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Some 862,000 people attended the 2006 Wisconsin State Fair, spending six hours there on average.

 
Top 5 Music Festivals

Top 5 Music Festivals

Whether you’re in the North Woods or strolling a city riverfront, you’ll find plenty of opportunities for live music this summer. Here are our picks of five outdoor festivals to satisfy just about any musical taste.

 

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FEATURES AND PROFILES

What's New for 2008?

What's New for 2008? Get the scoop here on some of the best new Wisconsin events and attractions, from the opening of the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee to the 50th anniversary of Broiler Fest in tiny Eleva.
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Grab a Bite at Wisconsin's Festivals

Grab a Bite at Wisconsin's Festivals You know the routine: you pass through the admission gate at your favorite summer festival with your sights already set on that one particular food stand. You've waited for this tasty treat all year, and you aren't going to wait a moment longer.
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TRAVELOGUES

Under the Big Top

Lake Superior’s Big Top Chautauqua, around since 1986, preserves the Chautauqua spirit but gives it a contemporary spin. Nelson and his Blue Canvas Orchestra smoothly morph from one musical genre to another—country to blues to folk to bluegrass—often accompanied by a big-screen slide show of farm, lake, and/or historical images.
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TOURS AND ITINERARIES

Fun Family Activities

Fun Family Activities So you’re trying to plan another quick getaway for the whole family, but just aren't sure where to start? Naturally, we have some ideas. From arts and culture to zoo excursions, Wisconsin offers a little something for everyone. Here’s a rundown, in no particular order, of 10 great family activities that are sure to be a hit with your rowdy pack of youngsters.
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DESTINATIONS

Exploring Gays Mills

Exploring Gays Mills At first glance, Gays Mills in southwestern Wisconsin seems almost too good to be true. This serene pocket of paradise is rich with dense apple groves, glassy-smooth creeks, open meadows, hardwood forests, and small-town charm.
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