The days are warm, the evenings are cool and the pace is easier. September is a great, relaxing time to experience Racine County. You’ll find lots to see and do. Start with Super Saturday on Sept. 6 in Downtown Union Grove. This is a day-long celebration of kids, family and quality of life. There is […]
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Paul Holley is retired from careers in journalism, public relations and marketing but not from life. These days, he pretty much writes about what he feels like writing. You may contact him directly at: pholleymedia@gmail.com
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Labor Day weekend happenings
Just because Labor Day weekend is upon us doesn’t mean the end of summertime fun. In Racine County, you’ll find live music, a new local art exhibit, the last call for water-skiing and a Labor Day celebration. Real Racine has you covered. Highlighting area artists. Take a glimpse at the area’s art talent during Saturday’s […]
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Early Savings for The Biggest Loser RunWalk
An early savings price is now available for The Biggest Loser RunWalk returning to Racine for a third year on Sunday, Sept. 21. This year’s event has moved from Festival Park to beautiful North Beach, 100 Kewaunee St. The Biggest Loser RunWalk is a professionally timed half-marathon or 5k for all fitness levels. Dan and […]
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An air show, football and storytelling
Racine County is home to an air show — on a smaller scale. This weekend you’ll also find music with tall tales, a heated football rivalry and fun in the country. Come along with Real Racine! Cleared for landing. A field in the Village of Mount Pleasant becomes a busy airport this Sunday when the […]
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Cars, Aquaducks and weekend fun
It’s a great August weekend for lots of things! In Racine County, you’ll find one of the area’s largest car shows, a downtown party, music and festivals. Real Racine has you covered. Cars, trucks and bikes. It’s big and it’s back! The Racine Zoo’s 19th Annual Classic, Car, Truck and Bike Show is expected to […]
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Stargazing, a fiesta and basketball
The night sky just seems bigger and brighter in the summer. Racine County’s Modine-Benstead Observatory is just the place for summertime stargazing. This Racine County weekend also brings a fiesta, live theater, an outdoor basketball tournament and a dog show. Come along with Real Racine. Summer stargazing. The Modine-Benstead Observatory is a must for anyone […]
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Wisconsin’s First Lady to Visit Racine
Everyone is invited to join First Lady Tonette Walker as she hosts “Walk with Walker” in Racine, Wednesday, August 13 at 10 a.m. First Lady Tonette Walker’s events are free, open to the public, and promote health and wellness. They’re also a chance for participants to spend some time with Wisconsin’s First Lady while enjoying […]
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UPDATE: Ironman 70.3 Racine Triathlon Begins
UPDATE 11:20 a.m.: Highway V going northbound from Spring Street has been opened up. Nearly 3,000 athletes from 46 states and 13 countries are competing in the Ironman 70.3 Racine triathlon on Sunday. Starting at 7 a.m., these athletes took a 1.2-mile swim in Lake Michigan, followed by a 56-mile bicycle ride through the county and a […]
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A triathlon, hot air balloons, a party and new live theater happening in Racine County
The biggest, busiest week of the summer is upon us! Racine County welcomes Ironman 70.3 athletes, hot air balloons, a Downtown party and new, live theater. That’s just for starters. Check out these suggestions from Real Racine. The Ironman returns. Some will participate and many more will watch as a record 2,670 entrants from 46 […]
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Real Racine: Salmon-A-Rama, Burlington Haylofters theater And St. Lucy’s Festival
Catch The Big One? It could happen to you if you enter Salmon-A-Rama, one of Lake Michigan’s largest fishing tournaments. This weekend also has live theater, live music and beautiful gardens. Plenty of great ideas from Real Racine. Big fish, big fun. Organizers of Salmon-A-Rama 2014 have big plans from a new location. The annual […]
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This Weekend in Real Racine – June 27-29
If music is your thing, this is your Racine County weekend. The Racine Symphony Orchestra kicks off its 27th Summer Pops season, there’s a full afternoon of outdoor tunes and a tribute to pop music icon. Add in some star gazing and family picnic fun and you have a terrific weekend ahead from Real Racine. […]
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North Beach Again Achieves Blue Wave Status
Racine’s North Beach has again been designated as a Blue Wave beach by the Clean Beaches Coalition. The Blue Wave program — the first national environmental certification for beaches — is designed to help maintain robust, healthy and vibrant beaches. North Beach was the first beach in Wisconsin to achieve the Blue Wave designation. It […]
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This Weekend in Real Racine, May 30-June 1
This weekend, take in one of Wisconsin’s oldest juried art fairs, make a run for charity, enjoy picnics and climb a lighthouse. Real Racine has all this and more for you. Art in focus Downtown. The art scene invades Downtown Racine this Saturday and Sunday. The Monument Square Art Festival will present the works of […]