fall-winter guide - Wisconsin Department of Tourism

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JAN 29-FEB 2
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LAKE GENEVA
Winterfest & U S National Snow Sculpting
Championship Competition: Music, magic,
refreshments and the crowning of the
Best Snow Sculpture in America are
featured at this great event. Food, fun
and entertainment from 11am-4pm Sat
and Sun at the Riviera Ballroom. Riviera
Park. 262/248-4416, 800/345-1020.
www.lakegenevawi.com (Walworth Co.)
JAN 31-FEB 1
FRI-SAT
WESTBY
Snowflake Ski Jump Tournament: Held
Friday night and Saturday featuring
competitors from 5 countries on an
Olympic-size hill. International
competition includes the USA’s best
jumpers. Entertainment, food & tailgating
on the grounds. Snowflake Ski Club
Grounds. 608/634-3211.
www.snowflakeskiclub.com (Vernon Co.)
Above: Fish Creek Winter Festival.
BALSAM LAKE
WinterFest: Fun winter activities. Food, 4-
wheel drive drag races, kids’ games, adult
ice bowling, helicopter rides, pond
hockey, ice fishing contest on Sunday. Fri
5pm, Sat 10am, Sun 9am. 715/554-
2091. www.balsamlakecc.com (Polk Co.)
FISH CREEK
Fish Creek Winter Festival: Wacky winterthemed
carnival games for all ages under
the big tent. Wine tasting, trolley rides, ice
sculptures, winter parade, and candlelight
cross country skiing. 920/868-2316,
800/577-1880. www.visitfishcreek.com
(Door Co.)
MOUNT HOREB
Scandihoovian Winter Festival: Fun night
at the Grumpy Troll Pizzeria, a bonfire,
s’mores, winter sports activities of all
kinds, carriage rides, vintage snowmobile
show and dog sledding photo exhibit.
Festival finishes with a pancake breakfast
and more winter recreation. Various times
- please see schedule via link. 608/437-
5914. www.trollway.com (Dane Co.)
ST. GERMAIN
St. Germain Radar Run: Race your
snowmobile against the gun – 1000’
distance. 660’ and 1000’ practice tracks.
Fun runs, practice runs, trophy runs,
special events-grocery cart races, world
record speed show, 2-lane drag racing.
Little St. Germain Lake. Racing: Fri
11am-4pm; Sat 10am-4pm; Sun 10am-
3pm. 715/479-2934.
www.radarracers.com (Vilas Co.)
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WAUSAU
Badger State Winter Games: Olympic-style
amateur sports festival. Over 20 sports to
choose from, no qualification necessary.
Competitions take place throughout the
Wausau, Oshkosh and Madison areas.
Free to the public. Various Locations.
715/355-8788.
www.badgerstategames.org (Marathon
Co.)
FEB 1
SAT
AMERY
Wanderoos Area Lions Club Ice Fishing
Contest: Prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd and
3rd place in five divisions: sunfish,
crappie, northern, bass, perch/walleye.
Door prizes and fun for the kids. Lake
Wapogasset. 9am-3pm. 715/338-1845.
www.polkcountytourism.com (Polk Co.)
FOND DU LAC
Brew Fest: One-day festival features over
100 brews consisting of microbrews from
across the globe and home brews for
sampling, as well as local food vendors
and live entertainment. FDL County
Fairgrounds Expo Center. 5-9pm.
920/923-1700. www.fdlbrewfest.com
(Fond du Lac Co.)
LAKE GENEVA
Winter Carnival at Grand Geneva: Annual
event at The Mountain Top at Grand
Geneva includes ski school, ski patrol
demonstrations, snow boarding and ski
competitions, children’s games, snow
activities and concludes with a torch light
parade and a Grand Fireworks display at
8pm. Grand Geneva Resort & Spa. 10am-
8pm. 262/248-8811.
www.grandgeneva.com (Walworth Co.)
Above: Badger State Winter Games in
Wausau.
MINOCQUA
Loop Around the Lake: A 10K, 5K and
bunny loop course lit by luminaries on
Lake Minocqua for classic and skate
cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and
hiking. Entertainment and food at Matt
Morgan’s. Thirsty Whale. 5:30pm -
8:30pm. 715/356-5266.
www.looparoundthelake.com (Oneida Co.)
ONALASKA
Brice Prairie Conservation Association Ice
Fishing: Prizes in six fish categories,
raffle, food, heated tent. Lake Onalaska -
North Shore Landing. Early morning-3pm.
608/781-9570.
www.discoveronalaska.com (La Crosse
Co.)
PHILLIPS
Cross Country Snowmobile Race: Timed
races on a 7-mile course on Wilson Lake
at Birch Island organized by Cor
PowerSports. Up to 17 racing classes
including Pro, Semi-Pro, Women, Jr., Vet,
Vintage, Sprint, Distance and Team. Birch
Island Resort, Bar & Restaurant. Reg.-Fri.
6-8pm & Sat 7-8am; 9am start. 651/387-
5880, 715/339-3151.
www.corpowersports.com (Price Co.)
Ice Fishing Rumble: Prizes for 1st & 2nd
place for longest fish in the following
categories: walleye, northern, perch, blue
gill & crappie; also 1st place for 12 &
under walleye. Door prizes, raffles, food &
beverages. Admission fee. Roll-In Point.
6am. 715/339-4585, 888/408-4800.
www.phillipswisconsin.net (Price Co.)
PLYMOUTH
Budweiser Classic Race of Champions:
USSA-sanctioned professional
snowmobile racing. Snow Ranger Park.
Racing all day. 920/893-0079.
www.plymouthsnowrangers.com/race.html
(Sheboygan Co.)
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