April 26, 2007

Around Wisconsin

Never Mind The April Showers

Forget the April showers. There are plenty of great events to round-out the month. As usual, there are so many events and not enough time, but we'll see you Around Wisconsin!

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Model Train Show | KeyFrame Film Festival | Spring Expo | Big Top Chautauqua

Botham Vineyards | Beer & Cheese Festival | Crazylegs Run | Wautoma Bun Run

Sixth Annual Titletown Train Show

Titletown Train Show

April 28-29, 2007 Green Bay
Northeastern Wisconsin's premier train show with 40,000 square feet of model trains, operatng layouts and exhibits. Our annual event caters to the entire spectrum of model railroading, from beginners to avid Model Railroaders. Numerous vendors, door prizes, model judging contest, modeling clinics, and special children's activities. The show will again be taking place at the Shopko Hall, 1901 South Oneida Street, Green Bay, WI. Hours: 9AM-5PM Saturday and 10AM-4PM Sunday.

For more information call (920) 494-7834

Kee Frame Film Festival in West Bend

KeeFrame Film Festival

April 27-29, 2007 Mequon
Concordia University Students have been holding a film festival for the last three years. Kee Frame Film Festival is comprised of student entries from both the high school and collegiate level. This year the competition will be juried by the audience and will award three main prizes totaling $600. All entries must be under 10 minutes in length and contain original material and soundtracks that are suitable for ages 13 and under. Deadline for all entries: April 26, 2007. Concordia University, 12800 North Lakeshore Drive. Event starts at 7:30PM and ends at 11:00PM

For more information call (888) 628-9472

Spring Expo at Park Falls

Park Falls Spring Expo

April 27-29, 2007 Park Falls
Sponsored by the Park Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, this is Price County's largest Home, Sport, & Recreation Show. There will be daily entertainment & activities for all ages. Sign up to win door prizes. Browse more than 60 exhibits and demonstrations. Free admission, door prizes, daily entertainment and activities including a trout pond, paper making, and duck pond for kids. This event is held at the Park Falls Recreation Arena. Free admission to the public.

For more information call (800) 762-2709

The Best of the Big Top Chautauqua

Best of the Big Top Chautauqua
April 29, 2007 Antigo
The Big Top Chautauqua will be performing the show "Best of the Big Top" in the Volm Theater at the Antigo High School. Their performance is sponsored by the Antigo Music Association. Five concerts are offered annually at Antigo's Volm Theater, and past performers have included the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet, the Dallas Brass Ensemble, the Sy Zentner Big Band, the Albert McNeill Singers and the Ontario Ballet. Event starts at 7:00PM.
For more information call (715) 623-5203

Botham Vineyards Annual Spring Open House

Botham Vineyards
April 28-29, 2007 Barneveld
Enjoy free winery tours, bottling demonstrations and the release of new vintages. The terrace will be open, weather permitting. Free admission. Artisan Wisconsin cheese and fine chocolates from around the world, compliments of Sjolind's Chocolate House, Mount Horeb, will be paired with Botham's internationally acclaimed wines. Other highlights include release of the 2006 vintage and free tours at 11:30AM, 1:30PM and 3:30PM each day. Botham Vineyards & Winery, 8180 Langberry Road. Event starts at 10:00AM and ends at 5:00PM.
For more information call (888) 478-9463

5th Annual Between the Bluffs Beer & Cheese Festival

City Brewery, La Crosse, Wisconsin
April 28, 2007 La Crosse
Sample great beer and delicious cheese at City Brewery’s Between the Bluffs Beer and Cheese Festival. It’s lots of fun, and part of the proceeds go to Big Brothers Big Sisters! The event will be held at the City Brewery Hospitality Center, and will feature music from String Ties, BBBS raffles, and a putting contest. Between 20-25 Micro Breweries from throughout Wisconsin will offer tasting samples, along with plenty of great cheese and other food. 2-6PM at the City Brewery Hospitality Center, 925 South 3rd Street.
For tickets or more information call (608) 785-4398

26th Annual Crazylegs Classic Run

Crazylegs Run
April 20-22, 2007 Madison
SHOW US YOUR CRAZYLEGS! 8K run/wheelchair and 2-mile fun walk. Event begins on the Capitol Square and finishes at Camp Randall Stadium. All proceeds benefit the UW Athletic Department. The race, a fundraiser, is named after legendary Elroy "Crazylegs" Hirsch. Elroy, the native son of Wausau, won All-American honors as a collegian and NFL Hall of Fame designation before becoming Athletic Director at the University of Wisconsin. The event has raised close to $2 million to support UW athletics, underwriting scholarships for men and women student-athletes in all sports. Capitol Square to Camp Randall Stadium.
For more information call (608) 261-LEGS

Sausage Dayz 5K Bun Run Benefit

Sausage Dayz in Wautoma, Wisconsin

April 28-29, 2007 Wautoma
Join in on the 5K Bun Run. All proceeds will benefit the local food pantry. There will be a brat eating contest, brat recipe contest, condiment toss, ugliest grill contest, and goodie bags for the runners. Lots of fun for the youngsters with many free kids games and face painting. Music by Johnny Diamond. Benefit a local organization by attending our brat fry! StoneRidge Meat and Country Market - 975 E. Main. Event starts at 7:00AM and ends at 9:00PM.

For more information call (920) 787-5444

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