fall-winter guide - Wisconsin Department of Tourism

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FEB 22-MAR 2
SAT-SUN
MILWAUKEE
Greater Milwaukee Auto Show: Investigate
the newest model automobiles and
admire the finest classics. The auto
industry showcases the new cars of the
21st century at this annual family event.
Wisconsin Center. 414/908-6001.
wisconsincenter.org (Milwaukee Co.)
FEB 27-MAR 2
THU-SUN
WEST ALLIS
Milwaukee RV Show: More than 100
exhibitors related to the recreational
vehicle lifestyle. Pop-up campers, travel
trailers, fifth wheels, motor homes, and
park models of all sizes. Exposition Center
at Wisconsin State Fair Park. Hours:
Thurs.-Fri. 1pm-8pm, Sat. 10am-8pm,
Sun. 10am-5pm. 414/266-7300.
www.milwaukeervshow.com (Milwaukee
Co.)
FEB 28-MAR 2
FRI-SUN
BAYFIELD
Bayfield Winter Festival: Celebrating ice,
snow and cabin fever. Mt. Ashwabay
WinterDASH – a wild winter obstacle
course run, the Polar Bear Plunge,
bonfire, food, live music, night tubing,
sleigh rides and more. Bayfield Area
Recreation Center. 715/779-5408.
www.bayfieldwinterfestival.com/ (Bayfield
Co.)
MAR 1
SAT
APPLETON
Adopt A Bucket: Families, scout troops,
youth groups, businesses, and individuals
are welcome to decorate a bucket to be
hung in the Sugarbush. All supplies will
be provided. Gordon Bubolz Nature
Preserve. 11am-2pm. 920/731-6041.
www.bubolzpreserve.org (Calumet Co.)
BRULE
River View Loppet: 12K and 24K freestyle,
12K classic and 4K youth cross-country
ski races on the Afterhours Ski Trail.
Registration/Bib pick-up 7:30-9am, Race
10am. 715/372-5678.
www.brulexcski.com (Douglas Co.)
FERRYVILLE
Bald Eagle Watching Day: Bald Eagle
programs, falcon, raptor and owl
programs featuring birds of the University
of MN Raptor Center. Chloris Lowe, Hochunk
Nation program, U.S. Fish &
Wildlife education about eagles of the
region, children’s activities, refreshments,
student eagle art exhibit. Ferryville
Community Center. 10am-3pm. 608/734-
9406. www.visitferryville.com (Crawford
Co.)
FOND DU LAC
Fond du Lac Agricultural Showcase:
Showcase your agricultural related
business and goods and reserve your
booth. Event features a fantastic cheese
and beverage tasting area, kids activities,
stage presentations and much more. FDL
Co. Fairgrounds Recreation Buildling.
8:30am-3pm. 920/921-9500.
www.fdlac.com (Fond du Lac Co.)
OGEMA
Timm’s Hill Trudge: Annual snowshoe
race/walk on a 3.5-mile or 7-mile course
at Timm’s Hill, Wisconsin’s highest
geographical point. Registration fee. High
Point Village. 9am. 715/767-5287.
www.highpointvillage.com/home.html
(Price Co.)
PHILLIPS
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.)
WAUKESHA
Waukesha Art Crawl: Twenty studios and
galleries showcase more than 100 area
artists. Paintings, pottery, jewelry,
clothing, glassware, custom wood work,
photography and more. Restaurants and
live music venues open late. Downtown.
4pm-10pm. 262/542-1522.
www.waukeshaart.com (Waukesha Co.)
MAR 1-2
SAT-SUN
EAGLE RIVER
Klondike Days: Winter festival featuring an
1800s voyageur rendezvous, lumberjack
competition, horse and dog weight-pull,
chain-saw carving competition, a Native
American cultural exposition, art & craft
show, food, music and fun. Northland
Pines High School and Rocking W
Stables. 9am-4pm. 715/891-2679.
www.klondikedays.org (Vilas Co.)
MAR 5-9
WED-SUN
WEST ALLIS
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sports Show:
Features outdoor sports exhibits and
interactive fun for the entire family. Be a
part of this sporting tradition where
people, from all over Wisconsin and
northern Illinois, who love fishing, boating,
hunting, and camping, come to try and
Above: Canoecopia in Madison.
Top: Klondike Days in Eagle River.
buy the latest in outdoor equipment as
well as book their summer vacation
sporting adventure. Exposition Center at
Wisconsin State Fair Park. Wed-Fri 12pm-
9pm, Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 10am-6pm.
630/393-3087.
www.jsonline.com/sportsshow (Milwaukee
Co.)
MAR 7-8
FRI-SAT
CHILTON
Making Maple Syrup Clinic: Attendees will
participate in a presentation, hands-on
training on how to make maple syrup and
a visit to the trees. Topics include:
tapping tree selection sap collection and
equipment. Also covered are the
importance of proper boiling filtering and
bottling. Lunch provided. Clinic size is
limited so phone or email to reserve your
spot today. $30/person (includes lunch).
Meuer Farm. 10am-3pm. 920/418-2676.
meuerfarm.com/ (Calumet Co.)
MADISON
WIAA State Team Wrestling Tournament:
The WIAA Team Wrestling State
Championships are back in town. Come
cheer on your favorite high school team to
victory. Field House. 715/344-8580.
www.visitmadison.com/wiaa (Dane Co.)
MAR 7-9
FRI-SUN
ELKHART LAKE
Big Band Gala: A weekend dedicated to
the Big Band era featuring luxurious
accommodations, sumptuous dining,
ballroom dancing, and professional dance
instruction. The Osthoff Resort. 877/419-
3534. www.osthoff.com (Sheboygan Co.)
MADISON
Canoecopia: Hosted by Rutabaga, this is
the largest paddlesport expo in the world.
Hundreds of exhibitors, the nation’s top
paddlers, education, inspiration and
access to great gear at great prices.
Alliant Energy Center. Fri 4-9pm, Sat
9am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm. 608/267-
3976. www.canoecopia.com (Dane Co.)
MAR 8
SAT
CHILTON
Backyard Maple Syruping Workshop: Adult
program teaches participants how to
identify a maple, tap and collect sap, the
process for making syrup and storage.
Indoors and outdoors. $4 per person.
Ledge View Nature Center. Begins at
1pm. 920/849-7094.
www.travelcalumet.com (Calumet Co.)
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