February 08, 2007

Around Wisconsin

What Global Warming?

This is what Wisconsin winters are all about! Whatever your local Ground Hog says, we still have a good number of wild and wonderful outdoor winter adventures to enjoy.

(We did include a couple of indoor events for those dreaming of Spring and beyond). So...... get out of the house and and we'll see you Around Wisconsin. Don't forget to visit Wistravel.com for more Wisconsin Events.

Ground Hog Sees His Shadow(What did your local Ground Hog see?)

Cedarburg Fest | Ice Drag Racing | Mineral Point Brain Games | Pond Hockey

Golf Show | Ashland Ski Race | Death By Chocolate Bakeoff | Elvis Tribute

Cedarburg's 33rd Annual Winter Festival

Cedarburg Winter Festival

February 10-11, 2007 Cedarburg
Visit one of the oldest winter festivals in the state and enjoy bed and barrel races at Cedar Creek Settlement (a team of four push a bed along with a passenger across the ice), ice carving contest, chili contest, an Alaskan Malamute dog weight pull, hayrides, ice skating, winter fun demonstrations, a pancake breakfast, the Ice-Burg Golf Open, kids kampus and contests, and a food and beer tasting party on Saturday Night. More than 20,000 people attend this popular festival each year. Takes place throughout downtown Cedarburg.

For more information call (888) 242-9699

Annual Snowmobile Drags at Unity

Snowmobile Drags at unity Wisconsin

February 10, 2007 Unity
Annual snowmobile one on one ice drags at Monster World Speedway, near Unity, Wisconsin. Pre-race registration will take place from 9AM-11AM, and racing will begin at noon. Pre-race inspection is required for all participants. Double elimination, with 1st & 2nd high points receiving bonus cash + trophy. There will also be a 3rd high points trophy. DOT approved helmet & tether is required. Hot food & refreshments will be available. Location: B4864 County Highway F.

For more information call (715) 229-4949

First Annual Mineral Point Brain Games

Mineral Point Brain Games

February 11, 2007 Mineral Point
Mineral Point is searching for brains - or at least people who enjoy straining the ones they came with! At the Brain Games, teams participate in 4 rounds of 25 questions each, and the team with the most points wins top prize. Because this kind of hard, intense work needs lots of brain food, each team table will have unlimited supplies of popcorn, coffee, tea, and hot chocolate. Each team will also have a "runner" to shuttle question and answer sheets and keep the players supplied with food. And—get this—the runners will be the cheer-leading squad from the high school! Mineral Point High School. Event time: 2PM-5PM.

For more information call (608) 987-3201

2nd Annual Labatt Blue USA Pond Hockey Championships

Pond Hockey Championships

February 16-18, 2007 Eagle River
Join us to participate in hockey, the way it all began on beautiful Dollar Lake. The Chanticleer Inn is again the host location of this very popular winter event. Last year teams from 10 states competed. USA Hockey and Labatt Blue invite you, your teammates and families to enjoy this year's 4 on 4 hockey championships. At the Chanticleer Inn on Dollar Lake. Event starts at 9:00AM. Additional hockey information can be found on the official website of United States Hockey at www.usahockey.com.

For more information call (715) 479-4486

Greater Madison Golf Show

Greater Madison Golf Show

February 16-18, 2007 Madison
One of the biggest golf events in the Midwest, the Greater Madison Golf Show invites you to explore the latest in golf for 2007! 100+ commercial exhibits from all facets of the golf industry. If you're looking to improve your golf game, this the place to take advantage of free seminars presented by industry experts. Come see local and national golf pros, current and former Packers, Brewers, Bucks and Badgers (subject to change and availability). Friday, 1PM-8PPM, Saturday, 10AM-6PM, Sunday, 10AM-4PM. Alliant Energy Center, Exhibition Hall C & D.

For more information call (608) 267-3976

Book Across the Bay Cross-Country Ski Race

Book Across The Bay Cross Country Ski Race in Ashland, Wisconsin

February 17, 2007 Ashland to Washburn
By February, Lake Superior's Chequamegon Bay freezes solid, the ice strong enough to support car races, snowmobile tours, fishing shanties, and even the infamous "ice road" from Bayfield to Madeline Island. In this evening event, 1,700 cross-country skiers and snowshoers glide or trek their way from Ashland to the faraway twinkling lights of Washburn, navigating the 10K course by the lights of the stars and hundreds of candlelit ice luminaries.

For more information call (800) 284-9484

Death by Chocolate Bake-Off in Mount Horeb

Death By Chocolate in Mount Horeb, Wisconsin

February 17, 2007 Mount Horeb
Imagine 16,000 square feet of chocolate and chocolate's adoring tasters elbowing for access to truffles, brownies, cheesecakes and cookies. Imagine it's all free to the public. Emergency rooms will stand at the ready Saturday Friday 17th for the second annual Mount Horeb Public Library Death by Chocolate Bake-Off where 70 amateur and professional bakers will commit near-homicide with sugar and chocolate. Be a baker or be a taster, but definitely be there! Mount Horeb Public Library, 105 Perimeter Road. Event runs from 6:30PM - 9:30PM.

For more information call (608) 437-5021

Blue Suede Shoes: The Ultimate Tribute

Blue Suede Shoes Elvis Tribute

February 18, 2007 Oshkosh
Acclaimed around the globe as "The World's Finest Elvis Impressionist," Mike Albert is second to none. He has numerous endorsements by original Elvis Presley musicians and back-up singers. Joining him is Scot Bruce. Scot¹s rockin’ tribute to the young King has taken him across the United States and all over the world. According to The Tennessean in Nashville, “Top Elvis impersonator Scot Bruce has got it going on, his voice is so uncannily like the King’s you’ll think you’re in Blue Hawaii…” Grand Opera House, 100 High Avenue. 2PM & 7PM.

For more information call (920) 424-2350

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