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Watch for updates - Milwaukee Brewers play
Houston Astros on Sunday, July 27
EAA AirVenture - July 28 - August 3
(Oshkosh - 60 miles north of the Picnic)
www.airventure.org
The annual Experimental Aircraft Association Convention is the world's
largest fly-in. For one week every year, Oshkosh becomes the world's busiest
airport. This annual event is the world’s most impressive showcase of
attractions representing innovation, history, technological advancement,
and current and future trends in aviation.
Air Shows, ground displays, exhibits, camping, kid's activities and a
cool aviation museum.
German Fest - July 24 - July 27
At Milwaukee's lakefront festival park - 34 miles east of the Picnic)
http://www.germanfest.com/
Largest German celebration in North America – German Fest 2007! On
Milwaukee’s lakefront at the Maier Festival park. Experience
the finest in German Culture, Food, Music and Shopping during this
family-friendly event. An
entertainment schedule that includes a variety of European and American
acts. Polka, Gypsy music, yodeling, dance and nightly fireworks over
Milwaukee's lakefront.
Wisconsin Dells Area
(App. 90 miles northwest)
http://www.wisconsin-dells.net/
World's largest concentration of water parks and family oriented tourist
attractions.
Some hotels now feature huge indoor water parks that rock rain or shine.
Scenic boat tours, museums, entertainment - and fudge shops ;-).
Circus World Museum
(Baraboo - app. 90 miles northwest)
http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/circusworld/
The historic former winter quarters of the Ringling Brothers Circus - now
features daily big top circus acts and an awesome circus museum -
artifacts, wagons and trains. Plus a chance to ride circus animals, a
real carousel or the Kid's Circus Train.
Well worth the drive - or a nice side trip if you're visiting nearby
Wisconsin Dells.
International Crane Foundation
(App.90 miles northwest)
http://www.savingcranes.org/
The International Crane Foundation (ICF) has become the world's center
for the study and preservation of cranes.
ICF maintains a collection of these beautiful birds for breeding and
reintroduction into the wild. Every species of
crane is represented in a very interesting guided tour.
Another nice side trip if you're visiting nearby Wisconsin Dells.
Oconomowoc Area Chamber of Commerce
http://www.oconomowoc.org/
A guide to local dining and area attractions - including a city map.
Milwaukee Area
(32 miles east)
http://www.milwaukee.org/
Milwaukee is cooler than you think.
Check at the Greater Milwaukee
Convention and Visitors Bureau site.
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