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 State Event Calendar July 23-25, Lumberjack World Championships Professional male and female lumberjacks and logrollers from around the world compete in speed sawing, pole climbing, logrolling and chopping events in the Northwoods town of Hayward. For information call: (715)634-2484 [Return to top] July 23-25, German Fest Gemuetlichkeit" incorporates the best hospitality into the nation's largest German festival of its kind, including tuba playing contests, polka extravaganza, German food, fireworks and cafes. For information call: (800)355-9067 [Return to top] July 28-August 3, Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh is the site of the world's largest and most significant aviation event bringing in nearly one million visitors from around the world and more than 15,000 airplanes of every size, shape and description. For information call (920)426-4800 [Return to top] August 1, Chicken Bar-B-Q Kiwanis Chicken Bar-B-Q on the beautiful Fox River. Find good food, live music and great hospitality. Miller Park. 11am-6pm. For information call: (920)685-6930 [Return to top] August 5-8, Gen Con Game Fair More than 1,000 game events with the latest and best in medieval, fantasy and sci-fi, computer, electronic, board and card games, military miniatures, adventure games and an art show. Midwest Express Center. 24-hours/day. For information call: (800)529-3976 [Return to top] August 5-15, Wisconsin State Fair Wisconsin's largest and oldest event awards more than 20,000 ribbons for livestock, home economics and horticulture and features entertainment and demonstrations on 25 stages. For information call: (800)884-FAIR [Return to top] August 9-14, Drum Corps International World Championships The world's best drum & bugle corps compete for the championship. Incredible choreography! Camp Randall Stadium. For information call: (800)495-7469 [Return to top] August 19-22, In-Water Boat Show Largest in-water boat show on the Great Lakes. Powerboats, sailboats, remote-controlled model boats and exhibits. Reefpoint Marina For information call: (312)946-6262 [Return to top] August 26, Candlelight Walk Walk a half-mile or 2-1/2 mile route lit by 400 candles. Warming fires, food and beverages at the park shelterhouse. For information call: (715)536-8773 [Return to top] August 28-29, Festival in the Pines Get a taste of the Chippewa Valley from area food vendors and shop at more than 250 arts and craft booths. Games, rides and family entertainment. For information call: (888)611-PINES [Return to top] September 2-16, Jazz in the Park A series of free, Thursday evening jazz concerts. Food and beverage vendors. For information call: (414)271-1416 [Return to top] September 3-5, Atv Rally Ride 60 miles of the beautiful Chequamegon National Forest trails and view the fall colors. Refreshments, music, food and fun. For information call: (800)762-2709 [Return to top] September 10-12, Indian Summer Native American tribes from across the country participate in the Grand Entry, the festival's annual powwow, where ceremonial grandeur is on display with colorful costumes, dancing, drumming and singing. For information call: (800)273-FEST [Return to top] September 12-Oct 31, Home and Harvest Tours Discover how frontier Wisconsin families prepared for winter. Costume guides lead tours. Hands-on experiences for the kids. For information call: (920)766-3122 [Return to top] September 16-19, Wisconsin 4-H State Expo Classes in saddle seat, hunter, western, driving, draft and trial. Educational contests, speakers, and demonstrations. State Fair Park. 8am-8pm. For information call: (920)388-0588 [Return to top] September 25-26 , Apple Festival More than 20,000 people will visit the heart of Wisconsin's apple country to enjoy a variety of events and activities including the Wisconsin State Apple Recipe Contest, arts and crafts, a flea market, parade and fireworks. For information call: (608)735-4810 [Return to top] September 24-26, 24th Annual Cranberry Festival Cranberry lovers can tour cranberry bogs (Saturday), sample all sorts of food made with cranberries and enjoy antiques and arts and crafts. For information call: (608)378-4388 [Return to top] September 24-October 2, Door County Festival of Dance The Door Community Auditorium hosts four nationally acclaimed dance companies during this week of workshops, classes, and performances For information call: (920)868-2728 [Return to top] October 1-7, Oktoberfest Now in its 36th year, this annual fall harvest celebration, held along the Mississippi, is an authentic Old World folk celebration steeped in German tradition with music, entertainment, arts and crafts, ethnic food, carnival rides and parades. For information call: (608)784-FEST [Return to top] October 7-10, Oktoberfest Race Weekend 30th annual short-track race weekend with more than 14 divisions in 3 days. Food & refreshments, displays and demos. Fairgrounds Speedway. Racing starts Fri night. For information call: (608)786-1525 [Return to top] October 14-17, Autumn Harvest Fest Family fun with fall color tours, "Ghouls & Fools" parade, craft fair, Taste of the Dells, live entertainment, and clowns. Participate in scarecrow stuffing, pumpkin decorating, and fudge eating contests. Fishing tournament, tailgates, hayrides. Tommy Bartlett Thrill Show. For information call: (800)223-3557 [Return to top] October 22-23, Halloween Nature Hikes Journey down the trail to meet the not-too-scary creatures of the night! Fun and refreshments for the whole family. For information call: (800)937-9123 [Return to top] October 29-31, Halloween at the Zoo Costume parade and Happy House for young children. Tunnel of Terror for children over 7 and adults. Treats and entertainment. Henry Vilas Zoo. 10am-4pm. For information call: (608)258-9490 [Return to top] November 5-7, Country Christmas at the Monastery The rooms at the St. Francis Retreat Center are turned into a mini-mall with crafts galore! St. Francis Retreat Center. Fri 5pm-9pm, Sat & Sun 10am-4pm For information call: 414/763-3600 [Return to top] November 6-7, Yankee Harvest Dinners Participate in preparing a meal in the style of the mid-19th century. Advance reservations required. Wade House. For information call: (414)526-3271 [Return to top] November 12-14, Dick Jurgens Big Band Weekend Ballroom dancing. The Abbey Resort & Fontana Spa. 8pm For information call: (800)558-2405 [Return to top] November 13-14, Behind the Scenes Weekend Here's an opportunity for the curious to see animals in their surroundings plus sneak-a-peak at their care. Volunteers and zoo-keepers will be on hand to answer questions. Milwaukee County Zoo. 10am-3pm. For information call: (414)771-3040 [Return to top] November 19-21, Holiday Folk Fair International This celebration of cultural diversity features more than 60 national groups who demonstrate their heritage pride and traditions through dance, music, costumes, and collectibles. The 1999 theme, "Echoes of the Century," celebrates the immigrants who came to America and made Wisconsin their new home. State Fair Park. Fri, 4-11pm; Sat, 11am-11pm; Sun, 10am-8pm. For information call: (800)FAIR-INTL [Return to top] November 20-22, Holiday Folk Fair The 53rd anniversary of the nation's largest and oldest multi-ethnic indoor festival features dance, music, costumes, foods and crafts of more than 50 ethnic groups. For information call: (414)225-6225 [Return to top] November 26-27, Thanksgiving Weekend of Jazz A tradition of great jazz performances at Holiday Acres Resort. 8pm. For information call: (800)261-1500 [Return to top] December 1-January 2, Lakeside Park Holiday Lights 400-acre Lakeside Park shimmers with tens of thousands of lights. Holiday animation and music at dusk. Visitors drive through by the carload. Lakeside Park. Daily, dusk to 11pm. For information call: (800)937-9123 [Return to top] December 3, Discover Skiing Day First-time skiers receive free lesson, rental equipment & beginner area lift ticket. Fridays only. Reservations required. Cascade Mountain. Lessons at 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5:30pm & 7:30pm. For information call: (608)742-5588 [Return to top] December 3-12, Old World Christmas Market Forty European and regional vendors show European gifts including hand blown ornaments, wooden toys and food specialties. Santa arrives daily. The Osthoff Resort. 11am-6pm. For information call: (800)876-3399, ext. 812 [Return to top] December 7-28, Tour and Tea A guided tour of the Douglas County Historical Society Museum, followed by a tea served by someone portraying a Pattison family member. Tuesdays at 2:00 p.m. For information call: (715)394-5712 [Return to top] December 9-12, Red Light Snowmobile Rally Annual snowmobile rally featuring a famous poker run; scavenger hunt; radar runs; cash and prizes--fun for the whole family! First ride of the season! For information call: (715)561-4334 [Return to top] December 11-12, Collectormania Wisconsin's Greatest Collectibles Show will be at State Fair Park! Loaded with nostalgic memorabilia and the latest hot collectibles. South Hall. Sat., 10am-5pm; Sun, 10am-4pm. For information call: (414)968-2995 [Return to top] December 18-20, The Giving Tradition Learn about giving traditions from around the world. Activities include ornament making, dancing, music, and craft demonstrations. Free with museum admission. Milwaukee Public Museum. 101m-3pm. For information call: (414)278-2700 [Return to top] December 26, Torchlight Night Tour and Bonfire Mile of torch-lit X-C trail with bonfire, including hot dogs and refreshments. Ski free; open to the public, all ages. Sandstone Rapids System. 7pm. For information call: (715)854-3231 [Return to top] December 27, Kwanzaa Celebration An annual African American celebration that marks the African harvest festivals. It includes African drumming and dancing, an African marketplace, musical performances, tours of the Africa exhibit and more. Free with museum admission. Milwaukee Public Museum. 10am-8pm. For information call: (414)278-2700 [Return to top] December 31, Firstar Eve New Year's Eve Celebration with wholesome, alcohol-free family oriented activities at various locations around Appleton. Selected Sites. 6pm-10pm. For information call: (920)830-6015 [Return to top] December 31, Ring in the Millenium Fireworks Bring in the New Year with a BANG! Bundle up family and friends for a 15-20 minute fireworks display. For information call: (800)446-6784 [Return to top] December 31, Y2K Snowshoe Torchwalk Ring in the new century on this wooded snowshoe walk to a warming tent in the woods. Enjoy spice wine and cider. Snowshoes available for rent. Bear Paw Adventure Resort. 5pm. For information call: (715)882-3502 [Return to top] |
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