September 19th thru 21st, 2008 Monroe
Back in 1914, the concept of Cheese Days originated from the notion that if some little town in Illinois could have a festival commemorating sauerkraut, then a celebration based on cheese would be an even better idea. Enjoy cheese tasting and cooking demonstrations, live music, Swiss cuisine, a cow milking contest, and The Swiss Colony Cheese Days Parade at the oldest and largest food fest in the Midwest. Also plan to visit the 19th Annual Cheese Days Arts And Crafts Show. Courthouse Square in Downtown Monroe.

September 19th & 20th, 2008 Monroe
The 11th Annual Berghoff & Blues Festival, presented by the Monroe Lions Club. Some of the finest blues music in the midwest from 11AM-9PM. Food and beverages on the grounds amidst the melodious sound of harp, slide guitar, and great beer! Bring your chair and/or blanket to spend the day. Friday night 6:30-10PM: Westside Andy/Mel Ford Band. Saturday 1- 3:15PM: Ernie & the Po Boys; 3:45-6:30PM The Blue Olives; 7-10PM The Crashers. Green County Fairgrounds, 2600 10th Street. For camping information call the Green County Fairgrounds at (608) 325-9159.

September 20th, 2008 Eau Claire
International Fall Festival celebrates the rich diversity of the Chippewa Valley. Downtown Eau Claire will be filled with food from Jamaica, bagpipes from Scotland and new this year, green products! The international community is going green and this year's International Fall Festival is no different! The festival attracts thousands of people to enjoy the world-class entertainment, ethnic food stands and the wide variety of international arts and crafts. The highlight of the day's event is the Parade of Nations. Downtown along South Barstow Street, 10AM TO 6PM.

September 20th, 2008 Minocqua
Teams(man carrying 'wife') compete over a 278 yard obstacle course to win very unique prizes in the teeter-totter awards ceremony. 1st Prize - 5x's your "Wife's" Weight in Cash and your "Wife's" Weight in Redhook Ale; 2nd Prize - "Wife's" Weight in Johnsonville Brats; 3rd Prize - "Wife's" Weight in Dasini Water; 4th Prize - "Wife's" Weight in Cranberries! New this year: Wife Ferrying(less intimidating) & Pike Carrying(for the kids). Download entry forms, waiver, & rules at www.skimwp.org. Registration: 8:30AM; competition begins at 11AM. Torpy Park in Downtown Minocqua.

September 20th, 2008 Sheboygan
A full-service bicycle tour in the fall beauty of the Northern Kettle Moraine State Forest. Breakfast & lunch, rest stops, sag support, door prizes, and a free massage after the ride. The routes showcase some of Sheboygan County’s most beautiful and memorable areas. The 100-mile Century and the 65-mile Metric Century pass through beautiful stretches of the Kettle Moraine State Forest. The 50-mile and 25-mile routes provide views of rolling hills, farmland, and forests. The 12-mile route provides a few rolling hills and some fun-filled rest stops. Each year the ride grows in the number of riders and in the funds raised to support Maywood. Ellwood H. May Environmental Park, 3615 Mueller Road.

September 26th thru 28th, 2008 Washburn
This original one-woman show attempts to do just one and only one thing - be funny. 7 quirky characters from all walks of life will show up to entertain and amuse. Liz Woodworth has been collecting stories, ideas and characters for years, and she finally put them to good use. This show is for adults, and contains adult language and content. (Seriously, please do not bring your kids.) Located in Washburn on the south shore of Lake Superior at Chequamegon Bay, Stagenorth is a performing arts center designed to entertain, educate and include the community in live theater. Nightly at 7:30PM, Sunday 28th show is at 2PM.

September 27th thru 28th, 2008 Gays Mills
Celebrating the apple harvest (Always the last full weekend in September), this festival includes an arts & crafts fair(County Shop and Riverside Park), huge flea market(Crawford County Fairgrounds), 2 & 5 Mile Runs, 2 Mile Non-competitive Walk and 1/4 mile Kids Fun Run, Kiddie Carnival, Pancake & Sausage Breakfast, Open horseshoe tournament, numerous food stands and music. Sunday: Apple Canoe Race and Apple Festival Parade at 1:30PM on Sunday. 212 Main Street, Downtown & Area Orchards. 9AM to 5PM.

September 26th thru 28th, 2008 Warrens
"The Cranberry Capital of Wisconsin" and hosts the world's largest cranberry festival, welcoming over 110,000 visitors to one of America's biggest festivals! With over 1,300 booths covering more than three miles of booth frontage, you can "Shop 'til you Drop"! Fresh cranberries, over 70 food booths(offering pumpkins, dried flowers, flavored honey, candy, Amish noodles, apples, onions, cabbage and of course fresh cranberries), cranberry marsh tours, over 650 arts & crafts booths, 350+ antique and flea market booths and more than 100 farmers market booths. Huge Cranberry Festival Parade on Sunday at Noon. Downtown & City Parks.

September 28th & 28th, 2008 Green Bay
Meet French and British soldiers (and their families) of the mid-18th century in a living history encampment environment. See soldiers drilling, plotting battle strategy and using period weapons, as they would have in the 1750s. Food available for purchase. Brown County Historical Society members admitted free with their membership cards. Throughout its long history, BCHS members have been active in historic building preservation, conducting research, providing information to the public and stimulating interest in the complex multi-cultural heritage of the area. Hazelwood Historic House Museum, 1008 South Monroe Avenue, 10AM - 4PM.