ATVing

There is still time to get on your ATV before the snow flies!  Travel Wisconsin has a list of eight great ATV destinations with trail information and links.  Make plans for a fall getaway now or bookmark the page for off-roading fun next spring. Off-Roadin’: Eight Wisconsin ATV Destinations

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International Tongue Twister Contest

If you think saying "She sells seashells down by the sea shore" is hard to say, imagine what you fun you could have trying to win the 13th Annual International Tongue Twister Contest being held at the Logic Puzzle Museum in Burlington this Saturday.

The competition begins at 2PM March 2nd, open to ages 5 to 105, and admission is $6/person. There will be several age categories and lots of prizes, and giggling!

Get all the details and check out video from previous competitions here International Tongue Twister Contest

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Valentines Events

Looking for something romantic for you and your Valentine?  Here are some upcoming events.

February 13th and 14th head to the Northleaf Winery from Noon to 4PM in Milton for Wine and Chocolate Obsession, a wine tasting and pairing event. Tickets $10/person and reservations required Northleaf Winery

How about an all chocolate event? Death by Chocolate from 4:30PM-8:30PM in downtown Appleton February 14th has many scrumptious desserts for you to try. Tickets $20/person or $35/couple. See the website for list of restaurants Death by Chocolate

February 16th enjoy the outdoors at the Bong Nature Area in Kansasville. From 6:30PM to 9:30PM take a candlelit walk, eat some fine homemade desserts and warm drinks, keep warm by the bonfire and listen to live music. Admission is $5/Adults $1/Kids (State Park sticker also required) and reservations are required Return to Romance

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Wintervergnügen

What is Wintervergnügen?

It means "winter fun", and that's what you will find at the Wintervergnügen Pond Hockey Classic & Winter Festival Saturday January 26th in Waupaca.

From 10AM to Dusk at South Park, enjoy pond hockey, curling, broom ball, ice fishing, ice sculpting, ice skating, ice carving, snowshoeing, plus food, beer and fireworks at the end of the day. There will also be a candlelight cross county skiing at Hartman Park from 5PM-8PM.

A winter sports lovers dream day! Find all the details here Wintervergnügen

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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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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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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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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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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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Halloween Fun at State Parks

Spend time in the great outdoors and enjoy the spooky fun of the Halloween season.  Many of Wisconsin's State Parks are have family friendly events over the next two weekends, including hay rides, spooky trail hikes, pumpkin carving, costume contests and more.

Check out this page on the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Website and find a park near you for a fall fun event State parks offer family Halloween activities over next two weekends

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#1 Haunted House in America

If you are looking for a great scare this Halloween season, head to the Waukesha County Expo Center for the fright of your life!  The Wisconsin Feargrounds is an awarding winning display of all the "fun" in Halloween, with three haunted houses in one location! 

The Feargrounds are open every Friday and Saturday in October and open from Wednesday October 26th through Halloween night!  Get more info, check out the gallery and buy tickets online here Wisconsin Feargrounds

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Halloween Haunts

Are you looking to be scared this Halloween?

Check out Wisconsin's premier site for haunted houses, Haunted Wisconsin, your Halloween entertainment guide. Now in it's 10th year this site includes listings of haunted houses by city, pumpkin patches and trick-or-treat times along with decorating ideas, sound effects, recipes and much, much more.

Get ready to be scared...or be scary at HauntedWisconsin.com

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