2009 Kenosha Community Events

Recurring events

May-October, Saturdays and Sundays – Climb the Southport Lighthouse

(262) 654-5770 www.kenoshahistory
center.org
Climb to the top of this historic lighthouse, built in 1866. Lighthouse mementos are sold in the Kenosha History Center gift shop next door. Tours to the top: $10 adult / $5 children 8-12 years old. Must be 8 or older to climb.

April-October, Saturdays and Sundays – Durkee Mansion

(262) 657-6005 www.kempercenter.com
The 1860’s Victorian Mansion, once owned by the late United States Senator Charles Durkee, has been restored to its former elegance for tours & special events. Free.

Monthly – Kenosha Second Saturdays

(262) 605-4745 www.kenoshasecondsaturdays.com
Several of Kenosha’s Downtown, Harborside and Union Park district businesses are open for an evening of music, art, food, and socializing. Participants include: Lemon Street Gallery, Pollard Gallery, Lakeside Players/ Rhode Center for the Arts, KAAleidoscope Gallery, and many, many more!

April 19 - November 15, Sundays –

Wilmot Mountain Flea Market
(815) 679-8054 www.WilmotMarket.com
Back for the second year, this HUGE open air flea market is open every Sunday, rain or shine, with treasures for everyone. $1 admission / kids under 12 are free. Parking is free.

May 23 - October 31, Saturdays –

Kenosha Harbor Market
(262) 914-1252 www.kenoshaharbormarket.com
A bustling, European-style market located near museums, the lakefront and streetcar. A family-friendly atmosphere of live music, entertainment and chef demonstrations, along with ethnic foods, fine art, handmade crafts, imports, locally grown organic produce, meats, cheeses, eggs, baked goods, artisan soaps, and flowers.

June 19 through December –

Freeballin at the Ski Hills
(815) 679-8054 www.WilmotMarket.com
Come enjoy the third place in all of the U.S. where you can enjoy Zorbing. Slip, Slide in Water or Strap in and catch some Gs zorbing down the ski hills in a 13 ft. plastic ball. As Low as $15 a Run.

July 11 – September 7, Saturdays and Sundays, plus Labor Day –

Bristol Renaissance Faire
(847) 395-7773 www.renfair.com/bristol.
A romp through Elizabethan England with 1,200 costumed performers including knights, jesters, wenches and rogues. Over 180 shoppes, 16 open-air stages and Robin Hood, himself!

Events

May 2 – Wisconsin Marathon

(847) 675-0200 x210 wisconsinmarathon.com
The Wisconsin Marathon storms the streets of Kenosha for the first time this May 2, 2009. Billing itself as the “world’s cheesiest marathon,” the Wisconsin Marathon offers entertainment and race excitement that is unheard of in other races.

May 15-17 – 5th Annual IcePlex Spring Ice Show

(262) 925-6754  www.PleasantPrairieEvents.com
The IcePlex Spring Ice Show is a family-friendly event showcasing the skills and talents of our Learn to Skate, Freestyle, Synchronized and exciting guest skaters. Dazzling lights, music and costumes enhance these group and solos performances.

June 5-6 – Bloomin’ Days

(262) 945-0899 www.KenoshaBloominDays.com
Join Kenosha’s Downtown & Harborside neighborhood in celebrating summer with live music, food, bicycle parade, and kids games.

June 6-7 – An Outta Sight Kite Flight

(414) 305-3145 www.KenoshaEvents.com
Kennedy Park, 4051 - 5th Ave., Free.

June 7 – Good Old Summertime Art Fair

(262) 654-0065 www.KenoshaArtAssoc.org
Held by the Friends of the Kenosha Art Association, rain or shine. Over 100 fine artists and fine crafters, food, entertainment.

June 12-14 – A Salute to Freedom

(262) 653-4141 www.thecivilwarmuseum.org
The Kenosha Public Museums will celebrate the history, people and stories of the Upper Midwest. The event marks the one-year anniversary of the opening of the Civil War Museum and the completion of “The Fiery Trial” permanent exhibit.

June 13 – LemonAID

(262) 605-4745 www.lemonstreetgallery.org
Live Artists, Live Music, Live Auction. Observe fifty artists painting in the park, with live auction to follow. Free admission.

June 20 – Kenosha County Dairy Breakfast

(262) 206-8149, email:rrbeef@tds.net
Big farm breakfast, milking demonstrations, samples of dairy products, children’s games, merchandise and more!

June 27 – UW-Parkside Arts and Crafts Festival

(262) 595-2457  www.uwp.edu
Crafters and artisans from the Midwest and beyond bring their handiwork to campus for a day of art and music. Proceeds help music scholarship recipients. Free admission.

June 27 – Kenosha YMCA Firecracker 5K & 10K Run/Walk

(262) 654-9622 Ext. 205 www.kenoshaymca.org
Join hundreds of runners and walkers as they wind their way along the lakefront and through Kenosha’s Historic Third Avenue District.

July 7 – Twilight Jazz at Anderson

(262) 653-0481 www.andersonartscenter.com
A “Little Swinging Night Music” beside Lake Michigan. Bring your lawn chairs. Food and beverages available for purchase. Free admission.

July 15-18 – Country Thunder USA

(888) 655-5530 www.countrythunder.com
The country music and camping festival returns for its 17th year to the Shadow Hill Ranch. Scheduled artists include Tim McGraw, Taylor Swift, and Alan Jackson.

July 19 – Art Fair in Library Park

(262) 653-4140 www.kenoshapublicmuseum.org
Presented by the Friends of the Kenosha Public Museums.

July 24 – Food Folks & Spokes

(262) 654-9622 Ext. 202 www.kenoshaymca.org
Kenosha’s largest one-day, alcohol-free, family event is presented by the Kenosha YMCA. This event, which attracts over 20,000 people, includes the Festival of Food, Fun Fest for Kids, a wide variety of family friendly entertainment throughout the day and evening and the International Cycling Classic Pro-Am bicycle races.

July 31 – August 2 Pike River Rendezvous

(262) 653-4140 or (262) 653-4426 www.kenoshaevents.com
Step back to the time when Native Americans and fur traders gathered to exchange goods and services and to celebrate! Reenactors will be encamped on Simmons Island for this historic recreation. There will be crafts and trades demonstrations, hands-on games and activities, entertainment, food vendors.

August 1-2 – Prairie Family Days

(262) 925-6735 www.PleasantPrairieEvents.com
Enjoy great food, live entertainment, fun and games during this family event. Bring your family to see fireworks, shows and so much more. Admission is free.

August 11 – Twilight Jazz at Anderson

(262) 653-0481 www.andersonartscenter.com
A “Little Swinging Night Music” beside Lake Michigan. Bring your lawn chairs. Food and beverages available for purchase. Free admission.

August 19-23 – Kenosha County Fair

(262) 843-2016 or (262) 862-6121 after July 1 www.kenoshacofair.com

August 22 – HarborPark Jazz & Blues Festival

(262) 654-2412 www.mahonefund.org

August 25 – Twilight Jazz at Anderson

(262) 653-0481 www.andersonartscenter.com
A “Little Swinging Night Music” beside Lake Michigan. Bring your lawn chairs. Food and beverages available for purchase. Free admission.

September 5 – 17th Annual “Walk In The Woods” Art Fair

(262) 552-8196 www.hawthornhollow.org Featuring fine art exhibits located along the nature trails and gardens, delicious food, beverages and snacks, silent auction, face painting, gift shop, and musical entertainment.

September 26 – Oktoberfest

(262) 657-6005 www.kempercenter.com Featuring the Dorf Kapelle Village Band. Come and enjoy authentic German food, music and spirits on the beautiful lake Michigan shoreline.

October 10 Kenosha History Center Chili Cook-Off

(262) 654-5770 www.kenoshahistorycenter.org
Join the Kenosha History Center for an evening of live music, micro brewed beers, wine and great chili. This is a fundraiser for the Kenosha History Center. All proceeds go to help preserve Kenosha County History.

October 16-31, Fridays and Saturdays – Haunted House at Kemper Center

(262) 657-6005 www.kempercenter.com
One of Kenosha’s premiere Haunted Houses.

November 29 - December 6

Christmas at Kemper
(262) 657-6005 or (262) 653-0481 www.kempercenter.com
Featuring the Gallery of Trees: stroll through an amazing display of beautifully, creatively decorated Christmas trees, wreaths and mantle pieces. The gift shop provides a wide selection of unique gifts. Kemper Center’s Durkee Mansion nearby will be decorated for Christmas as well and open with special hours. Free admission.

December 5 – UW-Parkside Arts and Crafts Fair

(262) 595-3339 www.uwp.edu
Shop the unique gifts and decorating ideas of 200 vendors all in one festive place.

December 5 – Kenosha Public Museum Event: International Holiday

(262) 653-4140 www.kenoshapublicmuseum.org
Ethnic foods for purchase, live music, ethnic crafts, children’s craft activities and more.

For a complete list of Kenosha events and details, visit www.KenoshaCVB.com. Event information is subject to change.