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International Jacks and Pick-Up Sticks Tournament

Festival Location: Burlington, WI, USA

Festival State: Wisconsin Festivals

Festival Type(s): Board Game Festivals, Bizarre Festivals


By: © Nelson Taylor 2009

Bite-size Burlington's claim to fame is the Spinning Top Exploratory Museum. Throughout the year they sponsor several unique events. The annual International Jacks & Pick-Up Sticks Tournament is held every last Sunday in February. Kids ages 6 to 106 are invited to compete. The entry fee is $2. Antique jacks and pick-up sticks are exhibited. Every April they also host Yo-Yo Days & Convention, where classes, demonstrations, auctions and trick contests abound. Entry to the convention is $25, and individual classes are $15.

International Jacks and Pick-Up Sticks Tournament - When, Where and More Info Please

When: February every year
Where: Burlington, WI, U.S.A.
More Info Please: For more info call 414/763-3946.


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