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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"Christmas in Wisconsin" by the Mears Brothers Band

We at BuyWisconsinLand.com wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Old Fashioned Christmas

If you're looking for a way to ring in the this holiday season this weekend, why not head to Eagle and check out "The Spirit of Christmas Past" at Old World Wisconsin.

Check out the decorations and preparations in the 1870's Crossroads Village and many farmsteads and enjoy the many sights and sounds of Christmastime gone by December 3rd and 4th from Noon to 4PM.  Looks like there won't be enough snow for sleigh rides, unfortunately.

Visit Old World Wisconsin's website for directions, details, and a video of this event. Spirit of Christmas Past 

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Run on Turkey Day

Before you get "stuffed" this Thanksgiving, how about taking a run to benefit the Boys and Girls Club and the YMCA.

Festival Foods is once again sponsoring the Thanksgiving Turkey Trot, a 5 mile run or 2 mile run/walk. This year there are seven cities hosting an event on Thanksgiving morning - Eau Claire, Fond du Lac, Menasha (Fox Cities), Green Bay, La Crosse, Manitowoc and Oshkosh. All races begin at 8AM and end by 9:30AM, plenty of time to get home for the Packer game at 11:30AM

For more information, course details and registration see their website 4th Annual Festival Foods Turkey Trot

Good luck to all the hunters and Happy Thanksgiving from BuyWisconsinLand.com

Veterans Day Celebrations

The history of Veterans Day goes back to the end of World War I when an armistice was called for the eleventh hour of the the eleventh day of the eleventh month of 1918.  Today it is a reminder to us the true cost of freedom.

November 5th through the 11th has been declared Veterans Recognition Week in Wisconsin, a time when all Wisconsinites can make a special effort to honor our soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines, and when students will be learning about Veterans in our schools.  Friday November 11th, remember to pause at 11AM and remember those who served and those who continue to serve and keep us free.

Many commuities across Wisconsin will be holding services and parades to honor our Veterans.  Check this list from the Wisconsin Department of Veteran Affairs for an event near you. Veterans Day and Recognition Week Events List

BuyWisconsinLand.com salutes the Military personnel who bravely serve our country, and we thank all our Veterans.