2013 Winter Events Release FINAL

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

TRAVEL WISCONSIN¡¯S LIST OF TOP WINTER EVENTS LEAVES

NO TIME FOR HIBERNATION THIS SEASON

MADISON, Wis. (Nov. 5, 2013) ¨C Leave hibernation to the bears this winter, Wisconsin is packed like

a snowball with fun, unique and downright exciting events and activities. Whether you¡¯re looking for a

new event like Cabin Fever in New Glarus, classic holiday attractions like a performance at the

Fireside Theatre or the Milwaukee Rep, quirky events like the Perkinstown Outhouse Races, or

outdoor activities such as candlelight skiing, Wisconsin has it all. Here¡¯s our top list of anti-hibernation

events and activities to keep you on the move and enjoying the season.

And remember, travelers looking for year-round Wisconsin getaway ideas, travel planning, events

and free guides can discover their own fun at . Be sure to plan your trip around

the season¡¯s snowfall using the Travel Wisconsin Snow Conditions Report. You can also choose to

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Winter Event Listing

Page 2-3

Winter Event Descriptions

Pages 3-15

Candlelight Ski Schedule

Page 16

Snowshoe Events

Page 17

NOVEMBER EVENTS (Pages 3-5)

The Fireside Theatre¡¯s ¡°A Fireside Christmas¡± ¨C Fort Atkinson

Through Dec. 22, 2013

Driftless Film Festival ¨C Driftless Area

Nov. 7-10, 2013

Big Water Film Festival ¨C Washburn

Nov. 8-10, 2013

A ¡°Lure¡± of Lights ¨C Hayward

Nov 16-17, Nov 23-24, Nov. 29-30, Dec. 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 2013

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70 Annual Holiday Folk Fair International ¨C West Allis

Nov. 22-24, 2013

Milwaukee Holiday Parade ¨C Milwaukee

Nov. 23, 2013

¡°Dear in Headlights¡± ¨C Manitowoc

Nov. 23, 2013

Santa's Pizza Party Train Rides ¨C Spooner

Nov. 23 & 30, Dec. 7, 14 & 21, 2013

Appleton Downtown Christmas Parade ¨C Appleton

Nov. 26, 2013

Milwaukee Repertory Theater¡¯s ¡°A Christmas Carol¡±¨C Milwaukee

Nov. 27-Dec. 24, 2013

Twinklefest ¨C Viroqua

Nov. 29, 2013

Happy Holly Days ¨C Whitewater

Nov. 29-Dec.1, 2013

The Polar Express ¨C Green Bay

Nov. 29-30, Dec. 1, 4, 5-8, 2013

Garden of Lights ¨C Green Bay

Nov. 29-Dec. 22(Fri-Sun), Dec. 26-30, 2013

Rotary Winter Wonderland ¨C Marshfield

Nov. 29-Dec. 31, 2013

DECEMBER EVENTS (Pages 5-7)

Spring Green Country Christmas ¨C Spring Green

Dec. 6-7, 2013

Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra¡¯s ¡°Holiday Pops Spectacular¡±

Dec. 6-8, 2013

Old World Christmas Market ¨C Elkhart Lake

Dec. 6-15, 2013

Can¡¯t Depend on Snow ¨C Fond du Lac

Dec. 7, 2013

Annual Christmas Festival ¨C Darlington

Dec. 7, 2013

International Holiday Festival ¨C Kenosha

Dec. 7, 2013

Christmas in Cable ¨C Cable

Dec. 7-8, 2013

The Spirit of Christmas Past at Old World Wisconsin ¨C Eagle

Dec. 7-8 and 14-15, 2013

Wassail Dinner Concert Weekends ¨C Bayfield

Dec. 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 2013

Holidazzle ¨C Beloit

Dec. 13, 2013

Holiday Light Show ¨C Janesville

Dec. 13-15, 19-23 & 26-29, 2013

Holiday Ice Show ¨C Pleasant Prairie

Dec. 20-21, 2013

Between the Holidays Celebration ¨C Boulder Junction

Dec. 28, 2013

Droppin¡¯ of the Carp ¨C Prairie du Chien

Dec. 31, 2013

Skyrockers New Year¡¯s Eve Fireworks Show ¨C La Crosse

Dec. 31, 2013

JANUARY EVENTS (Pages 7-10)

Frosty Fest ¨C Egg Harbor

Jan. 1, 2014

Polar Bear Swim ¨C Sheboygan

Jan. 1, 2014

The Big Chill ¨C Racine

Jan. 10-12, 2014

Ragtime Festival ¨C Eau Claire

Jan. 10-12, 2014

Jack Frost Fest ¨C Spooner

Jan. 11, 2014

Winter Festival ¨C La Farge

Jan. 11, 2014

Full Moon Ski ¨C Bayfield

Jan. 16, 2014

AMSOIL World Championship Snowmobile Derby ¨C Eagle River

Jan. 16-19, 2014

Bald Eagle Watching Days ¨C Prairie du Sac

Jan. 17-18, 2014

Badger State Winter Games ¨C Wausau

Jan. 18-19; 24-26; 31-Feb. 2, 2014

Phillips Flurry 5k & 10k Snowshoe Race/Walk ¨C Phillips

Jan. 25, 2014

Winterfest on Broadway ¨C Green Bay

Jan. 25, 2014

Wintervergn¨¹gen Pond Hockey Classic ¨C Waupaca

Jan. 25-26, 2014

Winterfest & National Snow Sculpting Championships ¨C Lake Geneva

Jan. 29-Feb. 8, 2014

Snowflake Ski Jumping Tournament ¨C Westby

Jan. 31-Feb. 1, 2014

Fish Creek Winter Festival ¨C Fish Creek

Jan. 31-Feb. 2, 2014

FEBRUARY EVENTS (Pages 10-13)

Winter Wine and Cherry Fest ¨C Fish Creek

Feb. 1, 2014

Iola Winter Carnival ¨C Iola

Apostle Islands Sled Dog Race ¨C Bayfield

25th Annual Hot Air Affair ¨C Hudson

Cabin Fever ¨C New Glarus

Dip for Dozer ¨C Cambridge

10th Annual Death by Chocolate ¨C Appleton

Beloit International Film Festival ¨C Beloit

Book Across the Bay Cross-Country Ski Race ¨C Ashland

Barstool Races & Chili Feed ¨C Drummond

Winter Festival ¨C Cedarburg

Madison Winter Festival ¨C Madison

Mid-Continent Railway Snow Train ¨C North Freedom

American Birkebeiner - Cable/Hayward

Battle on 'Bago Ice Fishing Tournament ¨C Oshkosh

Green Bay Film Festival ¨C Green Bay

Overture Center for the Arts¡¯ International Festival ¨C Madison

Bald Eagle Appreciation Day ¨C Prairie du Chien

Perkinstown Outhouse Race ¨C Perkinstown

HoDrags on Ice ¨C Rhinelander

Frozen Tozen Winter Fest ¨C Boulder Junction

Bayfield Winter Festival ¨C Bayfield

MARCH EVENTS (Pages 13-15)

World¡¯s Longest Weenie Roast Weekend ¨C Cable

Klondike Days ¨C Eagle River

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sports Show ¨C West Allis

Canoecopia ¨C Madison

Winter Pow-Wow by Indian Summer Festival ¨C Milwaukee

Arti Gras ¨C Green Bay

AMSOIL National Championship SnoCross Series ¨C Lake Geneva

St. Patrick¡¯s Day Parade ¨C Milwaukee

Maple Syrup Saturday ¨C Appleton

Avalanche Days ¨C Wausau

MapleFest ¨C Amery

Feb. 1-2, 2014

Feb. 1-2, 2014

Feb. 7-9, 2014

Feb. 8, 2014

Feb. 8, 2014

Feb. 14, 2014

Feb. 14-23, 2014

Feb. 15, 2014

Feb. 15, 2014

Feb. 15-16, 2014

Feb. 15-16, 2014

Feb. 15-16, 2014

Feb. 20-23, 2014

Feb. 21-22, 2014

Feb. 21-23, 2014

Feb. 22, 2014

Feb. 22, 2014

Feb. 22, 2014

Feb. 22, 2014

Feb. 22, 2014

Feb. 28, March 1-2, 2014

March 1, 2014

March 1-2, 2014

March 5-9, 2014

March 7-9, 2014

March 8-9, 2014

March 8-9, 2014

March 14-16, 2014

March 15, 2014

March 22, 2014

March 24-April 6, 2014

March 29-30, 2014

WINTER EVENT DESCRIPTIONS

NOVEMBER EVENTS

The Fireside Theatre¡¯s ¡°A Fireside Christmas¡± ¨C Fort Atkinson

Through Dec. 22, 2013

The holiday season comes to life at the Fireside Dinner Theatre for the original revue ¡°Fireside

Christmas.¡± This annual family performance features a new look, sound and choreographer each

season, and never fails to delight audiences with holiday cheer and celebration.

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Driftless Film Festival ¨C Driftless Area

Nov. 7-10, 2013

Visit the historic theatres and venues in the rustic Driftless area for the annual Driftless Film Festival.

Each year, the festival brings independent films from around the world, with a special focus on films

made in Wisconsin, to the big screen. Filmmakers and actors are on hand for engaging conversations

after screenings.



Big Water Film Festival- Washburn

Nov. 8-10, 2013

With inspiring films, thought-provoking conversations and dozens more reasons to attend the Big

Water Film Festival this year ¨C all you need is popcorn. Make sure to attend this year¡¯s filmmaker¡¯s

dialogue "Cinema and Cinnamon Rolls" to make the most out of this once-a-year experience. Tickets

are available online.

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A ¡°Lure¡± of Lights ¨C Hayward Nov 16-17, Nov 23-24, Nov. 29-30, Dec. 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 2013

Visit Hayward for one of the many magical weekends during A ¡°Lure¡± of Lights. With new activities

each weekend, this event is sure to light up your holiday. From the grand opening Christmas parade

and greeting card contest to the new ugly sweater contest, there¡¯s plenty of holiday cheer in Hayward

this winter. Be sure to attend the musical light show every Saturday night.

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70th Annual Holiday Folk Fair International ¨C West Allis

Nov. 22-24, 2013

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Explore the world of music, food, dance and arts at the 70 annual Holiday Folk Fair International,

America¡¯s largest multicultural ethnic festival. This year¡¯s theme, ¡°Celebrate the Culture of

Community¡± will educate and amaze audiences with customs from around the world. The three-day

celebration offers photo and story displays, performances by international dance groups, traditional

cuisine and cooking demonstrations.

800-324-7468;

Milwaukee Holiday Parade ¨C Milwaukee

Nov. 23, 2013

The holiday season starts early in Milwaukee at the annual Holiday Parade. Now in its 87th year, the

Milwaukee Holiday Parade features more than 100 units, 20 award-winning bands, huge self-propelled

floats, 40-foot helium balloons, costumed characters, live animal entourages and a live nativity scene. For

those of you who can¡¯t make the trip, the popular parade is broadcast on live TV.

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¡°Dear in the Headlights¡± ¨C Manitowoc

Nov. 23, 2013

Grab your girlfriends and head to ¡°Dear in the Headlights,¡± the ultimate comedy showcase. ¡°Dear in

the Headlights¡± is the best collection of women talent in the Midwest and offers three different shows

including a solo show, sketch comedy and stand up.

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Santa's Pizza Party Train Rides ¨C Spooner

Nov. 23 & 30; Dec. 7, 14 & 21, 2013

All aboard ¨C the train is leaving the station and so is Santa! At Santa¡¯s Pizza Party Train Rides,

families can enjoy a historic train ride with Santa, complete with pizza, beverages, cookies, hot cocoa

and a special gift from Santa for each child.

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Appleton Downtown Christmas Parade ¨C Appleton

Nov. 26, 2013

Ring in holiday cheer at Wisconsin¡¯s largest nighttime Christmas parade. This evening spectacular

brings festivities like the Santa Scamper one-mile run, a visit by Santa himself and ceremonial tree

lighting in City Park following the parade.

920-954-9112;

Milwaukee Repertory Theater¡¯s ¡°A Christmas Carol¡±¨C Milwaukee

Nov. 27-Dec. 24, 2013

The ultimate holiday tradition returns to the Pabst Theater in downtown Milwaukee for its acclaimed

rendition of ¡°A Christmas Carol.¡± Come join Tiny Tim, Ebenezer Scrooge and the rest of the cast for

this Dickens classic that shares the true meaning of the holiday season. Take part in a tradition that

has been delighting audiences of all ages for generations.

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Twinklefest ¨C Viroqua

Nov. 29, 2013

The annual holiday parade Twinklefest brightens up the historic downtown of Viroqua with a special

tree lighting and parade that is sure to light up the night. Kick off your holiday season with the joys of

twinkly lights and cozy nights at Twinklefest.

608-637-2575

Happy Holly Days ¨C Whitewater

Nov. 29-Dec.1, 2013

There¡¯s plenty to be merry about at Happy Holly Days. Sip on warm hot chocolate, create a colorful

gingerbread house from scratch, enjoy roasted chestnuts, listen to holiday stories come alive and

enjoy all the family offerings at this annual celebration. Make sure to attend the lighted parade on

Friday night, and while you¡¯re downtown, take advantage of the holiday discounts at local retailers.

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The Polar Express ¨C Green Bay Nov. 29-30; Dec. 1, 4 5-8, 2013

Take a ride on the National Railroad Museum¡¯s very own Polar

Express to experience the magic of traveling to the North Pole. This

timeless Christmas tale comes alive with a dramatic reading during

the train ride, accompanied by a steaming cup of hot chocolate,

making this a perfect activity for children and adults alike.

Reservations are required.

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Polar Express

Garden of Lights ¨C Green Bay

Photo Courtesy of Glenn Sanderson

Nov. 29- Dec. 22(Fri-Sun); Dec. 26-30, 2013

The Green Bay Botanical Garden is lighting up the holiday season with its annual Garden of Lights.

The mile-long stretch of 250,000 LED lights decorates the gardens in various artistic forms such as

flowers, birds, snowflakes and stars. Walk through a 60-foot illuminated caterpillar, be amazed at the

5-story Christmas tree and don¡¯t forget to take a photo with Santa before you leave.

877-355-4224;

Rotary Winter Wonderland ¨C Marshfield

Nov. 29-Dec. 31, 2013

Held at the Wildwood Park and Zoo, the Rotary Winter Wonderland delights audiences each year

with the largest holiday light show in central Wisconsin. Featuring more than 1.5 million dazzling lights

with dozens of twinkling displays, the family-friendly event also offers horse drawn carriage rides, live

music and Santa visits for a truly seasonal experience this holiday.

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DECEMBER EVENTS

Spring Green Country Christmas ¨C Spring Green

Dec. 6-7, 2013

Spring Green Country Christmas has added even more reasons to celebrate this holiday season. In

addition to horse carriage rides, a craft fair and spectacular fireworks display, visitors can attend the

new tree lighting ceremony accompanied by the high school madrigal choir on Friday night. Saturday

offers more festive activities, starting with breakfast with Santa and the annual Country Christmas

Tour of Homes where neighbors showcase their holiday d¨¦cor.

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Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra¡¯s ¡°Holiday Pops Spectacular¡±

Dec. 6-8, 2013

Start a new family tradition and come to the Marcus Center for Performing Arts to listen to holiday

favorites sung by professionals. Join in the sing-alongs, harmonize with the carolers and appreciate

the vocal stylings by the Milwaukee Symphony Pops for their holiday spectacular.

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