Summerfest

In Wisconsin we are proud of our beer, brats, cheese and Packers, but we also love our music. Once again the World's Largest Music Festival, Summerfest, will be held at Henry Maier Festival Park (the Summerfest Grounds) on Milwaukee's lakefront June 25th-29th and July 1st-6th.

Headliners include Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga, Brad Paisley, the Zac Brown Band and Usher. But if you only visit the main stage you'll miss the real fun seeing local and regional musicians as well as groups from all over the world who come to preform. As their website says "11 Days. 11 Stages. Over 800 acts. 900,000 of your closest friends."

Get all the details, directions and prices at the Summerfest website. 

Armed Forces Day at Fort McCoy

Two free events at Fort McCoy Saturday May 17th to celebrate Armed Forces Day.

First is Fort McCoy's Annual Armed Forces Day Open House from 9AM to 3 PM in the Fort McCoy Commemorative Area. Activities include guided installation bus tours, personalized dog tags, camouflage face-painting, an interactive marksmanship gallery, and an obstacle course for children.

Also on Saturday is the US Army Soldier Show at 4PM at the Rumpel Fitness Center. This year's production is called "Stand Strong."

Get information on these events at the Fort McCoy website Special Events at Fort McCoy Saturday, May 17

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Ready to Ski?

Are you looking forward to hitting the slopes this winter?  Thanks to the recent cold weather, Wisconsin Ski Hills and Resorts are making lots of snow and some are already open with more opening soon.

Check out the snow making on these live cams Snowmaking Begins at Wisconsin's Ski Resorts

To check which ski hills and resorts are open and hours of operation, or find out when your local ski hill is opening visit Ski Central Wisconsin Ski and Snow Reports

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Why live in Wisconsin?

We love it here in Wisconsin. But some folks outside our state don't know much about our home and why it is a great place to live.

Check out this blog post from Estately - see if you don't agree these are some of the best things about Wisconsin! 29 Reasons You Should Live In Wisconsin

Good luck hunters - Whitetail Deer Gun Season runs Saturday November 23rd through December 1st.

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Get a Sneak Peek at Wisconsin's Fall Commercials

Travel Wisconsin and Jerry Zucker have teamed up again for some great new commercials promoting Wisconsin in the fall, one featuring Jordy Nelson of the Green Bay Packers. Check out the Travel Wisconsin website for these new ads and enjoy! Travel Wisconsin TV

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13th Annual Door County Scottie Rally

If you like dogs, especially Scottish Terriers, then here's the event for you.

Join in the fun at the 13th Annual Door County Scottie Rally May 17th-18th in Baileys Harbor.  There will be a pet psychic, make your own toy workshop, micro chipping, scottie school, grooming lessons, a silent auction and much more.

The best part of the weekend is the Parade of Scots held in in the Baileys Harbor Town Square.  Owners and pets will assemble at 11:15AM Saturday and the Parade begins at 11:30AM.

Get all the details and register here Door County Scottie Rally

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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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Free Winter Fishing Weekend

Grab your rod and reel and winter coat, it's time for ice fishing.

Wisconsin will be having it's first Free Winter Fishing Weekend January 19th and 20th.  No license required for residents or visitors. Size and number of fish rules still apply.

Don't have your own ice fishing gear?  The Wisconsn DNR will have loaner gear available at several locations across Wisconsin.

Get all the details for this great family fishing event here First winter free fishing weekend set for Jan. 19 and 20

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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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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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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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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.