April 16, 2009

Around Wisconsin Newsletter

It's Time to Get Out in the Garden!

It's warm and sunny, the trees are busting out all over - it's time to get out and dig in. Spring is probably the busiest season in the garden, and it's a great way to be physically active. And it's so much fun! All Around Wisconsin leaves are budding and bird nests are being constructed, so if you're looking for something to get you out of the house, why not do a little spring gardening?

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Plant Your Garden
(Time to plant that garden)

Casino Fun Package | Prairie Nursery

Dells Riverfest | Central WI Horse Sale | Midwest Horse Fair | Home & Sport Show

Art Studio Open House | Antique Show | Jailbreak Marathon | Museum Opening

Casino Fun Package – Starting at $169*

Wisconsin Dells Getaway

Experience the best in Wisconsin casinos when you enjoy a 2-night stay at Ho-Chunk Casino & Hotel in Wisconsin Dells. Package includes a 2 night stay at Ho-Chunk and a $50 dining card, valid at 5 different restaurants within Ho-Chunk.
Limited Packages Available - Reserve By May 8!
Mention Code MAYWHC. Reservations Line: 1-866-974-8288

*Valid Sunday thru Thursday, thru May 2009.
Excludes Mem Day weekend. Weekend upgrades available.

Available to qualified customers only. Customers must agree to a 90-minute personal property tour of Spring Brook Resort. These promotions, at your option, are being offered by Spring Brook Resort.

Visit Prairie Nursery's Retail Store

Prairie Nursery


Prairie Nursery, of Westfield, WI, off Hwy 51 / 39, offers live hardy native perennial plants and seeds for prairies, woodlands and wetlands. The store will be open April 11th until October 9th, 9 - 5 Monday - Friday. Open Saturday hours of 9 - 4 until September 19th. It is located at W7262 Dover Court, just north of Westfield. Phone 1-800-476-9453 for free 2009 Catalog and Growing Guide. Phone 1-800-476-9453 for free 2009 Catalog and Growing Guide.

For directions to our retail store, see bottom of this page:.www.prairienursery.com.

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

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

2009 Midwest Horse Fair

Midwest Horse Fair

April 17th thru 19th, 2009 Madison
One of the top 3-day Horse Fairs in America! Top-notch, family show with nearly 50,000 attendees over three days, 1,500 horses, and 500 top vendors from across the country!. Highlights at this year's fair include the Midwest Mustang Challenge which gives trainers 100 days to train a wild Mustang, an expanded Kids Korral, the World's Toughest Bulls & Broncs Rodeo, many competitions and much more! Prepare for lively, fun-filled evenings on both Friday and Saturday during the Fair with the scheduled entertainment in the Coliseum. Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Center Way.

For more information about this parade call (608) 267-3975 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

April 18th, 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 a 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

Waushara County Crime Stoppers Jailbreak Marathon

Jailbreak Marathon

April 25th, 2009 Wautoma
WANTED: runners of every stripe to compete in Wisconsin's Premeire rural marathon. The entry fee includes a race bag, T-shirt, access to the runner's nutrition area, and all who complete the Marathon will receive an award. These are full length races timed by ChampionChip timing and certified to USATF standards. Also, a 1/2 Marathon and 5K Fun Run/Walk. Jumping Castles and Train Rides (weather permitting) will be available for kids free of charge. Wautoma Kiwanis will have a concessions area. Categories:- 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over. Awards for the top finisher in each race, for each gender. Waushara County Fair Grounds.

For more information about this event call (800) 800-5219 or visit here

Visitor Appreciation Day at Fort Crawford Museum

Black Hawk

April 26th, 2009 Prairie du Chien
Enjoy the season opening of the Fort Crawford Museum. Free admission on this day only. Tours are self-guided. Fort Crawford Museum is operated by the non-profit Prairie du Chien Historical Society. The museum boasts more than 50 exhibits in 3 buildings, which reflect the historical society's mission to tell the story of Prairie du Chien with emphasis on Fort Crawford, especially the amazing story of Dr. William Beaumont.The museum is wheel chair accessible. Picnic tables on the spacious grounds, fresh water and restrooms are available. Fort Crawford Museum, 717 South Beaumont Road.

For more information call (608) 326-6960 or visit here

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