There is so much to do and see when visiting the Heart of the Valley area. From Festivals to Marathons, Art Fairs to Live Theatre we have something for everyone.


 

Baseball/Softball "Main Events"

  • Dick Mulry Classic Softball Tourney (Kimberly)-June 27th -29th, 2008
  • Appleton Youth Baseball Classic (Memorial Park)-June 27-29th, 2008  Steve Jansen (954-1209)
  • Denny Lauer Classic Softball Tourney (Kaukauna) (Girls)-June 27th to 28th, 2008 (749-4743)
  • Appleton Baseball Classic (15) Babe Ruth (USA Sports)-June 28th-29th, 2008
  • ASA (Amateur Softball Assn.) State Championship (Kimberly) July 11th-13th, 2008  (A.N.S.C.)
  • ISC (Int'l Softball Congress) Tournament of Champions (Memorial Park and Kimberly) (40 Teams) August 10th -13th, 2008
  • ISC World Tournament-Elite-August 10th -16th, 2008
  • National Pro Fast Pitch Championship Series (Women)-August 22nd -24th, 2008 (Cardinal Youth-Kimberly)
  • American Legion Great Lakes Regional BB-Appleton-August 13th -17th, 2009
  • National Babe Ruth World Series (14 Yr. olds) August 20th -29th, 2009

                         RETURNING IN 2009

NCAA Div. III College World Series National Pro Fast-Pitch Championship Series WIAA State High School BB Championships

Little Chute Community Band 2008 Performances

  • Wed. July   9--Doyle Park                   7 p.m.
  • Wed. July 16--Doyle Park                   7 p.m.
  • Wed. July 23--Doyle Park                   7 p.m.
  • Wed. July 30--Doyle Park                   7 p.m.

Sunday at the Amphitheater--Programs start at 6:30 PM (Kimberly)

  • June     29       Fox Valley Aires-Barbershop Music
  • July        6       Red Star Express-Country/Bluegrass
  • July      13       Home Made Brew-Bluegrass
  • July 17-20       Paperfest 2008
  • July      27       Jerry Voelker-Polka Music
  • August   3       Star Fire Family Show (Branson Style Show)
  • August 10       No Program ISC World Tournament
  • August 17       Straight Up Blue Grass-Bluegrass

Downtown Appleton Summer Farm Market, June 28 at 10 West College Ave, in Downtown Appleton. July 5, 12, 19, & 26. August 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30. September 6, 13, 20 & 27. October 4, 11, 18 & 25.

Neenah Farm Market, June 28 at Shattuck Park, at Wisconsin Avenue & Commercial in Downtown Neenah. July 5, 12, 19,& 26. August 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30. September 6, 13, 20 & 27. October 4, 11, 18 & 25. November 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29. December 6, 13, 20 & 27.

Green Bay Farmer's Market, June 28 between Cherry and Pine Streets, in Green Bay. July 5, 12, 19, & 26. August 2, 9, 16, 23& 30.   September 6, 13, 20 & 27.  October 4, 11, 18 & 25.  Also Saturday Samplings, at Farm Market Kitchen, in Green Bay.

Heritage Hill-Three Flags Over Green Bay, June 28 & 29, at 2640 South Webster Avenue in Green Bay.

Fire Over the Fox & Celebrate Americafest, July 4 downtown Green Bay.

Kimberly Fireworks Display--will be held on Sunday, July 6th at Sunset Park Lower Diamond, beginning at dusk.

Garden Walk, July 12 & 13, at Green Bay Botanical Garden at 2600 Larson Road, in Green Bay.

Knights of the Fox Summer Concert Series, July 15, 22 & 29, at 100 Grand Street, in De Pere.

Pulaski Polka Days, July 17 thru 20, at Pulaski Polka Grounds in Pulaski.

Kewaunee County Fair, July 17 thru 20, at Kewaunee County Fairgrounds, at 631 3rd Street in Luxemburg.

Outagamie County Fair, July 22 thru 27, at 637 North Main Street, in Seymour.

Little Chute Sets Sidewalk Sale--Sidewalk sales will return on July 29.

Paperfest-July 17-20-a four-day admission family festival featuring national and local rock, Christian and country bands, family entertainment, activities for kids of all ages, sporting events, car show/motorcycle show.  A variety of delicious food and beverages all available at beautiful Sunset Park on the scenic Fox River.  All proceeds are raised for civic and nonprofit organizations.  SUNSET PARK**THU 6-11 P.M./FRI. 5 A.M.-12:30 A.M./SAT 10 A.M./SUN. 10 A.M.-8 P.M. (920) 996-0563 www.paperfest.org  Paperfest has expanded--to include entertainment from 7:00-11:00 PM at the Kimberly Amphitheater Stage on Thursday night.  for a complete schedule of Paperfest 2008 activities go to www.paperfest.com

2nd Annual Little Chute Garden Club Walk- Saturday, July 19, 10:00 -3:30.  Rain or Shine Sponsored by the Little Chute Garden Club to benefit the Little Chute Windmill.  Visit 7 beautiful gardens in Little Chute and the Town of Vandenbroek.  Tickets are available at the Little Chute Windmill office, the Village Hall, or call 788-2629. 

Celebrating 20: Burgers of Plenty & Balloon Rally, August 8 thru 10, at 129 Depot Street, in Seymour.

Brown County Fair, August 13 thru 17, at Brown County Fairgrounds, in De Pere.

ISC World Fastball Tournament-AUGUST 10-16 Men's Fastpitch Softball World Championship featuring 32 teams from throughout the world. SUNSET PARK** SUN. NOON-10 P.M./M-SAT 9 A.M.-9 P.M. (920)788-7507, www.1kra.com

Women's National Professional Fastpitch Softball Championship-AUGUST 22-24-Featuring 4 of the top Women's teams from around the United States in a double elimination tournament.  SUNSET PARK LOWER DIAMOND**FRI. 6-10 P.M./SAT. 2-10 P.M./SUN. NOON-4 P.M. (920) 419-2840 www.cardinalyouthsoftball.com

Taste of Wrightstown..A Festival on the Fox

Saturday, September 27, 2008

  • NOON-5:00  Business Expo/Crafters Fair
  • 12:30-1:30  Kids Magician
  • NOON-5:00  Family Games and Activities
  • 2:00  Mueller-Wright House Historical Re-Enactment and Ice Cream Social
  • NOON-9:00  Dunk Tank
  • 3:00-6:00  Music by 1st Degree
  • 5:00  Duck Drop
  • 6:00-7:00  Homemade Boat Races
  • AT DUSK  Waterboard Warriors Night Ski Show
  • 7:00-11:00  Music by: The Experiment

Octoberfest-SEPTEMBER 27 The annual festival opens with Heritage Day on Thursday, in Houdini Plaza.  The Legendary "License to Cruise" classis car show rumbles in Downtown on Friday, Octoberfest hits College Avenue on Saturday and is the area's largest one day festival with over 100 food booths serving ethnic delights, live music on five stages, a large arts and crafts area. DOWNTOWN APPLETON (920) 734-3377 www.octoberfestonline.org

Pumpkin Palooza On Broadway. October 6, on Broadway, in Green Bay.

Kermis Festival-This year Kermis will take place in downtown Little Chute, instead of Doyle Park.  It will be held on Saturday, October 11th. For information call Robin Dekker at (920) 788-2629 or yourwindmill@sbcglobal.net.

Holiday Craft Fair, November 2, at 1701 County Road CE, in Kaukauna.

Green Bay Holiday Parade, November 22, at 333 Main Street in Green Bay.

Christmas Stars Holiday Revue, December 4 thru 7 & 11 thru 14, at Xavier Fine Arts Theatre, at 1600 West Prospect Avenue, in Appleton.