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February 23 - Flake Out Festival, Wisconsin Dells - When cabin fever strikes, shake it off at the Wisconsin Dells' Flake Out Festival. 800-223-3557 (8991)

March 27 - Annual Juried Festival of the Arts, Stevens Point - More than 50 juried artists display and sell artwork in a variety of mediums. Also enjoy a silent auction, special awards ceremony, and a children's art-work area. 10am-4pm 715-342-4051 UW-Stevens Point Noel Fine Arts Center Isadore St & Portage (8614)

March 30 - April 3 - Wisconsin Film Festival, Madison - A four-day exploration of new American independent dramatic and documentary films, animation, experimental restorations and revivals, in ten theaters within walking distance in the heart of Madison. 608-262-9009 (8615)

May 7 - 8 - African violet show & sale, Oshkosh - African Violet Show & Sale. Also plants, pots and soil for sale. 920-426-3764 (9212)

May 7 - Sheboygan Historic Trolley Tour, Sheboygan - One hour historic tours on the trolley narrated by historian Bill Wangemann. 920-208-7511 (9211)

June 3 -5 - Port Washington Pirate Festival, Port Washington - 262-388-9762 (8616)

June 11 - Sun Prairie Taste of the Arts Fair, Sunpraire - 608-837-4547 (8617)

June 11 - 19 - Porterfield's Country Music Festival, Marinette - A nine day event with entertainment nightly! Hope to see you there. (8618)

June 17-18 - St. Croix Valley PRCA Rodeo, Glenwood - 715-246-5272 Fairplex (8620)

June 23 - 26 - Country Fest, Cadott - (800) 326-3378 (8619)

June 24 - July 3 - Taste of Chicago, Madison - Taste of Chicago is the nation's premier outdoor food festival showcasing the diversity of Chicago's dining community. The delicious array of food served at Taste of Chicago is complemented by music and exciting activities for the entire family. Every summer since 1980, Chicago's beautiful Grant Park on the city's magnificent lakefront has been home to the world's largest food festival. 608-236-2022 Grant Park (9830)

June 25 - 26 - Strawberry Festival, Cedarburg - It's all about the "Arts on the Avenue" arts and crafts shows, the Plein Air Painting competition and of course, everything strawberry. Cedar Creek Winery highlights their Strawberry Blush wine while delicacies range from strawberry shortcake, strawberry pie, strawberry slush, chocolate-covered strawberries and even strawberry brats. 888-894-4001 (8980)

July 29 -30 - Prairie Dog Blues Festival, Prairie du Chien - St. Feriole Island (8638)

June 29 - July 3 and July 5 - 10 - Summerfest, Milwaukee - The World's Largest Music Festival and Milwaukee's cornerstone summer celebration attracts the music industry's hottest stars, along with emerging talent and local favorites. The 23,000 capacity Marcus Amphitheater, 10 additional stages, diverse selection of food and beverages, marketplaces and interactive exhibits are set against the Lake Michigan and downtown backdrop, creating a festival experience like no other. 414-273-2680 (8981)

July 1 -3 - Manawa Mid-Western Rodeo, MANAWA - It's Big - It's Wild - It's Western! 800-747-6336 (8622)

July 6 -10 - Jefferson County Fair, Jefferson - Activities include: midway rides, grandstand entertainment, a Badger State Tractor Pull, a demolition derby, exhibits, demonstrations, and country music. (920) 674-7148 Jefferson County Fair Park (8624)

July 7 -10 - Lodi Agriculture Fair, Lodi - (608) 592-4499 (8625)

July 7 - 10 - Hodag Country Festival, Rhinelander - (715) 369-1300 (8626)

July 11 - 17 - Sauk County Fair, Baraboo - 608-356-8707 (8623)

July 13 -17 - Barron County Fair, Rice Lake - 715-736-3247 (8628)

July 13 - 17 - Northern Wisconsin State Fair, Chippewa Falls - Our Northern Wisconsin State Fair offers a nostalgic atmosphere, allowing visitors to relax and enjoy our"park-like"setting filled with clean, safe, hometown hospitality. 715-723-2861 (8629)

July 16 - Christmas in July Block Party and Fundraiser, Columbus - CHRISTMAS IN JULY 12 to 8pm Music karaoke Vendors silent auctions games prizes food . 920-392-9730 (9850)

July 19 -24 - Fond du Lac County Fair, Fond Du Lac - 920-929-3168 (8630)

July 20 -24 - Waukesha County Fair, Waukesha - (262) 548-7200 (8632)

July 20 -24 - Dane County Fair, Wisconsin - Each day includes youth project judging, carnival specials, free grounds entertainment and free outdoor stage entertainment. (608)223-4054 The Alliant Energy Center of Dane County (8627)

July 21- 24 - St. Croix County Fair, Glenwood - 715-246-5272 (8621)

July 26 - 31 - Rock County 4-H Fair, Janesville - 608-755-1470 (8634)

July 26 -31 - Washington County Fair, West Bend - 262-677-5060 Washington County Fair Park (8631)

July 27- 31 - Monroe County Fair, Tomah - 608-372-2081 (8635)

July 27 - 31 - Racine County Fair, Union Grove - (262) 878-3895 (8636)

July 28 - 31 - Washburn County Fair, Spooner - 715-468-7633 (8633)

July 28 - 31 - Polk County Fair, Croix Falls - Summers best family event (715) 483-3391 (8637)

July 30 -31 - Annual Wisconsin Festival of Arts, Bayfield - Over 90 artists from 9 states will gather for one of Wisconsin's largest art shows. (800) 447-4094 (8639)

September 2 -3 - Wisconsin State Cow Chip Throw and Festival, Prairie du Sac - The current Wisconsin Cow Chip Throw state record is 248 feet. Two stages of free entertainment, arts and crafts fair, 5K & 10K Run and much more! 608-643-4317 Marion Park (8982)

September 9 -10 - Kettle Moraine Jazz Festival, Westbend - Wisconsin's finest music festival, the Kettle Moraine Jazz Festival features international jazz musicians and vocalists in an outdoor setting under a spacious tent surrounded by rolling hills and rustling trees. 877-271-6903 Riverside Park (8983)

Sept.ember 14 - 16 - Green County Cheese Days, Monroe - The Midwest's oldest and largest food festival centers around the courthouse square in small Monroe, where lactose fans glory in the cheese tasting tent, cow milking contest, and Swiss Colony Cheese days parade. 800-307-7208 (8984)

September 16 -18 - Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival, Cable - With 2,500 riders, the Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival is one of the most popular mountain bike races in the nation. 715-798-3594 (8986)

September 23-25 - Warrens Cranberry Festival, Warrens - Warrens Cranberry Festival features over 3 miles of shopping and over 1,300 booths, including: Arts & Crafts ,More than 850 booths, Handmade jewelry, Wood scultures, Metal garden art, Knitted items And much more! 608-378-4200 (8985)

September 23-October 1 - Oktoberfest USA, La Crosse - Nine days of Parades, beer, bratwurst, ethnic traditions, and musical entertainment at one of the nation's largest Oktoberfests make it a must do autumn event. 608-784-3378 (8987)

October 7-9 - Bayfield Apple Festival, Bayfield - The Apple Festival features: Over 46 orchards and food booths selling Bayfield's apples and apple desserts and delicacies all three days. A kids' carnival with games, rides and favorite foods. Plenty to buy and see including over 150 arts and crafts booths. 800-447-4094 (8990)

October 8-9 - Pumpkin Patch Festival, Egg Harbor - Family fun all weekend! Free admission. Live music, Badger Bouncer, arts & crafts vendors, face painting, pumpkin & scarecrow displays, roaming magician, storytelling, silent auction, carnival rides. 920-868-3717 (8988)

November 12 - 13 - Winter Art Festival, Madison - Held in the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Monona Terrace Convention and Community Center, this festival showcases the work of nearly 150 Wisconsin artists. 608-256-6282 (8989)

2012 Events

January 13 - 15 - The Big Chill, Wisconsin Dells - When cabin fever strikes, shake it off at the Wisconsin Dells' Big Chill. 800-223-3557 (10671)

February 4 -5 - Winter Festival, Cedarburg - The first event of the year, Winter Festival, was begun 38 years ago as an antidote to winter time cabin fever. There is always a silly theme for this weekend festival. Attendees will enjoy viewing the Ice Carving Contest and Bed Racing on Ice Contest. There is also a Chili Contest, a Parade, Hayrides, Pancake Breakfast, the Cool Brew Beer Tasting event and more make up this fun family weekend. 888-894-4001 (10678)

April 18 - 22 - Wisconsin Film Festival, Madison - A four-day exploration of new American independent dramatic and documentary films, animation, experimental restorations and revivals, in ten theaters within walking distance in the heart of Madison. 608-262-9009 (10672)

May 1 - Harlem Wizards fun Basketball Game, Necedah - Fundraising basketball game - Harlem Wizards Vs. Necedah school staff and community members. 608-548-6267 (11019)

May 5 - 6 - African Violet Show & Sale, Oshkosh - Hundreds of African violets and related plants on exhibit and for sale. Also supplies for sale. (920)426-3764 (9976)

June 1 - 3 - Port Washington Pirate Festival, Port Washington - 262-388-9762 (10673)

June 6, July 7, August 4, September 1, October 6 - 2012 Portage City Flea Market, Portage - CRAFTS PRODUCE ANTIQUES COLLECTIBLES RUMMAGE SALE ITEMS. Vendor info: Friday night set up 6pm-8pm. 608-742-2178 (11206)

June 9 - Sun Prairie Taste of the Arts Fair, Sunpraire - 608-837-4547 East Main Street (10674)

June 9 - 17 - Porterfield's Country Music Festival, Marinette - A nine day event with entertainment nightly! Hope to see you there. (10675)

June 21 - 24 - Country Fest fair, Cadott - (800) 326-3378 (10676)

June 21 - July 1 and July 3 - 8 - Summerfest, Milwaukee - The World's Largest Music Festival and Milwaukee's cornerstone summer celebration attracts the music industry's hottest stars, along with emerging talent and local favorites. The 23,000 capacity Marcus Amphitheater, 10 additional stages, diverse selection of food and beverages, marketplaces and interactive exhibits are set against the Lake Michigan and downtown backdrop, creating a festival experience like no other. 414-273-2680 (10681)

June 29 - July 1 - Manawa Mid-Western Rodeo, MANAWA - It's Big - It's Wild - It's Western! 800-747-6336 (10682)

July 9 - 15 - Sauk County Fair, Baraboo - 608-356-8707 (10686)

July 11 - 15 - Jefferson County Fair, Jefferson - Activities include: midway rides, grandstand entertainment, a Badger State Tractor Pull, a demolition derby, exhibits, demonstrations, and country music. (920) 674-7148 Jefferson County Fair Park (10683)

July 11 - 15 - Northern Wisconsin State Fair, Chippewa Falls - Our Northern Wisconsin State Fair offers a nostalgic atmosphere, allowing visitors to relax and enjoy our"park-like"setting filled with clean, safe, hometown hospitality. 715-723-2861 (10688)

July 12 - 15 - Lodi Agriculture Fair, Lodi - (608) 592-4499 (10684)

July 12 -15 - Hodag Country Festival, Rhinelander - (715) 369-1300 (10685)

July 17 - 22 - Fond du Lac County Fair, Fond Du Lac - 920-929-3168 (10689)

July 18 - 22 - Barron County Fair, Rice Lake - 715-736-3247 (10687)

July 18 - 22 - Waukesha County Fair, Waukesha - (262) 548-7200 (10690)

July 18 - 22 - Dane County Fair, Madison - Each day includes youth project judging, carnival specials, free grounds entertainment and free outdoor stage entertainment. (608)223-4054 The Alliant Energy Center of Dane County (10691)

July 24 -29 - Washington County Fair, Bend - 262-677-5060 Washington County Fair Park (10692)

July 25 - 29 - Monroe County Fair, Tomah - 608-372-2081 (10693)

July 25- 29 - Racine County Fair, Union Grove - (262) 878-3895 (10694)

July 26 - 29 - Washburn County Fair, Spooner - 715-468-7633 (10695)

July 26 - 29 - Polk County Fair, Croix Falls - Summers best family event. (715) 483-3391 (10696)

July 28 - 29 - Annual Wisconsin Festival of Arts, Bayfield - Over 90 artists from 9 states will gather for one of Wisconsin's largest art shows. (800) 447-4094 (10697)

September 14 - 16 - Green County Cheese Days, Monroe - The Midwest's oldest and largest food festival centers around the courthouse square in small Monroe, where lactose fans glory in the cheese tasting tent, cow milking contest, and Swiss Colony Cheese days parade. 800-307-7208 (10698)

September 14 - 16 - Chequamegon Fat Tire, Cable - With 2,500 riders, the Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival is one of the most popular mountain bike races in the nation. (10699)

September 15 - 16 - 40th Annual Wine & Harvest Festival, Cedarburg - This colorful weekend is loaded with the bounty of fall. A Farmer's Market, "Arts on the Avenue", Cedar Creek Winery's award-winning wines, a Scarecrow Contest, Giant Pumpkin Regatta, Live Bands, Food Courts, Grape Stomping, Hayrides. Exhibits at the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts and activities for kids make this a must for a beautiful fall getaway. 888-894-4001 (10679)

September 28 - 30 - Warrens Cranberry Festival, Warrens - Warrens Cranberry Festival features over 3 miles of shopping and over 1,300 booths, including: Arts & Crafts ,More than 850 booths, Handmade jewelry, Wood scultures, Metal garden art, Knitted items And much more! 608-378-4200 (10700)

September 28-October 6 - Oktoberfest USA, La Crosse - Nine days of Parades, bratwurst, ethnic traditions, and musical entertainment at one of the nation's largest Oktoberfests make it a must do autumn event. 608-784-3378 (10701)

October 13 - 14 - The 5th Annual German Festival, Cedarburg - Authentic German Bands, Dancers, live Cuckoo Clock Shows, a Sheepshead Tourney and Contests; including Wife Carrying, Outhouse Racing and Beer Carrying will demonstrate the fun-loving side of our friendly hospitality, known as Gemuetlichkeit. Come polka with us! Activities for the kids will keep the youngsters happy. Delicious German foods, desserts and specialty beers will be featured throughout the park. The Merchant's Marketplace will showcase various products. On Sunday morning there will be an ecumenical worship service, open to all. 888-894-4001 Cedar Creek Park (10680)