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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"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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