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WISCONSIN TOP SUMMER EVENTS SIZZLE WITH FUN Travel Wisconsin’s list of summer events from April through Labor Day 2013

MADISON, Wis. (April 3, 2013) – Wisconsin summer fun (and warmer weather) is right around the corner and we have your guide to top events across the state to keep you busy all season long. This summer features classic festivals like the Wisconsin State Fair, EAA AirVenture and the World’s Largest Brat Fest along with new events including the Baylake Bank Tall Ship Festival and the 60th anniversary of the Million Penny Parade. So grab your calendar because you are going to want to mark these down! The following 18 (yes, 18) pages are full of so many spectacular Wisconsin events, festivals and activities that you could do something new every weekend. With all of these top-notch options, we can’t promise it will be an easy decision to make, but we can guarantee you won’t be disappointed. Travelers looking for year-round Wisconsin getaway ideas, travel planning, events and free guides can discover their own fun at TravelWisconsin.com. You can also choose to “Like” us at Facebook.com/TravelWisconsin or follow along on Twitter at Twitter.com/TravelWI. And don’t forget to bring all the fun Wisconsin has to offer right to your fingertips by downloading the free Travel Wisconsin™ iPhone or Android app.

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Summer Event Descriptions Pages 4-18

Native American Summer Celebrations 9 APRIL/MAY EVENTS (Pages 4-7) Door County Season of Blossoms – Door County April 12-June 9, 2013 Midwest Horse Fair – Madison April 19-21, 2013 Wisconsin Grilled Cheese Championship – Mineral Point April 27, 2013 Horse-A-Rama – Manitowoc May 4-5, 2013

Wisconsin’s Top Festivals, Events and Activities Spring-Summer 2013

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Horicon Marsh Bird Festival – Horicon May 10-13, 2013 Chequamegon Bay Birding & Nature Fest – Ashland May 16-18, 2013 Syttende Mai – Stoughton May 17-19, 2013 Fresh Art Spring Tour – Pepin May 17-19, 2013 Bayfield in Bloom – Bayfield May 17-June 16, 2013 Morel Mushroom Festival – Muscoda May 18-19, 2013 100 Days of Art – Land O’ Lakes May 21-Oct. 31, 2013 World’s Largest Brat Fest – Madison May 24-27, 2013 Chocolate Fest – Burlington May 24-27, 2013 60th Anniversary of the Million Penny Parade – Woodruff May 25, 2013 Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Day – Spooner May 25, 2013 Northwoods Blues Festival – Trego May 25-26, 2013 Lawn Mower Races – Fifield May 26, 2013 Kohler Festival of Beer – Kohler May 31-June 2, 2013 25th Annual Great Wisconsin Cheese Festival – Little Chute May 31-June 2, 2013

JUNE EVENTS (Pages 7-11) National Trails Day – Statewide June 1, 2013 Free Wheel’n – Statewide June 1-2, 2013 Free Fishing Weekend – Statewide June 1-2, 2013 Outta Sight Kite Flight – Kenosha June 1-2, 2013 Wisconsin State Parks Open House Day – Statewide June 2, 2013 Butterfest – Sparta June 6-9, 2013 Walleye Weekend Festival – Fond du Lac June 7-9, 2013 PrideFest – Milwaukee June 7-9, 2013 Backroads Banderdinker – Hayward June 8, 2013 Fete de Fleurs – St. Croix Falls June 8-9, 2013 Carp Fest and Wisconsin Carp Fishing Championship – Two Rivers June 8-9, 2013 Prairie Villa Rendezvous – Prairie du Chien June 13-16, 2013 Monroe Balloon Rally – Monroe June 14-15, 2013 Milwaukee IndyFest – Milwaukee June 14-15, 2013 Polish Fest – Milwaukee June 14-16, 2013 Coon Creek Trout Festival – Coon Valley June 15, 2013 Beer, Bacon and Cheese – New Glarus June 15, 2013 Great River Road Festival – Cassville June 15, 2013 Door County Beer Festival – Baileys Harbor June 15, 2013 June Dairy Days – Gilman June 15-16, 2013 Horse and Carriage Festival – Columbus June 15-16, 2013 Wisconsin Music Arts Festival – Monroe June 20-22, 2013 Cranberry Blossom Festival – Wisconsin Rapids June 20-23, 2013 Budweiser Dairyland Super National Truck & Tractor Pull – Tomah June 20-23, 2013 Hayward Annual Musky Festival – Hayward June 20-23, 2013 Greek Fest – Milwaukee June 21-23, 2013 The Energy Fair: Clean Energy & Sustainable Living – Custer June 21-23, 2013 Strawberry Festival – Cedarburg June 22-23, 2013 Summerfest – Milwaukee June 26-30; July 2-7 2013 Ellsworth Cheese Curd Festival – Ellsworth June 28-30, 2013 Northwoods Heritage Fest – Three Lakes June 29-30, 2013 JULY EVENTS (Pages 12-14) The World of “Little House” – Eagle July 5-31, 2013


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National Women's Music Festival – Madison July 4-7, 2013 Heart of the North Rodeo – Spooner July 11-13, 2013 Iola Old Car Show and Swap Meet – Iola July 11-14, 2013 Bastille Days – Milwaukee July 11-14, 2013 Eagle River Festival of Flavors – Eagle River July 13, 2013 Art Fair on the Square – Madison July 13-14, 2013 Salmon-A-Rama – Racine July 13-21, 2013 Country Jam USA Festival – Eau Claire July 18-20, 2013 Festa Italiana – Milwaukee July 19-21, 2013 World Championship Snowmobile Watercross – Grantsburg July 19-21, 2013 Festival of the Arts – Bayfield July 20-21, 2013 Midsummer Festival of the Arts – Sheboygan July 20-21, 2013 Lumberjack World Championships – Hayward July 25-27, 2013 German Fest – Milwaukee July 25-28, 2013 50 Years of Freedom Machines with John Deere – Beaver Dam July 26-28, 2013 Baraboo Circus Celebration Day – Baraboo July 27, 2013 EAA AirVenture – Oshkosh July 29-Aug. 4, 2013 AUGUST EVENTS (Pages 14-18) Flambeau Rama – Park Falls Aug. 1-4, 2013 50th Anniversary of Ferrari Club of Milwaukee – Elkhart Lake Aug. 1-4, 2013 Wisconsin State Fair – West Allis Aug. 1-11, 2013 National Mustard Day – Middleton Aug. 3, 2013 African World Festival – Milwaukee Aug. 3-4, 2013 Milwaukee Air & Water Show – Milwaukee Aug. 3-4, 2013 U.S. Open Chainsaw Sculpture Championships – Eau Claire Aug. 8-11, 2013 25th Annual Hamburger Fest and Balloon Rally – Seymour Aug. 9-11, 2013 Musky Jamboree – Boulder Junction Aug. 9-11, 2013 Cranes of the World Festival – Baraboo Aug. 10, 2013 Irish Fest – Milwaukee Aug. 15-18, 2013 Sweet Corn Festival – Sun Prairie Aug. 15-18, 2013 Baylake Bank Tall Ship Festival – Green Bay Aug. 16-18, 2013 Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival – Superior Aug. 23-24, 2013 Kenosha Grill Games – Kenosha Aug. 23-24, 2013 Mexican Fiesta – Milwaukee Aug. 23-25, 2013 Artstreet – Green Bay Aug. 23-25, 2013 Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary – Milwaukee Aug. 29-Sept. 1, 2013 Wisconsin State Cow Chip Throw – Prairie du Sac Aug. 30-31, 2013 Wilhelm Tell Festival – New Glarus Aug. 30-Sept. 1, 2013 Dairyland Surf Classic – Sheboygan Aug. 31-Sept. 1, 2013 Taste of Madison – Madison Aug. 31-Sept.1, 2013 NATIVE AMERICAN SUMMER CELEBRATIONS (Page 19) Ho-Chunk Nation Pow-Wow – Black River Falls May 25-27; Aug. 31-Sept. 2, 2013 Oneida Pow-Wow – Oneida July 5-7, 2013 Annual Red Cliff Traditional Pow-Wow – Red Cliff July 5-7, 2013 Bear River Pow-Wow – Lac du Flambeau July 12-14, 2013 Honor the Earth Pow-Wow – Hayward July 19-21, 2013 Indian Summer Festival – Milwaukee Sept. 6-8, 2013


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Top 2013 Spring/Summer Events and Activities

APRIL/MAY Door County Season of Blossoms – Door County April 12-June 9, 2013 Spring is in the air and Door County is kicking it off with a month long celebration of the season. View beautiful blooming flowers and take part in special events including self-guided tours, community festivals and more. 800-527-3529; www.doorcounty.com Midwest Horse Fair – Madison April 19-21, 2013 Whether you are a horse owner or simply a horse lover, be sure to check out the Midwest Horse Fair at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. One of the top horse fairs in the country, this three-day festival features clinics and seminars. Admission is free on Sunday for veterans as part of Military Day to honor heroes. Be sure to visit Big Jake – the World’s Tallest Living Horse! 920-623-5515; www.midwesthorsefair.com Wisconsin Grilled Cheese Championship – Mineral Point April 27, 2013 The dairy state is celebrating National Grilled Cheese Month in a big way with the Wisconsin Grilled Cheese Championship held at the Iowa County Fairgrounds in Mineral Point. Amateurs and professionals will compete for the title of best grilled cheese in a variety of categories. All entries must use real Wisconsin cheese and judges will score on presentation, taste and style. With live music and lots of grilled cheese, this free festival promises to be fun and tasty! 608-341-6797; www.grilledcheesewisconsin.com Horse-A-Rama – Manitowoc May 4-5, 2013 This year Horse-A-Rama is celebrating 25 years of “horsin’ around on the lakeshore.” This annual horse and cattle festival features professional riding demonstrations and performances, horse seminars, free wagon and pony rides, a showcase of breeds and more. Don’t miss the performance by Kelly Garland Reynolds and her dancing horse El Gato. El Gato knows all sorts of tricks, including lying down on command and a Spanish dance. 920-863-8253; www.horse-a-rama.org Horicon Marsh Bird Festival – Horicon May 10-13, 2013 Experience the peak of the spring bird migration at the annual Horicon Marsh Bird Festival. Horicon Marsh is a vast wetland and is both a State Wildlife Area and a National Wildlife Refuge. At the festival you can enjoy birding bus, boat, bicycle and hiking tours that allow participants the chance to identify species and learn about the natural habitat. There’s also night sounds bus tours and children’s bird scavenger hunts. 920-210-4663; www.horiconmarshbirdfestival.com Chequamegon Bay Birding & Nature Fest – Ashland May 16-18, 2013 Chequamegon Bay Birding & Nature Fest brings nature lovers three days of programs on the beautiful shores of Lake Superior during the peak of spring migration. Choose from more than 100 activities including bird-banding trips, guided day and night hikes, keynote presentations and edible wild mushroom foraging. 800-284-9484; www.birdandnaturefest.com

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Syttende Mai – Stoughton May 17-19, 2013 Join in the annual celebration that commemorates the signing of the Norwegian Constitution on May 17, 1814. Stoughton’s citizens honor their Norwegian roots with parades, folk dancing from the world famous Stoughton Norwegian Dancers, arts and crafts, Norwegian costumes, rosemaling exhibitions and woodcarving. This year’s theme is “Syttende Mai – For Children of All Ages.” 888-873-7912; www.stoughtonwi.com Fresh Art Spring Tour – Pepin May 17-19, 2013 The Fresh Art Spring Tour is a self-guided road trip to 12 of the finest studios and galleries in the Lake Pepin and Chippewa River Valley areas of Wisconsin. In its 14th year, this spring event promises colorful wildflowers and blankets of trillium lining roads that wind through the hills and valleys of Western Wisconsin, guiding you to artists’ studios that are off the beaten track. New this year is “Fresh Paint,” an open-air painting event in Durand where you can watch the pros at work, then let out your inner artist with a painting lesson. 715-672-8188; www.freshart.org Bayfield in Bloom – Bayfield May 17-June 16, 2013 Enjoy the vibrancy of 54,000 new daffodils and blooming wildflowers as the countryside and waters of Lake Superior come to life this spring. Bayfield in Bloom starts with a live Wisconsin Public Radio show broadcast of “Garden Talk” on Friday, May 17. And don’t miss Bayfield’s Annual Garden Tour, on June 8-9. Saturday features self-guided walking tours of nine city gardens and Sunday features a driving tour of more than 18 notable gardens. 800-447-4094; www.bayfield.org Morel Mushroom Festival – Muscoda May 18-19, 2013 This festival honors the mushroom and is packed with plenty of family friendly activities. Visitors can sample fried mushrooms and purchase mushrooms prepared by local vendors. Guests can also enjoy mushroom contests, a parade, live music, a car show, kiddie parade and crafts. 608-739-3182; www.muscoda.com 100 Days of Art – Land O’ Lakes May 21-Oct. 31, 2013 The Land O’ Lakes Area Artisans (LOLA) has planned 100 days of art this summer. With 123 different arts events including exhibitions, antique car and boat shows, art classes, dance lessons, Navajo rug demonstrations, poetry readings and so much more, the Northwoods will be home to an art extravaganza all summer long. Monthly calendars and brochures will provide complete details on specific events. 715-547-3950; www.lolaartswi.com World’s Largest Brat Fest – Madison May 24-27, 2013 Wisconsin is famous for its brats so it makes sense that it would also be home to the World’s Largest Brat Fest. Brat Fest cooks up delicious brats every Memorial Day weekend that benefit as many as 75 charities and non-profits from the Madison area. Take part in the Brat Fest 5K and 10K Run/Walks for charity on Saturday. Grab a brat and enjoy live music and fun events at the Alliant Energy Center grounds. 608-236-2031; www.bratfest.com


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Chocolate Fest – Burlington May 24-27, 2013 Calling all chocolate lovers! This tasty festival offers a weekend of fun, games, cooking demonstrations and more chocolate than you could ever imagine. Enjoy chocolate-inspired events including chocolate eating contests, the Chef Meltdown competition, a Chocolate City Flash Mob, Family Feud: Choco-style and so much more. Plus, lots and lots of samples. 262-763-3300; www.chocolatefest.com 60th Anniversary of the Million Penny Parade – Woodruff May 25, 2013 Woodruff is the home of the world’s largest penny. In 1953, the Million Penny Parade was a penny drive that raised enough money to complete Lakeland Memorial Hospital. Sixty-years later, the town is at it again. This time, the money raised will benefit the Dr. Kate Scholarship Fund and Arbor Vitae-Woodruff School. The finale festival will include a parade, craft show, auction, car show and more. 715-356-9421; www.townofwoodruff.org Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Day – Spooner May 25, 2013 The Saturday of Memorial Day weekend is Canoe Heritage Day and the Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum is celebrating with an entire festival. Patrons can enjoy live music, a canoe and wooden boat show, museum tours and ongoing activities. This free event will also include an unveiling of the museum’s new 2013 exhibit. Bring a lunch and canoe for the three-hour group paddle and float trip departing from the museum on Sunday. 715-635-2479; www.wisconsincanoeheritagemuseum.org Northwoods Blues Festival – Trego May 25-26, 2013 The second annual Northwoods Blues Festival features eight bands, activities, great food and soulful music over two days. Set in a unique natural bowl, the venue provides an excellent site for this outdoor music festival, with camping on site. Headliners this year include Ana Popovic and Joe Louis Walker. 715-635-6300; www.northwoodsbluesfestival.com Lawn Mower Races – Fifield May 26, 2013 For most people, mowing the lawn can be a pretty lackluster chore. Not in Fifield. Watch as racers on riding lawn mowers speed around a 1/6-mile oval track. Hot laps start at noon and races in six different classes begin at 1 p.m. Grandstand seating and concessions are available. Warning: don’t try this at home, kids. 715-762-4739 Kohler Festival of Beer – Kohler May 31-June 2, 2013 Most people raise a glass to celebrate their appreciation of beer but Kohler raises a tent and gives the art of brewing its very own three-day festival. Back for its fifth year this brew lover’s dream is filled with tasting events, seminars, cooking demonstrations and much more. 920-457-4441; www.americanclubresort.com


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25th Annual Great Wisconsin Cheese Festival – Little Chute May 31-June 2, 2013 From a big cheese parade, to cheese carving demonstrations to cheese tastings and even a cheese curd-eating contest, this festival celebrates all things cheese. In 1989, the festival started as a response to Rome, New York’s claim of having the best cheese in the nation. Little Chute invited the mayor of Rome to the Cheese Festival for a cheese-tasting competition to settle the dispute (festival goers chose Wisconsin cheeses in taste tests). Today, the festival trumpets this victory with three days of cheese celebrations. Enjoy live music, entertainment and activities for the entire family. Enjoy fireworks on Friday to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the festival. 920-788-7380; www.littlechutewi.org JUNE National Trails Day – Statewide June 1, 2013 American Hiking Society's signature trail awareness program, National Trails Day (NTD), is a nationwide effort to inspire the public to celebrate nature, connect with the local outdoor community and participate in outdoor activities. Check local park listings in Wisconsin’s 42 state trails for information on local National Trail Day events. 800-972-8608; www.americanhiking.org Free Wheel’n – Statewide June 1-2, 2013 Wisconsin offers more than 5,500 miles of state-funded trails, in addition to hundreds of miles of trails located on private lands and operated by ATV clubs. And for one weekend in June, ATV and UTV riders can access public trails without purchasing a trail pass. So grab your helmet, gas up your ATV and hit the trails! 920-694-0582; www.watva.org Free Fishing Weekend – Statewide June 1-2, 2013 Statewide June 5-6, 2010 Wisconsin’s free fishing weekend is the perfect opportunity for a whole new school of anglers to get outdoors and enjoy the state’s lakes and streams without needing a license or trout stamp. Events throughout the state provide new and practiced anglers an opportunity to experience the sport’s pleasures. Pack up your poles and prepare for some free fishing fun! 608-266-2621; http://dnr.wi.gov Outta Sight Kite Flight – Kenosha June 1-2, 2013 A grand launch of 500 kites will kick off the event followed by flying demonstrations by The Canadian Dream Team and The Chicago Fire. Both teams will showcase impressive demonstrations featuring massive kites like the 150 foot red Octopus kite. The festival offers stunt kite flying lessons, kite contests, kite-making workshops, kites for sale and flying fun for all ages. 262-653-4177; www.kenoshaevents.com Wisconsin State Parks Open House Day – Statewide June 2, 2013 With no vehicle admission stickers required, it’s an ideal day to visit the Wisconsin State Park of your choice. To celebrate, many parks have special events and refreshments. Wisconsin is known for its beautiful state parks, so hit the trails and enjoy the fresh air. 608-266-2621; http://dnr.wi.gov

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Butterfest – Sparta June 6-9, 2013 Named after Sparta’s historic award winning butter makers, Butterfest is an annual celebration that draws thousands of people for four days of fun. Complete with a plethora of events and activities including a carnival, milking contest, buttermaking demonstration, car show, live entertainment, the Buttercup Hockey Tournament and the famous Butterfest Parade, this festival offers fun for the entire family. 608-269-1937; www.spartabutterfest.com Walleye Weekend Festival – Fond du Lac June 7-9, 2013 Walleye Weekend, Fond du Lac’s signature family event, is one of the largest festivals in Wisconsin. Through its efforts, Walleye Weekend benefits more than 100 non-profit organizations and last year’s festival raised $180,000 for the community. New additions to this year’s festival include opening music by .38 Special, an adult and teen obstacle course race, a Wheels for Meals Bike Ride and paddle boarding demonstrations. 920-923-6555; www.fdlfest.com PrideFest – Milwaukee June 7-9, 2013 Milwaukee’s PrideFest is one of the largest gay/lesbian, bisexual and transgender festivals in the nation. Held each year at Henry W. Maier Festival Park, attendees can enjoy numerous festivities, a marketplace and performances by more than 150 bands and acts on eight stages. 414-272-3378; www.pridefest.com Backroads Banderdinker – Hayward June 8, 2013 This year’s Backroads Banderdinker “Celebration of Paddlesports” will bring a colorful array of kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddleboards, rowboats and even a dragon boat to Nelson Lake in Hayward. The event is a five-mile noncompetitive paddle complete with fun-filled checkpoints along the way, like listening to live string instrument music on the water. At the end of the paddle, participants will enjoy the After Paddle Party. 715-558-3040; www.banderdinker.com Fete de Fleurs – St. Croix Falls June 8-9, 2013 Fete de Fleurs, meaning “flowering of the vines,” is a summer festival at Chateau St. Croix Winery. The festival features wine tasting tours, gourmet food vendors, arts and crafts booths, live music and carriage rides. 715-483-2556; www.chateaustcroix.com Carp Fest and Wisconsin Carp Fishing Championship – Two Rivers June 8-9, 2013 Two Rivers, also known as “Carp Town,” is the official home of the Wisconsin Carp Fishing Championship and Carp Fest. Watch from the shoreline as anglers from around the world participate in this annual catch and release tournament. Along with the tournament, Carp Fest features fun for the entire family with live music, food and more. 920-973-5905; www.trba.info Prairie Villa Rendezvous – Prairie du Chien June 13-16, 2013 Prairie Villa Rendezvous is the largest buckskinners and fur trade re-enactment in the Midwest. The annual event recreates life as it was in the 1840’s when Prairie du Chien was the hub of the fur-trading era. Enjoy primitive cooking contests, a bow shoot and black powder shoot along with other activities. 800-732-1673; www.prairieduchien.org


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Monroe Balloon Rally & Blues Festival – Monroe June 14-15, 2013 Colorful hot air balloons dot the skies over Monroe during the Monroe Balloon Rally & Blues Festival. Enjoy live blues music, balloon rides, vendors, food, children’s activities and evening balloon glows at the Green County Fairgrounds. 608-313-4869; www.monroeballoonrally.com Milwaukee IndyFest – Milwaukee June 14-15, 2013 Spend Father’s Day weekend at Milwaukee IndyFest, watching the high-speed action of the IZOD IndyCar Series, Firestone Indy Lights and the Pro Mazda Championship. Enjoy fun infield activities like carnival rides, live music, the IndyCar Fan Village and more. The Milwaukee Mile Speedway, the Midwest’s oldest continually operating motor speedway, is celebrating its 110th anniversary this year. 317-872-2700; www.milwaukeeindyfest.com Polish Fest – Milwaukee June 14-16, 2013 Celebrate Milwaukee’s Polish heritage with an abundance of polka music, folk dancing and cultural exhibits at America’s largest Polish festival. Enjoy traditional and delicious Polish food, folk art demos, Polish rock bands, classical musicians, a marketplace, children’s stage and more. 414-529-2140; www.polishfest.org Coon Creek Trout Festival – Coon Valley June 15, 2013 Catch some fun at Coon Creek Trout Festival. The main derby event in Coon Creek will be stocked with over 400 rainbow, brown and brook trout. Other events include angler educational programs, an expo, classic car show, art and craft fair, games, children’s activities and live music. 608-787-1883; www.cooncreektroutfest.com Beer, Bacon and Cheese – New Glarus June 15, 2013 Beer, Bacon and Cheese is a tasting adventure sure to delight your palette. Wisconsin vendors will offer samples of craft brews, artisan cheeses and cured meats, as well as booths featuring a combination of these tastes in entrees and desserts – like bacon-maple ice cream sundaes. You know your mouth is watering. Live music will be played in the Polkafest Tent adjacent to the tasting. 800-527-6838; www.swisstown.com Great River Road Festival – Cassville June 15, 2013 This year the Great River Road turns 75 and Stonefield in Cassville, one of the Great River Road interpretive centers, has planned a celebration. The historic site, which features a recreated agricultural community and farmstead from the 18th century, will host a variety of river-related activities to celebrate the anniversary including music, art, literature, food and more. Don’t miss the “Taste of the Great River Road” including a catfish dinner. 608-725-5210; www.stonefield.wisconsinhistory.org

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Door County Beer Festival – Baileys Harbor June 15, 2013 Join beer lovers and foodies alike at Door County Beer Festival on the shores of Lake Michigan as Baileys Harbor is transformed into a beer mecca. The festival will feature more than 140 of the finest craft beers in Wisconsin, the best in locally sourced food, live music and plenty of seminars on beer, cheese and local fare. 820-743-4456; www.doorcountybeer.com June Dairy Days – Gilman June 15-16, 2013 Enjoy Wisconsin hospitality and family fun at June Dairy Days. The festival features a weekend full of entertainment including a classic car show and swap meet, triathlon and fun run, softball tournament, exposition, dairy breakfast and chicken dinner. 715-447-8650; www.gilmanwi.com/junedairydays/ Horse and Carriage Festival – Columbus June 15-16, 2013 The entire city of Columbus will turn back the clock to Victorian-era 1864 for the annual Columbus Horse and Carriage Festival. Up to 100 horses and carriages will compete in the pleasure driving competition. In addition, there will be a Civil War encampment at Firemans Park. President Lincoln will arrive by train, inspect the camp and present a speech. The First Brigade Band will march and play at a Civil War vintage ball. Admission is free. www.columbuscarriagefestival.org Wisconsin Music Arts Festival – Monroe June 20-22, 2013 The Wisconsin Music Festival will feature musicians, singers and songwriters as well as workshops and music vendors. Enjoy live music performances in various genres and a headliner performance of heartfelt, American-made music by the BoDeans. 608-527-5700; www.monroeartscenter.com Cranberry Blossom Festival – Wisconsin Rapids June 20-23, 2013 Cranberry Blossom Festival features more than 20 events in the Wisconsin Rapids-area including living music, a parade, arts and crafts shows, games, cranberry blossom tours and, of course, culinary treats featuring Wisconsin’s favorite tangy treat – the cranberry! 715-423-1830; www.blossomfest.com Budweiser Dairyland Super National Truck & Tractor Pull – Tomah June 20-23, 2013 The Budweiser Dairyland Super National Truck & Tractor Pull is the only event on the National Tractor Pull Circuit that hosts every division of competition. Spectators can watch as behemoths of the semi, truck and tractor variety pull incredible weights and reach top horsepower. The event also offers vendor exhibits, an arts and crafts show and a flea market. 608-372-2081; www.tomahtractorpull.com Hayward Annual Musky Festival – Hayward June 20-23, 2013 Each year in June, the Hayward Annual Musky Festival celebrates Wisconsin’s Northwoods and its great fishing tradition with a catch and release tournament. Featured events include the crowning of the Musky Festival Queen, a 10K run and 5K run/walk, arts and crafts fair, street dances, children’s games, live music and the grand parade. 715-634-8662 www.muskyfestival.com


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Greek Fest - Milwaukee June 21-23, 2013 Travel all the way to Greece without ever having to leave Wisconsin at Milwaukee’s Greek Fest. Enjoy live entertainment, traditional dance, children’s activities, an expanded cultural area, a Greek market and plenty of delicious Greek fare – like gyros, baklava, roasted lamb, saganaki (flaming cheese) and more. 414-463-6944; www.annunciationwi.org The Energy Fair: Clean Energy & Sustainable Living – Custer June 21-23, 2013 The Energy Fair is the largest and longest running event of its kind in the nation. Visitors can experience more than 200 workshops discussing renewable energy, sustainable living and green building. The fair will also feature hundreds of exhibitors, live entertainment, children’s activities and inspirational keynote speakers. 715-592-6595; www.midwestrenew.org Strawberry Festival – Cedarburg June 22-23, 2013 Head to downtown Historic Cedarburg to celebrate strawberries all weekend long. After all, where else can you get a strawberry ice cream and strawberry wine and a strawberry brat all in one place? This annual festival features every kind of strawberry treat imaginable as well as the Arts on the Avenue craft fair, annual Plein Air Painting Competition and fun events like hayrides, fun activities and a bubblegum blowing and berry bobbing contest. 800-CDR-BURG/237-2874; www.cedarburgfestivals.org Summerfest – Milwaukee June 26-30; July 2-7, 2013 Celebrate summer at the World’s Largest Music Festival, Summerfest. During 11 days, Summerfest’s 900,000 guests enjoy more than 1,000 performances on 11 different stages. The music festival attracts the industry’s hottest stars, emerging talent and local favorites to its permanent stage areas and 23,000-capacity Marcus Amphitheater. Summerfest is also home to diverse food and beverage vendors, offering a variety of local and ethnic fare, as well as unique marketplaces and interactive exhibits. 414-273-2680; www.summerfest.com Ellsworth Cheese Curd Festival – Ellsworth June 28-30, 2013 Ellsworth is the cheese curd capital of Wisconsin and each year the city celebrates with an entire festival dedicated to the delicious snack. This year’s Cheese Curd Festival theme is “Livin’ la Vida Queso.” The festival includes wacky events, fun activities, a parade and, of course, the popular cheese curd-eating contest. 715-273-4742; www.villageofellsworth.org Northwoods Heritage Fest – Three Lakes June 29-30, 2013 This cultural festival will take visitors on a fun-filled journey of German, Irish, Italian, Polish, Native American and Wisconsin heritages with traditional foods, crafts, demonstrations, exhibits, live entertainment and cultural history. Be sure to visit the farmers market, featuring Wisconsin-grown produce and the International Wine and Beer Garden Pavilion, featuring live entertainment like Irish dancers. Other activities include Native American demonstrations, bingo, games, crafts and family fun. 715-546-3344; www.threelakes.com

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JULY The World of “Little House” – Eagle July 5-31, 2013 Laura Ingalls Wilder was born in Wisconsin’s “Big Woods” in 1867. All month long in July, guests can see what it was like when Laura was a kid in Wisconsin at Old World Wisconsin’s “The World of Little House.” Try activities and chores straight out of the pages of the Little House books and enjoy look-alike contests, threshing games, games of time and more. 262-594-6301; www.oldworldwisconsin.wisconsinhistory.org National Women's Music Festival – Madison July 4-7, 2013 The annual National Women’s Music Festival offers women the opportunity to share common experiences through the exchange of ideas and the use of media. Along with many musical performances, the festival features comedy shows, films, workshops, a marketplace and more. 317-395-3809; www.wiaonline.org Heart of the North Rodeo – Spooner July 11-13, 2013 Celebrate the 60th anniversary of professional rodeo in Spooner this year. Heart of the North Rodeo is a top ranked professional rodeo that attracts 15,000 spectators each year. The rodeo features saddle and bareback bronco riding, tie-down roping, steer wrestling, bull riding and barrel racing. Live music follows evening performances. 800-367-3306; www.spoonerrodeo.com Iola Old Car Show and Swap Meet – Iola July 11-14, 2013 The Midwest’s largest old car show features more than 2,500 of the finest vehicles ever built on display for car lovers. The show also features an educational tent, 4,430 swap meet spaces and a car corral. Don’t miss the featured exhibit – “Showdown in I-Town: Ford Versus Chevy.” 715-445-4000; www.iolaoldcarshow.com Bastille Days – Milwaukee July 11-14, 2013 Bastille Days commemorates the French Revolution, which began with the storming of the Bastille Prison on July 14, 1789. The annual Bastille Days celebration in Milwaukee is one of the largest French festivals in the nation. Held downtown at Cathedral Square Park, the festival is a four-day bash full of live music, theatrical performances, authentic French and Cajun cuisine and a 43-foot Eiffel Tower replica, all of which attract 200,000 guests each year! 414-271-1416; www.easttown.com Eagle River Festival of Flavors – Eagle River July 13, 2013 The Festival of Flavors showcases Wisconsin products, local goods and culinary artisans plus an exposition on the healthy aspects of food and fitness. Bring your appetite as plenty of food, cheese and wine tastings are on the menu at this event. 715-891-6404; www.eaglerivermainstreet.org Art Fair on the Square – Madison July 13-14, 2013 With more than 450 artists from across the United States and an average of 200,000 visitors, Art Fair on the Square is one of the largest and most popular juried art fairs in the Midwest. Enjoy an urban atmosphere complete with music, entertainment and outdoor dining while you stroll along the Capitol Square and to browse paintings, prints, photographs, sculptures and jewelry. 608-257-0158; www.mmoca.org Art Fair on the Square

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Salmon-A-Rama – Racine July 13-21, 2013 Salmon-A-Rama is one of the largest and most popular fishing tournaments on the Great Lakes. This 10-day fishing contest has a reputation for producing trophy fish, like a world record brown trout in 2010 (41 lbs. 8 oz.). The tournament attracts thousands of anglers from across the United States to compete for up to $10,000 in cash and merchandise prizes in offshore, onshore, kayak, youth and perch divisions. 262-634-1931; www.salmon-a-rama.com Country Jam USA Festival – Eau Claire July 18-20, 2013 This three-day music festival attracts more than 120,000 country music fans and features Nashville's hottest stars. This year’s line-up includes top performers like Rascal Flatts, Kelly Clarkson, Big & Rich, Gary Allan and The Band Perry. Camping is available on site. General admission, reserved and VIP seating is available daily or for the weekend. 800-7800-JAM; www.countryjam.com Festa Italiana – Milwaukee July 19-21, 2013 The country’s largest Italian-American festival, Festa Italiana, annually welcomes more than 100,000 guests for a celebration of Italian food, family, arts, and culture. Held along the shores of Lake Michigan, this festival offers a weekend of world-class performers as well as gondola rides, fireworks, parades, wine tastings, a Cannoli eating contest and more. A Sunday Mass in the Marcus Amphitheater features a religious procession reminiscent of Sicily’s past. 414-223-2808; www.festaitaliana.com World Championship Snowmobile Watercross – Grantsburg July 19-21, 2013 The thrill of racing snowmobiles across open water draws thousands of spectators to Memory Lake in Grantburg each year to witness the World Championship Snowmobile Watercross competition. Racing takes place Friday through Sunday. Spectators can also enjoy activities like street dances, live music and wrist wrestling tournaments. 715-463-4269; www.grantsburgwatercross.com Festival of Arts – Bayfield July 20-21, 2013 The Chequamegon Bay has been inspiring artists with its natural beauty for decades. The Festival of the Arts celebrates this unique connection with events including a live art auction, fine art vendors, local gallery tours and demonstrations. Head to Memorial Park on the scenic shores of Lake Superior to browse the juried arts and crafts show. Enjoy live music by festival artists and indulge in festival food while viewing stunning artwork. Be sure to also take part in the Festival of Arts Gallery Tour, where 12 area galleries welcome visitors with open houses and demonstrations. 800-447-4094; www.bayfield.org Midsummer Festival of the Arts – Sheboygan July 20-21, 2013 Midsummer Festival of the Arts features nonstop entertainment for all ages including engaging workshops, mouthwatering food, a silent auction and live entertainment. At the heart of the event, 135 artists from across the country showcase paintings, furniture, jewelry, drawings and sculpture. 920-458-6144; www.jmkac.org


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Lumberjack World Championships – Hayward July 25-27, 2013 Watch as more than 125 male and female lumberjacks chop, climb, run and roll their way through more than 21 different events at the “Olympics of the Forest.” Among these events are the 90-foot Speed Climb, the Springboard Chop, Men’s and Women’s Logrolling and the Master’s Double Buck. With more than $50,000 in prize money and 12,000 patrons each year, this competition is one of the largest in the timber sports arena. An amateur kids log rolling competition will take place Thursday and Friday morning and the main shows will start at 6 p.m. each night. 715-634-2484; www.lumberjackworldchampionships.com

German Fest – Milwaukee July 25-28, 2013 The nation’s largest four-day German festival is Milwaukee’s original haus party. Annually, visitors consume 10,000 pounds of sauerkraut and enough brats to stretch the length of eight Empire State Buildings! Aside from all the great food, fest-goers enjoy German culture with live entertainment, wiener dog races, fireworks, a marketplace and, of course, good German beer. 414-464-9444; www.germanfest.com 50 Years of Freedom Machines with John Deere – Beaver Dam July 26-28, 2013 This summer, John Deere collectors and enthusiasts will gather to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first John Deere lawn and garden tractor. The event will celebrate the 1963 John Deere model 110 tractor, known as the “Weekend of Freedom Machine.” Special events include a daily parade of tractors, swap meet, lawn tractor show, displays, blacksmith demonstrations and much more. 812-455-5870 Baraboo Circus Celebration Day – Baraboo July 27, 2013 Celebrate Baraboo’s rich circus history at Circus Celebration Day in historic downtown Baraboo. Enjoy circus-themed performances, historic circus wagons, displays, walking tours, live music, children’s activities, a farmers market and the Big Top Parade. The event will be a family friendly extravaganza in true Ringling Brothers style! www.downtownbaraboo.com EAA AirVenture – Oshkosh July 29-Aug. 4, 2013 Don’t miss the World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration! Join more than 500,000 visitors from 60 countries at the Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh to celebrate the past, present and future of flight. EAA AirVenture has it all – warbirds, vintage, one-of-a-kind, homebuilt and ultralight planes (more than 10,000 of them!) will be on display and in the air. Enjoy daily air shows, aerobatics and pyrotechnics plus forums, workshops, demonstrations, a Runway 5K and children’s activities. 920-426-4800; www.airventure.org AUGUST Flambeau Rama – Park Falls Aug. 1-4, 2013 Head to Park Falls for four full days of family fun featuring live music, a carnival, kiddie parade, arts and crafts fair, car show and more. Don’t miss the rod casting contest and chalk drawing contest. 715-762-2703; www.parkfalls.com


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50th Anniversary of Ferrari Club of America – Elkhart Lake Aug. 1-4, 2013 A non-race event at Road America, the Ferrari Club of America's 50th Anniversary will feature a reunion of Ferrari owners and their vehicles from across the globe, plus special guests and presentations, vendors, and a special concours. 800-365-7223; www.roadamerica.com Wisconsin State Fair presented by U.S. Cellular – West Allis Aug. 1-11, 2013 The Wisconsin State Fair provides plenty of family friendly entertainment. As the state’s largest agricultural showcase, abundant livestock fill the barns during this annual event. Guests can enjoy mouthwatering food like the fair’s famous cream puffs, entertainment on 30 free stages featuring live music, headliners, educational programs and fun contests. New this year, fairgoers can visit the White Tiger Discovery and watch the keepers feed, interact and “talk to” this beautiful endangered species. 414-266-7000, www.wistatefair.com

National Mustard Day – Middleton Aug. 3, 2013 Middleton’s National Mustard Museum features the world’s largest collection of mustards and celebrates a day in honor of the “King of Condiments.” Join more than 6,000 mustard lovers for National Mustard Day and enjoy free hot dogs, live music, mustard sampling and mustard games that raise money for local charities. 800-438-6878; www.mustardmuseum.com African World Festival – Milwaukee Aug. 3-4, 2013 Celebrate African-American culture with an array of music, dance and ethnic foods. African World Festival takes place each summer at Henry W. Maier Festival Park on the shores of Lake Michigan. Enjoy a fantastic lineup of the best in gospel, R&B, old-school hip-hop and jazz on four stages. With entertainment, delicious fare, shopping, cultural offerings and a children’s village, the festival links the best of tradition with contemporary lifestyles. 414-291-7959; www.awfmke.com Milwaukee Air & Water Show – Milwaukee Aug. 3-4, 2013 Chances are you’ll hear the festivities at the Milwaukee Air & Water Show before you see them. This free show treats guests to the high-flying action of the U.S.A.F. Thunderbirds, the Firebirds X-Treme Team, the U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team and the Aerostars Aerobatic Team as well as other military and civilian aircraft. The water show will include Jet Ski stunt shows, a performance by the Aquanuts Water Show Team and more. 414-727-5820; www.milwaukeeairshow.com U.S. Open Chainsaw Sculpture Championships – Eau Claire Aug. 8-11, 2013 At this unique championship, guests can watch as the best chainsaw carvers in the world complete an artistic masterpiece from a single wood log. Competitors get 20 hours over four days to complete their creation. Additional activities include live entertainment, a “meet and greet” with the carvers, children’s activities and more. Admission is free for the Paul Bunyan Logging Camp Museum during the entire event. 715-835-6200; www.uschainsawchamps.com

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25th Annual Hamburger Fest and Balloon Rally – Seymour Aug. 9-11, 2013 Each year, hungry hamburger fans visit Seymour, the official “Home of the Hamburger” to pay homage to hamburger inventor Charles Nagreen at Hamburger Fest. This year’s theme is “A Quarter-Century of Quarter Pounders” to celebrate Hamburger Fest’s 25th anniversary. The festival kicks off with the Hot Air Balloon Rally, featuring hot air balloon ascensions and glows. The fun continues throughout the weekend with the hamburger parade, live music, a burger eating contest, ketchup slide, hamburger meat weightlifting competition and children’s activities. Note: Hamburger Fest is Saturday only. 920-833-6688; www.homeofthehamburger.org Musky Jamboree – Boulder Junction Aug. 9-11, 2013 The annual Musky Jamboree is a family friendly event packed full of things to do. The weekend kicks off with a street party featuring live music and fireworks. Head to the Vines, Rhythm and Brews Festival Saturday night to sample Wisconsin microbrews and wine. The fun continues on Sunday with the Musky Fun Run, car show, arts and crafts fair, children’s activities and live entertainment. 800-466-8759; www.boulderjct.org Cranes of the World Festival – Baraboo Aug. 10, 2013 The International Crane Foundation in Baraboo is the only place in the world where visitors can view all 15 species of cranes – it’s like a zoo just for cranes! And this year the International Crane Foundation is celebrating 40 years. Don’t miss the Cranes of the World Festival where you can meet rare and beautiful cranes and enjoy guided crane and prairie hikes, arts and crafts and more. 608-356-9462; www.savingcranes.org Irish Fest – Milwaukee Aug. 15-18, 2013 Visit Milwaukee Irish Fest, North America’s largest celebration of Irish music, dance, culture, sports and cuisine at Henry W. Maier Festival Park on Milwaukee’s lakefront. With more than 100 entertainment acts on 16 stages, family activities, a cultural village and plenty of Irish fare, this annual festival ignites a love of the Irish in everyone. Irish Fest highlights a unique aspect of Celtic music and culture – this year’s showcase will feature musicians from Nova Scotia. 414-476-3378; www.irishfest.com Sweet Corn Festival – Sun Prairie Aug. 15-18, 2013 The delicious smell of steamed sweet corn fills the air as more than 100,000 visitors take to Angell Park to celebrate one of America’s favorite summer treats. Sweet Corn Festival, which annually serves nearly 70 tons of sweet corn, features a parade, craft show, carnival ride, live entertainment, children’s activities and plenty of mouth-watering sweet corn. 608-837-4547; www.sunprairiechamber.com Baylake Bank Tall Ship Festival – Green Bay Aug. 16-18, 2013 Green Bay is one of only seven U.S. ports to host The Tall Ships Challenge Great Lakes 2013, which celebrates the Great Lakes military events of the War of 1812. Eight ships will dock at Leicht Memorial Park in downtown Green Bay. Celebrate their arrival at the Baylake Bank Tall Ship Festival. Festivalgoers can tour the ships, take part in on-board river excursions and enjoy educational programming, daytime entertainment, evening concerts and family activities. www.tallshipgreenbay.com


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Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival – Superior Aug. 23-24, 2013 The annual Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival is one of the largest festivals of its kind and features one of the fastest-growing water sports in the world, dragon boat racing. Cheer on from shore as 22-person teams race 450 meters at Barker’s Island. Enjoy fantastic food, music and a craft fair at this free event. 218-260-9850; www.lakesuperiordragons.com Kenosha Grill Games – Kenosha Aug. 23-24, 2013 The Kenosha Grill Games is ultimate grilling event, featuring a Kansas City Barbecue Society (KCBS) sanctioned competition for the Wisconsin State BBQ Championship, two stages of live music, a carnival, craft fair and, of course, delicious food. Vote for your favorite grilled food, take a ride on a historic streetcar and enjoy the beautiful scenery on Kenosha’s lakefront. 262-654-1234; www.grillgames.org Mexican Fiesta – Milwaukee Aug. 23-25, 2013 Spice up your summer with Mexican Fiesta. The festival offers three days of fun, food, music and culture. This year, the festival’s cultural pavilion will feature more than 100 artisans from Mexico. Other event highlights include live entertainment, a marketplace, cultural programming and plenty of delicious traditional Mexican fare. 414-383-7066; www.mexicanfiesta.org Artstreet – Green Bay Aug. 23-25, 2013 Each year, artists from across the U.S. take to the streets of downtown Green Bay to celebrate the many aspects of art at this free community event. More than 200 visual artists, free stages of performing arts, cultural exhibits, a selection of edible art and a creative, hands-on children’s area make this event fun for the whole family. New this year will be a Friday night preview art fair featuring works from 50 artists from throughout the country. 920-435-5220; www.artseventsinc.com Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary Celebration – Milwaukee Aug. 29-Sept. 1, 2013 The rumbling of Harley-Davidson engines will be heard throughout the entire world in celebration of Harley-Davidson Motor Company’s 110th anniversary. From Austria to China, Australia and even India, 12 anniversary experiences span 11 countries on six continents. As the birthplace of Harley-Davidson, Milwaukee will serve as the location for a four-day long celebration. Held at the Henry W. Maier Festival Park on Labor Day weekend, the Milwaukee 110th Anniversary Celebration will include a custom bike show, motorcycle display, a special HOG 30th anniversary celebration, and live entertainment. And that’s not all – the World’s Largest Bike Night will take place Aug. 29 at the Harley-Davidson Museum. www.harleydavidson.com Wisconsin State Cow Chip Throw – Prairie du Sac Aug. 30-31, 2013 Head to Marion Park in Prairie du Sac for one of Wisconsin’s most unique events. The cow chip throw involves tossing flattened “cow chips” as far as you can. Did we mention that a cow chip is a dried cow patty? The two-day event includes live music, a run/walk, arts and crafts fair and even a kid’s chip throwing competition. More than 800 competitors and 40,000 spectators attend each year. 608-643-4317; www.wiscowchip.com Wisconsin State Cow Chip Throw

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Wilhelm Tell Festival – New Glarus Aug. 30-Sept. 1, 2013 This year marks the 75th anniversary of the original Wilhelm Tell performances that began in 1983. This year’s festival will feature more than 200 costumed community performers celebrating Swiss independence with performances of the “Wilhelm Tell Pageant” in English and German. Visitors can also enjoy yodeling, alphorn playing, music, a juried art fair and delicious cuisine and beverages. 800-527-6838; www.swisstown.com Dairyland Surf Classic – Sheboygan Aug. 31-Sept. 1, 2013 Known as the “Malibu of the Midwest,” Sheboygan has welcomed thousands of participants over the past two decades to this freshwater surfing event, which features a variety of competitions including individual pro, youth and kid’s paddle. Enjoy live music and activities for the whole family. 800-457-9497; www.visitsheboygan.com

Taste of Madison – Madison Aug. 31-Sept. 1, 2013 Held each year over Labor Day weekend, the Taste of Madison showcases more than 80 local restaurants, 20 beverage stands and entertainment stages positioned around Capitol Square for hours of live entertainment. The festival was recently named one of FoodRepublic.com’s “15 Very Cool Food Festivals around the World,” and was ranked alongside major international festivals like Madrid Fusion, Melbourne Food & Wine and Milan’s Identita Golose. 608-310-7294; www.madisonfestivals.com

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Native American Summer Celebrations

Wisconsin is home to 11 Native American tribes who celebrate their diverse culture throughout the year. One of the best ways to witness Wisconsin’s Native American heritage is by attending a traditional Native American pow-wow. Check out the following pow-wows for an authentic cultural experience. Ho-Chunk Nation Pow-Wow – Black River Falls May 25-27; Aug. 31-Sept. 2, 2013 Held both Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends, this pow-wow is a celebration of thanks to the Nation’s friends, neighbors and warriors. Enjoy the sounds of traditional drumming, colorful competition dancing and a variety of native crafts. 715-284-9343; www.ho-chunknation.com Oneida Pow-Wow – Oneida July 5-7, 2013 The Oneida Pow-Wow is held each year during Fourth of July weekend. Visitors can try traditional Native American foods, enjoy arts and crafts and watch a spectacular grand entry as more than 400 dancers arrive on the pow-wow grounds. 800-236-2214; www.oneidanation.org

Annual Red Cliff Traditional Pow-Wow – Red Cliff July 5-7, 2013 Experience local hospitality and Chippewa heritage at its best at the Annual Red Cliff Traditional Pow-Wow. The event offers a spectacular view of Lake Superior and the Apostle Islands and features large grand entries, cultural dancers, singers, drummers, artists and vendors. 715-779-3700; http://www.redcliff-nsn.gov

Bear River Pow-Wow – Lac du Flambeau July 12-14, 2013 The traditional Bear River Pow-Wow is held on the Bear River Pow-Wow Grounds in Lac du Flambeau. This annual event brings tribes from across the nation to celebrate together. Enjoy crafts, food, dancing and four grand entries throughout the weekend. 715-588-3333

Honor the Earth Pow-Wow – Hayward July 19-21, 2013 Each year the Lac Courte Orielles Ojibwe Nation hosts the largest pow-wow in North America, Honor the Earth Pow-Wow. Annually drawing nearly 10,000 guests from around the world, the celebration features a youth royalty pageant, four grand entries, a veteran’s recognition ceremony and a traditional arts cooking contest. The event also welcomes many other Native American tribes and nations, speakers, sports, games, drumming, arts and crafts displays and traditional Native American foods. 715-634-8662; www.haywardareachamber.com

Indian Summer Festival – Milwaukee Sept. 6-8, 2013 The state's largest American Indian cultural event is held at Henry W. Maier Festival Park on Milwaukee’s beautiful lakefront. The event will include the traditional pow-wow, fireworks, Indian dance, cultural demonstrations, storytellers and an extensive Native American marketplace. 414-774-7119; www.indiansummer.org

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