September 01 - October 23, 2011 - Seven Brides For Seven Brothers
With its high-stepping athletic dancing, its exuberant high spirits, its side-splitting good humor, and its sweeping romantic escapades, SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS is as joyous a musical as you'll see anywhere. Don't miss this thrilling stage version of the MGM classic musical. Seven shows weekly, see web site for specific times, prices and menus. Group rates and youth packages available.
Fort Atkinson - The Fireside Dinner Theatre, 1131 Janesville Avenue - (800) 477-9505 - http://www.firesidetheatre.com
September 02 - 05, 2011 - Celebration of the 175th Anniversary of the Founding of Lake Mills
A weekend full of music, food, fun, family activities, sports & a
parade! From a quilt show to a photo show; from a cake baking contest to a Rock Paper Scissors contest; from a vintage fashion show to a square dance - there's something for everyone in Lake Mills over Labor Day weekend! Go to our website for all the latest details.
Lake Mills - (920) 648-2344 - http://www.LakeMills.org
Complete Schedule of Events
September 02 - 05, 2011 - Johnson Creek Premium Outlets Labor Day Sidewalk Sale
Johnson Creek Premium Outlets invites you to enjoy the last sidewalk sale of the season where you will find extraordinary savings of 25% to 65% on your favorite brands like Banana Republic Factory Store, Calvin Klein, Coach, Eddie Bauer, Gap Outlet, Under Armour and more!
Johnson Creek - I94 & Hwy 26, Exit 267 - (920) 699-4111
http://www.premiumoutlets.com/johnsoncreek
September 03, 2011 - CHILI COOK OFF
The Friends of the Library First Ever Chili Cook Off. 10am-2pm
Palmyra - 115 W. Main St. (262) 903-3782
September 04, 2011 - Live Music at Johnson Creek Premium Outlets - 3's A Crowd
Coca Cola presents free live music throughout the summer at Johnson Creek Premium Outlets. On September 4, 3's A Crowd will perform from 12:30-4:30pm near the Information Center.
Johnson Creek - Johnson Creek Premium Outlets, 575 W. Linmar Lane (920) 699-4111 - http://www.premiumoutlets.com/johnsoncreek
September 05, 2011 - United We Cook
Smell and taste the contest entries of this BBQ cooking contest.
Watertown - Glenn's Market and Catering, 722 W Main Street
(920) 261-5185 http://www.downtownwatertown.org
September 07, 2011 - Jefferson Community Cruise Night
Join us for this free public event, held from 5:30-8:30pm the first Wednesday of each month during the summer. View classic cars, motorcycles and trucks. Enjoy prizes and entertainment. Held rain or shine. Concessions available. Contact Raughn for more information.
Jefferson - Havill Auto Group, 1121 South Main Street
(920) 723-9621 - http://www.jeffersoncruisenights.com
September 10, 2011 - Johnson Creek Fall Rummage O Rama
The Johnson Creek Fall Rummage O Rama will be held on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011. Rummage sales are held at various residences throughout the Village from 7am-1pm. Rummage sale listings and maps will be available Friday, September 9th after 4pm at: Premier Bank, Badger Bank, Pernat's, Linmar BP, Pine Cone, Kwik Trip, Dan's Washboard, Tapper's Bar, JC Mobile, Fiesta Garibaldi, Bases Loaded, Culvers, and on the Chamber website.
Johnson Creek - Village of Johnson Creek and the surrounding area
(920) 699-4949 - http://www.johnsoncreekchamber.com
September 09-11, 2011 - Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival
Sheep & Wool festival plus stock dog shows, shearing demos, sheep shows. The Country Store, quilt show, educational sessions for producers and more. For additional information, including vendors, classes and more, check the Sheep and Wool website.
Jefferson - Jefferson County Fair Park (608) 868-2505
September 10, 2011 - Annual Firemen's Dance & Poker Run
Fun, food and live music. All proceeds benefit Cambridge Fire Department to purchase extraction equipment.
Cambridge - Cambridge Fire Station (608) 576-7403
http://www.cambridgewi.com
September 10, 2011 - FREE MEDICAL CLINIC Living Out Love
Free medical services from 10am-2pm includes:
- Chiropractic Care Ask-A-Nurse Consults
- Blood Pressure and Blood Glucose Screenings
- School Physicals
- Pregnancy Help provided by the Pregnancy Hotline of Walworth County
- Dental Care FREE Food and Clothing
- FREE Lunch Haircuts
- Auto and Bike Maintenance Family Portraits
- Tax Services Legal Assistance
- Career Counseling and Job Search Assistance
- Community Resources Prayer and Spiritual Counseling
Clinic services donated by medical and dental professionals and volunteers living and working in our community.
Clinic is organized by volunteers based on the model of Touched Twice United, a national non-profit organization based in Chippewa Falls, WI. Learn more at www.touchedtwiceunited.org
Clinic Coordinator: Lori Sura - [email protected]
Whitewater - CrossPointe Community Church (262) 473-7777
September 10, 2011 - Rock River Wine Fest & Craft Fair
Featuring:
- 15 Wisconsin wineries for tasting
- Over 100 craft and artist vendors
- Great food
- Contests with prizes - and more!
- Over 4,000 attendees last year
Questions can be referred to Edna de Witt at 920-261-9460, or
[email protected].
This event, held from 10am-5pm, is sponsored by Calico Cottage Winery, Rock River Winery, Watertown Kiwanis and Watertown Relay for Life.
Watertown - Riverside Park
http://www.calicocottagewinery.com
September 10, 2011 - Waterloo Wiener and Kraut Day
Join in the fun during the 52nd Annual Wiener & Kraut Day. Events include a citywide rummage sale, plenty of good food, drink and fun, a walk/run to benefit Friends of Autism, the Waterloo City Band and High School Band, Wiener Dog Parade, Waterloo Idol Karaoke Contest, Hot Dog Eating Contest, Texas Hold 'Em, Family Fun Area, and bands on the Main Stage till 10:00pm.
Waterloo - Citywide event, including downtown and Fireman's Park (920) 478-2500 - http://www.waterloowi.us/chamber/chamber_wiener.php?page=home
September 11, 2011 - Gifts of Grace/Heroes of 9/11
10th Anniversay of 9/11! Time of this performance is 3pm. No tribute will ever match the glory of the men and women who found the grace to give their lives for their country. Pianist and arranger Mac Frampton has created an insprirational program to dignify and to commemorate the lives of all who died on that tragic day 10 years ago. GIFTS OF GRACE salutes these brave Americans by revisiting the hills of Pennsylvania, the streets of New York City and the sites of the nations' capital. Our songs and words seek only to dignify the priceless sacrifices made on Sept.11, 2001. Gifts of Grace is a reverent, uplifting and triumphant message, one that honors America's capacity for renewal and greatness.
Jefferson - 700 W. Milwaukee Ave. (920) 674-2179 http://www.councilfortheperformingarts.org
September 11, 2011 - Sunday Serenade: Good Grounds and Soothing Sounds
10:30am-12:30pm - Live music provided by Guzzo Pinc and Steve Tesmer. Come and enjoy a lovely morning of music and a great cup of Alterra coffee, espresso drink, tea or a smoothie. Anyone attending this event will be entered into a drawing for two tickets to that afternoon's 3:00pm performance of "Gifts of Grace," donated by the CPA.
Jefferson - Rock River Gallery and Coffeehouse
205 S. Main Street (920) 541-3322
http://www.rockrivergallery.com
September 16 - 18, 2011 - Gemuetlichkeit Days
Festival held at the Jefferson County Fair Park celebrating 41 years in 2011. Theme is Autumn Harvest. Join the fun, great music all weekend and food. Parade downtown at noon on Sunday.
Jefferson - Jefferson County Fair Park (920) 674-4511
http://www.gdays.org
September 17 - October 14, 2011 - Visionary Artists Show & Sale
"Visions of Wisconsin" is the theme of this exhibit by the Visionary Artists: Barbara Grant, Marilyn Fuerstenberg, Karolyn Alexander, Thomas Jewell, and Roberta Juckett.
Fort Atkinson - 401 Whitewater Avenue (920) 563-7769 http://www.hoardmuseum.org
September 17, 2011 - Painted Ladies "Paint the Town" Annual Fundraiser
A community event celebrating the renaissance of downtown Lake Mills. Get all of the event details here.
Lake Mills - (920) 648-2344 http://www.legendarylakemills.com
September 17, 2011 - City Wide Rummage Sale
Stop by the Watertown Daily Times and pick up your map to savings.
Watertown - various locations in town - (920) 261-5185
http://www.downtownwatertown.org
September 17 - October 30, 2011 - Autumn Adventure Weekends
The Autumn Adventure weekends at Busy Barns Adventure Farm offer a unique farm experience for your family to enjoy this fall. Your family will get the opportunity to visit the farm animals, travel through the corn shock cavern, pick pumpkins, play in a corn box, travel go down the 20' tunnel slides, ride the pony swings, enjoy a puppet show, climb on the tractor tire trail, milk "Holly the Holstein", tackle the obstacle course, test your farm knowledge in the trivia corn maze, sit on antique tractors and much more. Purchase our farm grown mums, pumpkins and unique fall decor. The farm is open Saturdays and Sundays, Sept. 17th thru Oct. 23rd and Halloween weekend Oct. 27, 28, 29, and 30 from 10:00am-6:00pm. Busy Barns Adventure Farm offers fall family fun for the whole family!
Fort Atkinson - W7675 US Hwy 12 (920) 691-6742 http://www.busybarnsfarm.com
September 17, 2011 - Kettle Moraine Optimist Ride
64 Mile Figure 8:
The 64 mile riders riders can start anytime between 8:00 and 10:00am. We expect that the riders who are choosing this longer ride are experienced with longer rides and can plan their start time so that they are able to return to our tailgate party by 3:00pm. Please keep in mind that you must include your stop time when computing your average speed.
18 Mile and 35 Mile Rides:
For the 18 and 35 mile riders there will be a mass start at 10:30am. With this start time, we expect that very few riders will return before we are ready to serve lunch. A 35 mile rider who averages 8 or more miles an hour will return by 3:00pm. If a rider does not expect to average 8 miles an hour they can leave prior to 10:30am.
Road Markings:
Where possible, roads will be marked with paint markings (link to markers) with two marks before each turn and one mark after each turn. Where necessary, signs will warn riders of busy roads and stop signs at the bottom of a hill. Some townships do not allow road markings. Signs will be used in these areas.
Whitewater - Kettle Moraine State Forest
(262) 472-4943
September 19, 2011 - Spaghetti Dinner/ Band Concert
Spaghetti dinner is from 5-6:30pm at the Palmyra United Methodist Church. Concert @ 7pm.
Palmyra - 122 N. Fifth St. (262) 495-4406
September 23 - 25, 2011 - Madison Classics Fall Car Show & Swap Meet
Need a part for your car? This is the place to be!
Jefferson - Jefferson County Fair Park (608) 244-8416
http://www.jeffersonswapmeet.com
September 24, 2011 - 2011 Fall Color Biking Festival
On a picturesque Wisconsin Fall Saturday, more than 650 mountain bicyclists assembled on the John Muir Trails in the Southern Kettle Moraine State Forest to participate in the Annual Fall Color Festival sponsored by Trek, Wheel and Sprocket, and the LaGrange General Store/Backyard Bike Shop. The event raises money for the ever-popular John Muir trails and is hosted by WORBA. The Southern Kettle Moraine Forest DNR receives all of the proceeds after expenses for maintenance on the mountain bike trails.
Whitewater - John Muir Trail (262) 495-8600
http://www.backyardbikes.com/Events.asp
September 24, 2011 - Family Wellness Expo
The day starts off with a group walk. Then enjoy demonstrations, talks, and exhibits throughout the day. Healthy refreshments and food will be available.
Cambridge - Downtown Veterans Park (608) 423-8108
http://www.cambridgecap.net
September 24 - 25, 2011 - Fort Atkinson's City-Wide Rummage Sale
City-wide rummage sale 8am-5pm on Saturday and 8am-noon on Sunday. Maps and listings available at Chamber office located at 244 N. Main Street, and at Pick 'n Save and Sentry.
Fort Atkinson - city-wide (920) 563-3210
http://www.fortchamber.com
September 24, 2011 - Go With The Flow at the Market
Celebrate the living history of the Rock River at the Fort Farmers' Market Saturday September 24 8am-12pm. Learn about the history of the Rock River as well as ways you and your family can enjoy and conserve this beautiful waterway. In addition, kids will enjoy plenty of fun activities including a Bouncy House, petting zoo and a hayride around downtown Fort Atkinson. Over 40+ regular market producers will be on hand in addition to our 15+ Arts Saturdays Artists and Artisans. Enjoy live music, delicious treats and the City Wide Rummage Sale.
Fort Atkinson - Milwaukee Avenue Municipal Parking Lot near Rock River - 1 block off of Main Street across from the Post Office and Dwight Foster Library
(920) 563-3210 - http://www.fortfarmersmarket.com
September 24, 2011 - Rockman Challenge Sprint Triathlon
RACE DETAILS
�PADDLE:
Start the race with a paddle on the Rock River beginning at Tivoli Island. This first three mile leg will take you through Watertown on the water. Make sure you check out the three large city parks and businesses along the paddle. Also, make sure you read the river properly. Go too far out of the channel and you will add significant distance and time to your race. Cut a corner too sharp, you may have to push pole. Just above the dam, exit the water, river left, and carry your gear 75 yards. Re-enter the water below the dam and paddle to the boat launch next to Bethesda Lutheran Communities - about a mile. Did you notice the historic bridges? How about the geese?
�BIKE: This is a challenging but still a reasonable 13.5 mile route. Some hills and some flats, sure to please every level rider. You may notice how quickly you get into the country, another small town treat. The rolling glacial terrain of Jefferson County offers remarkable views on this route. Was that the same goose flying overhead that you saw during your paddle?
�RUN: Now begin your three mile trail run. Certainly not as hilly as the bike ride but equally as challenging. Take notice of Bethesda's grounds...you're helping support them right now! The wooded portion - Camp Matz - offers the chance to observe deer, squirrels or other wildlife. Get to the edge of the woods and look for the ducks, cranes and other nesting birds. Was that the same goose over your head?
�OBSTACLE: A short run with a twist. It is only a quarter mile but it contains a military style obstacle course complete with Drill Sergeants and a swing over a water trap. Lastly, grab your RockMan Challenge Burlap Bag, put both feet in and holding the bag above your knee line, get to the finish line. Congratulations, you just completed the RockMan Challenge!
Watertown - Jefferson County (414) 704-9969
http://www.rockmanchallenge.org/Home.html
September 25, 2011 - J-Hawks Late Bird Triathlon
Adult Triathlon: 500 yd swim, 13.7 mile bike, and 3.1 mile run
Child Triathlon: 200 yd swim, 4 mile bike, 1 mile run
Team Triathlons: Can be co-ed or single sex teams, 2 or 3 person
Whitewater - UW-Whitewater Williams Center
(608) 449-5150 - http://www.j-hawks.org/Tri/Tri.aspx
September 25, 2011 - Taste of Whitewater
The Taste showcases Whitewater's local delicious foods for all to try, along with many other fun things to do and bands to listen to while enjoying our food!
[email protected]
Whitewater - Cravath Lakefront (262) 473-2200
http://www.tasteofwhitewater.com
September 25, 2011 - St. Wenceslaus Day
Follow the country roads that surround Waterloo, and you'll come across Island Church, a Wisconsin registered landmark built in 1863. Early settlers to this area from Bohemia and Germany called this St. Wenceslaus Church, after the king of Bohemia, and you can relive history on St. Wenceslaus Day through an authentic Catholic mass in the tradition of the early 19th century and other historical activities on church grounds.
Waterloo - Island Church Rd & Blue Joint Rd, Waterloo http://www.waterloowi.us/comm/community_icf.php?page=home
September 25, 2011 - American Legion Pancake Breakfast
7am-noon
Palmyra - 115 N. Third St. (262) 495-2632