Riverfest

The 32nd Annual Riverfest Celebration is this weekend, July 2nd-5th, in LaCrosse. Concerts, art shows, a run for Autism, bingo, parade, a beer tent and food are some of the fun events found at Riverside Park.  Get all the details and an event schedule here riverfestlacrosse.com

Have a safe and fun filled 4th of July weekend from all of us at BuyWisconsinLand.com

Display at the Capitol

If you visit the Capitol building in Madison this holiday season you will find a Christmas Tree in the middle of the Capitol rotunda decorated with ornaments made by school children, along with a menorah, a nativity scene, a sign and a "Winter Solstice Nativity" and a "Seinfeld"-inspired Festivus pole.

To see a picture of the Christmas Tree and news stories about it's journey to Madison see this story from nbc15.com UPDATE: Wisconsin Capitol Christmas tree lit

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Guide for Holiday Events

The County Register of Wisconsin is a bi-monthly magazine of specialty shopping and fun events. If you check out their "Events & Sales" page you can find a list of locations across Wisconsin that are hosting holiday activities in November and December. Get unique Christmas gifts this year and shop Wisconsin small businesses. See the list here County Register of Wisconsin

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Tuba Christmas

Christmas music filled the Capitol Rotunda at "Tuba Christmas" on December 8th.  115 tuba players performed many Christmas favorites in this 37 minute concert in Madison.



From all of us at BuyWisconsinLand.com - a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

CP Holiday Train in Wisconsin

The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train is once again running across the United State and Canada, bringing holiday spirit and entertainment to each of it's stops, all the while collecting food and contributions for local food pantries.

Check out their Facebook page for pictures of the lighted train as it travels from town to town Holiday Train Facebook Page

The train will be making stops in Wisconsin on December 8th and 9th - don't miss the fun and a chance to make someones holiday brighter too with your nonperishable food items.

Saturday:
Sturtevant Amtrak Depot 6:05PM
Milwaukee Amtrak Depot 7:45PM
Hartland parking lot at Cottonwood Avenue & Pawling Avenue 9:30PM Hartland Train Celebration
Columbus Amtrak Depot  10:40PM - 15 minute stop and go

Sunday:
Portage Amtrak Station 1:30PM Portage Train Celebrations
Wisconsin Dells Amtrak Depot 3PM Win a Holiday Train Ride
Mauston Division Street Railroad Crossing 4:30PM
Tomah 205 North Superior Avenue 5:35PM - 35 minute stop and go
Sparta Corner of S. Water Street & Milwaukee Street 7PM
La Crosse Amtrak Station 9:15PM

Get more information here Canadian Pacific Holiday Train

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2012 Thanksgiving Will Cost Less

Some good news!  According to the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, this year your Thanksgiving Feast will cost less than last year. The average price for a meal this year based on a family of ten will be $48.88, which is $1.29 cheaper than 2011.

Check out this article from nbc15.com which includes a slide show with a breakdown for each items' price. Thanksgiving in Wisconsin Will Cost Less

Happy Thanksgiving from BuyWisconsinLand.com

One Special Christmas Card

One Christmas card travelled back and forth between two friends for over 50 years. By Suzanne Loudamy tricountyleader.com

In 1950, Acker Hanks began sending a Christmas card to his friend Lee Kelley and this year, it has received its last post.

The two men had met right out of college as they began their careers. Hanks was a teacher in New Waverly and Kelley started his job with the U.S. Forestry Service.

Full Story The traveling Christmas card

Happy Holidays! A very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us at BuyWisconsinLand.com

How Much Does Thanksgiving Dinner Cost

Wonder how the average Thanksgiving meal costs? From the Wisconsin Farm Bureau

While strong demand for turkey and other items will increase the cost of a traditional Thanksgiving dinner for Wisconsin shoppers, its cost is still a better deal than a trip through the drive-thru.  

That’s the finding of Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s annual Thanksgiving price survey of traditional items like turkey, stuffing, cranberries and pumpkin pie for a family of 10. This year’s average price of $50.17 marked an increase of $4.91 (10.8 percent) over last year.  

When that total is divided by 10, it shows that the cost to prepare a nutritious, home-cooked Thanksgiving meal is $5.02. 

Full Story Thanksgiving in Wisconsin Will Cost More

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at BuyWisconsinLand.com

Giving from your Heart

You've finished the shopping and wrapped all the gifts (see the last post!) but now you want to give just a little more.

It seems most people have a charity or two they like to donate to. But sometimes you wonder how much of your dollar is really going toward the cause?

Two great sites that can help are CharityWatch.org and CharityNavigator.org These sites rate charities based on percentage of money going for administrative costs and financial dealings, plus let you know which are most popular as well as new groups who need your help and much more. It will help you feel better knowing your dollars really are helping someone this holiday season.

From the BuyWisconsinLand.com team: Roy, Jerry, Mike, Lance and Shelley, we wish everyone a very joyous Christmas and a Happy Holiday Season.

Labor Day Activities in Wisconsin

Looking for something to do this Labor Day weekend? Here are some links to festivals and activities for the family to enjoy.

Wisconsin Labor Day Festivals

Labor Day Celebrations in Wisconsin

Redgranite Labor Day Weekend

80th Annual Suring Labor Day Celebration

William Tell Festival

Everyone here at BuyWisconsinLand.com wishes you a safe and fun-filled Labor Day Weekend!

Visions of Sugar Plums...

This most wonderful time of year is finally upon us. The colored lights, brightly wrapped packages, delicious smells from the kitchen mean that it's nearly time to gather with family and friends and celebrate.

Here at BuyWisconsinLand.com we wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a safe and joyous Holiday Season. We look forward to helping you with your dream property search in 2010!