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Around Wisconsin
Fall Feast of Festivals
Apples, Booya, Cheese, Chili, Cider, Cranberries, BBQ Ribs and more are celebrated this weekend at festivals throughout Wisconsin.
And you will NEED the energy to enjoy the motorcycle races, parades, flea markets, lumberjack competitions, Ethnic celebrations, horsedrawn hayrides, wildflower hikes and the World Dairy Expo. As a final weekend treat, pick up some fresh vegetables at a farm market on the way home..be seeing you
.....Around Wisconsin!
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(cranberry bogs near Warrens, Wisconsin)
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Warrens Cranberry Festival |
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September 28 thru 30, 2007 Warrens
Fall family fun with thousands of flea/antique/farm market booths, arts & craft show, cranberry harvest tours on Friday & Saturday, a gigantic parade on Sunday at 1PM, midway, and cranberry recipe contest. Cruise the festival to find hand-made souvenir craft items and delicious treats from area vendors. Cranfest has something special for everyone. Delicious food, incredible shopping, and rare educational opportunities are all waiting for you in Warrens, WI! Cranberry Jubilee on Friday with Bob Williams in the Festival Office parking lot. New Cranfest information station.
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For more information call (608) 378-4200 |
Big Pig Gig - BBQ Contest & Music Festival |
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September 28 thru 30, 2007 Menomonee Falls
The Big Pig Gig. With dozens of competing professional barbecue teams, two national musical acts, 3 stages of live music including national and local acts, a ton of food and beverage vendors, a lumberjack competition, and fun for the whole family. In conjunction with the contest itself, this is a family oriented weekend. Activities and events throughout the weekend would include: Glen Gerard Magic shows, Celebrity Rib Eating Contests, Strolling Magicians and much more. Friday: 4PM to Midnight, Saturday: 11AM to Midnight, Sunday: 11AM to 8PM. Village Park, Menomonee Falls.
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| For more information call (262) 251-2430 |
Hare Scramble Motorcycle Race |
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September 30, 2007 Rome
Off-road timed endurance competition, classed by motor size. About 120 riders in three classes; two-three hour duration. A trail through the woods leads motorcycle riders on a two hour American Motorcycle Association District 16 sanctioned race. Spend a day watching the riders as they scramble to win the race. Located 13 miles South of Wisconsin Rapids off Highway 13 on Anchor Drive. Event begins at 10AM. Shelter house, picnic tables, restrooms and a children's play area are available. Dyracuse Recreation Area.
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| For more information call (715) 325-8014 |
15th Annual Danish Fall Festival |
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September 30, 2007 Denmark
Includes an old fashioned parade, Danish and American food and beverages. Special musical guest is Big Mouth and The Power Tool Horns (R&B, Funk and Soul). Local dairies will provide free samples and will be selling their award winning cheeses at special festival only prices. Other events include: arts & crafts show, 6th Annual Chili Contest, kid games, petting zoo, historical museum tours, blacksmithing demonstration, commemorative pie plate & pie auction and free carriage rides. Downtown Denmark in Memorial Park. Event starts at 10:00AM and ends at 5:00PM.
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| For more information call (920) 863-6400 |
World Dairy Expo |
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October 2nd thru 6th, 2007 Madison
World Dairy Expo is a five day event showcasing the finest in dairy genetics and the newest technologies available. More than 65,000 will attend, and can take advantage of free education seminars on dairy management and other industry issues. Explore farms from around the world by the Virtual Farm Tours. The tours, presented by the producers themselves, are the destination for attendees looking to learn more from their peers. View national judging and skills competitions at the intercollegiate, 4-H, FFA, and post secondary levels. Junior dairy cattle exhibitors also compete in the show ring and in showmanship competitions. Alliant Energy Center.
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| For more information call (608) 267-3976 |
46th Annual Bayfield Apple Festival
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October 5th thru 7th, 2007 Bayfield
60,000 visitors attend Apple Festival from throughout the Midwest to indulge in caramel apple sundaes, apple pie on a stick, apple dumplings, apple brats, and more along with other festival food staples like turkey legs, sweet corn and bloomin' onions. Over 46 orchards are represented. Live entertainment, a full blown kids' carnival, a huge arts & crafts show with over 150 booths, and a parade are only a few of the events that make Apple Festival a tradition not to be missed. On the shores of Lake Superior in Bayfield.
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| For more information call (715) 779-3335 |
Fall Fun Festival & Cider Pressing Party |
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October 5th thru 8th, 2007 Washington Island
This annual community celebration celebrates the coming of autumn with lots of fun games, and food for the whole family. Visitors can view the autumn foliage as they travel the ferry to the island. This festival is held at the Farm Museum grounds from 10:30AM to 3PM each day. Food and beverages will be available all weekend. Also, there will be horse-drawn wagon rides, hayrides, children’s games and a cake walk. Bring your own apples and press them on the antique cider press to make cider! Washington Island Farm Museum, Jackson Harbor Road.
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| For more information call (920) 847-2179 |
Booya & Fall Festival |
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October 7th, 2007 Fall Creek
The Friends of Beaver Creek Reserve are excited to hold its Booya & Fall Festival. What is booya you ask? It is a stew-like soup that is served on a large scale. It consists of a base or broth to which other meats, vegetables and seasonings put into the mix. Free admission, nominal fee for Booya and food items. Brats and hotdogs can also be purchased at the festival. Guests are invited to explore the Reserve's many activities, including: Solar sightings, the new Analemmatic Sundial, live animals, wildflower hike, Ozseeker the Clown & Paddy Beaver, childrens' activities and games, Farmer's Market vendors, raffles and Gift Shop sale. Hobbs Observatory area. 1- 4PM.
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For more information call (715) 877-2212 |
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