Sheep shearing, fish frying & more in store at Old World Wisconsin this year
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The 600-acre Old World Wisconsin has interactive environments to teach guests of all ages about 19th- and early 20th-century immigrant farms and rural life.
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Voted Milwaukee's top attraction for kids, Old World Wisconsin kicks off the 2023 season the weekend of May 6.
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Visitors to Old World Wisconsin can explore historic farmsteads.
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“Whether it’s your first visit or your 15th, there is always more to discover at Old World Wisconsin," said Dan Freas, director of Old World Wisconsin.
Home is where the dog hair sticks to everything but the dog! Dog hair tends to be a lot like glitter. It gets on every surface, on every piece of clothing and tends to last likely longer than your dog will. Unless you do something about it! Buzz60’s Chloe Hurst has the story!
The Red Hot Chilli Pipers: Friday, Aug. 4, 7:30 p.m., Oktoberfest Stage.
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Alex Meixner
The Alex Meixner Band: Friday, Aug. 4, 4-7 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 5, 7-10 p.m.; and Sunday, Aug. 6, 3:30-6:30 p.m., Oktoberfest Stage. Meixner will also perform during the grand finale Aug. 6 at 6 p.m. on the Oktoberfest Stage.
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The Gebel Girls
The Gebel Girls: Aug. 6, 1:30-3:30 p.m., The Backyard Stage.
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Ed Wagner Brass Band
Ed Wagner Brass Band: Aug. 6, 1-2:30 p.m., Biergarten Stage.
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Jenny Hundt
Jenny Hundt: Aug. 6, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., The Backyard Stage.
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JFK the Band
JFK the Band: Aug. 5, 1:30-4 p.m., The Backyard Stage.
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Copper Box
Copper Box: Aug. 5, 3:30-6:30 p.m., Oktoberfest Stage.
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The Happy Players
The Happy Players: Aug. 5, 1:30-5:30 p.m.; and Aug. 6, 3:30 p.m., Biergarten Stage. The Happy Players will also join Alex Meixner for the grand finale Aug. 6 at 6 p.m. on the Oktoberfest Stage.
Dirndolls
Dirndolls: Aug. 5, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Biergarten Stage.
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Petty Union
Petty Union: Aug. 5, 4:30-7:30 p.m., The Backyard Stage.
The 600-acre Old World Wisconsin has interactive environments to teach guests of all ages about 19th- and early 20th-century immigrant farms and rural life.
“Whether it’s your first visit or your 15th, there is always more to discover at Old World Wisconsin," said Dan Freas, director of Old World Wisconsin.