Celebrate Old World Wisconsin’s 50th anniversary and our nation’s 250th birthday during a monumental weekend jam-packed with food, games, music, performances and other patriotic festivities! Suit up in your best red, white and blue gear and head to the Crossroads Village to celebrate our biggest Independence Day yet: enjoy fan-favorite activities like pie-eating contests, wagon rides, historic baseball, brass bands and a patriotic parade as well as NEW experiences—explore our brand-new Welcome Center, try 50th anniversary food, brews and cocktails, pick up special merchandise and souvenirs at the new Welcome Center and much more.