2, 9, 16, 23, 30  Canoe Trips—Phillips. Join Crazy Loon staff and friends, 6 p.m. 715/339-6254 or www.thecrazyloon.com.

2–4  July 4th Celebration—Rock Falls. Offutt Park. Kickball tournament, parade, grilled chicken dinner, fireworks, more. 715/875-4656.

2–5  July 4th Celebration—Oxford. Incredible fireworks. 608/586-4622.

3  Byrd & Bob—Richland Center. Dr. Kilian H. Meyer Building in the Park, 6:30–10 p.m. Listen to music and enjoy old fashion strawberry shortcake. Bring chairs. 608/647-7358 or www.richlandchamber.com.

3  Music on the River Cruise—Prairie du Chien. St. Feriole Island river front, 6:30 p.m. 877/647-7397.

3  Fireworks Celebration—Neshkoro. Fireworks at dusk. 920/293-4026.

3, 4  Float- or Fly-In—Phillips. Long Lake. Aerobatic show (Fri. 7 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.), breakfast (Sat. 8 a.m.–noon), rides, displays. Free admission. 715/339-3701.

3–5  Strawberry & Cream Festival—Medford. 4th of July Celebration. 715/748-2626.

3–5  Pete’s Hamburgers 100th Anniversary Celebration—Prairie du Chien. Downtown. Join in the fun. 608/326-6653.

3–5  Flea Market & Craft Show—Hatfield. 608/989-2275.

3, 10, 17, 24, 31  Blackhawks Water Ski Show—Prairie du Chien. St. Feriole Island, 7 p.m. Free to public. 563/864-7588.

3, 5, 10–11, 14–19, 21–26, 28–31  Heartland Festival—Platteville. Go to www.platteville.com for shows and dates. 608/348-8888.

3–August 16  Patching Together History—Montello. Marquette Co. Quilts on display at JP Vaughn Hall. 608/297-7103.

Mid-Western Rodeo - Manawa, Wisconsin-Professional rodeo in
it's 51st year. July 3-5, Parade July 4, 10:30am.  Exciting and
affordable family fun. For information call 1-80074RODEO or
www.manawarodeo.org

PRICE COUNTY AIRPORT & HARBOR VIEW FLOAT-IN OR FLY-IN
July 3-4, 2009
Long Lake, Phillips  Fri. 7 p.m. Aerobatic show; Sat. 8 a.m. - noon; Breakfast by the AMVETS; 10 a.m. aerobatic show; planes on display & plane rides; admission is free.
715-339-3701 / 2626

4  Car Show—New Lisbon. Hwy. 80 Welch Prairie Road, 8 a.m. Cars or anything cool with a motor. Pancake breakfast, swap meet, motorcycle show, bounce house for kids. Free admission. Rain date July 5th.

4  Art on the Farm—Oxford. Over 60 artists, Marquette County Master Gardeners, wine and cheese tasting, silent auction, more. 608-586-5489 or www.pamhineswatercolors.com.

4  Celebration—Hillsboro. Field-Veteran’s Memorial Park and Lake. Ski show, dick race, kids games, DJ, fireworks, arts & crafts, more. 608/489-2521.

4  Block Party—Tigerton. Downtown, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Live music, games, kiddy parade, bike rodeo, more.

4  Celebration—Pittsville. Riverside Park. Parade at noon, music, rides, more. 715/884-2789.

4  Celebration—Park Falls. Downtown. City-wide garage sale, parade, games, music, fireworks, more. 715/762-8123.

4  Celebration—Phillips. Concessions, parade, fireworks. 888/408-4800.

4  Celebration—Perkinstown. Parade starts 1 p.m. 715/785-7931.

4  Spirit of America 5K Run/Walk—Phillips. VFW, 7:30 a.m. Prizes for most patriotic dressed. 715/762-7575.

4  Celebration—Kennan. Memorial Park, Softball tournament, 4-wheel truck pulls, bingo, kids games, more. 715/474-2418.

4  Ring School Area Picnic—Ogema. Timm’s Hill County Park, noon. Potluck, everyone is welcome. 715/767-5845.

4  Taste of Montello—Montello. Specialty food from local restaurants, entertainment, baseball games, and fireworks at dusk. 888/318-0362.

4  Celebration—Tomah. Parade starts at 10 a.m. Fireworks at Recreation Park, 10 p.m. 800/948-6624.

4  Celebration—Platteville. Legion Park. Amusement rides, entertainment, food, fireworks at dusk. 608/348-8888 or www.platteville.com.

4  Art & More on the Lakeshore—Phillips. Elk Lake/Lionite Park, 9–4. Art, food, music. 715/332-5297.

4  Celebration—Harrisville. Parade, chicken BBQ, fireworks. 608/296-4146.

4  Effigy Mounds River Tour—Prairie du Chien. St. Feriole Island river front, 8 a.m. 877/647-7397.

4  C.A.R.E. 5 & 10K Walk/Run—Cable. Brick House on Randysak Road, 8 a.m. Proceeds go to people in the Cable area in need. 715/798-3999 Ext. 547 or www.cable4fun.com.

4  Live Music—Cornell. Cornell Lake Resort, 8 p.m.–midnight. Kayak rental specials. 715/651-0284.

4  Nature Lab: Wolves—Cable. Natural History Museum, 10–noon. Stop by to ask author Adrian Wydeven about wolves.  

4  Community Celebration—Jump River. Parade, tractor pull, horseshoe tournament, lawnmower races. 715/427-3645.

4  Independence Day Celebration—Neillsville. The High Ground. Fireworks at dusk. 715/743-4224.

4, 11, 18, 25  Mississippi River Tours—Prairie du Chien. St. Feriole Island river front, 2 p.m. Scenery, wildlife, more. 877/647-7397.

On Saturday, July 4th 2009, the Buntz Brothers are hosting the 
2nd annual Choppahpalooza, a benefit to aid Autism research and care. 
The event takes place again at the Moose Lodge #286 picnic grounds, 

3003 - 30th Ave, in Kenosha WI. The event features an open motorcycle 
show, live music, food, and refreshments. Admission is FREE and open to 
the public. The event is open from 10am until 7pm.

Saturday, July 4; Avoca YOUTH Fishing Tournament

8:00 am-4:00 pm; Avoca Lake, Iowa County. Registration begins at 7:00 a.m. Three age classes: 6 and under, 7-12, and 13-17. Please sign up ahead of time by contacting Helen, Sue or Glenn. Target age: Ages 17 and under welcome. Sponsored by Avoca American Legion. Volunteers needed!  (608) 604-4578; Sue (608) 532-6188; or Glenn at (608) 532-6100.

ART & MORE ON 
    THE LAKESHORE 

    July 4, 2009 

    Elk Lake/Lionite Park, Phillips 

    9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Arts & crafts by 100 
    artists, live music, demos & concessions in a park setting on Elk Lake. 
    715-339-2425

4th OF JULY CELEBRATION
July 4, 2009 Downtown, Park Falls
 

4th OF JULY CELEBRATION
July 4, 2009
Hwy. 13 / Lake Avenue, Phillips
Concessions before and after the 2 p.m. parade on Lake Ave./Hwy. 13; community auction after the parade at the Lionite/Elk Lake Park Pavilion; boat parade and fireworks at dusk over Lake Duroy at Bostrom Park.

SPIRIT OF AMERICA 5K RUN/WALK
July 4, 2009
VFW Hall, Phillips
7:30 a.m. Registration; 8 a.m. Mini-Stretching class; 8:30 a.m. Race begins. The entry fee is $8/person or $30/family (up to 6 members). Participants that pre-register by June 16 are guaranteed a free T-shirt. A trophy will be awarded to the first female and first male runner to cross the finish line. Medals will be awarded to the top three females and top three males in each age group of runners only. Prizes will also be awarded for Most Patriotic Dressed, Youngest Participant, and Oldest Participant, plus there will be special prizes for pre-registered children. Water and refreshments will be provided. Registration forms are available at Frase Chiropractic, the Price County Health Department (PCHD) in the Normal Building, and the Phillips Chamber or via e-mail or online at http://www.co.price.wi.us/  (look in the left-hand column). Completed forms need to be dropped off at the PCHD, 104 S. Eyder Avenue, Phillips. Make checks payable to the Price County Health Department. Pre-registered participants can pick p T-shirts and runner numbers (pre-assigned) on Friday June 27 from 1-5 p.m. at the UW Extension in Normal Building. Day of the race entry fee will be $10/person or $35/family; free T-shirts if available. Sponsored by the Price County Women's Health Alliance. E-mail: Klein.Kathleen@marshfieldclinic.org or Phyllis@pmaworks.com.
715-762-7575 / 339-2372

4th OF JULY TRUCK PULL/CELEBRATION
July 4, 2009 Kennan Memorial Park
10:15 a.m. Parade; softball-11am; 4-wheel truck pulls-1pm; Bingo, food, and kids games. Sponsored by the Kennan Fire Department.
715-474-2418

RING SCHOOL AREA PICNIC
July 4, 2009
Timm's Hill County Park, Ogema
Noon; potluck picnic, everyone welcome.
715-767-5845

AUGUSTA TRAIL VIPERS/ BEAN AND BACON DAYS ATV MUD
RACE/BOG.FOURTH OF JULY WEEKEND.THIS WILL BE A NEW PIT SHOULD BE
EXCITING.2 WHEEL SPORT TRACK AND 4X4 MUD PIT

5  Educational River Cruise—Prairie du Chien. St. Feriole Island, 2 p.m. War of 1812 and Zeb Pike River Cruise with local historian//storyteller. 877/647-7397.

5  Country Music Jam—Plainfield. Veterans Park, 12–7 p.m. Scholarship fundraiser for Tri-County students. 715/572-5561.

6  Photography Exhibit—Platteville. Harry & Laura Nohr Gallery. “Korea Then and Now.” Free. Runs July 6 through September. 608/348-8888 or www.platteville.com.

7  Junior Naturalists: Spaced Out—Cable. Natural History Museum, 10–noon. Spaced out, become astronauts and participate in NASA-based activities.

7–12  Marquette County Fair—Westfield. Fairgrounds. 608/296-4146.

8  Junior Naturalists: Animal Olympics—Cable. Natural History Museum, 10–noon. Animal Olympics, see how you measure up to animals.

8  Cougars in Wisconsin—Cable. Natural History Museum, 7:30 p.m. Lecture series.

8, 15, 22  Self Defense for Moms and Daughters—Hayward. Workforce Development Center, 6–8 p.m. For moms and high school/college age daughters. Cost $10. 715/634-2619 Ext 1666.

9  Summer Art Workshop—Phillips. Wisconsin Concrete Park. 800/269-4505.

9  Growing Green—Cable. Natural History Museum, 10–11:30 a.m. Crate your own rain barrel. Register by noon on July 8th, 715/798-3890.

9, 16, 23, 30  Reading Program—Ogema. Public Library, 2–3:30 p.m. 715/767-5130 or www.ogemalibrary.org.

9–12  Car Show & Swap Meet—Iola. Midwest’s largest old car show. Classic auction held Sat. Camping is available. 715/445-4000 or www.iolacarshow.com.

9–13  Vietnam Moving Wall—Platteville. UW-Platteville campus. Opens at 6 p.m. Parade on Sun. followed by a closing ceremony. 608/348-8888 or www.plattevillemovingwall.com.

Wisconsin Concrete Park SUMMER ART WORKSHOP - Drawing is natural July 9, 2009 Wisconsin Concrete Park, N8236 South Hwy 13, Phillips Local artist Dori Johnson will present a one-day workshop geared toward beginners looking to expand their artistic expression. Learn to draw; subjects will include animals & nature. For ages 10 through adult. The workshop will be held at the Wisconsin Concrete Park, one mile south of Phillips. There is no cost for this workshop; however, registration is required. The registration deadline is July 6, 2009. For additional information or to register, contact the Price County Tourism Department at 715-339-4505 / 800-269-4505 or e-mail tourism@co.price.wi.us.

OGEMA SUMMER LIBRARY PROGRAM Be Creative @ Your library - kids theme Express Yourself @ Your Library - Teens Theme July 9 - 30, 2009
Ogema Public Library
2-3:30 p.m.; Summer Reading Program begins the Thursday following July 4th and then each Thursday during the month of July. E-mail: ogemalibrary@ifls.lib.wi.us; Website:  http://www.ogemalibrary.org/  715-767-5130

10  Dane Co. Farmers Union Day Camp—Sun Prairie. Manley Family Barn, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. 608/837-6488.

10  Concert—Rib Lake. Historic St. Ann’s, 7 p.m. Big Daddy Choppers and the Feather Pickers. 715/748-5163.

10–12  Gospel Bluegrass Jamboree—Cornell. Camping, bluegrass music, kids ministry, food. 715/828-5518 or www.gospelbluegrassfest.com.

11  Triathlon—Phillips. Elk Lake/Lionite Park Pavilion, 9 a.m. 715/339-2143 or www.phillipschainoflakestri.org.

11 Steak Fry—Camp Douglas. VFW, 4–8 p.m. 608/427-3654.

11  Pan Fishing Tournament—Medford. Silent Glide Canoe and Kayak, 7 a.m.–1:30 p.m. 715/748-0148.

11  Play—Platteville. Harry & Laura Nohr Gallery. “M.I.A.” Free play. 608/342-1298 or http://tickets.uwplatt.edu.

11  Kid’s Pan Fishing Contest—Spirit. Little Spirit Lake Boat Landing, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Kids 15 and under. 715/427-3778 or www.spiritlakesassoc.org.

11  Blue Grass Festival—Medford. Mondeaux Dam Lodge, 12–11 p.m. 715/427-5746.

11  Fireworks—Prairie du Chien. Lawler Park on St. Feriole Island. 608/326-8555.

11  Wild Berry Bash—Necedah. Ellen Allan Learning Center, 10 a.m. Activities and guided walks. 608/565-2551.

11  Pig in the Park—Prairie du Chien. Mississippi Sculpture Park, St. Feriole Island, 5–7 p.m.

11  Down South Garden Tour—Cable. Natural History Museum, 9–3. 715/798-3890.

11  Family Fun: The Secret Lie of Clams—Cable. Natural History Museum, 10 a.m. Discover the secret life of clams on the Namekagon and St. Croix rivers.

11  Farmers Market Opens—Catawba. C-Store, 8 a.m. Fresh produce, flowers, bedding plants, and more. 715/474-6713.

11  Fish Fry—Cassville. Riverside Park, 4:30–8 p.m. 608/725-5438.

11  Nature Lab—Cable. Natural History Museum, 1–4 p.m. Learn about mussels of the Namekagon and St. Croix Rivers, the river ecosystems, or about paddling the Namekagon River.

11  Antique and Tractor Expo—Phillips. Price Co. Fairgrounds, 1–5 p.m. Antiques, live music, more. 715/339-3492.

11  Visit with a Voyageur—Cable. Telemark Resort, 6:30 p.m. 715/798-3999 Ext. 547 or www.telemarkeducation.com.

11 Quilting Past to Present—Montello. Historic Preservation Society, 1 & 3 p.m. www.kathleenmcgwin.com/montello-historic-preservation-society.

11 Garden Walk—Wisconsin Rapids. 715/421-8440.

11, 12  Community Picnic—Fifield. Movrich Park, 10 a.m.–midnight. Arts and crafts, bake sale, kids games, duck race, raffle, live music. 715/762-2467.

11, 12  Battle Reenactment—Prairie du Chien. Villas Louis. War of 1812, the Battle of Prairie du Chien. 608/326-2721.

11, 18  Moonlight Moments: Owl Prowl—Cable. Telemark Resort. Barred owl course. 715-798-3999 Ext. 547 or www.telemarkeducation.com.

CATAWBA FARMERS MARKET
July 11 thru Mid-September, 2009
C-Store, Hwy. 8, Catawba
Every Sat. 8 am - noon? (until sold out) - Fresh produce when in season, cut flowers, bedding plants, herbs, houseplants, trees & shrubs, pumpkins, melons, rhubarb, berries, apples, sweet corn, and craft items.
715-474-6713 / 3322

2nd Annual PHILLIPS CHAIN OF LAKES TRI July 11, 2009 Elk Lake / Lionite Park Pavilion, Phillips 9 a.m. Race begins at Elk Lake Park Pavilion in downtown Phillips; swim in Elk Lake, bike on rural roads, and run along Lake Duroy. Participants can enter the race as individuals or as a relay team. Awards: Top 3 Males, Females, Relay Teams, per age group Males, and per age group Females. You can print a registration form from the website. Race packet pickup is Fri., 4 - 8 p.m. or Sat., 7-8 a.m. at the Elk Lake Park Pavilion. The Crazy Loon of Phillips will have a kayak demo at Elk Lake and there will be bike accessories and repair services available. This is a fund-raiser for a local non-profit organization. Website: www.phillipschainoflakestri.org  715-339-2143

ANTIQUE & TRACTOR EXPO July 11, 2009
Price County Fairgrounds, Phillips 1 - 5 p.m. - Display of antiques and antique tractors, plus food, beverages, and music. 715-339-3492

KIDS PAN FISHING CONTEST July 11, 2009
Little Spirit Lake Boat Landing, Spirit
9 a.m.-1 p.m.; Crappie - Perch - Bluegill - Sunfish; Two age groups: 2 yrs.-8 yrs. & 9 yrs.-15 yrs., under 12 yrs. old must be accompanied by an adult; fish must be registered by 1 p.m.; $3.00 entry fee includes meal ticket; all entrants will receive a free gift. Activities include games for young and old: Casting contest, fish pond, minnow races, and raffles. Burgers, hot dogs and refreshments will be available to the public at the boat landing on Little Spirit Lake during the contest. Come join the fun! Seven (7) miles east of Rib Lake on State Hwy. 102.
E-mail: lspirit@newnorth.net ; Website: www.spiritlakeassoc.org .
715-427-3778

FIFIELD COMMUNITY PICNIC July 11, 2009
Movrich Park
Sat. 10 a.m.-midnight - Arts and crafts fair, food & beverages, bake sale, kids games, duck race, raffle, and live music.Sun. 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Breakfast at Congregational Church; 9 a.m. church service at Movrich Park. 715-762-2467

12  Lawn Mower Races—Fifield. Ball Park, 2 p.m. IMOW, AP, SP, STOCK, BP, and FX classes. Trophies for top five places. Proceeds go to the Fifield Volunteer Fire Department. 715/762-4739 or www.wilmra.com. 

12  IHMSA Pistol Event—Medford. 715/748-4428.

12  Jamboree—Willard. Rock Dam Clubhouse, 11 a.m.–?? 715/669-3157.

12, 13  A Cappella Performance—Tomah. Community Theater Cultural Arts Center. Sun. 2 p.m. Mon. 7 p.m. “Blend” A Cappella group singing hits from the 50s and 60s. 608/374-7469.

LAWN MOWER RACE July 12, 2009
Fifield Ball Park (the fastest track in the county) 3 p.m. - Hot laps are at 2 p.m.; six classes - IMOW, AP, SP, STOCK, BP, and FX; trophies for top five places; 1/6-mile oval track; grandstand seating; concessions will be available. Proceeds go to the Fifield Volunteer Fire Department. E-mail: felchffd@plbb.us; Website:  www.wilmra.com  715-762-4739 / 617-4411

13, 20  Elementary Historians—Cable. Namakagon Historical Museum, 12:30–2 p.m. Youth grades 1–5. Historical subject matter, activities and crafts with a focus on immigration. 715/798-2394.

13–16  Summer Classes—Hayward. School District. Grades 2–12. Engineering camp, insects, basket making, paper crafts, piñatas, birds, and media technology. 715/634-2619 Ext 1666.

14  Junior Naturalists: Big and Small—Cable. Natural History Museum, 10–noon. Learn about animals and plants, big and small.

15  Officers Golf Scramble—Medford. Tee Hi Golf Course, 9 a.m. 262/784-2847.

15  Junior Naturalists: River Rats—Cable. Natural History Museum, 10–noon. River rats, learn more about what lives in the Namekagon river.

15  Forest Lab—Cable. Natural History Museum, 1–3:30 p.m. Young adults ages 12–18 learn to study fish. Register by noon on July 14th, 715/798-3890.

15  Salad Luncheon—Dellwood. United in Christ Lutheran Church, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Salads, sandwiches, desserts, and beverages.

15  Lecture Series—Cable. Community Centre, 7:30 p.m. Tales from the Red Pump.

15, 16  Dinner Theater—Fifield. Northwoods Supper Club, 6:30 p.m. “Salute to Show Business.” $25 for dinner and show. Call for reservations, 715/339-3908 or www.northwoodsplayers.com.

Northwoods Players Ltd. 26th Annual DINNER THEATER  July 15 & 16, 2009 Northwoods Supper Club, Fifield
6:30 p.m. Dinner with a show of skits and songs to follow. The theme will be Salute to Show Business! The menu will be a choice of garlic/rosemary baked chicken or potato and chive crusted cod, both served with parsley buttered potatoes, green beans, salad, roll, coffee and dessert. The price is $25 for the dinner and show. Call for reservations.  E-mail: nwpglor@pctcnet.net ; Website address: www.northwoodsplayers.com .
715-339-3908

16  History Presentation—Cable. Telemark Resort, 7 p.m. Examines all involved in getting a log from the stump to the mill in 1893. 715/798-3999 Ext. 547 or www.downtoearthtours.com.

16  Flower Farm Pasture Walks & Workshops—Eau Claire. The Flower Farm, 6–8 p.m. Advanced rotational grazing and pasture management. 715/834-9672.

16, 23, 30  Music in the Park—Shullsburg. Badger Park, 7 p.m. July 16, The Resistors; July 23, The Fever River String Band; and July 30, The Wundos.

17  Golf Outing—Medford. Black River Golf Course, 12:30 p.m. All Sports Booster Club. 715/748-3433.

17  Family Fun: Catching Crayfish—Cable. Telemark Resort, 1 p.m. Catching Crayfish. Wear clothing that can get wet, no flip-flops.

17, 18  Garage Sale—Cassville. City-wide. Fri., noon–7 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m.–2 p.m. 608/725-5855.

17–19  World Famous Chicken Bar-B-Q Festival—Endeavor.

17–19  Twin-O-Rama—Cassville. Riverside Park. Twin judging, parade, chicken BBQ, games, music, more. 608/725-5019.

SATURDAY, JULY 18: Heat in the Valley muzzleloader shoot at 1 p.m. at Coon Valley Conservation Club in Coon Valley; call Royce Curtis at (608) 452-3809.

18  Steak Feed—La Valle. American Legion Post 242, 4:30–7:30 p.m. $9 ($9.50 w/mushrooms). 608/985-7864.

18  Type Share Master Garden Walk—Packwaukee and Montello area. Eleven gardens. $6/person. $1 goes to charity. 608/296-2121 Ext. 1374.

18  Musky Tournament—Phillips. Chain of Lakes. Catch and release tournament. $14,400 total in cash prizes. Prizes, drawings, raffles. 715/339-3625.

18  Golf Tournament—Medford. Tee Hi Golf Course. Medford Alumni. 715/748-4509.

18  NCWA Beef Roundup—Medford. Taylor Co. Rodeo Grounds. Cattle show, steak feed, antique tractor ride, Red Higgens Band. 715/748-3327.

18  Golf Outing—Westfield. Thal Acres Links & Lanes. Budda Box Fight Against Cancer fundraiser. 608/296-2850 or www.budda-boxagainstcancer.com.

18  Music—Neshkoro. Gazebo Park, 7 p.m. 920/293-4026.

18  City Wide Garage Sale—Briggsville. 608/981-2012.

18  Choral Concert—Neshkoro. St. James Church. 920/293-4026.

18  Growing Green: Bog Walk—Cable. Forest Lodge Nature Trail, 8-noon. Bog walk. Bring clothing and shoes that can get wet.

18  Nature Lab: Wolves on the Riverway—Cable. Natural History Museum, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Learn about wolves along the Namekagon and St. Croix rivers.

18  Carp Fest—Hatfield. Lake Arbutus Sports Bar boat landing, midnight–4 p.m. Prizes totaling over $1500 in cash.

18  Following the Journey of Laura Ingalls Wilder—Montello. Historic Preservations Society, 1 p.m. http://www.kathleenmcgwin.com/montello-historic-preservation-society.

18, 19  Wild Rose Days—Wild Rose. Lions Building. Sat. noon–midnight; Sun. noon–5 p.m. Bingo, music, chicken BBQ, horse pull, parade, lids activities, dancing. 920/622-5958.

18, 19  Northwoods Archers Tournaments—Medford. 25-Target and 50-Target. 715/785-7724.

18, 19  Volleyball Tournament—Medford. 8th Street Restaurant. Bump It Up for Easter Seals. 715/560-2791.

18, 19  Broiler Festival—Endeavor. Food and fun for all. 608/587-2719.

18, 19  Christmas in July—Montello. Join Santa for Christmas in July. 888/318-0362.

18, 19  Arts & Crafts Fair—Ladysmith. Rusk Co. Fairgrounds, 9–3:30. 715/532-7328.

18–25  Hometown Festival—Platteville. 4K/8K run/walk, Kiwanis pancake breakfast, ice cream social, strawberry festival, Party in the Park, garden party, and Market Day on Main Street. 608/348-8888 or www.platteville.com.

14th Annual PHILLIPS AREA  CHARITY CLASSIC MUSKY TOURNAMENT July 18, 2009
Phillips Chain of Lakes
This catch & release musky tournament is being held on the Phillips Chain of Lakes; $14,400.00 in total cash prizes (based on 60 two-person teams); $7,500 to 1st place winner, $3,000 second, $2,000 third, $1,000 fourth & $900 fifth. Register at Ross's Sport Shop, 286 N. Lake Avenue, Phillips; prizes, drawings and raffles at 4:30 p.m. at Harbor View on Long Lake in Phillips. Proceeds to benefit a local non-profit group. E-mail:  rossport@pctcnet.net
715-339-3625

SATURDAY, JULY 18: Parent Project Musclar Dystrophy 100 target, 16-yard trap shoot at Gunslick Trap Club in Holmen; call Mick Colgan (608) 783-8240.

SUNDAY, JULY 19: 16-yard, 100 bird trap shoot at Sparta Rod and Gun Club in Sparta; call Gordy Weber at (608) 269-4842.

21  Chicken BBQ & Auction—Fennimore. Chamber of Commerce, 4:30–7 p.m. Rain date July 22. Advanced tickets recommended. 608/822-3599.

21  Junior Naturalists: For Goodness Snakes—Cable. Natural History Museum, 10–noon. Learn more about snakes, turtles, frogs, and toads.

21  Chicken BBQ & Community Auction—Fennimore. BBQ, 4:30–7 p.m.; Auction, 7 p.m. Advanced tickets recommended. 800/822-1131.

22  Junior Naturalists: Simple Machines—Cable. Natural History Museum, 10–noon. Investigate, observe, and report their findings about simple machines.

22  Music in the Park—Durand. 6–9 p.m. Music, art, food. Free admission. 715/672-3311.

23  Cultural Series—Medford. Downtown Community. 715/748-0175.

23  International Evening—Cable. Telemark Resort, 5–8 p.m. Eastern European students present on their countries’ history, current events, music, and more.

23  Family Fun: Frogs Along the Riverway—Cable. Phillipi Canoe Landing, 6:30 p.m.

24  Library Series—Cable. Natural History Museum/Library Campus, 10:30 a.m. Laugh and sing with Tom Pease. 715/798-3189.

24–26  Mostly Bluegrass All Gospel Music Festival—Mondovi. 715/926-5854 or www.kingscountrymen.com.

25  Golf Scramble—Medford. Black River Golf Course, 1 p.m. High View Big Cup Scramble. 715/785-7847.

25  Home & Garden Tour—Neshkoro. Garden walks, homes, treats, specialties at each location. 920/293-4026.

25  Brat & Beer Festival—Packwaukee. Lions Club. 608/589-5376 or 608/589-5201.

25  Lily & Lotus Flower River Cruise—Prairie du Chien. St. Feriole Island river front, 2 p.m. 877/647-7397.

25  Town & Country Garden Tour—Fennimore. Proceeds benefit youth and local community programs. 608/943-6903.

25  Covering Wisconsin with Quilts—Montello. Historic Preservation Society, 1 p.m. http://www.kathleenmcgwin.com/montello-historic-preservation-society.

25, 26  Bowbenders 3-D Archery Shoot—Montello. John Muir Park, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. 888/318-0362.

25, 26  Buffalo July Fest—Montello. 10–5. Free admission. Come see new calves and feed the buffalo. www.bisonridgeranch.com.

25, 26  Quilt Show—Stanley. Historical Museum. 715/644-5563.

25, 26  Auto Fest—Medford. City Park. North Central Classics & Customs. 715/748-5385 or 715/427-5441.

25, 26  Lublin Days—Lublin. Chicken dinner, Sat. 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Parade, Sun. 1 p.m.

25, 26  July Fest—Packwaukee. Bison Ridge Ranch. 608/589-5500 or www.bisonridgeranch.com. 

25, 26  Sustainable Living Fair—Ladysmith. Rusk Co. Fair Grounds, Sat. & Sun. 9–6. 715/532-2225 or www.nwwisustainablelivingfair.com.

25–27  Pioneer Days—Butternut. Community Park. Arts and crafts, carnival, music, fireworks, softball tournament, dance every night, much more. 715/762-2621 or www.butternutwi.com.

51st Annual BUTTERNUT PIONEER DAYS July 25-27, 2009
Butternut Community Park Arts & crafts fair, carnival, sports, music, horse pull, softball tournament, a dance every night, carnival, food & refreshments, and much more; gigantic parade Sun. at 12 p.m.; fireworks at dusk. E-mail: chrisdon@pctcnet.net; Website:  http://www.butternutwi.com/  715-762-2621

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, JULY 25-26: Rinehart R-100 3-D archery shoot at Sparta Rod & Gun Club in Sparta; contact www.spartarg.com.

26  Great Rubber Duck Race—Medford. River Walk, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. 715/678-2065.

26  Christmas in July—Medford. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. 715/748-4909.

26  Feast Day of St. Ann—Rib Lake. St. Ann’s, 7:30 p.m. 715/427-5814.

26  Homemade Ice Cream Social—DeSoto. Lutheran Church, 3:30–7 p.m. 608/648-3569.

27  Elementary Historians—Cable. Namakagon Historical Museum, 12:30–2 p.m. Youth grades 1st–5th. Historical subject matter, activities and crafts with a focus on early schools. 715/798-2394.

28  Ridge History Fest—Middle Ridge. Ridge History Park, noon–4 p.m. See old photos, artifacts, live music, raffle, door prizes, more. Public welcome. 608/486-2095.

28  Junior Naturalists: Food for Everybody—Cable. Natural History Museum, 10–noon. Learn about food, fitness, and fun!

29  Junior Naturalists: Wind, Air, and Water—Cable. Natural History Museum, 10–noon. Experiment with wind, air, and water.

29  Lecture Series—Cable. Natural History Museum, 7:30 p.m. Larry Weber speaks about butterflies and spiders.

29–Aug. 2  Monroe County Fair—Tomah. Recreation Park. Horse pull, big wheel racing, rodeo, carnival rides, more. 608/372-2081.

30–Aug. 2  Taylor County Fair—Medford. Taylor Co. Fair Grounds. 715/785-8049.

30–Aug. 2  Flambeau Rama—Park Falls. Live music, carnival, family fun day, kiddie parade, arts and crafts, car show, fireworks, more. 877/762-2703 or www.parkfalls.com.

FLAMBEAU RAMA  July 30 - August 2, 2009
Hwy13 N to 5th Street, Park Falls All Four Days: FREE LIVE MUSIC, Food Court, Carnival, & Activities. Activities include: Rod Casting Contest, Chalk Drawing Contest, Family Fun Day Games, Kiddie Parade, Arts & Crafts Fair, Road Walk/Run, Car Show, Fireworks, Parade, & more! E-mail: chamber@parkfalls.com ; Website: www.parkfalls.com.  715-762-2703 / 877-762-2703

31  Family Fun: Skin and Scales—Cable. Telemark Resort, 1 p.m. Learn about salamanders, frogs, and toads on a hike.

31, Aug. 1  Blues Festival—Prairie du Chien. St. Feriole Island. Two stages, international, national, regional bands. Tickets, 888/567-1567. www.prairiedogblues.com.

31, Aug. 1  Fun Fest—Fennimore. Adult kickball tournament, battle of the bands teen dance, carnival, parade, more. 800/822-1131 or www.fennimore.com/funfest.html.

31, Aug. 1  Jr. Fair—Fennimore. High school, Fri. 5–9 p.m.; Sat. 10–3. Exhibits and livestock show. 608/822-3245.

  NORTHWOODS CLASSIC CAR SHOW
August 1, 2009
Tourism Park, Sherry Avenue, Park Falls

3 X 3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
August 1, 2009
Tennis Courts (5th Street N.), Flambeau Rama grounds, Park Falls

Mid County Antique Power Club 4th Annual Tractor Show 
Saturday and Sunday August 1st and 2nd
9am to 5pm. Nadeau Township Hall 403 N. US Highway 41
Carney Michigan 49812 Free Camping Watch for signs
Entrance Donation- $3 per person,Kids 12 & under FREE
Featuring Oliver & Minneapolis Moline Tractors
Hit & Miss Engines Food and Beverages on Grounds
Multiple Prizes to be given away on Saturday & Sunday!
Tractor Games 
Free Lawn Mower & Tractor Pulls For Fun (up to 24 hp- no commercial 
mowers) 
Party Time Petting Zoo & Pony Rides We Bring the farm to you 
Abra Cadabra Bounce House & 14� Slide Wanted 
Exhibitors, Venders, Crafters, Flea Marketers 
covered space for Venders Hurry, Space is still available!

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, AUG. 1-2: Archery shoot from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at Blair Sportsmen’s Club in Blair, Wis.; call Brian Brost at (608) 989-2020.

Winnebago County Fair, August 4th  through the 9th at the
winnebago county Expo Grounds, %00 E Sunnyview Dr., Oshkosh, WI. 54901
Contact Tom Egan at 920-231-6002 or WCFA@milwpc.com. Fair web site
www.winnebagocountyfair.org  Come and join us for the 2009 Winnebago County Fair.

SUMMER ART WORKSHOP -What a Relief! August 6, 2009 Wisconsin Concrete Park, N8236 South Hwy 13, Phillips  Relax, enjoy, and learn the centuries-old process of relief printing with pre-service art educator, Ameris Grapa.  Design, carve, and print your own edition.  Please bring photographs and ideas to turn into a print.  A variety of printmaking materials will be explored, including easy-cut linoleum and linoleum block. For ages 5 to adult; adults are requested to accompany participants who are 5 to 10 years old. The workshop will be held at the Wisconsin Concrete Park, one mile south of Phillips. There is no cost for this workshop; however, registration is required. The registration deadline is August 3, 2009. For additional information or to register your place to participate in this exciting adventure, contact the Price County Tourism Department at 715-339-4505 / 800-269-4505 or e-mail tourism@co.price.wi.us.

WISCONSIN CONCRETE PARK CELEBRATION  August 8, 2009
Wisconsin Concrete Park, N8236 South Hwy 13, Phillips  Noon-4 pm. A celebration of the arts in a park setting; fun for the whole family; Iwo Jima plaque dedication, Magician Kevin Boyles of Marshfield, tours, kids entertainment, silent auction & concessions.
Email: tourism@co.price.wi.us

PRICE COUNTY FAIR
August 12-16, 2009
Fairgrounds, Cty. Rd. H, N9130 Forest Lane, Phillips

Chippewa Valley Outdoor Games ... August 14th- 16th at the Rod and Gun Club, Eau Claire. 2 days of outdoor fun from STHIL Lumberjacks to dog competitions. Free admission and fun for all ages. Visit Chippewa Valley Outdoor Games for more information!

SATURDAY, AUG. 15: Seventh annual Smoke in the Valley muzzleloader shoot at 1 p.m. at Coon Valley Conservation Club in Coon Valley; call Royce Curtis at (608) 452-3809.

THURSDAY, AUG. 20: Wisconsin DNR hunter safety education class at 6 p.m. at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Cowley Hall in La Crosse.

Waterloo Fit City Triathlon.  August 29th 2009. Kids, Adult,
Relays.  http://www.waterlooswimclub.com.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 5: Open 3-D shoot at Trempealeau Archers in Trempealeau, Wis.; call Jim Rand at (608) 385-9396.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 5: Rickey Larson Memorial 100 target, 16-yard trap shoot from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Gunslick Trap Club in Holmen; call Mick Colgan at (608) 783-8240.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 6: Rickey Larson Memorial two-man trap shoot from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Gunslick Trap Club in Holmen; call Mick Colgan at (608) 783-8240.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 18, THROUGH SUNDAY, SEPT. 20: Fall Muzzleloaders Invitational at 1 p.m. at Coon Valley Conservation Club in Coon Valley; call Royce Curtis at (608) 452-3809.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 20: Muzzleloader pheasant hunt at Badgerland Pheasant Farm in Westby; call Royce Curtis at (608) 452-3809.