ALL OVER THE MAP
EVENTS NEAR AND FAR
Amherst Junction: Hidden Studios Art Tour. Visit artist studios in central Wisconsin as the colors peak outside Oct. 6-8. Ten studios will showcase 22 artists in everything from sculpture to watercolor. See hiddenstudiosarttour.com.
Bayfield: Apple Festival. Enjoy the fruit of fall on the Bayfield peninsula Oct. 6-8. Activities include a parade, more than 60 booths with fresh apples and treats, a carnival and fine art exhibitors. See bayfield.org.
Black River Falls: Oktoberfest. Beer, food and craft vendors, live music, kids activities, a car and motorcycle show, horse-drawn wagon rides and more will fill this festival Oct. 7 at Rock Springs Park. See blackriverareaoktoberfest.com.
Eagle River: Cranberry Fest. Browse arts and crafts from dozens of vendors, enjoy cranberry treats including the world’s largest cranberry cheesecake, tour cranberry marshes and more at this festival Oct. 6-8 at the Vilas County fairgrounds. See eagleriver.org.
Galesville: Apple Affair. A 10-foot apple pie is the highlight of this festival Oct. 7 in downtown Galesville. There will also be an Apple Affair Bike Tour, pies for sale, a flea market, kids activities and a farmer’s market. See galesvillewi.com.
Nekoosa: Giant Pumpkin Fest. Events at this festival Oct. 7-8 include a giant pumpkin weigh-off, a giant pumpkin drop, a baking competition, pumpkin carving, a craft show and a flea market. Admission is $3; kids 6 and under get in free. See nekoosagiantpumpkinfest.com.
Please send notice of events three weeks in advance to: All Over the Map, Travel Section, P.O. Box 371, Milwaukee, WI 53201 or to jsfeat@journalsentinel.com, with All Over the Map as the subject.