State Trunk Tour

Jack Frost Festival
2018-01-13 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Yellow River Flowage, 524 S. River Street, Spooner, WI, 54801, United States
The annual Jack Frost Festival let everyone enjoy a great family festival, held on the Yellow River Flowage in Spooner along U.S. 63 (near Tony’s, we’ve been there several times!). Check out hockey tournaments, open skating, a snowshoe jaunt, fat bike demos, turkey bowling, ribs and chili contests, minnow races, toilet paper toss, bonfire and s’mores bar, a regular bar in the form of Tony’s Riverside, other family events, and more. It takes place all day Saturday the 13th on the Yellow River Flowage in Spooner along U.S. 63, right in the heart of Washburn County.
You can also reach Spooner via Highway 70 or the U.S. 53 freeway. While traveling north on 53 you can angle over on Highway 253 (the old U.S. 53 prior to 1988), which brings you right into town and to the event!
Jack Frost Festival Address:
Spooner City Park
Spooner, WI 54801
(715) 635-2168
Website

Arctic Warrior Race, St. Germain
2018-01-13 | Wild Bear Grill, 1330 Halberstadt Road, St. Germain, WI, 54558, United States
Ready for some outdoor mid-January fun in the North Woods? The Arctic Warrior Race is back for the second year in St. Germain, a center of winter playground fun in Vilas County and the North Woods. The event’s full name, by the way, is the 2nd Annual Arctic Warrior Snowshoe and Winter Obstacle Course Race.
The Arctic Warrior 1k Kids and 5k or 10k Snowshoe Race will wind you through the beautiful trails in St. Germain and alongside the obstacle course race. The Arctic Warrior 5k or 10k Obstacle Course Race will wind around Little St. Germain Lake and through trails of towering pines that will challenge you though variety of adventure obstacles including: a stuck in snow tire shuffle, arctic stair challenge, frozen switchback climb, snowy tundra tunnel crawl and a frozen tire bike race to name a few.
The Obstacle Course Challenge is a Team event so bring your friends along (team sizes can range in size from 2-6). The Most Spirited Arctic Warrior Team will be recognized at 3:30 at the Wild Bear Grill & Pub. Proceeds from the Race will be shared with the St. Germain Non-Motorized Trail System Fund. Discover Wisconsin will be there filming, and co-host Eric Paulsen, who is also the “Head Tourer” for State Trunk Tour, will check out the action and may be talked into seeing how fast he can go on snowshoes (spoiler alert: not very.)
St. Germain holds the Snowmobile Hall of Fame, which is along Highway 70. Just up Highway 155 closer to Sayner, the Vilas County Museum holds the first true snowmobile, which was patented by Carl Eliason in 1924. This area definitely knows their winter sports and how to get around in the snow!
Arctic Warrior Race Address/HQ:
Wild Bear Grill Pub
1330 Halberstadt Road
St. Germain, WI 54558
(715) 479-5778
Website

US Olympic Long Track Trials
2018-01-02 - 2018-01-07 | Pettit National Ice Center, 500 S. 84th Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53214, United States
The Pettit National Ice Center hosts the 2018 US Olympic Long Track Speedskating Trials now through Sunday, January 7! The Pettit is one of only two official US Olympic training facilities in the United States, and the Trials have formally returned to the Oval here for the first time since 1998. The timing is impeccable – and also quite coincidental – with the Pettit’s 25th Anniversary.
For six nights you can experience the best in US speedskating competition as they get primed to pursue Gold in the 2018 Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. As you watch these incredible athletes at the US Olympic Long Track Speedskating Trials, enjoy food and beverages and plenty of activities in the “fan zone” tent which will be located just east of the front entrance to the Center, facing I-94.
Opportunities for VIP experiences and access will make events memorable for groups, companies, and organizations. During the days before, during, and after the Trials, please note that the Center’s normal activities, such as running on the outside of the quarter-mile oval, will change. Please check the activity schedules closely for hours and changes.
You can purchase tickets here or at the Pettit itself. Their front office is open 9am-8pm seven days a week. You can also purchase “walk-up” tickets the day of each event; these will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Pettit is right along Highway 181/84th Street at I-94, just north of Highway 59/Greenfield Avenue, south of U.S. 18/Bluemound Road, and east of I-41/U.S. 45/I-894 on the Milwaukee-West Allis border.

US Olympic Long Track Trials at the Pettit Address:
Pettit National Ice Center
500 S. 84th Street (Highway 181)
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 266-0100
Website

Skyrockers New Year's Eve Fireworks at the Bluff, La Crosse
2017-12-31 05:00 - 2018-01-01 01:00 | Grandad Bluff Park, 3020 Grandad Bluff Road, La Crosse, WI, 54601, United States
La Crosse welcomes 2018 with a bang, literally. Check out amazing 6pm and Midnight fireworks on Grandad Bluff from the Skyrockers, lighting up the Mississippi Valley over La Crosse on New Years’ Eve!
The Skyrockers shoot these fireworks from on the top of Grandad Bluff. Some of the best places to vwatch include areas from near the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse campus to the parking lot of K-mart at the intersection of Losey Boulevard and State Road. Feel free to share your favorite spot to watch! Folks also watch from the bluff, downtown, while ice fishing on the river, cross-country skiing or sledding, or just drinking hot chocolate (or whatever else) around town.
La Crosse is easily accessed via I-90, U.S. 14/61, U.S. 53, and Highways 16, 33, and 35.
Skyrockers Fireworks on New Year’s Eve Address:
Grandad Bluff Park
3020 Grandad Bluff Road
La Crosse, WI 54601
Website

Festival of Christmas & Midwinter Traditions, Dodgeville
2017-12-28 - 2018-01-01 | Folklore Village, 3210 County Road BB, Dodgeville, WI, 53533, United States
Folklore Village is a nationally recognized folk arts and culture center dedicated to enriching lives through time-honored traditions. Thousands of people of all ages come to Folklore Village to gather with friends, meet new people, to eat, dance, sing and play. Come study with a master fiddler… sing with a gospel choir… dance until midnight… learn to spin wool… feast on jambalaya… join a back porch jam session… plant prairie flowers… or picture yourself as a student in a real 1890 schoolhouse… or come and enjoy the annual Festival of Christmas & Midwinter Traditions during the final week of December!
International dance instructors Liv and Bill Vanaver will lead fun and engaging international dances for all skill levels to include Balkan, Green and more! American country/folk singer Val Mindel will also be on staff from Vermont leading singing and harmony workshops. Bob and Julie Young will also be leading American social dance workshops. Other folk artists and crafts include blacksmithing, fiber arts, theater games, Ostfriesland Tea, Sankta Lucia Celebration, a Christmas Festival Auction and international meals throughout the festival – heck, even yoga daily. There is a also a wonderful Children’s Program. You are welcomed no matter what your skill level! Full and Part time registration is available and required.
Folklore Village is six miles east of Dodgeville, just south of U.S. 18/151. Highway 23 is nearby to the west. Their website has full details on all the events and updates!
Address for the Festival of Christmas & Midwinter Traditions at Folklore Village:
3210 County Road BB
Dodgeville, WI 53533
(608) 924-4000
Website

Wonewoc Lighted Christmas Parade
2017-12-09 17:00 - 22:00 | Downtown Wonewoc, Highway 33, Wonewoc, WI, 53968, United States
Wonewoc has an amazing parade consisting of typically over 50 entries all glowing in lights. Kick off the Holiday season by joining in for a fun-filled evening!
The parade starts at 6pm leaving from Bakers Field traveling along Highway 33 and Center Street to the Fire Department. Other festivities start around 5pm. Local businesses are open with extended hours for you to do some Christmas Shopping. Bring out the entire family and enjoy the food and music.
Wonewoc is a beautiful little town along the Baraboo River along Highway 33. It’s also along the beautiful “400” Trail and a series of other nearby recreational trails. Check out the natural beauty surrounding the area, the holiday spirit, and some local shops. Makes for a great road trip, as you can follow 33 to Reedsburg, Portage, Baraboo, and more to enjoy their holiday events all weekend, too!
Wonewoc Lighted Christmas Parade Address:
Highway 33
Wonewoc, WI 53968
(608) 464-3114
Website

Ice Fishing and Winter Sports Show
2017-12-08 12:00 - 2017-12-10 15:00 | Exposition Center at Wisconsin State Fair Park, 640 S. 84th Street, West Allis, WI, 53214, United States
The Ice Fishing and Winter Sports Show hits Wisconsin State Fair Park the weekend of December 8-10, 2017, where you can shop row upon row of exhibits with products and services dedicated to the die-hard ice fishing and winter sports enthusiast!
View all new ice fishing products, including fish houses, augers, underwater cameras, digital fish finders, rods and reels, tackle, accessories, apparel and much more. The show will feature new merchandise at a variety of price points to fit any budget. Whether you are an avid fisherman looking for a few new accessories, an experienced angler in need of an upgrade, or totally new to the ice fishing scene, you will find what you are looking for at this show.
Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there Saturday from noon to 3pm for photos – and perhaps accepting your Christmas wish list!

Show Hours
Friday: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Sunday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Ticket Prices
Adults: $9.00
Children 6-12: $4.00
Children 5 & Under: Free
Ice Fishing & Winter Sports Show Address:
Wisconsin State Fair Park Expo Center
640 S. 84th Street (Highways 59 & 181)
West Allis, WI 53214
(800) 848-6247
Website

Chippewa Falls Bridge to Wonderland Parade
2017-12-02 17:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Chippewa Falls, 514 N. Bridge Street, Chippewa Falls, WI, 54729, United States
Bridge Street is where the annual “Bridge to Wonderland Parade” begins in beautiful downtown Chippewa Falls. This parade features a huge variety of illuminated floats, with Santa on the last float! As you enjoy the parade, savor complimentary hot drinks at businesses with red carpets and all the shops downtown have to offer.
The 2017 theme is “Christmas in Toyland”, with over 50 illuminated and musical floats, walking units, horse-drawn wagons, and more filling the streets with vibrancy and fun. The parade runs along Bridge Street from Spruce Street to Spring Street.
And don’t forget the thousands of holiday lights and decorations just up Highway 124 in Irvine Park & the Irvine Park Zoo to really keep that holiday spirit flowing!
U.S. 53, Highway 29, and Highway 124 (the historic U.S. 53 route) all bring you to Chippewa Falls. While you’re there, check out the Leinenkugels Brewery right by Irvine Park and Zoo, the historic Cook-Rutledge Mansion, the Riverbend Winery, the Heyde Center for the Performing Arts, Brewster Brothers Brewing and the Chippewa River Distillery, terrific downtown shopping, great trails, and more. There’s a lot to enjoy in Chippewa Falls, why not enjoy the parade first to kick it all off?
Bridge to Wonderland Parade Address:
Downtown Chippewa Falls
514 N. Bridge Street
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 723-7858
Website

Kenosha Winter HarborMarket - Special HarborHoliday
2017-12-02 10:00 - 18:00 | Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Kenosha HarborMarket is great any time of year – but this is a special edition of Kenosha Winter HarborMarket! Located on on the west lawn of the Kenosha Public Museum and Civil War Museum, the market will take place outdoors in two large, heated tents. Approximately 60 vendors will be on-site offering food, beverages, giftable items, fresh produce, and more. There will also be a variety of indoor and outdoor family activities throughout the day.
This collaborative event combines the Civil War Museum’s Victorian Christmas, Kenosha Public Museum’s International Holiday, Winter HarborMarket, and more. A combination of indoor and outdoor events offering fun and food for the entire family, plus holiday shopping!

International Holiday Faire, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., inside the Kenosha Public Museum (5500 First Avenue): Celebrate traditions and holidays of cultures from around the globe. The day includes:

Shop for gifts in the International Bazaar
Food from Italy, Korea, Mexico, Germany, Norway, Greece, Armenia, and Lithuania
Traditional dance and performances
Japanese Ikebana Floral Arrangements
Stop by the hot cocoa bar and add your own toppings to warm up the day
Face Painting
Write a letter to Santa with Mrs. Claus and her elf helpers
11:30 Ed Doody on keyboard
12:30 Korean Dancers
1:30 Ballet Folklorico Regional Mexicano
2:30 MGV Harmonia German Men’s Choir

Victorian Christmas inside the Civil War Museum, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., (5400 First Avenue): Explore the traditions of soldiers and civilians during and after the Civil War. The day includes:

Free admission to the Fiery Trial gallery
Soldier and civilian presentations
Cookie decorating
Games, crafts, and storytelling
Visit with Santa Claus, 2:30 – 6:00
11:00 MGV Harmonia German Men’s Choir
12:00 The 26th Wisconsin at Chancellorsville Lecture
1:00 Holiday favorites performed by Ed Pierce and the Palmyra Eagle Band
2:00 West Side Victorian Dancers
3:00 Kenosha Chamber Choir

Expanded Kenosha Winter HarborMarket – Two heated tents with over 60 vendors offering giftable items. Prepared food vendors will be serving hot food for you to enjoy at the event as well. Fresh produce, meats and cheeses, arts, crafts, and more will be available.
Outdoor Entertainment:

10:00 Carthachords
11:00 Jamey Buencamino
12:30 Women in Motion (with additional performance indoors following)
1:00 Rolando Canales
3:00 Milwaukee Road
4:00 Kenosha Chamber Choir
5:00 Country Crossing

Holiday Wagon Rides – Climb aboard a holiday themed, horse-drawn wagon for a ride around HarborPark. By Black Tie Carriage Service. $5 per person. (weather permitting)
Beer Garden featuring local craft beer by Rustic Road Brewing Co. and PUBLIC Craft Brewing Co.
Homemade Glog and festive centerpieces, greens and holiday decorations by Jerry Smith Produce and Pumpkin Farm.
New! Local artists have created large-scale 12 Days of Christmas pieces to be on display during the event. From 12 Drummers drumming, down to the lone Partridge in a pear tree, designs that are 4-foot by 6-foot will line the west lawn of the Kenosha Public Museum and Civil War Museum. The artwork will serve as a decoration, a photo opportunity for event attendees, and a way to showcase local talent. The artists all have significantly different art styles, so the pieces will be diverse and exciting to see together.
Enjoy FREE rides on the Electric Streetcars. Three cars will be operating from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Use the streetcar for easy parking in any public lot in Downtown Kenosha and be dropped off at the event entrance. One streetcar will have a storyteller onboard for extra holiday cheer!

Kenosha Winter HarborMarket Address:
5500 1st Avenue
Kenosha, WI 53140
(262) 653-4140
Website

First Fridays in Cedarburg
2017-11-03 16:00 - 23:00 | Cedarburg Cultural Center, W62 N546 Washington Avenue, Cedarburg, WI, 53012, United States
First Fridays in Cedarburg provides opportunity for families to come together to partake in an artistic experience, including unique educational elements for youth ranging from artist-led crafts to hands-on musical experiences. Guests are greeted with an opening band featuring local musicians at 6:00 pm. Dinner will be available for purchase from food trucks, as well as indoors from “After Party” Sponsor, The Stilthouse Restaurant. Other activities include a local handmade art show, kid’s crafts, dancing, cash bar and good times. At 7:00pm, the lights go down and the party turns up as the main act, Consult the Briefcase, takes the stage for two hours. The Center’s full cash bar and dance floor will multiply the fun. This exciting series is free of charge to members of the Cultural Center and children under 5. Non-member general admission is $5 at the door. Full details are on the Cedarburg Cultural Center website.
Historic downtown Cedarburg can be reached via Washington Avenue, which is Historic Highway 57. Today’s Highway 57, as well as Highways 60, 167, and 181, come close. I-43/Highway 32 is also a few miles to the east and you can access Cedarburg via County C (Exit 89).

Port Washington Ghost Walks
2017-10-27 19:30 - 2017-10-28 23:55 | Downtown Port Washington, 106 N. Lake Street, Port Washington, WI, 53074, United States
Port Washington Ghost Walks are a fun way to celebrate the spooky Halloween season. October 27th and 28th, you can spend an evening hearing the spirited experiences of the residents of Port Washington.
Every walk explores ghost stories and sightings in the historic downtown and haunted Union Cemetery in paranormal Port Washington. Tours take about 2 hours total.
This year… if you want an extra special experience… Join them for an actual GHOST HUNT! The 10:15 tour each night will be an extended version and exploration of the
final destination! Over the years, a number of ghost walkers have reported activity in our final stop of the night. This year, we’re going to spend a bit more time there. Break out your equipment or borrow some of ours and see what you catch.
The 7:30, 8:00 and 9:45 ghost walks focus on the downtown and cemetery.
Port Washington is easily accessed from I-43 via Highway 32 or 33; Highway 57 is just to the west.
Port Washington Ghost Walks Address:
106 N. Lake Street
Port Washington, WI 53074
(262) 498-5777
Website
More details below!

Where: Tours for Port Washington Ghost Walks all meet at the Niagara Monument and the Wisconsin Chair Company monument adjacent to Dockside Deli and the marina in Port Washington.
Cost: $15.00 per person for the regular tour. $30.00 per person for the tour plus ghost hunt.
Walk-ins: If you can’t buy tickets online, we’re full. We limit the number to 20 people per tour and 8 for the tour plus ghost hunt. We cannot take credit cards for walk-in’s. Cash only.
Ages: 13 and over – primarily to accommodate youngster’s attention spans. If you have a young person who would like to go, please consider whether or not they would be happy walking around hearing ghost stories that don’t involve anyone jumping out at them.
NOTE: Ages 18 and over for the ghost hunt tours beginning at 10:15. No exceptions.
Scare Factor: Mild to Moderate. These are people’s actual stories. Some are mild, a few a bit more disturbing. No one will be jumping out at you wearing a mask.
NOTE: The scare factor on the ghost hunt could be more intense.
Tickets: No tickets will be mailed. Your name will be on a checklist with your tour leader.
Weather: It will be chilly. Wear layers and a jacket. If there’s a light rain, we will still go out.
Visibility: The downtown portion is well lit. You will not need a flashlight. The cemetery portion is dark. You may bring a flashlight but we ask that you only use when instructed.
Walking: We will be doing lots of walking including some stairs. Wear comfortable shoes.

Haunted Sub & Pub
2017-10-27 19:00 - 2017-10-28 23:00 | Wisconsin Maritime Museum, 75 Maritime Drive, Manitowoc, WI, 54220, United States
What’s better than a Haunted House? A Haunted Sub! On the final weekend of October, you can board the WW II submarine USS Cobia in Manitowoc for a wild, haunted submarine experience. Are you brave enough to discover what lurks beneath the surface at night?

Cost is $8 per person.If you survive the tour, hang out in our Sub Pub and enjoy some Halloween-themed refreshments at the cash bar! May not be suitable for children under 10 (we’re talking specifically about the tour, not the cash bar.)
There’s plenty to do and see in Manitowoc and at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum, which is chock full of great exhibits about the maritime history of the area and the Great Lakes.

Manitowoc is just off I-43 via U.S. 10, U.S. 151, or Highway 42.
Haunted Sub & Pub Address:
Wisconsin Maritime Museum
75 Maritime Drive
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 684-0218
Website

Cedarburg Oktoberfest
2017-10-14 11:00 - 2017-10-15 17:00 | Cedarburg Community Center, W63N641 Washington Avenue, Cedarburg, WI, 53012, United States
A fun weekend can be enjoyed – in lederhosen among other outfits – with Cedarburg Oktoberfest. Bursting with gemuetlichkeit, it runs Saturday, October 14, 11 a.m.–8 p.m. and Sunday, October 15, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free admission and parking!
A huge tent in the Community Center parking lot covers the bands, the dance floor and tables, lending a true Oktoberfest feel. Cedarburg Oktoberfest means authentic German music and the entertainment features Pommersche Tanzdeel Dancers, Tuba Dan, the Alte Kameraden Band, D’Lustig’n Wendlstoana Dancers and the Cedarburg Civic Band plus a wooden dance floor for Polka fans. And, if you’ve never seen a live Glockenspiel Show (Cuckoo Clock), this delightful, goofy event will make you laugh as it reappears every two hours.

There will be plenty of German foods and beers, wines and German desserts. Festivals of Cedarburg will dish up authentic German dinners, classics like Sauerbraten, Wiener Schnitzel, German Sausage Platter, and other delights. Cedarburg Lion’s will serve Currywurst, Bratwurst and Hotdogs. You’ll also find specialty beers such as Hofbrau, Hacker Pschorr, Leinenkugel Oktoberfest and Bluemoon. They will also have award-winning wines from Cedar Creek Winery and specialty beer from The Fermentorium.
Silly contests with prize awards include Saturday’s Best Lederhosen/Dirndl Judging Contest, and Sauerkraut Eating Contest and Sunday’s German Spelling Bee from Ault to Zither (A-Z).
There will be a merchant’s marketplace on the Cedarburg Oktoberfest grounds. Around town, arts will be highlighted all weekend long with the Cedarburg Artists Guild Covered Bridge Studio Tour. While in Cedarburg, tour the Cedarburg Cultural Center’s art exhibits, Cedarburg History Museum and Visitor Center, the historic Kuhefuss House (1849), Paul J. Yank Cedarburg Brewery (1843), Cedar Creek Winery in the Wittenberg Woolen Mill or better known as the Cedar Creek Settlement (1864), the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts and the Cedarburg Art Museum. Most are within walking distance from the Festival.
For the automobile aficionados – and what State Trunk Tourer isn’t – members of the Milwaukee Area Volkswagen Club will be displaying their cars during Cedarburg Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 14 from Noon to 3:00 p.m. Come back on Sunday, October 15 from when approximately 20 members of the Milwaukee Region Porsche Club of America will be showing their cars from noon to 3:00 p.m. A variety of Porsches is expected at this event, including some of the earliest models.
Stroll along Washington Avenue absorbing the charm and historic ambiance of thriving downtown Cedarburg, chock-full of unique retail shops and restaurants. Founded in the 1840’s, Cedarburg was declared a National Historic District listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The city is home to more than 100 restored and intact buildings of historic significance.
Cedarburg Oktoberfest Address:
Cedarburg Community Center
W63N641 Washington Avenue (Historic Highway 57)
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 377-9620
Website
Check out some great fall 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!

Central Bull Riders Association National Finals
2017-09-29 19:00 - 2017-09-30 22:00 | Central Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, 513 E. 17th Street, Marshfield, WI, 54449, United States
Marshfield hosts the CBRA (Central Bull Riders Association) National Finals on Friday, September 29 and Saturday, September 30! Hit the Central Wisconsin State Fairgrounds – home to the World’s Largest Round Barn – and see the top 15 Bull Riders & Barrel Racers compete. Enjoy live music from Dirt Road Dixie, plus plenty of food and beverage vendors will be at the ready as you can cheer on some seriously fun action!
Tickets to Central Bull Riders Association National Finals are on sale now for $10 for ages 16 and up, $5 for ages 8 to 15, and children 7 and under get in free. Tickets are only good for one-day admission. You can purchase at the door for an additional $2 in both age groups. However, children 7 and under still get in free.
The host hotel for this is Hotel Marshfield, a boutique hotel on Central Avenue that’s a State Trunk Tour favorite.
U.S. 10 and Highways 13, 80, and 97 bring you to Marshfield. While there, check out the Wildwood Zoo, the Blue Heron Brewpub, the old Yellowstone Trail through town, and Central Avenue’s downtown strip with great shops, a theater, murals, and much more.
Central Bull Riders Association National Finals Event Address in Marshfield:
Central Wisconsin State Fairgrounds
517 E. 17th Street
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 384-4642
Website

Villa Louis Behind the Scenes - September
2017-09-29 10:30 - 2017-09-30 17:00 | Villa Louis, 521 N. Villa Louis Road, Prairie du Chien, WI, 53821, United States
Check out historic Villa Louis, right along the Mississippi River in Wisconsin’s second oldest city, from top to bottom. “Villa Louis Behind the Scenes” offers extended tours of the mansion, giving visitors a glimpse into the life of a historic house museum. Highlighting the care and upkeep of a unique object from the Dousman collection, tours include visits to the nooks and crannies of this historic and beautiful restored mansion.
Prairie du Chien lies just north of where the Wisconsin River flows into the Mississippi in one of the most beautiful areas of Wisconsin. U.S. 18 and Highways 27, 35, and 60 all bring you there.
For full Villa Louis information, check out their website!

Chippewa Falls Antique Show Sale
2017-09-29 09:00 - 2017-09-30 16:00 | Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, 225 Edward Street, Chippewa Falls, WI, 54729, United States
The Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds brims with antiques and vendors at the 2nd annual Chippewa Falls Antique Show Sale. Nearly 40 vendors with a wide variety of antique and collectibles, food vendors, and more.
It all takes place in Exhibition Hall C on the Fairgrounds, right off Highway 124. Admission is $5, which is good for both days; parking is free. Get more details on their Facebook page!
The Leinenkugel Brewery and beautiful Irvine Park (with a fantastic free zoo, to boot) are right next door, so make it an awesomely fun weekend in Chippewa Falls! U.S. 53 and Highways 29 and 178 also bring you to town.
Chippewa Falls Antique Show Sale Address:
Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds
225 Edward Street (just off Highway 124)
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 617-4310
Website

Cambridge Fall Festival
2017-09-16 10:00 - 15:00 | Veterans Park, 100 E. Main Street, Cambridge, WI, 53523, United States
Cambridge Fall Fest embraces the spirit of autum. Apple pies and crisp falling leaves beckon the whole family to play in Cambridge, a charming town east of Madison along U.S. 12 & 18.
At Cambridge Fall Fest, you can take a tractor hayride, build a scarecrow, or bid on an award-winning homemade pie. There will be live music, chainsaw art, beekeeping demos, face painting, and the FFA farm animal petting zoo.
The Cambridge Community Activities Program will also be conducting its annual Fun Run and Family Wellness Fair in the morning at downtown West Side Park as well.
Cambridge Fall Fest Address:
Veterans Park
100 E. Main Street (U.S. 12)
Cambridge, WI 53523
(608) 423-3780
Website

EAA Warbirds Fly-In
2017-09-16 09:00 - 17:00 | Oconto Airport, 2983 Airport Road, Oconto, WI, 54153, United States
The EAA Warbirds “Badger Squadron Six” 9th Annual Oconto Fly-in takes place at the Oconto’s J. Douglas Bake Municipal Airport. (KOCQ) on Saturday, September 16th.
Warbird aircraft that attended in 2016 are Yaks, WACO, L 19 Bird Dogs, a TBM Avenger and various others. In 2015 there were over 50 different types of aircraft that attended.
Remote Controlled (RC’s) will fly during the day with a one hour show scheduled at 2pm. The car and tractor show in 2015 had 250 Model A’s & T’s, muscle cars, tractors and everything in between. The army encampment expands every year.Vendors, crafters and artisans were in attendance and the visitors enjoyed the variety available. An opening ceremony honoring our Veterans is scheduled at 10:30am.
There is always a wide variety of food, beverages and desserts. Airplane and helicopter rides will be available for a fee. Ages 12 and under admission is FREE & Parking is Free!
Oconto is right along U.S. 41 at the east end of Highway 22 near the waters of Green Bay. Check out the town, Copper Culture State Park, and more while you’re there!
EAA Warbirds Fly-In Address:
2983 Airport Road
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 246-5620
Website

The Color Run - Racine
2017-09-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Pershing Park, 800 Pershing Drive, Racine, WI, 53402, United States
“The Happiest 5K on Earth” is the slogan for The Color Run, a unique paint race that celebrates healthiness, happiness, and individuality. Now the largest running series in the world, The Color Run has been experienced by over 6 million runners worldwide in 35+ countries. On Saturday, September 16th, The Color Run comes to Racine!
This year’s race is called The Color Run 2017 Dream Tour and it features giant unicorns, the all-new Cloud Foam Zone, the whimsical Dream Wall and much more!
Runners/walkers will go through a 5k course on the streets of Racine where they’ll be doused with colored powder. Stick around for the high-energy post-run party. Entry fee ($39.99 for team members, $44.99 for individuals) includes official TCR soft tee, color runner headband, color packet and Unicorn finisher medal.
The Color Run starts 9 a.m. on Pershing Drive behind Gateway Technical College, 1001 S. Main St.
Save $5 per entry with code REALRACINE17
How The Color Run Works
It’s designed to be less about your 10-minute-mile and more about having the time of your life. The Color Run is a five-kilometer (3.1-mile), un-timed event in which thousands of participants, or “Color Runners”, are doused from head to toe in different colors at each kilometer. With only two rules, the idea is easy to follow:
1. Wear white at the starting line!
2. Finish plastered in color!
After Color Runners complete the race, the fun continues with an unforgettable Finish Festival. This larger than life party is equipped with music, dancing and massive color throws, which create millions of vivid color combinations.
Team members run for $39.99 each, individuals for $44.99. That includes entry, a white tee (that will end up in color), a headband, a Unicorn Finishers’ Medal, and a color packet.
Check out in Racine’s Pershing Park, right along Lake Michigan! Highways 11, 20, 32, and 38 bring you there!

Wet Whistle Wine Fest
2017-09-15 16:00 - 2017-09-16 18:00 | Von Stiehl Winery, 115 Navarino Street, Algoma, WI, 54201, United States
Algoma’s Von Stiehl Winery hosts its annual Wet Whistle Wine Fest the weekend of September 15-16, 2017 this year. Wet Whistle Wine Fest offers award-winning wines, a grape stomp, heritage foods, & live music!
It isn’t the 2,000 visitors smiling all the time that’s weird. Nor is it the trombonist standing in a grape-filled barrel while playing an amazing riff. Nor the people with sticky purple feet dancing onstage. This is normal at a wine fest and to be expected. What’s odd at Wet Whistle Wine Fest are all the costumes. They don’t ask anyone to show up dressed as wine bottles, or nuns who smoke cigarettes while downing Naughty Girl wine. And these are just a couple examples of Wet Whistle Wine Fest goings-on that weren’t made up. Don’t take their word for it… come to the wine fest and see it for yourself!
This Wet Whistle Wine Fest is a fundraiser for the Community Improvement of Algoma, Algoma Fire and Rescue.
Wet Whistle Wine Fest Schedule
Friday
Free admission, but canned food donations for Kewaunee County Food Pantry are welcome! All weekend, children under 12 FREE. Under 21 must be accompanied by an adult.
Band: Cat Five • 4–8pm
Specialty Foods • 4–8pm
Saturday
$10 Admission. All weekend, children under 12 FREE. Under 21 must be accompanied by an adult.
Band: Beaker Street • 10am–1:30pm
Band: The Groove Hogs • 2–6pm
Tours & Wine Tasting • At Winery, 9am–6pm
Specialty Foods • 10am–6pm
Celebrity Stomp Off • 11am & 11:20 am
Grape Stomp Heats: 12:20pm, 1:30pm & 3 pm
Grand Grape Stomp Off • 4:30pm
Vintage Wine Tasting • 12:30-3:30pm in the production building
Wet Whistle Wine Fest Address:
115 Navarino Street
Algoma, WI 54201
(920) 487-5208
Website
You’ll find Von Stiehl Winery and Legion Memorial Park in downtown Algoma, just off Highway 42 blocks north of where Highway 54 ends at Lake Michigan. While downtown, check out the cool murals, increasing numbers of shops offering unique items, and the nice beach along the lakefront.

Fall Harvest Days at the Racine County Fairgrounds
2017-09-15 08:00 - 2017-09-17 17:00 | Racine County Fairgrounds, 19805 Durand Avenue, Union Grove, WI, 53182, United States
Turn back the clock with the 26th annual Fall Harvest Days at the Racine County Fairgrounds September 15-17!
The Southeastern Wisconsin Antique Power Collectibles Society presents displays of antique tractors, trucks, gasoline engines and farm equipment. In addition to static displays of antique tractors and equipment, there will be large display of antique engines, garden tractors, and vintage cars and trucks. This year they’re featuring 175 Years of Case Tractors and Equipment.
The entire family can enjoy demonstrations of corn shelling, hay baling, threshing, sawmills, plus shingle mill and homemaking demonstrations. There’s a daily tractor parade, children’s activities, horse-drawn wagon rides, crafts, flea market, farm toys and great, down-home food. There are also indoor and outdoor flea markets, crafts, and farm toy displays. Many food and drink vendors are on the grounds. There is a big tractor/equipment parade each day of the show. Each year the club raffles off a hand–made Amish quilt.
Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. $7 adults; kids 12 and under free. Free parking. You’ll find the Racine County Fairgrounds in Union Grove, along Highway 11 near the junction with U.S. 45.
Fall Harvest Days Address:
Racine County Fairgrounds
19805 Durand Avenue (Highway 11)
Union Grove, WI 53182
(414) 529-2413
Website

Taste of Lake Geneva
2017-09-09 11:00 - 18:00 | Flat Iron Park, 201 Wrigley Drive, Lake Geneva, WI, 53147, United States
The 8th annual Taste of Lake Geneva features the best fare in and around Lake Geneva, from deep fried cheese curds to barbecued ribs, and from homemade soups to tantalizing desserts. Along with great food, local artists will entertain with their tunes as you enjoy the view of Geneva Lake from Flat Iron Park.
Participating Restaurants at Taste of Lake Geneva include Avant, Constant Cravings, Franks, Simple Bakery, Sprecher, Lake Geneva Country Meats, The Geneva Inn, Crafted, Heart & Soul, Mama Ciminos, Tuscan and Geneva Java.

It runs from 11am – 6pm on Saturday, September 9, 2017. Admission is $2, food samples range from $3 to $9.
Taste of Lake Geneva Address:
Flat Iron Park
201 Wrigley Drive
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 248-4416
Website

Kenosha Streetcar Day
2017-09-09 10:00 - 16:00 | Joseph McCarthy Transit Center, 724 54th Street, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Check out Kenosha’s Electric Streetcars as they get celebrated on Saturday, September 9th! These beautifully restored electric streetcars travel a 2-mile loop throughout the year, providing easy access and a scenic tour of the Lake Michigan shoreline, HarborPark, two historic districts, downtown business district and the METRA train station.
Kenosha Streetcar Day features tours of the “streetcar barn” (Joseph McCarthy Transit Center), interactive displays, vendors, a streetcar trivia game, and more. The Streetcars will be in operation and of course they’ll be available for photo-ops. Spend the day riding as many of Kenosha’s streetcars as you want, explore the downtown area with its shops, museums, restaurants, and bars. Two cars will be running at a time, with others out for display.

You can easily get to downtown Kenosha via Highway 32 along the lake, or using Highways 50 or 158 from I-41/94 or Highway 31. Downtown is about seven miles east of the Interstate (or from the Brat Stop or Mars Cheese Castle, if we’re measuring from State Trunk Tour favorites!)
Kenosha Streetcar Day Address:
Streetcar Day is presented by Kenosha Streetcar Society, Kenosha Area Transit, and more. Activities center around the Joseph McCarthy Transit Center
724 54th Street
Kenosha, WI 53140
(262) 653-4287
Website

Big Bull Falls Blues Fest
2017-08-18 16:00 - 2017-08-19 23:30 | Fern Island Park, 500 River Drive, Wausau, WI, 54403, United States
Big Bull Falls Blues Fest takes place this year on Friday, August 18th and Saturday, August 19th at Fern Island Park in downtown Wausau. This is Wisconsin’s longest running blues festival! VIP tickets are sold out, but some general admission are still available.
Lineup:
Friday, August 18
Gates open at 4pm, no carry-ins allowed
5:00pm Altered Five
7:00pm Reverend Raven
9:00pm Toronzo Cannon
Saturday, August 19
Gates open at noon, no carry-ins allowed
1:00pm Moreland & Arbuckle
3:00pm Mr. Sipp
5:00pm Mike Zito
7:00pm Samantha Fish
9:00pm Tab Benoit
Big Bull Falls Blues Fest Ticket Prices for 2016:
2-Day General Admission: $45 in advance, $50 at gate
Saturday Only General Admission: $40 in advance, $45 at gate
Friday Only General Admission: $15
Additional Information:
Carry-Ins: Carry-ins are not allowed. A cooler full of ice only will be allowed. Large backpacks/bags will be subject to inspection.
Chairs: Lawn chairs are permitted. Tents and awnings of any kind are NOT permitted. VIP tickets do not include a chair to keep. Please bring your own chair. There are plastic ones in the VIP area but if you want to sit elsewhere, we suggest bringing a chair!
Lodging: There are several hotels within 2 miles of the event including the Super 8, Plaza, and La Quinta. There are also the hotels of The Courtyard, Super 8 Rib Mountain and hotels in Weston and Rothschild.
Camping: We do not offer camping through the event. The Marathon County Parks Department offers various camp grounds. Contact them directly at 715-261-1550.
Pets: No pets are allowed at the Blues Fest.
ATM: There will be an ATM on-site.
Credit Card: Big Bull Falls Blues Fest will take credit cards on-site for admission to the festival. All beverages and food must be bought with cash.
Smoking: Smoking is allowed outside the tents. NOT under the tents.
Food/Drinks: Food and Drinks will be sold at the fest. There will be a variety of vendors. There are no carry-ins allowed.
Rain: The festival will happen rain or shine! If there is lightning, we will have to stop the music.
Apparel: There will be festival apparel for sale on-site!
Parking: The lot directly in front of the event is reserved for Handicap Parking only. Please use the city lots on River Drive including the Oak Island Lot.
You can reach Wausau to attend Big Bull Falls Blues Fest via I-39, U.S. 51, or Highways 29 or 52. Head downtown and you’ll find Fern Island Park. And check out Big Bull Falls Brewery while you’re in town!
Address:
500 River Drive
Wausau, WI 54403
Website

Oconto County Fair
2017-08-12 - 2017-08-20 | Zippel Park, E. Park Street, Gillett, WI, 54124, United States
The 76th annual Oconto County Fair runs August 12-13 and 17-20 in Zippel Park in Gillett, Wisconsin.
Highlights will include a Youth-Decorated Cake Auction, Human Foosball, a Tractor Pull, the Fairest of the Fair Competition, and the Ultimate Grilled Cheese Contest!
Grandstand shows will include family fun events like a 4X4 Truck Pull, Farm Tractor Pull, and a Draft Horse Pull. Of course, being a county fair, you’ll see plenty of animals from area farms. There will be a Goat Show, Poultry Show, Rabbit Show, Swine Show, Sheep Show, Beef Show, and much more… that’s a lot of shows.
The Exhibition Area will be open every day featuring vendors with a variety of products, shows, and more. You can enjoy live entertainment nightly, plenty of eats, drinks, rides, and fun.
Plenty of specific additions will be announced as the Oconto County Fair date draws closer. Check their website for updates!
Zippel Park is just east of Highway 22 and west and south of Highway 32 in Gillett. Follow either highway to get to Gillett, the “ATV Capital of the World,” and enjoy the 2017 Oconto County Fair!
Address:
East Park Street
Gillett, WI 54124
Event Website

Lakewood Lakes Country Arts & Crafts Show
2017-08-05 09:00 - 15:00 | Lakewood Town Hall, 17258 N Road, Lakewood, WI, 54138, United States
The Lakewood Lakes Country Arts and Crafts Show in Oconto County – along Highway 32 – takes place on Saturday, August 5th, 2017.
This 39th annual show showcases 265 booths occupied by 200 vendors offering original work. The show opens at 9:00am and runs til 3:00pm with free admission and parking! You’ll find everything along N Road in town, just off 32 amidst the beauty of the North Woods.
Photo credit: Tom Padjen
While in the area, check out all the beauty of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, head north on Highway 32 to Carter and Wabeno (Larry the Logroller isn’t far away!) or all the recreational fun to be had in adjacent Townsend and down the road via 32 and Highway 64 to Mountain. Miles of ATV and recreational trails run across the area. The natural scenic beauty alone all around this part of Oconto County makes it one beautiful road trip!
Address of the Lakewood Arts & Crafts Festival:
Lakewood Town Hall
17258 N Road (just off Highway 32)
Lakewood, WI 54138
(715) 276-3956
Website

Winnebago County Fair
2017-08-02 - 2017-08-06 | Winnebago County Fairgrounds, 500 E. County Y Road, Oshkosh, WI, 54901, United States
“Barnyard Scenes & Childhood Dreams” is the theme for the Winnebago County Fair, held in Oshkosh. The 2017 Fair runs August 2-6.
The fairgrounds include the Sunnyview Exposition Center, located just north of Oshkosh. Lake Winnebago is just to the east, with Highway 76 and I-41 within a mile or two to the west. Of course, U.S. 45 and Highways 21, 26, 44, and 91 all head to the Oshkosh area, too.
We’re awaiting the events, and you can follow this page or their website as details get released.
Admissions:
Advance Sales – $12.00
• First National Bank, Omro and Winneconne
• Waynes Piggly Wiggly, Winneconne
• Cedar Bar & Grill, Neenah
• Festival Foods, Oshkosh and Neenah
• Oshkosh Northwestern, Oshkosh
At the Gate – $15.00
3 years and under are free, however Carnival Rides require ticket purchases
Senior Citizens – $5.00 (must purchase ticket at the gate on Friday, August 4th)
Veterans – FREE admission with Proof of Service (Carnival Rides still extra)
Season & Youth Exhibitor Passes – DOES NOT include unlimited carnival rides
◦ Please note – you MUST show your admission ticket or pass for admission to Grandstand shows. Tickets are valid August 2nd – 6th, 2017 only

Sheboygan Lakeshore Weekend
2017-07-28 - 2017-07-30 | Sheboygan South Pier, South Pier, Sheboygan, WI, 53081, United States
Sheboygan’s beautiful South Pier hosts Miesfeld’s Lakeshore Weekend Friday, July 28th through Sunday, July 30th this year, with everything from live music to events and shows right on the water! There will also be plenty of local food vendors, a wine garden, and more. Presented by Miesfeld’s, Lakeshore Weekend helps benefit Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. It’s one of the hallmark summer celebrations in Sheboygan.
Check out Plenco Playland, Euro Bungy, a Bounce House, Aqua Balls, a Dogsled Show, Silent Auction, Fireworks and more throughout the weekend. A “Polka Pancake Breakfast” will take place Sunday morning.

Lakeshore Weekend welcomes the Waterboard Warriors Water Ski Show again this year! They will perform Saturday at 1:15 and 2:30. The show is 40-45 minutes long and will be in the Sheboygan River.
The popular Dragon Boat Races will take place along the Sheboygan River starting at 9am Sunday. The GB Brat Raffle lets you enter to win brats and football merchandise, and perhaps get an autograph from Packers legend Jerry Kramer on Saturday from 1-3pm!
To find Lakeshore Weekend, take Highways 23, 28, 42, or I-43 to reach Sheboygan. From there, head downtown and follow the signs to South Pier, right along the Sheboygan River where its meet Lake Michigan. It’s a fun time in a great area. Check out the shops, restaurants, Spaceport Sheboygan, the Blue Harbor Resort, and all the other amenities down there while you’re at it! Nearby you can enjoy 3 Sheeps Brewery, explore Kohler, Sheboygan Falls, Plymouth, amazing golf courses, and more.

Lakeshore Weekend Music Lineup:
Main Stage
Friday, July 28th
5:00 PM Kick Off Celebration
5:30 PM-7:30 PM The El Dorados
8:00 PM-11:00PM Bacchus Lotus
Saturday, July 29th
11:00 AM-12:30 PM Classic Racket
1:00 PM-5:00 PM Our House
7:00 PM-11:00 PM Cold Sweat & The Brew City Horns
Sunday, July 30th
8:00 AM-11:00 AM Polka Potion
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM Aaron Schwoerer
2:00PM – 5:00 PM Sunblind Lion

Paperfest
2017-07-21 17:30 - 2017-07-23 19:30 | Sunset Park, Sunset Park Road, Kimberly, WI, 54136, United States
Paperfest 2017
The Fox Valley’s paper making history gets its salute with the 29th annual Paperfest celebration! This year, Paperfest takes place in Kimberly’s Sunset Point Park, right along the Fox River. Paperfest is a fun, family-oriented festival spanning three days offering up plenty of games, sports, music and food – and education about paper.
Friday night features the Paper Chase, a 4 mile run/walk. Saturday is the Tour de Fest ’17, a biking competition which will be held rain or shine. This annual bike tour offers cyclists a choice of four routes – 18, 40, 70, and 100 miles. The cyclists should their energy – the 100 mile route includes the appropriately named Seven Hills Road!
Rest stops along the way will provide bagels, fruit, snacks, beverages, and restrooms. SAG wagons will patrol the routes until 3:00 p.m., providing direction, mechanical assistance and transportation, if needed. Spectators can watch and enjoy while imbibing in the food and drink available at Paperfest and at establishments along each route.
Other fun things to check out include the toilet paper toss, carnival rides, lawn games, yoga, and more. Saturday features events in the Family Tent including comedy, magic, and karate demonstrations. On the music stages across three days The Bomb, Road Trip. Rob & The Rest, Eminence, Boogie & The Yo-Yo’z, Bad Habits, and RPM perform.
There is also a papermaking demonstration, the Age of Reptiles show, a petting zoo, graffiti fence painting, a sawdust hunt, sidewalk chalk art, hula hoop games, face painting, and more. The Family Stage will feature children’s music and magic tricks. Sports events include a volleyball tournament and tug-of-war competition.
You can reach Kimberly and Paperfest by following I-41, U.S. 10, Highway 55, Highway 96, or Highway 441 to get close, then follow the streets to Sunset Park.
Paperfest Location:
Sunset Park
Sunset Point Road
Kimberly, WI 54136
Website

Lancaster Brews & Blues
2017-06-17 12:00 - 17:00 | Schriener Memorial Library Park, 113 W. Elm Street, Lancaster, WI, 53813, United States
Lancaster Brews and Blues is a music and beer festival celebrating some of Wisconsin and the nation’s greatest cultural assets! Situated on U.S. Highway 61, the Blues Highway (also the highway “revisited” from Bob Dylan’s classic album), Lancaster offers the perfect backdrop for a festival full of good beats and good treats.
Sip some of Wisconsin’s finest microbrews and enjoy the sounds of one of America’s original musical genres. Music, beer, food, and fun, brought to us by the Lancaster Area Chamber of Commerce & the City of Lancaster. What more could you ask for on a Wisconsin summer day? 21 and older only.
Tickets are $25, which includes a souvenir festival tasting glass and unlimited samples! Designated Drivers can attend and enjoy non-alcoholic beverages for $10. The music and such, too.
Bands include The Jimmys and Aaron Williams and the Hoodoo; breweries and wineries participating include:

One Barrel Brewing, Madison
Potosi Brewing Company, in very nearby Potosi
Sand Creek Brewing, Black River Falls
Rhinelander Brewing, Rhinelander & Monroe
Whispering Bluffs Winery, Potosi
Spurgeon Vineyards, Highland

Lancaster Brews & Blues Festival Address:
Schriener Memorial Library Park
113 W. Elm Street
Lancaster, WI 53813
(608) 723-2820
Website

You’ll find Lancaster via U.S. 61 and Highway 35 or Highway 81. Check out the beautiful dome at the Grant County Courthouse while you’re there!
