April 09, 2009

Around Wisconsin Newsletter

What's That Bright Thing in the Sky?

It's the Sun. And a lot of people are saying "It's about time, too!" Any time of year is great Around Wisconsin, but there's just something extra special about those first sunny, warm Spring days that drives us out of doors. Here are some outdoor, and indoor, event destinations for your sunlit disposition!

Want to submit your favorite Wisconsin event for 2009? Add Your Event to the Wistravel events pages.

Sun
(The Sun is back at last!)

Recession Buster Getaway Package | Prairie Nurrsery

Easter Cache Hunt | Egg Day | Central WI Horse Sale | Movin' Out

Home & Sport Show | Art Studio Open House | Antique Show | Dells Riverfest

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Wisconsin Dells Getaway

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    AmericInn in Wisconsin Dells
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  • Limited availability, so contact us today: call 1-866-974-8288
    Mention Code: APR2

Available to qualified customers only. This promotion, at your option, is being offered by Spring Brook Resort. Customers must agree to a casual, introductory tour of Spring Brook.

Experaboo

Grey-crowned Crane

ICF is f Africa to open Summer 2009!

ICF is opeLabor Day and on weekends in April, May, September and October.

For hours and more information call (608) 356-9462 or visit www.savingcranes.org.

Easter Geocaching Treasure Hunt

Easter Cache Hunt

April 11th, 2009 Boulder Junction
Great family fun outdoors event! Hunt for 12 caches, complimentary lunch to participants, prizes and wagon rides. Schedule: 10AM: Intro to Geocaching; 10:30AM: Easter Cache Hunt; 12noon-1PM: Lunch served, and a prize ceremony at 1PM. Bring your own GPS if you have one, for those just beginning some GPS units will be available for use. Sponsored by the Boulder Junction Chamber of Commerce. RSVP is appreciated, but not necessary. If geocaching is your hobby, don't miss out on this fabulous event! Held at the Boulder Junction Winter Park.

For more information about this event call (715) 385-2400 or visit here

Egg Day at Milwaukee County Zoo

Egg Day

April 11th, 2009 Milwaukee
Fill your Easter basket full of fun at the Milwaukee County Zoo on Saturday, April 11, as Egg Day, sponsored by Welch’s and Pick’n Save, officially gets underway at 9AM! Egg-stra special event with activities for children including an egg hunt, a "Bubble Wonders Show", arts & crafts, a special Easter parade at 2PM and more. Also, a "Hop-to-It Bunny Scavenger Hunt" from 10AM to 3PM - Kids 8 and under can hop to it, and search for special pictured tokens associated with Easter, and redeem them for sweet treats! Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W Bluemound Road.

For more information call (414) 771-5500 or visit here

Central Wisconsin Horse Sale

Central Wisconsin Horse Sale

April 15 thru 18th, 2009 Neillsville
On the first of four days, this sale hosts one of the largest and finest selections of horse drawn vehicles, featuring quality buggies, carts, wagons and sleighs, horse drawn machinery and parts. If you're looking for horses, the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th days offer the sale of (Thursday), Light Driving Horses, all breeds, (Friday), Draft Horses & Mules, (Saturday), Saddle Horses, ponies and mules. Thursday AM., new & used harness & collars. Saturday AM features saddle horse tack of all description. Clark County Fairgrounds.

For more information call (715) 238-8088 or visit here

Broadway spectacular Movin' Out

Movin' Out

April 16th, 2009 Wausau
Winner of two 2003 Tony awards, the Broadway spectacular Movin' Out, brings Billy Joel's hits to electrifying new life as it tells the story of five life-long friends over two turbulent decades. Grand Theater on Artsblock, 415 4th Street. Created by award-winning choreographer Twyla Tharp, featuring a remarkable cast of 27 dancers, singers and musicians, packed with Billy Joel classics, this brand new musical takes us back to a time we all remember, to the days when almost anything could happen, to the nights when almost everything did. An unforgettable Broadway sensation. 7:30PM.

For more information about this parade call (715) 842-0988 or visit here

Ashland - 2009 Spring Home & Sport Show

Home Show

April 17th thru 19th, 2009 Ashland
Once again Heartland Communications brings the 2009 Spring Home & Sport Show to the Bay Area Civic Center in Ashland. Three days of fun food and savings - it's the biggest event of the spring, offering outdoor enthusiasts a wide selection of products and services…this show has it all! The doors will open Friday April 17th at 6PM until 9PM, Saturday from 10AM to 6PM, and Sunday from 10AM to 3PM. Displays & demos of home and recreational products. The Bay Area Civic Center is located at 320 4th Avenue West, Ashland, WI.

For more information about this event call (715) 682-2727 or visit here

Beaches Corner Schoolhouse Arts Spring Open House

Beaches Corner Schoolhouse

March 14th, 2009 at Ettrick, WI in Trempealeau County
Celebrate spring with an open house and special sale of consigned art and gifts. Local artists will be on hand to demonstrate and answer questions about their work. Media represented in our gallery include: fiber arts, photography, wood turning and carving, rosemalling, painting, drawing and printmaking, sculpture, rug weaving, braiding and hooking, basketry, pottery, jewelry and Amish crafts. The day concludes with a potluck community party with local musicians' jam and volleyball that evening. Beaches Corner Schoolhouse, 14234 County C.

For more information call 608) 525-2028

12th Annual Antique Show and Sale

Antiques

April 18th & 19th, 2009 Middleton
Featuring 55 professional dealers with quality and variety. See fine jewelry, quality furniture, clocks, quilts, buttons, advertising and sports items, gromme prints, folk art, primitives, trunks, hand tooled copper items, linens, lures, atlases, R.S. Prussia porcelain and much more. One admisson charge is good for both days, under 16 is free. Free parking and good food, also a $50.00 Gift Certificate will be given away to a lucky customer. Also Mary Lou's Crystal and china repair will be on site. Sat 9AM-5PM, Sun 10AM-4PM. Keva Sports Center, 8312 Forsythia Street.

For more information call (715) 355-5144 or visit here

First Annual Wisconsin Dells Riverfest Festival

Riverfest

April 18th, 2009 Wisconsin Dells
The First Annual Dells Riverfest will be held at Drinker's Landing at 1510 River Road from 7AM - 5PM. An Open Kayak Race will begin at 9 AM, and a collegiate rowing regatta featuring teams from Northern Michigan University, Marquette University, Milwaukee School of Engineering, and Lawrence University will begin at 11:30AM. A day of fun and excitement for the whole family featuring collegiate crew racing and open kayak races, Dells Boat Tours, live music, food and refreshments and a Kayak Clinic. Kayak racers can register by calling Vertical Illusions at (608) 253-2500.

For registration information call (608) 253-6658 or visit here and view the day's schedule here

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