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The economic geography of regional festivals.
Beer Drinking and Small Town Mississippi River Festivals
In the late 1950s and early 1960s, ethnic and city festivals became very popular in the U.S. The original goal of these festivals was either to stress the uniqueness of an area's ethnic makeup or of its economic traditions. Local pride was the prime stated emphasis of the festival. Examples include the Maifest, October-fest, Czech Days, Honey Days, William Tell Fest, Contraband Days, and so on. The aim was to promote an area by introducing visitors to the local customs, food and dance.
The festival's potential as a moneymaker for the area was recognized very quickly. Profits from festivals could be used ...
- Trempealeau's pitch: Try horseshoes at Catfish Days.
- Newspaper article from: La Crosse Tribune (La Crosse, WI) July 10, 2006 700+ words
...looking for victories at the horseshoe doubles tournament at Catfish Days, an annual festival that began Friday and ended Sunday...said. Although she wasn't competing, Gert Wilcziek, the Wisconsin Horseshoe Pitcher Association women's state champion, traveled...
- Wilmington ready to reel in the fun at Catfish Days
- Newspaper article from: Herald News, The (Joliet, IL) Mary Baskerville July 23, 2009 700+ words
...The Island City is ready to celebrate Catfish Days. This year's events center on North...Chicago and Alton railroad depot. A Catfish Days Committee, sponsored by the Wilmington...organize the event. Mayor Marty Orr is the Catfish Days chairman for the 11th year. The first...
- POTOSI POSITIVELY SUDSY WITH BEER PLANS.(LIFESTYLE)(ROADS TRAVELED)(Column)
- Newspaper article from: The Capital Times (Madison, WI) July 31, 2004 700+ words
...726 people in southwestern Wisconsin, this summer elbowed out...weekend that is devoted to Catfish Days, an annual fund-raiser...tri-state area" of Iowa, Wisconsin and Illinois, he says. If...Shepard, a University of Wisconsin-Madison professor and author...
- Gas prices top $3 a gallon.
- Newspaper article from: La Crosse Tribune (La Crosse, WI) July 8, 2006 700+ words
...Hurricane Katrina. And while AAA Wisconsin doesn't have La Crosse officially...state," said Pam Moen, AAA Wisconsin public affairs director...average gas price Friday in Wisconsin was $3.01, but since prices...Trempealeau, Wis., for Catfish Days. "It's crazy," Terry...
- 50 COMMUNITIES PLAN MISSISSIPPI RIVER BASH.(LIFESTYLE)(ROADS TRAVELED)(Column)
- Newspaper article from: The Capital Times (Madison, WI) October 25, 2003 700+ words
...will all culminate with the summer flotilla. So far, 17 Wisconsin communities are participating in the initiative, from Postosi...tents will be put up 10 to 12 days earlier than usual for Catfish Days (an annual event that is the first weekend after July 4...
- Wisconsin insurance company fights to stop takeover attempt.
- Newspaper article from: Life Science Weekly November 9, 2004 700+ words
...NewsRx.net) -- Physicians Insurance Company of Wisconsin (PIC Wisconsin) announced that it will oppose an out-of-state...efforts to purchase a controlling interest in PIC Wisconsin. PIC Wisconsin said the hostile takeover, if successful...
- AIA Wisconsin Bestows Design Awards.(American Institute of Architects)
- Magazine article from: Western Builder Larson, Mike July 2, 2007 700+ words
...Larson Eleven innovative projects in Wisconsin and Upper Michigan are recognized in 2007 competition. AIA Wisconsin, the state society of The American...excellence in architectural design by AIA Wisconsin. The wide range of honored projects...
- WISCONSIN ENERGY CORPORATION ANNOUNCES MERGER OF SUBSIDIARIES
- Press release article from: PR Newswire January 24, 1994 700+ words
...and make the company more competitive, Wisconsin Energy Corporation (NYSE: WEC) today announced a major corporate restructuring at Wisconsin Natural Gas Company, and its intent to merge Wisconsin Natural into Wisconsin Electric Power...
