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Coupon Savings....................... 3, 14, 17, 20-21, 24-34, 36 Devil’s Lake State Park.................................................8-9 Early Exploration of the Dells........................................ 6 Farmers’ Markets........................................................... 23 History.......................................................................5-6, 13 Ho-Chunk Nation and Cultural Tourism...................... 15 Map of Wisconsin Dells & Lake Delton................18-19 Merrimac Ferry............................................................... 10 Summer Concerts........................................................... 22 Schedule of Events....................................................24-34 Then & Now..................................................................... 13 GENERAL MANAGER: Jonathan Denk Graphic Design: dusty drew baka Published By Capital Newspapers | Portage, WI

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The geologic history of the Dells area can be divided into three parts. First , the Precambrian history, includes formation of igneous granitic rocks and volcanic rhyolites that formed ~ 1.75 billion years ago. Overlying these rocks is a thick (approx. 4,000 ft.) deposit of sandstone and 1,500 ft. of shale that were folded between 1.65 and 1.45 billion years ago. This folding event also resulted in the metamorphism of the sandstone to form the famous Baraboo Quartzite. The cause of the folding is unclear, but it may have been caused by a small microcontinent colliding with North America.

The second part includes the 0.5 billion year old Late Cambrian layers composed of non-marine and marine sandstones and conglomerates that were primarily deposited in a warm tropical sea surrounding the elliptical ring of hills composed of resistant Baraboo Quartzite. During this time, Wisconsin was located near the equator, where tropical storms would be expected. The Cambrian conglomerate sits uncomfortably on eroded Precambrian Baraboo Quartzite. This erosional contact, called the Great Unconformity represents over 1 billion years of missing rock!

The source of the boulders in the conglomerate was the underlying quartzite that was broken and tumbled by fierce tropical storms.

The final chapter includes a glacial event that left behind rock debris transported from Canada several times during the last 1.8 million years, with the glacial maximum occurring ~18,000 years ago. About 14,000 years ago, ice from the Green Bay Lobe melted back, forming many small ice-dammed and moraine-dammed lakes that flooded river valleys and basins in the area. As dam failure occurred, rapid outflow from these lakes flowed down the lower Wisconsin River, allowing for downcutting along stream channels, forming many deep gorges carved into the soft underlying Cambrian sandstone.

Melissa Hage, Assistant Professor of Geology, UW Baraboo/Sauk County

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EARLY EXPLORATION OF THE DELLS AREA

Wah-con-ja-z-gah (Yellow Thunder), photographed by H.H. Bennett in 1879.

Native Americans first lived in the Wisconsin Dells region over 12,000 years ago, hunting large elephant-like animals such as the now extinct mastodons and mammoths. The Dells region continued to be home to Native American groups as evidenced by villages, campsites, mound groups, and rock art. The physical evidence of early human presence such as stone tools, spear points, and pottery helps us understand what life what like in these ancient times. When Europeans first reached the Dells area, it was occupied by several groups including the Ho-Chunk and Ojibwe. These groups, including the Menominee, are still present in the region today and consider the area their ancestral homeland.

The first Europeans to enter what is now Wisconsin were French explorers and fur traders from Canada. Jean Nicolet landed on the shores of Green Bay in 1634. Fifty years later, Sieur de la Salle claimed Wisconsin for France. A subsequent conflict arose between the French and the British fur traders which

eventually led to France relinquishing the area that included Wisconsin to Great Britain in 1763. The Treaty of Paris in 1783, which ended the American Revolutionary War, turned the region over to the dominion of the United States.

Beaver hats, being waterproof and fashionable, made the trade of furs with Native Americans a lucrative business for nearly 200 years between 1650 to 1850. In autumn, traders would advance guns, ammunition and supplies to Indian hunters who would return to trade beaver pelts the following spring. French voyageur named the Wisconsin River in this area the “Dalles” which means “a swift stream of water running between high banks.” The “Dalles” eventually became the “Dells.”

By the early 1800s, the local demand for fur was replaced by lead and lumber – both plentiful in Wisconsin. While there might have been some logging activity on the Wisconsin River earlier, the construction of Fort Winnebago near present day Portage, WI in 1832, signaled

the start of a vast lumber industry. By the late 1840s, lead production began to decline, but lumber had a long period of great economic and industrial growth for both Wisconsin and the nation. The removal of the Native Americans to reservations and the sale of cheap land made the area attractive to European immigrants. The population of Wisconsin jumped from 30,000 in 1840 to about 300,000 in 1850.

In 1839 Robert Allen, a lumberman, saw an opportunity to capitalize on the river traffic and built the Dell House, a tavern and inn along the river, and the first European settlement in the Dells area. The city of Newport soon followed.

The announcement as to the location of LaCrosse and Milwaukee Railroad’s bridge across the Wisconsin River resulted in the organization of Kilbourn City on June, 10, 1856. The name was later changed to Wisconsin Dells in 1931.

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Devil’s Lake State Park is located in Baraboo, Wisconsin and situated along the Ice Age Trail and is visited by 3 million people per year! With spectacular views from 500 foot cliffs, miles of hiking trails, swimming areas including 2 large sandy beaches, hundreds of campsites, mountain bike trails, cross country ski trails, great climbs and so much more, it’s no wonder why Devil’s Lake is Wisconsin’s premiere natural vacation destination!

There are 5 reservable shelters here at Devil’s Lake State Park; The Red Oak Shelter, The White Pine Shelter, The Shagbark Shelter, The White Oak Shelter, & The C.C.C./Rock Elm Shelter. The park also has 3 non-reservable shelters: White Birch and Tamarack Shelter at the south shore, and the Sugar Maple Shelter at the north shore.

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There are many things to do at Devil's Lake including hiking, boating, biking, swimming, climbing, hunting, fishing, cross country skiing or checking out the gorgeous fall colors.

Be sure to check out the other natural areas available at Devil’s Lake which are Parfrey's Glen, Natural Bridge, 400 Bike Trail, Durward's Glen, Baxter's Hollow, Pewit's Nest, Lower Narrows Natural Area, Ableman's Gorge, Dells of the WI River and the Ferry Bluff.

There is also a nature center which has a three-dimensional landform model of the park will bring the park terrain into sight from a bird’s-eye view. A series of panoramas make clear the formation of the valley, once 1,000 feet deep, now half-filled with rock and sediment and topped by the 50-foot-deep Devil’s Lake.

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Downstairs are many historic photographs dating from the late 1800s well into the 20th century. Children will enjoy the kid’s exploration room with quizzes, activities, and mystery boxes of hidden touchy-feely items!

During the summer, nature programs are scheduled most days at 9:30 am in the Visitor Center. Program themes include snakes, skulls, worms, stories, beavers, rocks, spiders, Indian mounds, beetles, bird watching, bats, plants, geology. Most programs are appropriate for families and all ages.

Park Hours: Devil’s Lake is open from 6 am to 11 pm daily. Visitor Center hours are from 8 am to 11 pm daily in the summer and 8 am to 5 pm in other seasons. For more information you can call the park directly at 608-356-8301 or visit www.wiparks.net.

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MERRIMAC FERRY

The Merrimac Ferry is a must for your visit to the area. The free Merrimac Ferry is located on Hwy 113 across the Wisconsin River/Lake Wisconsin area between Okee and Merrimac.

It is operated 24 hours a day, seven days a week, from about April through November, depending upon the weather.

Well over 200,000 vehicles travel on the Ferry a season.

Bring your camera because you will see beautiful scenery and native wildlife to the area. This is the only free ferry in Wisconsin and the ride takes just about 7 minutes to cross the Wisconsin River to the other shoreline. Many people make a special trip to our area just to the ride the ferry on a summer afternoon. Not to mention, while you wait for the ferry

to arrive you can enjoy a cool summer treat of ice cream at the local shop or even enjoy a picnic lunch in the newly renovated park area.

The Merrimac Ferry dates back to 1844, when Chester Mattson obtained a charter to provide ferry service at the present-day location. It was operational long before there was a marked road leading to or away from it. According to conflicting sources, Mattson charged either 35 cents or $1 to ferry a team and wagon across the river. The ferry was human-powered until around the turn of the century, when the first gasoline engine was added.

In 1933 the toll was eliminated and The State of Wisconsin took over the ferry with the operation and maintenance now performed by the Columbia County

Highway Department. The first ferry was Colsac, a wooden ferry that had a capacity of 8 cars. It was replaced by the Colsac II in 1963, with a capacity of twelve cars. Launched on May 16, 2003, the current Colsac III cost $2.2 million to build and carries 15 cars across the river linking both Columbia and Sauk counties.

The Colsac name is cleverly derived from both county names.

Once you are on the ferry, get out of your car and take in the scenery of the Wisconsin River. Enjoy the gentle breeze during a crisp fall day as you take in all the wonderful colors along the trip across. We invite you to come to Columbia County and create your own memories on Wisconsin’s only Free Ferry Ride!

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THE HO-CHUNK NATION AND CULTURAL TOURISM

Stand Rock Indian Ceremonial

The Ho-Chunk are the Native population in the area. During the Indian removal period in the mid to late 1800s, the Ho-Chunk were removed out of Wisconsin at the same time the Dells area was being settled by settlers. Ho-Chunk continued returning to their homelands and in 1881 Wisconsin passed a law that allowed Native Americans to purchase homesteads. These Ho-Chunk returning to the Wisconsin Dells region soon utilized the developing tourist industry as a means of economic survival.

H.H. Bennett capitalized on the romanticized idea of the “vanishing Indian� and took photographs of Chief Yellow Thunder, among other Ho-Chunks, to sell to tourists. Bennett also sold bead work, baskets and other Native products in his store. From that point on, Ho-Chunks became involved in the tourist industry in Wisconsin Dells.

Indian Village became important places that contributed to Dells tourism and Ho-Chunk cultural identity. Cultural tourism provided a unique venue in the absence of reservation lands that provided public gathering places for Ho-Chunk in their ancestral lands. The identity of Wisconsin Dells tourism is deeply entwined with Ho-Chunk people.

Pay for displays of cultural performance was a vital source of income for Ho-Chunk performers. The Stand Rock Indian Ceremonial and the Dells Park

Excerpts from: Tourism, Place, & Identity: Economic History and Political Sovereignty in the Ho-Chunk Nation, a thesis by Kendall Tallmadge

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Family fun is what we are all about. For nearly 150 years families have been coming to Wisconsin Dells for the ultimate family vacation. At that time, they experienced a steamboat tour on the Wisconsin River and the beautiful scenery of the natural sandstone bluffs. Credited to our local photographer H.H. Bennett for creating beautiful images of local landscapes and waterscapes, including his famous photograph of jumping from bluff to bluff.

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Baraboo Concerts on the Square 7 pm Thursdays June through August Courthouse Lawn 515 Oak Street, Baraboo, WI 53913 www.baraboo.com

Devil’s Lake Music in the Park 6 pm Last Sunday of the month through Summer Outdoors on the North Shore, in the North Shore Chateau if it rains S5975 Park Road, Baraboo WI 53913 www.devilslakewisconsin.com Devil’s Lake Big Band Concerts 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm 2nd & 4th Saturdays through Summer $10 admission North Shore Chateau S5975 Park Road, Baraboo WI 53913 www.devilslakewisconsin.com lodi pride concerts 7:00 pm - Wednesdays All concerts are free and open to anyone who enjoys great music. Bring along a picnic basket, lawn chairs or a blanket to enjoy the show. Visit us on Facebook for more details. Lodi Pride Concerts in the Park.

POYNETTE AMERICAN LEGION CONCERTS Enjoy concerts outside on the patio at the American Legion.

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June 16 - Zac Matthews July 8 - Bag Tournaments - starts at Noon with Randy Kiel Band to follow.

July 14 - US Silver Dollar Band August 25 - Even Keel September 23 - Germanfest with Hank Kimball & the County Agents reedsburg Concerts in the Park 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Wednesdays June through August City Park 222 N. Park Street, Reedsburg, WI 53959 www.reedsburg.org Sauk Prairie Riverway Concerts in the Park 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Tuesdays In June Meyer Oak Grove Park 780 Phillips Boulevard, Sauk City, WI 53583 www.saukprairieriverway.com

PARDEEVILLE BAND CONCERTS AND PIE SOCIAL Every Thursday evening at the Angie Williams Cox Library in Downtown, come listen to the Dual County Band beginning at 7:00 pm. Bring a chair to enjoy the music, pie and ice cream.

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spring green Acoustic Jam 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm First Sunday of the Month Spring Green General Store 137 S. Albany Street, Spring Green, WI 53588 www.springgreengeneralstore.com

PORTAGE CONCERTS AT THE PORTAGE Free concerts behind the Portage VFW Hall held every Wednesday evening, starting at 6:30 pm.

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Food available and a local nonprofit will be selling desserts. Carmen Griffith 608-697-6907.

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Farmers’ Markets DOWNTOWN BARABOO Wednesdays & Saturdays May - October 7:30 AM - 1:00 PM Only Wisconsin-produced fruits, vegetables, meats, cheese, eggs, bakery items, flowers, plants, preserves, maple syrup, honey, herbs and herbal products offered directly from the people who make or grow them.

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Riverside Park, Mauston 608-847-4142 mauston.com/chamber NEW LISBON Thursdays | August - October 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Fresh produce, delicious edibles, arts & crafts.

Heritage Park, New Lisbon 608-562-3555

PORTAGE Thursdays | May - October 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Commerce Plaza, corner of Hwy 33 & 16 Contact Scott Davis 608-617-9232 DOWNTOWN SATURDAY FLEA MARKET June 10 - October 14 (Excluding August 26) Market Square, Downtown Portage POYNETTE AREA Saturdays | May - October 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM Pauquette Park, South Main St., near City Hall For more information 920-992-3742 REEDSBURG Fridays | May - October 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Some of the many items for sale at this market include baked goods, cheese, flowers, eggs, seafood, herbs, vegetables, honey, jams, maple syrup, meats, nursery, nuts, plants, poultry, prepared foods and soap.

2000 North Dewey Ave., Reedsburg at the Reedsburg Area Medical Center.

SPRING GREEN Saturdays | May 13 - October 14 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM In the grassy area at the Spring Green Library.

SAUK PRAIRIE Saturdays | May - October 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Variety of local goods and produce for sale. In the green space across from the Blue Spoon Cafe, 565 Water Street, Prairie du Sac, WI 53578.

WISCONSIN DELLS Sundays | May - October 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Downtown Dells (exact location TBD) www.daffadowndillydesi.wixsite/com/ dellsfarmersmarket email: dellsfarmersmarket@gmail.com

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Southern Wisconsin ATHS Truck Expo & Show Hosted by the Southern Wisconsin Chapter of the American Truck Historical Society at the Sauk County Fairgrounds.

All Trucks welcome: old, new, working and show trucks! Free parking, free admission and no entry fee. Concessions and camping available on grounds. Sauk County Fairgrounds, 700 Washington Ave, Baraboo, WI. For more information call Tim Blum at 608-963-8849 or John Pate 608-963-0874.

Village Wide Garage Sale & Brat Fry Sales start at 8 AM. Brat Fry - 10AM at The Furniture Service Station located in the center of town. Fall River Chamber. www.fallriverwichamber.com

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Friday-Softball, 5K Run/Walk @ 8am, Softball, Cornhole Tournament, BandMadison County, Fireworks. SundaySoftball. Chicken BBQ start serving 11:30 AM. Event is held at the North Freedom Village Park. Softball games, 5K run/walk, music and refreshments throughout the weekend. Proceeds are used for the purchase and upkeep of equipment. northfreedomfest. com or 608-522-4550 North Freedom Village Park, South Linn Street, North Freedom,WI.

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Movie in the Park

Teardrop Campout TC Teardrops.com is hosting at Indian Trails Campground, bring your teardrop camper and join us. Take the tour of tears and checkout all the custom teardrop camping trailers.

Tiffany 608-429-3244. www.indiantrailscampground.com

Canal Days at Fort Winnebago Surgeon’s Quarters Period Encampment, items for sale, food for sale, tours of the Quarters, and Slide Show on the history of The Portage and Fort Winnebago Surgeon’s Quarters playing on the hour in the Garrison School.

North Freedom 38th Annual Chicken BBQ & Softball Tournament

5:30-8:30PM An evening to stroll participating downtown locations viewing art and socializing. Artists are available to discuss their works. Music often at the wine bar starting around 8:30 when the stores close. No fee.

Mauston, WI - Juneau County at Riverside Park. Begins at dusk. Bring blanket, chair, and insect repellent.

608-847-4142 mauston.com/chamber.

Monthly Drury Gallery Art Exhibits Opening Reception from 4-6PM introducing the artists with piano music and refreshments, free and open to the public! Variety of artwork may include local to international artists. Art that Blooms, artwork, poetry, florals. Portage Center for the Arts, 608-742-5655. www.portagecenterforthearts.com.

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Lodi Valley Chapter Mammoth Fun Run & Hike

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Trappers Show & Swap Meet

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Canal Days

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Kids Fishing Clinic

The free family event includes 6K and 8K trail run and 6K hike on the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. Expect a beautiful trail with lovely views, fantastic prizes, unofficial timing, homemade treats, free massages, & good times for all.

Well behaved dogs welcomed on leash.

Donate $25 or more and receive an Ice Age Trail bandana.

8:00 AM-4:00 PM Held at the Reedsburg Outdoor Club. Reedsburg Outdoor Club, S2064 Luedtke Road, LaValle.

For more info call 608-963-6558.

Parade with music, food vendors, face painting, canoe rides and tours. www.portagewi.com

Spring Reenactment and Flag Day Event At the Indian Agency House. Reenactors will have an encampment and you can learn about life “at the Portage” during the late eighteenth century. www.agencyhouse.org 742-6362.

8:00 AM-12:00 PM Kids Fishing Clinic at Plenke’s Pond located on Granite Avenue in Reedsburg. Registration starts at 8:00 AM. Plenke’s Pond, 400 Granite Ave., Reedsburg. For more info call 608-524-8164.

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Portage City Flea Market At Veteran’s Memorial Field. Featuring Crafts, Produce, Antiques, Collectibles and so much more. This event is an indoor/outdoor so we’ll be there rain or shine! www.portagewi.gov

Friends of the Grandstand Trucks and Tractor Pull 4:00 PM At the Sauk County Fairgrounds 4:00 PM start time.

Proceeds raised will be used to continue restoration and improvements of the historic grandstand at the fairgrounds.

Sauk County Fairgrounds, 700 Washington Ave, Baraboo, WI 53913 www.saukcountyfair.com 608-356-8707

National Trails State Park Free Open House Weekend Free entrance to ALL State Parks, State Trails as well as Free Fishing. Get out and enjoy!! Visit: dnr.wi.gov/

5th Annual Otter Run/Walk 9:30 AM Held at Ochsner Park Zoo 9:30 AM start time. Participate in the 8K (4.9mile) Run or 1.5 mile walk with all proceeds going to support the Oschner Park Zoo’s educational programs and facility improvements. Refreshments and t-shirts available to participants and medals to top runners in each age group.

903 Park Street Baraboo,WI 53913 Cityofbaraboo.com

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Zoo Crew 11:00 AM-4:00 PM. 34th Annual Zoo Crew Day at Ochsner Park and Zoo. Annual fundraiser for the Zoo with food and refreshments, children’s games and activities, live music, arts/crafts fair, animal demonstrations and more! Come out and support our local zoo with a fun-filled day of food and activities.

903 Park Street, Baraboo, WI 53913 www.cityofbaraboo.com

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Sauk County Dairy Breakfast

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Mud and Suds

Portage City Wide Garage Sales Deals throughout Portage at the Citywide Garage Sales Weekend. Find a list of sales at www.portagewi.com

Rock’n with Elvis Jamboree Portofino Bay, N6895 Ridgewater Dr, Mauston. 608-350-0555. Elvis competition, Hawaiian Luau, Pig Roast, sock hop and more. Parkinson’s disease fundraiser. 608-847-4142. mauston.com/chamber

St. Luke’s Festival Noon – Midnight. Annual Parish Festival Plain Community Park 608-604-5366.

Poynette at dusk.

City Wide Garage Sales

Rotary Fly-In, Drive-In Breakfast 7:00 AM-12:00 PM. Fly-in Drive-in Breakfast, sponsored by the Reedsburg Rotary Club at the Reedsburg Municipal Airport, Hwy 33, Reedsburg. MenuPancakes (all you can eat), Scrambled Eggs, Sausages, Milk & Coffee.

Reedsburg Airport, 1720 E. Main, Reedburg 608-524-2850.

Free Movies In The Pauquette Park

New Lisbon, WI - Juneau County.

Multiple addresses around the city, Maps available at the Chamber Office 608-562-3555. newlisbonchamber.com

7:00 AM-12:00 PM. Cheese, scrambled eggs with ham, pancakes, applesauce, frozen custard with strawberries or honey fudge, milk, juice and coffee.

Educational and historical displays on the grounds, entertainment, petting zoo and more! Event will be held rain or shine. Elsing Farms, E10481 Hwy 60, Sauk City, WI 53583

Juneau County Fair Grounds - tentative 608-847-4142 mauston.com/chamber

Moto Static Cruise In & Music Festival Pardeeville - 10AM-6PM Cars and music with Jane Rose and Deadend Boys Band and Mad Polecats Band at beautiful Chandler Park. Also Pedal car drag races for adults and kids and much more. Dick Depies 608 697-0347. www.moto-static.com

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11:00 AM-3:30 PM. The Painted Forest/ Edgewood College Second Sundays will feature Artist Steve Tourdot and his Texture Drawings. Docent Tours: 11:30 AM & 1:00 PM. Live music 2-3:30 PM by Shawndell Marks & Friends (Soul Rock/ Classics). Huli Huli Cookout 12:00-3:00 PM by The Market, Wonewoc. Painted Forest, E846 Painted Forest Dr., Valton

2:30-4:30 PM & 6:30-8:30 PM “Alphabet Soup” features six chamber music programs with notable guest artists from around the country: serious fun!

Hillside Theater, Taliesin, 6604 Hwy 23, Spring Green, WI 53588 Bachdancinganddynamite.org 608-255-9866

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Reedsburg Butterfest Butterfest is one of the great traditions of Reedsburg, an old-fashioned festival consisting of the Miss Reedsburg contest, tractor pulls, arts and craft show, demo derby, live music in the beer tent, carnival and concessions, a Saturday parade and famous chicken barbeque! Great family fun! 1700 8th St., Nishan Park, Reedsburg www.reedsburgbutterfest.org/ or 608-524-2850

ArtJune Festival 9:00 AM-4:00 PM. The ArtJune Arts Festival (formerly the Summer Art Classic held in August) will showcase fine art sculptures, ceramics, paintings, jewelry, photography, glass, fiber art, and more on the park-like Sauk County courthouse square in Baraboo, Wisconsin. Rain-or-shine, explore original creative work available for purchase in this lovely setting. As in the past, the festival includes musical entertainment, poetry and food. On The Square in Downtown Baraboo

Columbia County Moo-Day Brunch 9AM-1PM at UW Dairy Farm & Public Events Building, Arlington. Sponsored by the Columbia County Dairy Promotion Committee and Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board. June Dairy Month event featuring a brunch of Pizza Hut pizza, grilled cheese sandwiches, cheese samples, yogurt, milk & ice cream. Tour of the dairy facility, children’s games, petting zoo, music, & horse-drawn wagon rides. Debi Stiemke 608-635-2858

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Wine & Cheese Party

1:00 PM & 5:30 PM Scheduled the day before Father’s Day, this ride features a 3-course meal of BBQ delights with side dishes and choice of beer or soft drink.

Trip lasts approx. 1.5 hr. Mid-Continent Railway Museum, E8948 Museum Rd., North Freedom 800-930-1385

New Lisbon, WI - Juneau County at Burr Oak Winery. Celebrate Father’s Day and sample our wines and local cheeses.

608-562-5271. burroakwinery.com

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Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society Concert

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Juneau County Tavern League Golf Outing

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Elroy Fair

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Rock Around the Block Festivities

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Poynette Area Family Festival

2:30-4:30 PM & 6:30-8:30 PM “Alphabet Soup” features six chamber music programs with notable guest artists from around the country: serious fun! Hillside Theater, Taliesin, 6604 Hwy 23, Spring Green, WI Bachdancinganddynamite.org 608-255-9866

Castle Rock Golf Course, W6285 Welch Prairie Rd, New Lisbon. 608-847-4658 608-847-4142 mauston.com/chamber

Elroy, WI - Juneau County. City of Elroy Park. Annual 4-H and FFA Fair.

608-462-8286 elroyfair.com

New Lisbon, WI - Juneau County.

Lone Rock School, N8242 6th Ave. 8 am – 3 pm. Walk/run, potluck picnic, flag raising, silent auction, music & kids games. 608-427-6768. lonerockschool.com

10AM-4PM in Pauquette Park includes kiddie parade, crafters, ball tournament.

Poynette Band and some of the UW Madison Badger Marching band members. www.pafff2015.com

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48th Annual Spring Green Arts & Craft Fair Sat: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM; Sun: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Over 200 Exhibiting Artists, Food, Entertainment, & More! Located on Jefferson Street in Downtown Spring Green, WI 53588 SpringGreenArtFair.com

Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society Concert 2:30-4:30 PM & 6:30-8:30 PM “Alphabet Soup” features six chamber music programs with notable guest artists from around the country: serious fun!

Hillside Theater, Taliesin, 6604 Hwy 23, Spring Green, WI 53588 Bachdancinganddynamite.org 608-255-9866

Columbus/Fall River Sno-Blazer’s Pancake Breakfast Held at Silver Springs Campgrounds, Rio. Serving 8AM - 11AM.

Pardeeville Classic Car Cruise In 5:30PM-8PM at Indian Trails Campground, for a Classic Car Show display. Tiffany at 608-429-3244. www.indiantrailscampground.com

Brat Bash & Dash 10:00 AM-6:00 PM This is an annual fundraiser for the Reedsburg Area United Fund. Reedsburg IGA, 115 2nd St., Reedsburg 608-524-2850

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Fireworks Display

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Mauston, WI - Juneau County. Mauston Fire House 11 am – 2 pm or sold out Annual fundraiser for the Mauston Fire Department. Deliveries available.

608-847-5475 mauston.com/chamber

Mauston, WI - Juneau County Begins at dusk 608-847-4142 mauston.com/chamber

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Stars & Stripes Special Train

Portage Concert in the Park & Fireworks Celebration 7:30pm Spend an evening listening to the great music of the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra at Pauquette Park with a spectacular fireworks show over the Wisconsin River at dusk. Portage Area Chamber of Commerce www.portagewi.com 608-742-6242

Sauk Prairie Fire on the River 7:00 AM-11:30 PM Join us for a day of fun down by the river! Festivities include: games for children, food, beer tent, silent auction, & live entertainment all day, with a fabulous fireworks display to round out the evening. Sauk City Riverwalk, Water St., Sauk City, WI www.fireontheriver.org

Portage City Flea Market At Veteran’s Memorial Field. Featuring Crafts, Produce, Antiques, Collectibles and so much more. This event is an indoor/outdoor so we’ll be there rain or shine! www.portagewi.gov

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Over 80 artists, Jewelry, oil paintings, acrylic & watercolors, crafts, photographs, ceramics, woodworking & other artwork from 10AM-4PM at Habermann Park on Fair Street, Lodi. Rain or Shine.

608-592-4432.

11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM A Tribute to America: Come celebrate America’s independence at Mid-Continent Railway Museum with our Stars and Stripes Special weekend. What better way to celebrate America than to explore the history of the railroads that helped shape the nation. The train will be specially decorated in red, white and blue for the occasion. The weekend will also feature: Special American-themed historical displays. Free coach class train ride tickets for veterans and military personnel. Free snow cones to all train riders. American classics will be available in the Pavilion food stand, including hot dogs, brats, fresh grilled hamburgers, and apple pie. Patriotic temporary tattoos.

Mid-Continent Railway Museum, E8948 Museum Rd., North Freedom 800-930-1385

Merrimac Firemen’s Fireworks Dusk. Rain date July 3, 2017. Merrimac, WI 53561 Village of Merrimac, 493-2122

Witwen 4th of July Parade 10:30 AM Very popular small-town Parade and Chicken BBQ. Witwen Main Street, WI 53583

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Freedom Fest and Fireworks 3 PM-Dusk This great Fourth of July celebration begins in the afternoon at Nishan Park, where food vendors, kid’s games and live entertainment will keep the family busy until dusk. A grand fireworks show tops off the evening as thousands of onlookers watch the beautiful and brilliant display light up the dark night sky. 1700 8th St., Nishan Park, Reedsburg. For more details visit reedsburg.org or call 608-524-2850

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Wa Du Shuda Car Show New Lisbon Community Center Saturday 8 am – 2 pm Cars, trucks, bikes, or anything with a motor! Sponsored by American Legion Post 110 608-547-1317 wadushuda.com

Parade starts at Noon. Fireworks at beautiful Chandler Park starting at dusk.

Fireworks Display Riverside Park Saturday Begins at dusk New Lisbon’s Fireworks are most impressive, come check them out! Free for all. 608.562.3555 wadushuda.com

152nd Lodi Agriculture Fair

Wa Du Shuda Days Parade and Echoes of Camp Randall New Lisbon, WI Juneau County Riverside Park (UW-Madison Marching Band Performers) From NLHS to Riverside Park. Sunday 12 pm – 3 pm. Wa Du Shuda Festivities continue throughout the day also.

608-562-3555 | wadushuda.com

Four-day celebration with exhibits, midway rides, entertainment, demolition derby, tractor pull, food and beverages and more at Lodi Agricultural Fairground with free parking and admission.

608-592-4499 www.lodiagfair.com

5:30-8:30PM An evening to stroll participating downtown locations viewing art and socializing. Artists are available to discuss their works. Music often at the wine bar starting around 8:30 when the stores close. No fee.

New Lisbon, WI - Juneau County Riverside Park. Friday 5 pm – 11 pm Movie in the Park, Teen Dance, Kids’ Activities, Live Music in the Beer Garden, and more. Saturday 8 am - Midnight. Fun for all ages! Live music, fun shows, great food, races/competitions, craft vendors, and more! 608-562-3555 wadushuda. com Wa Du Shuda Days 5k & Half Marathon Runs and Health Fair Silver Star Health Saturday 7 am – 11 am Free Health Fair. Pre-register for runs. 608562-3741 silverstarhealth.us

Pardeeville 4th of July

Lodi Friday Art Walk

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Movie in the Park Mauston, WI - Juneau County. Riverside Park. Begins at dusk. Bring blanket, chair, and insect repellent.

608-847-4142 mauston.com/chamber

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Bagpipes at the Glen: A Celtic Music Evening

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The Painted Forest

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Sauk County Fair

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Music on the Hill

7:00 PM. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and a bottle of wine for an evening of live Scottish and Irish music honoring the Durward family heritage. Free.

Donations warmly welcomed. Food and refreshments available for purchase.

Durward’s Glen, W11876 McLeisch Road, Baraboo, WI www.durwardsglen.org; 608-356-8113

11:00 AM-3:30 PM This Painted Forest/ Edgewood College Second Sundays will feature Artist Kyle Martin and his Plein Air Painting. Docent Tours: 11:30 AM & 1:00 PM. Live music 2-3:30 PM by Hoot Owls (Blues/Americana). Wood-fired Pizza 12:00-3:00 PM by the Branding Iron Roadhouse. Painted Forest, E846 Painted Forest Dr., Valton

See Website for Listing of events. Come to the Sauk County Fair for some food, family and fun! Live entertainment, animals, project displays, midway rides, tractor pulls and so much more! FREE walk-in gate. Grandstand admission varies. Sauk County Fairgrounds, 700 Washington Ave Baraboo, WI Fair office 608-356-8707 saukcountyfair.com

At Fort Winnebago Surgeons Quarters Come enjoy an evening of music with food, desserts, beverages and snacks available. 6:30PM to 8PM 608-742-2949 www.fortwinnebagosurgeonsquarters.org

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American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Portage Join us in celebrating those who have beat cancer, remembering those who we have lost and joining those who continue to battle this disease!

Kristi 608-697-5532.

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Relay for Life of Juneau County

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6pm – 9am Mauston High School Track 800-227-2345 mauston.com/chamber

Necedah Lion’s Park 3 pm – 7:30 pm Live band & great food, sponsored by the Necedah Lions Club 608-547-3543

Dekorra Fest Rain date July 16. 3:00 pm. Midsummers Night Fireworks show at 9:25pm. Family friendly midway activities, shopping, food and fun. Arts and craft vendors, snakes and reptile displays, Big Jake-World’s tallest horse, pony rides, radio control demos of planes, helicopters and drones, Lodi Dance Mexico folkloric, kids games, paintless paintball range and more.

Dekorrafest.com

Portage Beer Hop Enjoy a fun evening out in Downtown Portage. Spend time with your friends enjoying a variety of beer inside various businesses and walking from place to place to shop.

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Boat Bash

5:30 PM South of the border taste comes to North Freedom. Choice of alcoholic or non-alcoholic margaritas, beer, wine, or soft drink included with meal. Ride lasts approx. 1.5 hr. Mid-Continent Railway Museum, E8948 Museum Rd., North Freedom 800-930-1385

New Lisbon, WI - Juneau County Castle Rock Lake. Sponsored by Castle Rock Marine, Docking Solutions, and Smith II Marine. 608-847-7200 castlerockmarine.com

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Mid-Continent Macaroni Express

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166th Columbia County Fair

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Reedikulus Art Crawl

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ParkFest Festival

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Party In The Park

Movie in the Park Riverside Park, Mauston. Begins at dusk.

Bring blanket, chair, and insect repellent.

608-847-4142 mauston.com/chamber

5th Annual Big Top Parade & Circus Celebration Parade begins at 11:00 AM. If you’re looking for a cornucopia of colossal fun, then mark your calendars now for the parade in scenic Downtown Baraboo. The celebration will commemorate Baraboo’s stupendous circus heritage as the historic home of the world-famous Ringling Bros.

Circus. The weekend will be brimming with concerts, children’s activities, a classic car show, an antique and artisan fair and more. The “center ring of entertainment,” however, is the Big Top Parade, which will step off at 11:00 AM on Saturday, featuring over 75 traditional circus parade units and circus-theme entries created by community groups and businesses.

Downtown Baraboo www.bigtopparade.com

1:00 PM Board the train and spend an hour with us enjoying some of your favorite down home macaroni dishes. The entree plate will include noodles, cheeses and much much more! Several sides will accompany the entree. Beer, wine and soda will be included. Mid-Continent Railway Museum, E8948 Museum Rd., North Freedom 800-930-1385

There will be games, carnival, food and fun for all with FREE parking and admission. Paid grandstand events include motocross, flat track motorcycle racing, demolition derby and so much more! The commercial buildings open on Wednesday with vendors selling and/ or promoting a wide variety of products. www.columbiacofair.com

5:00-9:00 PM Come visit our open downtown art galleries on Friday night and Saturday.

Visit: www.reedsburgartslink.org

Lyndon Station, WI - Juneau County.

Begins at 5 pm on Friday, Parade at 1 pm Saturday, and Fireworks at 10 pm Saturday. 608-666-2071. facebook.com/ Lyndon-Station-ParkFest

9:00 AM-9:00 PM Music, Food, Flea Market & Kids’ Activities. City Park, 222 N. Park St., Reedsburg Visit reedsburg.org or call 608-524-2850

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Lazy Beaver Canoe Race 10:00 AM Take it easy or race for the fun of it, but let the Baraboo River be your guide! Canoes and kayaks welcome.

LaValle to Reedsburg. For more information call 608-524-2850.

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City Wide Garage Sales Mauston, WI - Juneau County. Over 50 participants around the city. Maps available at the Chamber Office.

608-847-4142 Mauston.com/chamber

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Lodi Friday Art Walk 5:30-8:30PM An evening to stroll participating downtown locations viewing art and socializing. Artists are available to discuss their works. Music often at the wine bar starting around 8:30 when the stores close. No fee.

Merrimac Community Festival Merrimac’s Memorial Park on the shore of Lake Wisconsin. The Beaverland Must-Skis water ski performance with two-water ski shows, raffle, food, beverages, vendors, horseshoe pitching tournament, chicken drop bingo game, kids’ super hero fun run and activity tent, live music and arts & crafts. villageofmerrimac.org 608-493-2122.

Waterfest Venetian Lights Boat Parade New Lisbon, WI - Juneau County. Castle Rock Lake 8 pm – 11 pm. Decorated boats drive the shoreline from the Dirty Turtle to the Castle Rock County Park, culminating with a spectacular fireworks display. 608-427-2070 juneaucounty.com

Waterfest Festival Mauston, WI - Juneau County. Castle Rock County Park 8 am – 11 pm. Fun family activities: 5K walk/run, bike parade, food & music. 608-427-2070 juneaucounty.com

Portage City Flea Market

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Village Wide Garage Sales

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Lodi FFA Alumni Tractor & Truck Pull

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33rd Annual Susie The Duck Day Celebration

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Big Cat Car Show

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Movie in the Park

At Veteran’s Memorial Field featuring Crafts, Produce, Antiques, Collectibles and so much more. This event is an indoor/ outdoor so we’ll be there rain or shine! www.portagewi.gov

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Harmony Grove Brat & Beer Festival

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Fitz’s & Lodi EMS 36th Annual Cornboil

Softball tournaments, food, music & raffles, with $2,000 in prizes and cash.

Thursday free youth dance. Saturday live band. Sunday family fun day. Lewis Byrnes Park intersection of Cross Street & Rodney Dr.

5PM-9PM This event is to mainly benefit Lodi EMS and many other community organizations. Raffle for cash prizes, live auction, live band, and a tailgater buffet, $9 for adults and $4 for kids with all the free buttery corn you can eat. W11602 Hwy V on Okee Bay.

Camp Douglas, WI - Juneau County.

Multiple addresses around the area.

608-427-3355 campdouglaswi.com

Lodi Fairgrounds 7PM.

Lodi Rotary parade 10:30AM. Festival is at Habermann Park. Get a bite to eat and listen to some entertainment. Kids Zone with Bounce Houses, Smokey Hollow carnival games, face painting and Logan Haven Petting Farm! Treinen Farm Horse rides and Smokey Hollow Tram and Shopping Cart Rides! Enjoy the Duck Derby. Duck Drop at 2:30PM.

11:00 AM-11:00 PM Come Enjoy: Classic cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Spectators are FREE. All proceeds go to Wisconsin Big Cat Rescue. Car Show. Trophies awarded. Music. Door prizes. 109 W Broadway St, Rock Springs www.wisconsinbigcats.org

Mauston, WI - Juneau County Riverside Park. Begins at dusk. Bring blanket, chair, and insect repellent. 608-847-4142 mauston.com/chamber

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11:00 AM Parade at 11:00 AM Followed

by Chicken BBQ, Concessions & Activities.

11:00 AM-3:30 PM The Painted Forest/ Edgewood College along with Little Eagle Arts Foundation features Ho-Chunk Heritage Sunday as part of its Second Sundays series. Artists Della Maisells & Melanie Sainz will be featuring Cattail Mat Weaving. Docent Tours: 11:30 AM & 1:00 PM. Live music 2:00-3:30 PM by Marc Lemere. Food available 12:00-3:00 PM: Three Sisters Soup, Wild Rice Salad, Bunny Nose Tea. Painted Forest, E846 Painted Forest Dr., Valton

Juneau County Fair Mauston, WI - Juneau County Juneau County Fairgrounds. All Day Every Day. Rodeos, draft horse pulls, demolition derbies, pig races, 4-H crafts, music, food & more! 608-547-2426 juneaucountyfair.com

Reedsburg Community Wide Garage Sale Get your good walking shoes on because there are bargains to be had! Register a garage sale at the Chamber of Commerce for listing in the directory. Pick up a directory at the Chamber of Commerce prior to the garage sale. Reedsburg Area Chamber of Commerce, 608-524-2850

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Badger Steam & Gas Engine Club 7:00 AM-5:00 PM Daily. 54th Annual show features cast iron seats and implements. Take a step back in time and visit one of the Midwest’s largest antique shows featuring antique tractors, steam engines, live field and other demonstrations, displays of antique cars, trucks and snowmobiles, models/ miniatures, woodworking and print shops. Food is available on the grounds with a huge flea market for the treasure hunters. Flea Market hours are 8-5pm during the show. S3347 Sand Road Baraboo, WI 53913. www.badgersteamandgas.com

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Movie at the Fair

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Spring Green Car Show

Juneau County -Veterans Memorial Park, Ganther Show Building. Begins at dusk.

Bring blanket, chair, and insect repellent.

608-847-4142 mauston.com/chamber

Chicken in the Park & BBQ Contest

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Optimist Raffle & Pig Roast Dinner

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Summer County Fair Parade

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Taste of Portage Market Fair

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HustlerFest

Necedah Lion’s Park 3 pm – 7:30 pm.

Live band & great food, sponsored by the Necedah Lions Club 608-547-3543.

Over 400 muscle cars, hot rods, classic cars, and trucks line the streets of downtown Spring Green. Enjoy food by local businesses and music by Wisconsin HOT ROD Radio Show! Spring Green Area Chamber of Commerce – 101 E. Jefferson Street, Spring Green, WI 53588 www.springgreen.com 608-588-2054

Celebrated at the Lodi Fair Grounds at 5PM with a raffle, top prize $3,000, at 3 pm. The Lodi Optimist Club uses 100% of the funds raised to support local youth programs. Tickets must be purchased in advance at Associated Bank, 102 N Main St, or from a member of the Lodi Optimist Club.

Mauston, WI - Juneau County Juneau County Fairgrounds 12 pm. Celebrating the last day of the Juneau County Fair.

608-847-4142 mauston.com/chamber

Great food, live music on two stages, kid’s activities, an art and craft show along with a car show. Join us for family fun in downtown Portage.

Portage Area Chamber of Commerce www.portagewi.com 608-742-6242

Hustler, WI - Juneau County. Hustler Exhibition Hall & Museum. Friday 5:30 pm – 11:30 pm. Medallion hunt, bike/quad races, movie, live band & food. Saturday 7 am – 11:30 pm Races, contests, games, crafts, vendors, live band & food. Sunday 9 am – 2 pm Tractor pull, historical demonstrations, bingo, and more.

608-427-6575 hustlerfest.com

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Loganville Fire Department Celebration 10:30 AM Loganville Firemen’s Festival will include a 10K Run/Walk beginning at 8:30 AM and 1 Mile Run/Walk or 5K Run/Walk beginning at 8:45 AM. Parade is at 11:00 AM. A delicious Chicken BBQ beginning at 11:30 AM; Music; Farmer’s Market/ Crafts at the Ball Park; Food, Refreshments and Games; Food & Beer Tent with music; Fireworks display beginning at dusk at the Loganville Ballpark. Loganville. For information call 608-963-5900.

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Pizza Train

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Heritage Day Rendezvous

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1:00 PM Brings the onboard dining experience to the whole family. Fare includes a 9” personal pan pizza and choice of soft drink or beer. Ride lasts 55 minutes. Mid-Continent Railway Museum, E8948 Museum Rd., North Freedom 800-930-1385

10:00 AM-5:00 PM Be a part of the Reenactment. Music, demonstrations, food, and more. Unique collection of history! Pioneer Log Village, Hwy 33, Reedsburg. Call 608-415-7870 or 608-524-4245 for information.

Beer Train 3:00 PM In addition to regularly scheduled daytime coach trains, our first class cars will host Beer Train. Take a relaxing train ride through the valley below the Baraboo bluffs and sample some crisp cool microbrews. During the ride, samples will be given out from select microbreweries along with snacks.

To learn more visit www.midcontinent. org/ Mid-Continent Railway Museum, E8948 Museum Rd., North Freedom 800-930-1385

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Italian Trio Train 5:30 PM Join us for a relaxing ride through the country side for a laid back evening while enjoying some of “Chef Mike’s” favorite Italian dishes. Start the ride off with a cocktail and an appetizer followed by a tossed salad and garlic bread. Next enjoy a trio of Italian favorites followed by a scrumptious dessert. Cocktails, beer, wine and soda are included. MidContinent Railway Museum, E8948 Museum Rd., North Freedom 800-9301385

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Taliesin Preservation Farm Dinner

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Movie in the Park

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5 p.m. start The dinner includes a four course farm-to-table dinner with beer & wine pairings. Taliesin Preservation, Spring Green, WI 877-588-7900 www.taliesinpreservation.org

Mauston, WI - Juneau County. Riverside Park. Begins at dusk. Bring blanket, chair, and insect repellent. 608-847-4142 mauston.com/chamber

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SEPTEMBER 5:30-8:30PM An evening to stroll participating downtown locations viewing art and socializing. Artists are available to discuss their works. Music often at the wine bar starting around 8:30 when the stores close. No fee.

Catch for a Cure Please check website for more details.

Women’s over-30 softball tournament is Labor Day Weekend, annually at Pierce Park in Baraboo. This is a fun-filled weekend with all proceeds going to local support groups, individuals, research and scholarships. For more information or to volunteer, donate raffle/auction items or play. Pierce Park, 1100 Walnut Street, Baraboo, WI 53913 Baraboobreastsavers.org

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WI State Kids Pedal Tractor Pull

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EAA Fly-In/Drive-In

Wisconsin State Cow Chip Throw & Festival All day. Approximately 40,000 people attend each year. The current Wisconsin Cow Chip Throw state record is 248 feet.

The “Cow Chip” offers two stages of free entertainment, arts and crafts fair, 5K & 10K Run and much more! Marion Park, Prairie du Sac, WI (located at Grand Avenue and First Street) www.wiscowchip.com; 608-643-4317

Lodi Friday Art Walk

8:00 AM Youth ages 4-12 must be qualified for this event. Top 3 in all age divisions then can move onto national competition at the end of September.

RACA Hockey Rink, 1411 Viking Dr, Reedsburg For information call 608-727-2720

New Lisbon, WI - Juneau County .

Mauston - New Lisbon Union Airport 7 am – 2 pm. Pilots, builders & enthusiasts welcome. 608-562-3555 newlisbonchamber.com

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14th Annual Pardeeville Community Car, Truck & Tractor Show Chandler Park. 8AM-4PM. Rain or shine. Come and see beautiful display of many different types of antique, vintage, classic, newer show cars and antique tractors. Music by Wisconsin Hot Rod Radio. Super sweet, sweet corn grown just for this event and many different flavor homemade pies. Fun family alcohol free event. Free admission, free will donations accepted. 608-429-3703 www.pardeevillecarshow.com

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Chamber Chicken BBQ 11:00 AM-1:00 PM Chamber Chicken BBQ dinner will include 1/2 chicken, baked potato, baked beans, applesauce, dinner roll, chocolate or white milk.

Drive-thru only. Best tasting chicken in the area is being prepared by the Knights of Columbus. Come and enjoy a tasty end of summer treat! Enter from 8th Street ONLY Entrance. Nishan Park, 1700 8th St., Reedsburg Chamber of Commerce, 608-524-2850

LaValle Labor Day Dance 6:00-11:00PM We hope to see you on the dance floor! LaValle Fire Station.

9th Annual BeatleFest 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM Life Music, refreshments, food! Bring your lawn chair. The Spring Green General Store, 137 S. Albany Street, Spring Green, WI SpringGreenGeneralStore.com 608-588-7070

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Pardeeville Annual Watermelon Fest

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Portage City Flea Market

50th Year Watermelon Fest. It will bigger than ever. Watermelon eating, seed spitting and carving. Refreshments, free watermelon, food and games for the Kids. Good family events.

PardeevilleWatermelonFest.com.

Todd Hepler 608-286-7160.

At Veteran’s Memorial Field featuring Crafts, Produce, Antiques, Collectibles and so much more. This event is an indoor/ outdoor so we’ll be there rain or shine! www.portagewi.gov

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Apple Dumpling Day Festival

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Movie in the Park

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Elroy, WI-Juneau County. Schultz Park 7 am – 3 pm Family Fun: pancake breakfast, running races, inflatables, pedal pull, craft vendors, bean bag toss & more.

Refreshments by Elroy Lions Club 608-963-7988 appledumplingdayraces.com

Mauston, WI- Juneau County. Riverside Park. Begins at dusk. Bring blanket, chair, and insect repellent. 608-847-4142 mauston.com/chamber

Fall Harvest Winery Festival New Lisbon, WI - Juneau County Burr Oak Winery 11 am – 5 pm Food, arts & crafts, wine tasting & cooking demonstrations, wagon rides.

Grape stomping at 3pm each day!

608-562-5271 burroakwinery.com

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The Painted Forest 11:00 AM-3:30 PM The Painted Forest/ Edgewood College Second Sundays series will feature Artist Angela Richardson will be featuring Drawing a Story. Docent Tours: 11:30 AM & 1:00 PM. Live music 2:00-3:30 PM by Prairie Spies Band (Acoustic Folk/Swing). Food available 12:00-3:00 pm: Wood-fired Pizza by the Branding Iron Roadhouse. Painted Forest, E846 Painted Forest Dr., Valton

Wo-Zha-Wa Fall Festival Downtown Wisconsin Dells. A festive celebration of autumn, Wo-Zha-Wa Days is filled with family activities, including an arts and crafts fair, antique flea market, Maxwell Street Days, live entertainment and a 100-unit parade. Visitors are also invited to participate in a street carnival with refreshment concessions and the Wo-Zha-Wa Run. All activities take place throughout downtown Wisconsin Dells and Bowman Park.

Friday, September 15 All Day Concessions and Carnival Rides 8 am – 5 pm Maxwell Street Days 8 am – 6 pm Antique Flea Market Noon – 5 pm Arts & Crafts Fair Saturday, September 16 All Day Concessions and Carnival Rides 8 am – 5 pm Maxwell Street Days 8 am Wo-Zha-Wa Run 8 am – 6 pm Antique Flea Market 9 am – 5 pm Arts & Crafts Fair Sunday, September 17 All Day Concessions and Carnival Rides 8 am – 3 pm Maxwell Street Days 8 am – 3 pm Antique Flea Market 9 am – 3 pm Arts & Crafts Fair 1:30 pm 100-unit Parade www.dells.com/events/ wo-zha-wa-fall-festival/

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Chicken in the Park & BBQ Contest Necedah Lion’s Park 3 pm – 7:30 pm Live band & great food, sponsored by the Necedah Lions Club. 608-547-3543 townofclearfield.com

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Taliesin Preservation Farm Dinner

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Cajun Train

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Barn Dance

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Brew B Que

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Elegant Dinner Train

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Smoke in the Valley BBQ Cook Off

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Kilbourn City Live

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5 p.m. start The dinner includes a four course farm-to-table dinner with beer & wine pairings. Taliesin Preservation, Spring Green, WI 53588 www.taliesinpreservation.org 877-588-7900

1:00 PM Chef Mike at Elite Catering will be preparing some of his best Cajun recipes for you to enjoy on this one hour train ride. You will start off with an appetizer followed by a sure to be delicious entree.

A dessert will also be included. Beer, wine and soda are included as well.

Mid-Continent Railway Museum E8948 Museum Rd., North Freedom 800-930-1385

Wine on the Rails 5:30 PM Join us on our 2 1/2 hour wine-tasting train. Enjoy a ride through beautiful scenery while sampling some of Sauk County’s best local wineries. Each winery will offer wine tasting with pairings for your pleasure. Mid-Continent Railway Museum, E8948 Museum Rd., North Freedom 800- 930-1385

Howard & Charlotte Ganther Pavilion, Juneau County Fair Grounds, Mauston 6pm – 11pm Dance, Pizza and Raffles.

608-847-4142 mauston.com/chamber

Devil’s Challenge Triathlon The Devil’s Challenge Triathlon closes out the 2017 WI Tri Series! This scenic sprint triathlon in the middle of September is the perfect way to finish up your racing season. After a 1/4 mile swim in Devil’s Lake, challenge yourself with a 15 mile hilly bike ride through the beautiful Baraboo bluffs and a 5K run through the quiet park roads of Devil’s Lake State Park. This is part of the Wisconsin Triathlon Series. Devils Lake State Park, S5975 Park Road, Baraboo,WI 53913.

For more information go to on-road. devilschallengetri.com

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CranFest

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Vintage Rail Car Tours

Warrens, WI Monroe County Downtown Main Street 7 am – 5 pm daily. World’s Largest Cranberry Festival has marsh tours, shopping, royalty contests, food & more. 608-378-4200 cranfest.com

While all visitors are able to see the beautiful restorations from the Coach Shed viewing platforms alongside the cars, much of the fine craftsmanship can only be appreciated from within the railcars. For one weekend only, visitors have an opportunity to just that!

Mid-Continent Railway Museum, E8948 Museum Rd., North Freedom 800-930-1385

10AM-5PM. Visit downtown Lodi for an annual block party! Beer and barbeque connoisseurs can sample and vote for their favorite. Ribs, Salsa, Chili competition, music and more. Admission is free; however, the Rib competitions require a VIP Pass to taste; which are limited. Lodi & Lake Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce. 608-592-4412 www.lodilakewisconsin.org

5:30 PM Mid-Continent Railway Museum offers fine dining with 5-course gourmet meals prepared by Chef Mike of Elite Catering and served to you by uniformed, friendly staff.

Mid-Continent Railway Museum, E8948 Museum Rd., North Freedom 800-930-1385

10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Competitors will place their best cooked ribs, chicken, & appetizers in front of a panel of judges for a chance to win 1st Prize. People will enjoy BBQ samples, beer, wine & appetizers and live entertainment.

Tickets are sold at the gate. Prem Meats – E5028 US 14, Spring Green, WI Premmeats.com 608-588-2164

All Day - Wisconsin Dells. This FREE “block party” features live music from all different genres. Situated in historic Downtown Wisconsin Dells, bring the family and friends out for a day of great music and fun!

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