October 11th, 2008 Bristol
5K timed trail run with top three medals in each age group. This event precedes the Fall Fun Fest. The race begins at 9AM sharp. Registration fees are $15 before October 3rd and $18 after Oct. 3 and on race day. Register online, in person on race day starting at 7AM, or in person at the nature center Tuesday-Sunday 9AM-4PM. Registration fee includes a t-shirt, awards, refreshments, and tickets to the Fall Family Festival. Free daycare will also be offered to any race participant with small children.

October 11th, 2008 Bristol
Fall Fun Fest events will include many of your favorites from years past, but also will include new goodies that will please the whole family. Events include hayrides, live animals, craft activities, great food, live music, face painting, bird feeder building, and speakers from local organizations. Also enjoy Skylab, the inflatable planetarium! Join us for the fun of viewing the night sky in the middle of the afternoon! Pringle Nature Center, 9800 160th Avenue. Event starts at 10:00AM and ends at 4:00PM.

October 10th & 11th, 2008 Ashland
WhistleStop Schedule. Friday: Packet pick-up 3:30-9PM; Lake Superior Fish Boil & pasta feed 4:30-8PM inside the Bay Area Civic Center. Saturday: 9AM race starts for the WhistleStop Full & Half Marathon and the Cruisin' the Corridor 5k & 10K; 11AM - Toddler Run inside the Civic Center, 12-4PM. Festival Includes: Heated Festival Tent, Lake Superior Fish Boil & Pasta Feed, post race party. 6:30PM-Midnight Blues & Brews Festival featuring: "Pete Neuman and the Real Deal" & "The Dweebs" from Somerset, WI (21 & over). Race registration call /715-682-2500..

October 11, 2008 Portage
Music and dancing in the Commmerce Plaza featuring Brad Palmer from 10-11:30AM, the Six Foot Sally band from Noon-4PM, and Prairie Smoke Band from 4-6PM. Plus, American Legion/VFW beer garden, many specials for the day by downtown bars and restaurants, official dedication ceremony at the Commerce Plaza, and burying of the time capsule. Also a scarecrow contest, children’s coloring contest, free children’s games and activities. Poker Walk for prizes: Visit downtown businesses, get a card, and build a winning hand for $2,000 in merchandise prizes. Portage Fire Department and Police Department open house from 10AM to 2PM.

October 11th, 2008 Egg Harbor
Family fun all weekend, children’s activities, Best Putt contest, outdoor entertainment, food and refreshments, Badger Bouncer, chidren's storytelling & Arts and Crafts both days. Silent auction on Saturday. Saturday: 9AM–4:30PM Silent Auction; 9AM–6PM ; 11AM–2PM Déjà vu(60’s & 80’s music); 11AM–3PM Bruce Hetzler-Magician–roaming throughout the Village; Noon-3PM Carol Johnson-Storytelling; 2:30–5:30PM-Mango Brothers(Jimmy Buffet Tribute). Sunday: 10AM– 1:15PM Big Mouth Quartet(Rock & Blues); 11AM–1PM Children’s Musician, 1:30–4:30PM Big Mouth Quartet & Power Tools(Rock & Blues).

October 11th & 12th, 2008 Coon Valley
Norskedalen and Company B 2nd Wisconsin Civil War Re-enactors present living history - both days feature drills, skirmishes, well as demonstrations of life in 1863 in this authentic setting. Just before 1PM settle down on the overlooking hill to watch the main battle break out on the field below as the Confederate troops converge on Yankee lines. Cannon fire echos off the surrounding valley walls, gunsmoke and battlenoises fill the air as an actual skirmish unfolds before you. Throughout the day you can wander the grounds visiting cabins occupied by re-enactors in complete costume and character, battlefield surgeons and uniformed soldiers on drill. US Hwys 14 & 61. 9:00AM- 4PM.