Run for the Rock
Have you always wanted to be part of a triathlon, but the idea seemed overwhelming? The Rock Lake Activity Center of Lake Mills has a great way to experience a triathlon - one event per month! Final Event:Saturday, August 4SWIM 1.2 miles For more information, go to Run for the Rock. |
Jefferson County Parks has Maps for You!
Download maps for the Glacial Drumlin Trail, the Glacial Heritage Area and bike trails here.
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Jefferson County Farmers' Markets
Tuesdays - Watertown - Riverside Park 7am-1pm May 2 - November 15 Wednesdays - Jefferson Court House Square 7am-12pm Wednesdays - Lake Mills Commons Park 2pm-dusk May 9 - October 24 lakemillsfarmersmarket.comThursdays - Johnson Creek Veteran's Park - by the railroad tracks 7am-noon June-October Thursdays - Waterloo Fireman's Park late afternoons May-October Fridays - Cambridge Veteran's Park 2pm-dusk June-October Saturdays - Whitewater Wal-Mart parking lot mornings May-October Saturdays - Fort Atkinson includes free live music Milwaukee Ave Municipal Parking Lot fortfarmersmarket.com |
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Dear , Not sure how September crept up on all of us, but here it is! School starts, the weather begins to cool, the trees begin to burst with color, and the nights start to get chilly again.
As always, Jefferson County has all sorts of events and activities to keep you busy all month. See you there!
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Gemuetlichkeit Days
Gemuetlichkeit Days is the annual festival held at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds and beloved by everyone who attends. From the coronation of the King and Queen, to the parade on the final day, this is the festival that everyone waits for each year.
Scheduled for September 14-16, here are some of the fun events you will find for the festival:
Friday, September 14
- 6pm - Ceremonial Program
- 6:30-pm - Ceremonial Tapping of the First Keg
- 6:30-10pm - live music
- 8:00pm - Presentation of Kings & Queens
Saturday, September 15
- 10am - Euchre Tournament
- 10am - Vintage Car Show
- 1pm - Road Rally
- 1pm - German Food Contest
- 1pm - Polka Lessons
- Live music, craft fair and more throughout the day
Sunday, September 16
- 11am - Bed Races
- 12 noon - Parade
- Live music, craft fair and more throughout the day
Go to the website for additional information.
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September Events in Jefferson County
August 31 - September 03, 2012 - Labor Day Tournament and 80's Weekend
Whether you enjoyed punk rock, hip hop or techno, we have some 80's  fun for you. On Saturday, we will create pet rocks, have some tye dye fun and enjoy an 80's dance and costume contest in the evening. The 80's not your thing? Don't worry; celebrate Labor Day weekend with some good old fashioned camping fun. Participate in one or more of our many tournaments including: softball, youth/adult horseshoes, youth/adult bag toss and volleyball.
Fort Atkinson - Jellystone Park (920) 568-4100
http://www.jellystonefort.com/
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August 31 - September 03, 2012 - Labor Day Sidewalk Sale at Johnson Creek Premium Outlets
The Labor Day Sidewalk Sale at Johnson Creek Premium Outlets will be held August 31-September 3. 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, Direct Tools Factory Outlets, Eddie Bauer, Gap Outlet, and more!
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September 01 - 30, 2012 - Student and Friends Exhibit
Whitewater - studio 84, 121 W. Center St. (262) 812-7560 - http://www.studio84inc.org
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September 02, 2012 - Super Cars and Coffee
Enjoy a tremendous variety of collectible cars in Commons Park, downtown Lake Mills. Registration begins at 8am; car show from 10-2pm; Bill Sargent Big Band (free concert) from 1-4:30pm; 50/50 cash raffle; and lots of food. Enjoy fireworks at dusk at the APV building on East Lake Street.
Lake Mills - Commons Park - downtown Lake Mills (920) 945-0450 http://2shores.com/
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September 06 - November 01, 2012 - Watertown Citizen's Police Academy
Our 2012 Citizen's Police Academy is accepting applications at this time. The program is free and the requirements are pretty easy, 18 yrs or older, live or work in Watertown (though exceptions are made on this one) and no major criminal background. We meet every Thursday night for 10 weeks starting September 6, 2012 at 6:30pm and go until about 9 or 9:30pm. This is for people of all ages. There is lecture, class demonstrations and hands on activities. This program is designed to give citizens a look behind the scenes of our police department and really get to know what we do, why we do it and who we are as a department and individuals.
Watertown - Watertown Police Department 106 Jones St. Watertown, WI (920) 206-4210 - http://www.watertownpolice.com
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September 07 - 09, 2012 - Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival Held at the fair park - stock dog shows, shearing demos, sheep shows.  The Country Store, quilt show, educational sessions for producers and more, something for the whole family. Jefferson - 503 N. Jackson (608) 868-2505 http://www.wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com |
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September 07 - 09, 2012 - Customer Appreciation and Grandparents' Weekend
The more times you camped at our Park during 2012, the less you will have to pay this weekend! For every overnight stay, you will receive a % discount towards this weekend and an entry slip in the Customer Appreciation event raffle. There will also be special discounts in activities, the store and the snack bar. Don't forget Sunday is Grandparent's Day! Camping is a great way to spend some time with those special people in your life.
Fort Atkinson - Jellystone Park (920) 568-4100 http://www.jellystonefort.com
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September 08, 2012 - Rock River Wine Fest & Craft Fair
Featuring an extensive selection from Wisconsin wineries for tasting, over 100 crafters and artists, great food, great entertainment, contests with prizes and more. Past attendance has been 4,000+! 10am-5pm.
Click here for the event flyer.
Watertown - Labaree Street (920) 261-9460 http://www.calicocottagewinery.com
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September 08, 2012 - Paint the Town
 This annual fundraiser, benefiting the Lake Mills Main Street Program and the Arts Alliance of Greater Lake Mills, truly does paint the town! Stroll the streets and stop in the stores as they are open late and full of wonderful surprises for you. End your journey with live music, food, and silent and live auctions at the final party location.
Lake Mills - Downtown Lake Mills (920) 648-6721
Website: Paint the Town
Check out the Facebook page to see photos of some of the auction items.
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September 08, 2012 - Can You Kick It??
Vetro Winery is hosting this event to benefit Special Olympics.
Form a team - play some kickball - make a difference!
- Designate a team captain and gather 7-8 kickball players for your team. Teams will play a four inning game of kickball at Vetro Winery, Sanctuary Ridge. Each team member will help raise funds for Special Olympics.
- Have your team captain visit www.vetrowine.com and submit a team registration form to Vetro Winery to register your team and set up a game time.
- Collect donations from family and friends for Special Olympics.
- Pick a theme for your team and come in a costume to Vetro Winery on Saturday, September 8 to play some kickball!
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September 08, 2012 - Rock River Sweep
The Rock River Sweep is a one day river sweep event including all 285 miles of the Rock River in Wisconsin and Illinois by partnering all of the communities along its banks into a unified river clean-up. Kevin Wiesmann will be coordinating the event for the Fort Atkinson and Jefferson area. If interested in helping clean up the Rock River, please contact Kevin at kevinw@jeffersoncountywi.gov or 920-674-7540. For additional information on the organization, go to http://www.rockriversweep.org/
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September 08, 2012 - Fall Rummage-O-Rama in Johnson Creek
Village wide rummage in Johnson Creek area. 7am-1pm
Maps available at local businesses or online at www.johnsoncreekchamber.com
Johnson Creek - Village of Johnson Creek area (920) 699-4949 - http://www.johnsoncreekchamber.com
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September 09, 2012 - Humane Society of Jefferson County 90th Birthday Celebration
Help the Humane Society of Jefferson County celebrate its 90th birthday on Sunday, September 9, 2012, from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. This is an event packed with plenty of fun for the entire family! Join us for live music, concessions, kids games, a 50/50 raffle, and shelter tours. Bring an item from our Wish List and help us "cram our van!"
Jefferson - W6510 Kiesling Road (920) 674-2048
http://www.hsjc-wis.com
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September 14 - 16, 2012 - Gemuetlichkeit Days
Held at the Jefferson County Fair Park. Gemuetlichkeit means good times, good fun, good fellowship. Celebrating 42 years for 2012 is "Celebrating Jefferson's 175th Birthday. Join the fun and enter the contests going on throughout the weekend. Enjoy great music for your dancing & listening pleasure. German food, a Craft fair on Saturday and enjoy the beautiful German costumes. Huge parade on Sunday at noon.
Jefferson - Jefferson County Fair Park (920) 674-4511
http://www.gdays.org
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September 14 - 16, 2012 - Halloween Sneak Peek and Chili Cook-Off Weekend
We will have many of our Fall and Halloween activities this weekend, including trick-or-treating and a costume contest. Saturday night enjoy our annual chili cook-off. Bring your own recipe to participate. We will celebrate an end to a great summer with our final dance of the season.
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September 17, 2012 - Spaghetti Dinner/ Band Concert
5-6:30pm. Concert at 7pm.
Palmyra - Palmyra United Methodist Church, 122 N. Fifth St.
(262) 495-4406
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September 20, 2012 - Third Thursday: a poetry event
Third Thursday is a monthly poetry reading. Each month there will be a featured poet followed by an open mic poetry reading. All poets and poetry lovers are encouraged to attend. Those reading for the open mic do not need to read their own work. The event begins at 6 pm in the FCCU Community Room.
The featured poet in September will be Robin Chapman.
Fort Atkinson - Dwight Foster Public Library 209 Merchants Avenue (920) 563-7790 - http://www.lorineniedecker.org
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September 21 - 23, 2012 - Spook-Tacular Halloween I
Join us for arts and crafts, pumpkin painting, spooky games, cute and  ghoulish ceramics, candle making, night vision volleyball, costume contests and trick or treating. Decorate your campsite in its ghostly best and scare our judges - you could win a free weekend of camping! Don't forget to bring a bag of candy to share as the children trick or treat in the campground.
Fort Atkinson - Jellystone Park (920) 568-4100 http://www.jellystonefort.com
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September 21, 2012 - Fort Atkinson Cruise Nights -
Year 9 "Friday Night Under the Lights"
Special Event! Music, food, great old cars and more!
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September 22, 2012 - AAA Member Appreciation Day at Johnson Creek Premium Outlets
AAA members are invited to "Show their Card and Save" at the  Information Center at Johnson Creek Premium Outlets. Members will receive a one-day saving flyer, light refreshments and a chance to win great prizes from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
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September 22, 2012 - Cambridge Fall Fest
Fall Fest is scheduled for Saturday 9/22 from 10-5. There will be an
Antiques and Arts Market including Demos from artisans in Veterans Park, family fun in Westside Park with a Petting Zoo hosted by the FFA, a Family Wellness Expo by CAP from 10 to 1, Hot Cider, Carmel Apples and other fall treats, Scarecrow Contest, Face & Pumpkin painting, family fun games, Hayrides and Farmers Market, live music and the Cripple Creek Cloggers dance group.
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September 22, 2012 - Rockman Challenge
 The Rockman Challenge is a sprint triathlon with a twist. Paddle on the Rock River, bike in Jefferson County, then run through the woods is the triathlon. A military style obstacle course with drill sergeants at the end provides the twist. It is a one of a kind event held in Watertown, Wis. The event will be Saturday, September 22, 2012 beginning at 9:30am. Participants can go solo or with a partner. Groups of up to four members can compete as a team. Registration is limited to the first 500 entries.
Registration begins on Thursday, February 2, 2012. Early registration is an affordable $55. Registration prices will increase after Sunday, April 1, 2012.
Rockman Challenge benefits Bethesda Lutheran Communities. Bethesda offers services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families, including a variety of residential settings, supported-living programs, employment assistance, camps and outreach services.
For more information, visit www.RockManChallenge.org or
e-mail RockManChallenge@gmail.com.
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September 22, 2012 - Fall Expo Free admission with non-perishable food donation. Visit home vendors and shop the marketplace. Kids enjoy the craft area sponsored by Nasco Arts and Crafts. Accepting slightly new coat donations for the Koats for Kids project.
Jefferson - Jefferson County Fairpark Activity Center (920) 674-2679
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September 22, 2012 - Family Wellness Expo
The day starts off with a group walk. Then enjoy demonstrations, talks, exhibits throughout the day. Healthy refreshments and food will be available.
Cambridge - Downtown Westside Park (608) 423-8108
http://www.cambridgecap.net
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September 22, 2012 - Mason Jar Jamboree
Immerse yourself in a day of local history at the Mason Jar Jamboree! The event will be held near the farm buildings located on the property and will feature live acoustic music, a historical presentation on the farm, a demonstration of traditional log building techniques and children's activities. The goal is to raise funds for the upcoming restoration project of the original Mason log house. It is a two-story log structure from the 1850's, built by the family of Elias Mason. This is the first step in a long-range plan to preserve and improve this unique Jefferson County Park.
11am - 4pm - Food will be provided for purchase
11am - Presentation on history of Mason Farm log cabin
12pm - Demonstration on traditional log building
1-4pm - Music
Kids activities will occur throughout the event.
Funds raised will help restore the log cabin! Bring the whole family out to enjoy a day of history!
Fort Atkinson - W6509 Jones Lane (920) 674-7260
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September 22, 2012 - Friends of the Powers Memorial Library Chili Cook-off
Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012 in the Lions Pavilion at Spring Lake, Palmyra, WI. Serving from 11:00AM-3:00PM. $5.00 per person to sample competing chilis and children three and under are free with purchase of full price ticket. Raffle tickets and bake sale items available.
Palmyra - Lions Pavilion at Spring Lake-Hwy. 59
(262) 903-3782 - http://www.powersmemoriallibrary.com
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September 22, 2012 - Arts and Sparks in the Park
Presented by the Loeb-Lorman Metals and the Fort Atkinson Arts  Council. This event combines a unique live action Welding Rodeo and a Fine Arts and Crafts Fair. Watch 8 teams of welders and artists put their skills to the test in this competition, to transform metal scrap into public sculpture. Spectators can bid on sculptures at the end of the Rodeo in the Silent Auction. During the day at the Fine Arts and Crafts Fair, browse the creations of quality artists and craftsmen. Children activities include Kids Creativity Tent, by building their own "scrap sculpture using recycled household materials. Live music, food,and crafts all in one park.
The Welding Rodeo runs from 8am-5pm and the Fine Arts and Crafts Fair is from 10am-5pm.
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September 22, 2012 - Friends of the Library Chili Cook-Off
Chili cook off contest. 11am-3pm. Contact Reyn for more details.
Palmyra - 115 W. Main St. (262) 903-3782
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September 22, 2012 - City-Wide Rummage Sale
 *Rain or shine
*Over 100 sale participants
*Some sales open on Sunday also
*Maps & listings will be available at the Fort Area Chamber of Commerce located at 244 N. Main Street and on our website
*Maps and listings will also be available at Pick n Save and Sentry in Fort
*Sales include a wide variety of items including: Household items, Electronics, Toys, Antiques, Snowmobiles, Sporting Goods, Clothing...
*All rummage sales will be plotted on the map with numbers (all participants will post their #'s outside their rummage sites or homes)
*Fort Atkinson will be broken into 4 zones and listed as zone A-D
Fort Atkinson - Fort Atkinson area (920) 563-3210
http://www.fortchamber.com
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September 26, 2012 - Badger Bank Shred Fest
Free to public - 11:30am to 12:30pm
Bring your confidential documents (up to 5 bags or boxes)
Jefferson - Badger Bank 1003 South Main Street (920) 674-2406
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September 28 - 30, 2012 - Madison Classics Fall Car Show & Swap Meet
Held at the fair park Friday 10am-4pm, Sat. & Sun 6am-4pm. 
This is the place to come if you need a part for your car.
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September 28 - 30, 2012 - Spook-Tacular Halloween II
Join us for arts and crafts, pumpkin painting, spooky games, cute and ghoulish ceramics, candle making, night vision volleyball, costume contests and trick or treating. Decorate your campsite in its ghostly best and scare our judges - you could win a free weekend of camping! Don't forget to bring a bag of candy to share as the children trick or treat in the campground.
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September 29, 2012 - The Lettermen
 Saturday, Sept. 29,2012 @ 7PM.
The Lettermen are Tony Butala, Donovan Tea and Bobby Poynton.
The Lettermen have been a part of Americana for fifty years, and as long as there is a Lettermen group, they will be singing good, quality, and positive harmony music that the whole family can enjoy.
Jefferson - 700 W. Milwaukee St. (920) 674-2179
http://www.councilfortheperformingarts.org
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September 29, 2012 - Panthers in the Park Kickball, Volleyball Tournament
Food, music, silent auction. Fundraiser for Palmyra Eagle Scholarship & Education and Athletic Boosters
Palmyra - 955 Eighth St. Village Park (262) 495-4617
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September 29, 2012 - 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 Mt. Bike trails (always last Sat in Sept)
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September 29, 2012 - World's Best Brat Competition
Save the date - September 29, 2012 - and come out to the Watertown Wisconsin Airport for our 2nd annual World's Best Brat Competition!
Watertown - Wisconsin Aviation/Watertown Airport (920) 261-6320 http://www.worldsbestbrats.com
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