When planning your next Door County getaway consider a day trip or maybe an entire weekend... there's lots to do for the entire family.
Peninsula State Park's Eagle Tower in Door County includes a 850-foot access ramp to the upper deck. Click the link below for slideshow...
There'll actually be some big concerts in Wisconsin this summer. Check out these 18 shows through August. Summer 2021 will again be like no other. But it won't be anything like summer 2020.
It'll be undeniable by September, if plans hold. That's when a delayed Summerfest is set to take place — a headliner lineup with 100 acts was announced May 6 — on top of a few rescheduled shows at Fiserv Forum.
But those won't be the first major concerts in Milwaukee, or in Wisconsin. The summer concert season, traditionally packed with thousands of shows across the state, will certainly be light this year, but there are some big acts planning to play Wisconsin from Memorial Day through August.
2021 WISCONSIN STATE FAIR
will have shorter hours, cashless for parking and admission
The 2021 Wisconsin State Fair is still a go, but it will have shorter hours and will make parking and admissions cashless experiences, fair officials said Thursday.
The fair, which will run Aug. 5 to 15 at Wisconsin State Fair Park in West Allis, will open at 11 a.m. daily and close each night at 11 p.m., 10 p.m. on the final night of the fair. The parking lots will open at 10:30 a.m., and agriculture and other competitions and shows scheduled to start earlier will still happen, but food vendors, rides, shops and other buildings won't be open until 11.
As the weather continues to improve, it's time to enjoy the patio and back yard. One of the joys of homeownership is getting to host your friends and family on various occasions. Here are a few hosting tips for your next party!
Make sure you have fun too. By having a flexible timeline for the party and setting aside time to prep ahead of people arriving, you can minimize the stress of hosting. Make sure you take time to talk to all your guests, enjoy the food you’ve prepared, and have some drinks (alcoholic or not) too!
Pick a theme
Once you select a theme, planning the rest of the party is simplified. The menu options are pared down, finding decor inspiration is as easy as a Google search, and guests will have attire direction. Some common themes are fiesta, backyard BBQ, wine and cheese night, and garden party.
Plan your menu
Whether you are serving small appetizers or a formal dinner, it’s important to survey your guests for food allergies or preferences (ie. vegan, vegetarian) to ensure you offer options for everyone.
Stock up on refreshments
When it comes to drinks, it’s better to overstock than understock. Make sure to have alcohol staples on hand, such as beer, wine, vodka, and bourbon.
Equally important is ice, fruit garnishes, and a good supply of juices and soda that can be used for mixing as well as drinks for children and those who don’t partake in alcohol.
Hosting a party with children in attendance? To ensure their parents get to enjoy the party, plan a few child-friendly activities. Purchase coloring books and crayons, pick up children’s board games, or have a couple age-appropriate movies queued up.
This patriotic snack mix is sprinkled with red, white and blue and perfect for all your 4th of July parties.
