# 20 in 2005 JUNE 10 and BEYOND !
| By Gary Knowles | garysgetaways@aol.com |
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One of the best events in June is really several dozen events. You can’t beat Breakfast on the Farm…so check below for places and dates. If you’re good you can visit about a dozen across the state during June….Dairy Month of course!
By the way…I’m sorry for the missing editions of GarysGetaways. May was an incredibly busy month for me with business trips to Cincinnati and Milwaukee and visits to Bayfield, Manitowoc and the Wisconsin Dells.
To those of you who took the time to inquire – thanks for your concern. I hope you all had a very enjoyable start to your summer season.
I’m still dealing with AOL problems so if your copy looks like basic text, no formatting, that’s why. I’ll try to solve it soon.
DON’T FORGET THIS ADVICE: I suggest you ALWAYS PHONE AHEAD BEFORE YOU GO. Reservations are a must if space is limited ...and often required. Don't assume anything! Event organizers change plans, times change, classes fill, and lots of things can conspire to get you to somewhere only to find something was canceled. Or everything. So if the event is important to the trip...--Call in advance.
OK – now head off to a farm for some good old country breakfast!!
Fireside Dinner Theater 800/477-9505.
(Jefferson Co.)
1131 Janesville Ave., Fort Atkinson WI
Located on Bus Hwy 26 at the south edge of Fort Atkinson. (Jefferson Co.)
800.477.9505
www.firesidetheatre.com
SPEAKING OF MUSIC....
He has brand new CD out “Fork in the Road"
every WED @ Fitch's 5:15-8:15p (blues/jazz piano)
every THURS @ Bourbon Street Grille 6-9p (blues piano)
every FRI-SAT @ Louisianne's 6:30-9:30p (blues piano)
AND NEW SODAS!
TOURS - TASTING - GIFT SHOP
The Joseph Huber Brewery - Monroe, WI – Est. 1845
Celebrating 160 Years of Brewing in 2005!
Huber Brewery Tours are Thurs. Friday & Saturdays at 11, 1 and 3 pm. Cost is just $2.00 for those over 14 and free to those 14 and under when touring with a paid parent or guardian. And, yes, you DO get to sample the product! 608-325-3191
www.HuberBrewery.com
EVERY SATURDAY through Oct 22 Princeton/Princeton Flea Market: One of the largest weekly outdoor flea markets in Wisconsin. Enjoy food, shade and great friends. Saturdays, 7am-3pm. 920/295-3877. (Green Lake Co.)
THROUGH- June 12, 2005- Wausau
"Richard Thompson: Seasons of Light" and "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland: Painting a Story"
Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum
Two painting exhibitions tell stories of cherished real places and of a make-believe world down a rabbit hole in the hands of artists Wisconsin artists Richard Thompson (1914-1991) and Diana Lakes.
Franklin & 12th Street, Wausau, Wisconsin
Always Free Admission 715-845-7010 www.lywam.org
THROUGH - Sep 10 Bayfield/Big Top Chautauqua: 20th season of music, comedy and drama all MC’d by Warren Nelson. Ski Hill Rd. 888/244-8368. (Bayfield Co.) Full Schedule including Garrison Keillor, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and lots of ther big name guests at www.BigTop.org. Listen to Tent Show Radio on Wisconsin Public Radio Saturday Nights at 9 PM, sponsored by Joseph Huber Brewing Co., and Wisconsin Dept. of Tourism.
JUNE 10
Jun 10 Eau Claire/Breakfast in the Valley: Breakfast consists of eggs with ham, cheese, mushrooms, cheese, and onions, muffins, cheese, and custard with strawberries and cornflakes for dessert. Several agricultural displays are available as well as a petting zoo. Door prizes are given away every half hour. A milk drinking contest with local celebrities occurs mid-morning. Eau Claire County Exposition Center 5-10am. 715/834-1204. (Eau Claire Co.)
Jun 10 Kiel/German Days: Brat fry, ethnic food and German-style music. Kiel City Park 920/894-4638. (Manitowoc Co.)
June 10: Best of Madison
Monona Terrace® Community and Convention Center, One John Nolen Drive, Madison
Madison Magazine is joined by Live at Five (in partnership with Greater Madison Convention & Visitors Bureau) to bring you this celebration of local businesses. Sponsored by Veridian Homes, the Best of Madison highlights Madison’s favorite places to eat, visit, gather and shop. This yearly survey has almost become larger than the city itself as local businesses enter into the competition and readers vote on their favorites. Highlights include a live blues performance by Shemekia Copeland on the Monona Terrace Rooftop in addition to a performance by Madison's own jazz musician West Side Andy/Mel Ford Band. All are welcome to join and experience the finest businesses and people Madison has to offer.
Various locations, Madison
Catch the best student athletes as they compete for state honors. The Girls Softball Championships will be held June 9-11 at Goodman Softball Complex. June 10-11, the Boys Team Tennis Competition is sure to produce a lot of excitement at Nielsen Tennis Stadium!
June 10 - Jun 12 Darlington/Canoe Festival: The festival - now in its 39th year - presents 35+ events on four days, including: Little League and softball tournaments, stockcar races, softball, 2- and 5-mile road runs, dance, volleyball tourneys, gymnastics and martial arts demonstrations, duck races, kids shows, steak fry, Beowulf Summer Party, teen dance, and fireworks, canoe races from Calamine to Darlington on the Pecatonica River, arts and crafts fair, chicken barbecue, carnival, parade, ATV pull, and softball championship game. Downtown 608/776-4229. (Lafayette Co.)
June 10 - Jun 12 Ladysmith/Northwoods Polka Fest: A great mix of polka music, dancing, and food. Fairgrounds Fri 6pm-mid, Sat noon-12:30am, Sun noon-8pm. 800/535-7875. (Rusk Co.)
June 10 - Jun 12 Oconto/Oconto Copperfest: Fabulous family fun includes 4x4 truck pull, street market, parade, racing pigs, horse-shoe tourney, old-fashioned pie & ice cream social, fireworks, lots of food and plenty of live music of all kinds. Ner-Park, Oconto, Wis 10am-midnight 920/834-6254. (Oconto Co.)
June 10 - Jun 12 Spooner/9th Street Bluegrass Gospel Festival: Some of the top regional and national gospel bands will perform. Camping and concessions. N5701 9th St. 715/635-9130. (Washburn Co.)
June 10-12
BAYFIELD IN BLOOM
– Bayfield
Bayfield, Wisconsin’s third-annual “Bayfield in Bloom” month-long spring celebration is set for May 13 through June 12, 2005. Throughout the month, visitors will be able to enjoy numerous activities, many focusing on gardening and the abundance of nature in Bayfield. Visitors will be given a FREE round-trip ride to Madeline Island with an open house at Big Bay State Park. Other events include the annual Apple Blossom Run & Walk and Bayfield’s Bloomin’ Garage Sales. Allen Solomon, at the Chicago Tribune, listed Bayfield as “The Best Little Town in the Midwest.”
Bayfield is located on the shores of Lake Superior and is considered the gateway to the Apostle Islands. Come to enjoy the natural beauty of Bayfield’s orchards, wildflowers, and daffodils. Stay for the comfortable lodging, exceptional restaurants, and quaint retail shops.
For a complete schedule of events go to www.bayfield.org or call 800-447-4094.
June 10 - Jun 12 Verona/Verona Hometown USA Festival: Fireworks (Thur), Balloon Rally, Midway thrills, family entertainment, Dog Jog, Art & Craft Fair (Sat), concessions, bands, truck/tractor pulls, parade (Sun). Hometown Park. 608/845-9050. (Dane Co.)
June 10 - Jun 12 Wisconsin Dells/Corvettes on the Isthmus- Wisconsin Dells: A swap meet, show and shine, Cars for Sale Corral, NCRS show, seminar, low speed driving event, and a Mecum auction. Kalahari Resort. 877/253-5466. (Columbia Co.)
JUNE 10-12
Altoona/Altoona Cinder City Days: This event features a carnival, live entertainment, car show, parade and a softball tournament. Cinder City Park 715/834-5671. (Eau Claire Co.)
June 9 - Jun 12 Green Bay/Bayfest: Annual music & food festival featuring four stages of continuous entertainment, 25 international & domestic food tents, fireworks, carnival and marketplace. UW-Green Bay Thurs 5pm-midnight, Fri & Sat noon-mid, Sun 11am-5pm. 920/336-6123. (Brown Co.)
June 10 - Jun 12 Sheboygan/Bud Shootout Softball Tournament: The Budweiser-sponsored Sheboygan Softball Association, a men's and women's invitational tournament. Admission. Wildwood Athletic Complex 920/458-9207. (Sheboygan Co.)
June 10 - Jun 12 Sparta/Butterfest: Carnival, live entertainment, magic shows, arts & crafts exhibits, music, food booths, quilt show and classic car show. Large parade on Sunday at 1:30pm. Memorial Park Carnival opens on Thursday at 6pm, weather permitting. 10am - Midnight daily 800/354-2453. (Monroe Co.)
June 10 - Jun 12 Stratford/Stratford Heritage Days: A weekend filled with live ethnic entertainment, good food, concessions and carnival rides. Saturday will host a car show, and a Kid's Day Kiddie Parade. Sunday brings the big downtown parade. Klemme Park 715/687-2411. (Marathon Co.)
June 10 - Jun 12 Cornell/Cornell Community Fair: Tractor pull, parade, live music, Lion's Club Chicken BBQ daily, pancake breakfast and more. Mill Yard Park 715/239-6341. (Chippewa Co.)
June 10 - Jun 12 Elroy/Art on the Commons: A celebration of western and wildlife art with 18 nationally-known artists and sculptors in residence, local and regional art displays, junior art show on Saturday. Musical entertainment by local and regional groups including the Mauston High School Jazz Band and others. Elroy Commons Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 10am-4pm. 608/427-2070. (Juneau Co.)
June 10 - Jun 12 Fond du Lac/Walleye Weekend: Live music, entertainment, sporting events and contests. Sponge Bob Square Pants for the kids. Mercury Marine National Fishing Tournament for all anglers. Lakeside Park 800/937-9123. (Fond du Lac Co.)
June 10 - Jun 12 Kewaunee/Heritage Farm Bluegrass Festival: Music and more all weekend. Two stages (both indoors), a campfire circle as well as a food and beverage court. 920/388-0604. (Kewaunee Co.)
June 10 - Jun 12 Markesan/June Dairy Days: Agri-Business breakfast, parade, pie & ice cream social, FFA Cow Dump Bingo, children's tractor pull, 2-n-2 basketball tournament, chicken BBQ, Mayor's Coolest Car contest, Uncle Ozzie's Polka music, carnival & more. Hein Park 888/584-7336. (Green Lake Co.)
June 10 - Jun 12 Oshkosh/Senior Softball Classic Tournament: Games being played at Reetz Diamonds in Menominee Park. Irving and Hazel entrance. The tournament is a qualifier for the Softball Players Association National Tournament to be played in September in Dallas, TX. Age 60 and 65 brackets will start play on Fri the 10th, Age 50 and 55 brackets will start play on Saturday the 11th. Refreshments available. Teams from WISCONSIN, ILLINOIS and MINNESOTA are expected to compete. Menominee Park-Hazel & Irving entrance. 8am-6pm each day. 920/233-4448. (Winnebago Co.)
June 11 Appleton/Flag Day Parade: The city's 55th annual Flag Day parade is two hours long with more than 100 units. The oldest Flag Day parade in the nation. Downtown. Starts at 2pm. 920/735-0444. (Outagamie Co.)
June 11 Auburndale/Auburndale FFA Alumni June Dairy Breakfast: The Dairy Breakfast menu includes pancakes, sausage, cheese, applesauce, butter, eggs, donut holes, ice cream, coffee and milk. There will be several door prizes given away to lucky ticket holders. 7-11am. 715/652-3367. (Wood Co.)
June 11 Manitowoc/Manitowoc Garden Fair: Gardener's paradise! Featuring annuals, perennials, herbs, garden art, fine crafts, furniture, antiques, statuary, and food. Held in a beautiful shady park in downtown Manitowoc. Rain or shine. Free parking. Washington Park, Downtown Manitowoc 10am-4pm 920/682-2050. (Manitowoc Co.)
June 11 Menomonie/Dunn County Dairy Breakfast: Breakfast includes: Omelet, bacon, pancakes, cheese curds, milk, and pudding. Bake sale, silent auction, antique tractors and free ride on the Milk Bud wagon and free ice cream cones. Dean & Pam Lausted Farm 7-11am. 715/235-3403. (Dunn Co.)
June 11 Sheboygan/Summer Pops Concert: The Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra holds its annual pops concert fund-raising event at the Todd Wehr Center on the Lakeland College Campus. Dinner, raffles, and exceptional musical programming are regular features of the evening. Admission. PO Box 359. 920/452-1985. (Sheboygan Co.)
June 11: TerraceFest
Memorial Union Terrace, 800 Langdon St., Madison
The whole community is invited to kick-off another great summer season of food, music, movies and fun on the Terrace! TerraceFest features FREE “Dell’s Duck” rides, sailboat rides, canoe rentals, billiards, climbing wall, kids arts & crafts, and face painting. There will also be free Union tours, give-a-ways and live music. Find out what makes The Wisconsin Union one of Madison’s favorite places to hang out.
June 11 Rhinelander/
Art Fair on the Courthouse Lawn: Original artwork and crafts from more than 150 Midwestern artisans. Held in conjunction with a classic car, truck and motorcycle show. Food vendors and music throughout the day. Courthouse lawn 9am-3pm; held rain or shine. 800/236-4386. (Oneida Co.)June 11 Spooner/Tri County Dairy Breakfast: Spooner Fairgrounds 6:30-11am. 715/468-7602. (Washburn Co.)
June 11 St. Croix Falls/Arts & Crafts Fair: Arts & Crafts Fair Downtown. 800/222-7655. (Polk Co.)
June 11 Hartford/Washington County Breakfast on the Farm: Activities will include a peddle tractor pull, live music, hayrides to the farm, an animal exhibition, barn tours, Richfield Historical Society, a sample shack, and antique tractors and machinery. Ice cream sundaes available for $1.00. 5115 State Road 83. 6:30am-11:30am. 262/644-0015. (Washington Co.)
June 11 Madison/Cows on the Concourse: Get up close and personal with Wisconsin's big bovine beauties. Family members of all ages can enjoy three live cow petting areas and great dairy products from cheese and ice cream to ice cold milk. Come to learn more about the nutritional benefits of dairy in today's healthy lifestyles and how the dairy industry contributes $20.6 billion dollars per year to Wisconsin's economy. Cows can be viewed along Main Street next to the State Capital. Capitol Concourse 8am-1pm. 608/250-4212. (Dane Co.)
June 11 Madison/Wright and Like 2005: The Milwaukee Tour offers participants the rare opportunity for guided visits of buildings and homes designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, his apprentices and other significant architects. Milwaukee 608/287-0339. (Dane Co.)
June 11 Mineral Point/Lafayette County Dairy Breakfast: Our breakfast on the farm will include ham and cheese omelets, sausage links, cheese, milk, juice, coffee, donuts and strawberry ice cream sundaes. Music will be provided by The Wundos. Other activities will included a petting zoo, the Lafayette County Health Department who will be offering free tetanus shots (while supplies last). The Lafayette County Land Conservation Awards will be handed out. Jim, Mary and Family Meylor Farm 6:30-10:30am. 608/922-6226. (Iowa Co.)
June 11 Orfordville/Rock County Dairy Breakfast: All you can eat pancake breakfast, wagon rides from parking, music, children's activities, petting zoo, craft area, strawberry sundaes, Heatwave-4-H Showchoir Seven'll Do Dairy 6:30-11am. 608/754-3992. (Rock Co.)
June 11 Prairie du Chien/Crawford County Dairy Breakfast: All-you-can-eat breakfast (pancakes, ham, cheese, cottage cheese, applesauce, ice cream, milk and coffee) watch cows being milked, tour dairy set-up, petting zoo, meet the dairy princess and Little Miss Squirt, and door prizes. Jim & Jean Moret Family Farm 6-10am. 608/326-4028. (Crawford Co.)
June 11 Prairie du Sac/Sauk County Dairy Breakfast: The breakfast will consist of scrambled eggs with ham, pancakes, cheese, applesauce, frozen custard with strawberries or honey fudge topping, milk, juice and coffee. Entertainment will begin at 7:00am with Jim Pfaff, followed by the Cripple Creek Cloggers. Horse-drawn wagon rides 8:00am - 11:30am--Door prizes include two 1/2 hogs with processing - donated by Sauk County Pork Producers. Many other door prizes will be given throughout the morning. Dennis & Lynette Reuter Farm 6am-10am. 608/524-4364. (Sauk Co.)
June 11 Sun Prairie/Taste of the Arts Fair: Over 100 fine artists, fine crafts, antiques and specialty food vendors; includes entertainment and children's area in beautiful park setting with plenty of free parking. Featuring a Georgia O' Keeffe celebration. Coach tour of the O'Keeffe neighborhood. Sheehan Park 9am-3pm. 800/400-6162. (Dane Co.)
June 11 - Jun 12 Hillsboro/Cesky Den Czech Heritage Festival: Ethnic festival featuring two days of Czech food, polka music, dancing, arts and crafts fair, bake sale (Sat), Czech story teller, polka Mass, flea market, and a car show. Fireman's Park Gates open Sat 8am, Sun 7am. 608/489-2521. (Vernon Co.)
June 11 - Jun 12 Mayville/Midwest Youth Fast Pitch Softball Tournament: Midwest Youth Fast Pitch Softball Tournament Theiler Park 8:00am 800/256-7670. (Dodge Co.)
June 11 - Jun 12 Mukwonago/Maxwell Street Days: More than 650 vendors of crafts, produce, plants, tools. Food and refreshments. Field Park at Hwy 83 & County NN 8am-5pm. 262/363-7758. (Waukesha Co.)
June 11 - Jun 12 Racine/Monument Square Art Fair on the Lake: More than 120 artists from around the country present beautiful works of art in a variety of media. One of Wisconsin's oldest and most respected, juried fine art fairs. Festival Park 10am-5pm 262/639-6555. (Racine Co.)
June 11 - Jun 12 Westby/White Knuckle Race: This annual event includes these mountain bike races: Downhill, Cross Country, Dual Slalom, Trail Running and a Kids Race. Faster and more technical than ever! Spectators welcome. Free camping. Cty P eight miles east of Westby. 608/625-2162. (Vernon Co.)
June 11 - Jun 12 Catawba/Lumberman's Day: The small towns of Kennan and Catawba (3 miles apart) share this event. SATURDAY'S events are at Kennan Park: ; Softball 6 p.m., Dance 9pm-1am. SUNDAY'S events are at Catawba: ; Flea Market all day, Historic Town Hall open, Kiddie Parade 10:15am, Parade at 10:30am, Horseshoe Tournament - signup 10:30-11:30am, starts at noon, Softball Tournament 10:30am, Live Music 12-4pm, ATV Mud Run & Obstacle Course - registration 12:30-1:30pm, starts at 2pm, Contests start at 12:30 p.m. - Wood Splitting, Crosscut Saw, Chain Saw, Peeling & Powder Puff Peeling (bring your own saw - wood to be used is green popple), Kid's Games 1 p.m., and Little League Game 1:30 p.m. Concessions will be available both days. Kennan Park/Catawba Village Park. 800/269-4505. (Price Co.)
June 11 - Jun 12 Eagle River/Spring Classic of Champions Musky Tournament: Musky Tournament Hiawatha Supper Club 7:30 - 5:30 Sat. 7:30 - 12:30 Sun 715/479-8782. (Vilas Co.)
June 11 - Jun 12 Superior/Bong WWII Heritage Festival: This year's festival celebrates the 60th anniversary of the end of WWII. Listen to panel discussions by WWII veterans and medical support units. Learn about the technological and medical advances of the war, bring items in for Show 'N Tell, examine vintage war vehicles and planes, participate in family activities and enjoy live bands performing WWII-era music. Richard I Bong WWII Heritage Center 9am-5pm 888/816-9944. (Douglas Co.)
June 11 - Jun 12 Menasha/Drums on the Fox Re-enactment Weekend - Heckrodt Wetland Reserve: Tute's Company will be here to demonstrate general camp life activities during the French and Indian War Period. Company members will dress in period costume, including military dress. Some of the demonstrations will include woodworking, surveying, broom making, medicine, military drills, and skirmishes. No pre-registration necessary. 1309 Plank Road. 11am-4pm 920/720-9349. (Winnebago Co.)
June 11 - Jun 12 Nekoosa/Historic Point Basse Pioneer Fest: Re-enactors, craftsmen & entertainers of the period mingle with the crowds. Experience pre-Civil War life at this historic site. 10am-4pm. Living history with period craft demonstrations ethnic dancing, live music. 715/886-4202. (Wood Co.)
June 11 - Jun 12 Westfield/Dairylicious Days Saturday: parade downtown Westfield 2 p.m with the UW Madison Marching Band, Shriners, and many floats. At 3:00 we will have ATV races, Amusement rides, crafters, wagon and pony rides, games, contest, stage shows, live music, and food. At 4 & 6pm. American Pie will be performing live (50's & 60's as well as classic Country). At 8pm till Midnight. Pleasing Merle will be performing live with today's Rock n Roll. Sunday: dairy pancake breakfast starting at 6am. The car show will start at 10:00 a.m. till 5pm and amusement rides all day for children of all ages. Marquette County Fairgrounds in Westfield. 608/296-4146. (Marquette Co.)
June 11-12: Great Midwest Relay
Madison
Don't miss this inaugural relay race, beginning in Madison, continuing through Milwaukee and finishing in downtown Chicago by the lakefront! 10-12 person teams will compete on 190 miles of scenic Midwestern streets, trails and bike paths.
June 11-June 26: Madison Area Builders Association Parade of Homes
Various locations, Madison
The Madison Area Builders Association's Parade of Homes, which originated in 1950, has developed a reputation as one of the finest home showcases in the nation. The 2005 Parade will feature homes at four sites around Dane County including The Bergamont in Oregon, Oak Meadow in Fitchburg, Providence in Sun Prairie, and the Eldorado Woods Addition to Savannah Village Woodbridge Addition in Waunakee.
June 12 Blue River/Richland County Dairy Breakfast: The menu for the day will include: pancakes, cottage cheese, cheese curds, sliced cheese, applesauce, syrup, pork sausage, yogurt, ice cream sundaes, AMPI pudding cups, and white and chocolate milk. Petting Zoo, Antique Tractors, Musical Entertainment. Kinney Farms 7am-1pm. 608/585-3362. (Grant Co.)
June 12 Kansasville/Kenosha YMCA Triathlon: A sprint distance triathlon presented by the Kenosha YMCA. Richard Bong State Recreation Area Starts at 8am. 262/654-9622 x205. (Kenosha Co.)
June 12 Portage/Bird Identification Hike: Join us on a 5 mile hike along the scenic Ice Age's Heritage Trail traverses woodland, marsh and meadows. Bring binoculars, a sack lunch, water, comfortable clothing and insect repellent. Meet at 7:30am at the Ice Age Trailhead on Hwy 33E 1/4mile out of Portage City limits on your left. Carpooling available to Governor's Bend. Ice Age Trailhead 7:30am 608/742-3983. (Columbia Co.)
June 12: Michael Martin Murphey's Horseback Concert Spectacular
Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison
Don't miss the world's #1 selling singing cowboy! Michael Martin Murphey's Wildfire Horseback Concert Spectacular will feature Michael's AQHA Palamino, "Wildfire," the top hands champion Rodeo Drill Team, The Wild West Revue with Buffalo Bill and Annie Oakley, trick riders, trick shooters, The Deadwood Stagecoach, The Buckaroo Brass Band, "Ivan the Cossack," "Lance and Sword," cowboy mounted shooters and 7th Regiment, U.S. Cavlary!
All tickets general admission: $26.50. Children 12 and under $15.25
June 12: Arboretum Walk: “Curtis Prairie"
UW—Madison Arboretum, 1207 Seminole Highway, Madison
East Curtis Prairie is a prairie remnant, meaning it has never been plowed. The rest has been planted over the last 70 years. The naturalist will lead a walk around Curtis Prairie and adjacent restorations.
June 12 Medford/Town & Country Dairy Breakfast: Breakfast includes: cheese or "the works" omelet, muffins and honey, sausage, milk, orange juice, cranberry juice, cheese curds, sliced cheese and ice cream cones. There will also be give-a-ways, clowns, polka music and more! Taylor County Fairgrounds 7am-1pm. 715/748-2506. (Taylor Co.)
June 12 Merrill/Lincoln County June Dairy Breakfast: The breakfast will be served from 8am-12pm. Buttermilk & potato pancakes, eggs, sausage, cheese, strawberry shortcake, applesauce and pure Wisconsin maple syrup are on the menu. There will also be live entertainment, dairy product sampling, free horse-drawn wagon rides and 4-H Club displays. Proceeds benefit the FFA Alumni Scholarship Fund -- 877/907-2757. (Lincoln Co.)
June 12 Cleveland/Breakfast on the Farm: Guided farm tours, a petting zoo, wagon rides, music, food, educational displays, free pictures of kids with a calf, and the crowning of a new dairy princess and farm bureau queen at 9:30am. Maple Creek Dairy Farm 8am-noon. 920/684-9888. (Manitowoc Co.)
June 12 Elkhart Lake/American Indian Artifacts Show: The Badger State Archeological Society offers a look through time with American Indian displays. Selling, buying, trading, hayrides and surprises for archeological buffs, collectors and the public. Henschel's Museum of Indian History 10am-4pm. 920/876-3193. (Sheboygan Co.)
June 12 Kewaunee/Kewaunee County Breakfast on the Farm: The all-you-can-eat dairy brunch menu includes a ham & cheese omelet, fresh rolls & butter, cheese samples, strawberry sundaes, bagels & cream cheese, yogurt samples, cottage cheese, deep-fried cheese curds, mozzarella sticks and milk. Entertainment throughout the day…horse drawn-wagon rides, toy tractor races, a petting zoo, self-guided farm tours and free pictures and activities for kids will be available. Paplham Dairy Farm 9am-1pm. 920/388-7138. (Kewaunee Co.)
June 12 Neillsville/Neillsville June Dairy Breakfast: Delicious breakfast on an active dairy farm. Glen & Virginia Luchterhand Farm. 7am-noon. 888/252-7594.
(Clark Co.) June 12 New Holstein/Car Show in the Shade: Classic cars from street hot rods to the old-time Model Ts. Civic Park. 920/898-1982. (Calumet Co.)
June 12 Oshkosh/Winnebagoland Fine Arts Fair: A juried and original fine arts show with 160 entries. Food Court, live entertainment, face painting and much more. Beautiful park setting by the lagoon. South Park. 10am-5pm. 920/426-3232. (Winnebago Co.)
June 12 Seymour/Outagamie County Breakfast on the Farm: The breakfast will include omelet, cinnamon rolls, hash browns, cheese, ice cream and milk. Activities will include a pedal pull, petting zoo, face painting, calf pictures, live band, farm tours and family fun. Schaumberg Ranch 8am-1pm. 920/766-2482. (Outagamie Co.)
June 12 Waukau/Waukau Youth Days and Chicken BBQ: An event geared toward children. Parade through downtown Waukau. Live entertainment, dunk tank, carnival games, goldfish, pie & ice cream, of course chicken, but also hot dogs and brats and other refreshments. Chicken starts at 11am, parade at 12 noon. Downtown Waukau. 920/685-5610. (Winnebago Co.)
June 12 - Jun 18 Chippewa Falls/2005 Bassmaster? ELITE-50 Series Finale: The ELITE-50 Tournament consists of 50 of the world's top professional anglers, and up to 50 observing amateur anglers who do not fish, but attend to learn from the best of the best. The week-long ELITE-50 tournament consists of 3 days of practice and 4 days of competition. After the second day, the field of anglers is reduced each of the last two days. On the final day, each angler has a camera boat with them capturing the competition. "After Tour pros had such a successful trip to Wisconsin for the 2004 Great Outdoor Games, it was a must add for the 2005 Tour schedule," BASS Tournament Director, Trip Weldon said. Lake Wissota. 715/832-0023. (Chippewa Co.)
June 18-19, 2005
Mighty Wheels Showcase Drives in for Father’s Day Weekend at Great Wolf Lodge, Wisconsin Dells
Fearless daredevil driver Mark Schroeder will steer the Devastator Monster Truck into the air and dive into five cars in its path at the action-packed Father’s Day event both Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. The Devastator joins massive military vehicles, racecars, fire engines, construction and farm equipment, 10 a.m.-2:15 p.m., in the courtyard at Great Wolf Lodge.Kids can climb on and sit inside many of the vehicles and get autographs from the Devastator driver, meet and greet Great Wolf Lodge mascots, Biko the Bear and Wiley the Wolf. No admission charge. Food and beverages available for purchase.
Interstate 90/94 at Hwy 12, Web site: www.greatwolflodge.com or call (800) 559-9653.
June 18 - August 28, 2005 Wausau
Wilderness Photography: Clyde Butcher and Gus Foster
"Supersized" is an apt adjective to describe the large-format
photographs of Clyde Butcher and Gus Foster.
Whether focusing on quiet, secluded nooks or nature's vast and
diverse expanses, these two masters of oversized imagery look at the
world with clarity and respect.Clyde Butcher shoots only in black and white to better express nature's elaborate details and textures without the potential
distraction of color. Using this technique also allows him to dramatize
the spirituality he seeks and finds in the wilderness areas he favors.
The 37 photographs on view * many measuring upwards of 5 x 8 feet *
comprise his millennium series. Gus Foster's 26 color photographs create a circular, almost
three-dimensional experience for the viewer thanks to his mastery of the
Globus-Holway panoramic camera. His 360+-degree vistas capture the
larger-than-life scale and spirit of the American landscape. Foster, a
Wausau native, resides in Taos, New Mexico.
FREE
Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, Franklin & 12th Streets
715-845-7010 museum@lywam.org www.lywam.org
Saturday, June 25, 1:30 * 2:30 pm Wausau
Full Circle Tour
Gus Foster shares the why's and how's of shooting panoramic
photographs that often encompass more than a 360° arc. He'll have a
panoramic camera on hand to explain its distinct features that allow him
to create stunning full-circle photographs.
FREE
Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, Franklin & 12th Streets
715-845-7010 museum@lywam.org www.lywam.org
Tuesday, July 12, 6 - 8 pm Wausau
Concert in the Garden: The Impact of Brass
The Madison Brass adds percussion to its rousing repertoire ranging
from Dixieland, ragtime, and blues to show tunes, pop, and jazz.
FREE
Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, Franklin & 12th Streets
715-845-7010 museum@lywam.org www.lywam.org
SATURDAY JULY 16 In the Town of Dekorra, Columbia County
Midsummer Nights Fireworks in Dekorra
Sat., July 16, 2005 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fireworks at dark (Rain Date Sunday, July 17)
Directions: From Hwy 51 turn West onto Bilke Road, straight ahead at stop sign on McMillian Rd. From I 90/94, take Cty.J, North to Bilke/McMillian Road, turn right at stop sign to event.
Concessions on site No Personal Fireworks. No Carry-Ins Please. For additional information please contact: Tim Wiesner, W10894 Fox Glen Rd., Poynette WI 53955 PH: 608.635.4148
Tuesday, July 26, 6 - 8 pm Wausau
Concert in the Garden: Christine Salerno and ZIJI
This Green Bay group performs mellow-mood standards and turns up the
heat with a Latin beat for an evening of sassy and sophisticated jazz.
FREE
Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, Franklin & 12th Streets
715-845-7010
museum@lywam.org www.lywam.org
Saturday, August 6, 8:30 - 11:30 am Wausau
Clyde Butcher: Photographic Seminar
During this limited-enrollment time with renowned landscape
photographer Clyde Butcher, participants will get tips and insights into
translating what they see and feel onto paper. Topics include his
viewpoints on the art of photography, cameras, lenses, film, and
filters, and translating large-scale ideas to small-format cameras. A
gallery walk and book signing follow.
Fee: $35.00
Call 715-845-7010 to
register.
Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, Franklin & 12th Streets
715-845-7010 museum@lywam.org www.lywam.org
Sunday, August 7, 1:30 - 2:30 pm Wausau
Undisturbed Beauty: Clyde Butcher's Photographic Journey
Using slides, Clyde acts as a tour guide to undisturbed places in the
wild to expose the beauty and sense of sanctuary he captures on film. A
book signing follows. FREE Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, Franklin & 12th Streets
715-845-7010 museum@lywam.org www.lywam.org
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