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70 BRAVA MAGAZINE | JULY 2014 3 | 6 p.m. HISTORIC EAST ISTHMUS BIKE TOUR Pedal off for this six-mile tour through East Side hotspots like Orton Park, the Marquette Bungalows district, one of Madison's effi gy mounds and revitalized industrial buildings. Machinery Row Bicycles, Madison. madisonpreservation.org. 3+17 | 5:30 p.m. YOGA AT OLIN PARK PAVILION Downward dog alongside yoga instructor Samantha Kellogg as she leads this free 90-minute yoga session. Olin Park, Madison. cityofmadison.com. 5 | 11 a.m. BASCOM HILL: HISTORIC ARCHITECTURE WALKING TOUR Hike up UW's famous Bascom Hill to learn about the both the campus' mid-1800s buildings and its controversial modernist structures. University of Wisconsin campus, Madison. madisonpreservation.org. 6 | 8:30 a.m. ROCK CLIMBING AND CRAFT BEER Climb onto the Hop Head Beer Tours shuttle and up the rocks at Governor Dodge's State Park on this half-day, guided rock climbing trip with a stop at the Grumpy Troll Brewpub for beer samplings. Sheraton Madison Hotel, Madison. hopheadbeertours.com. 19 | 9 a.m. PADDLE & PORTAGE Dive into this quirky challenge of a canoe race across Lake Mendota and Lake Monona, and a portage across the Capitol Square. Expect kooky costumes, dedicated paddlers, and an after-party with live music, food and drinks. James Madison Park and Olin Park, Madison. paddleandportage.com. 2-6 | times vary STOUGHTON FAIR Rally the troops for a long weekend of family fun with farm animals, pie eating contests, pig wrestling, kids' activities, fi reworks and plenty of carnival rides. Mandt Park, Stoughton. stoughtonfair.com. Drop off your donations July 12th to August 9th at Madison Wal-Mart locations Stuff The Bus with school supplies lions-serve.org 11-12 | times vary MIDWEST STAND UP PADDLE FESTIVAL Become a SUP whiz with lessons, gear testing (and sales), a two-mile race, and the chance to take part in breaking the Guinness World Record for the largest SUP yoga class. Brittingham Boats, Madison. paddleboardspecialists.com. 16-20 | times vary DANE COUNTY FAIR With agriculture, tiger and motorcycle shows, plus kiddie farms, music, shopping and plenty of classic carnival rides and food, thrills are assured for everyone. Alliant Energy Center, Madison. danecountyfair.com. 19-20 | times vary MOUNT HOREB ART FAIR Saunter down Mount's Horeb's "Trollway" (its historic Main Street) for an experience of Norwegian culture, food, music and goods from local artists. Downtown Mount Horeb. trollway.com. 25-27 | 9 a.m. HEAVY BOMBERS WEEKEND Soar over to the airport to catch an air show, tour historic aircraft, see WWII re-enactors and then swing the night away at the Saturday-night 1940s style Hangar Dance. Dane County Regional Airport, Madison. heavybombersweekend.splashthat.com. 26 | 10 a.m. CLEAN LAKES FESTIVAL Party with a purpose at this summer event including water sports, food, live music and more—all to raise awareness about water recreation and funds to support healthier lakes. Law Park, Madison. cleanlakesalliance.com. 26+27 | times vary GREEK FEST Feast on gyros, baklava and pita bread while taking in Greek music and a tour of the church sanctuary. Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, Madison. agocwi.org. FESTIVALS ACTIVE