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Up, Up and Away in Waterford
The Waterford Hot Air Balloon Festival - one of the area's most colorful event - is this weekend. But, that's not all! Racine County has free concerts, a beer festival and even sailing.
One of Racine County's most colorful events is this weekend. There is also everything from live theater to sailing. Here are our picks.
Reggae by the river. The weekend starts Thursday, July 19 with the River Rhythms free concert series in Waterford. The King Solomon reggae band performs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Village Hall Park right along the Fox River. Bring your blanket or lawn chair and kick back!
More free music. Friday's Music on the Monument concert features Zicomoatic, performing '70s and '80s hits. The free concert is from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Monument Square in Downtown Racine.
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The laughs continue. The comedy play "Elvis Has Left the Building" continues this weekend at the Racine Theatre Guild, 2519 Northwestern Ave. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Friday, 4 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. For tickets, call the Theatre Guild box office at 262-633-4218 or visit www.racinetheatre.org.
Look to the skies! Colorful hot air balloons will fill the skies over Waterford this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The Waterford Hot Air Balloon Festival features 20 balloons plus a variety of activities at the Waterford school grounds, just off Main Street. Weather permitting, the balloons go up starting at 4 p.m. Friday, 5:30 a.m. Saturday and 6 a.m. Sunday. A beautiful balloon glow is expected Friday and Saturday evenings. Other activities include a car show on Saturday, a craft fair, tethered balloon rides, helicopter rides and kids activities. Paid parking is available. Visit www.waterford-wi.org for details.
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Quaff a brew. Waterford Brewfest II will have sampling of more than 50 beers from 13 regional breweries from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Rivermoor Golf Club, 30802 Waterford Drive. The event includes a souvenir sampling glass, snacks and raffle opportunities. Advance tickets are $25 or five for $100. Tickets are the door are $35. Brewfest benefits the Waterford Area Chamber of Commerce and Lions Club. For ticket information, call 262-534-5911.
Sailing, sailing. The famous Hook Race is Saturday. This sailboat race runs from Racine to Menomonie, Mich. The action starts Saturday morning from the Racine Yacht Club. Visit www.racineyachtclub.org
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