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
Established back in 1871, the Door County Fair is a fun-filled time for kids and adults of all ages. Check out the fair saluting the county with the longest freshwater coastline in the U.S.!
Attractions include everything from Midway rides to tractor pulls and motorcycle racing to demolition derby. Plenty of animals will be on display and there will be a Quality Meat Animal Sale Saturday evening at 6pm. The Cellcom Festival Stage includes activities for kids including magicians, contests, clowns, juggling, and more.
There will be TONS of great music and other shows, highlights of the schedule can be found further down.
The Drill Team Competition will be held on Saturday, August 3rd, 2019 at noon at the Arena. This competition shows the skills of both the horse and rider performing choreographed maneuvers – all done with multiple horses and riders. You can also catch the Friday Night Exhibition the night before at 6pm at the Horse Arena.
Door County Fair Admission:
$7.00 per day — includes admission to grounds, rides, midway music, grandstand and fairground events, OR buy a Door County Fair booster button. For $18, you can admission to grounds, rides, midway music, grandstand and fairground events for the entire Fair. More details on Events are below the map!
You can find the Door County Fair at John Miles Fair Park, near Highways 42 and 57 in Sturgeon Bay.
Door County Fair Address:
John Miles Fair Park
812 N. 14th Avenue
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 746-7126 Website
Schedule highlights for the Door County Fair:
Coors Light Midway Musical Stage Headliners:
Wednesday, July 31, 2019 – Boogie and the Yo-Yo’s
Thursday, August 1, 2019 – Haley Grace and the Rebels
Friday, August 2, 2019 – Vic Ferrari Band
Saturday, August 3, 2019 – Forgotten Highway and Jason Michael Carroll
Sunday, August 4, 2018- The Bittorf Brothers & The Modern Day Drifters
Budweiser Grandstand 2019 Program Schedule:
Wednesday, July 31 – Miller Implement Co./Lena Mini & Modified Tractor Pull
Thursday, August 1 – Anhapee Hill Services Stock Car Races
Friday, August 2 – EIS Implement Inc. Tractor Pull
Saturday, August 3 – NAPA AMA Flat Track Motorcycle Races
Sunday, August 4 – O’Reilly Auto Parts 2019 Demolition Derby
Kid’s Activities at the Cellcom Festival Stage, located in the Merchants Building
FREE entertainment starting daily at 1pm
Free balloon animals each day 2-3pm THURSDAY, AUGUST 1
1:00 – Free Face Painting by Miss Door County Ashton Spritka and Outstanding Teen Ellie Krohn
2:00 – Johnny Delorit (from the Coves)
2:45 – Kids’ Contests (12 and Under)
3:15 – Jim Mitchell (Magic)
4:00 – Johnny Delorit (from the Coves)
4:45 – Spelling Bee (All Ages)
5:30 – Jim Mitchell (Hypnosis)
6:10 – Name That Tune (All Ages)
FRIDAY, AUGUST 2
1:00 – Jim Mitchell (Magic)
1:45 – Dan Kirk, Juggler with Yellow Shoes
2:30 – Kids’ Contests (12 and Under)
3:15 – Jim Mitchell (Hypnosis)
4:00 – Name That Tune (All Ages)
4:45 – Dan Kirk, Juggler with Yellow Shoes
5:30 – Trivial Pursuit (All Ages)
SATURDAY, AUGUST 3
1:00 – Dan Kirk, Juggler with Yellow Shoes
1:45 – Kids’ Contests (12 and Under)
2:30 – Jim Mitchell (Magic)
3:15 – Trivial Pursuit (All Ages)
4:00 – Jim Mitchell (Hypnosis)
4:45 – Dan Kirk, Juggler with Yellow Shoes
5:30 – Name That Tune (All Ages)
SUNDAY, AUGUST 4
1:00 – Jim Mitchell (Magic)
1:45 – Dan Kirk, Juggler with Yellow Shoes
2:30 – Kids’ Contests (12 and Under)
3:00 – Spelling Bee (All Ages)
3:30 – Jim Mitchell (Hypnosis)
4:15 – Dan Kirk, Juggler with Yellow Shoes
5:00 – Name That Tune (All Ages)
5:30 – Trivial Pursuit (All Ages)
Sturgeon Bay welcomes an amazing fleet of tall ships as part of the TALL SHIPS CHALLENGE® Great Lakes 2019 Race Series, making this Tall Ships Sturgeon Bay. On their way back from Green Bay’s festival over the weekend, Sturgeon Bay will be home to these majestic vessels Monday, July 29 and the morning of Tuesday, July 30 as part of Nicolet Bank Tall Ships®, offering a wide variety of entertainment and experiences.
These nine ships will muster by Sherwood Point and then come in under sail tentatively between 3pm and 5pm on Monday, July 29. The ships that are partaking in the Tall Ship Challenge will depart approximately 8am Tuesday morning, July 30. They will sail to Algoma for the start and they will race from there to Kenosha.
Refreshments by the Sturgeon Bay Visitors & Convention Bureau and food by Scats Got Your Tongue will be available at Graham Park Monday evening! Transportation by Door County Trolley will be making the rounds and have stops at the following locations:
Stone Harbor Public Boardwalk (1st and Kentucky)
Corner Cafe (3rd and Louisiana)
CenterPointe Yacht Services (1st Avenue)
Graham Park (1st Avenue and Oregon)
Sawyer Park (Oregon Street Bridge and Neenah Avenue)
Door County Maritime Museum (Michigan and Madison Avenue)
Tall Ships Sturgeon Bay Schedule of Events includes:
Monday, July 29th:
3pm Graham Park SBVC Wine & Beer Tent w/Scat’s Got Your Tongue Food Truck featuring Chef Rob and his special Tall Ship creations.
3pm Graham Park PATH Cookout (brats & hot dogs)
4pm Ships expected to sail into the bay of Sturgeon Bay (3 groups)
4pm Sawyer Park SB Police Cadet cookout (brats, burgers, hot dogs) along with Coastie the Tugboat and US Coast Guard Auxiliary Water Safety Education
4pm Stone Harbor Music & Food on the waterfront patio
5pm Throughout Sturgeon Bay Docks Dockside Docents available to share the history of each Tall Ship
Throughout the afternoon/evening Kayak tours, Segway tours, private sail tours, sunset cruises, and the Swans of Sturgeon Bay paddleboats. Please contact the SBVC at (920) 743-6246 for specific information on tour opportunities.
Tuesday, July 30th:
6-9am CenterPointe Yacht Services (222 1st Avenue) All-you-can-eat breakfast featuring pancakes, pork patties, scrambled eggs, and more! $10 to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Door County.
7-10am Graham Park SBVC Cherry Mimosa to cheer the ships departure.
8am Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club Sail training foundation demonstration
8 am Morning Colors at the US Coast Guard Station
8 am Door County Maritime Museum opens early for indoor viewing (with paid admission)
Tall Ships Sturgeon Bay Address:
Ships will muster around Sherwood Point (map below), and a close street address would be
Sherwood Point Lighthouse
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 Website
Get Your Deutsch On! Celebrating its 39th year, German Fest returns to Milwaukee’s lakefront the weekend of July 26-28. Plenty of great German food and live music, bier (of course) and a lot of fun events. The 14th annual Dachshund Derby runs – literally – at 1pm Sunday. The STIHL Timbersports Series 2019 U.S. Pro & Collegiate Championships happens all three days at German Fest, with plenty of thrilling, chopping, and sawing action!
Dachshunds get competitive in their races.
Check out United for Kids, where you can visit with The MACC Fund, Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, Make-A-Wish® Wisconsin and Ronald McDonald House of Eastern Wisconsin, Inc. on Saturday, July 29th and Sunday, July 30th inside of the Sports Area. They’ll have games, prizes, information and fun for the whole family! A portion of Sunday’s ticket sales will benefit these four charities.
You can also check out Carousel Organ Association of America’s providing some of the “happy” instrumentation as you dance to music. Children can participate in the Fairy Tale Parade Sunday at 3:30pm and Dance Showcase at 4pm on the Sprecher Oktoberfest Stage. Fireworks will fill the sky Friday and Saturday night starting around 10:30pm.
TICKETS for German Fest are only $3 Friday! General Admission Saturday & Sunday run tickets run $12 in advance and $15 at the gate; children under 12 are free when accompanied by an adult. Find out more admission specials here.
German Fest takes place on the Summerfest Grounds in Milwaukee – also known as Henry Maier Festival Park. The grounds are in close proximity to U.S. 18, I-43/94, and Highways 32, 38, 57, 59, 145, and 190.
Green Bay once again has been awarded the honor of hosting a fleet of tall ships as part of the TALL SHIPS CHALLENGE® Great Lakes 2019 Race Series. One of only 11 ports in North America and one of 7 in the USA, the Port of Green Bay will be home to nine majestic vessels July 26-28 as part of Nicolet Bank Tall Ships®, offering a wide variety of entertainment and experiences.
Dockside touring ships allow event-goers to learn about each ship’s rich history and meet the crew. Sailing ships offer even more of an experience as they hoist their anchor and sail down the river to the mouth of the bay. Daily programming includes a full day of entertainment that is sure to make lasting memories. In addition to sail excursions and on-board tours, this year a variety of on-board experiences will be available for purchase.
Activities include:
Day and sunset sail excursions
Friday night on-board Green Bay Gamblers Fireworks viewing
Appledore IV 3-hour sailing experience out to the Bay of Green Bay
Onboard, dockside ship tours
George Kress Foundation Educational Stage
Tundraland Entertainment Stage
Dunkin’ Kids Zone
Oneida Nation Welcome Center
Ticket Star Family Day is Sunday, July 28, where kids ages 5-12 are only $5
Port of Green Bay Boardwalk
North Coast Marine Manufacturing Alliance Ship Yard
The World’s Largest Rubber Duck – presented by Miron Construction
Art in the Schools Project featuring area high school art students
Maritime Vendor Village
Greater Green Bay Convention & Visitor Bureau Trolley service
For parking, you can use metered and un-metered street parking throughout downtown. Parking lots and ramps plus bicycle parking are also available. Limited ADA parking will be available at Leicht Park on a first come, first served basis. The Neville Museum, across the street from the festival, will be selling parking and will have ADA spaces available also on a first come first served basis.
Parking shuttles, powered by the Greater Green Bay Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, will be running from the Main Street Ramp (East) and Larsen Green (West side near Titletown Brewery) and the Neville Museum near the festival entrance.
Leicht Memorial Park is along the Fox River in downtown Green Bay, right where U.S. 141 (Main/Dousman Streets) crosses the river. Highway 29 crosses just to the south. Titletown Brewing Company is right next door. I-43’s massive Leo Frigo Bridge leapfrogs the area a few blocks to the north. I-41 and Highways 32, 54, 57, and 172 also bring you to Green Bay so you can enjoy this massive event!
Tall Ships Address:
Leicht Memorial Park
128 Dousman Street (U.S. 141)
Green Bay, WI 54303 Website
Wisconsin Farm Technology Days is one of the largest agricultural shows in the nation. Being Wisconsin’s premier outdoor farm show, this three-day event showcases the latest improvements in production agriculture, including many practical applications of recent research findings and technological developments.
This year, the 65th annual Farm Technology Days takes place at the Walter Grain Farms in Johnson Creek, right in Jefferson County. Follow the signs off I-94, Highways 19, 26, or 89, or County Highways B (the old historic Highway 30, once the main road between Madison and Milwaukee) or Q to get to the property.
The “Cheesehead Express” and Ag Career Day on Tuesday
Get on board the Cheesehead Express on Tuesday, July 23rd for a FREE trip to Ag Career Day!
Buses from 10 different locations in the state will will embark to Jefferson County for the 65th annual Wisconsin Farm Technology Days. 1,000 students, going into grades 7th – 12th are invited to attend and will receive: A free Ag Career Day t-shirt, free admission to the show, free transportation, a coupon for a free scoop of Culver’s fresh frozen custard. Each student will also be provided with a lanyard holding a cow ear tag with an RFID button on it to participate in the Interactive Career Scavenger Hunt powered by Allflex Livestock Intelligence, with great prizes at the end. Students can register here.
Wednesday Block Party featuring Charlie Berens
Wednesday’s Block Party features Charlie Berens, da Manitowoc Minute guy. A guest of Bank First, greet Charlie at 3:30pm and follow him as he tours Tent City. From the center of Tent City at Innovation Square, Charlie will enjoy a sampling event featuring beer from local Wisconsin breweries, such as Tyranena Brewing Company: Legendary Wisconsin Beer. In addition to beer, he will sample local wine from area vintners and our favorite Wisconsin foods!
Charlie takes the stage at 5:30 pm to help ‘celebrate, toast and roast…all-the-things-we-love-about-Wisconsin!’ Admission to Wisconsin Farm Technology Days to see Charlie is $5 at 3pm. This is a rain or shine event. All ages show. Sampling event requires separate purchase and I.D. for alcohol.
The Hoard Historical Museum and National Dairy Shrine in Fort Atkinson has its annual Dairy Day at the “MOOseum” Saturday, June 15th, 2019. It’s a celebration of all things dairy!
Learn about the dairy industry—both past and present—from the cow to the final products of cheese, yogurt, and milk. Booths featuring dairy-related businesses, groups, and dairy samples available throughout grounds and Museum.
Inga from PBS’ Around the Farm Table will be here to talk about dairy tourism and hold a cooking demonstration at 11:30 a.m.
This year’s Dairy Cook-off theme is grilled cheese sandwiches, and you can buy a grilled cheese sandwich from Jefferson County Agribusiness or a Root-breed float in honor of your favorite dairy breed for lunch!
Family friendly activities include as barn games, dairy trivia, and the Cow Parade, which gets “moooo-ving” at 1:30 pm.
In addition, the Hoard Historical Museum and the National Dairy Shrine Museum will be open for visitors from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
You’ll find both in Fort Atkinson along U.S. 12 and Highway 89; Highways 26 and 106 also bring you to Fort.
Dairy Day at the MOOseum Address:
401 Whitewater Avenue (U.S. 12 & Highway 89)
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7769 Website
Start:
June 15, 2019 11:00 am
End:
June 15, 2019 2:00 pm
Venue:
Hoard Historic Museum & National Dairy Shrine
Phone:
920-563-7769
Address:
401 Whitewater Avenue, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
Racine’s award-winning North Beach hosts EVP Beach Volleyball once again on Saturday, June 15, 2019! EVP is calling this the “$3,000 Beach Sports Festival” as they seek to support beach volleyball events that engage families, fans, athletes, students, communities and sponsors in a great day at the beach. At each event, spectators will not only see elite athletes compete on the sand for top honors, they also have the chance to interact with the pros by participating in contests and promotions.
Real Racine officially presents the EVP Beach Sports Festival. The volleyball courts will be set up on North Beach, adjacent to the Oasis. All events are free to spectators. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Two-person men’s and women’s volleyball teams will compete in pro and amateur divisions.
The pro and amateur teams that finish in first and second place are awarded a big to compete in the 2019 EVP World Finals of Beach Volleyball Championship held at Hampton, VA in August.
Friday’s event schedule
8:30 a.m., juniors tournament begins (open to ages 8 through 18).
Saturday’s event schedule
8 a.m. pro matches begin
9 a.m. men’s and women’s amateur tournament begins
11 a.m. center court contest
2 p.m. juniors playoffs begin
4 to 6 p.m, amateur finals.
Sunday’s event schedule
9:30 a.m., co-ed 2s and juniors sign in
10 a.m., men’s pro finals
11 a.m., women’s pro finals.
The EVP® Beach Volleyball Tour’s primary aim is to support beach volleyball events that engage families, fans, athletes, students, communities and sponsors in a great day at the beach. At each event, spectators will not only see elite athletes compete on the sand for top honors, they also have the chance to interact with the pros by participating in contests and promotions at hosting venues.
Teams who finish 1st and 2nd are awarded a bid to compete in the 2019 EVP® World Finals of Beach Volleyball Championship in Hampton, VA at Paradise Ocean Club on: Friday, August 9 (Juniors 12U & 14U) Saturday, August 11 (Pro, Adult & 16U, 18U)
Astronomy lovers and people who just like “far out” things, this is for you! The Modine-Benstead Observatory is hosing one of its Open House Racine County events Saturday night, June 8th for free exploration of the observatory and the stars and planets its telescopes gaze upon.
Seriously, you can just go in for free and look at the universe through their telescopes. Depending on conditions, you can check out the moon, planets, and many deep sky objects. If they’re deep enough, remember that you’re actually looking back in time. For example, when you view the Andromeda galaxy, you are looking back in time 2.9 million years. Trippy, man!
These public open house events are held monthly from April through October. Parking is free along with free admission. The Racine Astrological Society, which runs the whole thing, is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization and of course small donations are welcomed to help defray the yearly costs of observatory maintenance and care. While families are welcome, be sure to keep young children close (it’s a dark area, since the grounds are not illuminated to promote better observing) and instruct them to be careful with the telescope equipment, which is provided by RAS members. Note that there may be lines to make observations through some telescopes. Questions are expected and welcomed, since part of their club mission is to educate and inspire people to participate in the world of amateur astronomy. Astronomical equipment you’ll find at the RAS observatory will range from a few hundred to several thousand dollars in value.The night of an open house there will be a message on the observatory answering machine (262-878-2774) if the skies are too cloudy.
The Modine-Benstead Observatory is located at the intersection of County Highway A & 63rd Drive in Yorkville, less than a mile south of Highway 20, a little over a mile east of U.S. 45, and less than 3 miles west of I-41/94 (take Exit 333/Highway 20 west.)
Open House at Modine-Benstead Observatory Event Address:
Modine-Benstead Observatory
112 63rd Avenue
Union Grove, WI 53182
(262) 878-2774 Website
Additional Modine-Benstead Observatory Open House Days in 2019:
Spring Astronomy Day
Sat., May 11th
8:30 – 11:00 PM
Friday, June 7th
8:30 – 11:00 PM
Solar Observing
Sat., June 8th
1:00 – 4:00 PM
Friday, July 12th
8:30 – 11:00 PM
Friday, August 16th
8:00 – 11:00 PM
Friday, Sept. 13th
8:00 – 11:00 PM
Fall Astronomy Day
Sat., October 5th
7:00 – 10:00 PM
Start:
June 8, 2019 8:00 pm
End:
June 8, 2019 11:00 pm
Venue:
Modine-Benstead Observatory
Phone:
262-878-2774
Address:
112 63rd Avenue, Union Grove, WI, 53182, United States
Hey, what’s a pirate’s favorite sock? ARRRR-gyle! The Port Pirate Fest hits this beautiful lakefront city June 7-9, 2019, with plenty of fun mayhem and merriment sure to please.
Port Washington’s picturesque setting has helped make this a “must attend” event for boaters, bikers, Buccaneers, Revolutionary War reenactors & families alike from all over the Midwest and beyond.
The event includes the Thieves Marketplace (see a list of vendors below), a Gruel Galley, a Buccaneer Bash, Parade, Children’s activities, demonstrations, educational exhibits, musicians, comedians, a Pirate Ship & much more.
On Saturday night June 8th, the Harborview 8K Run (that’s 5 miles for you non-metrics) will let you experience sunset views as you run next to Lake Michigan and through the Port Washington Marina. There will be commemorative finisher medals, a lightweight hoodie event shirt, free entry into the Port Pirate Family Daze and finally a free drink ticket for the big kids.
Also, feel free to explore the Port Exploreum in town, as well as the shops, restaurants, and more in this beautiful downtown.
Hours:
Friday 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm; Saturday 10:00 am – 11:00 pm; Sunday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm.
Port Pirate Fest Address:
Port Washington Lakefront
105 N. Lake Street
Port Washington, WI 53074
(262) 323-6612 Website Facebook page
To get to Port Washington, just follow Highway 32 or Highway 33 from I-43 or Highway 57. It’s only about 30 minutes north of Milwaukee. And stay tuned to find out more about their history with the Blues, events like Port Fish Day, and much more!
Thieves Marketplace Vendors:
Junque In Thy Trunk
DaSue Dragon Designs
LuLaroe By Deidre
Renewal By Anderson
LeafFilter
Singletree, Inc
The Froggy Viking
Captain Kuts Pirate Ware
MRM, LLC
US Cellular
Aurora’s Apothecary
Laughing Dawg Studio
Ever Dry Wisconsin
Archimedes Azure
Yellow Dog Treats
SaintA
Claire’s Creative Designs
Huasi Craft
Otavalo
L’BRI
The Racine Zoo’s annual Eggstravaganza is 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 20th at the zoo, right along Highway 32 north of downtown, along the beautiful Lake Michigan lakefront.
Children and parents are invited to have fun hunting for the six “cluck-cluck” doors, playing themed games, enjoying two bouncy houses, cookie decorating and crafts, as as well as up-close animal encounters with the Racine Zoo Animal Ambassadors. Of course, food and beverages will be available for purchase. The Easter Bunny will be on hand to pose for photos at an additional $5 charge.
This “hoppin’ event” will feature:
• A hunt for 6 cluck-cluck doors throughout the Zoo to collect candy
• A photo with our special guest…the Easter Bunny! (digital photo will be emailed to you)
• Bounce houses
• EGG-cellent games
• Fun crafts and yummy snacktivities
• Easter Egg and Cookie Decorating
• Egg Dig
• Hoppin’ Dance Party
• Trunk Hunt (“Easter Style” of Trunk-or-Treat)
You’ll find the Racine Zoo, which is fun any time of year, just north of downtown Racine along Highway 32. Highways 11, 20, and 38 also bring you close. Nearby, you can enjoy North Beach and the shopping, restaurants, and fun to be had in downtown Racine including the Racine Art Museum and Monument Square. To the north, the Wind Point Lighthouse beckons for a beautiful look at history and Lake Michigan; and in various locales around town, you can explore Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired architecture including the famous Johnson Wax Research Tower, Wingspan, and more. Kids might also love the historic fire station along 6th Street near City Hall and interactive exhibits at the Racine Historical Museum. All of the action is about 9-10 miles east of I-41/94; good north-south road trip alternates – if you want to avoid interstate construction zones – include U.S. 45 and Highway 31.
EggStravaganza Address (Racine Zoo)
Racine Zoo
2131 Main Street (Highway 32)
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 636-9189 Website
Start:
April 20, 2019 9:00 am
End:
April 20, 2019 4:30 pm
Venue:
Racine Zoological Society
Phone:
262-636-9189
Address:
2131 N. Main Street, Racine, WI, 53402, United States
The East Troy Bunny Train provides Easter weekend family fun on Saturday and Sunday, April 13th and 14th, and Saturday, April 20th. The ride is a ten-mile round trip starting at the East Troy Depot. Board the heated train where kids can participate in Easter themed activities during the ride to the Elegant Farmer. Enjoy bunny displays by local 4-H Students and treats at the Elegant Farmer. Every Child with a ticket will receive an Easter gift! Boarding is only done at the East Troy Depot and advance reservations are required. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable, all ticket sales are final. Tickets can be purchased online or by phone & leave a message. A volunteer will return your call, and they appreciate your interest and support!
Bunny Train Admission Prices:
$8.00 – Toddlers (ages 0-2)
$14.00 – Children (ages 3-14)
$17.00 – Adults (ages 15 and up)
$12.00 – Members (call 262-642-3263 for details on membership)
Did you know Wisconsin is fourth in the nation in the production of maple syrup? Phelps Maple Syrup Fest celebrates this sweet and natural concoction on Saturday, April 6th!
Head up Highway 17 to Phelps and get in on the action. Learn more about how and where maple syrup is made, browse local arts & crafts, and tickle your taste buds… not only with maple syrup, but with honey this year, too!
Phelps Maple Syrup Fest is centered on the grounds of the Phelps school. There will be tree-tapping demonstrations and driving tour or guided bus tours of local sugar bushes to see where this popular treat originates and how sap becomes maple syrup. Furthermore, kid’s games and activities, a wonderful arts and crafts show with over 70 vendors, maple syrup and honey displays, and a maple syrup contest judged by local celebrities makes the Phelps Maple Syrup Fest a great event for the whole family. Be sure to taste the maple syrup goodies available at the Maple Cafe, try your hand at making Maple Taffy on the snow, or bring your homemade maple syrup to enter into the judging contest!
The day’s activities and sugar bush tours are free of charge for all attendees. Interested in learning how to make maple syrup or honey? This will be the first year for a new Beekeepers 101 class and a Maple Syrup 101 class. Each class is $10 per person, with no pre-registration required.
Phelps is a quiet and beautiful little town on the eastern end of North Twin Lake. It’s less than 20 minutes north and east of Eagle River via Highway 17 in Vilas County. Phelps is in the midst of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, right along the border with the U.P. of Michigan.
The 49th annual Rock Gem & Mineral Show hits the Rock County Fairgrounds Saturday, March 23rd and Sunday, March 24th. The Badger Lapidary and Geological Society presents this show, with dealers, excellent speakers, many beautiful club displays, lapidary demonstrations, club sales table, door prizes, educational films and activities for kids. A full menu is available.
Eleven dealers will be at this show dealing in minerals, fossils, gems, and jewelry. Children’s activities include a fish pond, scavenger hunt, rock crafts, and the Roaming Rock Wizard.
Rock Gem & Mineral Show Hours:
Saturday, March 23rd: 9 am – 5 pm
Sunday, March 24th: 9 am – 4 pm
You’ll find the Rock County Fairgrounds on the east side of Janesville, the “City of Parks.” I-39/90, U.S. 14, U.S. 51, and Highways 11 and 26 all bring you there!
Rock Gem & Mineral Show Address:
Craig Center, Rock County Fairgrounds
1301 Craig Avenue
Janesville, WI 53545 Website
The St. Patrick’s Day Parade Milwaukee winds through downtown from noon until about 1:30pm on Saturday, March 9th! It’s the 53rd Annual Shamrock Club of Wisconsin St. Patrick’s Day Parade with live Irish music, dance, food, beverages and more all afternoon. We’re pretty sure you can find corned beef, for example…
*** STT Tidbit: Milwaukee’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade dates back to 1843; it’s the 6th oldest such parade in the nation. **
Check out one of the best St Patrick’s Day Parades in the country and the grandest parade in Wisconsin. The Parade will feature 140+ units and includes local politicians and celebrities, floats, bagpipe and marching bands and Irish and Celtic organizations. It’s the perfect event for the whole family, because on St. Patrick’s Day, everyone is Irish!
Before the parade, there’s an 8:30am mass at St. Patrick’s Church at 723 W. Washington Street just south of downtown. After the parade, the Shamrock Club Post-Parade Party will take place at the Irish Cultural & Heritage Center at 2133 W. Wisconsin Avenue, just west of downtown and the Marquette University campus. It’s Milwaukee’s Largest Family Parade Day Party and features four stages of entertainment. There’s a $2 admission fee ($10 family maximum) and children 10 and younger are free. There will be plenty of food and beverages too!
The parade itself starts at noon on 3rd and Wisconsin and finishes at Water and Highland. It will actually go over portions of U.S. 18 and Highway 32 in the city. I-43/94 and Highways 38, 57, 59, and 145 also bring you within blocks of the parade route.
The Milwaukee St. Patrick’s Day Parade website has full details on all the events. It’s definitely a fun way to spend a Saturday and prepare for St. Patrick’s Day (and week, based on the timing of the parade!)
The Shamrock
Milwaukee’s Largest Family Parade Day Party
Four stages of entertainment
$2 admission | children 10 & younger free
Family maximum cost is $10
Food & beverages
Start:
March 9, 2019 11:00 am
End:
March 9, 2019 5:00 pm
Venue:
Downtown Milwaukee
Phone:
414-276-6696
Address:
300 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, 53203, United States
That’s an attention getter, right? Watch winter come to a climactic end as the greatest event on ice wraps up the season. Thousands of Weenie enthusiasts come annually to watch the fastest sleds compete for top speed of the day while eating up those great Klement’s Hot Dogs and drinking down an ice cold Pepsi or Budweiser beer. Watch as dozens of people get the first swim of the year in Lake Namakagon at the Frozen Weenie Polar Bear Plunge, win prizes at the many games and enjoy great music while taking it all in. This event is the highlight of winter and rooms fill up quickly. Don’t miss out on this fantastic family event.
Held to raise funds for the Great Divide Ambulance Service, the Namakagon Volunteer Fire Department and other area charities and not-for-profits, this event holds the record for the longest line of hot dog cookers over one fire in the world. With events like snowmobile speed runs, ice drags, crooked weenie obstacle course, and snow drags all on Lake Namakagon, there is more than enough fun for everyone.
All the action for the World’s Largest Weenie Roast takes place Saturday, March 2nd in Cable, along County M near U.S. 63 at the Lakewoods Resort & Forest Ridge Golf Course. Get all the event details here!
World’s Longest Weenie Roast Address:
Lakewoods Resort & Forest Ridge Golf Course
21540 County Road M
Cable, WI 54821
(715) 794-2561 Website
Date:
March 2, 2019
Venue:
Lakewoods Resort & Forest Ridge Golf Course
Phone:
715-794-2561
Address:
21540 County Road M, Cable, WI, 54821, United States
Ever explored some ice caves? You can enjoy this Ice Caves Exploration event on Sunday, February 24, 2019 in the gorgeous Kickapoo Valley Reserve. Hosted by the UW-La Crosse Outdoor Connection, this all-day trip lets you examine some ice formations of the Driftless Region via footpaths that were once only traveled by Native Americans. This trip is dependent on winter weather conditions.
Ice Caves Exploration registration includes:
Transportation from UWL’s campus
Snowshoe or Hiking Crampons (if needed)
Lunch
Trail passes
Staffing
Questions? Call UW-La Crosse Outdoor Connection 608.785.8860 or email them at outdoorcnt@uwlax.edu.
This is not a Kickapoo Valley Reserve-sponsored event, so please contact the UW-L Outdoor Connection with any questions at (608) 785-8860.
You’ll find the Kickapoo Valley Reserve along Highway 131, a beautiful drive any time of year. This event, however, originates from La Crosse and you’ll need to take I-90, U.S. 14/61, U.S. 53, or Highways 16, 33, or 35 to get there.
Ice Caves Exploration Address:
Kickapoo Valley Reserve
3661 State Highway 131
La Farge, WI 54639
(608) 785-8860 Facebook Event Page
Start:
February 24, 2019 9:00 am
End:
February 24, 2019 4:00 pm
Venue:
Kickapoo Valley Reserve
Phone:
608-785-8860
Address:
3661 State Highway 131, La Farge, WI, 54639, United States
Calendar of Events
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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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July 31, 2019 – August 4, 2019
Door County Fair
Established back in 1871, the Door County Fair is a fun-filled time for kids and adults of all ages. Check out the fair saluting the county with the longest freshwater coastline in the U.S.!
Attractions include everything from Midway rides to tractor pulls and motorcycle racing to demolition derby. Plenty of animals will be on display and there will be a Quality Meat Animal Sale Saturday evening at 6pm. The Cellcom Festival Stage includes activities for kids including magicians, contests, clowns, juggling, and more.
There will be TONS of great music and other shows, highlights of the schedule can be found further down.
The Drill Team Competition will be held on Saturday, August 3rd, 2019 at noon at the Arena. This competition shows the skills of both the horse and rider performing choreographed maneuvers – all done with multiple horses and riders. You can also catch the Friday Night Exhibition the night before at 6pm at the Horse Arena.
Door County Fair Admission:
$7.00 per day — includes admission to grounds, rides, midway music, grandstand and fairground events, OR buy a Door County Fair booster button. For $18, you can admission to grounds, rides, midway music, grandstand and fairground events for the entire Fair. More details on Events are below the map!
You can find the Door County Fair at John Miles Fair Park, near Highways 42 and 57 in Sturgeon Bay.
Door County Fair Address:
John Miles Fair Park
812 N. 14th Avenue
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 746-7126
Website
Schedule highlights for the Door County Fair:
Coors Light Midway Musical Stage Headliners:
Wednesday, July 31, 2019 – Boogie and the Yo-Yo’s
Thursday, August 1, 2019 – Haley Grace and the Rebels
Friday, August 2, 2019 – Vic Ferrari Band
Saturday, August 3, 2019 – Forgotten Highway and Jason Michael Carroll
Sunday, August 4, 2018- The Bittorf Brothers & The Modern Day Drifters
Budweiser Grandstand 2019 Program Schedule:
Wednesday, July 31 – Miller Implement Co./Lena Mini & Modified Tractor Pull
Thursday, August 1 – Anhapee Hill Services Stock Car Races
Friday, August 2 – EIS Implement Inc. Tractor Pull
Saturday, August 3 – NAPA AMA Flat Track Motorcycle Races
Sunday, August 4 – O’Reilly Auto Parts 2019 Demolition Derby
Kid’s Activities at the Cellcom Festival Stage, located in the Merchants Building
FREE entertainment starting daily at 1pm
Free balloon animals each day 2-3pm
THURSDAY, AUGUST 1
1:00 – Free Face Painting by Miss Door County Ashton Spritka and Outstanding Teen Ellie Krohn
2:00 – Johnny Delorit (from the Coves)
2:45 – Kids’ Contests (12 and Under)
3:15 – Jim Mitchell (Magic)
4:00 – Johnny Delorit (from the Coves)
4:45 – Spelling Bee (All Ages)
5:30 – Jim Mitchell (Hypnosis)
6:10 – Name That Tune (All Ages)
FRIDAY, AUGUST 2
1:00 – Jim Mitchell (Magic)
1:45 – Dan Kirk, Juggler with Yellow Shoes
2:30 – Kids’ Contests (12 and Under)
3:15 – Jim Mitchell (Hypnosis)
4:00 – Name That Tune (All Ages)
4:45 – Dan Kirk, Juggler with Yellow Shoes
5:30 – Trivial Pursuit (All Ages)
SATURDAY, AUGUST 3
1:00 – Dan Kirk, Juggler with Yellow Shoes
1:45 – Kids’ Contests (12 and Under)
2:30 – Jim Mitchell (Magic)
3:15 – Trivial Pursuit (All Ages)
4:00 – Jim Mitchell (Hypnosis)
4:45 – Dan Kirk, Juggler with Yellow Shoes
5:30 – Name That Tune (All Ages)
SUNDAY, AUGUST 4
1:00 – Jim Mitchell (Magic)
1:45 – Dan Kirk, Juggler with Yellow Shoes
2:30 – Kids’ Contests (12 and Under)
3:00 – Spelling Bee (All Ages)
3:30 – Jim Mitchell (Hypnosis)
4:15 – Dan Kirk, Juggler with Yellow Shoes
5:00 – Name That Tune (All Ages)
5:30 – Trivial Pursuit (All Ages)
Get more details on events here!
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July 29, 2019 – July 30, 2019
Nicolet Bank Tall Ships Parade of Sail Salute, Sturgeon Bay
These nine ships will muster by Sherwood Point and then come in under sail tentatively between 3pm and 5pm on Monday, July 29. The ships that are partaking in the Tall Ship Challenge will depart approximately 8am Tuesday morning, July 30. They will sail to Algoma for the start and they will race from there to Kenosha.
Refreshments by the Sturgeon Bay Visitors & Convention Bureau and food by Scats Got Your Tongue will be available at Graham Park Monday evening! Transportation by Door County Trolley will be making the rounds and have stops at the following locations:
Tall Ships Sturgeon Bay Schedule of Events includes:
Monday, July 29th:
Throughout the afternoon/evening Kayak tours, Segway tours, private sail tours, sunset cruises, and the Swans of Sturgeon Bay paddleboats. Please contact the SBVC at (920) 743-6246 for specific information on tour opportunities.
Tuesday, July 30th:
Tall Ships Sturgeon Bay Address:
Ships will muster around Sherwood Point (map below), and a close street address would be
Sherwood Point Lighthouse
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
Website
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July 26, 2019 – July 28, 2019
German Fest
Check out United for Kids, where you can visit with The MACC Fund, Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, Make-A-Wish® Wisconsin and Ronald McDonald House of Eastern Wisconsin, Inc. on Saturday, July 29th and Sunday, July 30th inside of the Sports Area. They’ll have games, prizes, information and fun for the whole family! A portion of Sunday’s ticket sales will benefit these four charities.
You can also check out Carousel Organ Association of America’s providing some of the “happy” instrumentation as you dance to music. Children can participate in the Fairy Tale Parade Sunday at 3:30pm and Dance Showcase at 4pm on the Sprecher Oktoberfest Stage. Fireworks will fill the sky Friday and Saturday night starting around 10:30pm.
TICKETS for German Fest are only $3 Friday! General Admission Saturday & Sunday run tickets run $12 in advance and $15 at the gate; children under 12 are free when accompanied by an adult. Find out more admission specials here.
German Fest takes place on the Summerfest Grounds in Milwaukee – also known as Henry Maier Festival Park. The grounds are in close proximity to U.S. 18, I-43/94, and Highways 32, 38, 57, 59, 145, and 190.
Prosit!
Get the German Fest Entertainment Brochure HERE, and get the
German Fest Address:
Henry Maier Festival Grounds
200 N. Harbor Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 464-9444
Website
July 26, 2019 – July 28, 2019
Tall Ships Festival, Green Bay
Dockside touring ships allow event-goers to learn about each ship’s rich history and meet the crew. Sailing ships offer even more of an experience as they hoist their anchor and sail down the river to the mouth of the bay. Daily programming includes a full day of entertainment that is sure to make lasting memories. In addition to sail excursions and on-board tours, this year a variety of on-board experiences will be available for purchase.
Activities include:
For parking, you can use metered and un-metered street parking throughout downtown. Parking lots and ramps plus bicycle parking are also available. Limited ADA parking will be available at Leicht Park on a first come, first served basis. The Neville Museum, across the street from the festival, will be selling parking and will have ADA spaces available also on a first come first served basis.
Parking shuttles, powered by the Greater Green Bay Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, will be running from the Main Street Ramp (East) and Larsen Green (West side near Titletown Brewery) and the Neville Museum near the festival entrance.
Leicht Memorial Park is along the Fox River in downtown Green Bay, right where U.S. 141 (Main/Dousman Streets) crosses the river. Highway 29 crosses just to the south. Titletown Brewing Company is right next door. I-43’s massive Leo Frigo Bridge leapfrogs the area a few blocks to the north. I-41 and Highways 32, 54, 57, and 172 also bring you to Green Bay so you can enjoy this massive event!
Tall Ships Address:
Leicht Memorial Park
128 Dousman Street (U.S. 141)
Green Bay, WI 54303
Website
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July 23, 2019 – July 25, 2019
Wisconsin Farm Technology Days
Wisconsin Farm Technology Days is one of the largest agricultural shows in the nation. Being Wisconsin’s premier outdoor farm show, this three-day event showcases the latest improvements in production agriculture, including many practical applications of recent research findings and technological developments.
This year, the 65th annual Farm Technology Days takes place at the Walter Grain Farms in Johnson Creek, right in Jefferson County. Follow the signs off I-94, Highways 19, 26, or 89, or County Highways B (the old historic Highway 30, once the main road between Madison and Milwaukee) or Q to get to the property.
Get on board the Cheesehead Express on Tuesday, July 23rd for a FREE trip to Ag Career Day!
Buses from 10 different locations in the state will will embark to Jefferson County for the 65th annual Wisconsin Farm Technology Days. 1,000 students, going into grades 7th – 12th are invited to attend and will receive: A free Ag Career Day t-shirt, free admission to the show, free transportation, a coupon for a free scoop of Culver’s fresh frozen custard. Each student will also be provided with a lanyard holding a cow ear tag with an RFID button on it to participate in the Interactive Career Scavenger Hunt powered by Allflex Livestock Intelligence, with great prizes at the end. Students can register here.
Wednesday Block Party featuring Charlie Berens
Wednesday’s Block Party features Charlie Berens, da Manitowoc Minute guy. A guest of Bank First, greet Charlie at 3:30pm and follow him as he tours Tent City. From the center of Tent City at Innovation Square, Charlie will enjoy a sampling event featuring beer from local Wisconsin breweries, such as Tyranena Brewing Company: Legendary Wisconsin Beer. In addition to beer, he will sample local wine from area vintners and our favorite Wisconsin foods!
Charlie takes the stage at 5:30 pm to help ‘celebrate, toast and roast…all-the-things-we-love-about-Wisconsin!’ Admission to Wisconsin Farm Technology Days to see Charlie is $5 at 3pm. This is a rain or shine event. All ages show. Sampling event requires separate purchase and I.D. for alcohol.
Check out Pam Jahnke’s with Charlie here!
There are plenty of exhibits and other events to enjoy at Farm Technology Days, get the full lineup with the program below.
Farm Technology Days Address:
W5340 French Road
Johnson Creek, WI 53038
Website
Get the official 2019 Wisconsin Farm Technology Days Program right here!
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June 15, 2019
Dairy Day at the MOOseum
The Hoard Historical Museum and National Dairy Shrine in Fort Atkinson has its annual Dairy Day at the “MOOseum” Saturday, June 15th, 2019. It’s a celebration of all things dairy!
Learn about the dairy industry—both past and present—from the cow to the final products of cheese, yogurt, and milk. Booths featuring dairy-related businesses, groups, and dairy samples available throughout grounds and Museum.
Inga from PBS’ Around the Farm Table will be here to talk about dairy tourism and hold a cooking demonstration at 11:30 a.m.
This year’s Dairy Cook-off theme is grilled cheese sandwiches, and you can buy a grilled cheese sandwich from Jefferson County Agribusiness or a Root-breed float in honor of your favorite dairy breed for lunch!
Family friendly activities include as barn games, dairy trivia, and the Cow Parade, which gets “moooo-ving” at 1:30 pm.
In addition, the Hoard Historical Museum and the National Dairy Shrine Museum will be open for visitors from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
You’ll find both in Fort Atkinson along U.S. 12 and Highway 89; Highways 26 and 106 also bring you to Fort.
Dairy Day at the MOOseum Address:
401 Whitewater Avenue (U.S. 12 & Highway 89)
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7769
Website
EVP Beach Sports Festival, Racine
Racine’s award-winning North Beach hosts EVP Beach Volleyball once again on Saturday, June 15, 2019! EVP is calling this the “$3,000 Beach Sports Festival” as they seek to support beach volleyball events that engage families, fans, athletes, students, communities and sponsors in a great day at the beach. At each event, spectators will not only see elite athletes compete on the sand for top honors, they also have the chance to interact with the pros by participating in contests and promotions.
Real Racine officially presents the EVP Beach Sports Festival. The volleyball courts will be set up on North Beach, adjacent to the Oasis. All events are free to spectators. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Two-person men’s and women’s volleyball teams will compete in pro and amateur divisions.
The pro and amateur teams that finish in first and second place are awarded a big to compete in the 2019 EVP World Finals of Beach Volleyball Championship held at Hampton, VA in August.
Friday’s event schedule
8:30 a.m., juniors tournament begins (open to ages 8 through 18).
Saturday’s event schedule
8 a.m. pro matches begin
9 a.m. men’s and women’s amateur tournament begins
11 a.m. center court contest
2 p.m. juniors playoffs begin
4 to 6 p.m, amateur finals.
Sunday’s event schedule
9:30 a.m., co-ed 2s and juniors sign in
10 a.m., men’s pro finals
11 a.m., women’s pro finals.
EVP Beach Sports Festival Address:
North Beach
1 Barker Avenue
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 884-6400
EVP Website
Real Racine Website
About EVP Beach Tours
The EVP® Beach Volleyball Tour’s primary aim is to support beach volleyball events that engage families, fans, athletes, students, communities and sponsors in a great day at the beach. At each event, spectators will not only see elite athletes compete on the sand for top honors, they also have the chance to interact with the pros by participating in contests and promotions at hosting venues.
Teams who finish 1st and 2nd are awarded a bid to compete in the 2019 EVP® World Finals of Beach Volleyball Championship in Hampton, VA at Paradise Ocean Club on: Friday, August 9 (Juniors 12U & 14U) Saturday, August 11 (Pro, Adult & 16U, 18U)
June 8, 2019
Open House Racine County at Modine-Benstead Observatory
Astronomy lovers and people who just like “far out” things, this is for you! The Modine-Benstead Observatory is hosing one of its Open House Racine County events Saturday night, June 8th for free exploration of the observatory and the stars and planets its telescopes gaze upon.
Seriously, you can just go in for free and look at the universe through their telescopes. Depending on conditions, you can check out the moon, planets, and many deep sky objects. If they’re deep enough, remember that you’re actually looking back in time. For example, when you view the Andromeda galaxy, you are looking back in time 2.9 million years. Trippy, man!
These public open house events are held monthly from April through October. Parking is free along with free admission. The Racine Astrological Society, which runs the whole thing, is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization and of course small donations are welcomed to help defray the yearly costs of observatory maintenance and care. While families are welcome, be sure to keep young children close (it’s a dark area, since the grounds are not illuminated to promote better observing) and instruct them to be careful with the telescope equipment, which is provided by RAS members. Note that there may be lines to make observations through some telescopes. Questions are expected and welcomed, since part of their club mission is to educate and inspire people to participate in the world of amateur astronomy. Astronomical equipment you’ll find at the RAS observatory will range from a few hundred to several thousand dollars in value.The night of an open house there will be a message on the observatory answering machine (262-878-2774) if the skies are too cloudy.
The Modine-Benstead Observatory is located at the intersection of County Highway A & 63rd Drive in Yorkville, less than a mile south of Highway 20, a little over a mile east of U.S. 45, and less than 3 miles west of I-41/94 (take Exit 333/Highway 20 west.)
Open House at Modine-Benstead Observatory Event Address:
Modine-Benstead Observatory
112 63rd Avenue
Union Grove, WI 53182
(262) 878-2774
Website
Additional Modine-Benstead Observatory Open House Days in 2019:
Spring Astronomy Day
Sat., May 11th
8:30 – 11:00 PM
Friday, June 7th
8:30 – 11:00 PM
Solar Observing
Sat., June 8th
1:00 – 4:00 PM
Friday, July 12th
8:30 – 11:00 PM
Friday, August 16th
8:00 – 11:00 PM
Friday, Sept. 13th
8:00 – 11:00 PM
Fall Astronomy Day
Sat., October 5th
7:00 – 10:00 PM
June 7, 2019 – June 9, 2019
Port Washington’s Port Pirate Fest
Port Washington’s picturesque setting has helped make this a “must attend” event for boaters, bikers, Buccaneers, Revolutionary War reenactors & families alike from all over the Midwest and beyond.
On Saturday night June 8th, the Harborview 8K Run (that’s 5 miles for you non-metrics) will let you experience sunset views as you run next to Lake Michigan and through the Port Washington Marina. There will be commemorative finisher medals, a lightweight hoodie event shirt, free entry into the Port Pirate Family Daze and finally a free drink ticket for the big kids.
Also, feel free to explore the Port Exploreum in town, as well as the shops, restaurants, and more in this beautiful downtown.
Hours:
Friday 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm; Saturday 10:00 am – 11:00 pm; Sunday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm.
Port Washington Lakefront
105 N. Lake Street
Port Washington, WI 53074
(262) 323-6612
Website
Facebook page
To get to Port Washington, just follow Highway 32 or Highway 33 from I-43 or Highway 57. It’s only about 30 minutes north of Milwaukee. And stay tuned to find out more about their history with the Blues, events like Port Fish Day, and much more!
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The Froggy Viking
Captain Kuts Pirate Ware
MRM, LLC
US Cellular
Aurora’s Apothecary
Laughing Dawg Studio
Ever Dry Wisconsin
Archimedes Azure
Yellow Dog Treats
SaintA
Claire’s Creative Designs
Huasi Craft
Otavalo
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April 20, 2019
Eggstravaganza at Racine Zoo
The Racine Zoo’s annual Eggstravaganza is 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 20th at the zoo, right along Highway 32 north of downtown, along the beautiful Lake Michigan lakefront.
Children and parents are invited to have fun hunting for the six “cluck-cluck” doors, playing themed games, enjoying two bouncy houses, cookie decorating and crafts, as as well as up-close animal encounters with the Racine Zoo Animal Ambassadors. Of course, food and beverages will be available for purchase. The Easter Bunny will be on hand to pose for photos at an additional $5 charge.
This “hoppin’ event” will feature:
• A hunt for 6 cluck-cluck doors throughout the Zoo to collect candy
• A photo with our special guest…the Easter Bunny! (digital photo will be emailed to you)
• Bounce houses
• EGG-cellent games
• Fun crafts and yummy snacktivities
• Easter Egg and Cookie Decorating
• Egg Dig
• Hoppin’ Dance Party
• Trunk Hunt (“Easter Style” of Trunk-or-Treat)
EggStravaganza Admission Rates:
Zoo Members: FREE
Adults: $8
Child 3-15: $6
Seniors 62 & Older: $7
2 & Younger: FREE
You’ll find the Racine Zoo, which is fun any time of year, just north of downtown Racine along Highway 32. Highways 11, 20, and 38 also bring you close. Nearby, you can enjoy North Beach and the shopping, restaurants, and fun to be had in downtown Racine including the Racine Art Museum and Monument Square. To the north, the Wind Point Lighthouse beckons for a beautiful look at history and Lake Michigan; and in various locales around town, you can explore Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired architecture including the famous Johnson Wax Research Tower, Wingspan, and more. Kids might also love the historic fire station along 6th Street near City Hall and interactive exhibits at the Racine Historical Museum. All of the action is about 9-10 miles east of I-41/94; good north-south road trip alternates – if you want to avoid interstate construction zones – include U.S. 45 and Highway 31.
EggStravaganza Address (Racine Zoo)
Racine Zoo
2131 Main Street (Highway 32)
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 636-9189
Website
April 13, 2019 – April 14, 2019
East Troy Bunny Train
The East Troy Bunny Train provides Easter weekend family fun on Saturday and Sunday, April 13th and 14th, and Saturday, April 20th. The ride is a ten-mile round trip starting at the East Troy Depot. Board the heated train where kids can participate in Easter themed activities during the ride to the Elegant Farmer. Enjoy bunny displays by local 4-H Students and treats at the Elegant Farmer. Every Child with a ticket will receive an Easter gift! Boarding is only done at the East Troy Depot and advance reservations are required. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable, all ticket sales are final. Tickets can be purchased online or by phone & leave a message. A volunteer will return your call, and they appreciate your interest and support!
Bunny Train Admission Prices:
$8.00 – Toddlers (ages 0-2)
$14.00 – Children (ages 3-14)
$17.00 – Adults (ages 15 and up)
$12.00 – Members (call 262-642-3263 for details on membership)
Bunny Train FAQs
More details and advance ticket purchases can be made on their website.
You can get to the East Troy Depot via Highway 20 or Highway 120, just north I-43. It’s also known as Church Street just north of the town square.
East Troy Bunny Train Address:
East Troy Railroad Depot
2002 Church Street
East Troy, WI 53120
Website
April 6, 2019
Phelps Maple Syrup Fest
Head up Highway 17 to Phelps and get in on the action. Learn more about how and where maple syrup is made, browse local arts & crafts, and tickle your taste buds… not only with maple syrup, but with honey this year, too!
Phelps Maple Syrup Fest is centered on the grounds of the Phelps school. There will be tree-tapping demonstrations and driving tour or guided bus tours of local sugar bushes to see where this popular treat originates and how sap becomes maple syrup. Furthermore, kid’s games and activities, a wonderful arts and crafts show with over 70 vendors, maple syrup and honey displays, and a maple syrup contest judged by local celebrities makes the Phelps Maple Syrup Fest a great event for the whole family. Be sure to taste the maple syrup goodies available at the Maple Cafe, try your hand at making Maple Taffy on the snow, or bring your homemade maple syrup to enter into the judging contest!
Phelps is a quiet and beautiful little town on the eastern end of North Twin Lake. It’s less than 20 minutes north and east of Eagle River via Highway 17 in Vilas County. Phelps is in the midst of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, right along the border with the U.P. of Michigan.
Phelps Maple Syrup Fest Address:
4451 Old School Road
Phelps, WI 54554
(715) 545-3800
Website
Facebook page
March 23, 2019 – March 24, 2019
Rock Gem & Mineral Show, Janesville
The 49th annual Rock Gem & Mineral Show hits the Rock County Fairgrounds Saturday, March 23rd and Sunday, March 24th. The Badger Lapidary and Geological Society presents this show, with dealers, excellent speakers, many beautiful club displays, lapidary demonstrations, club sales table, door prizes, educational films and activities for kids. A full menu is available.
Eleven dealers will be at this show dealing in minerals, fossils, gems, and jewelry. Children’s activities include a fish pond, scavenger hunt, rock crafts, and the Roaming Rock Wizard.
Rock Gem & Mineral Show Hours:
Saturday, March 23rd: 9 am – 5 pm
Sunday, March 24th: 9 am – 4 pm
You’ll find the Rock County Fairgrounds on the east side of Janesville, the “City of Parks.” I-39/90, U.S. 14, U.S. 51, and Highways 11 and 26 all bring you there!
Rock Gem & Mineral Show Address:
Craig Center, Rock County Fairgrounds
1301 Craig Avenue
Janesville, WI 53545
Website
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March 9, 2019
St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Milwaukee
The St. Patrick’s Day Parade Milwaukee winds through downtown from noon until about 1:30pm on Saturday, March 9th! It’s the 53rd Annual Shamrock Club of Wisconsin St. Patrick’s Day Parade with live Irish music, dance, food, beverages and more all afternoon. We’re pretty sure you can find corned beef, for example…
*** STT Tidbit: Milwaukee’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade dates back to 1843; it’s the 6th oldest such parade in the nation. **
Check out one of the best St Patrick’s Day Parades in the country and the grandest parade in Wisconsin. The Parade will feature 140+ units and includes local politicians and celebrities, floats, bagpipe and marching bands and Irish and Celtic organizations. It’s the perfect event for the whole family, because on St. Patrick’s Day, everyone is Irish!
Before the parade, there’s an 8:30am mass at St. Patrick’s Church at 723 W. Washington Street just south of downtown. After the parade, the Shamrock Club Post-Parade Party will take place at the Irish Cultural & Heritage Center at 2133 W. Wisconsin Avenue, just west of downtown and the Marquette University campus. It’s Milwaukee’s Largest Family Parade Day Party and features four stages of entertainment. There’s a $2 admission fee ($10 family maximum) and children 10 and younger are free. There will be plenty of food and beverages too!
The parade itself starts at noon on 3rd and Wisconsin and finishes at Water and Highland. It will actually go over portions of U.S. 18 and Highway 32 in the city. I-43/94 and Highways 38, 57, 59, and 145 also bring you within blocks of the parade route.
The Milwaukee St. Patrick’s Day Parade website has full details on all the events. It’s definitely a fun way to spend a Saturday and prepare for St. Patrick’s Day (and week, based on the timing of the parade!)
The Shamrock
Milwaukee’s Largest Family Parade Day Party
Four stages of entertainment
$2 admission | children 10 & younger free
Family maximum cost is $10
Food & beverages
March 2, 2019
World’s Longest Weenie Roast
“The World’s Longest Weenie Roast!”
Held to raise funds for the Great Divide Ambulance Service, the Namakagon Volunteer Fire Department and other area charities and not-for-profits, this event holds the record for the longest line of hot dog cookers over one fire in the world. With events like snowmobile speed runs, ice drags, crooked weenie obstacle course, and snow drags all on Lake Namakagon, there is more than enough fun for everyone.
All the action for the World’s Largest Weenie Roast takes place Saturday, March 2nd in Cable, along County M near U.S. 63 at the Lakewoods Resort & Forest Ridge Golf Course. Get all the event details here!
World’s Longest Weenie Roast Address:
Lakewoods Resort & Forest Ridge Golf Course
21540 County Road M
Cable, WI 54821
(715) 794-2561
Website
February 24, 2019
Ice Caves Exploration at Kickapoo Valley Reserve
Ever explored some ice caves? You can enjoy this Ice Caves Exploration event on Sunday, February 24, 2019 in the gorgeous Kickapoo Valley Reserve. Hosted by the UW-La Crosse Outdoor Connection, this all-day trip lets you examine some ice formations of the Driftless Region via footpaths that were once only traveled by Native Americans. This trip is dependent on winter weather conditions.
Ice Caves Exploration registration includes:
Questions? Call UW-La Crosse Outdoor Connection 608.785.8860 or email them at outdoorcnt@uwlax.edu.
This is not a Kickapoo Valley Reserve-sponsored event, so please contact the UW-L Outdoor Connection with any questions at (608) 785-8860.
You’ll find the Kickapoo Valley Reserve along Highway 131, a beautiful drive any time of year. This event, however, originates from La Crosse and you’ll need to take I-90, U.S. 14/61, U.S. 53, or Highways 16, 33, or 35 to get there.
Ice Caves Exploration Address:
Kickapoo Valley Reserve
3661 State Highway 131
La Farge, WI 54639
(608) 785-8860
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