BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Out & About Wisconsin - ECPv6.17.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://outandaboutwisconsin.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Out & About Wisconsin REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T210000 DTSTAMP:20260821T230356Z CREATED:20260821T225846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T230356Z UID:10011584-1789830000-1789851600@outandaboutwisconsin.com SUMMARY:5th ANNUAL BARABOO OKTOBERFEST DESCRIPTION:POLKA BANDS\, BRATWURST & BEER TO STAR AT BARABOO OKTOBERFEST\nThe Baraboo Area Chamber of Commerce will present an authentic Bavarian festival Saturday\, September 19 as Oktoberfest returns to Circus World. \nA pair of polka bands will entertain\, as will the local beer choir. Chamber grill masters will prepare bratwurst as local breweries serve their Oktoberfest flavors. Food trucks will offer sausages and schnitzel as Chamber volunteers sell pretzels. \n \nFest Masters Tom and Lisa Stout will kick off the fun by leading the Tour de Prost ride around Downtown Baraboo at 3 p.m. Once they arrive at Circus World to tap the golden keg\, the BaraBrew WisconSing Beer Choir is to start singing. They’re the opening act for Griffy Jim and the Polka Dots\, a local polka band that will take center stage at the hippodrome from 4-6 p.m. A costume contest and other games will take place from 6-7 p.m. as the headline act – the Mike Schneider Band – prepares to perform from 7-9. \n“We’re doubling down on our Bavarian theme this year\,” said George Althoff\, Executive Director of the Baraboo Area Chamber of Commerce. “That’s why we’re bringing in two polka bands to keep the crowd dancing.” \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nThe Mike Schneider Band has been nominated for 24 polka wards\, winning Band of the Year from the Wisconsin Polka Hall of Fame in 2009. Mike was inducted to that Hall of Fame in 1997 at age 18! \n“The sound of live polka music and the smell of brats make for great marketing\,” Althoff said. \nOktoberfest beers from three craft breweries – Tumbled Rock Brewery\, Al. Ringling Brewing and Pals Brewing – will be available for purchase. Local wine will be available\, as well. \nThe 5th annual Baraboo Oktoberfest is presented by Fairfield Inn & Suites – Baraboo. \nAdmission buttons cost $10 in advance at the Chamber’s Visitor Center in 600 W. Chestnut St. in West Baraboo. They’ll cost $12 on Sept. 19. \nFor more information\, visit oktoberfestbaraboo.com. URL:https://outandaboutwisconsin.com/event/5th-annual-baraboo-oktoberfest/ LOCATION:CIRCUS WORLD\, 550 Water St.\, BARABOO\, 53913\, United States CATEGORIES:Ethnic Festival,Family Fun,Festival,Food and Drink,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://outandaboutwisconsin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Updated-2026-button-art_transpbkgrd_400W.png ORGANIZER;CN="Baraboo Area Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:events@baraboo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260920 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921 DTSTAMP:20260818T164203Z CREATED:20260818T164203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T164203Z UID:10011482-1789862400-1789948799@outandaboutwisconsin.com SUMMARY:Mayville Audubon Days 40th Anniversary DESCRIPTION:Mayville Celebrates the 40th Anniversary of Audubon Days with a Weekend of Family Fun\, Live Entertainment\, and Community Tradition\nA cherished Dodge County tradition is reaching a major milestone as Audubon Days celebrates its 40th Anniversary with an unforgettable weekend of family fun\, hometown traditions\, and community spirit. \nHeld September 17–20\, 2026\, throughout downtown Mayville and Fireman’s Park\, Audubon Days has spent four decades bringing together residents\, visitors\, businesses\, and volunteers to celebrate everything that makes Mayville a special place to live\, work\, and visit. This year’s anniversary celebration promises favorite annual events along with special activities to commemorate 40 years of community memories. \n \nThe celebration begins on Thursday\, September 17\, with a special drive-in showing of Monster House in honor of the film’s 20th anniversary. Mayville native Rob Schrab\, writer and producer of the animated feature\, is unable to attend the event\, but will be introducing the movie with a short video clip! \nThroughout the weekend\, visitors can enjoy many of the traditions that have made Audubon Days a community favorite for generations\, including: \nFriday Night Bed Races\, which includes kids and adult bed races \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nCommunity Parade \n \nClassic Car Show \n \n5K Run/Walk \n \nAND MORE: \n\nArts & Crafts Fair featuring local artisans and vendors\nLive music and entertainment\nDuck Race on the rock river\nBags Tournament\, men’s and women’s Softball tournament\, pickle ball tournament\, golf outing\, and Dart ball tournament.\nBingo on Sunday.\nKids Zone with inflatables\, mini golf\, punt/pass/kick\, kids crafts\, and family activities\nPetting zoo\nDelicious festival food\, refreshments\, and local favorites\nCommunity organizations\, exhibits\, and much more\n\nLocated along the Rock River and just minutes from the internationally recognized Horicon Marsh\, Audubon Days celebrates the best of small-town Wisconsin while showcasing Mayville’s welcoming community\, local businesses\, and volunteer spirit. \nThe festival attracts thousands of visitors each year and has become a signature event in Dodge County’s fall calendar. \nMany activities are free to attend\, while select events require advance registration or participation fees. \nFor the latest schedule\, event updates\, entertainment announcements\, volunteer opportunities\, and registration information\, visit the Audubon Days Facebook page or the Dodge County event listing. \n  \nEvent Information Summary\nAudubon Days\nSeptember 18–20\, 2026 (Kickoff Drive-In Movie: September 17)\nDowntown Mayville & Fireman’s Park\nMayville\, Wisconsin \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://outandaboutwisconsin.com/event/mayville-audubon-days-40th-anniversary/2026-09-20/ LOCATION:Mayville Firemans Park & Downtown Mayville\, 475 Park Rd.\, Mayville\, 53050\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://outandaboutwisconsin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Audubon-Days-LOGO.jpg_400.png ORGANIZER;CN="Audubon Days Committee":MAILTO:audubondays@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261014 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261015 DTSTAMP:20260817T211104Z CREATED:20260817T204918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T211104Z UID:10011109-1791936000-1792022399@outandaboutwisconsin.com SUMMARY:Prairie du Chien Oktoberfest 2026 DESCRIPTION:The annual Oktoberfest in Prairie du Chien\, Wisconsin is a 4-day event held from October 14th-17th. For the small price of a button — and a little bit of spending money—people can be entertained with German music\, food. beer\, contests\, crafts & much more.\nSome fan favorite activities include the parade\, keg toss\, beer stein holding\, sauerkraut eating contest\, hammerschlagen\, corn hole tournament\, car show & the area’s largest beer pong tournament! Many children’s activities that include face painting. nature crafts\, kids root beer stein holding contest\, a corn bin\, pumpkin bowling & bouncy houses! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photos from Stockholm to Dodgeville\, Autumn\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nTo kick off the fest “Bingo” begins on Wednesday from 1:30pm-3:30pm. On Thursday there is “Lederhosen Games\, music & Euchre Tournament” at the local Eagles Club. Friday night is the “Tapping of the Keg Party”. \n \nSaturday Oct 17th is jam packed full of activities beginning with a disc golf tournament at 7:00am & parade following at 10:00am which runs right on Blackhawk Ave down to the fest grounds at St. Feriole Island. The “Rotary After Party” which runs on Saturday from 5:30pm-10pm at the fest grounds will include more music\, food & beer pong tournament. URL:https://outandaboutwisconsin.com/event/prairie-du-chien-oktoberfest-2026/2026-10-14/ LOCATION:St. Feriole Island\, Prairie du Chien\, 53821\, United States CATEGORIES:Ethnic Festival,Family Fun,Festival,Food and Drink,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://outandaboutwisconsin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_1498_600x450.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261015 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261016 DTSTAMP:20260817T211104Z CREATED:20260817T204918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T211104Z UID:10011110-1792022400-1792108799@outandaboutwisconsin.com SUMMARY:Prairie du Chien Oktoberfest 2026 DESCRIPTION:The annual Oktoberfest in Prairie du Chien\, Wisconsin is a 4-day event held from October 14th-17th. For the small price of a button — and a little bit of spending money—people can be entertained with German music\, food. beer\, contests\, crafts & much more.\nSome fan favorite activities include the parade\, keg toss\, beer stein holding\, sauerkraut eating contest\, hammerschlagen\, corn hole tournament\, car show & the area’s largest beer pong tournament! Many children’s activities that include face painting. nature crafts\, kids root beer stein holding contest\, a corn bin\, pumpkin bowling & bouncy houses! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photos from Stockholm to Dodgeville\, Autumn\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nTo kick off the fest “Bingo” begins on Wednesday from 1:30pm-3:30pm. On Thursday there is “Lederhosen Games\, music & Euchre Tournament” at the local Eagles Club. Friday night is the “Tapping of the Keg Party”. \n \nSaturday Oct 17th is jam packed full of activities beginning with a disc golf tournament at 7:00am & parade following at 10:00am which runs right on Blackhawk Ave down to the fest grounds at St. Feriole Island. The “Rotary After Party” which runs on Saturday from 5:30pm-10pm at the fest grounds will include more music\, food & beer pong tournament. URL:https://outandaboutwisconsin.com/event/prairie-du-chien-oktoberfest-2026/2026-10-15/ LOCATION:St. Feriole Island\, Prairie du Chien\, 53821\, United States CATEGORIES:Ethnic Festival,Family Fun,Festival,Food and Drink,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://outandaboutwisconsin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_1498_600x450.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261016 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261017 DTSTAMP:20260817T211104Z CREATED:20260817T204918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T211104Z UID:10011111-1792108800-1792195199@outandaboutwisconsin.com SUMMARY:Prairie du Chien Oktoberfest 2026 DESCRIPTION:The annual Oktoberfest in Prairie du Chien\, Wisconsin is a 4-day event held from October 14th-17th. For the small price of a button — and a little bit of spending money—people can be entertained with German music\, food. beer\, contests\, crafts & much more.\nSome fan favorite activities include the parade\, keg toss\, beer stein holding\, sauerkraut eating contest\, hammerschlagen\, corn hole tournament\, car show & the area’s largest beer pong tournament! Many children’s activities that include face painting. nature crafts\, kids root beer stein holding contest\, a corn bin\, pumpkin bowling & bouncy houses! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photos from Stockholm to Dodgeville\, Autumn\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nTo kick off the fest “Bingo” begins on Wednesday from 1:30pm-3:30pm. On Thursday there is “Lederhosen Games\, music & Euchre Tournament” at the local Eagles Club. Friday night is the “Tapping of the Keg Party”. \n \nSaturday Oct 17th is jam packed full of activities beginning with a disc golf tournament at 7:00am & parade following at 10:00am which runs right on Blackhawk Ave down to the fest grounds at St. Feriole Island. The “Rotary After Party” which runs on Saturday from 5:30pm-10pm at the fest grounds will include more music\, food & beer pong tournament. URL:https://outandaboutwisconsin.com/event/prairie-du-chien-oktoberfest-2026/2026-10-16/ LOCATION:St. Feriole Island\, Prairie du Chien\, 53821\, United States CATEGORIES:Ethnic Festival,Family Fun,Festival,Food and Drink,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://outandaboutwisconsin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_1498_600x450.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261017 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261018 DTSTAMP:20260817T211104Z CREATED:20260817T204918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T211104Z UID:10011112-1792195200-1792281599@outandaboutwisconsin.com SUMMARY:Prairie du Chien Oktoberfest 2026 DESCRIPTION:The annual Oktoberfest in Prairie du Chien\, Wisconsin is a 4-day event held from October 14th-17th. For the small price of a button — and a little bit of spending money—people can be entertained with German music\, food. beer\, contests\, crafts & much more.\nSome fan favorite activities include the parade\, keg toss\, beer stein holding\, sauerkraut eating contest\, hammerschlagen\, corn hole tournament\, car show & the area’s largest beer pong tournament! Many children’s activities that include face painting. nature crafts\, kids root beer stein holding contest\, a corn bin\, pumpkin bowling & bouncy houses! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photos from Stockholm to Dodgeville\, Autumn\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nTo kick off the fest “Bingo” begins on Wednesday from 1:30pm-3:30pm. On Thursday there is “Lederhosen Games\, music & Euchre Tournament” at the local Eagles Club. Friday night is the “Tapping of the Keg Party”. \n \nSaturday Oct 17th is jam packed full of activities beginning with a disc golf tournament at 7:00am & parade following at 10:00am which runs right on Blackhawk Ave down to the fest grounds at St. Feriole Island. The “Rotary After Party” which runs on Saturday from 5:30pm-10pm at the fest grounds will include more music\, food & beer pong tournament. URL:https://outandaboutwisconsin.com/event/prairie-du-chien-oktoberfest-2026/2026-10-17/ LOCATION:St. Feriole Island\, Prairie du Chien\, 53821\, United States CATEGORIES:Ethnic Festival,Family Fun,Festival,Food and Drink,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://outandaboutwisconsin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_1498_600x450.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR