January 22, 2009

Around Wisconsin Newsletter

January is "Over the Winter Hump" Month!

As temperatures dive below freezing and the long nights take hold, it's important to focus on some of the positive things that winter weather can bring us. Without Winter there would be no snow, no ice, no candlelight skiing, no sledding, no snowmen to build, and certainly no snowmobile racing! So, as long as it's winter time Around Wisconsin, put on an extra layer and head outside for some winter time fun..

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Flake Out Festival
(snow sculpting at Flake Out Fest in Wisconsin Dells, WI.)

Dells Winter Getaway Special | Visit The New Dells Online Community

Jack Frost Festival | Tatoo Show | Snowmobile Championship | Bald Eagle Days

Badger Games | Snowshoe Shuffle | Apostle Islands Sled Race | Candlelight Ski

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Waterpark

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  • A 2-night stay in Chula Vista's Fairway Villas
  • Waterpark passes for up to 4 people

This offer is valid only through March 1, 2009. Some restrictions apply. This promotion at your option is being offered by Spring Brook Resort.

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Jack Frost Festival

Jack Frost Fest

January 23rd & 24th, 2009 Spooner
Ice fishing contest, raffles, door prizes, free all day movies at the Palace Theater, Winter Golf on ice, food booths, downtown Blizzard of Sales specials and other family fun. Enter your recipes in the Rib & Chile contests. Antique Snowmobile Show from 11AM to 3PM, with Best of Show trophys for sleds fron the 60's, 70's, and 80's. Try your hand at Turkey Bowling, and join in at the Toilet Seat Toss, Snowshoe Race, and the Minnow Races! Pond Hockey tournament on Friday evening and Saturday. Winter Volleyball with cash prizes. Downtown Spooner.

For a more information about this event call (800) 367-3306

Annual Shades of Blue Tattoo Show

La Crosse Center

January 23rd thru 25th, 2009 La Crosse
The finest tattoo artists in the Midwest will gather for this annual show and services event. Artistic displays and Tattoo Competitions, body piercing, and tattoos done during the show. Live entertainment, leather, jewelry & T-Shirt vendors. Friday: 4PM-11PM, Saturday: 10:30AM-11PM, and Sunday: 10:30AM-7PM. Admission charged. Judging at noon Saturday & Sunday. La Crosse Center North Hall, 300 Harborview Plz.

For a more information about this event call (608) 789-7400

Wausau 525 Snowmobile Championship

Snowmobile

January 24th & 25th, 2009 Wausau
Spirited spectators and top competitors alike can be a part of the fast-paced snowmobile action at the Wausau 525 Snowmobile Championship. The 525 is a WSA sanctioned extreme ice oval snowmobile race to honor the memory of Philip Flip Merwin. The proceeds from the event will go towards "Flip's Fund", used for scholarships and to help children with critical illness. It's the area's must see snowmobile event of the season! New this year - sleigh rides and other family activities. Heated viewing and concession areas. Sunny Vale Park, 1000 S 72nd Avenue.

For a more information about this event call (715) 845-2955 or visit here

Cassville - Bald Eagle Days

Bald Eagle

January 24th & 25th, 2009 Cassville
100-250 bald eagles winter at Cassville each year. Knowledgeable volunteers assist visitors with locating eagles at the outdoor observation deck at Riverside Park. Outdoor staffed viewing 8AM-noon Saturday & Sunday. Educational programs at Cassville High School on Saturday from 9AM to 3PM. Art Shegonnee, Native American Dancer, will perform at 1PM. Raptor Resource Project/American Eagle Documentary: this 11AM presentation includes the documentary American Eagle, featuring raptor expert, Bob Anderson as narrator. Riverside Park Observatory, 100 W Amelia St.

For a more information about this event call (608) 725-5855 or visit here

21st Badger State Winter Gamesu Chien

Badger State Games

January 24th thru February 1st, 2009 Wausau
Recently expanded to three weekends. Premier Olympic-style amateur sports festival. First weekend will consist of Youth Hockey, archery, clay target shooting, snowmobile racing and bowling events. Second weekend will consist of Alpine & Nordic skiing, freestyle snowboarding & skiing, ski jumping, hockey, billiards, curling, figure skating, clay target shooting, speed skating, snowshoe racing and the quadrathlon. Open to Wisconsin residents. The Games have become a Wisconsin tradition and a signature event. Free to the public. Wausau area and other cities in Wisconsin..

For a more information about this event call (608) 226-4780 or visit here

Snowshoe Shuffle & Ski

Snowshoes

January 25th, 2009 West Bend
The public is invited to snowshoe, ski, or just cozy up indoors and enjoy a fabulous buffet style chili dinner while learning more about the trails. Festivities will take place at the Milwaukee Downhill Ski Club Chalet, located near the Klingler Fox Hill Nature Conservancy from 3PM to 6:30PM. Enjoy good food, good drink, and good fun at this "come as you are event". Watch for the sign marking the entrance. Door prizes announced at 5:30PM. Admission charged, please RSVP. At Klinger Fox Hill Nature Conservancy, Highway NN and Sleeping Dragon Road.

For a ticket information about this event call (262) 334-1821 or visit here

14th Annual Apostle Islands Sled Dog Race

Sled dog

January 30th thru February 1st, 2009 Bayfield
Two main races: an 8 dog, 80-mile race and a 6 dog, 60-mile race. A 40-mile Sportsman's Race and a 16 and under 8 to 10-mile Family Race will also be held over the weekend. Multiple spectator locations with amenities including warming tent with concessions and bonfire. This race averages over 100 teams entered. "Meet the Mushers" Dinner will take place Friday night at 6PM in the Bayfield Lakeside Pavilion which is open to the public. A pre-race mushers meeting will follow with bib numbers being assigned and instructions from race officials handed out. North of Bayfield. Event starts at 10:00AM..

For a more information about this event call (800) 447-4094

Candlelight Ski at Red Cedar State Trail

Candlelight shiing

January 30th, 2009 Menomonie
The trail will be lit with luminaries from the Depot to the ice wall, about 1.5 miles. The Stokke Trail will be cleared for candlelight walking. Limited ski rentals available by calling 232-5190 in advance. The depot will be open and staffed with volunteers. Passes will not be required that evening, but annual trail passes and merchandise will be available for sale. After skiing or walking, warm up with a cup of hot chocolate provided by Swiss Miss and enjoy the glowing bonfire. Sponsored by Friends of the Red Cedar State Trail. Menomonie Depot. 6-9PM.

For a more information about this event call (715) 232-1242

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