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JEFFERSON COUNTY TOURISM COUNCIL  �  SEPTEMBER 2014  

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In This Issue
Jefferson County Farmers' Markets
Jefferson County DISCOUNTS
Jefferson County Maps
Grants
Fish Fry Review
2014 Pineapple Award
The Vineyards of Cambridge
Discounts
September Events in Jefferson County




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Jefferson County Farmers' Markets


Watertown
Tuesdays - Through November 11
7am-1pm
Riverside Park
www.watertownchamber.com

Cambridge
Tuesdays - Through October 28
2-6pm
Downtown Veteran's Park
www.cambridgewi.com

Fort Atkinson
Wednesdays
2:30-4:30pm
Fort HealthCare

Lake Mills
Wednesdays - Through October 22
2-6:30pm
Downtown Commons Park
www.LakeMillsFarmersMarket.com

Waterloo
Thursdays - Through October
3-7pm
Fireman's Park

Jefferson
Thursdays - Through October 9
11am-6pm

Fort Atkinson
Saturdays - Through October 25
8am-12pm
Across from the Post Office

Whitewater
Saturdays - Through October
7am-11am
True Value Parking Lot - 1415 Main


 
Farmers' Market





Jefferson County DISCOUNTS!


Check out all of the discounts offered by our Jefferson County businesses. Click here to see the offers.
 
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Jefferson County Parks has Maps for You!


Download maps for the Glacial Drumlin Trail, the Glacial Heritage Area, bike trails and ski trails here.


 





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 ,

 
How can it be September already? Didn't summer just begin a few weeks ago? Well, the calendar says it's the start of fall, school, and all the wonderful things that come in the last portion of the year - so enjoy - we have lots going on to keep you busy!

Jefferson County has September memories ready to share with you!


 

Jefferson County Fish Dish Review Crew  

 


Fish Fry

 

 


Your Jefferson County Fish Dish Review Crew took a little August vacation and didn't get a chance to visit any new restaurants to report on this month. But never fear - we have lots of reviews online from our past visits. Take a look at our prior reviews and GO EAT SOME FISH IN JEFFERSON COUNTY!!
 

 

2014 Pineapple Award 

 

Hospitality Award logo Have you ever had an exemplary customer service experience in Jefferson County? Has someone gone above and beyond to help you? The Jefferson County Tourism Council (JCTC) bets you have had many such experiences and they want to hear about them.  

 

Reward your great service experience by nominating that person for the 4th annual JCTC Golden Pineapple Award. Nominees should work or volunteer for a Jefferson County business or organization.  

 

"We are looking for a person who makes your day better, who does the unexpected. These front line people are the face of Jefferson County and help to make us a destination. And we don't think they get enough credit, that's why this award was created," said JCTC Board President Leigh Price.  

 

We will be presenting our Golden Pineapple Award to one of the nominated individuals at an awards ceremony on Wednesday, October 15.    

 

The pineapple, especially in Colonial times, was felt to represent a sense of welcome, good cheer, and human warmth. We believe it is the perfect symbol for this award. The top nominees will be honored at a dinner on October 15, 2014, with the winner receiving a cash award. Last year's winner was Michael Cobleigh of Sentry Foods in Fort Atkinson.   

 

NOMINATION DEADLINE: September 15, 2014.

 

Please check our website for additional information - http://enjoyjeffersoncounty.com/golden-pineapple-award/
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The Vineyards of Cambridge  

 

Cambridge will soon be home to a 73.5 acre development that will include a winery, park and bike trail. This unique concept will be the first of its kind in Dane and Jefferson counties.

Cambridge Winery will have 32 acres of vineyards, a wine tasting room, production facility, aging cellar and an outdoor patio which will overlook the vineyard and local waterways. The Winery will have the capacity to host large gatherings, such as office parties and weddings.

The first vines will be planted in the spring of 2015.

Check out the full article in the Cambridge-Deerfield News article.

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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. January is a great month to stay at one of the wonderful B&B's or hotels in Jefferson County and relax!

Note: This month we feature a discount to the Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival, which is coming up from September 5-7!

 






  

September Events in Jefferson County
(Please double-check our website to verify dates and times) 

 

 September 1, 2014 - Labor Day Sidewalk Sale

 

Johnson Creek Premium Outlets 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!  

 

Monday 10am-9pm 

 

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

www.premiumoutlets.com/johnsoncreek 

(920) 699-4112

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September 5-7, 2014 - Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival

 

Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival.  Jefferson County Fair Park: Plus, stock dog shows, shearing demos, sheep shows.  The Country Store, quilt show, educational sessions for producers and more, something for the entire family.    

 

Jefferson - Jefferson County Fair Grounds - 503 North Jackson Avenue

  

http://www.wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com/  

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September 5-7, 2014 -David

 

The musical story of the Shepherd who became King, DAVID is a mix of mesmerizing storytelling and incredible original music. A heroic tale of good versus evil and the amazing things that can be accomplished when one's life is completely devoted to God.

 

From Danny Hamilton and Gary Richardson, creators of THE ROCK & THE RABBI and THE WITNESSES, the new Musical DAVID has something for everyone.

This is a show-only event priced at $29.95 per person plus tax. Our kitchen will be undergoing renovation at that time so no meals will be served. The Bar and Gift Shops will be open.

 

Friday and Saturday at 1:30pm and 7:00pm, Sunday at 1:15pm and 5:00pm.

 

Fort Atkinson - The Fireside Dinner Theatre, 1131 Janesville Avenue

www.firesidetheatre.com 

800-477-9505

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September 6, 2014 - Rock River Winery Wine Fest

 

This wine festival features an extensive selection from Wisconsin wineries for tasting, over 100 crafters and artists, great food and entertainment, contests and prizes located in Riverside Park. Contact Edna at Calico Cottage or visit the website for more information.

 

9am-5pm

 

Watertown - 850 Labaree Street  

www.calicocottagewinery.com

920-261-9460

 

 

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September 6, 2014 - Blackbeard the Pirate

 

The Jefferson County Council for the Performing Arts presents Blackbeard the Pirate by the Missoula Children's Theatre. The CPA is pleased to announce the return of the ever popular Missoula Children's Theatre. The MCT stresses the development of life skills in children through their participation in the performing arts. In the past this event was held in conjunction with the annual Gemuetlichkeit Days festivities and with the help of the Gemuetlichkeit Committee this tradition is back!!! Live theatre for your community by the youth in your community.

 

Performances will be Saturday September 6, 2014 at 3:00pm and 6:00pm at the Performing Arts Center in the Jefferson H.S. 

 

Tickets: Adult $9; Seniors $7; Kids $5 

 

For more information please visit our website at www.councilfortheperformingarts.org or call 920-674-2179.

 

Jefferson - 700 W Milwakee Street  

councilfortheperformingarts.org

920-674-2179


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September 6, 2014 - Mason Jar Jamboree   

 

Join us at Dorothy Carnes Park east entrance to celebrate our local history and enjoy some great local tunes!


Schedule:
10:00 - 11:00      Prairie Walk with Tom Belzer and Tony Peyer complete with EZ-Go golf carts and Polaris Ranger for mobility limited park users.   
11:00 - 2:00      Kids and Family activities begin (Stew Helwig - "Kids Log Home"; Dick Wanie - Birds of Rose Lake; Jim Lemke, Black Smith and Forge; Craig Roost, Timber Hewing; Terri Vitrano demonstrating a Wood Lathe)
11:00 - 4:00       Food, snacks, and NA drinks.

11:30 - 12:15  Mason Log Home Presentation by UW-Whitewater Art History Professor - Julia Ince

12:30 - 2:00      Pie and Log Home Memorabilia sale

12:30 - 4:00      Music on the Farm: 
                       Tricia Alexander
                       Tom Belzer
                       Perry Baird
                       Bill Camplin
                       Jeff Mason
                       Peter Mulvey

Children can enjoy constructing and deconstructing a log cabin throughout the event.

 

Hotdogs, chips, beverages and pie will be available for purchase! All visitors are welcome to bring their own picnic items and enjoy a picnic in the park. All proceeds from this fundraising event will be used to restore the Mason Log Home!

 

Don't miss this opportunity! Come on out to enjoy the day at Dorothy Carnes Park!

 

Fort Atkinson - Dorothy Carnes Park EAST entrance - W6509 Jones Lane 

 

 

 

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September 7, 2014 - Wellness Fun Fest  

 

Join the Lake Mills Wellness Coalition (LMWC) in a community-wide Wellness Fun Fest, in an effort to fight obesity and to improve the health of our citizens. Obesity is the root cause of many chronic diseases and poor heath in America. The LMWC was formed to combine the efforts of many concerned citizens and organizations that support the health of our community to fight against this growing epidemic.

From 11am-2pm in Commons Park you will find booths with information, healthy food selections, cooking demonstrations, nutrition information, fitness classes and much more.

 

Lake Mills, downtown - Commons Park
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September 9, 2014 - 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.

5:30pm to 8:00pm

 

Cambridge - Keystone Grill, 206 W. Main Street  

(608) 423-3730  

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September 11 to October 26, 2014 - Les Miserables

 

The Fireside is proud to present the world's longest running musical!  

 

LES MISERABLES has won 8 Tony Awards including Best Musical as well as over 100 international awards. Seen by over 65 million people in 42 different countries, this epic tale of love and courage, commitment and loyalty celebrates the unassailable strength of the human spirit. The Fireside's spectacular new production will be filled with magnificent singing and dancing as we bring to life one of the greatest, most ambitious, soaring musical scores in the history of the stage. This is a Fireside premiere that you can't afford to pass up!

 

Seven shows weekly Wednesday through Sunday

 

Fort Atkinson - The Fireside Dinner Theatre, 1131 Janesville Avenue

www.firesidetheatre.com

800-477-9505

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September 12-14, 2014 - Gemuetlichkeit Days

 

Gemuetlichkeit Days - - Held at the Jefferson County Fair Park, Gemuetlichkeit means good times, good fun, good fellowship.  Celebrating 44 years. Join the fun & enter the contest 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.   

 

A huge parade on Sunday, Sept. 14th at noon.

 

Begins at 5pm Friday

 

Jefferson - 503 North Jackson Avenue

www.gdays.org

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September 13, 2014 - Paint the Town 

 

Help celebrate the annual Paint the Town event, hosted by the Lake Mills Main Street Program and the Arts Alliance of Greater Lake Mills.

 

Silent auction items include something to get everyone excited! Due to the generosity of several of the artists who attended the recent Lake Mills Arts Festival, there are over a dozen great art pieces to add to the auction this year. All of the popular annual raffles - the Wall of Wine from Lewis Station Winery, and the Wall of Beer from Tyranena Brewing Company - are back again, and this year's "themed" raffle - "Happy Hour" - will showcase a wonderful spectrum of "things that make us happy" (not necessarily a tavern's version of "happy hour" - but some of them might be!). As always, raffle tickets are available at the Legion on the evening of the event - in $10 and $20 quantities - and the raffle winners will be announced about 9:45pm that evening.

 

The 2014 Live Auction items include the following: A 6-course dinner, paired with wine, for 8 guests in a local private home; a hand-crafted coffee table, a one-of-a-kind vase created by Ephraim Faience Pottery, and a December Holiday Cocktail Party for 12 at the Fargo Mansion Inn.

 

 


The 2014 Open House portion of the evening will run from 5:30-8pm and will feature these new and/or newly renovated businesses: Sound Haven Learning Center, Calamity Janes, Sanft Accounting & Tax, Caf� on the Park (if they are able to reopen by that date), and our newest downtown business in the old Oral Health Building - Lapis&Moss.

 

The main event begins at 7:30pm at the American Legion Hall, 129 South Main Street. Appetizers and a cash bar will be available all evening long. The raffle winner announcements and the Live Auction will begin about 9:45pm.

 

This year, the theme is the 80's, and we encourage attendees to dress in their finest 80's threads, although you can still have a great time that evening if you choose not to travel back in time for your wardrobe! Tunes from the 80's will be spun from DJ Hal and DJ Little Ray along with their Magic Mirror Ball. Tickets are $25, and can be purchased online at www.PainttheTownLakeMills.com or at the Legion on the evening of the event.

 

 

Lake Mills - American Legion Hall - South Main Street 

www.LegendaryLakeMills.com 

920-648-6721

 

 

 

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September 20-21, 2014 - Discover Whitewater Series

 

Half marathon, 5k, and fit kid shuffle. Starts at the Whitewater Aquatic Center. USATF Certified Course, Purse Race, Wheelchair Division, Complimentary Pre- Race Dinner and Event Day Breakfast, Post-race events and much more!

 

Saturday, September 20, 2014

UW-Whitewater UC/Hamilton Room 4:30-7:30pm

Pre-Race Dinner

Packet Pick Up

On Site Registration

 

Sunday, September 21, 2014

Whitewater High School (Walworth & Court Street)

8am Half Marathon Start

8:15am 5K Start

9:45am Fit Kid Shuffle

10:15am Awards Ceremony

6:30am-1pm Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast

8am-1pm Post Race Events

 

Whitewater - UW Whitewater campus 

www.runwhitewater.com

(920) 397-0601

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September 20, 2014 - City wide Rummage Sale

 

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

 

9am-5pm

 

Watertown

www.wdtimes.com

920-261-4949

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September 20, 2014 - Cambridge Fun Run & Family Health & Wellness Expo

 

CAP is hosting the 8th annual Fun Run and Family Health & Wellness Expo on Saturday 9/20 from  10am to 1pm at downtown West Side Park.   

 

Adults, children, and families are encouraged to participate in either the 1 mile or 5 K Fun Run/Walk.   Afterwards, you can browse the Family Health & Wellness Expo booths providing information on health and wellness service providers available in Cambridge and the surrounding areas. Gain expert advice from area health and wellness practitioners and services in the fields of chiropractic, dental, recreation, medical, assisted living, spa & salon, massage, and much more. Kids activities will be available throughout the day.

 

Location: Westside Park, 85 S. Pleasant St., Cambridge

 

Fee: $15 to register for Fun Run

 

To receive a t-shirt, pre-registration is due by September 11. Medals and t-shirts will be handed out at the completion of the race. To register, please visit www.cambridgecap.net  or call (608) 423-8108.

 

Schedule of events:

10:00am 1 Mile Fun Run starts

10:30am 5 K Fun Run/Walk starts

10:00am - 1:00 p.m. Face Painting

11:00am - 12:00 p.m. Jazzercise Class Demo

12:00- 1:00pm Body FIT Class Demo

 

10am to 1pm

 

Cambridge - 85 W. Pleasant Street (West Side Park)

www.cambridgecap.net  

(608) 423-8108.

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September 20, 2014 - Fall Fest in Cambridge

  

Fall in downtown Cambridge has unique activities that are fun for the whole family.    Enjoy Fall Fest on Saturday 9/20/14 from 10am to 4pm in downtown Veteran's Park, 100 E. Main St. with scarecrow building, shopping for hand-made items, rockin' to live music, riding on tractor hayrides,  face painting, petting some farm animals, entering a Pie Baking contest and auction or the Pie Eating Contest.    

The Cambridge Community Activities Program will also be conducting its annual Fun Run and Family Wellness Fair in the morning at downtown West Side Park.   

 

10am - 4pm

Cambridge

www.cambridgewi.com

608-423-3780

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September 20, 2014: Arts and Sparks in the Park

 

Arts and Sparks in the Park, a FREE event, combines a live-action Welding Rodeo and a Fine Arts & Crafts Fair. Visitors watch teams compete in the Welding Rodeo to create a sculpture from a pile of scrap metal in 8 hours. At the end of the Welding Rodeo competition, visitors will be able to bid to purchase a sculpture in the silent auction and take their sculpture home that night. While the welders create, other artists will have unique art for sale. Many other activities during the day engage visitors in enjoying creativity in many forms including live music and special activities by the Fort Atkinson Community Theater. There will be food and beverage available from the Lions Club. This event is presented by Loeb-Lorman Metals and the Fort Atkinson Arts Council. RAIN DATE Sept. 21-weather postponement updates available on Facebook. Event photos by Mark Bernhardt.

 

10am - 5pm

 

Fort Atkinson - Ralph Park, High Street

fortartscouncil.org

262-707-7292

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September 20, 2014 - Rockman Challenge

 

Paddle on the Rock River, bike in Jefferson County, then run through the woods. A military style obstacle course with drill sergeants at the end provides the twist. Race begins at 9:30am. Participants may go solo or be part of a team. More details on our website.

 

9:30am-6pm

 

Watertown - 600 Hoffmann Drive  

www.watertownchallenge.org/ 

414-704-9969

 

 

 

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September 21, 2014 - Bike and Hike with the Artists

 

Fine artists, musicians, top level craftspeople, authors and naturalists will be working at stations set up throughout Korth Park and Pohlmann Park. Watch them work and talk with them as you also enjoy the natural beauty of the parks.

 


Bring a picnic! Bring the fmaily! It's FREE fun! No cost to join the artists in the park while they work on their art. Come to the Korth Park shelter to create your own art with natural objects - all ages.

BIKERS - The Glacial Drumlin Bike Trail connects Korth and Pohlmann Parks. It is approximately a 14 mile ride one way.

HIKERS - You can drive! Then you hike around each park.

The Arts Alliance of Greater Lake Mills, in cooperation with the local Arts Councils from Jefferson, Fort Atkinson, Watertown, Waterloo and Cambridge, the Jefferson County Parks Department are all participating in this event.

11am-3pm

 

Lake Mills - Korth Park

 

Jefferson - Pohlman Park
www.glacialheritagearea.org

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September 26-28, 2014 - Madison Classics Fall Car Show & Swap Meet

 

Madison Classics Fall Car Show & Swap Meet, Jefferson County Fair Park.  

 

Need a part for your car or want to buy a car?  This is the place to come.   

 

Jefferson - 503 North Jackson Avenue

608-244-8416 or 920-674-4511

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September 27, 2014 - The Musical Comedians

 

Introducing Kier & Ron Feingold, two of the three Musical Comedians whose musical genius and comedic stylings will provide for an evening filled with great music and hilarious stand-up comedy. You'll witness the vocal talents of Joe Cocker, John Lennen, Bruce Springsteen, Willie Nelson, Sting, and Kermit the Frog. One stage, one night, two guys!!

 

7:00pm

 

Jefferson - 700 W. Milwaukee Street  

http://www.councilfortheperformingarts.org/  

920-674-2179

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September 28, 2014 - Barktoberfest

 

Barktoberfest is  a free and fun canine festival and party for you and your dog(s) held Sunday 9/28 at downtown West Side Park. The festival includes vendors, rescue groups, dog demos, a demonstration of lure coursing, costume and trick contests with great prizes, food and more. Join in for a "Howling" good time with fun for humans and their hounds.

 

The day starts at Westside Park for fun, games and contests. The day ends with Yappy Hour, a raffle and live music for both you and your dog(s).

 

This event is sponsored by Rover Makeovers Pet Grooming & Photography which each year raises funds for various rescue groups. For more information, contact Julie Anderson at (608) 345-8821 or email [email protected]

 

Sunday, September 28th from 11am to 3pm

 

Cambridge - West Side Park, 85 Pleasant Street  

Yappy Hour from 3pm to 5pm at a local restaurant.

 

www.cambridgewi.com/events/barktoberfest/?event_rdate=20140928090000,20140928170000 

 

608-445-0755


 

 



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JEFFERSON COUNTY TOURISM COUNCIL CONTACT INFO  

 

President:  Steven Cline
President: Leigh Price  |  [email protected]  |   920-699-4949
Vice President: Kate Anderson   |   [email protected]   |   920-648-3585

Treasurer:  Janet Werner   |   [email protected]   |   920-674-4511

Secretary:  Katie Otto  |  [email protected]  |  920-648-6721

Newsletter Editor: Katie Otto |  [email protected]  | 920-648-2367 

Official Guide Representative:  Jennifer Erdman   |   [email protected]   |   414-213-4125