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MORE F E S T I VA L S sponsored by Festivals of Cedarburg, Inc., Oktoberfest Oct. 8-9 Crowds gather for authentic German foods, bands, dancers and contests. Winter Festival Feb. 18-19, 2017 Enjoy a weekend of family- fun festivities like camel rides, chili contests, an ice carving contest, dog-pulling contests, costumed bed races on ice, barrel racing, and a parade. Strawberry Festival June 24-25, 2017 Come and enjoy live music, unique shopping, children's ativitie, nfilled ontet, festival food and everything strawberry. gly'sOriginalHarvest Apple BratandCranberry Turkey Wrapsat the Official Festival Food Booth. There are three Market- places. Purchase some of fall's bounty at the Farmer's Market. At the three Festival Marketplaces, find Wiscon- sin-made foods such as hon- ey, syrup, cheese, sausage and jellies as well as other unique finds and products. On Saturday, from 11am- 4pm, the eighth Giant Pump- kin Weiis presented byort Washington State Bank in the bank parking lot. While pumpkins weighing more than 1,500 pounds reign at this event, other "gi- ants" include watermelons, tomatoes, gourds and more. The annualGiantumkin Charity Regatta on Sunday features gigantic, decorat- ed, hollowed-out, floatable pumpkins, piloted by pad- dlers attempting to race across Cedar Creek. At the Cedar Creek Settle- ment, home to 25 shops and restaurants, wines are avail- able by glass, bottle or case at Cedar Creek Winery. Food is served at the Settlement's Courtyard Grill. The crowd-favorite Great Grape Stomp includes the Kids Stomp and the Adults Stomp, both Saturday and Sunday. During the festival, a map/ scheduleis available at the information boothsand most Cedarburg retailers. Beautifully preserved 19th century architecture makes Cedarburg a popular desti - nation. The entire downtown was named to the National Register of Historic Places in the mid-1980s. Stone build- ings, picturesque churches and Victorian homes create a delightful spot for strolling, shopping and dining. Premier sponsor is BMO Harris Bank. For more fest information, phone (262)-377-3891 or visit cedarburgfestivals.org. keymilwaukee.com 09