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Elmwood UFO Days

Elmwood, Wisconsin

The self-declared UFO Capital of Wisconsin has thrown this summer festival since 1978, with sighting bus tours, speakers, tractor pulls and an alien parade.

Usually last full weekend of July. 2027 dates have not been announced yet.

Directions

Map pin is approximate: it marks the nearest town or the general area.

The creature

Flying sauceraka Disc, Flying discThe classic disc-shaped UFO that launched the modern era of sightings.

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