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Get down on the farm, catch the blues in St. Louis and more Midwest events

August 9, 2019 at 3:41 p.m.

Here are some of the more interesting events, deals, websites and other travel tidbits that have come across our desk recently: *Fans of old steam-powered farm equipment will flock to...

The Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix street race heats up the Quad Cities Aug. 31 and Sept. 1.

Catch go-kart racing action, sample some suds and more Midwest events

August 2, 2019 at 1:52 p.m.

Here are some of the more interesting events, deals, websites and other travel tidbits that have come across our desk recently: *The Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix, billed as the...

Hit a Wisconsin fest, watch a tug-of-war over the Mighty Mississippi and more Midwest events

July 29, 2019 at 1:55 p.m.

Here are some of the more interesting events, deals, websites and other travel tidbits that have come across our desk recently: *Lake Geneva, Wis., will be hopping Aug. 14-18 during...

The Ohio State Reformatory, where "The Shawshank Redemption" was filmed, has regular tours and attracts those interested in the ghosts that supposedly haunt the sprawling facility.

User Upload Caption: The Ohio State Reformatory, where "The Shawshank Redemption" was filmed, has regular tours and attracts those interested in the ghosts that supposedly haunt the sprawling facility.

Celebrate ‘Shawshank,’ watch Illinois and Wisconsin battle it out in the Border War Beer Fest and more Midwest events

July 19, 2019 at 1:32 p.m.

Here are some of the more interesting events, deals, websites and other travel tidbits that have come across our desk recently: *The 25th anniversary of "The Shawshank Redemption" will be...

Stay busy this summer with Midwest music festivals, car shows, a canoe marathon and more

July 15, 2019 at 1:15 p.m.

Here are some of the more interesting events, deals, websites and other travel tidbits that have come across our desk recently: *Appleton, Wis., promises more than 900 performances in multiple...

Cruise up to Wisconsin for a massive air show, tune in to the Cincinnati Music Festival and more Midwest events

July 5, 2019 at 2:45 p.m.

*The skies over Oshkosh, Wis., will be busy July 22-28 as the Experimental Aircraft Association holds AirVenture 2019. There will be air shows daily, including two night shows, as well...

Get a taste of Italy in Milwaukee, watch champion water skiers and more Midwest events

July 1, 2019 at 1:03 p.m.

Here are some of the more interesting events, deals, websites and other travel tidbits that have come across our desk recently: *Celebrate la dolce vita on July 19-21 during Festa...

Check out classic cars in South Bend, Ind., and more Midwest events

June 27, 2019 at 1:11 p.m.

Here are some of the more interesting events, deals, websites and other travel tidbits that have come across our desk recently: *Antique and classic cars will be in the spotlight...

Walk to Canada, watch a PGA tournament in Illinois and more Midwest summer events

June 20, 2019 at 12:05 a.m.

Here are some of the more interesting events, deals, websites and other travel tidbits that have come across our desk recently: *The 33rd annual International Bridge Walk will be held...

Watch a balloon race in Galena, dine in a Door County vineyard and more Midwest events

June 20, 2019 at 8:57 p.m.

Here are some of the more interesting events, deals, websites and other travel tidbits that have come across our desk recently: *The Great Galena Balloon Race will be June 21-23...

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