Jefferson County Tourism Council
JUNE 2015
Jefferson County Restaurant Review Crew
by Randy Otto, Sue Dahle, and their Hungry Friends

Black Sheep
210 W. Whitewater Street
Whitewater, WI
262-458-4751
www.eatatblacksheep.com  
 

On May 30th your Dinner Review Crew met at The Black Sheep Restaurant in downtown Whitewater.  There were nine in our group this time.  We were seated as soon as everyone arrived in a back room area of the restaurant where we had more privacy, but were not the sole diners there.  The Black Sheep entrance takes you past an inviting long bar area with a few tables on one wall.  The dining room is long and narrow with tables set up along both walls.  One side uses a cozy looking bench against the wall for seating with colorful pillows to make it very inviting.  The restaurant d�cor, we all agreed, was...

 

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Tour da Goose

June 27, 2015 - Tour da Goose Bike Race 

 

Our ride is one of two major fundraisers for the Watertown Area Cares Clinic. The clinic provides healthcare for the uninsured in Jefferson & Dodge Counties.

We're changing things up at the Tour da Goose this year! We will be changing our location to...   

  

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Jefferson County Discounts
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!

Here is just a sample of what you will find on our discount page.  


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Farmers' Markets in Jefferson County

 

Farmers' Market

 

Watertown
Tuesdays
- May through November 10 (closed August 4)
7am - 1pm
Riverside Park (Larabee Street)
www.watertownchamber.com
 https://www.facebook.com/watertownfarmersmarket?fref=ts

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

Fort Atkinson
Wednesdays - 2:30-4:30pm
Fort Health Care
 www.forthealthcare.com

Lake Mills
Wednesdays - May through October
2 - 6:30pm
Commons Park - downtown
 www.LakeMillsFarmersMarket.com
  https://www.facebook.com/LakeMillsFarmersMarket

Jefferson

Thursdays - June through October
11am - 6pm
downtown parking lot

Watertown
Thursdays - August 6 through October 29
3 - 6pm
Watertown Library Parking Lot (100 S. Water Street)

Fort Atkinson
Saturdays - May through October
8am - 12pm
Across from the Post Office
www.fortfarmersmarket.com

Whitewater
Saturdays - May through October
7 - 11am

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Ourdoor Concerts in Jefferson County

 

Enjoy wonderful small-town outdoor concerts this summer!

Lake Mills

Stop by Commons Park to enjoy an old fashion City Band experience.  Rain site is the City Building. 7pm - Commons Park downtown in the band shelter.

Wednesdays:  

  • June 10, 24
  • July 1, 15, 29
  • August 5 

 www.lakemills.org 

920-648-3585

 

Watertown

The Watertown Municipal Band will play on select dates throughout the summer, as well as for the Lebanon Fireman's Park on Sunday, July 19. See the Watertown Municipal Band at the Riverside Park Bandshell at 7:30pm:  

  • June 11, 18 and 25
  • 9,23 and 30.

920-261-2908

 

                                                 Cambridge

The Cambridge Arts Council presents Summer Concert Series 2015 at Veteran's Park Downtown Cambridge Friday evenings starts at 6:30pm. 

  • June 19 - The Dang-Its
  • July 10 and 24
  • August 7 and 21

Bring a picnic and make a night of it!

 cambridgewiarts.org/concerts.html 

608-423-3780

 

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

 

Through June 7 - All Shook Up  

 

Join us for the Fireside premiere of this rocking, rollicking musical comedy featuring the songs of the King of rock and roll  - Elvis Presley.   No tight pants, no kissing and no loud music.  Those are the rules in one small Midwestern 1950's town.  But then a stranger comes to town - a rebellious, guitar-playing, hip swiveling roustabout (who bears a striking resemblance to the King himself). All at once everything changes - young love blooms, unspoken dreams begin to come true, and the once quiet little town is turned upside down in this hilarious, tuneful, high-stepping, award-winning Broadway romp featuring laughs, romance, thrilling dances, and a  host of your favorite Presley classics such as "Jailhouse Rock," "Hound Dog," "Heartbreak Hotel," "Blue Suede Shoes," "Don't Be Cruel," "Burning Love" and many, many more!

 

Seven shows weekly Wednesday through Sunday

 

Fort Atkinson - 1131 Janesville Avenue

 www.firesidetheatre.com 

800-477-9505

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Through August 24, 2015 - 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 and continues to thrive today with approx. 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.

Check out our Web Site for all activities at Jones Park

 

Fort Atkinson - Jones Park  

www.fortgenerals.com 

(920) 728-1997

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June 6, 2015 - Elements of Art - a Festival of Fine Art

 

Come to Cambridge - a GREAT little get-away!  The Cambridge Arts Council brings you  the  annual Elements of Art Festival which  is set in scenic Westside Park, along the Koshkonong Creek and will feature juried fine artists in a variety of mediums including: pottery, glass, wood, fiber arts, painting, photography, and jewelry.

 

 

Located at the head of the Camrock Trail System.  LIVE MUSIC ALL DAY!

9am - 4pm

 

Cambridge - Cambridge Area Chamber of Commerce, West Side Park - 85 W. Pleasant St.

www.cambridgewiarts.org  

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June 6 through June 19, 2015 - The Summer Art Show - "Play Along" 

 

Opening party on June 6, from 3-5pm - food, beverages, music and meet the artists!

 

June 13 from 2-4pm - everyone is invited to play along and make artwork for the Lake Mills Alley Project. Upstairs at the library.

 

Presented by the Arts Alliance of Greater Lake Mills. 

 

Lake Mills - LD Fargo Public Library

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June 9, 2015 - 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.

 

5:30pm to 8:00pm

 

Cambridge - Cambridge Area Chamber of Commerce, 206 W. Main Street  

608-423-3730

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June 11 - July 19, 2015 - Guys on Ice 

 

You've seen them. Little wooden shanties sitting on lake ice. Puffs of smoke rising from chimney pipes. On a quiet day, maybe the static of a tinny radio filters through plywood walls, across the frozen tundra, back to shore. In a cold world, on a cold day, on a frozen lake, these little signs of life are all most people know of a secret culture that thrives right here amongst us. Well wonder no more as we bring you Fred Alley's wildly popular tale of the secret world of ice fishermen.

GUYS ON ICE spends a day in the life of Marvin and Lloyd - fishing buddies and home grown philosophers. And now this Wisconsin favorite gets the full Fireside treatment that will keep you laughing from start to finish. Don't miss this side-splitting musical comedy, guaranteed to thaw out your funny bone with songs like "The Wishing Hole," "Ode to the Snowmobile Suit," "Fish is a Miracle Food," and "The One That Got Away."

Fort Atkinson - Fireside Dinner Theatre - 1131 Janesville Ave
800-477-9505
 www.firesidetheatre.com

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June 13, 2015 - The Summer Art Show - "Play Along" 

 

June 13 from 2-4pm - everyone is invited to play along and make artwork for the Lake Mills Alley Project. Upstairs at the library.

 

Presented by the Arts Alliance of Greater Lake Mills. 

 

Lake Mills - LD Fargo Public Library

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June 13-14, 2015 - Cambridge Pottery Festival and US Pottery Games 

 

Enjoy the weekend strolling along the shores of beautiful Lake Ripley celebrating 24 years of clay and the ceramic arts at the Cambridge Pottery Festival & US Pottery Games Saturday & Sunday June 13th & 14th.  There are 40 professional pottery booths, demonstrations throughout the weekend, a silent pottery auction, Best Butter Dish competition, and the world famous U.S. Pottery Games.

 

 

If you are a professional potter and would like to throw in the games and do not have a booth on the grounds, by all means sign up for a heat under the information tent.  We are always looking for willing participants to enter the Pottery Games.

 

If you are a High School or College student, you may enter the High School and College games on Sunday for a chance to win a $250.00 scholarship.  Come early Sunday morning and sign up under the information tent.  Spaces are limited.

 

To date the Cambridge Pottery Festival has given $5000.00 in High School and College Scholarships to promote continued education in the ceramic arts.

 

SHIMPO America will be available to fit your ceramic hobby with however many tools, wheels and kilns you may need.  If you would like to pre-order from SHIMPO and have it delivered to our site, please connect  them at shimpoceramics.com.

 

Looking forward to seeing YOU at this year's festival!!

 

Saturday 9am-5pm; Sunday 10am-4pm

 

Cambridge - Lake Ripley Park, N4310 Park Road  

www.cambridgepotteryfestival.org 

608-438-1772

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June 13, 2015 - Berres Brothers Grogg 5k Run/Walk

 

Berres Brothers Caf� & Retail Store Teamed up with M2N Winner Autumn Meyers to add a new event to their 10th Birthday Celebration!

 

Join them in their 1st ever "Grogg 5k Run/Walk"! Proceeds will go to Rainbow Hospice Care to benefit their mission.

 

Run or Walk, this event is great for beginners and advanced runners. Starting at Berres Brothers Caf� & Retail Store, you will run/walk on pavement and grass paths for a scenic route around the Watertown Municipal Airport.

 

Let's get together as a community to make history, promote a healthy lifestyle, support a community based non-profit organization and have fun too.

 

8am

 

Watertown - Berres Brothers Coffee, 202 Air Park Drive  

www.BerresBrothers.com/grogg-5k 

920-261-6158  

 

 

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June 19, 2015 - 3rd Annual First Wing Community Barn Dance

 

Friday night, June 19, join us from 1pm to 10pm for our 3rd annual First Wing Community Barn Dance at the Deerfield Rod & Gun Club.  

 

Live music, calling by the Rattletrap String Band - Madison's favorite dance band for over 25 years! All dances taught, all ages welcome. Complimentary snacks and non-alcoholic beverages will be served.

 

$5 individual, $20 family of 5 or more.

 

Deerfield -Rod & Gun Club - 4372 Rod & Gun Club Road (just north of Deerfield, off Hwy BB) 

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June 20, 2015 - Fort Atkinson Half Marathon & 5k 

 

Join Fort Atkinson in the Half Marathon & 5k, as the trail wides through the heart of Fort Atkinson, and showcases its historical features.  Run down the peaceful Glacial Bike Trail and through the main streets.

 

This race is one of a kind, including a relay race and kids 1.1 mile race.  Zip past the many cheering community members, and then race through the finish line, where you'll find music, food, drinks, and fun.  Then stick around Jones Park, where you'll find baseball, carnival rides, and more.

 

7am - 11am

  

Fort Atkinson - Jones Park, 615 Janesville Ave, Fort Atkinson, WI

www.fortchamber.com  

http://business.fortchamber.com/events/details/fort-half-marathon-relay-5k-4410   

(920) 563-3210

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June 21, 2015 - Watertown Outdoor Arts Festival - Riverside Park

 

Admission is free.  Enjoy live music, food, free art activities for children, and a spectacular array of art.  This is a juried fine art show where only quality original artwork or prints of originals may be displayed.

 

Watertown - Watertown Tourism Council, Labaree St.  

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June 23-24, 2015 - Soul'd Out Quartet 

 

Soul'd Out Quartet travels the country with a mission of evangelism and discipleship to win souls for Christ and to strengthen and encourage God's people to be salt and light to the world. Having started the group in May 2004, Matt Rankin is joined by Dusty Barrett, Bryan Hutson, Ian Owens and Michael Howard. They are young, enthusiastic and energetic and their performance includes everything from hymns to progressive gospel with a balance of entertainment and ministry that appeals to all ages.

 

 

Tuesday matinee and evening, Wednesday evening

 

Fort Atkinson - The Fireside Dinner Theatre, 1131 Janesville Avenue  

www.firesidetheatre.com 

800-477-9505

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June 25-28, 2015 - Town & Country Days

 

Downtown Commons Park filled with rides and games for all ages!  Starting on Thursday night you can enjoy a Legendary Slider while listening to a local band in the Sons of American Legion Beer Tent.  Check out
www.lakemills.org for band listings.

 

 

Lake Mills - downtown Lake Mills and Commons Park

 

 www.lakemills.org 

920-648-3585

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June 26-27, 2015 - Rock the River
 

 

Rock the River is a community celebration in downtown Watertown.  Features of this event include an outdoor movie, food & beverages, street dance with live bands and other surprises!

 

Watertown - downtown

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June 27, 2015 - Tour da Goose Bike Race 

 

Our ride is one of two major fundraisers for the Watertown Area Cares Clinic. The clinic provides healthcare for the uninsured in Jefferson & Dodge Counties.

 

We're changing things up at the Tour da Goose this year! We will be changing our location to 1st and Jones Streets in Watertown - we're still by the river but now we will be joining forces with the Rock the River event so there will be more for you to enjoy!   


Tour Da Goose is a bike ride in Watertown, WI on Saturday, June 27th. It is a bike ride for people of all ages & abilities beginning with a 30 mile route & going upward in mileage from there. Join us for a bike ride in the beautiful & peaceful countryside of Jefferson County. Route lengths are 30 mile, 42, 62 & a 100 mile route for cycling enthusiasts. The routes will be fully supported with rest stops & sag wagon support.  

 

Afterwards enjoy a great time along the Rock River with good food, beverages, including beer, & live entertainment from 12 noon all the way into the evening.

 

7 am

Watertown - 2 Rivers Bike and Outdoors , 2 E. Main St.   

www.tourdagoose.com/ 

      

 

920-988-9224    

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JEFFERSON COUNTY TOURISM COUNCIL CONTACT INFO  

 

President:  Kate Anderson  |  president@enjoyjeffersoncounty.com  |   920-648-3585
Vice President:  Steven Cline   |   vp@enjoyjeffersoncounty.com
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  | 920-988-4458  

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