Jefferson County Farmers' Markets
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Jefferson County Park Shelters
Are you looking for a great place to have your next outdoor party? Jefferson County has lots of scenic parks, complete with park shelters that can be rented out. Visit the Jefferson County Parks website for a list of shelters and amenities. |
Glacial Drumlin Trail
Sections of the Glacial Drumlin State Trail will be closed temporarily for bridge repairs.
Two large bridges that cross the Crawfish and Rock rivers, along with a group of 11 bridges on the western end of the trail in Waukesha County will be worked on.
Work on the largest bridge on the trail in the Lake Koshkonong area is scheduled to start April 22 and be completed by May 13.
Bridgework will mainly involve replacing the decking, and sub-decking as necessary, and three smaller bridges will be removed and replaced with culverts. This will increase their lifespan and improve user safety.
Call (920) 648-8774 for additional details on the western part of the trail, and (262) 646-3025 for the eastern portion of the trail.
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Jefferson County DISCOUNTS!
Check out all of the discounts offered by our Jefferson County businesses. Click here to see the offers. |
Jefferson County Parks has Maps for You!
Download maps for the Glacial Drumlin Trail, the Glacial Heritage Area, bike trails and ski trails here.
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Available Grants
Are you looking for a grant? You can find many grant opportunities on our website - check them out here.
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Dear , May is finally here, and with it brings May flowers, the start of the Farmers' Market season, and lots of fun things to do in Jefferson County!
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Jefferson County Fish Dish Review Crew Cold Spring Inn
Cold Spring Inn
N1431 Highway N - Whitewater, Wisconsin
(920) 563-2056
www.thecoldspringinn.com
Your fish fry review crew hitched up the wagons in April, meeting at the Cold Spring Inn, just 2.6 miles north of downtown Whitewater on Highway N.
The parking lot was jammed at 5:55pm, a good sign. As we entered the busy bar area, I worried that our 6:00pm reservation would not be met. My fears are laid to rest as we were shown to our table immediately by the friendly hostess and waitress.
We dig into the fresh, well-appointed salad bar which boasted hand-cut vegetables, delicious salads and crisp lettuce with a variety of dressings. Three types of delicious, hot rolls (wheat, white & rye) were replenished promptly.
And then, we were ready for our entrees...
Seafood is offered Deep Fried or Steamed, and we ordered some of both. The Cod & Chicken all-you-can-eat special arrived piping hot. The cod, lightly coated and delicious, was accompanied by an exceptional tartar sauce, proclaimed "reminiscent of an old favorite fish fry restaurant's concoction" by one of our party. The baked chicken arrived moist and lightly seasoned. The fish and chicken were cheerfully replenished.
The stand-out Lake Perch is very fresh, with no fishy taste. So good, in fact, that not a scrap was left to take home.
The excellent Baked Fish was moist and delicious.
Potato pancakes were not listed on the menu, but were available when requested - so we're glad we asked! Those potato pancakes were well worth the wait! Fried on the flat top to crunchy/crisp perfection, with the inside creamy and hot, we ordered a second helping. The potato pancakes alone are worth the trip to the Cold Spring Inn.
The Cold Spring Inn staff keeps it clean. Beige vinyl covers the tables with paper napkins. The décor is what can best be described as "Wisconsin Supper Club," with a hodge-podge of decorations.
Bathrooms are clean and tidy.
Our Fish Fry Review Crew all agree: The Cold Spring Inn is a great place to gather the gang and worth the trip. One request: please get those Potato Pancakes on the menu permanently!
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Rock River Water Trail - a new National Water Trail!
The Rock River Water Trail has been designated into the National Water Trails System by Secretary of the Interior, Ken Salazar, according to a statement by the National Park Service in Washington, DC.
The National Water Trails System is a distinctive national network of exemplary water trails of local and regional significance that are cooperatively supported and sustained. The trail system has been established to protect and restore America's riverways, shorelines and waterways and to increase access to outdoor recreation on shorelines and waterways.
The Rock River West Trail is the first national water trail in both Wisconsin and Illinois.
The Rock River Water Trail links 11 counties in both states along the 320-mile river course, from the headwaters above the Horicon Marsh in Fond du Lac and Dodge Counties to the confluence with the Mississippi River at Rock Island, Il. The water trail is a delineated path on the river that connects access sites, resting places and attractions for users of water craft.
Benefits of the designation include national promotion and visibility, with use of the National Water Trails System logo, and opportunities to obtain technical assistance and funding for planning and implementing water trail projects.
These benefits include a positive economic impact from increased tourism, assistance with sustainability projects, increased protection for outdoor recreation and water resources, and contributions to public health and quality of life from maintaining and restoring watershed resources.
Information on the National Water Trails System is available here.
Additional information can be found at www.rockrivertrail.com.
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Jefferson County Discounts!
Have you checked all of the great specials offered by Jefferson County businesses?
Print off this discount and enjoy a great meal at Keystone Grill in Cambridge!
Click here for more great offers!
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May Events in Jefferson County
(Please double-check our website to verify dates and times.)
April 18-June 9, 2013 - Annie Get Your Gun
 Three of the greatest names in American Musical Theatre - Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein and Irving Berlin - came together to create one of the most original and beloved musical comedies of all time, ANNIE GET YOUR GUN. Many shows claim to be classics but this one truly is. It tells the tale of Annie Oakley - the world's greatest sharpshooter - and her topsy turvy, hilarious journey to find fortune, fame, and true love. Along the way she meets Buffalo Bill, Chief Sitting Bull, and an array of colorful characters who help her in her quest. Yet they still find time to sing some of the greatest songs ever to be sung on Broadway. Every song is a hit including "Anything You Can Do I Can Do Better," "The Sun in the Morning and the Moon At Night," "I Got Lost in His Arms," and that great anthem of the American stage "There's No Business Like Show Business."
Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday Matinee arrival 10:30am, Thursday & Saturday Evening arrival 5pm, Sunday midday 2:30pm.
The Fireside Dinner Theatre, 1131 Janesville Avenue, Fort Atkinson
www.firesidetheatre.com -800-477-9505
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May 3-5, 2013 - Welcome Back to Camping/Rangers in Training Weekend
 Come join us for the first weekend of our 2013 season here at Jellystone Park™ of Fort Atkinson! We will be waking up the Bears for the season, painting ceramics, playing bingo, making arts and crafts, and more, while our Rec Rangers are training for the summer. It's also a perfect time to play a round of mini golf, see some old friends, and have a campfire!
N551 Wishing Well Drive, Fort Atkinson, Wi 53538
www.jellystonefort.com
920-568-4100
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May 3-4, 2013 - Used Book Sale
Jefferson Public Library Spring Used Book Sale features used books, audio books on cassette, and some DVDs. The sale takes place in the Library Meeting Room and is free and open to the public.
Friday 9am-5:30pm Saturday 10am-3pm
Jefferson Public Library, 321 South Main St. Jefferson, WI 53549
www.jeffersonwilibrary.org
920-674-7733
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May 3-5, 2013 - Village Wide Rummage Sale
Lots of "Treasures" to find throughout the Village. Rain or Shine.
Village of Palmyra and surrounding locations.
There will be a map available by contacting 495-2118
All day
Village of Palmyra
262-495-2118
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May 4, 2013 - FCCU Community Shred Event
Shredding your confidential documents keeps your personal information from falling into the wrong hands! Bring your confidential information to our Fort Atkinson Main Branch to be securely shredded for FREE. This event is open to the public. Stop on by and let us securely shred your documents!
9am-11am
Fort Community Credit Union (FCCU) Main Office
800 Madison Avenue, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
www.fortcommunity.com
920-563-7305
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May 4-5, 2013 - Spring Potters Tour
 An all clay, driving tour of six area studio potters, with over 250 years combined experience, displaying new work from their spring firings. Potters will be on hand demonstrating and discussing their works.
10am - 5pm
Cambridge Area, Cambridge, WI 53523
www.theclaycollective.org
608-423-4507
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May 5-13, 2013 - National Teacher Appreciation Week
Teachers and support staff are invited to present their employee ID  or name badge at the information center to receive a free Johnson Creek Premium Outlets VIP Coupon Book, $5 retail value.
Monday-Saturday 10am -9pm, Sunday 10am -7pm
Johnson Creek Premium Outlets, 575 W. Linmar Lane, Johnson Creek I-94 and Highway 26, exit 267
www.premiumoutlets.com/johnsoncreek
(920) 699-4112
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May 5-17, 2013 - Calling All Families
Part 2 of the annual Mary Hoard Art Show runs from Sunday, May 5, 2013, through Friday, May 17, 2013. Tuesdays through Saturdays, 9:30am to 4:30pm.
Fort Atkinson - Hoard Historical Museum, 401 Whitewater Avenue
www.hoardmuseum.org
920-563-7769
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May 10-12, 2013 - Thundercats Baseball Tournament
Batter Up! Come and cheer for your favorite team, or just come and watch America's Favorite Pastime at Centennial Park in Johnson Creek. Tournaments will feature a number of teams from the area and take place Friday, Saturday and Sunday May 10, 11, 12 from 8:00am - 9:00pm. Tournament will be held rain or shine. Johnson Creek - 620 Midge Street
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May 11, 2013 - Garden Education Program
Ask the Master Gardeners! The Jefferson County Master Gardeners that are also Museum garden volunteers will answer your questions and talk about your concerns about gardening in your southeastern Wisconsin gardens. There is no fee to attend this program and no registration is required.
2pm-3:30pm
Fort Atkinson - Hoard Historical Museum, 401 Whitewater Avenue
www.hoardmuseum.org
920-563-7769
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May 11, 2013 - May Ball
May Ball Dance at Jefferson County Fair Park Activity Center-  Jefferson. Gemuetlichkeit King & Queen announced to reign over the 2013 43rd Annual Festival. Music 7-10pm
Jefferson County Fair Park, Jefferson
www.jeffersonchamberwi.com
920-674-4511
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May 11, 2013 - FCCU Community Shred Event
Shredding your confidential documents keeps your personal information from falling into the wrong hands! Bring your confidential information to our Jefferson Branch to be securely shredded for FREE. This event is open to the public. Stop on by and let us securely shred your documents!
9am-11am
Fort Community Credit Union (FCCU) Jefferson Office
100 N Main St, Jefferson
www.fortcommunity.com
920-674-7020
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May 11-12, 2013 - CD Players Annual Dessert Show
The CD Players annual dessert show will be held the evenings of May 11-12 (6:30pm) at the Deerfield High School gymnasium. Enjoy an evening of local musical entertainment, featuring the Country Chordsmen, Bel Canto and other groups from the Cambridge and Deerfield schools and communities! Your $10.00 ticket includes the show and a choice of delectable desserts! Proceeds support the CD Players summer musical, "Beauty and the Beast."
For more information, please call Judy Brandt at 608-423-4442 or Deanne Herrling at 608-212-0672
Deerfield - 300 Simonson Blvd.
www.cdplayerstheater.org/
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May 14, 2013 - Keystone Kruise Nights
Check out some hot cars at Kruise Nights in Cambridge. See old cars in mint condition or new cars with all the bells and whistles. Car enthusiasts gather at Kruise Night on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from May through September. Sponsored by The Keystone Grill.
5pm
Cambridge - Keystone Grill, 206 W. Main St.
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May 16, 2013 - Third Thursday Poetry Reading Event
The Friends of Lorine Niedecker sponsor a monthly "Third Thursday" poetry reading event at the Dwight Foster Public Library in Fort Atkinson. Each month there will be a featured poet followed by an open mic poetry reading. All poets are encouraged to attend. The length of time allotted to the open mic readers will depend on the number of poets.
6:30 pm
Fort Atkinson - Dwight Foster Public Library, 209 Merchants Ave.
www.fortlibrary.org
920-563-7790
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May 17-19, 2013 - Chocolate Easter Weekend
Everyone loves chocolate! This weekend, be prepared for a lot of messy, edible, and delicious activities that all chocolate lovers will be sure to enjoy. We will have an Easter Egg Hunt, a pudding eating contest, and more! This is definitely a weekend you will not want to miss!
Fort Atkinson - N551 Wishing Well Lane
www.jellystonefort.com
(877) 232-7386
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May 17-18, 2013 - van Gogh Live
A play written and performed by Terrence James Coffman. 
Based on the novel "A Walk Through the Wheatfields."
Come view this performance in the intimacy of Mr. Coffman's Painting Studio. Limited seating to 50 guests per show.
A Wine and hors d'oeuvre reception to follow the performance.
7:00pm each evening
Jefferson - 123 N. Center Ave.
www.councilfortheperformingarts.org
920-674-2179
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May 17-19, 2013 - Thundercats Baseball Tournament
Batter Up! Come and cheer for your favorite team, or just come and watch America's Favorite Pastime at Centennial Park in Johnson Creek. Tournaments will feature a number of teams from the area and take place Friday, Saturday and Sunday May 17, 18, 19 from 8:00am - 9:00pm. Tournament will be held rain or shine.
Johnson Creek - 620 Midge Street
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May 18, 2013 - Fort Farm Olympics
What happens when you mix a kid friendly fun Bike and Run with a challenging adventure Obstacle Course, hosted at Busy Barns in late May? You get the first ever Fort Farm Olympics! For the first time ever, we will be combining one part challenge, one part competition and several parts of zany fun! Open to ages 6 to 100 the Farmathlon and Olympic Team Challenge will test children and adults physically and mentally, combining a run, bike and obstacle course with a few surprise adventures in between.
Participants are encouraged to dress for a mess, because, as with any farm chore, you may get dirty and wet! Presented by: 2Rivers Bicycle & Outdoor, Sport & Spine Clinic, Busy Barns Adventure Farm and Cross Fit; proceeds will be donated to Kids Oriented Causes!
9am-4pm
Fort Atkinson - W7675 US Hwy 12
www.fortfarmolympics.com
920-691-6742
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May 18, 2013 - Touch A Truck
Join us for the annual Touch-a Truck. Tour a Fire truck, semi-truck, police car, race car and tow truck - just to name a few. Don't miss your chance to see the vehicles that fascinate you up close and hands on. This event is free. Other activities include bouncy house, face painting and balloons. Don't forget your camera for this wonderful photo opportunity. Sponsored by Cambridge CAP and the Dane County Sheriff's Office.
10am - 12pm
Cambridge - Cambridge High School
www.cambridgecap.net
608-423-8108
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May 24, 2013 - Take Your Brat to Work Day!
 Have a brat or dog and support the CPA (Council for the Performing Arts)!
We sell brats, dogs, chips, and drinks on the corner of Dodge and Main St. downtown Jefferson.
10am til they are gone
Jefferson - 238 S. Main St.
920-674-2179
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May 24-27, 2013 - Memorial Day Sidewalk Sale
Kick off the summer season with the hottest trends and colors plus enjoy savings on the sidewalks and in the stores! Extraordinary savings of 25%-65% off regular retail on your favorite brands at Banana Republic Factory Store, Tommy Hilfiger, Wilsons Leather Outlet and more. The sale will run Friday, Saturday and Monday 10am -9pm, Sunday 10am -7pm.
Johnson Creek Premium Outlets, 575 W. Linmar Lane, Johnson Creek
I-94 and Highway 26, exit 267
www.premiumoutlets.com/johnsoncreek
(920) 699-4112
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May 25-26, 2013 - Fort Koshkonong Rendezvous: Olde Ways
Looking for an affordable Memorial Day Attraction? Visit the Fort  Koshkonong Rendezvous in Rock River Park on Saturday, May 25 from 9am to 5pm & Sunday, May 26 from 9am to 4pm.
The 20th Annual Fort Koshkonong Rendezvous allows visitors to step back in time and see how life was in the 1840s. Witness living history and eat period food. The Fort Koshkonong Rendezvous is $4 per adult and $2 per child ages 5 to 12. Free parking is available.
This year's theme is "Olde Ways" and will include demonstrations and exhibitions of how tasks were accomplished the "old way." Activities will include black powder shooting, contests, children's interactive old-time chores, free horse-drawn carriage rides, and much more.
Fort Atkinson - Rock River Park
www.fortchamber.com
(920)563-3210
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May 25, 2013 - Ripley Park Opening Day
The gates of Ripley Park will open at 9am on Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend, marking yet another wonderful summer in Cambridge, Wis. Located on the west shores of Lake Ripley, Ripley Park is an 18 acre park privately owned by the Cambridge Foundation and managed by the Cambridge Community Activities Program. Ripley Park has something for everyone - swimming, basketball, disc golf course, volleyball, tennis and more!
Cambridge
Cambridge Community Activities Program and the Cambridge Foundation, Ripley Park
www.cambridgecap.net
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May 25-26, 2013 - The Vine Art Festival
Join us for The Vine Art Festival, featuring local artists and artists from a far. There will be a petite artists tent for kids 12pm-2pm each day. Music, food, and a silent auction benefiting Special Olympics.
11am-4pm
Jefferson - Vetro Winery, 1414 Vino Lane
www.vetrowine.com
920-674-9650
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May 27, 2013 - Community Memorial Day Parades
Cambridge - Memorial Day starts with the annual Firemen's all-you-can-eat breakfast at the Fire Station, with the annual parade down Main Street at 10:30am followed by a Memorial service downtown in Veteran's Park after the parade, and back to the Fire Station for the continuing French Toast & Eggs breakfast.
7am - 12pm
Downtown Cambridge, Cambridge, WI 53523
www.cambridgewi.com
608-423-3780
Palmyra - American Legion Memorial Day Parade.
Main St. Village of Palmyra
Service to follow at Hillside Cemetery
10:00am
262-495-2632
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May 28, 2013 - Watertown Art Walk
 The Watertown Arts Council and the Watertown Unified School District Art Department team up to present an Art Walk in Downtown Watertown. Artists display hteir work in businesses from 4-7pm. Maps are available at the Watertown Public Library the day of the event.
4-7pm
Watertown - Main Street
www.watertownart.com/
920-261-6320
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Annual Golf Outing sponsored by the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce, held at the Jefferson Golf Club, for more info call 674-4511