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Be sure to mark your calendar and plan to attend Cedarburg's upcoming festivals throughout 2013: 28th Annual Strawberry Festival June 22-23 Strawberry Festival is all about the "Arts on the Avenue" arts and crafts shows, the Plein Air Painting competition and of course, everything strawberry. Cedar Creek Winery highlights Strawberry Blush wine and delicacies include strawberry shortcake, strawberry slush, chocolatecovered strawberries and even strawberry brats. Lots of kids activities, strawberry contests and live music are planned. Grown-up fun is on tap Saturday, Feb. 16, 6-9 p.m. at Cool Brew and Tunes, a beer and food tasting featuring music by the Dueling Pianos. The event will be held at the Milwaukee Curling Association's new state-of-the-sport curling facility, located at the Ozaukee County Fair Grounds in Cedarburg, W67 N890 Washington Ave. Enjoy sampling 16 different beers and wine, as well as appetizers from Cedarburg restaurants. Sunday morning, enjoy the Pancake Breakfast at the Community Center, 8-11 a.m. At 10:30 a.m., the "under 7 set" ventures outdoors to hunt for treats during the Let's Go Wild Ostrich Egg Hunt. New to the Winter Festival, the Jungle Jam Musical Talent Contest is scheduled on Sunday from 12:30-4 p.m. The Shops of Cedar Creek Settlement feature live music with Marcell Guyton on piano and vocals, Saturday, 1:30-4:30 p.m. and Sunday, 123 p.m. Free goodie bag treats add to the fun. Cedar Creek Winery offers wine sampling and the Anvil Pub & Grille features an outdoor "snow bar" and chili bar. Throughout Cedarburg, merchants will feature special crafts, live music and family activities. BMO Harris Bank is the premier sponsor. For more information, phone 262-377-9620 or 888894-4001 or visit www.cedarburgfestivals.org. 41St AnnuAL Wine & Harvest Festival Sept. 21-22 Wine & Harvest Festival highlights include a farmer's market, "Arts on the Avenue," Cedar Creek Winery's award-winning wines, scarecrow contest, Giant Pumpkin Regatta, live bands, food courts, grape stomping, hayrides and other great family fun. Oktoberfest Oct. 12-13 Oktoberfest celebrates the heritage of Cedarburg's founding fathers. Crowds gather for authentic German bands and dancers, live Cuckoo Clock shows and contests (think Wife Carrying, Outhouse Racing and Beer Carrying). German foods, desserts and specialty beers are a highlight, as well as a Merchant's Marketplace. On Sunday morning, an ecumenical worship service is open to all. For more information about the festivals, phone 262-377-9620 or 888-894-4001 or visit www.cedarburgfestivals.org. For more information about Cedarburg, contact the Chamber of Commerce at 800-237-2874, 262-377-5856 or visit www.cedarburg.org