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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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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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