Jefferson County Farmers' Markets
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Jefferson County Park Concerts
Whitewater - Cravath Lakefront
7pmAugust 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Lake Mills - Commons Park 7pm August 7
Fort Atkinson - Barrie Park
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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. |
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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It seems like August is going to give us a hint of fall - cooler temps and less humidity, at least to start out the month - we'll take it!
As always - we have a lot of activities in Jefferson County to keep you busy all month.
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The Food Network Comes to Whitewater
Well actually, Whitewater and the Food Network went to Wausau!
 Chef Tyler Sailsbery and Sarah Smith of the very successful Black Sheep in Whitewater have launched a new restaurant - Casual Joe's - a food court restaurant located in the Wausau Center Mall in Wausau, WI.
On Monday, July 22, Tyler and Sarah - Team Casual Joe's - competed against Team Wrap Trap on the Food Network. The ultimate challenge was to see which team could realize the highest profits during a timed selling session. Team Wrap Trap created healthy salads and wraps, while Team Casual Joe's created Wisconsin comfort food - macaroni and cheese with bacon, brats and barbeque. Over a five-day period, filming twelve hours per day, the one-hour televised competition showcased some mouthwatering selections, and Team Casual Joe's was the hands-down winner. The prize includes a free one-year lease at Wausau Center Mall to get the restaurant up and running.
Chef Tyler Sailsbery has found great success with his gourmet restaurant, The Black Sheep, and was looking to branch out to a more casual venue. Black Sheep waitress Sarah Smith was looking to further her hospitality career and thus, the idea for Casual Joe's was born. They contacted the Food Network and applied to be competitors on Food Court Wars.
Casual Joe's opened on Monday, July 22 at the Wausau Center Mall. "I'm doing a bit of traveling right now - up to Wausau to assist Sarah as she launches this new endeavor, and then back to Whitewater to lead The Black Sheep," said Sailsbery. "It's pretty crazy right now!"
Casual Joe's can be found at the Wausau Center Mall - 262-458-8881 - www.casualjoes.com.
The Black Sheep is located at 210 W. Whitewater Street in Whitewater - 262-458-4751 - www.eatatblacksheep.com.
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The Best of Jefferson County
The Daily Jefferson County Union newspaper publishes an annual "Best of" list. While we think that pretty much ALL of Jefferson County is full of the best, you might enjoy some of the businesses, restaurants and locations that made it to the top of the 2013 list! The Best of the Area
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Discounts in Jefferson County
Have you checked out all of the great discounts offered in Jefferson County? From restaurants to B&Bs, from hotels to theater, to shopping shopping shopping - we have it all!
All of the current discounts can be found here.
Here is just a sample of what you will find on our discount page:
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Jefferson County Fish Dish Review Crew Mulligans on the Green at the Lake Mills Golf Club
Mulligans on the Green
Lake Mills Golf Club
800 S Main St
Lake Mills, Wisconsin
920-648-5013
www.mulligansonthegreen.com
On a recent Friday evening, your Fish Dish Review Crew landed "on the Green" - Mulligan's On The Green that is - at the Lake Mills Golf Club on the south side of Lake Mills, Wisconsin. The entrance is a ramp from the spacious parking lot. The door opens to a lounge area adjacent to the long bar and hostess station. Looking for a view? Large picture windows offer the soothing view of the outdoor patio and the golf course beyond. Having made a reservation, we were seated in one of the many thoughtfully laid out dining areas. Soft lighting and earth tones complete a sense of relaxed ease.
The "Supper Club Menu," served daily after 5pm, reflects the recently installed Le Cordon Bleu trained chef, Josh Collins. For instance, the "Supper Club Burger" offers a choice between traditional beef or a Portobello mushroom cap and a Forest Mushroom Cavatappi, both of which intrigue me as I write this.
But on to the fish!
The Friday Night Specials feature Tyranena (from our famous local brewery) beer-battered North Atlantic Cod or baked Talipia served three different ways: Spicy Blackened Cajun Rubbed Pan-Seared Talipia, Lemon Peppered Talipia or Baked Talipia with Tarragon Hollandaise Sauce. The large, juicy chunks of Cod had a light coating of beer batter which married well with the tangy tartar sauce. All Talipia offerings were masterfully prepared and delicious, but DO order the Tarragon Hollandaise Sauce for any one of them. The sauce option is a refreshing and delicious change from the usual tartar sauce. Our group could not get enough of it!
For a few dollars more, add two pieces of Blackened Chicken with Saint Louis style barbecue sauce. The chicken was perfectly done and the sauce was homemade by Chef Collins. Terrific!
The sides? Rye rolls, coleslaw, tater tots, french fries, house-made chips, baked potato or potato pancake - all of which stood up well and complemented the fish and chicken. I noticed on the daily menu that sweet potato fries are offered for an additional $0.50. We suggest adding the sweet potato fries to the evening offerings.
Other fish offerings include Stone Ground Salmon, Butterfly Shrimp, Sriracha Basa (pan fried catfish with light sriracha cream and pico de gallo) and the Pan Fried Walleye which one of our party ordered. The perfectly turned, flaky Walleye was so big he had to take a piece home. Fine dining!
Service was attentive and friendly, bathrooms clean and tidy and the restaurant area well maintained (tables bussed and reset promptly.) We ordered the soup specials for the evening - Seafood Chowder and Chicken Curly Noodle Soup. Both were flavorful and delicious.
Solid work from the new kitchen staff combined with Supper Club ambiance made for a winning combination. We gave Mulligan's On The Green at the Lake Mills Golf Club a 4.5 on a 5.0 point scale.
Mulligan's "Daily Menu" is comprised of Appetizers, Soups, Salads, Wraps, Burgers and other Sandwiches, and Home Made Pizza.
The kitchen opens every day at 11:00am and the after 5:00pm "Supper Club Menu" is served daily except Sunday, when Mulligan's Sunday Brunch is offered.
Make Mulligan's a regular stop on your Fish Fry itinerary - or any other day of the week. You'll be glad you did!
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August Events in Jefferson County
- through Labor Day Weekend
(Please double-check our website to verify dates and times.)
Through September 1, 2013 - RUN FOR YOUR WIFE
 This season The Fireside will be adding a comedy to its line-up - but not just any comedy - possibly the funniest comedy ever written! Unassuming cab driver John Smith is mugged one day and is taken home by a helpful policeman. Unfortunately the policemen takes him to the wrong home - because unassuming John Smith has two homes and two wives and according to his carefully laid out schedule on this particular day he is supposed to be with Wife #2 but he finds himself with Wife #1 while worried Wife #2 searches desperately for him. Confused? Don't worry because it will all come together in this hilarious collection of mistaken identities as Mr. Smith tries to juggle two wives, two apartments, and two very suspicious police detectives. You will laugh till it hurts and then laugh some more at this rollicking comic masterpiece.
Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday Matinee - arrival 10:30am; Thursday & Saturday Evening arrival 5:00pm; Sunday midday 2:30pm.
Fort Atkinson - The Fireside Dinner Theatre
1131 Janesville Avenue - 800-477-9505
www.firesidetheatre.com
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Throughout August, 2013 - Cows: A Closer Look - Photographic Exhibit
 Wisconsin fine art photographer, Paul Thoresen, shares his striking black and white photographs of the Holstein dairy cows living on three family farms within a mile of Thoresen's home near Paoli, Wisconsin, south of Madison. These photos are part of a ten year study of these animals. This exhibit is an invitation to know and appreciate cows more deeply. These photos will show in the museum's Jones Family Gallery through Saturday, October 26, 2013. AT that time, many if not all of the photos will be relocated on the museum's second floor, in the Luella Hoard Gallery through the close of 2013.
Hoard Historical Museum - 401 Whitewater Avenue - Fort Atkinson
www.hoardmuseum.org 920-563-7769
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August 2-6, 2013 - The Back-to-School & Fall Preview Sale
Go back to school in style, enjoy the preview of fall colors and find  extraordinary savings as over 60 retailers are ready to welcome you. The Children's Place Outlet, Columbia Sportswear, Gap Outlet, Gymboree, PacSun, Under Armour and Zumiez.
The sale runs Monday-Saturday 10am-9pm, Sunday 10 am-7pm.
Johnson Creek Premium Outlets, 575 Linmar Ln, Johnson Creek
www.premiumoutlets.com/johnsoncreek
920-699-4112
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August 4, 2013 - Cars & Coffee
Welcome to 2shores Sunday "Cars and Coffee". You've probably either  heard of it or have been to it. It is the fastest growing classic car meet in the Midwest. Our fourth season, 2012, was awesome, thanks to all of you bringing your rockin' cars out! The gathering is open to classic and collector car enthusiast from all makes and models. We'd like to invite everybody with a passion for exciting automobiles to come, bring a car and enjoy the meeting. Our store neighbor "Sweet Lips" is offering a full Italian coffee bar for a strong and delicious brew needed in the morning.
Our emphasis is to share the passion for cars, mingle with like-minded car nuts and enjoy our automobiles.The 2012 Super Cars & Coffee "Concours on the Green" has been a huge success again. Thank you all for bringing your wonderful cars and supporting the event!
We meet at our Showroom on 119 Church Street, Lake Mills, WI 53551. Lake Mills is conveniently located right off I-94, just a short 20 minutes East of Madison and about 45 minutes West of Milwaukee.
8am - 11am
Lake Mills - www.2shores.com
920-945-0450
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August 6, 2013 - Lake Mills Night Out Against Crime
A Health & Safety Fair providing food, games, and demonstrations for all ages. This event is sponsored by the Lake Mills Police, Fire Department, EMS, UW Health Partners, Fort Atkinson Hospital and other local clinics.
6pm to 8:30pm
Lake Mills
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August 8-11, 2013 - Watertown Riverfest
Riverfest features several national acts and a host of top quality regional entertainment. A Taste of Watertown, Carnival, Craft Fair, Classic Car Show, Fireworks and much more. Location in Riverside Park in Watertown.
9am-11:30pm
Watertown - Riverside Park - 850 Labaree Street
www.watertownriverfest.info
920-261-4949
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August 10, 2013 - History Workshop: How to Research the History of Your House
 Participate in this research workshop and learn what primary sources to use to discover clues to the story behind your house. Bring along photographs and documents about your house for help decoding them. Learn about what local research materials are held at the Hoard Museum's Knox Research Library & Archive that you may use in your search. 1:30-3:30pm
Fort Atkinson - Hoard Historical Museum, 401 Whitewater Avenue
www.hoardmuseum.org
920-563-7769
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August 12, 2013 - Auditions for Missoula Children's Theatre's Beauty Lou and the Country Beast
The audition for Missoula Children's Theatre's production of Beauty Lou and the Country Beast will be held on Monday, August 12 from 4-6pm at the Young Auditorium in Whitewater. There are roles for children entering 1st grade (minimum age of 5) through 12 grade (maximum age of 18). Approximately 50-60 local children will be cast to appear in the show with the two MCT Tour Actors/Directors.
Registration forms are available online.
Students wishing to audition must arrive by 4pm and stay for the entire 2-hour session. The first two-hour rehearsal begins approximately 15-30 minutes after the audition.
The performance will be held on Saturday, August 17 at 2pm and will be presented at the Young Auditorium.
Whitewater - Young Auditorium - 900 West Main Street
Contact: Shannon Dozoryst - Young Auditorium Education & Outreach
262-472-1432 or dozoryss@uww.edu
Tickets for the August 17 performance on Saturday, August 17 at 2pm are available by calling 262-472-2222 or purchase online at the Young Auditorium
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August 13, 2013 - Keystone Kruise Night
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, 206 W. Main. 5pm
Cambridge - Keystone Grill
(608)423-3730
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August 16-17, 2013 - Johnson Creek Rummage-O-Rama
Johnson Creek will hold a community-wide Rummage-O-Rama on Friday and Saturday August 16 & 17. Maps will be available on Thursday August 15th after 4:00 pm at Pernat's Premium Meats, Badger Bank, Bases Loaded, Culvers, JC Mobil, Kwik Trip, Linmar BP, Pine Cone, Premier Bank, Tappers Bar & Grill
7am - 1pm
Johnson Creek, WI
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August 24-25, 2013 - CORPfest - a Family Mountain Biking Festival
August 24th & 25th; noon to midnight Saturday and 8am to noon  Sunday.
"CORPfest is a family-friendly mountain bike festival that has something for every level of rider. There will be games and a mini-race for kids, trail tours for novices, group rides for more experienced riders, and a three-hour Pitch Black Singletrack night race and midnight scavenger hunt (racing lights required) for the more adventurous. Come hang out with Capital Off-Road Pathfinders (CORP) and celebrate mountain biking in Dane County!" states Timothy Barber, the secretary and public relations director for CORP.
Events will be held in CamRock Park with live music during the day. Registration fee for night race with camping available nearby.
Saturday 12pm - 12am; Sunday 8am - 12pm
Cambridge - Highway B
www.visitcambridgewi.com
608-423-2111
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August 24-25, 2013 - Cambridge Parks & Rec Weekend
Visit Cambridge the last weekend in August to experience and explore
one of the best kept secrets in the state for enjoying the outdoors.
Two family friendly recreational events will be highlighting the area's parks, trails, lakes, country roads and the charming Village of Cambridge. The First Annual CORPfest will be held Sat & Sun in the 300-acre CamRock Park, which is home to one of Wisconsin's top single-track mountain bike trails, and will be featuring the Pitchblack Single Track night time off road bike race. This park is also known for a wonderful array of hiking trails, panoramic views and Koshkonong Creek, a scenic creek to canoe or kayak. Please see the above calendar entry for additional information.
On Sunday, the Cambridge Triathlon will be held on the shores of beautiful Lake Ripley. This sprint distance tri has categories for all ages and experience levels. Cambridge is your recreation destination the last weekend in August to experience and enjoy the great outdoors.
Saturday 12pm-12am and Sunday 7am-12pm
Cambridge - 102 West Main Street
www.cambridgewi.com
608-423-3780
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August 24, 2013 - Pitch Black Single Track
 The Capital Off-Road Pathfinders and The Viking Biking Club are proud to present the Wisconsin Endurance Mountain Bike Series - The Twelve Hours of Pitch Black Singletrack. Mass start for all classes. So, grab your rig, charge your lights and challenge your friends for bragging rights!
8pm-8am
Cambridge - CamRock Park 3
www.pitchblacksingletrack.blogspot.com
608-423-2111
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August 24, 2013 - Rhythm on the River
Experience an evening of live music, great food, and fun on the river walk in beautiful downtown Fort Atkinson from 5-11pm. APEX will perform from 7:30-11pm. The Balloon Guy will be on hand from 5-9pm, offering balloon animals and face painting for kids!
Fort Atkinson
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August 24, 2013 - Michael & Amy
Four hands~two voices~one brain.
An evening filled with music, clean comedy and dueling pianos! 
One moment you're singing at the top of your lungs, the next you are doubled over in laughter...
Michael and Amy masterfully combine an eclectic mix of musical genres with humor and personal charisma. Their diverse range of popular and familiar music, some of which should never have been attempted on one piano, much less two, across-the-board humor, stand-up and improvisational comedy and complete disregard for the fourth wall instantly bring a diverse audience together in song and laughter. One moment you're singing at the top of your lungs, the next doubled over in laughter, and then....breathless. Always fun. Always exciting.
A Completely entertaining evening!
7:00pm
Jefferson - 700 W. Milwaukee St.
www.councilfortheperformingarts.org
920-674-2179
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August 25, 2013 - Try Cambridge Tri -Triathlon
This sprint distance triathlon will take you along the shores of Lake Ripley, traveling scenic country roads and through beautiful downtown Cambridge. The event will start and end at Ripley Park, an 18 acre beach front park complete with a bathhouse, multiple shelters, a disc golf course, a playground for the kids, and much more! Times to be decided - see website for details Cambridge - N4310 Park Rd. www.cambridgecap.net 608-423-8108
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August 27-28, 2013 - The Taylors in Christian Concert
 The Taylors are a family quartet from the heart of North Carolina. Jonathan, Suzanne, Christopher and Lindsey are dedicated to stirring up the faith of the Christian community as well as reaching others with the good news of Jesus Christ. The Taylor siblings grew up in a small country church where their father was a Southern Baptist minister and their mother the minister of music. With their mother's guidance, it was around the church piano that The Taylors learned their four-part family harmony. God is at the center of their ministry and their hearts. Growing up in a Christian home reinforced their faith and values and created in each of them a strong desire to proclaim their salvation through the ministry of music. In 2008, they won First Place in the Talent Showcase of the National Quartet Convention.
They are also the 2008 NC State Singing Convention Grand Champions and were nominated Top 5 Horizon Group of the Year for 2011 by fans of The Singing News.
Tuesday & Wednesday matinees, Tuesday evening.
Fort Atkinson - The Fireside Dinner Theatre, 1131 Janesville Avenue
www.firesidetheatre.com/Christian_Concerts.aspx
800-477-9505
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August 30-September 2, 2013 - 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, Direct Tools Factory Outlets, Eddie Bauer, Gap Outlet, and more! Friday, Saturday and Monday 10am-9pm, Sunday 10am-7pm.
Johnson Creek Premium Outlets, 575 W. Linmar Lane
www.premiumoutlets.com/johnsoncreek
(920) 699-4112
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September 1 - SUPER Cars & Coffee
This is Cars & Coffee on STEROIDS!!
2013 SUPER CARS & COFFEE
"CONCOURS ON THE GREEN"
SEPTEMBER 1st 8AM - 3PM
 Every September, we hold our SUPER event in Commons Park in Lake Mills. Bring your car, or bring your enthusiasm for cars!
Online Registration is now open:
Register Here
8am (registration) - 10am (show opens) - 2pm (awards) - 3pm (show closes)
Look for the Roving Rafflers selling 50/50 raffle tickets throughout the day. Last year, our lucky raffle winner won over $900!
ENTRY FEE IS $20 PER CAR AND MUST BE PAID AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION. EVENT T-SHIRT AND A BOTTLE OF WINE GUARANTEED FOR PRE REGISTRATION ONLY. IN CASE OF A RAIN OUT, THESE CAN BE PICKED UP AT THE NEXT CARS AND COFFEE EVENT. WE NEED A COMPLETED FORM FOR EACH CAR ATTENDING, IF YOU ARE BRINGING TWO CARS, WE NEED TWO FORMS FILLED OUT. ADVANCED REGISTRATION CLOSES AUGUST 27TH
Enjoy great food, great fun, and above all - GREAT CARS!!
Lake Mills - Commons Park, downtown
www.LegendaryLakeMills.com
920-648-6721
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www.2shores.com
920-945-0450
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Enjoy the First Brigade Band Concert as you enjoy a relaxing afternoon with ice cream and other goodies while touring the Historic Octagon House and beautiful grounds where you can see the first Kindergarten building in the US.