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Victorian High Tea
During tea, you will be served a variety of savories, scones, and sweets. Some recipes may be over 100 years old. There will be a buffet of 7 different flavored teas to sip. With guest participation, you could be a part of whatever the theme is for the month. (the menu and tea selection will changes with each season.) In the last 30 minutes you will be given a tour of the mansion. Subject for the Month "Etiqette & Table Manners"
Apr 01, 1970 thru Apr 01, 2010
Contact Phone: 414-342-3210
www.SchusterMansion.comMadison Area Events & Things To Do
See Madison Area Events = www.cameorose.com/events.html and 101 Things To Do = www.cameorose.com/Madison101Wisconsin.html
Aug 11, 2009 thru Aug 11, 2019
www.cameorose.com/La Crosse Oktoberfest
Two festgrounds. Ethnic festival with parades,arts and crafts, music, sporting events, rides, food and beverages.
Sep 01, 2009 thru Oct 02, 2010
Contact Phone: 608-784-FEST
www.oktoberfestusa.comApplefest
Across the Mississippi River from La Crosse is home to the La Crescent Applefest. A tribute to its apple industry. Orchard tours, arts and crafts, flea market, parade.
Sep 17, 2009 thru Sep 27, 2010
Contact Phone: 507-895-2800
applefestusa.comWarrens Cranberry Fest
Fun weekend with cranberry tours, photo contests, bicycle tour, parade, music, food, antique/flea/farmers market. Arts & Crafts. Warrens is north of Sparta.
Sep 25, 2009 thru Sep 27, 2010
cranfest.comIce Age Trail
hike or snowshoe the Ice Age Trail.
Feb 12, 2010 thru Dec 31, 2014
Contact Phone: 800-227-0046
www.iceagetrail.orgAmerican Birkiebeiner
largest cross country ski race in Wisconsin
Feb 12, 2010 thru Dec 31, 2014
Contact Phone: 1-800-usa-brke
www.birkie.comChristie Mountain
Snow tubing, down hill skiing, cross country skiing
Feb 12, 2010 thru Dec 31, 2014
Contact Phone: 1715-868-7800
www.christiemountain.comFloating the Kinni
Kayak on the Kinni, a class 1 & 2 river. Fun for the whole family!
Feb 14, 2010 thru Dec 31, 2010
Contact Phone: 1-715-425-7378
www.kinnicreek.com/kinnic.htmRooms of Blooms
Celebrating the art of floral design within the ornate rooms of the historic Paine mansion, “Rooms of Blooms” is the First Annual Greater Fox Valley Floral Show featuring over one hundred artistic fresh flower arrangements by twenty designers from the region. The beautiful floral creations are inspired by favorite artworks in the Paine’s collection and the exquisite décor of the mansion. See the historic interiors bursting with bouquets that are artworks themselves and enjoy the amazing splendor and spectrum of fresh flowers. “Rooms of Blooms” also features six elaborately designed table settings by area designers similar to those seen in popular magazines like Martha Stewart Living, Oprah Magazine, and Town & Country. Wander each table setting, marvel at the ingenuity and creativity, and vote for your favorite.
Mar 05, 2010 thru May 28, 2010
Contact Phone: 920-235-6903
http://www.thepaine.org/events/RoomsOfBlooms.htmlFly Fishing
Fly Fish the Northern Driftless area!
Mar 06, 2010 thru Sep 30, 2010
Contact Phone: 1-715-425-7378
www.kinnicreek.com/guides.htmCanoecopia
Rutabaga Canoes and Kayaks in Madison sponsors the midwest's largest expo dedicated to the paddling sports. Experts, outfitters, and equipment manufacturers put on a magnificent show for paddling enthusiasts. Get ready for spring!
Mar 12, 2010 thru Mar 14, 2010
www.rutabaga.com/canoecopia/page.asp?pgHome and Garden Show
Mar 12, 2010 thru Mar 14, 2010
Contact Phone: 920-235-2962
http://www.whba.net/WPS Farm Show
Check out the latest farming equipment, machinery, tools and services. More than 700 booth spaces. More than 350 vendors. 30,000 visitors expected. Kiddee Tractor pull on Wednesday at 1pm. Food vendors.
Mar 30, 2010 thru Apr 01, 2010
Contact Phone: 920-433-1616
http://www.travelwisconsin.com/event_detail/WPS_Farm_Show.aspxOshkosh Half Marathon
atch “Spring Fever” during the 4th Annual Oshkosh Half Marathon, 5K Run/Walk and Kids Run, which offers scenic diversity from historic homes to along the river. There will even be 10 themed water stations to get you motivated and massage therapists to ease those aching muscles after you cross the finish line!What’s the best way to fuel up before the big race? Pasta, lots of pasta. On Saturday, April 17, a GE Pasta Dinner will be offered at the City Center Hotel. Don’t forget about the kids. In addition to the Half Marathon, Relay and the 5K, is the Lionhearted Kids’ Run Proceeds from the event benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Oshkosh, Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Services, Inc. and the Oshkosh Area Humane Society.
Apr 18, 2010 thru Apr 18, 2010
Contact Phone: 800-429-8044
http://www.midwestsportsevents.com/B&Be in the Arts
Enjoy the 5th Annual B&Be In the Arts, a two + day intensive arts instruction in media of choice. Select from pottery, weaving, watercolor, basketry, Precious Metal Clay, Jewelry with Soul, Chorus. Package rates available. Includes three nights logding, all instruction, most meals and much more!
Apr 22, 2010 thru Apr 25, 2010
Contact Phone: 877-499-7651
http://www.bayfieldgetaways.com/Wisconsin-Our Flags 30th Star Vintage & Antique Auction PREVIEW NIGHT at Old Word WI, Eagle
Join the FRIENDS of the Wisconsin Historical Society Auction's PREVIEW NIGHT. Your $38 ticket includes dinner, complimentary antiques appraisals, Karl Gates speaking on "For What It's Worth", drawings, gift certificates, and more! Also, an opportunity to preview the auction items and leave proxy bids. Reservations necessary.
Apr 23, 2010 thru Apr 23, 2010
Contact Phone: 262-363-4700
friendswisconsinhistory.org"Wisconsin-Our Flags 30th Star" Vintage & Antique Auction at Old World WI, EAGLE
Sponsored by the FRIENDS of the WIsconsin. All proceeds benefit the Wisconsin Historical Society. Auction items have been donated, most from private homes. Auction viewing 10 a.m. to noon; Auction at noon. No reserve; 10% Buyer's premium. Sorry, no credit cards.
Apr 24, 2010 thru Apr 24, 2010
Contact Phone: 262-363-4700
friendswisconsinhistory.orgHome & Hearth Swing into Spring
Home and Hearth Swings into Spring is a community wide event that will take place on Saturday, April 24 from 10am to 3pm. There will be an "Art Walk" this year featuring the art of Kitty Lynne Klich and her students. The art will be displayed in the downtown businesses. The Kettle Karvers Klub will have their 20th Annual Competition and Show. And there will be a Brat Fry at the Municipal Building. Many of the stores will have discounts, classes, demonstrations, and guest speakers. Come to Sheboygan Falls and welcome in spring!
Apr 24, 2010 thru Apr 24, 2010
Contact Phone: 920-467-6206
http://www.sheboyganfalls.org/specialevents.htmOld World Wisconsin- Eagle - Opens
Old World Wisconsin Opens on May 1st. It is easy to spend a day at Old World viewing the ethnic settlements of Wisconsin. Situated in the Southern Kettle Moraine with wonderful hiking trails. Great for bird watching too.
May 01, 2010 thru Oct 31, 2010
Contact Phone: 262-594-6301
oldworldwisconsin.wisconsinhistory.org/Events/Calendar/All.aspxEarly Morning Birdwalk at Old World WI, Eagle
Guided walk through Old World Wisconsin, followed by a continental breakfast. An Old World Wisconsin Foundation event. Phone for reservations.
May 01, 2010 thru May 01, 2010
Contact Phone: 262-594-2922
friends@friendsoww.orgCar/Bike Show
This event is held in Stan-0-Gene Park, one of the local parks. You may register your special car or bike or just come to look at those belonging to others. Enjoy the famous Neshkoro brats in the food booth. Walk the near by trails or shop the on site vendors.
May 02, 2010 thru May 02, 2010
Contact Phone: 920-293-4434 Deb Teske
neshkorowisconsin.com5K "Bustle Hustle" Run / Walk - Eagle, WI
At Old World Wisconsin.
May 02, 2010 thru May 02, 2010
Contact Phone: 262-594-2301
www.oldworldwisconsin.wisconsinhistory.orgVictorian High Tea
During tea, you will be served a variety of savories, scones, and sweets. Some recipes may be over 100 years old. There will be a buffet of 7 different flavored teas to sip. With guest participation, you could be a part of whatever the theme is for the month. (the menu and tea selection will changes with each season.) In the last 30 minutes you will be given a tour of the mansion. Subject for the Month "Fairies Among Us"
May 06, 2010 thru May 06, 2010
Contact Phone: 4
www.SchusterMansion.comSytende Mai
A Norwegian Folk Fest that is an annual festival celebrating Westby, Wisconsin's Norwegian heritage and the historic day of Norway's independence. Always held the weekend closest to May 17th, enjoy arts & crafts, ethnic foods, car show, parades, and local Norweigian artisans.
May 16, 2010 thru May 18, 2010
Contact Phone: 608-634-4011
www.westbywi.comChocolate Festival
Burlington is 'Chocolate City USA' and with a nane like that it is only appropriate to have a cellabration.
May 27, 2010 thru May 31, 2010Butter Fest
Music, Dancing, Carnival, Parade. Activities honoring butter making.
Jun 11, 2010 thru Jun 13, 2010Pardeeville Car Show
Late model, specialty, and antique cars. Excellent car show held in Chandler Park, Pardeeville, Wisconsin each year on Labor Day Weekend,
Sep 04, 2010 thru Sep 06, 2010
www.pardeevillewi.comArt on the Kinni
On September 11, CAB will present its 15th annual art fair on the banks of the Kinnickinnic River just behind down town River Falls -- always on the weekend after Labor Day. Art on the Kinni (AOK for short) features more than 45 juried artists and at least 10 musical events. And there is an art tent for the kids, the "Budding Artists' Bridge" featuring student artists just beginning their arts career, lots of exotic food, and many of your friends and neighbors. Each year more than 2000 people from River Falls and neighboring communities show up to look at (and we hope buy!) the art, move to the music, eat internationally flavored local quisine, and enjoy fall in Heritage Park along the Helen White Parkway and in the band shelter in Veterans' Park. To download a copy of the 2009 AOK brochure click here.
Sep 11, 2010 thru Sep 11, 2010
www.riverfallscab.org/artonthekinni.phpPardeeville Watermelon Festival
Since 1968, the Pardeeville Watermelon Festival has gained national recognition. Contests range from melon carving to seed spitting. Enjoy all the mouth watering watermelons you can eat. This event is held the second Saturday of September
Sep 11, 2010 thru Sep 11, 2010
