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FIRST SATURDAY VENDOR FAIR WATERTOWN MARKET
Come by the 1st Saturday of each month for a vendor fair/farmer market in the "common areas" of The Market building. Located In Downtown's Watertown Antique & Vintage 210 S. Water Street, Watertown, WI 920-390-4419
LAMM GARDENS OPENS FOR THE SEASON APRIL 1
No Fooling! We are OPEN at 10am and ready for all your gardening, landscaping and workshop needs! Please sign up now with friends & family online for all the Great workshops we have scheduled and available! 2078 Sherman Road, Jackson, WI Complete workshop scedule at www.lammscape.com or call 262-677-3010 for more info! www.lammscape.com
ROYAL ROOST IS OFFERING
CRITTER YOGA!
Have you ever experienced YOGA surrounded by Goats, Chickens, or Turkeys? Now is your chance! Royal Roost owner Karen, offers Critter YOGA for you, your friends, family or as a Fun group activity! Check their schedule of dates, times, and Locations online. Tickets for Critter YOGA are available at www.myroyalroost.com or for more information call Karen at 262-574-1096
MONTHLY 2ND TUES CRAFT NIGHT AT THE CARPENTERS DAUGHTER
The Carpenters Daughter is a new Faith based, Spiritual, and Inspirtational Gift shop in the Village of East Troy that holds a Craft class/evening every second Tuesday of the month at 289A Main Street!
To sign up, and learn more email thecarpentersdaughter67@gmail.com or call 262-684-5033. Web site coming soon!
MONTHLY SUNDAY INDOOR
POP UP SHOP EVENTS AT COFFEEVILLE CO. IN JACKSON
April 2/April 16/May 7/May 21/
June 11/June 25/July 9/July 23 10:00am-1 pm
Stop by scheduled Sundays to shop
Handmade arts, crafts, antiques, and services as you enjoy a cup of coffee, delicious homemade bakery, foods, soups and more!
N168 W20101 Main Street, Jackson, WI Call 262-677-2334 for more info. For schedule, times, or to click and apply visit www.coffeevilleco.com
SECOND SUNDAY FLEA MARKET AT PILGRIM ANTIQUES ANNEX BLDG
April 9 (closed, Easter)
May 14 Mother’s Day 8am-3pm
June 1 1 • July 9 8am-3pm
Corner of Pilgrim Road and Fond du Lac Ave. Germantown, WI 262-431-4020, ask for Charlie.
SPRING PHOTO TIME WITH A LIVE BUNNY
Kathy from KK Photography will provide an instant 5X7 photo from this unique, fun sitting located at Thomas Greenhouse & Gardens.
Friday, April 14
Thomas' Greenhouse & Gardens
420 Maple Avenue, Mukwonago, WI
Reservations & pre-payment made at www.KKphotography.com
Cost is $20 per sitting/instant 5X7 photo or call Kathy at 414-861-8749
SPRING SURPRISE PLANTER PARTIES
AT LAMM GARDENS
Friday, April 15
Saturday, April 16 - Friday, April 21
Saturday, Apri 22 - Sunday, April 23 10am, 11am, 12noon or 1pm
Includes planter, potting mix, cold hardy plants & spring décor $39
Enjoy spring color for your front door & don’t worry about the cold nights.
2078 Sherman Road, Jackson, WI RSVP at 262-677-3010, stop in, or register at www.lammscape.com
LAMM GARDENS Planter Parties
Spring Surprise!
Fri Apr 14, Sat Apr 15,
Fri Apr 21-Sun Apr 23 11am or 1pm
12” planter $39
Thurs Apr 20 5:30pm
Oval Bowl planter $49
Spring Trio Planter Set
Fri Apr 28 - Sun Apr 30 11am or 1pm
$49 Leaf design planters with saucers, group together for a Summer trio. Create a set of 3.
Mother’s Day Planter Parties
Thurs May 4 5:30pm
Fri May 5 - Sun May 7 11am or 1pm
Fri May 12-Sun May 14 11am or 1pm
Create a colorful planter filled with Spring flowers. Make it a gift! Celebrate MOM with a beautiful Spring planter! $59
Kids’ workshop $20 Includes small decorated pot with flowers and Mother’s Day card
Summer Party Planters
Fri May 19-Sun May 21 11am or 1pm
Fri May 26-Sun May 28 11am or 1pm
Learn the art of thrillers, fillers & spillers!
Large 15” planter, potting mix, summer annuals & tropicals for colorful impact all season long. Workshops about an hour. $69 Succulents & Sunshine!” Planter Workshops
Thurs Jun 1 5:30pm evening session
Fri Jun 2-Sun Jun 4 11am or 1pm
Low maintenance, trendy and fun!
2” bowl planter, potting mix and choice of succulents & summer flowers $49 2078 Sherman Road, Jackson, WI 262-677-3010 www.lammscape.com
ECO EVIE
Shirts made from 100% recycled water bottles. Made in the USA.
April 15 & April 16 Craft and Relic
June 3 Tosa Farmer market
June 4 Greenfield farmer market
June 17 Brookfield farmer market
June 24-25 Cedarburg Strawberry Fest
414-429-8111
Check facebook at EcoEvieApparel for more show dates.
MILWAUKEE BEAD SHOW Our 26th Year!
SUNDAY APRIL 16 10am to 4pm
The show is a regional bead event, bringing you the best in beads and beading supplies.
Established in 1996, we have two shows a year, with vendors from Wisconsin and the surrounding states, selling everything beady. Bead lounge so shoppers can relax between shopping, grab a bite to eat and of course Bead! Free Parking - Admission $5.
Greenfield Community Center
7215 W Cold Spring Road, Greenfield WI Facebook / MilwaukeeBeadshow
414-771-8360 https://knotjustbeads.com/ milwaukee-bead-show
EBERTS GREENHOUSE OPENING
MID APRIL FOR THE YEAR
For many of you it has been an incredibly long year, and Winter! It is time to get outside, and play! Come explore the many warm, sunny greenhouses bursting with beauty to choose from! There is no cure for the blues or boredom like plant therapy. At Eberts you will find the inspration, knowledge and shared experince to make your garden or pot selection a success. Plenty of grounds, and Greenhouses to Spread out safely. “Happy Spring!”
Open April 14 thru December!
Monday-Friday, 8am-8pm Saturday, 8am-7pm Sunday, 10am-6pm W1795 Fox Road, Ixonia, WI 920-261-5645 www.ebertsgreenhouse.com
NOW AND THEN ANTIQUES
THE VINTAGE GARDEN OPEN HOUSE
Find everything vintage to enhance your garden.
Thursday, April 20 10am-7pm
Friday, April 20 - Sunday, April 23 10am-5 pm Donuts and coffee will be served. 600 South Main. West Bend, WI 262-229-7584
SCHAUER ARTS CENTER
STRING ART (Wisconsin Proud) Dana Kleimnan workshop. Make your own Wisconsin Home string art using board, string, and nails. Show your Wisconsin pride with your very own artwork.
Thursday, May 19 5:30–8:30pm
Tuition: $35. Includes Supplies & First Drink WINE & ACRYLIC PAINTING
A relaxing night of creatvity with friends. Acrylic Paintng—Jeanne Kollmeyer. You and your paintng would make a great pair! Come join us for a night of paintng in our art studio to create a sweet masterpiece of your own..
Thursday, April 20 5:30–8:30pm
Schauer Arts Center Art Gallery
Tuition: $35. Includes Supplies & First Drink Ages 18+ | Must be 21+ to drink alcohol. 147 N Rural Street, Hartford, WI 262-670-0560 schauercenter.org
WEST BEND SPECIALTY SHOPS
SPRING BLING
Bracelets and Necklaces are being sold in participating shops Different Free charms are being given at each shop during the event that go onto your purchased bracelet or necklace. April 22 10am-5pm
Main Street and 6th Avenue, West Bend, WI (for parking and additional event info) www.downtownwestbend.com www:shopinwestbend.com
PRICE A MEMORY – AN APPRAISAL FAIR presented by the Oconomowoc Area Historical Society and Museum
This enjoyable and informative event brings together experts with a wide range of experience, offering a quick opinion of the market value of your antique and collectible treasures. Verbal evaluations can be obtained for $10 per item on a first come, first served basis. Cash or checks only. Appraisers may be able to evaluate from photographs or go to a vehicle to view large or heavy items.
Saturday April 22, 2023
10am-2pm
103 W. Jefferson Street, Oconomowoc, WI 262-569-0740 Facebook www.oconomowochistoricalsociety.org
GARDEN MART WORKSHOPS
HAT PAINTING
Friday, April 28th 6 pm
Bring your friends and join us for a fun evening of hat painting. We supply the hats and all of the supplies.e one on one help if you're a newbie to painting. $30. Several hat styles.
KIDS' PAINT & PLANT A POT FOR MOM
Saturday, May 6th 10 am
Bring the kids into the store to paint a terra cotta pot with saucer and plant it with a seasonal flower for mom or grandma. $7.
PATRIOTIC PORCH POT WORKSHOP
Saturday, May 13th 10 am
Sign up to create a beautiful porch planter with patriotic red, white and blue flowers. All supplies included. $55.
"TEA PARTY" SUCCULENT PLANTING
Saturday, May 13th 10 am
Come create a cute succulent planter out of tea cups, creamers and other tea party style vessels. Succulents are very easy to care for and the Tea Cup planter will be a cute addition to your home. $10. All supplies included. To make your reservations at www.thegardenmartofmukwonago.com or call 262-363-5252
Follow us on Facebook for event info. W297S9116 State Road 83, Mukwonago, WI
PLANTING PARTIES FOR MOTHER’S
DAY AT LAMM GARDENS
Create your own planter filled with Spring flowers & bow–perfect Mother’s Day gift or Spring planter for your home. Mother's Day is May 8. Make it a gift. Celebrate MOM with a beautiful spring planter. $49. Kid's workshop $15 - Includes small decorated pot with flowers and Mother's Day card. Make it a date. Mom & child workshops together $59. April 29, 30 or May 1 or 8 10am-2pm 2078 Sherman Road, Jackson, WI
To RSVP call, 262-677-3010, stop in, or register at www.lammscape.com
TWINS FLOWERS
Don't forget gifts and decor for these dates!
ADMINISTRATIVE WEEK
April 24-28
MOTHER'S DAY WEEKEND
Saturday, May 13 9am-4pm
Sunday, May 14 10am-1pm
14170 W. National Avenue, New Berlin, WI
262-796-8777 www:twinsflowers.com
2023 WEST BEND FARMERS MARKET
Saturdays, May 20 thru October 21
7:30-11am
VOTED WISCONSINS #1 FARMERS MARKET!
2023 Temporary Location:
6th Avenue & Poplar Street
The Streets come alive with over 90 vendors fill the streets with garden plants, flowers, produce, dairy, meats, prepared meals, live entertainment and more!
OCONOMOWOC SPRING GALLERY NIGHT
Downtown Oconomowoc celebrates the onset of spring with art. You will find artists in stores and around downtown. Shops stay open late hosting artists, live music and you can hop on a free horse and buggy ride throughout the night downtown.
Friday, May 5 5-9pm
Downtown Oconomowoc
262-569-2199 www.downtownoconomowoc.org
WAUKESHA ART CRAWL
Don’t miss this spring event, walk the downtown streets to discover your next artistic treasure, shop the boutiques, and listen to live music, take a trolley or indulge in food and drink. You never know what you’ll find when you do the crawl. Most downtown shops open late.
Saturday, May 6 2-8pm
Downtown Waukesha www.waukesha.art.com
WAUKESHA FARMERS’ MARKET
Check out the best farmer’s market around. You will find artisan breads, bakery, preserves, fresh picked fruits and vegetables, plants, fresh cut flowers, local honey, cheeses, beautiful yarns, jewelry, and much more. Featuring more than 150 vendors.
Saturdays, May 7 thru October 29
8am-1pm
Located on the north side of the Fox River 125 W St. Paul Avenue, Waukesha, WI www.waukeshafarmersmarket.com
BURLINGTON FARMERS’ MARKET
In the Heart of Downtown Burlington, at Wehmhoff Square find farmers with freshly picked ripe foods of the season! They also have great recommendations for the best ways to prepare their produce.
Every Thursday May 7 thru October 29 3-7pm
355 N. Pine Street, Burlington, WI 262-210-6360 www.burlingtonfarmersmarket.com
SUMMER PARTY PLANTERS AT LAMM GARDENS
Get ready for your backyard party! Learn the art of thrillers, fillers & spillers! Create a perfect planter for your patio. Includes: Large 15” planter, potting mix, summer annuals & tropicals for colorful impact all season long May 13-15 or May 20-22
10am/11am/12 Noon/1pm
Choose your time slot, offered each hour. 2078 Sherman Road, Jackson, WI $69 fee for 15” planter RSVP at 262-677-3010, stop in, or register at www.lammscape.com
ELKHORN ANTIQUE FLEA MARKET
Wisconsin’s premier antique flea market. Five dollar admission gets you over 500 quality dealers inside and out, great food, free parking and paved walkways. Sorry, no pets.
May 16, June 27, August 8, & Sept. 26-rain or shine Open at 7am Walworth County Fairgrounds, nine miles northwest of Lake Geneva on Hwy. 11 Elkhorn, WI www.nlpromotionsllc.com
HAWTHORNE HILL VINTAGE MARKET
Celebrating 11 years! Hawthorne Hill Farm comes alive with their three floor barn, shed and grounds featuring over 50 local dealers. They always have beverages and great food available. Bus groups are welcome! FREE
Fri. May 20 - Sat. May 21 10am-5pm
Sunday, May 22 10am-4pm
16370 West Small Road, New Berlin Free parking across the street. 414-688-5854 www.hawthornehillfarm.com
Downtown Hartford
CLASSIC CAR SHOW
Join us for food, live music, games, shopping and of course, cars! $10 advance registration. $15 day of registration. Go online for registration and payment.
Saturday, May 20 10am-4pm Hwy 83, Downtown Hartford 262-673-7193 www.downtownhartfordwi.com
SPRING FLEA MARKET ROOST MERCANTILE
AT LYNNDALE FARM
Give yourself plenty of time to spend seeing all there is to offer at flea market prices! Something for everyone. Food and refreshments available.
Friday, May 19 9am-5:30pm
Saturday, May 20 9am-5pm N47W28270 Lynndale Road, Pewaukee, WI (20 mi. W. of Milwaukee) facebook & intagram for updates! www.facebook.com/roostatlynndalefarm/ www.roostmercantile.com
HARTFORD FARMERS’ MARKET
Buy fresh, buy local! Enjoy fresh fruit, produce and handmade items for sale.
Saturdays, May 20 thru October 28
8am-12pm Held in the Hartford Recreation Center parking lot, 125 North Rural Street 262-673-7193 www.downtownhartfordwi.com
WEST BEND FARMERS’ MARKET
The streets are alive, over 90 vendors fill the streets with produce, dairy, meats, prepared meats, live entertainment and MORE!
May 20 thru October 21 7:30-11am
Temporary location: 6th Avenue and Poplar Street, West Bend, WI www.downtownwestbend.com
2023 MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
BURLINGTON JAMBOREE
Come be a kid again & enjoy 4 days of Festival fun, featuring live music every day in the Lions Club Main Stage Beer tent, Pleasure Valley Pig, goat & Duck races, Circus Shanes Variety Show, 4-H Petting Zoo, TouchA-Truck, Bumper Boats, Knocker Ball, Festival food & drinks & more! FREE ADMISSION!
Friday, May 26 4-Close
Saturday, May 27 noon-close Sunday, May 28 noon -close Monday, May 29 noon-6pm Burlington Festival Park 681 Maryland Avenue, Burlington, WI 262-661-1951
CEDARBURG MAXWELL STREET DAYS
Over 700 vendors with a varied selection of antiques, collectibles, crafts, fine arts, pottery fresh produce, seasonal items, sports memorabilia, architectural/industrial items, flea market items and more.
Sundays, May 28, July 9, September 3, October 1 6am to 2pm
Cedarburg Firemen’s Park W65N796 Washington Avenue, Cedarburg, WI 262-377-8412, or visit www.cedarburgfiredept.com
WATERFORD’S RIVER RHYTHMS
Bring your own chairs and come enjoy an evening of music on the shore of the Fox River in Downtown Waterford. Check our web site for the biweekly performer information throughout the Spring and Summer.
Every other week in June & July Village Hall Park, (North River Street) 262-534-5911 www.explorewaterford.com
WEST BEND’S MUSIC ON MAIN FREE Concert, Local Bands,food & beverage, perfect evening for dancing, friends & fun! Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the concert!
Thursdays, June 1-Aug.17 5:00-9:30pm
2023 Temporary location: Immanuel United Church of Christ parking lot 501 Walnut Street West Bend, WI visit downtownwestbend.com for more info
WAUKESHA’S LIVE MUSIC STAGES
FEATURED AT FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE!
Downtown Waukesha is preparing for their Friday night Summer tradition, “Friday Night LIVE!” Come celebrate the chance to gather and enjoy eight street stages of local Musicians every Friday night during the spring and summer of 2023! Main Street, and many side streets are actually closed to provide plenty of area to walk around, tour the stages, listen, and dance to some great music! Most of the downtown shops, and restaurants stay open late to make Downtown Waukesha a Fun Friday gathering place for all!
Fridays, June 2 thru Sept. 1
6:30-9:pm Downtown Waukesha www.waukeshafridaynightlive.com for schedule, updates. www.livelovewaukesha or public parking options.
LAKE MILLS FIREFLY NIGHT MARKET
PRESENTED BY THE VINTAGE FLIP
Lake Mills Firefly Night Market is an openair market held in Commons Park, Lake Mills, Wisconsin, on the first Friday of the months of June, July and August from 5 to 8 pm. The perfect way to wind down a long week and kick-off the weekend with friends or family.
June 2, July 7, and August 4, 2023 5 to 8 pm
Commons Park, Downtown Lake Mills, Wisconsin
PORT FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
Celebrate summers and the arts. Music, performing arts, food and drink, family fun art activities and more.
June 3 11am-5pm
Downtown Port Washington www. downtownport.com
WEST ALLIS A LA CARTE
SUNDAY, JUNE 4
NEW TIME: 11 AM - 5 PM
You are invited to the biggest block party in West Allis! Six Blocks! on Greenfield Avenue, between 70th and 76th Streets. This is a day filled with activities geared towards the entire families enjoyment of games, live music, and food to satisfy all tastebuds! Vendor applications are being accepted now until sold out.
Go to: www.westallisdowntown.com
THE VILLAGE OF WAUWAUTOSA
June 9-10
Art 64 —which artist will win the $20,000 grand prize? Come watch this live bracketstyle painting tournament, vote for your favorites, and bid on incredible art.
June 16-17
HartFest 2023 is your unofficial start of summer event season! It's bigger and better than ever this year, with a new barbecue competition and food-truck lineup, plus live music and a car show. All proceeds support local causes.
June 25
The Tosa Village Classic provides another thrilling day of bike racing as the Tour of America's Dairyland concludes right here in the Village.
May 18, June 8, July 13, August 10
Our ever-popular Sip & Strolls, paired with the Root Concert Series, give you a chance to casually enjoy everything summer in the Village has to offer—live music, beverages, tasty bites, and a shop-small experience.
DOWNTOWN HARTFORD
THURSDAY NIGHT MARKET
AT SCHAUER ART CENTER
The Schauer Art Center welcomes this eclectic collection of vendors. From Farmers Market fresh seasonal harvests, to handmade artisan creations, something for everyone!
Thursdays, June 7 thru August 25, 4:30-7:30pm
Located at 147 North Rural Street on the Schauer Art Center outer grounds. Call the Hartford Chamber for more info at 262-673-7002 www.hartfordchamber.org
URBAN FARM GIRL SUMMER BARN SALE
Take a rural ride out to the Farm where it all began! You will arrive at one of the loveliest barns full of everything you love in the countryside! Bring your friends, family to enjoy our 1st Sale of the Year!
June 9-11 9am-3pm
7930 Meadow Road, West Bend, WI 262-429-1068
Check Facebook for event details.
PORT WASHINGTON FARMERS MARKET
A market bringing fresh produce, flowers, baked goods foods, handmade sundries & art from local farmers and makers.
June 17-October 28 9:30am-12:30pm Main Street between Franklin and Wisconsin.
TWINS FLOWERS ARTISAN ART FAIR
Our grounds in back of our shop has come alive! We truly love to support small businesses and who better than some of our favorite Local Artisans who hand make everything they sell!? Come enjoy the outside selection, our She Shed and Merry Cottage will also be open to shop! Then, make sure to stop inside our shop as your Final stop! To inquire about possible booth space please call 262-796-8777
Saturday, June 24 9am-4pm
14170 W. National Avenue, New Berlin, WI 262-796-8777 www:twinsflowers.com
CEDARBURG 37th ANNUAL STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL 2023
This free, family-oriented festival is a favorite of many, drawing up to 100,000 people annually to celebrate the strawberry, enjoy live music, browse and purchase original artwork from hundreds of artists, and enjoy some of the most decadent homegrown strawberries in the area. See schedule for individual events June 24 & 25
Downtown Cedarburg & Cedar Creek Park www.cedarburgfestivals.org
GREENDALE'S 2023 LIONS FAMILY 4TH FEST! PARADE & FIREWORKS!
JUNE 30-JULY 3 ~ 4
Come enjoy this 4 day long Summer Celebration! Great Bands, Amusement Park rides, games, Carnival, Craft Wine & Beer Tent, Domestic Beer, Festival Foods and more!
Thursday, June 29 3-11pm
Friday, June 30 4-11pm
Saturday, July 1 3-11pm
Sunday, July 2 9am-5pm 9:30 am Parade
Village of Greendale Fireworks at DUSK. Plenty of parking at Greendale High School 6801 Southway, Greendale, WI www.greendale.org, google
BURLINGTON MAXWELL ST DAYS LOOKING FOR VENDORS NOW!!
There is a whole line up of events these 2 fun days in Burlington! Located on the grounds of Wehmhoff Square, in downtown Burlington, WI is where the City rents out space on Maxwell Street Days featuring a Park full of vendors from all categories! Call now to reserve your spot and be part of the action and promote what you DO! FREE ADMISSION!
Friday, July 28 9am-5pm
Saturday, July 29 9am-3am
Wehmhoff Square
Corner of Washington & Pine Call 262-763-6044 or check www.burlingtonchamber.org or facebook
