10 Things to do in NE Wisconsin - July 2021
Check out our list for Fireworks events around the state here: Fourth of July Festivities in Wisconsin
1. MID-WESTERN RODEO
The Manawa Lions sponsored PRCA Rodeo, voted the Great Lakes Circuit best medium rodeo attracts over 15,000 people annually to Manawa! See all the action of Bull and Bronc riding, Steer Wrestling, Team and Tie Down Roping and Women's Barrel Racing. That's not all - there's a pony ride, vendors, free dances after the evening rodeo performances, Chicken, & BBQ. Saturday morning the Stampede 5K/10K run/walk is followed by a huge rodeo parade at 10am.
When: Jul 1, 2021 - Jul 3, 2021
Where: Rodeo Grounds Manawa, WI 54949
More details and info here: Mid-Western Rodeo
2. NASCAR CUP SERIES
The NASCAR Cup Series features thrilling door-to-door and wheel-to-wheel action through stage racing, which ensures more highlight-reel moments during a race, increases the sense of urgency and emphasizes aggressive racing and strategy. Fans will have the opportunity to watch NASCAR’s future stars such as Cole Custer, Tyler Reddick, Christopher Bell, Harrison Burton, Chase Elliott and Erik Jones battle it out with superstars such as Kyle Busch, Martin Truex Jr. and Joey Logano on the storied 4-mile, 14-turn road circuit. Road America has a legendary history of featuring brilliant racers on a challenging circuit that easily separates the good from the great drivers.
When: Jul 1, 2021 - Jul 4, 2021
Where: Road America, Inc N7390 State Highway 67 - Elkhart Lake, WI 53020
More details and info here: NASCAR XFINITY Series
3. 42ND ANNUAL DOOR COUNTY- VINTAGE, ANTIQUE, & FINE ART MARKET
The family friendly, new, yearly event will not only include features, of what has made the antique show so successful in the past, but add some enhancements including the additions of original artwork, sought-after collectibles and vintage décor from the mid 19th Century to the middle of the 20th Century.
When: Jul 7, 2021 - Jul 8, 2021. 10am-6pm
Where: Stone Harbor Resort 107 N First Ave - Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
More details and info here: 42nd Annual Door County- Vintage, Antique, & Fine Art Market
4. IOLA CAR SHOW & SWAP MEET
One of America’s largest Car Show and Swap Meet is held annually the 2nd weekend of July. Show cars 1990 and older will be classified as Post-War, Pre-War, Modified, Old Cars Young Drivers, All-Original and Blue Ribbon Concours. The show has 4,187 Swap Meet Spaces, Car Corral area with vehicles for sale. Great food and camping is available. Special Guests and events will be scheduled soon. Watch the Iola Car Show Web Page for new attractions being scheduled. Daily Admission $15.00, 3 Day Pass is $28.00, Age 12 and under are free.
When: Jul 8, 2021 - Jul 10, 2021. Gates open daily at 6am.
Where: Iola Car Show Grounds 130 Jenson Dr - Iola, WI 54945
More details and info here: Iola Car Show & Swap Meet
5. GREAT GREENVILLE CATFISH EXTRAVAGANZA
Annual event featuring Legendary Catfish Races and Community Night Friday 4pm. Free admission. Children’s rides, catfish fry, ping pong ball drop, live music, fireworks & more! Concert Saturday featuring Styx, 38 Special and Great White.
When: Jul 9, 2021 - Jul 10, 2021. Fri 4-11:30pm
Where: Greenville Lions Park N1089 Municipal Dr - Greenville, WI 54943
More details and info here: Great Greenville Catfish Extravaganza
6. PAPERFEST
Paperfest will be moving to Combined Locks for the year 2021 to help celebrate the Village of Combined Locks centennial. You can expect all the live music and family fun that comes with Paperfest plus a few new events! Free-Admission – free live music, carnival rides, great food, sporting events, hot air balloon glow, family tent, and much more!
When: Jul 15, 2021 - Jul 18, 2021.
Where: Memorial Park 360 Wallace St - Combined Locks, WI 54113
More details and info here: Paperfest
7. ART AT THE PARK - TROUT MUSEUM OF ART
Join us for our annual show with over 200 exhibiting artists in Appleton's historic City Park for this much-anticipated summer tradition! Live music, local food vendors, kid's activities, and more!
When: Jul 24, 2021 - Jul 25, 2021. 9am-4pm
Where: City Park 500 E Franklin St - Appleton, WI 54911
More details and info here: Art At The Park - Trout Museum of Art
8. BAZAAR AFTER DARK
Bazaar After Dark® is a traveling event dedicated to revitalizing and drawing positive attention to underutilized and under-appreciated business districts in the Fox Cities, while fostering community collaborations through art, music, and common experiences. We’re a diverse and family-friendly street market -- a weird and wonderful temporary marketplace that will make you smile (and maybe dance) under the dim glow of Edison bulbs. Whether you seek fresh food, live art, and mural painting, fire breathers, local businesses, live music, Wisconsin makers, or just a casual place to grab a beer with your dog, we’ve got you covered.
When: Jul 28, 2021. 5-10pm
Where: South Commercial Street - Neenah, WI 54956
More details and info here: Bazaar After Dark
9. LUMBERJACK WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Come see the best chopping, sawing, speed climbing, axe-throwing, boom-running, and logrolling at the 61st annual Lumberjack World Championships(LWC). The competition will showcase over 100 competitors from around the globe saw, chop, climb and roll their way to the title of World Champion. 24 events, 3 days of competition, over $68,000 in prize money, and a great north woods festival with vendors, food trucks, the Swinging Axe Beer Garden, live music, and more! Great family fun! You'll have a darned good time! All tickets purchased for the rescheduled summer 2020 LWC will be honored at LWC 2021.
When: Jul 29, 2021 - Jul 31, 2021
Where: The Lumberjack Bowl 15670 W County Road B - Hayward, WI 54843
More details and info here: Lumberjack World Championships
10. EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH
The world's largest gathering of recreational pilots and aviation enthusiasts. For seven days from sunrise to well past sunset, your days at Oshkosh are filled with dazzling displays of world-class aerobatics, forums and hands-on workshops, diverse aircraft spanning all eras of flight, historic evening programs, two night air shows, and much, much more. Only in Oshkosh can you experience all of these activities in one week.
When: Jul 26, 2021 - Aug 1, 2021
Where: EAA Aviation Museum 3000 Poberezny Rd - Oshkosh, WI 54902
More details and info here: EAA AirVenture Oshkosh