May 16th, 2008 Bayfield
Kick off Bayfield in Bloom's celebration of spring with Wisconsin Public Radio's Larry Meiller who will broadcast his "Garden Talk" show live at the Bayfield Lakeside Pavilion from 10:30am - Noon. Be a part of the audience and bring your questions! Bayfield In Bloom is a month-long celebration of blooming wildflowers and orchards with gardening activities, demonstrations, entertainment, plant sales, garden tours and plantings. Come see the 14,000 new daffodils that welcome you to this quaint harbor town. Bayfield and surrounding area.

May 16th & 17th, 2008 Manitowish Waters
Explore the wonders of birding during peak warbler migration as Great Lakes area experts lead trips and workshops aimed at improving birding skills, knowledge, conservation and habitat measures. Previous guests have included Laura Erickson, Dr. Charles Kemper, and Dr. Stanley Temple. Birders of all levels are welcome, including children. Friday's reception from 5:30-7PM features hors d'ouevres, beverages, guest presentation and music. Pre-registrants receive an early-bird rate and a canvas tote filled with goodies! Saturday May 17: 6AM-5PM. North Lakeland Discovery Center.

May 16th - 18th, 2008 Stoughton
America's largest celebration of Norwegian Constitution Day. Two parades, folk dancing, rosemaling, hardanger and quilt exhibits, ethnic food, arts & crafts fair, Syttende Mai Run, Norwegian (bunad) style show, and an Ugliest Troll Drawing contest. Other features include Village Player performances, street dances, Viking encampment, a canoe race, 17-mile Walk, a sailboat race on Lake Kegonsa, and local food stands everywhere! A king and queen, and prince and princess are chosen to reign over the festivities. Fri 9AM-10PM, Sat 8AM-10PM, Sun 8AM-4PM. 532 E Main Street.

May 17th & 18th, 2008 Muscoda
The festival honors the tasty mushroom - enjoy it fried, or you can purchase some to take home and enjoy later. Mushroom Contest: Biggest, smallest, most unique, most in cluster. Also a City Track Meet open to the public, Horseshoe Tournament, 2nd annual Morel Mushroom 7's Rugby Tournament and more. Saturday night: Fireman's annual steak feed followed by fireworks. Sunday parade at 2PM. Also includes a craft fair, flea market, carnival and much more. Sat 9AM-4PM, Sun 10AM-4PM. Kratochwill Memorial Bldg, 206 N Wisconsin Avenue.

May 16 & 17th, 2008 Thorp
Thorp residents in town & in the country hold garage sales at their homes. Thrift Sales will take place in all seven communities along Central Wisconsin's Highway 29 Corridor: Cadott, Boyd, Stanley, Thorp, Withee, Owen and Curtiss from 7:00AM to 5:00PM. Last year there were 60 sales in Thorp alone featuring toys, clothes, kitchenware, books, sporting equipment, furniture, and just about anything else! See what kind of bargains you can find in these communities and also county-wide! Maps available beginning May 15th at participating Thorp businesses. In and around Thorp.

May 17th & 18th, 2008 Wisconsin Dells
With over 900 hot cars, Automotion 2008 classic car show features a swap meet, car corral and evening car cruise. Spectator admission is free, so cruise into The Waterpark Capital of the World® and check out ALL the rides! Prizes, Kids' Scavenger Hunt, Fire Truck Bucket Rides, Juggling show, Face Painting and more. This is a good time for all you car lovers to plan out a club or family trip to this great car show destination. If you're looking for a fun annual auto event in Central Wisconsin, this is it. Noah's Ark Waterpark from 7AM to 5PM. Noah's Ark Waterpark. Time: 7:00AM - 5:00PM.

May 18th, 2008 La Crosse
The La Crosse Area Convention & Visitors Bureau presents Riverside Family Fun Fair. Admission is free! Food, beverages, and trolley rides are $0.25 each; inflatable games, bounce houses and "train" rides are $0.25 per ride. Area attractions and festivals will have booths with games, information, and prizes. Riverside Museum is open and celebrating War Eagle Days. Special discounted sightseeing cruise on the La Crosse Queen. Pick up your first clue for the Tourism Treasures Medallion Hunt. Bring the whole family and spend an afternoon of fun in the park! Noon - 4:00PM.

May 23rd - 25th, 2008 in Arcadia
Activities include a 30-team softball tourney, motorcycle poker run, horseshoe tourney, 5k run, talent show, kiddie parade, Grand Parade on Sunday, tractor pull, live music, and some of the tastiest BBQ chicken made in Wisconsin. Downtown Arcadia. Bike Ride: Five choices of routes from 10 to 60+ miles, thru scenic hills and valleys of the Arcadia area. See one of the most beautiful overlooks in Wisconsin during the medium and long tours. The longest tour is a metric century with a mile high of cumulative climbing, a challenge for those cyclists who like to test their abilities. 435 E Gavney Road. Ride at 8:00AM. Ride info (608) 323-2319.