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We all know about Milwaukee's "Big Gig" Summerfest and the large music festivals that take place all over Wisconsin every summer, but this list is for the smaller communities that put on the big time events.
Favorite Small Town Festivals
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Salmon-O-Rama - Racine, WI
This is the World's largest fresh fishing event. With events including Live music, food, children's area, silent auction and exhibits, Salmon-O-Rama is a can't miss event in Southeast Wisconsin every July.
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Beef-A-Rama - Minocqua, WI
Beef-A-Rama takes place every September, and has for over 40 years. Start your weekend out with a beef eating contest and dancing in the streets of Minocqua. The downtown Beef Cook-offs begin bright and early in the morning along with live music & other tasty treats. And, of course, the main event - the Parade of Beef. You and your taste buds will not want to miss this festival.
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Hartford Balloon Rally
The Hartford Balloon Rally takes place each August in Hartford, WI at the local Airport. Hartford is located approximately 45 minutes northwest of Milwaukee, WI. This is one of Wisconsin's best family events with free admission and activities for the whole family to enjoy! Kids 8 years to 17 years of age can experience the excitement of an airplane ride for the first time. The hot air balloon launch takes place just prior to dusk and is followed with a balloon glow after return from their flight. The evening is capped off with a spectacular Fireworks show. Fun, food and something for all ages of children await the attendees of this event!
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Warrens Cranberry Festival - Warrens, WI
This Northern Wisconsin festival is the largest of its kind in the United States, drawing over 100,000 people in three days. You’ll be certain to put a trip to the Warrens Cranberry Festival on your vacation calendar!
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Cheese Days - Monroe, WI
One of the top hundred festivals in the United States, Cheese Days in Monroe is music, dance, parades, arts & crafts fair, factory tours and cheesemaking demonstrations. Everything happening during this festive September weekend celebrates the Swiss Heritage and the cheesemaking industry that made this area famous.
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Klondike Days - Eagle River, WI
This winter festival was voted Wisconsin's favorite Winter festival. This family festival, features Native American exhibits, Snow Sculptures, Cut, Stack, & Split contest, Dog Sled weight pulls, Horse pulls, Ice Sculpture, Arts & Crafts, Amish Quilt Show & Sale, and much, much more. Held on the famous Eagle River Derby Track. While in town check out Eagle River's famous Ice Castle constructed every year.
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Hodag Country Festival - Rhinelander, WI
The Hodag Country Festival has been proud to host some of the best country music artists since its inception in 1978. Every year this small town brings the best in country music to Wisconsin northwoods.
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Applefest - Bayfield, WI
Called by some "The Best Festival in Wisconsin!" the Bayfield Apple Festival takes place during the peak of fall color, orchard growers, artists, musicians and creative kid's activities fill the streets of historic downtown Bayfield. Experience the hospitality of Bayfield at its best.
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Pumpkin Patch Festival - Egg Harbor, WI
Egg Harbor Pumpkin Patch Festival adds to the Columbus Day weekend and peaking Fall colors. Harbor View Park is the place for family fun, outdoor entertainment, sweet corn, pumpkin pie, cider, beer and the best brats you’ve ever tasted! Silent auction, children’s entertainment and scarecrow displays throughout Egg Harbor.
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Sweet Corn Festival - Sun Prairie, WI
Do you love your sweet corn? If you do, have we got a festival for you this summer. Each year over 100,000 people travel from miles away to enjoy the mouth-watering sweet corn served and the great family fun events that take part each August at Angell Park in Sun Prairie, WI. Each year this festival grows larger, with over 70 tons of sweet corn and a half-ton of butter served over a two-day period!!
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December, 2009
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The Velvet Lips Lounge - Fort Atkinson
I love Fort Atkinson - the Fireside Dinner Theatre, the Hoard Historical Museum, and the quaint downtown shops. Well now there is one more reason to discover this charming city on the Rock River – Velvet Lips Lounge Bar & Grill. I don’t know that, visually speaking, there is another restaurant like it in the whole state. First of all, it’s on the basement floor of one of the renovated buildings in downtown Fort. Second, where else will you find this: Bright pink carpeting with brown leopard spot, an enormous fireplace, a snakeskin couch, two classic antique leather pocket pool tables, some purple walls, some old stone walls, and these incredibly gorgeous crystal chandeliers you’d find in a Trump Tower Building. Somehow, the owners pull it all off. And did I mention, on the two floors above the restaurant you can host private parties and functions with a view of downtown Fort Atkinson that’s hard to beat. And in good weather, they have outdoor dining along the Rock River. The Discover Wisconsin crew and I dined their three times, and at each visit were treated with a friendly staff, and great food. Velvet Lips is open for lunch and dinner, and serves classic American fare with a twist. I tried the Steak Diane, a peppercorn crusted Sirloin Steak topped with a brandy mustard cream sauce, and the Wild Mushroom Ravioli, served in a basil pesto alfredo cream sauce, topped with pine nuts and parmesan cheese. So, if you want to discover a Restaurant that is definitely one of a kind, put Velvet Lips in Fort Atkinson on your list.
The Velvet Lips
10 South Water Street
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 562-lips
www.velvetlipslounge.com
Open for lunch 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every day
Dinners Monday-Saturday
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