The Hartford Hot Air Balloon Rally is BACK after being gone for a decade, dotting the sky with colors and the city with all kinds of fun activities on Saturday, August 7, 2021! Enjoy the massive balloon launch, the Night Glow, vintage airplanes, plus plenty of food, music, and more at Hartford’s Municipal Airport. Fireworks will take place at dusk, too.
Admission is free! Carry-ins are allowed, although they request no glass items. Shuttle service begins at 4pm from the Jack Russell Memorial Library parking lot and Schauer Arts Center parking lot, right next to the Wisconsin Automotive Museum.
Note that the balloon launch is weather dependent; balloons will be arriving on the tarmac around 4:30pm and launch 1.5-2 hours before sunset. Arrive early, you don’t want to miss the launch! Following the launch, there will be a ping pong drop and night glow. Fireworks to follow the night glow.
Hartford Hot Air Balloon Rally Schedule of Events
12:00 – 7:00 – Kid’s Activities
1:00- 5:00- Washington County Sheriff Car display
2:00 – 4:00 – EMS display
2:00 – 4:30 – Safety Trailer display
3:00 – 7:00 – Dolce Duo’ & Company
5:00 – 5:30 – Hartford Energizers Dance
**4:00 – After Fireworks – Shuttle Service from Jack Russel Library Parking Lot & Schauer Center Parking Lot**
Flight Simulator – All Day (kids 12 & over)
Helicopter Rides – All Day ($50)
Hot Air Balloon Launch – 1 ½ Hours Before Sunset
Ping Pong Ball Drop – After Hot Air Balloon Launch
Hot Air Balloon Glow – 8:30 or when Balloons Return
Fireworks – After Balloon Glow
Food Trucks, Popcorn, Cotton Candy, Kids Vendors & Beverages – All Day
You’ll see the balloons in the air from miles around, but to get to Hartford’s Municipal Airport, head to County U northwest of downtown via Highway 60 or Highway 83. There is also FREE shuttle service from the Schauer Arts Center, right next to the Wisconsin Automotive Museum, from 4pm until after the fireworks are done.
Hear more about the Hot Air Balloon Rally in our State Trunk Tour Podcast interview with Doreen Buntrock from the Hartford Chamber! It begins about 19 minutes in…
Hartford Hot Air Balloon Rally Address:
Hartford Municipal Airport
4200 County Highway U
Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 673-7002 Website
Motor Mania is on a mission is to build a community of high-octane enthusiasts who possess passion for anything with a motor. So join them June 25-27, 2021 at the Washington County Fairgrounds for Motor Mania, a great event for everyone who loves motorsports of all kinds. Trucks, Muscle cars, Hot Rods, Bikes, New Muscle, Antique and Imports. Don’t miss the music, fun and great people. For three days, you can enjoy the Builder Showcase, over 1,000 custom Hot Rods and Classics, Live Music at the Amphitheater, a SWAP Meet, food trucks, and dozens of vendors.
Music acts include Jack Russell’s Great White on Friday, Steelheart (can the guy still hit the high note on “Never Let You Go”??) Saturday, and Counts 77 on Sunday.
Ticket prices vary based on whether you want general admission or VIP concert access. Adults are $20 for general admission and Kids are $10 (plus fees), while concert access can run closer to $45. Get all the info and buy tickets here.
Washington County Fair Park is right along the U.S. 45 freeway on the south end of West Bend. Highways 33 and 144 bring you to West Bend, while you can also access the park from Highway 60 to U.S. 45 north. It’s part of a great road trip, since you can also check out Kettle Moraine and its scenic drives nearby!
Motor Mania is holding this event near West Bend, but their HQ is in Greenfield, a “dream garage” at 4251 S. 27th Street – the original U.S. 41 – with an amazing array of classic cars, hot rods, games, ice cold beer – it’s a pretty cool place and they are reopening it closer to fall. We’ll keep you posted!
Motor Mania Address:
Washington County Fairgrounds
3000 County Highway PV
West Bend, WI 53095
(414) 817-8888 Website
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
West Bend’s Regner Park hosts Washington County’s premier holiday lights event from November 27th through Christmas Eve (December 24th, obviously), 2020 with Enchantment in the Park.
Flush with holiday lights throughout the park, you can do the drive-thru or walk-thru; the drive-thru entrance is off Silverbook Drive while walk-thru visitors are asked to enter via Main Street. The walk-thru is shorter than the drive-thru. Another option is a Horse and Carriage Ride, which costs $5 per person; rides are available for anyone age 16 or over from 5pm – 9pm; they are spacing out riders to follow COVID-19 precautions.
There’s no cost to enter Enchantment in the Park, but donations are welcome – a suggested cash donation is $10; non-perishable food donations are also welcome.
Enchantment in the Park is open daily, 5pm to 9pm. You’ll find Regner Park along Highway 144/Main Street just north ofHighway 33 and downtown West Bend. It’s less than five minutes east of the U.S. 45 freeway.
Enchantment in the Park Address:
Regner Park
800 N. Main Street
West Bend, WI 53090 Website
Old World Wisconsin, the 1870s-era crossroads village and ethnic farmsteads on 576 acres of wooded hills in the Southern Unit of Kettle Moraine State Forest, has gone drive-thru with the Old World Wisconsin Fall Family Fun Drive. This amazing Wisconsin State Historic Site is offering the opportunity for people and families to tour the grounds from the comfort and safety of their vehicles.
Enjoy the fall colors, historic sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of Old World Wisconsin on this scenic, 45-minute drive tour of the grounds. This is designed to let you experience OWW differently than ever before; you can even cover routes that aren’t normally accessible during the regular season. The set route offers vignettes that capture the beauty of the landscapes and architecture on the grounds – especially in autumn.
Adding to the fun, an interactive Old World Wisconsin Bingo game will help guide the journey. You’re supposed to remain in your vehicle for most of the tour, but “Instagrammable” opportunities allow you to hop out for photos at select locations. You can also munch on “Fall Flavor Samplers,” filled with tastes of fall like apple cider donuts, landjaeger sausages, and pumpkin cookies, which are available for pre-order that you can then pick up at The Creamery to enjoy during the drive.
The cost for this drive-thru is $20 per vehicle; the optional Fall Flavor Samplers are also $20 and should feed two easily.
You can enjoy the Old World Wisconsin Fall Family Fun Drive-Thru (yes, that’s a long title) on Saturdays and Sundays, October 10th, 11th, 17th, and 18th, from 9am – 3pm. Advanced registration and payment is required; tickets are timed entry, giving guests a 15-minute window to enter the site. You can call 262-594-6311 to register, Shout-out to WaterStone Bank and the Old World Foundation for supporting this!
As part of the COVID-19 precautions, face masks are required for all guests upon entry.
Old World Wisconsin Fall Family Fun Drive Address:
Old World Wisconsin
W372 S9727 Highway 67
Eagle, WI 53119-9503
(262) 594-6311 Website
“Quilts on Barns” Road Rally takes place Saturday, October 10, 2020. Enjoy spending the day – or even just a part of it if you prefer – driving around the highways and byways of Racine County where you can see the beauty of rural art, looking for the 26 quilt patterns on a variety of barns! Make your first stop the Real Racine Visitor Center to pick up a Quilts on Barns driving tour map and road rally instruction card. Take a tour of four (4) barns, Sew n’ Save Quilt Palette OR Country Rose Bakery Cafe Quilt Palette. Then take a “selfie” of each and come on down to the Quilts on Barns Road Rally Downtown Headquarters or Real Racine Visitor Center to show them off. Several lucky winners will be randomly chosen to win quilts, original artwork and other prizes!
The Quilts on Barns Driving Tour includes 26 barns with an 8′ x 8′ wooden quilt pattern. Many other “quilt treasures” adorn barns and buildings along your driving route. Feel free to visit local Racine County businesses , restaurants, art galleries, and quilt stores. You will be amazed at what you can find!
Quilts on Barns Road Rally Address:
The Rally is obviously happening all around Racine County, but the central meeting point is the Real Racine Visitors Center on Highway 20 just west of I-41/94. The address (for your GPS) is 14015 Washington Avenue/Highway 20, Sturtevant, WI 53177. For more info, call (262) 635-0261.
It’s a spooktacular experience filled with light displays and ghostly charms at the Halloween Glow Drive-Thru at Racine Zoo, running October 7th through November 1st, 2020! Enjoy this “illuminated Halloween adventure” from the safety and comfort of your vehicle. Just follow the dedicated light pathway and be prepared for surprises – but they’re all family friendly.
Halloween Glow is open Wednesdays – Sundays from 6pm to 9pm; admission is $5 per person at the gate. Children 2 years and younger are admitted FREE. Proceeds benefit Racine Zoo’s animals and programs.
You’ll find the Racine Zoo just north of downtown Racine. It’s along Main Street and Goold, abutting Lake Michigan just east of Highways 32 and 38. Highways 11 and 20 also bring you into the Belle City, all about 8 miles east of I-41/94.
Halloween Glow Address:
Racine Zoo
200 Goold Street
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 636-9189 Website
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
Bacon & Brews Fest combines running, walking, bacon, and beer along the shores of Lake Michigan in Oak Creek’s Lake Vista Park on Saturday, September 5th, 2020. It begins with a 5K run and walk, which you can participate in in person along a twisty, turny course in the park, or participate in virtually from wherever you are. Why the 5th of September? Because that’s International Bacon Day!
After the 5K, at the Lake Vista location they’ll have an after party featuring the aforementioned bacon, brews in the form of great craft beers, plus soda, water, food of all kinds, and more. All participants will receive a finishers medal, Special Swag, a T-shirt, and a bacon/beer filled lunch. The party will include social distancing measures, and masks will be provided if participants don’t have one. But be sure to party after the run… you can bring a chair, enjoy delicious food and beverages, and take in the beautiful views of Lake Vista Park!
This is all happening in Oak Creek, right at the end of Highway 100 just past where it meets with Highway 32, which runs along the shores of Lake Michigan from Milwaukee to Racine, Kenosha, and all points south. When you’re done – or even before you go – check out Drexel Town Square, which offers a ton of shops, bars and restaurants, hotels, and more! They also have their Farmers Market in the Square on Saturdays from 9am – 1pm. You’ll find the whole complex just north of Drexel Avenue just west of Highway 38/Howell Avenue. IKEA also has its only Wisconsin location along Drexel just west of I-41/I-94 (Exit #320). This is all just minutes south of downtown Milwaukee.
Bacon & Brews Fest Address:
Lake Vista Park
4001 E. Lakeside Avenue
Oak Creek, WI 53154 Website Facebook Page
The 28th annual Exeland Trout Festival, sponsored by the Exeland Rod & Gun Club, will be held over Labor Day weekend, Friday, Saturday & Sunday, September 4, 5 & 6, 2020. A $3 Trout Fest button gets you admission to get on the Sports Center grounds, and the button is good for all three days. This year’s festival motto is “Make your day a keeper!”
Festivities begin Friday at the Sports Center at 5:00 p.m. A trout fish sandwich & chips basket will be the night’s specialty at Rod’s Bar & Grill. You can sign up for the cribbage tournament, which begins at 5:00 pm (play begins at 5:30 registration fee of $10 per team.) The men’s 8-team double elimination softball tournament also starts with games at 5:45 & 6:45 p.m. Everyone is welcome to play on the Bean Bag court during the evening. Presentation of the Medallion Hunt winner is at 7:00 p.m. DJ music will be played throughout the activities.
At 7:30 pm, Chris Kroeze performs. The former star on The Voice is from nearby and will put on a terrific show with great music! Fans are urged to bring a lawn chair.
Appropriately, Saturday’s events start with a trout fishing contest. Registration is on Main Street. The contest begins at 7:30 a.m. and concludes at 11:30 a.m. Entry fee is proof of a festival button. Contest is for brook trout only. Trophies will be awarded to the top three fish. The three winners of the contest will be invited to ride on the Exeland Rod & Gun Club float in Sunday’s parade. Once again, the trout fishing in the Exeland area this year has been unbelievable!
The Dave Lindau Memorial pancake breakfast will be from 7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. inside the Exeland Rod & Gun Clubhouse located at the Sports Center.
Main Street will be busy on Saturday morning beginning at 8:00 a.m. Rummage sales, craft sales, garage sales, and a bake sale will be going on. If you have a craft booth or other items to sell, just show up, find a spot on the street, and start selling. There is no fee to vendors.
It’s a bike rider’s paradise! This will be the fourth year of the Trout Fest off road bike ride. A 27 mile loop through some of the most beautiful country northern Wisconsin has to offer. All ages are welcome but you should be in good physical shape as it’s a very challenging route. Registration is at 9:00 a.m. on Main Street in front of Superior Choice Credit Union and the ride will begin at 10:00 a.m. Cost is a Trout Fest button. A meal coupon will be presented to all participants after the ride to be redeemed at the Sports Center.
Follow the many sporting events taking place at the Sports Center. Enjoy watching the softball tourney (10 a.m. start) & volleyball tourney (11 a.m. start).
The horseshoe court will be open all day for everyone to enjoy and compete.
The 32-team co-ed Bean Bag Toss tournament begins at 10:30 a.m. 100% payback. Top 6 places will receive cash. Entry fee for the 2-person team is $20.
Inflatable games will be scattered on the grounds to entertain the kid’s. Enough fun to entertain them all day. A wrist band needs to be purchased to get into the games.
Nobody should go hungry. Stop at one of the Rod & Gun Club’s concession areas or pay the food vendors a visit. There’s a lot of good food everywhere.
At noon in the pavilion listen to the music of the “Bare Bones” of Rice Lake, formerly known as the Porch Dogs. 4 hours of great music.
The Texas Hold’em Tourney has been cancelled year but will return next year
At 4:30 p.m. a new Trout Festival queen will be crowned. Seven beautiful girls are competing for this year’s prestigious title. Last year’s queen Grace Zimmer will pass her crown onto the new winner. One of the 16 little gals competing for the Little Princess title will also be crowned at this time.
At 5:30 p.m. the Exeland Rod & Gun Club will make a little boy and girl happy when they draw to give away two free bikes and fishing poles.
Saturday concludes with a street dance at the Sports Center pavilion from 8:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. Music will be provided by “The G Men”. The former Exeland band is reuniting for the first time in 30 years. Look for a fun night!
Sunday’s events continue in the morning at 7:30 a.m. with the pancake breakfast at the Rod & Gun Clubhouse located at the Sports Center. Blueberry pancakes are the specialty. Breakfast concludes at 10:30 a.m.
At high noon the “Joe Trcka Memorial Parade” with 75 units will move down Main Street. One of the best small town parades in the area with lots of candy being tossed out to the kids. If you haven’t registered your unit yet and would like to be in the parade, just show up at Swan Creek Park between 11 – 11:30 a.m. This year’s grand marshals are Neal & Marna Halberg, longtime Exeland residents who are very active in all community events.
After the parade, it’s back to the Sports Center to be part of the many events still going on. Watch the finals of all the sporting events. Once again, the kids can enjoy the inflatable games that are on the ground.
At 1:00 p.m. a delicious “chicken dinner” will be available at the new food shelter. Plus, a lot of other good food will be available all day long in and around the pavilion.
Cow Pie Bingo will take place south of the softball field shortly after the parade. $10 per square to win cash! Whichever one of the hundred spot the calf decides to crap on will determine the winner. Advance tickets are now being sold at local businesses. Event is compliments of North Star Acres Farm of Exeland.
At 2:00 p.m. the Jump River Valley Mow Masters lawn mower races will take place at the Club’s race track located southwest of the pavilion. An exciting & must see event.
If you want to stay near the pavilion and enjoy good food and cold beverages you can listen to the music of the popular “Man 2 Man” band. Denny Goin and his son will perform from 1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
At 5:30 p.m. in the pavilion, all of the drawings will be held for the raffle prizes. The $100 cash raffle, Special 28th Anniversary raffle, the 4-wheeler, small cash prizes and a deer rifle will go to the lucky winners who have purchased raffle tickets. Two more kid’s bikes will also be given away.
Join the fun and help Exeland celebrate the 28th annual Exeland Trout Festival! Follow State Highway 48 to get to Exeland, east of Rice Lake off U.S. 53 or just a mile or so west of Highway 40 in Sawyer County. Truly a fun North Woods getaway event!
Exeland Trout Festival Address:
State Highway 48
Exeland, WI 54835
Info: (715) 943-2242 (ask for Jim) Website
Interesting name, even more interesting event! SEWERfestactually stands for South East Wisconsin Exotic Reptiles, and SEWERfest features dealers and exhibits of captive-bred reptiles in Wisconsin’s largest reptile show.
In this unusual year, SEWERfest is taking place Sunday, August 2nd from 9am – 3pm and Sunday, November 8th from 10am – 3pm at Fountain Banquet Hall. The Hall is right along Highway 11/Durand Avenue, just east of I-41/94 in Sturtevant, just west of Racine in Racine County. SEWERFest includes a wide variety of diverse captive bred animals and lets you meet quality breeders across Wisconsin, the Midwest, and all over the United States.
“Animal House” Pets & Supplies will be there with over 60 terrariums and over 100 animals to see. They’ll also have Exo Terra terrariums and Zilla Front openings of every size, Zilla Top Openings in five popular sizes, Zoo med paladariums in both sizes, as well as Zilla vertical decor, Zilla spring caves, Driftwood, Cholla wood, Jungle wood, Bamboo, Waterfalls, and more.
Check out the Captive Bred Specialties booth, where you can get a free raffle ticket with ANY purchase as you check out 10 tables of reptiles, feeders, and supplies with great discounts up to 60% off retail. exoterra terrariums, crickets, goliathworms, mealworms, and waxworms, and CB baby Red Tegus, Sudanese Uromastyx (U.Ocellata), Redfoot Tortoises, Hermann Tortoises, Elongated Tortoises, Sulcatta Tortoises, Bearded Dragon Morphs, and Adult Bearded Dragons including a Yellow Ackie Dwarf Monitor (Adult Male), Red tail boa morphs, Monkey tail skinks, Green Tree Pythons, Ambilobe Panther Chameleons, Ball python Morphs, Baby PAC-Man frog Morphs, Driftwood/Corkbark, Wildlife Photography, and more.
SEWERfest is a great opportunity to see & learn about animals that you rarely see in zoos or museums; it can be a fun, learning experience for the whole family. Fountain Banquet Hall has a number of amenities including – in true Wisconsin style – a bar.
Admission pricing is dynamic, based on the time you arrive. They have it as follows:
9-10am Adults:$10, 12 and under:$5
10am-Noon Adults:$8, 12 and under:$2
Noon-3pm Adults:$5, 12 and under:$1
SEWERFest Address:
Fountain Banquet Hall
8505 Durand Avenue (Highway 11)
Sturtevant, WI 53177
(262) 994-4547 Website
The Lantern Festival at the Racine Zoo is a spectacular nighttime event, covering the zoo with incredible works of art! From tigers, lions, pandas, exotic flora, and a colossal dragon, Racine Zoo will be transformed into a world of illumination with custom-made lanterns. To top it off, an array of food and drink options will make the Lantern Festival a truly unforgettable event.
The Racine Zoo Lantern Festival continues in 2020 to run on weekends through February 9th.
Lantern Festival Hours:
Fridays – Sundays: 5pm – 8pm (Last entry 8pm. Zoo closes at 9pm.)
Ticket Prices: $5!!
Kids 2 and under are admitted free.
**Children 15 and younger need to be accompanied by a paying adult**. Also, note a $2.50 processing fee may be added if you pay with a credit card at the gate. But still, that’s a great deal!
Racine Zoo Lantern Festival Address:
Racine Zoo
2131 N. Main Street
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 636-9291 Website
Prairie du Sac and Sauk City, collectively known as Sauk Prairie, is the home of Bald Eagle Watching Days along the Wisconsin River. Bald eagles naturally flock to Prairie du Sac every winter to fish the river’s open waters. Check out Birds of Prey shows, an eagle release, guided bus tours, Native American legends, aerial antics, and family activities at this free, family-friendly event Friday, January 17th and Saturday, January 18th.
For winter survival, eagles need open water for fishing, undeveloped shoreline with large trees for perching, and sheltered valleys for night-time roosting. Eagle watching is best during the morning when the birds are most active fishing and are frequently seen perching in trees along the river. Spotting scopes are available for your use at Ferry Bluff Eagle Council’s Overlook in Prairie du Sac.
Marge from REGIS (the Raptor Education Group Inc.) will be releasing up to 3 eagles, including one “magnificent” adult, starting at 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 19, 2019. Eagle release is held at VFW Park in Prairie du Sac.
Check out this video about the event from last year:
Prairie du Sac and neighboring Sauk City are often combined to be called “Sauk Prairie.” These two towns not only birthed Culver’s restaurants and host bald eagles in winter, they have a variety of great shops, galleries, restaurants, bars, and more. Vintage Brewing recently opened a satellite brewery in Sauk City and the riverfront views are fantastic across both towns. Highways 60 and 78 run through the heart of each downtown, while U.S. 12 provides high-speed access on the west side to Madison and Wisconsin Dells. Highway 188, on the other side of the river, offers access to the Wollersheim Winery & Distillery. You can truly make this an awesome road trip day or weekend!
Address for Bald Eagle Watching Days:
River Arts Center
105 9th Street (Highways 60/78)
Prairie du Sac, WI 53578 Website
Start:
January 17, 2020
End:
January 18, 2020
Venue:
River Arts Center
Phone:
608-643-4168
Address:
105 9th Street, Prairie du Sac, WI, 53578, United States
Spooner celebrates fall with a full day and evening of fun at the annual Jack O’ Lantern Festival, happening Saturday, October 19th, 2019. Enjoy this fun family festival with tons of kids’ games, a pumpkin roll down Siegner Hill, pumpkin painting, inflatable bounce houses and much more. There’s also a Pumpkin Recipe Contest and a Pumpkin Carving Contest.
The 5K Zombie Fun Run takes place in the evening through Spooner’s “haunted woods” and promises adventure.
Spooner is easy to get to via U.S. 53, U.S. 63, or Highway 70, about halfway between Eau Claire/Chippewa Falls and Superior. There’s a reason they call Spooner the “Crossroads of the North”!
Jack O’ Lantern Festival Address:
Downtown Spooner
Spooner, WI 54801
(715) 635-2168 Website
Check out the full Schedule of Events below!
Schedule of Events:
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Craft Fair near Main Tent
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Moms Club of Northern Wisconsin Bake Sale
9 a.m. – 11 a.m. – Pumpkin Recipe contest drop-off presented by the Spooner Memorial Library. Judging at noon.
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Pumpkin Carving Contest drop-off Presented by Spooner Memorial Library. Judging at 2 p.m.
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Small pumpkin painting presented by Lakeland Family Resource Center.
9 a.m.—4 p.m.– Face painting presented by Indianhead Credit Union
10 a.m. – Kids’ Pavilion Opens, presented by State Farm Insurance – Tim Reedy Agency, with… Inflatables, Kids Bouncys, food, business booths, Jack O’ Lantern Store, game pavilion & more!
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. – $5 wristband gets unlimited “kids rides” on the inflatables.
10 a.m.– 4 p.m.– kids activities and events held in the Main Tent presented by St. Francis de Sales School.
1-3 p.m. – Pumpkin Roll on Siegner Hill presented by the Spooner Fire District Auxiliary.
2:30-4:30 p.m.—5K Zombie Run Check In & Packet Pick up in the Main Tent.
Evening Events
5:30 p.m. 5K Zombie Run presented by Spooner Health
6 p.m. – 9 p.m. – Bonfires and Brewfest presented by Schmitz’s Economart in the Main Tent
6 p.m. – 9 p.m. – Live Music featuring SchuStrings – Dan Schullo in Main tent
7 p.m. – 9 p.m. – Kids’ Halloween Movie presented by the Spooner Civic Center in the event ballroom
Applefest is an annual celebration in Two Rivers, filling the town’s Central Park with apple growers, bakers, and apple lovers enjoy this incredible fruit. An arts and crafts fair, apple pie social, and all kinds of entertainment will also take place throughout the day.
Central Park in Two Rivers, home to Applefest. (Photo credit: Lester Public Library’s Flicker.)
This year’s Applefest takes place on Saturday, October 12th from 9 am – 4 pm. You’ll find all the action in Central Park, right along Highway 42. This is also the place where the ice cream sundae was invented, so check out the Washington House and enjoy one in the original location. Explore the East and West Twin Rivers, the fascinating Rogers Street Historic Fishing Village, Neshotah Beach, and the beautiful area around the lakefront and city.
The drive along Lake Michigan on Highway 42/Memorial Drive between Two Rivers and Manitowoc is beautiful too, and there’s plenty more to see in Manitowoc, less than six miles away!
Applefest Address:
1710 W. Park Street
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 755-2775 Website
Appleton Octoberfest is called “A Mile of Fun” in downtown Appleton and kicks off with License to Cruise, a classic car show featuring over 400 cars, plenty of live entertainment, and over 100 food vendors along College and nearby streets.
On Saturday, it’s Appleton’s largest block party! 100 food booths, 6 stages of music, 180 arts & crafts booths, family fun area.
Music starts as early as 9 a.m. (the full band line up is available on the website). Arts and Crafts and Family Fun for all ages! Octoberfest is a community-driven festival benefiting local non-profit organizations. Bring your ID if you plan to purchase beer tickets; beer ticket sales are from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Beer sales end at 5:30 p.m. and the event ends at 6 p.m.
Downtown Appleton is reached via U.S. 10, I-41, or Highways 47, 96, and 125.
Appleton Octoberfest Address:
100 College Avenue
Appleton, WI 54912
(920) 734-7101 Website
FRIDAY, 9/27/2019 Houdini Plaza (WVBO – 103.9 AND WNAM – 1280)
6:00 PM – 9:30 PM Doo Wop Daddies
6:00 PM – 9:30 PM Street Corner Entertainment
Corner of College & State WPKR (NASH FM)
Corner of College & Oneida Appleton Rock School w/their own stage & sound
Corner of College & Division 484th Army Band (6:00 PM – 7:30 PM)
Corner of College & Superior Joe Sly
Corner of College & Walnut Anna Little
Corner of College & Morrison The Polar Project
Corner of College & Durkee Lilie
Roaming Entertainment Jukebox Barbershop Quartet
SATURDAY, 9/28/2019 West End of College Avenue (105.7 WAPL)
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM Appleton Rock School
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Coyote Kid
12:15 PM – 2:15 PM Road Trip N/A
2:30 PM – 5:30 PM Vic Ferrari
Corner of College Avenue & Division Street (KZ 104.3 AND WGBA-NBC26)
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM Twisted Chords
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Ill Genesi
11:45 AM – 2:15 PM The Boy Band Night
2:30 PM – 5:30 PM Too White Crew
Corner of College Avenue & Superior Street (RAZOR 94.7 | 104.7)
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Stricken
12:15 PM – 3:15 PM Sir Real
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM Leading the Blind
Houdini Plaza (95.9 KISS FM)
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Newtonburg Oktoberfest Band
10:15 AM – 12:15 PM The Lately
12:30 PM – 2:45 PM Unity The Band
3:00 PM – 5:30 PM Kyle Megna & The Monsoons
Corner of College Avenue & Durkee Street (WHBY AND 95.3 | 99.1 THE SCORE)
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Doo Wop Daddies
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM Zeroed In (484th Army Variety Band)
12:30 PM – 2:15 PM Copper Box
2:30 PM – 5:30 PM The Glam Band
Corner of College Avenue & Morrison Street
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM FBI & The Untouchable Horns
1:30 PM – 5:30 PM The Polar Project
Corner of College Avenue & Drew Street
9:00 AM – 10:45 AM Happy Wanderers
11:00 AM – 3:45 PM 484th Army Band Ensembles
Family Fun Stage
9:15 AM – 9:45 AM Karate America Appleton East/Darboy
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Dan Kirk (Juggler)
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM Randy Peterson (Children’s Singer)
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Cirq-Attude
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM Dan Kirk (Juggler)
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM Miller & Mike (Family Variety Act)
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM Randy Peterson (Children’s Singer)
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM Miller & Mike (Family Variety Act)
Boerner Botanical Gardens hosts “China Lights: Panda Mania” and the Chinese Lantern Festival, September 13- October 27, 2019!
China Lights brings stunning illuminated sculptures to select venues around the world. Now, it floats into Milwaukee for an after-sundown celebration of Asian life and culture. The 9-acre Gardens transform into a magical paradise of enchanting illuminated displays. Dragons, glowing pagodas and iridescent pinwheels add color, vibrancy, and excitement.
Check out a backstage tour of the lanterns and participate in the nightly parade. Or simply enjoy wandering through the thrilling spectacle, which includes live performances of music, juggling and other arts. Enjoy a variety of Asian and Western cuisine from numerous local vendors, celebrate Asian culture with entertainment and live performances and a bustling marketplace. The entertainment ramps up Tuesdays through Sundays, 5:30pm-10pm – China Lights is closed Mondays.
Admission includes a link to the official festival tour mobile guide, which will provide fascinating insight about the wonders all around you as you stroll with your cell phone. Parking is free for China Lights; simply follow the signs along 92nd Street – one mile east of U.S. 45/Highway 100 – to find the lots.
Tickets can be purchased at the on-site box office during the event, through the event website at ChinaLights.org or they may be purchased at various county park locations. Tickets are good for any night of the current season that the event is open. No reciprocal garden admissions or Friends of Boerner Botanical Garden Memberships are valid during the China Lights special event. There is no refund due to rain, power outages, and/or other unforeseen conditions. In the unlikely event of a weather caused cancellation, patrons on the grounds will be given rain checks for a subsequent show.
Check their Facebook page for updates. You can get to Boerner Botanical Gardens just off U.S. 45/Highway 100 and Highway 24 via Whitnall Park in Hales Corners. I-41/894 & I-43 are also close by!
Address for China Lights: Panda Mania & the Chinese Lantern Festival at Boerner:
The 37th annual Festival in the Pines takes place in Eau Claire’s beautiful Carson Park August 24th and 25th. Festival in the Pines has traditionally been a place to gather with friends and family to enjoy fun, food and shopping! With over 200 vendors, there is something for everyone. Two stages feature live music, family entertainment, plus games and rides for the kids. New features include Home Improvement Area, and Antique Area.
“Festival of Wines in the Pines” is an additional event within Festival in the Pines, and it returns to Carson Park on Saturday, August 24th from 11am to 5pm. Your $15 entry fee includes four wine samples and free entry to Festival in the Pines on Sunday to stock your wine cellar. There will again be 4 Wine Lounges with music for you to choose from.
Carson Park is a large, absolutely beautiful park along the Chippewa River in Eau Claire, just west and south of the city’s downtown and UW-Eau Claire campus. You can reach Eau Claire via I-94, U.S. 12, U.S. 53, and Highways 37, 93, and 124.
Festival in the Pines Address:
Carson Park
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 828-2570 Website
Milwaukee’s annual Mexican Fiestabrings the sound, culture, and taste of México to Milwaukee’s lakefront. Join the fun as they celebrate three days of fun, food, Mariachi and Fiesta for everyone from Friday, August 23rd through Sunday, August 25th! Mexican Fiesta encourages individuals from all ethnic backgrounds to share in the beauty of Mexico’s rich history, art, music, and food, right where Summerfest and all the other ethnic festivals are celebrated in Wisconsin’s largest city.
The Cultural Pavilion will display an extraordinary show and exhibition of the Mexican arts & crafts from more than 150 artisans coming directly from different states of México. You can also enjoy traditional freshly baked bread “Pan de Feria,” by master bakers directly from México.
The Entertainment Lineup is extensive, and you can see it further down this page!
Mexican Fiesta Admission and Tickets:
Tickets can be purchased in advance for $15.00 at all El Rey and Sendik’s grocerty stores in the Milwaukee area, or at the Mexican Fiesta office.
Tickets at the gate are $17.00, children 8 years old and under are admitted FREE with adult
Sunday ONLY, tickets are $11.00 from 12:00 noon – 2:00 p.m.
The Mexican Fiesta Car Show.
Mexican Fiesta Address:
Henry Maier Festival Park (Summerfest Grounds)
200 N. Harbor Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 383-7066 Website
MEXICAN FIESTA ENTERTAINMENT LINEUP & SCHEDULE:
Mexican Fiesta Events for Friday, August 23rd
EL REY / ROSEN MOTORS STAGE
12:00 PM DANZÓN , RUMBA, MAMBO, CHA, CHA, CHA Danzoneros por Siempre. A.C. y Academia de Baile Motus
1:00 PM Ballet Folklórico DAOM – Marina Croft
2:00 PM Mariachi Acero de Las Vegas
3:00 PM Ballet Folklórico Centeotl de Oaxaca Featuring “La Guelagetza”
4:00 PM Tropikalisimo Sol de la Costa
5:15 PM Rosen Motors Raffle
5:30 PM Grupo Azido
6:45 PM Miguel Hernández y Roel Martínez
8:30 PM Browns Crew – Hip Hop & Latin Fusion
9:45 PM Alexis & Fido
10:45 PM La Nueva Dimensión de la Cumbia
HARLEY-DAVIDSON STAGE
12:00 PM Mariachi Reyes de Cocula
1:00 PM Macuixochitl Danza Prehispánica
2:00 PM Sonidos y Movimientos de México Ballet Folklórico from Jalisco
3:00 PM Mariachi Juvenil Nuevo México
4:00 PM Tamborazo La Yesca
5:00 PM Mariachi Infantil Los Nietos de Sebastián Lupercio
6:00 PM Tropikalisimo Sol de la Costa
7:15 PM Leandro Ríos
9:00 PM Ricky Fuentes & Brown Express
10:30 PM Jay Pérez
MILLER LITE OASIS
TRI CITY NATIONAL BANK STAGE
12:00 PM Ballet Folklórico Yolotzin
1:00 PM Mariachi Infantil Los Nietos de Sebastián Lupercio
2:00 PM Ballet Folklórico & Mariachi Tradicional
from the Universidad Autónoma de Nayarit
3:00 PM Mariachi México Vive
4:00 PM Conjunto Mi Gusto
5:15 PM La Nueva Dimensión de la Cumbia
6:15 PM Tamborazo La Yesca
7:15 PM Mariachi Nuevo Juvenil México
8:15 PM Grupo Azido
9:15 PM Banda Nueva Emperadora
10:15 PM José Ángel Ledesma “El Coyote”
CHILDREN’S AREA
CO-SPONSORED BY MOLINA HEALTHCARE
12:15 PM Dance Academy of México – Marina Croft
1:00 PM Payaso Cascarita
2:00 PM Instituto Cultural de Danza Manuel Gaona “Un paseo por México”
3:00PM El Show de Linda Lu
4:00 PM Pocket Circus “The World’s Smallest Circus” Argentina
5:00 PM Payaso Cascarita
6:00PM El Show de Linda Lu
7:00 PM Pocket Circus “The World’s Smallest Circus” Argentina
8:00 PM Mariachi Infantil Los Nietos de Sebastián Lupercio
Noon to 8:00PM Mother’s Nursing Area /Área para Madres lactantes Sponsored in part by Alverno College
FIESTA AREA
(SPORTS AREA)
1:00 PM Studio Infinity – Zumba
2:00 PM Ballet Folklórico Nuestro México
3:00 PM Payaso Chispita
4:00 PM David Del Zas and Natalia Beans World Junior Salsa Champs
5:00 PM Salsa/Bachata Contest – Amateur presented by Salsabrosa Dance Studio
6:00 PM Payaso Chispita
7:00 PM Studio Infinity – Zumba
8:00 PM DANZÓN , RUMBA, MAMBO, CHA, CHA, CHA
Danzoneros por Siempre. A.C. y Academia de Baile Motus
9:00 PM Tamborazo La Yesca
CULTURAL PAVILION
12:00 PM Wixarika Neiwama – Huichol Group
1:00 PM ICD Dance Company of Manuel Gaona
“Bodas de México”
2:00 PM México Indígena to Call for Peace by Jesús Ávila
3:00 PM Orquesta de Cámara Tlalipac & Natalia Ramos – Soprano
5:00 PM Opening Ceremony
Colors by American GI Forum-Wisconsin
United States of American Anthem & Mexican
Anthem by Salvador Villanueva
Featuring: México Espectacular
Official Announcement of Ms. Mexican Fiesta Ambassador 2019- 2020
6:15 PM DANZÓN , RUMBA, MAMBO, CHA, CHA, CHA Danzoneros por Siempre. A.C. y Academia de Baile Motus
7:15 PM México Indígena to Call for Peace by Jesús Ávila
8:15 PM Mariachi Monarcas de Milwaukee
9:15 PM Macuixochitl Danza Prehispánica
10:15 PM Concierto México Sinfónico| Orquesta de Cámara Tlalipac con Mariachi México Vive | Natalia Ramos – Soprano | Danza Prehispánica Macuixochitl
11:15 PM Mariachi Acero de Las Vegas
LAKEFRONT STAGE
SPONSORED BY: GALERIAS STUDIOS
1:00 PM Salsabrositas
2:00 PM Studio Infinity – Zumba
3:00 PM Payaso Cascarita
4:00 PM Wixarika Neiwama – Huichol Group
5:00 PM Studio Infinity – Zumba
6:00 PM Mezclando Milwaukee
7:00 PM Wixarika Neiwama – Huichol Group
8:00 PM Banda Filarmonica de Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán from Oaxaca
9:00 PM Antidoto | Pop-Rock Latino
10:00 PM Open Dance Floor with Dj Revolver
URBAN PARK
4:00PM Mexican Fiesta Soccer Tournament Supported by: Liga Juvenil García
NORTH AREA
Noon to 10:00PM Our Lady of Guadalupe Sanctuary
Confessions 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
MAIN ENTRANCE AREA
Noon to Midnight Arts & Crafts Marketplace
Noon to 8:30PM Phone charging station powered by:
MILLER LITE AREA
Noon to Midnight Taste of México Marketplace
Noon to 8:00PM Veterans Display & Rest Area (Open to the public)
Noon to Midnight VIP upper level
Open to the public (No entry to minors/under age unless
accompanied by an adult). Limited capacity.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON AREA
Noon to Midnight Fiesta VIP Bar – upper level
Open to the public (No entry to minors/under age unless
accompanied by an adult). Limited capacity.
Noon to Midnight Mojitos & Sangrias Lounge |21yrs & Over
Margaritas Bar
Tequila Bar – Lower level
Noon to Midnight L.A.M.A. Motorcycle Display
SOUTH AREA
Noon to 8:00PM Social Services Pavilion
Noon to Midnight Alpine Amusement Park
Noon to Midnight South Marketplace
8:00 PM Día de los Muertos Tradición Viva Parade
Mexican Fiesta Events for Saturday, August 24th
EL REY / ROSEN MOTORS STAGE
12:00 PM Ballet Folklórico Nuestro México
1:00 PM Conjunto Mi Gusto
2:15 PM Macuixochitl Danza Prehispánica
3:15 PM El Grito Contest with Mariachi Infantil Los Nietos de
Sebastián Lupercio
4:30 PM Ballet Folklórico & Mariachi Tradicional
from the Universidad Autónoma de Nayarit
5:30 PM Concierto México Sinfónico| Orquesta de Cámara Tlalipac
con Mariachi México Vive | Natalia Ramos – Soprano
6:30 PM Rosen Motors Raffle
6:45 PM Los Terrícolas de Néstor Daniel
7:45 PM Banda Tierra Sagrada
9:15 PM Elida Reyna y Avante
10:30 PM Los Desperadoz
HARLEY-DAVIDSON STAGE
12:00 PM ICD Dance Company de Manuel Gaona “Bodas de México”
1:15 PM Mariachi Acero de Las Vegas
2:15 PM Sonidos y Movimientos de México
Ballet Folklórico from Jalisco with Mariachi México Vive
3:15 PM Miguel Hernández & Roel Martínez
4:30 PM Mariachi Monarcas de Milwaukee
Ft. Mariachi Juvenil de Latino Arts
5:30 PM La Tropa Vallenata
6:45 PM Ricky Fuentes & Brown Express
8:00 PM Stefani Montiel
9:15 PM Alicia Villarreal
10:30 PM La Mafia
MILLER LITE OASIS
TRI CITY NATIONAL BANK STAGE
12:00 PM Mariachi Juvenil Nuevo México
1:00 PM Ballet Folklórico Centeotl de Oaxaca Featuring “La Guelagetza”
2:00 PM Grupo Azido
3:15 PM Mariachi Acero de Las Vegas
4:45 PM Louie Marinez y Myzterio 6:00 PM Conjunto Boys
7:15 PM Alicia Villarreal
8:30 PM Los Terrícolas de Néstor Daniel
9:30 PM La Tropa Vallenata
10:30 PM Los Invasores de Nuevo León
CHILDREN’S AREA
CO-SPONSORED BY MOLINA HEALTHCARE
12:00 PM Instituto Cultural de Danza Manuel Gaona
“Un paseo por México”
1:00 PM Pocket Circus “The World’s Smallest Circus” Argentina
2:00 PM Mariachis Reyes de Cocula
3:00 PM Ballet Folklórico Yolotzin
4:00 PM Pocket Circus “The World’s Smallest Circus” Argentina
5:00PM Dance Academy of México – Marina Croft
6:00PM Payaso Cascarita
7:00 PM Pocket Circus “The World’s Smallest Circus” Argentina
8:00 PM Mariachi Infantil Los Nietos de Sebastián Lupercio
Noon – 6:00PM CLACS – Cultural Arts activities for families carried out by
UW-Milwaukee’s Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies
Noon – 8:00PM Milwaukee Art Museum presents Kohl’s Color Wheels Family Art Activities
Noon to 8:00PM Mother’s Nursing Area /Área para Madres lactantes
Sponsored in part by Alverno College
FIESTA AREA
(SPORT’S AREA)
12:00 PM Ballet Folklórico Yolotzin
1:00 PM Rising Dragon Martial Arts
2:00 PM DANZÓN , RUMBA, MAMBO, CHA, CHA, CHA Danzoneros por Siempre. A.C. y Academia de Baile Motus
3:00 PM Studio Infinity – Zumba
4:00 PM David Del Zas and Natalia Beans World Junior Salsa Champs
5:00 PM DANZÓN , RUMBA, MAMBO, CHA, CHA, CHA Danzoneros por Siempre. A.C. y Academia de Baile Motus
6:00 PM Ballet Folklórico DAOM – Marina Croft
7:00 PM México Indígena to Call for Peace by Jesús Ávila
8:00 PM ICD Dance Company de Manuel Gaona “Bodas de México”
9:00 PM Ballet Folklórico Nuestro México
CULTURAL PAVILION 12:00 PM Dance Academy of México – Marina Croft
1:00 PM Mariachi Monarcas de Milwaukee
2:00 PM México Indígena to Call for Peace by Jesús Ávila
3:00 PM Ballet Folklórico DAOM – Marina Croft
4:00 PM Ballet Folklórico Centeotl de Oaxaca Featuring “La Guelagetza”
5:00 PM Ballet Folklórico Nuestro México
6:00 PM Macuixochitl Danza Prehispánica
7:00 PM Sonidos y Movimientos de México- Ballet Folklórico from Jalisco
8:00 PM Mariachi Juvenil Nuevo México & Mariachi Reyes de Cocula
9:00 PM Concierto México Sinfónico| Orquesta de Cámara
Tlalipac con Mariachi México Vive | Natalia Ramos -Soprano | Danza Prehispánica Macuixochitl
10:00 PM Ballet Folklórico & Mariachi Tradicional
from the Universidad Autónoma de Nayarit
11:00 PM DANZÓN , RUMBA, MAMBO, CHA, CHA, CHA Danzoneros por Siempre. A.C. y Academia de Baile Motus
LAKEFRONT STAGE
SPONSORED BY: GALERIAS STUDIOS
12:00 PM Payaso Cascarita
1:00 PM Activation Studios by Judith Medina
2:00 PM Payaso Chispita
3:00 PM Wixarika Neiwama – Huichol Group
4:00 PM Instituto Cultural de Danza Manuel Gaona
“Un Paseo por México”
5:00 PM Wixarika Neiwama – Huichol Group
6:00 PM Combining Cultures by David Davila- Dance Class and Show
7:00 PM Payaso Chispita
8:00 PM Banda Filarmonica de Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán from Oaxaca
9:00PM Antidoto | Pop – Rock Latino
10:00PM Open Dance Floor with Dj Revolver
URBAN PARK
8:00AM Mexican Fiesta Soccer Tournament – Supported by: Liga Juvenil García
NORTH AREA
10:00AM Walk & Run for Wishes to Mexican Fiesta
Free admission from Noon to 3:00PM ONLY while wearing the official bib of the walk & run event.
3:00PM & 6:00PM Lucha Libre – Special appearance byHuracán Ramírez Jr. Presented by Brew City Wrestling – Professional Wrestling
Noon to 10:00PM Our Lady of Guadalupe Sanctuary
Confessions 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
MAIN ENTRANCE AREA
Noon to Midnight Arts & Crafts Marketplace
Noon to 8:30PM Phone charging station powered by: Metro by T-Mobile
MILLER LITE AREA
Noon to Midnight Taste of México Marketplace
Noon to 8:00PM Veterans Display & Rest Area (Open to the public)
Noon to Midnight VIP upper level
Open to the public (No entry to minors/under age unless accompanied by an adult). Limited capacity.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON AREA
Noon to Midnight FiestaVIP Bar – upper level Open to the public (No entry to minors/under age unless accompanied by an adult). Limited capacity
Noon to Midnight Mojitos&SangriasLounge |21yrs & Over | Margaritas Bar
Tequila Tasting Bar – Lower level
Noon to Midnight L.A.M.A. Motorcycle Display
Special appearance byMario Nieves “The King of the Harlistas”
Autograph session from 1:00PM to 4:00PM
SOUTH AREA
Noon to 8:00PM Social Services Pavilion
Noon to Midnight Alpine Amusement Park
Noon to Midnight South Marketplace
Noon to 6:00PM Mexican Fiesta Car and Motorcycle Show
Mexican Fiesta Events for Sunday, August 25th
EL REY / ROSEN MOTORS STAGE
12:00 PM Ballet Folklórico Nuestro México
1:00 PM The Traditional Costume Contest
2:30 PM Louie Marinez y Myzterio
4:00 PM Ballet Folklórico & Mariachi Tradicional from the
Universidad Autónoma de Nayarit
4:40 PM Rosen Motors Raffle
5:00 PM Banda Nueva Emperadora
6:00 PM Juan Valentín
7:00 PM Tropikalisimo Sol de la Costa
8:00 PM Los Terrícolas de Néstor Daniel
9:00 PM Mariachi Juvenil Nuevo México & Mariachi Reyes de Cocula
10:15 PM Cache MKE
HARLEY-DAVIDSON STAGE
12:00 PM
Mariachi infantil Los Nietos de Sebastián Lupercio
1:00 PM Ballet Folklórico Centeotl de Oaxaca Featuring “La Guelagetza”
2:00 PM Tropikalisimo Sol de la Costa
3:00 PM Dance Academy of México of Marina Croft
4:00 PM Los Desperadoz
5:15 PM Mexican Fiesta Soccer Tournament Awards 2019
Presented by: Liga Juvenil García
6:00 PM Conjunto Mi Gusto
7:15 PM Los Cardenales de Nuevo León
9:00 PM Juan Valentín
10:00 PM Antidoto | Pop-Rock Latino
11:00 PM El Patrón de Guanajuato
MILLER LITE OASIS
TRI CITY NATIONAL BANK STAGE
12:00 PM Sonidos y Movimientos de México
Ballet Folklórico from Jalisco with Mariachi México Vive
1:00 PM Conjunto Mi Gusto
2:15 PM Jalapeño Eating Contest
3:45 PM Concierto México Sinfónico| Orquesta de Cámara Tlalipac con Mariachi México Vive | Natalia Ramos – Soprano | Danza Prehispánica Macuixochitl
5:00 PM Stefani Montiel
6:15 PM Los Terrícolas de Néstor Daniel
7:15 PM Mariachi Monarcas de Milwaukee
8:15 PM El Patrón de Guanajuato
9:30 PM Christian Nodal
11:15 PM Banda Nueva Emperadora
CHILDREN’S AREA
CO-SPONSORED BY MOLINA HEALTHCARE
12:00 PM Payaso Cascarita
1:00 PM ICD Dance Company de Manuel Gaona “Bodas de México”
2:00 PM Pocket Circus “The World’s Smallest Circus” Argentina
3:00 PM Instituto Cultural de Danza de Manuel Gaona
“Un paseo por México”
4:00 PM Mariachi Infantil Los Nietos de Sebastián Lupercio
5:00 PM Pocket Circus “The World’s Smallest Circus” Argentina
6:00PM Payaso Cascarita
7:00 PM Dance Academy of México – Marina Croft
8:00 PM Mariachi Reyes de Cocula
Noon – 8:00PM Milwaukee Art Museum presents Kohl’s Color Wheels Family Art Activities
Noon to 8:00PM Mother’s Nursing Area /Área para Madres lactantes
Sponsored in part by Alverno College
FIESTA AREA
(SPORT’S AREA)
12:00 PM Instituto Cultural de Danza de Manuel Gaona
“Un paseo por México”
1:00 PM Activation Studios by Judith Medina
2:00 PM DANZÓN , RUMBA, MAMBO, CHA, CHA, CHA Danzoneros por Siempre. A.C. y Academia de Baile Motus
3:00 PM David Del Zas and Natalia Beans World Junior Salsa Champs
4:00 PM Ballet Folklórico Nuestro México
5:00 PM DANZÓN , RUMBA, MAMBO, CHA, CHA, CHA Danzoneros por Siempre. A.C. y Academia de Baile Motus
6:00 PM México Indígena to Call for Peace by Jesús Ávila
7:00 PM Ballet Folklórico Nuestro México
8:00 PM Ballet Folklórico DAOM – Marina Croft
CULTURAL PAVILION
12:00 PM DANZÓN , RUMBA, MAMBO, CHA, CHA, CHA Danzoneros por Siempre. A.C. y Academia de Baile Motus
1:00 PM Dance Academy of México – Marina Croft
2:00 PM México Indígena to Call for Peace by Jesús Ávila
3:00 PM Mariachi Juvenil Nuevo México & Mariachi Reyes de Cocula
4:00 PM Ballet Folklórico Centeotl de Oaxaca Featuring “La Guelagetza”
5:00 PM Mariachi Juvenil Latino Arts – Sponsored by UCC
7:00 PM Sonidos y Movimientos de México with Mariachi México Vive
8:00 PM Ballet Folklórico & Mariachi Tradicional from the
Universidad Autónoma de Nayarit
9:00 PM Concierto México Sinfónico| Orquesta de Cámara Tlalipac con Mariachi México Vive | Natalia Ramos – Soprano | Danza Prehispánica Macuixochitl
10:00 PM Macuixochitl Danza Prehispánica
11:00 PM Banda Filarmonica de Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán from Oaxaca
LAKEFRONT STAGE
SPONSORED BY: GALERIAS STUDIOS
12:00 PM Studio Infinity – Zumba
1:00 PM Payaso Chispita
2:00 PM Wixarika Neiwama – Huichol Group
3:00 PM Dj Kalibre
4:00 PM ICD Dance Company de Manuel Gaona “Bodas de México”
5:00 PM Wixarika Neiwama – Huichol Group
6:00 PM Payaso Chispita
7:00 PM Antidoto|Pop – Rock Latino
8:00 PM Banda Filarmonica de Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán from Oaxaca
9:00 PM Open Dance Floor with Dj Revolver
URBAN PARK
8:00AM Mexican Fiesta Soccer Tournament – Supported by: Liga Juvenil García
NORTH AREA
Fiesta Run & Walk – 7:30AM Registration | 9:00AM Run & 9:45AM Walk
Free admission from Noon to 3:00PM ONLY while wearing event’s t-shirt.
3:00PM & 6:00PM Lucha Libre – Special appearance byHuracán Ramírez Jr.
Presented by Brew City Wrestling – Professional Wrestling
Noon to 10:00PM Our Lady of Guadalupe Sanctuary
2:00PM “Flag of Our Nation, Flags of Our Fathers” Parade
MAIN ENTRANCE AREA
Noon to Midnight Arts & Crafts Marketplace
Noon to 8:30PM Phone charging station powered by: Metro by T-Mobile
MILLER LITE AREA
Noon to Midnight Taste of México Marketplace
Noon to 8:00PM Veterans Display & Rest Area (Open to the public)
Noon to Midnight VIP upper level Open to the public (No entry to
minors/under age unless accompanied by an adult). Limited capacity
HARLEY-DAVIDSON AREA
Noon to Midnight Fiesta VIP Bar – upper level Open to the public (No entry to
minors/under age unless accompanied by an adult). Limited capacity
Noon to Midnight Mojitos & Sangrias Lounge | 21yrs & Over | Margaritas Bar
Tequila Bar – Lower level
Noon to Midnight L.A.M.A. Motorcycle Display
SOUTH AREA
Noon to 8:00PM Social Services Pavilion
Noon to Midnight Alpine Amusement Park
Noon to Midnight South Marketplace
Mass
10:00AM Lake Front Procession with Our Lady of Guadalupe (Mid gate will be open for procession from 7:30A M- 10:15A M)
11:00AM Mass – BMO Harris Pavilion
Celebrant: Padre Alejandro Rodríguez XS |Ft. Mariachi Juvenil Nuevo México & Mariachi Reyes de Cocula
South gate 10 will be open for mass from 10:00AM to 11:30AM
Catalano Square in Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward hosts the Under One Moon Festival, a three-day pop-up festival that celebrates everything lunar.
Its centerpiece is the Museum of the Moon, a 23-foot diameter, inflatable art installation of the lunar surface by Luke Jerram that rises over Catalano Square all weekend. The lunar celebration, going on night and day, includes moon songs, chalk art, original dance, lectures from leading space experts and much more. The festival is produced under the direction of Black Box Fund, a 501c3 nonprofit organization that supports public art, music and performances that inspire and educate.
The remarkable detail of the Moon installation, which suspends from a crane and hangs over the Catalano Square Fountain, is the centerpiece. It shines at night and serves as a beacon for the festival. You’ll find it right along Highway 32 as you drive through Milwaukee’s Third Ward, along Milwaukee and Young Streets, also bounded by Erie and Menomonee Streets.
Under One Moon Festival Address:
Catalano Square
100 Block of N. Broadway
Milwaukee, WI 53202 Facebook Page
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August 7, 2021
Hartford Hot Air Balloon Rally
Hartford Hot Air Balloon Rally Schedule of Events
You’ll see the balloons in the air from miles around, but to get to Hartford’s Municipal Airport, head to County U northwest of downtown via Highway 60 or Highway 83. There is also FREE shuttle service from the Schauer Arts Center, right next to the Wisconsin Automotive Museum, from 4pm until after the fireworks are done.
Hear more about the Hot Air Balloon Rally in our State Trunk Tour Podcast interview with Doreen Buntrock from the Hartford Chamber! It begins about 19 minutes in…
Hartford Hot Air Balloon Rally Address:
Hartford Municipal Airport
4200 County Highway U
Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 673-7002
Website
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June 25, 2021 – June 27, 2021
Motor Mania
Motor Mania is on a mission is to build a community of high-octane enthusiasts who possess passion for anything with a motor. So join them June 25-27, 2021 at the Washington County Fairgrounds for Motor Mania, a great event for everyone who loves motorsports of all kinds. Trucks, Muscle cars, Hot Rods, Bikes, New Muscle, Antique and Imports. Don’t miss the music, fun and great people. For three days, you can enjoy the Builder Showcase, over 1,000 custom Hot Rods and Classics, Live Music at the Amphitheater, a SWAP Meet, food trucks, and dozens of vendors.
Music acts include Jack Russell’s Great White on Friday, Steelheart (can the guy still hit the high note on “Never Let You Go”??) Saturday, and Counts 77 on Sunday.
Ticket prices vary based on whether you want general admission or VIP concert access. Adults are $20 for general admission and Kids are $10 (plus fees), while concert access can run closer to $45. Get all the info and buy tickets here.
Washington County Fair Park is right along the U.S. 45 freeway on the south end of West Bend. Highways 33 and 144 bring you to West Bend, while you can also access the park from Highway 60 to U.S. 45 north. It’s part of a great road trip, since you can also check out Kettle Moraine and its scenic drives nearby!
Motor Mania is holding this event near West Bend, but their HQ is in Greenfield, a “dream garage” at 4251 S. 27th Street – the original U.S. 41 – with an amazing array of classic cars, hot rods, games, ice cold beer – it’s a pretty cool place and they are reopening it closer to fall. We’ll keep you posted!
Motor Mania Address:
Washington County Fairgrounds
3000 County Highway PV
West Bend, WI 53095
(414) 817-8888
Website
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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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November 27, 2020 – December 24, 2020
Enchantment in the Park, West Bend
West Bend’s Regner Park hosts Washington County’s premier holiday lights event from November 27th through Christmas Eve (December 24th, obviously), 2020 with Enchantment in the Park.
There’s no cost to enter Enchantment in the Park, but donations are welcome – a suggested cash donation is $10; non-perishable food donations are also welcome.
Enchantment in the Park is open daily, 5pm to 9pm. You’ll find Regner Park along Highway 144/Main Street just north of Highway 33 and downtown West Bend. It’s less than five minutes east of the U.S. 45 freeway.
Enchantment in the Park Address:
Regner Park
800 N. Main Street
West Bend, WI 53090
Website
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October 17, 2020 – October 18, 2020
Old World Wisconsin Fall Family Fun Drive
Old World Wisconsin, the 1870s-era crossroads village and ethnic farmsteads on 576 acres of wooded hills in the Southern Unit of Kettle Moraine State Forest, has gone drive-thru with the Old World Wisconsin Fall Family Fun Drive. This amazing Wisconsin State Historic Site is offering the opportunity for people and families to tour the grounds from the comfort and safety of their vehicles.
Enjoy the fall colors, historic sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of Old World Wisconsin on this scenic, 45-minute drive tour of the grounds. This is designed to let you experience OWW differently than ever before; you can even cover routes that aren’t normally accessible during the regular season. The set route offers vignettes that capture the beauty of the landscapes and architecture on the grounds – especially in autumn.
Adding to the fun, an interactive Old World Wisconsin Bingo game will help guide the journey. You’re supposed to remain in your vehicle for most of the tour, but “Instagrammable” opportunities allow you to hop out for photos at select locations. You can also munch on “Fall Flavor Samplers,” filled with tastes of fall like apple cider donuts, landjaeger sausages, and pumpkin cookies, which are available for pre-order that you can then pick up at The Creamery to enjoy during the drive.
The cost for this drive-thru is $20 per vehicle; the optional Fall Flavor Samplers are also $20 and should feed two easily.
You can enjoy the Old World Wisconsin Fall Family Fun Drive-Thru (yes, that’s a long title) on Saturdays and Sundays, October 10th, 11th, 17th, and 18th, from 9am – 3pm. Advanced registration and payment is required; tickets are timed entry, giving guests a 15-minute window to enter the site. You can call 262-594-6311 to register, Shout-out to WaterStone Bank and the Old World Foundation for supporting this!
As part of the COVID-19 precautions, face masks are required for all guests upon entry.
Old World Wisconsin Fall Family Fun Drive Address:
Old World Wisconsin
W372 S9727 Highway 67
Eagle, WI 53119-9503
(262) 594-6311
Website
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October 10, 2020
Quilts on Barns Road Rally
“Quilts on Barns” Road Rally takes place Saturday, October 10, 2020. Enjoy spending the day – or even just a part of it if you prefer – driving around the highways and byways of Racine County where you can see the beauty of rural art, looking for the 26 quilt patterns on a variety of barns! Make your first stop the Real Racine Visitor Center to pick up a Quilts on Barns driving tour map and road rally instruction card. Take a tour of four (4) barns, Sew n’ Save Quilt Palette OR Country Rose Bakery Cafe Quilt Palette. Then take a “selfie” of each and come on down to the Quilts on Barns Road Rally Downtown Headquarters or Real Racine Visitor Center to show them off. Several lucky winners will be randomly chosen to win quilts, original artwork and other prizes!
The Quilts on Barns Driving Tour includes 26 barns with an 8′ x 8′ wooden quilt pattern. Many other “quilt treasures” adorn barns and buildings along your driving route. Feel free to visit local Racine County businesses , restaurants, art galleries, and quilt stores. You will be amazed at what you can find!
Quilts on Barns Road Rally Address:
The Rally is obviously happening all around Racine County, but the central meeting point is the Real Racine Visitors Center on Highway 20 just west of I-41/94. The address (for your GPS) is 14015 Washington Avenue/Highway 20, Sturtevant, WI 53177. For more info, call (262) 635-0261.
More info is available on the Racine Arts Council website.
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October 7, 2020 – November 1, 2020
Halloween Glow Drive-Thru at Racine Zoo
It’s a spooktacular experience filled with light displays and ghostly charms at the Halloween Glow Drive-Thru at Racine Zoo, running October 7th through November 1st, 2020! Enjoy this “illuminated Halloween adventure” from the safety and comfort of your vehicle. Just follow the dedicated light pathway and be prepared for surprises – but they’re all family friendly.
Halloween Glow is open Wednesdays – Sundays from 6pm to 9pm; admission is $5 per person at the gate. Children 2 years and younger are admitted FREE. Proceeds benefit Racine Zoo’s animals and programs.
You’ll find the Racine Zoo just north of downtown Racine. It’s along Main Street and Goold, abutting Lake Michigan just east of Highways 32 and 38. Highways 11 and 20 also bring you into the Belle City, all about 8 miles east of I-41/94.
Halloween Glow Address:
Racine Zoo
200 Goold Street
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 636-9189
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
September 5, 2020
Bacon & Brews Fest, Oak Creek
Bacon & Brews Fest combines running, walking, bacon, and beer along the shores of Lake Michigan in Oak Creek’s Lake Vista Park on Saturday, September 5th, 2020. It begins with a 5K run and walk, which you can participate in in person along a twisty, turny course in the park, or participate in virtually from wherever you are. Why the 5th of September? Because that’s International Bacon Day!
After the 5K, at the Lake Vista location they’ll have an after party featuring the aforementioned bacon, brews in the form of great craft beers, plus soda, water, food of all kinds, and more. All participants will receive a finishers medal, Special Swag, a T-shirt, and a bacon/beer filled lunch. The party will include social distancing measures, and masks will be provided if participants don’t have one. But be sure to party after the run… you can bring a chair, enjoy delicious food and beverages, and take in the beautiful views of Lake Vista Park!
This is all happening in Oak Creek, right at the end of Highway 100 just past where it meets with Highway 32, which runs along the shores of Lake Michigan from Milwaukee to Racine, Kenosha, and all points south. When you’re done – or even before you go – check out Drexel Town Square, which offers a ton of shops, bars and restaurants, hotels, and more! They also have their Farmers Market in the Square on Saturdays from 9am – 1pm. You’ll find the whole complex just north of Drexel Avenue just west of Highway 38/Howell Avenue. IKEA also has its only Wisconsin location along Drexel just west of I-41/I-94 (Exit #320). This is all just minutes south of downtown Milwaukee.
Bacon & Brews Fest Address:
Lake Vista Park
4001 E. Lakeside Avenue
Oak Creek, WI 53154
Website
Facebook Page
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September 4, 2020 – September 6, 2020
Exeland Trout Festival
The 28th annual Exeland Trout Festival, sponsored by the Exeland Rod & Gun Club, will be held over Labor Day weekend, Friday, Saturday & Sunday, September 4, 5 & 6, 2020. A $3 Trout Fest button gets you admission to get on the Sports Center grounds, and the button is good for all three days. This year’s festival motto is “Make your day a keeper!”
Festivities begin Friday at the Sports Center at 5:00 p.m. A trout fish sandwich & chips basket will be the night’s specialty at Rod’s Bar & Grill. You can sign up for the cribbage tournament, which begins at 5:00 pm (play begins at 5:30 registration fee of $10 per team.) The men’s 8-team double elimination softball tournament also starts with games at 5:45 & 6:45 p.m. Everyone is welcome to play on the Bean Bag court during the evening. Presentation of the Medallion Hunt winner is at 7:00 p.m. DJ music will be played throughout the activities.
At 7:30 pm, Chris Kroeze performs. The former star on The Voice is from nearby and will put on a terrific show with great music! Fans are urged to bring a lawn chair.
Appropriately, Saturday’s events start with a trout fishing contest. Registration is on Main Street. The contest begins at 7:30 a.m. and concludes at 11:30 a.m. Entry fee is proof of a festival button. Contest is for brook trout only. Trophies will be awarded to the top three fish. The three winners of the contest will be invited to ride on the Exeland Rod & Gun Club float in Sunday’s parade. Once again, the trout fishing in the Exeland area this year has been unbelievable!
The Dave Lindau Memorial pancake breakfast will be from 7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. inside the Exeland Rod & Gun Clubhouse located at the Sports Center.
Main Street will be busy on Saturday morning beginning at 8:00 a.m. Rummage sales, craft sales, garage sales, and a bake sale will be going on. If you have a craft booth or other items to sell, just show up, find a spot on the street, and start selling. There is no fee to vendors.
It’s a bike rider’s paradise! This will be the fourth year of the Trout Fest off road bike ride. A 27 mile loop through some of the most beautiful country northern Wisconsin has to offer. All ages are welcome but you should be in good physical shape as it’s a very challenging route. Registration is at 9:00 a.m. on Main Street in front of Superior Choice Credit Union and the ride will begin at 10:00 a.m. Cost is a Trout Fest button. A meal coupon will be presented to all participants after the ride to be redeemed at the Sports Center.
Follow the many sporting events taking place at the Sports Center. Enjoy watching the softball tourney (10 a.m. start) & volleyball tourney (11 a.m. start).
The horseshoe court will be open all day for everyone to enjoy and compete.
The 32-team co-ed Bean Bag Toss tournament begins at 10:30 a.m. 100% payback. Top 6 places will receive cash. Entry fee for the 2-person team is $20.
Inflatable games will be scattered on the grounds to entertain the kid’s. Enough fun to entertain them all day. A wrist band needs to be purchased to get into the games.
Nobody should go hungry. Stop at one of the Rod & Gun Club’s concession areas or pay the food vendors a visit. There’s a lot of good food everywhere.
At noon in the pavilion listen to the music of the “Bare Bones” of Rice Lake, formerly known as the Porch Dogs. 4 hours of great music.
The Texas Hold’em Tourney has been cancelled year but will return next year
At 4:30 p.m. a new Trout Festival queen will be crowned. Seven beautiful girls are competing for this year’s prestigious title. Last year’s queen Grace Zimmer will pass her crown onto the new winner. One of the 16 little gals competing for the Little Princess title will also be crowned at this time.
At 5:30 p.m. the Exeland Rod & Gun Club will make a little boy and girl happy when they draw to give away two free bikes and fishing poles.
Saturday concludes with a street dance at the Sports Center pavilion from 8:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. Music will be provided by “The G Men”. The former Exeland band is reuniting for the first time in 30 years. Look for a fun night!
Sunday’s events continue in the morning at 7:30 a.m. with the pancake breakfast at the Rod & Gun Clubhouse located at the Sports Center. Blueberry pancakes are the specialty. Breakfast concludes at 10:30 a.m.
At high noon the “Joe Trcka Memorial Parade” with 75 units will move down Main Street. One of the best small town parades in the area with lots of candy being tossed out to the kids. If you haven’t registered your unit yet and would like to be in the parade, just show up at Swan Creek Park between 11 – 11:30 a.m. This year’s grand marshals are Neal & Marna Halberg, longtime Exeland residents who are very active in all community events.
After the parade, it’s back to the Sports Center to be part of the many events still going on. Watch the finals of all the sporting events. Once again, the kids can enjoy the inflatable games that are on the ground.
At 1:00 p.m. a delicious “chicken dinner” will be available at the new food shelter. Plus, a lot of other good food will be available all day long in and around the pavilion.
Cow Pie Bingo will take place south of the softball field shortly after the parade. $10 per square to win cash! Whichever one of the hundred spot the calf decides to crap on will determine the winner. Advance tickets are now being sold at local businesses. Event is compliments of North Star Acres Farm of Exeland.
At 2:00 p.m. the Jump River Valley Mow Masters lawn mower races will take place at the Club’s race track located southwest of the pavilion. An exciting & must see event.
If you want to stay near the pavilion and enjoy good food and cold beverages you can listen to the music of the popular “Man 2 Man” band. Denny Goin and his son will perform from 1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
At 5:30 p.m. in the pavilion, all of the drawings will be held for the raffle prizes. The $100 cash raffle, Special 28th Anniversary raffle, the 4-wheeler, small cash prizes and a deer rifle will go to the lucky winners who have purchased raffle tickets. Two more kid’s bikes will also be given away.
Join the fun and help Exeland celebrate the 28th annual Exeland Trout Festival! Follow State Highway 48 to get to Exeland, east of Rice Lake off U.S. 53 or just a mile or so west of Highway 40 in Sawyer County. Truly a fun North Woods getaway event!
Exeland Trout Festival Address:
State Highway 48
Exeland, WI 54835
Info: (715) 943-2242 (ask for Jim)
Website
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August 2, 2020
SEWERFest
Interesting name, even more interesting event! SEWERfest actually stands for South East Wisconsin Exotic Reptiles, and SEWERfest features dealers and exhibits of captive-bred reptiles in Wisconsin’s largest reptile show.
In this unusual year, SEWERfest is taking place Sunday, August 2nd from 9am – 3pm and Sunday, November 8th from 10am – 3pm at Fountain Banquet Hall. The Hall is right along Highway 11/Durand Avenue, just east of I-41/94 in Sturtevant, just west of Racine in Racine County. SEWERFest includes a wide variety of diverse captive bred animals and lets you meet quality breeders across Wisconsin, the Midwest, and all over the United States.
“Animal House” Pets & Supplies will be there with over 60 terrariums and over 100 animals to see. They’ll also have Exo Terra terrariums and Zilla Front openings of every size, Zilla Top Openings in five popular sizes, Zoo med paladariums in both sizes, as well as Zilla vertical decor, Zilla spring caves, Driftwood, Cholla wood, Jungle wood, Bamboo, Waterfalls, and more.
Check out the Captive Bred Specialties booth, where you can get a free raffle ticket with ANY purchase as you check out 10 tables of reptiles, feeders, and supplies with great discounts up to 60% off retail. exoterra terrariums, crickets, goliathworms, mealworms, and waxworms, and CB baby Red Tegus, Sudanese Uromastyx (U.Ocellata), Redfoot Tortoises, Hermann Tortoises, Elongated Tortoises, Sulcatta Tortoises, Bearded Dragon Morphs, and Adult Bearded Dragons including a Yellow Ackie Dwarf Monitor (Adult Male), Red tail boa morphs, Monkey tail skinks, Green Tree Pythons, Ambilobe Panther Chameleons, Ball python Morphs, Baby PAC-Man frog Morphs, Driftwood/Corkbark, Wildlife Photography, and more.
SEWERfest is a great opportunity to see & learn about animals that you rarely see in zoos or museums; it can be a fun, learning experience for the whole family. Fountain Banquet Hall has a number of amenities including – in true Wisconsin style – a bar.
Admission pricing is dynamic, based on the time you arrive. They have it as follows:
9-10am Adults:$10, 12 and under:$5
10am-Noon Adults:$8, 12 and under:$2
Noon-3pm Adults:$5, 12 and under:$1
Fountain Banquet Hall
8505 Durand Avenue (Highway 11)
Sturtevant, WI 53177
(262) 994-4547
Website
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January 24, 2020 – February 9, 2020
Racine Zoo Lantern Festival
The Lantern Festival at the Racine Zoo is a spectacular nighttime event, covering the zoo with incredible works of art! From tigers, lions, pandas, exotic flora, and a colossal dragon, Racine Zoo will be transformed into a world of illumination with custom-made lanterns. To top it off, an array of food and drink options will make the Lantern Festival a truly unforgettable event.
The Racine Zoo Lantern Festival continues in 2020 to run on weekends through February 9th.
Lantern Festival Hours:
Fridays – Sundays: 5pm – 8pm (Last entry 8pm. Zoo closes at 9pm.)
Ticket Prices: $5!!
Kids 2 and under are admitted free.
**Children 15 and younger need to be accompanied by a paying adult**. Also, note a $2.50 processing fee may be added if you pay with a credit card at the gate. But still, that’s a great deal!
Racine Zoo Lantern Festival Address:
Racine Zoo
2131 N. Main Street
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 636-9291
Website
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January 17, 2020 – January 18, 2020
Bald Eagle Watching Days
For winter survival, eagles need open water for fishing, undeveloped shoreline with large trees for perching, and sheltered valleys for night-time roosting. Eagle watching is best during the morning when the birds are most active fishing and are frequently seen perching in trees along the river. Spotting scopes are available for your use at Ferry Bluff Eagle Council’s Overlook in Prairie du Sac.
Marge from REGIS (the Raptor Education Group Inc.) will be releasing up to 3 eagles, including one “magnificent” adult, starting at 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 19, 2019. Eagle release is held at VFW Park in Prairie du Sac.
Check out this video about the event from last year:
Prairie du Sac and neighboring Sauk City are often combined to be called “Sauk Prairie.” These two towns not only birthed Culver’s restaurants and host bald eagles in winter, they have a variety of great shops, galleries, restaurants, bars, and more. Vintage Brewing recently opened a satellite brewery in Sauk City and the riverfront views are fantastic across both towns. Highways 60 and 78 run through the heart of each downtown, while U.S. 12 provides high-speed access on the west side to Madison and Wisconsin Dells. Highway 188, on the other side of the river, offers access to the Wollersheim Winery & Distillery. You can truly make this an awesome road trip day or weekend!
Address for Bald Eagle Watching Days:
River Arts Center
105 9th Street (Highways 60/78)
Prairie du Sac, WI 53578
Website
October 19, 2019
Jack O’ Lantern Festival and 5K Zombie Run
Spooner celebrates fall with a full day and evening of fun at the annual Jack O’ Lantern Festival, happening Saturday, October 19th, 2019. Enjoy this fun family festival with tons of kids’ games, a pumpkin roll down Siegner Hill, pumpkin painting, inflatable bounce houses and much more. There’s also a Pumpkin Recipe Contest and a Pumpkin Carving Contest.
The 5K Zombie Fun Run takes place in the evening through Spooner’s “haunted woods” and promises adventure.
Spooner is easy to get to via U.S. 53, U.S. 63, or Highway 70, about halfway between Eau Claire/Chippewa Falls and Superior. There’s a reason they call Spooner the “Crossroads of the North”!
Jack O’ Lantern Festival Address:
Downtown Spooner
Spooner, WI 54801
(715) 635-2168
Website
Check out the full Schedule of Events below!
Schedule of Events:
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Craft Fair near Main Tent
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Moms Club of Northern Wisconsin Bake Sale
9 a.m. – 11 a.m. – Pumpkin Recipe contest drop-off presented by the Spooner Memorial Library. Judging at noon.
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Pumpkin Carving Contest drop-off Presented by Spooner Memorial Library. Judging at 2 p.m.
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Small pumpkin painting presented by Lakeland Family Resource Center.
9 a.m.—4 p.m.– Face painting presented by Indianhead Credit Union
10 a.m. – Kids’ Pavilion Opens, presented by State Farm Insurance – Tim Reedy Agency, with… Inflatables, Kids Bouncys, food, business booths, Jack O’ Lantern Store, game pavilion & more!
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. – $5 wristband gets unlimited “kids rides” on the inflatables.
10 a.m.– 4 p.m.– kids activities and events held in the Main Tent presented by St. Francis de Sales School.
1-3 p.m. – Pumpkin Roll on Siegner Hill presented by the Spooner Fire District Auxiliary.
2:30-4:30 p.m.—5K Zombie Run Check In & Packet Pick up in the Main Tent.
Evening Events
5:30 p.m. 5K Zombie Run presented by Spooner Health
6 p.m. – 9 p.m. – Bonfires and Brewfest presented by Schmitz’s Economart in the Main Tent
6 p.m. – 9 p.m. – Live Music featuring SchuStrings – Dan Schullo in Main tent
7 p.m. – 9 p.m. – Kids’ Halloween Movie presented by the Spooner Civic Center in the event ballroom
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October 12, 2019
Applefest, Two Rivers
Applefest is an annual celebration in Two Rivers, filling the town’s Central Park with apple growers, bakers, and apple lovers enjoy this incredible fruit. An arts and crafts fair, apple pie social, and all kinds of entertainment will also take place throughout the day.
This year’s Applefest takes place on Saturday, October 12th from 9 am – 4 pm. You’ll find all the action in Central Park, right along Highway 42. This is also the place where the ice cream sundae was invented, so check out the Washington House and enjoy one in the original location. Explore the East and West Twin Rivers, the fascinating Rogers Street Historic Fishing Village, Neshotah Beach, and the beautiful area around the lakefront and city.
The drive along Lake Michigan on Highway 42/Memorial Drive between Two Rivers and Manitowoc is beautiful too, and there’s plenty more to see in Manitowoc, less than six miles away!
Applefest Address:
1710 W. Park Street
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 755-2775
Website
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September 27, 2019 – September 28, 2019
Appleton Octoberfest
On Saturday, it’s Appleton’s largest block party! 100 food booths, 6 stages of music, 180 arts & crafts booths, family fun area.
Music starts as early as 9 a.m. (the full band line up is available on the website). Arts and Crafts and Family Fun for all ages! Octoberfest is a community-driven festival benefiting local non-profit organizations. Bring your ID if you plan to purchase beer tickets; beer ticket sales are from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Beer sales end at 5:30 p.m. and the event ends at 6 p.m.
Appleton Octoberfest Address:
100 College Avenue
Appleton, WI 54912
(920) 734-7101
Website
You can download their Octoberfest app here. See their website for complete schedules and details or check the music lineup below!
Schedule of Appleton Octoberfest Events:
FRIDAY, 9/27/2019
Houdini Plaza (WVBO – 103.9 AND WNAM – 1280)
6:00 PM – 9:30 PM Doo Wop Daddies
6:00 PM – 9:30 PM Street Corner Entertainment
Corner of College & State WPKR (NASH FM)
Corner of College & Oneida Appleton Rock School w/their own stage & sound
Corner of College & Division 484th Army Band (6:00 PM – 7:30 PM)
Corner of College & Superior Joe Sly
Corner of College & Walnut Anna Little
Corner of College & Morrison The Polar Project
Corner of College & Durkee Lilie
Roaming Entertainment Jukebox Barbershop Quartet
SATURDAY, 9/28/2019
West End of College Avenue (105.7 WAPL)
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM Appleton Rock School
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Coyote Kid
12:15 PM – 2:15 PM Road Trip N/A
2:30 PM – 5:30 PM Vic Ferrari
Corner of College Avenue & Division Street (KZ 104.3 AND WGBA-NBC26)
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM Twisted Chords
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Ill Genesi
11:45 AM – 2:15 PM The Boy Band Night
2:30 PM – 5:30 PM Too White Crew
Corner of College Avenue & Superior Street (RAZOR 94.7 | 104.7)
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Stricken
12:15 PM – 3:15 PM Sir Real
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM Leading the Blind
Houdini Plaza (95.9 KISS FM)
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Newtonburg Oktoberfest Band
10:15 AM – 12:15 PM The Lately
12:30 PM – 2:45 PM Unity The Band
3:00 PM – 5:30 PM Kyle Megna & The Monsoons
Corner of College Avenue & Durkee Street (WHBY AND 95.3 | 99.1 THE SCORE)
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Doo Wop Daddies
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM Zeroed In (484th Army Variety Band)
12:30 PM – 2:15 PM Copper Box
2:30 PM – 5:30 PM The Glam Band
Corner of College Avenue & Morrison Street
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM FBI & The Untouchable Horns
1:30 PM – 5:30 PM The Polar Project
Corner of College Avenue & Drew Street
9:00 AM – 10:45 AM Happy Wanderers
11:00 AM – 3:45 PM 484th Army Band Ensembles
Family Fun Stage
9:15 AM – 9:45 AM Karate America Appleton East/Darboy
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Dan Kirk (Juggler)
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM Randy Peterson (Children’s Singer)
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Cirq-Attude
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM Dan Kirk (Juggler)
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM Miller & Mike (Family Variety Act)
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM Randy Peterson (Children’s Singer)
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM Miller & Mike (Family Variety Act)
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September 13, 2019 – October 27, 2019
China Lights: Panda Mania at Boerner Botanical Gardens
China Lights brings stunning illuminated sculptures to select venues around the world. Now, it floats into Milwaukee for an after-sundown celebration of Asian life and culture. The 9-acre Gardens transform into a magical paradise of enchanting illuminated displays. Dragons, glowing pagodas and iridescent pinwheels add color, vibrancy, and excitement.
Check out a backstage tour of the lanterns and participate in the nightly parade. Or simply enjoy wandering through the thrilling spectacle, which includes live performances of music, juggling and other arts. Enjoy a variety of Asian and Western cuisine from numerous local vendors, celebrate Asian culture with entertainment and live performances and a bustling marketplace. The entertainment ramps up Tuesdays through Sundays, 5:30pm-10pm – China Lights is closed Mondays.
Admission includes a link to the official festival tour mobile guide, which will provide fascinating insight about the wonders all around you as you stroll with your cell phone. Parking is free for China Lights; simply follow the signs along 92nd Street – one mile east of U.S. 45/Highway 100 – to find the lots.
Tickets can be purchased at the on-site box office during the event, through the event website at ChinaLights.org or they may be purchased at various county park locations. Tickets are good for any night of the current season that the event is open. No reciprocal garden admissions or Friends of Boerner Botanical Garden Memberships are valid during the China Lights special event. There is no refund due to rain, power outages, and/or other unforeseen conditions. In the unlikely event of a weather caused cancellation, patrons on the grounds will be given rain checks for a subsequent show.
Check their Facebook page for updates. You can get to Boerner Botanical Gardens just off U.S. 45/Highway 100 and Highway 24 via Whitnall Park in Hales Corners. I-41/894 & I-43 are also close by!
Address for China Lights: Panda Mania & the Chinese Lantern Festival at Boerner:
Boerner Botanical Gardens
9400 Boerner Drive
Hales Corners, WI 53130
(414) 525-5600
Website
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August 24, 2019 – August 25, 2019
Festival in the Pines, Eau Claire
The 37th annual Festival in the Pines takes place in Eau Claire’s beautiful Carson Park August 24th and 25th. Festival in the Pines has traditionally been a place to gather with friends and family to enjoy fun, food and shopping! With over 200 vendors, there is something for everyone. Two stages feature live music, family entertainment, plus games and rides for the kids. New features include Home Improvement Area, and Antique Area.
“Festival of Wines in the Pines” is an additional event within Festival in the Pines, and it returns to Carson Park on Saturday, August 24th from 11am to 5pm. Your $15 entry fee includes four wine samples and free entry to Festival in the Pines on Sunday to stock your wine cellar. There will again be 4 Wine Lounges with music for you to choose from.
Carson Park is a large, absolutely beautiful park along the Chippewa River in Eau Claire, just west and south of the city’s downtown and UW-Eau Claire campus. You can reach Eau Claire via I-94, U.S. 12, U.S. 53, and Highways 37, 93, and 124.
Festival in the Pines Address:
Carson Park
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 828-2570
Website
Carson Park Map for Festival in the Pines:
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August 23, 2019 – August 25, 2019
Mexican Fiesta, Milwaukee
Milwaukee’s annual Mexican Fiesta brings the sound, culture, and taste of México to Milwaukee’s lakefront. Join the fun as they celebrate three days of fun, food, Mariachi and Fiesta for everyone from Friday, August 23rd through Sunday, August 25th! Mexican Fiesta encourages individuals from all ethnic backgrounds to share in the beauty of Mexico’s rich history, art, music, and food, right where Summerfest and all the other ethnic festivals are celebrated in Wisconsin’s largest city.
The Cultural Pavilion will display an extraordinary show and exhibition of the Mexican arts & crafts from more than 150 artisans coming directly from different states of México. You can also enjoy traditional freshly baked bread “Pan de Feria,” by master bakers directly from México.
The Entertainment Lineup is extensive, and you can see it further down this page!
Mexican Fiesta Admission and Tickets:
Tickets can be purchased in advance for $15.00 at all El Rey and Sendik’s grocerty stores in the Milwaukee area, or at the Mexican Fiesta office.
Tickets at the gate are $17.00, children 8 years old and under are admitted FREE with adult
Sunday ONLY, tickets are $11.00 from 12:00 noon – 2:00 p.m.
Mexican Fiesta Address:
Henry Maier Festival Park (Summerfest Grounds)
200 N. Harbor Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 383-7066
Website
MEXICAN FIESTA ENTERTAINMENT LINEUP & SCHEDULE:
Mexican Fiesta Events for Friday, August 23rd
EL REY / ROSEN MOTORS STAGE
12:00 PM DANZÓN , RUMBA, MAMBO, CHA, CHA, CHA Danzoneros por Siempre. A.C. y Academia de Baile Motus
1:00 PM Ballet Folklórico DAOM – Marina Croft
2:00 PM Mariachi Acero de Las Vegas
3:00 PM Ballet Folklórico Centeotl de Oaxaca Featuring “La Guelagetza”
4:00 PM Tropikalisimo Sol de la Costa
5:15 PM Rosen Motors Raffle
5:30 PM Grupo Azido
6:45 PM Miguel Hernández y Roel Martínez
8:30 PM Browns Crew – Hip Hop & Latin Fusion
9:45 PM Alexis & Fido
10:45 PM La Nueva Dimensión de la Cumbia
HARLEY-DAVIDSON STAGE
12:00 PM Mariachi Reyes de Cocula
1:00 PM Macuixochitl Danza Prehispánica
2:00 PM Sonidos y Movimientos de México Ballet Folklórico from Jalisco
3:00 PM Mariachi Juvenil Nuevo México
4:00 PM Tamborazo La Yesca
5:00 PM Mariachi Infantil Los Nietos de Sebastián Lupercio
6:00 PM Tropikalisimo Sol de la Costa
7:15 PM Leandro Ríos
9:00 PM Ricky Fuentes & Brown Express
10:30 PM Jay Pérez
MILLER LITE OASIS
TRI CITY NATIONAL BANK STAGE
12:00 PM Ballet Folklórico Yolotzin
1:00 PM Mariachi Infantil Los Nietos de Sebastián Lupercio
2:00 PM Ballet Folklórico & Mariachi Tradicional
from the Universidad Autónoma de Nayarit
3:00 PM Mariachi México Vive
4:00 PM Conjunto Mi Gusto
5:15 PM La Nueva Dimensión de la Cumbia
6:15 PM Tamborazo La Yesca
7:15 PM Mariachi Nuevo Juvenil México
8:15 PM Grupo Azido
9:15 PM Banda Nueva Emperadora
10:15 PM José Ángel Ledesma “El Coyote”
CHILDREN’S AREA
CO-SPONSORED BY MOLINA HEALTHCARE
12:15 PM Dance Academy of México – Marina Croft
1:00 PM Payaso Cascarita
2:00 PM Instituto Cultural de Danza Manuel Gaona “Un paseo por México”
3:00PM El Show de Linda Lu
4:00 PM Pocket Circus “The World’s Smallest Circus” Argentina
5:00 PM Payaso Cascarita
6:00PM El Show de Linda Lu
7:00 PM Pocket Circus “The World’s Smallest Circus” Argentina
8:00 PM Mariachi Infantil Los Nietos de Sebastián Lupercio
Noon to 8:00PM Mother’s Nursing Area /Área para Madres lactantes Sponsored in part by Alverno College
FIESTA AREA
(SPORTS AREA)
1:00 PM Studio Infinity – Zumba
2:00 PM Ballet Folklórico Nuestro México
3:00 PM Payaso Chispita
4:00 PM David Del Zas and Natalia Beans World Junior Salsa Champs
5:00 PM Salsa/Bachata Contest – Amateur presented by Salsabrosa Dance Studio
6:00 PM Payaso Chispita
7:00 PM Studio Infinity – Zumba
8:00 PM DANZÓN , RUMBA, MAMBO, CHA, CHA, CHA
Danzoneros por Siempre. A.C. y Academia de Baile Motus
9:00 PM Tamborazo La Yesca
CULTURAL PAVILION
12:00 PM Wixarika Neiwama – Huichol Group
1:00 PM ICD Dance Company of Manuel Gaona
“Bodas de México”
2:00 PM México Indígena to Call for Peace by Jesús Ávila
3:00 PM Orquesta de Cámara Tlalipac & Natalia Ramos – Soprano
5:00 PM Opening Ceremony
Colors by American GI Forum-Wisconsin
United States of American Anthem & Mexican
Anthem by Salvador Villanueva
Featuring: México Espectacular
Official Announcement of Ms. Mexican Fiesta Ambassador 2019- 2020
6:15 PM DANZÓN , RUMBA, MAMBO, CHA, CHA, CHA Danzoneros por Siempre. A.C. y Academia de Baile Motus
7:15 PM México Indígena to Call for Peace by Jesús Ávila
8:15 PM Mariachi Monarcas de Milwaukee
9:15 PM Macuixochitl Danza Prehispánica
10:15 PM Concierto México Sinfónico| Orquesta de Cámara Tlalipac con Mariachi México Vive | Natalia Ramos – Soprano | Danza Prehispánica Macuixochitl
11:15 PM Mariachi Acero de Las Vegas
LAKEFRONT STAGE
SPONSORED BY: GALERIAS STUDIOS
1:00 PM Salsabrositas
2:00 PM Studio Infinity – Zumba
3:00 PM Payaso Cascarita
4:00 PM Wixarika Neiwama – Huichol Group
5:00 PM Studio Infinity – Zumba
6:00 PM Mezclando Milwaukee
7:00 PM Wixarika Neiwama – Huichol Group
8:00 PM Banda Filarmonica de Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán from Oaxaca
9:00 PM Antidoto | Pop-Rock Latino
10:00 PM Open Dance Floor with Dj Revolver
URBAN PARK
4:00PM Mexican Fiesta Soccer Tournament Supported by: Liga Juvenil García
NORTH AREA
Noon to 10:00PM Our Lady of Guadalupe Sanctuary
Confessions 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
MAIN ENTRANCE AREA
Noon to Midnight Arts & Crafts Marketplace
Noon to 8:30PM Phone charging station powered by:
MILLER LITE AREA
Noon to Midnight Taste of México Marketplace
Noon to 8:00PM Veterans Display & Rest Area (Open to the public)
Noon to Midnight VIP upper level
Open to the public (No entry to minors/under age unless
accompanied by an adult). Limited capacity.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON AREA
Noon to Midnight Fiesta VIP Bar – upper level
Open to the public (No entry to minors/under age unless
accompanied by an adult). Limited capacity.
Noon to Midnight Mojitos & Sangrias Lounge |21yrs & Over
Margaritas Bar
Tequila Bar – Lower level
Noon to Midnight L.A.M.A. Motorcycle Display
SOUTH AREA
Noon to 8:00PM Social Services Pavilion
Noon to Midnight Alpine Amusement Park
Noon to Midnight South Marketplace
8:00 PM Día de los Muertos Tradición Viva Parade
Mexican Fiesta Events for Saturday, August 24th
EL REY / ROSEN MOTORS STAGE
12:00 PM Ballet Folklórico Nuestro México
1:00 PM Conjunto Mi Gusto
2:15 PM Macuixochitl Danza Prehispánica
3:15 PM El Grito Contest with Mariachi Infantil Los Nietos de
Sebastián Lupercio
4:30 PM Ballet Folklórico & Mariachi Tradicional
from the Universidad Autónoma de Nayarit
5:30 PM Concierto México Sinfónico| Orquesta de Cámara Tlalipac
con Mariachi México Vive | Natalia Ramos – Soprano
6:30 PM Rosen Motors Raffle
6:45 PM Los Terrícolas de Néstor Daniel
7:45 PM Banda Tierra Sagrada
9:15 PM Elida Reyna y Avante
10:30 PM Los Desperadoz
HARLEY-DAVIDSON STAGE
12:00 PM ICD Dance Company de Manuel Gaona “Bodas de México”
1:15 PM Mariachi Acero de Las Vegas
2:15 PM Sonidos y Movimientos de México
Ballet Folklórico from Jalisco with Mariachi México Vive
3:15 PM Miguel Hernández & Roel Martínez
4:30 PM Mariachi Monarcas de Milwaukee
Ft. Mariachi Juvenil de Latino Arts
5:30 PM La Tropa Vallenata
6:45 PM Ricky Fuentes & Brown Express
8:00 PM Stefani Montiel
9:15 PM Alicia Villarreal
10:30 PM La Mafia
MILLER LITE OASIS
TRI CITY NATIONAL BANK STAGE
12:00 PM Mariachi Juvenil Nuevo México
1:00 PM Ballet Folklórico Centeotl de Oaxaca Featuring “La Guelagetza”
2:00 PM Grupo Azido
3:15 PM Mariachi Acero de Las Vegas
4:45 PM Louie Marinez y Myzterio 6:00 PM Conjunto Boys
7:15 PM Alicia Villarreal
8:30 PM Los Terrícolas de Néstor Daniel
9:30 PM La Tropa Vallenata
10:30 PM Los Invasores de Nuevo León
CHILDREN’S AREA
CO-SPONSORED BY MOLINA HEALTHCARE
12:00 PM Instituto Cultural de Danza Manuel Gaona
“Un paseo por México”
1:00 PM Pocket Circus “The World’s Smallest Circus” Argentina
2:00 PM Mariachis Reyes de Cocula
3:00 PM Ballet Folklórico Yolotzin
4:00 PM Pocket Circus “The World’s Smallest Circus” Argentina
5:00PM Dance Academy of México – Marina Croft
6:00PM Payaso Cascarita
7:00 PM Pocket Circus “The World’s Smallest Circus” Argentina
8:00 PM Mariachi Infantil Los Nietos de Sebastián Lupercio
Noon – 6:00PM CLACS – Cultural Arts activities for families carried out by
UW-Milwaukee’s Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies
Noon – 8:00PM Milwaukee Art Museum presents Kohl’s Color Wheels Family Art Activities
Noon to 8:00PM Mother’s Nursing Area /Área para Madres lactantes
Sponsored in part by Alverno College
FIESTA AREA
(SPORT’S AREA)
12:00 PM Ballet Folklórico Yolotzin
1:00 PM Rising Dragon Martial Arts
2:00 PM DANZÓN , RUMBA, MAMBO, CHA, CHA, CHA Danzoneros por Siempre. A.C. y Academia de Baile Motus
3:00 PM Studio Infinity – Zumba
4:00 PM David Del Zas and Natalia Beans World Junior Salsa Champs
5:00 PM DANZÓN , RUMBA, MAMBO, CHA, CHA, CHA Danzoneros por Siempre. A.C. y Academia de Baile Motus
6:00 PM Ballet Folklórico DAOM – Marina Croft
7:00 PM México Indígena to Call for Peace by Jesús Ávila
8:00 PM ICD Dance Company de Manuel Gaona “Bodas de México”
9:00 PM Ballet Folklórico Nuestro México
CULTURAL PAVILION 12:00 PM Dance Academy of México – Marina Croft
1:00 PM Mariachi Monarcas de Milwaukee
2:00 PM México Indígena to Call for Peace by Jesús Ávila
3:00 PM Ballet Folklórico DAOM – Marina Croft
4:00 PM Ballet Folklórico Centeotl de Oaxaca Featuring “La Guelagetza”
5:00 PM Ballet Folklórico Nuestro México
6:00 PM Macuixochitl Danza Prehispánica
7:00 PM Sonidos y Movimientos de México- Ballet Folklórico from Jalisco
8:00 PM Mariachi Juvenil Nuevo México & Mariachi Reyes de Cocula
9:00 PM Concierto México Sinfónico| Orquesta de Cámara
Tlalipac con Mariachi México Vive | Natalia Ramos -Soprano | Danza Prehispánica Macuixochitl
10:00 PM Ballet Folklórico & Mariachi Tradicional
from the Universidad Autónoma de Nayarit
11:00 PM DANZÓN , RUMBA, MAMBO, CHA, CHA, CHA Danzoneros por Siempre. A.C. y Academia de Baile Motus
LAKEFRONT STAGE
SPONSORED BY: GALERIAS STUDIOS
12:00 PM Payaso Cascarita
1:00 PM Activation Studios by Judith Medina
2:00 PM Payaso Chispita
3:00 PM Wixarika Neiwama – Huichol Group
4:00 PM Instituto Cultural de Danza Manuel Gaona
“Un Paseo por México”
5:00 PM Wixarika Neiwama – Huichol Group
6:00 PM Combining Cultures by David Davila- Dance Class and Show
7:00 PM Payaso Chispita
8:00 PM Banda Filarmonica de Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán from Oaxaca
9:00PM Antidoto | Pop – Rock Latino
10:00PM Open Dance Floor with Dj Revolver
URBAN PARK
8:00AM Mexican Fiesta Soccer Tournament – Supported by: Liga Juvenil García
NORTH AREA
10:00AM Walk & Run for Wishes to Mexican Fiesta
Free admission from Noon to 3:00PM ONLY while wearing the official bib of the walk & run event.
3:00PM & 6:00PM Lucha Libre – Special appearance byHuracán Ramírez Jr. Presented by Brew City Wrestling – Professional Wrestling
Noon to 10:00PM Our Lady of Guadalupe Sanctuary
Confessions 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
MAIN ENTRANCE AREA
Noon to Midnight Arts & Crafts Marketplace
Noon to 8:30PM Phone charging station powered by: Metro by T-Mobile
MILLER LITE AREA
Noon to Midnight Taste of México Marketplace
Noon to 8:00PM Veterans Display & Rest Area (Open to the public)
Noon to Midnight VIP upper level
Open to the public (No entry to minors/under age unless accompanied by an adult). Limited capacity.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON AREA
Noon to Midnight FiestaVIP Bar – upper level Open to the public (No entry to minors/under age unless accompanied by an adult). Limited capacity
Noon to Midnight Mojitos&SangriasLounge |21yrs & Over | Margaritas Bar
Tequila Tasting Bar – Lower level
Noon to Midnight L.A.M.A. Motorcycle Display
Special appearance byMario Nieves “The King of the Harlistas”
Autograph session from 1:00PM to 4:00PM
SOUTH AREA
Noon to 8:00PM Social Services Pavilion
Noon to Midnight Alpine Amusement Park
Noon to Midnight South Marketplace
Noon to 6:00PM Mexican Fiesta Car and Motorcycle Show
Mexican Fiesta Events for Sunday, August 25th
EL REY / ROSEN MOTORS STAGE
12:00 PM Ballet Folklórico Nuestro México
1:00 PM The Traditional Costume Contest
2:30 PM Louie Marinez y Myzterio
4:00 PM Ballet Folklórico & Mariachi Tradicional from the
Universidad Autónoma de Nayarit
4:40 PM Rosen Motors Raffle
5:00 PM Banda Nueva Emperadora
6:00 PM Juan Valentín
7:00 PM Tropikalisimo Sol de la Costa
8:00 PM Los Terrícolas de Néstor Daniel
9:00 PM Mariachi Juvenil Nuevo México & Mariachi Reyes de Cocula
10:15 PM Cache MKE
HARLEY-DAVIDSON STAGE
12:00 PM
Mariachi infantil Los Nietos de Sebastián Lupercio
1:00 PM Ballet Folklórico Centeotl de Oaxaca Featuring “La Guelagetza”
2:00 PM Tropikalisimo Sol de la Costa
3:00 PM Dance Academy of México of Marina Croft
4:00 PM Los Desperadoz
5:15 PM Mexican Fiesta Soccer Tournament Awards 2019
Presented by: Liga Juvenil García
6:00 PM Conjunto Mi Gusto
7:15 PM Los Cardenales de Nuevo León
9:00 PM Juan Valentín
10:00 PM Antidoto | Pop-Rock Latino
11:00 PM El Patrón de Guanajuato
MILLER LITE OASIS
TRI CITY NATIONAL BANK STAGE
12:00 PM Sonidos y Movimientos de México
Ballet Folklórico from Jalisco with Mariachi México Vive
1:00 PM Conjunto Mi Gusto
2:15 PM Jalapeño Eating Contest
3:45 PM Concierto México Sinfónico| Orquesta de Cámara Tlalipac con Mariachi México Vive | Natalia Ramos – Soprano | Danza Prehispánica Macuixochitl
5:00 PM Stefani Montiel
6:15 PM Los Terrícolas de Néstor Daniel
7:15 PM Mariachi Monarcas de Milwaukee
8:15 PM El Patrón de Guanajuato
9:30 PM Christian Nodal
11:15 PM Banda Nueva Emperadora
CHILDREN’S AREA
CO-SPONSORED BY MOLINA HEALTHCARE
12:00 PM Payaso Cascarita
1:00 PM ICD Dance Company de Manuel Gaona “Bodas de México”
2:00 PM Pocket Circus “The World’s Smallest Circus” Argentina
3:00 PM Instituto Cultural de Danza de Manuel Gaona
“Un paseo por México”
4:00 PM Mariachi Infantil Los Nietos de Sebastián Lupercio
5:00 PM Pocket Circus “The World’s Smallest Circus” Argentina
6:00PM Payaso Cascarita
7:00 PM Dance Academy of México – Marina Croft
8:00 PM Mariachi Reyes de Cocula
Noon – 8:00PM Milwaukee Art Museum presents Kohl’s Color Wheels Family Art Activities
Noon to 8:00PM Mother’s Nursing Area /Área para Madres lactantes
Sponsored in part by Alverno College
FIESTA AREA
(SPORT’S AREA)
12:00 PM Instituto Cultural de Danza de Manuel Gaona
“Un paseo por México”
1:00 PM Activation Studios by Judith Medina
2:00 PM DANZÓN , RUMBA, MAMBO, CHA, CHA, CHA Danzoneros por Siempre. A.C. y Academia de Baile Motus
3:00 PM David Del Zas and Natalia Beans World Junior Salsa Champs
4:00 PM Ballet Folklórico Nuestro México
5:00 PM DANZÓN , RUMBA, MAMBO, CHA, CHA, CHA Danzoneros por Siempre. A.C. y Academia de Baile Motus
6:00 PM México Indígena to Call for Peace by Jesús Ávila
7:00 PM Ballet Folklórico Nuestro México
8:00 PM Ballet Folklórico DAOM – Marina Croft
CULTURAL PAVILION
12:00 PM DANZÓN , RUMBA, MAMBO, CHA, CHA, CHA Danzoneros por Siempre. A.C. y Academia de Baile Motus
1:00 PM Dance Academy of México – Marina Croft
2:00 PM México Indígena to Call for Peace by Jesús Ávila
3:00 PM Mariachi Juvenil Nuevo México & Mariachi Reyes de Cocula
4:00 PM Ballet Folklórico Centeotl de Oaxaca Featuring “La Guelagetza”
5:00 PM Mariachi Juvenil Latino Arts – Sponsored by UCC
7:00 PM Sonidos y Movimientos de México with Mariachi México Vive
8:00 PM Ballet Folklórico & Mariachi Tradicional from the
Universidad Autónoma de Nayarit
9:00 PM Concierto México Sinfónico| Orquesta de Cámara Tlalipac con Mariachi México Vive | Natalia Ramos – Soprano | Danza Prehispánica Macuixochitl
10:00 PM Macuixochitl Danza Prehispánica
11:00 PM Banda Filarmonica de Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán from Oaxaca
LAKEFRONT STAGE
SPONSORED BY: GALERIAS STUDIOS
12:00 PM Studio Infinity – Zumba
1:00 PM Payaso Chispita
2:00 PM Wixarika Neiwama – Huichol Group
3:00 PM Dj Kalibre
4:00 PM ICD Dance Company de Manuel Gaona “Bodas de México”
5:00 PM Wixarika Neiwama – Huichol Group
6:00 PM Payaso Chispita
7:00 PM Antidoto|Pop – Rock Latino
8:00 PM Banda Filarmonica de Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán from Oaxaca
9:00 PM Open Dance Floor with Dj Revolver
URBAN PARK
8:00AM Mexican Fiesta Soccer Tournament – Supported by: Liga Juvenil García
NORTH AREA
Fiesta Run & Walk – 7:30AM Registration | 9:00AM Run & 9:45AM Walk
Free admission from Noon to 3:00PM ONLY while wearing event’s t-shirt.
3:00PM & 6:00PM Lucha Libre – Special appearance byHuracán Ramírez Jr.
Presented by Brew City Wrestling – Professional Wrestling
Noon to 10:00PM Our Lady of Guadalupe Sanctuary
2:00PM “Flag of Our Nation, Flags of Our Fathers” Parade
MAIN ENTRANCE AREA
Noon to Midnight Arts & Crafts Marketplace
Noon to 8:30PM Phone charging station powered by: Metro by T-Mobile
MILLER LITE AREA
Noon to Midnight Taste of México Marketplace
Noon to 8:00PM Veterans Display & Rest Area (Open to the public)
Noon to Midnight VIP upper level Open to the public (No entry to
minors/under age unless accompanied by an adult). Limited capacity
HARLEY-DAVIDSON AREA
Noon to Midnight Fiesta VIP Bar – upper level Open to the public (No entry to
minors/under age unless accompanied by an adult). Limited capacity
Noon to Midnight Mojitos & Sangrias Lounge | 21yrs & Over | Margaritas Bar
Tequila Bar – Lower level
Noon to Midnight L.A.M.A. Motorcycle Display
SOUTH AREA
Noon to 8:00PM Social Services Pavilion
Noon to Midnight Alpine Amusement Park
Noon to Midnight South Marketplace
Mass
10:00AM Lake Front Procession with Our Lady of Guadalupe (Mid gate will be open for procession from 7:30A M- 10:15A M)
11:00AM Mass – BMO Harris Pavilion
Celebrant: Padre Alejandro Rodríguez XS |Ft. Mariachi Juvenil Nuevo México & Mariachi Reyes de Cocula
South gate 10 will be open for mass from 10:00AM to 11:30AM
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August 9, 2019 – August 11, 2019
Under One Moon Festival, Milwaukee
Catalano Square in Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward hosts the Under One Moon Festival, a three-day pop-up festival that celebrates everything lunar.
Its centerpiece is the Museum of the Moon, a 23-foot diameter, inflatable art installation of the lunar surface by Luke Jerram that rises over Catalano Square all weekend. The lunar celebration, going on night and day, includes moon songs, chalk art, original dance, lectures from leading space experts and much more. The festival is produced under the direction of Black Box Fund, a 501c3 nonprofit organization that supports public art, music and performances that inspire and educate.
The remarkable detail of the Moon installation, which suspends from a crane and hangs over the Catalano Square Fountain, is the centerpiece. It shines at night and serves as a beacon for the festival. You’ll find it right along Highway 32 as you drive through Milwaukee’s Third Ward, along Milwaukee and Young Streets, also bounded by Erie and Menomonee Streets.
Under One Moon Festival Address:
Catalano Square
100 Block of N. Broadway
Milwaukee, WI 53202
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