Country Inn By Carlson, Chippewa Falls, WI

Featuring authentic German food, games and activities for the entire family, great live music and, of course, all the...

Featuring authentic German food, games and activities for the entire family, great live music and, of course, all the Leinenkugel beer you care to drink, Chippewa Falls' Oktoberfest celebration is one of the area's most-anticipated events. Grab your lederhosen, head over at noon on Friday for the ceremonial "tapping of the kegs" in the biergartens, and dance the polka 'til your heart's content!

Hours: Fri, Sep 21, 2012: 11am - 11pm Sat, Sep 22, 2012: 11am - 11pm Sun, Sep 23, 2012: 10am - 4pm

This three-day country music celebration is held each year in July, bringing in festival-goers and fans from all over...

This three-day country music celebration is held each year in July, bringing in festival-goers and fans from all over the region. The riverside stage area and great music combine to make this one of the summer's most-anticipated events, and it's little wonder that many people make arrangements to stay at one of the designated campgrounds on the festival grounds. Featured acts over the years have included the Charlie Daniels Band, Travis Tritt, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill and Brooks & Dunn.

Hours: Thu, Jul 19, 2012 Fri, Jul 20, 2012 Sat, Jul 21, 2012

With a line-up that regularly features the likes of Tim McGraw, Taylor Swift, Hank Williams Jr., and George Strait, the...

With a line-up that regularly features the likes of Tim McGraw, Taylor Swift, Hank Williams Jr., and George Strait, the Chippewa Valley's Country Fest has become one of the region's hottest tickets, combining with Rock Fest to draw in almost 25,000 fans a day. Held on a 160-acre farm in rural Cadot, Country Fest dates back to 1986 and has truly become an annual social event, with thousands of people buying passes for the entire 4-day event and spending their nights in the surrounding campgrounds. Choose single day tickets or specially priced 4-day passes and save money by purchasing in advance.

Hours: Event times vary; call for details Thu, Jun 21, 2012 Fri, Jun 22, 2012 Sat, Jun 23, 2012 Sun, Jun 24, 2012

The first Rock Fest kicked off in 1994, an extension of the exceedingly popular Country Fest held each year on a...

The first Rock Fest kicked off in 1994, an extension of the exceedingly popular Country Fest held each year on a 160-acre farm in rural Cadott. Over the years, Rock Fest has grown in popularity and scope, now attracting fans from every state and boasting such name performers as REO Speedwagon, The Guess Who, Alice Cooper, Billy Idol, Jethro Tull, and the Doobie Brothers. This four-day festival has become a Woodstock in Wisconsin of sorts, with many people opting to bring in their camping gear and spend the night in Cadott each of the four nights.

Hours: Event times vary; call for details Thu, Jul 19, 2012 Fri, Jul 20, 2012 Sat, Jul 21, 2012 Sun, Jul 22, 2012