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Oktoberfest of La Crosse Wisconsin 2010

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Oktoberfest in La Crosse is in its Golden Celebration this year. This festival is one of the Midwest’s largest German festivals.

Events include the Maple Leaf Parade and Torchlight Parade, live music, run/walk, kids activities, food, concessions, contests, games, carnival rides and athletic tournaments.

Most events are held at the Oktoberfest Grounds, 1 Oktoberfest Strasse, La Crosse.

Festival runs from September 24 – October 2.

As the season begins to change and the days become shorter, make your reservation now to spend a relaxing night at our Sparta Wisconsin Bed & Breakfast.

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Driftless Area Art Festival at Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin

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Come for the 2010 Driftless Area Art Festival at Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin as it returns on September 18 & 19 at the Beauford T. Anderson Park.

The Driftless Area Art Festival is FREE and open to the public from Saturday, September 18, 10:00am – 5:00pm and Sunday, September 19, 10:00am – 4:00 pm.

Driflless Area artisans spanning from the visual arts into the performing and culinary arts will be on site. There will be live music like bluegrass, sophisticated jazz or the best of classical music.

You can also enjoy live theater from improv to classic Shakespeare. Culinary vendors will also be available and offering tantelizing delights from spring’s maple syrup to autum’s apples. And since it is the cheese capital there will be plenty of fine artisan cheeses and flavorful wines made from the area’s cooler climate grapes to savor.

Spend a few hours strolling through the exhibits and meet with the artists. Talk with them to learn the source of inspiration and way in which it was created for the piece you plan to take home.

Come and celebrate the beauty and artistry of the Driftless Area while staying at our Sparta bed and breakfast and join us for the sixth annual Driftless Area Art Festival in Soldiers Grove. No matter which direction you are coming from, you’ll enjoy a scenic, meandering journey through wooded hills and deep valleys to this heavenly place known as the Driftless Area.

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KornFest 2010 in Holmen Wisconsin

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Kornfest is back in Holmen on August 20th – 22nd. Begining on Friday night with fireworks and on Saturday a parade on at 11am.

What would a festival be without food, well, KornFest has it, fresh corn on the cob, chicken BBQ and other food will be available. There will be live music, a carnival, water fights. Other entertainment at the festival will be tractor pulls, horseshoe tournament, volleyball, softball and concessions.

Car show on Sunday at Holmen Middle School.

Entry fees required for participating in the Parade and attending Car Show.

The KornFest event is sponsored by the Holmen Lions Club and takes place at Halfway Creek Park & American Legion, 419 W. 1st Ave. Holmen.

Come stay at our Sparta Wisconsin Bed & Breakfast while your attending this family fun event.

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Sparta Blues & BBQ 2010

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Where there’s smoke, there’s fire. Come on out for this Blues music and BBQ festival at Evans Bosshard Park. It is a family fun event that you will sure not want to miss.

August 13 & 14, 2010

Book your Sparta Wisconsin accommodations now for this annual event. Give us a call at our Wisconsin bed & breakfast today.

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Make a Wisconsin getaway to the La Crosse Riverfest 2010

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Its time once again for La Crosse’s premier summer festival, the 2010 La Crosse Riverfest!
Top name entertainment for all ages and childrens activities daily.

This event takes place at Riverside Park in downtown La Crosse, Wisconsin.

June 30 – July 4, 2010. 11 AM – Midnight. Click Here for the complete event schedule.

Our Wisconsin bed & breakfast is 20 minutes away from La Crosse, come and stay with us while you take in all the festivities at this annual event.

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Pettera’s Country Thyme Cafe’, Wilton, Wisconsin

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Today the Elroy-Sparta state bike trails opened for the season. I thought I would let you know that I took our guests on a shuttle to Elroy today and then they will be riding back to the bed and breakfast. I stopped on the way back in Wilton to meet the new owners of Pettera’s Country Thyme Cafe’ (formally Gina’s Pies R Square) because I had heard it had sold. I meet the new owners and they are very nice and look forward to meeting all the bicyclist this season. So, stop in and say hello, rest and have some food. They are now open for breakfast & lunch & have added menu items. Their hours are Monday closed, Tue, Wed, Thur 8-3, Fri & Sat 8-8 and Sun 8-2. Take time to rest during your bike trip and look around their shop after eating.

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Earth Fair & Green Expo Wisconsin

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La Crosse EARTH MONTH APRIL 2010
Saturday, April 24, 2010 – Free Admission
Earth Fair
Where: Three rivers Waldorf School,
901 Caledonia St, La Crosse, WI
When: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Farmers Market & Green Vendors
Lunch Featuring local foods! Door Prizes, plus alot more!
Green Expo
Where: Western Technical College, Lunda center & parking Lot B,
319 7th St North, La Crosse, WI
When: 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Green Homes & Green Transportation Vendors & Displays
Lunch Featuring local foods! Door Prizes, plus alot more!

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Wisconsin, Warrens Cranberry Festival

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Wisconsin, Warrens Cranberry Festival
September 24-26, 2010, 7 a.m. to Dusk. Stay at The Franklin Victorian Bed and Breakfast while you visit cranfest.
For more information 608-378-4200 features over 3 miles of shopping and over 1,300 booths, including:

Arts & Crafts
•More than 850 booths
•Handmade jewelry
•Wood scultures
•Metal garden art
•Knitted items
•And much more!

Flea Market & Antiques
•More than 350 booths
•Primitives
•Fishing & hunting supplies
•Purses
•Collectibles
•Toys
•Clothing
•Sports memorabilia
•And much more!

Farm Market
•More than 100 booths
•Fresh fall produce
•Dried flowers
•Honey
•Soaps and lotions
•And much more!

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Wisconsin Sparta March Madness & Chili Stroll

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Sparta’s March Madness and Chili Stroll
Saturday March 20th
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Vote for Best Chili in Sparta and Best Theme by sampling and voting. You will be eligible to win a gift basket filled with items donated by area businesses participating.
$4.00-person
$15.00-family
Proceeds go to support the downtown flower baskets. For more information contact the Sparta Chamber 608-269-4123

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Sparta Rudy’s Drive-In Finally Opens

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Rudy’s Drive-In Opens at Water and Wisconsin streets in Sparta. The menu will be the same as his La Crosse restaurant has. “And we’ll have roller-skating car hops, the same as in La Crosse,” he said. The major difference will be in how food orders are taken. In Sparta, Rudy said, “Car hops will come up to your car with a hand-held PC and take your order,” and will transmit it electronically.

“The menu has evolved from more than just chili dogs, french fries and root beer,” Rudy said. Recent additions to the menu include buffalo burgers, The Historic Trempealeau Hotel Walnut Burger, more chicken items and the use of trans-fat free oil for all fried foods.“The menu has evolved from more than just chili dogs, french fries and root beer,” Rudy said. Recent additions to the menu include buffalo burgers, The Historic Trempealeau Hotel Walnut Burger, more chicken items and the use of trans-fat free oil for all fried foods.