Reedsburg’s downtown strip comes extra-alive Friday night, December 7th from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm with Downtown Reedsburg Living Windows. Transforming the city into a center of Christmas spirit, the 9th annual Living Windows evening features store windows coming to life. This year’s theme: “All I Want for Christmas Is…”
As in years past, the evening’s festivities will include caroling by some of the local churches, refreshments, fire barrels to warm you, and horse-driven wagon rides. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at the Cornerstone Building to greet the children from 6:30pm-8pm. Say hi, get photos, and bring your Christmas wish list – hey, you never know!
Follow the luminaries to each participating business and enjoy a free family fun night celebrating the sights and sounds of Christmas. Make sure to pick up a brochure guide at the Cornerstone Building or other stops along the way so you don’t miss any of the activities.
Hit Highway 23 or 33 to find Reedsburg, cross the 90th Meridian, and enjoy Downtown Reedsburg Living Windows!
Downtown Reedsburg Living Windows Address:
Main Street (Highways 23/33)
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 524-0000 Website
Baraboo’s Very Merry Holiday Fair brings together over sixty artisans, authors and purveyors of good things to eat. This festive holiday show celebrates it’s 10th year in the historic Baraboo Arts Banquet and Convention Center. The Artisan’s making the goods will tell you how each piece is created. Consider joining them for this Very Merry Event and other holiday happenings in downtown Baraboo, the seat of Sauk County.
A Very Merry Holiday Fair Hours:
Friday , December 7, 2018, Noon to 6:00 pm
Saturday, December 8, 2018, 9 am to 4 pm
FREE ADMISSION both days!
Friday, December 7, 2018
• Shop All Three Rooms
• 60 Artisans
• Holiday Shopping Bags for first 500 patrons
• Special gift drawing for first 100 patrons
• Wine and Dine in the Artisan Cafe
• Wine tasting
• Drawing for Gift Certificates
• Purchase “Mini Picassos” from Boys and Girls Club
Saturday, December 8, 2018
• Shop All Three Rooms
• 60 Artisans
• Shopping Bags for first 500 patrons and more
• Drawing for Gift Certificates
• Purchase “Mini Picasso’s” from Boys and Girls Club
• Wine tasting
• Wine and Dine in the Artisan Cafe
• Enjoy many Holiday events throughout Baraboo
Baraboo is right along U.S. 12 and Highway 33, where Highway 113 comes in. You can check out the Circus World Museum, the Al Ringling Theater, the Ochsner Park Zoo, and more. Of course, the beautiful Baraboo Hills are nearby, and Wisconsin Dells isn’t too far away!
A Very Merry Holiday Fair Address:
Baraboo Arts, Banquet & Convention Center
323 Water Street (Highway 113)
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 356-9048 Website
Start:
December 7, 2018 12:00 pm
End:
December 8, 2018 4:00 pm
Venue:
Downtown Baraboo
Phone:
608-356-9048
Address:
323 Water Street, Baraboo, WI, 53913, United States
Downtown Oshkosh comes alive the first Saturday of each month when art galleries and businesses open their doors to feature artwork of all varieties and genres. Come join the hundreds of other art lovers who make Oshkosh the place to be.
The next Oshkosh Gallery Walk is December 1st. Then they continue into 2019 on the first Saturday of each month. Officially, it runs 6-9pm but the fun doesn’t stop at 9.
Oshkosh hugs the western shore of Lake Winnebago and is directly reached by U.S. 45 and Highways 21, 44, and 76. Highway 91 gets you close (via 44) and several exits off I-41 bring you downtown, including 9th Street and Highway 44.
Beaver Dam is home to one of the premiere Kraft Philadelphia Brand Cream Cheese processing plants in the nation. Fittingly, the city annually plays host to the Midwest Cream Cheese Competition with Kraft products as preferred ingredients in any cream cheese recipe. This is one creamy, delicious competition!
Cream cheese is used in a huge variety of concoctions at this delicious competition!
This is the 14th annual festival and offers plenty of great dishes for sampling – although the judges get first dibs. It will take place Saturday, December 1st at the St. Katherine Drexel Parish Center on the south side of downtown Beaver Dam. Get the rest of the details (and mouth-watering photos) on their website!
Beaver Dam is easily reached via the U.S. 151 freeway or Highway 33. Highway 26 is also close by.
Midwest Cream Cheese Competition Address:
St. Katherine Drexel Parish Center
511 S. Spring Street
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 887-8879 (Beaver Dam Chamber office) Website
Date:
December 1, 2018
Venue:
St. Katherine Drexel Parish Center
Phone:
920-887-8879
Address:
511 S. Spring Street, Beaver Dam, WI, 53916, United States
Wizard World Comic Con is back at Madison’s Alliant Energy Center November 30 – December 2, 2018! This is part of the national tour of Wizard World Comic Con events, and it’s Wisconsin’s turn to have fun with all of these activities all weekend long.
Join tens of thousands of fellow fans as they converge on the Alliant Energy Center at Wizard World Madison to celebrate the best in pop-fi, movies, graphic novels, cosplay, comics, television, sci-fi, toys, video gaming, gaming, original art, collectibles, contests and more. Wizard World Madison is also the place for cosplay, with fans young and old showing off their best costumes throughout the event. Fans dressed as every imaginable character – and some never before dreamed – will roam the convention floor and participate in the famed Wizard World Costume Contest on Saturday night.
Meet creators, performers, and leaders in anime, gaming, voices, and wrestling. Attend workshops, play games, learn to play Pokemon, and MUCH more!
You can also meet a whole host of celebrities, including William Shatner and Nichelle Nichols, Matthew Lewis, Ruth Connell and Lisa Berry, Jon Heder (yes, Napoleon Dynamite will be there!), Dean Cain, Thomas Ian Nicholas, and Barry Williams of “Brady Bunch” fame, who talked with State Trunk Tour founder Eric Paulsen about Wizard World, “The Brady Bunch,” a new HGTV show, and more in this podcast on iHeartRadioor iTunes.
Wizard World Comic Con Hours:
Friday, Nov 30, 2018 – 4:00pm – 9:00pm
Saturday, Dec 1, 2018 – 10:00am – 7:00pm
Sunday, Dec 2, 2018 – 10:00am – 4:00pm
Admission Details:
Tickets range from $39.99 and up for single day admission to $99.99+ for 3-day admission including priority and early entry. Workshops, selfies and autographs are extra and range from $5 to $15. Get all the pricing details here.
• All Admissions Gain Entry to Wizard World Madison Comic Con & Gaming
• Important: Bring your printed e-Admissions to the event to gain admittance.
• Up to 2 Children 10 and under get in FREE when accompanied by a paid adult
• Admission are non-refundable.
• Admissions that are purchased from unauthorized websites (sites such as craigslist, eBay, StubHub, etc.) will not be honored for entry
• Each admission is valid for the same person and may not be transferred. Removing or tampering with a wristband invalidates your entry and will not be replaced
• Credit card will be charged at time of purchase.
• Autograph fees may be required for some guests.
• Talent subject to change.
You’ll find Wizard World Comic Con in Madison at the Alliant Energy Center
Wizard World Comic Con Address:
Alliant Energy Center
1919 Alliant Energy Center Way
Madison, WI 53713 Website
Start:
November 30, 2018 4:00 am
End:
December 2, 2018 4:00 pm
Venue:
Alliant Energy Center
Phone:
310-648-8410
Address:
1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI, 53713, United States
The Menomonie Fine Arts & Crafts Fair lets you enjoy the finest in arts and crafts shopping when original work takes center stage on all three floors of the Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts downtown. Treat yourself to Victorian holiday decorations, jubilant music, and the magic of the season!
The Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts annual Fine Arts and Crafts Fair features the work of more than 30 local and regional artists and fine craftspersons. Their work includes jewelry, painting, pottery, photography, sculpture, woodwork and more.
The Menomonie Market Food Coop will provide victuals for your dining pleasure! (“Victuals”, huh? Somebody used a thesaurus!)
You can easily get to Menomonie via I-94, U.S. 12, or Highways 25 & 29. Check out UW-Stout, Red Cedar Lake and the trails, and everything Menomonie has to offer while you’re there!
Menomonie Fine Arts & Crafts Fair Address:
Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts
205 Main Street East
Menomonie, WI 54751
(715) 235-0001 Website
Start:
November 16, 2018 11:00 am
End:
November 17, 2018 5:00 pm
Venue:
Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts
Phone:
715-235-0001
Address:
205 Main Street East, Menomonie, WI, 54751, United States
The La Crosse Center hosts the 55th Annual La Crosse Holiday Fair Thursday, November 15th – Sunday, November 18th, South Hall will be filled with over 130 arts and crafts exhibitors hailing from all over the Midwest.
The Holiday Fair is designed to be an enjoyable time for everyone. South Hall is decked out with a Christmas/Winter Theme and Holiday music will be playing throughout the hall. Santa and Rudolph will be there, and door prizes for lucky winners every hour.
Join Downtown Racine and Real Racine as the Belle City kicks off the holiday season Saturday, November 10th for the 17th annual Racine Downtown Holiday Parade and Community Tree Lighting Ceremony.
New pre-parade festivities kick off at 4:30 p.m. on Monument Square. Racine-based vocal group Bounding Main will perform a unique blend of maritime and holiday themed songs. Local 12-year-old singing sensation and winner of 2018 Racine’s Got Talent, Alahna Rae, will then lead up to the parade with a few songs of her own! There will also be balloon twisting for the kids plus hot chocolate and cookies for sale.
At 5:30 p.m. the Racine Downtown Holiday Parade officially begins as dancers, carolers, characters and Santa Claus himself will be in attendance. Other exciting entries include a Norwegian Viking boat by Sons of Norway, decorated tractors by CNH Industrial and the crowd favorite, “Big Cart” by Festival Foods. Make sure the kids bring their letters to Santa. The United States Postal Service mail carriers will be walking the parade route collecting these letters making sure they arrive at the North Pole in time for Christmas.
Immediately after the parade, head back to Monument Square for a few more holiday performances by Park High School Choir and an encore by Alahna Rae. Wrapping up the night will be the lighting of our Community Holiday Tree with Mayor Cory Mason.
With the Holiday Parade falling on the weekend of Veteran’s Day, to honor our Veterans American Flags will be handed out on Monument Square during the pre-parade and the parade will be led off with a Veteran’s Salute by the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association.
Also new to this year’s Racine Downtown Holiday Parade and Community Tree Lighting Ceremony is the Warm Accessories Drive, which provides essential winter items like scarves, gloves, mittens and hats for area charities. Items can be dropped off at Monument Square anytime from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Any and all donations are greatly appreciated!
Make sure you get downtown early (via Highways 11, 20, 32, or 38) to find parking, reserve your parade viewing location and get started on your holiday shopping list at a variety of unique downtown merchants. Parking can be found at the Lake Avenue Ramp (300 Lake Avenue), Civic Centre Ramp (501 Lake Avenue) and the McMynn Ramp (120 7th Street) all day for only $2. All parking is just off Highways 20 and 32.
Racine Downtown Holiday Parade Address:
Downtown Racine, Main & 6th Streets (Highways 20 & 32)
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 634-6002 Website
Madison hosts its annual Winter Art Fair off the Square on Saturday, November 10th and Sunday, November 11th at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center. This 29th annual Winter Art Fair Off the Square will feature 135 Wisconsin artists and craftspeople as well as thousands of their works.
Visitors will see paintings, sculptures, jewelry, handbags, mosaics, ceramics, clothing, musical instruments, photography, mixed media, woodwork, graphics, fiber arts, and glasswork –all for sale. Every work has been created by the juried artists and craftspeople who will be present in their booths. The Fair is produced by the Wisconsin Alliance of Artists and Craftspeople, Inc., a group of artists dedicated to producing art fairs to benefit fellow artists.The Winter Fair Off the Square also offers live music, a silent auction, a young collectors corner, a booth which benefits Badger Childhood Cancer, and good food. Admission is $5.
There is a Young Collectors’ Corner where only children under twelve are admitted to purchase artwork of their choosing. Much of the art is the same as in exhibitors’ booths but at a much reduced price. See our WAAC Winter Art Fair Off the Square Gallery for photos of the fair.
Musical entertainment ranges from Johnny Chimes to Bluegrass, classical to the Madison Area Ukelele Initiative, with special performances by Madison Suzuki Strings students and advanced piano students of area piano teachers.
The Wisconsin Alliance of Artists and Craftspeople will be hosting another fundraiser for Badger Childhood Cancer Network during the Winter Art Fair Off the Square. The event gives patrons the opportunity to choose gift beads for kids and teens with cancer or blood disorders. These “WOW” beads – handmade by local artists – are part of the BCCN Hero Beads program.
Hero Beads let patients commemorate their personal treatment journey in the form of a simple, visible medical record. They initially receive a cord with letter beads that spell out their first name, plus a Diagnosis bead. Every time a young person has a procedure or passes a particular milestone, a member of the medical team can give him or her a special bead to add to the cord(s) of beads. Over time, Hero Beads provide a symbol of each patient’s personal journey, a touchable testament to strength and endurance.
For a donation of $5 patrons will be able to choose a gift for the children from over a thousand beautiful, handmade glass beads. The beads will be distributed among the patients, and the monetary proceeds go to the children’s families in the form of gas cards and other sundry items they require. BCCN relies solely on the community for financial support. We encourage everyone to attend and show their support for Wisconsin artists and the Badger Children’s Cancer Network this November.
You can reach Monona Terrace via US 151, using John Nolen Drive from the south, including the Beltline (US 12/18) and nearby main routes like US 14 and US 51, or from the north via East Washington Avenue off I-39/90/94, Highway 30, or Highway 113.
Art Fair off the Square Address:
Monona Terrace and Community Center
1 John Nolen Drive
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-9129 Website
Start:
November 10, 2018 9:00 am
End:
November 11, 2018 4:00 pm
Venue:
Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center
Phone:
608-204-9129
Address:
1 John Nolen Drive, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Shopko Sweet Street, not surprisingly presented by Shopko (at Shopko Hall, no less) is a Halloween delight for the whole family. It takes place indoors so weather isn’t a factor – and nobody will freeze in their costumes. Parents and kids can enjoy a safe, fun, and occasionally spooky experience. Plenty of refreshments and entertainment will be available during Shopko Sweet Street, which runs Friday, October 26th from 11am – 8pm and Saturday, October 27th from 9am – 4pm.
Parking is FREE and here are just some of the activities you can do:
Capture your trick-or-treat memories with Ambrosius Studios our Photo Sponsor. Please expect a small fee for production
Games and Fitness Fun by Courage Martial Arts
For the extra tiny ones, Brown County Birth to 3 program will have an area set-up along with ideas for different activities you can do at home depending on the age of your child
School House is bringing back the Little Ones Play area! These so much fun in this booth – we can’t even list it all!
The Brown County Dairy Promotion group will be bringing some good dairy treats along with their blender bike where kids can spin up their own smoothie (Saturday only)
Mischief & Magic returns with Blaster Battles, face painting, and balloon figures, as well as on-stage entertainment
Patrick’s Funny Farm will have lots of animals for you to see as part of their Petting Zoo
Young Scientist experiments and fun – St. Norbert Chemistry
Release some of that energy in the bounce houses!
Skeleton Dig- Foundation Chiropractic
APS will have vehicles there
Green Bay Gamblers
Create Lollipop Ghosts with Biolife Plasma
Decorate some cookies with Let’s Go Mommy
Meet and learn about snakes and other reptiles with Fox Vally Herp Club
Shopko Sweet Street Entertainment Schedule:
Friday 10/26/18
11:30 am: Mischief & Magic
12:30 pm: Big & Tall
1:30 pm: Mischief & Magic
2:30 pm: Big & Tall
3:30 pm: Mischief & Magic
4:30 pm: Courage Martial Arts
5:30 pm: Brown County Dairy Promotion
6:30 pm: Courage Martial Arts
Saturday 10/27/18
9 am: Mischief & Magic
10 am: Kids on the Move
11 am: Costume Contest Winners Announced
11:30 am: Kids on the Move
12:30 pm: Mischief & Magic
1: 30 pm: Big & Tall
2:30 pm: Mischief & Magic
Shopko Hall is right by Lambeau Field and the Resch Center in Green Bay, where Oneida Street and Lombardi Avenue meet. I-41 is just to the west and Highway 32/Ashland Avenue is just to the east. U.S. 141 and Highways 29, 54, and 57 also bring you to Green Bay!
Shopko Sweet Street Address:
Shopko Hall
1901 S. Oneida Street
Green Bay, WI 54304
(920) 494-3401 Website
Start:
October 26, 2018 11:00 am
End:
October 27, 2018 4:00 pm
Venue:
Shopko Hall
Phone:
920-494-3401
Address:
1901 S. Oneida Street, Green Bay, WI, 54304, United States
Madison’s Alliant Energy Center hosts the World Clydesdale Show Thursday, October 25th through Sunday, October 28th, 2018! For all ages, the World Clydesdale Show offers edge-of-the seat entertainment with wall-to-wall Clydesdale action. Over 600 Clydesdales are set to converge in Madison, and you can see this magnificent breed up close and personal in the barns and experience the thunderous roar of an eight-horse Clydesdale hitch coming down the runway and into the arena.
Seminars, vendors, and other exciting entertainment & exhibitions will also be part of what plans to be the biggest event the Clydesdale breed has ever seen!
You can find the Alliant Energy Center near Madison’s Beltline (US 12 & US 18), just east of US 14 and US 151 along Rimrock Road and John Nolen Drive. I-39/90/94 and Highways 30 and 113 also bring you into Madison!
World Clydesdale Show Address:
Alliant Energy Center
1919 Alliant Energy Center Way
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 267-3976 Website
Start:
October 25, 2018
End:
October 28, 2018
Venue:
Alliant Energy Center
Phone:
608-267-3976
Address:
1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI, 53713, United States
Head to downtown Wisconsin Dells for their very first Fall Wine Walk from 3pm – 7pm on Saturday, October 20th, 2018. Not to be confused with the Spring Wine Walk, which has been going strong for 7 years, the Fall Wine Walk will only be a complement to the already successful Spring version.
The Fall Wine Walk transforms downtown retail establishments and restaurants into wine tasting destinations. Nearly 20 businesses are participating, pairing red and white wine samples with delicious hors d’oeuvres.
Your Fall Wine Walk ticket gets you a commemorative wine glass and sample tastings at all the participating stops. All attendees will also receive a booklet listing each wine, so it is easy to remember your favorites! Tickets are $40.
This is on top of all the things there are to throughout the Wisconsin Dells and Lake Delton areas, from water parks to fun shops, museums, and even the World’s Largest Wooden Trojan Horse along Wisconsin Dells Parkway. Hit I-90/94, U.S. 12, or Highways 13, 16, or 23 to get to the Dells, Lake Delton, and the surrounding area.
With Marshfield’s India Festival, you can learn about India customs and enjoy an Indian meal, all while helping to raise funds to help the less fortunate in India. It takes place Saturday, October 20, 2018 starting at 3pm. Main events include an Indian Meal Buffet from 4:30-6pm which will include Chicken Curry, Potato Cutlet, and many more meals!
Be prepared to become doused with color at the India Festival by running through the four color zones. Cost for meal: $12, under 10 $6 and tickets can be bought at Hillers True Value or by calling 715-305-1960. Workshops run from 3-3:45 and include Bollywood Dance, India Sand Art Demonstration, and India Cooking Class. Booths will run from 3-7pm and include India Clothing and food for sale, Henna Paintings, and kids games!
The India Festival takes place on the Central Wisconsin State Fairgrounds in Marshfield, home to the World’s Largest Round Barn. The indoor events take place in the Junior Fair Building.
Nearby sights include the Wildwood Zoo (complete with Kodiak bears and a children’s zoo area), Blue Heron BrewPub, Marshfield Clinic, and the vibrant downtown along Central Avenue. Also Saturday in Marshfield, you can check out the Lumberjack Fall Fest nearby at PowerPac Equipment, so it can be quite a day of interesting experiences in Hub City!
U.S. 10 runs along the southern edge of Marshfield, and Highway 80 approaches from the south. Highway 97 comes in from the northeast and of course Highway 13 goes right through the city on the unique “Through-Pass.” It’s in the middle of the state, easy to get to. Check these out and enjoy!
India Festival Address in Marshfield:
Central Wisconsin State Fairgrounds (aka Marshfield Fair Grounds)
513 E. 17th Street
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 305-1960 Website
Find out more details on the India Festival from the flyer below, click on each to view it in larger size!
Start:
October 20, 2018 3:00 pm
End:
October 20, 2018 7:00 pm
Venue:
Marshfield Fairgrounds Park
Phone:
715-305-1960
Address:
513 E. 17th Street, Marshfield, WI, 54449, United States
Talk about pumpkin spice… the Racine County Fairgrounds gets crazy Saturday, October 20th & Sunday, October 21st with the Great Pumpkin Chuckin Fest! Don’t miss out on this smashing fun time. Returning this year is The Best of the Midwest BBQ Cook Off, where over 50 teams will compete for $7,000 in prize money and the title of “The Best of the Midwest”. There will be Costume contests for Kids and Adults. Prizes will be awarded! This 2-day event will feature Pumpkin Chuckin Competitions, where teams will catapult pumpkins as far as the eye can see! Raymond Middle School holds the record for the Junior Division with 229 ft., Waterford High School holds the record for the Intermediate Division with 317 ft., and Trinity Lutheran holds the record for the Advanced Division with 476 ft. Can you beat it? Give it a shot! Pumpkin chuckin’ is actually quite a rush.
Also look for multiple Stage Performances by the Racine Zoo, Food, Vendors, Seasonal Beers, Free Kids Games and Activities, Carnival and Hay Rides, Pumpkin Baking Contests, and so much more! Fun for all ages!
Admission is free for all. The Great Pumpkin Chuckin Fest runs 10am Saturday, October 20th through 5pm Sunday, October 21st. The Best of the Midwest BBQ Cook-Off kicks off Friday night and runs through Saturday – meaning not only is this a fun time, it’s a delicious time on the Racine County Fairgrounds!
Great Pumpkin Chuckin Fest & Best of the Midwest BBQ Cook-Off Address:
Racine County Fairgrounds
19805 Durand Avenue (Highway 11)
Union Grove, WI 53182
(262) 878-4606 Website
See the full schedule below!
The Racine County Fairgrounds is in Union Grove along Highway 11 by U.S. 45. Great Lakes Dragaway is close by, and of course the beauty of fall makes for a fantastic drive as you head to the Great Pumpkin Chuckin Fest and the Best of the Midwest BBQ Cook-Off! Other great places like the Bong Recreation Area, the Mars Cheese Castle, Appletrow Winery & Distillery, and more are all in close proximity.
Great Pumpkin Chuckin Fest & Best of the Midwest BBQ Schedule of Events:
Saturday October 20th 10 am – 8 pm
Best of the Midwest Cook-Off (10 – 5)
12 pm – BBQ Turn In & Judging Begins
5 pm – KCBS BEST OF THE MIDWEST Awards (Main Stage)
2 – 4 pm – People’s Choice Competition
You be the judge! Purchase a Peoples Choice Judges card for $10 and sample the Best BBQ in the Midwest! Cards and contest in Beer Garden.
Pumpkin Chuckin Field (10 – 6)
IT’S YOUR TURN! Launch your own pumpkin between competitions – $4 per launch.
10:30 am – 12:30 pm – Little Chuckers
12:30 pm – Little Chuckers Team Awards
2:00 pm – 4:30 pm – Soaring Squash
4:30 pm – Soaring Squash Team Awards
Kids Games & Activities (10-7)
Little Sprouts Kids Zone – Sponsored by North Shore Bank
Free Hayrides (10-5)
Garden Tractor Club Barrel Rides – $1
Free Kids Games – Kids Play Area
Pumpkin Sling Shots (3 for $1)
11 am – ALL DAY Carnival Rides
10 am – ALL DAY Broncos Youth Shooting Club Potato Gun Challenge (3 shots for $5 or 7 shots for $10)
12 – 4 pm – Treasure Hunt with Captain Jack and Friends
Special thanks to Maurice Farms for donating pumpkins used at the Fest!
Petting Zoo (10-6)
Join the Union Grove FFA and let your kids meet theirs! The Union Grove High School FFA will be hosting a farm animal petting zoo both days.
Little Sprouts Stage
Sponsored by Union Grove Piggly Wiggly
10 am – Pumpkin Yoga with Jessie Vyvyan from Chi Trees & Oil – FREE Family Friendly
11 am – Animals of the World – Racine Zoo
12 pm – Magic Rob
2 pm – Magic Rob
3 pm – Sword Play by Highwaymen Entertainment
3:30 pm – Pumpkin Seed Spitting Contest
4 pm – Creatures of the Night – Racine Zoo
Helicopter Rides (11 am)
Take a 5-6 minute ride around Union Grove at 120 mph! The cost of a ride is $40/seat and we can take three passengers per flight. There are no age restrictions. Children under age 2 may sit on parent’s lap (no charge for child) as long as everyone is within weight limits. Children, age 2 and older, must have their own seat and seatbelt. Helicopter rides are sponsored and hosted by Lakeshore Helicopter.
6 pm – 8 pm – Battle of the Bars featuring Dead Mann’s Saloon (Kansasville, WI), Hiawatha Bar & Grill (Sturtevant, WI), JB’s Pub (Union Grove, WI), and 1175 Sports Park & Eatery (Kansasville, WI)
Sunday, October 21 10 am – 5 pm
Pumpkin Chuckin Field (10 – 5)
IT’S YOUR TURN! Launch your own pumpkin between competitions – $4 per launch.
11 am – 2 pm – Advanced Chuckin Competition Begins
2:30 pm – Advanced Chuckin Awards
Kids Games & Activities (10-5)
Little Sprouts Kids Zone – Sponsored by North Shore Bank
Free Hayrides (10-5)
Garden Tractor Club Barrel Rides – $1
Free Kids Games – Kids Play Area
Pumpkin Sling Shots (3 for $1)
10 am – ALL DAY Carnival Rides
10 am – ALL DAY Broncos Youth Shooting Club -Potato Gun Challenge (3 shots for $5 or 7 shots for $10)
12 pm – Desperados & Deputies (presented by Highwaymen Entertainment)
Throughout the day watch out as bandits hijack our hayride!
Don’t worry Deputy Do-Good will be on guard to bring the
bandits to justice, but he may need your help!
Special thanks to Maurice Farms for donating pumpkins used at the Fest!
Petting Zoo (10-2)
Join the Union Grove FFA and let your kids meet theirs! The Union Grove High School FFA will be hosting a farm animal petting zoo both days.
Little Sprouts Stage
Sponsored by Union Grove Piggly Wiggly
11 am – Animals of the World – Racine Zoo
12 pm – Magic Rob
1:30 pm – Princess Story Time – Enchanted Parties & Events
2:30 pm – Creatures of the Night – Racine Zoo
3 pm – Magic Rob
4 pm – Princess Story Time with Enchanted Parties & Events
Helicopter Rides (12 pm)
Take a 5-6 minute ride around Union Grove at 120 mph! The cost of a ride is $40/seat and we can take three passengers per flight. There are no age restrictions. Children under age 2 may sit on parent’s lap (no charge for child) as long as everyone is within weight limits. Children, age 2 and older, must have their own seat and seatbelt. Helicopter rides are sponsored and hosted by Lakeshore Helicopter.
Great Pumpkin Bake-Off (10 – 1)
10 am – 12:45 pm- Entry Turn In at the Information Barn
1:00 pm Entry Judging & Awards (Main Stage)
Rib Cooking Demo (12 pm)
Join Moose’s BBQ at the Main Stage and learn the tricks behind the KCBS competition RIBS – including FREE samples!
Pie Eating Contest (2 pm)
Register at the information booth by 1:30 pm.
Start:
October 20, 2018 10:00 am
End:
October 21, 2018 5:00 pm
Venue:
Racine County Fairgrounds
Phone:
262-878-4606
Address:
19805 Durand Avenue, Union Grove, WI, 53182, United States
TIMMMMBERRRRR! Power Pac Equipment busts out the axes this weekend with Marshfield’s Lumberjack Fall Fest, happening Saturday, October 20th.
Lumberjack Fall Fest is definitely a festival for the whole family! To kick off fall, Power Pac is hosting the Timberworks Lumberjacks, a high-energy lumberjack show. Feel the rush of adrenaline as competitors race up poles at lightning speed or saw through twelve inches of aspen with the speed of a modern-day chain saw. Then move to the edge of your seat as they show off their fancy footwork while running on logs or throw axes with the precision of a dart board champion. The show includes numerous entertaining demonstrations including:
• Log rolling
• Pole climbing races
• Ax throwing
• Fast paced log chopping and sawing
• Chainsaw carving
Timberworks will perform 3 shows at 11:00, 1:00 and 3:00 Saturday. You won’t want to miss it!
FALL FAMILY FUN
In between shows, kids can have inflatable fun in our bouncy house and free face painting while you grab lunch from Hewitt’s Meat Processing, browse our fall sales or enter to win a New 2018 Suzuki King Quad 400 4×4.
You can also WIN a 2018 SUZUKI KING QUAD 400 4X4
PowerPac Equipment is even giving away a brand new ATV to (1) lucky winner! Winner must be 18+ and present to win. The drawing will be held between last 2 shows. No purchase necessary to win! Find out how to enter here, or stop down at Power Pac.
Let it roll!!
You’ll find PowerPac Equipment on the south side of Marshfield, right along the main drag: Central Avenue. It’s “Business” Highway 13, just north of U.S. 10 and the northern end of Highway 80. Highway 97 approaches downtown Marshfield from the northeast (just keep going south of Central) and of course, Highway 13 comes close via the “Through-pass” in the city. While there, check out the Blue Heron BrewPub, the beautiful Wildwood Zoo, the World’s Largest Round Barn at the Central Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, and more!
Lumberjack Fall Fest Address:
PowerPac Equipment
3802 S. Central Avenue (Business Highway 13)
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 387-1106 Website
Start:
October 20, 2018 10:00 am
End:
October 20, 2018 4:00 pm
Venue:
PowerPac Equipment
Phone:
715-387-1106
Address:
3802 S. Central Avenue, Marshfield, WI, 54449, United States
Hunting Moon Pow Wow is three days of excitement, bringing together a host of Native American cultures for a celebration of singing, drumming and dancing in the heart of downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Long a part of Native culture, the pow wow is an important social gathering; it’s a chance for Native people to connect with one another, connect with their vibrant history and traditions, and to connect with non-Native people through the power, beauty and pageantry of the event.
For over a decade, Hunting Moon Pow Wow has called Milwaukee home. Each year, dancers, drummers and singers gather from across the country to not only socialize, but compete for huge cash prizes—this year totaling over $100,000!
Experience the splendor for yourself—Hunting Moon Pow Wow is a celebration not to be missed. Admission is free and open to everyone!
Check out some of what happened at previous Hunting Moon Pow Wow events:
Get the full details on everything happening at the Hunting Moon Pow-Wow website. You’ll find the UW Milwaukee Panther Arena on Kilbourn Avenue in downtown Milwaukee, bounded to the north and south by U.S. 18 and to the west by Highway 145 right before it ends. It’s within blocks of I-43, I-94, I-794, Highway 32, and within a mile of Highways 38 and 59.
Hunting Moon Pow-Wow Address:
UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena
400 W. Kilbourn Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 847-7320 Website
Start:
October 19, 2018 3:00 pm
End:
October 21, 2018 5:00 pm
Venue:
UW Milwaukee Panther Arena
Phone:
414-847-7320
Address:
400 W. Kilbourn Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, 53233, United States
Calling all Warriors and Wizardry fans: prepare your wands, cloaks, and brooms and get ready for a magical weekend you’ll never forget! The newly-renamed Warriors and Wizards Festival (formerly named something that rhymes with Barry Votter) brings the magic to Jefferson again in 2018 with all of your favorite activities and vendors– plus a whole range of new experiences for fans of all ages! Enjoy werewolves, wands, magic, broom flying, potion making, and more. Wristbands allow access to specialty events and venues such as live Wizards Chess, Dragon’s Alley, Serpent’s Alley, Festival Village, Quidditch Matches, the Greenhouse, and more! You’ll also be granted access to free shuttles from parking to the events.
Over 200 vendors are expected for the Warriors and Wizards Festival in Jefferson, check out a list of them here! Vendors will be located according to the type of goods and or services they offer, making it easier for you to locate the products you are seeking (i.e. Cauldron Loving, Super Hero etc).
This year, several stages will feature magicians, traditional bands, singing sea faring mates, laser light stage show, Quidditch Tournament, which are all included with this year’s wristband. This year they are hosting four very special vehicles from some of your favorite Movies, TMNT Van, Landspeeder X-34, from Star Wars, 1966 Batmobile and the Ecto -1 from Ghostbusters.
The Warriors and Wizards Festival will also be hosting actors, actresses and behind the scene talent from various story lines. Super Hero, Castle and Throne, and Outer Space Travel Collectibles will be available for purchase. There will also be Panel Q & A discussions as well as an opportunity to purchase autographs.
Due to limited capacity, experiences like Horse Drawn Wagons will require a minimal fee and not included with the wristband. Experiences that are included with the wristband are listed under Attractions and experiences that require an additional fee are listed under Special Events.
Tickets and Wristbands are available in Jefferson at Malicki’s Piggly Wiggly (921 W. Racine Street/US 18), Jefferson’s City Municipal Office (317 S. Main/Business 26), Rivers Edge Farm Market (512 Business 26), and at Watertown City Hall up in Watertown (106 Jones Street.) They may also be purchased at a price of $27 for Adults and $17 for Children, plus tax, shipping, and handling. Children two years of age and under are free!
General Parking is available Saturday and Sunday; for Friday night activities, attendees are asked to park in downtown Jefferson, around where U.S. 18 meets Business Highway 26. U.S. 18, Highway 26, and Highway 89 all bring you to Jefferson. It’s just 6 miles south of I-94.
Warriors & Wizards Festival Address:
Jefferson County Fair Park
503 N. Jackson Avenue
Jefferson, WI 53549 Website Link to Tickets
Start:
October 19, 2018 8:00 am
End:
October 21, 2018 5:00 pm
Venue:
Jefferson County Fair Park
Address:
503 N. Jackson Avenue, Jefferson, WI, 53549, United States
Running through November 1, the annual Milwaukee Film Festival offers more than 300 films, dozens of special guests, seven world premieres, parties for days—this one’s got it all.
Milwaukee Film Festival Venues:
Oriental Theatre (2230 N. Farwell Avenue/Highway 32) on Milwaukee’s East Side serves as the base.
The Oriental Theatre is Milwaukee’s historic movie palace. Its opulent, lavish, East Indian-inspired décor has attracted teeming hoards since its opening in 1927 and makes this theater a must-see-to-believe destination. It has long been the anchor theater of the Milwaukee Film Festival. Amenities include 2K and 4K digital projection, 35mm and 70mm film projection, 6- and 8-channel Dolby Digital Sound, full-service concession stand, and a full bar with beer, wine, and spirits.
The Avalon in Milwaukee’s Bay View district.
Avalon Theater, 2473 S. Kinnickinnic Avenue (also Highway 32)
The Avalon Theater is located in Milwaukee’s Bay View neighborhood. Notable for its combination of classic movie palace and al fresco Mediterranean décor, the theater’s pièce de résistance is its ever-glowing ceiling of stars and planetary features, found in the main auditorium. Amenities include a full-service concession stand, full bar, leather recliners, an adjoining restaurant (Mistral), and the famous atmospheric ceiling—keep an eye out for shooting stars during your movie.
Times Cinema, 5907 W. Vliet Street
The Times Cinema is a single-screen theater on the western edge of Milwaukee that opened in 1935. The cozy neighborhood theater screens everything from summer blockbusters to indie fare to cult classics. Amenities include a full concession stand, full dinner menu, bar service, and couch-like seating.
Fox-Bay Cinema Grille, 334 E. Silver Spring Drive, Whitefish Bay
Fox-Bay Cinema Grill is the Milwaukee area’s premiere “dinner and a movie” theater destination. The theater is part throwback to the classic Art Deco moviehouses of the 1920s and 1930s, part dinner-theater experience, complete with intimate tables, padded swivel chairs, and dinner/bar service. Visit the Fox-Bay Cinema Grill’s website for more details. Amenities include state-of-the-art digital projection and sound, REALD 3D for certain films, and full bar with classic cocktails, beer, and wine.
Jann Serr Studio Cinema, 1925 E. Kenilworth Place (between Farwell & Prospect, both Highway 32)
Around the corner from the Oriental Theatre, the Jan Serr Studio Cinema is located on the top floor of the Kenilworth Square East building and is home to the Milwaukee Film Festival’s first pop-up cinema. Box office and line queues will be located in the building’s breezeway, located off of E. Kenilworth Place, between Farwell Ave. and Prospect Ave. Once a Ford Model-T factory, watching films in this newly remodeled space will provide a great Milwaukee Film Festival experience in a brand new location! Amenities include that the venue is outfitted with professionally installed and calibrated sound and pictures, ensuring audiences are provided with the optimum viewing experience, including stadium seating built out for up to 200 people. Light concessions will be available on site during the festival.
Of course, getting to Milwaukee on a road trip is easy. Main roads include I-41, I-43, I-94, U.S. 18, U.S. 45, and Highways 32, 36, 38, 57, 59, 145, 175 and 190 all bring you into the city and close to at least one of the venues!
Start:
October 18, 2018
End:
November 1, 2018
Venue:
Oriental Theater
Phone:
414-755-1965
Address:
2230 N. Farwell Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Ready for some Footy?? That’s the nickname for Australian Rules Football, and the US wing of the Aussie League is bringing the Australian Football National Championships to Racine County!
Australian Football (nicknamed “Footy”) has some significant differences with American Football. The field is oval-shaped and about twice the length of an American football field. Teams of 18 players can move the ball using any parts of their bodies. They’re not wearing the football pads and uniforms that American football players do – they dress like soccer or rugby players. Any player can score by kicking, hitting, or running the ball through the goal. Aussie Football games consist of four 20-minute quarters, time continues to roll and more time is “added on” if play is delayed – similar to soccer – and players can move freely around the field and sub in or out at any time. Oh, and a player advancing the ball must bounce the ball or touch it to the ground every 15 meters. So in a sense, there’s a basketball move involved in this too. Get more details on Australian Rules Football here.
The USAFL (United States Australian Football League) governs the sports in the US and sanctions men’s and women’s competitions among over 35 clubs across the country, with over 2,000 players participating. About a dozen of these teams have advanced to play in this championship tournament in Racine County; teams from Houston, Denver, Minneapolis-St. Paul and more will be descending here to compete for it all.
Matches start at 9am Saturday, October 13th; finals are scheduled to begin around 5:30pm. Spectator admission is FREE!
You’ll find the SCoRe complex just off County K between I-41/94 and Highway 38 in Franksville. It’s about two miles north of Highway 20.
Australian Football National Championships Address:
Soccer Complex of Racine (SCoRe)
9509 Dunkelow Road
Franksville, WI 53126
(262) 884-6400 Website
Start:
October 13, 2018
End:
October 14, 2018
Venue:
SCoRe, Soccer Complex of Racine
Address:
9509 Dunkelow Road, Franksville, WI, 53126, United States
The Wind Point Lighthouse Tour to the Top offers you a chance to climb to the top of the 108-foot lighthouse for spectacular views of Lake Michigan and a nice view towards downtown Racine.
Wind Point Lighthouse is one the tallest and oldest lighthouses on the Great Lakes, continuing to help ships navigate the coast since it opened on November 15, 1880. The original fog house, walkways to the water, and parkland surrounding the lighthouse itself are all accessible year ’round.
However, this is just one of just five days each year the lighthouse and museum are open for the Wind Point Lighthouse Tour to the Top. Guides will be to answer questions and provide a little history.
Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children, 6-12 years old. Children under six are not allowed in tower due to safety considerations. Reservations are required, so call (262) 639-3777. Closed toe – and preferably sturdy – shoes are required for the climb. No open-toed shoes or flip flops are allowed. You must be able to climb 144 steps each way, since the lighthouse does not have an elevator.
The Wind Point Lighthouse Tour to the Top 2018 has its final day this year on Sunday, October 7.
The Wind Point Lighthouse is accessible via Lighthouse Road or 3 Mile Road, just east of Highway 32 north of Racine. You can also connect nearby from Highways 31 and 38.
Wind Point Lighthouse Tour to the Top Address:
4725 Lighthouse Drive
Racine, WI 53400
(262) 639-3777 Website
See a video of the Wind Point Lighthouse below!
Start:
October 7, 2018 9:00 am
End:
October 7, 2018 3:30 pm
Venue:
Wind Point Lighthouse
Phone:
262-880-8266
Address:
4725 Lighthouse Drive, Racine, WI, 53400, United States
Calendar of Events
Calendar of Events
December 7, 2018
Downtown Reedsburg Living Windows
Reedsburg’s downtown strip comes extra-alive Friday night, December 7th from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm with Downtown Reedsburg Living Windows. Transforming the city into a center of Christmas spirit, the 9th annual Living Windows evening features store windows coming to life. This year’s theme: “All I Want for Christmas Is…”
As in years past, the evening’s festivities will include caroling by some of the local churches, refreshments, fire barrels to warm you, and horse-driven wagon rides. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at the Cornerstone Building to greet the children from 6:30pm-8pm. Say hi, get photos, and bring your Christmas wish list – hey, you never know!
Follow the luminaries to each participating business and enjoy a free family fun night celebrating the sights and sounds of Christmas. Make sure to pick up a brochure guide at the Cornerstone Building or other stops along the way so you don’t miss any of the activities.
Hit Highway 23 or 33 to find Reedsburg, cross the 90th Meridian, and enjoy Downtown Reedsburg Living Windows!
Downtown Reedsburg Living Windows Address:
Main Street (Highways 23/33)
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 524-0000
Website
December 7, 2018 – December 8, 2018
Very Merry Holiday Fair, Baraboo
Baraboo’s Very Merry Holiday Fair brings together over sixty artisans, authors and purveyors of good things to eat. This festive holiday show celebrates it’s 10th year in the historic Baraboo Arts Banquet and Convention Center. The Artisan’s making the goods will tell you how each piece is created. Consider joining them for this Very Merry Event and other holiday happenings in downtown Baraboo, the seat of Sauk County.
A Very Merry Holiday Fair Hours:
Friday , December 7, 2018, Noon to 6:00 pm
Saturday, December 8, 2018, 9 am to 4 pm
FREE ADMISSION both days!
Friday, December 7, 2018
• Shop All Three Rooms
• 60 Artisans
• Holiday Shopping Bags for first 500 patrons
• Special gift drawing for first 100 patrons
• Wine and Dine in the Artisan Cafe
• Wine tasting
• Drawing for Gift Certificates
• Purchase “Mini Picassos” from Boys and Girls Club
Saturday, December 8, 2018
• Shop All Three Rooms
• 60 Artisans
• Shopping Bags for first 500 patrons and more
• Drawing for Gift Certificates
• Purchase “Mini Picasso’s” from Boys and Girls Club
• Wine tasting
• Wine and Dine in the Artisan Cafe
• Enjoy many Holiday events throughout Baraboo
Baraboo is right along U.S. 12 and Highway 33, where Highway 113 comes in. You can check out the Circus World Museum, the Al Ringling Theater, the Ochsner Park Zoo, and more. Of course, the beautiful Baraboo Hills are nearby, and Wisconsin Dells isn’t too far away!
A Very Merry Holiday Fair Address:
Baraboo Arts, Banquet & Convention Center
323 Water Street (Highway 113)
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 356-9048
Website
December 1, 2018
Oshkosh Gallery Walk
Downtown Oshkosh comes alive the first Saturday of each month when art galleries and businesses open their doors to feature artwork of all varieties and genres. Come join the hundreds of other art lovers who make Oshkosh the place to be.
The next Oshkosh Gallery Walk is December 1st. Then they continue into 2019 on the first Saturday of each month. Officially, it runs 6-9pm but the fun doesn’t stop at 9.
Oshkosh hugs the western shore of Lake Winnebago and is directly reached by U.S. 45 and Highways 21, 44, and 76. Highway 91 gets you close (via 44) and several exits off I-41 bring you downtown, including 9th Street and Highway 44.
Oshkosh Gallery Walk Address:
Downtown Oshkosh
Website
Midwest Cream Cheese Competition
Beaver Dam is home to one of the premiere Kraft Philadelphia Brand Cream Cheese processing plants in the nation. Fittingly, the city annually plays host to the Midwest Cream Cheese Competition with Kraft products as preferred ingredients in any cream cheese recipe. This is one creamy, delicious competition!
This is the 14th annual festival and offers plenty of great dishes for sampling – although the judges get first dibs. It will take place Saturday, December 1st at the St. Katherine Drexel Parish Center on the south side of downtown Beaver Dam. Get the rest of the details (and mouth-watering photos) on their website!
Beaver Dam is easily reached via the U.S. 151 freeway or Highway 33. Highway 26 is also close by.
Midwest Cream Cheese Competition Address:
St. Katherine Drexel Parish Center
511 S. Spring Street
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 887-8879 (Beaver Dam Chamber office)
Website
November 30, 2018 – December 2, 2018
Wizard World Comic Con Madison
Join tens of thousands of fellow fans as they converge on the Alliant Energy Center at Wizard World Madison to celebrate the best in pop-fi, movies, graphic novels, cosplay, comics, television, sci-fi, toys, video gaming, gaming, original art, collectibles, contests and more. Wizard World Madison is also the place for cosplay, with fans young and old showing off their best costumes throughout the event. Fans dressed as every imaginable character – and some never before dreamed – will roam the convention floor and participate in the famed Wizard World Costume Contest on Saturday night.
Meet creators, performers, and leaders in anime, gaming, voices, and wrestling. Attend workshops, play games, learn to play Pokemon, and MUCH more!
You can also meet a whole host of celebrities, including William Shatner and Nichelle Nichols, Matthew Lewis, Ruth Connell and Lisa Berry, Jon Heder (yes, Napoleon Dynamite will be there!), Dean Cain, Thomas Ian Nicholas, and Barry Williams of “Brady Bunch” fame, who talked with State Trunk Tour founder Eric Paulsen about Wizard World, “The Brady Bunch,” a new HGTV show, and more in this podcast on iHeartRadio or iTunes.
Wizard World Comic Con Hours:
Friday, Nov 30, 2018 – 4:00pm – 9:00pm
Saturday, Dec 1, 2018 – 10:00am – 7:00pm
Sunday, Dec 2, 2018 – 10:00am – 4:00pm
Admission Details:
Tickets range from $39.99 and up for single day admission to $99.99+ for 3-day admission including priority and early entry. Workshops, selfies and autographs are extra and range from $5 to $15. Get all the pricing details here.
• All Admissions Gain Entry to Wizard World Madison Comic Con & Gaming
• Important: Bring your printed e-Admissions to the event to gain admittance.
• Up to 2 Children 10 and under get in FREE when accompanied by a paid adult
• Admission are non-refundable.
• Admissions that are purchased from unauthorized websites (sites such as craigslist, eBay, StubHub, etc.) will not be honored for entry
• Each admission is valid for the same person and may not be transferred. Removing or tampering with a wristband invalidates your entry and will not be replaced
• Credit card will be charged at time of purchase.
• Autograph fees may be required for some guests.
• Talent subject to change.
You’ll find Wizard World Comic Con in Madison at the Alliant Energy Center
Wizard World Comic Con Address:
Alliant Energy Center
1919 Alliant Energy Center Way
Madison, WI 53713
Website
November 16, 2018 – November 17, 2018
Menomonie Fine Arts and Crafts Fair
The Menomonie Fine Arts & Crafts Fair lets you enjoy the finest in arts and crafts shopping when original work takes center stage on all three floors of the Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts downtown. Treat yourself to Victorian holiday decorations, jubilant music, and the magic of the season!
The Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts annual Fine Arts and Crafts Fair features the work of more than 30 local and regional artists and fine craftspersons. Their work includes jewelry, painting, pottery, photography, sculpture, woodwork and more.
The Menomonie Market Food Coop will provide victuals for your dining pleasure! (“Victuals”, huh? Somebody used a thesaurus!)
You can easily get to Menomonie via I-94, U.S. 12, or Highways 25 & 29. Check out UW-Stout, Red Cedar Lake and the trails, and everything Menomonie has to offer while you’re there!
Menomonie Fine Arts & Crafts Fair Address:
Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts
205 Main Street East
Menomonie, WI 54751
(715) 235-0001
Website
November 15, 2018 – November 18, 2018
La Crosse Holiday Fair
The La Crosse Center hosts the 55th Annual La Crosse Holiday Fair Thursday, November 15th – Sunday, November 18th, South Hall will be filled with over 130 arts and crafts exhibitors hailing from all over the Midwest.
The Holiday Fair is designed to be an enjoyable time for everyone. South Hall is decked out with a Christmas/Winter Theme and Holiday music will be playing throughout the hall. Santa and Rudolph will be there, and door prizes for lucky winners every hour.
Show Hours:
Thursday, Friday: 12:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Santa Hours:
Thursday, Friday: 1:00 – 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Sunday: 11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m
Admission is $2.00 per adult; kids ages 12 and under are admitted free with an adult!
You can get to La Crosse and the La Crosse Holiday Fair via I-90, U.S. 14/61, U.S. 53, or Highways 16, 33, or 35.
La Crosse Holiday Fair Address:
La Crosse Center
300 Harborview Plaza
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7400
Website
November 10, 2018
Racine Downtown Holiday Parade & Community Tree Lighting
Join Downtown Racine and Real Racine as the Belle City kicks off the holiday season Saturday, November 10th for the 17th annual Racine Downtown Holiday Parade and Community Tree Lighting Ceremony.
New pre-parade festivities kick off at 4:30 p.m. on Monument Square. Racine-based vocal group Bounding Main will perform a unique blend of maritime and holiday themed songs. Local 12-year-old singing sensation and winner of 2018 Racine’s Got Talent, Alahna Rae, will then lead up to the parade with a few songs of her own! There will also be balloon twisting for the kids plus hot chocolate and cookies for sale.
At 5:30 p.m. the Racine Downtown Holiday Parade officially begins as dancers, carolers, characters and Santa Claus himself will be in attendance. Other exciting entries include a Norwegian Viking boat by Sons of Norway, decorated tractors by CNH Industrial and the crowd favorite, “Big Cart” by Festival Foods. Make sure the kids bring their letters to Santa. The United States Postal Service mail carriers will be walking the parade route collecting these letters making sure they arrive at the North Pole in time for Christmas.
Immediately after the parade, head back to Monument Square for a few more holiday performances by Park High School Choir and an encore by Alahna Rae. Wrapping up the night will be the lighting of our Community Holiday Tree with Mayor Cory Mason.
With the Holiday Parade falling on the weekend of Veteran’s Day, to honor our Veterans American Flags will be handed out on Monument Square during the pre-parade and the parade will be led off with a Veteran’s Salute by the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association.
Also new to this year’s Racine Downtown Holiday Parade and Community Tree Lighting Ceremony is the Warm Accessories Drive, which provides essential winter items like scarves, gloves, mittens and hats for area charities. Items can be dropped off at Monument Square anytime from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Any and all donations are greatly appreciated!
Make sure you get downtown early (via Highways 11, 20, 32, or 38) to find parking, reserve your parade viewing location and get started on your holiday shopping list at a variety of unique downtown merchants. Parking can be found at the Lake Avenue Ramp (300 Lake Avenue), Civic Centre Ramp (501 Lake Avenue) and the McMynn Ramp (120 7th Street) all day for only $2. All parking is just off Highways 20 and 32.
Racine Downtown Holiday Parade Address:
Downtown Racine, Main & 6th Streets (Highways 20 & 32)
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 634-6002
Website
November 10, 2018 – November 11, 2018
Winter Art Fair Off the Square
Madison hosts its annual Winter Art Fair off the Square on Saturday, November 10th and Sunday, November 11th at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center. This 29th annual Winter Art Fair Off the Square will feature 135 Wisconsin artists and craftspeople as well as thousands of their works.
Visitors will see paintings, sculptures, jewelry, handbags, mosaics, ceramics, clothing, musical instruments, photography, mixed media, woodwork, graphics, fiber arts, and glasswork –all for sale. Every work has been created by the juried artists and craftspeople who will be present in their booths. The Fair is produced by the Wisconsin Alliance of Artists and Craftspeople, Inc., a group of artists dedicated to producing art fairs to benefit fellow artists.The Winter Fair Off the Square also offers live music, a silent auction, a young collectors corner, a booth which benefits Badger Childhood Cancer, and good food. Admission is $5.
There is a Young Collectors’ Corner where only children under twelve are admitted to purchase artwork of their choosing. Much of the art is the same as in exhibitors’ booths but at a much reduced price. See our WAAC Winter Art Fair Off the Square Gallery for photos of the fair.
Musical entertainment ranges from Johnny Chimes to Bluegrass, classical to the Madison Area Ukelele Initiative, with special performances by Madison Suzuki Strings students and advanced piano students of area piano teachers.
The Wisconsin Alliance of Artists and Craftspeople will be hosting another fundraiser for Badger Childhood Cancer Network during the Winter Art Fair Off the Square. The event gives patrons the opportunity to choose gift beads for kids and teens with cancer or blood disorders. These “WOW” beads – handmade by local artists – are part of the BCCN Hero Beads program.
Hero Beads let patients commemorate their personal treatment journey in the form of a simple, visible medical record. They initially receive a cord with letter beads that spell out their first name, plus a Diagnosis bead. Every time a young person has a procedure or passes a particular milestone, a member of the medical team can give him or her a special bead to add to the cord(s) of beads. Over time, Hero Beads provide a symbol of each patient’s personal journey, a touchable testament to strength and endurance.
For a donation of $5 patrons will be able to choose a gift for the children from over a thousand beautiful, handmade glass beads. The beads will be distributed among the patients, and the monetary proceeds go to the children’s families in the form of gas cards and other sundry items they require. BCCN relies solely on the community for financial support. We encourage everyone to attend and show their support for Wisconsin artists and the Badger Children’s Cancer Network this November.
You can reach Monona Terrace via US 151, using John Nolen Drive from the south, including the Beltline (US 12/18) and nearby main routes like US 14 and US 51, or from the north via East Washington Avenue off I-39/90/94, Highway 30, or Highway 113.
Art Fair off the Square Address:
Monona Terrace and Community Center
1 John Nolen Drive
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-9129
Website
October 26, 2018 – October 27, 2018
Shopko Sweet Street
Shopko Sweet Street, not surprisingly presented by Shopko (at Shopko Hall, no less) is a Halloween delight for the whole family. It takes place indoors so weather isn’t a factor – and nobody will freeze in their costumes. Parents and kids can enjoy a safe, fun, and occasionally spooky experience. Plenty of refreshments and entertainment will be available during Shopko Sweet Street, which runs Friday, October 26th from 11am – 8pm and Saturday, October 27th from 9am – 4pm.
Parking is FREE and here are just some of the activities you can do:
Shopko Sweet Street Entertainment Schedule:
Friday 10/26/18
11:30 am: Mischief & Magic
12:30 pm: Big & Tall
1:30 pm: Mischief & Magic
2:30 pm: Big & Tall
3:30 pm: Mischief & Magic
4:30 pm: Courage Martial Arts
5:30 pm: Brown County Dairy Promotion
6:30 pm: Courage Martial Arts
Saturday 10/27/18
9 am: Mischief & Magic
10 am: Kids on the Move
11 am: Costume Contest Winners Announced
11:30 am: Kids on the Move
12:30 pm: Mischief & Magic
1: 30 pm: Big & Tall
2:30 pm: Mischief & Magic
Shopko Hall is right by Lambeau Field and the Resch Center in Green Bay, where Oneida Street and Lombardi Avenue meet. I-41 is just to the west and Highway 32/Ashland Avenue is just to the east. U.S. 141 and Highways 29, 54, and 57 also bring you to Green Bay!
Shopko Sweet Street Address:
Shopko Hall
1901 S. Oneida Street
Green Bay, WI 54304
(920) 494-3401
Website
October 25, 2018 – October 28, 2018
World Clydesdale Show
Madison’s Alliant Energy Center hosts the World Clydesdale Show Thursday, October 25th through Sunday, October 28th, 2018! For all ages, the World Clydesdale Show offers edge-of-the seat entertainment with wall-to-wall Clydesdale action. Over 600 Clydesdales are set to converge in Madison, and you can see this magnificent breed up close and personal in the barns and experience the thunderous roar of an eight-horse Clydesdale hitch coming down the runway and into the arena.
Seminars, vendors, and other exciting entertainment & exhibitions will also be part of what plans to be the biggest event the Clydesdale breed has ever seen!
You can find the Alliant Energy Center near Madison’s Beltline (US 12 & US 18), just east of US 14 and US 151 along Rimrock Road and John Nolen Drive. I-39/90/94 and Highways 30 and 113 also bring you into Madison!
World Clydesdale Show Address:
Alliant Energy Center
1919 Alliant Energy Center Way
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 267-3976
Website
October 20, 2018
Fall Wine Walk, Wisconsin Dells
The Fall Wine Walk transforms downtown retail establishments and restaurants into wine tasting destinations. Nearly 20 businesses are participating, pairing red and white wine samples with delicious hors d’oeuvres.
Your Fall Wine Walk ticket gets you a commemorative wine glass and sample tastings at all the participating stops. All attendees will also receive a booklet listing each wine, so it is easy to remember your favorites! Tickets are $40.
This is on top of all the things there are to throughout the Wisconsin Dells and Lake Delton areas, from water parks to fun shops, museums, and even the World’s Largest Wooden Trojan Horse along Wisconsin Dells Parkway. Hit I-90/94, U.S. 12, or Highways 13, 16, or 23 to get to the Dells, Lake Delton, and the surrounding area.
Purchase Fall Wine Walk Tickets HERE
Wisconsin Dells Fall Wine Walk Address:
701 Superior Street
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
(608) 254-8088
Event Website
India Festival
With Marshfield’s India Festival, you can learn about India customs and enjoy an Indian meal, all while helping to raise funds to help the less fortunate in India. It takes place Saturday, October 20, 2018 starting at 3pm. Main events include an Indian Meal Buffet from 4:30-6pm which will include Chicken Curry, Potato Cutlet, and many more meals!
The India Festival takes place on the Central Wisconsin State Fairgrounds in Marshfield, home to the World’s Largest Round Barn. The indoor events take place in the Junior Fair Building.
Nearby sights include the Wildwood Zoo (complete with Kodiak bears and a children’s zoo area), Blue Heron BrewPub, Marshfield Clinic, and the vibrant downtown along Central Avenue. Also Saturday in Marshfield, you can check out the Lumberjack Fall Fest nearby at PowerPac Equipment, so it can be quite a day of interesting experiences in Hub City!
U.S. 10 runs along the southern edge of Marshfield, and Highway 80 approaches from the south. Highway 97 comes in from the northeast and of course Highway 13 goes right through the city on the unique “Through-Pass.” It’s in the middle of the state, easy to get to. Check these out and enjoy!
India Festival Address in Marshfield:
Central Wisconsin State Fairgrounds (aka Marshfield Fair Grounds)
513 E. 17th Street
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 305-1960
Website
Find out more details on the India Festival from the flyer below, click on each to view it in larger size!
October 20, 2018 – October 21, 2018
Great Pumpkin Chuckin Fest & Best of the Midwest BBQ Cook-Off
Talk about pumpkin spice… the Racine County Fairgrounds gets crazy Saturday, October 20th & Sunday, October 21st with the Great Pumpkin Chuckin Fest! Don’t miss out on this smashing fun time. Returning this year is The Best of the Midwest BBQ Cook Off, where over 50 teams will compete for $7,000 in prize money and the title of “The Best of the Midwest”. There will be Costume contests for Kids and Adults. Prizes will be awarded! This 2-day event will feature Pumpkin Chuckin Competitions, where teams will catapult pumpkins as far as the eye can see! Raymond Middle School holds the record for the Junior Division with 229 ft., Waterford High School holds the record for the Intermediate Division with 317 ft., and Trinity Lutheran holds the record for the Advanced Division with 476 ft. Can you beat it? Give it a shot! Pumpkin chuckin’ is actually quite a rush.
Also look for multiple Stage Performances by the Racine Zoo, Food, Vendors, Seasonal Beers, Free Kids Games and Activities, Carnival and Hay Rides, Pumpkin Baking Contests, and so much more! Fun for all ages!
Admission is free for all. The Great Pumpkin Chuckin Fest runs 10am Saturday, October 20th through 5pm Sunday, October 21st. The Best of the Midwest BBQ Cook-Off kicks off Friday night and runs through Saturday – meaning not only is this a fun time, it’s a delicious time on the Racine County Fairgrounds!
Great Pumpkin Chuckin Fest & Best of the Midwest BBQ Cook-Off Address:
Racine County Fairgrounds
19805 Durand Avenue (Highway 11)
Union Grove, WI 53182
(262) 878-4606
Website
See the full schedule below!
The Racine County Fairgrounds is in Union Grove along Highway 11 by U.S. 45. Great Lakes Dragaway is close by, and of course the beauty of fall makes for a fantastic drive as you head to the Great Pumpkin Chuckin Fest and the Best of the Midwest BBQ Cook-Off! Other great places like the Bong Recreation Area, the Mars Cheese Castle, Appletrow Winery & Distillery, and more are all in close proximity.
Great Pumpkin Chuckin Fest & Best of the Midwest BBQ Schedule of Events:
Saturday October 20th
10 am – 8 pm
Best of the Midwest Cook-Off (10 – 5)
12 pm – BBQ Turn In & Judging Begins
5 pm – KCBS BEST OF THE MIDWEST Awards (Main Stage)
2 – 4 pm – People’s Choice Competition
You be the judge! Purchase a Peoples Choice Judges card for $10 and sample the Best BBQ in the Midwest! Cards and contest in Beer Garden.
Pumpkin Chuckin Field (10 – 6)
IT’S YOUR TURN! Launch your own pumpkin between competitions – $4 per launch.
10:30 am – 12:30 pm – Little Chuckers
12:30 pm – Little Chuckers Team Awards
2:00 pm – 4:30 pm – Soaring Squash
4:30 pm – Soaring Squash Team Awards
Kids Games & Activities (10-7)
Little Sprouts Kids Zone – Sponsored by North Shore Bank
Free Hayrides (10-5)
Garden Tractor Club Barrel Rides – $1
Free Kids Games – Kids Play Area
Pumpkin Sling Shots (3 for $1)
11 am – ALL DAY Carnival Rides
10 am – ALL DAY Broncos Youth Shooting Club Potato Gun Challenge (3 shots for $5 or 7 shots for $10)
12 – 4 pm – Treasure Hunt with Captain Jack and Friends
Special thanks to Maurice Farms for donating pumpkins used at the Fest!
Petting Zoo (10-6)
Join the Union Grove FFA and let your kids meet theirs! The Union Grove High School FFA will be hosting a farm animal petting zoo both days.
Little Sprouts Stage
Sponsored by Union Grove Piggly Wiggly
10 am – Pumpkin Yoga with Jessie Vyvyan from Chi Trees & Oil – FREE Family Friendly
11 am – Animals of the World – Racine Zoo
12 pm – Magic Rob
2 pm – Magic Rob
3 pm – Sword Play by Highwaymen Entertainment
3:30 pm – Pumpkin Seed Spitting Contest
4 pm – Creatures of the Night – Racine Zoo
Helicopter Rides (11 am)
Take a 5-6 minute ride around Union Grove at 120 mph! The cost of a ride is $40/seat and we can take three passengers per flight. There are no age restrictions. Children under age 2 may sit on parent’s lap (no charge for child) as long as everyone is within weight limits. Children, age 2 and older, must have their own seat and seatbelt. Helicopter rides are sponsored and hosted by Lakeshore Helicopter.
Beer Tent Main Stage
1 pm – Kids Costume Contest & Parade
2 pm – 4 pm – People’s Choice BBQ Tasting
5 pm – Best of the Midwest BBQ Awards
4 pm – 8 pm – Blues Rock Band
6 pm – 8 pm – Battle of the Bars featuring Dead Mann’s Saloon (Kansasville, WI), Hiawatha Bar & Grill (Sturtevant, WI), JB’s Pub (Union Grove, WI), and 1175 Sports Park & Eatery (Kansasville, WI)
Sunday, October 21
10 am – 5 pm
Pumpkin Chuckin Field (10 – 5)
IT’S YOUR TURN! Launch your own pumpkin between competitions – $4 per launch.
11 am – 2 pm – Advanced Chuckin Competition Begins
2:30 pm – Advanced Chuckin Awards
Kids Games & Activities (10-5)
Little Sprouts Kids Zone – Sponsored by North Shore Bank
Free Hayrides (10-5)
Garden Tractor Club Barrel Rides – $1
Free Kids Games – Kids Play Area
Pumpkin Sling Shots (3 for $1)
10 am – ALL DAY Carnival Rides
10 am – ALL DAY Broncos Youth Shooting Club -Potato Gun Challenge (3 shots for $5 or 7 shots for $10)
12 pm – Desperados & Deputies (presented by Highwaymen Entertainment)
Throughout the day watch out as bandits hijack our hayride!
Don’t worry Deputy Do-Good will be on guard to bring the
bandits to justice, but he may need your help!
Special thanks to Maurice Farms for donating pumpkins used at the Fest!
Petting Zoo (10-2)
Join the Union Grove FFA and let your kids meet theirs! The Union Grove High School FFA will be hosting a farm animal petting zoo both days.
Little Sprouts Stage
Sponsored by Union Grove Piggly Wiggly
11 am – Animals of the World – Racine Zoo
12 pm – Magic Rob
1:30 pm – Princess Story Time – Enchanted Parties & Events
2:30 pm – Creatures of the Night – Racine Zoo
3 pm – Magic Rob
4 pm – Princess Story Time with Enchanted Parties & Events
Helicopter Rides (12 pm)
Take a 5-6 minute ride around Union Grove at 120 mph! The cost of a ride is $40/seat and we can take three passengers per flight. There are no age restrictions. Children under age 2 may sit on parent’s lap (no charge for child) as long as everyone is within weight limits. Children, age 2 and older, must have their own seat and seatbelt. Helicopter rides are sponsored and hosted by Lakeshore Helicopter.
Great Pumpkin Bake-Off (10 – 1)
10 am – 12:45 pm- Entry Turn In at the Information Barn
1:00 pm Entry Judging & Awards (Main Stage)
Rib Cooking Demo (12 pm)
Join Moose’s BBQ at the Main Stage and learn the tricks behind the KCBS competition RIBS – including FREE samples!
Pie Eating Contest (2 pm)
Register at the information booth by 1:30 pm.
Lumberjack Fall Fest, Marshfield
TIMMMMBERRRRR! Power Pac Equipment busts out the axes this weekend with Marshfield’s Lumberjack Fall Fest, happening Saturday, October 20th.
Lumberjack Fall Fest is definitely a festival for the whole family! To kick off fall, Power Pac is hosting the Timberworks Lumberjacks, a high-energy lumberjack show. Feel the rush of adrenaline as competitors race up poles at lightning speed or saw through twelve inches of aspen with the speed of a modern-day chain saw. Then move to the edge of your seat as they show off their fancy footwork while running on logs or throw axes with the precision of a dart board champion. The show includes numerous entertaining demonstrations including:
• Log rolling
• Pole climbing races
• Ax throwing
• Fast paced log chopping and sawing
• Chainsaw carving
Timberworks will perform 3 shows at 11:00, 1:00 and 3:00 Saturday. You won’t want to miss it!
FALL FAMILY FUN
In between shows, kids can have inflatable fun in our bouncy house and free face painting while you grab lunch from Hewitt’s Meat Processing, browse our fall sales or enter to win a New 2018 Suzuki King Quad 400 4×4.
You can also WIN a 2018 SUZUKI KING QUAD 400 4X4
PowerPac Equipment is even giving away a brand new ATV to (1) lucky winner! Winner must be 18+ and present to win. The drawing will be held between last 2 shows. No purchase necessary to win! Find out how to enter here, or stop down at Power Pac.
You’ll find PowerPac Equipment on the south side of Marshfield, right along the main drag: Central Avenue. It’s “Business” Highway 13, just north of U.S. 10 and the northern end of Highway 80. Highway 97 approaches downtown Marshfield from the northeast (just keep going south of Central) and of course, Highway 13 comes close via the “Through-pass” in the city. While there, check out the Blue Heron BrewPub, the beautiful Wildwood Zoo, the World’s Largest Round Barn at the Central Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, and more!
Lumberjack Fall Fest Address:
PowerPac Equipment
3802 S. Central Avenue (Business Highway 13)
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 387-1106
Website
October 19, 2018 – October 21, 2018
Hunting Moon Pow-Wow
Hunting Moon Pow Wow is three days of excitement, bringing together a host of Native American cultures for a celebration of singing, drumming and dancing in the heart of downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Long a part of Native culture, the pow wow is an important social gathering; it’s a chance for Native people to connect with one another, connect with their vibrant history and traditions, and to connect with non-Native people through the power, beauty and pageantry of the event.
For over a decade, Hunting Moon Pow Wow has called Milwaukee home. Each year, dancers, drummers and singers gather from across the country to not only socialize, but compete for huge cash prizes—this year totaling over $100,000!
Experience the splendor for yourself—Hunting Moon Pow Wow is a celebration not to be missed. Admission is free and open to everyone!
Check out some of what happened at previous Hunting Moon Pow Wow events:
Get the full details on everything happening at the Hunting Moon Pow-Wow website. You’ll find the UW Milwaukee Panther Arena on Kilbourn Avenue in downtown Milwaukee, bounded to the north and south by U.S. 18 and to the west by Highway 145 right before it ends. It’s within blocks of I-43, I-94, I-794, Highway 32, and within a mile of Highways 38 and 59.
Hunting Moon Pow-Wow Address:
UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena
400 W. Kilbourn Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 847-7320
Website
October 19, 2018 – October 21, 2018
Warriors and Wizards Festival
Calling all Warriors and Wizardry fans: prepare your wands, cloaks, and brooms and get ready for a magical weekend you’ll never forget! The newly-renamed Warriors and Wizards Festival (formerly named something that rhymes with Barry Votter) brings the magic to Jefferson again in 2018 with all of your favorite activities and vendors– plus a whole range of new experiences for fans of all ages! Enjoy werewolves, wands, magic, broom flying, potion making, and more. Wristbands allow access to specialty events and venues such as live Wizards Chess, Dragon’s Alley, Serpent’s Alley, Festival Village, Quidditch Matches, the Greenhouse, and more! You’ll also be granted access to free shuttles from parking to the events.
Over 200 vendors are expected for the Warriors and Wizards Festival in Jefferson, check out a list of them here! Vendors will be located according to the type of goods and or services they offer, making it easier for you to locate the products you are seeking (i.e. Cauldron Loving, Super Hero etc).
This year, several stages will feature magicians, traditional bands, singing sea faring mates, laser light stage show, Quidditch Tournament, which are all included with this year’s wristband. This year they are hosting four very special vehicles from some of your favorite Movies, TMNT Van, Landspeeder X-34, from Star Wars, 1966 Batmobile and the Ecto -1 from Ghostbusters.
The Warriors and Wizards Festival will also be hosting actors, actresses and behind the scene talent from various story lines. Super Hero, Castle and Throne, and Outer Space Travel Collectibles will be available for purchase. There will also be Panel Q & A discussions as well as an opportunity to purchase autographs.
Due to limited capacity, experiences like Horse Drawn Wagons will require a minimal fee and not included with the wristband. Experiences that are included with the wristband are listed under Attractions and experiences that require an additional fee are listed under Special Events.
Tickets and Wristbands are available in Jefferson at Malicki’s Piggly Wiggly (921 W. Racine Street/US 18), Jefferson’s City Municipal Office (317 S. Main/Business 26), Rivers Edge Farm Market (512 Business 26), and at Watertown City Hall up in Watertown (106 Jones Street.) They may also be purchased at a price of $27 for Adults and $17 for Children, plus tax, shipping, and handling. Children two years of age and under are free!
General Parking is available Saturday and Sunday; for Friday night activities, attendees are asked to park in downtown Jefferson, around where U.S. 18 meets Business Highway 26. U.S. 18, Highway 26, and Highway 89 all bring you to Jefferson. It’s just 6 miles south of I-94.
Warriors & Wizards Festival Address:
Jefferson County Fair Park
503 N. Jackson Avenue
Jefferson, WI 53549
Website
Link to Tickets
October 18, 2018 – November 1, 2018
Milwaukee Film Festival
Running through November 1, the annual Milwaukee Film Festival offers more than 300 films, dozens of special guests, seven world premieres, parties for days—this one’s got it all.
Milwaukee Film Festival Venues:
Oriental Theatre (2230 N. Farwell Avenue/Highway 32) on Milwaukee’s East Side serves as the base.
The Oriental Theatre is Milwaukee’s historic movie palace. Its opulent, lavish, East Indian-inspired décor has attracted teeming hoards since its opening in 1927 and makes this theater a must-see-to-believe destination. It has long been the anchor theater of the Milwaukee Film Festival. Amenities include 2K and 4K digital projection, 35mm and 70mm film projection, 6- and 8-channel Dolby Digital Sound, full-service concession stand, and a full bar with beer, wine, and spirits.
Avalon Theater, 2473 S. Kinnickinnic Avenue (also Highway 32)
The Avalon Theater is located in Milwaukee’s Bay View neighborhood. Notable for its combination of classic movie palace and al fresco Mediterranean décor, the theater’s pièce de résistance is its ever-glowing ceiling of stars and planetary features, found in the main auditorium. Amenities include a full-service concession stand, full bar, leather recliners, an adjoining restaurant (Mistral), and the famous atmospheric ceiling—keep an eye out for shooting stars during your movie.
Times Cinema, 5907 W. Vliet Street
The Times Cinema is a single-screen theater on the western edge of Milwaukee that opened in 1935. The cozy neighborhood theater screens everything from summer blockbusters to indie fare to cult classics. Amenities include a full concession stand, full dinner menu, bar service, and couch-like seating.
Fox-Bay Cinema Grille, 334 E. Silver Spring Drive, Whitefish Bay
Fox-Bay Cinema Grill is the Milwaukee area’s premiere “dinner and a movie” theater destination. The theater is part throwback to the classic Art Deco moviehouses of the 1920s and 1930s, part dinner-theater experience, complete with intimate tables, padded swivel chairs, and dinner/bar service. Visit the Fox-Bay Cinema Grill’s website for more details. Amenities include state-of-the-art digital projection and sound, REALD 3D for certain films, and full bar with classic cocktails, beer, and wine.
Jann Serr Studio Cinema, 1925 E. Kenilworth Place (between Farwell & Prospect, both Highway 32)
Around the corner from the Oriental Theatre, the Jan Serr Studio Cinema is located on the top floor of the Kenilworth Square East building and is home to the Milwaukee Film Festival’s first pop-up cinema. Box office and line queues will be located in the building’s breezeway, located off of E. Kenilworth Place, between Farwell Ave. and Prospect Ave. Once a Ford Model-T factory, watching films in this newly remodeled space will provide a great Milwaukee Film Festival experience in a brand new location! Amenities include that the venue is outfitted with professionally installed and calibrated sound and pictures, ensuring audiences are provided with the optimum viewing experience, including stadium seating built out for up to 200 people. Light concessions will be available on site during the festival.
Buy Milwaukee Film Festival tickets here (you have a nice combination of options)
Get the Milwaukee Film Festival list of films – from the master list of 335 – here
Of course, getting to Milwaukee on a road trip is easy. Main roads include I-41, I-43, I-94, U.S. 18, U.S. 45, and Highways 32, 36, 38, 57, 59, 145, 175 and 190 all bring you into the city and close to at least one of the venues!
October 13, 2018 – October 14, 2018
US Australian Football National Championships
Ready for some Footy?? That’s the nickname for Australian Rules Football, and the US wing of the Aussie League is bringing the Australian Football National Championships to Racine County!
This is the world’s largest Australian football tournament, taking place October 13-14, 2018 at the Soccer Complex of Racine (SCoRe) in Franksville, just northwest of Racine proper.
Australian Football (nicknamed “Footy”) has some significant differences with American Football. The field is oval-shaped and about twice the length of an American football field. Teams of 18 players can move the ball using any parts of their bodies. They’re not wearing the football pads and uniforms that American football players do – they dress like soccer or rugby players. Any player can score by kicking, hitting, or running the ball through the goal. Aussie Football games consist of four 20-minute quarters, time continues to roll and more time is “added on” if play is delayed – similar to soccer – and players can move freely around the field and sub in or out at any time. Oh, and a player advancing the ball must bounce the ball or touch it to the ground every 15 meters. So in a sense, there’s a basketball move involved in this too. Get more details on Australian Rules Football here.
The USAFL (United States Australian Football League) governs the sports in the US and sanctions men’s and women’s competitions among over 35 clubs across the country, with over 2,000 players participating. About a dozen of these teams have advanced to play in this championship tournament in Racine County; teams from Houston, Denver, Minneapolis-St. Paul and more will be descending here to compete for it all.
Matches start at 9am Saturday, October 13th; finals are scheduled to begin around 5:30pm. Spectator admission is FREE!
You’ll find the SCoRe complex just off County K between I-41/94 and Highway 38 in Franksville. It’s about two miles north of Highway 20.
Australian Football National Championships Address:
Soccer Complex of Racine (SCoRe)
9509 Dunkelow Road
Franksville, WI 53126
(262) 884-6400
Website
October 7, 2018
Wind Point Lighthouse Tour to the Top
The Wind Point Lighthouse Tour to the Top offers you a chance to climb to the top of the 108-foot lighthouse for spectacular views of Lake Michigan and a nice view towards downtown Racine.
Wind Point Lighthouse is one the tallest and oldest lighthouses on the Great Lakes, continuing to help ships navigate the coast since it opened on November 15, 1880. The original fog house, walkways to the water, and parkland surrounding the lighthouse itself are all accessible year ’round.
However, this is just one of just five days each year the lighthouse and museum are open for the Wind Point Lighthouse Tour to the Top. Guides will be to answer questions and provide a little history.
Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children, 6-12 years old. Children under six are not allowed in tower due to safety considerations. Reservations are required, so call (262) 639-3777. Closed toe – and preferably sturdy – shoes are required for the climb. No open-toed shoes or flip flops are allowed. You must be able to climb 144 steps each way, since the lighthouse does not have an elevator.
The Wind Point Lighthouse Tour to the Top 2018 has its final day this year on Sunday, October 7.
The Wind Point Lighthouse is accessible via Lighthouse Road or 3 Mile Road, just east of Highway 32 north of Racine. You can also connect nearby from Highways 31 and 38.
Wind Point Lighthouse Tour to the Top Address:
4725 Lighthouse Drive
Racine, WI 53400
(262) 639-3777
Website
See a video of the Wind Point Lighthouse below!