FARMINGTON INN

N6443 S Farmington Rd

Helenville, WI 53137  

Phone:(920) 699-3725

April finds your Fish Fry review crew in Farmington, Jefferson County, Wisconsin. Just 5.3 miles east of east of Johnson Creek on Highway B, the Farmington Inn's pastoral setting means a laid-back country Inn which is much bigger on the inside than it appears from the outside.  

Large picture windows abound with views of farmland as far as the eye can see. We are greeted warmly and seated immediately. Our waitress is used to requests for separate checks and efficiently gathers our drink and appetizer orders.

Our onion straws arrive and they are melt-in-your-mouth light and flavorful, with not a hint of greasiness. So good we ordered a second round.

We all ordered different fish dishes: Beer Battered Cod (moist on the inside, light and crispy on the outside,) Baked Cod (served with drawn butter,) Beer Battered Perch (huge filets that flake upon contact with the fork,) & Beer Battered Shrimp (light batter, moist and flavorful - about a dozen) were consumed. All were not just good, but prepared with great care.   

For sides, the Cream of Broccoli soup was excellent, the House Salad fresh and tasty, creamy potato salad garnished with parsley quite satisfactory and the rye bread soft with plenty of butter. For $1 extra, we would suggest the sweet potato or sour cream and chive fries.

Bathrooms and all common areas were clean and well-maintained, with parking adequate.

Great food, great service and set amidst a rural paradise, you'll love the Farmington Inn.

Through June 8, 2014 - Fiddler on the Roof 

Arguably the greatest musical ever written and certainly one of the most popular shows in Fireside history, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF makes a triumphant return to the Fireside stage for this very special anniversary season. This classic show held the title as Broadway's longest running musical for over twenty years, winning nine Tony Awards including Best Musical. Tens of millions of people worldwide have fallen in love with Tevye, the long suffering dairyman who struggles to find a balance between his traditions and his family. It is a heart-warming story featuring one of Broadway's most beautiful musical scores. FIDDLER ON THE ROOF opened on Broadway the same year that The Fireside first opened its doors and to celebrate this dual anniversary, back by popular demand, Artistic Director Ed Flesch will return to the leading role with which he has long been associated. You won't want to miss this Fireside "Tradition!"

Seven shows weekly Wednesday through Sunday.

Fort Atkinson - The Fireside Dinner Theatre, 1131 Janesville Avenue

www.firesidetheatre.com 

800-477-9505

Through August 24, 2014 - Fort Atkinson Generals 

Welcome to Fort Atkinson Generals Baseball!

The Fort Atkinson Generals are part of the largest adult amateur baseball organization, called the Home Talent League. Originally founded in 1929, the Fort Atkinson Generals continue to thrive today with approximately 45 teams in South Central Wisconsin.

Take time to visit our comments page as we value your ideas and comments, then join us at historic Jones Park for some exciting adult baseball while you munch on some popcorn, famous brats and a beverage.

See our web page for games times.

Fort Atkinson - Jones Park

www.fortgenerals.com 

(920) 728-1997

Through May 11, 2014 - Spring Barnyard Adventures

It's springtime, and that means that many of our animals will be welcoming their babies! Our Animal Barn becomes a nursery with baby goats, pigs, chicks, kittens and more! In addition to Acres of Adventures, puppet shows, animal demonstrations, and special seasonal events, samve some time to mosey on out to our egg fireld. Farmer Gary's chickens have flown the coop and laid colored eggs all over this alfalfa!

Meet Farmer Gary at the ahy wagon and take a ride out to help gather up the eggs; then have some fun dropping them down our giant plinko board. Concessions on site are provided by the FFA Alumni Feedbag, including snacks, sandwiches, hot and cold drinks, and sweet treats. Visit our website for dates, times and events, as well as group event information. We look forward to seeing you on these spring weekends!

10am-6pm

Fort Atkinso - W7675 US Hwy 12

www.busybarnfarm.com

920-691-6742 

Members of the Armed Services and their families are invited to "Show Your ID and Save" to receive a complimentary VIP Coupon Book, $5 value.

Monday-Saturday 10am-9pm, Sunday 10am-7pm

Johnson Creek - Johnson Creek Premium Outlets, 575 W. Linmar Lane

www. premiumoutlets.com/johnsoncreek  

(920) 699-4112

Healthcare employees 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 - Johnson Creek Premium Outlets, 575 W. Linmar Lane  

  www. premiumoutlets.com/johnsoncreek 

(920) 699-4112

The Tyranena Ladies are hosting their annual City Wide Rummage Sale this weekend. Maps are available at Sentry Foods in downtown Lake Mills.  

May 3-11, 2014 - 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 - Johnson Creek Premium Outlets, 575 W. Linmar Lane

www.premiumoutlets.com/johnsoncreek 

(920) 699-4112

Maps will be available after noon on Wednesday.

7am-4pm

Jefferson - 623 W. Racine St.

www.jeffersonchamberwi.com 

920-674-4511

Fort Community Credit Union (FCCU) will be holding three Community Shred Events that will be free and open to the public. The first event was in Jefferson. This (the second event) will be held at the Main Fort Atkinson Branch located at 800 Madison Avenue on Saturday, May 3rd from 9-11am. The final Community Shred Event will be held at the Whitewater Branch located at 203 East Milwaukee Street on Saturday, May 10th from 9-11am. Take advantage of this free opportunity to shred your confidential documents to make sure that they don't end up in the wrong hands.

9am-11am

Fort Atkinson - Fort Community Credit Union - 800 Madison Avenue

www.fortcommunity.com 

920-563-7305

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 - throughout the Cambridge Area

www.theclaycollective.org 

608-423-4507

Jelli's Market is proud to announce their partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rock, Walworth and Jefferson Counties to host the first annual Dandelion Dash 5K! The money raised will go to Big Brothers Big Sisters programming efforts.

Held on Sunday, May 4 at Jelli's Market.

Registration begins at 9am; race begins at 10am.  

Helenville 

May ball Dance at Jefferson County Fair Park Activity Center-Jefferson.  Gemuetlichkeit King & Queen announced to reign over the 2014 44th annual festival.  Music 7-10pm.

7pm-10pm

Jefferson - Jefferson County Fair Park  

www.jeffersonchamberwi.com 

920-674-4511

Fort Community Credit Union (FCCU) will be holding three Community Shred Events that will be free and open to the public. The first event was in Jefferson. This (the third event) will be held at the Whitewater Branch located at 203 East Milwaukee Street on Saturday, May 10th from 9-11am. Take advantage of this free opportunity to shred your confidential documents to make sure that they don't end up in the wrong hands.

9am-11am

Whitewater - Fort Community Credit Union

www.fortcommunity.com 

Join us for the annual Touch-A-Truck event! Don't miss your chance to see the vehicles that fascinate you up close and hands on, including emergency and military vehicles, farm equipment, race cars and much more.

Registration is not required for this free event.

Don't forget your camera for this wonderful photo opportunity!

In conjunction with Touch-A-Truck, the Dane County Sheriff's Office will also be hosting a bike rodeo. A bike rodeo is designed to be a fun, educational and hands on way for children and parents to learn about bike safety. There will also be a bike technician available to do a safety check on the bikes. An adult must attend along with the bike riders. Free bike helmets will be provided for the first 50 participants to arrive. Participants who complete the course will be eligible for a prize drawing.

Saturday, May 10
10am - 12pm
Fee: FREE

www.cambridgecap.net 

608-423-8108

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.

5:30pm to 8:00pm

Cambridge - Keystone Grill, 206 W. Main Street

(608) 423-3730

8am - 4pm

Whitewater 

The annual Friends of the Library Plant Sale is held in May and provides an opportunity for gardening enthusiasts to share their spring plantings. Hundreds of plants are available from prairie plants to woodland plants to beautiful garden plants and a variety of hostas. Master Gardeners are on hand to answer questions about how, when and where the plants grow best. You are welcome to share your plantings, or attend the sale and purchase inexpensively priced plants and pottery.

9am to 3pm

www.cambridgelibraryfriends.org/ 

608-423-3900

Maps available at the Watertown Daily Times office, 115 W Main St, Watertown.

9am-5pm

Watertown

www.wdtimes.com 

920-261-4949

Drop off your boxes of paper, as well as electronics that can no longer be "thrown away" - like computer monitors, keyboards, TV, etc.  

Donations greatly appreciated, and support local charities. 

9am-11am

It's a big name...for an even bigger event!

Aztalan State Park is a park with incredibly rich history surrounding the Native Americans who lived in this area centuries ago. For one week, the National Park Service will be conducting research and hosting seminars - for the first time since the 1970's.

The Omeyocan Dance Company, an internationally known traditional Aztec dance group, will be performing an opening ceremony on the first day (May 18). Enjoy a sunrise ceremony at about 5:45am, and an Aztec Dance at noon. The Omeyocan Dance Company has performed all over the country, including for the United Nations!

Admission: Free 

May 23-26, 2014 - 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 Adidas, Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, Carters, Coach, Eddie Bauer, Gap Outlet, Gymboree Outlet, Loft Outlet, Nike Outlet, Old Navy Outlet, Polo Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Under Armour and more.  

The sale will run Friday, Saturday and Monday 10am-9pm,
Sunday 10am-7pm

(920) 699-4112

May 24, 2014 - Ripley Park Opening Day 

The gates of Ripley Park will open at 9 am 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 -sandy beach,  swimming, basketball, disc golf course, volleyball, tennis and more!

Cambridge - Ripley Park, N4310 Park Road

9am

Cambridge Community Activities Program and the Cambridge Foundation, Ripley Park, Cambridge, WI

www.cambridgecap.net  

May 26, 2014 - Cambridge Memorial Day Parade & Firemen's Breakfast 

Enjoy your Memorial Day in downtown 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.

Memorial Day breakfast 6am to 11:30am at the Cambridge Fire House, 271 W. Main

Parade starts at 10:30am at the Nikolay Middle school and heads down Main St.

6am - 11:30am

Cambridge - 271 Main Street

www.cambridgewi.com 

608-423-3780

May 26, 2014 - Memorial Day Parade 

Details to be released as date approaches

Whitewater WI

May 27, 2014 - 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 their 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

May 31, 2014 - Jefferson County Dairy Breakfast

Jefferson County Dairy Breakfast 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Jefferson County Fair Park.

6am - 11am

Jefferson - Jefferson County Fair Park - , 503 North Jackson Avenue

May 31, 2014 - HSJC First Annual Furry Friends 5K Run/Walk 

Plan to participate in this community-wide event! Whether you are a runner, a walker, someone who wants to participate with your dog, or just join in all the festivities as a spectator, this event is sure to make your tail wag! All proceeds will benefit the Capital Campaign that is underway for the construction of a new shelter for the Humane Society of Jefferson County. Plans include music, concessions, silent auction items, a 50-50 raffle, and a dog costume contest!  

Jefferson - Jefferson County Fair Park - 503 North Jackson Avenue

www.hsjc-wis.com 

920-674-2048

8am - 4pm

Whitewater 

8am - 4pm

Whitewater