Weekend Activities August 10-12, 2012
Wisconsin State Fair
August 2 – 12, 2012
Wisconsin State Fair Park
8200 W Greenfield Ave
West Allis, WI 53214
The state’s largest, most historic annual event blends Wisconsin agricultural traditions with the excitement of a contemporary, urban event. International Bazaar, amusement park thrill rides, blue ribbon livestock, 30 stages of top-name entertainment, and world-famous cream puffs entice fairgoers of all ages.
Riverfest
August 9 – 12, 2012
Riverside Park
850 Labaree St
Watertown, WI 53098
A music, food and entertainment extravaganza in Beautiful Riverside Park in the center of the city. Live music throughout the weekend, nationally reknown bands. regional acts as well. Bartolotta Fireworks Saturday night at 10 o’clock, carnival midway, taste of Watertown all four days. Craft show Saturday and Sunday, Classic auto show with over 350 vehicles on Sunday.
Cranes of the World Festival
August 11, 2012 From 9am-5pm.
International Crane Foundation
E11376 Shady Lane Rd
Baraboo, WI 53913
Meet rare, beautiful cranes and the people who travel the world to save them. Fun activities for the whole family include arts and crafts, wildlife humorist David Stokes, and guided crane and prairie hikes. www.savingcranes.org
Stroll Through the Park Arts & Crafts Fair
August 11, 2012 9am-3pm.
Albion Park
Albion Rd
Edgerton, WI 53534
Stroll through our beautiful park at our 13th annual fine arts and crafts show, bake sale, antique buggy display, Albion Historical Museum open, food available.
Great Taste of the Midwest
August 11, 2012
Olin-Turville Park
1155 E Lakeside St
Madison
The Great Taste is the second longest-running craft beer festival in North America. 500 different beers are served in a beautiful lakeside setting with a view of the state capitol, great food for sale, space to spread out on the grass in sun or shade. Enjoy beers along with music and a celebrity brewer dunk tank for charity. Ticket sales are limited to a reasonable attendance figure to reduce lines and give attendees a chance to talk to brewers. Tickets can be purchased at designated liquor establishments or by mail in order.
Rio Quilt Show 2012
August 11, 2012 10am-4pm.
Rio High School
411 Church St
Rio, WI 53960
Come join us at our quilt show. We will have vendor presentations, silent auction, quilt raffle, View’s Choice Ribbons, many beautiful quilts on display and all the proceeds go to benefit the Rio Community Library. Admission $4.
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