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SUMMARY:Salmon-A-Rama
DESCRIPTION:Racine’s annual Salmon-A-Rama is a popular tournament open to all anglers on Lake Michigan\, with nine days of entertainment for the whole family! Now one of the largest freshwater salmon and trout tournaments in the world\, Salmon-A-Rama features participation categories like the off shore/Boat division\, on shore\, youth\, kayak\, Two-In-A-Boat and Super Sweepstakes. \nThe Grand Prize is a combination of $25\,000 cash and a 9.9-horsepower Yamaha outboard motor or the choice of a GMC Canyon\, Buick Encore or Chevrolet Camaro. There’s an additional $70\,000 in cash and prizes in several categories. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Lake Michigan fishery for future generations to enjoy. \nSalmon-A-Rama is not only a fishing tournament\, it’s also a festival. There will be something for everyone. There will be bands\, raffles\, a bags tournament\, pig roast\, smelt fry\, fish boil\, kids entertainment and so much more. \nSalmon-A-Rama kicks off at 12:01 am Saturday\, July 11th (so you might also say late Friday night) and it runs through 11 am on Sunday\, July 19th. Tournament headquarters are at Pershing Park\, 500 Pershing Drive\, on Racine’s lakefront. You can stop by the tent every day to check on the leaderboards and/or explore the variety of vendors\, the fish weigh-in\, and numerous fish cooking and smoking demonstrations. \n \nSalmon-A-Rama is presented by Salmon Unlimited of Wisconsin. You can get tournament updates on their website\, including ticket information. \nPershing Park and the Racine lakefront is accessible via Highways 11\, 20\, 32\, and 38\, all about 8 miles east of I-41/94. \nSalmon-A-Rama Address:\nPershing Park\n500 Pershing Drive\nRacine\, WI 53043\n(262) 995-3459\nWebsite \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n  \nBack to StateTrunkTour.com
URL:https://statetrunktour.com/event/salmon-a-rama/
LOCATION:Pershing Park\, 500 Pershing Drive\, Racine\, WI\, 53403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fishing
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SUMMARY:Bristol Renaissance Faire
DESCRIPTION:Along the Wisconsin-Illinois border you can go back to the 16th century at the Bristol Renaissance Faire. A plethora of entertainment\, great food\, performances\, and a marketplace filled with crafts\, art\, musical instruments\, clothes\, jewelry\, and more await. You’ll find plenty of colorful characters in period costumery\, performers twirling fire\, people mashing their mouths into giant turkey legs\, wandering minstrels\, swordfights\, jousting… the list goes on and on. It’s a great summer weekend activity just west of Kenosha on the Illinois border! \nBristol Renaissance Faire runs Saturdays and Sundays July 5th though Labor Day\, September 1st (yes\, it runs that Monday and that’s the only Monday.) \n \nThe Kid’s Kingdom features the Castle Stage where children can get knighted\, a face-painting area (don’t worry\, it washes off eventually)\, hobbit houses\, an entrance area with five huge thrones that provide great photo opportunities\, and an air-conditioned rest area. \nA giant turkey leg slathered in barbecue sauce is an essential part of the Bristol Renaissance Faire experience\, but they also offer everything from Cornish pasties and bakery goods to vegan items and gelato. The number of entertainment stages now totals sixteen. Comedic sword-fighting\, ropewalking\, juggling\, fire-whipping\, acrobatics\, chalk art\, a variety of musicians\, and more. The Marketplace offers the work of nearly 175 artisans and crafters; you can find Scottish kilts\, leather masks\, bamboo flutes\, jester socks\, stage-combat-approved swords\, steampunkery\, and much more. Glass blowing and blacksmithing activities frequently happen in the Marketplace as well as a variety of other crafting. \nTickets range from $40 for adults to $15 for children ages 5-12. Seniors (62+) and Military with ID are $38. Kids 4 and under are free. Season passes can be purchased for $225. You can also get discounted tickets at Menard’s and if you join Friends of the Faire you can also get discounts. U.S. 41\, I-41/94\, Highway 165\, and the state line border the “Fairegrounds\,” with U.S. 45 and Highway 50 also getting you close! \nBristol Renaissance Faire Location:\n12550 120th Avenue\nKenosha\, WI 53142\n(877) 395-7773\nWebsite\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \nBack to StateTrunkTour.com
URL:https://statetrunktour.com/event/bristol-renaissance-faire/
LOCATION:Bristol Renaissance Faire\, 12550 120th Avenue\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53142\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Family,Festival,Heritage,Market,Music,Outdoor,Wizard and Fantasy Shows
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SUMMARY:Elkhorn Ribfest
DESCRIPTION:Elkhorn hosts Wisconsin’s largest BBQ Festival with Ribfest\, which take place on the Walworth County Fairgrounds July 15-19\, 2026! \nCheck out FIVE days of unbelievably delicious\, mouth-watering barbecue and entertainment on the beautiful Walworth County Fairgrounds. This event features world-renowned professional BBQ champions\, great entertainment\, backyard grillers\, an artisan village\, and a ton of great live entertainment. Not only will you experience some of the best grillers and BBQers in the country\, but plenty of other fun including beer and live music with plenty of family fun\, including carnival rides and other kids’ activities! \nFREE Admission and parking! Even free Wi-Fi\, courtesy of Edge Broadband. \n  \nMusic headliners include (the list will be growing\, too!): \nWednesday\, July 15th:\nCherry Pie \nThursday\, July 16th:\nBella Cain \nFriday\, July 17th:\nMadison County \nSaturday\, July 18th:\nRival 5\nKashmir: The Led Zeppelin Show\nBuster Daizy \nSunday\, July 19th:\nTBA \nRibfest Hours are 3 pm – 11pm Wednesday\, 11 am – 11 pm Thursday\, Friday\, and Saturday\, and 11am – 9pm Sunday. \nYou’ll find the Walworth County Fairgrounds just east of downtown Elkhorn\, the seat of Walworth County. The grounds can be accessed off Court Street (Highway 11) just west of the U.S. 12 freeway and just northwest of the U.S. 12/I-43 interchange. Highway 67 is just to the west. \nElkhorn Ribfest Address:\n411 East Court Street (Highway 11)\nElkhorn\, WI 53121\n(262) 723-3228\nWebsite\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \nBack to StateTrunkTour.com
URL:https://statetrunktour.com/event/elkhorn-ribfest/
LOCATION:Walworth County Fair\, 411 East Court Street\, Elkhorn\, WI\, 53121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Food
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SUMMARY:Edgerton Tobacco Heritage Days
DESCRIPTION:Edgerton has a long history growing\, storing\, and exporting tobacco\, and the city is smokin’ with Edgerton Tobacco Heritage Days July 17th-19th\, 2026. \nGet ready for a weekend packed with small-town fun\, family traditions\, and unforgettable memories! Enjoy live music\, delicious eats from multiple food trucks\, ice-cold beer\, exciting softball and baseball games\, and entertainment around every corner. Whether you’re cheering on contestants in the lip sync competition\, racing in the crowd-favorite Big Wheel Race\, testing your skills in the Tobacco Axe Throwing Contest\, or watching the action at the Pie Eating Contest\, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Families will love the kids’ pedal pull tractors\, bouncy houses\, face painting\, and plenty of activities designed to keep little ones smiling all day long. Top it all off with a community parade\, great friends\, and the kind of hometown atmosphere that brings people together year after year. \nEdgerton Tobacco Heritage Days Schedule:\nFriday\, July 17th\n8am: City Wide Rummage Sales \nRacetrack Park\nLittle League Tournament 5:30 PM\nMen’s Softball Tournament 6 PM\nVarsity Baseball vs TBD 6 PM\nWomen’s Alumni Softball Game 7 PM \nMusic\nFloyd and Associates 5:30-8:30 PM\nFastball 9:30 PM \nSaturday\, July 18th\nCity Wide Rummage Sales 8 AM \nDowntown\nCar & Truck Show 7 AM – 3 PM\nPie & Ice Cream Social 9 AM\nTobacco City Market 9 AM – 2 PM\nCoin Toss at City Pool 2:15 PM \nRacetrack Park\nMen’s Softball Tournament 8 AM – 9 PM\nRascal Run 8 AM – 10 AM\nBig Wheel Race 10 AM – 11 AM\nLip Sync 11 AM – 1 PM\nFace Painting 12 PM – 4 PM\nBalloon Twister 1 PM – 4 PM\nLittle League Tournament 12 PM – 8 PM\nEdgerton Fast Pitch Softball 2 PM\nKids Pedal Tractor Pull 2:30 PM\nEdgerton Fast Pitch Softball 4 PM \nMusic\nEnd Fight Scene 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM\nThe Ramble 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM\nSara Evans 9:30 PM \nSunday\, July 19th\nDowntown\nParade 11:30 AM \nRacetrack Park\nMen’s Softball Tournament 8 AM\nFace Painting 12 PM – 4 PM\nPie Eating Contest 2 PM\nMusic – Sounds of Edgerton 2 PM – 7 PM\nAlbion Tigers vs Footville 2 PM\nCambridge vs Fort Atkinson After Albion vs Footville\nTobacco Axe Throwing Contest 3 PM\nPark Closes at 7:00 PM \nEdgerton is right along Highway 59 and U.S. 51\, a few miles west of I-39/90. \nEdgerton Tobacco Heritage Days Address:\n900 Stoughton Road\nEdgerton\, WI 53534\nWebsite\n \n \n  \nBack to StateTrunkTour.com
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CATEGORIES:Heritage
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SUMMARY:Midsummer Festival of the Arts
DESCRIPTION:The John Michael Kohler Arts Center celebrates the Midsummer Festival of the Arts July 18-19\, 2026. Over 100 juried artists offering original works across ceramics\, painting\, jewelry\, photography\, fiber\, wood\, metal\, and more. Enjoy a weekend of live music\, performances\, exhibitions\, hands-on art making\, demonstrations\, local eats\, and plenty of fun. \nThis is touted as one of the finest outdoor arts festivals in Wisconsin! Exhibitors include jewelry\, ceramics\, glass\, sculpture\, painting\, drawing\, photography\, leather\, sculpture\, art glass\, wearable art\, and more. \nFun\, hands-on workshops for the whole family include “Concrete Creations: Fantasy Faces\,” Clay Play\, Marvelous Magificent Mobiles\, and face painting for the kids (I think it’s just for kids\, heck\, doesn’t hurt to ask if you’re a grown-up and want your face painted\, too.) \nVisit the food court where the Culinary Art Car and other food trucks will recharge your energy reserves with a wrap\, cheese curds\, bratwurst\, gyros\, ice cream\, or one of many other delicious treats. \nFestivalgoers will be treated to “finger-snappin’\, toe-tappin’”\, free concerts from the Levitt AMP Sheboygan Music Series. The lineup includes the Mark Croft Band and Well-Known Strangers on Saturday. This Big Life\, King Solomon\, and Big Little Lions are scheduled to take the stage on Sunday. \nClick here for all the details on the Midsummer Festival of the Arts\, including a schedule of events and all the particulars. Admission is FREE.\nMidsummer Festival of the Arts Address:\nJohn Michael Kohler Arts Center\n608 New York Avenue\nSheboygan\, WI 53081\n(920) 458-6144 \nYou’ll find the John Michael Kohler Arts Center on New York Avenue just east of 7th Street. It’s right between the heart of the Sheboygan’s downtown and Lake Michigan. Highways 23\, 28\, and 42 all bring you into town! \n\n\n\n \nWhile in Sheboygan\, check out City Green\, which we discuss (along with many other things Sheboygan!) in our State Trunk Tour Podcast: \n \nBack to StateTrunkTour.com\n 
URL:https://statetrunktour.com/event/midsummer-festival-arts/
LOCATION:John Michael Kohler Arts Center\, 608 New York Avenue\, Sheboygan\, WI\, 53081\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Festival
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SUMMARY:EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
DESCRIPTION:EAA AirVenture is the World’s Largest Fly-In! What CAN’T you experience here? It’s rolling for 2026 and better than ever\, July 20th-26th. \nEAA stands for Experimental Aircraft Association. It was founded in 1953 by Paul Poberezny for a community of passionate aviation enthusiasts that promote and support recreational flying. Today\, EAA has over 200\,000 members throughout the world. EAA AirVenture is their biggest event\, welcoming members and other flight enthusiasts to Oshkosh for a week every year… and it’s a total blast! Over 670\,000 people from 92 countries attended EAA AirVenture in 2025 as over 10\,000 aircraft flew in and out of Oshkosh. \nWhether you come to fly or just watch\, you experience the world’s greatest aviation celebration. Warbirds. Vintage. Homebuilts\, Ultralights\, even the Blue Angels! Enjoy all kinds of planes\, aerobatics\, hands-on workshops\, and celebrations. AirVenture draws flight enthusiasts from across the globe\, briefly turning Oshkosh’s Wittman Regional Airport into the busiest airport in the world in terms of takeoffs and landings. \n \nEAA AirVenture runs a full week\, from Monday\, July 20th – Sunday\, July 26th\, 2026. Regular features and attractions include air shows and aircraft neighborhoods where you can check out full assortments of plane types and styles. Some of the planes and their pilots offer rides for unbelievable views of the Oshkosh area\, Lake Winnebago\, and more! Plus\, there’s KidVenture for the young ones\, the Aviators Club\, Aviation Gateway Park\, the Pathways Pavilion\, and more. \n \nPlenty of activities run all day. But into the evening\, concerts\, feature films\, and special programs take place to keep the fun going. It’s a full week of camaraderie. Here’s an “insider guide” (their words) on some what’s happening all week. \nHere’s an example of some of the air show performances you’ll see at EAA AirVenture: \n \n  \n \nBe sure to check out the EAA AirVenture Museum while you’re there. Hit I-41\, U.S. 45\, or Highways 21\, 26\, 44\, 76\, or 91 to get you to Oshkosh to take in all the fun of EAA’s AirVenture! \nTicket prices vary\, check this out for all the details. Kids 18 and under are admitted FREE\, courtesy of Boeing! \nEAA AirVenture Address:\nWittman Regional Airport\n525 W. 20th Avenue\nOshkosh\, WI 54902\nWebsite\nFly over to AirVenture.org for all the info! \n \n\n\n \n \nBack to StateTrunkTour.com
URL:https://statetrunktour.com/event/eaa-airventure-oshkosh/
LOCATION:Wittman Regional Airport\, 525 W. 20th Avenue\, Oshkosh\, WI\, 54902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Air Show
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