Along the Wisconsin-Illinois border you can go back to the 16th century at the Bristol Renaissance Faire. A plethora of entertainment, great food, performances, and a marketplace filled with crafts, art, musical instruments, clothes, jewelry, and more await. You’ll find plenty of colorful characters in period costumery, performers twirling fire, people mashing their mouths into giant turkey legs, wandering minstrels, swordfights, jousting… the list goes on and on. It’s a great summer weekend activity just west of Kenosha on the Illinois border!
Bristol Renaissance Faire runs Saturdays and Sundays July 5th though Labor Day, September 1st (yes, it runs that Monday and that’s the only Monday.)
The Kid’s Kingdom features the Castle Stage where children can get knighted, a face-painting area (don’t worry, it washes off eventually), hobbit houses, an entrance area with five huge thrones that provide great photo opportunities, and an air-conditioned rest area.
A giant turkey leg slathered in barbecue sauce is an essential part of the Bristol Renaissance Faire experience, but they also offer everything from Cornish pasties and bakery goods to vegan items and gelato. The number of entertainment stages now totals sixteen. Comedic sword-fighting, ropewalking, juggling, fire-whipping, acrobatics, chalk art, a variety of musicians, and more. The Marketplace offers the work of nearly 175 artisans and crafters; you can find Scottish kilts, leather masks, bamboo flutes, jester socks, stage-combat-approved swords, steampunkery, and much more. Glass blowing and blacksmithing activities frequently happen in the Marketplace as well as a variety of other crafting.
Tickets range from $40 for adults to $15 for children ages 5-12. Seniors (62+) and Military with ID are $38. Kids 4 and under are free. Season passes can be purchased for $225. You can also get discounted tickets at Menard’s and if you join Friends of the Faire you can also get discounts. U.S. 41, I-41/94, Highway 165, and the state line border the “Fairegrounds,” with U.S. 45 and Highway 50 also getting you close!
Bristol Renaissance Faire Location:
12550 120th Avenue
Kenosha, WI 53142
(877) 395-7773 Website
The annual 100 Mile Garage Sale is coming up! Spreading across miles and miles of roads on both sides of the Mississippi River, this fun event is perfect for driving and shopping from Thursday, May 2nd through Sunday, May 5th.
Every year, Lake Pepin historic river towns in both Wisconsin and Minnesota clean out their attics, garages and basements to create the most spectacular garage sale around. Bargain hunters can start anywhere along the river road – Minnesota or Wisconsin – rain or shine. The 100 Mile Garage Sale extends from Winona north to Red Wing on the Minnesota side of the River and Fountain City north to Prescott on the Wisconsin side of the River. Thousands of individuals and businesses participate with their own garage sales, often whole neighborhoods. While there are no maps indicating the exact location of the individual sales they are very easy to find and are identified by signage and pink balloons or ribbons. Many of the people who visit the Region for the garage sale weekend start on Thursday and stay until Sunday morning. They often comment that they attended half of the sales that they saw. You won’t have any problem what-so-ever finding as many garage sales as you feel like attending! Follow the trail marked with colored balloons or ribbons of participating sales and you’ll find deals, steals and fun.
Sales on the Minnesota side run from Hastings along U.S. 61 south to Winona; on the Wisconsin side the sales go from Fountain City on the south to Prescott on the north, all centered around Pepin – and you have to check out the gorgeous views of Lake Pepin! Don’t miss it!
100 Mile Garage Sale Address:
Various locations, centered around Pepin along Highway 35 in Wisconsin and U.S. 14/61 in Minnesota
Information: (651) 307-8364 Website
The annual Spring Fling Tour of Shops across Oconto and Marinette Counties is on Thursday, April 21st through Sunday, April 24th, 2022. Along with us at State Trunk Tour, the friendly folks at Oconto County Tourism can guide you through Oconto & Marinette Counties as you explore a variety of shops. Drive around these two beautiful northeastern Wisconsin counties as the buds begin to bloom and nature continues to refresh ahead of the warmer weather to come.
Over the four days of the Spring Fling Tour, you can check out:
Boutiques
Home Decor
Gift Shops
Antiques & Vintage
Coffee & Tea Shops
Floral Shops
Resale Shops
… and more
Shops include RAV Designs Decor & More, Klassy Kids Resale, Olive + Birch Boutique, Yvonne’s Classy Closet, The Junky Artisan, 1896 Homestead Shoppe, Style & Hart Boutique, Simply Charming, Goose & Gander Finery, Woodsong Trading Post, Nuthatch Gift Shoppe, and many more.
This Spring Fling map can guide you to over 27 shops and 14 restaurants:
Many of these destinations are along the State Trunk Tour roads in Oconto and Marinette Counties, including U.S. 41, U.S. 141, Highway 22, Highway 32, Highway 64, and Highway 180. The Spring Fling Tour of Shops is a great way to combine a nice road trip with some serious local shopping!
Holy Hill hosts its annual St. Mary of the Hill/ Holy Hill Flea Market in beautiful Hubertus, at the historic parish grounds of the basilica of Holy Hill under the twin steeples.
Over 300 private vendors will offer a variety of products, antiques, crafts, wares, clothing, baked goods, and other items. The Holy Hill Flea Market, also referred to as the St. Mary of the Hill Parish Antique & Flea Market, runs from 7am – 3pm on Saturday, July 29, 2018.
Free admission and free parking in this peaceful, lovely, and enjoyable spot in the hills of Washington County just off Highway 167, between Highways 83 and 164.
Holy Hill Flea Market Address:
Basilica and National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians at Holy Hill
1525 Carmel Road
Hubertus, WI 53033
(262) 673-4045 Website
Start:
July 29, 2018 7:00 am
End:
July 29, 2018 3:00 pm
Venue:
Basilica and National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians at Holy Hill
Phone:
262-673-4045
Address:
1515 Carmel Road, Hubertus, WI, 53033, United States
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July 5, 2025 – September 1, 2025
Bristol Renaissance Faire
Bristol Renaissance Faire runs Saturdays and Sundays July 5th though Labor Day, September 1st (yes, it runs that Monday and that’s the only Monday.)
The Kid’s Kingdom features the Castle Stage where children can get knighted, a face-painting area (don’t worry, it washes off eventually), hobbit houses, an entrance area with five huge thrones that provide great photo opportunities, and an air-conditioned rest area.
A giant turkey leg slathered in barbecue sauce is an essential part of the Bristol Renaissance Faire experience, but they also offer everything from Cornish pasties and bakery goods to vegan items and gelato. The number of entertainment stages now totals sixteen. Comedic sword-fighting, ropewalking, juggling, fire-whipping, acrobatics, chalk art, a variety of musicians, and more. The Marketplace offers the work of nearly 175 artisans and crafters; you can find Scottish kilts, leather masks, bamboo flutes, jester socks, stage-combat-approved swords, steampunkery, and much more. Glass blowing and blacksmithing activities frequently happen in the Marketplace as well as a variety of other crafting.
Tickets range from $40 for adults to $15 for children ages 5-12. Seniors (62+) and Military with ID are $38. Kids 4 and under are free. Season passes can be purchased for $225. You can also get discounted tickets at Menard’s and if you join Friends of the Faire you can also get discounts. U.S. 41, I-41/94, Highway 165, and the state line border the “Fairegrounds,” with U.S. 45 and Highway 50 also getting you close!
Bristol Renaissance Faire Location:
12550 120th Avenue
Kenosha, WI 53142
(877) 395-7773
Website
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May 2, 2024 – May 5, 2024
100 Mile Garage Sale along the Great River Road
Every year, Lake Pepin historic river towns in both Wisconsin and Minnesota clean out their attics, garages and basements to create the most spectacular garage sale around. Bargain hunters can start anywhere along the river road – Minnesota or Wisconsin – rain or shine. The 100 Mile Garage Sale extends from Winona north to Red Wing on the Minnesota side of the River and Fountain City north to Prescott on the Wisconsin side of the River. Thousands of individuals and businesses participate with their own garage sales, often whole neighborhoods. While there are no maps indicating the exact location of the individual sales they are very easy to find and are identified by signage and pink balloons or ribbons. Many of the people who visit the Region for the garage sale weekend start on Thursday and stay until Sunday morning. They often comment that they attended half of the sales that they saw. You won’t have any problem what-so-ever finding as many garage sales as you feel like attending! Follow the trail marked with colored balloons or ribbons of participating sales and you’ll find deals, steals and fun.
Sales on the Minnesota side run from Hastings along U.S. 61 south to Winona; on the Wisconsin side the sales go from Fountain City on the south to Prescott on the north, all centered around Pepin – and you have to check out the gorgeous views of Lake Pepin! Don’t miss it!
100 Mile Garage Sale Address:
Various locations, centered around Pepin along Highway 35 in Wisconsin and U.S. 14/61 in Minnesota
Information: (651) 307-8364
Website
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April 21, 2022 – April 24, 2022
Spring Fling Tour of Shops – Oconto & Marinette Counties
The annual Spring Fling Tour of Shops across Oconto and Marinette Counties is on Thursday, April 21st through Sunday, April 24th, 2022. Along with us at State Trunk Tour, the friendly folks at Oconto County Tourism can guide you through Oconto & Marinette Counties as you explore a variety of shops. Drive around these two beautiful northeastern Wisconsin counties as the buds begin to bloom and nature continues to refresh ahead of the warmer weather to come.
… and more
Shops include RAV Designs Decor & More, Klassy Kids Resale, Olive + Birch Boutique, Yvonne’s Classy Closet, The Junky Artisan, 1896 Homestead Shoppe, Style & Hart Boutique, Simply Charming, Goose & Gander Finery, Woodsong Trading Post, Nuthatch Gift Shoppe, and many more.
This Spring Fling map can guide you to over 27 shops and 14 restaurants:
Many of these destinations are along the State Trunk Tour roads in Oconto and Marinette Counties, including U.S. 41, U.S. 141, Highway 22, Highway 32, Highway 64, and Highway 180. The Spring Fling Tour of Shops is a great way to combine a nice road trip with some serious local shopping!
Back to StateTrunkTour.com
July 29, 2018
Holy Hill Flea Market
Holy Hill hosts its annual St. Mary of the Hill/ Holy Hill Flea Market in beautiful Hubertus, at the historic parish grounds of the basilica of Holy Hill under the twin steeples.
Over 300 private vendors will offer a variety of products, antiques, crafts, wares, clothing, baked goods, and other items. The Holy Hill Flea Market, also referred to as the St. Mary of the Hill Parish Antique & Flea Market, runs from 7am – 3pm on Saturday, July 29, 2018.
Free admission and free parking in this peaceful, lovely, and enjoyable spot in the hills of Washington County just off Highway 167, between Highways 83 and 164.
Holy Hill Flea Market Address:
Basilica and National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians at Holy Hill
1525 Carmel Road
Hubertus, WI 53033
(262) 673-4045
Website