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2008 Events
May 17 - May 17 Appleton - Spring Garden Festival & Heirloom Plant Sale.
35 vendors selling plants and garden accessories. Held rain or shine. 50 varieties of heirloom tomatoes, peppers, lettuce and flowers. Free gardening demos, music by Green Apple Folk Music Society, children's activities. Gardens of the Fox Cities, 1313 E Witzke Blvd. Event starts at 9:00AM and ends at 4:00PM. For more information call (920) 993-1900.
May 23 - May 27 Appleton - NCAA Division II Baseball World Series. Fox Cities Stadium, 2400 N. Casaloma Drive. For more information call (920) 832-6749.
May 26 - May 26 Appleton - Memorial Day Parade. The City of Appleton along with area's veteran groups, businesses, clubs, organizations, schools, and more honor those service men and women that have paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving their fellow Americans and country. Corner of College Ave & Appleton Street. Event starts at 9:00AM. For more information call (800) 2DO-MORE..
Jun 7 - Jun 7 Appleton - Greek/Serbian Festival. Enjoy delicious Greek and Serbian food, ethnic music, and folk dancing during St. Nicholas' 5th annual festival. Great fun for the entire family. Free admission. Held rain or shine. Pierce Park. Event starts at 11:00AM and ends at 7:00PM. For more information call (920) 832-1417.
Jun 10 - Jun 12 Appleton - WIAA State Spring Baseball Tournament. Wisconsin high school boy's baseball state championship. Tues gametime at 11:05AM, Weds & Thurs at 9:05AM. Fox Cities Stadium, 2400 N. Casaloma Drive. For more information call (800) 236-6673.
Jun 14 - Jun 14 Appleton - Flag Day Parade. The country's largest Flag Day Parade with over 120 bands and units honoring the flag and those who served to preserve our freedoms. The parade starts on Wisconsin Ave. and proceeds to State St. before turning south to College Ave., then to Drew St. Wisconsin Ave at Oneida Street. Event starts at 2:00PM. For more information call (920) 954-9112.
Aug 15 - Aug 15 Appleton - Art on the Town. The third Friday night in June, July, August and September, the art venues on College Avenue and the Riverfront open their doors with artist demonstrations and refreshments so you can have a 'Night of fun, food and Fine Art.' Downtown Appleton. Event starts at 6:00PM and ends at 9:00PM. For more information call (920) 954-9112.
Sep 19 - Sep 19 Appleton - Art on the Town. The third Friday night in June, July, August and September, the art venues on College Avenue and the Riverfront open their doors with artist demonstrations and refreshments so you can have a 'Night of fun, food and Fine Art.' Downtown Appleton. Event starts at 6:00PM and ends at 9:00PM. For more information call (920) 954-9112.
Sep 20 - Sep 21 Appleton - Community First Fox Cities Marathon. 18th annual weekend festival of races includes a marathon, half marathon, powerwalk, relay marathon, 5Krun/walk and kids' fun run. Throughout the Fox Cities. Event starts at 8:00AM. For more information call (877) 230-7223.
Sep 26 - Sep 26 Appleton - License to Cruise Car Show. Classic car show with more than 400 cars, live entertainment and food. Downtown. Event starts at 6:00PM and ends at 10:00PM. For more information call (920) 734-3377.
Sep 27 - Sep 27 Appleton - Octoberfest. Octoberfest is the area's one-day festival with over 100 food booths serving ethnic delights, live music on five stages, a large arts and crafts area on the campus of Lawrence University, the Applefest recipe contest and a Family Fun Area. Downtown Appleton. Event starts at 9:00AM and ends at 6:00PM. For more information call (920) 734-3377.
Oct 4 - Oct 4 Appleton - Fox Cities Youth Expo. Family and kids' exposition with information, activities and entertainment. All activities free for children 18 and under. Nearly 100 exhibitor booths, inflatables, carnival games, entertainment stage, food, face painting, precious baby photo contest, thousands of dollars in door prizes and more! The Players Choice, W3035 County Road JJ. Event starts at 11:00AM and ends at 4:00PM. For more information call (715) 579-7127.
Oct 11 - Oct 11 Appleton - Fall Harvest Festival. Celebrate the harvest season with a day filled with activities such as pumpkin carving, hayrides, apple tasting, fall harvest goods and much more. Gardens of the Fox Cities, 1313 E Witzke Blvd. For more information call (920) 993-1900.
Oct 23 - Oct 23 Appleton - Fox Cities Choral Music Festival. Students from Appleton West, Oshkosh West and Xavier experience a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity as their three high school choirs come together and perfrom selected songs under the expert direction of renowned guest conductor Dr. Hilary Apfelstadt, professor and director of choral activities at Ohio State University and president-elect of the American Choral Directors Association. Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, 400 West College Ave. Event starts at 7:00PM. For more information call (920) 730-3760.
Jun 20 - Jun 21 Appleton - Chicken Fest Craft / Home and Garden Fair. Community event sponsored by The Kiwanis Club of Darboy. Rides, games, contests, live music and food. Booth fee is waived for local non-profits. Exhibitors: 100. Admission: Free Darboy Community Park, Noe Road & Midway Road. Event starts at 10:00AM. For more information call (920) 993-9664.
Nov 8 - Nov 8 Appleton - Appleton North Lightning Craft Fair. More than 100 vendors from the Midwest sell handmade crafts at this holiday craft fair sponsored by Appleton North Sports Booster Club. Admission. Appleton North High School, 5000 N. Ballard. Event starts at 9:00AM and ends at 3:00PM. For more information call (920) 731-3872.
Nov 21 - Nov 22 Appleton - A Country Christmas With Friends. A Christmas boutique where everything is in the show is juried. You will not be disappointed with the selection of items to choose from. Fri 9AM-8PM, Sat 9AM-2PM. Admission. Holiday Inn Select, 150 Nicolet Road. For more information call (920) 731-1638.
