July 11th thru 13th, 2008 Stevens Point
Open event with Special tribute for Rods and Kustoms, a Saturday evening Thunder Cruise and super Saturday night concert. Showgrounds are in a fantastic park setting. Registration Friday at host hotel , The Ramada Stevens Point, (formerly the Country Springs ) at 4PM. Neon parade at dusk and host hotel parking lot party on Friday. Show and shine all day Saturday, then a Saturday nite concert featuring Elvis Tribute artist Tony Rocker, Patsy Cline (Julie Deinlein) and Young Elvis (T.J. Clementi). Two award days. Free admission. Food & concessions. Pfiffner-Pioneer Park.

July 12th, 2008 Baraboo
Calling all wizards and muggles for a family-friendly day of wizard-themed activities. You'll find fun craft projects, wizarding classes and a challenging scavenger hunt. The day starts at 8AM by Breaking the Fast in the Great Hall where you'll be entertained by Esteemed Professors and a Curious Crew of Characters. Meet a live Courier Owl, visit the Wizard Bank, search for the Fire Stone, attend Wizard Classes, make Wizard Crafts, play a Lawn Wizard Chess Game, participate in a Tasting Contest, ride the Blue Nite Bus to a mysterious Magic Show, and watch Harry Potter & The Sorcerer's Stone on the Al. Ringling Theatre big screen! Downtown Baraboo.

July 12th, 2008 in Sheboygan
Enjoy a self-guided hike along the beach and wander the sand dunes along the cordwalk. The trail is lit with tiki torches for this annual summer event. Refreshments served at Sanderling Nature Center. Refreshments served at Sanderling Nature Center. Sorry, no pets or strollers allowed on the hike. Park at Sanderling Nature Center or North Beach lots. Several events are scheduled throughout the year at Kohler-Andrae. Most events are free, but all vehicles entering the park need to have a vehicle admission sticker. Kohler-Andrae State Park, 1020 Beach Park Lane. Event starts at 8:30PM and ends at 10:30PM.

July 12th, 2008 Trempealeau
Looking to fill a weekend with more than just a bike ride? Trempealeau is the place to be. This ride is held in conjunction with the famous Catfish Days in downtown Trempealeau. It's always a great time with the fisherman and bikers exchanging stories - the big hill we climbed or the big fish that got away! The ride starts along side the Mighty Mississippi River and travels through Perrot State Park, then north into the hills of southern Trempealeau County. Race participants have six categories for men and women, as well as tandem and hand cycles.

July 17th thru 20th, 2008 Milwaukee
We’re talking Italian food, Italian music, Italian fireworks, and lots of Italian family FUN – whether your family’s Italian or not. Festa is more than just an Italian Festival, it’s America’s premiere Italian cultural event. Nine stages of international and local entertainment. Enjoy the Sicilian brass marching band, the cultural exhibits, and the colorful procession following Sunday Mass. Also appearing at Festa Italiana this year is Danceworks. And it’s right along the Lakefront in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. Nightly fireworks. Henry Maier Festival Park.

July 18th thru 20th, 2008 Ashland
All City Celebration featuring an off-road bike race, a musical variety show, lots of bands and other live entertainment, 10K race & 2 mile fun run, sailboat race, arts and crafts, lobster boil(Serving Fresh Maine lobster or Fresh Louisiana shrimp, corn on the cob, and potato), tons of food and fun. Also a "Strongest Man on the Bay" contest, the Northland Lumberjack Choir, raffles, a Waiter/ Waitress Relay, 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament, coloring contest for ages 2-12, a Pie Eating Contest and Bull Riding with Oscar the Bull! Memorial Park, Junction of State Hwy 13 and US 2.

July 19th & 20th, 2008 Prairie du Chien
Witness a historic encampment and battle re-enactment at Wisconsin's only War of 1812 battlefield - now the lawn of the Villa Louis. Learn firsthand about the July 1814 British assault on Fort Shelby in a battle scenario each afternoon, and tour the camps to learn about military life in 1814 during the last days of British reign. The historic Villa Louis mansion has just undergone a top-to-bottom documentary restoration that has returned the splendor of its 1890s heyday. A special grounds-only ticket will be available for a discount. Villa Louis, 521 N Villa Louis Road. 10:00AM to 5:00PM.

July 19th, 2008 Phillips
Calling all serious Muskie hunters! This catch & release muskie tournament is being held on the Phillips Chain of Lakes; $14,400.00 in total cash prizes (based on 60 two-person teams); $7,500 to 1st place winner, $3,000 second, $2,000 third, $1,000 fourth & $900 fifth. You can register for the tournament at Ross's Sport Shop, 286 North Lake Avenue, Phillips. Prizes, drawings and raffles at 4:30PM at Harbor View on Long Lake in Phillips. All proceeds to benefit Flambeau Hospice. Duroy, Elk & Long Lakes near Phillips in Price County.