Only in Wisconsin on New Year's Eve

Looking for something different on New Year's Eve?  Here are two events you could only find in Wisconsin.

Carpfest in Prairie du Chien begins December 26th and runs through January 1st, the highlight taking place on New Year's Eve at the Dropping of the Carp. Festivities include fireworks, a bonfire and the kissing of the carp.  See all the events and activities here Carp Fest - Prairie du Chien, Wi

In Plymouth, the Art Center is holding the 6th Annual Big Cheese Drop December 31st beginning at 8PM. Enjoy food, dancing, a silent auction and of course 80-pound decorated Sartori Company cheese wedge drop at midnight.  Reservations are required 6th Annual New Year's Eve Party & Big Cheese Drop

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Where Is the Snow?

Winter in Wisconsin is a time for snowmobiles and skis. Find the best places across the State with Travel Wisconsin's Snow Conditions Report. You can visit their website and see where to find lots of the white stuff, or download their app and get weekly updates right to your phone.

As of today, only a few areas are open for snowmobiling and cross-country skiing, but many ski hills are up and running!  See it all here Travel Wisconsin Snow Conditions Report

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2013 State Park Stickers Available December 1st

Enjoy a whole year of visiting Wisconsin's State Parks, Trails and Wildlife Areas with an annual vehicle sticker.  The 2013 edition will be available starting December 1st, and they are valid from December 1, 2012 until December 31, 2013. Know someone who loves the outdoors? This makes a great gift.

Check out the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources' website for information on ordering your annual sticker, and see the 2013 winning design.  Information for high school students on entering the sticker design contest for 2014 is also available here 2013 Wisconsin State Park stickers available for sale Dec. 1

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Thanksgiving Fun

No sooner did the ghosts and witches go away, and it seems everywhere you look the red and green decorations of Christmas have taken their places. Many communities have already started their holiday events, and there are many Christmas parades scheduled for this weekend and next weekend across the State.

But if you want to celebrate Thanksgiving before you get ready for Santa, here are a few events and activities here in Wisconsin.

Thanksgiving Day Parade in Jacksonport - parade begins at Noon.

Thanksgiving Buffet Train - Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad in Spooner. Train leaves Thanksgiving Day at Noon, get tickets here Dinner Trains

Berbee Derby - the Thanksgiving Day 10K run and 5K run/walk in Fitchburg along the Capital City Trail. Get details on their website Berbee Derby

5th Annual Turkey Trot - Eight cities - Appleton, Eau Claire, Fond du Lac, Green Bay, La Crosse, Manitowoc, Marshfield and Oshkosh - will all be hosting a 5K run and a 2K run/walk Thanksgiving morning to raise money for the YMCA and Boys an Girls clubs. Choose your location and get info here Festival Foods Turkey Trot

On Friday November 23rd the Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake will be hosting a Thanksgiving Jazz Series featuring Lisa Roti. More info and tickets here Thanksgiving Jazz Series: Lisa Roti

November 23rd and 24th learn more about Thanksgiving at Eagle River's Northwoods Children's Museum "Turkey and Traditions" event. Details here Northwoods Children's Museum

Good luck to all the hunters this weekend, and have a great Thanksgiving from all of us at BuyWisconsinLand.com

Fall Fest-of-Ale

Where can you taste over 100 of the best micro-brews in Wisconsin and Illinois?  This Saturday, November 3rd, you can taste them at the Janesville Kiwanis's 10th Annual Fall Fest-of-Ale.

Be at the Holiday Inn Express and Janesville Conference Center at 6PM and taste the best beers in the area. Included in your ticket is your beer glass, food provided by local restaurants and music by Kind Of A Big Deal.

Advance tickets are on sale now at selected stores in Janesville or you can send an email from the event website Fall Fest-of-Ale

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Hunting Moon Pow Wow

Take a break from the Halloween fun this weekend and stop by the Potawatomi Casino in Milwaukee for the Hunting Moon Pow Wow.

This annual pow wow features Native Dancers from 5 to 50+ competing in beautiful regalia to the sounds of the drums. There will also be a Grand Entry each day, an event you don't want to miss.  And check out the jewelry, crafts and food available.

The event runs October 19th-21st. Get all the details and directions on their website Hunting Moon Pow Wow

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Nekoosa Giant Pumpkin Fest

Where's the best place to see some of the largest pumpkins in the world?

The Nekoosa GIANT Pumpkin Fest!

This weekend, October 6th and 7th, head to the Nekoosa Business Park and see large pumpkins, squash, long gourds, watermelons, tomatoes, and field pumpkins. Weigh-in for these huge vegetables and fruits starts Saturday at 8AM. 

And don't miss all the pumpkin fun: pumpkin decorating, pumpkin pie eating contest, pumpkin bake-off, pumpkin drop and pumpkin carving.  There will also be music, carnival rides, children's entertainers and more.

Check out the event website here Nekoosa GIANT Pumpkin Fest 2012, visit their Facebook Page Nekoosa Giant Pumpkin Fest, or get a flyer for the event Pumpkin Fest Flyer

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Ciclovia

Have you heard of Ciclovia?

Ciclovia (spanish for bike path) began in Bogota, Columbia as a way to create non-motorized traffic awareness, and has become a weekly event. Every Sunday 70 miles of city streets are closed and around 2 million people head out and bike or walk. This community activity has inspired many events world wide, including Ciclovia Wisconsin.

Stevens Point will be filled with bikers and walkers Saturday September 22nd, who will be following a seven mile trail around the northside of the city. Please note no roads will be closed, so be mindful of traffic when walking or biking along the street. There will be "Active Rest Stops" along your way with free Zumba and Yoga classes, a Kids Zone, vendors, free bike maintenance and much more. This is a free family event sponsored by UWSP Adventure tours.

See all the details on the UWSP website CicloviaWI and on their Facebook Page Ciclovia Wisconsin

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5th Annual Kickapoo BRAVE Bicycle Ride

If you enjoy pedaling down the road and looking at beautiful scenery while you ride, this is for you!

Head to Gays Mills September 15th for the 5th Annual Kickapoo BRAVE Bicycle Ride.  Try your skill at the 20, 40, 60 or 100 route, or bring the kids for the 10 mile "Family Fun Ride".  BRAVE - Bluffs, Rivers and Valley Event - means you will be cycling past ridge tops with panoramic views and down beautiful country roads.

Early bird registration is available until September 8th (but you can register the day of the event), and includes ride, t-shirt, gift bag, drink, and the Harvest Dinner following the ride.  Get more details and registration form here Kickapoo BRAVE Ride

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Central Wisconsin State Fair

August is nearly gone, but before we truly jump into fall, there is still time to head out to the fair - the Central Wisconsin State Fair in Marshfield.

The Fair runs August 29th through Labor Day September 3rd.  With the slogan "Where Farm meets Fun" you know there will be plenty of activities for everyone, including animal and craft judging, carnival rides and great food, but don't miss the Draft Horse Show, Custom Chainsaw Carving, petting zoo, magic show and the Round Barn Express.  Grandstand headliners this year will be Little Big Town, Neal McCoy, Styx, The Guess Who, and The Jerry Schmitt Band. Monday will feature the NTPA Truck and Tractor Pull.

Get event times and tickets at the Fair's website centralwisconsinstatefair.com

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Old Fashioned Fun

Looking for 1800's family fun?  Check out the Rassbach Museum Family Fun Day Saturday August 11th 10AM-2PM in Menomonie.  See an 1860's style base ball game, play historic family games, learn to make candles and butter, take an antique auto ride, and much more. Admission is $8/Adults $5/Kids 4-11 and includes all activities and food.

Get all the details here Old Fashioned Family Fun Day and enjoy a blast from the past of fun.

Lumberjack Show

Axe throwing, chopping, log rolling, cross cut sawing, hot sawing and chainsaw carving - check out the Lumberjack Show July 28th at the Lumberjack Special Steam Train & Camp Five Museum Complex in Laona.

Showtimes will be 11:45AM, 1:30PM and 2:45PM Saturday.  While you're there check out the Museum & Blacksmith Shop, Farm Corral & Animals, Green Treasure Forest Tour, Ecology Walking Tour, Cracker Barrel Store & Gift Shop and of course the Lumberjack Steam Train.

Get more information on all the fun here Lumberjack Show
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Iola Old Car Show

The Midwest's largest old car show is back this weekend.  The 40th Anniversary Iola Old Car Show runs July 12th to the 15th at the Car Show Grounds in Iola. This year's theme is "21st Century Orphans – A Tribute to Plymouth, Oldsmobile, Mercury and Pontiac".

Iola Car Show facts - The show grounds are approximately 300 acres, with 1600 camping spaces, 4400 swap spaces, 1000 car corral spaces and 2,200 show cars. All this is managed by 3000 volunteers. The Village of Iola has about 1300 people which will grow to over 120,000 over the weekend.

Admission for the show is $8/daily, $15/4 day pass, free/10 and under.  Get directions and all the details here Iola Old Car Show 2012

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Easy Way to find Outdoor Fun

Visiting a State Park is a great way to enjoy the outdoors. And each park has different amenities and activities for you to enjoy.  So how do you choose where to go?

Now it's easy!  Just head to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources website and go to the "Explore Outdoors" page.  Here you find a searchable database of parks, activities, amenities and events. Search by County, by distance from a City, by a Park or Trail name, or by activity.  Then head out for some great outdoors fun.

Have a safe and fun-filled July 4th from the BuyWisconsinLand.com team.

Badger State Summer Games

The Badger State Summer Games are back!

Wisconsin's very own Olympic-style sports festival open to all ages and skill levels. Due to reorganizing there are many changes this year include the lost of several sports (which hopefully will return in 2013): Curling, Rowing, Tennis, Swimming, Gymnastics, and Basketball.  New sports for 2012 are Duathlon and Horseshoes.

The games kick off this Saturday in Weston with the Duathon - 5k run/28k bike/3k run - both individuals and teams are welcome to compete.  Ten other events will run over the weekend of June 23rd-24th all around the Wausau area.

Check out the Badger State Games website for complete list of events and times to see how you can join in the fun Badger State Games - Summer

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State Park Open House Day

Enjoy Wisconsin's State Parks FREE this Sunday!  All State Parks, Forests, Recreation Areas and Trails have free admission on June 3rd.  Find a map and list of all Wisconsin's State Parks here State Park System

Also, this weekend is FREE Fishing weekend!  No license required, but catch limits and size limits apply.  Find more information and a list of fishing events here Free Fishing Weekend

Summer is here - time to get outside!

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Armed Forces Day May 19th

This Saturday, May 19th, is Armed Forces Day.  We at BuyWisconsinLand.com would like to thank all the brave men and women who keep us free.

Here are some of the events and happenings from around the state to celebrate this day.  We hope you have a great weekend and remember those who serve our country.

Armed Forces Days - May 18th to 20th - Camp Douglas.  Get details of events and parade here  wicampdouglasafd

Hero's Weekend Free/Discounted Camping - May 18th and 19th. Click here to find participation Wisconsin Association of Campground members offering specials Hero's Weekend

Armed Forces Day and National Police Week - May 18th and 19th - Three Bears Resort, Warrens. Present your military ID, Police or Firefighter ID to receive a 75% discount on the unit rental rate on a two day weekend stay in a vacation home. Three Bears Packages and Specials

Big Lots Armed Forces Day Discount - May 19th - Big Lot Stores.  All active, reserve, and retired service members will receive a 10% discount on qualifying in-store purchases by presenting military identification.

Operation Celebrate Freedom - May 19th 9AM-11PM - Oconomowoc. Operation Celebrate Freedom Event Schedule

Armed Forces Day Open House - May 19th 9AM-3PM - Fort McCoy. Open House Flyer

9th Annual Support the Troops Ride - May 19th - New Berlin to Milwaukee.  Registration begins at 9AM, ride at 11AM Harley Davidson Troops Ride

Helicopter Expo - May 19th 10AM-4PM - The High Ground, Neillsville. Helicopter Expo

Armed Forces Day Car Show - May 19th 11AM-3PM - American Legion Post 449, Brookfield.

Armed Forces Day Party - May 19th 7PM-11PM - American Legion Post 38, Appleton Appleton American Legion

100 Mile Garage Sale

Here's the excuse you needed to head to see the beautiful bluffs of the Mississippi River! This weekend, May 4th-6th, is the 100 Mile Garage Sale. Enjoy the scenery and find great bargans all weekend!

The sale runs along the Mississippi River from Winona north to Red Wing on the Minnesota side, following Highway 61 through Goodview, Minnesota City, Kellogg, Wabasha, Maple Springs, Lake City and Frontenac, and Fountain City north to Prescott on the Wisconsin side, following Highway 35 through Cochrane, Alma, Nelson, Pepin, Stockholm, Maiden Rock, Bay City and Diamond Bluff. Just look for pink ribbons, balloons and signs to find homes, businesses and neighborhoods participating.

Find out more about this event and this area here mississippi-river.org  Happy shopping!

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Grilled Cheese Championship

What's better than Wisconsin Cheese?  A Grilled Wisconsin Cheese Sandwich!

Check out the best of the best at the Wisconsin Grilled Cheese Championship tomorrow, April 21st, 10AM-2PM at the Iowa County Fairgrounds in Mineral Point.  There are four classes of sandwiches with amatuer and professional divisions - all filled with Wisconsin Cheese.  Admission is free!  Lots of exhibitors will be there as well, and grilled cheese sandwiches, tomato soup, beer and wine for you to enjoy.

Get all the details here grilledcheesewisconsin.com

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Volunteer at Wisconsin State Parks Earth Day Events

Looking for an activity to help you celebrate Earth Day?  The Friends of Wisconsin State Parks are hosting Work*Play*Earth Day 2012 events at parks across the state.

Volunteers can join in the with Department of Natural Resources staff members to plant trees and shrubs, remove invasive plants, clear up leaves and pine needles, install benches, paint picnic tables and pick up litter.

Here are dates and locations for this event:

April 14th at Stower Seven Lakes State Trail in Amery.

April 21st at Kohler-Andrae State Park in Sheboygan, Harrington Beach State Park in Belgium, Havenwoods State Forest in Milwaukee, Mirror Lake State Park in Baraboo and Big Foot Beach State Park in Lake Geneva.

April 27th at Peninsula State Park in Fish Creek.

April 28th at Lapham Peak State Park in Delafield, High Cliff State Park in Sherwood, Perrot State Park in Trempealeau, Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit in Campbellsport, Devils Lake State Park in Baraboo, Wyalusing State Park in Bagley and Mead Wildlife Area in Milladore.

May 5th at Hartman Creek State Park in Waupaca, Roche-A-Cri State Park in Friendship, Pike Lake State Forest in Hartford and Whitefish Dunes State Park in Sturgeon Bay.

To register or get more information visit the Friends of Wisconsin State Parks website fwsp.org and click on the Work*Play*Earth Day tab.

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Bring Your Antlers

That's right, bring your antlers and get scored and win prizes! Check out the Antler Expo and Sport Show this weekend at the Forts Folle Avione Historical Park in Danbury.

March 31st and April 1st from 10AM to 4PM you can take your antlers to be scored and displayed. No antlers...try out the Bird Sporting Clay Shoot or the 3D Archery Shoot. There will also be seminars by the Wisconsin DNR, the Ice Age Trail, the National Park Service, and lots of vendors for you to check out.

Get all the details and prices here Anler Expo/Sports Show  Event sponsored by the Forts Folle Avoine and The Fish Bowl United Sportman Club.

St Urho

March 17th is St Patrick's Day, but today, March 16th is St Urho's Day.  Who is St Urho? 

It seems the legend of St Urho began around the 1950's in either Virginia, Minnesota or Chippewa Falls, Wisconisn of a great man who drove either frogs or grasshoppers out of Finland. Originally celebrated in May, the date was later changed to March 16th, and many communities across the US and Canada with Finnish origins now hold parades and festivals on this date.

Around Wisconsin you can celebrate St Urho's Day here:

• Oconto: Ruby Hatters St. Urho’s Day Social March 16th 11AM at The Brothers Three
• Brantwood - St. Urho/St Patrick Celebration March 17th 4:30PM at the Brantwood Community Center.
• Barnes - St. Urho's/St. Patrick's Day Parade and Events March 17th Barnes WI 

So a Happy St Urho's and St Patrick's Weekend everyone!

May brooks and trees and singing hills

Join in the chorus too,

And every gentle wind that blows

Send happiness to you.  ~Irish Blessing

 

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22nd Annual Klondike Days

Wisconsin's #1 Winter Family Fun Festival, Klondike Days, will be this weekend March 3rd and 4th in Eagle River.

This prestigous event started off as just a dog sled race, and now hosts a variety of yesteryear activities for the entire family. Activities include: River Country Red's Rendezvous and Living History (a re-enactment of a camp), North Woods Championship Dog Weight Pull, the One and Two-Horse Log Pull Classic, lumberjack and chain-saw carving competitions, the Native American Cultural Exposition, Snowshoe Challenge, a winter art and craft show, music and great food.

Get all the details here 22nd Annual Klondike Days

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16th Book Across the Bay

Get ready to ski or snowshoe by the stars and candlelight across Lake Superior.  Book Across the Bay is this weekend February 18th at 6PM.

The race begins in Ashland at the Hotel Chequamegon and ends near Thompson's West End Park in Washburn.  Participants are asked to leave their cars near the finish line and take one of the shuttle buses from 2:30PM-5:30PM to the start line.  Last year's event had 3,800 skiiers and snowshoers, so get there early - this year over 4,000 are expected to join in the fun.

To register and get more information visit the Book Across the Bay website

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89th Annual Snowflake Ski Jumping Tournament

Although many winter events have been cancelled do to warm temperatures and lack of snow, the 89th Annual Snowflake Ski Jumping Tournament held at the Snowflake Ski Club February 2nd-4th just north of Westby, Wisconsin is still a go!

This tournament is an International ski jump competition on an Olympic size hill. Skiers from the United States and around the world come to compete in Timber Coulee at this event.

For details and time for opening ceremonies and events visit the Snowflake Ski Club's website

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22nd Annual Wisconsin Snow Sculpting Competition

If you like snowmen, you're gonna love this. This weekend Racine plays host to the 22nd Annual State Snow Sculpting Competition.

Formerly held in the Wisconsin Dells as the "Flake Out Festival", this year the competition is called "The Big Chill" held in Monument Square January 20th to 22nd in Downtown Racine.

The 17 top two-man team snow sculpters will compete for the Championship and cash prizes and the chance to compete at the US National event in 2013.

Get all the details here The Big Chill Racine Ice & Snow Festival

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Bald Eagle Watching

Did you know there are bald eagles in Wisconsin?  If you enjoy seeing these majestic birds in their natural habitat check out the 25th Bald Eagle Watching Days January 13th and 14th in Prairie du Sac. 

Friday events begin at 7PM with a live birds of prey show by the Raptor Center from the University of Minnesota at the Sauk Prairie High School.  Saturday will feature a release of a rehabilitated eagle by the Raptor Education Group. 

For a complete schedule of times and events visit the Ferry Bluff Eagle Council's website Eagle Days

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