July 28th thru August 3rd, 2008 Oshkosh
The world's largest gathering for recreational pilots and aviation enthusiasts, featuring more than 10,000 airplanes and 750,000 people. 500 forums/seminars, 700 product exhibitors & concessions. Get a glimpse of electric aircraft, the latest on space tourism, the world’s most unorthodox cargo hauler, the gargantuan Boeing Dreamlifter, the world’s most sophisticated military aircraft, and astoundingly well-crafted amateur-built and restored aircraft. Air shows daily at 3PM. EAA AirVenture Museum, 3000 Poberezny Road.

August 2nd & 3rd, 2008 New London
Visit a large buck-skinner's rendezvous encampment with hawk & knife toss, other frivolities, and historic demonstrations. Also, western stunt performances, pony rides, kids face painting, a knickknacks & artifacts tent, music, bake sale, food, and refreshments. This year features professional stunt performers from the Whips Garters and Guns western stunt shows. Performances include; train station holdup, shooting demonstration, Bull Whip demonstration, movie effects, and more. 900 Montgomery Street, 10AM-4PM.

August 2nd, 2008 Durand
Benefiting the Bread of Life food pantry, the FREE concert will feature eight prominent regional acts, including Ellen Whyte, Cool Disposition, Left Wing Bourbon, Mojo Lemon, Catya's Trio, and the Love Buzzards. Music will continue afterward at several different venues in town, all hosting live bands. No cover charge will be taken at any location, but please bring a non-perishable food donation(official sponsorships are available for $25 and up)."Blues on the Chippewa is a chance for a lot of us to do a little something for the community," say organizers, "and we hope to use the event on behalf of other worthy causes in years to come." Memorial Park. 1PM - 9PM.

August 2nd & 3rd, 2008 Arbor Vitae
Saturday afternoon the fun will include live music, food & beverages at the park! Saturday night: a live music concert from 8PM to midnight. Also enjoy fireworks by Bartolotta Fireworks. Sunday: Summerfest Car Show 9AM-1PM, trapshoot at 8AM, fire & military equipment display, kids games noon to 4PM, Northern Championship water fights, squeeze box music, food, beverages, & more will top off the weekend fun! Firemen's Park. In addition to the fun at Firemen's Park on Saturday, just down the road Slo's Pub will be hosting their 1st Annual Milk Jug Regatta!

August 2nd, 2008 Ripon
CookieTown USA comes alive with a fun family festival featuring children's activities, entertainment, food, prizes, the Cookie Blaster Rocket Shop, the cookie Bake & Taste, horse drawn wagon rides and Cookie Drops. Register to win a 60 Second Shopping Spree. Crowning of the Cookie Daze Prince & Princess at the Pavillion(11:30AM), followed by the Cookie Processional. Also a Cookie Hunt for toddlers age 2 and under & HappyNess Clowns Show. Barlow Park, Griswold & Watson Street. Event starts at 10:00AM and ends at 2:00PM.

August 09th & 10th, 2008 Mineral Point
Its a live rodeo! With High School kids! Held each year during the second weekend of August, this exciting event features some of the top participants in the Midwest. Experience twelve exciting events, as well as specialty acts and lots of action in two arenas. Participants from the tri-state region. Jackpot Barrels & Team Roping - Friday 8/8 at 7PM. Fund Raiser for Iowa County HS Rodeo Association. Tickets at the gate. Performances Saturday at 1:30 & 7:30PM, Sunday at 1:30PM. At the Iowa County Fairgrounds in Mineral Point..

August 9th & 10th, 2008 Iola
Jeeps, trucks & command cars, plus antique professional vehicles, tractors, trucks & engines on display. Remote-controlled airplane show. Battle re-enactment, living history encampment, swap meet, parade of vehicles and equipment. A 'USO' Type Show is being planned for the 17th Annual Iola Vintage Military Show with Vintage Tractors and Equipment weekend. The show is scheduled for Saturday night, August 9 at 6 pm with a special dinner being planned prior to that. This high energy, family-oriented show will feature the Chicago Honey Bear Dancers. Camping available. Iola Old Car Show Grounds. Event starts at 8AM.

August 9th, 2008 in Bayfield
Participants will swim 2 miles along the path of the ice road, from the Washington Avenue beach in Bayfield to Griggs Point on Madeline Island. There is a race event for experienced open water swimmers, plus a community swim. Community swimmers will be required to have a wetsuit and arrange for their own personal escort boat, either kayak, rowboat or small vessel. Relay teams of 2-4 can swim in a loose relay format where they can switch in and out of the water from an escort boat. Kayakers and boaters are needed as escorts to swimmers. Sponsorships and pledges are welcome. Bayfield Recreation Center. Event starts at 6:00AM and ends at 10:00AM.