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hidden valleys events
9/11/2010
Apple Dumpling Days
Elroy is the center of three abandoned railroad beds that have all been converted to bike trails. Th... (more info)

9/11/2010 - 9/12/2010
Burr Oak Winery Harvest Fest
Share in the fun of the harvest with local artists, crafters, musicians and wine tasting.... (more info)

9/11/2010 - 9/12/2010
St. Pat's Fall Festival
Famous roast beef dinner, small craft raffle, cake walk, silent auction, chinese raffle and outside ... (more info)

9/18/2010
Whooping Crane & Wildlife
Festival

Celebrate the whooping crane with crafters, food, tours and much more. for more information call 608... (more info)

9/18/2010 - 9/19/2010
Fall Festival of the Ages (note date change)
Renaissance Fair with food, music, mock fighting, bed of nails, belly dancing, fire eating. Dress in... (more info)



ITBEC-SW - The International Trade, Business and Economic Development Council provides participating counties in southwest Wisconsin with a mechanism to identify and formulate regional goals and strategies leading to improvements in tourism, economic development and exporting.
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hidden valleys events
Cheese Country
Great River Road
Lakes, Trails and Streams
Bike and Berries
Heart of Hidden Valleys
Adventuring into Hidden Valleys
Vineyards, Wineries & Brewery

August
4 Concert in the Park
Evans-Bosshard Park in Sparta, WI
7 p.m.
"Grumpy Old Men" Concert in the Park. Bring your own chairs. Refreshments available.
FREE
bikesparta.com
6 - 7 Country on the River
Prairie du Chien WI
showsstart 2:30-10:30pm both days
Music festival featuring: Friday Shows- Back Home Boys, Trailer Choir, Gloriana, Joe Nichols, Diamond Rio. Saturday Shows-Back Home Boys, Lost Trailers, Emerson Drive, Terri Clark, and Blake Shelton

For lodging information: www.prairieduchien.org
FREE
call 1-800-864-1771 for ticket price
www.countryontheriver.com
6 - 8 Frog Days
Village of Melvina, WI
8 a.m.-10 p.m. @day
In the ballpark. Softball, frog races, food. Charcoal chicken on Sunday. 608-654-7868.
FREE
6 - 7 Citywide Garage Sales
Mauston, WI 53948
all day
Enjoy Maustons, annual city wide garage sale. Questions call 608.847.4124.
FREE
www.mauston.com
6 - 7 27th Annual Fire Fest Fundraiser
Cutler, WI
TBD
Fundraiser for Cutler Volunteer Fire Department.
TBD
N/A
www.juneaucounty.com
7 Army Concert Tour
Fort McCoy, WI
7 p.m.
"Sammy Hagar & The Wabos" and "Creed". 877-864-4969.
www.mccoymwr.com
11 Concert in the Park
Evans-Bosshard Park in Sparta, WI
7 p.m.
"Hans Meyer" in concert. Bring your own chairs. Refreshments available. 608-269-4123.
FREE
bikesparta.com
13 - 15 NTPA Region 3 Tractor Pull
Norwalk, WI Village Park
8 a.m.-10 p.m. @ day
Steak fry Friday and Saturday. NTPA pull at 5 p.m. on Saturday. Local pull Sunday at 12:30 p.m. 608-823-7403. Flower show at the community center.
FREE
15 St. Clare Fine Art Show
Evans-Bosshard Park in Sparta, WI
11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Food, fine art & music all day. Children's activities. Charcoal chicken dinners. Pie and ice-cream. Raffles, silent auction. Fundraiser for the St. Clare Mission. 608-269-1770.
FREE
18 Concert in the Park
Evans-Bosshard Park in Sparta. WI
7 p.m.
"Decapo" in concert. Bring your own chairs. Refreshments available. 608-269-4123.
FREE
bikesparta.com
18 - 22 Juneau County Fair
County Fairgrounds
Annual county fair. Questions please call 608.427.2070.
FREE
jcedc@mwt.net
www.juneaucounty.com
20 - 22 Wild West Days
Viroqua Wisconsin
Date change
New Date
Wild West Days will be held in Viroqua WI, August 20-22, 2010.
Contact Emily Rozeske, Admin Asst. Viroqua Partners
FREE
viroquapartners@gmail.com
21 Volk Field Open House
Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Camp Douglas, WI
8 am
The Volk Field Air National Guard Base will be open to the general public from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be military static displays, aircraft, food vendors, and aerial demonstrations. For safety and security reasons, weapons of any kind are forbidden and visitors are subject to vehicle search. 100 Independence Dr, Camp Douglas, WI. Contact CMSgt Greg Cullen or Lt Col George Bacik
Phone: 608-427-1427


FREE
Free
jcedc@mwt.net
http://www.juneaucounty.com/events.asp
22 Mauston Summer Parade
Mauston, WI 53948
Enjoy Maustons, annual summer parade. Questions call 608.847.4124.
FREE
Free
chamber@mauston.com
www.mauston.com
22 Platoon Run Motorcycle & Car Show
500 E. Veterans St.
12:30 p.m.
Tomah VA Medical Center. Cars & motorcycles meet at noon at Recreation Park and travel down Superior Ave to the Va Medical Center. 608-372-1727.
FREE
26 I & E, Inventors & Entreprenuers Meeting
127 Hwy 12 & 16, Camp Douglas, WI 54618
5:30pm till ....
Public welcome to attend the last Thursday of the month with other inventors and entrepreneurs for networking and topic speakers. Call 608.427.2070
FREE
Free
jcedc@mwt.net
www.juneaucounty.com
27 - 29 Hustlerfest
Hustler, Wisconsin
4pm Friday, all day Saturday & Sunday
Celebrate the "one and only" Hustler with food, tractor pulls,contests and a parade. Call 608.427.2070 for more information.
FREE
Free
jcedc@mwt.net
www.juneaucounty.com
28 - 29 Gatorfest
Downtown Leon, WI
8 a.m.-10 p.m. @ day
Softball tournament featuring local celebrities. Chicken Q Saturday. Stand still parade at noon on Sun. Kids' games, arts and crafts and food. 608-269-8463.
FREE
28 Artist Meet and Greet
Red Geranium 102 W State St, Mauston, WI 53948
10 to 2 pm
Discover truly unique gifts and local art. Refreshments and finger food available.
FREE
free - open to the public
HickoryHillArts@yahoogroups.com
http://www.redgeraniumonline.com
31 Hickory Hill Arts meeting
Burr Oak Winery, N5873 Hwy 12 & 16, New Lisbon, WI 53950
7 pm to 8 pm
Local artists, writers, musicians get together for a creative evening. Each month has a creative word or theme to it. Please call 608.547.6121 for more information. Public invited.
FREE
Free
www.burroakwinery.com



Clock Tower - Green County Courthouse, Monroe



Buckhorn Bridge - close to Buckhorn State Park


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Here are just a few activities and attractions to enjoy in the Hidden Valleys Area:
Biking, Hiking, Skiing, Eagles, Bird watching, Fishing, Canoeing, Shopping, Meetings/conventions, Rails to trails, Birding, Mississippi River, River Boats, Museums, River Tours, Southwest Wisconsin, Star Spangled Celebration, Center Color Fiesta, Frank Lloyd Wright, Richland Center, WI HS Rodeo Finals, Country Living Showcase, UW-Richland, Red Door Gallery, Pine River, Rockbridge, Lone Rock, Viola, Horse & Colt Show, Country in the Country, Sugar River, Green County Cheese, New Glarus, America's Little Switzerland, Cheese Days, Cheese Country Trail, Limburger, Monroe, Badger State Trail, Yodel, Alphorn, Mississippi River, Mississippi River Cruises, Grandad Bluff, Riverboat, Historic Downtown, Great River Road, Oktoberfest, Riverfest, City Brewery, Holiday Lights, Jazz Fest, Irishfest, Deke Slayton Airfest, Sunfish Days, Paddlewheel boat, Wild West Days, Czesky Den, Wildcat Mountain State Park, Kickapoo River, Kickapoo Valley Reserve, Vernon County, Elroy Sparta Bike Trail