Wisconsin Fairs, Festivals & Events

Information provided on
this website and in our publications is as current as possible at time of inclusion.
It is suggested that you always call ahead to confirm dates, times and locations before planning any trips.

Click on a link listed below to view a list of fairs, festivals and events for that month

October 2008	November 2008
December 2008	January 2009
February 2009	March 2009
April 2009

Event dates and details are subject to change. This information is intended for general information only. We strongly advise you to confirm the information provided here before beginning yourtrip or making your travel plans.

We also encourage you to submit events happening in your area for publication on this website or in a future issue of Backyard Excursions.

October 2008

October 1-31 Westown Farmer’s Market
Zeider Union Square, Milwaukee, WI • 414.276.6696 • www.westown.org

October 1-31 Scarecrow Festival & Orchard Tours
Bayfield, WI • 715.779.3335 • www.bayfield.org

October 1-31 Harold Potterson's Haunted Barn
Eplegaarden, Fitchburg, WI ● 608.288.8284 ● www.fitchburgchamber.com

October 1-November 2 Haunted Halloween at Red Ridge Ranch
Red Ridge Ranch, Mauston, WI • 608.847.2273 • www.redridgeranch.com

October 4 Street Art Auction
Waterfront adjacent to Stone Harbor Resort, Sturgeon Bay, WI • 800.301.6695 www.sturgeonbay.net

October 2-5, 9-12, 16-19, 23-26 Haunted Halloween
Red Ridge Ranch Riding Stable, Mauston, WI • 888.847.2272 • www.redridgeranch.com

October 3-5 Apple Festival-Stay At the Old Rittenhouse
Old Rittenhouse Inn, Bayfield, WI • 800.779.2129 • www.rittenhouseinn.com

October 3-5 Northwoods Art Tour Vilas
Oneida, Iron and Langlade County art studios and galleries, WI • 715.277.4224 www.northwoodsarttour.com

October 3-5 Bayfield Apple Festival
Bayfield, WI • 715.779.3335 • www.bayfield.org

October 4 Stone Lake Cranberry Festival
Village of Stone Lake, WI • 715.865.3378 • www.stonelakecranberryfestival.com

October 4-5 A-Maze-ing Days for Autism
Treinen Farm, Lodi, WI ● 608.592.3481 ● www.treinenfarm.com

October 9-12, 16-19, 23-26 Haunted Halloween
Red Ridge Ranch Riding Stable, Mauston, WI • 888.847.2272 • www.redridgeranch.com

October 16-19, 23-26 Haunted Halloween
Red Ridge Ranch Riding Stable, Mauston, WI • 888.847.2272 • www.redridgeranch.com

October 18 Great Pumpkin Give Away
Oak Bank parking lot, Fitchburg, WI • 608.288.8284 • www.fitchburgchamber.com

October 18 The Enchanted Forest
McGaw Park, Fitchburg, WI • 608.288.8284 • www.fitchburgchamber.com

October 18-19 Fall Antique Show
Cedar Mall, Rice Lake WI • 715.234.9780 • www.cedarmallonline.com

October 23-26 Haunted Halloween
Red Ridge Ranch Riding Stable, Mauston, WI • 888.847.2272 • www.redridgeranch.com

October 25-26 Mauston Pumpkin Bash
Red Ridge Ranch Riding Stable, Mauston, WI • 608.847.2273 • www.maustonpumpkinbash.com

October 31-November 2 Treasures of Tomorrow Quilt Show & Competition
Marshfield Middle School, Marshfield, WI • 800.422.4541 • www.visitmarshfieldwi.com

November 2008

November 1-2 Treasures of Tomorrow Quilt Show & Competition
Marshfield Middle School, Marshfield, WI • 800.422.4541 • www.visitmarshfieldwi.com

November 1-2 Haunted Halloween at Red Ridge Ranch
Red Ridge Ranch, Mauston, WI • 608.847.2273 • www.redridgeranch.com

November 9-11 Holiday Art & Craft Fair
Cedar Mall, Rice Lake, WI • 715.234.9780 • www.cedarmallonline.com

November 26-27 Thanksgiving Packages
Old Rittenhouse Inn, Bayfield, WI • 800.779.2129 • www.rittenhouseinn.com

November 27 TThe Berbee Derby
Fitchburg Center, Fitchburg, WI • 608.288.8284 • www.fitchburgchamber.com

November 27 Annual Holiday Parade
Main St., Rice Lake, WI • 800.523.6318 • www.ricelaketourism.com

November 28 – December 30 Rotary Winter Wonderland
Wildwood Park and Zoo and various other locations, Marshfield, WI • 800.422.4541 www.visitmarshfieldwi.com

November 29-30 Middleton Holiday Pops
Madison Marriott West, Middleton, WI • 608.257.0638 • www.wcoconcerts.org

December 2008

December 1 Northwoods Festivals of Trees
Manitowish Waters Community Center, Manitowish Waters, WI • 715.543.2700 www.koller.wislib.org

December 1-30 Rotary Winter Wonderland
Wildwood Park and Zoo and various other locations, Marshfield, WI • 800.422.4541 www.visitmarshfieldwi.com

December 6 Breakfast with Santa & Children's Christmas Shopping Corner
Cedar Mall, Rice Lake, WI • 715.234.9780 • www.cedarmallonline.com

December 24-25 Christmas Packages
Old Rittenhouse Inn, Bayfield, WI • 800.779.2129 • www.rittenhouseinn.com

December 31 New Years Eve Packages
Old Rittenhouse Inn, Bayfield, WI • 800.779.2129 • www.rittenhouseinn.com

November 29-30 Middleton Holiday Pops
Madison Marriott West, Middleton, WI • 608.257.0638 • www.wcoconcerts.org

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