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| The Birkie Is Coming!
Are you ready for the biggest, baddest Cross Country ski race in North America? The American Birkebeiner is set to explode up in Hayward, where they expect over 8,000 participants! Or take a cruise over to Whitewater , where they're getting ready for Freeze Fest! Get the whole family out and Around Wisconsin. There's still plenty of Winter fun out there!
Want to submit your favorite Wisconsin event for 2009? Don't be shy! Add Your Event to the Wistravel events pages.
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(plenty of Winter to enjoy!) |
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| Valid thru 4-15-09. Some restrictions apply. This promotion at your option is being offered by Spring Brook Resort. |
36th American Birkebeiner Cross-Country Ski Event |
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February 19th thru 21st, 2009 Hayward
It's Birkie Fever! The magic unfolds February 19-21, 2009 when over 8,000 fit, colorfully-clad skiers from all walks of life and from around the world descend on northern Wisconsin to ski some of the most beautiful and challenging trails in the world. North America's largest and most prestigious X-C ski marathon. These thousands of skiers of all ages, genders and nationalities participate in the 51K Birkebeiner, the 23K Kortelopet, the children's Barnebirkie, Junior Birkie, Elite Sprints, Family Fun Ski and Citizen Sprints. Main Street in Hayward.
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| For a more information about this event call (715) 634-5025 or visit here |
Lawrence Jazz Series presents the Jackie Allen Quintet |
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February 21st, 2009 Appleton
Blue Note Recording Artist Jackie Allen is a extraordinary singer whose talents cross between the jazz and pop genres. Jackie has been lauded by the Chicago tribune as "Musically sophisticated and artistically daring." An experienced performer worldwide with her voice/bass duo and with her quintet, she will be joined by the Lawrence University Chamber Orchestra in a concert entitled 'A Starry Night.' Lawrence Memorial Chapel,
Lawrence University. Event starts at 8:00PM and ends at 10:00PM.
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| For a more information about this event call (920) 832-6749 |
Echoes of the Past Historic Muzzle Loaders Trade Fair |
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February 21st, 2009 Oshkosh
An interesting and educational experience disguised as FUN! This 27th annual event features supplies for the historical re-enactor, muzzle loading enthusiast, and the general public. Meet the Merchants and Craftsmen stocking historical clothing, books, pattern, tinware, pewter, beads, leather, fur, forged iron, pottery, firearms, knives and hundreds of other items. Seminars daily in the South Wing; topics include Military Unit History and Parade of Uniforms, Civilian Fashion presentation, and more. Food, demos, fashion shows, music and entertainment. Sunnyview Expo Center.
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| For a more information about this event call (920) 233-5332 |
Freeze Fest in Whitewater |
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February 21st, 2009 Whitewater
Don't miss the Noon Polar Plunge at the Cravath Lakefront! 6:30AM-1PM: Pancake Breakfast at the downtown Armory. 8AM-Noon: Kids Fishing Derby (Trippe Lake). 10AM-3PM: Horse Drawn Wagon Rides (throughout town). 10AM-3PM: Open Skate at Big Brick Park. Ice carvings, fishing derby, historical museum tours, Snow Dog Show, Candlelight Ski, Quilt Show, Chili Cook-Off (Noon-3PM at the Cravath Lakefront) and much, much more! Cravath Lakefront Park, 341 S. Fremont Street.
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| For a ticket information about this event call (608) 634-3211 |
Neillsville Winter Carnival |
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February 27th thru March 1st, 2009 Neillsville
Activities include a Winter Carnival Variety Show (Neillsville High School Auditorium At 8PM on Friday the 27th). Saturday the 28th brings the Polar Bear Plunge (O'Neil Creek In Neillsville), Neillsville Area Players' production of "Steel Magnolia" (7PM at the High School Auditorium), Kayak Races (located At Bruce Mound 10AM - 4PM, races At 1PM), outdoor co-ed volleyball, basketball, men's and women's pool tournaments, junior bowling, dart and cribbage tournaments, pancake breakfast, trophy trap shoot and card tournaments.
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| For a more information call (715) 743-6444 |
Bockfest at Capital Brewery |
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February 28th, 2009 Middleton
Bockfest is the annual release celebration for Capital Brewery's Blonde Doppelback. Join the revelry for Kirby's Famous Fish Throw: Kirby gets on the roof and throws smoked chub into the crowd below. General Admission Gates will open at 11AM. 12 noon: 3rd Annual 1K Running of the Blondes. Keep in mind that the capacity for this event is 2500 people. All attendees must be at least 21 years old! Please leave the kids & dogs at home. Water & soda will be free for the event. Capital Brewery, 7734 Terrace Avenue.
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| For a more information about this event call (608) 836-7100 or visit here |
Bald Eagle Appreciation Days |
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February 28th, 2009 Prairie du Chien
Live bald eagle programs in the morning and afternoon, eagle and raptor exhibits, displays, birding experts on hand, outdoor viewing of Bald Eagles through spotting scopes, life-size Bald Eagle nest, activities for children, and short field trips to other watching locations. If you enjoy watching eagles, visiting the Prairie du Chien area is a must! Prairie du Chien is along the migration route and is a normal wintering area for these birds in the Mississippi River valley. Held on the grounds of the Prairie du Chien Regional Tourism Center, 211 S Main, Prairie du Chien, 9AM - 3PM.
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| For a more information about this event call (800) 732-1673 |
Perkinstown Outhouse Race |
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February 28th, 2009 Near Medford
The "Race of Thrones!" Teams of four pushers and one squatter make their way around the snowy race course. Racing outhouses are simple, but are built according to the official rules. There will be a food and beverage tent on site. Enjoy home cookin' along with Otis Gallett's Famous Pig Roast. Purchase a day pass from the Perkinstown Winter Sports Area and enjoy the tubing hill. Cross country ski rentals are available. Fun for everyone. Races begin 1PM. Perkinstown Winter Sports Area, N4168 Winter Sports Road, Medford, WI. See you there!
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| For a more information call (715) 748-3974 |
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