On Thursday, May 24, Gov. Tony Evers (right) continued his week of statewide travel during National Travel & Tourism Week with a Racine County stop at O&H Danish Bakery in Racine. The governor was led on a tour by Peter Olesen (left), a fourth-generation owner of O&H Danish Bakery, a family-owned and operated business operating out of Racine since 1949. Joined by Oleson and Racine Mayor Corey Mason (center) Evers during his visit shaped, filled and frosted his own kringle, the official state pastry, in the shape of Wisconsin.
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Celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week, Gov. Tony Evers (second from right) and Wisconsin Department of Tourism Secretary Anne Sayers (second from left) on May 21 toured the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. During the visit, the governor and secretary experienced some of the interactive exhibits, including a replica of Vince Lombardi’s office, as well as displays of the team’s world championship trophies. The governor and secretary also had the opportunity to see the newly constructed 2025 NFL Draft Countdown Clock (top).
Joined by Wisconsin Department of Transportation Secretary Craig Thompson (standing left), Wisconsin Department of Tourism Secretary Anne Sayers (standing right) and Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner (seated right), Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers rides Amtrak’s new Twin Cities-Chicago “Borealis” train it makes its inaugural three-state run on May 22, the governor riding between La Crosse and Tomah. The Borealis train service, the first new passenger rail service in Wisconsin in more than 20 years, doubles passenger rail options along a corridor that connects many businesses, universities, tourist attractions, and communities in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Illinois, with eight stops in Wisconsin at La Crosse, Tomah, Wisconsin Dells, Portage, Columbus, Milwaukee, the Milwaukee airport, and Sturtevant.
On May 24, Gov. Tony Evers (foreground center) visited Wisconsin Dells and took a Dells Boat Tours excursion cruise as part of National Travel and Tourism Week observances. Evers was joined on the cruise by Wisconsin Department of Tourism Secretary Anne Sayers, Dells Boat Tours and Original Wisconsin Ducks owners Dan and Jen Gavinski, Wisconsin Dells Convention and Visitors Bureau President and CEO Jill Diehl, and area stakeholders and local leaders.
Lake Geneva Farmer's Market begins
The Lake Geneva Farmer's Market officially began Thursday, May 2 with a variety of vendors along Broad Street, Wisconsin Street and Geneva Street
The Lake Geneva Farmer’s Market officially began May 2 and will be held each Thursday through Oct. 31, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., along Broad Street, Wisconsin Street and Geneva Street.
Kathy Troher, owner of KatKards, sells some of her greeting cards during the Lake Geneva Farmer's Market
Kathy Troher, owner of KatKards, sells some of her greeting cards during the Lake Geneva Farmer’s Market. Troher said her goal with the greeting cards is to encourage people to write to each other again instead of texting and emailing.
Ron Pohlman, co-owner of South Padre Seafood, cuts some bread for sandwiches during the farmer's market
Ron Pohlman, co-owner of South Padre Seafood, cuts some bread for sandwiches during the farmer’s market.
The Lake Geneva Farmer's Marker features a variety of items including beauty products
The Lake Geneva Farmer’s Market features a variety of items including beauty and healthcare products.
Jane Ipsen, president of the Rotary Club of Lake Geneva, sells raffle tickets for a butterfly quilt
Jane Ipsen, president of the Rotary Club of Lake Geneva, sells raffle tickets for a butterfly quilt. The quilt was made by members of the Rotary Club. Members of the Rotary Club will use the proceeds from the raffle ticket sales to maintain the monarch garden at the Lake Geneva Public Library. Drawing for the butterfly quilt will be held July 10.
Michael Klosiewski displays his horse racing game during the farmer's market
Michael Klosiewski displays his horse racing game during the farmer’s market. Besides manufacturing horse racing games, Klosiewski also hosts horse racing parties.
A variety of vendors are lined up along Wisconsin Street during the farmer's market
A variety of vendors are lined up along Wisconsin Street during the farmer’s market.
Several craft vendors sell their items inside Horticultural Hall
Several craft vendors sell their items inside Horticultural Hall.
Mary Cook and Jennifer Yunker of Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy sell some merchandise during the Lake Geneva Farmer's Marker
Mary Cook, left, and Jennifer Yunker of the Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy sell some merchandise as part of the Lake Geneva Farmer’s Market.
The Lake Geneva Farmer's Market features a variety of items including antique silverware and kitchenware
The Lake Geneva Farmer’s Market features a variety of items including antique silverware, glassware and kitchenware.
Several vendors sell their items along Geneva Street during the farmer's market
Several vendors sell their items along Geneva Street during the farmer’s market.
Michael Widowski and Jennifer Widowski sell some of their plants at the farmer's market
Michael Widowski and Jennifer Widowski, co-owners of Whatever Comes Naturally, sell some of their plants and decorative lights at the farmer’s market. The couple also plans to sell some of the soaps and lotions during upcoming markets.
