On Sunday of Labor Day weekend, the Big Gig BBQ will take place on the Summerfest Grounds to coincide with the Harley-Davidson annual Rally! Enjoy the best BBQ in town on the south end of Henry Maier Festival Park from Noon – 7pm, rain or shine. The Big Pig BBQ will be serving up smoky ribs, savory brisket and signature BBQ from 14 of the best local and national cookers.
An officially sanctioned event of the Milwaukee Rally, the Big Gig BBQ will feature two stages of live entertainment, including a national headliner, and the finest beer. Some of the BBQ participants include:
The cooker voted “fan favorite” wins the Big Gig Pig Award!
As they say, the fun goes beyond the food (which also includes the Corn Man, kettle corn, ice cream and more.) There will be plenty of live music on two stages, Cooking Demonstrations, Family Fun Picnic Games (including Giant Jenga, Kerplunk, and the legendary “Mechanical Pig” you can ride), even a Celebrity Bacon-Eating Contest. The grounds have plenty of room for partying, parking, and the smells alone will direct you to this tasty event. The Big Gig BBQ website has the full schedule and all the details!
The Big Pig BBQ takes place on the south end of Henry Maier Festival Park, which many simply call the Summerfest Grounds. It’s along Milwaukee’s lakefront bordered by downtown, I-794, U.S. 18 and Discovery World, and the Milwaukee River as it meets Lake Michigan. Highways 32, 38, 59, and 145 also bring you with blocks. It will be a fun part of the Milwaukee Rally Labor Day weekend!
Big Pig BBQ Address:
639 E. Summerfest Place
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 273-2680 Website
The skirl of the pipes… the mighty strength of the athletes… the leaping grace of the dancers… the Wisconsin Highland Games are back at the Waukesha Expo Center August 30 – September 1, 2019!
It’s a weekend of affordable Celtic fun for the entire family, with a convenient location right near the interstate, plenty of easy parking, and kids 12 and under get in free. Explore your family history, hurl a battle axe, check out the kilts, play with the dogs, or have a pint at the pub with some authentic Celtic music!
The event covers more than just Scotland — the Wisconsin Highland Games celebrate all the cultures of the British isles and the Celtic nations, including Britain, Wales, Ireland and more!
Friday night: Opening Ceremonies – free admission and parking! Ceremonies and party afterward.
Saturday and Sunday parking is $5 in the Waukesha County Expo Center parking lot.
You’ll find the Waukesha Expo Center just south of I-94 where Highway 16 ends; U.S. 18 is just to the south and Highways 59 and 164 are just to the east.
Wisconsin Highland Games Address:
1000 Northview Road
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 548-7200 Website
Start:
August 30, 2019
End:
September 1, 2019
Venue:
Waukesha Expo Center
Phone:
262-548-7200
Address:
1000 Northview Road, Waukesha, WI, 53188, United States
Wednesday, August 28th will feature Taste of Durand, which features food venues from area restaurants, bars, grocery store & other private vendors. Music in the Park also takes place that evening, with The Whitesidewalls “Rock-N-Roll Revue” playing at the Memorial Park Bandshell. Durand is the county seat of Pepin County, located along the Chippewa River in a beautiful valley. U.S. 10 and Highways 25 and 85 reach town – and this is a great opportunity to enjoy a nice range of food from area restaurants and enjoy some music.
Durand is only about 15 miles upstream from the Mississippi River and lies in the heart of west-central Wisconsin’s Driftless Area. It’s a fairly quick and scenic ride from Eau Claire via Highway 85, Menomonie or Nelson via Highway 25, or Ellsworth or Osseo via U.S. 10.
Taste of Durand and Music in the Park Address:
Memorial Park
2nd Avenue E
Durand, WI 54736
(715) 672-5709 (That’s the Pepin County Visitors Bureau line) Website
The 11th Annual Potosi Brewfest takes place in “Beer’s Hometown” on Saturday, August 24th, 2019. The Brewfest includes samples from more than 60 vendors of craft beer, wine, specialty meat & cheeses – and of course, the local Potosi beers!
Try your hand at the Beer Stein Holding contest or enjoy music along with all those craft beers, wines, meats and cheese – all in the beautiful setting of the Holiday Gardens across from the historic Potosi Brewery. Check out the National Brewery Museum while you’re there and enjoy a trip down Highway 133 on the way to or fro! Highway 35 & U.S. 61 are close by for easy access.
Hold that stein!
Potosi Brewfest runs from 1-5pm Saturday, August 24th.
Tickets: General Admission tickets are $45 and VIP tickets are $55. Designated driver tickets are $10, but you don’t get any beer for obvious reasons.
Potosi Brewfest Address:
Holiday Gardens Event Center
109 Main Street (Highway 133)
Potosi, WI 53820
(608) 763-4002 Event Website
Start:
August 24, 2019 1:00 pm
End:
August 24, 2019 4:30 pm
Venue:
Potosi Brewing Company Holiday Gardens Event Center
The Mineral Point Historical Society presents the first annual Mineral Point Blues & Roots Festival, supporting our unique Mineral Point history and Mineral Point Music Boosters through a fun event filled with local and regional musicians. The lineup features The Jimmys, Omar Coleman, Katherine Davis Blues Band, Chicago Bound with Willie Buck, Jimi “Primetime” Smith Trio, Rick Harris with Steve Brown, and Boo Mullarky. Tickets are $20, in advance online or at the event.
Beer, hard cider, soda, water, wine, and food available onsite. No carry-ins. Bring a chair and enjoy the fun.
Mineral Point is a beautiful, historic city that’s easily accessible via U.S. 151, Highway 23, or Highway 39. Come not only for the music, but to check out the downtown streets, Shake Rag Alley, Pendarvis, Brewery Creek, or any of the other shops and sights!
Mineral Point Blues & Roots Fest Address:
Orchard Lawn Museum
234 Madison Street
Mineral Point, WI 53565
(608) 558-1937 Website
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
HarborPark Jazz, Rhythm & Blues Festival is one of Kenosha’s favorite music events and returns this year with a powerful mix of New Orleans style Jazz, straight ahead Jazz and true hometown Chicago Style Blues.
After a five-year hiatus, the Arts & Crafts Village returns to the HarborPark festival showcasing a broad mix of juried fine art, paintings, prints, photographs, sculpture, jewelry, handmade clothing, fine crafts and a lively art-making tent aimed at families with young children. Artisans will showcase their talent in a variety of mediums on the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan. Art pieces, prints and merchandise will be available for purchase. The Kenosha Art Association is partnering with the event to produce the Arts & Crafts Village.
Music Lineup & Schedule, straight from their website (times subject to change):
2:30 p.m.: Natty Nation opens the main stage with a Caribbean presentation of Reggae music. JAH Boogie and his band’s tight but fluid, rootsy but funky, beautiful but gritty, righteous but real vibration is clear to anyone listening on stereo or live in concert. It’s almost impossible not to dance at a Natty Nation show, where their message is simple: Spread the positive vibration!
4:00 p.m.: Milwaukee’s hottest R&B band Christopher’s Project with Joe (the Crooner) Jordan
5:45 p.m.: Nora Jean Bruso Blues Band
7:30 p.m.: Internationally-acclaimed saxophonist Paul Taylor will perform as the main evening act.
Tickets:
General admission lawn seats for the HarborPark Jazz, Rhythm & Blues Festival are $25 in advance or $35 at the gate. Texas Roadhouse VIP Lounge tickets are $85 each (includes concert ticket, food, complimentary beer and wine). Ticket outlets: Kenosha Community Foundation (600 52nd St #110), Tenuta’s Deli (3203 52nd St.), Andrea’s (2401 60th St.), and Brat Stop Cheese Mart (12304 75th St.). You can purchase tickets online here.
The HarborPark Jazz, Rhythm and Blues festival is produced by the volunteer efforts of the Mary Lou & Arthur F Mahone Fund, a non-profit organization. Alcoholic carry-ins are NOT permitted. All proceeds benefit their Career Exploration Organization scholarship program. The mission of the Mahone Fund is to provide educational opportunities for economically and academically deserving youth and to support healthy lifestyle initiatives in communities of color.
This takes place at Celebration Place in HarborPark, and is a rain or shine event. You can access HarborPark, which is right along the lake in downtown Kenosha, via Highways 32, 50, and 158. Downtown Kenosha is about eight miles east of I-41/94.
Kenosha HarborPark Jazz, Rhythm & Blues Festival Address:
HarborPark Celebration Place
5501 Ring Road
Kenosha, WI 53140
(262) 654-2412 Website
Seymour Burgerfest & Balloon Rally celebrates the “Home of the Hamburger”! Seymour is where the hamburger was reportedly invented by Charlie Nagreen in 1885, improvising the sandwich while selling meatballs at the Outagamie County Fair. Burgerfest celebrates this momentous creation with a big Balloon Rally Friday night, the World’s Largest Hamburger Parade, the Bun Run, Kids’ Run, music, kids’ games, the Burger Eating Contest and the Giant Ketchup Slide! The Car Show, Railroad Depot and Community Museum are included with the Saturday entrance fee.a 190-pound hamburger they grill up right there, the burger-eating contest, and you can even take a plunge on the ketchup slide!
The Car Show, viewing the model railroad at the Railroad Depot, and seeing the world’s largest hamburger memorabilia exhibit at the Seymour Community Museum are included with the Saturday Burger Fest entrance fee. Downtown Seymour Saturday events cost only $3 in advance and $5 at the gate. Children 12 and under are admitted free with paid adult on Saturday downtown. Wristbands are available from Seymour merchants Don’s Quality Market, Seymour Public Library, Seymour Community Museum. Or, get your Tickets in Advance here.
During a previous Burgerfest, Seymour celebrants cooked up the World’s Largest Hamburger – according to Guinness – at 8,266 pounds!
[highlight] Seymour’s Version of the Hamburger Invention:
“In 1885, Charles N. Nagreen, a young lad of 15, came to the Seymour Fair to sell meatballs. When he realized people wanted to walk around the fair grounds and eat, he flattened a meatball between two slices of bread and called it a ‘hamburger.’ This was the first time the hamburger sandwich was produced and sold.” [/highlight]
The Guinness Book of World Records noted that Seymour is where the “World’s Largest Hamburger” was cooked – right there on the Charlie Grill. In August of 2001, a 8,266 pound hamburger was cooked up and served to over 13,000 people.
The State Trunk Tour has been there; amidst the bands, the model railroad museum and hungry and thirsty festival goers milling about under the statue of Charles “Hamburger Charlie” Nagreen (the hamburger’s inventor), was the main attraction: a 60-pound hamburger. Sure, it’s a fraction of the monstrous 8,266 pound record grilled in 2001, but it was still a monster. The 60 pound mound of meat, hot off the grill. It took some work, but the meat was successfully wedged within a gi-normous bun – even though part of the patty’s north side fell a bit!
Check out all the fun where Highways 54 and 55 meet in Seymour!
The beautiful city of Chippewa Falls celebrates its sesquicentennial this year – that means 150 years (to put it more simply!) and the city is celebrating all year long. The weekend of August 8-10 though, is the biggest party: the Chippewa Falls Sesquicentennial Birthday Bash Weekend!
You don’t have to be able to pronounce it, much less spell it, but you sure can celebrate it as we mark the 150th anniversary of the incorporation of the City of Chippewa Falls. There are four days of events for all to enjoy, many of which are free to the public!
Thursday & Friday, August 8 & 9:
THE SWAMPERS – “Today in the Valley” Heyde Center for the Arts/Chippewa Valley Cultural Association, 7:30pm each night Get Your Tickets Here
………………………………………………………………………………………………. Friday, August 9: CF 150th Birthday Bash
FREE Concert at Riverfront Park Chippewa Falls
4:00p – 10:30p
Music | Food Trucks | Beer Tents | Fireworks
Line-Up:
5:00p – 7:00p | Them Coulee Boys
8:00p – 10:00p | Phil Cook
10:15p | Fireworks
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
Saturday, August 10: Pure Water Days Parade
1:00p – 2:00p
Riverfest at Pure Water Days!
FREE Event at Riverfront Park Chippewa Falls
2:00p – 8:00p
Music | Food Trucks | Beer | Antique Car Show | Kids Games | Inflatables | Kubb | Art | Crafts
Chippewa Falls is easy to get to! Freeway access via U.S. 53 or Highway 29 brings you in from the south, north, east, or west. A scenic ride along the Chippewa River from the northeast on Highway 178 is always a great drive, and Highway 124 (the old U.S. 53) also brings you in from the north via Highways 40 and 64. Following the old Yellowstone Trail brings you in, too!
Who doesn’t love cookies? Even though this events is designed mainly for kids, grown-ups love cookies too. And Ripon, with its long history of making delicious cookies, hosts a tasty Cookie Daze on Saturday, August 3rd at Barlow Park.
Cookie Daze is a mostly free celebration for children with lots of contests, games, and of course, cookies! Cookie Daze celebrates July 11, 1992 – the day Ripon baked the biggest cookie the world had ever seen. Filled with 3.8 million chocolate chips and measuring 34 feet in diameter, “Ripon accomplished something no one had ever done before,” according to the Ripon Commonwealth Press. Cookie Daze draws crowds of families readied for the annual “cookie drop” – let the chips fall where they may!
Activities during the event, which runs from 10 am – 1:30 pm, include Cookie Decorating, a Fish Pond, Kookie Cookie BINGO, a Rocket Shop & Launch Pad, a Food & Beverage Tent, the Flame Thrower Hitting Machine, Face Painting and a Children’s Activity Tent, Inflatables to play on and in, and more!
While in Ripon, check out all the shops downtown, the campus of Ripon College, and nearby towns like Green Lake, Berlin, and more!
Ripon Cookie Daze Address:
Barlow Park, corner of Griswold & Watson Streets
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-6764 Website
Check their website for full details, and the Schedule of Events below. You can get to Ripon via Highways 23, 44 and 49.
2019 COOKIE DAZE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Activities Taking Place from 10 am – 1:30 pm: Cookie Decorating • Fish Pond • Kookie Cookie BINGO • Rocket Shop & Launch Pad • Food & Beverage Tent* • Flame Thrower Hitting Machine • Face Painting • Children’s Activity Tent • Inflatables • Petting Farm • Pony Rides* and more!
Scheduled Activities for Cookie Daze:
10:00 Bake & Taste – People’s Choice Voting ‘til 11:30
10:10 Cookie Hunt (Toddlers Age 2 & Under)
10:00 – 12:00 Children’s Activities
10:30 Cookie Drop (Ages 3 & 4; Grand Prize: Plasma Car)
10:45 – 11:30 Happy Ness Clowns
11:15 Cookie Drop (Ages 5 & 6; Grand Prize: Bicycle)
12:15 Cookie Drop (Ages 7-12; Grand Prize: Bicycle)
12:30 Awards Presentation at Pavilion (Bake & Taste & Coloring Contest)
12:45 Cookie Drop (Ages 13-95; Grand Prize: Ripon Chamber Dollars)
1:30 COOKIE DAZE CLOSES
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
“An Udderly Good Time!” is the slogan for Racine County Fair this year, happening July 24-28, 2019. The Racine County Fairgrounds in Union Grove will host the annual slew of animal and product exhibits, concerts, truck and tractor pulls, “Fairest of the Fair,” and more. Special competitions include Goat Milking, Hard Vegetable Decorating, a Youth Horse Fun Show, and Scarecrow Contest. There’s also music and events on multiple stages. Check out the lineup here:
Nothin’ like a little demolition derby!
2019 Grandstand Entertainment Line-Up
Wednesday July 24 – 6:30pm, Truck and Tractor Pull
Thursday July 25 – 7:00pm, All Star Pro Nationals, ATV & Motorcycle Races, and Halftime Stunt Show
Friday July 26 – 6:30pm, Truck and Tractor Pull
Saturday July 27 – 8:00pm, Granger Smith featuring Earl Dibbles, Jr.
Sunday July 28 – 2:00pm & 6:00pm, Demo Derby
2019 Center Stage Beer & Wine Garden
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
Noon Opening Ceremony
2:00 p.m. Little King & Queen
4:00 p.m. Fairest of the Fair
6:00 p.m. Fair Idol
8:00 p.m. Elvis, Patsy Cline, & Roy Orbison
Thursday July 25, 2019
Noon Matt Meyers
3:30 p.m. Ricky Orta Jr
7:30 p.m. Dueling Pianos
Friday, July 26, 2019
Noon Matt Meyers
3:00 p.m. Bullfrog
6:00 p.m. Fair Idol
8:00 p.m. KOLTRANE
Saturday, July 27, 2019
Noon Ben Barrels
3:30 p.m. Liam Nugent Trio
5:00 p.m. Burro Creek
7:00 p.m. Up All Night
Sunday, July 28, 2019
9:00 a.m. Church Service
Noon Don Wiggins
3:30 p.m. Bullfrog
6:00 p.m. Ten Feet Tall
2019 Activity Building Line-Up:
Wednesday July 24, 7:30pm: KOLTRANE
Thursday July 25 at 7:30pm: Lunch Money Bullies
Friday July 26 at 2:00pm : Steve Meisner Polka Band
Friday July 26 at 7:3opm: Saddlebrook
Saturday July 27 at 8:00pm: Stetsin and Lace
Sunday July 28 at 5:00pm: Genessee Depot
The Racine County Fairgrounds are along Highway 11/Durand Avenue in Union Grove, near U.S. 45. The Great Lakes Dragaway is nearby. Don’t forget, you can stop at the Real Racine main office on Highway 20 just west of I-41/94 to get more information and perks for the Fair, too!
Racine County Fair Address:
19805 Durand Avenue (Highway 11)
Union Grove, WI 53182
(262) 878-3895 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 Oldest County Fair in Wisconsin celebrates 177 years in 2019! The Waukesha County Fair celebrates the county’s heritage with barnyard animals, crafts, foods, farm displays—and, of course, the midway. There’s also a Classic Car Show Sunday from 3-9pm, a Fair Fun Run, Demolition Derby, Dacy Air Shows, Fairest of the Fair, Shark Encounter Shows and Hot Air Balloon shows, and more!
On the Main Stage (shows are free, but VIP opportunities are available), you can enjoy:
Thursday, July 18th: Aaron Lewis
Friday, July 19th: Vince Neil with special guest Firehouse
Saturday, July 20th: Muddfest featuring Puddle of Mudd, Saliva, Trapt, Saving Abel, and Tantric
Sunday, July 21st: Starship featuring Mickey Thomas
Admission
At the Gate (Cash Only):
Adult = $10.00
Youth (6-12 years) = $5.00
Children 5 and Under FREE
Daily Parking $5.00 (vehicle entry is subject to availability)
Free Motorcycle Parking courtesy of Hupy and Abraham S.C.
Admission Re-Entry Wristbands are available at Gate 2 or the Fair Office (located north of the Forum Marketplace). They are valid for re-entry to the Fair for same-day admission only and do not include parking.
Hours:
Wednesday, Noon – 10 pm
Thursday, 10 am – Midnight
Friday, 10 am – Midnight
Saturday, 10 am – Midnight
Sunday, 10 am – 9 pm
Waukesha County Fair Address:
2417 Silvernail Road
Pewaukee, WI 53072
(262) 544-5922 Website
You’ll find the fair at the Waukesha County Fairgrounds, just south of I-94 between Exits 293 (County T) and 294 (County F). Highways 16, 59, 164, and U.S. 18 all bring you here – or close.
The 167th running of the Jefferson County Fair runs July 10-14, 2019! Enjoy everything from animal exhibits and tractor pulls to the carnival and midway, complemented with food, drinks, live music and more on the extensive Jefferson County Fairgrounds. Check out the Fairest of the Fair competition and the Midway Hop Stop, featuring specialty beers from across Wisconsin’s breweries.
For live music at the Grandstand, it’s the Roots & Boots 90’s Throwdown featuring Aaron Tippin, Collin Raye, and Sammy Kershaw Friday night the 12th and Walker Hayes with Drake White and the Big Fire Saturday night the 13th!
Gates open daily at 8am. Tickets are $10 daily for adults, Children under 5 are admitted free. On Sunday, July 14th, members of our Military are admitted free with valid ID. There are other specials here, too. Any day, the carnival rides begin at noon and run until close each night.
Get all the details at the Jefferson County Fair website. U.S. 18 and Highways 26 and 89 bring you to – or close to – the Fairgrounds!
Jefferson County Fair Address:
Jefferson County Fair Park
503 N. Jackson Avenue
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 674-7148 Website
Jefferson County Fair Schedule of Events
Wednesday, July 10 8:00 am – Junior Horse & Pony Show – Junior Horse and Pony Show
8:30 am – Junior Beef Show
9:00 am – Junior Rabbit Show, Open Plant Judging
10:30 am – County Tractor Pull
1:00 pm – Junior Sheep Show, Open Sheep Judging
7:00 pm – Badger State Tractor Pull
Thursday, July 11
8:00 am – Junior Horse & Pony Show, Junior Swine Show
8:30 am – Junior Poultry- Market Class, Eggs & Posters
9:00 am – Junior & Open Goat Show: Junior Goat Show, Junior Cat Show
10:00 am – Junior Demonstations & Speeches: Junior Music & Drama Performance – Music & Drama
2:00 pm – The Jimmy Hartwig Band
6:30 pm – Badger Truck Pull
9:00 pm – Open Goat Judging – Open Goat – Classes D&E
Friday, July 12
8:00 am – Junior Poultry-Breeding Stock and Showmanship
8:30 am – Junior Dairy Show
11:00 am – Draft Horse – Halter Show
5:30 pm – Open Draft Horse- Cart Show – Open Draft Horse- Hitch Show 7:00 pm – Roots & Boots 90’s Electric Throwdown featuring Aaron Tippin, Collin Raye, and Sammy Kershaw
Saturday, July 13
8:00 am – Junior Horse & Pony Show
1:00 pm – Garage Band Extravaganza! Youth Livestock & Dairy Auction
5:00 pm – Small Animal Sale
5:30 pm – Draft Horse – Hitch Show – Draft Horse – Cart Show 7:00 pm – Walker Hayes with Drake White and the Big Fire
Sunday, July 14
9:00 am – Junior Horse & Pony Show
10:00 am – Future Showmanship
12:00 pm – La Movida Day
2:00 pm – Demolition Derby: Master Showman Contest – Supreme Showman Contest
4:00 pm – Herdsmanship Award Presentation
Start:
July 10, 2019
End:
July 14, 2019
Venue:
Jefferson County Fair Park
Phone:
920-674-7148
Address:
503 N. Jackson Avenue, Jefferson, WI, 53549, United States
Madison’s Shake the Lake celebrates summer with music, great food and drinks, aerialists, a human cannonball, petting zoo, and more… all topped with a fantastic fireworks show over Lake Monona.
Live music includes headliners Hairball on the WIBA-FM Metro Family Rock Stage; the 96.3 STAR Country Stage features Lee Brice, Dylan Scott, and Dylan Schneider.
More entertainment line-ups will be announced soon, since it’s June already…
At dusk, Festival Foods presents the Shake the Lake fireworks display, which will take place over the lake but light up not only the water, but the shoreline, downtown, The Capitol, and more in one of the highest-rated fireworks displays in the Midwest.
Shake the Lake runs Saturday, June 29th along John Nolen Drive (U.S. 151) and the Lake Monona shoreline. It’s a quick drive from The Beltline (U.S. 12/14/18), and U.S. 51 or Highways 30 or 113 from the east side. While there, check out the beauty of the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Monona Terrace, a crown jewel on the Madison skyline and a key stop along the Frank Lloyd Wright Trail!
Admission is free; there’s also the optional iHeartRadio Rooftop Party, providing a GREAT view of the fireworks, food stands, bars, and more activities for a $17 admission fee.
Shake The Lake Address:
1 John Nolen Drive
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 246-4277 Website
Start:
June 29, 2019 5:00 pm
End:
June 29, 2019 11:00 pm
Venue:
Monona Terrace
Phone:
608-246-4277
Address:
1 John Nolen Drive, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Calendar of Events
Calendar of Events › Festival
September 1, 2019
Big Pig BBQ, Milwaukee
Char’d Milwaukee
Iron Grate BBQ Co.
Pigtailz MKE
Pop’s BBQ
Rollin’ Smoke BBQ
Saucy Swine
Saz’s State House
Silver Spur Texas Smokehouse BBQ
Smoke Shack
Yummy Bones BBQ
The cooker voted “fan favorite” wins the Big Gig Pig Award!
As they say, the fun goes beyond the food (which also includes the Corn Man, kettle corn, ice cream and more.) There will be plenty of live music on two stages, Cooking Demonstrations, Family Fun Picnic Games (including Giant Jenga, Kerplunk, and the legendary “Mechanical Pig” you can ride), even a Celebrity Bacon-Eating Contest. The grounds have plenty of room for partying, parking, and the smells alone will direct you to this tasty event. The Big Gig BBQ website has the full schedule and all the details!
Big Pig BBQ Music Schedule:
11am – 12:30 pm: Listening Party
1:30pm – 3:30pm: Idle Minds
4pm – 6pm: Saving Savannah
The Big Pig BBQ takes place on the south end of Henry Maier Festival Park, which many simply call the Summerfest Grounds. It’s along Milwaukee’s lakefront bordered by downtown, I-794, U.S. 18 and Discovery World, and the Milwaukee River as it meets Lake Michigan. Highways 32, 38, 59, and 145 also bring you with blocks. It will be a fun part of the Milwaukee Rally Labor Day weekend!
Big Pig BBQ Address:
639 E. Summerfest Place
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 273-2680
Website
Back to StateTrunkTour.com
Back to StateTrunkTour.com
August 30, 2019 – September 1, 2019
Wisconsin Highland Games
It’s a weekend of affordable Celtic fun for the entire family, with a convenient location right near the interstate, plenty of easy parking, and kids 12 and under get in free. Explore your family history, hurl a battle axe, check out the kilts, play with the dogs, or have a pint at the pub with some authentic Celtic music!
The event covers more than just Scotland — the Wisconsin Highland Games celebrate all the cultures of the British isles and the Celtic nations, including Britain, Wales, Ireland and more!
Friday night: Opening Ceremonies – free admission and parking! Ceremonies and party afterward.
Saturday and Sunday parking is $5 in the Waukesha County Expo Center parking lot.
You’ll find the Waukesha Expo Center just south of I-94 where Highway 16 ends; U.S. 18 is just to the south and Highways 59 and 164 are just to the east.
Wisconsin Highland Games Address:
1000 Northview Road
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 548-7200
Website
August 28, 2019
Taste of Durand & Music in the Park
Wednesday, August 28th will feature Taste of Durand, which features food venues from area restaurants, bars, grocery store & other private vendors. Music in the Park also takes place that evening, with The Whitesidewalls “Rock-N-Roll Revue” playing at the Memorial Park Bandshell. Durand is the county seat of Pepin County, located along the Chippewa River in a beautiful valley. U.S. 10 and Highways 25 and 85 reach town – and this is a great opportunity to enjoy a nice range of food from area restaurants and enjoy some music.
Durand is only about 15 miles upstream from the Mississippi River and lies in the heart of west-central Wisconsin’s Driftless Area. It’s a fairly quick and scenic ride from Eau Claire via Highway 85, Menomonie or Nelson via Highway 25, or Ellsworth or Osseo via U.S. 10.
Taste of Durand and Music in the Park Address:
Memorial Park
2nd Avenue E
Durand, WI 54736
(715) 672-5709 (That’s the Pepin County Visitors Bureau line)
Website
Back to StateTrunkTour.com
August 24, 2019
Potosi Brewfest
The 11th Annual Potosi Brewfest takes place in “Beer’s Hometown” on Saturday, August 24th, 2019. The Brewfest includes samples from more than 60 vendors of craft beer, wine, specialty meat & cheeses – and of course, the local Potosi beers!
Try your hand at the Beer Stein Holding contest or enjoy music along with all those craft beers, wines, meats and cheese – all in the beautiful setting of the Holiday Gardens across from the historic Potosi Brewery. Check out the National Brewery Museum while you’re there and enjoy a trip down Highway 133 on the way to or fro! Highway 35 & U.S. 61 are close by for easy access.
Potosi Brewfest runs from 1-5pm Saturday, August 24th.
Tickets: General Admission tickets are $45 and VIP tickets are $55. Designated driver tickets are $10, but you don’t get any beer for obvious reasons.
Potosi Brewfest Address:
Holiday Gardens Event Center
109 Main Street (Highway 133)
Potosi, WI 53820
(608) 763-4002
Event Website
Mineral Point Blues & Roots Fest
The Mineral Point Historical Society presents the first annual Mineral Point Blues & Roots Festival, supporting our unique Mineral Point history and Mineral Point Music Boosters through a fun event filled with local and regional musicians. The lineup features The Jimmys, Omar Coleman, Katherine Davis Blues Band, Chicago Bound with Willie Buck, Jimi “Primetime” Smith Trio, Rick Harris with Steve Brown, and Boo Mullarky. Tickets are $20, in advance online or at the event.
Beer, hard cider, soda, water, wine, and food available onsite. No carry-ins. Bring a chair and enjoy the fun.
Mineral Point is a beautiful, historic city that’s easily accessible via U.S. 151, Highway 23, or Highway 39. Come not only for the music, but to check out the downtown streets, Shake Rag Alley, Pendarvis, Brewery Creek, or any of the other shops and sights!
Mineral Point Blues & Roots Fest Address:
Orchard Lawn Museum
234 Madison Street
Mineral Point, WI 53565
(608) 558-1937
Website
Back to StateTrunkTour.com
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:
Back to StateTrunkTour.com
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
Back to StateTrunkTour.com
August 17, 2019
HarborPark Jazz, Rhythm & Blues Festival
After a five-year hiatus, the Arts & Crafts Village returns to the HarborPark festival showcasing a broad mix of juried fine art, paintings, prints, photographs, sculpture, jewelry, handmade clothing, fine crafts and a lively art-making tent aimed at families with young children. Artisans will showcase their talent in a variety of mediums on the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan. Art pieces, prints and merchandise will be available for purchase. The Kenosha Art Association is partnering with the event to produce the Arts & Crafts Village.
Music Lineup & Schedule, straight from their website (times subject to change):
2:30 p.m.: Natty Nation opens the main stage with a Caribbean presentation of Reggae music. JAH Boogie and his band’s tight but fluid, rootsy but funky, beautiful but gritty, righteous but real vibration is clear to anyone listening on stereo or live in concert. It’s almost impossible not to dance at a Natty Nation show, where their message is simple: Spread the positive vibration!
4:00 p.m.: Milwaukee’s hottest R&B band Christopher’s Project with Joe (the Crooner) Jordan
5:45 p.m.: Nora Jean Bruso Blues Band
7:30 p.m.: Internationally-acclaimed saxophonist Paul Taylor will perform as the main evening act.
Tickets:
General admission lawn seats for the HarborPark Jazz, Rhythm & Blues Festival are $25 in advance or $35 at the gate. Texas Roadhouse VIP Lounge tickets are $85 each (includes concert ticket, food, complimentary beer and wine). Ticket outlets: Kenosha Community Foundation (600 52nd St #110), Tenuta’s Deli (3203 52nd St.), Andrea’s (2401 60th St.), and Brat Stop Cheese Mart (12304 75th St.). You can purchase tickets online here.
The HarborPark Jazz, Rhythm and Blues festival is produced by the volunteer efforts of the Mary Lou & Arthur F Mahone Fund, a non-profit organization. Alcoholic carry-ins are NOT permitted. All proceeds benefit their Career Exploration Organization scholarship program. The mission of the Mahone Fund is to provide educational opportunities for economically and academically deserving youth and to support healthy lifestyle initiatives in communities of color.
This takes place at Celebration Place in HarborPark, and is a rain or shine event. You can access HarborPark, which is right along the lake in downtown Kenosha, via Highways 32, 50, and 158. Downtown Kenosha is about eight miles east of I-41/94.
Kenosha HarborPark Jazz, Rhythm & Blues Festival Address:
HarborPark Celebration Place
5501 Ring Road
Kenosha, WI 53140
(262) 654-2412
Website
Back to StateTrunkTour.com
August 9, 2019 – August 10, 2019
Seymour Burgerfest
Seymour Burgerfest & Balloon Rally celebrates the “Home of the Hamburger”! Seymour is where the hamburger was reportedly invented by Charlie Nagreen in 1885, improvising the sandwich while selling meatballs at the Outagamie County Fair. Burgerfest celebrates this momentous creation with a big Balloon Rally Friday night, the World’s Largest Hamburger Parade, the Bun Run, Kids’ Run, music, kids’ games, the Burger Eating Contest and the Giant Ketchup Slide! The Car Show, Railroad Depot and Community Museum are included with the Saturday entrance fee.a 190-pound hamburger they grill up right there, the burger-eating contest, and you can even take a plunge on the ketchup slide!
The Car Show, viewing the model railroad at the Railroad Depot, and seeing the world’s largest hamburger memorabilia exhibit at the Seymour Community Museum are included with the Saturday Burger Fest entrance fee. Downtown Seymour Saturday events cost only $3 in advance and $5 at the gate. Children 12 and under are admitted free with paid adult on Saturday downtown. Wristbands are available from Seymour merchants Don’s Quality Market, Seymour Public Library, Seymour Community Museum. Or, get your Tickets in Advance here.
During a previous Burgerfest, Seymour celebrants cooked up the World’s Largest Hamburger – according to Guinness – at 8,266 pounds!
“In 1885, Charles N. Nagreen, a young lad of 15, came to the Seymour Fair to sell meatballs. When he realized people wanted to walk around the fair grounds and eat, he flattened a meatball between two slices of bread and called it a ‘hamburger.’ This was the first time the hamburger sandwich was produced and sold.” [/highlight]
The State Trunk Tour has been there; amidst the bands, the model railroad museum and hungry and thirsty festival goers milling about under the statue of Charles “Hamburger Charlie” Nagreen (the hamburger’s inventor), was the main attraction: a 60-pound hamburger. Sure, it’s a fraction of the monstrous 8,266 pound record grilled in 2001, but it was still a monster.
The 60 pound mound of meat, hot off the grill.
It took some work, but the meat was successfully wedged within a gi-normous bun – even though part of the patty’s north side fell a bit!
Check out all the fun where Highways 54 and 55 meet in Seymour!
Back to StateTrunkTour.com
August 8, 2019 – August 11, 2019
Chippewa Falls Sesquicentennial Birthday Bash Weekend
The beautiful city of Chippewa Falls celebrates its sesquicentennial this year – that means 150 years (to put it more simply!) and the city is celebrating all year long. The weekend of August 8-10 though, is the biggest party: the Chippewa Falls Sesquicentennial Birthday Bash Weekend!
You don’t have to be able to pronounce it, much less spell it, but you sure can celebrate it as we mark the 150th anniversary of the incorporation of the City of Chippewa Falls. There are four days of events for all to enjoy, many of which are free to the public!
Thursday & Friday, August 8 & 9:
THE SWAMPERS – “Today in the Valley” Heyde Center for the Arts/Chippewa Valley Cultural Association, 7:30pm each night
Get Your Tickets Here
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
Friday, August 9:
CF 150th Birthday Bash
FREE Concert at Riverfront Park Chippewa Falls
4:00p – 10:30p
Music | Food Trucks | Beer Tents | Fireworks
Line-Up:
5:00p – 7:00p | Them Coulee Boys
8:00p – 10:00p | Phil Cook
10:15p | Fireworks
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
Saturday, August 10:
Pure Water Days Parade
1:00p – 2:00p
Riverfest at Pure Water Days!
FREE Event at Riverfront Park Chippewa Falls
2:00p – 8:00p
Music | Food Trucks | Beer | Antique Car Show | Kids Games | Inflatables | Kubb | Art | Crafts
Line Up:
2:00p – 5:00p | Contradiction
5:00p – 8:00p | Contingency
Chippewa Falls 150th Birthday Bash Pure Water Days Music Celebration at the Northern Wisconsin State Fair
Saturday, August 10 5pm-Midnight
Admission is $20 (Tickets), Parking is FREE
Food Trucks On Site, Leinie’s Beer Garden Open and Serving Beverages
Line Up:
8:00-10:00p | Arch Allies
10:30p | Chris Kroeze
Find out more about these events for the Chippewa Falls Sesquicentennial Bash here from GO Chippewa Falls!
Chippewa Falls is easy to get to! Freeway access via U.S. 53 or Highway 29 brings you in from the south, north, east, or west. A scenic ride along the Chippewa River from the northeast on Highway 178 is always a great drive, and Highway 124 (the old U.S. 53) also brings you in from the north via Highways 40 and 64. Following the old Yellowstone Trail brings you in, too!
Back to StateTrunkTour.com
August 3, 2019
Cookie Daze
Who doesn’t love cookies? Even though this events is designed mainly for kids, grown-ups love cookies too. And Ripon, with its long history of making delicious cookies, hosts a tasty Cookie Daze on Saturday, August 3rd at Barlow Park.
Cookie Daze is a mostly free celebration for children with lots of contests, games, and of course, cookies! Cookie Daze celebrates July 11, 1992 – the day Ripon baked the biggest cookie the world had ever seen. Filled with 3.8 million chocolate chips and measuring 34 feet in diameter, “Ripon accomplished something no one had ever done before,” according to the Ripon Commonwealth Press. Cookie Daze draws crowds of families readied for the annual “cookie drop” – let the chips fall where they may!
Activities during the event, which runs from 10 am – 1:30 pm, include Cookie Decorating, a Fish Pond, Kookie Cookie BINGO, a Rocket Shop & Launch Pad, a Food & Beverage Tent, the Flame Thrower Hitting Machine, Face Painting and a Children’s Activity Tent, Inflatables to play on and in, and more!
While in Ripon, check out all the shops downtown, the campus of Ripon College, and nearby towns like Green Lake, Berlin, and more!
Ripon Cookie Daze Address:
Barlow Park, corner of Griswold & Watson Streets
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-6764
Website
Check their website for full details, and the Schedule of Events below. You can get to Ripon via Highways 23, 44 and 49.
2019 COOKIE DAZE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Activities Taking Place from 10 am – 1:30 pm: Cookie Decorating • Fish Pond • Kookie Cookie BINGO • Rocket Shop & Launch Pad • Food & Beverage Tent* • Flame Thrower Hitting Machine • Face Painting • Children’s Activity Tent • Inflatables • Petting Farm • Pony Rides* and more!
Scheduled Activities for Cookie Daze:
10:00 Bake & Taste – People’s Choice Voting ‘til 11:30
10:10 Cookie Hunt (Toddlers Age 2 & Under)
10:00 – 12:00 Children’s Activities
10:30 Cookie Drop (Ages 3 & 4; Grand Prize: Plasma Car)
10:45 – 11:30 Happy Ness Clowns
11:15 Cookie Drop (Ages 5 & 6; Grand Prize: Bicycle)
12:15 Cookie Drop (Ages 7-12; Grand Prize: Bicycle)
12:30 Awards Presentation at Pavilion (Bake & Taste & Coloring Contest)
12:45 Cookie Drop (Ages 13-95; Grand Prize: Ripon Chamber Dollars)
1:30 COOKIE DAZE CLOSES
Back to StateTrunkTour.com
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!
Back to StateTrunkTour.com
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
Back to StateTrunkTour.com
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
Back to StateTrunkTour.com
July 24, 2019 – July 28, 2019
Racine County Fair
“An Udderly Good Time!” is the slogan for Racine County Fair this year, happening July 24-28, 2019. The Racine County Fairgrounds in Union Grove will host the annual slew of animal and product exhibits, concerts, truck and tractor pulls, “Fairest of the Fair,” and more. Special competitions include Goat Milking, Hard Vegetable Decorating, a Youth Horse Fun Show, and Scarecrow Contest. There’s also music and events on multiple stages. Check out the lineup here:
2019 Grandstand Entertainment Line-Up
Wednesday July 24 – 6:30pm, Truck and Tractor Pull
Thursday July 25 – 7:00pm, All Star Pro Nationals, ATV & Motorcycle Races, and Halftime Stunt Show
Friday July 26 – 6:30pm, Truck and Tractor Pull
Saturday July 27 – 8:00pm, Granger Smith featuring Earl Dibbles, Jr.
Sunday July 28 – 2:00pm & 6:00pm, Demo Derby
2019 Center Stage Beer & Wine Garden
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
Noon Opening Ceremony
2:00 p.m. Little King & Queen
4:00 p.m. Fairest of the Fair
6:00 p.m. Fair Idol
8:00 p.m. Elvis, Patsy Cline, & Roy Orbison
Thursday July 25, 2019
Noon Matt Meyers
3:30 p.m. Ricky Orta Jr
7:30 p.m. Dueling Pianos
Friday, July 26, 2019
Noon Matt Meyers
3:00 p.m. Bullfrog
6:00 p.m. Fair Idol
8:00 p.m. KOLTRANE
Saturday, July 27, 2019
Noon Ben Barrels
3:30 p.m. Liam Nugent Trio
5:00 p.m. Burro Creek
7:00 p.m. Up All Night
Sunday, July 28, 2019
9:00 a.m. Church Service
Noon Don Wiggins
3:30 p.m. Bullfrog
6:00 p.m. Ten Feet Tall
2019 Activity Building Line-Up:
Wednesday July 24, 7:30pm: KOLTRANE
Thursday July 25 at 7:30pm: Lunch Money Bullies
Friday July 26 at 2:00pm : Steve Meisner Polka Band
Friday July 26 at 7:3opm: Saddlebrook
Saturday July 27 at 8:00pm: Stetsin and Lace
Sunday July 28 at 5:00pm: Genessee Depot
THE FULL LINEUP OF ALL EVENTS CAN BE FOUND HERE!
The Racine County Fairgrounds are along Highway 11/Durand Avenue in Union Grove, near U.S. 45. The Great Lakes Dragaway is nearby. Don’t forget, you can stop at the Real Racine main office on Highway 20 just west of I-41/94 to get more information and perks for the Fair, too!
Racine County Fair Address:
19805 Durand Avenue (Highway 11)
Union Grove, WI 53182
(262) 878-3895
Website
Back to StateTrunkTour.com
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!
Back to StateTrunkTour.com
July 17, 2019 – July 21, 2019
Waukesha County Fair
On the Main Stage (shows are free, but VIP opportunities are available), you can enjoy:
At the Gate (Cash Only):
Adult = $10.00
Youth (6-12 years) = $5.00
Children 5 and Under FREE
Daily Parking $5.00 (vehicle entry is subject to availability)
Free Motorcycle Parking courtesy of Hupy and Abraham S.C.
Admission Re-Entry Wristbands are available at Gate 2 or the Fair Office (located north of the Forum Marketplace). They are valid for re-entry to the Fair for same-day admission only and do not include parking.
Hours:
Wednesday, Noon – 10 pm
Thursday, 10 am – Midnight
Friday, 10 am – Midnight
Saturday, 10 am – Midnight
Sunday, 10 am – 9 pm
Waukesha County Fair Address:
2417 Silvernail Road
Pewaukee, WI 53072
(262) 544-5922
Website
You’ll find the fair at the Waukesha County Fairgrounds, just south of I-94 between Exits 293 (County T) and 294 (County F). Highways 16, 59, 164, and U.S. 18 all bring you here – or close.
Their Website full schedules, and click here for specific ticket pricing and daily specials!
July 10, 2019 – July 14, 2019
Jefferson County Fair
The 167th running of the Jefferson County Fair runs July 10-14, 2019! Enjoy everything from animal exhibits and tractor pulls to the carnival and midway, complemented with food, drinks, live music and more on the extensive Jefferson County Fairgrounds. Check out the Fairest of the Fair competition and the Midway Hop Stop, featuring specialty beers from across Wisconsin’s breweries.
Gates open daily at 8am. Tickets are $10 daily for adults, Children under 5 are admitted free. On Sunday, July 14th, members of our Military are admitted free with valid ID. There are other specials here, too. Any day, the carnival rides begin at noon and run until close each night.
Get all the details at the Jefferson County Fair website. U.S. 18 and Highways 26 and 89 bring you to – or close to – the Fairgrounds!
Jefferson County Fair Address:
Jefferson County Fair Park
503 N. Jackson Avenue
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 674-7148
Website
Jefferson County Fair Schedule of Events
Wednesday, July 10
8:00 am – Junior Horse & Pony Show – Junior Horse and Pony Show
8:30 am – Junior Beef Show
9:00 am – Junior Rabbit Show, Open Plant Judging
10:30 am – County Tractor Pull
1:00 pm – Junior Sheep Show, Open Sheep Judging
7:00 pm – Badger State Tractor Pull
Thursday, July 11
8:00 am – Junior Horse & Pony Show, Junior Swine Show
8:30 am – Junior Poultry- Market Class, Eggs & Posters
9:00 am – Junior & Open Goat Show: Junior Goat Show, Junior Cat Show
10:00 am – Junior Demonstations & Speeches: Junior Music & Drama Performance – Music & Drama
2:00 pm – The Jimmy Hartwig Band
6:30 pm – Badger Truck Pull
9:00 pm – Open Goat Judging – Open Goat – Classes D&E
Friday, July 12
8:00 am – Junior Poultry-Breeding Stock and Showmanship
8:30 am – Junior Dairy Show
11:00 am – Draft Horse – Halter Show
5:30 pm – Open Draft Horse- Cart Show – Open Draft Horse- Hitch Show
7:00 pm – Roots & Boots 90’s Electric Throwdown featuring Aaron Tippin, Collin Raye, and Sammy Kershaw
Saturday, July 13
8:00 am – Junior Horse & Pony Show
1:00 pm – Garage Band Extravaganza! Youth Livestock & Dairy Auction
5:00 pm – Small Animal Sale
5:30 pm – Draft Horse – Hitch Show – Draft Horse – Cart Show
7:00 pm – Walker Hayes with Drake White and the Big Fire
Sunday, July 14
9:00 am – Junior Horse & Pony Show
10:00 am – Future Showmanship
12:00 pm – La Movida Day
2:00 pm – Demolition Derby: Master Showman Contest – Supreme Showman Contest
4:00 pm – Herdsmanship Award Presentation
June 29, 2019
Shake the Lake
Live music includes headliners Hairball on the WIBA-FM Metro Family Rock Stage; the 96.3 STAR Country Stage features Lee Brice, Dylan Scott, and Dylan Schneider.
More entertainment line-ups will be announced soon, since it’s June already…
At dusk, Festival Foods presents the Shake the Lake fireworks display, which will take place over the lake but light up not only the water, but the shoreline, downtown, The Capitol, and more in one of the highest-rated fireworks displays in the Midwest.
Shake the Lake runs Saturday, June 29th along John Nolen Drive (U.S. 151) and the Lake Monona shoreline. It’s a quick drive from The Beltline (U.S. 12/14/18), and U.S. 51 or Highways 30 or 113 from the east side. While there, check out the beauty of the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Monona Terrace, a crown jewel on the Madison skyline and a key stop along the Frank Lloyd Wright Trail!
Admission is free; there’s also the optional iHeartRadio Rooftop Party, providing a GREAT view of the fireworks, food stands, bars, and more activities for a $17 admission fee.
Shake The Lake Address:
1 John Nolen Drive
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 246-4277
Website