May 31, 2007

Around Wisconsin

Welcome To Summer in Wisconsin!

Pirates are invading the town of Port Washington this weekend. Summer Fun is racing ahead in West Allis, and kites are flying outa sight in Kenosha. This weekend is also the Manitowoc air show, and if you want to sample some fantastic pig-sicles head north to Phillips! Plus some Wisconsin Historical Sites are having super admission deals this weekend. We'll see you Around Wisconsin!

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Pirate Fest | Aqua Devils Ski Show | Outasite Kites | Manitowoc Airshow

Rib Cookoff | Indy Car Series | Reduced Admission at Wisconsin Historical Sites

The Port Washington Pirate Festival... Arrr matey

Pirate Festival

June 01-03, 2007 Port Washington
The festival includes an Invasion, a Thieves Marketplace, musicians,
comedians, a pirate ship, a treasure hunt, children's activities, a Gruel Galley and much more. In its second year, the festival drew over 12,000
attendees. For 2007 there will be fireworks on Saturday night! Pirate Fever is at a frenzied pitch. This festival brings out an amazing array of visitors; boaters, bikers, re-enactors & families alike. Port Washington, with its scenic harbor, is the perfect picturesque settings for all this mayhem and merriment. Come Aboard!

For more information call (262) 284-6652

Aqua Devils Ski Show - every Wednesday & Sunday

Aqua Devils Ski Club

June 01 thru August 15, 2007 Three Lakes
The Aqua Devils is a Water Ski Show Team in Three Lakes, Wisconsin. The show team began in the mid-1950’s as a small, family oriented ski club, and today the tradition continues. Many of the skiers are second and third generation members. The team performs shows weekly at the Phyllis B. Felland Memorial ski grounds every Wednesday and Sunday at Big Stone Lake. There is also a special Fourth of July show. All shows begin at 6:30PM.

For more information call (715) 546-3351

Kenosha - An Outa Sight Kite Flight

Outa Sight Kite Flight

June 02-03, 2007 Kenosha
A grand launch of more than 300 kites will officially kick-off the event. See flying demonstrations of gigantic show kites (100+ feet) and very cool stunt kite demonstrations by professional flyers. Free kites to the first 100 kids to register for the Kids Mad Dash. Kids can participate in kite-making and kite-decorating workshops, and there will be kite flying lessons and contests all day for all ages. Bring your own kite or buy one at the event. The Kite Society of Wisconsin and Illinois will be grilling up burgers, brats and hotdogs for purchase, or bring your own picnic lunch. Kennedy Park, 4051 - 5th Avenue, 10AM-5PM.

For more information call (414) 425-8910

15th Thunder on the Lakeshore Airshow

Manitowoc Airshow

June 02-03, 2007 Manitowoc
Attention aviation fans! Join Manitowoc at their 15th anniversary Airshow celebrating the history of aviation at Northeast Wisconsin's Premier Airshow! From WWII fighters and bombers to the newest military technology, this airshow hosts the best military and civilian lineup in northeastern Wisconsin. Highlights include world-famous Patty Wagstaff and John Mohr, F-15, F-18 and A-10 fighters, hot air balloons, R/C model aircraft, food, music and fun. Manitowoc County Airport at the Lake Michigan Lakeshore.

For more information call (920) 482-1650

Polish Palace Pig Out - 3rd Annual Rib Cookoff

Polish Palace Cookoff

June 02, 2007 Phillips
3rd annual barbeque rib cook-off with returning champs Electric Bait from Phillips. Teams will be judged in four categories: Best Ribs, Best Side Dish, Best Presentation, and Best Overall. Chicken wing appetizers prepared by the contestants will also be served. Tasting and Judging starts at 3PM; pay for a plate and sample each of the contestants entries for the best ribs you'll ever taste in your life. Plus wine tasting sponsored by Brigadoon Winery. Towards evening there will be music and dancing. Polish Palace/Sunset Haven, N10555 E Solberg Lake Road.M..

For more information call (715) 339-3566

West Allis - Indy Car Series / USAC Weekend

Indy Car Series

June 02-03, 2007 West Allis
Get the engines revving. Indy Cars the Sunday after the Indy 500 at the Milwaukee Mile! ABC Supply/A.J. Foyt 225/IRL IndyCar Series/IRL Indy Pro Series/ USAC Racing Silver Crown/ USAC National Midget Car Series for a full weekend of racing. Free IndyCar® Series all-driver autograph session Sunday, June 3rd, from 9:30AM-10:30AM located at the Indy Fan experience on Grandstand Avenue Milwaukee Mile, 7722 W Greenfield Avenue.

For more information call (414) 453-8277

Wisconsin's Historic Sites Say Thank You

Wisconsin Historical SitesWisconsin Historical Sites

June 3, 2007
Don't miss this opportunity to visit Wisconsin's historic sites as they say thank you with free admission at selected sites and reduced admission at others.

Old World Wisconsin at Eagle: Admission only $4 for adults, $2 for children 5-17 on Sunday, June 3, 2007, only (children under 5 free). Use of tram transportation and digital audiophone (electronic tour guide): $2 per person, call (262) 594-6300.
Wade House at Greenbush: Admission only $2 for children and adults on Sunday, June 3, 2007, only (children under 5 free), call (920) 526-3271.
Villa Louis at Prairie du Chien: Admission only $2 for children and adults on Sunday, June 3, 2007, only (children under 5 free). Free admission for nearby Wyalusing State Park June 3 only, call (608) 326-2721.
Madeline Island Museum at La Pointe: Free admission on Sunday, June 3, 2007, only. Admission fees also waived for nearby Big Bay State Park and Madeline Island Ferry line too, call (715) 747-2415.
H.H Bennett Studio at Wisconsin Dells: Free admission on Sunday, June 3, 2007, only. Admission fees also waived for Rocky Arbor, Mirror Lake, and Devil's Lake state parks, call (608) 253-3523.
Pendarvis at Mineral Point: Admission only $2 for children and adults on Sunday, June 3, 2007, only (children under 5 free), call (608) 987-2122.
Stonefield at Cassville: Free admission on Sunday, June 3, 2007, only. Admission fees also waived for Nelson Dewey State Park., call (608) 725-5210.

 

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