TRAVEL

Scooter rally, curd fest, jousting on horseback, and more to do around Wisconsin this week

Elaine Rewolinski
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Ellsworth is the Cheese Curd Capital of Wisconsin and hosts a Cheese Curd Festival every June.

Racine: Full Moon Paddle. Experience the sights and sounds of nature at sunset from a canoe or kayak at the River Bend Nature Center June 17. All necessary paddling equipment is provided, or bring your own, but preregistration is required. riverbendracine.org

Lake Geneva: Amerivespa. Vespa Club of America welcomes all motor scooter fans to join in a week of rides and activities June 19-23. The national rally attracts international riders and vendors who will attempt to assemble the largest scooter parade ever recorded. amerivespa.net

Ellsworth: Cheese Curd Festival. Beer-battered Jalapeno Bacon curds are the new item this year in Wisconsin’s Cheese Curd Capital June 21-22. Savor sandwiches made with deep-fried cheese curds, sample a variety of dipping sauces, and indulge in the Cinnamon Sugar dessert curds. cheesecurdfestival.com

Medford: Knights of Mayhem. See World Champion Heavy Armor Jouster Charlie Andrews on his horse Jagermeister perform live jousting competitions June 22. The day features knight arena games with medieval matches of horsemanship and sword play. kbarranch.com

Delafield: Summer Solstice Celebration. Enjoy music in the woods and help support the Kettle Moraine State Forest June 22. The Lapham Peak Friends invite the public to bring chairs and blankets and gather at the Mike Fort Picnic Area at Homestead Hollow for an evening concert to benefit park projects. laphampeakfriends.org