West Allis, Wis.

Thousands of car enthusiasts will rev their engines and more during the Car Craft Summer Nationals Fri.-Sun. at the Wisconsin state fairgrounds. The event is one of the top street machine and muscle car shows in the country. Drivers will particpate in autocross, drag races, a show and shine competition and other events, and spectators are invited to meet Hot Rod magazine's David Freiburger and Mike Finnegan and enjoy a performance marketplace, a drifting exhibit, giveaways, food and other vendors. Tickets are $15-$39. carcraft.com/events.

Duluth, Minn.

Immerse yourself in the Caribbean through music, food and art at the Bayfront Reggae and World Music Festival Sat. at Bayfront Festival Park. Scheduled to hit the stage are Half Pint, Spragga Benz, Rupee, Maxi Priest and others. Hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets are available at the gate and the Electric Fetus; $49 for adults, $25 for youth. bayfrontreggae.com; 1-218-834-5037;

Hayward, Wis.

Men and women from around the world will test their grit and skills during the Lumberjack World Championships July 28-30. Folks will gather around the Lumberjack Bowl to see more 100 participants compete in 20 contests and vie for more than $50,000 in prize money. Hours vary. Opening Ceremonies at 5 p.m. Thu. and Fri. and 4:50 p.m. Sat. Tickets range from $16 to $63. tinyurl.com/z7t9t7g.

Colleen A. Coles