Family fun amidst the beautiful fall colors in Egg Harbor are the order of the day for the Pumpkin Patch Festival along Highway 42 in Door County. Entertainment, arts and crafts, rides, live music and lots of treats to eat help top it off, with restaurant all open and street vendors offer brats, roasted corn, caramel apple sundaes, chili, turkey legs and more. And yes, pumpkins will be everywhere!
Check out the beautiful fall colors in the St. Croix River valley from vintage train cars powered by a diesel locomotive from the Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railroad. It’s a fun and gorgeous ride between Osceola and Marine.
Highway 35 brings you to Osceola in Polk County, right by Highway 243, the shortest state highway in Wisconsin. It’s worth the drive to take the ride!
Check their website, which is part of the Minnesota Transportation Museum, for full schedules and details. Fall rides run the weekends of Oct 3-4 and 10-11, 2015.
Billing itself as “the greatest free one-day festival in Wisconsin,” this 85th annual event features carnival rides and food, horse show and pulls, truck and tractor pulls, huge raffle, music, a parade, arts and craft show, and more. Free admission!
Viola is the heart of the GORGEOUS Driftless Area of southwestern Wisconsin, where Highways 56 and 131 meet. U.S. 14 is nearby, too.
See their website for full details, and informational video, and more.
Think “she sells sea shells by the seashore” is tricky? Wait’ll you hear and see these contestants with some truly tantalizing tongue twister tries! Hey, you can enter too… how many tongue twisters can you get off in 10 seconds? Adults and kids each have their own divisions with appropriate prizes, which might include “a peck of pickled peppers,” or something similar.
Contest tongue twisters are not given out ahead for maximum challenges. Door prizes will be available for all audience members, plus more prizes for all contestants. Don’t be late, this is a fast contest! Just come to watch & listen if you want! Gift shop open after. Parking is free. Admission charge to contest.
This happens in downtown Burlington at the Logic Puzzle Museum, just down the street from Fred’s (the burger place we love!) City Highways 11, 36, and 83 intersect right around here, Highway 142 also brings you in from Kenosha. Get your tongue ready and go check it out!
On Peshtigo Lake, which is actually in Crandon, check out the National Barefooting Championships the weekend of August 22-23! This is a national figure-8 barefoot water ski tournament, featuring head-to-head competition. As they say, the crazy is what makes it insanely entertaining. “Average joes” actually take on barefoot waterskiing champions in the ultimate endurance challenge. Maybe you’re not crazy enough to participate? That’s cool, you can attend and watch!
U.S. 8 and Highways 32 and 55 bring you to Crandon. And no matter how you get there, it’s a beautiful drive!
Check out their website for full activity details.
De Pere buzzes with the Brown County Fair, August 19 to 23, 2015. Check out the roar of engines with demolition derby Wednesday and a Tractor Pull Thursday; bulls, broncos and cowboys at the PRCA Rodeo Friday and Saturday, presented by Broadway Automotive.
Music from bands like The Cougars Thursday, the Mantz Brothers Friday, plus Petty Cash, Nash Vegas, Separate Ways and much more for the whole family.
There’s the All American Lumberjack Show daily, and military appreciation day is Saturday.
Tickets are $9 in advance and $12 at the gate – $5 on Sunday. ight at the gate– all access including rides—all day—just 12 bucks, and just 5 bucks for Sunday. Go online for complete schedule at browncountyfair.com.
You’ll find the Brown County Fairgrounds in De Pere just off I-41, and Highway 32 (Ashland Avenue), across the river from Highway 57 and just south of the 172 Freeway. It’s right on the shores of the Fox River!
Address:
1500 Ft. Howard Avenue
De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 336-7292 Website
Start:
August 19, 2015
End:
August 23, 2015
Venue:
Brown County Fairgrounds
Phone:
920-336-7292
Address:
1500 Fort Howard Avenue, De Pere, WI, 54115, United States
Brady Street is a neighborhood as well as a street on Milwaukee’s lower East Side and it’s a blast. The annual Brady Street Festival happens Saturday, July 25th, 2015 from 11am to midnight and will feature 4 stages packed with live entertainment, including many popular local Milwaukee area bands.
Along with the music, the Division BMX Stunt Team, the Casablanca Rumble V Pro Wrestling Ring, The Milwaukee Flyers tumbling team, and the CFSC Speleo Cave will perform. There’ll be a variety of vendors, over 40 local cheeses to sample at the Glorioso cheese tent, jewelry and pottery crafters, a vast array of food, and of course, ice cold beer.
Brady Street is just off Highway 32 (Farwell/Prospect Avenues) just east of Highway 145, I-43, and north of U.S. 18. Highway 190/Capitol Drive is just a few miles north.
Address:
1224 E. Brady Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 272-3978 Website
Start:
July 25, 2015 11:00 am
End:
July 25, 2015 11:55 pm
Venue:
Brady Street Festival
Phone:
414-272-3978
Address:
1224 E. Brady Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
The county seat of Calumet County, Chilton holds its annual Summer Festival from Thursday, June 18th through Sunday, June 21st. Everything from citywide rummage sales to music, food, entertainment, and a Father’s Day Parade will all take place throughout town. Highways 32, 57, and U.S. 151 all meet in Chilton; it’s an easy drive from anywhere in eastern Wisconsin.
Start:
June 18, 2015
End:
June 21, 2015
Venue:
Chilton Summer Festival
Address:
25 N. Madison Street, Chilton, WI, 53014, United States
This free family festival in Fondy features fish – with an emphasis on walleye (and that was all the alliteration we could work in one line.)
Plenty of live music, games, attractions including FamilyLand, a Strongman competition and tournaments in basketball, volleyball, and fishing … all capped with the Mercury Marine 38th Annual National Walleye Tournament.
It’s a fun outdoor festival along the southern shore of Lake Winnebago. U.S. 41, 45, 151 and Highways 23 and 175 all bring you to Fond Du Lac!
Start:
June 12, 2015
End:
June 14, 2015
Venue:
Walleye Weekend
Phone:
920-923-6555
Address:
650 N. Main Street, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935, United States
Calendar of Events
Calendar of Events › Family
October 10, 2015 – October 11, 2015
Pumpkin Patch Festival
Family fun amidst the beautiful fall colors in Egg Harbor are the order of the day for the Pumpkin Patch Festival along Highway 42 in Door County. Entertainment, arts and crafts, rides, live music and lots of treats to eat help top it off, with restaurant all open and street vendors offer brats, roasted corn, caramel apple sundaes, chili, turkey legs and more. And yes, pumpkins will be everywhere!
Their event website has more updates and details.
October 3, 2015 – October 4, 2015
Osceola Fall Color Train Ride
Check out the beautiful fall colors in the St. Croix River valley from vintage train cars powered by a diesel locomotive from the Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railroad. It’s a fun and gorgeous ride between Osceola and Marine.
Highway 35 brings you to Osceola in Polk County, right by Highway 243, the shortest state highway in Wisconsin. It’s worth the drive to take the ride!
Check their website, which is part of the Minnesota Transportation Museum, for full schedules and details. Fall rides run the weekends of Oct 3-4 and 10-11, 2015.
September 25, 2015 – September 26, 2015
Viola Horse and Colt Show
Billing itself as “the greatest free one-day festival in Wisconsin,” this 85th annual event features carnival rides and food, horse show and pulls, truck and tractor pulls, huge raffle, music, a parade, arts and craft show, and more. Free admission!
Viola is the heart of the GORGEOUS Driftless Area of southwestern Wisconsin, where Highways 56 and 131 meet. U.S. 14 is nearby, too.
See their website for full details, and informational video, and more.
August 22, 2015
International Tongue Twister Contest
Think “she sells sea shells by the seashore” is tricky? Wait’ll you hear and see these contestants with some truly tantalizing tongue twister tries! Hey, you can enter too… how many tongue twisters can you get off in 10 seconds? Adults and kids each have their own divisions with appropriate prizes, which might include “a peck of pickled peppers,” or something similar.
Contest tongue twisters are not given out ahead for maximum challenges. Door prizes will be available for all audience members, plus more prizes for all contestants. Don’t be late, this is a fast contest! Just come to watch & listen if you want! Gift shop open after. Parking is free. Admission charge to contest.
This happens in downtown Burlington at the Logic Puzzle Museum, just down the street from Fred’s (the burger place we love!) City Highways 11, 36, and 83 intersect right around here, Highway 142 also brings you in from Kenosha. Get your tongue ready and go check it out!
Check their website for all the details.
August 21, 2015 – August 23, 2015
Footstock Waterski Competition
On Peshtigo Lake, which is actually in Crandon, check out the National Barefooting Championships the weekend of August 22-23! This is a national figure-8 barefoot water ski tournament, featuring head-to-head competition. As they say, the crazy is what makes it insanely entertaining. “Average joes” actually take on barefoot waterskiing champions in the ultimate endurance challenge. Maybe you’re not crazy enough to participate? That’s cool, you can attend and watch!
U.S. 8 and Highways 32 and 55 bring you to Crandon. And no matter how you get there, it’s a beautiful drive!
Check out their website for full activity details.
August 19, 2015 – August 23, 2015
Brown County Fair
De Pere buzzes with the Brown County Fair, August 19 to 23, 2015. Check out the roar of engines with demolition derby Wednesday and a Tractor Pull Thursday; bulls, broncos and cowboys at the PRCA Rodeo Friday and Saturday, presented by Broadway Automotive.
Music from bands like The Cougars Thursday, the Mantz Brothers Friday, plus Petty Cash, Nash Vegas, Separate Ways and much more for the whole family.
There’s the All American Lumberjack Show daily, and military appreciation day is Saturday.
Tickets are $9 in advance and $12 at the gate – $5 on Sunday. ight at the gate– all access including rides—all day—just 12 bucks, and just 5 bucks for Sunday. Go online for complete schedule at browncountyfair.com.
You’ll find the Brown County Fairgrounds in De Pere just off I-41, and Highway 32 (Ashland Avenue), across the river from Highway 57 and just south of the 172 Freeway. It’s right on the shores of the Fox River!
Address:
1500 Ft. Howard Avenue
De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 336-7292
Website
July 25, 2015
Brady Street Festival
Brady Street is a neighborhood as well as a street on Milwaukee’s lower East Side and it’s a blast. The annual Brady Street Festival happens Saturday, July 25th, 2015 from 11am to midnight and will feature 4 stages packed with live entertainment, including many popular local Milwaukee area bands.
Along with the music, the Division BMX Stunt Team, the Casablanca Rumble V Pro Wrestling Ring, The Milwaukee Flyers tumbling team, and the CFSC Speleo Cave will perform. There’ll be a variety of vendors, over 40 local cheeses to sample at the Glorioso cheese tent, jewelry and pottery crafters, a vast array of food, and of course, ice cold beer.
Brady Street is just off Highway 32 (Farwell/Prospect Avenues) just east of Highway 145, I-43, and north of U.S. 18. Highway 190/Capitol Drive is just a few miles north.
Address:
1224 E. Brady Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 272-3978
Website
June 18, 2015 – June 21, 2015
Chilton Summer Festival
The county seat of Calumet County, Chilton holds its annual Summer Festival from Thursday, June 18th through Sunday, June 21st. Everything from citywide rummage sales to music, food, entertainment, and a Father’s Day Parade will all take place throughout town. Highways 32, 57, and U.S. 151 all meet in Chilton; it’s an easy drive from anywhere in eastern Wisconsin.
June 12, 2015 – June 14, 2015
Walleye Weekend, Fond du Lac
This free family festival in Fondy features fish – with an emphasis on walleye (and that was all the alliteration we could work in one line.)
Plenty of live music, games, attractions including FamilyLand, a Strongman competition and tournaments in basketball, volleyball, and fishing … all capped with the Mercury Marine 38th Annual National Walleye Tournament.
It’s a fun outdoor festival along the southern shore of Lake Winnebago. U.S. 41, 45, 151 and Highways 23 and 175 all bring you to Fond Du Lac!