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06/01/13
Waukesha Farmers' Market
Located along the Fox River, over 70 vendors provide products that are homegrown, raised or handmade in Wisconsin; products include in-season fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, baked goods and arts & crafts-- 8am-12pm, Riverfront Plaza, Historic Downtown Waukesha, 262-547-2354, waukeshafarmersmarket.com
06/01/13- 06/07/13
America Celebrates! Quilts of Joy & Remembrance
A nationally touring exhibition of art quilts from American fiber artists; a joyful, diverse and sometimes touching look at how we see ourselves as a nation-- Tuesday-Saturday: 10am-4:30pm, Waukesha County Museum, Historic Downtown Waukesha, 262-521-2859, waukeshacountymuseum.org
06/04/13- 12/01/13
Ten Chimneys 2013 Tour Season
Visit the National Historic Landmark home of Broadway legends Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne. Those who visit, like guests of the Lunts, are welcomed into the Lunts' extraordinary home without the fuss of ropes or barriers.-- Tuesday-Saturday: 10am-2:30pm, Ten Chimneys, Genesee Depot, 262-968-4110, tenchimneys.org
06/05/13
Badgerland Water Ski Show
Performed weekly on the Fox River watch the themed shows as ballet, bare-footing, doubles, jumping, pyramids, swivel and trios skills and formations are executed by trained skiers-- 7pm-9pm, Frame Park, Historic Downtown Waukesha, 414-640-6361, badgerland.org
06/05/13
Waterfront Wednesday Concert Series
Listen to this weekly musical series along the beachfront of Pewaukee Lake or dining al fresco across the street; genres include rock, blues and reggae and party music-- 6pm-9pm, Lakefront Park, Pewaukee, 262-695-9735, positivelypewaukee.com
06/05/13
Wednesday Night Classics
A weekly event dedicated to classics, rods, customs and muscle cars, enthusiasts will enjoy their time perusing, exchanging ideas and chatting with car owners; live music, food and beverages also available-- 4:30pm-9pm, Weissgerber's Gasthaus, Pewaukee, 262-544-4460, wednesdaynightclassics.com
06/06/13
Pewaukee Lake Water Ski Show
Entertaining weekly themed shows filled with bare-footing, pyramids and acrobatic skills performed on Pewaukee Lake provide a truly fun experience for the entire family-- 6:45pm, Lakefront Park, Pewaukee, 414-350-8713, plwsc.org
06/08/13- 06/09/13
Maxwell Street Days
Annual flea market with hundreds of vendors selling antiques, furniture, collectibles, fresh produce, clothing, accessories and so much more; food and refreshments available-- Saturday-Sunday: 8am-5pm, Field Park, Mukwonago, 262-363-1501, maxwellstreetdays.net
06/09/13- 12/31/13
Les Paul Exhibit
Artifacts on display tell the story of Les’ career, invention and musical successes; items include arare 1927 Gibson L5 acoustic guitar and other personal and professional effects-- Tuesday-Saturday: 10am-4:30pm, Waukesha County Museum, Historic Downtown Waukesha, 262-521-2859, waukeshacountymuseum.org
06/14/13
Summer Music Showcase
Join us for a night of beautiful music by area high schools and community theaters, each group selecting performers and performances to best highlight their talents-- 7:30pm-9:30pm, SummerStage in Lapham Peak State Park, Delafield, 262-337-1560, summerstageofdelafield.org
06/21/13- 06/22/13
Pewaukee Kiwanis Beach Party with the Lake Country Clean Water Festival
The street is blocked off for this two-day lakefront event filled with water activities, water ski show, children's activities and entertainment, live music, food, refreshments and all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast-- Friday: 5pm-11:30pm; Saturday: 6am-11pm, Lakefront Park, Pewaukee, 414-350-8713, pewaukeekiwanis.org
06/21/13- 06/23/13
Fiesta Waukesha
Promoting multi-cultural awareness this festival offers a wide array of Hispanic entertainment, Latin American cuisine, amusement rides, children’s area and more; located along the banks of the Fox River-- Friday: 4pm-11pm; Saturday: 11am-11pm; Sunday: 11am-10pm, Frame Park, Historic Downtown Waukesha, 262-547-0887, lacasadeesperanza.org
06/23/13
Carl Zach Bicycle Race
See first hand jaw-dropping speed as international bicycle racers take hairpin turns on the streets of downtown Waukesha during the last leg of the Tour of America’s Dairyland series-- 12pm, Historic Downtown Waukesha, 262-524-3737, ci.waukesha.wi.us
July 14, 2013
Pewaukee Multisport Weekend
Course is ideal for both seasoned veterans and those that are new to the sport; swim Pewaukee Lake, bike around the lake viewing glacial rolling hills and run along a path hugging the shoreline. www.pewaukeemultisportweekend.com or 262-695-9735
July 17, 2013 - July 21, 2013
Waukesha County Fair
Proud to be the oldest fair in Wisconsin, celebrating over 170 years, and the largest event in Waukesha County featuring barnyard animals, crafts, food, farm displays and the midway
July 26, 2013 - July 27, 2013
Taste of Lake Country & Fine Arts Festival
Celebrating the food, music and art in Lake Country; sample the best of the area in one place with local restaurants selling signature food items, local musicians rocking out and local artists displaying their work
August 17, 2013 - August 18, 2013
Go Dirty Girl Mud Run
Run through the iconic 20-foot high starting arch. In between, women will traverse obstacles specifically designed to get their hearts pumping and guaranteed to deliver a sense of euphoria and accomplishment.
August 24, 2013 - August 25, 2013
Wings Over Waukesha
Featuring a variety of nationally-renowned aerobatics acts, wing walkers, sky divers and a host of contemporary and vintage aircraft from both civilian and military aviation on display
August 30, 2013 - September 1, 2013
Wisconsin Highland Games
A Celebration of all things Scottish, Irish and Celtic with the mighty roar of the bagpipes, kilted athletes performing feats of strength, spinning & leaping Highland dancers, hands-on activities & sports, St. Andrew's Pub and much more
October 4, 2013 - October 5, 2013
Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn Show & Sale
This antiques show and sale is presented by 55 quality dealers w/admission benefitting local educational and historical organizations.
December 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Country Christmas
Wisconsin’s largest, most spectacular drive-through holiday lights event has over a million lights on display with animated figures and holiday scenes; working model train and near life-size nativity scene displayed too