The 43rd annual Midwest Horse Fair Clip Clops Back Into Madison

The three-day event Friday, April 19–Sunday, April 21 at Alliant Energy Center. showcases the ultimate equine experience through exposition, education and entertainment, and its vision of being America’s epicenter for the equine community, the fair promises equine enthusiasts and the public an unforgettable experience. The weekend will feature 400 exhibitors, 30+ clinicians, and 30+ breed and discipline groups. New events this year include:

The Wisconsin FFA State Horse Evaluation Career Development Event., The Equine Career Exploration Forum., Rare, Critical and Threatened Breeds. Need to exercise your own steed? Try Silverwood County Park or Hook Lake County Park for great horse daytrips.

The Easter Parade Of Dolls Is A Doll Collectors Paradise

Madison Area Doll Club Presents The 50th Easter Parade of Dolls live from the Dane County Convention Center.  Antique, vintage, artist, reborn and modern dolls will be in abundance, along with fabrics, bears and many doll related accessories! National and local vendors.

Appraisals, Repair Fashion Activities, Consultations, Educational Display and a Grand Prize & Silent Auction at 1:00 PM Admission is just $5.00 for adults. Kids  Under 12 are free with an adult  The doll show takes place March 26th.

One Of Southern Wisconsin's The Flight of Lights Lands At Dane County Regional Airport

Now in its' fifth year, the Flight of Lights is finally finding its' own as a free fun annual event for families in the Madison area. "It started as a creative response to the canceling of so many area events, and the stay at home order," says Michael Riechers, Dane County Regional Airport's Director of Marketing and Communications. Read More

Paddle Into Canoecopia 2024 For A Weekend Of Silent Sports Outfitters, Guides And Much More

Looking for a canoe, paddle, gear Canoecopia is the world's largest consumer paddle sports show and it's here right in Southern Wisconsin. Over 250,000 square. feet of exhibits and more under the roof at Madison's Alliant Energy Center..

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One Of Southern Wisconsin's Biggest Events For Anglers Returns To The Alliant Energy Center

Experienced anglers, families, and first-timers the Wisconsin Fishing Expo graces Madison's frozen shores again this February 23rd through the 25th. The three day event takes place across 150,000 square feet of exhibit space. Read More

A Winter Wonderland In The Capitol City, Frozen Assest Fest

Frozen Assets Festival & Fundraiser for the non-profit, Clean Lakes Alliance.

Sunday, February 4th, 2024 (11 a.m. - 2 p.m.) - Kites on Mendota The Edgewater & Lake Mendota FREE, open to the public About the 2024 Festival Join Clean Lakes Alliance for Frozen Assets 2024! The family-friendly festival on frozen Lake Mendota and at The Edgewater helps connect the community. Please note this event is ice dependent. If Clean Lakes deems Lake Mendota unsafe the event will take place outdoors at the Edgewater Hotel.

Lake Geneva Winterfest A Great Weekend Outdoors

VISIT Lake Geneva and the City of Lake Geneva are proud to present the 27th Annual Winterfest, featuring the U.S. National Snow Sculpting Championship February 2 – 6, 2022. As the only national snow sculpting championship in the United States, Winterfest welcomes the most talented and award-winning sculpting teams from across the country. Be here to witness 15 state-champion teams at work during an epic 3-day competition where their artistry is put to the test in creating remarkable, larger-than-life snow sculptures. The snow sculpting competition runs 11am Wednesday through 1pm Saturday at Riviera Plaza and Flat Iron Park along the beautiful shore of Geneva Lake. It's FREE to attend and view, and sculptures will remain on display through Sunday (and until they melt).

Celebrate Winter The Next Two Weekends At Sun Prairie's Frozen Fest

See a live outdoor sled dog demonstration. There are games for the kids, ice sculpting, horse drawn carriage rides, ice skating. The two weekend long downtown wide event culminates with portentous rodent, Jimmy The Ground Hog predicting the accurate length of our Wisconsin Winter 2024.

The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute and Ceremony

The State of Wisconsin observance produced by Wisconsin Public Radio's Dr. Jonathan Øverby, with guest speaker the Rev. Dr. Marcus Allen, music by Chicago Mass Choir, Latino Arts Mariachi The event is also simulcast on WPR. Jan 15, 2024 12:00 PM

The First Rock County Mega Sale Of The Year Is This Weekend

The Rock County Mega Sale is more than simply a flea market. The two day event (Friday 12 through Satuday, 13) at the Rock County Fairgrounds' Craig Center is also crafters/DIYers/artists and direct product sales, all a passion for the event's coordinator, Deanna Sorenson has been at the helm of the Mega Sale since 2018 when she took it over from Paige Fisher.  Through social media Sorenson grew Rock County Mega Sale's popularity and the event expanded to 50 vendors. Fisher owner of the Cake Connection is still involved with Rock County Mega Sale as she handles all the hot sandwiches and bakery items out of the Craig Center's kitchen. 

"My little tag line there's something for everyone at the mega sale, kids adults, guys and gals," says Deanna about flea market-esque event she has cultivated. One third of the vendors with booths are crafters/makers/artists. While flea market type items like antiques, collectibles and rummage take up another third, the final third devoted to direct sale companies .

The Rock County Mega Sale takes place this Friday, January 12th to Saturday, January 13th at the Craig Center on the Rock County Fair Grounds from 8am-3pm. Admission is free. Parking is free as well.

Toys Are Fun Gifts Any Time Of The Year At The Mt. Horeb FFA Alumni Toy Show

Buddy L, Ertl, famous diecast toy brands common place at Farm & Fleet around the holidays are on full display as farm toy collectors, hobbyists and kids of all ages converge on Mt. Horeb for the 31th Annual Mt. Horeb FFA Alumni Toy Show. The event this Sunday takes place at Mt. Horeb High School. Fans of the show American Pickers will thrill at the sight of mint farm toys in original boxes and hobbyist dioramas. 

The 31th Annual Mt. Horeb FFA Alumni Toy Show takes place this Sunday, 7 January 2024  The doors open at 8:30 AM.

Madison Home Expo Is Back This Weekend

Looking To Stay Put And Renovate Your Home Or Ready Your Home For The Market? The Madison Home Expo at Monona Terrace is the place to meet builders, home remodelers, learn new trends in kitchen or bathroom design, flooring, and wall coverings, and get out of the cold.,

The Madison Home Expo takes place January 5-7, 2024 at Monona Terrace Convention Center. Admission is $5.00 for adults kids enter for free !(

Santa Is Coming To Henry Street In Edgerton

The red and white, one and only Santa is dropping by, so Henry Street Social and Campbell’s Elves are busy making plans for his annual arrival. Stop in and enjoy a Hot Cocoa Bar, Campbell’s delicious sandwiches for purchase, and some Sweet Holiday Sips for adults. Free games for the kids & a Goodie Bag.

December 16 at 11:00 am Henry Street Social

110 N Henry St, Edgerton,

The Squirrel Nut Zippers Holiday Caravan 2023 Pulls Into Stoughton

Riding the Swing Era craze of the 1990s Squirrel Nut Zippers rose to fame with their blend of delta blues, gypsy jazz, swing and klezmer music Join the dancing mayhem fun with a a holiday twist a the Stoughton Opera House, this Friday at 7:30 PM.

The 2023 Holiday Jubilee in Beloit

Join Community Health Systems celebrating and learning about Hanukkah, Kwanza, Posada, and Christmas. Bring the kids for a photo op with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Write a letter to Santa, enjoy milk, cookies, & rosca, and so much more!

Located in Beloit Area Community Health Center Behavioral Health Clinic at 55 Eclipse Blvd (river side). The Holiday Jubilee takes place Wednesday , December 13th, from 4 pm to 7 pm.

Silent Movie Night Mills In Watertown

Don't miss the The Towne Cinema‘s annual silent film presentation with live piano accompaniment by David Drazin. You’ll be in awe of the talents of Mr. Drazin as he creates the soundtrack to Buster Keaton’s “Our Hospitality.” Enjoy the after-party with more of David’s music at Lyon’s Irish Pub.

Details:

(Thursday) 6:00 pm at Towne Cinema, 308 E. Main Street, Watertown

Lake Mills Christmas and Winter Market

Peruse over 70 area vendors of locally made arts, crafts, and bakery items. Enjoy free entertainment, no admission fee and free parking. The Classic Christmas & Winter Market is being held in the   Lake Mills Middle School. The Lake Mills Middle School is located at 318 College Street, Lake Mills, For more information call 920-648-3585.

10th Annual Janesville's Jolly Jingle

The three day holiday tradition takes place at various sites in downtown Janesville  and the Lincoln-Tallman House. Friday starts with

Market hours are Friday, December 1st from 3pm-7pm; Saturday, December 2nd from 10am-7pm; Sunday, December 3rd from 10am-6pm.

3rd Annual New Glarus Christkindli Market

The New Glarus Christkindli Market will make its second appearance in downtown New Glarus December 1-3, 2023! 

This outdoor Christmas market will host decorated mini chalets offering a variety of high quality, locally made and sourced gifts, as well as Christmas decorations and foods. Shop local and support local businesses, while enjoying Christmas lights and music. Horse and sleigh rides, Santa appearances, and live caroling will take place over the weekend.

Market hours are Friday, December 1st from 3pm-7pm; Saturday, December 2nd from 10am-7pm; Sunday, December 3rd from 10am-6pm.

The 2nd Annual Heartland Farm Sanctuary Fall Festival

Here is a great way to support a local organization that does amazing work to help out farm animals that need a new home and love. 

Enjoy visits with Heartland's rescued farm animals, local food from Madison's Just Veggiez, Migrants, and Stoughton's Black Cat Bakery. Enjoy games, and connecting with businesses from the Stoughton area!

Tickets are just $5 to enter. All proceeds benefit this wonderful animal sanctuary.

Heartland's Fall Festival: takes place this Saturday from 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Heartland Farm Sanctuary is located at 424 US-51, Stoughton

Find A Great Gift For The Holidays At The Polish Christmas Market

The Annual Polish Christmas Market: brought to you by the Polish Heritage Club with traditional lunch & bakery items, crafts, music & demonstrations is back this Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Nov. 11, hosted by the St. Bernard Catholic Church, in Middleton. visit phcwi-madison.org. or call 608-571-5727 for more information.

Brodhead Jaycees Holiday Market



Begin your holiday shopping for Thanksgiving and religious holidays at The Brodhead Jaycees Holiday Market returns the Brodhead Highschool Gym for its' 47th year. Find over 90 vendors selling everything from vintage, handmade/repurposed furniture, jewelry, to home accessories and personal products.  The market takes place this Saturday from 9 am to 3 pm at the Brodhead Highschool, 2501 W. 5th Avenue, Brodhead, WI 53520

Cambridge Art & Craft Fair

Kick off your holiday shopping season for Thanksgiving and beyond at the Art & Craft Fair. There are a lot great gift ideas with 90 vendor booths to choose from. There will be a raffle for cash prizes and a handmade quilt.

Admission is just $2. The Cambridge Art & Craft Fair takes place this Saturday from 9 am to 3 pm at Cambridge High School, 403 Blue Jay Way, Cambridge,

All Hallows' Eve Trick or Treat Times And Places Across Southern Wisconsin

Halloween is Finally here. Lakes Edition has compiled a list of places to trick or treat and family friendly events.

Before you go here are few tips from the Food and Drug Administration, Consumer Product Safety Commission and Centers for Disease Control recommend for keeping your Trick-Or-Treaters safe and happy.

If possible, Wear bright, reflective costumes or add strips of reflective tape so you’ll be more visible once the sun goes down. Or carry a flashlight. 

Don’t eat candy until it has been inspected at home. Avoid candy that have tampered wrappers.

The FDA joins eye care professionals in discouraging consumers from using decorative (colored) contact lenses that have not been prescribed by a doctor.  In case of a food allergy, check the label to ensure the allergen isn’t present. 

Last of all, have fun. 

Here is the list of places and times

Brodhead

Tuesday, Oct. 31, from 4–7 p.m. 

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Oregon

Tuesday, Oct. 31, from 5–8 p.m.

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Stoughton

Saturday, Oct. 28, from 3–5 p.m. with participating shops along Main Street in downtown Stoughton. They also have City Trick-or-Treating on Tuesday, Oct. 31, from 6–8 p.m. 

Sun Prairie

Tuesday, Oct. 31, from 5–7 p.m.

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Fort Atkinson

Trick or treat takes place on Monday, Oct. 30, from 1–4 p.m. Trunk or treat takes place at Jones Park on Tuesday, Oct. 31, from 6–8 p.m. 

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Whitewater

On Friday, Oct. 27, Whitewater Chamber of Commerce is hosting Ghoul's Night Out from 4–7 p.m. on Main Street. Events include mask making, a costume contest, bounce house, activities and games, spooky stories, a scavenger hunt and treats. 

City trick or treating takes place on Monday, Oct. 31, from 4–7 p.m. 

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Beloit

Tuesday, Oct. 31, from 5–7 p.m. 

Janesville

The first opportunity to trick or treat in Janesville is at the Farmer's Market in Town Square and in downtown on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Look for the orange and black balloons to know which businesses are participating.

City trick-or-treating takes place on Monday, Oct. 31, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. 



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Milton

Monday, Oct. 31, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. 

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Edgerton

Edgerton Trick or Treating

Tuesday. October 31 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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Evansville

Trick or Treating Hours 5-7pm, Tuesday, Oct 31st 

Deerfield Lion's Club Hosts Chili Fest 

Car Show, Corn Hole tournament, open air vendor market, kids activities, live music and of course a Chili Cookoff. For more information visit

https://lionschilifest.com/

Beloit's 9th Annual Oktoberfest

Downtown Beloit Association brings Oktoberfest back to the 300 block of State Street in historic downtown. Enjoy several types of beer, live music, food, and more! LIve music kicks off at 5:30 pm with the Zweifel Brothers! Taking the stage from 5:30-7:30 pm with the headliner band, Dirt Road Revelz, taking the stage from 8:00-11:00 pm. Tickets are just  $10 for adults and children 14 and under are free.

Ft. Atkinson's World Of Wheels 2023 For Kids Young and Old 

World of Wheels Fort Atkinson not to be confused with the custom car, hot rod show with the same name, is for kids. Police cars, earth movers, service vehicles, fire engines, tractors and more will be on display, hands on, climb inside and tour in Ralph Park.

If you have a vehicle you would like to bring, please contact the Parks & Recreation Office at (920) 397-9910 or BFriese@fortatkinsonwi.gov.

World of Wheels takes place at Ralph Park, 600 Jefferson St Fort Atkinson. Saturday September 16, from 9:30 to 11:00 AM.

Celebrate Mexican Culture At Fiesta On Main In  Downtown Watertown

Enjoy a cultural experience to remember with live Mariachi music traditional dances of Mexico, authentico comida( authentic food) from Maria's Taco truck, ice cream by Mercadito La Rosita, beer and DJ Music. Fiesta On Main takes place at Bentzin Family Town Square, 1 W. Main St. from Saturday, September 16, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm.

This Saturday Is Lake Mills Last Vintage Market On The Square

Vintage Finds and locally made goods at the final market of the season. Discover Mid-Century Modern, 1980’s, Architectural Salvage, Bohemian /Gypsy and Farmhouse finds like furniture and home decorations. Local craft artists will have  – Yard/Garden Art, Upcycled and Handcrafted Treasures, Jewelry & Accessories, Paper & Novelty Wood crafts, purses, items for Bath & Body , hand made Candles, great finds for Plants/Garden  Where: Lake Mills' historic Square is located downtown in Commons Park .The Vintage Market takes place between 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Shop Downtown Janesville This Saturday For Sales and Deals

Enjoy deals from local downtown Janesville stores this Saturday September 16, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm from Main Street to Milwaukee Street and along the river walk.

Summer Fun This Weekend At New Glarus Family Fest 2023

Enjoy live music, food from local vendors, carnival rides, a car show and many other activities and entertainment. The New Glarus Family Fest takes place Sunday, September 10th, 2023 from 10:00-3:30pm in the New Glarus Village park!

Chilimania Brings The Heat To The Streets of Downtown Edgerton

Climate Change had stretched Summers in Wisconsin past Labor Day weekend so festivals like Chilimania are enjoyable reasons to get outside and enjoy the season heat, and sample some from the best chili cooks in the Badger State. While most summertime festivals are free, Chilimania does has an admission price/day of $15 but the fee includes sampling chili and the money at the gate supports local educational initiatives for Edgerton area kids. Chilimania takes place in downtown Edgerton September 8th and 9th. Read More

Wanna Go Where The Big Corn Roasts? Make Corn Fest in Darien A Summer Daytrip

62 year of celebrating corn and Summer Fun. Corn Fest in Darien is the quintessential Wisconsin family event. Tractor Pulls? The Tri-County Pullers are back competing in the dirt at the Walworth County Fair Grounds. Don't forget the Big Corn Auction, a craft fair featuring local and regional artists, live music and fireworks, And of course fresh, locally grown corn and other locally owned food vendors. The festival begins Friday, September 8 and continues through Sunday, September 10. For more information visit http://dariencornfest.us/

Support Local Artists This Labor Day Weekend at Paoli's Paoli Art In The Park   

Paoli Art in the Park is back, thanks to the Southern Wisconsin Art Guild. The two day event will take place at Paoli Park (1367 County Road PB in Paoli) Saturday, September 2 to Sunday, September 3, 2023 from 9 AM to 4 PM. in the Paoli Park.

Meet Award-Winning Artists

Paoli Art In the Park features both local and regional artists in a variety of mediums. Many of the artists have participated in premier shows including the Art Fairs On and Off the Square, Agora Art Fair and the Spring Green Art Fair.

Free General Admission

Food & Drink on Grounds (No carry-ins)

All proceeds benefit the FFA

For more information please contact Jeffrey McNeely (albanywiffaalumni@gmail.com)

The 174th Walworth County Fair Wisconsin's Rich Agricultural History Celebrated

Billed as the largest county fair (over 135,000 attendees in 2020) in Wisconsin, Walworth County's Labor Day Weekend fete is hardly showing it's age. At 174 years old, the fair goes enthusiastically beyond the traditional attractions like 4-H agricultural. exhibits, carnival rides and funnel cake. There is no other fair in Wisconsin possibly the Great Lakes region that hosts both honey condiment and bird house building competitions. No need to explain those hand to hand feats of carpentry and culinary genius, other than mention only locally sourced honey is eligible to compete. 

Fairgrounds. 411 East Court Street. Elkhorn, WI 53121. 262-723-3228. Website. Schedule of Events: Honorary Marshals Day Senior Citizens Day 62 and Older

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 Adult $12.00

Junior 5-12 yrs $5.00

Senior Sat 9/3 - Mon 9/5 $12.00

Senior Wed 8/31- Fri 9/2 $8.00 



The Albany Tractor and Toy Show 

The 13th Annual Tractor and Toy Show 

will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 this Sunday,

August 27th at the Albany Lions Club, 402 N Cincinnati St. The day long event takes place in two locations.

Visitors will enjoy exhibits, displays, and vendors at the toy show taking place inside the Lions Club. Outdoors a peer, crowd judged tractor show, flea market, Bounce House and food vendors fill the Lions' grounds.

Check out Raffles (50/50 throughout day, guns and cash drawing at 2:30pm) And for the kiddies, there is also a Kid’s Tractor Pull with prizes (registration 12:30-Pull starts at 1:00)

For those wishing to enter in the tractor show there is a $15 registration fee with entry plaques to the first 50 exhibitors. Tractors must be in place by noon.

Free General Admission

Food & Drink on Grounds (No carry-ins)

All proceeds benefit the FFA

For more information please contact Jeffrey McNeely (albanywiffaalumni@gmail.com)

Coffee Break Festival Wakes Up Downtown Stoughton This Saturday

The annual celebrated event commemorates according to local lore the very first coffee break in the U.S. Cpffee Break Festival pays homage to a story about a group of Norwegian, coffee drinking women who one day after working hours in a local tobacco warehouse decided to go home for a coffee break. And America's cherished, caffeine habit was born.

The 2023 Coffee Break Festival like previous years features a classics car show, arts and crafts vendors, a pork roast, and the Wisconsin requisite beer garden. Coffee Break Festival 2023 is being held this Saturday, August 2oth from 9 - 3 pm at Mandt Park, 381 E Main St, Stoughton. [ Google Map] 

Sun Prairie Sweet Corn Festival Is Back For Its' 70th Year.

Sun Prairie Sweet Corn Festival - August 16 - 20, 2023 Sweet Corn Festival Named one of the best food festivals in the Midwest, the Sun Prairie Sweet Corn Festival is always held the third full weekend in August. The featured food is 80 tons of Wisconsin grown sweet corn served with savory butter and sprinkled with salt to your liking.

Celebrate Brodhead's Agricultural Heritage With Covered Bridge Days

Friday August 11th through Sunday August 13th enjoy a full weekend of family friendly activities at Brodhead's Covered Bridge Days. Beyond the traditional county fair fare, the festival, sponsored by the Brodhead Chamber of Commerce, features pontoon boat rides on Mill Race, lawn tractor pulls, a wild flower walk, Gypsy Air Bi-Plane Tours, horse drawn wagon rides, a vendor market around Brodhead's historic square among the dozens of scheduled events. Read More

Come To New Glarus For the 2023 Volkfest

Celebrate Swiss Independence Day with a program of traditional Swiss entertainment. The entertainment includes choral folklore music, yodeling, flag throwing, talerschwingen, alphorn playing, and accordion music. Volksfest starts at 3pm at the Wilhelm Tell Shooting Park located on Highway O just outside of town. Tickets will be $5 available at the event only.

Support Great Local Retail At Monroe's Maxwell Street Days

The original Maxwell Street Days began as a weekend event for Chicago's Jewish community to sell discounted products. The University of Illinois-Chicago has since bulldozed the streets and buildings.

The 44th Annual Maxwell Street Days brings sidewalk sales back to downtown Monroe's Courthouse Square. Find on the sidewalk and in store discounts from nationally known, Zodica Perfumery, Max's Threads is a family owned men's clothing store, Monroe Antiques Mall, Edelweiss Gifts, Busy Bee Floral, Rainbow Confections and many more locally owned small businesses. Monroe Maxwell Street Days runs August 3rd - 5th.

Tobacco Heritage Days

In the Summer 1972 the very first Tobacco Heritage Days took place. The festival ran a Full Page ad in the Edgerton Reporter honoring important moments in the tobacco town's history: 1869 First Tobacco Warehouse, 1897 the Tobacco Exchange Bank is Organized among the many highlights. The celebration then was reflecting on Edgerton's proweress as Cigar leaf Capital of America.

This weekend 51 years later, the festival focuses more on the major contribution farmers have made to Edgerton and the region. 

The three day event (Friday July 14 - Sunday July 16) takes place across downtown Edgerton and mainly at historic Racetrack Park. Tobacco Heritage Days is less about the large medicinal leaf and more about honoring the legacy of Edgerton area farmers. At one time the event showcased a tobacco spitting contest, one competition that won't be part of the 51 year celebration.

Tobacco Heritage Day kicks off promptly at 8am Friday with a City Wide Rummage Sales. Then make your way over to Racetrack Park for day of all-age softball tournaments and live music acts. Friday Night features headliner Car Tunes.. 

Tobacco Days is $15 in advance for the whole weekend (ages 18+), $20 when bought on 7/15; Kids get in free. Check their