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AUGUST 2010

September Events

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If you have a Wisconsin Event you would like us to consider for inclusion, please send it to Wendy Fassbind . Due to the large volume of events WECN receives, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to include every submission in Wisconsin Events. ( )

 

July 29–Aug. 1  Flambeau Rama—Park Falls. Live music, carnival, activities, car show, parade, fireworks, arts & crafts, more. 715/762-2703 or www.parkfalls.com.

1  Open Golf Outing—Westfield. Thal Acres Links & Lanes. 608/296-2850.

1  Karner Blue Butterfly Program—Necedah. National Wildlife Refuge, 1–3. 608/565-2551 or www.fws.gov/midwest/necedah.

1  Church Picnic—Rosholt. St. Adalbert Parish, 10 a.m. outdoor mass followed by music, dinner, children’s games, horseshoe tourney, more.

2  Wildflower Program—Necedah. National Wildlife Refuge, 1–3. 608/565-2551 or www.fws.gov/midwest/necedah.

3, 4  Loon Days—Mercer. Downtown. Street dance, Tues. 8–midnight. Weds. music, arts and crafts, loon calling contest, more. 866/340-4334.

5  Summer Art Workshop “Nature Printing”—Phillips. Wisconsin Concrete Park, 1–4 p.m. Register by Aug. 3. 800/269-4505.

5  Concerts in the Park—Prairie du Chien. Lawler Park’s South Gazebo, 6:30–8 p.m. Bring your lawn chair, snacks, or blanket.

5–8  Bicycle Tour—Neillsville. The Highground, 12 noon. Celebration picnic. 715/743-4224 or www.thehighground.org.

5–8  National Trappers Convention—Marshfield. Fairgrounds Park. Vendors, demos, educational seminars, craft classes. Children under 12, free. 920/822-4538.

6  Music on the River Cruise—Prairie du Chien. St. Feriole Island boat landing, departing 6:30 p.m. Blend of folk, blues, and bluegrass. 877/647-7397.

6, 7  Relay for Life—Westfield. Marquette Co. Fairgrounds. 608/296-4146.

6, 7  Country on the River Music Fest—Prairie du Chien. St. Feriole Island boat landing. For more information and show line-up, 800/864-1771 or www.countryontheriver.com.

6, 15  Insectopia Program—Necedah. National Wildlife Refuge, 1–3. 608/565-2551 or www.fws.gov/midwest/necedah.

7  Ecology Program—Necedah. National Wildlife Refuge, 1–3. 608/565-2551 or www.fws.gov/midwest/necedah.

7  ATV Rally—Park Falls. Tuscobia Trailhead County Park, 8–10 a.m. Drawings and prizes. 715/820-2744.

7  Concrete Park Celebration—Phillips. WI Concrete Park, noon–4 p.m. Celebration of the arts, tours, kids entertainment, silent auction, and more. 800/269-4505.

7  Peek at Prairie’s Past—Prairie du Chien. Fort Crawford Museum, 1 p.m. Explore clamming and button making. 608/326-6960.

7  Cutler Vol. Fire Fest—Shennington. Second Ave. 10 a.m.–11 p.m. 608/427-6973.

7  Quilt Show—Ladysmith. Mt. Senario. 715/532-6946.

7  Summerfest—Irvington. Food, games, music. 715/232-0858.

7  Pig & Corn Roast and Karaoke Party—Mercer. 3 p.m. Proceeds from pig roast go to Turtle-Flambeau Flowage Association. 715/769-3680.

7  Tonnage Tournament—Cassville. Riverside Park, 9 a.m.­–3 p.m. 608/725-5720.

7  Springstead Corn Roast—Town of Sherman. Pavillion. 12 noon–6 p.m. 715/583-2286.

7, 8  Musky Tournament—Butternut. Lakeshore Drive. 60 teams. Prizes for 1st through 10th. 715/762-3001 or www.northernpinesresort.com.

7, 8  Cat Show—Onalaska. OmniCenter, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. both days. 608/781-9566 Ext. 203.

7, 8  Team Bibs MS Bike Ride—Waukesha to Madison. 608/725-5428.

7, 8  All Breed Dog & Cat Shows—La Crosse. OmniCenter, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Dogs, 507/482-6611. Cats, 651/688-7984.

7, 8  Flea Market & Craft Show—Hatfield. 608/989-2275.

7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29  Lily and Lotus Flower Mississippi River Cruises—Prairie du Chien. St. Feriole Island boat landing. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. 877/647-7397.

7, 8  Quilt Show—Curtiss. Community Hall, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. “Tribute to the American Soldier.” Food available on site. 715/229-4915.

8  Parish Bazaar—Gilman. SS Peter & Paul Church. Family style dinner, music, auction, games. 715/447-5438.

8  Flea Market—Cadott. Hwy 27 and Cty. Hwy. S. 8 a.m.–2 p.m. 715/703-0696 or www.creswoodcorners.com/flea-markets.aspx.

8  Family Fun Fest—Owen. Clark Co. Health Care Center, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Grilled chicken, polka band, raffles. 715/229-2172.

8  St. James Parish Festival—Neshkoro. Food, music, games. 888/318-0362.

8  St. Mary’s Festival—Briggsville. Food, games, music, bingo. 888/318-0362.

8  Ice Cream Social & Chicken Q—Coon Valley. Skumsrud Heritage Farm, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Visit log homes, play lawn games, live auction of antiques, more. 608/452-3424 or www.norskedalen.org.

8, 13  Digital Photography Program—Necedah. National Wildlife Refuge, 1–3. 608/565-2551 or www.fws.gov/midwest/necedah.

9  Birding Hike—Necedah. National Wildlife Refuge, 8–10. 608/565-2551 or www.fws.gov/midwest/necedah.

9  Ice Cream Social—Fall Creek. Randall Park, 6–8 p.m.

9  Summer Picnic—Marshall. Firemen’s Park, 6 p.m. Food, entertainment, speakers. 608/837-6488.

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

11  Arts & Crafts Fair—Edgerton. Albion Park, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. 608/884-6039.

11–15  Price County Fair—Phillips. Fairgrounds. Live bands, exhibits, dancing, mower racing, magic shows, demo derby, Farm Olympic, more. 715/339-2397.

12, 20  Music in the Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua—Washburn. Check for performances, 715/373-5552 or www.bigtop.org.

12–15  Gogebic County Fair—Ironwood, MI. County Fair Grounds. 906/663-4045 or 906/932-2700 during the fair.

13  Learning Center Dedication and Portraits of WI Vietnam War Veteran Reception—Neillsville. The Highground, 4–6 p.m. 715/743-4224 or www.thehighground.org.

13  Spaghetti Feed, Torchlighting, and Paavo Nurmi Marathon—Hurley and Upsom. Fri. spaghetti feed, torch lighting, live music, and ceremony in Hurley. Race starts in Upsom on Sat. 7:30 a.m. 866/340-4334.

13–15  Pioneer Days—Eau Claire. Pioneer Park. Live music, threshing, kid’s games, steam engines, wood sawing, blacksmithing, crafts, flea market, tractor pulls, more. 715/723-9524 or www.pioneer-days.org.

13–15  Fun Fest—Port Edwards. Car cruise/show, crafts, tractor show, carnival games, music, pot luck, more. Fri. 6 p.m.; Sat. 8–5; Sun. 10–1. 715/887-3722 or www.portedwardswi.com.

14  Fishing Harvey’s—Necedah. National Wildlife Refuge, 9–3. 608/565-2551 or www.fws.gov/midwest/necedah.

14  Sportsman’s Clay Shoot—Harrisville. 8 a.m. Ten stations. 608/296-4146.

14  Heritage Day—Packwaukee. Washington Park, 11 a.m. Parade, 1 p.m. Raffles, fireworks, entertainment. 888/318-0362.

14  Juvenile Diabetes Poker Run & Auction—Cassville. Sand Bar Lounge & Lanes, 9:30 a.m. 608/725-5988.

14  Augustfest—Wautoma. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Fun for the entire family. 920/787-3334.

14  Mississippi Explorer River Boat—La Crosse. Downtown, 9 a.m.–noon. Stories, hands-on lessons, and wildlife and fish refuge. 563/880-6968.

14  Rockin’ the Prairie—Brice Prairie. Music from Common Ground, 4:30 p.m. Flashback, 8 p.m. Raffles, beverages, food, fun. 608/781-5705.

14  Canoe & Kayak Races—Montello. 9–11 a.m. 888/318-0362.

14, 15  Paddle Quest—Stevens Point. Lakeside Bar. Sat., 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Sun., 10:30 a.m.–3 p.m. 773/841-6388 or www.thebackwaters.net.

14, 15  Gem & Mineral Show—Rice Lake. UW-Barron Co. Campus, Sat. 10–5 and Sun. 10–4. Displays, vendors, more. 715/726-1511.

15  Steak Dinner—Lublin. St. Mary’s Polish National Catholic Church, 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Raffle drawing, 2:30 p.m. Carry-outs available. Everyone welcome. 715/229-2569.

15  Church Picnic—Princeton. St. Johns Catholic Church, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Chicken/beef dinner, games, music. 920/295-6222.

15  Fall Festival—Medford. Charcoal chicken dinner, horse pull, horseshoe tournament, games for kids, more. 715/748-4613.

15  Vintage Baseball Game—Richfield. Historical Park, 1 p.m. Milwaukee Cream Citys vs. Greenbush Dead Guys. 262/628-2841 or www.richfieldhistoricalsociety.org.  

15  Corn & Tater Festival—Grand Marsh. 888/318-0362.

18, 19  Thresheree—Richfield. Historical Park, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Demonstrations, antique cars, exhibits, more. 262/628-2841 or www.richfieldhistoricalsociety.org.

20  Fire Ecology Program—Necedah. National Wildlife Refuge, 1–3. 608/565-2551 or www.fws.gov/midwest/necedah.

20  Rock Mountain Elk Foundation Banquet—Tomah. Cranberry Country Lodge, doors open at 4:30 p.m. Drawings, raffles, games, silent and live auctions, more. 608/372-6261.

20–21  Ride to Remember Motorcycle Rally—Neillsville. The Highground. 715/743-4224 or www.thehighground.org.

20, 21  Fire & Fun—Westfield. Fairgrounds. BBQ, Highway 51 Idols, Kids-Q, family fun! 888/318-0362 or www.marquettenow.com.

21  Fishing Sprague—Necedah. National Wildlife Refuge, 9–3. 608/565-2551 or www.fws.gov/midwest/necedah.

21  Tractor & Truck Pull—Pepin. 11 a.m. 715/442-4501.

21  Salad Luncheon—Briggsville. American Legion Aux.

21  Anniversary of Signing of the Treaty of 1825—Prairie du Chien. Villa Louis Historic Site. 608/326-2721.

21  Sand on the Riverfront–Classic Car Show—La Crosse. Riverside Park, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. 608/452-2150.

21  Indoor Vintage Snowmobile Show & Outdoor Swap—Oakdale. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. 608/372-5919.

21  Firemen’s Picnic—Hurley. Riccelli Park, noon–??. Family games, 50/50 raffle, food booth, fun. 715/561-4715.

21  Flea Market—Abrams. Iron Wood Antique Mall & Golf Range. 8 a.m.–3 p.m. 920/826-6226.

21  EMS Car Wash and Grill-Out—Pardeeville. EMS Station (501 Gillette Street), rain or shine, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Car wash packages and lunch combo’s available or just come out for the lunch. 920/992-6700.

21, 22  Bean Bag Tournament—Cassville. High School Athletic Field. Softball tournament, food, and refreshments. 608/725-2178.

21, 22  Stonefield’s Railroad Days—Cassville. Stonefield Sate Historic Site. Railroading activities and displays, music, story telling, bank robbery, train rides, models, more. 608/725-5210.

21, 22  Father Marquette Days—Montello. City Park. Taste of Montello, parade, car show, tractor pull, pie contest and sale. 888/318-0362.

21, 22  Gun & Archery Show—Stevens Point. Ramada. 800/998-2311.

21, 22  3D Archery Shoot—Westfield. Pioneer Park, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. 608/296-4146.

22  Country Music Jam—Boscobel. Bowl and Banquet Hall, 11 a.m. Advance Colors by Legion & V.F.W., 11:45 a.m. Door prizes and live bands. 608/375-4698.

22  Polka Variety Dance—Pound. Hwy 64 Equity Park. 1:15–5:15 p.m. Fritz Willfahrt Orchestra.

27, 28  Spirit of Brantwood—Brantwood. Hwy 8. Music, food, and fun.715/339-4505 or www.pricecountywi.net.

27, 28  Garage & Bake Sale—Friendship. Exhibit Hall; Fairgrounds, 9–4/ Animal Shelter Benefit. 608/339-8286.

27–29  Antique Tractor Show—Edgar. 715/352-7722 or www.edgarsteamshow.com.

28  Flea Market—Amherst. Fairgrounds, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. 715/824-3824.

28  Discover Downsville—Downsville. 10–4. 715/664-8311 or www.discoverdownsvillewi.com.

28  Legacy Stone Placement—Neillsville. The Highground, 9:30 a.m. 715/743-4224 or www.thehighground.org.

28, 29  Chippewa River Rendezvous—Cornell. Mill Yard Park. Fur trading camps, demos, flea market and craft fair, prizes and drawings, pancake breakfast, more. 715/239-6628.

28–30  Musky Rodeo—Mercer. Turtle-Flambeau Flowage. Sat. 8 a.m.–Mon. noon. Registration required. 715/476-2389.

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