Wisconsin is a popular getaway destination and beautiful fall color drive. A number of festivals honor the heritage of original settlers and Native American Indian.

September is a season of change from summer to fall. The State of Wisconsin is scenic, with the colors changes from rich green to the fall reds, yellows and oranges. The entire state is a popular getaway destination and a makes a beautiful fall color drive. Wisconsin hosts a number of festivals that honor the heritage of original settlers and Native American Indians.

Following are some of the weekend festivals in Wisconsin in September.

Wilhelm Tell Festival and Schuetzen Fest, New Glarus, WI. August 31-September 3

Labor Day weekend tradition has been charming visitors since 1938. The Swiss ethnic styles festival features a live theater presentation of the legend of Willhelm Tell in English and German. Cast includes over 200 local volunteers, goats, horses and cows. The Story of Wilhelm Tell tells the how he gained Independence for Switzerland from Habsburg, using a crossbow and apple. Performance tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children. The 70th Willhelm Tell Festival has events during the entire Labor Day weekend, including a Children's Lantern parade, yodel concert, Swiss camping, Worship at Ruetli and the Friends of New Glarus Library Book Sale. Schuetzen Fest is a shooting competition on Monday.

Indian Summer Festival on the Lake front, September 7-9, 2007

Milwaukee, WI: Indian Summer is celebrated on the Milwaukee lake front of Lake Michigan at Henry Maier Festival Park, known by many as the Summerfest Grounds. The festival theme is "One Drum, Many Voices". Indian Summer Festival in Milwaukee is the largest American Indian Festival in North America.. Eleven Wisconsin Indian Tribes will be honored at this year's festival. the weekend event features authentic Pow Wow, fireworks, five stages of entertainment, Traditions Passed On, Indian Summer Village with a recreation of traditional dwellings, Circle of Friend Art and traditional Indian and American foods. Tickets are $12 Adults, $7 children.

Laura Ingalls Wilder Days, Pepin, WI. September 8-9

Pepin is the birthplace of Laura Ingalls Wilder. This two day festival commemorates the settlers and pioneers of Wisconsin in the late 1800's. Authentic trading area with artisans demonstrating the arts and crafts of the 1800's. Feature music, Laura Ingall's contest and Old Tyme Fiddler's content. Admission free.

Wine and Harvest Festival. Cedarburg, WI. September 15-16,

35th Annual Wine and Harvest Festival with farmers market, two art shows, shearing and weaving demonstrations, sheep, llamas, hayrides, grape stomping, apple bobbing, new quilt museum and more. Wine tasting and winery tours are featured at Cedar Creek Settlement,

Warrens Cranberry Festival. Warren, WI. September 28-30

The World's Largest Cranberry Festival attracts more that 100,000 people every year to celebrate the State Fruit of Wisconsin. . Popular event features souvenirs and craft items from local vendors. good fun, contests, and more. On Friday and Saturday Cranberry marsh tours educate visitors about the cranberry industry. will be offered for $6 per person. The 2007 Warren's Cranberry Festival Parade will be held. Sunday at 12:30 pm.

Manitowish Waters Wisconsin. September 29, 2007

Cranberry harvest marsh tours at the markets on Little Trout Lake, airplane rides, pontoon rides, crafts sales and more.

Cornish Festival Mineral Point, WI. September 28-30

15th annual Cornish Festival is a three day event that includes a traditional Friday night pub night at at historic living museum, Pendarvis, Taste of Mineral Point and a variety of Cornish entertainment for a lively weekend.

Here is an article about Oktoberfest Festivals in Wisconsin

Here is an article about End of Summer Festivals in Illinois.

Destinations in Wisconsin are popular overnight vacations getaways. Most of these destinations are within reasonable driving distance from Chicago, IL, Milwaukee, WI and Minneapolis, MN. There are numerous hotels and accommodations for the leisure traveler to Wisconsin.