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Eggstravaganza at Racine Zoo
2019-04-20 09:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Racine Zoological Society, 2131 N. Main Street, Racine, WI, 53402, United States
The Racine Zoo’s annual Eggstravaganza is 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 20th at the zoo, right along Highway 32 north of downtown, along the beautiful Lake Michigan lakefront.
Children and parents are invited to have fun hunting for the six “cluck-cluck” doors, playing themed games, enjoying two bouncy houses, cookie decorating and crafts, as as well as up-close animal encounters with the Racine Zoo Animal Ambassadors. Of course, food and beverages will be available for purchase. The Easter Bunny will be on hand to pose for photos at an additional $5 charge.
This “hoppin’ event” will feature:
• A hunt for 6 cluck-cluck doors throughout the Zoo to collect candy
• A photo with our special guest…the Easter Bunny! (digital photo will be emailed to you)
• Bounce houses
• EGG-cellent games
• Fun crafts and yummy snacktivities
• Easter Egg and Cookie Decorating
• Egg Dig
• Hoppin’ Dance Party
• Trunk Hunt (“Easter Style” of Trunk-or-Treat)
EggStravaganza Admission Rates:
Zoo Members: FREE
Adults: $8
Child 3-15: $6
Seniors 62 & Older: $7
2 & Younger: FREE
You’ll find the Racine Zoo, which is fun any time of year, just north of downtown Racine along Highway 32. Highways 11, 20, and 38 also bring you close. Nearby, you can enjoy North Beach and the shopping, restaurants, and fun to be had in downtown Racine including the Racine Art Museum and Monument Square. To the north, the Wind Point Lighthouse beckons for a beautiful look at history and Lake Michigan; and in various locales around town, you can explore Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired architecture including the famous Johnson Wax Research Tower, Wingspan, and more. Kids might also love the historic fire station along 6th Street near City Hall and interactive exhibits at the Racine Historical Museum. All of the action is about 9-10 miles east of I-41/94; good north-south road trip alternates – if you want to avoid interstate construction zones – include U.S. 45 and Highway 31.
EggStravaganza Address (Racine Zoo)
Racine Zoo
2131 Main Street (Highway 32)
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 636-9189
Website

River Falls Roots & Bluegrass Festival
2019-04-12 - 2019-04-14 | Downtown River Falls, 214 N. Main Street, River Falls, WI, 54022, United States
The River Falls Roots and Bluegrass Festival is a FREE three-day musical festival located in the heart of downtown River Falls. Enjoy over fifty hours of foot stompin’ Bluegrass, Roots & Cajun at multiple venues! Headliners this year include Kind Country, Dead Horses, Art Stevenson and High Water.
The weekend kicks off with the 4th Annual Beer & Wine Tasting at Junior’s Bar and Restaurant. Enjoy the character of their historic Main Street (Historic Highway 35) as you move from venue to venue to experience both regional and local roots and bluegrass music all weekend long. Enjoy a variety of free workshops and participate in free jam sessions.
Check out the new Roots and Bluegrass Festival Band Contest and the Singer/Songwriter Competition which promises to be an exciting competition among the best of the best. Prizes will be awarded for the top three artists.
The River Falls Roots & Bluegrass Festival website has more details and updates.
You can get to River Falls via Highways 29, 35, or 65. It’s just minutes south of I-94. Don’t miss over 50 hours of foot-stomping bluegrass! Make a weekend out of it!

Phelps Maple Syrup Fest
2019-04-06 08:00 - 16:00 | Phelps School, 4451 Old School Road, Phelps, WI, 54554, United States
Did you know Wisconsin is fourth in the nation in the production of maple syrup? Phelps Maple Syrup Fest celebrates this sweet and natural concoction on Saturday, April 6th!
Head up Highway 17 to Phelps and get in on the action. Learn more about how and where maple syrup is made, browse local arts & crafts, and tickle your taste buds… not only with maple syrup, but with honey this year, too!
Phelps Maple Syrup Fest is centered on the grounds of the Phelps school. There will be tree-tapping demonstrations and driving tour or guided bus tours of local sugar bushes to see where this popular treat originates and how sap becomes maple syrup. Furthermore, kid’s games and activities, a wonderful arts and crafts show with over 70 vendors, maple syrup and honey displays, and a maple syrup contest judged by local celebrities makes the Phelps Maple Syrup Fest a great event for the whole family. Be sure to taste the maple syrup goodies available at the Maple Cafe, try your hand at making Maple Taffy on the snow, or bring your homemade maple syrup to enter into the judging contest!
The day’s activities and sugar bush tours are free of charge for all attendees. Interested in learning how to make maple syrup or honey? This will be the first year for a new Beekeepers 101 class and a Maple Syrup 101 class. Each class is $10 per person, with no pre-registration required.

Phelps is a quiet and beautiful little town on the eastern end of North Twin Lake. It’s less than 20 minutes north and east of Eagle River via Highway 17 in Vilas County. Phelps is in the midst of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, right along the border with the U.P. of Michigan.

Phelps Maple Syrup Fest Address:
4451 Old School Road
Phelps, WI 54554
(715) 545-3800
Website
Facebook page

Lake Geneva Festival of Wine
2019-04-05 - 2019-04-07 | Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, 7036 Grand Geneva Way, Lake Geneva, WI, 53147, United States
Welcoming all wine lovers 21 and older! Check out the 2019 Lake Geneva Festival of Wine at Grand Geneva Resort & Spa. They have an entire weekend of vintage entertainment planned for all enthusiasts, from social wine drinkers to sommeliers. Eat, drink and learn more about wines from around the world. From their top of the line Blue Chip wine dinner to the Grand Tasting, you can book a weekend package with friends who share your love for wine.
The Grand Tasting is on Saturday, April 6 from 4-6pm. Need an extra hour? Upgrade to our VIP experience to start at 3pm and enjoy a bonus bubbles sampling in the VIP Lounge. We are happy to once again be partnering with the United Way of Walworth County this year. Pull a cork for a great cause! Stop by the cork pull station for your chance to take home 1 of 100 wines. 10% of all wine sales will also be donated to United Way. Don’t forget to order your favorite bottles before you leave! Must be 21 or older to attend.
The Grand Geneva is truly a grand resort, famously once the Playboy Club. It’s located along Highway 50 (near Highway 120) at U.S. 12 on the east end of Lake Geneva. Check out this great event and explore the town while you’re at it!
Check out the event website here for more details and to buy tickets, and see the Schedule of Events below!
Lake Geneva Festival of Wine Address:
Grand Geneva Resort
7036 Grand Geneva Way
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 248-8811
Website

Lake Geneva Festival of Wine Schedule of Events
Friday, April 5th
7pm: Blue Chip Wine Dinner – Savor top of the line wines with a reception followed by four courses of delicious food prepared by Grand Geneva’s Executive Chef Nelly Buleje.
$125 per person including tax and gratuity
Click here for menu
8pm: Paint ‘N Sip – Let out your inner artist. Enjoy a glass of wine while participating in a step-by-step painting tutorial, then take home your original masterpiece.
$45 per person
Saturday, April 6th
9am – Yoga and Mimosas – Start the morning with a relaxing yoga session and a mimosa. All skill levels are welcome to relax and learn about the health benefits of wine.
$15 per person
9am – Nature Walk – Enjoy a guided morning hike along the White River Trail. Take a breath of clean country air and enjoy the sights and sounds of the outdoors before all of the wine tasting begins.
Complimentary, no reservation needed
10am: Paint ‘N Sip – Let out your inner artist. Enjoy a glass of wine while participating in a step-by-step painting tutorial, then take home your original masterpiece.
$45 per person
11:30am-12:15pm & 1:30-2:15pm – Wine Tastign Seminars. Learn, interact and taste during two sessions of their Wine Tasting Seminars. Topics include wine blending, meat, cheese, and chocolate pairings and trendy grapes. $25 per person
12:45-2:00pm – Chef Demo Lunch. Watch Grand Geneva Executive Chef Nely Buleje as he shows you his passion for cooking while building a delicious light lunch paired with wines. $45 per person
3pm – VIP Hour. Enjoy an extra hour to sip the 50 bottles of wine carefully selected for this year’s event and enjoy a bonus bubbles sampling in the VIP Lounge. Plus, learn more from chef and wine talks on the half-hour mark, every hour during the Grand Tasting. $110 per person from 3-6pm
4-6pm – Grand Tasting. Eat, drink, and learn at their main event! Meet at the Grand Ballroom to taste a diverse array of wines from around the world, paired with delicious samples of food to match the wine regions. $85 per person
Sunday, April 7th
9am – Yoga and Mimosas – Start the morning with a relaxing yoga session and a mimosa. All skill levels are welcome to relax and learn about the health benefits of wine.
$15 per person
9am – Nature Walk – Enjoy a guided morning hike along the White River Trail. Take a breath of clean country air and enjoy the sights and sounds of the outdoors before all of the wine tasting begins.
Complimentary, no reservation needed
10am-2pm – Sunday Brunch – End the weekend on a high note with our Sunday Champagne Brunch in Geneva ChopHouse from 10am-2pm. Extra bubbly drinks will be served in honor of Lake Geneva Festival of Wine Weekend!
$44.95 per person, plus tax and gratuity
Call (262) 249-4788 for reservations

Wheel & Sprocket Bike Expo at WI State Fair
2019-04-04 17:00 - 2019-04-07 17:00 | Wisconsin State Fair Exposition Center, 640 S. 84th Street, West Allis, WI, 53214, United States
Wheel & Sprocket hosts its 35th annual Wheel & Sprocket Bike Expo – the nation’s largest bike sale – at the Wisconsin State Fair Exposition Center. This year, it takes place April 4-7, 2019! Over 2,000 bikes and thousands of accessories are on sale at the best prices of the year. Seminars and exhibitors are all around, too – let it get you in the mood for spring!
If you are looking for a new bike for you or a friend, this is the best time to buy at the lowest prices of the season, trade-in a used bike, or get all the necessary bike accessories you need to ensure you can “enjoy Your Ride!”
Bicycles are available for every type of riding from the best brands in cycling. Road bikes, mountain bikes, hybrid bikes, cruisers, and more. Get amazing discounts on bikes for women and children, plus cycling apparel for all riders on clearance.
Check out the FREE Electric Bike Test Ride Course (sponsored by Bosch) to finally try out an electric bike, state of the art digital fit stations to ensure you get the right size bike, along with an Expo Women’s Night on Thursday April 4th (learn more).
Ready to upgrade your bike? Check out the Trade-In, Trade-Up used bike trade program that lets you Bring in your quality used bike and get a gift card for the trade-in value of the bike as appraised by Bicycle Blue Book. It’s a great way to recoup value from your old bike and make space in your garage for a brand new one!
Meet the experts and take advantage of the FREE Seminar Program with topics focusing for every kind of rider click to learn more.
Learn more about people to pedal with, places to explore, and reasons to rides that will make 2019 your year for cycling!
Admission is FREE. Hours are:
Thursday, April 4: 5pm – 9pm
Friday, April 5: 12pm – 9pm
Saturday, April 6: 10am – 8pm
Sunday, April 7: 11am – 5pm
You’ll find the Wisconsin State Fair Exposition Center at the corner of Highway 59/Greenfield Avenue and Highway 181/84th Street just south of I-94 in West Allis. U.S. 18/Bluemound Road is just to the north, I-41/894/U.S. 45 is a mile and a half to the west and Highway 175/Miller Park Way is a few miles to the east.

Wheel & Sprocket Bike Expo Address:
Wisconsin State Fair Park Expo Center
640 S. 84th Street (Highway 181 @ 59)
West Allis, WI 53214
(414) 336-1270
Website

Chippewa Falls Sesquicentennial Celebration Kickoff
2019-03-28 17:30 - 2019-03-31 21:00 | Heyde Center for the Arts, 3 S. High Street, Chippewa Falls, WI, 54729, United States
The lovely and fun city of Chippewa Falls turns 150 this year, and its Chippewa Falls Sesquicentennial Celebration Kickoff was Monday, March 25th. The celebration continues, especially into this weekend!
Okay, sesquicentennial (pronounced “sĕsˌkwĭ-sĕn-tĕnˈē-əl”) is a tricky word. But the events around it for the year will be fun! This first Chippewa Falls Sesquicentennial event to celebrate the city’s incorporation in 1869 is a musical.
You can experience it at the Heyde Center for the Arts and take a step back in time as the Wayward Players, dressed in period costume, sing songs from CHIPPEWA FALLS 1869: THE MUSICAL on the same date that the proclamation that founded the city was signed: March 25th. Browse through historic photographs, enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages, and talk with city officials and historians about the past, present and future of Chippewa Falls. The Chippewa County Historical Society will have books about Chippewa Falls on sale, a table and display of artifacts from the early 1800s, fur trade re-enactors from the Past Passed Here, and more. The Chippewa County Genealogy Society will be on hand with insights on many of the city’s founding families.
At 7:00 p.m. a formal program will be held in the Heyde Center auditorium starting with two songs by the Wayward Players. This will be followed by a brief speech by the Mayor of Chippewa Falls and finally the delivery of the proclamation to Doug Richter, the great-grandson of William Irvine (of Irvine Park fame). Richter will be the Grand Marshal of the August 10, 2019 Pure Water Days Parade in downtown Chippewa Falls. No cost for admission.
The musical continues at the Heyde Center later Thursday, March 28th – Sunday, March 31st. More Sesquicentennial events will follow, and we’ll keep you up to date on them!
Chippewa Falls Sesquicentennial Celebration Kickoff Address:
Heyde Center for the Arts
3 S. High Street
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 726-9000
Website

You’ll find the Heyde Center just east (and up the hill) from downtown Chippewa Falls. U.S. 53 and Highway 29 bring you there via freeway and local Business routes. Highways 124 and 178 bring you right in towards downtown!

Rock Gem & Mineral Show, Janesville
2019-03-23 09:00 - 2019-03-24 16:00 | WI
The 49th annual Rock Gem & Mineral Show hits the Rock County Fairgrounds Saturday, March 23rd and Sunday, March 24th. The Badger Lapidary and Geological Society presents this show, with dealers, excellent speakers, many beautiful club displays, lapidary demonstrations, club sales table, door prizes, educational films and activities for kids. A full menu is available.
Eleven dealers will be at this show dealing in minerals, fossils, gems, and jewelry. Children’s activities include a fish pond, scavenger hunt, rock crafts, and the Roaming Rock Wizard.
Rock Gem & Mineral Show Hours:
Saturday, March 23rd: 9 am – 5 pm
Sunday, March 24th: 9 am – 4 pm
You’ll find the Rock County Fairgrounds on the east side of Janesville, the “City of Parks.” I-39/90, U.S. 14, U.S. 51, and Highways 11 and 26 all bring you there!
Rock Gem & Mineral Show Address:
Craig Center, Rock County Fairgrounds
1301 Craig Avenue
Janesville, WI 53545
Website

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Madison Art, Bead & Glass Show
2019-03-23 - 2019-03-24 | Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI, 53713, United States
The Madison Art Bead & Glass Show hits the Alliant Energy Center Saturday, March 23rd and Sunday, March 24th with classes throughout the weekend and the sales floor open Saturday and Sunday. A huge variety of the crafts will be available for browsing and on sale for purchase. There are Make & Take activities, where six different hands-on projects can be created from six different instructors in a four-hour period. You don’t even need to bring supplies!
Check out the Bead Challenge, or just find pieces of art, beads, or glass creations you’d like to purchase.
It’s all happening at the Madison Art Bead & Glass Show, a perfect stop for artists and creatives of all stripes! It’s right off the Beltline (U.S. 12/18) along Rimrock Road near John Nolen Drive. U.S. 14 & 151 bring you close by, too!
Admission is $7 for one day, $11 for both days. You can buy tickets here.
Hours:
Saturday, 10am – 5pm
Sunday, 10am – 4pm
Madison Art Bead & Glass Show Address:
Alliant Energy Center
1919 Alliant Energy Center Way
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 838-8011
Website

REALTORS Home & Garden Show
2019-03-22 10:00 - 2019-03-31 20:00 | Wisconsin State Fair Exposition Center, 640 S. 84th Street, West Allis, WI, 53214, United States
The 95th annual REALTORS Home & Garden Show is the nation’s longest running Home & Garden Show. It returns to the Wisconsin State Fair Park Expo Center from Friday, March 22nd through Sunday, March 31st, with the exception of Monday-Tuesday, March 25th-26th.
Sweep aside your outdated and overgrown home and garden spaces and get inspired at this year’s REALTORS® Home & Garden Show presented by Unilock®. There’s no better place to learn about all the hottest home improvement tips and trends.
If you’re looking for inspiration, stop by the show to visit with any of 350+ exhibitors. Learn about the latest available products and chat with industry professionals regarding landscaping, windows, decks, kitchen and bath design, plumbing or HVAC needs, foundation repair, tree services, and much more.
And don’t forget to take advantage of one of the show’s many culinary demos or daily seminars provided at the Solutions Stage at Breckenridge Landscape Park.
Finally, a visit to the REALTORS Home & Garden Show would not be complete without a tour of the stunning Garden Promenade, presented by the Wisconsin Landscape Contractors Association. Always a clear reminder that spring is just around the corner, the showcase features 12 elaborately designed landscape displays. Designed by the area’s top landscapers, each garden combines plantings, water features and hardscapes with creature comforts like outdoor kitchens, sound systems and fire pits to create a haven for relaxing or entertaining.
With so much to see and do at this year’s show, there certainly is no space like home.
Admission is $8.00; Children 12 & under are FREE, as are all Active Military personnel with valid ID.
Check the Realtors Home & Garden Show website for full details on vendors, events, and more.
You’ll find the Wisconsin State Fair Exposition Center at the corner of Highway 59/Greenfield Avenue and Highway 181/84th Street, just south of I-94 and U.S. 18, two miles east of I-41/U.S. 45, three miles east of Highway 100, two miles west of Highway 175/Miller Park Way, and three miles west of Highway 57.

St. Patrick's Day Parade & Irish Fest, New London
2019-03-18 11:00 - 2019-03-23 18:00 | Downtown New London, Water Street, New London, WI, 54961, United States
New London becomes New Dublin. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia user “Leprichauns.”
New London becomes “New Dublin” Monday, March 16th – Saturday, March 21st as the city hosts Wisconsin’s largest St. Patrick’s Day Parade and its annual Irish Fest celebration. The Saturday parade begins at 1pm and features bagpipe bands, marching bands, festive clowns, specialty units, clans, an Irish wake parody, and business floats–up to 125 or more.
New Dublin Irish Fest runs from 11am to 6pm Saturday in a heated tent featuring two Celtic bands, Irish food, beverages, and market booths. Entrance fee for the Irish Fest portion is just $5.
This St. Patrick’s Day in New Dublin celebration is a week-long set of festivities that include an exciting schedule of weeknight activities. Just some examples: Irish caroling, Irish entertainment on stage, and an Irish Céili. Corned beef and cabbage is widely served during the week in area restaurants and pubs with some places usually having entertainment.
Get all the parade and Irish Fest details at NewDublin.com.
U.S. 45 and Highway 54 will bring you to New Dublin… er, New London. Enjoy!!
New London Irishfest & St. Patrick’s Day Parade Address:
Downtown New London
Water Street, Highway 54
New London, WI 54961
(920) 982-3891
Website

New London has a very storied Irish history, hence the strong celebrations. The city is also the Birthplace of the Water Spaniel and has a lot of other small town charm and uniqueness to explore.
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EAA Hops & Props
2019-03-09 16:30 - 22:00 | EAA AirVenture Museum, 3000 Poberezny Road, Oshkosh, WI, 54902, United States
EAA Hops & Props is an annual food and beverage-tasting event held at the EAA AirVenture Museum in Oshkosh along I-41. It’s back for its 15th year in a row and happening Saturday, March 9th!
They say beer tastes better in Oshkosh. Find out for yourself by spending an evening sampling beverages from over 75 breweries from around the world. Microbreweries are present to provide their personal brewing process and history, while entertainment from live bands provides a backdrop for this fun and exciting tasting event.
Go from being a Beer Lover to a Master of Brews by upgrading to VIP status, which includes early admission to a gourmet, five-course meal featuring delectable food and beer pairings including the VIP brewery. Dinner begins at 4:30 p.m.; tickets are close to being sold out!
Please note that you must be 21 years of age or older to attend this event. Admission price also includes museum entrance and commemorative beer glass. I mean, hey, drink for a cause! All funds will support museum activities offered by EAA – programs that engage families in educational opportunities and experiences that motivate and inspire participants of all ages.
Please note that no large bags will be allowed into the museum; all bags are subject to search.

Full details on everything are available on EAA’s Hops & Props website. You can reach the EAA AirVenture Museum via I-41 and Highways 26, 44, or 91; U.S. 45 and Highways 21 and 76 also bring you to Oshkosh. Enjoy – safely!
Feel free to check out the rest of Oshkosh while you’re there. Prime outlet shopping is just across I-41 and there are plenty of fun things to see and do in this college town, including the Paine Art Museum.
Don’t forget EAA’s AirVenture, happening July 22-28 this year, featuring the Blue Angels! Wittman Field will become one of the world’s busiest airports for a week and you’ll get to see and experience everything from historic to cutting-edge experimental aviation machines. There will be military fighters, classic airplanes, commercial jets, and creative inventions everywhere.
EAA Hops & Props Address:
EAA AirVenture Museum
3000 Poberezny Road
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 426-6541
Website

Belle City Brewfest
2019-03-09 13:00 - 17:00 | Racine Civic Centre, 5 5th Street, Racine, WI, 53403, United States
Belle City Brewfest convenes in downtown Racine Saturday, March 9th! Over 90 varieties of craft brews from 40 breweries will descend on Festival Hall at the Civic Centre showcasing their brands for unlimited tastings of beer and cider, including newer local breweries like Racine Brewing Company just down the street, R’Noggin Brewing of Kenosha, and more! There will also be live entertainment and beer seminars; judge the Homebrew Competition, enjoy live music from Mean Jake, and all in all just have a great Saturday!
Tickets are $25 in advance or $35 at the gate. Tickets include a souvenir cup and live entertainment along with a complete festival guide. Designated drivers can get in for $8 and get free soda or water plus full access to all beer seminars and the live entertainment. You can go to the Belle City Brewfest website or buy them directly from Ticketmaster here. A portion of the proceeds benefit Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin.

Belle City Brewfest will take place inside Festival Hall at Racine Civic Centre, which is right downtown and close to other favorite venues like the Racine Art Museum, Reefpoint Marina, even the Kewpee for burgers. Stay updated with their Facebook page.
You can get to downtown Racine from I-41/94 or Highway 31 via Highways 11, 20, 32, and 38.
Belle City Brewfest Address:
Festival Hall, Racine Civic Centre
5 5th Street
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 636-9229
Website

Participating brewers include:

Wisconsin Brewing Company, Verona
Tyranena Brewing, Lake Mills
Schell’s Brewing Company, New Ulm, MN
Samuel Adams Brewing Company, Boston, MA
Rustic Road Brewing Company, Kenosha
Public Craft Brewing, Kenosha
Point Brewery, Stevens Point
Lakefront Brewery, Milwaukee
Minhas Craft Brewery, Monroe
Mershan’s Artisan Ciders, Stoughton
Leinenkugel Brewing Company, Chippewa Falls
Blue Moon Brewing, Denver, CO
Lake Louie Brewing, Arena
Ballast Point Brewery, San Diego, CA
Great Lakes Brewing Company, Cleveland, OH
Alaskan Brewing Company, Juneau, AK
Bell’s Brewing, Kalamazoo, MI
Angry Orchard Cider Company, Walden, NY
Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, Chico, CA
Titletown Brewing Company, Green Bay
R’Noggin Brewing Company, Kenosha
Sprecher Brewing Company, Glendale
City Lights Brewing Company, Milwaukee
Toppling Goliath Brewing Company, Decorah, IA
Gun Craft Brewery, Lake Barrington, IL
White Claw Seltzer Company, Chicago, IL
Summit Brewing Company, St. Paul, MN
Terrapin Beer Company, Athens, GA
Bare Bones Brewery, Oshkosh
Finch’s Beer Company, Chicago, IL
Racine Brewing Company, Racine
Buffalo Creek Brewing, Long Grove, IL
Kings & Convicts Brewing Company, Highwood, IL
Off Kilter Brewing, South Beloit, IL
…and more!

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St. Patrick's Day Parade, Milwaukee
2019-03-09 11:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Milwaukee, 300 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, 53203, United States
The St. Patrick’s Day Parade Milwaukee winds through downtown from noon until about 1:30pm on Saturday, March 9th! It’s the 53rd Annual Shamrock Club of Wisconsin St. Patrick’s Day Parade with live Irish music, dance, food, beverages and more all afternoon. We’re pretty sure you can find corned beef, for example…
*** STT Tidbit: Milwaukee’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade dates back to 1843; it’s the 6th oldest such parade in the nation. **
Check out one of the best St Patrick’s Day Parades in the country and the grandest parade in Wisconsin. The Parade will feature 140+ units and includes local politicians and celebrities, floats, bagpipe and marching bands and Irish and Celtic organizations. It’s the perfect event for the whole family, because on St. Patrick’s Day, everyone is Irish!
Before the parade, there’s an 8:30am mass at St. Patrick’s Church at 723 W. Washington Street just south of downtown. After the parade, the Shamrock Club Post-Parade Party will take place at the Irish Cultural & Heritage Center at 2133 W. Wisconsin Avenue, just west of downtown and the Marquette University campus. It’s Milwaukee’s Largest Family Parade Day Party and features four stages of entertainment. There’s a $2 admission fee ($10 family maximum) and children 10 and younger are free. There will be plenty of food and beverages too!
The parade itself starts at noon on 3rd and Wisconsin and finishes at Water and Highland. It will actually go over portions of U.S. 18 and Highway 32 in the city. I-43/94 and Highways 38, 57, 59, and 145 also bring you within blocks of the parade route.
The Milwaukee St. Patrick’s Day Parade website has full details on all the events. It’s definitely a fun way to spend a Saturday and prepare for St. Patrick’s Day (and week, based on the timing of the parade!)
The Shamrock
Milwaukee’s Largest Family Parade Day Party
Four stages of entertainment
$2 admission | children 10 & younger free
Family maximum cost is $10
Food & beverages

Cedar Creek Winery Open House
2019-03-09 10:00 - 2019-03-10 17:00 | Cedar Creek Winery, N70W6340 Bridge Road, Cedarburg, WI, 53012, United States
Cedar Creek Winery features its annual Open House Saturday, March 9th and Sunday, March 10th, 2019. Enjoy two festive and celebratory days, with Spring right around corner (we can only hope, after the February we’ve had!)
They say everything’s coming up roses, so enjoy a rose when you go… and some Rosé! Enjoy barrel tastings of vintages, live jazz, cooking-with-wine demonstrations and samplings, wine tastings, a live benefit auction, special events, food samplings, spring showcases and more in the shops at Cedar Creek Settlement. Other highlights include daily cooking demos and samplings with local chefs, along with grapevine pruning demonstrations and wine tastings. Barrel taste their Wisconsin-grown Marquette wine and their new dry white wine with winemaker Philippe, which takes place on Saturday.
Shops in Cedar Creek and nearby stores up and down Washington, as well as adjacent places like the new Rebellion Brewing USA, make for plenty of options to visit when you’re in Cedarburg, too!
Cellar Hours: Saturday 10am – 4pm | Sunday 11am – 4pm
Store Hours: Saturday and Sunday 10am – 5pm
Cedar Creek Winery Open House Address:
Cedar Creek Winery
N70W6340 Bridge Road
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 377-8020
Website
Check out some spring fun in historic Cedarburg, along Historic Highway 57 (Washington Avenue) just north of Highway 167 and south of Highway 60. Highway 181 is just to the west. It’s only about 10-12 minutes off I-43/Highway 32, and it’s a great little town!
See the Schedule of Events below!

Cedar Creek Winery Open House Schedule of Events
Saturday, March 9th
10am-4pm: Self-Guided Tours (Cellar)
10am-4pm: WI Cheese Sampling (Cellar)
11:00am: Barrel Tasting (Cellar)
1pm: Grapevine Pruning Demonstration
2pm: Barrel Tasting (Cellar)
3pm: Cooking with Wine Demonstration (Cellar)
Sunday, March 10th
10am-4pm: Self-Guided Tours (Cellar)
10am-4pm: WI Cheese Sampling (Cellar)
11:30am: Barrel Tasting (Cellar)
1pm: Cooking with Wine Demonstration (Cellar)
2pm: Barrel Tasting (Cellar)
3pm: Cooking with Wine Demonstration (Cellar)

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Bike-O-Rama Midwest Bicycle Show & Sale
2019-03-08 12:00 - 2019-03-10 18:00 | Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI, 53713, United States
Madison’s Alliant Energy Center hosts Bike-O-Rama, the Midwest Bicycle Show & Sale Friday, March 8th through Sunday, March 10th.
You can comparison shop, test ride, accessorize, and buy from all 2018 bicycle brands in one place. The New Holland Pavilion comes alive with thousands of new bicycles, and bicycle company sales reps will be showing their 2018 lines at the lowest prices of the year. Don’t forget to checkout the closeout corral for amazing deals on older model, used, and demo bikes.
Admission is FREE to all – though the Alliant Energy Center does charge for parking – usually $7.
Every new bicycle purchase includes a LIFETIME WARRANTY and 2 Free Tune-ups*! *Electric bikes carry only the manufacturer’s warranty
Hours:
Friday, March 8th Noon – 9pm
Saturday, March 9th 8am – 9pm
Sunday, March 10th 10am – 6pm
Midwest Bicycle Show & Sale Address:
Alliant Energy Center
1919 Alliant Energy Center Way
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 251-8413
Website

United States Championship Cheese Contest
2019-03-05 09:00 - 2019-03-08 21:00 | Lambeau Field, 1265 Lombardi Avenue, Green Bay, WI, 54304, United States
The United States Championship Cheese Contest® is the nation’s premier technical cheese, butter, and yogurt competition. 2019 marks the 20th biennial edition, hosted by the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association. Lambeau Field in Green Bay hosts the United States Championship Cheese Contest March 5-7, 2019 and the term “cheeseheads” will never be the same!
March 5-6: Watch the Preliminary Rounds FREE!
The U.S. Championship Cheese Contest is free and open to the public during the preliminary rounds of judging which take place on Tuesday, March 5th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm and Wednesday, March 6th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The judging takes place in the Atrium at the Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
The announcement of the 2019 United States Champion will happen in the evening on March 7, at Cheese Champion.
March 7: Meet the Experts and Taste the Winners!
The Championship round takes place Thursday, March 7 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the KI Convention Center in downtown Green Bay (333 Main Street.) This is a ticketed event, with all tickets sold in advance. You can buy yours for $30 starting in January.
Thousands of cheeses will compete for the elusive U.S. Championship Cheese crown, but of course only one can win. Entries are evaluated by a team of skilled technical judges from across the nation. Starting from a maximum possible 100 points, deductions are made for various defects found by each judge. Defects are noted in the areas of flavor, body and texture, salt, color, finish, packaging, and other appropriate attributes. A Gold medal, Silver medal and Bronze medal are awarded to the three highest scoring entries in each class. You can be there to watch it happen and you taste 40 of the best cheeses in the country! Mix and match your favorite beer and cheese pairings, and meet and mingle with 45 of the top cheese judges in the United States.
Worth noting is that the 2019 U.S. Championship Cheese Contest is open to only 400 attendees, with all tickets sold in advance. You’ll enjoy complimentary beer and cheese pairings, samples of at least 40 cheeses, and cash bar. So hurry!
United States Championship Cheese Contest Address:
Lambeau Field
1265 N. Lombardi Avenue
Green Bay, WI 54304
(920)
Website

World's Longest Weenie Roast
2019-03-02 | Lakewoods Resort & Forest Ridge Golf Course, 21540 County Road M, Cable, WI, 54821, United States
“The World’s Longest Weenie Roast!”
That’s an attention getter, right? Watch winter come to a climactic end as the greatest event on ice wraps up the season. Thousands of Weenie enthusiasts come annually to watch the fastest sleds compete for top speed of the day while eating up those great Klement’s Hot Dogs and drinking down an ice cold Pepsi or Budweiser beer. Watch as dozens of people get the first swim of the year in Lake Namakagon at the Frozen Weenie Polar Bear Plunge, win prizes at the many games and enjoy great music while taking it all in. This event is the highlight of winter and rooms fill up quickly. Don’t miss out on this fantastic family event.
Held to raise funds for the Great Divide Ambulance Service, the Namakagon Volunteer Fire Department and other area charities and not-for-profits, this event holds the record for the longest line of hot dog cookers over one fire in the world. With events like snowmobile speed runs, ice drags, crooked weenie obstacle course, and snow drags all on Lake Namakagon, there is more than enough fun for everyone.
All the action for the World’s Largest Weenie Roast takes place Saturday, March 2nd in Cable, along County M near U.S. 63 at the Lakewoods Resort & Forest Ridge Golf Course. Get all the event details here!

World’s Longest Weenie Roast Address:
Lakewoods Resort & Forest Ridge Golf Course
21540 County Road M
Cable, WI 54821
(715) 794-2561
Website

Ice Caves Exploration at Kickapoo Valley Reserve
2019-02-24 09:00 - 16:00 | Kickapoo Valley Reserve, 3661 State Highway 131, La Farge, WI, 54639, United States
Ever explored some ice caves? You can enjoy this Ice Caves Exploration event on Sunday, February 24, 2019 in the gorgeous Kickapoo Valley Reserve. Hosted by the UW-La Crosse Outdoor Connection, this all-day trip lets you examine some ice formations of the Driftless Region via footpaths that were once only traveled by Native Americans. This trip is dependent on winter weather conditions.
Ice Caves Exploration registration includes:

Transportation from UWL’s campus
Snowshoe or Hiking Crampons (if needed)
Lunch
Trail passes
Staffing

Questions? Call UW-La Crosse Outdoor Connection 608.785.8860 or email them at outdoorcnt@uwlax.edu.
This is not a Kickapoo Valley Reserve-sponsored event, so please contact the UW-L Outdoor Connection with any questions at (608) 785-8860.
You’ll find the Kickapoo Valley Reserve along Highway 131, a beautiful drive any time of year. This event, however, originates from La Crosse and you’ll need to take I-90, U.S. 14/61, U.S. 53, or Highways 16, 33, or 35 to get there.
Ice Caves Exploration Address:
Kickapoo Valley Reserve
3661 State Highway 131
La Farge, WI 54639
(608) 785-8860
Facebook Event Page

9th Annual Turkey Bowling, Mountain
2019-02-23 12:00 - 16:00 | Riverview Ice Rink, 15471 State Highway 32, Mountain, WI, 54149, United States
Why use a 12-pound bowling ball when you can use a 12-pound turkey? Mountain’s Riverview Fire Department hosts its 9th annual Turkey Bowling event Saturday, February 23rd. The action happens right along Highway 32 at the Town of Riverview’s Ice Rink & Pavilion.
Turkey Bowling will consist of four-person teams, any age is cool. You can register your group for turkey bowling the day of for just $30. Of course, you can just watch, too. There will also be food, beverages, raffles and more, and of course the heated pavilion to warm up in!
For more information or to Pre-Register, call or text Barry @ 715-850-0364.
Register for $30 at the Half-Way Bar or at the event itself the day of. Enjoy chili, sandwiches, beverages, raffles and more throughout the day! Ice grippers are encouraged.
You’ll find the turkey bowling action along Highway 32, just north of Highway 64 in Mountain in Oconto County. Should be a fun time, and then check out the beautiful snowmobile trails, hiking trails, fishing lakes and flowages, forest lands, even Larry the Logroller in nearby Wabeno! Or head east to Crivitz, south to Gillett (the “ATV Capital”), or Oconto itself for history in Copper Culture State Park and some great dining options!
Turkey Bowling Address in Mountain:
Town of Riverview Ice Rink & Pavilion
15471 State Highway 32
Mountain, WI 54149
(715) 850-0019
Website

Racine Home Expo
2019-02-23 09:00 - 2019-02-24 17:00 | Festival Hall, 5 Fifth Street, Racine, WI, 53403, United States
The 35th Annual Racine Home Expo show features home improvement company products and services in Racine and surrounding counties around southeastern Wisconsin. For home style inside and outside the home, professional can upgrade lifestyles as easy as 1-2-3.
Featuring home interiors, energy saving features, landscaping, home improvement seminars, prizes and more. Start your spring off right and don’t miss the Racine Home Expo Show, Saturday, February 23rd and Sunday, Feb. 24th, 2019 at the Racine Festival Hall. If your house needs a “facelift” or a little TLC, this is definitely a place to check out.
Explore hundreds of exhibits of the best in home remodeling products and services, for indoors and out! Meet the experts, shop and compare, see the latest in products, styles and colors. Find out how to create that “brand new home” feeling again.

Enlightening, Amazing and Spectacular Exhibits.
Kitchen displays, flooring exhibits, room settings
Bathrooms, interior design, home decorating
Windows and doors, heating and air conditioning
Waterfalls, fish ponds, fountains, solar energy
Leafless gutters in action, saunas, running hot tubs
Brick patios, plants, decks, pools, home design
Landscaping, sun rooms
Live demonstrations
Do-it-yourself educational and interactive exhibits

Admission is $3 for adults, kids 17 and under get in free all weekend! Parking is FREE in the Festival Hall lot.
Festival Hall is right in the downtown area of Racine, off Main Street near the Harbor. Highways 20 & 32 run within a block, Highway 38 arrives just a few blocks north, and Highway 11 brings you to Racine from points west. Downtown Racine is about 10 minutes east of I-41/94. You can also check out Monument Square, the Racine Art Museum within a few blocks, great shopping and restaurants (we love the Kewpee burgers!), the Racine Brewing Company tap room, and much more!
Racine Home Expo Address:
Festival Hall
5 5th Street
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 631-1746
Website

Bald Eagle Appreciation Days
2019-02-22 17:00 - 2019-02-23 15:00 | Hoffman Hall, 1600 S. Waucota Avenue, Prairie du Chien, WI, 53821, United States
Prairie du Chien hosts Bald Eagle Appreciation Days at Hoffman Hall in the city and at locales around town Friday and Saturday, February 22-23. You can view eagles along the beautiful Great River Road (Highway 35) and up and down the Mississippi River flyway around Prairie du Chien, check out live Bald Eagle and raptor programs, educational exhibits and displays, birding experts on hand, outdoor viewing of Bald Eagles through spotting scopes, life-size Bald Eagle nest, craft activities for children and more.
All programs and activities at Hoffman Hall in Prairie Du Chien on Saturday are free. Educational Birding programs will also be held Friday evening – at local hotels and are open to the public at no charge. The event is co-sponsored by Effigy Mounds National Monument and the Prairie du Chien Tourism Council. Effigy Mounds Winter Film Festival will also be going on that weekend and the Villa Louis will be open for tours. Stop and get some tasty fish and other morsels at Valley Fish & Cheese right where Highway 27 starts in the downtown area, too!
Get all the details on their website!
U.S. 18 and Highways 27, 35, and 60 all bring you to Prairie du Chien.
Bald Eagle Appreciation Days Address:
Along with being all over town, activities focus on Hoffman Hall
1600 S. Waucota Avenue
Prairie du Chien, WI 53821
(608) 326-8555
Website

Viewing Area Tips for Eagle Watching In and Around Prairie du Chien (courtesy of their website)
A good spot for eagle viewing is between the Blackhawk Avenue and Washington Street bridges in Prairie du Chien. A large artesian well provides open water. Eagles will perch in trees along the slough. Check the trees along the Mississippi River shore near and across from Lawler Park on St. Feriole Island is another location of eagle activity. The park is west and north of the Blackhawk Avenue bridge. A mounted bird scope for viewing is available (located in back of building) at the Wisconsin Welcome Center/Prairie du Chien Area Chamber of Commerce building, 211 S. Main. Enroute to Prairie du Chien watch for eagles soaring or perching in trees in open field areas looking for food.
You can spend the day or several days viewing eagles. You will need appropriate clothing and binoculars. A spotting scope is nice too. Eagle watching begins in the morning about an hour after sunrise. The birds are most active from then until about 3:00PM, feeding in open water areas. Birds can be seen soaring, perching in riverside trees, and sitting on the ice. By late afternoon the birds will be heading for the roost and will not be active unless you are on a flight path to the roost.
The best places to see eagles in the area include the Gordon’s Bay boat landing and Lock and Dam #9, 10 miles north of Prairie du Chien. The boat landing is cleared of snow so eagle watchers can simply park near the ramp facing slightly upstream. Watch for eagles in the big cottonwoods along the Wisconsin shoreline, across the river in trees along the Iowa shoreline, and soaring overhead or over the open water caused by flowing water from the dam. Staying in your vehicle will provide you the best viewing as soaring eagles have been known to come very close to the boat landing with their feeding activity. Eagles will be seen flying and perched in trees along the river as you travel to and from this area from Prairie du Chien.
Other Eagle Viewing Sites
Effigy Mounds National Monument
Three miles north of Marquette, IA, via U.S. 18 across the river and Iowa Highway 76 northbound
563-873-3491
Pikes Peak State Park
2.5 miles south of McGregor, IA on Hwy 340, via U.S. 18 across the river
563-873-2341
Wyalusing State Park
10 miles south of Prairie du Chien, via U.S. 18/Highway 35 and County C (the Great River Road)
608-996-2261

Milwaukee Comic Con
2019-02-16 10:00 - 16:30 | Exposition Center at Wisconsin State Fair Park, 640 S. 84th Street, West Allis, WI, 53214, United States
Milwaukee Comic Con 2019 is an amazing comic convention. Saturday, February 16th, it takes over the Wisconsin State Fairgrounds in West Allis. The Milwaukee Comic Con will feature over 300 artist tables, vendor booths, and special guests. That’s 300 tables of geeky goodness! But they’re also bringing cash prize cosplay contests, video and table top gaming tournaments, and a whole weekend of fun! Comic con is Milwaukee’s largest comic book and pop culture event!
Admission is $5 for adults; admission for kids is still FREE and everyone gets a FREE comic at the door. Get tickets HERE!
Milwaukee Comic Con Address:
Wisconsin State Fair Park Expo Center
640 S. 84th Street (Highway 181 at 59)
West Allis, WI 53214
Website

Guests include:
Deadgar
Trevor Mueller
Frank Fosco
Scott Beaderstadt
Jordan Gunderson
Balke Studios
TerresTrial TaroT
3 Keys Comics
Time Warp Collectibles
J&J Pops, Comics, and Collectibles
Gothcraeft
Art of tony “four” smith
SayWerd
MWM Art Studios
The Pad
d.a.d. Toys
MilRAWkee Alt. & Tarahble Creations
MilRAWkee Alt. x Mad Propz 3d
MilRAWkee Alt.
Stinky Goblin Emporium
Angry Parrot Forge
First Aid Comics
Diamond Danny – Classic Video Games & Toys
Alive Chiropractic
KC Wilson Art
Star Cross Comics
1MoreRound Entertainment
Camron Johnson Illustrations
Vinyl Vaults
AmarathiArts Studios
BROCK ROCKOW
Art of Archangelo
LooLooKazoo
SeWeird Galactic Accessories
Big Boy Studio
Skull Island Games
The Variant
MKE Muse
GeekOutNow
Luis Colindres Art
Tom Molloy
M. Ainihi
Crimson Cowl Comics and Collectibles, LLC
Midwest Game Hunters
NETHERVOID COLLECTIBLES
Terran Toys & Comics
JSJ Comics
Nate Jones Design
Artz
The Turning Page
Suzie’s Stitchables & Stuff
Pirate Stitchery
Holloway Comics
The Pad
Jewell Walton Art
Dragging Inks
Outer Space Comics
dkulikowski
Kelsey Rushing Art
Mystery Unincorporated
Mike and Paul Richlen Creature Creations
Jalapeno Ghost Illustrations
Dave’s Comic Vault
Jaime Coker Creations
Infernoworks art images
Mischief Projections
Mr Vo’s Collectible Comics
Plushzilla
ZombieOnCanvas
It’s ya boi Myuk
Top Mouse Comics
SteamThief
Kimberlee Ann Bastian
Geek Chic Designs By B
D. Lieber
Ramel Hill
Fantasy Articrafts
Gorfex Comics
Non Sport Card Queen
Time Travelers Toys and Collectibles
Zac’s Toys and Collectibles
Michele’s matts and more
Krystal Kowalczyk
MAZ Collectibles
Skull Girl Creations
Custom Processing Unlimited
The Toy Guys
Spencer’s Comics
Disko Pimp Solo-man 5000
Literary Alterations
Bernie Gonzalez
Garlen Dodge
The Game Changers
Matt Rybarczyk’s Comics
Rainarc Rhapsody, LLC
Formula 350
iCon Tournaments
Pulp Culture Comics
Vault 0
Geek Inc. Comics
3rd Time Comics

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Northwoods Blizzard Blast
2019-02-16 10:00 - 18:00 | Conover Community Park, 4697 Park Circle, Conover, WI, 54519, United States
The Northwoods Blizzard Blast is a “flurry of winter fun for everyone” in Conover, between Eagle River and Land O’Lakes along Highway 32 & U.S. 45 in the heart of the North Woods! Activities in Conover Community Park include ice bowling, the Dogsled Dash, recliner racing, sledding, face painting, fireworks, horse drawn sleigh rides, snow carving, snowshoe baseball, and an Artisan Bazaar in the adjacent Conover Community Center. Check out related events in Phelps and Land O’Lakes, too!
The Blizzard Blast Bazaar hosts numerous artisans and exhibitors with hand-crafted items, talents on display, food and beverages, and more. Admission is free for the Bazaar all day.
Recliner races. Not as relaxing as most recliner activities.
All of this activity is in Vilas County north of Eagle River. Follow U.S. 45 & Highway 32 north from Eagle River, past where Highway 17 veers off for its ride to Phelps. Conover is about 15 minutes north of Eagle River, and Land O’Lakes (plus the source of the Wisconsin River in Lac Vieax Desert) is just north of Conover.
Northwoods Blizzard Blast Addresses:
Conover Community Park
4697 Park Circle, just off U.S. 45/Hwy 32
Conover, WI 54519
(715) 891-6254
Website

Blizzard Blast Schedule of Events in Conover (subject to updates and changes):
Wed-Sat SNOW SCULPTING COMPETITION -$100 prize! $25 (team)
9am-4pm ARTISAN BAZAAR Free
9am-4pm FACE PAINTING Varies
10am-4pm HORSE DRAWN SCENIC RIDES $2-$5
10:15am X-COUNTRY FUN SKI & TRAIL TOUR $10
10am-4pm SLAP SHOT HOCKEY-Shot on goal, win a prize! $1
10am-4pm ICE BOWLING-Bowl at strike, win a prize! $1
10am-4pm WINTER CARNIVAL GAMES FOR KIDS $1 each
10am-4pm PONY RIDES $2
10am-4pm YOUTH ARCHERY DEMO Free
10am-4pm SNOW ART FUN FOR KIDS Free
10am-4pm SNOWBOARD DEMO & INSTRUCTION Free
10am-2pm SNOWSHOE BASEBALL GAMES Free
10pm-4pm SNOWSHOE DEMO BY HIKER BOX Free
12pm-3pm KID’S DOGSLED DASH-win a Musher’s Medal $2
10am-2:30 RECLINER RACE QUALIFYING LAPS $1
3pm RECLINER RACE FINALS-$100 prize! (register by 2:30pm) $20 (team of 3)
4 pm TROPHY PRESENTATION Free
Sandwiches, S’mores, snacks, soda & beer are available all day.
Toasty bonfires and heated restrooms are located throughout the park.

Ice Cold Beer Fest
2019-02-09 12:00 - 17:00 | Minocqua Brewing Company, 238 Lakeshore Drive, Minocqua, WI, 54548, United States
Minocqua will again beat as the heart and soul of the Wisconsin craft beer industry once again at the 21st Annual Ice Cold Beer Fest will be held in downtown Minocqua, Saturday, February 9, 2019. Beer, food and live music all available under a heated big top tent on the Island of Minocqua. Last year, fest goers were able to sample more than 250 different craft beers that included breweries from Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan and Illinois. All proceeds from the Ice Cold Beer Fest benefit their local Dr. Kate Hospice.
PREMIER TASTING — Only 200 Premier Tasting Tickets will be sold. This event delegates those ticket holders to a prime sampling from noon to 1 p.m., to include beers not-to-be released to the general admission crowd. Private bathrooms are also available to these ticket holders ONLY. Included in the price is an individually number commemorative tasting glass along with prime tasting of food to include shrimp, steak and desserts. Cost for premier tasting is $80 and includes the full five-hour festival.
GENERAL ADMISSION — A total of 600 General Admission tickets will be available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Tickets are available for $50. There will be NO ADDITIONAL TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE GATE.
INFORMATION — All persons must have a valid ID, and be 21-and-over to enter festival. This goes for designated drivers as well. No one under 21-years of age will be permitted on the grounds. The Ice Cold Beer Festival reserves the right to refuse entrance to anyone. No re-entry into tent without wristband.
You can get to Minocqua via U.S. 51 or Highways 47 or 70. Check out the beautiful downtown, the World’s Largest Penny in nearby Woodruff, and the North Woods surroundings on your way to or fro!
Check their website for the full list and all the details.
Ice Cold Beer Fest Address:
Minocqua Brewing Company
238 Lakeshore Drive (just off U.S. 51)
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-2600
Website

Milwaukee Kids Expo
2019-02-09 10:00 - 2019-02-10 16:00 | Exposition Center at Wisconsin State Fair Park, 640 S. 84th Street, West Allis, WI, 53214, United States
The Milwaukee Kids Expo is the perfect opportunity for families to come out and learn, explore + play together!
This brand new event debuts February 9th & 10th, 2019 and is held at the Exposition Center inside Wisconsin State Fair Park. This two-day expo offers fun experiences for kids of all ages, plus plenty of shopping and information for parents.
Kids will love the various Play Zones set up throughout the hall, including bounce houses, a petting zoo, a rock climbing wall, pony rides, caricature paintings, a maze challenge and more. Stop by the Main Stage for interactive science shows, fairytale princess sing-a-longs, and ballet school demonstrations.
Parents will love our expo hall full of local child-related vendors & businesses (toys and games, sports and fitness classes, learning devices, safety products, day cares, schools, camps and more).
TONS of Event details are below!
Tickets
Adults: $7 in advance, $9 at the door
Kids: $5 in advance, $6 at the door
Kids 2 and under are FREE
Buy tickets here
Milwaukee Kids Expo Address:
Wisconsin State Park Expo Center
640 S. 84th Street (corner of Highway 59 & 181)
West Allis, WI 53214
(262) 729-4471 x102
Website

You’ll find Wisconsin State Fair Park’s Expo Center at the corner of Highway 59 (Greenfield Avenue) and Highway 181 (84th Street). The State Fair Park grounds run all the way up to I-94 (where you’ll also find the Pettit National Ice Center) and can easily be accessed via Exit 306 from I-94, as well as northbound and southbound I-41/I-894. U.S. 18/Bluemound Road is just to the north and also provides easy access.
Events include:
Caricature Expressive Portraits
Open all day Saturday + Sunday
$5 per portrait
Hand-drawn, expressive portraits completed on custom paper to commemorate your family fun at the Kids Expo!
Left Turn Only Maze
Open all day Saturday + Sunday
The LTO (or Left Turn Only) maze is constructed on a 30’x 40′ plastic tarp duct tape was used to replicate city streets. The object is to get from home base to the store without making any right hand turns and without moving in reverse. The maze and its construction is perfect for wheel chair bound participants as long as the indoor surface is wooden (gym floor) or concrete. Groups of up to 25 can fit on the same maze.
Animals of the World with the Racine Zoo
30-minute shows on Saturday + Sunday at the following times: 10:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 2:00 p.m.
Presented by Racine Zoo Conservation Education Staff
Have you ever come face to face with an alligator, or touched the back of an endangered turtle? Join the Racine Zoo for our “Animals of the World,” program to learn about, see, and touch animals from around the globe.
Adventure Rock Climbing – Activity for All Ages
Open all day Saturday + Sunday
$5.00 per person (includes 2 climbs)
Presented by Adventure Rock Climbing and Fitness
Adventure Rock’s portable wall is a great way to wet your appetite for fun and excitement of climbing. Try all the different climbs and see if you can make it to the top!
Petting Zoo & Pony Rides
Open all day Saturday + Sunday
Pony rides are $6 each; petting zoo is free.
Presented by Jo Don Farms
Come enjoy the animals of Jo Don Farms! Our Petting Zoo is free to enjoy for all ages. Cups of feed will be available for purchase outside the attraction. Children ages 1-10 years of age and or under 100 lbs can enjoy a pony ride at $6.00 each.
“Design 101” Valentine’s Day Project
Open all day Saturday + Sunday
Presented by “The Kohl’s Design It! Lab” at Discovery World
Children will be able to make cards with spiral graph shaped hearts, gems and etc. Find us at our Mobile set-up and make a personalized pop-up card to take home!
“We pride ourselves on hands-on educational programming focused around problem solving and creativity. We inspire students and families to explore how things are made and how things work in an educational experience encompassing science, technology innovation, and creativity.”
Face Painting
Open all day Saturday + Sunday
$5-$10, based on selected design
Presented by Life’s A Party Face Painting
Life’s a Party-Face Painting provides professional face painting, special effects makeup, glitter tattoos, hair tinsel, henna and air brush tattoos. Adding color and sparkle to any event.
Rainbow Play Systems Playground
Open all day Saturday + Sunday
Presented by Rainbow Play Systems of southern Wisconsin
Climb, swing and slide your way around this fun indoor playground, courtesy of Rainbow Play Systems of southern Wisconsin. Rainbow Play Systems has been helping families make childhood memories for over 30 years.
Photo Booth
Open all day Saturday + Sunday
Presented by Grant Images
Grant Images is bringing their super fun photo booth for all ages to enjoy. Be sure to stop by to have your picture taken!
Milwaukee Mile Race
Open all day Saturday + Sunday
Presented by Timothy Shepherd with ARCA Midwest Tours
Come check out the race cars for the ARCA Midwest Tour race at the Milwaukee Mile. Feel free to take pictures with the cars and grab a flier about the upcoming event.
Craft-a-Cube
Open all day Saturday + Sunday
Presented by Educators Credit Union
Saving made fun! Design your own money cube using markers, stickers and more. Once it looks perfect, bring it home and start saving.
West Allis Fire Department
Open all day Saturday + Sunday
Presented by West Allis Firefighters
Check out one of our fire apparatus, get a photo, and meet the firefighters. Give-a-ways will be available for those willing to learn about Hands Only CPR.
Alex McGreen and the Tale of the Mysterious Kale
Open Feb. 9 at 2:00 pm and Feb. 10 11:00 am & 2:00 pm
Presented by Aurora Children’s Health and the Healthy Food Movement
Gather around to hear an explosive tale of how a ten-year-old girl saves her fifth grade science class with kale in the book Alex McGreen and the Tale of the Mysterious Kale. It mixes fiction with real world threats and shows that anyone at any age can cause a healthy food movement. This easy reader is all about food, innovation and community. Participants will learn how to make one of Alex McGreen’s mysterious kale smoothies. Select participants will receive a FREE copy of the book.
Tropical Palm Tree Slide
Open all day Saturday + Sunday
Presented by Music on the Move Plus
The Inflatable Tropical Theme Slide features a green, yellow and blue color scheme reflecting the lush foliage and warm sands of an island paradise.
Crayon Bounce
Open all day Saturday + Sunday
Presented by Music on the Move Plus
The Crayon Bouncy House features a bright pastel crayon theme: Green, Yellow, Blue and Red. The crayons convenient size makes it perfect for both boys and girls. This unique party bounce house features four crayons on the pillars to give it a school-themed look.
My Little Farm
Open all day Saturday + Sunday
Presented by Music on the Move Plus
The My Little Farm educational inflatable structure is designed to educate and entertain toddlers in an adorable farm setting. This game offers a small climb and slide and several 3D animals and structures, such as a dog, horse, chickens, hay stock and a cactus.
Rainforest Fun Center
Open all day Saturday + Sunday
Presented by Music on the Move Plus
The Rainforest Fun Center inflatable is packed with hours of fun for up to 8 patrons. With spacious bouncing areas, multiple obstacles, tunnels, colorful characters, and two slides, kids will have a blast in this conveniently sized inflatable combo!
Inflatable Brain Exhibit
Open all day Saturday + Sunday
Presented by Aurora Children’s Health
Enjoy a fun and interactive learning experience by walking through a 10 FOOT TALL inflatable brain! Aurora Children’s Health is bringing the AmeriBrain to the Milwaukee Kids Expo. Plus, test your breath support with cotton ball races or challenge your balance skills on equipment we use in therapy. Lots of activities the entire family will enjoy… you won’t want to miss this!

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Hayward Lions Pre-Birkie
2019-02-09 08:00 - 17:00 | American Birkebeiner Trails, Downtown Hayward, Hayward, WI, 54843, United States
Before you can have the Birkie, you have to have a Pre-Birkie, right? Well, here it is, on Saturday, February 9, 2019, right in Hayward.
The Hayward Lions Club hosts this qualifying race for the Birkie and Kortelopet with proceeds going to local community projects of the Hayward Lions Club. This Lions Club Fundraiser and FUN race has no equal when it comes to preparing one mentally and physically for the American Birkebeiner. In other words, once you have completed the Pre-Birkie you will have the confidence to take on the mother of all XC marathon races, the American Birkebeiner.
And, if 16 miles/26 kilometers of those beautiful hills were not enough, back by popular demand are the 42K skate/classic races! There are four food stations on the 26K course and six on the 42K course, which are manned by local youth groups who are eager to serve you along your way to the finish at County Highway OO. There, you’ll find refreshments and their famous doughnuts.
Every skier will receive a special Pre-Birkie sweatshirt. Come and enjoy the day – whether participating or just observing – with the Hayward Lions at our Pre-Birkie the “Best Birkie prep race in the Midwest”!
Hayward Lions Pre-Birkie Address:
American Birkebeiner Trail
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-4994
Website
Hayward is reachable via U.S. 63 (about 25 minutes northeast of the junction with U.S. 53 at Trego), Highway 27, or Highway 77, smack dab in the midst of the beautiful North Woods in Sawyer County.
This Pre-Birkie is a great prelude to the Slumberland American Birkebeiner, which also begins in Hayward. That event runs February 21-23 this year, but Birkie-related events in skiing, biking, running, and more are held all year ’round for those who like to be healthy and vibrant regardless of the season. But let’s face it: this is needed most in winter when the weather can be its most trying!

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Burlington Jaycees Off the Hook Ice Fishing Derby
2019-02-09 08:00 - 17:00 | Fischer Park, 30326 Durand Avenue, Burlington, WI, 53105, United States
Get your ice fishing gear ready!! The Burlington Jaycees are hosting their 8th Annual Off the Hook Ice Fishing Derby on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at Fischer Park in Burlington, WI. With over $5,000 in prizes and raffles up for grabs, you can take your chances on raffle prizes in our heated tent, or compete in the always exciting fishing derby and reel in the largest fish. Fishing competition opens at 8 a.m. and closes at 1 p.m. Registration, Beer, Food, Coffee, Restroom Facilities, Judging and Raffles are all located on the Boat Launch at Fischer Park located Hwy 11 in Burlington. Parking is free in Fischer Park.
Registration to the derby is $5.00, and there will be awards for first place and second place Bass, Northern and Walleye. All fish must meet legal requirements, and must be alive to register in the derby which runs from 8am – 1pm. All fishermen must practice good judgement regarding ice fishing and its associated risks.
This event is not weather dependent; they’ll be serving food, beer, meat raffles and music in the heated tent on the Fischer Park boat launch.
Raffle drawings begin at 2:30 p.m. and include,
– Gun raffles
– 50/50 drawings
– Jiffy ice auger
– Yeti coolers
– Vexilar products
– Beaver Dam products
– Meat raffles
– Gift Certificates to local businesses
Fischer Park is along Browns Lake, home of the Browns Lake Aquaduck Water Ski Team during the summer. The Jaycees’ Off the Hook Ice Fishing Derby is a great winter event on the lake when it’s in its solid form. You can reach the park along Durand Avenue (City Highway 11) east of downtown and just west of where the Burlington Bypass is now, which officially carries Highways 11, 36, and 83 now. Highway 142 is close by.
Off the Hook Ice Fishing Derby Address:
Fischer Park
30326 Durand Avenue (City Highway 11)
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 806-8057
Website

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Kohler Celebration of Chocolate
2019-02-08 16:00 - 2019-02-10 13:00 | The American Club, 419 Highland Drive, Kohler, WI, 53044, United States
The American Club hosts its Kohler Celebration of Chocolate from Friday, February 8 – Sunday, February 10, 2019. Come as friends or bring your sweetie and fall deeper in love with chocolate during their annual In Celebration of Chocolate. A winter getaway has never tasted so good with a weekend full of food pairings, demonstrations, evening dinners and events. From savory to sweet and everything in between, don’t miss this cocoa-themed celebration of the world’s favorite dessert. Topping things off is the opportunity for guests to taste the signature and newest creations from KOHLER Original Recipe Chocolates.
You can buy tickets for specific events or enjoy the entire event, including overnight packages at The American Club for Celebration of Chocolate. Get ticket details here.
The American Club is easily accessible via Highways 23 or 28, just west of I-43 in Sheboygan County. Kohler itself is between Sheboygan and Sheboygan Falls, along the Sheboygan River. The Shops of Woodlake and the Kohler Design Center are right there, too!

Kohler Celebration of Chocolate Address:
The American Club Resort
419 Highland Drive
Kohler, WI 53044
(855) 444-2838
Website
The entire Celebration of Chocolate Schedule is below:

2019 Kohler Celebration of Chocolate Schedule
Friday, February 8, 2019
An Unexpected Pairing: Chocolate & Spirits
4-5pm – Craverie Chocolatier Café
Presenters:
KOHLER Original Recipe Chocolates
Dan Dufek–Beverage Development Specialist, Breakthru Beverage Wisconsin
Chocolate is the world’s favorite treat and many chefs as well as chocolatiers love enhancing the flavors and rich notes of chocolate by creating pairings with a variety of beverages. In this seminar we introduce you to an oh-so-tasty but unconventional pairing. Experience the worlds of chocolate and spirits melt into one as we create wonderful taste sensations with a selection of spirits including Correlejo Tequila, Zaya Rum, Brancamenta, and Templeton Rye 6 year old whiskey.
$39.99 – includes taxes and fees.
In Celebration of Chocolate Wine Dinner
Reception: 6:30pm, Dinner: 7-approximately 9pm – The Great Lakes Ballroom at The American Club
Presenters:
Lucas Oppeneer–Executive Banquet & Special Event Chef, Destination Kohler
Nicolas Blouin–Executive Pastry Chef, Destination Kohler
Sean Moran – Vice President of Sales, BelGioioso Cheese
Ron Breitstein–Group Manager, Kobrand Fine Wine & Spirits
Join us for a dining experience that will leave the chocolate-loving foodie inspired for days. This elegant, sweet-and-savory five-course dinner will treat guests to a one-of-a-kind chocolate-inspired menu. Courses featured by Emmi Roth Cheese; The American Club Executive Banquet Chef, Lucas Oppeneer; Chef Jerome Ducrocq, Executive Sous Chef at The Venetian Hotel Las Vegas; as well as The American Club Pastry Chef, Nicolas Blouin, will send your taste buds on an unforgettable culinary journey. Carefully selected wine pairings picked by Ron Breitstein, Certified Specialist of Wine of Kobrand Fine Wine & Spirits, will complement each course for this distinctive dinner.
$145 – includes gratuity, taxes and fees.
Note: The format of the dinner is assigned seating with 8-10 guests per table. Seating requests will be taken into consideration if noted with the purchase of the ticket.
Saturday, February 9, 2019
Create with a Chocolatier: Truffles & Trade Secrets
10–11am – The Kitchens of Kohler in The Shops at Woodlake
Presenter: Crystal Thomas – Head Chocolatier, KOHLER Original Recipe Chocolates
Ever wonder what happens when a chocolatier is inspired to create a new chocolate? Have some great ideas for a new flavor? Join Kohler’s chocolatier Crystal Thomas and explore the process of creating and launching a new chocolate. In this interactive seminar, Crystal will teach you some great chocolate skills and demonstrate how to make delectable chocolate truffles. You’ll have the opportunity to share ideas with Crystal, and she may even create a new flavor based on your suggestions.
$39.99 – includes taxes and fees.
Guittard Chocolate Presents: Sweet Additions to Brunch with Scott Green
10:30–11:30am – The Appley Theatre
Presenter: Scott Green – Chef/Owner, Devil’s Food Kitchen
Sometimes the sweet items are overlooked for savory when planning for a brunch. Executive Pastry Chef Scott Green makes your brunch menu planning easier & will prepare two of his favorite chocolate inspired brunch treats for you. Learn from Scott how to make a decadent milk-chocolate orange pound cake, as well as a rich and creamy dark chocolate custard. Of course you will get a taste of the chocolatey creations while you sip on a brunch inspired beverage.
$39.99 – includes taxes and fees.
The Queen’s Tea Takes a Chocolaty Turn
11am–12pm – Thunder Bay at The American Club
Presenter: Hannah Hunt – Head Baker, Destination Kohler
Afternoon tea is an English tradition that dates back centuries. In this interactive demonstration, The American Club’s head baker, Hannah Hunt, will give this tradition a fun, chocolaty twist. Hannah will teach you how to make two flavors of chocolate scones and a delicious hazelnut spread while you sip on a chocolate chai. You’ll also have a chance to make your own tea blend to take home.
$39.99 – includes taxes and fees.
Two Wisconsin Originals: KOHLER Original Recipe Chocolates & BelGioioso Cheese
12:30–1:30pm – The Appley Theatre
Presenters:
Crystal Thomas – Head Chocolatier, KOHLER Original Recipe Chocolates
Sean Moran – Vice President of Sales, BelGioioso Cheese
Ask Wisconsinites about their favorite foods, and cheese is sure to top the list of many. We’re confident chocolate is up there, too. When you pair the best cheese with the best chocolate, you’re in for a fun, educational seminar. Sean Moran from BelGioioso Cheese and Kohler Chocolatier Crystal Thomas will show you how this clever pair can make a delightful match at your next dinner party.
$39.99– includes taxes and fees.
A Chocolate–Inspired Lunch
12:30–2pm – The Wisconsin Room
Presenter: Zeke Fitzgerald – Chef, The Wisconsin Room
If you adore chocolate and wine (and who doesn’t?), you know both cover a wide range of the taste spectrum. That’s why they go so well together. In this luncheon created for the wine and chocolate lover, Wisconsin Room Chef Zeke Fitzgerald will prepare three chocolate-inspired courses and pair with selected wines to play up the chocolate flavors in each courses. Seating is limited for this event, so sign up early.
View the Menu
$60 – includes gratuity, taxes and fees.
Finishing Flavors: Brandy and Dessert
1:30–2:30pm – Thunder Bay at The American Club
Presenters:
Peter Kalleward – Mixologist, The American Club
Travis Jeske – Pastry Sous Chef, The American Club
Like any dinner course, you can enhance dessert with the right cocktail combination. Peter Kalleward and Travis Jeske of The American Club will pair sweet treats with cocktails created from our own KOHLER Chocolate Brandy. Peter and Travis will discuss which flavor profiles pair well and how to balance them, so when you host your next cocktail party you’ll have dessert covered.
$39.99 – includes taxes and fees.
Guittard Chocolate: Choosing the Best Chocolate for Your Desserts
2–3pm – The Kitchens of Kohler in The Shops at Woodlake
Presenters:
Josh Johnson – Head Pastry Chef, Guittard Chocolate
Heather Houston – Territory Sales Manager, Guittard Chocolate
Get inspired to elevate your next dinner party with Guittard chocolate. Head Pastry Chef Josh Johnson and Heather Houston of Guittard team up to take you through the nuances of flavor for chocolate and how to choose the best one for your desserts. Along with tasting various chocolates, Josh will share & treat you to a great chocolate dessert you can make at your next dinner party.
$39.99 – includes taxes and fees.
Smooth Creations: Caramels Handcrafted in Kohler
2:30–3:30pm – Council Room
Presenter: Crystal Thomas – Head Chocolatier, KOHLER Original Recipe Chocolates
While KOHLER Original Recipe Chocolates showcase a variety of delicious flavors, one ingredient featured in many of our favorites is the hand-made caramel. Kohler’s own chocolatier, Crystal Thomas, will offer you a glimpse inside her world and demonstrate how she creates the rich, smooth caramel. She’ll share her secrets, so you can add this treasured treat to your own recipe book.
$39.99 – includes taxes and fees.
Move over Cupcakes – It’s the Return of the Mac
4–5pm – The Kitchens of Kohler at The Shops at Woodlake
Presenter: Travis Jeske – Pastry Sous Chef, Destination Kohler
In a world filled with changing dessert trends, one has withstood the test of time: the classic French macaron. This is your opportunity to learn the proper technique involved in creating this colorful and delectable treat. Destination Kohler’s pastry sous chef, Travis Jeske, will be your guide as you actively partake in preparing two types of macaron fillings. Apply your knowledge beyond the seminar and experiment with endless flavors for your next get together.
$39.99 – includes taxes and fees.
Raise a Glass to Chocolate
4:30–5:30pm – The Appley Theatre
Presenters:
Crystal Thomas – Head Chocolatier, KOHLER Original Recipe Chocolates
Ron Breitstein–Group Manager, Kobrand Fine Wine & Spirits
Don’t fret, chocolate and wine lovers. We would not let the weekend go by without the most loved and sought-out chocolate pairing. Chocolatier Crystal Thomas and Ron Breitstein, certified specialist of wine of Kobrand Fine Wine, will explore how KOHLER Original Recipe Chocolates are complemented by a variety of wines. Treat yourself to a tour of chocolates and wines that you will want to repeat over and over.
$39.99 – includes taxes and fees.
Sugar High
8–10pm – Kohler Design Center
Presenters: The Special Events Culinary Team of Destination Kohler
Revel in the final moments of the weekend with an unforgettable evening of delectable food. Weave your way through the Kohler Design Center while tasting, savoring, and discussing a variety of dishes created by our featured chefs and the culinary team from Destination Kohler. Live music by Wait for Morning will add to the festive mood while you indulge in an assortment of KOHLER Original Recipe Chocolates and sample a selection of wines and wonderfully crafted cocktails.
$92 – includes taxes and fees.
Sunday, February 10, 2019
Chocolate Lovers’ Brunch
8am-1pm – The Wisconsin Room
The traditional Sunday brunch gets a chocolaty makeover during the In Celebration of Chocolate weekend. Reservations are required. Please call 855-444-2838 to make your reservation.
$45 per person plus tax and gratuity.

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Fox Cities Golf Expo
2019-02-08 13:00 - 2019-02-10 14:00 | Players Choice of the Fox Cities, W3035 Edgewood Trail, Appleton, WI, 54913, United States
The Fox Cities Golf Expo runs the weekend of Friday, February 8th through Sunday, February 10th because – let’s face it – golfing conditions outside aren’t the greatest this time of year. So it’s the perfect time to check out exhibitors from local golf shops, golf equipment companies and golf courses, demonstrations and door prizes. All attendees of the expo will receive a free copy of the latest issue of The Golf News.
Prizes and giveaways include hourly door prizes, a putting contest, and more. The Grand Prize in a 4-day, 3-night Stay-and-Play Package with unlimited golf from Tuscumbia Golf Course in Green Lake!
Friday Promotions:
1pm – First 500 attendees receive a free 18 hole round of golf courtesy of Reid Municipal Golf Course.
Saturday Promotions:
10am – First 500 attendees receive a free 18 hole round of golf at both Shamrock Heights Golf Course and High Cliff Golf Course.
1pm – First 500 attendees receive a free 18 hole round of golf courtesy of Branch River Golf Course.
Sunday Promotions:
10am – First 500 attendees receive a free 18 hole round of golf courtesy of Irish Waters Golf Course.
12:30pm – First 500 attendees receive a free 18 hole round of golf courtesy of Thornberry Creek Golf Course.
Interactive Demo Area
Buy tickets online for $5, which we recommend because admission at the gate is $7. Ages 16 and under are free with paid adult. The first 500 to buy online for each daily session will get a FREE 18-hole round of golf.
Buy tickets HERE
Fox Cities Golf Expo Address:
Players Choice of the Fox Cities
W3035 Edgewood Trail (Hwy JJ)
Appleton, WI 54913
(920) 540-0462
Website

Appleton is a fun city with a lot to see and do. I-41 and U.S. 10 bring you there via freeway, and Highways 15, 47, 96, and 125 bring you into the heart of town. While there, check out the Houdini Museum, the Hearthstone Historic House Museum, Fox River Brewing, Stone Arch Brewpub, the bustling strip on College Avenue downtown, and so much more!

La Crosse Area Boat, Sports, Travel, and RV Show
2019-02-07 17:00 - 2019-02-10 16:00 | La Crosse Center, 300 Harborview Plaza, La Crosse, WI, 54601, United States
Spreading across all of the La Crosse Center, the 42nd annual La Crosse Boat, Sports, Travel, RV and Hunting Show takes place February 7th – 10th, 2019. Bigger and better than ever, there’s more to see and more to do for the entire family.
This event showcases the widest variety of outdoor recreation equipment and activities all assembled in one place. Virtually every make and model of the newest 2019 boats will be on display along with motors, trailers, docks and lifts from a variety of manufacturers. All displays will be manned by well-informed representatives eager to show you the advantages of their product and often offering discounts available only at the show.

Each year there are new attractions and this year is no different. Don’t miss your chance to meet Time Bandit Captain Johnathan Hillstrand as seen on Discovery Channel’s Deadliest Catch. Johnathan will be appearing for the first time ever in La Crosse at the show on Friday and Saturday. Watch the Extreme Raptor Show or stroll through a Predators & Prey Exhibit. Attend one of Mad Dog & Merrill’s grilling presentations. Have your rack scored free of charge by Boone & Crockett Pope & Young. Back by popular demand is the colorful Parakeet Landing. Fish at the Rainbow Trout Pond. Don’t forget to bring the kids for free face painting and balloon animals with Cherri Merri Muffin. It’s all at the show along with hunting & fishing seminars from top professionals in their fields.
Again this year at the La Crosse Boat, Sports, Travel, RV & Hunting Show, nearly every make and model of RV’s, Fifth Wheels and Travel Trailers will be represented with friendly, knowledgeable personnel available to be sure you choose the unit that best fits your needs. If you are looking to plan your summer getaway many Resorts and Lodges will be on hand representing everything from bare-bones shelter to luxury vacationing with all the amenities. Guide services will also be at the show. These experienced professionals can show you where the best fishing spots are and give you information on what bait, lures and fishing techniques to help you get the most from your fishing excursion.
If hunting catches your fancy, you won’t be disappointed. Hunting destinations from Canada and as far away as Africa will be at the show. Also, be sure to check out the hunting equipment and accessories on display and consult with the staff to find the items that are just right for you. Boone and Crockett, Pope and Young will also be on hand and will measure your trophy racks for free while explaining the methods used to determine each measurement.
Hunting and Fishing seminars will be conducted throughout the entire run of the show. These interesting and informative seminars are given by top professionals in their fields. Consult the “Seminars” page on this website for dates, times and locations. You are sure to find at least one that will interest you.
Entertainment has always been a major part of the La Crosse Area Boat, Sports, Travel, RV and Hunting Show and this year will be no exception. Be sure and check out the entertainment page for further details!

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La Crosse Boat, Sports, Travel, RV & Hunting Show Address:
La Crosse Center
300 Harborview Plaza
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7400
Website
La Crosse is a beautiful city, and the largest along the Mississippi River in Wisconsin. I-90, U.S. 14/61, U.S. 53, and Highways 16, 33, and 35 all bring you there!

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