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JEFFERSON COUNTY TOURISM COUNCIL  ·  OCTOBER 2014  

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In This Issue
2014 Wisconsin State Fair
Jefferson County DISCOUNTS
Jefferson County Maps
Grants
Fish Fry Review
2014 Pineapple Award
Dr. S. Cary's Haunted House
Discounts
October Events in Jefferson County




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2014 Wisconsin State Fair - Who Won the Jefferson County Goodie Basket?


We congratulate Ellen Cepele from Downer's Grove, IL for winning our basket of goodies. Glad you came to the Wisconsin State Fair, Ellen, and we can't wait to see you in Jefferson County!
 
 
 





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

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 ,

 
October, October - and now it's half over! Never fear - we have enough going on in the next few weeks to keep you busy.

Jefferson County has October memories ready to share with you!


 

Jefferson County Fish Dish Review Crew  

 


Fish Fry

 

 


Your Jefferson County Fish Dish Review Crew encourages you to check out our online reviews and GO EAT SOME FISH IN JEFFERSON COUNTY!!

 

2014 Pineapple Award 

 

Congratulations to Amy Hartling of Crawfish Junction - she was nominated by lots of her happy customers.

Have YOU eaten at Crawfish Junction in Milford?



Kate Anderson, Jefferson County Tourism Council President, presents the Pineapple Award to Amy Hartling of Crawfish Junction

 

   

 


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Dr. S. Cary's Haunted House!   

 

 

 

 

Dr. S. Cary's Haunted House at Jellystone Park in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, returns for its 7th year! #1 Viewer's Choice in South East Wisconsin by Haunted Wisconsin!

 

Bigger and scarier than ever! More horror, more screams, more evil, more fear and more terror await those brave enough to enter the house.

 

Your adventure starts by entering Dr. S. Cary's haunted house. The terror will start immediately. After the initial screams, frights and scares you will continue only to face more screams, evil and terror. Not recommended for children.  Covered waiting area so come rain or shine.

 

Location of Dr. Scary's Haunted House:

Dr. S. Cary's Haunted House is at Jellystone Park of Fort Atkinson, in the heart of Jefferson County, Wisconsin.  We are only 12 miles off I-90 Janesville exits and centrally located between Rockford, Madison & Milwaukee.    

 

http://www.drscaryshauntedhouse.com/
www.HauntedWisconsin.com

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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!

 







  

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

 

 
Through 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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October 18, 2014 - Run for Your Life 

 

Like to be scared?  Join the Rock Lake Activity Center for its annual run down the Glacial Drumblin Trail if you dare!

 

Lake Mills, WI 53551 USA

920-945-0156

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October 18, 2014: Jefferson County Snowmobile Alliance 

 

Snowmobile swap, sale, and grass drags. Everything Open to the Public at 9:00 AM

 

Show & Racing Classes Open to Sleds 1985 and Older

 

Even though this is a judged event, this show was started for fun, fellowship and just the joy of snowmobiles. Please respect the judge's decisions. The judging committee will have the final say as to whether your machine is properly classed. Sleds in the wrong class will not be judged.

 

Show and Swap- Gate opens at 7:00 AM Show Registration ends at 11:30 AM; Grass Drags Registration ends at 10:00 AM Grass Drags begin at 10:30 AM

Jefferson County Snowmobile Alliance

 

Jefferson - Jefferson County Fair Grounds, 503 N. Jackson Ave.

www.jcsawi.com 

920-648-4080

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October 23, 2014 - Ghouls Night Out 

 

Join us for some Halloween and costume fun! Stop by various locations uptown for some sweets and activities. Bring your little ghouls in their costumes! 


4-7pm

 

Whitewater Uptown Businesses

www.whitewaterchamber.com 

262-473-4005

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October 23, 2014 - The Capitol Steps 

 

Politicians beware: the satirical skewers of The Capitol Steps may have your name on them! Performing songs, skits, and comedic antics aimed at U.S. politics, this troupe of former (but not disgruntled) Congressional Staffers travel the country satirizing the very people and places that once employed them. Their songs are set to familiar tunes from Broadway to Pop. They dig into the headlines of the day, creating song parodies & skits with a special brand of satirical humor.  

 

DINING OPTION: Elect to have dinner before the show with our dining option at 6:00 p.m. Tickets for dinner must be purchased in advance of the night of the show.

7:30 p.m.

 

Whitewater - Young Auditorium, 930 West Main Street  

www.uww.edu/youngauditorium 

(262) 472-2222

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October 25, 2014 - Spook Tacular 

 

Rock Lake Activity Center invites you to run or walk the haunted bike trail at night if you dare, for more information check out www.rocklakeac.org 

 

Lake Mills  

 www.rocklakeac.org 

920-945-0156

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October 25, 2014 - Trick or Treat the Triangle 

 

Celebrate Halloween with costumes and trick or treating at local businesses in the Triangle! In store trick or treating from 2-4pm then make your way down to Caldron Alley (1st street) for more activities from 4-6pm. There will be a maze, pumpkin carving, cookie decorating, costume contest, and more!

 

2-6pm

Downtown Whitewater

262-473-2200

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October 25, 2014 -Whitewater Youth Halloween Party 

 

Preschool and elementary age children are invited to wear their favorite costume for fun fair games and prizes. This event takes place at the Whitewater Downtown Armory.

6-7:30pm

 

Whitewater Downtown Armory

 www.wwparks.org 

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October 25, 2014 - Pumpkin Palooza! 

 

Come to downtown Watertown and celebrate the beautiful Autumn season! Lots of fun activities are planned including: Zombie Fun Run/Zombie 101 class, Farmer's Market, Petting Zoo, Family Friendly Movie, Captain Jack's performing horse, Halloween Make and Take Crafts for kids, Pumpkin carving contest/lighting ceremony, Scarecrow contest, Face Painting, Balloon Artist and much more.  There will also be story time at the library. We hope to see you in downtown Watertown on October 25th!

9am-5pm

 

Watertown - 1 Main St 

 www.watertownchamber.com 

920-261-6320

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October 25-26, 2014 - Earth, Wood and Fire Artist Tour 

 

Prepare yourselves for new experiences in pottery, wood, textiles, painting, rural scenery, creative people, vivid culture, and big inspiration at the Earth, Wood and Fire Artists Tour on Sat 10/25 & Sun 10/26 from 10 am to 5 pm.  

 

It's a self-guided driving tour.  Each artist works to present their personalities, stories, and craft to you in exciting and new ways. Now here's your chance to jostle, evolve and touch something deep inside you that can only come from brilliant, new art.

 

Take a ride to the gorgeous rural landscapes of Jefferson County to 20 different art studios.

10am - 5pm

 

All throughout Jefferson County - see website for locations

www.earthwoodandfiretour.com

    

 

920-568-0333

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October 30 through December 21, 2014 - A Fireside Christmas 2014

 

Named one of the country's finest attractions by the American Bus Association, The Fireside's Christmas show has become a must see tradition for tens of thousands of people throughout the nation. It's our mission each holiday season to bring you a show that will re-kindle the true Christmas spirit in all of us. Through songs, stories, and dances - both traditional and original - we commit ourselves to capturing the very heart and essence of the holiday season. Each show is new and exciting, with beautiful new costumes and settings, glorious singing and breath-taking dancing, and new ways to tell the familiar stories of the season. What never changes is our faithfulness to the traditions and memories of this most joyous of seasons.

 

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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Trick-or-Treating on Halloween in Jefferson County 

  

These communities will have trick-or-treating on Friday, October 31:

 

Whitewater Trick or Treat

4-7pm

 

Lake Mills Trick or Treat

6-8pm

www.lakemills.org 

920-648-3585


Johnson Creek Premium Outlets

Costumed youngsters under 12 are invited to receive candy and treats from participating stores at Johnson Creek Premium Outlets, while supplies last. Children must be accompanied by an adult.  

4:30pm-6:30pm

www.premiumoutlets.com/johnsoncreek 

920-699-4112

 
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JEFFERSON COUNTY TOURISM COUNCIL CONTACT INFO  

 

President: Kate Ancerson  |  chamber@lakemills.org  |   920-648-3585
Vice President: Open   |   vp@enjoyjeffersoncounty.com
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Treasurer:  Janet Werner   |   treasurer@enjoyjeffersoncounty.com   |   920-674-4511

Secretary:  Katie Otto  |  secretary@enjoyjeffersoncounty.com  |  920-648-6721

Newsletter Editor: Katie Otto |  newsletter@enjoyjeffersoncounty.com  | 920-648-2367 

Official Guide Representative:  Jennifer Erdman   |   sales@enjoyjeffersoncounty.com   |   414-213-4125