August 03, 2006

Around Wisconsin

Don't Look Now, but Summer's Going Fast!
Where did summer go? Way too soon kids will be heading back to school, the fall colors will be beginning up north, and Labor Day Weekend will be only a memory. With the Fourth of July behind us, that means summer vacation will soon be winding down. But before you head back to school, remember that you still have a whole month of excellent Wisconsin summer weather left! There are lots of great events and festivals going on, and now's the time to get yourself up and get out and we'll see you Around Wisconsin! Visit Wistravel.com to find more Wisconsin events.

Big Manitou Falls, Wi
Big Manitou Falls at Pattison State Park, Wi


Wisconsin State Fair | Laura Ingalls Day | Huck Finn Day | Muskie Jamboree

Dodge County Fair | Mosinee Logjam | Coffee Break Fest | NASCAR Event

2006 Wisconsin State Fair

Wisconsin State Fair

August 03-13 West Allis
The 2006 Wisconsin State Fair - come out and "Experience It!" Walk through the gates of the Wisconsin State Fair and enter a 200-acre playground of family-fun, animals, entertainment, food, shopping, and much more! Experiences can range from savoring a roasted corn-on-the-cob, flying down the Giant Slide on a burlap sack, spinning on the Tilt-A-Whirl in the Midway, cheering on your favorite Racing Pig, enjoying a palate-pleasing beverage at the Microbrew Tent, or rocking out to 30 FREE Stages of Entertainment.

For more information call (414) 266-7000

Laura Ingalls Wilder Day: Little House on the Prairie

Old World Wisconsin

August 4 Eagle
Whether dressed in sunbonnets or britches, your kids will enjoy a day in the lives of the Ingalls family. A lookalike contest and old-fashioned spelling bee are among the many highlights. Old World Wisconsin. Event starts at 10:00AM and ends at 5:00PM.time.

Old World Wisconsin is the Midwest's largest outdoor museum of living history. It comprises an 1870s crossroads village and 10 ethnic farmsteads located on 576 acres of wooded hills in the Southern Unit of Kettle Moraine State Forest.

For more information call (262) 594-6300

Huck Finn Day in Mercer

Huck Fin Day

August 5 Mercer
20th Annual Huck Finn Day at Rugger's Landing starting at 3PM. Kids games and canoe swamp, watermelon eating contests, tube races, karaoke and a whole lot of fun. The day starts with activities and games for children and plenty of food. At 5:00 pm, it is adult time, starting with the famous adult BOAT SWAMP, consisting of a boat, a team of four people, and buckets. At the sound of a horn, the fun begins. Water flys and the last boat floating is the winner. The evening continues with music and dancing.

For more information call (715) 476-2530

50th Annual Musky Jamboree in Boulder Junction

Muskie Jamboree

August 11 - 13 Boulder Junction
This year, Boulder Junction - the Musky Capital of the World will hold the "50th Annual Musky Jamboree". The Musky Jamboree celebrates Boulder Junction's longstanding love for the toothy predator that inhabits the area's waters. Don't miss this full weekend of exciting events. Highlights include a Friday night "Street Party" with a live band and fireworks, historical day with a parade and kids activities on Saturday, and a full day of events and fun on Sunday, including an arts and crafts show with 170 vendors, the Musky Fun Run, an auto show, and more.

For more information call (800) 466-8759

Dodge County Fair in Beaver Dam

Dodge County Fair

August 16 - 20 Beaver Dam
A large 75 Acre Facility will welcome you with plenty of parking, A Huge Midway, Tremendous Main Stage Area & lots of Exhibits and Vendors! Another Year of BIG NAME ENTERTAINMENT is scheduled; Blake Shelton, SHeDAISY, Cheap Trick & Jamie O'Neal. You'll also enjoy side stages and beer tents throughout, all with different themes. Live local Country Bands, Polka & Live DJ music with Big Screen Videos! There really is something for everyone at the Dodge County Fair! 3 Miles East of Beaver Dam on State Road 33. No Carry Ins. Fair is open from 8am till 12 Midnight Daily.

For more information call (920) 885-3586

Little Bull Falls LogJam in Mosinee

Mosinee Logjam

August 18 - 20 Mosinee
A festival offering family entertainment, street merchants, temporary public art, an antique show, art fair, historic events, logging activities, raft races, museum tours, a variety of hands-on art making activities, children's activities, contests, demonstrations and vendors selling food and beverages. Enjoy the street entertainers, interactive displays, children and adult "hands-on" center, demonstrations and shows. Many of these activities will be found throughout the streets of our historic downtown. A logging days museum will thrill the Wisconsin River history buffs.

For more information call (715) 693-4330

Stoughton Coffee Break Festival & Car Show

Stoughton Coffe Break

August 19 Stoughton
Celebrate the first-ever coffee break in Stoughton. Starting with free coffee and doughnuts, this family-friendly event features the 5K Java Jog, a free afternoon concert by The Mots, an arts and crafts fair, with over 30 booths, a classic car show and car parade featuring vintage and modern cars, children's entertainment, face painting, food booths, a beer garden, and free tours of select Stoughton landmarks. And, of course, free coffee! Come and join us as we commemorate this time-honored tradition at Stoughton, WI - Where the Coffee Break Originated! Mandt Park. Event starts at 8:00AM and ends at 4:00PM.

For more information call (888) 873-7912

Tanger Outlet AAA NASCAR Event in Wisconsin Dells

Ford AAA Simulator

August 19 Wisconsin Dells
AAA brings the Ford NEXTEL Cup Race Car and Simulator to the new Tanger Outlet Center. Get an up-close look at the #6 AAA Ford Fusion, an actual backup of the car driven by Mark Martin. Sit in a race car equipped with a high tech racing simulator and compete for prizes in a head-to-head virtual racing game at up to 200 MPH! The simulator is an actual race car, modified to replicate racing conditions at the Daytona International Speedway. A computer program simulates handling characteristics, coordinating sound and visual effects with "track action" seating.

For more information call (608) 253-5380

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