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2009 WISCONSIN 2009 (see 2010 - 2008 - 2007)
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS, EVENTS
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February 26-28, 2009 20th Annual Organic Farming Conference
La Crosse, Wisconsin
The largest organic farming conference in the U.S. In 2008, more than 2,300 people attended, with participants traveling from 37 states and 1 foreign country. Sponsored by the Wisconsin-based Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service (MOSES), the conference is celebrated as the foremost educational and networking event in the organic farming community.
March 9-11, 2009 Wisconsin Restaurant Expo 2009
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
It's the only event in the state that delivers new products, generates novel business solutions, and unites ALL of the foodservice and hospitality industry in one place.
March 17-19, 2009 U.S. Championship Cheese Contest
Green Bay, Wisconsin
April 3-5, 2009 Wisconsin Deer & Turkey Expo
Madison, Wisconsin
Booths of hunting/shooting products, accessories, services and related outdoor items. 30 new seminars including cooking and butchering, plus contests and more.
April 22-23, 2009 Wisconsin Cheese Industry Conference
La Crosse, Wisconsin
The WCIC, co-sponsored by the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association and the Wisconsin Center for Dairy Research
April 25, 2009 Between the Bluffs Beer, Wine & Cheese Festival
La Crosse, Wisconsin
Enjoy an afternoon of sampling with over 40 beer, wine and cheese vendors. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Admission includes a souvenir glass and live music.
May 16-17, 2009 Morel Mushroom Fesitval
Muscoda, Wisconsin
Awesome show with Morel Mushroom Theme - tons of different food vendors with Morel Mushroom theme stuff to try - huge craft show - Firewords Saturday night - Parade on Sunday - Wonderful Family Fun Event - See Website for tons more activities.
June 5-7, 2009 21st Annual Great Wisconsin Cheese Festival
Little Chute, Wisconsin
A cheese curd eating competition, cheese cake contest, cheese carving demo, free cheese tasting, the Big Cheese Parade, Big Cheese Breakfast, carnival rides, and children’s games and entertainment are just some of the fun activities taking place.
June 5-7, 2009 28th Annual Dairyfest
Marshfield, Wisconsin
The theme this year is Udder Construction.
June 6, 2009 Beer Barons’ World of Beer Festival
Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
An opportunity to taste over 100 different beers hand picked by the beer geeks from the Beer Barons of Milwaukee - not just the flavor of the day from the breweries or distributors.
June 6-7, 2009 GardenFest
La Crosse, Wisconsin
June 24-28, 2009 Cranberry Blossom Festival
Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Join us for a series of more than twenty events including live music, parades, arts and crafts, cranberry blossom tours, and of course, culinary treats featuring Wisconsin's tart and tangy fruit, the cranberry!
June 25, 2009 2nd Annual Big Taste Milwaukee 2009
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Attendee's of the 2009 Big Taste will enjoy all-inclusive food from some of Milwaukee's finest restaurants ... all while taking in spectacular views of the evening's Big Bang fireworks from the Art Museum's private lake front terrace.
June 27-28, 2009 Cedarburg Strawberry Festival
Cedarburg, Wisconsin
Tons of Strawberry Treats to try - 3 separate Arts & Crafts Shows - Live Music - Great Family Fun Event - See Website for tons more activities.
July 8-11, 2009 NACUFS National Conference
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
National Association of College & University Food Services
July 10-12, 2009 Catfish Days 2009
Trempealeau, Wisconsin
Trempealeau Lions Annual Catfish Days Celebration.
July 25-26, 2009 Iron River Blueberry Crafters Bash
Iron River, Wisconsin
August 1-2, 2009 Taste of Wisconsin
Kenosha, Wisconsin
Kenosha’s newest festival brings the tastes, flavors and cultures of Wisconsin together. Savor the flavors of dozens of specialty food vendors, microbrews and wine producers, all serving up true Wisconsin specialties! 3 stages of live music, culinary demonstrations, special exhibits and children’s activities. Free admission.
August 29-30, 2009 Eagle River Area Festival of Flavors
Eagle River, Wisconsin
Celebrating the Taste of Wisconsin. All things Natural Art Show & Sale, Targeting Hunger with Tomatoes, Taste of Photography contest, Grilled Wisconsin Cheese Recipe Contest, Kids cow milking contest, boat rides, farmers market, musical entertainment, chef demos.
September 19-20, 2009 Wine & Harvest Festival
Cedarburg, Wisconsin
Award-winning wines from Cedar Creek Winery. Tempting foods with a harvest flavor, featuring steamed corn, caramel apples, caramel apple and cherry crepes, kettle corn, apple cider, turkey legs, brats, burgers and savory seasonal delights in Food Courts all over town.
September 25-27, 2009 The Warrens Cranberry Festival
Warrens, Wisconsin
The largest cranberry festival in the world, with about 100,000 people attending. The small community of approximately 300 people is home to the largest concentration of cranberry marshes in the state which harvest an average of 285 million pounds of the ruby-red berries.
September 26, 2009 Cranberry Colorama
Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin
Cranberry harvest tours, craft show, Taste of Harvest featuring local restaurants, fall color pontoon rides, cranberry cooking contest, live music, cranberry samples, and self-guided fall color tours.
October 3-4, 2009 Eagle River Cranberry Festival
Eagle River, Wisconsin
Includes a walk, run or bike tour to benefit the American Heart Association of Wisconsin. Also, enjoy cranberry marsh and winery tours, specialty cranberry food items, arts and crafts show, cranberry baking contest and bake sale, specialty foods and beverages, family fun entertainment and music, farmers market and antique market, the world’s largest cranberry cheesecake, harvest hoe down and bog bridge tournament.
October 3, 2009 Stone Lake Cranberry Festival
Stone Lake, Wisconsin
A one-day festival saluting cranberry growing in the northwest. Events include cranberry bake-off contest, cranberry marsh tours, pancake breakfast, crafts, parade, street entertainment, helicopter rides and crate derby.
2010 WISCONSIN 2010
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS & SHOWS
March 16-18, 2010 World Championship Cheese Contest
Madison, Wisconsin
April 20-22, 2010 International Cheese Technology Exposition
Madison, Wisconsin
September 24-26, 2010 The Warrens Cranberry Festival
Warrens, Wisconsin
The largest cranberry festival in the world, with about 100,000 people attending. The small community of approximately 300 people is home to the largest concentration of cranberry marshes in the state which harvest an average of 285 million pounds of the ruby-red berries.
2008 WISCONSIN 2008
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS & SHOWS
waiting for new 2009 dates
January 18-19, 2008 Bayview Wine Fest
Milwaukee, Wisconsin (no website)
5-10 pm. Marian Center. 3211 S. Lakeshore Drive. $25 includes sampling of wine, food and beer. Free parking. Dancing, Swing, Jazz music. Advance tickets call (414) 482-2069.
July 26-27, 2008 Kickapoo Country Fair
La Farge, Wisconsin
Live Music, Sustainability Workshops, Rural Heritage Exhibits, Beer and Dancing!
August 22-23, 2008 Milwaukee Wine Festival
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
The two day festival features more than 200 domestic and international wines from more than 30 exhibitors A portion of the proceeds benefits Friends of Art.
September 6, 2008 Rotary Gardens Garden Festival
Janesville, Wisconsin
September 19-20, 2008 10th Annual Food for Thought Festival
Madison, Wisconsin
A fun, festive forum that explores and celebrates our many opportunities to eat more pleasurably, healthfully and sustainably.
September 19-21, 2008 Green County Cheese Days
Monroe, Wisconsin
Dating back to 1914, Cheese Days is the oldest and largest food fest in the Midwest – honoring Swiss heritage and the cheesemaking and dairy farming traditions of the area. Highlights of the weekend are: live music and Swiss entertainment, Family Farm Adventure, an arts & crafts fair, carnival, street dance, historic cheesemaking demonstrations, antique car and tractor shows, a cow milking contest, and The Swiss Colony Cheese Days Parade.
September 26-27, 2008 44th Annual Beef-A-Rama
Minocqua, Wisconsin
Storefront beef roast cook-offs, costumes & unique displays, complimentary snacks, shopping specials, 'Parade of Beef,' celebrity judges, awards & famous beef sandwich sale. Arts & crafts, live music.
October 3-5, 2008 47th Annual Bayfield Apple Festival
Bayfield, Wisconsin
Wisconsin’s ‘Best’ festival at the ‘Best Little Town in the Midwest.’
October 4, 2008 26th Annual Apple Affair
Galesville, Wisconsin
Giant omelets cooked in a 4 1/2 foot skillet, 10 foot apple pie, bicycle apple orchard tours, caramel apple, apple cider, apple juice, if its apple, you'll find it here.
October 23-26, 2008 8th Annual Kohler Food & Wine Experience
Kohler, Wisconsin
Exciting fare from award-winning local and international chefs, soak up culinary knowledge from the food and wine specialists, get cookbooks signed by celebrity authors, and so much more. Many of the weekend’s events are complimentary.
October 26-29, 2008 North American Barley Researchers Workshop Event
Madison, Wisconsin
November 14-15, 2008 Wine Flite Nite
West Allis, Wisconsin (no website)
Wine and food tastings, over 50 types of fine wines from around the world. Sample wines and have the ability to purchase them. Food, cheese, and other samples will be available from area restaurants and organizations; Music. Tommy G. Thompson Room at State Fair Park, at 640 South 84th Street, in West Allis. For advance tickets or more info, please call (414) 482-2069
2007 WISCONSIN FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS & SHOWS 2007
waiting for new dates
October 20, 2007 October Wine Tasting
Maiden Rock, Wisconsin (no website)
McNay's - lower level of the old creamery in Maiden Rock, WI overlooking Lake Pepin.
Admission: Tickets $20.00 pre-sale or $25.00 at the door (reservations required for at the door tickets)
Admission includes wine tasting, live music by "Patchouli" - well known folk rock musicians, and hors d'oeuvres along with local art displays. Call 651-367-9537 for ticket outlets and purchasing info.
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