2012 area calendar of events

There are many things to do and see near Brambleberry. For more information and events, visit the Black River Area Chamber of Commerce or the La Crosse Area Convention and Visitor's Bureau

The arts

There are several theatre groups and musical venues in the area, with concerts, plays and musical events going on nearly every weekend. Here are some links to their websites.

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Viterbo University

The Pump House

La Crosse Chamber Chorale

La Crosse Community Theatre

The Heider Center

The La Crosse Center

La Crosse Symphony Orchestra

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						Wisconsin Cranberry Discovery Center "Make, Bake & Take" Class, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Warrens. Making cranberry scones. Register by Feb. 11 by calling 608-378-4878 Black River Falls Figure Skating Club 2nd Annual Basic Skills Competition, 9 a.m., Milt Lunda Memorial Arena, Black River Falls.
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				23rd annual MOSES Organic Farming Conference at the La Crosse Center	23rd annual MOSES Organic Farming Conference at the La Crosse Center	23rd annual MOSES Organic Farming Conference at the La Crosse Center Bruce Mound Winter Sports Area "Furniture Race," 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Bruce Mound
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SUNDAY	MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY	SATURDAY

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					Greater La Crosse Golf Expo, La Crosse Center NCAA Division III National Wrestling Championships, La Crosse Center	Wisconsin Cranberry Discovery Center "Make, Bake & Take" Class, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Cranberry Kringles, $15, register by March 3, call 608-378-4878. Bruce Mound Winter Sports Area-Spring Fling Party, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Greater La Crosse Golf Expo, La Crosse Center NCAA Division III National Wrestling Championships, La Crosse Center
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Bruce Mound Winter Sports Area-Spring Fling Party, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Greater La Crosse Golf Expo, La Crosse Center					Model Train Show, La Crosse Center Custom Auto Show, La Crosse Center	Model Train Show, La Crosse Center Custom Auto Show, La Crosse Center
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Model Train Show, La Crosse Center Custom Auto Show, La Crosse Center					Black River Falls Figure Skating Club Ice Show, "Country On Ice", 7 p.m., Milt Lunda Memorial Arena, $6 adults, $3 children. La Crosse Area Home & Builders Show, La Crosse Center	Black River Falls Figure Skating Club Ice Show, "Country On Ice", 7 p.m., Milt Lunda Memorial Arena, $6 adults, $3 children. La Crosse Area Home & Builders Show, La Crosse Center
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Black River Falls Figure Skating Club Ice Show, "Country On Ice", 2 p.m., Milt Lunda Memorial Arena, $6 adults, $3 children. La Crosse Area Home & Builders Show, La Crosse Center

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						WWIS Home Show, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lunda Memorial Arena Wisconsin Cranberry Discovery Center "Make, Bake & Take" Class, Cranberry Sweet Breads; $15. Register by April 7 by calling 608-378-4878 The Highground Legacy Stone Placement, 1 to 2 p.m., W7031 Ridge Road, Neillsville.
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						Between the Bluffs Beer, Wine, and Cheese Fest, Southside Oktoberfest grounds, La Crosse. Sample beers and wines.
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						Festival Foods La Crosse Fitness Festival,Marathon, Half-Marathon and many fitness activities for the family.
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Festival Foods La Crosse Fitness Festival,Marathon, Half-Marathon and many fitness activities for the family.					The Highground Legacy Stone Placement, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., W7031 Ridge Rd in Neillsville	Hatfield Flea Market Wienerfest, La Crosse, live music, beverages and plenty of hot dogs.
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Hatfield Flea Market				Fur Traders Re-enactment, Lost Falls Campground on Hwy 54 West in Black River Falls to Sunnyvale Road, demonstrations & displays during this pre-civil war time period. No charge for visitors. No pets.	Fur Traders Re-enactment, Lost Falls Campground on Hwy 54 West in Black River Falls to Sunnyvale Road, demonstrations & displays during this pre-civil war time period. No charge for visitors. No pets. Syttende Mai - Norwegian Folk Festival, Westby	Fur Traders Re-enactment, Lost Falls Campground on Hwy 54 West in Black River Falls to Sunnyvale Road, demonstrations & displays during this pre-civil war time period. No charge for visitors. No pets. Syttende Mai - Norwegian Folk Festival, Westby Reggae Fest, Trempealeau Hotel, 2 to 11 p.m., Jamaican music, indoor and outdoor bars, and arts & crafts!
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Fur Traders Re-enactment, Lost Falls Campground on Hwy 54 West in Black River Falls to Sunnyvale Road, demonstrations & displays during this pre-civil war time period. No charge for visitors. No pets. Black River Falls Fire Department annual car show, Riverside Auto on Hwy 54W in Black River Falls Syttende Mai - Norwegian Folk Festival, Westby						Hatfield Flea Market Memorial Day Pow-Wow and Louella Blackdeer Fun Run, Hwy. 54 east in Black River Falls.
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Hatfield Flea Market Memorial Day Pow-Wow and Louella Blackdeer Fun Run, Hwy. 54 east in Black River Falls.	Hatfield Flea Market Memorial Day Pow-Wow and Louella Blackdeer Fun Run, Hwy. 54 east in Black River Falls. The Highground Memorial Day Ceremony, 1 to 2 p.m., W7031 Ridge Rd in Neillsville

SUNDAY	MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY	SATURDAY

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					Taylor Old Fashioned Days June Dairy Days, West Salem, Parade, fun run/walk, softball, big wheel races, music, and more. WIAA State Track meet at UW-La Crosse	Taylor Old Fashioned Days June Dairy Days, West Salem, Parade, fun run/walk, softball, big wheel races, music, and more. WIAA State Track meet at UW-La Crosse YWCA Gardenfest, La Crosse
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Taylor Old Fashioned Days June Dairy Days, West Salem, Parade, fun run/walk, softball, big wheel races, music, and more. YWCA Gardenfest, La Crosse				Sparta Butterfest, Memorial Park in Sparta, arts & Crafts, quilt show, entertainment, carnival and more.	Sparta Butterfest, Memorial Park in Sparta, arts & Crafts, quilt show, entertainment, carnival and more.	Northwoods Welsh Pony & Cob Show, Jackson County Fair Park on Hwy 54 West in Black River Falls The Highground Flag Day Ceremony and Korean Stone Placement/Legacy Stone Placement, 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sparta Butterfest, Memorial Park in Sparta, arts & Crafts, quilt show, entertainment, carnival and more.
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Northwoods Welsh Pony & Cob Show, Jackson County Fair Park on Hwy 54 West in Black River Falls Sparta ButterfestMemorial Park in Sparta, arts & Crafts, quilt show, entertainment, carnival and more.					North Bend Days, music, food, euchre tourn. kids activities, city wide rummage sales from 8-2 on Saturday. Parade on Sunday at 1:30pm	North Bend Days, music, food, euchre tourn. kids activities, city wide rummage sales from 8-2 on Saturday. Parade on Sunday at 1:30pm Freedom Fest, La Crosse
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North Bend Days, music, food, euchre tourn. kids activities, city wide rummage sales from 8-2 on Saturday. Parade on Sunday at 1:30pm					Alma Center Strawberry Festival, food, carnival, tournaments & more. Parade at noon on Sunday.	Alma Center Strawberry Festival, food, carnival, tournaments & more. Parade at noon on Sunday. Norskedalen`s Midsummer Fest, Norskadalen Nature & Heritage Center 3 miles north of Coon Valley, Scandinavian-style Midsummer celebrations with fun, food, and festivities for the whole family.
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Alma Center Strawberry Festival, food, carnival, tournaments & more. Parade at noon on Sunday. Norskedalen`s Midsummer Fest, Norskadalen Nature & Heritage Center 3 miles north of Coon Valley, Scandinavian-style Midsummer celebrations with fun, food, and festivities for the whole family.						Festival in the Park, Lunda Park in Black River Falls, music, 3 on 3 Hoops Tourney, Kids fishing event, Volleyball Tourney, fireworks at 10pm and more.

2012 area calendar of events

The arts

February

Wisconsin Cranberry Discovery Center "Make, Bake & Take" Class, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Warrens. Making cranberry scones. Register by Feb. 11 by calling 608-378-4878

Black River Falls Figure Skating Club 2nd Annual Basic Skills Competition, 9 a.m., Milt Lunda Memorial Arena, Black River Falls.

23rd annual MOSES Organic Farming Conference at the La Crosse Center

23rd annual MOSES Organic Farming Conference at the La Crosse Center

23rd annual MOSES Organic Farming Conference at the La Crosse Center

Bruce Mound Winter Sports Area "Furniture Race," 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Bruce Mound

March

Greater La Crosse Golf Expo, La Crosse Center

NCAA Division III National Wrestling Championships, La Crosse Center

Wisconsin Cranberry Discovery Center "Make, Bake & Take" Class, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Cranberry Kringles, $15, register by March 3, call 608-378-4878.

Bruce Mound Winter Sports Area-Spring Fling Party, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Greater La Crosse Golf Expo, La Crosse Center

NCAA Division III National Wrestling Championships, La Crosse Center

Bruce Mound Winter Sports Area-Spring Fling Party, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Greater La Crosse Golf Expo, La Crosse Center

Model Train Show, La Crosse Center

Custom Auto Show, La Crosse Center

Model Train Show, La Crosse Center

Custom Auto Show, La Crosse Center

Model Train Show, La Crosse Center

Custom Auto Show, La Crosse Center

Black River Falls Figure Skating Club Ice Show, "Country On Ice", 7 p.m., Milt Lunda Memorial Arena, $6 adults, $3 children.

La Crosse Area Home & Builders Show, La Crosse Center

Black River Falls Figure Skating Club Ice Show, "Country On Ice", 7 p.m., Milt Lunda Memorial Arena, $6 adults, $3 children.

La Crosse Area Home & Builders Show, La Crosse Center

Black River Falls Figure Skating Club Ice Show, "Country On Ice", 2 p.m., Milt Lunda Memorial Arena, $6 adults, $3 children.

La Crosse Area Home & Builders Show, La Crosse Center

April

WWIS Home Show, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lunda Memorial Arena

Wisconsin Cranberry Discovery Center "Make, Bake & Take" Class, Cranberry Sweet Breads; $15. Register by April 7 by calling 608-378-4878

The Highground Legacy Stone Placement, 1 to 2 p.m., W7031 Ridge Road, Neillsville.

Between the Bluffs Beer, Wine, and Cheese Fest, Southside Oktoberfest grounds, La Crosse. Sample beers and wines.

May

Festival Foods La Crosse Fitness Festival,Marathon, Half-Marathon and many fitness activities for the family.

Festival Foods La Crosse Fitness Festival,Marathon, Half-Marathon and many fitness activities for the family.

The Highground Legacy Stone Placement, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., W7031 Ridge Rd in Neillsville

Hatfield Flea Market Wienerfest, La Crosse, live music, beverages and plenty of hot dogs.

Hatfield Flea Market

Fur Traders Re-enactment, Lost Falls Campground on Hwy 54 West in Black River Falls to Sunnyvale Road, demonstrations & displays during this pre-civil war time period. No charge for visitors. No pets.

Fur Traders Re-enactment, Lost Falls Campground on Hwy 54 West in Black River Falls to Sunnyvale Road, demonstrations & displays during this pre-civil war time period. No charge for visitors. No pets.

Syttende Mai - Norwegian Folk Festival, Westby

Fur Traders Re-enactment, Lost Falls Campground on Hwy 54 West in Black River Falls to Sunnyvale Road, demonstrations & displays during this pre-civil war time period. No charge for visitors. No pets.

Syttende Mai - Norwegian Folk Festival, Westby

Reggae Fest, Trempealeau Hotel, 2 to 11 p.m., Jamaican music, indoor and outdoor bars, and arts & crafts!

Fur Traders Re-enactment, Lost Falls Campground on Hwy 54 West in Black River Falls to Sunnyvale Road, demonstrations & displays during this pre-civil war time period. No charge for visitors. No pets. Black River Falls Fire Department annual car show, Riverside Auto on Hwy 54W in Black River Falls

Syttende Mai - Norwegian Folk Festival, Westby

Hatfield Flea MarketMemorial Day Pow-Wow and Louella Blackdeer Fun Run, Hwy. 54 east in Black River Falls.

Hatfield Flea MarketMemorial Day Pow-Wow and Louella Blackdeer Fun Run, Hwy. 54 east in Black River Falls.

Hatfield Flea MarketMemorial Day Pow-Wow and Louella Blackdeer Fun Run, Hwy. 54 east in Black River Falls.The Highground Memorial Day Ceremony, 1 to 2 p.m., W7031 Ridge Rd in Neillsville

June

Taylor Old Fashioned Days

June Dairy Days, West Salem, Parade, fun run/walk, softball, big wheel races, music, and more.

WIAA State Track meet at UW-La Crosse

Taylor Old Fashioned Days

June Dairy Days, West Salem, Parade, fun run/walk, softball, big wheel races, music, and more.

WIAA State Track meet at UW-La Crosse

YWCA Gardenfest, La Crosse

Taylor Old Fashioned Days

June Dairy Days, West Salem, Parade, fun run/walk, softball, big wheel races, music, and more.

YWCA Gardenfest, La Crosse

Sparta Butterfest, Memorial Park in Sparta, arts & Crafts, quilt show, entertainment, carnival and more.

Sparta Butterfest, Memorial Park in Sparta, arts & Crafts, quilt show, entertainment, carnival and more.

Northwoods Welsh Pony & Cob Show, Jackson County Fair Park on Hwy 54 West in Black River FallsThe Highground Flag Day Ceremony and Korean Stone Placement/Legacy Stone Placement, 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Sparta Butterfest, Memorial Park in Sparta, arts & Crafts, quilt show, entertainment, carnival and more.

Northwoods Welsh Pony & Cob Show, Jackson County Fair Park on Hwy 54 West in Black River Falls

Sparta ButterfestMemorial Park in Sparta, arts & Crafts, quilt show, entertainment, carnival and more.

North Bend Days, music, food, euchre tourn. kids activities, city wide rummage sales from 8-2 on Saturday. Parade on Sunday at 1:30pm

North Bend Days, music, food, euchre tourn. kids activities, city wide rummage sales from 8-2 on Saturday. Parade on Sunday at 1:30pm

Freedom Fest, La Crosse

North Bend Days, music, food, euchre tourn. kids activities, city wide rummage sales from 8-2 on Saturday. Parade on Sunday at 1:30pm

Alma Center Strawberry Festival, food, carnival, tournaments & more. Parade at noon on Sunday.

Alma Center Strawberry Festival, food, carnival, tournaments & more. Parade at noon on Sunday.

Norskedalen`s Midsummer Fest, Norskadalen Nature & Heritage Center 3 miles north of Coon Valley, Scandinavian-style Midsummer celebrations with fun, food, and festivities for the whole family.

Alma Center Strawberry Festival, food, carnival, tournaments & more. Parade at noon on Sunday.

Norskedalen`s Midsummer Fest, Norskadalen Nature & Heritage Center 3 miles north of Coon Valley, Scandinavian-style Midsummer celebrations with fun, food, and festivities for the whole family.

Festival in the Park, Lunda Park in Black River Falls, music, 3 on 3 Hoops Tourney, Kids fishing event, Volleyball Tourney, fireworks at 10pm and more.

July

Hatfield Flea Market
Wienerfest, La Crosse, live music, beverages and plenty of hot dogs.

Fur Traders Re-enactment, Lost Falls Campground on Hwy 54 West in Black River Falls to Sunnyvale Road, demonstrations & displays during this pre-civil war time period. No charge for visitors. No pets.
Black River Falls Fire Department annual car show, Riverside Auto on Hwy 54W in Black River Falls

Hatfield Flea Market
Memorial Day Pow-Wow and Louella Blackdeer Fun Run, Hwy. 54 east in Black River Falls.

Hatfield Flea Market
Memorial Day Pow-Wow and Louella Blackdeer Fun Run, Hwy. 54 east in Black River Falls.

Hatfield Flea Market
Memorial Day Pow-Wow and Louella Blackdeer Fun Run, Hwy. 54 east in Black River Falls.
The Highground Memorial Day Ceremony, 1 to 2 p.m., W7031 Ridge Rd in Neillsville

Northwoods Welsh Pony & Cob Show, Jackson County Fair Park on Hwy 54 West in Black River Falls
The Highground Flag Day Ceremony and Korean Stone Placement/Legacy Stone Placement, 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.