The 2nd annual Wisconsin Cheese Festival runs May 16-18, 2025 at Lake Geneva House of Music, which is a very cool live music venue located right along County H (the original U.S. 12) in Lake Geneva! Wisconsin Cheese is amazing, and a festival further celebrating it will be a blast, since we know how much you love cheese!
The festival is a gathering of cheese makers and lovers, farmers, artisans and vendors to celebrate what is obviously Wisconsin’s most famous food. You can also enjoy world-class Americana, alt-country, folk and bluegrass music, whiskey, wine and craft beer. Plus fun contests, educational presentations, fantastic music, and then a delicious variety of creative foods including BBQ, locally-made pies, pig bacon candy, curds and more. During the fest, you can even learn about cheese sculpting and participate in a Stein Hoisting Competition Saturday night! It’s a particularly family-friendly weekend at the Lake Geneva House of Music festival grounds. Get the full list of vendors here!
Midwest Picking Coalition…… 5pm – 7pm, Studio G
Johnny Lyons & The Pride…… 7pm – 9pm, Main Stage
Stryder Bluegrass Band…… 9:30pm-11pm, Main Stage More acts to be announced, get the latest here
Sun. May 18th, 10am until 9pm FREE DAY | GENEVA OUTDOOR MARKET | WINE DAY
Nicole Nystrom Trio…… 10:30am-12:30pm, Studio G
Fox Crossing Stringband…… 12:30pm-2:45pm, Main Stage
Awards Ceremony……. 2:30 pm – 3 pm, Main Stage More acts to be announced, get the latest here
Wisconsin Cheese Festival Ticket Info:
Fri. Advanced GA: $10 | At Gate: $12.50
Sat. Advanced GA: $12.50 | At Gate: $15
Kids 6-12 Fri: $5 | Kids 6-12 Sat. $7.50
Weekend Pass Advanced: $17.50 | At Gate: $22.50
Kids 6-12 Weekend Pass: $10 FREE on Sunday for all! Children 5 & Under are FREE! Get Tickets Here
It’s easy to get to Lake Geneva House of Music, just follow County H north from Lake Geneva. If you’d rather, you can certainly head south from U.S. 12 by the I-43 interchange when you reach County NN south of Elkhorn. Similarly, Highway 67 brings you close. Then just follow H until you see all the action! Prior to 1973, this was the original route of U.S. 12 before they built the freeway (some fun trivia for road geeks like us!)
Wisconsin Cheese Festival Address:
Lake Geneva House of Music
N3241 County Trunk H (formerly U.S. 12)
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 248-0606 Website
Canoecopia is the largest paddlesports consumer event in the world. More than 250,000 square feet of kayaks, canoes, stand up paddleboards, outdoor equipment and clothing, all at the best prices of the season, make Canoecopia a “must go” place for gear! Over 100 seminars and clinics make Canoecopia an educational event where you can learn about the perfect gear for your style of paddling, develop skills to get you where you want to go, and discover some of the many places to paddle, both near and far.
If you’re interested in experiencing life on the water, Canoecopia is the best place to spend the weekend! Learn about gear for your style of paddling, develop skills to get you where you want to go, and discover many wonderful places to paddle, both near and far. The hard part may be deciding which to see.
“Meet the folks who make the boats!” Kayaks, canoes, stand up paddleboards, outdoor equipment and clothing, all at the best prices of the season. See what’s new in paddlesports and outdoor equipment, chat with experts about destinations in the Midwest and beyond, discover what’s newest, best and coolest! Admission is $17 for one day, $35 for a three-day pass. Children 17 and under are free. No credit cards; cash or check only at admission. Parking is $8/day, you can save on multiple days here.
You can reach the Alliant Energy Center easily from the Beltline (U.S. 12/18) via John Nolen Drive from the south, from John Nolen Drive from downtown (U.S. 151) or Park Street & Olin Avenues. Of course, U.S. 14, U.S. 151, and Highways 30 and 113 also bring you to Madison, where there’s plenty else to check out!
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sports Show runs March 4-8 at the Wisconsin State Fair Park Exposition Center, where State Trunk Tour Highways 59 and 181 meet just south of I-94 in West Allis, Wisconsin. Hundreds of vendors, displays, showcases, special events, and more are available for the outdoor sports lovers across the entire family!
Start:
March 7, 2025 12:00 pm
End:
March 9, 2025 6:00 pm
Venue:
Wisconsin State Fair Exposition Center
Phone:
888-488-4286
Address:
640 S. 84th Street, West Allis, WI, 53214, United States
Check out the newest models of car, trucks, and while admiring the finest classics at the Milwaukee Auto Show! It’s back at the Baird Center in downtown Milwaukee February 22nd through March 2nd, 2025 showcasing the latest models, vintage antiques, muscle cars, and more. Over 400 vehicles will be on display; you can take some for test drives!
Cars, trucks, SUVs. Crossovers, Alternate Fuel Vehicles and more will be available to see, touch, sit in, and even test drive. Enjoy the Luxury Lineup, the Exotic Vehicles display, the Bennett Coachworks Showcase, and have some family fun with the Tricky Trails Golf Links right inside the show!
Details on everything available can be found on their website. It’s presented by ADAMM, the Automobile Dealers Association of Mega Milwaukee.
Tickets are $15 for adults 13 and over if they are pre-ordered online ($15 at the gate), Children ages 7-12 are $7.50, Senior Citizens (62+ are $13 . Children under 7 are admitted free. All ticket details are available here. Parking is accessible on area streets and garages, including the Clark Garage at 623 W. Wisconsin Avenue, one block from the Baird Center. Parking is $12 but you can save 40% when you pay in advance. All the details here.
It’s a great auto show and easily accessible via I-794, I-43, I-94, U.S. 18, Highway 145, and Highway 32 nearby.
Directions:
From I-794 and the west, follow the J. Lovell Street exit, which turns you onto the equivalent of 7th Street, then go east on Michigan, Wisconsin, or Wells Avenues to reach the Baird Center between 6th and 4th. You can also exit towards I-43 north but then exit at the Kilbourn Avenue tunnel, which brings you to the north side of the Baird Center.
From the north or northwest, take the McKinley Avenue exit off I-43 and just follow Highway 145 signs. When 145 ends, you’re at the Baird Center.
From the south, follow I-43/94 northbound to downtown and exit at 10th Street, which will bring you north to Michigan, Wisconsin, or Wells. Go east from there to the center.
From the southeast, follow I-794 north and then on the west curve exit at Milwaukee Street. Follow Clybourn from the light at the bottom and then turn right on 4th Street a few blocks past the river.
Milwaukee Auto Show Address:
Baird Center
400 W. Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53203
(414) 908-6000 Website
Whether you’re planning to build your dream home from the ground up or turn your current house into the home of your dreams, the 2025 MBA Home Building & Remodeling Show, presented by Nonn’s, is the premier destination for people who are looking to build or remodel their home.
Held January 10-12, 2025 at the conveniently located Exposition Center at Wisconsin State Fair Park, the MBA Home Show will allow you to connect with the area’s top building, remodeling and design professionals. Stop by and meet the experts, and turn your dream into a reality!
Join MBA experts on the Callen Construction Culinary & Seminar Stage for a variety of free seminars on trends in building and remodeling, innovations in appliances, how to improve residential energy efficiency, trends in interior design and décor, landscaping ideas, entertainment inspirations and more!
“The MBA Home Show is really the one-stop shop for people who are looking to build or update their home,” says Kristine Hillmer, MBA executive director. “We want to provide information in a relaxing, fun environment and help consumers build their lifestyle.”
Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for seniors (65 and up.) Check their website for all the exhibitors and other details!
The Wisconsin State Fair Park Exposition Center is at corner of Highways 59 and 181 (84th & Greenfield) in West Allis, just south of I-94 and U.S. 18. I-41/I-894/U.S. 45 & Highway 100 are also just to the west and bring you close!
MBA Home & Remodeling Show Address:
Wisconsin State Fair Park Exposition Center
8200 W. Greenfield Avenue (Highway 59)
West Allis, WI 53214
(262) 436-1122 Website
The Wisconsin Science Festival is a weeklong celebration of science all across the state, with major events in Madison, Wausau, Fond du Lac, Milwaukee, and more!
The Wisconsin Science Festival is a statewide celebration with activities for people throughout Wisconsin. Events include hands-on science exhibitions, demonstrations, performances, tours, pub nights, workshops and more. The Wisconsin Science Festival welcomes all disciplines utilizing science, technology, or art to explore and nurture curiosity. Each year, we spotlight a specific topic to emphasize its significance and value to the state and its people.
The official festival feature this year is AGRICULTURE! In 2024, the focus aims to showcase its profound impact on our world. Their mission is to illustrate the interconnectedness of agriculture within our state’s economy, society, well-being, and the overall future of humanity through the lens of science, art, and technology.
Wisconsin Science Festival features:
Explore the Fab Lab by taking a Fab Lab Tour Thursday or Friday in Madison.
Learn about the Magnificent Machines of Milwaukee at the Grohmann Museum in downtown Milwaukee (did you even KNOW the typewriter was invented in Milwaukee??) from the QWERTY keyboard to thermostats to motorcycles to outboard motors, Milwaukee’s inventive history with machines is nothing short of amazing. Check out exhibits Thursday-Sunday!
Meet a Wisconsin wooly mammoth, find out how to survive the Ice Age, touch real dinosaur bones and more at the Colossal Fossils Downtown Museum in Wausau Thursday-Saturday!
There are more than just events happening that are tied to the Wisconsin Science Festival! Check out their websitefor full schedules and details. It’s definitely a fun learning experience in locales across Wisconsin – road trip to a bunch of them!
Lake Geneva knows how to throw a great party, and the 62nd annual Lake Geneva Venetian Fest – sponsored by the Lake Geneva Jaycees and running from Wednesday, August 14th through Sunday, August 18th – is a prime example. Five days of fun in town and along the shores of Geneva Lake awaits with a carnival, an arts and crafts fair, a Saturday water ski show, and the Sunday lighted boat parade complete with fireworks to cap it all off.
The Arts & Crafts Fair is returning to Venetian Fest and features over 110 exhibitors. It runs Saturday from 10am – 5pm and Sunday from 10am – 4pm in Library Park, right along Highway 50/Main Street along the lake on the west edge of downtown, just down from The Riviera. Details…
The Lake Geneva Venetian Festival Carnival offers family fun via “Mr. Ed’s Magical Midways” and is open every day of the festival: Wednesday-Thursday 5pm to 10:30pm, Friday 5pm – 11:30pm, Saturday Noon to 11:30pm, and Sunday Noon to 10:30pm.
Saturday you can experience the Baggo Tournament, which takes place at the Entertainment Pavilion in Flatiron Park. It’s a double elimination straight to 21. It starts at 11:30am Saturday and runs until about 3pm.
NEW THIS YEAR: A Lumberjack Show!
This year the Paul Bunyan Lumberjack show rolls into town and should be yet another great bit of entertainment for families of all sizes and ages. From log rolling, axe throwing, and wood-cutting, to chainsaw vs cross-cut racing, and quick chainsaw carving, there is something for everyone to enjoy. If you want great old-fashioned fun and family entertainment, the Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show is where you’ll want to be.
Sunday is the topper, with all the Carnival and Arts & Crafts Fair activities, THREE performers covering live music, and the Lake Geneva Jaycees Water Ski Show featuring the Wonder Lake Ski Team. They’ll perform on Geneva Lake right by the Riviera starting at 6pm. At dusk, the Lighted Boat Parade begins with the theme this year being “Rat Pack” for Lake Geneva Venetian Fest’s 61st anniversary. It concludes with fireworks following the parade.
All of this fun is in downtown Lake Geneva, which is easily accessed via U.S. 12 or Highways 50 and 120. Highway 67 brings you close, as it runs along the west side of Geneva Lake. Make it a road trip destination the weekend of August 14th-18th!
Lake Geneva Venetian Fest Address:
Downtown Lake Geneva, centered at Riviera Ballroom
821 Wrigley Drive
Lake Geneva, WI 53147 Website
The Ariens Art On Wheels Weekend featuring The VSCDA Weekend draws vintage racers from across the U.S. as they take to the track September 15th-17th at Road America. This vintage racing weekend draws over 300 vintage and historic race cars across 11 racing classes to run over the three-day race event. The fan-friendly paddock is open to spectators for close-up views of amazing racing machines prepared to era specifications.
For 2023, the event has a new slate of special guests and plenty of races and activities. See more here:
As part of its commitment to honoring America’s heroes, Road America will also provide free admission to all active, reserve-duty military and veterans with ID all weekend.
Get updates and tickets on the Road America website. Anyone 16 and under gets in FREE with a paying adult. You can take advantage of that offer at the gate with proof of age. Racing runs rain or shine.
You’ll find Road America along Highway 67 just north of Highway 23 and Plymouth and just west of Highway 57 in Sheboygan County.
Road America Address for the Ariens Art On Wheels Weekend:
N7390 Wisconsin Highway 67
Plymouth, WI 53073
(800) 365-7223 Website
The largest and most realistic dinosaur exhibit in North America is back, bigger, and better than ever! More than 100 photorealistic dinosaurs are ready to delight families when Jurassic Quest roars into Wisconsin State Fair Park Friday, September 16th through Sunday, September 18th, 2022.
Jurassic Quest offers some of the most beloved and unique experiences for the whole family including more than 100 life-like dinosaurs, dinosaur themed rides, live dinosaur shows, interactive science and art activities, a “Triceratots” soft play area for our littlest explorers, bounce houses and inflatable attractions (socks required), photo opportunities, and more.
Walk and drive through the Cretaceous, Jurassic and Triassic periods to see the dinos that ruled on land, and “deep dive” into the “Ancient Oceans” exhibit to come face to face with the largest apex predator that ever existed – a moving, life-size, 50-foot-long megalodon. Meet the babies, hatched only at Jurassic Quest: Cammie the Camarasaurus, Tyson the T-Rex and Trixie the Triceratops – and, you may even catch one of our star dino trainers: Safari Sarah, Dino Dustin, Captain Caleb, Prehistoric Nick or Park Ranger Marty!
The Jurassic Quest herd of animatronic dinos – from the largest predators to playful baby dinos – are displayed in realistic scenes with some that move and roar, allowing guests to experience them as they were when they roamed the earth billions of years ago.
Jurassic Quest works in collaboration with leading paleontologists to ensure each dinosaur is painstakingly replicated in every detail, from coloration to teeth size, to textured skin, fur or feathers, drawing on the latest research about how we understand dinosaurs and ancient giants of the sea looked and moved.
Tickets are timed entry — reserve online to ensure desired date and time. Tickets are also available on-site and include a 100% ticket guarantee that in the event of a show cancellation or postponement for any reason, ticket purchases will be automatically refunded for the full purchase amount. Tickets are for a timed arrival window, and advance ticket purchase is strongly encouraged.
Guests can walk through the dinosaur experience at their own pace, and strollers are permitted.
General admission tickets include access to the dinosaur and marine exhibits, arts and crafts activities, and dinosaur shows. There are rides and activities that require activity tickets available on site for $5 each, or guests can upgrade to the Kids Unlimited Rides ticket (the best value for children ages 2-12). Green screen photography and animal art tattoos are available at a separate cost. Entry is free for children under age 2.
You can easily get to Wisconsin State Fair Park via I-94, Highway 59, or Highway 181 – they surround the park! U.S. 18 and I-41/U.S. 45/I-894 get you close for connections.
Jurassic Quest Address:
Wisconsin State Fair Park
640 S. 84th Street
West Allis, WI 53214 Website
Arti Gras presents an eclectic display of the arts in Green Bay. This fine arts festival offers patrons a chance to view and purchase the works of 100 eclectic artists and craftpersons from across the Midwest. Original works representing a variety of media will be for sale. Artist demonstrations take place throughout the event, providing a rare view of artists and their work during the creative process.
Outstanding performances are a highlight at the event including exciting classical music, powerful jazz, and dance. Children can get hands-on art experience through participation in a variety of creative art and music activities. The event also boasts an array of special gourmet items to choose from. The “Cultural Corner” features information booths and special exhibits by area organizations giving visitors valuable information about the many community cultural opportunities in and around the Green Bay region.
Arti Gras runs Saturday and Sunday, March 5-6 this year. Saturday hours are 10am – 5pm and Sunday hours are 10am – 5pm. Arti Gras is at the Resch Expo, across from Lambeau Field. Admission is $6 for adults in advance, $7 at the door. Kids 12 and under get in for $4. Get all the details on artists, booths, music, offerings, and more on the Arti Gras website.
Arti Gras Address:
Resch Expo
840 Armed Forces Drive
Green Bay, WI 54304
(920) 435-5220 Website
I-41, U.S. 141, and Highways 29, 32, 54, 57, and 172 all get you close to the Resch Expo, which you’ll find at Oneida Street & Lombardi Avenue in the Titletown District, right across from Lambeau Field. Nearby, you can enjoy the Oneida Nation Walk of Legends, the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame (inside Lambeau), Badger State Brewing Company, Hinterland Brewing, Ariens Hill, the National Railroad Museum, Heritage Hill State Park, and more with downtown Green Bay not far away via Highways 32 or 57. Enjoy!
The Milwaukee Boat Show is Wisconsin’s largest, motoring through January 21-23 and 26-30, 2022 with over 300 boats from over 80 manufacturers. Motor yachts to 48 feet to aluminum fishing boats, ski boats, pontoons, runabouts & jet skis, plus dock systems & marine accessories.
It happens at the Wisconsin State Fair Park Exposition Center at the corner of Highways 59 & 181 (84th & Greenfield) in West Allis, just south of I-94 and U.S. 18 and east of I-41/I-894/U.S. 45 and Highway 100.
Hours:
Friday, January 21: 12pm-9pm
Saturday, January 22: 10am-9pm
Sunday, January 23: 10am-5pm Closed Monday and Tuesday, January 24-25
Wednesday, January 26: 12pm-8pm
Thursday, January 27: 12pm-8pm
Friday, January 28: 12pm-9pm
Saturday, January 29: 10am-9pm
Sunday, January 30: 10am-5pm
Admission:
Adults: $12
Children (6-14): $5
Children 5 and under with paid adult: FREE
Planning on attending on a weekday? Enter Promo Code BOAT on the ticketing page to get $2 off each adult weekday ticket purchased before January 20th at 11:45pm! Discount ticket not valid on Saturday or Sunday.
Milwaukee Boat Show Address:
Expo Center at Wisconsin State Fair Park
8200 W. Greenfield Avenue
West Allis, WI 53214
(414) 266-7000 Website
The largest and most realistic dinosaur exhibit in North America is back, bigger, and better than ever! More than 100 photorealistic dinosaurs are ready to delight families when Jurassic Quest roars into Green Bay’s Resch Expo, right across from Lambeau Field, Friday, November 19th though Sunday, November 21st – just ahead of Thanksgiving!
Jurassic Quest is one of the first indoor family edutainment shows to re-launch since March 2020 due to the pandemic and will open with its most beloved and unique experiences for the whole family including more than 100 life-like dinosaurs, dinosaur themed rides, live dinosaur shows, interactive science and art activities, a “Triceratots” soft play area for our littlest explorers, bounce houses and inflatable attractions (socks required), photo opportunities, and more.
Walk through the Cretaceous, Jurassic and Triassic periods to see the dinos that ruled on land, and “deep dive” into the “Ancient Oceans” exhibit to come face to face with the largest apex predator that ever existed – a moving, life-size, 50-foot-long megalodon. Meet the babies, hatched only at Jurassic Quest: Cammie the Camarasaurus, Tyson the T-Rex and Trixie the Triceratops – and, you may even catch one of our star dino trainers: Safari Sarah, Dino Dustin, Captain Caleb, Prehistoric Nick or Park Ranger Marty!
The Jurassic Quest herd of animatronic dinos – from the largest predators to playful baby dinos – are displayed in realistic scenes with some that move and roar, allowing guests to experience them as they were when they roamed the earth billions of years ago.
Jurassic Quest works in collaboration with leading paleontologists to ensure each dinosaur is painstakingly replicated in every detail, from coloration to teeth size, to textured skin, fur or feathers, drawing on the latest research about how we understand dinosaurs and ancient giants of the sea looked and moved.
Tickets are timed entry and start at $19, $18 for Seniors — reserve online to ensure desired date and time. Tickets are also available on-site and include a 100% ticket guarantee that in the event of a show cancellation or postponement for any reason, ticket purchases will be automatically refunded for the full purchase amount. Tickets are for a timed arrival window, and advance ticket purchase is strongly encouraged. Guests can walk through the dinosaur experience at their own pace, and strollers are permitted.
General admission tickets include access to the dinosaur and marine exhibits, arts and crafts activities, and dinosaur shows. There are rides and activities that require activity tickets available on site for $5 each, or guests can upgrade to the Kids Unlimited Rides ticket (the best value for children ages 2-12). Green screen photography and animal art tattoos are available at a separate cost. Entry is free for children under age 2.
Hours are Friday & Saturday 9am-8pm, Sunday 9am-6pm. You’ll find the Resch Expo at the corner of Oneida Street and Armed Forces Drive, with Lombardi Avenue on the north end and Lambeau Field right across the street! (Don’t worry, there won’t be Packers traffic this weekend – they’re playing at Minnesota.) Follow I-41 or Highway 32 off Highway 172 to get to the Titletown District. I-43, U.S. 141, and Highways 29, 32, 54, 57, and 172 all bring you to Green Bay!
Jurassic Quest Address:
Resch Expo
840 Armed Forces Drive
Ashwaubenon, WI 54304 Website
The Fall 2021 Milwaukee NARI Home & Remodeling Show gives you a great opportunity to examine and explore your home and remodeling plans as we get into the colder weather and look ahead to 2022. At the show, you can meet 60+ remodeling and home improvement experts! Think about what you might want to do with your home moving forward – perhaps a remodeled kitchen that makes a statement, a spa-like master bathroom maybe a high-efficiency furnace, new casement windows, or updated lighting.
The big theme at the Milwaukee NARI Home & Remodeling Show this year is “Design Through the Decades,” with the following presentations:
The ’60s from Sebastian Design
Sebastian Design portrays the ’60s with a “California mid-century” open concept living room.
Picture a low-slung home set in the Hollywood Hills that features natural materials of wood and stone paired with a complimentary color palette of muted greens and burnt oranges. Now, add in a long, low-backed asymmetrical couch, sleek Noguchi glass coffee table and upholstered Scandinavian chairs with wooden legs to complete the scene.
“The ’60s are a fun period to work in because they were typified by a look that’s clean and simple yet strikingly stylish. In fact, design elements from the ‘60s are still around in today’s open concept homes referred to as mid-century modern,” says Bob Sebastian, MCR, MCKBR, CR, CKBR, UDCP, owner of Sebastian Design in Wauwatosa.
The ’70s from AB&K
AB&K is tapping into the opulent, over-the-top luxury of the ’70s by recreating a high-end bathroom.
And, thanks to Kohler, the room will feature an oversized, drop-in black soaking tub and vintage shampoo sink. Other room appointments include black, shag-inspired carpeting, foil wallpaper, marble-like countertops and a translucent back-lit wall.
“As we were planning the space, I was able to visit Kohler and look through their advertising archives. I found one ad called ‘The Bath’ that really spoke to the flamboyant and bold design we wanted to portray,” says Tracy Grosspietsch, CKBR, UDCP, director of design and sales for AB&K in Greenfield. “Kohler generously allowed us to borrow some of their original pieces so you’ll get to see those in our ’70s space.”
The ’80s from MKE Design Build
MKE Design Build is recreating the hallowed ground of a teenager’s bedroom from the ’80s.
The room is inspired by the classic movie, “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” and will feature concert posters, a neon sign, VCR, Atari game system and oak desk.
“When we started planning our space, we realized many of those who are attending the show were teens during the ’80s so we want-ed to take them back to how their bedroom may have looked,” says Michelle Swier, co-owner and senior designer at MKE Design Build in St. Francis.
The ’90s from Gabor Design Build Gabor Design Build is using two classic TV shows, “Home Improvement” and “Roseanne”, as their inspiration for a typical ’90s family room.
“The ’90s were about family and comfortable living so that’s what you’ll see in our space,” says Peter Jensen of Gabor Design Build in Germantown.
True to the time, the room will feature the one furniture item that overshadowed the decade – the extremely large oak entertainment center. A plaid couch, glass-topped coffee table with brass legs and comfy décor items complete the room. “In reality, once you had the large entertainment center, there wasn’t enough room for much else,” adds Jensen.
The 00s from Renovations Group
Renovations Group is creating a living space inspired by an Italian villa in the Tuscan countryside and the 2003 film Under the Tuscan Sun.
“The 2000’s brought a rapid rise of technology and reality TV along with the desire to escape it all into the Tuscan countryside,” says Bryan Ward, CKBR, Design Consultant Manager of the Renovations Group, Inc. “We saw a rise in rich, sunbaked earthy tones, rustic elements, and Italian influences providing warmth and comfort during this time.”
The space will provide décor full of bronze finishes, warm tones, elaborate tapestries, and brown furnishings.
Plus, a Selfie Space From the 10s where you can take a photo inside a modern day living room to remember your visit. The State Trunk Tour does not recommend duck lips in the photos, even if they are for Instagram.
Whatever it might be, the NARI Home & Remodeling Show at the Wisconsin Products Pavilion at State Fair Park is the place to gather ideas, inspiration and expert advice from true home improvement professionals. More than 60 NARI Milwaukee exhibitors will be on hand to answer questions, make recommendations and provide homeowners with guidance, solutions, and creative suggestions.
Participating exhibitors cover the gamut of remodeling and home improvement experts – ranging from design/build firms to specialized contractors for all areas the home, roofing, gutters, windows, doors, HVAC, plumbing, and more.
Tickers to the Milwaukee NARI Home & Remodeling Show are $8 online, $10 at the door; Seniors 60+ are also $8 at the door, kids 17 and under are free. Active military, retired military, veterans, first responders, and medical personnel get free admission as well.
You’ll find the pavilion on the Wisconsin State Fair Park grounds in West Allis, just south of I-94 and U.S. 18, bordered on the west by Highway 181/84th Street and on the south by Highway 59/Greenfield Avenue. I-41/894 & U.S. 45 and Highway 100 are just to the west. Best gate to enter is just off Highway 181/84th Street.
Milwaukee NARI Home & Remodeling Show Address:
Wisconsin Products Pavilion
Wisconsin State Fair Park
640 S. 84th Street (Highway 181)
West Allis, WI 53214 Website
No dairy event in the world compares to this event in Madison, the capital of America’s Dairyland. The World Dairy Expo is a showcase for elite dairy cattle, cutting edge research and modern technologies. And after taking 2020 off, it’s BACK for 2021! It will be open to the public Tuesday, September 28th – Saturday, October 2nd, 2021. Among the many products, demonstrations, seminars and cattle judging, you can also find some great food, and don’t forget to stop at the Purple Cow Gift Shop to buy a dairy souvenir for those at home. It truly is the international meeting place for the dairy industry.
You can check it out too, of course! Just head to the Alliant Energy Center, just off Madison’s Beltline (U.S. 12/18) at Rimrock Road near John Nolen Drive, just east of of U.S. 14 & U.S. 151.
Admission is $12 daily for people 12 years of age and older, $35 for all public days. Kids 11 and under are admitted FREE.
All the details, including exhibits, ticket deals, and more, can be found on their website at WorldDairyExpo.com. Many of the amenities, including the relocated Tanbark bar and restaurant, family lounge, and more are detailed here. A Schedule of Events is below!
World Dairy Expo Address:
Alliant Energy Center
1919 Alliant Energy Center Way
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 267-3976 Website
World Dairy Expo Schedule of Events (subject to change):
Sunday, September 26th, 2021
10:00 AM World Dairy Expo Youth Fitting Contest (Sale Pavilion)
4:30 PM International Post-Secondary Dairy Cattle Judging Contest – Practical (Showring)
6:30 PM Dairy Cattle Exhibitor Appreciation Picnic (The Tanbark)
Monday, September 27th, 2021
8:00 AM National 4-H, National Intercollegiate & International Post-Secondary Dairy Cattle Judging Contests (Coliseum)
2:00 PM World Dairy Expo Youth Showmanship Contest (Coliseum)
6:30 PM National 4-H, National Intercollegiate & International Post-Secondary Dairy Cattle Judging Contest Awards Banquet (Exhibition Hall)
Tuesday, September 28th, 2021
7:00 AM International Junior Holstein Show (Coliseum)
7:30 AM International Ayrshire Show (Coliseum)
8:00 AM FFA Judging Events (SP, EH & Sheraton Madison Hotel)
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Morning Keynote Speaker (The Tanbark)
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Trade Show
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM FFA Seminar (Mendota 1)
9:30 AM – 10:15 AM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook)
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM FFA Seminar (Mendota 1)
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook)
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook)
12:30 PM – 1:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook)
1:30 PM – 2:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook)
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Virtual Farm Tour (Mendota 1)
3:30 PM International Jersey Show – Heifers (Coliseum)
4:00 PM International Milking Shorthorn Show – Heifers (Coliseum)
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Happy Hour (The Tanbark)
5:00 PM – 7:30 PM Commercial Exhibitor Party (Exhibition Hall Atrium)
Wednesday, September 29th, 2021
7:30 AM International Jersey Show – Cows/Groups (Coliseum)
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Morning Keynote Speaker (The Tanbark)
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Trade Show
9:30 AM – 10:15 AM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook)
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Dairy Forage Seminar (Dairy Forage Seminar Stage)
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook)
11:00 AM – 1:30 PM Brevant seeds Forage Superbowl Luncheon (Exhibition Hall – Lake Rooms)
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Expo Seminar (Mendota 2)
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook)
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Virtual Farm Tour (Mendota 1)
12:30 PM – 1:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook)
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Expo Seminar (Mendota 2)
1:30 PM International Milking Shorthorn Show – Cows/Groups (Coliseum)
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Dairy Forage Seminar (Dairy Forage Seminar Stage)
1:30 PM – 2:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook)
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Virtual Farm Tour (Mendota 1)
2:30 PM International Brown Swiss Show – Heifers (Coliseum)
4:00 PM Top of the World Jersey Sale (Sale Pavilion)
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Happy Hour (The Tanbark)
6:30 PM Dinner with the Stars Banquet (Exhibition Hall)
7:30 PM World Ayrshire Event Sale (Sale Pavilion)
Thursday, September 30th, 2021
7:30 AM International Brown Swiss Show – Cows/Groups (Coliseum)
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Morning Keynote Speaker (The Tanbark)
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Trade Show
9:30 AM – 10:15 AM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook)
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Dairy Forage Seminar (Dairy Forage Seminar Stage)
11:00 AM – 12:00 AM Expo Seminar (Mendota 2)
11:30 AM – 12:15 AM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook)
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Virtual Farm Tour (Mendota 1)
12:30 PM – 1:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook)
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Expo Seminar (Mendota 2)
1:30 PM International Guernsey Show – Heifers (Coliseum)
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Dairy Forage Seminar (Dairy Forage Seminar Stage)
1:30 PM – 2:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook)
1:30 PM International Red & White Show – Heifers (Coliseum)
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Virtual Farm Tour (Mendota 1)
3:00 PM World Premier Brown Swiss Sale (Sale Pavilion)
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Happy Hour (The Tanbark)
5:30 PM National Dairy Shrine Reception and Banquet (Atrium – Exhibition Hall)
Friday, October 1st, 2021
7:30 AM International Guernsey Show – Cows/Groups (Coliseum)
7:30 AM International Red & White Show – Cows/Groups (Coliseum)
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Morning Keynote Speaker (The Tanbark)
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Trade Show
9:30 AM – 10:15 AM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook)
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Dairy Forage Seminar (Dairy Forage Seminar Stage)
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook)
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Expo Seminar (Mendota 2)
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook)
12:00 PM International Holstein Show – Heifers (Coliseum)
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Virtual Farm Tour (Mendota 1)
12:30 PM – 1:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook)
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Expo Seminar (Mendota 2)
1:30 PM – 2:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook)
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Dairy Forage Seminar (Dairy Forage Seminar Stage)
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Virtual Farm Tour (Mendota 1)
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Happy Hour (The Tanbark)
7:00 PM World Classic ’21 Holstein Sale (Showring – Coliseum)
Saturday, October 2nd, 2021
7:30 AM International Holstein Show – Cows/Groups (Coliseum)
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Morning Keynote Speaker (The Tanbark)
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Trade Show
9:30 AM – 10:15 AM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook)
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Dairy Forage Seminar (Dairy Forage Seminar Stage)
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook)
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook)
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Expo Seminar (Mendota 2)
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook)
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Virtual Farm Tour (Mendota 1)
12:30 PM – 1:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook)
4:00 PM Parade of Champions (Coliseum)
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
It’s like a prehistoric passport! Drive through and among over 40 giant moving dinosaurs with Dino Safari, a family-friendly drive-thru dinosaur adventure. Check out every type of dinosaur from the T. Rex to the giant Spinosaurus. As you watch them from your vehicle, you can learn how these dinosaurs evolved over millions of years, where they lived and roamed, what they ate, how they moved, and more. (Maybe, in the case of T. Rex, you can learn why they had such short arms!)
Before you go through, videos are available to help illustrate what you’re about to witness. An audio tour is also available to accompany you as you go through, helping to illustrate all of this information. Also be aware that earthquakes might erupt on your tour, dinosaurs might get into battles, and you might have to step up and help save a baby dinosaur! All COVID-safe, by the way.
Dino Safari Hours
Monday – Thursdays 12pm – 8pm, last ticket sold at 7:30
Fridays – Sundays 9am – 9pm, last ticket sold at 8:30
Get Tickets Here. Admission is $49.95 per regular car or SUV, up to 7 occupants allowed per vehicle. For larger vehicles (up to 6′ wide, 9′ high, and 20′ long) admission is $59.95. Admission includes the drive-thru experience, a survival pack with a park passport, and – as they say – “other surprises”!
The Dino Safari takes place on the Wisconsin State Fair Park grounds from April 18th through May 2nd, 2021. You can easily get to the grounds via I-94 (exit #306) and Highways 59 (Greenfield Avenue) and 181 (84th Street). U.S. 18/Bluemound Road is close by to the north, and you can access 84th Street via ramps from northbound and southbound I-41/I-894/U.S. 45. It’s a great way to have family fun while staying safe in your vehicle – from both COVID and the dinosaurs!
Dino Safari Drive-Thru Address:
Wisconsin State Fair Park (enter at North Lot 5 off Highway 181/84th Street)
640 S. 84th Street
West Allis, WI 53214
Website
It’s “Back on Track”! Green Bay welcomes the annual Titletown Train Show to a new location – the KI Convention Center – April 17-18, 2021. One of the largest train shows in Wisconsin, it features over 42,000 square feet of trains and accessories, including:
15+ operating display layouts, in all scales
Dozens of friendly vendors, selling everything trains
Register to win a complete train set given away at the end of the show!
Other hourly door prizes
Kids train ride
Modeling contest
Demonstrations
National Model Railroad Association (NMRA) information
Local model “ambassadors” to answer your questions
Children’s activities
Many call model railroading the “World’s Greatest Hobby” and the Titletown Train Show offers a terrific look at this hobby. Just to the west across the Fox River from where it takes place, you can visit Green Bay’s original train station in what is now part of the original Titletown Brewing Company. Furthermore, the National Railroad Museum is on the city’s south side just off Highway 32, and makes a great complement to your visit!
You’ll find the KI Convention Center in downtown Green Bay, right along U.S. 141/Main Street. Highway 29 (Walnut Street) is one block to the south and Highways 54 and 57 (Monroe and University Avenues) are two blocks to the east. They provide easy access via any of these roads from I-41 and I-43, too.
Titletown Train Show Tickets:
Tickets are sold at the door the day of the event.
Ages 13-64 – $7
Seniors 65+ – $6
Ages 6-12 – $w
Ages 0-5 – FREE
Parking is FREE, too!
Titletown Train Show Address:
KI Convention Center
333 Main Street (U.S. 141)
Green Bay, WI 54301
(920) 217-5318 Website
The Up North Sports Snow & Ice Fishing Consumer Show is the largest snow and ice fishing show of the year, and it comes to Milwaukee the weekend of October 16-18 at the Wisconsin Center downtown.
This is your chance to see the largest inventory of 2021 Snowmobile and Ice Fishing Gear, equipment, and accessories in the same building! All the Top Manufacturers in both Ice and Snow including FXR, KLIM, 509, CASTLE X, FLY, BCA, DSG, TOBE in Snow and CLAM, ICE ARMOR, STRIKER, OTTER, STRIKEMASTER, 13 FISHING, ESKIMO, ION, MARCUM and RAZR in Ice Fishing will be there.
Hours:
Friday, October 16 – 3:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 17 – 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 18 – 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
The Wisconsin Center is in the heart of the west side of Milwaukee’s downtown, right where Highway 145 (6th Street) ends at U.S. 18 (Wells Street). I-794, I-43/94, and Highway 32 also bring you within blocks of the venue.
Up North Sports Snow & Ice Fishing Consumer Show Address:
Wisconsin Center
400 W. Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53203
(414) 908-6000 Website
The 21st annual Chippewa Valley Quilt Show is happening in 2020, on Saturday, October 3rd and Sunday, October 4th. All quilters, new and experienced, are invited. Quilts can be brought strictly for display, or be for sale.
It’s held by the Chippewa Valley Stitching Pals and takes place on the Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds. Admission is $5, parking is FREE. Hours are 9am – 4pm both days.
You’ll find the Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds just off Highway 124 on the north side of Chippewa Falls. It’s just north of the Leinie Lodge at Leinenkugel’s Brewing Company and Irvine Park & Zoo.
Chippewa Valley Quilt Show Address:
Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds
225 Edward Street
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 723-2861 Website
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Start:
October 3, 2020
End:
October 4, 2020
Venue:
Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds
Phone:
715-723-2861
Address:
225 Edward Street, Chippewa Falls, WI, 54729, United States
How about a prehistoric road trip? Take a tour at the Dinosaur Adventure Drive-Thru, where over 80 life-sized dinosaurs await.
Among the 80 dinosaurs, you can crawl past a 40-foot T-Rex, 30-foot Brachiosaurus, Triceratops, Velociraptor, and more – all from the comfort of your own vehicle. This Dinosaur Drive-Thru experience is available for three weekends at Waukesha County Expo Center. Tickets are sold online only in advance, and are purchased on a per-vehicle basis – so feel free to cram people in, up to 8 people! It runs now Thursdays through Sundays; last day is October 4th.
The Dinosaurs await you at the Waukesha County Expo Center on the north side of Waukesha, just south of where I-94 and Highway 16 meet. U.S. 18 and Highways 59 and 164 also get you close. Find out more and get tickets here.
Dinosaur Adventure Drive-Thru Address:
Waukesha County Expo Center
1000 Northview Road
Waukesha, WI 53188
(651) 504-2000
Website
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May 16, 2025 – May 18, 2025
Wisconsin Cheese Festival
The 2nd annual Wisconsin Cheese Festival runs May 16-18, 2025 at Lake Geneva House of Music, which is a very cool live music venue located right along County H (the original U.S. 12) in Lake Geneva! Wisconsin Cheese is amazing, and a festival further celebrating it will be a blast, since we know how much you love cheese!
The festival is a gathering of cheese makers and lovers, farmers, artisans and vendors to celebrate what is obviously Wisconsin’s most famous food. You can also enjoy world-class Americana, alt-country, folk and bluegrass music, whiskey, wine and craft beer. Plus fun contests, educational presentations, fantastic music, and then a delicious variety of creative foods including BBQ, locally-made pies, pig bacon candy, curds and more. During the fest, you can even learn about cheese sculpting and participate in a Stein Hoisting Competition Saturday night! It’s a particularly family-friendly weekend at the Lake Geneva House of Music festival grounds. Get the full list of vendors here!
Wisconsin Cheese Festival Event Schedule:
Fri. May 16th, 4pm until 9pm:
WHISKEY DAY
Midwest Picking Coalition…… 5pm – 7pm, Studio G
Johnny Lyons & The Pride…… 7pm – 9pm, Main Stage
Stryder Bluegrass Band…… 9:30pm-11pm, Main Stage
More acts to be announced, get the latest here
Sat. May 17th, 11am until 9pm:
CRAFT BEER DAY
Aiden Muse…… Noon-2pm, Studio G
Tony John & the Flatland String Band……. 4:30pm-7pm, Studio G
Henhouse Prowlers…… 7pm-9pm, Main Stage
More acts to be announced, get the latest here
Sun. May 18th, 10am until 9pm
FREE DAY | GENEVA OUTDOOR MARKET | WINE DAY
Nicole Nystrom Trio…… 10:30am-12:30pm, Studio G
Fox Crossing Stringband…… 12:30pm-2:45pm, Main Stage
Awards Ceremony……. 2:30 pm – 3 pm, Main Stage
More acts to be announced, get the latest here
Wisconsin Cheese Festival Ticket Info:
Fri. Advanced GA: $10 | At Gate: $12.50
Sat. Advanced GA: $12.50 | At Gate: $15
Kids 6-12 Fri: $5 | Kids 6-12 Sat. $7.50
Weekend Pass Advanced: $17.50 | At Gate: $22.50
Kids 6-12 Weekend Pass: $10
FREE on Sunday for all!
Children 5 & Under are FREE!
Get Tickets Here
It’s easy to get to Lake Geneva House of Music, just follow County H north from Lake Geneva. If you’d rather, you can certainly head south from U.S. 12 by the I-43 interchange when you reach County NN south of Elkhorn. Similarly, Highway 67 brings you close. Then just follow H until you see all the action! Prior to 1973, this was the original route of U.S. 12 before they built the freeway (some fun trivia for road geeks like us!)
Wisconsin Cheese Festival Address:
Lake Geneva House of Music
N3241 County Trunk H (formerly U.S. 12)
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 248-0606
Website
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March 7, 2025 – March 9, 2025
Canoecopia
Canoecopia is the largest paddlesports consumer event in the world. More than 250,000 square feet of kayaks, canoes, stand up paddleboards, outdoor equipment and clothing, all at the best prices of the season, make Canoecopia a “must go” place for gear! Over 100 seminars and clinics make Canoecopia an educational event where you can learn about the perfect gear for your style of paddling, develop skills to get you where you want to go, and discover some of the many places to paddle, both near and far.
If you’re interested in experiencing life on the water, Canoecopia is the best place to spend the weekend! Learn about gear for your style of paddling, develop skills to get you where you want to go, and discover many wonderful places to paddle, both near and far. The hard part may be deciding which to see.
“Meet the folks who make the boats!” Kayaks, canoes, stand up paddleboards, outdoor equipment and clothing, all at the best prices of the season. See what’s new in paddlesports and outdoor equipment, chat with experts about destinations in the Midwest and beyond, discover what’s newest, best and coolest! Admission is $17 for one day, $35 for a three-day pass. Children 17 and under are free. No credit cards; cash or check only at admission. Parking is $8/day, you can save on multiple days here.
You can reach the Alliant Energy Center easily from the Beltline (U.S. 12/18) via John Nolen Drive from the south, from John Nolen Drive from downtown (U.S. 151) or Park Street & Olin Avenues. Of course, U.S. 14, U.S. 151, and Highways 30 and 113 also bring you to Madison, where there’s plenty else to check out!
Canoecopia Hours:
Friday: 4pm – 9pm
Saturday: 9am – 6pm
Sunday: 10am – 5pm
Canoecopia Address:
Alliant Energy Center
1919 Alliant Energy Center Way
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 267-3976
Website
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March 7, 2025 – March 9, 2025
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sports Show
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sports Show runs March 4-8 at the Wisconsin State Fair Park Exposition Center, where State Trunk Tour Highways 59 and 181 meet just south of I-94 in West Allis, Wisconsin. Hundreds of vendors, displays, showcases, special events, and more are available for the outdoor sports lovers across the entire family!
February 22, 2025 – March 2, 2025
Milwaukee Auto Show
Check out the newest models of car, trucks, and while admiring the finest classics at the Milwaukee Auto Show! It’s back at the Baird Center in downtown Milwaukee February 22nd through March 2nd, 2025 showcasing the latest models, vintage antiques, muscle cars, and more. Over 400 vehicles will be on display; you can take some for test drives!
Details on everything available can be found on their website. It’s presented by ADAMM, the Automobile Dealers Association of Mega Milwaukee.
Tickets are $15 for adults 13 and over if they are pre-ordered online ($15 at the gate), Children ages 7-12 are $7.50, Senior Citizens (62+ are $13 . Children under 7 are admitted free. All ticket details are available here.
Parking is accessible on area streets and garages, including the Clark Garage at 623 W. Wisconsin Avenue, one block from the Baird Center. Parking is $12 but you can save 40% when you pay in advance. All the details here.
Hours:
Saturdays: 10 AM – 9 PM
Sundays: 10 AM – 6 PM
Monday- Thursday: 3 PM – 9 PM
Friday: 12 Noon – 9 PM
It’s a great auto show and easily accessible via I-794, I-43, I-94, U.S. 18, Highway 145, and Highway 32 nearby.
Directions:
From I-794 and the west, follow the J. Lovell Street exit, which turns you onto the equivalent of 7th Street, then go east on Michigan, Wisconsin, or Wells Avenues to reach the Baird Center between 6th and 4th. You can also exit towards I-43 north but then exit at the Kilbourn Avenue tunnel, which brings you to the north side of the Baird Center.
From the north or northwest, take the McKinley Avenue exit off I-43 and just follow Highway 145 signs. When 145 ends, you’re at the Baird Center.
From the south, follow I-43/94 northbound to downtown and exit at 10th Street, which will bring you north to Michigan, Wisconsin, or Wells. Go east from there to the center.
From the southeast, follow I-794 north and then on the west curve exit at Milwaukee Street. Follow Clybourn from the light at the bottom and then turn right on 4th Street a few blocks past the river.
Milwaukee Auto Show Address:
Baird Center
400 W. Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53203
(414) 908-6000
Website
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January 10, 2025 – January 12, 2025
MBA Home & Remodeling Show at State Fair Park
Held January 10-12, 2025 at the conveniently located Exposition Center at Wisconsin State Fair Park, the MBA Home Show will allow you to connect with the area’s top building, remodeling and design professionals. Stop by and meet the experts, and turn your dream into a reality!
Join MBA experts on the Callen Construction Culinary & Seminar Stage for a variety of free seminars on trends in building and remodeling, innovations in appliances, how to improve residential energy efficiency, trends in interior design and décor, landscaping ideas, entertainment inspirations and more!
Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for seniors (65 and up.) Check their website for all the exhibitors and other details!
The Wisconsin State Fair Park Exposition Center is at corner of Highways 59 and 181 (84th & Greenfield) in West Allis, just south of I-94 and U.S. 18. I-41/I-894/U.S. 45 & Highway 100 are also just to the west and bring you close!
MBA Home & Remodeling Show Address:
Wisconsin State Fair Park Exposition Center
8200 W. Greenfield Avenue (Highway 59)
West Allis, WI 53214
(262) 436-1122
Website
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October 14, 2024 – October 20, 2024
Wisconsin Science Festival
The Wisconsin Science Festival is a statewide celebration with activities for people throughout Wisconsin. Events include hands-on science exhibitions, demonstrations, performances, tours, pub nights, workshops and more. The Wisconsin Science Festival welcomes all disciplines utilizing science, technology, or art to explore and nurture curiosity. Each year, we spotlight a specific topic to emphasize its significance and value to the state and its people.
The official festival feature this year is AGRICULTURE! In 2024, the focus aims to showcase its profound impact on our world. Their mission is to illustrate the interconnectedness of agriculture within our state’s economy, society, well-being, and the overall future of humanity through the lens of science, art, and technology.
Wisconsin Science Festival features:
There are more than just events happening that are tied to the Wisconsin Science Festival! Check out their website for full schedules and details. It’s definitely a fun learning experience in locales across Wisconsin – road trip to a bunch of them!
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August 14, 2024 – August 18, 2024
Lake Geneva Venetian Fest
The Entertainment Pavilion includes a beer tent and stage for live music. Here’s the Music Schedule:
Wednesday 8/14: Sons of Sconnie, 8pm-midnight
Thursday 8/15: Lunch Money Bullies, 8pm-midnight
Friday 8/18: Kelly Daniels, 8pm-midnight
Saturday 8/19: Jack Whittle Band, 3pm-6pm
Saturday 8/19: Too Hype Crew, 8pm-midnight
Sunday 8/20: Rock Central, Noon-3pm
Sunday 8/20: Big Al Wetzel Band, 3pm-6pm
Sunday 8/20: Dirty Canteen, 8pm-midnight
The Arts & Crafts Fair is returning to Venetian Fest and features over 110 exhibitors. It runs Saturday from 10am – 5pm and Sunday from 10am – 4pm in Library Park, right along Highway 50/Main Street along the lake on the west edge of downtown, just down from The Riviera. Details…
The Lake Geneva Venetian Festival Carnival offers family fun via “Mr. Ed’s Magical Midways” and is open every day of the festival: Wednesday-Thursday 5pm to 10:30pm, Friday 5pm – 11:30pm, Saturday Noon to 11:30pm, and Sunday Noon to 10:30pm.
Saturday you can experience the Baggo Tournament, which takes place at the Entertainment Pavilion in Flatiron Park. It’s a double elimination straight to 21. It starts at 11:30am Saturday and runs until about 3pm.
NEW THIS YEAR: A Lumberjack Show!
This year the Paul Bunyan Lumberjack show rolls into town and should be yet another great bit of entertainment for families of all sizes and ages. From log rolling, axe throwing, and wood-cutting, to chainsaw vs cross-cut racing, and quick chainsaw carving, there is something for everyone to enjoy. If you want great old-fashioned fun and family entertainment, the Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show is where you’ll want to be.
Sunday is the topper, with all the Carnival and Arts & Crafts Fair activities, THREE performers covering live music, and the Lake Geneva Jaycees Water Ski Show featuring the Wonder Lake Ski Team. They’ll perform on Geneva Lake right by the Riviera starting at 6pm. At dusk, the Lighted Boat Parade begins with the theme this year being “Rat Pack” for Lake Geneva Venetian Fest’s 61st anniversary. It concludes with fireworks following the parade.
All of this fun is in downtown Lake Geneva, which is easily accessed via U.S. 12 or Highways 50 and 120. Highway 67 brings you close, as it runs along the west side of Geneva Lake. Make it a road trip destination the weekend of August 14th-18th!
Lake Geneva Venetian Fest Address:
Downtown Lake Geneva, centered at Riviera Ballroom
821 Wrigley Drive
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
Website
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September 15, 2023 – September 17, 2023
Road America Ariens Art on Wheels Weekend
The Ariens Art On Wheels Weekend featuring The VSCDA Weekend draws vintage racers from across the U.S. as they take to the track September 15th-17th at Road America. This vintage racing weekend draws over 300 vintage and historic race cars across 11 racing classes to run over the three-day race event. The fan-friendly paddock is open to spectators for close-up views of amazing racing machines prepared to era specifications.
For 2023, the event has a new slate of special guests and plenty of races and activities. See more here:
As part of its commitment to honoring America’s heroes, Road America will also provide free admission to all active, reserve-duty military and veterans with ID all weekend.
Get updates and tickets on the Road America website. Anyone 16 and under gets in FREE with a paying adult. You can take advantage of that offer at the gate with proof of age. Racing runs rain or shine.
You’ll find Road America along Highway 67 just north of Highway 23 and Plymouth and just west of Highway 57 in Sheboygan County.
Road America Address for the Ariens Art On Wheels Weekend:
N7390 Wisconsin Highway 67
Plymouth, WI 53073
(800) 365-7223
Website
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September 17, 2022 – September 18, 2022
Jurassic Quest
The largest and most realistic dinosaur exhibit in North America is back, bigger, and better than ever! More than 100 photorealistic dinosaurs are ready to delight families when Jurassic Quest roars into Wisconsin State Fair Park Friday, September 16th through Sunday, September 18th, 2022.
Jurassic Quest offers some of the most beloved and unique experiences for the whole family including more than 100 life-like dinosaurs, dinosaur themed rides, live dinosaur shows, interactive science and art activities, a “Triceratots” soft play area for our littlest explorers, bounce houses and inflatable attractions (socks required), photo opportunities, and more.
Walk and drive through the Cretaceous, Jurassic and Triassic periods to see the dinos that ruled on land, and “deep dive” into the “Ancient Oceans” exhibit to come face to face with the largest apex predator that ever existed – a moving, life-size, 50-foot-long megalodon. Meet the babies, hatched only at Jurassic Quest: Cammie the Camarasaurus, Tyson the T-Rex and Trixie the Triceratops – and, you may even catch one of our star dino trainers: Safari Sarah, Dino Dustin, Captain Caleb, Prehistoric Nick or Park Ranger Marty!
The Jurassic Quest herd of animatronic dinos – from the largest predators to playful baby dinos – are displayed in realistic scenes with some that move and roar, allowing guests to experience them as they were when they roamed the earth billions of years ago.
Jurassic Quest works in collaboration with leading paleontologists to ensure each dinosaur is painstakingly replicated in every detail, from coloration to teeth size, to textured skin, fur or feathers, drawing on the latest research about how we understand dinosaurs and ancient giants of the sea looked and moved.
Tickets are timed entry — reserve online to ensure desired date and time. Tickets are also available on-site and include a 100% ticket guarantee that in the event of a show cancellation or postponement for any reason, ticket purchases will be automatically refunded for the full purchase amount. Tickets are for a timed arrival window, and advance ticket purchase is strongly encouraged.
Guests can walk through the dinosaur experience at their own pace, and strollers are permitted.
General admission tickets include access to the dinosaur and marine exhibits, arts and crafts activities, and dinosaur shows. There are rides and activities that require activity tickets available on site for $5 each, or guests can upgrade to the Kids Unlimited Rides ticket (the best value for children ages 2-12). Green screen photography and animal art tattoos are available at a separate cost. Entry is free for children under age 2.
You can easily get to Wisconsin State Fair Park via I-94, Highway 59, or Highway 181 – they surround the park! U.S. 18 and I-41/U.S. 45/I-894 get you close for connections.
Jurassic Quest Address:
Wisconsin State Fair Park
640 S. 84th Street
West Allis, WI 53214
Website
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March 5, 2022 – March 6, 2022
Arti Gras
Outstanding performances are a highlight at the event including exciting classical music, powerful jazz, and dance. Children can get hands-on art experience through participation in a variety of creative art and music activities. The event also boasts an array of special gourmet items to choose from. The “Cultural Corner” features information booths and special exhibits by area organizations giving visitors valuable information about the many community cultural opportunities in and around the Green Bay region.
Arti Gras runs Saturday and Sunday, March 5-6 this year. Saturday hours are 10am – 5pm and Sunday hours are 10am – 5pm. Arti Gras is at the Resch Expo, across from Lambeau Field. Admission is $6 for adults in advance, $7 at the door. Kids 12 and under get in for $4. Get all the details on artists, booths, music, offerings, and more on the Arti Gras website.
Arti Gras Address:
Resch Expo
840 Armed Forces Drive
Green Bay, WI 54304
(920) 435-5220
Website
I-41, U.S. 141, and Highways 29, 32, 54, 57, and 172 all get you close to the Resch Expo, which you’ll find at Oneida Street & Lombardi Avenue in the Titletown District, right across from Lambeau Field. Nearby, you can enjoy the Oneida Nation Walk of Legends, the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame (inside Lambeau), Badger State Brewing Company, Hinterland Brewing, Ariens Hill, the National Railroad Museum, Heritage Hill State Park, and more with downtown Green Bay not far away via Highways 32 or 57. Enjoy!
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January 28, 2022 – January 30, 2022
Milwaukee Boat Show
The Milwaukee Boat Show is Wisconsin’s largest, motoring through January 21-23 and 26-30, 2022 with over 300 boats from over 80 manufacturers. Motor yachts to 48 feet to aluminum fishing boats, ski boats, pontoons, runabouts & jet skis, plus dock systems & marine accessories.
Hours:
Friday, January 21: 12pm-9pm
Saturday, January 22: 10am-9pm
Sunday, January 23: 10am-5pm
Closed Monday and Tuesday, January 24-25
Wednesday, January 26: 12pm-8pm
Thursday, January 27: 12pm-8pm
Friday, January 28: 12pm-9pm
Saturday, January 29: 10am-9pm
Sunday, January 30: 10am-5pm
Admission:
Adults: $12
Children (6-14): $5
Children 5 and under with paid adult: FREE
You can purchase tickets online here and get more information from their website, MilwaukeeBoatShow.com. 800-328-6550 prior to the event.
Planning on attending on a weekday? Enter Promo Code BOAT on the ticketing page to get $2 off each adult weekday ticket purchased before January 20th at 11:45pm! Discount ticket not valid on Saturday or Sunday.
Milwaukee Boat Show Address:
Expo Center at Wisconsin State Fair Park
8200 W. Greenfield Avenue
West Allis, WI 53214
(414) 266-7000
Website
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November 19, 2021 – November 21, 2021
Jurassic Quest, Green Bay
The largest and most realistic dinosaur exhibit in North America is back, bigger, and better than ever! More than 100 photorealistic dinosaurs are ready to delight families when Jurassic Quest roars into Green Bay’s Resch Expo, right across from Lambeau Field, Friday, November 19th though Sunday, November 21st – just ahead of Thanksgiving!
Jurassic Quest is one of the first indoor family edutainment shows to re-launch since March 2020 due to the pandemic and will open with its most beloved and unique experiences for the whole family including more than 100 life-like dinosaurs, dinosaur themed rides, live dinosaur shows, interactive science and art activities, a “Triceratots” soft play area for our littlest explorers, bounce houses and inflatable attractions (socks required), photo opportunities, and more.
Walk through the Cretaceous, Jurassic and Triassic periods to see the dinos that ruled on land, and “deep dive” into the “Ancient Oceans” exhibit to come face to face with the largest apex predator that ever existed – a moving, life-size, 50-foot-long megalodon. Meet the babies, hatched only at Jurassic Quest: Cammie the Camarasaurus, Tyson the T-Rex and Trixie the Triceratops – and, you may even catch one of our star dino trainers: Safari Sarah, Dino Dustin, Captain Caleb, Prehistoric Nick or Park Ranger Marty!
The Jurassic Quest herd of animatronic dinos – from the largest predators to playful baby dinos – are displayed in realistic scenes with some that move and roar, allowing guests to experience them as they were when they roamed the earth billions of years ago.
Jurassic Quest works in collaboration with leading paleontologists to ensure each dinosaur is painstakingly replicated in every detail, from coloration to teeth size, to textured skin, fur or feathers, drawing on the latest research about how we understand dinosaurs and ancient giants of the sea looked and moved.
Tickets are timed entry and start at $19, $18 for Seniors — reserve online to ensure desired date and time. Tickets are also available on-site and include a 100% ticket guarantee that in the event of a show cancellation or postponement for any reason, ticket purchases will be automatically refunded for the full purchase amount. Tickets are for a timed arrival window, and advance ticket purchase is strongly encouraged. Guests can walk through the dinosaur experience at their own pace, and strollers are permitted.
General admission tickets include access to the dinosaur and marine exhibits, arts and crafts activities, and dinosaur shows. There are rides and activities that require activity tickets available on site for $5 each, or guests can upgrade to the Kids Unlimited Rides ticket (the best value for children ages 2-12). Green screen photography and animal art tattoos are available at a separate cost. Entry is free for children under age 2.
Hours are Friday & Saturday 9am-8pm, Sunday 9am-6pm. You’ll find the Resch Expo at the corner of Oneida Street and Armed Forces Drive, with Lombardi Avenue on the north end and Lambeau Field right across the street! (Don’t worry, there won’t be Packers traffic this weekend – they’re playing at Minnesota.) Follow I-41 or Highway 32 off Highway 172 to get to the Titletown District. I-43, U.S. 141, and Highways 29, 32, 54, 57, and 172 all bring you to Green Bay!
Jurassic Quest Address:
Resch Expo
840 Armed Forces Drive
Ashwaubenon, WI 54304
Website
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October 15, 2021 – October 17, 2021
Milwaukee NARI Home & Remodeling Show
The big theme at the Milwaukee NARI Home & Remodeling Show this year is “Design Through the Decades,” with the following presentations:
Picture a low-slung home set in the Hollywood Hills that features natural materials of wood and stone paired with a complimentary color palette of muted greens and burnt oranges. Now, add in a long, low-backed asymmetrical couch, sleek Noguchi glass coffee table and upholstered Scandinavian chairs with wooden legs to complete the scene.
“The ’60s are a fun period to work in because they were typified by a look that’s clean and simple yet strikingly stylish. In fact, design elements from the ‘60s are still around in today’s open concept homes referred to as mid-century modern,” says Bob Sebastian, MCR, MCKBR, CR, CKBR, UDCP, owner of Sebastian Design in Wauwatosa.
AB&K is tapping into the opulent, over-the-top luxury of the ’70s by recreating a high-end bathroom.
And, thanks to Kohler, the room will feature an oversized, drop-in black soaking tub and vintage shampoo sink. Other room appointments include black, shag-inspired carpeting, foil wallpaper, marble-like countertops and a translucent back-lit wall.
“As we were planning the space, I was able to visit Kohler and look through their advertising archives. I found one ad called ‘The Bath’ that really spoke to the flamboyant and bold design we wanted to portray,” says Tracy Grosspietsch, CKBR, UDCP, director of design and sales for AB&K in Greenfield. “Kohler generously allowed us to borrow some of their original pieces so you’ll get to see those in our ’70s space.”
MKE Design Build is recreating the hallowed ground of a teenager’s bedroom from the ’80s.
The room is inspired by the classic movie, “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” and will feature concert posters, a neon sign, VCR, Atari game system and oak desk.
“When we started planning our space, we realized many of those who are attending the show were teens during the ’80s so we want-ed to take them back to how their bedroom may have looked,” says Michelle Swier, co-owner and senior designer at MKE Design Build in St. Francis.
Gabor Design Build is using two classic TV shows, “Home Improvement” and “Roseanne”, as their inspiration for a typical ’90s family room.
“The ’90s were about family and comfortable living so that’s what you’ll see in our space,” says Peter Jensen of Gabor Design Build in Germantown.
True to the time, the room will feature the one furniture item that overshadowed the decade – the extremely large oak entertainment center. A plaid couch, glass-topped coffee table with brass legs and comfy décor items complete the room. “In reality, once you had the large entertainment center, there wasn’t enough room for much else,” adds Jensen.
Renovations Group is creating a living space inspired by an Italian villa in the Tuscan countryside and the 2003 film Under the Tuscan Sun.
“The 2000’s brought a rapid rise of technology and reality TV along with the desire to escape it all into the Tuscan countryside,” says Bryan Ward, CKBR, Design Consultant Manager of the Renovations Group, Inc. “We saw a rise in rich, sunbaked earthy tones, rustic elements, and Italian influences providing warmth and comfort during this time.”
The space will provide décor full of bronze finishes, warm tones, elaborate tapestries, and brown furnishings.
Plus, a Selfie Space From the 10s where you can take a photo inside a modern day living room to remember your visit. The State Trunk Tour does not recommend duck lips in the photos, even if they are for Instagram.
Whatever it might be, the NARI Home & Remodeling Show at the Wisconsin Products Pavilion at State Fair Park is the place to gather ideas, inspiration and expert advice from true home improvement professionals. More than 60 NARI Milwaukee exhibitors will be on hand to answer questions, make recommendations and provide homeowners with guidance, solutions, and creative suggestions.
Participating exhibitors cover the gamut of remodeling and home improvement experts – ranging from design/build firms to specialized contractors for all areas the home, roofing, gutters, windows, doors, HVAC, plumbing, and more.
Tickers to the Milwaukee NARI Home & Remodeling Show are $8 online, $10 at the door; Seniors 60+ are also $8 at the door, kids 17 and under are free. Active military, retired military, veterans, first responders, and medical personnel get free admission as well.
You’ll find the pavilion on the Wisconsin State Fair Park grounds in West Allis, just south of I-94 and U.S. 18, bordered on the west by Highway 181/84th Street and on the south by Highway 59/Greenfield Avenue. I-41/894 & U.S. 45 and Highway 100 are just to the west. Best gate to enter is just off Highway 181/84th Street.
Milwaukee NARI Home & Remodeling Show Address:
Wisconsin Products Pavilion
Wisconsin State Fair Park
640 S. 84th Street (Highway 181)
West Allis, WI 53214
Website
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October 1, 2021 – October 2, 2021
World Dairy Expo
No dairy event in the world compares to this event in Madison, the capital of America’s Dairyland. The World Dairy Expo is a showcase for elite dairy cattle, cutting edge research and modern technologies. And after taking 2020 off, it’s BACK for 2021! It will be open to the public Tuesday, September 28th – Saturday, October 2nd, 2021. Among the many products, demonstrations, seminars and cattle judging, you can also find some great food, and don’t forget to stop at the Purple Cow Gift Shop to buy a dairy souvenir for those at home. It truly is the international meeting place for the dairy industry.
You can check it out too, of course! Just head to the Alliant Energy Center, just off Madison’s Beltline (U.S. 12/18) at Rimrock Road near John Nolen Drive, just east of of U.S. 14 & U.S. 151.
Admission is $12 daily for people 12 years of age and older, $35 for all public days. Kids 11 and under are admitted FREE.
All the details, including exhibits, ticket deals, and more, can be found on their website at WorldDairyExpo.com. Many of the amenities, including the relocated Tanbark bar and restaurant, family lounge, and more are detailed here. A Schedule of Events is below!
World Dairy Expo Address:
Alliant Energy Center
1919 Alliant Energy Center Way
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 267-3976
Website
World Dairy Expo Schedule of Events (subject to change):
Sunday, September 26th, 2021
10:00 AM World Dairy Expo Youth Fitting Contest (Sale Pavilion)
4:30 PM International Post-Secondary Dairy Cattle Judging Contest – Practical (Showring)
6:30 PM Dairy Cattle Exhibitor Appreciation Picnic (The Tanbark)
Monday, September 27th, 2021
8:00 AM National 4-H, National Intercollegiate & International Post-Secondary Dairy Cattle Judging Contests (Coliseum)
2:00 PM World Dairy Expo Youth Showmanship Contest (Coliseum)
6:30 PM National 4-H, National Intercollegiate & International Post-Secondary Dairy Cattle Judging Contest Awards Banquet (Exhibition Hall)
Tuesday, September 28th, 2021
7:00 AM International Junior Holstein Show (Coliseum)
7:30 AM International Ayrshire Show (Coliseum)
8:00 AM FFA Judging Events (SP, EH & Sheraton Madison Hotel)
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Morning Keynote Speaker (The Tanbark)
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Trade Show
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM FFA Seminar (Mendota 1)
9:30 AM – 10:15 AM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook)
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM FFA Seminar (Mendota 1)
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook)
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook)
12:30 PM – 1:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook)
1:30 PM – 2:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook)
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Virtual Farm Tour (Mendota 1)
3:30 PM International Jersey Show – Heifers (Coliseum)
4:00 PM International Milking Shorthorn Show – Heifers (Coliseum)
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Happy Hour (The Tanbark)
5:00 PM – 7:30 PM Commercial Exhibitor Party (Exhibition Hall Atrium)
Wednesday, September 29th, 2021
7:30 AM International Jersey Show – Cows/Groups (Coliseum)
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Morning Keynote Speaker (The Tanbark)
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Trade Show
9:30 AM – 10:15 AM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook)
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Dairy Forage Seminar (Dairy Forage Seminar Stage)
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook)
11:00 AM – 1:30 PM Brevant seeds Forage Superbowl Luncheon (Exhibition Hall – Lake Rooms)
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Expo Seminar (Mendota 2)
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook)
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Virtual Farm Tour (Mendota 1)
12:30 PM – 1:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook)
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Expo Seminar (Mendota 2)
1:30 PM International Milking Shorthorn Show – Cows/Groups (Coliseum)
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Dairy Forage Seminar (Dairy Forage Seminar Stage)
1:30 PM – 2:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook)
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Virtual Farm Tour (Mendota 1)
2:30 PM International Brown Swiss Show – Heifers (Coliseum)
4:00 PM Top of the World Jersey Sale (Sale Pavilion)
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Happy Hour (The Tanbark)
6:30 PM Dinner with the Stars Banquet (Exhibition Hall)
7:30 PM World Ayrshire Event Sale (Sale Pavilion)
Thursday, September 30th, 2021
7:30 AM International Brown Swiss Show – Cows/Groups (Coliseum)
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Morning Keynote Speaker (The Tanbark)
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Trade Show
9:30 AM – 10:15 AM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook)
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Dairy Forage Seminar (Dairy Forage Seminar Stage)
11:00 AM – 12:00 AM Expo Seminar (Mendota 2)
11:30 AM – 12:15 AM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook)
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Virtual Farm Tour (Mendota 1)
12:30 PM – 1:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook)
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Expo Seminar (Mendota 2)
1:30 PM International Guernsey Show – Heifers (Coliseum)
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Dairy Forage Seminar (Dairy Forage Seminar Stage)
1:30 PM – 2:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook)
1:30 PM International Red & White Show – Heifers (Coliseum)
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Virtual Farm Tour (Mendota 1)
3:00 PM World Premier Brown Swiss Sale (Sale Pavilion)
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Happy Hour (The Tanbark)
5:30 PM National Dairy Shrine Reception and Banquet (Atrium – Exhibition Hall)
Friday, October 1st, 2021
7:30 AM International Guernsey Show – Cows/Groups (Coliseum)
7:30 AM International Red & White Show – Cows/Groups (Coliseum)
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Morning Keynote Speaker (The Tanbark)
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Trade Show
9:30 AM – 10:15 AM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook)
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Dairy Forage Seminar (Dairy Forage Seminar Stage)
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook)
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Expo Seminar (Mendota 2)
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook)
12:00 PM International Holstein Show – Heifers (Coliseum)
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Virtual Farm Tour (Mendota 1)
12:30 PM – 1:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook)
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Expo Seminar (Mendota 2)
1:30 PM – 2:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook)
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Dairy Forage Seminar (Dairy Forage Seminar Stage)
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Virtual Farm Tour (Mendota 1)
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Happy Hour (The Tanbark)
7:00 PM World Classic ’21 Holstein Sale (Showring – Coliseum)
Saturday, October 2nd, 2021
7:30 AM International Holstein Show – Cows/Groups (Coliseum)
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Morning Keynote Speaker (The Tanbark)
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Trade Show
9:30 AM – 10:15 AM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook)
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Dairy Forage Seminar (Dairy Forage Seminar Stage)
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook)
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook)
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Expo Seminar (Mendota 2)
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook)
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Virtual Farm Tour (Mendota 1)
12:30 PM – 1:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook)
4:00 PM Parade of Champions (Coliseum)
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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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April 18, 2021 – May 2, 2021
Dino Safari – A Drive-Thru Adventure
It’s like a prehistoric passport! Drive through and among over 40 giant moving dinosaurs with Dino Safari, a family-friendly drive-thru dinosaur adventure. Check out every type of dinosaur from the T. Rex to the giant Spinosaurus. As you watch them from your vehicle, you can learn how these dinosaurs evolved over millions of years, where they lived and roamed, what they ate, how they moved, and more. (Maybe, in the case of T. Rex, you can learn why they had such short arms!)
Before you go through, videos are available to help illustrate what you’re about to witness. An audio tour is also available to accompany you as you go through, helping to illustrate all of this information. Also be aware that earthquakes might erupt on your tour, dinosaurs might get into battles, and you might have to step up and help save a baby dinosaur! All COVID-safe, by the way.
Dino Safari Hours
Monday – Thursdays 12pm – 8pm, last ticket sold at 7:30
Fridays – Sundays 9am – 9pm, last ticket sold at 8:30
Get Tickets Here. Admission is $49.95 per regular car or SUV, up to 7 occupants allowed per vehicle. For larger vehicles (up to 6′ wide, 9′ high, and 20′ long) admission is $59.95. Admission includes the drive-thru experience, a survival pack with a park passport, and – as they say – “other surprises”!
The Dino Safari takes place on the Wisconsin State Fair Park grounds from April 18th through May 2nd, 2021. You can easily get to the grounds via I-94 (exit #306) and Highways 59 (Greenfield Avenue) and 181 (84th Street). U.S. 18/Bluemound Road is close by to the north, and you can access 84th Street via ramps from northbound and southbound I-41/I-894/U.S. 45. It’s a great way to have family fun while staying safe in your vehicle – from both COVID and the dinosaurs!
Dino Safari Drive-Thru Address:
Wisconsin State Fair Park (enter at North Lot 5 off Highway 181/84th Street)
640 S. 84th Street
West Allis, WI 53214
Website
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April 17, 2021 – April 18, 2021
Titletown Train Show
It’s “Back on Track”! Green Bay welcomes the annual Titletown Train Show to a new location – the KI Convention Center – April 17-18, 2021. One of the largest train shows in Wisconsin, it features over 42,000 square feet of trains and accessories, including:
Many call model railroading the “World’s Greatest Hobby” and the Titletown Train Show offers a terrific look at this hobby. Just to the west across the Fox River from where it takes place, you can visit Green Bay’s original train station in what is now part of the original Titletown Brewing Company. Furthermore, the National Railroad Museum is on the city’s south side just off Highway 32, and makes a great complement to your visit!
You’ll find the KI Convention Center in downtown Green Bay, right along U.S. 141/Main Street. Highway 29 (Walnut Street) is one block to the south and Highways 54 and 57 (Monroe and University Avenues) are two blocks to the east. They provide easy access via any of these roads from I-41 and I-43, too.
Titletown Train Show Tickets:
Tickets are sold at the door the day of the event.
Ages 13-64 – $7
Seniors 65+ – $6
Ages 6-12 – $w
Ages 0-5 – FREE
Parking is FREE, too!
Titletown Train Show Address:
KI Convention Center
333 Main Street (U.S. 141)
Green Bay, WI 54301
(920) 217-5318
Website
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October 16, 2020 – October 18, 2020
Up North Sports Snow & Ice Fishing Consumer Show
The Up North Sports Snow & Ice Fishing Consumer Show is the largest snow and ice fishing show of the year, and it comes to Milwaukee the weekend of October 16-18 at the Wisconsin Center downtown.
This is your chance to see the largest inventory of 2021 Snowmobile and Ice Fishing Gear, equipment, and accessories in the same building! All the Top Manufacturers in both Ice and Snow including FXR, KLIM, 509, CASTLE X, FLY, BCA, DSG, TOBE in Snow and CLAM, ICE ARMOR, STRIKER, OTTER, STRIKEMASTER, 13 FISHING, ESKIMO, ION, MARCUM and RAZR in Ice Fishing will be there.
Hours:
Friday, October 16 – 3:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 17 – 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 18 – 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
The Wisconsin Center is in the heart of the west side of Milwaukee’s downtown, right where Highway 145 (6th Street) ends at U.S. 18 (Wells Street). I-794, I-43/94, and Highway 32 also bring you within blocks of the venue.
Up North Sports Snow & Ice Fishing Consumer Show Address:
Wisconsin Center
400 W. Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53203
(414) 908-6000
Website
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October 3, 2020 – October 4, 2020
Chippewa Valley Quilt Show
The 21st annual Chippewa Valley Quilt Show is happening in 2020, on Saturday, October 3rd and Sunday, October 4th. All quilters, new and experienced, are invited. Quilts can be brought strictly for display, or be for sale.
It’s held by the Chippewa Valley Stitching Pals and takes place on the Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds. Admission is $5, parking is FREE. Hours are 9am – 4pm both days.
You’ll find the Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds just off Highway 124 on the north side of Chippewa Falls. It’s just north of the Leinie Lodge at Leinenkugel’s Brewing Company and Irvine Park & Zoo.
Chippewa Valley Quilt Show Address:
Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds
225 Edward Street
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 723-2861
Website
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September 17, 2020 – October 4, 2020
Dinosaur Adventure Drive-Thru
Among the 80 dinosaurs, you can crawl past a 40-foot T-Rex, 30-foot Brachiosaurus, Triceratops, Velociraptor, and more – all from the comfort of your own vehicle. This Dinosaur Drive-Thru experience is available for three weekends at Waukesha County Expo Center. Tickets are sold online only in advance, and are purchased on a per-vehicle basis – so feel free to cram people in, up to 8 people! It runs now Thursdays through Sundays; last day is October 4th.
The Dinosaurs await you at the Waukesha County Expo Center on the north side of Waukesha, just south of where I-94 and Highway 16 meet. U.S. 18 and Highways 59 and 164 also get you close. Find out more and get tickets here.Dinosaur Adventure Drive-Thru Address:
Waukesha County Expo Center 1000 Northview Road Waukesha, WI 53188 (651) 504-2000 WebsiteBack to StateTrunkTour.com