the famous Ringling Brothers Circus honors its tradition every summer
with the grand Circus Celebration Day on the downtown streets. On July 26 enjoy dazzling circus-
themed performances, see antique circus wagons, hear circus music, shop the farmers market, see the
huge Antique & Collectibles market, shop Sale-a-Palooza and cheer on the Big Top Parade. See why
Baraboo earned its title as Circus City. www.downtownbaraboo.com
26 Madison - Clean Lakes Festival. A free, lakeside festival to celebrate and enjoy Madison's
beautiful lakes! Come enjoy live music, lake activities, kids games, bike ride, water ski show, food and
more! 410 S Blair St. PH: (608) 255-1000.
26 Madison - Loop the Lake . Loop the Lake is an annual bike ride around Lake Monona to highlight
our community's lakeshore bike paths. The ride aims to support the Clean Lakes Alliance's (CLA) lake
improvement and protection efforts. Law Park, 410 S. Blair Street . PH: (608) 255-1000.

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26 Milwaukee - American Rd. Sampler Series: Roadside Attractions. Take a nostalgic journey
through the highways and byways of bygone American culture. This three-part series includes talks by
noted experts, a walking tour of the American Road exhibit, and complimentary tastes from the road.
Harley-Davidson Museum/400 W. Canal St.. PH: (414) 287-2789.
26 St. Germain - Joe Bucher Blues Fest. Held at the St. Germain Community Park from 3:00 PM to
11:00 PM. Enjoy great music, Memphis-style smoked ribs and pork butts. Proceeds benefit area youth
sports programs. St. Germain Community Park, Hwys. 70 & 155. PH: (715) 891-1943.
26 Wisconsin Dells - KC and the Sunshine Band Live at Crystal Grand Music Theatre. See KC
and the Sunshine Band live at the Crystal Grand Music Theatre in Wisconsin Dells! Crystal Grand
Music Theatre, 430 West Munroe Avenue,. Event starts at 8:00PM. PH: (800) 696-7999.

27 Neenah - 28th Annual Best Friends Gourmet Bike Tour. Bike routes will consist of the following:-
4, 8, 12, 25, 55, 75, & 100 mile routes. Rest stops along the route will feature baked goods, fresh fruits,
and beverages. Following the tour there will be a Gourmet Picnic. Mechanical assistance & sag wagons
will also be present along the routes. There is a fee to participate. St. Mary Central High School, 1050
Zephyr Drive. PH: (920) 729-5600.

28 - 30 Hartford - Script to Screen Camp. First Star Media's Script to Screen workshop is an intro
movie production class that will inspire creativity and passion. Bring your student to experience the thrill
of this exciting world. Mon Wed schedule from 10am-4pm Ages 11-15 call for more details! 147 N Rural
St.. PH: (262) 670-0560.

28- Aug 3 Oshkosh EAA AirVenture
July 28 to August 3 is the very best gathering of airplane flyers and lovers in the world! For one week
each summer, Oshkosh stages the Worlds Greatest Aviation Celebration. Some 10,000 flying
machines will drift in during the week and more than 50,000 aviation enthusiasts will attend the
AirVenture at Wittman Regional Airport. Visitors see some of the greatest airplanes ever built. Vintage
warbirds, homebuilts and ultralights join jets and experimental craft in daily fly-bys. Theres an air show
every day with aerobatics, wing walkers, parachutists and pyrotechnics. Get the details at PH: 920-426-
4800; www.airventure.org

30 Madison - Lakeside Kids . Come and enjoy an Indian Classical Dance Presentation by Meenakshi
Ganesan & the Kalaanjali Dance Company. Monona Terrace 1 John Nolen Drive. Event starts at
10:00AM and ends at 10:00AM. PH: (608) 261-4000.

31 Aug 10 West Allis - Wisconsin State Fair - Squeeze a Cream-Puff!
Step right up! Squeeze a fat cream-puff and lick that sweet filling! Taste a corn-dog on a stick or stick
with a time honored double brat slathered in mustard and onions. Thats just warming up for the
Wisconsin State Fair July 31 to August 10 in West Allis. Say hello to the cows sheep, pigs and goats
but dont miss the exciting Belgian and Clydesdale wagons. Win a big stuffed bear, get lost in the house
of mirrors then relax at a headliner grandstand show. Its State Fair Time and theres something
exciting around every corner! But theres more! The state fair also brings educational programs, fun
contests and even an occasional politician to the midway. Now that IS fun! PH: 414-266-7000,
www.wistatefair.com
31 Madison - Football 101 for Women. UW partners with Susan G. Komen South Central WI to raise
money for the fight against breast cancer! Meet the Badger football players and coaches on July 31st!
Get ready for on-field coaching and drills, autographs, pictures and more! Call to reserve your tickets
today! Camp Randall. PH: (608) 836-1083.

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31 - Aug 2 St. Germain - 10th Annual Pig in the Pines RibFest. St. Germain Community Park from
11:30 AM to 9:30 PM, enjoy professional award winning national rib vendors cooking ribs every day.
Live bands, rides for everyone. St. Germain Community Park, Hwys. 70 & 155. PH: (715) 477-2205.
AUGUST!
1 Spooner - Savage Dash 5K Mud Run/Obstacle Course. The Savage Dash will challenge your skills
with a 5k obstacle race, mud run, fun...and did we mention mud? Railroad Park. PH: (715) 635-2168.

1-2 Racine Bikes, Boards and Beaches - The adrenaline will be flowing when the Bikes, Boards N
Beach Series makes its first-ever stop at Racine's North Beach, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 1-2. Two
state-of-the-art mobile ramp set-ups, including a skateboard/BMX park and a one-of-a-kind urban
snowboard ski-set-up, promise to wow riders and spectators of all ages. Real Racine and AGA Nation,
invite riders to free open riding at 4 p.m. Friday at the Kids Cove parking lot, 100 Kewaunee St. Starting
at 7 p.m., the Rise Above BMX team performs high flying demos followed by skateboard and
snowboard trip competition with music for a great free evening show. More open riding and free clinics
start at 11 a.m. Saturday. Competitions in BMX, skateboard and snowboard run all afternoon. Cash
prizes and sponsor swag will go to the podium finishers at each round. The rider $10 entry fee will help
support the Racine Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services' skate park at Pershing
Park. Winners for both skateboard and BMX, intermediate and advance divisions will also vie for AGA
Cup bragging rights including the chance to engrave their names with past champions. Visit
www.aganation.com to pre-register. 262-884-6406 www.realracine.com

1 - 2 Portage - Ho-Chunk Clans Workshop for Kids. Learn about the twelve clans that make up the
Ho-Chunk Nation and the important role each plays in the community via tour, crafts and discussion.
$10 reservation fee, FULLY refunded upon completion of class. Call by July 28th. Historic Indian
Agency House. PH: (608) 742-6362.

1-3 The Badgerland Bluegrass Classic Jefferson
Hear some of the finest banjo pickin and guitar strummin west of the Kettle Moraine Aug. 1-3 during
this three-day outdoor music celebration. Enjoy the sounds of bluegrass in the great outdoors. Friday
evening and Sunday morning will have jamming at campsites. Camping is $25/night with electric at
Jefferson County Fair Park. Wisconsin bands include Pickin' Up Speed, from the Milwaukee area,
Genesee Ridge from Hartland, Big Cedar from West Bend, the Mecan River Ramblers from
Menomonee Falls, Freshwater from Racine, and Daylight in the Swamp, from Madison. Headliner
Monroe Crossing from Minnesota plays at 1PM Saturday. Bring your low-back lawn chair. The festival
will run rain or shine since it's indoors. Many bands have CDs for sale and there will be seminars for
pickers. Lots are foot stompin is guaranteed! PH: 414-961-0660; www.badgerlandbluegrass.org
1 - 3 Sparta - Sparta's City Wide Rummage Sale. Sales are open from 8am-3pm daily. City Wide.
Event starts at 8:00AM and ends at 3:00PM.
1 - 3 Spooner - Jack Pine Savage Days. Events include live music Friday & Saturday nights, carnival,
arts & crafts fair, sidewalk sales, Savage Dash 5k Mud Run, sport tournaments, car show, outdoor
show, pancake breakfast and much more! Downtown Spooner. PH: (715) 635-2168.
2 Oxford - Oxford Sno-Mads Vegas Night. Join the Oxford Sno-Mads for a fun casino-style night
open to the whole family. Semi-formal attire optional. Food and beverages will be available from the
VFW and Ladies Auxiliary. Participants will play games for prizes. Drawings will take place throughout
the day with grand prizes being drawn at 8pm. A Silent Auction benefiting the snowmobile club will be
held. Vegas Night is intended for entertainment purposes and is not for serious gamblers. Oxford VFW,
N3250 1st Dr.. PH: (608) 369-1999.

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2 Sarona - 2nd Annual Pontoon Flotilla . Island Sandbar across from Pioneer. The goal is to tie as
many pontoons together & establish a Long Lake Flotilla Record. Tie-up Noon-2pm. Must remained tied
together until 3pm or after the aerial photos are complete. Long Lake. PH: (715) 635-3260.
2 Stone Lake - Stone Lake Family Fun Day. Event will feature sidewalk sales, kid's games, pet photo
contest, spaghetti eating contest, water fight, water balloon pass, family relay race, wine tasting, live
music and more! Downtown Stone Lake. PH: (715) 865-3320.
2 Wisconsin Dells - Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular Live at Crystal Grand Music Theatre. See the
Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular live at the Crystal Grand Music Theatre in Wisconsin Dells! Crystal Grand
Music Theatre, 430 West Munroe Avenue,. Event starts at 8:00PM. PH: (800) 696-7999.
2- Celebrate with Cherries! 2014 Door County Cherry Fest - Jacksonport
Door County is known worldwide for delicious cherries and on August 2 7AM-4PM Jacksonport on the
Lake Michigan shore - pulls out all the stops to celebrate the 2014 harvest. Cherry Fest at Lakeside
Park features fresh baked cherry kolaches, cherry pie and ice cream, cherry sundaes, cherry
hamburgers, cherry brats, cherry jams, and even cherry pie filling. Theres a juried arts and crafts fair,
live music, an historical review booth, horse drawn wagon rides, a car show and a kids' penny hunt on
the beach. http://www.jacksonporthistoricalsociety.org/cherry_fest.php or call 920-559-0570

2 - National Mustard Day Middleton The Poupon U Orchestra will get things started Aug. 2 with the
Mustard Day Overture at 9AM on Parmenter and Hubbard Streets as National Mustard Day begins.
The National Mustard Museum has samples for everyone, Culvers offers Frozen Mustard Custard
and there are even free Oscar Meyer hot dogs. Free Music stage, get up close to The Weiner Mobile,
dance with The Duchess of Mustard and get a free tour of the Mustard Museum! PH: 800-438-6878;
www.mustardmuseum.com800-438-6878; www.mustardmuseum.com
3 Janesville - 57th Annual Tallman Arts Festival. The 57th Annual Tallman Arts Festival located on
the grounds of the beautiful, historic Lincoln-Tallman House with 100 fine and applied art booths, food,
free activities for children and music. 440 N. Jackson St.. PH: (608) 756-4509.
3 - African World Festival Milwaukee
Since 1982, the annual African World Festival has brought an array of African-American music,
dance and ethnic foods to Milwaukees Lakefront for a celebration of African-American history.
Enjoy an eclectic variation of music ranging from gospel to R&B, old-school hip-hop and jazz.
414-291-7959; www.awfmke.com
6 Sparta - Sparta Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Outing. Join in on the Sparta Chamber of
Commerce Annual Golf Outing on August 6th. The shotgun-start, four person scramble event begins at
11am. Entry fee includes 18 holes of golf for your foursome, two carts, and dinner for four starting at
5pm! River Run Golf Course. Event starts at 11:00AM. PH: (608) 269-4123.
7 Minocqua - After Loon Delight Craft Show. The show features unique handcrafted items by over
100 exhibitors live music, food and kids activities. Torpy Park, Minocqua, WI. PH: (715) 356-5266.
7-10 U.S. Open Chainsaw Sculpture Championships Eau Claire
Meet the artists whos tools are chainsaws! Watch world-renowned competitors turn logs into works of
art from Aug. 7-10. Each carver gets 20 hours of carving over four days to make fascinating art
emerge from a big hunk of wood. This years reigning champion, Takao Hayashi, will defend his title.
There are auctions of art Fri-Sun afternoons. Carson Park, Eau Claire Admission $6 or $12 weekend
PH: 715-835-6200; www.uschainsawchamps.com

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8 Plymouth - Cheese Capital Jazz Crawl in Plymouth. 10 Live Jazz Bands perform in an all in one
night jazz extravaganza at the Plymouth Arts Center and throughout downtown Plymouth clubs and
restaurants. Live and silent auction, raffles, food, trolley rides and more. Plymouth Arts Center, 520 E.
Mill, . PH: (920) 892-8409.
8 Wisconsin Dells - Grammy Award Winner Peter Frampton Live at Crystal Grand Music
Theatre. See Grammy Award Winner Peter Frampton live at the Crystal Grand Music Theatre in
Wisconsin Dells! Crystal Grand Music Theatre, 430 West Munroe Avenue,. Event starts at 8:00PM. PH:
(800) 696-7999.
8 - 9 Arcadia - Ashely for the Arts. Admission is $5 for the two-day event. This event includes art
exhibits, live music, hot air balloons, an air park, fireworks, a car show, run/walk, bike, kid's activities,
and much more! Join us at Memorial Park in Arcadia, WI on August 8th and 9th! Memorial Park. PH:
(608) 323-6802.
8 - 10 Kellner - Town of Grant Sesquicentennial Celebration. 3 days of family friendly fun in Kellner,
WI! Take part in the town of Grant Sesquicentennial Celebration! Bands, craft show/flea market,
delicious food, parade, bingo, kids activities, bake-off, historical and farm equipment displays and more!
Downtown & corner of 90th/WW. PH: (715) 424-7250.
8 - 10 Minong - Minong Summer Days. Join the locals for this great event including sporting
tournaments, pancake breakfast, live music and street dance, fish fry, parade, pig roast and many more
great events. Downtown Minong. PH: (715) 205-1999.
8-10 Hamburger Fest and Balloon Rally Seymour
Each year the town of Seymour, the official Home of the Hamburger, honors the one and only
hamburger inventor Charles Nagreen with Hamburger Fest, a three-day celebration of one of
our nations favorite foods. Witness the worlds largest hamburger parade, get your fill at the
Hardees ThickBurger Eating Contest, take the plunge down the ketchup slide and check out
the complete burger memorabilia collection at the Seymour Community Museum. For a second
helping of fun, head to the Balloon Rally running all weekend long. Note: Hamburger Fest is
Saturday only. PH: 920-833-6688; www.homeofthehamburger.org
9 Baraboo - Cranes of the World Festival. Head to the International Crane Foundation in Baraboo for
their Cranes of the World Festival on Saturday, August 9, 2014. Family-friendly guided tours will be
provided as well as, arts and crafts, and more! David Stokes (a humor-filled naturalist) will share his live
animals, songs, and stories at 10 & 11 am and 1 & 3 pm. International Crane Foundation, E-11376
Shady Lane Rd. PH: (608) 356-9462.
9 Milwaukee - Team Hope - Milwaukee. This 5K fun run/2K walk is to benefit Huntington's Disease.
Light snack and silent auction to follow. All participant receive a Tshirt. 801-15th Avenue,. PH: (414)
588-6109.
9 Phillips - Wisconsin Concrete Park Celebration. A celebration of the arts in a park setting with free
fun for the whole family. Lots of kids activities and entertainment for all ages. Enjoy watching amateur
and professional area artists of all ages paint scenes of the park throughout the afternoon. No
registration required. Wisconsin Concrete Park. PH: (715) 339-7282.
9 Rio - Rio Quilt Show 2014. Display of quilts, vendors, silent auction, lunch, vendor presentations,
treasures booth, raffle quilt. All proceeds benefit Rio Library. Rio High School, 411 Church St.. Event
starts at 10:00AM and ends at 4:00PM. PH: (920) 992-3206.

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9 Stevens Point - Taste of the Town - Big Brothers Big Sisters. This event includes tastes of food
and drink from area businesses. The event starts at 5pm and ends at dusk. The food is served from 5-
7:30pm. Includes a Chef Demonstration along with a live auction, champagne raffle and live music.
Pfiffner Pioneer Park, 1110 Crosby Avenue. PH: (715) 341-0661.
9 Wisconsin Dells - Wisconsin Big Cat Car Show. Enjoy some classic cars and support a great
cause! The Wisconsin Big Cat Rescue is holding the Big Cat Car Show at Christmas Mountain Village
August 9th. Classic cars, trucks and motorcycles will all be at the event, as well as a pig roast, live
music, and bill riding contest. Christmas Mountain Village, S944 Christmas Mountain Rd. Event starts
at 11:00AM and ends at 10:00PM. PH: (608) 697-8643.
9 - Cranes of the World Festival Baraboo
This festival is the only place in the world where visitors can view all 15 species of cranes. This
unbeatable opportunity, paired with guided crane and prairie hikes, arts and crafts and more is fun for
the whole family! Dont miss the live animal show with humorist and educator
David Strokes. 608-356-9462; www.savingcranes.org
10 Elkhorn - Elkhorn Antique Flea Market. Over 500 dealers of antiques/old collectibles fill Walworth
Co. Fairgrounds four times a summer, rain or shine. Gates open at 7 a.m. with a $5 admission. Parking
is free. Great food. No pets. Walworth Co. Fairgrounds, Hwy. 11. PH: (414) 525-0820.
10 Pleasant Prairie - Iron Girl Pleasant Prairie Women's Triathlon Event. Join in on the Iron Girl
Pleasant Prairie Women's Triathlon Event! The Iron Girl event series is an opportunity for all women to
come together to be fit, healthy, and celebrate the joy of living! The course includes a -mile swim, 12-
mile bike ride and 3.1-mile run. Prairie Springs Park and Lake Andrea. PH: (813) 868-5940.
10 Sturtevant - Car Show - Borzynski's Farm & Floral Market . Head to a car show that's free to
spectators! Enjoy the finest cars, door prizes, corn roast, food & refreshments, and live music from
noon-3pm by Mary Del Rae. 11600 Washington Ave, Mt. Pleasant, WI 53177. PH: (262) 886-2235.
14 Phillips - Wool Felting & Embellishing. Pam Metsala will be at the park demonstrating techniques
of wool felting from shrinking old wool items or knitted wool to embellishing items with roving and felting
needles. Some supplies will be on hand to make a pair of mittens or small purse. Registration required.
Wisconsin Concrete Park. Event starts at 1:00PM and ends at 4:00PM. PH: (715) 339-7282.
14 - 17 Hayward - Sawyer County Fair. Entertainment and good old-fashioned fun featuring a
demolition derby, poor man's racing, junior livestock, carnival, kid's games, tractor pull, ATV rally, live
music and food. County Hwy B. PH: (715) 934-2721.
14-17 Sun Prairie Sweet Corn Festival The annual Sweet Corn Festival Thursday, August 14
through Sunday, August 17, 2014 at Angell Park, near the intersection of Highway 19 and Highway N.
$1.00 admission on Saturday and Sunday per person for gate walk-in, attendees can enjoy free
entertainment, children's activities and more. Children age 6 and under are free admission, and if you
park on the grounds admission is included in the price. Buttons are $1.50 for unlimited entrance to the
Festival. Parking is $5.00 per vehicle and includes admission. Over 100,000 people from around the
Midwest attend the event which serves over 75 tons of sweet corn during the weekend! Corn is not
genetically altered. Steamed sweet corn is available on Saturday and Sunday only from noon to 7 pm.
A tote of corn is $6.00 and single ears are $2.00. Uncooked corn is available to purchase on Saturday
and Sunday for $10.00 per grocery bag. This event features a carnival-midway complete with rides and
games, food booths, live bands, craft show, petting zoo, kiddie korner with large inflatables, family
entertainment and much more. Corn Fest Parade: Thursday, August 14th, 6:00 pm, Main Street
http://www.sunprairiechamber.com/Sweet-Corn-Festival-2014.69.0.html#c52

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14-17 Irish Fest Milwaukee
Milwaukees lakefront will look extra green for the annual Milwaukee Irish Fest, North Americas largest
celebration of Irish music, dance and culture, guests are invited to this Celtic celebration. With more
than 100 entertainment acts on 16 stages, family activities, a cultural village and plenty of Irish fare, this
annual festival ignites a wee bit o love of the Irish in everyone. This years musical showcase will
feature a special tribute to music from Scotland. 414-476-3378; www.irishfest.com

15- Sun Prairie The Prairie Pull-off! Faith Communities Assisted Living is proud to present the
second annual Prairie Pull-Off on Friday, August 15
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during the Sun Prairie Corn Festival. An evening
of smoke, noise, and power at Angell Park Speedway where some of the finest vehicles in the Midwest
will compete in the dirt for BIG payouts and prizes - South Central Tractor Pullers will feature: 5,000 lb.
Natural Aspirated Super Stock, 5,500 lb. Limited, and 6,250 lb. Light Limited Super Stock, 10,000 lb.
Pro Farm, and 12,500 lb. Altered Farm. Southwest WI Pullers will feature their 2.6 Super Street Diesel
trucks. Admission is $12 and kids 6 and under are free! The show will run from 6:30-9:30pm. There
are VIP tickets available for $35, ice cold beer and food is included with box seats on the finish line.
www.prairiepulloff.com
15 - 17 Eau Claire - 5th Annual Eau Claire Big Rig Truck & Tractor Show. Free admission. Free
parking. Big rigs, tractors, exhibitors, food, music & more. Alex the Ice Road Trucker. Show details at
ECTruckShow.com CVTC 617 W. Clairemont Ave.. PH: (715) 832-6666.
15 - 17 Elkhorn - Wisconsin Campers Association Campvention. The Wisconsin Campers
Association will be gathering for their annual August Campvention. What is a Campvention? It is a
gathering of campers to celebrate family camping. This years theme is "Campvention Reinvention" a
twist on the usual Campvention experience. Come see what we are all about. Non-members welcome.
Walworth County Fair Grounds. PH: (262) 224-4471.
16 Madeline Island - Big Bay State Park's Annual Sand Castle Day! Day Use Picnic Area -
9:00AM - 1:00PM Register and Create, Judging & Prizes to follow, 10:00AM - 2:00PM Nature Games &
Activities - vehicle admission sticker required. Universe in the Park (UW Madison Astronomy Dept)
Program & telescope viewing, Big Bay State Park - Day Use Picnic Area 8:45PM - vehicle admission
sticker required.http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/bigbay/
16 Wisconsin Dells - Dr. Hook featuring Ray Sawyer Live at Crystal Grand Music Theatre. See
Dr. Hook featuring Ray Sawyer live at the Crystal Grand Music Theatre in Wisconsin Dells! Crystal
Grand Music Theatre, 430 West Munroe Avenue,. Event starts at 8:00PM. PH: (800) 696-7999.
16 Columbus - The Secret Garden - presented by Redbud Players. The Secret Garden is a joyful
musical retelling of the classic children's novel bringing us a story of hope and celebration and all good
things in life. Presented in cooperation with Missoula Children's Theater. Performances at 2 pm and 6
pm. Columbus Middle School, 400 S. Dickason Blvd.. PH: (920) 960-9721.
16 - 17 Herbster - Herbster Studio Art Tour. Artists in Herbster open their studios to guests during
these two days from 10am -4pm. Painting, photography, quilts, woodturned bowls, weaving, mixed
media and other arts and crafts will be displayed in studios.Guests drive their own cars to each studio
location. Works of art are available for purchase. 14845 State Highway 13. PH: (715) 774-3418.
16 - 20 Wisconsin Dells - Hot Bike Tour 2014. Come to the Hot Bike Tour 2014 for a motorcycle
experience like none other! The tour begins with a kickoff party in Joplin, Missouri and continues for 5
days across 1,000 miles ending with a closing party in Wisconsin Dells that you wont want to miss!
Starts in Joplin, Missouri ends in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. PH: (760) 707-1080.

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16-17 Cassville Railroad Days at Stonefield Stonefield historic site in Cassville will celebrate the
history of trains and railroading in Wisconsin during its annual "Railroad Days" event Saturday and
Sunday, Aug. 16-17, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. New this year will be a circus train layout from
John Ripp of Madison. Check out the restored railroad equipment on the track next to the depot. You
can climb aboard a caboose and a box car and see section shanty boards carved by hobos riding the
rails. At the other end of the tracks you will find an "End-of-the-Line Hobo Camp" where you can
sample some mulligan stew cooked over a camp fire. The Old West will come alive when the "Hole in
the Sock Gang" robs the Bank of Stonefield, and a shootout takes place in the streets of Stonefield
village. There will be Nelson Dewey house tours, historic games, beer and root beer served in the
saloon, a kiddie train ride, a blacksmith demonstration, and a beekeeping demonstration. Listen to
music by Bo McCoy in the saloon and in the bandstand the musical duo La Barge featuring Roger La
Barge and his daughter Mandy singing about the river, river folk, river towns and river life in general.
For more information call (608) 725-5210 or visit stonefieldhistoricsite.org.
17 Neenah - Team Hope- Fox Valley. This 5K fun run with 2K walk option is to benefit Huntington's
Disease patients in the area. $5 walk donation and $30 run registration with top male and female
runners recognized. Light snack and silent auction/raffle to follow. All participants receive a T-shirt.
Riverside Park-198 Park Ave,. PH: (414) 588-6109.
18 Fitchburg - Concerts at McKee. Concerts at McKee is one of Fitchburg's premier outdoor events.
Bring a picnic and a bottle of wine or have dinner at one of our many food/brew carts. Carts open at
6pm. Concerts begin at 7pm. It's truly a party in the park! McKee Farms Park 2930 Chapel Valley Rd.
Event starts at 6:00PM. PH: (608) 288-8284.
22-24 Delevan - Shake the Lake Music Festival Lakelawn Resort
Festivities kick off Friday night with the Jimmy Buffet cover band, Compass Rose. The evening's
headliner, the Boat Drunks, is a sensational band that has opened for Jimmy Buffet, the Beach Boys
and Little Feat. The fun continues on Saturday night with more live bands, a boat parade and fireworks
over the lake. On Sunday, a special appearance by Nadirah Shakoor, the featured vocalist of the
Jimmy Buffet and Coral Reefer Band, a rare treat! www.visitwalworthcounty.com PH: 262-728-6000

22-23 Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival Superior
The annual Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival showcases one of the worlds fastest growing,
and most exciting, water sports dragon boat racing. Teams of 22 will paddle 450 meters at
Barkers Island in beautifully decorated boats. Visitors can cheer on from the shores and enjoy
fantastic food, music and a craft fair. Admission is free. 715-395-6169; www.lakesuperiordragons.com

22-24 Mexican Fiesta Milwaukee
Each summer the authentic aroma, sounds and songs of Mexico visit Milwaukees lakefront for
a three-day fiesta. Not only is this cultural fest complete with traditional Mexican cuisine,
including the taco dinner and live entertainment from Mariachi bands, but the fest also awards
educational scholarships to local Hispanic students.
414-383-7066; www.mexicanfiesta.org

22-24 Artstreet Green Bay
Take a stroll through the streets of downtown Green Bay for Artstreet, where artists from across
the nation showcase their creations for a day of fine art and entertainment. The event kicks off
Friday night with the special Preview Art Fair, where guests get a sneak-peek from over 70
artists. Saturday and Sunday offer activities for art lovers of every kind with edible art, childrens
art and more than 200 visual artists, free stages and more.
920-435-5220; www.mosaicartsinc.org

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22 - 24 West Bend - Germanfest. Come to West Bend for their 29th Annual Germanfest. Event will
feature continuous music including Rebel Grace Saturday night at 8 PM and so much more! 215 N
Main St. Event starts at 10:00AM and ends at 11:00PM. PH: (262) 338-3909.
23 Dane - Team Hope-Madison. This 5K run/2K walk benefits Huntington's Disease patients in the
area. Course administered by Race Day Events and top male and female run finishers recognized. $5
Walk donation and $30 Run pre-registration. Light snack and silent auction/raffle will follow. All
participants will receive a T-Shirt. Vilas Park-702 Randall Ave,. PH: (414) 588-6109.
23 Milwaukee - The American Road Sampler Series: Route 66. Take a nostalgic journey through the
highways and byways of bygone American culture. This three-part series includes talks by noted
experts, a walking tour of the American Road exhibit, and complimentary tastes from the road. Harley-
Davidson Museum/400 W. Canal St.. PH: (414) 287-2789.
23 Wisconsin Dells - The Moody Blues Live at Crystal Grand Music Theatre. See The Moody
Blues live at the Crystal Grand Music Theatre in Wisconsin Dells! Crystal Grand Music Theatre, 430
West Munroe Avenue,. Event starts at 8:00PM. PH: (800) 696-7999.
26 - 28 Hartford - Irish Dance Workshop. Come and Learn Irish Dance! No experience is required in
this easy workshop. Participants will get to experience both the solo and ceili dances of Ireland and will
leave with a taste of technique. Registration fee is $5 or two canned good items that will be donated to
the food pantry. 147 N Rural St. PH: (262) 670-0560.
28 - 31 Milwaukee Harley Davidson Custom Bike Show Weekend. The H-D Museum Custom Bike
Show. One of the biggest bike shows in the U.S., showcasing the best of Harley-Davidson custom
culture. Harley-Davidson Museum, 400 W. Canal St.. PH: (414) 287-2789.
29 Prentice - Neon Glow Fun Run. Put on a bright white/neon shirt, stack up with LED glow-sticks,
and join Wisconsin's original nighttime 5K Fun Run! Live music will be offered after the 5K for an
evening of fun! Prentice Pines Golf Course, 403 Center Street. Event starts at 8:15PM. PH: (608) 807-
0776.
28 31 Madison International Tug of War Championships - The Tug of War International
Federation World Championship hosted by MASC will be held at Olin Park from August 28-31
st
. The
MASC will host teams from across the U.S. as well as teams from Canada, Netherlands, England,
Ireland, Northern Ireland, South Africa, Basque Region of Spain, Switzerland, Sweden, Belgium, Latvia
and many more. The competition will have an Open clubs team event on Thursday August 28
th
and
Friday August 29
th
. The National Team competition will begin on Saturday August 30 and conclude on
August 31
st
. www.MadisonSports.org www.VisitMadison.com PH: 800.373.6376 x 3958
29-30 40th Annual Wisconsin State Cow Chip Throw Prairie du Sac
Each year more than 40,000 visitors head to Prairie du Sac to compete in a stinky competition
of sorts. The Wisconsin State Cow Chip Throw challenges more than 800 competitors to throw
flattened cow chips as far as they can. With a current record of 248-feet, this event is not for
novices. The all-weekend festivity includes a run/walk, arts and crafts and even kids chip
throwing competition! One last thing: a cow chip is a dried cow patty we told you it was wacky.
608-643-4317; www.wiscowchip.com
29 - 31 Shell Lake - Town & Country Days. Celebrate Labor Day Weekend in Shell Lake with street
dances, food booths, sports contests, tractor pull, kiddie and grand parades, flea market, sailing
regatta, games, contests, arts & crafts and fly-in breakfast. Downtown Shell Lake. PH: (715) 468-7289.

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29 - Sep 1 Johnson Creek - Labor Day Sidewalk Sale at JCPO. Johnson Creek Premium Outlets
invites you to enjoy the last sidewalk sale of the season where you will find extraordinary savings of
25% to 65% on your favorite brands from Banana Republic Factory Store, Calvin Klein, Coach, Direct
Tools Factory Outlets, Eddie Bauer, Gap Outlet, and more. Johnson Creek Premium Outlets, 575 W.
Linmar Lane. PH: (920) 699-4112.
30 Baraboo - A Night out with The Jimmys . Enjoy the sound of high-spirited jazz and blues with A
Night out with... The Jimmys! Join us on Saturday, August 30 for a fun(d)raiser for the Al Ringling
Theatre in beautiful downtown Baraboo. Dinner and soft blues with Tully at 6:00 pm, includes dancing
and music by The Jimmys after dinner. Cash bar is available. Money raised during this event goes
towards helping restore the Al Ringing Theatre to its old glory! Baraboo Arts Banquet Ctr., 323 Water
St.. PH: (608) 356-8864.
30 Wisconsin Dells - Michael McDonald + Toto Live at Crystal Grand Music Theatre. See Michael
McDonald + Toto live at the Crystal Grand Music Theatre in Wisconsin Dells! Crystal Grand Music
Theatre, 430 West Munroe Avenue,. Event starts at 8:00PM. PH: (800) 696-7999.
30 - 31 Eagle River - Apple Harvest Craft and Gift Festival. 25 year old festival in busy resort area in
Northern WI. A good buying show on this Labor Day weekend. Approx. 9,000 buyers in the two days.
Fairgrounds, Hwy. 70. PH: (715) 675-6201.
30-31Taste of Madison Madison Aug.
The summer may be winding down, but the city of Madison is heating up for the annual Taste of
Madison. Each year over Labor Day Weekend, Wisconsins capital fills with local food, beverage
and entertainment stands. Ranked by FoodRepublic.com as one of the 15 Very Cool Food
Festivals around the World, this fest proves that you dont need to travel the globe for a great
time, so head to Capitol Square to see a Wisconsin celebration at its best.
608-310-7294; www.madisonfestivals.com
31 Balsam Lake - Labor Day Weekend Ski Show. The Balsam Lake Water Ski Show Team is excited
to perform the Labor Day Weekend Ski Show at 6:00pm on Sunday, August 31st, 2014 in front of
Paradise Landing Restaurant. Paradise Landing, 264 County Road I. Event starts at 6:00PM. PH: (612)
730-4286.
31 Minocqua - Minocqua No Frills Marathon. The race will begin at 7am at Nokomis Community
Park, 20 miles south of Minocqua, and follows the Bearskin Trail back to finish at the trail head behind
the Minocqua Post Office. The No Frills Marathon is proud to be a certified qualifying race for the
Boston Marathon. Bearskin Trail. Event starts at 7:00AM. PH: (715) 356-5266.
31 West Bend - Wheels on Main. Come to West Bend for their 4th Annual car show. There will be
over 20 categories including best in show, awards for 1st and 2nd place, live music, food and retail
vendors. 215 N Main St. PH: (262) 338-3909.










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