June 6th & 7th, 2008 in DeForest / Windsor
Don’t want to drive to Chicago for blues? Save gas and stay local at the Northstar Blues & BBQ Fest June 6th and 7th in DeForest/Windsor. Come hear West Side Andy, Sue Foley, the Mud Angels, Johnny Chimes, Lefty Collins and more! Take part in the Kansas City Barbeque Society’s Barbeque Competition: $4,400 in total prize money through 5th place, 40 spots available, all 20'x40', 20 AMP electric & water to all 40 spots. Park atmosphere. Food, beverages & ice available. Windsor Sports Commons, Hwy 51 & Mueller Road, Windsor, WI 53598.

June 6th thru 14th, 2008 Beloit
This event is centered around painting "en plein air," or in the outdoors, specifically the scenic Rock River and the City of Beloit. This event will draw a regional group of talent and provide a wonderful backdrop for spring/early summer getaway for artists and art-appreciators alike. The event is open to the public, providing they have their own supplies and register ahead of time for the event. Registration is also open for two workshops leading up to the event, on Friday, May 16 and Saturday, May 17. The workshop on May 17 will be specifically targeted toward teen painters who wish to broaden their knowledge and talents.

June 6th, 2008 Milwaukee
The Zoo opens for this beastly event at 6 PM. Bring or buy a picnic and prowl the grounds. See and hear the zoo animals and the uncaged variety of wild Present Music musicians in unusual settings. After the outdoor picnic, move indoors to the Peck Welcome Center for adventurous new music inspired by creatures and critters and the Season Finale Party. 6PM - Zoo Opens, 6:30-7:30PM - Present Music Musicians Prowl the Grounds, 7PM - Parade of the Mammals, 8PM - Concert in the PWC. 10001 West Bluemound Road.

June 7th, 2008 Eagle
Your day starts with a horse-drawn wagon ride. Then, do some farm and animal chores, work in the garden and harvest crops. To finish, help prepare a hearty breakfast of fresh eggs, bacon or sausage, fluffy biscuits and potatoes prepared on a wood-burning stove. After clean up, spend the rest of the day touring the museum - admission is included in event fee. Reservations required. Limit of 15 people per date. Old World Wisconsin, S103 W37890 Highway 67. Event starts at 6:30AM and ends at 9:30AM.

June 7th & 8th, 2008 Catawba & Kennan in Price County
Saturday at Kennan Park: ATV pull 3PM, ball games, concessions, & music by KW Express from 6-10PM, Grand March at 8PM. Sunday at Catawba: Pancake breakfast 7-10AM at Fire Hall. ALS Memory Walk 8AM. Parade 10:30AM, following parade concessions. Barbecued chicken, historic town hall open, horseshoe tourney at noon (signup is 10:30AM), softball tournament, ATV Mud Run at 2PM , Logging contests 12:30PM, kid's games , live music by Whirlwinds 12 - 4PM. Queen Coronation and raffle drawing at 4PM. Catawba & Kennan Parks.

June 9th thru 15th, 2008 Sturtevant
Come on out to Apple Holler for some good old fashioned family fun and some of natures finest fresh strawberries. Fresh-picked strawberries, all-you-can-eat strawberry pancakes, and build-your-own strawberry shortcake. Outdoor activities such as a cookout, live music, wagon & pony rides, pedal cart rides, Kids Korral play area, bouncy barn, farm animals, Cool Cow Maze and much more! No parking or admission fees this weekend! Apple Holler Restaurant & Playhouse, 5006 South Sylvania Avenue. Hours are 11AM thru 4PM.

June 13th thru 15th, 2008 Green Bay
Catch the continuous entertainment at Northeastern Wisconsin's largest food and music festival on International Bayfest's four stages - the Smet Construction Sobe Life Water Stage, the Budweiser WIXX Stage, the Oneida Casino Cultural Stage and the Festival Foods Tot Spot Stage. Enjoy jazz, rock, funk, blues, country, reggae, salsa, international dance, theatrical performances... you name it. Spotlighting the rich cultural heritage of the community, including the Bayfest Volleyball Tournament, a carnival, an array of food, children's activities, a world market, boat parade & fireworks. Leicht Memorial Park Downtown.

Weekend of June 14th and 15th, 2008 Bayfield
History comes to life with the traditional Blessing Ceremony on Sunday at 12:00 PM (Noon): commercial fishing boats, tugs, powerboats, sailboats, excursion and transportation craft, and rowboats parade through Bayfield's City Harbor. As they pass by the tip of the pier, clergy from the Apostle Islands community grant each vessel a blessing for safe passage and a prosperous season on Lake Superior. Throughout the weekend residents and visitors are invited to enjoy a celebration of Bayfield's maritime culture, from past to present. A special Blessing of the Fleet chamber music concert will be performed on Saturday evening at Christ Episcopal Church.