BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//SneezingCow.com - ECPv6.18.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:SneezingCow.com X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://sneezingcow.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for SneezingCow.com REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Phoenix BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T223000 DTSTAMP:20260909T230553Z CREATED:20260712T212824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T230553Z UID:36408-1792870200-1792881000@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Michael Perry and the Long Beds return to the LuCille Tack Center for The Arts DESCRIPTION:Michael Perry and the Long Beds return to the LuCille Tack Center for The Arts in Spencer\, WI on October 24th\, 2026. \nOn this last date of a three-day run\,  Mike and the Long Beds will play some new ones (see below) and also dig back into the catalog. And of course in between the barn burners and ballads there’ll be stories and give-and-take and warm good humor…the sort of stuff you only get when you gather up with real folks in a real space in real time. We’d love to see y’there. If you want to be a Bed Head and see all 3 shows\, details on the Stoughton Opera House and Leona’s (Eau Claire) shows can be found on the Sneezing Cow Events page here: https://sneezingcow.com/events/ \nSaturday\, October 24\, 2026\nShow starts at 7:30pm.\nGrab your tickets here: https://LuCilleTackCenter.com/performances/. \n \nThe band will be playing a couple of new numbers\, released earlier this year. \n“Sunday Morning Perfect” \n\n\n\n“Waterbound” URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/on-october-14th-2026-michael-perry-and-the-long-beds-return-to-the-lucille-tack-in-spencer-wi-more-details-soon/ LOCATION:LuCille Tack Center for the Arts\, 400 North School Street\, Spencer\, WI\, 54479\, United States CATEGORIES:Long Beds Concerts ORGANIZER;CN="Sneezing Cow Crew":MAILTO:mailinglist@sneezingcow.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T233000 DTSTAMP:20260914T174415Z CREATED:20260712T214359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T174415Z UID:36405-1792789200-1792798200@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Hello\, Leona! Michael Perry and the Long Beds in Eau Claire\, WI on October 23\, 2026 at 9PM DESCRIPTION:Hello\, Leona! Michael Perry and the Long Beds in Eau Claire\, WI on October 23\, 2026 at 9PM \nHey folks\, in baseball terms you could call this a doubleheader. On October 23 Mike’s gonna appear at the Chippewa Valley Book Festival at 6pm in tele-conversation with really famous author Mary Roach. As soon as that wraps\, he’s gonna bail out the back door\, run down the street about three blocks and take the stage with his band the Long Beds for a 9pm show at Leona’s. We’re looking forward to this\, because we’ve never played at Leona’s before and those are good folks. We’re squeezing it in between two theater shows\, so we’re gonna have to cut back on the lasers and stage props\, maybe even the miniature Stonehenge\, but we will give’er all we’ve got\, maybe with elbow pads. \nTickets are limited. Grab yours before they are gone. Attendees must be 18 years of age. \nTicket link HERE. Advance: $20. Day of show (if not sold out): $25 \nLeona’s\n406 Galloway Street\nEau Claire\, WI 54703 URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/michael-perry-and-the-long-beds-first-performance-at-leonas-in-eau-claire-wi-on-october-23-2026-at-9pm-more-details-soon/ LOCATION:Leona’s\, 406 Galloway Street\, Eau Claire\, WI\, 54703\, United States CATEGORIES:Long Beds Concerts ORGANIZER;CN="Sneezing Cow Crew":MAILTO:mailinglist@sneezingcow.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T190000 DTSTAMP:20260911T231806Z CREATED:20260712T215132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T231806Z UID:36403-1792778400-1792782000@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Michael Perry to Speak at The Chippewa Valley Book Festival DESCRIPTION:Michael Perry in conversation with Mary Roach at The Chippewa Valley Book Festival \nOn October 23\, 2026 at 6 PM\, Michael Perry will engage in a virtual conversation with award-winning author Mary Roach. Enjoy a freewheeling\, wide-ranging conversation about Mary’s newest book\, Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy. The discussion will highlight the author’s unusual research undertakings\, and give a peek behind the scenes at her creative process. \nTo attend\, registration is required. You can do so here: https://lephillips.librarycalendar.com/Roach. \nFriday\, October 23\, 2026\n6 PM to 7 PM\nL.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library\, Riverview Room\n400 Eau Claire Street\nEau Claire\, WI\, 54701 \nThat same night\, at 9PM\, after the festival concludes\,  Michael will be performing with his band the Long Beds just down the street at Leona’s in Eau Claire. Click HERE for details about the Leona’s show. URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/michael-perry-to-speak-at-the-chippewa-valley-book-festival-in-eau-claire-wi-on-october-23-2026-at-730-pm-more-details-soon/ LOCATION:L.E. Phillips Memorial Library\, 400 Eau Claire Street\, Eau Claire\, WI\, 54701\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T230000 DTSTAMP:20261012T231831Z CREATED:20260804T044311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T231831Z UID:36400-1792697400-1792710000@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:The Long Beds Return to the Stoughton Opera House DESCRIPTION:The Long Beds Return to the Stoughton Opera House \nThursday\, October 22\, 2026\, bestselling humorist and author Michael Perry returns to The Stoughton Opera House. His band the Long Beds will be joining him for a night of music punctuated by storytelling and laughter. This is the first night of a 3-day\, 3-city tour. Additional dates are available here: https://sneezingcow.com/events/. \nSHOW UPDATE: if you can’t be at the show in person\, a livestream option is available. Grab your livestream ticket here: https://stoughtonoperahouse.showare.com/orderstream.asp?p=904 \nPerry’s song lyrics parallel his prose: sometimes poetic\, sometimes rough-hewn\, and driven by the natural rhythm of his blue-collar background. “I was raised by farmers and preachers and tough country women\, and I suppose my songs reflect that\,” says Perry. “Then again\, certain wisdoms are available only from whistlers\, frauds\, and sinners\, so I try to slide them a line or two.” Expect a set list of solid favorites and a handful of new ones. And if you haven’t seen Perry’s band\, you’re in for a treat–it’s an all-pro crew that can hold it down or rip it up. \nPerry has co-written or collaborated with musicians including Phil Cook\, Justin Vernon\, Sean Carey\, Mary Cutrufello\, and Grammy-winning jazz pianist Geoffrey Keezer. \nThursday\, October 22\, 2026\nShow starts at 7:30 PM\nGrab your tickets here. \nStoughton Opera House\n381 E. Main St.\nStoughton\, WI 53589 \nFor a taste of the Long Beds from their last show at The Stoughton Opera House\, here they are performing Mike’s song\, “Somewhere South of Sunday.” URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/the-long-beds-return-to-the-stoughton-opera-house/ LOCATION:Stoughton Opera House\, 381 East Main Street\, Stoughton\, WI\, 53589\, United States CATEGORIES:Long Beds Concerts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T160000 DTSTAMP:20260908T031538Z CREATED:20260811T225406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T031538Z UID:36398-1791640800-1791648000@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:An Afternoon with Michael Perry at The Little Chute Public Library DESCRIPTION:A Humorous Afternoon with Michael Perry at The Little Chute Public Library \n\n\nJoin us for an afternoon with Michael Perry on Saturday\, October 10 at 2:00 PM in the Little Chute Elementary School gymnasium. Michael is a New York Times bestselling author\, humorist\, volunteer firefighter/first responder\, and amateur snowplow driver. A lifelong resident of the rural Midwest\, his “reflective roughneck” takes on life in Middle America have left hundreds of thousands of readers and live audiences laughing\, nodding\, and sometimes misty. \nSponsored by the Friends of the Little Chute Public Library. \n901 Grand Avenue\, Little Chute\, WI 54140 \n\n\nDate: Saturday October 10\, 2026\nTime: 2PM\nLittle Chute Elementary School gymnasium\nEvent details here.\nThe event is free. URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/an-afternoon-with-michael-perry-at-the-little-chute-public-library/ LOCATION:Little Chute Elementary School\, 901 Grand Avenue\, Little Chute\, WI\, 54140\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Sneezing Cow Crew":MAILTO:mailinglist@sneezingcow.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T210000 DTSTAMP:20260924T041623Z CREATED:20260712T214743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T041623Z UID:36396-1791484200-1791493200@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Michael Perry to Speak at Cedarburg Reads DESCRIPTION:Michael Perry to Speak at Cedarburg Reads on October 8\, 2026 at 6:30 PM \nJoin us for an inspiring evening with author Michael Perry\, featuring an entertaining talk on how he went from farm kid to cowboy to nurse to firefighter to New York Times bestselling author and humorist. Book signing following the event. \nThis event is FREE and open to the public. \nDoors open at 6 PM. \nEvent starts at 6:30 PM. \nThe Author Talk on October 8th will take place at the Cedarburg Cultural Center located at W62N546 Washington Ave\, Cedarburg\, WI 53012. \nHere is the event link: https://www.cedarburglibrary.org/events/34020 URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/michael-perry-to-speak-at-cedarburg-reads-on-october-8-2026-at-6pm-more-details-soon/ LOCATION:Cedarburg Cultural Center\, W62 N546 Washington Ave.\, Cedarburg\, WI\, 53012\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Sneezing Cow Crew":MAILTO:mailinglist@sneezingcow.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T170000 DTSTAMP:20260711T061125Z CREATED:20260711T061125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260711T061125Z UID:36310-1790424000-1790442000@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Michael Perry to Perform at The Rhinelander District Library DESCRIPTION:The Rhinelander District Library is proud to present the 4th Annual Local Author Fair on Saturday\, September 26th\, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Rhinelander High School\, featuring an entertaining\, humorous presentation with Michael Perry from 12 p.m.-1 p.m. Sponsored by the Rhinelander District Library Foundation\, this event is free and open to the public. \nThe Local Author Fair will take place from 10:00-11:30 a.m. in the RHS commons. Twenty-five Wisconsin authors will be there to meet new readers\, sell and sign books\, and chat with the public. \nThe keynote with Wisconsin author Michael Perry will take place from 12:00-1:00 p.m. in the John and Dori Brown Performing Arts Center. In partnership with the Friends of the Rhinelander District Library\, no tickets are required\, and general admission seating will be on a first-come\, first-served basis. Michael Perry is a New York Times bestselling author\, humorist\, corporate speaker\, volunteer firefighter/first responder\, and amateur snowplow driver. A lifelong resident of the rural Midwest\, his “reflective roughneck” takes on life in Middle America have left hundreds of thousands of readers and live audiences laughing\, nodding\, and sometimes misty. \nThe author of over 25 books including Population 485 (recently optioned for production as a Broadway musical)\, Truck: A Love Story\, Forty Acres Deep\, and Peaceful Persistence. Perry’s latest title is Improbable Mentors & Happy Tangents: How firefighters and poets\, truckers and nurses\, soldiers and singers\, and other improbable individuals can show you the way in business and creativity. Perry\, a registered nurse who put himself through college working as a Wyoming cowboy and a roller-skating Snoopy\, produces the popular audio newsletter “Michael Perry’s Voice Mail\,” performs widely as a humorist and speaker\, tours with his band The Long Beds\, works as a script writer\, voiceover artist and audiobook narrator\, and still makes an occasional call with the local volunteer fire and rescue service. \n“I grew up on the wooden end of a pitchfork\,” says Perry\, “so no matter what I’m doing it’s my experience as a Wisconsin farm boy and a Wyoming ranch hand that informs my approach. And none of it—whether it’s a television documentary\, a song\, or a book—happens unless I sit down and write. Fortunately\, writing is my favorite thing\, and I’m grateful for the improbable mentors and happy tangents that delivered me to this place.” Perry lives in rural Wisconsin and can be found online at www.sneezingcow.com. URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/michael-perry-to-perform-at-the-rhinelander-district-library/ LOCATION:The John and Dori Brown Performing Arts Center at Rhinelander High School\, 665 Coolidge Ave\, Rhinelander\, WI\, 54501\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T160000 DTSTAMP:20260711T063100Z CREATED:20260711T063100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260711T063100Z UID:36394-1790343000-1790352000@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Michael Perry – Keynote Speaker at a Private Event DESCRIPTION:Michael Perry – Keynote Speaker at a Private Event \nMichael Perry is an accidental New York Times bestselling author\, humorist\, and subject of three PBS documentaries\, including the most recent Michael Perry: On the Road. \nIn addition to performing his own sold out shows at theaters throughout the Midwest\, Michael has served as a keynote speaker at hundreds of professional conferences\, conventions\, and corporate events. Michael’s unusual and varied background (Midwest dairy farm kid turned cowboy turned nurse turned volunteer firefighter/EMT turned bestselling author and performer who still lives in rural Wisconsin) enables him to regale audiences across a broad spectrum including fire and rescue\, banking and finance\, construction\, health care\, educators\, farming and agriculture\, utility cooperatives\, arts organizations\, and more. \nMichael’s lively\, uplifting presentations are built around humorous and heartfelt stories drawn from his beloved books and offbeat life experiences\, and anchored by down-to-earth sincerity. \nWant Mike to speak at your event (virtually or in person)? Please fill out the form below.\n\n\n \n \n Book Mike\n All fields are required. \n \n FacebookThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email Address*\n \n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n Phone Number*Subject of Inquiry*\n \n Book Mike\n \n \n Book the Long Beds\n Comments*\n Submit Your Booking Request URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/michael-perry-keynote-speaker-at-a-private-event-6/ LOCATION:WI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T120000 DTSTAMP:20260828T134410Z CREATED:20260731T231933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T134410Z UID:36472-1789813800-1789819200@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Michael Perry to Appear at Read Out Loud Event in Eau Claire DESCRIPTION:Michael Perry to appear at Read Out Loud Event in Eau Claire where he joins in for this community celebration of reading! Community members will ‘bring the book alive’ through creative readings. Michael will be reading in costume\, something he prepared for years ago while working as a roller-skating Snoopy. \nThis event is especially poignant as it is supported by the late Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library project. \nTalk to your children about their favorite books and have their pictures taken with their book and ‘Dolly’ to thank her for this wonderful program. \nEnjoy a free apple! \nEvent Details\nDate: Saturday\, September 19\, 2026\nTime: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm\nWhere: Maple Harvest Apple Orchard\nAddress: W2369 Maple Road\, Eau Claire\, WI 54701 URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/michael-perry-joins-a-read-out-loud-event-in-eau-claire-wi-on-september-19-2026-at-10-am-more-details-soon/ LOCATION:WI ORGANIZER;CN="Sneezing Cow Crew":MAILTO:mailinglist@sneezingcow.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260917 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260918 DTSTAMP:20260709T233709Z CREATED:20260709T233709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T233709Z UID:36379-1789603200-1789689599@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Michael Perry – Keynote Speaker at a Private Event DESCRIPTION:Michael Perry – Keynote Speaker at a Private Event \nMichael Perry is an accidental New York Times bestselling author\, humorist\, and subject of three PBS documentaries\, including the most recent Michael Perry: On the Road. \nIn addition to performing his own sold out shows at theaters throughout the Midwest\, Michael has served as a keynote speaker at hundreds of professional conferences\, conventions\, and corporate events. Michael’s unusual and varied background (Midwest dairy farm kid turned cowboy turned nurse turned volunteer firefighter/EMT turned bestselling author and performer who still lives in rural Wisconsin) enables him to regale audiences across a broad spectrum including fire and rescue\, banking and finance\, construction\, health care\, educators\, farming and agriculture\, utility cooperatives\, arts organizations\, and more. \nMichael’s lively\, uplifting presentations are built around humorous and heartfelt stories drawn from his beloved books and offbeat life experiences\, and anchored by down-to-earth sincerity. \nWant Mike to speak at your event (virtually or in person)? Please fill out the form below.\n\n \n \n Book Mike\n All fields are required. \n \n PhoneThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email Address*\n \n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n Phone Number*Subject of Inquiry*\n \n Book Mike\n \n \n Book the Long Beds\n Comments*\n Submit Your Booking Request URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/michael-perry-keynote-speaker-at-a-private-event-5/ LOCATION:WI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260724 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260726 DTSTAMP:20260710T072213Z CREATED:20260710T072213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T072213Z UID:36368-1784851200-1785023999@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Michael Perry in the “Writers In Residence” Program at The Eaux Claires Festival DESCRIPTION:Michael Perry will again be a part of the Eaux Claires Festival. \nAlong with all the great musical acts\, which can be found HERE\, this year’s Eaux Claires Festival features the inaugural “Writers In Residence” program\, bringing a range of literary figures (from DC/Marvel comics illustrators to National Book Award finalists to Wisconsin’s poet laureate) to Eau Claire\, Wisconsin for readings\, discussions\, and exclusive collaborations alongside the festival’s music acts throughout the weekend. \nThe festival takes place on July 24–25\, 2026 at Carson Park (100 Carson Park Dr\, Eau Claire\, WI 54703). \nFor further details\, schedules\, and ticket information\, you can visit the official Eaux Claires homepage for more info here: https://eauxclaires.com/. \nThe lineup for the 2026 Writers In Residence program features Hala Alyan\, Nickolas Butler\, Gabrielle Calvocoressi\, Sean Thor Conroe\, Brenda Cárdenas\, Safia Elhillo\, Avery Gregurich\, Nicholas Gulig\, Sheila Heti\, Patrycja Humienik\, Nishant Jain\, Donika Kelly\, Jon Mueller\, Mustafa\, Mike Nagel\, Michael Perry\, Amanda Petrusich\, Harold Rogers\, Brent Schoonover\, Kyle Seibel\, Katie Ka Vang\, and Adam Voith. URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/michael-perry-in-the-writers-in-residence-program-at-the-eaux-claires-festival/ LOCATION:Carson Park\, 100 Carson Park Drive\, Eau Claire\, WI\, 54703\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T150500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T152000 DTSTAMP:20260723T043449Z CREATED:20260722T191439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T043449Z UID:36436-1784819100-1784820000@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Michael Perry Eaux Claires Interview with The Current and Radio Milwaukee DESCRIPTION:Michael Perry Eaux Claires Interview with The Current and Radio Milwaukee \nThursday July 23 at 3:05 PM (CT)\, listen live as Michael Perry joins Zach McCormick (The Current) and Erin Wolf (Radio Milwaukee) for a 6 to 8 minute on air interview. If you miss it live\, it will be recorded for social media too. Michael will be discussing the upcoming “Writers In Residence” Program at The Eaux Claires Festival (July 24 & July 25\, 2026) in Carson Park in Eau Claire\, WI. Event details are available here. \nYou can stream the interview on The Current here or Radio Milwaukee here. URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/michael-perry-eaux-claires-interview-with-the-current-and-radio-milwaukee/ LOCATION:WI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T220000 DTSTAMP:20260608T050259Z CREATED:20260604T011436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T050259Z UID:36035-1784403000-1784412000@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Michael Perry Returns to the The Park Center DESCRIPTION:Humorist and storyteller Michael Perry (whose book Population 485 was recently optioned for production as a Broadway musical) returns to the Park Center in Hayward\, WI on July 18\, 2026. \nIf you’ve been one of the thousands who have attended one of his hundreds of sold out shows\, you know Perry will hit the stage with a stack of stories\, a tendency to wander off into new material\, hilarious tangents\, and the occasional introspective heartfelt moment that makes any venue feel as if it’s a living room filled with family. For more\, visit www.sneezingcow.com \nTICKETS: $35 advance\, $40 door and $5 students (17 and under). Grab yours here. \nSaturday\, July 18\, 2026 \nStarts at 7:30 PM. URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/michael-perry-returns-to-the-the-park-center/ LOCATION:The Park Center\, 15791 US Highway 63\, Hayward\, WI\, 54843\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T181500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T200000 DTSTAMP:20260606T005615Z CREATED:20260521T214452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T005615Z UID:36206-1781288100-1781294400@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Michael Perry & Nicholas Gulig: An Eaux Claires Preview at Dotters Books DESCRIPTION:Michael Perry & Nicholas Gulig: An Eaux Claires Preview at Dotters Books \nYears ago\, Michael Perry and Nicholas Gulig met in an Eau Claire\, Wisconsin\, coffee shop. They talked prose and poetry. Then they went on to spend decades and miles apart as writers. In a preview of Gulig’s appearance at the literary portion of the Eaux Claires Festival (July 24-25\, 2026) please join us on Friday\, June 12\, 2026\, at Dotters Books in Eau Claire\, WI\, as Mike and Nick discuss Nick’s life of travel and poetry\, his time as Wisconsin’s poet laureate\, the intersection of pragmatism and punk\, and their shared love of language. \nFor more background on Nicholas Gulig\, see this post and video. \nThis event is FREE to the public. URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/michael-perry-nicholas-gulig-an-eaux-claires-preview-at-dotters-books/ LOCATION:Dotters Books\, 307 S Barstow Street\, Eau Claire\, WI\, 54701\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T220000 DTSTAMP:20260501T043440Z CREATED:20260501T025648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T043440Z UID:36112-1778266800-1778277600@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Michael Perry & Benjamin Percy: Freelancing Across Genres at The Local Store DESCRIPTION:Michael Perry & Benjamin Percy: Freelancing Across Genres \nFriday\, May 8\, 2026 at 7PM\, come join Michael Perry and Benjamin Percy for a conversation about surviving — and thriving — as freelance writers by working across genres. Perry’s latest book is Improbable Mentors & Happy Tangents; his book Population 485 has been optioned as a musical; he records the weekly Voice Mail podcast; and he performs voiceover work for the Milwaukee Brewers. Percy writes literary fiction and screenplays\, contributes to Marvel (Wolverine\, Ghost Rider\, The Punisher) and DC Comics (Green Arrow\, Batman)\, and collaborates with Stephen King on the End Times series. This discussion serves as a preview of the literary programming at the upcoming Eaux Claires festival. \nFor more event details\, click here: https://volumeone.org/events/2026/05/08/605406-michael-perry-benjamin-percy-freelancing-across URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/michael-perry-benjamin-percy-freelancing-across-genres-at-the-local-store/ LOCATION:WI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T220000 DTSTAMP:20260312T035913Z CREATED:20260311T052839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T035913Z UID:35872-1777748400-1777759200@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Michael Perry Returns to the Jensen Community Center with The Long Beds DESCRIPTION:Drawing on his experiences as a Wisconsin dairy farm kid\, Wyoming ranch hand\, and bestselling author who still lives in rural Wisconsin\, humorist Michael Perry will open the show with the hilarious and heartfelt stories that have entertained thousands (as featured on the PBS special Michael Perry: On the Road). Whether it’s the one about the sneezing cow\, the one about poison ivy\, or a simple observation about the quiet comforts of the countryside\, Perry will leave you laughing and reconnected (or introduced) to the roughneck goofiness of rural life. \nFollowing intermission\, Perry will retake the stage with his popular band the Long Beds and knock out a truckload of roughneck ballads and freight train rockers interspersed while keeping your toes and hearts fulfilled. \nSaturday\, May 2nd\, 2026\n7 p.m. show\, doors open at 6 p.m.\nTickets: $35/advance and $40 at the door.\nGrab your tickets here: https://jensencommunitycenter.ticketspice.com/mp \nJensen Community Center Theater\n487 N Main St\, Amherst\, WI 54406 \nCome early for a cash bar and snacks for sale before the show\, during intermission and stay for a meet & greet/book signing with Michael after the show! \nMichael Perry’s books include Population 485\, Truck: A Love Story\, Forty Acres Deep\, and Peaceful Persistence. Perry’s latest title is Improbable Mentors & Happy Tangents: How firefighters and poets\, truckers and nurses\, soldiers and singers\, and other improbable individuals can show you the way in business and creativity. \n \nMichael Perry returns to the Jensen Community Center with The Long Beds. URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/michael-perry-returns-to-the-jensen-community-center-with-the-long-beds/ LOCATION:Jensen Community Center\, 487 N Main Street\, Amherst\, WI\, 54406\, United States CATEGORIES:Long Beds Concerts ORGANIZER;CN="Sneezing Cow Crew":MAILTO:mailinglist@sneezingcow.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T220000 DTSTAMP:20260422T041333Z CREATED:20260311T042327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T041333Z UID:35893-1776972600-1776981600@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Michael Perry Returns to the Stoughton Opera House DESCRIPTION:Update: the event will also be live-streamed. You can purchase streaming access HERE. \nMichael Perry returns to the Stoughton Opera House with fresh stories\, a few favorites\, and the same relaxed roughneck vibe that has steadily grown his fanbase for two decades. If you’ve ever seen Perry live\, you know to expect an evening of laughter punctuated with soulful moments\, hilarious tangents\, and a work boots approach. “The Stoughton Opera House has come to feel like a home away from home\,” says Perry. “It’s the perfect setting for a gathering of real people in real time\, with no screens between us. Just a good old get-together. And I’ll have some new tales to tell.” \nThursday\, April 23\, 2026\nShow starts at 7:30 PM.\nTickets are $30.63 ($25 ticket + $5.63 taxes and fees). You can order your by clicking HERE. \nStoughton Opera House\n381 E. Main Street\nStoughton\, WI 53589 URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/michael-perry-returns-to-the-stoughton-opera-house-5/ LOCATION:WI ORGANIZER;CN="Sneezing Cow Crew":MAILTO:mailinglist@sneezingcow.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T193000 DTSTAMP:20260409T005312Z CREATED:20260409T005312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T005312Z UID:36070-1776880800-1776886200@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Country Heart and Humor with Michael Perry at The Boyceville Public Library DESCRIPTION:Country Heart and Humor with Michael Perry at The Boyceville Public Library \nRaised on stories swapped in the barn\, between loads of hay\, and from the wooden end of a pitchfork\, Michael Perry has parlayed his rural cheesehead roots into a career as a nationally bestselling author\, screenwriter\, and humorist who still lives in rural Wisconsin. For proof that logging boots and literature can walk the same path and share a laugh\, we invite you to enjoy an evening with Michael Perry at The Boyceville Public Library. You’ll laugh\, you’ll nod along with neighbors and strangers\, and you’ll leave with a full heart. \nDATE: Wednesday April 22\, 2026 \nTIME: 6PM \nCOST: Free event (registration required\, please register here: https://boycevillelibrary.org/michael-perry/) \nBoyceville Public Library\n903 Main Street\nBoyceville\, WI 54725 URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/country-heart-and-humor-with-michael-perry-at-the-boyceville-public-library/ LOCATION:Boyceville Public Library\, 903 Main Street\, Boyceville\, WI\, 54725\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260314T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260314T170000 DTSTAMP:20260308T015755Z CREATED:20260308T015755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T015755Z UID:35988-1773504000-1773507600@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Michael Perry Returns to the Tucson Festival of Books DESCRIPTION:Mike will be a presenting author at this year’s Tucson Festival of Books\, (Saturday and Sunday\, March 14 & 15\, 2026). As well as his usual entertaining presentation\, He Did It His Way … and Theirs\, he’ll be discussing his two latest books\, Forty Acres Deep and Improbable Mentors & Happy Tangents . \nOver the years\, “T-fob” has raised and donated over $2 million to support local literacy programs. It has also grown into one of the largest book festivals in the United States. Admission is free\, but some venues are space-limited\, so you’ll want to plan ahead. All the information you’ll need is right here. \nHe Did It His Way … and Theirs\n\nFor 30 years\, author and humorist Michael Perry has been his own boss\, working with a wide range of bright and creative people. Not long ago\, he realized some of them had actually served as mentors\, even if he didn’t know it at the time. If this is a leadership model\, count us in. \nArizona Daily Star Stage (Seats 250)  \nSat\, Mar 14\, 4:00 pm – 4:55 pm \n\nMultigenre\nSigning area: Signing – Arizona Daily Star (following presentation)\nPanelist: Michael Perry\nModerator: John Humenik\nSponsor: Session made possible courtesy of Arizona Daily Star\n\nLink to Mike’s presentation can be found here: https://tucsonfestivalofbooks.org/?action=display_event&id=10702 \n \n  URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/michael-perry-returns-to-the-tucson-festival-of-books/ LOCATION:The University of Arizona\, 1200 E University Blvd\, Tucson\, AZ\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T153000 DTSTAMP:20260227T000314Z CREATED:20260226T224210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T000314Z UID:35916-1772629200-1772638200@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Humor\, Heart\, and Reflective Rural Stories with Michael Perry DESCRIPTION:“Humor\, Heart\, and Reflective Rural Stories with Michael Perry” \n\nThe Virtual Author Talk series is hosted on a third-party website. The event is free and you can register here: https://libraryc.org/tolibrary/115319/register \nJoin us Wednesday\, March 4\, 2026 at 1pm (CT) in conversation with bestselling author and humorist Michael Perry\, whose collection of genre-spanning works encapsulates the experiences–and the magic–of rural town communities and the everyday people who reside in them. \nIn Michael Perry’s memoir\, Population: 485\, the local vigilante is a farmer’s wife armed with a pistol and a Bible\, the most senior member of the volunteer fire department is a cross-eyed butcher with one kidney and two ex-wives\, and the back roads are haunted by the ghosts of children and farmers. Against a backdrop of fires and tangled wrecks\, bar fights and smelt feeds\, Perry tells a frequently comic tale leavened with moments of heartbreaking delicacy and searing tragedy. \nJesus Cow\, Perry’s fiction debut\, is a hilarious yet sincere exploration of faith and the foibles of modern life. Low-key Harley Jackson finds himself entangled in drama from all corners: A woman in a big red pickup has stolen his bachelor’s heart\, a Hummer-driving predatory developer is threatening to pave the last vestiges of his family farm\, and inside his barn is a calf bearing the image of Jesus Christ–a secret he wants to keep quiet\, until the truth slips right through the barn door. \nRegister here today to hear more about Perry’s expansive collection of stories! \nAbout the Author: Michael Perry is a New York Times bestselling author\, humorist\, corporate speaker\, volunteer firefighter/first responder\, and amateur snowplow driver. A lifelong resident of the rural Midwest\, his “reflective roughneck” takes on life in Middle America have left hundreds of thousands of readers and live audiences laughing\, nodding\, and sometimes misty. \nPerry\, a registered nurse who put himself through college working as a Wyoming cowboy and a roller-skating Snoopy produces the popular audio newsletter “Michael Perry’s Voice Mail\,” performs widely as a humorist and speaker\, tours with his band The Long Beds\, works as a script writer\, voiceover artist and audiobook narrator\, and still makes an occasional call with the local volunteer fire and rescue service. \nPerry lives in rural Wisconsin and can be found online at www.SneezingCow.com. \nThe event link is here: https://libraryc.org/tolibrary/115319 \n\n\nDate: Wednesday\, March 4\, 2026 at 1pm (CT)\nOnline: This is an online event.\nEvent URL: https://libraryc.org/tolibrary/115319\nAudience:  Adults (18+) URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/humor-heart-and-reflective-rural-stories-with-michael-perry/ LOCATION:WI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T223000 DTSTAMP:20260203T223545Z CREATED:20251209T210052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T223545Z UID:35645-1771097400-1771108200@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Michael Perry and the Long Beds New Music at the JAMF Theater DESCRIPTION:If you saw Mike and Evan Middlesworth on this TikTok video… \n\n@sneezingcow.485 Go pack go #gopackgo #football #music #wisconsin #snowstorm ♬ original sound – Michael Perry\n\n…then you know they’ve been working on some new Long Beds music. Mike and the band will be debuting at least one of those songs on Valentine’s Day\, Saturday\, February 14th\, 2026\, during their upcoming show the JAMF Theater at the Pablo Center. They’re also going to dig back into the catalog for a couple they haven’t played for years\, and Mike is going to walk offstage at some point just to let the band rip it up on their own–it’s a treat to turn them loose now and then. And of course in between the barn burners and ballads there’ll be stories and give-and-take and warm good humor…the sort of stuff you only get when you gather up with real folks in a real space in real time. We’d love to see y’there. \nTickets start at $39 before fees and taxes. \nTickets can be purchased here. \nDoors open: 6:30 PM\nShow starts: 7:30 PM \nAll ages welcome to attend. \nMike will meet and greet fans\, and sign merchandise after the show. \nJAMF Theater at Pablo Center\n128 Graham Avenue\nEau Claire\, WI 54701 URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/michael-perry-and-the-long-beds-new-music-at-the-jamf-theater/ LOCATION:JAMF Theater\, 128 Graham Avenue\, WI\, 54701\, United States CATEGORIES:Long Beds Concerts ORGANIZER;CN="Sneezing Cow Crew":MAILTO:mailinglist@sneezingcow.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260213T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260213T220000 DTSTAMP:20251215T235506Z CREATED:20251212T023554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T235506Z UID:35649-1771011000-1771020000@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Michael Perry and The Long Beds: Songs and Stories at the Newly Remodeled Mineral Point Opera House DESCRIPTION:One of the most requested artists is finally returning to the Mineral Point Opera House! Humorist\, bestselling author\, volunteer firefighter/first responder\, singer/songwriter\, and amateur snow plow driver Michael Perry will be at the Opera House with his band The Long Beds on Friday\, February 13\, 2026\, at 7:30 pm. Tickets start at $35 and you can grab yours HERE. \nKnown for their country-infused “roughneck folk” sound\, Perry and the Long Beds deliver a mix of freight train thumpers\, heartfelt ballads\, and songs reflecting Perry’s working class American background Between songs\, Perry is known for telling deadpan hilarious stories drawn from his books and lifelong cheesehead status. \nIf you saw Mike and his friend and bandleader Evan Middlesworth on this TikTok video… \n\n@sneezingcow.485 Go pack go #gopackgo #football #music #wisconsin #snowstorm ♬ original sound – Michael Perry\n\n \n…then you know they’ve been working on some new Long Beds music\, including at least one song they’ll include on the setlist for the Mineral Point show. URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/michael-perry-and-the-long-beds-songs-and-stories-at-the-newly-remodeled-mineral-point-theater/ LOCATION:Mineral Point Opera House\, 139 High Street\, Mineral Point\, WI\, 53565\, United States CATEGORIES:Long Beds Concerts ORGANIZER;CN="Sneezing Cow Crew":MAILTO:mailinglist@sneezingcow.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T140000 DTSTAMP:20251010T060420Z CREATED:20251010T060420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T060420Z UID:35185-1765364400-1765375200@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Michael Perry – Keynote Speaker at a Private Event DESCRIPTION:PRIVATE EVENT \nMichael Perry is an accidental New York Times bestselling author\, humorist\, and subject of three PBS documentaries\, including the most recent Michael Perry: On the Road. \nIn addition to performing his own sold out shows at theaters throughout the Midwest\, Michael has served as a keynote speaker at hundreds of professional conferences\, conventions\, and corporate events. Michael’s unusual and varied background (Midwest dairy farm kid turned cowboy turned nurse turned volunteer firefighter/EMT turned bestselling author and performer who still lives in rural Wisconsin) enables him to regale audiences across a broad spectrum including fire and rescue\, banking and finance\, construction\, health care\, educators\, farming and agriculture\, utility cooperatives\, arts organizations\, and more. \nMichael’s lively\, uplifting presentations are built around humorous and heartfelt stories drawn from his beloved books and offbeat life experiences\, and anchored by down-to-earth sincerity. \nWant Mike to speak at your event (virtually or in person)? Please fill out the form below.\n\n \n \n Book Mike\n All fields are required. \n \n FacebookThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email Address*\n \n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n Phone Number*Subject of Inquiry*\n \n Book Mike\n \n \n Book the Long Beds\n Comments*\n Submit Your Booking Request URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/michael-perry-keynote-speaker-at-a-private-event-4/ LOCATION:WI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T220000 DTSTAMP:20251107T085352Z CREATED:20251107T074840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T085352Z UID:35486-1763146800-1763157600@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Michael Perry Makes A Cameo at West Cap's 60th Celebration at The Mabel Tainter DESCRIPTION:Travel back in time through West Cap’s past six decades with live music by The Home-Grown Tomatoes (HGT) Band and decade-themed special guest hosts from the Menomonie Theater Guild. The evening culminates with a short\, but special\, musical performance by New York Times bestselling author\, humorist\, and singer/songwriter – Michael Perry! \nDon’t miss your chance to be part of this lively fundraiser to help celebrate West CAP’s 60th Anniversary and to meet Michael Perry after the show for a book signing! Approximate show length is two hours. https://westcap.org/ \nThe event takes place at the historic Mabel Tainter in Menomonie\, WI on November 14\, 2025. Show starts at 7PM. Grab your tickets here. All proceeds will go to support West CAP’s food pantry network. \nThe HGT Band – HOME GROWN TOMATOES\, a true variety band and a local favorite! They are a 5-piece ensemble of former band directors and music teachers who love to entertain and engage with our audience leveraging our talents and experience to create a memorable and fun-filled event. \nThe Menomonie Theater Guild – The MTG has offered a rich variety of Main Stage productions; dramas\, comedies\, musicals\, and straight plays which have been lighting up the beautiful Mabel Tainter stage for over 60 years! \nMichael Perry’s bestselling memoirs include Population: 485\, Truck: A Love Story\, Coop\, Visiting Tom\, and Montaigne in Barn Boots\, along with his newest work\, Improbable Mentors. Raised on a small Midwestern dairy farm\, Perry put himself through nursing school while working on a ranch in Wyoming\, then detoured into writing. He lives with his wife and two daughters in rural Wisconsin\, where he still makes an occasional call with the local volunteer fire and rescue service. URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/michael-perry-makes-a-cameo-at-west-caps-60th-celebration-at-the-mabel-tainter/ LOCATION:Mabel Tainter Theater\, 205 Main Street\, Menomonie\, WI\, 54751\, United States CATEGORIES:Long Beds Concerts ORGANIZER;CN="Sneezing Cow Crew":MAILTO:mailinglist@sneezingcow.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T200000 DTSTAMP:20251016T010858Z CREATED:20251013T012143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T010858Z UID:35250-1761760800-1761768000@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Michael Perry at the WAGS Annual Fall Fundraiser 2025 DESCRIPTION:On October 29\, 2025 enjoy a special presentation by Michael Perry at the WAGS Annual Fall Fundraiser 2025 as the Fluno Center. \nOctober 29\, 2025 | 6:00 – 8:00 pm \n\n6:00 pm                Dog Greetings & Cocktails\n7:00 pm                Dinner & Program\n8:00 pm                Raffle Drawing\n\nTicket Options\nIndividual – 1 seat – $75\nTable – 8 seats – $500 \nTickets can be purchased here: https://go.dojiggy.io/wagsff2025/Campaign/Details \nFluno Center \n601 University Avenue | Madison\, WI \n\nEvent details: https://wags.net/wags-annual-fall-fundraiser-2025/ \n  URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/michael-perry-at-the-wags-annual-fall-fundraiser-2025/ LOCATION:Fluno Center\, 601 University Avenue\, Madison\, WI\, 53715\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T173000 DTSTAMP:20251001T000842Z CREATED:20251001T000842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T000842Z UID:35157-1761319800-1761327000@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Michael Perry – Keynote Speaker at a Private Event DESCRIPTION:PRIVATE EVENT \nMichael Perry is an accidental New York Times bestselling author\, humorist\, and subject of three PBS documentaries\, including the most recent Michael Perry: On the Road. \nIn addition to performing his own sold out shows at theaters throughout the Midwest\, Michael has served as a keynote speaker at hundreds of professional conferences\, conventions\, and corporate events. Michael’s unusual and varied background (Midwest dairy farm kid turned cowboy turned nurse turned volunteer firefighter/EMT turned bestselling author and performer who still lives in rural Wisconsin) enables him to regale audiences across a broad spectrum including fire and rescue\, banking and finance\, construction\, health care\, educators\, farming and agriculture\, utility cooperatives\, arts organizations\, and more. \nMichael’s lively\, uplifting presentations are built around humorous and heartfelt stories drawn from his beloved books and offbeat life experiences\, and anchored by down-to-earth sincerity. \nWant Mike to speak at your event (virtually or in person)? Please fill out the form below.\n\n \n \n Book Mike\n All fields are required. \n \n CommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email Address*\n \n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n Phone Number*Subject of Inquiry*\n \n Book Mike\n \n \n Book the Long Beds\n Comments*\n Submit Your Booking Request URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/michael-perry-keynote-speaker-at-a-private-event-3/ LOCATION:WI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T150000 DTSTAMP:20251008T062521Z CREATED:20251008T054600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T062521Z UID:35167-1760688000-1760713200@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Michael Perry Returns to the Age YOUR Way Conference DESCRIPTION:Some call him an author\, some call him a comedian\, but everyone loves Michael Perry‘s entertaining live appearances. A cheesehead born and raised\, he draws on his beloved books and offbeat life experiences as a farm kid\, volunteer firefighter/EMT\, Wyoming wannabe cowboy and common Wisconsin citizen to create a live show known for bringing folks of all backgrounds together for an evening of humor and storytelling that feels like shootin’ the breeze with a friendly but slightly befuddled neighbor. \nMichael Perry Returns to the Age YOUR Way Conference on Friday October 17\, 8AM-3PM. \nLearn to enhance your quality of life while having fun through:• Workshops• Keynote Speakers\, featuring Best Selling Author and humorist Michael Perry• Resource Booths and more! \nRegistration is required and begins October 1\, 2025 \nSpace is limited\, register early! \nCost of $30 per person includes lunch \nFor more information visit https://cfsd.chipfalls.k12.wi.us/cardinal or call 715.726.2416 URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/michael-perry-returns-to-the-age-your-way-conference/ LOCATION:Chippewa Valley Technical College (Chippewa Falls campus)\, 770 Scheidler Rd\, Chippewa Falls\, WI\, 54729-1255\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Sneezing Cow Crew":MAILTO:mailinglist@sneezingcow.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T110000 DTSTAMP:20250930T235403Z CREATED:20250930T235403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T235403Z UID:35154-1760605200-1760612400@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Michael Perry – Keynote Speaker at a Private Event DESCRIPTION:PRIVATE EVENT \nMichael Perry is an accidental New York Times bestselling author\, humorist\, and subject of three PBS documentaries\, including the most recent Michael Perry: On the Road. \nIn addition to performing his own sold out shows at theaters throughout the Midwest\, Michael has served as a keynote speaker at hundreds of professional conferences\, conventions\, and corporate events. Michael’s unusual and varied background (Midwest dairy farm kid turned cowboy turned nurse turned volunteer firefighter/EMT turned bestselling author and performer who still lives in rural Wisconsin) enables him to regale audiences across a broad spectrum including fire and rescue\, banking and finance\, construction\, health care\, educators\, farming and agriculture\, utility cooperatives\, arts organizations\, and more. \nMichael’s lively\, uplifting presentations are built around humorous and heartfelt stories drawn from his beloved books and offbeat life experiences\, and anchored by down-to-earth sincerity. \nWant Mike to speak at your event (virtually or in person)? Please fill out the form below.\n\n \n \n Book Mike\n All fields are required. \n \n X/TwitterThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email Address*\n \n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n Phone Number*Subject of Inquiry*\n \n Book Mike\n \n \n Book the Long Beds\n Comments*\n Submit Your Booking Request URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/michael-perry-keynote-speaker-at-a-private-event-2/ LOCATION:WI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T200000 DTSTAMP:20250917T013957Z CREATED:20250917T013957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T013957Z UID:35128-1758826800-1758830400@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:Central Wisconsin Book Festival: An Evening with Michael Perry DESCRIPTION:Kick off the Central Wisconsin Book Festival at the McMillan Memorial Library Fine Arts Center! Join us as we welcome Michael Perry. \nMichael Perry is a farm boy turned humorist\, New York Times bestselling author\, volunteer firefighter/first responder\, corporate speaker\, and amateur snow plow driver from rural Wisconsin\, known for leaving audiences laughing (and nodding\, and sometimes getting misty) from his “reflective roughneck” takes on life in rural America. \nPerry’s bestselling books include the volunteer firefighter memoir Population: 485 (subsequently adapted for the stage)\, Truck: A Love Story\, Coop\, Visiting Tom\, and Montaigne in Barn Boots. Among his other twenty-plus titles are The Scavengers (for young readers)\, his novel The Jesus Cow\, the essay collections Peaceful Persistence\, Million Billion\, and Hunker\, and his most recent book\, the deeply powerful novella Forty Acres Deep. Raised on a small Midwestern dairy farm\, Perry put himself through nursing school while working on a ranch in Wyoming\, then detoured into writing. He lives with his wife and two daughters in rural Wisconsin\, where he still makes an occasional call with the local volunteer fire and rescue service. He performs widely as a humorist (his live humor albums include Never Stand Behind A Sneezing Cow and The Clodhopper Monologues)\, tours with his band The Long Beds\, and lives online at www.sneezingcow.com. To book Mike as a speaker visit https://sneezingcow.com/book-mike/. \nThis FREE event is open to adults and no registration is required. For more information\, please contact us at 715-422-5136. \nDate: September 25\, 2025\nTime: 7PM\nCost: FREE \nLocation:\nMcMillan Memorial Library\n490 East Grand Avenue\nWisconsin Rapids\, WI 54494 URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/central-wisconsin-book-festival-an-evening-with-michael-perry/ LOCATION:McMillan Memorial Library\, 490 East Grand Avenue\, Wisconsin Rapids\, WI\, 54494\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Sneezing Cow Crew":MAILTO:mailinglist@sneezingcow.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250809T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250809T140000 DTSTAMP:20250701T010104Z CREATED:20250701T001822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T010104Z UID:34952-1754744400-1754748000@sneezingcow.com SUMMARY:The Friends of the Winona Public Library host a talk with Michael Perry DESCRIPTION:The Friends of the Winona Public Library are hosting New York Times Bestselling Author Michael Perry on Saturday\, August 9th at 1PM in the Winona Public Library’s Central Exchange Room. The event is FREE and open to the public. \nPerry is a farm boy turned humorist\, New York Times bestselling author\, volunteer firefighter/first responder\, corporate speaker\, and amateur snow plow driver from rural Wisconsin\, known for leaving audiences laughing (and nodding\, and sometimes getting misty) from his “reflective roughneck” takes on life in rural America\, Perry’s bestselling books include the volunteer firefighter memoir Population: 485 (subsequently adapted for the stage)\, Truck: A Love Story\, Coop\, Visiting Tom\, and Montaigne in Barn Boots. Among his other twenty-plus titles are The Scavengers (for young readers)\, his novel The Jesus Cow\, the essay collections Peaceful Persistence\, Million Billion\, and Hunker\, and his most recent book\, the deeply powerful novella Forty Acres Deep. Raised on a small Midwestern dairy farm\, Perry put himself through nursing school while working on a ranch in Wyoming\, then detoured into writing. He lives with his wife and two daughters in rural Wisconsin\, where he still makes an occasional call with the local volunteer fire and rescue service. He performs widely as a humorist (his live humor albums include Never Stand Behind A Sneezing Cow and The Clodhopper Monologues)\, tours with his band The Long Beds\, and lives online at www.sneezingcow.com. \nEvent Details here. \nAugust 9\, 2025\n1:00 pm – 2:00 pm\nFREE \nWinona Public Library: Central Exchange Room\n151 W 5th Street\nWinona\, MN 55987 URL:https://sneezingcow.com/event/the-friends-of-the-winona-public-library-host-a-talk-by-michael-perry/ LOCATION:Winona Public Library\, 151 W 5th Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR