1  Junior Naturalists—Cable. Natural History Museum, 10–noon. Choose your own adventure.

1  Meadowlark Economics—Cable. Community Centre, 7:30 p.m. “Forging a New Economic Consciousness.”

1, 8, 15, 22, 29  Down to Earth Nature, History, and Eco Tour—Hayward. Five hour mini-bus tour. 715/798-3999 or www.downtoearthtours.com.

1, 8, 15, 22, 29  Arts in the Park—Prairie du Chien. Mississippi Sculpture Park, 6:30–8 p.m. Musical and artistic expressions. Free to the public.

2, 9, 16, 23, 30  Canoe Trips—Phillips. Join Crazy Loon staff and friends, 6 p.m. 715/339-6254 or www.thecrazyloon.com.

2–4  July 4th Celebration—Rock Falls. Offutt Park. Kickball tournament, parade, grilled chicken dinner, fireworks, more. 715/875-4656.

2–5  July 4th Celebration—Oxford. Incredible fireworks. 608/586-4622.

3  Byrd & Bob—Richland Center. Dr. Kilian H. Meyer Building in the Park, 6:30–10 p.m. Listen to music and enjoy old fashion strawberry shortcake. Bring chairs. 608/647-7358 or www.richlandchamber.com.

3  Music on the River Cruise—Prairie du Chien. St. Feriole Island river front, 6:30 p.m. 877/647-7397.

3  Fireworks Celebration—Neshkoro. Fireworks at dusk. 920/293-4026.

3, 4  Float- or Fly-In—Phillips. Long Lake. Aerobatic show (Fri. 7 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.), breakfast (Sat. 8 a.m.–noon), rides, displays. Free admission. 715/339-3701.

3–5  Strawberry & Cream Festival—Medford. 4th of July Celebration. 715/748-2626.

3–5  Pete’s Hamburgers 100th Anniversary Celebration—Prairie du Chien. Downtown. Join in the fun. 608/326-6653.

3–5  Flea Market & Craft Show—Hatfield. 608/989-2275.

3, 10, 17, 24, 31  Blackhawks Water Ski Show—Prairie du Chien. St. Feriole Island, 7 p.m. Free to public. 563/864-7588.

3, 5, 10–11, 14–19, 21–26, 28–31  Heartland Festival—Platteville. Go to www.platteville.com for shows and dates. 608/348-8888.

3–August 16  Patching Together History—Montello. Marquette Co. Quilts on display at JP Vaughn Hall. 608/297-7103.

4  Car Show—New Lisbon. Hwy. 80 Welch Prairie Road, 8 a.m. Cars or anything cool with a motor. Pancake breakfast, swap meet, motorcycle show, bounce house for kids. Free admission. Rain date July 5th.

4  Art on the Farm—Oxford. Over 60 artists, Marquette County Master Gardeners, wine and cheese tasting, silent auction, more. 608-586-5489 or www.pamhineswatercolors.com.

4  Celebration—Hillsboro. Field-Veteran’s Memorial Park and Lake. Ski show, dick race, kids games, DJ, fireworks, arts & crafts, more. 608/489-2521.

4  Block Party—Tigerton. Downtown, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Live music, games, kiddy parade, bike rodeo, more.

4  Celebration—Pittsville. Riverside Park. Parade at noon, music, rides, more. 715/884-2789.

4  Celebration—Park Falls. Downtown. City-wide garage sale, parade, games, music, fireworks, more. 715/762-8123.

4  Celebration—Phillips. Concessions, parade, fireworks. 888/408-4800.

4  Celebration—Perkinstown. Parade starts 1 p.m. 715/785-7931.

4  Spirit of America 5K Run/Walk—Phillips. VFW, 7:30 a.m. Prizes for most patriotic dressed. 715/762-7575.

4  Celebration—Kennan. Memorial Park, Softball tournament, 4-wheel truck pulls, bingo, kids games, more. 715/474-2418.

4  Ring School Area Picnic—Ogema. Timm’s Hill County Park, noon. Potluck, everyone is welcome. 715/767-5845.

4  Taste of Montello—Montello. Specialty food from local restaurants, entertainment, baseball games, and fireworks at dusk. 888/318-0362.

4  Celebration—Tomah. Parade starts at 10 a.m. Fireworks at Recreation Park, 10 p.m. 800/948-6624.

4  Celebration—Platteville. Legion Park. Amusement rides, entertainment, food, fireworks at dusk. 608/348-8888 or www.platteville.com.

4  Art & More on the Lakeshore—Phillips. Elk Lake/Lionite Park, 9–4. Art, food, music. 715/332-5297.

4  Celebration—Harrisville. Parade, chicken BBQ, fireworks. 608/296-4146.

4  Effigy Mounds River Tour—Prairie du Chien. St. Feriole Island river front, 8 a.m. 877/647-7397.

4  C.A.R.E. 5 & 10K Walk/Run—Cable. Brick House on Randysak Road, 8 a.m. Proceeds go to people in the Cable area in need. 715/798-3999 Ext. 547 or www.cable4fun.com.

4  Live Music—Cornell. Cornell Lake Resort, 8 p.m.–midnight. Kayak rental specials. 715/651-0284.

4  Nature Lab: Wolves—Cable. Natural History Museum, 10–noon. Stop by to ask author Adrian Wydeven about wolves.  

4  Community Celebration—Jump River. Parade, tractor pull, horseshoe tournament, lawnmower races. 715/427-3645.

4  Independence Day Celebration—Neillsville. The High Ground. Fireworks at dusk. 715/743-4224.

4, 11, 18, 25  Mississippi River Tours—Prairie du Chien. St. Feriole Island river front, 2 p.m. Scenery, wildlife, more. 877/647-7397.

5  Educational River Cruise—Prairie du Chien. St. Feriole Island, 2 p.m. War of 1812 and Zeb Pike River Cruise with local historian//storyteller. 877/647-7397.

5  Country Music Jam—Plainfield. Veterans Park, 12–7 p.m. Scholarship fundraiser for Tri-County students. 715/572-5561.

6  Photography Exhibit—Platteville. Harry & Laura Nohr Gallery. “Korea Then and Now.” Free. Runs July 6 through September. 608/348-8888 or www.platteville.com.

7  Junior Naturalists: Spaced Out—Cable. Natural History Museum, 10–noon. Spaced out, become astronauts and participate in NASA-based activities.

7–12  Marquette County Fair—Westfield. Fairgrounds. 608/296-4146.

8  Junior Naturalists: Animal Olympics—Cable. Natural History Museum, 10–noon. Animal Olympics, see how you measure up to animals.

8  Cougars in Wisconsin—Cable. Natural History Museum, 7:30 p.m. Lecture series.

8, 15, 22  Self Defense for Moms and Daughters—Hayward. Workforce Development Center, 6–8 p.m. For moms and high school/college age daughters. Cost $10. 715/634-2619 Ext 1666.

9  Summer Art Workshop—Phillips. Wisconsin Concrete Park. 800/269-4505.

9  Growing Green—Cable. Natural History Museum, 10–11:30 a.m. Crate your own rain barrel. Register by noon on July 8th, 715/798-3890.

9, 16, 23, 30  Reading Program—Ogema. Public Library, 2–3:30 p.m. 715/767-5130 or www.ogemalibrary.org.

9–12  Car Show & Swap Meet—Iola. Midwest’s largest old car show. Classic auction held Sat. Camping is available. 715/445-4000 or www.iolacarshow.com.

9–13  Vietnam Moving Wall—Platteville. UW-Platteville campus. Opens at 6 p.m. Parade on Sun. followed by a closing ceremony. 608/348-8888 or www.plattevillemovingwall.com.

10  Dane Co. Farmers Union Day Camp—Sun Prairie. Manley Family Barn, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. 608/837-6488.

10  Concert—Rib Lake. Historic St. Ann’s, 7 p.m. Big Daddy Choppers and the Feather Pickers. 715/748-5163.

10–12  Gospel Bluegrass Jamboree—Cornell. Camping, bluegrass music, kids ministry, food. 715/828-5518 or www.gospelbluegrassfest.com.

11  Triathlon—Phillips. Elk Lake/Lionite Park Pavilion, 9 a.m. 715/339-2143 or www.phillipschainoflakestri.org.

11 Steak Fry—Camp Douglas. VFW, 4–8 p.m. 608/427-3654.

11  Pan Fishing Tournament—Medford. Silent Glide Canoe and Kayak, 7 a.m.–1:30 p.m. 715/748-0148.

11  Play—Platteville. Harry & Laura Nohr Gallery. “M.I.A.” Free play. 608/342-1298 or http://tickets.uwplatt.edu.

11  Kid’s Pan Fishing Contest—Spirit. Little Spirit Lake Boat Landing, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Kids 15 and under. 715/427-3778 or www.spiritlakesassoc.org.

11  Blue Grass Festival—Medford. Mondeaux Dam Lodge, 12–11 p.m. 715/427-5746.

11  Fireworks—Prairie du Chien. Lawler Park on St. Feriole Island. 608/326-8555.

11  Wild Berry Bash—Necedah. Ellen Allan Learning Center, 10 a.m. Activities and guided walks. 608/565-2551.

11  Pig in the Park—Prairie du Chien. Mississippi Sculpture Park, St. Feriole Island, 5–7 p.m.

11  Down South Garden Tour—Cable. Natural History Museum, 9–3. 715/798-3890.

11  Family Fun: The Secret Lie of Clams—Cable. Natural History Museum, 10 a.m. Discover the secret life of clams on the Namekagon and St. Croix rivers.

11  Farmers Market Opens—Catawba. C-Store, 8 a.m. Fresh produce, flowers, bedding plants, and more. 715/474-6713.

11  Fish Fry—Cassville. Riverside Park, 4:30–8 p.m. 608/725-5438.

11  Nature Lab—Cable. Natural History Museum, 1–4 p.m. Learn about mussels of the Namekagon and St. Croix Rivers, the river ecosystems, or about paddling the Namekagon River.

11  Antique and Tractor Expo—Phillips. Price Co. Fairgrounds, 1–5 p.m. Antiques, live music, more. 715/339-3492.

11  Visit with a Voyageur—Cable. Telemark Resort, 6:30 p.m. 715/798-3999 Ext. 547 or www.telemarkeducation.com.

11 Quilting Past to Present—Montello. Historic Preservation Society, 1 & 3 p.m. www.kathleenmcgwin.com/montello-historic-preservation-society.

11 Garden Walk—Wisconsin Rapids. 715/421-8440.

11, 12  Community Picnic—Fifield. Movrich Park, 10 a.m.–midnight. Arts and crafts, bake sale, kids games, duck race, raffle, live music. 715/762-2467.

11, 12  Battle Reenactment—Prairie du Chien. Villas Louis. War of 1812, the Battle of Prairie du Chien. 608/326-2721.

11, 18  Moonlight Moments: Owl Prowl—Cable. Telemark Resort. Barred owl course. 715-798-3999 Ext. 547 or www.telemarkeducation.com.

12  Lawn Mower Races—Fifield. Ball Park, 2 p.m. IMOW, AP, SP, STOCK, BP, and FX classes. Trophies for top five places. Proceeds go to the Fifield Volunteer Fire Department. 715/762-4739 or www.wilmra.com. 

12  IHMSA Pistol Event—Medford. 715/748-4428.

12  Jamboree—Willard. Rock Dam Clubhouse, 11 a.m.–?? 715/669-3157.

12, 13  A Cappella Performance—Tomah. Community Theater Cultural Arts Center. Sun. 2 p.m. Mon. 7 p.m. “Blend” A Cappella group singing hits from the 50s and 60s. 608/374-7469.

13, 20  Elementary Historians—Cable. Namakagon Historical Museum, 12:30–2 p.m. Youth grades 1–5. Historical subject matter, activities and crafts with a focus on immigration. 715/798-2394.

13–16  Summer Classes—Hayward. School District. Grades 2–12. Engineering camp, insects, basket making, paper crafts, piñatas, birds, and media technology. 715/634-2619 Ext 1666.

14  Junior Naturalists: Big and Small—Cable. Natural History Museum, 10–noon. Learn about animals and plants, big and small.

15  Officers Golf Scramble—Medford. Tee Hi Golf Course, 9 a.m. 262/784-2847.

15  Junior Naturalists: River Rats—Cable. Natural History Museum, 10–noon. River rats, learn more about what lives in the Namekagon river.

15  Forest Lab—Cable. Natural History Museum, 1–3:30 p.m. Young adults ages 12–18 learn to study fish. Register by noon on July 14th, 715/798-3890.

15  Salad Luncheon—Dellwood. United in Christ Lutheran Church, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Salads, sandwiches, desserts, and beverages.

15  Lecture Series—Cable. Community Centre, 7:30 p.m. Tales from the Red Pump.

15, 16  Dinner Theater—Fifield. Northwoods Supper Club, 6:30 p.m. “Salute to Show Business.” $25 for dinner and show. Call for reservations, 715/339-3908 or www.northwoodsplayers.com.

16  History Presentation—Cable. Telemark Resort, 7 p.m. Examines all involved in getting a log from the stump to the mill in 1893. 715/798-3999 Ext. 547 or www.downtoearthtours.com.

16  Flower Farm Pasture Walks & Workshops—Eau Claire. The Flower Farm, 6–8 p.m. Advanced rotational grazing and pasture management. 715/834-9672.

16, 23, 30  Music in the Park—Shullsburg. Badger Park, 7 p.m. July 16, The Resistors; July 23, The Fever River String Band; and July 30, The Wundos.

17  Golf Outing—Medford. Black River Golf Course, 12:30 p.m. All Sports Booster Club. 715/748-3433.

17  Family Fun: Catching Crayfish—Cable. Telemark Resort, 1 p.m. Catching Crayfish. Wear clothing that can get wet, no flip-flops.

17, 18  Garage Sale—Cassville. City-wide. Fri., noon–7 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m.–2 p.m. 608/725-5855.

17–19  World Famous Chicken Bar-B-Q Festival—Endeavor.

17–19  Twin-O-Rama—Cassville. Riverside Park. Twin judging, parade, chicken BBQ, games, music, more. 608/725-5019.

18  Steak Feed—La Valle. American Legion Post 242, 4:30–7:30 p.m. $9 ($9.50 w/mushrooms). 608/985-7864.

18  Type Share Master Garden Walk—Packwaukee and Montello area. Eleven gardens. $6/person. $1 goes to charity. 608/296-2121 Ext. 1374.

18  Musky Tournament—Phillips. Chain of Lakes. Catch and release tournament. $14,400 total in cash prizes. Prizes, drawings, raffles. 715/339-3625.

18  Golf Tournament—Medford. Tee Hi Golf Course. Medford Alumni. 715/748-4509.

18  NCWA Beef Roundup—Medford. Taylor Co. Rodeo Grounds. Cattle show, steak feed, antique tractor ride, Red Higgens Band. 715/748-3327.

18  Golf Outing—Westfield. Thal Acres Links & Lanes. Budda Box Fight Against Cancer fundraiser. 608/296-2850 or www.budda-boxagainstcancer.com.

18  Music—Neshkoro. Gazebo Park, 7 p.m. 920/293-4026.

18  City Wide Garage Sale—Briggsville. 608/981-2012.

18  Choral Concert—Neshkoro. St. James Church. 920/293-4026.

18  Growing Green: Bog Walk—Cable. Forest Lodge Nature Trail, 8-noon. Bog walk. Bring clothing and shoes that can get wet.

18  Nature Lab: Wolves on the Riverway—Cable. Natural History Museum, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Learn about wolves along the Namekagon and St. Croix rivers.

18  Carp Fest—Hatfield. Lake Arbutus Sports Bar boat landing, midnight–4 p.m. Prizes totaling over $1500 in cash.

18  Following the Journey of Laura Ingalls Wilder—Montello. Historic Preservations Society, 1 p.m. http://www.kathleenmcgwin.com/montello-historic-preservation-society.

18, 19  Wild Rose Days—Wild Rose. Lions Building. Sat. noon–midnight; Sun. noon–5 p.m. Bingo, music, chicken BBQ, horse pull, parade, lids activities, dancing. 920/622-5958.

18, 19  Northwoods Archers Tournaments—Medford. 25-Target and 50-Target. 715/785-7724.

18, 19  Volleyball Tournament—Medford. 8th Street Restaurant. Bump It Up for Easter Seals. 715/560-2791.

18, 19  Broiler Festival—Endeavor. Food and fun for all. 608/587-2719.

18, 19  Christmas in July—Montello. Join Santa for Christmas in July. 888/318-0362.

18, 19  Arts & Crafts Fair—Ladysmith. Rusk Co. Fairgrounds, 9–3:30. 715/532-7328.

18–25  Hometown Festival—Platteville. 4K/8K run/walk, Kiwanis pancake breakfast, ice cream social, strawberry festival, Party in the Park, garden party, and Market Day on Main Street. 608/348-8888 or www.platteville.com.

21  Chicken BBQ & Auction—Fennimore. Chamber of Commerce, 4:30–7 p.m. Rain date July 22. Advanced tickets recommended. 608/822-3599.

21  Junior Naturalists: For Goodness Snakes—Cable. Natural History Museum, 10–noon. Learn more about snakes, turtles, frogs, and toads.

21  Chicken BBQ & Community Auction—Fennimore. BBQ, 4:30–7 p.m.; Auction, 7 p.m. Advanced tickets recommended. 800/822-1131.

22  Junior Naturalists: Simple Machines—Cable. Natural History Museum, 10–noon. Investigate, observe, and report their findings about simple machines.

22  Music in the Park—Durand. 6–9 p.m. Music, art, food. Free admission. 715/672-3311.

23  Cultural Series—Medford. Downtown Community. 715/748-0175.

23  International Evening—Cable. Telemark Resort, 5–8 p.m. Eastern European students present on their countries’ history, current events, music, and more.

23  Family Fun: Frogs Along the Riverway—Cable. Phillipi Canoe Landing, 6:30 p.m.

24  Library Series—Cable. Natural History Museum/Library Campus, 10:30 a.m. Laugh and sing with Tom Pease. 715/798-3189.

24–26  Mostly Bluegrass All Gospel Music Festival—Mondovi. 715/926-5854 or www.kingscountrymen.com.

25  Golf Scramble—Medford. Black River Golf Course, 1 p.m. High View Big Cup Scramble. 715/785-7847.

25  Home & Garden Tour—Neshkoro. Garden walks, homes, treats, specialties at each location. 920/293-4026.

25  Brat & Beer Festival—Packwaukee. Lions Club. 608/589-5376 or 608/589-5201.

25  Lily & Lotus Flower River Cruise—Prairie du Chien. St. Feriole Island river front, 2 p.m. 877/647-7397.

25  Town & Country Garden Tour—Fennimore. Proceeds benefit youth and local community programs. 608/943-6903.

25  Covering Wisconsin with Quilts—Montello. Historic Preservation Society, 1 p.m. http://www.kathleenmcgwin.com/montello-historic-preservation-society.

25, 26  Bowbenders 3-D Archery Shoot—Montello. John Muir Park, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. 888/318-0362.

25, 26  Buffalo July Fest—Montello. 10–5. Free admission. Come see new calves and feed the buffalo. www.bisonridgeranch.com.

25, 26  Quilt Show—Stanley. Historical Museum. 715/644-5563.

25, 26  Auto Fest—Medford. City Park. North Central Classics & Customs. 715/748-5385 or 715/427-5441.

25, 26  Lublin Days—Lublin. Chicken dinner, Sat. 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Parade, Sun. 1 p.m.

25, 26  July Fest—Packwaukee. Bison Ridge Ranch. 608/589-5500 or www.bisonridgeranch.com. 

25, 26  Sustainable Living Fair—Ladysmith. Rusk Co. Fair Grounds, Sat. & Sun. 9–6. 715/532-2225 or www.nwwisustainablelivingfair.com.

25–27  Pioneer Days—Butternut. Community Park. Arts and crafts, carnival, music, fireworks, softball tournament, dance every night, much more. 715/762-2621 or www.butternutwi.com.

26  Great Rubber Duck Race—Medford. River Walk, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. 715/678-2065.

26  Christmas in July—Medford. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. 715/748-4909.

26  Feast Day of St. Ann—Rib Lake. St. Ann’s, 7:30 p.m. 715/427-5814.

26  Homemade Ice Cream Social—DeSoto. Lutheran Church, 3:30–7 p.m. 608/648-3569.

27  Elementary Historians—Cable. Namakagon Historical Museum, 12:30–2 p.m. Youth grades 1st–5th. Historical subject matter, activities and crafts with a focus on early schools. 715/798-2394.

28  Ridge History Fest—Middle Ridge. Ridge History Park, noon–4 p.m. See old photos, artifacts, live music, raffle, door prizes, more. Public welcome. 608/486-2095.

28  Junior Naturalists: Food for Everybody—Cable. Natural History Museum, 10–noon. Learn about food, fitness, and fun!

29  Junior Naturalists: Wind, Air, and Water—Cable. Natural History Museum, 10–noon. Experiment with wind, air, and water.

29  Lecture Series—Cable. Natural History Museum, 7:30 p.m. Larry Weber speaks about butterflies and spiders.

29–Aug. 2  Monroe County Fair—Tomah. Recreation Park. Horse pull, big wheel racing, rodeo, carnival rides, more. 608/372-2081.

30–Aug. 2  Taylor County Fair—Medford. Taylor Co. Fair Grounds. 715/785-8049.

30–Aug. 2  Flambeau Rama—Park Falls. Live music, carnival, family fun day, kiddie parade, arts and crafts, car show, fireworks, more. 877/762-2703 or www.parkfalls.com.

31  Family Fun: Skin and Scales—Cable. Telemark Resort, 1 p.m. Learn about salamanders, frogs, and toads on a hike.

31, Aug. 1  Blues Festival—Prairie du Chien. St. Feriole Island. Two stages, international, national, regional bands. Tickets, 888/567-1567. www.prairiedogblues.com.

31, Aug. 1  Fun Fest—Fennimore. Adult kickball tournament, battle of the bands teen dance, carnival, parade, more. 800/822-1131 or www.fennimore.com/funfest.html.

31, Aug. 1  Jr. Fair—Fennimore. High school, Fri. 5–9 p.m.; Sat. 10–3. Exhibits and livestock show. 608/822-3245.