Ashley For The Arts celebrates music, art, and supporting nearby communities with a spectacular three-day event August 10-12, 2023. It takes place in Arcadia – home to Ashley Furniture – in the city’s 54-acre Memorial Park, which known for its Soldier’s Walk, one of the premier war memorials in the U.S. outside of Washington, D.C.
Arcadia is right along the Chippewa River nestled in the gorgeous hills of Wisconsin’s Driftless Area, where Highways 93 and 95 meet. The drive alone is worth it! Ashley for the Arts itself is a non-profit event, stacked with a star-studded lineup of musical entertainment as well as numerous family-friendly activities and some new additions to the venue. It’s one of Wisconsin’s largest charity events, growing from 300 attendees in 2009 to more than 50,000, with of course the exception of 2020, when the event had to skip a year.
With four stages this year, you won’t miss a beat! The Main Stage will host headline entertainment, the Amphitheater will portray participating school performances as well as entertaining circus acts, the Pavilion stage hosts early to mid-day side-stage performances and the Soldier’s Walk stage will create a unique ambiance for local bands to perform outdoors the second half of the day.
Ashley for the Arts’ headline lineup will include Sawyer Brown, Trace Adkins, Jake Owen, and REO Speedwagon on Friday, plus Raelynn, Walk the Moon, Tyler Hubbard, and OneRepublic on Saturday. Side Stages will include a wide variety of acts including Restless Road, Boogie & The Yo-Yoz, the Johnny Holm Band, The Mondays, Wonderstate, Last Call, Big Oil, Buckwild, area high school choirs, even an extreme juggling show! Truly something for everyone.
The three-day festival will also feature upbeat musical performances; in addition, 11 area schools will participate in the event’s activities and demonstrate the region’s student talent through performances on Friday and Saturday.
You can also enjoy a variety of off-stage entertainment including a living statue, balloon sculptors, Root Berry juggling and sword swallowing, a mariachi band, silly stilt walkers, an interactive drum circle, Magician Professor Pinkerton, and many more entertaining audiences throughout the grounds.
The park features nearly 100 art and craft vendors, a new interactive art space, a classic car show, two air parks including bouncy houses and obstacle courses, even a kid’s fitness course. Ashley for the Arts also hosts the Pursuit of a Cure 5K run/walk on Thursday and a spectacular firework display on Saturday.
From mini donuts to barbeque to gyros and frybread, an expanded selection of food trucks will decorate Memorial Park Drive along with Arcadia’s staple charcoal chicken, grilled to perfection in North America’s largest indoor chicken pit. A newly added beer garden, next to the main stage, will offer specialty beer and wine options for the adult audience. Event parking is free along with free bus shuttles to and from the grounds; including the county campground (Pietrek Park) just five miles north of Arcadia. Highways 93 and 95 bring you to town!
Ashley For the Arts Address:
Memorial Park
551 Memorial Park Drive
Arcadia, WI 54612
(608) 863-6700 Website
Automotion: Muscle Car. Pony Car. Trailer Queen. Land Yacht. Antique vs. Vintage vs. Classic. Lead Sled. Drophead.
Familiar with any of those terms?
If yes, you’re probably already a fan of Automotion. If you haven’t experienced Automotion, head to the Dells the weekend of May 19-21, 2023! Some 1,000 classic rides are expected at the 37th Annual Automotion Classic Car Show. There will be music, food, car corral and swap meet too.
Cruise over to 350 Broadway on Saturday, May 20th from 2-9 PM where we’ll be celebrating some of movie and TV’s most iconic cars at “Hollywood at Elm Street Plaza.” Replica cars such as the Blues Brothers’ Bluesmobile, Scooby-Doo Mystery Machine, the Batmobile, and the Ghostbusters’ Ecto-1 will be on full display, so set your reminders and get your camera ready!
Check the full schedule of events below!
I-90/94, U.S. 12, and Highways 13, 16, and 23 all bring you to the Dells. And with the weather and conditions in September, the natural beauty of the area can’t be beat! Check out Automotion and then all the sights across Wisconsin Dells, Lake Delton, nearby Mirror Lake State Park, and more.
Automotion Address:
Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park
1881 Wisconsin Dells Parkway
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
(800) 223-3557 Website
AUTOMOTION SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
All spectator parking is at the Tommy Bartlett Show lot, 560 Wisconsin Dells Parkway. Shuttle service sponsored by the Original Wisconsin Ducks® and Dells Boat Tours®. Schedule subject to change.
Saturday, May 20th, 2023
7 am – 5 pm Gates Open at Mt. Olympus Resort
7 am – 5 pm Concessions
7 am – 4 pm Auto Show, Swap Meet & Car Corral
7 am – 4 pm Wisconsin Hot Rod Radio
8 am – 3 pm Registrations for Auto Show & Car Corral
9 am – 3 pm Kids Activities
9 am – 2 pm Fire Truck Display
10 am – 4 pm Family Entertainment & Face Painting
2 pm – 9 pm Hollywood on Broadway (Downtown Wisconsin Dells at 350 Broadway
Sunday, May 21st, 2023
7 am – 3 pm Gates Open at Mt. Olympus Resort
7 am – 3 pm Concessions
7 am – 3 pm Auto Show, Swap Meet & Car Corral
7 am – 3 pm Wisconsin Hot Rod Radio
8 am – 2 pm Registrations for Auto Show & Car Corral
(Please note you must be registered by 10 am
to be considered for awards)
9 am – 2 pm Kids Activities
9 am – 1 pm Fire Truck Display
10 am – 2 pm Family Entertainment & Face Painting
2 pm Awards Presentation (Must be present to win)
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Start:
May 21, 2023 7:00 am
End:
May 21, 2023 3:00 pm
Venue:
Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park
Phone:
800-223-3557
Address:
1881 Wisconsin Dells Parkway, Wisconsin Dells, WI, 53965, United States
The 50th annual Iola Car Show is happening Thursday, July 7th through Saturday, July 9th. It’s the Midwest’s biggest and best car show and swap meet, with over 100,000+ attendees, 2,500 Show Cars, 4,000+ Swap Spaces, and more!
This year, it’s Iola’s Golden Anniversary, making this 2022 show bigger and better than ever! Join them as they celebrate all things automotive across the decades. With a huge varoety of vehicles, a great lineup of celebrities, even Mother Nature cooperating with nice weather predicted, this should be fantastic! Enjoy all the cheese curds, chocolate shakes and fun you could ever wish for at the car show. As one of the biggest and best in the nation, the Iola Car Show is back and going full throttle.
You can get to Iola along Highway 49 and/or Highway 161 in Waupaca County; it’s not too far off the U.S. 10 freeway.
Iola Car Show Address:
700 E. State Street
Iola, WI 54945
(715) 445-4000 Website
The 12th annual Hartford Classic Car Show is back for 2021 and it runs Saturday, May 21st this year! Check out some amazing classic cars on display on Main Street (Highway 83) from 10am – 4pm, with an awards ceremony at 3:30. Cars and trucks are categorized by era:
1900-1939
1940-1954
1955-1964
1965-1969
1970-1979
1980-2001
Trucks will be categorized as pre-1960 and post-1960.
Those wanting to display their cars and trucks can enter for $15 on Saturday the 21st.
If you’re visiting the Hartford Classic Car Show, you can enjoy the beautiful vehicles and explore many more at the Wisconsin Automotive Museum a block away. The Museum features some true classics, including Wisconsin-made brands like Nash, American Motors, and the Hartford-made Kissel models. The Southeastern Wisconsin Short Track Hall of Fame is also there, plus other race cars, real trains, and a huge Lionel layout that will “wow” any car or train buff.
Of course, you can also visit The Mineshaft, the famous Wisconsin restaurant that serves as one of the state’s largest, with a huge game room on the second floor. Other great shops can be found up and down Main Street (Highway 83) and some of the nearby blocks as well. Scoop de Ville, for example, is a great old-fashioned sweet treat shop that supports the car show and you’ll find them right on Main Street.
Other sights in Hartford include the beautiful Willowbrook Park, which has classic stone buildings and bridges right along Highway 60/Sumner Street. The Schwartz Ballroom on the city’s south side is a classic dance hall, built in 1928 with a rich history of hosting events, musicians, and more. And of course, Pike Lake State Park is on Hartford’s eastern edge as part of the Kettle Moraine State Forest. Weather should be great for all kinds of fun!
Of course, Highways 60 and 83 meet in downtown Hartford and they’re the best ways to get there. Hartford is less than 10 minutes west of I-41, Highway 164, and Highway 175.
Hartford Classic Car Show Address:
Downtown Hartford (Highways 60 & 83)
33 N. Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 673-7002 Website
The SVRA Vintage Festival Weekend at Road America, May 20-22, celebrates automotive racing’s glorious past. This vintage racing event brings the past back to life with the sights, sounds and smells from motorsport’s pioneering age both on and off the track.
The SVRA (SportsCar Vintage Racing Association) weekend at Road America includes a packed vintage race car schedule featuring classic race cars covering several decades. Many of the entries have previously competed at classic events like Le Mans and the Indy 500. SVRA is one of the oldest organizations in vintage racing, and the only one with a national presence, committed to presenting the best possible experience for competitors and fans. From 200 MPH INDY and Formula 1 cars to classic Jaguars and Porsches, SVRA races provide a rolling history of motorsport where the cars are the stars at legendary tracks across the country.
The SVRA Vintage Festival Weekend lineup includes race groups for all twelve SVRA classes including Formula 5000, Formula Ford, sports racing, and production sports cars. The classes feature the best classic sportscars from prestigious marques such as Lotus, Alfa Romeo, Jaguar, Porsche and Corvette with models from the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s. The Formula 4 United States Championship (F4 U.S.), Formula Regional Americas Championship (FR Americas) series, Mazda Miata Heritage Cup Series, OPTIMA’s Search for the Ultimate Street Car championship and the Hagerty Cars & Caffeine vintage car rally will bolster the SVRA schedule for the weekend.
You’ll find Road America along Highway 67, just north of Plymouth and Highway 23 and a few miles west of Highway 57 in Sheboygan County, right by the beautiful resort town of Elkhart Lake.
Road America Address for Spring Vintage Weekend:
N7390 Highway 67
Plymouth, WI 53073
(800) 365-7223 Website
Come and browse over 99 acres of Jefferson County Fair Park for classics, collectibles and parts to find that special piece for your collection. The 45th Annual Spring Jefferson Swap Meet & Car Show runs April 22nd – 24th, 2022 and features more than 3,100 vendor spaces and hundreds of cars for sale. The Swap Meet and Car Corral is all three days and the car show is Saturday and Sunday only. For the auto enthusiasts this swap meet boasts thousands of car parts and car accessory vendors making it a great place to buy or sell those hard to find car parts. For those looking to buy or sell cars, the Cars for Sale Corral is full of hundreds of cars of all makes and models for sale.
The feature cars are Drag Cars, but all makes and models are welcome at the car show.
Admission is $10 per adult; kids 12 and under are free when accompanied by paying adult. Parking runs $4; no pets are allowed. The Jefferson County Fairgrounds are near U.S. 18 and the junction with the Highway 26 bypass, very close to Highway 89. It’s all about 7 miles south of I-94’s Johnson Creek exit via Highway 26.
While in Jefferson, head downtown and try a burger at Wedl’s, the smallest burger stand in the country. It’s a State Trunk Tour favorite! Also see what’s developing along the Rock River and along Business Highway 26… Jefferson has a lot developing right now!
Spring Jefferson Swap Meet & Car Show Address:
Jefferson County Fair Park
503 N. Jackson Avenue
Jefferson, WI 53549
(608) 244-8416 Website
Motor Mania is on a mission is to build a community of high-octane enthusiasts who possess passion for anything with a motor. So join them June 25-27, 2021 at the Washington County Fairgrounds for Motor Mania, a great event for everyone who loves motorsports of all kinds. Trucks, Muscle cars, Hot Rods, Bikes, New Muscle, Antique and Imports. Don’t miss the music, fun and great people. For three days, you can enjoy the Builder Showcase, over 1,000 custom Hot Rods and Classics, Live Music at the Amphitheater, a SWAP Meet, food trucks, and dozens of vendors.
Music acts include Jack Russell’s Great White on Friday, Steelheart (can the guy still hit the high note on “Never Let You Go”??) Saturday, and Counts 77 on Sunday.
Ticket prices vary based on whether you want general admission or VIP concert access. Adults are $20 for general admission and Kids are $10 (plus fees), while concert access can run closer to $45. Get all the info and buy tickets here.
Washington County Fair Park is right along the U.S. 45 freeway on the south end of West Bend. Highways 33 and 144 bring you to West Bend, while you can also access the park from Highway 60 to U.S. 45 north. It’s part of a great road trip, since you can also check out Kettle Moraine and its scenic drives nearby!
Motor Mania is holding this event near West Bend, but their HQ is in Greenfield, a “dream garage” at 4251 S. 27th Street – the original U.S. 41 – with an amazing array of classic cars, hot rods, games, ice cold beer – it’s a pretty cool place and they are reopening it closer to fall. We’ll keep you posted!
Motor Mania Address:
Washington County Fairgrounds
3000 County Highway PV
West Bend, WI 53095
(414) 817-8888 Website
Check out the newest models of car, trucks, and while admiring the finest classics at the Greater Milwaukee International Car & Truck Show, also known as the Greater Milwaukee Auto Show! The auto industry showcases the new cars of the 21st century at this annual family event at the Wisconsin State Fair Park Expo Center in West Allis, right along Highways 59 and 181 just off I-94. Over 400 vehicles will be on display; you can take some for test drives! COVID precautions will be followed.
On Thursday, May 5th, check out Sip & Savor, from 6:30 – 9:00pm! Your Sip & Savor ticket includes Auto Show admission and samples of over 70 beers from 25+ craft brewers, great bites from local restaurants, and enjoy browsing among over 400 new cars and trucks as you do it. The first 1,500 guests to the Greater Milwaukee Auto Show’s Sip & Savor get a free 4-oz. commemorative tasting glass. Tickets for Sip & Savor run $25 onlineor on-site! Designated drivers get free admission (and no beers, of course.)
Details on everything available can be found on their website. It’s presented by ADAMM, the Automobile Dealers Association of Mega Milwaukee.
Tickets are $10 for adults 13 and over if they are pre-ordered online ($12 at the gate), Children ages 8-12 are $8, Senior Citizens (62+, Thursday – Friday only) can get in for $9. Children 7 and under are admitted free. All ticket details are available here. Parking is accessible via Gates 1, 4, and 5. Gates 4 and 5 are off 84th Street/Highway 181 from I-94 and to the south; Gate 1 is along Greenfield Avenue/Highway 59, accessible easily by heading east off I-41/894/U.S. 45. Parking runs $6 for vehicles and $3 for motorcycles.
The 58th annual O’Reilly Auto Parts World of Wheels is back at State Fair Park’s Expo Center Friday, February 21st through Sunday, February 23rd! It’s Milwaukee’s largest indoor custom car show, featuring America’s finest Hot Rods, Customs, Trucks, and Motorcycles. The Motorcycle Show is sponsored by the House of Harley-Davidson in Milwaukee and Racine while Hop Up presents Traditional Rods, Customs, and Motorcycles. On the World of Wheels Celebrity Stage, you can meet Danny Koker & Kevin Mack from Counts Kustoms Friday night starting at 7pm; Marvel Superhero Spider-man Saturday 1pm – 5pm; Dave Kindig Saturday from noon – 3pm; and Steve Darnell from Discover Channel’s Welder Up Sunday from noon – 3pm!
There’s a Pin-up Girl Contest Saturday at 7:30 pm and the Pinstripe Legends Charity Auction benefiting Children’s Hospital Friday night at 6:30, Saturday at 3pm, and 6:30pm, and on Sunday at noon and 3pm.
World of Wheels Ticket Prices:
General Admission: $18
Children 6-12: $6
Children 5 and Under: FREE
Discount tickets are available at participating O’Reilly Auto Parts, where General Admission is $16 and Children 6-12 are $5.
World of Wheels Hours:
Friday, February 21st: 3 pm – 10 pm
Saturday, February 22nd: 10 am – 10 pm
Sunday, February 23rd: 10 am – 6pm
World of Wheels Address:
Wisconsin State Fair Park Expo Center
640 S. 84th Street (corner of Highways 59 & 181)
West Allis, WI 53214
(248) 373-1700 Website
Start:
February 21, 2020 3:00 pm
End:
February 23, 2020 6:00 pm
Venue:
Wisconsin State Fair Expo Center
Phone:
248-373-1700
Address:
640 S. 84th Street, West Allis, WI, 53214, United States
Hudson was the last Wisconsin stop for westbound travelers on the iconic Yellowstone Trail. The city celebrates 107 years of history for the Trail on Saturday, October 12th this year with Yellowstone Trail Heritage Day.
The year was 1912 and the auto was gaining popularity. It wasn’t uncommon for horse drawn wagons to share potholes with the automobiles that also traveled the country roads and passed through everything the horses left behind.
A few ambitious folks got together and decided to connect county roads which resulted in the first transcontinental road – The Yellowstone Trail. From “Plymouth Rock to Puget Sound!”
Check out Hudson on October 12th for family fun around town with a Vintage and Class Car Show, Cemetery Walk, Pie and Ice Cream Social, Children’s Activities and a drive on the Yellowstone Trail!
Other activities planned include a Car Show, Children’s Activities, a Pie & Ice Cream Social at First Baptist Church, Historic Downtown Hudson Walking Tours, Cemetery Walk @ Willow River Cemetery, Octagon House Tours, Ciranda Garden Fair, Non-Profit Community Fair, Coco’s Heart Rescue, and more. Check out their website for details.
Looking back at downtown Hudson under the arch that welcomed travelers to and from the original Yellowstone Trail Bridge over the St. Croix River.
Hudson is right along U.S. 12 (which follows portions of the original Yellowstone Trail) and Highway 35. I-94 runs along the south side of town, and Highway 64 is just a few miles north. Check out this beautiful city on the St. Croix River, and for great waterfalls and trails be sure to hit Willow River State Park nearby!
Yellowstone Trail Heritage Day Address:
Various locations in downtown Hudson
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 386-8411 Website
Appleton Octoberfest is called “A Mile of Fun” in downtown Appleton and kicks off with License to Cruise, a classic car show featuring over 400 cars, plenty of live entertainment, and over 100 food vendors along College and nearby streets.
On Saturday, it’s Appleton’s largest block party! 100 food booths, 6 stages of music, 180 arts & crafts booths, family fun area.
Music starts as early as 9 a.m. (the full band line up is available on the website). Arts and Crafts and Family Fun for all ages! Octoberfest is a community-driven festival benefiting local non-profit organizations. Bring your ID if you plan to purchase beer tickets; beer ticket sales are from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Beer sales end at 5:30 p.m. and the event ends at 6 p.m.
Downtown Appleton is reached via U.S. 10, I-41, or Highways 47, 96, and 125.
Appleton Octoberfest Address:
100 College Avenue
Appleton, WI 54912
(920) 734-7101 Website
FRIDAY, 9/27/2019 Houdini Plaza (WVBO – 103.9 AND WNAM – 1280)
6:00 PM – 9:30 PM Doo Wop Daddies
6:00 PM – 9:30 PM Street Corner Entertainment
Corner of College & State WPKR (NASH FM)
Corner of College & Oneida Appleton Rock School w/their own stage & sound
Corner of College & Division 484th Army Band (6:00 PM – 7:30 PM)
Corner of College & Superior Joe Sly
Corner of College & Walnut Anna Little
Corner of College & Morrison The Polar Project
Corner of College & Durkee Lilie
Roaming Entertainment Jukebox Barbershop Quartet
SATURDAY, 9/28/2019 West End of College Avenue (105.7 WAPL)
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM Appleton Rock School
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Coyote Kid
12:15 PM – 2:15 PM Road Trip N/A
2:30 PM – 5:30 PM Vic Ferrari
Corner of College Avenue & Division Street (KZ 104.3 AND WGBA-NBC26)
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM Twisted Chords
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Ill Genesi
11:45 AM – 2:15 PM The Boy Band Night
2:30 PM – 5:30 PM Too White Crew
Corner of College Avenue & Superior Street (RAZOR 94.7 | 104.7)
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Stricken
12:15 PM – 3:15 PM Sir Real
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM Leading the Blind
Houdini Plaza (95.9 KISS FM)
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Newtonburg Oktoberfest Band
10:15 AM – 12:15 PM The Lately
12:30 PM – 2:45 PM Unity The Band
3:00 PM – 5:30 PM Kyle Megna & The Monsoons
Corner of College Avenue & Durkee Street (WHBY AND 95.3 | 99.1 THE SCORE)
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Doo Wop Daddies
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM Zeroed In (484th Army Variety Band)
12:30 PM – 2:15 PM Copper Box
2:30 PM – 5:30 PM The Glam Band
Corner of College Avenue & Morrison Street
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM FBI & The Untouchable Horns
1:30 PM – 5:30 PM The Polar Project
Corner of College Avenue & Drew Street
9:00 AM – 10:45 AM Happy Wanderers
11:00 AM – 3:45 PM 484th Army Band Ensembles
Family Fun Stage
9:15 AM – 9:45 AM Karate America Appleton East/Darboy
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Dan Kirk (Juggler)
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM Randy Peterson (Children’s Singer)
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Cirq-Attude
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM Dan Kirk (Juggler)
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM Miller & Mike (Family Variety Act)
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM Randy Peterson (Children’s Singer)
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM Miller & Mike (Family Variety Act)
Cars on the Square hits Monroe on Friday, August 23, 2019. Get ready to check out a nice variety of beautiful classic cars on one of the most beautiful courthouse squares in Wisconsin! Surrounding the gorgeous Green County Courthouse in downtown Monroe, you’ll find classic cars, bands, food, and even have a chance to win yourself some prizes.
Monroe’s beautiful Green County Courthouse.
Parking for the event starts at 4:30pm. The fun continues into the evening, whether you gawk at the cars, hit Baumgartner’s On the Square for a tasty(?) Limburger sandwich, or checking out the Minhas Craft Brewery or the Bullquarian Craft Brewery, both just a few blocks away.
Follow Highways 11, 59, 69, or 81 to get to Monroe. Once you’re there, you’ll find lots of charm, fun, and – on Friday, August 23rd – classic cars with Cars on the Square!
Watertown Riverfest is back at Riverside Park along the Rock River, Thursday, August 8th through Sunday, August 11th this year! Riverfest is FREE once again this year with plenty of fun, family-friendly activities and live music.
Some Riverfest Events Include:
Riverfest Half Marathon and 5K Saturday morning, 8:30am start Bean Bag Tournament Saturday morning, 10am Craft Fair Saturday & Sunday, 9am – 5pm, with plenty of artists and craftsman display their items in a natural setting on the Riverside Park island Horseshoe Tourament, Saturday, 12:30pm Raft/Kayak Race Saturday 9:30am, Two person raft race on the Rock River from the Main Street bridge at Tivoli Island to Riverside Park Classic Car Show featuring classic automobiles, trucks, and motorcycles Sunday, 9am – 4pm
Live music headliners include:
Thursday, August 8th:
5:30pm The Jimmys
8:40pm Atlanta Rhythm Section
Friday, August 9th:
5:30pm The Lovemonkeys
8:30pm Separate Ways, The Journey Experience
Saturday, August 10th:
12:00pm Pacific Coast Highway
3:00pm Big Al & The Hi-Fi’s
5:30pm The UnXpected
8:40pm Brian Howe
Sunday, August 11th:
12:00pm The Britins
3:00pm Dancing Queen, an Abba Tribute
5:30pm Almighty Vinyl
Also check out Friday night fireworks, the “Must Ski” Waterski show throughout the weekend, and the Auto Show on Sunday from 9am to 4pm!
The Waterski Show is back at Riverfest for 2019!
Watertown is right where Highways 16, 19, and 26 meet. It’s about 7 miles north of I-94
A Taste of Watertown
4pm-11:30pm RVR Rides
4pm-8pm Face Painting/Body Art
4pm-8:30pm Chainsaw Carving
5:30pm-8:30pm Rides Special ($20 wristband)
5:30pm The Jimmys
8:40pm ATLANTA RHYTHM SECTION
FRIDAY, AUGUST 9TH
11am-11pm A Taste of Watertown
11am-8pm Face Painting/Body Art
11am-8:30pm Chainsaw Carving
11:45am-2pm Derek Sallman (Food Court Act)
12n-11:30pm RVR Rides
12n-4pm Rides Special ($20 wristband)
4:45pm Must-Skis Waterski Show
5:30pm THE LOVEMONKEYS
7:45pm Must-Skis Waterski Show
8:30pm SEPARATE WAYS/The Journey Experience
10:15pm Fireworks
SATURDAY, AUGUST 10TH
7:30am Half Marathon
8:30am 5K Run
9:00am Tennis Tournament
9am-11am Carp Classic
9am-5pm Craft Fair
9:30am Raft Race
9:30am-8pm Face painting/Body Art
10am Bean Bag Tournament
11am-4pm Kids Casting Contest
11am-8:30pm Chainsaw Carving
11am-11pm A Taste of Watertown
12n Pacific Coast Highway
12n-11:30 RVR Rides
12n-4pm Rides Special ($20 wristband)
12:30pm Horseshoe Tournament
1:45pm Must-Skis Waterski Show
3pm Big Al & The Hi-Fi’s
4:45pm Must-Skis Waterski Show
5:30pm The UnXpected
7:45pm Must-Skis Waterski Show
8:40pm BRIAN HOWE/Bad Company former lead singer
10:15pm Fireworks (rain date)
SUNDAY, AUGUST 11TH
8:30am Ecumenical Praise Service
9am-4pm 400+ Cars/Classic Car Show
9am-5pm Craft Fair
11am-1:30pm Chainsaw Art
11am-7pm Face Painting/Body Art
11am-8pm A Taste of Watertown
12n-8pm RVR Rides
12n-4pm Rides Special ($20 wristband)
12n The Britins
1:45pm Must-Skis Waterski Show
2:15pm Chainsaw Art Auction
3pm DANCING QUEEN/An Abba Tribute
4:45pm Must-Skis Waterski Show
5:30pm Almighty Vinyl
7:30pm Raffle Drawing
8pm Festival Closes
Chippewa Falls Cruise-In Car Show is hosted by Chippewa Falls Main Street as a series in the city’s beautiful, historic downtown. Saturday evening May 19th, you can stop down from 5pm-9pm and check out vintage cars, trucks, and motorcycles while enjoying music. The streets will be closed off so you can safely check out all of the amazing vehicles.
Downtown Chippewa Falls is a great place to cruise around, with U.S. 53 and Highways 29, 124, and 178 bringing you downtown to converge in this network of streets that, when peppered with classic cars, trucks, and street rods, could pass for some of the scenes for American Graffiti.
Additional Cruise-In Car Shows will take place on June 23rd, July 21st, and August 11th.
The Chippewa Falls Cruise-In Car Show is free and contingent upon weather.
Chippewa Falls Cruise-In Car Show Address:
Downtown Chippewa Falls
1 N. Bridge Street
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 723-0331 Website
Photo credits: Yellow Dog Studio, Chippewa Falls
Start:
May 19, 2018 5:00 pm
End:
May 19, 2018 9:00 pm
Venue:
Downtown Chippewa Falls
Phone:
715-723-0331
Address:
1 N. Bridge Street, Chippewa Falls, WI, 54729, United States
On Saturday, June 17th, the Gilbert Brown Foundation Custom & Classic Car Show takes place along Highway 22 at the Wilderness Campground. You’ll see everything from antiques, street rods, stock models from the 50s through the 2000s, customs, modifieds, custom and stock motorcycles, trucks, even rat rods!
EVENTS
Meet & Greet With Former Packer Player Gilbert Brown
Food & Beverage Tent
Raffle Items & 50/50 Raffle
Picture with Packer Player and Your Car
Fundraising Games With Packers
The Gilbert Brown Foundation’s mission is to service youth in an environment that promotes structure and life skills awareness, by introducing team building skills and promoting diversity in the community. They provide funding assistance for organizations like these:
Camp Sunshine – Kids with Cancer
Gilbert Browns All-Pro Football Camp
Free Milwaukee Skills Camp Offered for Kids Ages 8-17
Make a Wish Foundation
Mark Tauscher’s Tri-Fecta Foundation
High School Scholarship Program
Gilbert Brown Foundation Classic & Custom Car Show Address:
Wilderness Campground
N1499 State Highway 22
Montello, WI 53949
(608) 297-2002 Website
Directions:
From Madison: Take I-90/94 to Exit 132 (Hwy 51). Follow U.S. 51 North to Highway 22 North. Entrance is 12 Miles north of Pardeeville on Highway 22.
From the East: Enter Montello on Highway 23. At stoplight turn left onto Highway 22 South. Entrance is 7 Miles south of Montello on Highway 22.
From the West: Enter Montello on Highway 23. At stoplight turn right onto Highway 22. Entrance is 7 Miles south of Montello on Highway 22.
Montello’s own award winning competition BBQ Team will have a food stand open at the Car Show. All profits will be donated to the Gilbert Brown Foundation. Come on out & try some delicious BBQ!
Start:
June 17, 2017 10:00 am
End:
June 17, 2017 3:00 pm
Venue:
Wilderness Campground
Phone:
608-297-2002
Address:
N1499 State Road 22, Montello, WI, 53949, United States
Downtown Kenosha is the place to come show off your car and see what the area has to offer. This is the 12th annual show, and it’s open to all makes and models of vehicles and motorcycles. It starts at 8am and runs well into the night!
This is presented by the Midwest Street Machine Association and will focus on the area of 56th Street and 7th Avenue, in close proximity a ton of great bars, restaurants, museums, local microbreweries, and more! It’s just east of Highway 32/Sheridan Avenue, north of the east end of Highway 50 and south of the east end of Highway 158/52nd Street.
Date:
September 5, 2015
Venue:
Downtown Kenosha
Phone:
262-818-6410
Address:
700 56th Street, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Calendar of Events
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August 10, 2023 – August 12, 2023
Ashley for the Arts
Ashley For The Arts celebrates music, art, and supporting nearby communities with a spectacular three-day event August 10-12, 2023. It takes place in Arcadia – home to Ashley Furniture – in the city’s 54-acre Memorial Park, which known for its Soldier’s Walk, one of the premier war memorials in the U.S. outside of Washington, D.C.
With four stages this year, you won’t miss a beat! The Main Stage will host headline entertainment, the Amphitheater will portray participating school performances as well as entertaining circus acts, the Pavilion stage hosts early to mid-day side-stage performances and the Soldier’s Walk stage will create a unique ambiance for local bands to perform outdoors the second half of the day.
Ashley for the Arts’ headline lineup will include Sawyer Brown, Trace Adkins, Jake Owen, and REO Speedwagon on Friday, plus Raelynn, Walk the Moon, Tyler Hubbard, and OneRepublic on Saturday. Side Stages will include a wide variety of acts including Restless Road, Boogie & The Yo-Yoz, the Johnny Holm Band, The Mondays, Wonderstate, Last Call, Big Oil, Buckwild, area high school choirs, even an extreme juggling show! Truly something for everyone.
The three-day festival will also feature upbeat musical performances; in addition, 11 area schools will participate in the event’s activities and demonstrate the region’s student talent through performances on Friday and Saturday.
You can also enjoy a variety of off-stage entertainment including a living statue, balloon sculptors, Root Berry juggling and sword swallowing, a mariachi band, silly stilt walkers, an interactive drum circle, Magician Professor Pinkerton, and many more entertaining audiences throughout the grounds.
The park features nearly 100 art and craft vendors, a new interactive art space, a classic car show, two air parks including bouncy houses and obstacle courses, even a kid’s fitness course. Ashley for the Arts also hosts the Pursuit of a Cure 5K run/walk on Thursday and a spectacular firework display on Saturday.
From mini donuts to barbeque to gyros and frybread, an expanded selection of food trucks will decorate Memorial Park Drive along with Arcadia’s staple charcoal chicken, grilled to perfection in North America’s largest indoor chicken pit. A newly added beer garden, next to the main stage, will offer specialty beer and wine options for the adult audience. Event parking is free along with free bus shuttles to and from the grounds; including the county campground (Pietrek Park) just five miles north of Arcadia. Highways 93 and 95 bring you to town!
Ashley For the Arts Address:
Memorial Park
551 Memorial Park Drive
Arcadia, WI 54612
(608) 863-6700
Website
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May 21, 2023
Automotion Classic Car Show
Familiar with any of those terms?
If yes, you’re probably already a fan of Automotion. If you haven’t experienced Automotion, head to the Dells the weekend of May 19-21, 2023! Some 1,000 classic rides are expected at the 37th Annual Automotion Classic Car Show. There will be music, food, car corral and swap meet too.
Cruise over to 350 Broadway on Saturday, May 20th from 2-9 PM where we’ll be celebrating some of movie and TV’s most iconic cars at “Hollywood at Elm Street Plaza.” Replica cars such as the Blues Brothers’ Bluesmobile, Scooby-Doo Mystery Machine, the Batmobile, and the Ghostbusters’ Ecto-1 will be on full display, so set your reminders and get your camera ready!
Check the full schedule of events below!
I-90/94, U.S. 12, and Highways 13, 16, and 23 all bring you to the Dells. And with the weather and conditions in September, the natural beauty of the area can’t be beat! Check out Automotion and then all the sights across Wisconsin Dells, Lake Delton, nearby Mirror Lake State Park, and more.
Automotion Address:
Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park
1881 Wisconsin Dells Parkway
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
(800) 223-3557
Website
AUTOMOTION SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
All spectator parking is at the Tommy Bartlett Show lot, 560 Wisconsin Dells Parkway. Shuttle service sponsored by the Original Wisconsin Ducks® and Dells Boat Tours®. Schedule subject to change.
Saturday, May 20th, 2023
7 am – 5 pm Gates Open at Mt. Olympus Resort
7 am – 5 pm Concessions
7 am – 4 pm Auto Show, Swap Meet & Car Corral
7 am – 4 pm Wisconsin Hot Rod Radio
8 am – 3 pm Registrations for Auto Show & Car Corral
9 am – 3 pm Kids Activities
9 am – 2 pm Fire Truck Display
10 am – 4 pm Family Entertainment & Face Painting
2 pm – 9 pm Hollywood on Broadway (Downtown Wisconsin Dells at 350 Broadway
Sunday, May 21st, 2023
7 am – 3 pm Gates Open at Mt. Olympus Resort
7 am – 3 pm Concessions
7 am – 3 pm Auto Show, Swap Meet & Car Corral
7 am – 3 pm Wisconsin Hot Rod Radio
8 am – 2 pm Registrations for Auto Show & Car Corral
(Please note you must be registered by 10 am
to be considered for awards)
9 am – 2 pm Kids Activities
9 am – 1 pm Fire Truck Display
10 am – 2 pm Family Entertainment & Face Painting
2 pm Awards Presentation (Must be present to win)
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July 8, 2022 – July 9, 2022
Iola Car Show
The 50th annual Iola Car Show is happening Thursday, July 7th through Saturday, July 9th. It’s the Midwest’s biggest and best car show and swap meet, with over 100,000+ attendees, 2,500 Show Cars, 4,000+ Swap Spaces, and more!
This year, it’s Iola’s Golden Anniversary, making this 2022 show bigger and better than ever! Join them as they celebrate all things automotive across the decades. With a huge varoety of vehicles, a great lineup of celebrities, even Mother Nature cooperating with nice weather predicted, this should be fantastic! Enjoy all the cheese curds, chocolate shakes and fun you could ever wish for at the car show. As one of the biggest and best in the nation, the Iola Car Show is back and going full throttle.
You can get to Iola along Highway 49 and/or Highway 161 in Waupaca County; it’s not too far off the U.S. 10 freeway.
Iola Car Show Address:
700 E. State Street
Iola, WI 54945
(715) 445-4000
Website
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May 21, 2022
Hartford Classic Car Show
The 12th annual Hartford Classic Car Show is back for 2021 and it runs Saturday, May 21st this year! Check out some amazing classic cars on display on Main Street (Highway 83) from 10am – 4pm, with an awards ceremony at 3:30. Cars and trucks are categorized by era:
Trucks will be categorized as pre-1960 and post-1960.
Those wanting to display their cars and trucks can enter for $15 on Saturday the 21st.
If you’re visiting the Hartford Classic Car Show, you can enjoy the beautiful vehicles and explore many more at the Wisconsin Automotive Museum a block away. The Museum features some true classics, including Wisconsin-made brands like Nash, American Motors, and the Hartford-made Kissel models. The Southeastern Wisconsin Short Track Hall of Fame is also there, plus other race cars, real trains, and a huge Lionel layout that will “wow” any car or train buff.
Of course, you can also visit The Mineshaft, the famous Wisconsin restaurant that serves as one of the state’s largest, with a huge game room on the second floor. Other great shops can be found up and down Main Street (Highway 83) and some of the nearby blocks as well. Scoop de Ville, for example, is a great old-fashioned sweet treat shop that supports the car show and you’ll find them right on Main Street.
Other sights in Hartford include the beautiful Willowbrook Park, which has classic stone buildings and bridges right along Highway 60/Sumner Street. The Schwartz Ballroom on the city’s south side is a classic dance hall, built in 1928 with a rich history of hosting events, musicians, and more. And of course, Pike Lake State Park is on Hartford’s eastern edge as part of the Kettle Moraine State Forest. Weather should be great for all kinds of fun!
Of course, Highways 60 and 83 meet in downtown Hartford and they’re the best ways to get there. Hartford is less than 10 minutes west of I-41, Highway 164, and Highway 175.
Hartford Classic Car Show Address:
Downtown Hartford (Highways 60 & 83)
33 N. Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 673-7002
Website
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May 20, 2022 – May 22, 2022
SVRA Spring Vintage Weekend at Road America
The SVRA Vintage Festival Weekend at Road America, May 20-22, celebrates automotive racing’s glorious past. This vintage racing event brings the past back to life with the sights, sounds and smells from motorsport’s pioneering age both on and off the track.
The SVRA (SportsCar Vintage Racing Association) weekend at Road America includes a packed vintage race car schedule featuring classic race cars covering several decades. Many of the entries have previously competed at classic events like Le Mans and the Indy 500. SVRA is one of the oldest organizations in vintage racing, and the only one with a national presence, committed to presenting the best possible experience for competitors and fans. From 200 MPH INDY and Formula 1 cars to classic Jaguars and Porsches, SVRA races provide a rolling history of motorsport where the cars are the stars at legendary tracks across the country.
The SVRA Vintage Festival Weekend lineup includes race groups for all twelve SVRA classes including Formula 5000, Formula Ford, sports racing, and production sports cars. The classes feature the best classic sportscars from prestigious marques such as Lotus, Alfa Romeo, Jaguar, Porsche and Corvette with models from the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s. The Formula 4 United States Championship (F4 U.S.), Formula Regional Americas Championship (FR Americas) series, Mazda Miata Heritage Cup Series, OPTIMA’s Search for the Ultimate Street Car championship and the Hagerty Cars & Caffeine vintage car rally will bolster the SVRA schedule for the weekend.
Check their website for ticket and event details.
You’ll find Road America along Highway 67, just north of Plymouth and Highway 23 and a few miles west of Highway 57 in Sheboygan County, right by the beautiful resort town of Elkhart Lake.
Road America Address for Spring Vintage Weekend:
N7390 Highway 67
Plymouth, WI 53073
(800) 365-7223
Website
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April 22, 2022 – April 24, 2022
Spring Jefferson Swap Meet & Car Show
The Spring Jefferson Swap Meet & Car Show is the largest swap meet in the Midwest!
Come and browse over 99 acres of Jefferson County Fair Park for classics, collectibles and parts to find that special piece for your collection. The 45th Annual Spring Jefferson Swap Meet & Car Show runs April 22nd – 24th, 2022 and features more than 3,100 vendor spaces and hundreds of cars for sale. The Swap Meet and Car Corral is all three days and the car show is Saturday and Sunday only. For the auto enthusiasts this swap meet boasts thousands of car parts and car accessory vendors making it a great place to buy or sell those hard to find car parts. For those looking to buy or sell cars, the Cars for Sale Corral is full of hundreds of cars of all makes and models for sale.
The feature cars are Drag Cars, but all makes and models are welcome at the car show.
Admission is $10 per adult; kids 12 and under are free when accompanied by paying adult. Parking runs $4; no pets are allowed. The Jefferson County Fairgrounds are near U.S. 18 and the junction with the Highway 26 bypass, very close to Highway 89. It’s all about 7 miles south of I-94’s Johnson Creek exit via Highway 26.
While in Jefferson, head downtown and try a burger at Wedl’s, the smallest burger stand in the country. It’s a State Trunk Tour favorite! Also see what’s developing along the Rock River and along Business Highway 26… Jefferson has a lot developing right now!
Spring Jefferson Swap Meet & Car Show Address:
Jefferson County Fair Park
503 N. Jackson Avenue
Jefferson, WI 53549
(608) 244-8416
Website
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June 25, 2021 – June 27, 2021
Motor Mania
Motor Mania is on a mission is to build a community of high-octane enthusiasts who possess passion for anything with a motor. So join them June 25-27, 2021 at the Washington County Fairgrounds for Motor Mania, a great event for everyone who loves motorsports of all kinds. Trucks, Muscle cars, Hot Rods, Bikes, New Muscle, Antique and Imports. Don’t miss the music, fun and great people. For three days, you can enjoy the Builder Showcase, over 1,000 custom Hot Rods and Classics, Live Music at the Amphitheater, a SWAP Meet, food trucks, and dozens of vendors.
Music acts include Jack Russell’s Great White on Friday, Steelheart (can the guy still hit the high note on “Never Let You Go”??) Saturday, and Counts 77 on Sunday.
Ticket prices vary based on whether you want general admission or VIP concert access. Adults are $20 for general admission and Kids are $10 (plus fees), while concert access can run closer to $45. Get all the info and buy tickets here.
Washington County Fair Park is right along the U.S. 45 freeway on the south end of West Bend. Highways 33 and 144 bring you to West Bend, while you can also access the park from Highway 60 to U.S. 45 north. It’s part of a great road trip, since you can also check out Kettle Moraine and its scenic drives nearby!
Motor Mania is holding this event near West Bend, but their HQ is in Greenfield, a “dream garage” at 4251 S. 27th Street – the original U.S. 41 – with an amazing array of classic cars, hot rods, games, ice cold beer – it’s a pretty cool place and they are reopening it closer to fall. We’ll keep you posted!
Motor Mania Address:
Washington County Fairgrounds
3000 County Highway PV
West Bend, WI 53095
(414) 817-8888
Website
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May 5, 2021 – May 9, 2021
Greater Milwaukee International Car & Truck Show
Check out the newest models of car, trucks, and while admiring the finest classics at the Greater Milwaukee International Car & Truck Show, also known as the Greater Milwaukee Auto Show! The auto industry showcases the new cars of the 21st century at this annual family event at the Wisconsin State Fair Park Expo Center in West Allis, right along Highways 59 and 181 just off I-94. Over 400 vehicles will be on display; you can take some for test drives! COVID precautions will be followed.
On Thursday, May 5th, check out Sip & Savor, from 6:30 – 9:00pm! Your Sip & Savor ticket includes Auto Show admission and samples of over 70 beers from 25+ craft brewers, great bites from local restaurants, and enjoy browsing among over 400 new cars and trucks as you do it. The first 1,500 guests to the Greater Milwaukee Auto Show’s Sip & Savor get a free 4-oz. commemorative tasting glass. Tickets for Sip & Savor run $25 online or on-site! Designated drivers get free admission (and no beers, of course.)
Details on everything available can be found on their website. It’s presented by ADAMM, the Automobile Dealers Association of Mega Milwaukee.
Tickets are $10 for adults 13 and over if they are pre-ordered online ($12 at the gate), Children ages 8-12 are $8, Senior Citizens (62+, Thursday – Friday only) can get in for $9. Children 7 and under are admitted free. All ticket details are available here.
Parking is accessible via Gates 1, 4, and 5. Gates 4 and 5 are off 84th Street/Highway 181 from I-94 and to the south; Gate 1 is along Greenfield Avenue/Highway 59, accessible easily by heading east off I-41/894/U.S. 45. Parking runs $6 for vehicles and $3 for motorcycles.
Hours:
Wednesday 3pm – 9pm
Thursday 10am – 9pm
Friday 10am – 9pm
Saturday 10 am – 9 pm
Sunday 10 am – 6 pm
It’s a great auto show and easily accessible via I-94, I-41/894, U.S. 18, U.S. 45, and Highways 59 and 181.
Greater Milwaukee International Car & Truck Show Address:
Wisconsin State Fair Park Exposition Center
8200 W. Greenfield Avenue (Highway 59)
West Allis, WI 53214
(414) 908-6001
Website
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February 21, 2020 – February 23, 2020
World of Wheels
The 58th annual O’Reilly Auto Parts World of Wheels is back at State Fair Park’s Expo Center Friday, February 21st through Sunday, February 23rd! It’s Milwaukee’s largest indoor custom car show, featuring America’s finest Hot Rods, Customs, Trucks, and Motorcycles. The Motorcycle Show is sponsored by the House of Harley-Davidson in Milwaukee and Racine while Hop Up presents Traditional Rods, Customs, and Motorcycles. On the World of Wheels Celebrity Stage, you can meet Danny Koker & Kevin Mack from Counts Kustoms Friday night starting at 7pm; Marvel Superhero Spider-man Saturday 1pm – 5pm; Dave Kindig Saturday from noon – 3pm; and Steve Darnell from Discover Channel’s Welder Up Sunday from noon – 3pm!
There’s a Pin-up Girl Contest Saturday at 7:30 pm and the Pinstripe Legends Charity Auction benefiting Children’s Hospital Friday night at 6:30, Saturday at 3pm, and 6:30pm, and on Sunday at noon and 3pm.
World of Wheels Ticket Prices:
General Admission: $18
Children 6-12: $6
Children 5 and Under: FREE
Discount tickets are available at participating O’Reilly Auto Parts, where General Admission is $16 and Children 6-12 are $5.
World of Wheels Hours:
Friday, February 21st: 3 pm – 10 pm
Saturday, February 22nd: 10 am – 10 pm
Sunday, February 23rd: 10 am – 6pm
World of Wheels Address:
Wisconsin State Fair Park Expo Center
640 S. 84th Street (corner of Highways 59 & 181)
West Allis, WI 53214
(248) 373-1700
Website
October 12, 2019
Yellowstone Trail Heritage Day
Hudson was the last Wisconsin stop for westbound travelers on the iconic Yellowstone Trail. The city celebrates 107 years of history for the Trail on Saturday, October 12th this year with Yellowstone Trail Heritage Day.
The year was 1912 and the auto was gaining popularity. It wasn’t uncommon for horse drawn wagons to share potholes with the automobiles that also traveled the country roads and passed through everything the horses left behind.
A few ambitious folks got together and decided to connect county roads which resulted in the first transcontinental road – The Yellowstone Trail. From “Plymouth Rock to Puget Sound!”
Check out Hudson on October 12th for family fun around town with a Vintage and Class Car Show, Cemetery Walk, Pie and Ice Cream Social, Children’s Activities and a drive on the Yellowstone Trail!
Other activities planned include a Car Show, Children’s Activities, a Pie & Ice Cream Social at First Baptist Church, Historic Downtown Hudson Walking Tours, Cemetery Walk @ Willow River Cemetery, Octagon House Tours, Ciranda Garden Fair, Non-Profit Community Fair, Coco’s Heart Rescue, and more. Check out their website for details.
Hudson is right along U.S. 12 (which follows portions of the original Yellowstone Trail) and Highway 35. I-94 runs along the south side of town, and Highway 64 is just a few miles north. Check out this beautiful city on the St. Croix River, and for great waterfalls and trails be sure to hit Willow River State Park nearby!
Yellowstone Trail Heritage Day Address:
Various locations in downtown Hudson
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 386-8411
Website
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September 27, 2019 – September 28, 2019
Appleton Octoberfest
On Saturday, it’s Appleton’s largest block party! 100 food booths, 6 stages of music, 180 arts & crafts booths, family fun area.
Music starts as early as 9 a.m. (the full band line up is available on the website). Arts and Crafts and Family Fun for all ages! Octoberfest is a community-driven festival benefiting local non-profit organizations. Bring your ID if you plan to purchase beer tickets; beer ticket sales are from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Beer sales end at 5:30 p.m. and the event ends at 6 p.m.
Appleton Octoberfest Address:
100 College Avenue
Appleton, WI 54912
(920) 734-7101
Website
You can download their Octoberfest app here. See their website for complete schedules and details or check the music lineup below!
Schedule of Appleton Octoberfest Events:
FRIDAY, 9/27/2019
Houdini Plaza (WVBO – 103.9 AND WNAM – 1280)
6:00 PM – 9:30 PM Doo Wop Daddies
6:00 PM – 9:30 PM Street Corner Entertainment
Corner of College & State WPKR (NASH FM)
Corner of College & Oneida Appleton Rock School w/their own stage & sound
Corner of College & Division 484th Army Band (6:00 PM – 7:30 PM)
Corner of College & Superior Joe Sly
Corner of College & Walnut Anna Little
Corner of College & Morrison The Polar Project
Corner of College & Durkee Lilie
Roaming Entertainment Jukebox Barbershop Quartet
SATURDAY, 9/28/2019
West End of College Avenue (105.7 WAPL)
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM Appleton Rock School
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Coyote Kid
12:15 PM – 2:15 PM Road Trip N/A
2:30 PM – 5:30 PM Vic Ferrari
Corner of College Avenue & Division Street (KZ 104.3 AND WGBA-NBC26)
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM Twisted Chords
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Ill Genesi
11:45 AM – 2:15 PM The Boy Band Night
2:30 PM – 5:30 PM Too White Crew
Corner of College Avenue & Superior Street (RAZOR 94.7 | 104.7)
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Stricken
12:15 PM – 3:15 PM Sir Real
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM Leading the Blind
Houdini Plaza (95.9 KISS FM)
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Newtonburg Oktoberfest Band
10:15 AM – 12:15 PM The Lately
12:30 PM – 2:45 PM Unity The Band
3:00 PM – 5:30 PM Kyle Megna & The Monsoons
Corner of College Avenue & Durkee Street (WHBY AND 95.3 | 99.1 THE SCORE)
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Doo Wop Daddies
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM Zeroed In (484th Army Variety Band)
12:30 PM – 2:15 PM Copper Box
2:30 PM – 5:30 PM The Glam Band
Corner of College Avenue & Morrison Street
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM FBI & The Untouchable Horns
1:30 PM – 5:30 PM The Polar Project
Corner of College Avenue & Drew Street
9:00 AM – 10:45 AM Happy Wanderers
11:00 AM – 3:45 PM 484th Army Band Ensembles
Family Fun Stage
9:15 AM – 9:45 AM Karate America Appleton East/Darboy
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Dan Kirk (Juggler)
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM Randy Peterson (Children’s Singer)
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Cirq-Attude
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM Dan Kirk (Juggler)
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM Miller & Mike (Family Variety Act)
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM Randy Peterson (Children’s Singer)
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM Miller & Mike (Family Variety Act)
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August 23, 2019
Cars on the Square
Cars on the Square hits Monroe on Friday, August 23, 2019. Get ready to check out a nice variety of beautiful classic cars on one of the most beautiful courthouse squares in Wisconsin! Surrounding the gorgeous Green County Courthouse in downtown Monroe, you’ll find classic cars, bands, food, and even have a chance to win yourself some prizes.
Parking for the event starts at 4:30pm. The fun continues into the evening, whether you gawk at the cars, hit Baumgartner’s On the Square for a tasty(?) Limburger sandwich, or checking out the Minhas Craft Brewery or the Bullquarian Craft Brewery, both just a few blocks away.
Follow Highways 11, 59, 69, or 81 to get to Monroe. Once you’re there, you’ll find lots of charm, fun, and – on Friday, August 23rd – classic cars with Cars on the Square!
Cars on the Square Address:
Historic Courthouse Square
1016 16th Avenue
Monroe, WI 53566
(608) 328-4023
Website
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August 8, 2019 – August 11, 2019
Watertown Riverfest
Watertown Riverfest is back at Riverside Park along the Rock River, Thursday, August 8th through Sunday, August 11th this year! Riverfest is FREE once again this year with plenty of fun, family-friendly activities and live music.
Some Riverfest Events Include:
Riverfest Half Marathon and 5K Saturday morning, 8:30am start
Bean Bag Tournament Saturday morning, 10am
Craft Fair Saturday & Sunday, 9am – 5pm, with plenty of artists and craftsman display their items in a natural setting on the Riverside Park island
Horseshoe Tourament, Saturday, 12:30pm
Raft/Kayak Race Saturday 9:30am, Two person raft race on the Rock River from the Main Street bridge at Tivoli Island to Riverside Park
Classic Car Show featuring classic automobiles, trucks, and motorcycles Sunday, 9am – 4pm
Live music headliners include:
Thursday, August 8th:
5:30pm The Jimmys
8:40pm Atlanta Rhythm Section
Friday, August 9th:
5:30pm The Lovemonkeys
8:30pm Separate Ways, The Journey Experience
Saturday, August 10th:
12:00pm Pacific Coast Highway
3:00pm Big Al & The Hi-Fi’s
5:30pm The UnXpected
8:40pm Brian Howe
Sunday, August 11th:
12:00pm The Britins
3:00pm Dancing Queen, an Abba Tribute
5:30pm Almighty Vinyl
Also check out Friday night fireworks, the “Must Ski” Waterski show throughout the weekend, and the Auto Show on Sunday from 9am to 4pm!
Watertown is right where Highways 16, 19, and 26 meet. It’s about 7 miles north of I-94
Watertown Riverfest Address:
916 Labaree Street
Watertown, WI 53098
Website
FULL Watertown Riverfest Schedule of Events
THURSDAY, AUGUST 8TH
4pm-11pm
A Taste of Watertown
4pm-11:30pm RVR Rides
4pm-8pm Face Painting/Body Art
4pm-8:30pm Chainsaw Carving
5:30pm-8:30pm Rides Special ($20 wristband)
5:30pm The Jimmys
8:40pm ATLANTA RHYTHM SECTION
FRIDAY, AUGUST 9TH
11am-11pm A Taste of Watertown
11am-8pm Face Painting/Body Art
11am-8:30pm Chainsaw Carving
11:45am-2pm Derek Sallman (Food Court Act)
12n-11:30pm RVR Rides
12n-4pm Rides Special ($20 wristband)
4:45pm Must-Skis Waterski Show
5:30pm THE LOVEMONKEYS
7:45pm Must-Skis Waterski Show
8:30pm SEPARATE WAYS/The Journey Experience
10:15pm Fireworks
SATURDAY, AUGUST 10TH
7:30am Half Marathon
8:30am 5K Run
9:00am Tennis Tournament
9am-11am Carp Classic
9am-5pm Craft Fair
9:30am Raft Race
9:30am-8pm Face painting/Body Art
10am Bean Bag Tournament
11am-4pm Kids Casting Contest
11am-8:30pm Chainsaw Carving
11am-11pm A Taste of Watertown
12n Pacific Coast Highway
12n-11:30 RVR Rides
12n-4pm Rides Special ($20 wristband)
12:30pm Horseshoe Tournament
1:45pm Must-Skis Waterski Show
3pm Big Al & The Hi-Fi’s
4:45pm Must-Skis Waterski Show
5:30pm The UnXpected
7:45pm Must-Skis Waterski Show
8:40pm BRIAN HOWE/Bad Company former lead singer
10:15pm Fireworks (rain date)
SUNDAY, AUGUST 11TH
8:30am Ecumenical Praise Service
9am-4pm 400+ Cars/Classic Car Show
9am-5pm Craft Fair
11am-1:30pm Chainsaw Art
11am-7pm Face Painting/Body Art
11am-8pm A Taste of Watertown
12n-8pm RVR Rides
12n-4pm Rides Special ($20 wristband)
12n The Britins
1:45pm Must-Skis Waterski Show
2:15pm Chainsaw Art Auction
3pm DANCING QUEEN/An Abba Tribute
4:45pm Must-Skis Waterski Show
5:30pm Almighty Vinyl
7:30pm Raffle Drawing
8pm Festival Closes
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May 19, 2018
Chippewa Falls Cruise-In Car Show
Chippewa Falls Cruise-In Car Show is hosted by Chippewa Falls Main Street as a series in the city’s beautiful, historic downtown. Saturday evening May 19th, you can stop down from 5pm-9pm and check out vintage cars, trucks, and motorcycles while enjoying music. The streets will be closed off so you can safely check out all of the amazing vehicles.
Downtown Chippewa Falls is a great place to cruise around, with U.S. 53 and Highways 29, 124, and 178 bringing you downtown to converge in this network of streets that, when peppered with classic cars, trucks, and street rods, could pass for some of the scenes for American Graffiti.
Additional Cruise-In Car Shows will take place on June 23rd, July 21st, and August 11th.
The Chippewa Falls Cruise-In Car Show is free and contingent upon weather.
Chippewa Falls Cruise-In Car Show Address:
Downtown Chippewa Falls
1 N. Bridge Street
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 723-0331
Website
Photo credits: Yellow Dog Studio, Chippewa Falls
June 17, 2017
Gilbert Brown Foundation Custom & Classic Car Show
On Saturday, June 17th, the Gilbert Brown Foundation Custom & Classic Car Show takes place along Highway 22 at the Wilderness Campground. You’ll see everything from antiques, street rods, stock models from the 50s through the 2000s, customs, modifieds, custom and stock motorcycles, trucks, even rat rods!
EVENTS
Meet & Greet With Former Packer Player Gilbert Brown
Food & Beverage Tent
Raffle Items & 50/50 Raffle
Picture with Packer Player and Your Car
Fundraising Games With Packers
The Gilbert Brown Foundation’s mission is to service youth in an environment that promotes structure and life skills awareness, by introducing team building skills and promoting diversity in the community. They provide funding assistance for organizations like these:
Camp Sunshine – Kids with Cancer
Gilbert Browns All-Pro Football Camp
Free Milwaukee Skills Camp Offered for Kids Ages 8-17
Make a Wish Foundation
Mark Tauscher’s Tri-Fecta Foundation
High School Scholarship Program
Car Class List PDF
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Gilbert Brown Foundation Classic & Custom Car Show Address:
Wilderness Campground
N1499 State Highway 22
Montello, WI 53949
(608) 297-2002
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Directions:
From Madison: Take I-90/94 to Exit 132 (Hwy 51). Follow U.S. 51 North to Highway 22 North. Entrance is 12 Miles north of Pardeeville on Highway 22.
From the East: Enter Montello on Highway 23. At stoplight turn left onto Highway 22 South. Entrance is 7 Miles south of Montello on Highway 22.
From the West: Enter Montello on Highway 23. At stoplight turn right onto Highway 22. Entrance is 7 Miles south of Montello on Highway 22.
Montello’s own award winning competition BBQ Team will have a food stand open at the Car Show. All profits will be donated to the Gilbert Brown Foundation. Come on out & try some delicious BBQ!
September 5, 2015
Kenosha Classic Cruise-In
Downtown Kenosha is the place to come show off your car and see what the area has to offer. This is the 12th annual show, and it’s open to all makes and models of vehicles and motorcycles. It starts at 8am and runs well into the night!
This is presented by the Midwest Street Machine Association and will focus on the area of 56th Street and 7th Avenue, in close proximity a ton of great bars, restaurants, museums, local microbreweries, and more! It’s just east of Highway 32/Sheridan Avenue, north of the east end of Highway 50 and south of the east end of Highway 158/52nd Street.