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Be sure to mark your calendar and plan to attend Cedarburg's upcoming festivals throughout 2014: 29th Annual Strawberry Festival June 28-29 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. p.m. at Cool Brew and Tunes, a beer and food tasting sponsored by Sunburst, featuring music by the Piano Brew Dueling Pianos. The event is located at the Cedarburg Community Center. New this year is a home brew competition. The Home Brew Keg Competition is sponsored by the Brewligans Homebrew Club and Stilt House Gastro Pub. Home brewers compete for the People's Choice, Brewligan's Choice and Best of Show. This is a NonBJCP (Beer Judge Certification Program) event. Sunday morning, enjoy the Pancake Breakfast at the Community Center, 8-noon At 10:30 a.m., the "under 7 set" ventures outdoors to hunt for treats. At the Second Annual Ice Jam Musical Talent Contest on Sunday from 12:30-4 p.m., vocalists and instrumentalists compete for cash prizes and the chance for the first place winner to play on the main stage at the Cedarburg Strawberry Festival in June. The Shops of Cedar Creek Settlement feature live music on Saturday and Sunday, Cedar Creek Winery offers wine sampling and the Anvil Pub & Grille features an outdoor "snow bar" and chili bar. Throughout Cedarburg, merchants feature special crafts, live music and family activities. BMO Harris Bank is the premier sponsor. For more information, phone 262-377-9620 or 888-894-4001 or visit www.cedarburgfestivals.org. 42nd Annual Wine & Harvest Festival Sept. 20-21 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. 7th Annual Oktoberfest Oct. 11-12 Oktoberfest celebrates the heritage of Cedarburg's founding fathers. Crowds gather for authentic German bands and dancers, live shows and contests. 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 7