2012 WISCONSIN - JUNE 2012
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS & SHOWS
(see also: 2013 - 2010)
May 31-June 3, 2012 31st Annual Dairyfest - Marshfield, Wisconsin
June 1-2, 2012 Osceola Rhubarb Days - Osceola, Wisconsin
The early summer festival takes advantage of Osceola's natural beauty as well as raising money and drawing attention to the Public Library. Activities include farmer's market, family yoga class, movie under the stars, book sale, pancake breakfast, baking contest and more.
June 1-3, 2012 24th 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, children”s games and entertainment are just some of the fun activities taking place.
June 1-3, 2012 West Salem June Dairy Days - West Salem, Wisconsin
Celebrate June Dairy Month with music, a recipe contest, bicycle tour, carnival, fireworks and more!
June 1-30, 2012 Wisconsin Dairy Farm Breakfasts - Statewide, Wisconsin
Every June, farmers throughout the state open their farms to visitors and serve them a big, home-cooked breakfast in celebration of June Dairy Month. It’s an incredible opportunity to spend some time “down-on-the-farm” and get a firsthand look at what makes Wisconsin’s signature industry so special.
June 2, 2012 Beer Barons' World of Beer Festival - Milwaukee, Wisconsin
An opportunity to taste over 150 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 2-3, 2012 11th Annual GardenFest - La Crosse, Wisconsin
Seminars, vendors, and Ask a Master Gardener booth. Attendance: 3,000.
June 7-10, 2012 Sparta Butterfest - Sparta, Wisconsin
The 28th annual event will bring you the greatest fest foods, lunberjack shows, a parade, milking and other contests, art/craft/flea market, great entertainment and so much more.
June 7-10, 2012 Walleye Weekend - Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
The family atmosphere of Walleye Weekend has attributed to its success, attracting over 100,000 visitors each year and making it the second largest festival in Wisconsin. Held during the Mercury Marine National Walleye Tournament, it features sporting events, national musical acts, a family fishing tournament, attractions for all ages – and of course – walleye! Attendance: 100,000.
June 8, 2012 Breakfast in the Valley - Eau Claire, Wisconsin
This annual event celebrates the importance of agriculture in our local economy. Volunteers serve breakfast to more than 3,400 people. The menu includes scrambled eggs with ham, cheese, muffins, fruit, and the traditional Breakfast in the Valley dessert of custard, corn flakes and strawberries. Other highlights include agricultural displays, a petting zoo, milk drinking and cow milking contest with local celebrities, tractor displays, and door prizes.
June 8-9, 2012 Poor Que - Montello, Wisconsin
The Kansas City BBQ Society sanctioned, state championship competition is a non-commercialized event for pros and rookies alike. Held at Wilderness Campground.
June 9, 2012 Great Northern Beer Festival - Eagle River, Wisconsin
This is a great opportunity to try many different styles of beers from many different breweries. Feel free to ask questions and make plans to visit some of the many quality breweries. Many of them offer tours.
June 15-17, 2012 Crawford County Dairy Days - Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin
Held each year on Father's Day weekend, the event includes a parade, horse show, tractor and truck pull, children's pedal pull, live music, softball and volleyball tournaments, and a children’s carnival.
June 15-17, 2012 Strawberry Fest - Waupaca, Wisconsin
A family festival featuring a downtown art/craft fair with more than 100 vendors from across the Midwest, strawberry shortcake, a children’s costume contest, live entertainment, great food and more.
June 16, 2012 9th Annual Leinie Lodge Family Reunion - Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin
Free and open to the public. Craft beer lovers who travel to the reunion will mingle with the Leinenkugel family, tour the brewery and sip on adventurous brews like Leinenkugel's best-selling seasonal, Summer Shandy and Classic Amber. Come and enjoy family, complimentary food, beer samples, food contests and entertainment.
June 16, 2012 2012 Wisconsin Beer Lovers Festival - Glendale, Wisconsin
Join us on Father's Day Weekend for the third annual all-Wisconsin craft beer and tasting festival. Enjoy more than 100 of Wisconsin’s finest craft beers and sample specially prepared cuisine designed to complement more than 30 unique beers from our state’s finest craft breweries.
June 21-23, 2012 Chickenfest - Darboy, Wisconsin
Hourly chicken dance contests, wing eating contests, Chickenfest parade, midway, craft show, fireworks, children's events and a chicken mascot that kids adore.
June 21-24, 2012 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 22-24, 2012 11th Annual Cheese Curd Festival - Ellsworth, Wisconsin
Cheese carving and cheese curd eating contests, entertainment, truck pull, karaoke, parade, saddle club show, tractorcade, run/walk and much more.
June 23, 2012 Annual Strawberry Fest & Craft Fair - Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
Family friendly strawberry festival featuring craft fair, run/walk, breakfast/lunch, raffles, children's carnival, computer arcade, book sale, lots of delicious strawberries, and much more!
June 23-24, 2012 Cedarburg Strawberry Festival - Cedarburg, Wisconsin
Mouth-watering Strawberry Treats to try - 3 separate Arts & Crafts Shows - Live Music - Great Family Fun Event - See Website for tons more activities.
Attendance: 100,000.
June 23-24, 2012 Professional Musky Tournament Trail - Eagle River, Wisconsin
The Professional Musky Tournament Trail events are the most high profile, exciting, educational and entertaining musky tournaments in the country.
June 29-30, 2012 Audacious Beer & Cheese Celebration - Hartland, Wisconsin
Promises to make a big impact and taste great! Proceeds from this great pairing event will fund the Lake Country Rotary Club”s donations to various charities and worthy causes.
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