The information for the events calendar is supplied to wistravel.com
by many outside sources. We try to be as accurate as possible, but
sometimes things do happen to cause changes to an event or festival.
Before driving a long distance to attend an event, please call ahead
to verify the date and other details.
2010 Events
Jun 4 - Jun 5 Portage - 7th Annual Arts Walk.
Local and regional artists set-up, display and sell their work inside downtown businesses. The event also features live music, regional wine & beer tasting and appetizer sampling. Local patrons and tourists shop for art, meet the artists, sample the downtown's eateries and enjoy the overall arts weekend. In addition the weekend will feature Portage Canal Days with the Divine Savior run / walk, Canal Days Parade, Historical Re-Enactments, Agency House / Surgeon's Quarters tours, Childrens' tours encampments, free canoe rides and more. Downtown Portage. For more information call (608) 745-1861.
Aug 28 - Aug 28 Portage - Taste of Portage Market Fair. Sample food from restaurants and non-profit organizations, shop more than 50 art & craft vendors, see the all-make/all-model car show. Carnival rides along with kid's activities and live music throughout the day. Admission free. Downtown. Event starts at 9:00AM and ends at 4:00PM. For more information call (608) 742-6242.
Sep 2 - Apr 24 Portage - Performing Arts Series Season Tickets on Sale Now. The tickets for the 2009/10 Performing Arts Concert Series go on sale to the general public on September 2, 2009. The season promises to be another good one! October 10, 2009 - Jan Wheaton -"Madison's first lady of jazz". November 21, 2009 - Nob Hill Boys - "High Lonesome Bluegrass - Sponsored in part by Community Bank of Portage. January 23, 2010 - Wingra Woodwind Quintet - Sponsored by Richard Rehm. February 6, 2010 - Cris Plata - Tex-Mex Music. March 6, 2010 - UW Madison World Percussion Ensemble - Sponsored in part by Crawford Oil. April 24, 2010 - UW Madison Jazz Big Band - Sponsored in part by Pat Halasz. Seats are reserved. Call for pricing. Portage Center for the Arts, 301 E Cook St.. For more information call (608) 742-5655.
Oct 16 - Oct 16 Portage - Bethlehem Lutheran Craft Fair. Art and crafts, no commercial. All handmade items. Includes artist paintings, wood work, needle work, quilts and much more. Also, a brat and bake sale. Booths are full for 2010. Admission free. W8267 Hwy 33 East. Event starts at 9:00AM and ends at 2:00PM. For more information call (608) 429-2363.
Nov 10 - Nov 10 Portage - Free Marketing Seminar. Learn the difference between most effective and least effective ads and how to rapidly generate better creative ideas in a group setting. 301 E Cook Street. For more information call (608) 697-5927.
