Jefferson County Tourism Council
AUGUST 2015

Jefferson County Restaurant Review Crew
by Randy Otto and the rest of the hungry crew

Maasz North Shore Inn
N1835 North Shore Road
Fort Atkinson, WI
920-563-2083
www.letseat.at/northshoreinn

 

 

Note: Our intrepid reviewer was not able to file his restaurant review by press time this month. However, we should have the review on our website and in a blog post within a week.

 

"Take time enough for your meals, and eat them in company whenever you can. There is no need for hurry in life - least of all when we are eating."  

~ Edward Everett Hale, "How to Get the Best of It," c.1892 ~ 

 


Pictures from a great meal at Maasz's North Shore Inn... 

 

 


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

Cambridge
Tuesdays - 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 - through October
2 - 6:30pm
Commons Park - downtown
 www.LakeMillsFarmersMarket.com
  https://www.facebook.com/LakeMillsFarmersMarket

Jefferson

Thursdays - 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 - through October
8am - 12pm
Across from the Post Office
www.fortfarmersmarket.com

Whitewater
Saturdays - through October
7 - 11am

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Outdoor Concerts in Jefferson County

 

Enjoy wonderful small-town outdoor concerts this summer!

Fort Atkinson - Summer Charity Concerts

August 12 - Altar Boy Picnic 

August 26 - The Katie Scullin Band

 


Barrie Park in Fort Atkinson transforms into an outdoor music venue for the community, all for a charitable cause. All funds raised will be donated to the Boys & Girls Club of Fort Atkinson and applied to a newly founded Fort Atkinson Charity Concert scholarship - supporting students who have shown a commitment to their communities. Pack your picnic baskets and coolers!
6-9pm
210 Robert Street

920-563-3210





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:   

  • August 5 

www.lakemills.org 

920-648-3585

 

 

Jefferson - Rotary Park 

All concerts are held in Rotary Park in the Rotary Waterfront Park Pavilion, and begin at 7pm. In case of inclement weather, the concerts will be held at the Jefferson area Business Center.

  • August 6 - Swing Night, featuring Main Street Big Band
  • August 13 - Irish Night, featuring Leahy's Luck
  • August 20 - Classic Rock Night, featuring Ol' Style Skratch
  • August 27 - Country Night, featuring Shotgun Jane

 

 

                                                 Cambridge

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

  • August 7 and 21

Bring a picnic and make a night of it!

cambridgewiarts.org/concerts.html 

608-423-3780

Cambridge Area Chamber of Commerce - 100 E. Main Street 

 

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

Through September 6, 2015 - Pump Boys and Dinettes at the Fireside Theatre 

   

Travel with us down Highway 57 to the land of fishin' holes and homemade pie. To the Double Cupp diner for a double helping of fast-paced, good-natured, foot-stompin' hand-clapping fun.  It may not be the most famous of shows but it might just possibly be the most fun. This Broadway hit is a mixture of country, rock, western-swing and folk music. The Cupp sisters will tempt you with a second cup of coffee and a song and the Pump Boys will serenade you with hits like "The Night Dolly Parton Was Almost Mine." With exciting live music, hilarious hi-jinks, down-home common sense, and featuring Steve Watts in the role that first brought him to The Fireside, PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES is sure to become one of your favorite all-time Fireside offerings!

 

 

 

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

Seven shows weekly Wednesday through Sunday

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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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August 1, 2015 - Whitewater Wipeout

 

The fun begins on Main Street. Join us for hands-on art activities, great sales in local stores, music, taste local foods and many more events all day long.

 

10am-3pm

 

Whitewater - Downtown - 150 W. Main St.

www.whitewaterchamber.com 

(262) 473-4005

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August 2, 2015 - 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 sixth season, 2014, 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 emphasis is to share the passion for cars, mingle with like-minded car nuts and enjoy our automobiles. 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.  

 

DIRECTIONS: There is ample parking at and around our showroom. We never know if the weather will co-operate but the meetings take place "rain or shine", so please pay us a visit. If you want to be included on the 2shores Sunday "Cars and coffee" mailers, send us a quick email and we will include you on our list.

 

We meet monthly - on the first Sunday of the month, May through October, from 8am until 11am.
Lake Mills - 119 Church Street  

www.lakemillscarsandcoffee.com

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August 2, 2015 - Octagon House Ice Cream Social

 

Octagon House 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 U.S. Kindergarten building.


10am - 4pm

 

Watertown - Watertown Tourism Council, 919 Charles St.

Watertown Historial Society 

 

920-261-2796

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August 4-5, 2015 - The Brown Family in Christian Concert

 

Browns It's truly a family affair when The Browns hit the stage. The musical stylings of Shelly, Michaela, Adam and Andrew exude excitement and offer a life-changing experience to all who hear them. They deliver the powerful message of the gospel through word and song that engages audiences of all ages. The Browns have received the prestigious honor of Top 10 Mixed Group of the Year four years in a row. This award-winning family group is sure to inspire with their close-knit family harmony and talent.

 

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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August 6-9, 2015 - Watertown Riverfest

 

Features several national acts and a host of to quality regional entertainment.  A Taste of Watertown, Carnival, Craft Fair, Classic Car Show, Fireworks and much more.  Location is at Riverside Park in Watertown, WI.

 

Check our website for a full list of events for each day of Riverfest. 

 

Watertown - Watertown Tourism Council, Labaree St.  

www.watertownriverfest.com/  

 

 

 

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August 7-8, 2015 - Cambridge Friends of the Library Used Book Sale

 

Great bargains on a large selection of used books at the Amundson Center. This event takes place annually on the first weekend in August.

 

Friday 9am-5pm; Saturday 9am-3pm

 

Cambridge - Cambridge Area Chamber of Commerce, 200 Spring Street  

 cambridgelibraryfriends.org/default.html 

608-423-3900 

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August 7-8, 2015 - Cambridge Maxwell Street Days & Community Wide Garage Sale

 

Get the best deals of the year in Cambridge at the sidewalk sales overflowing with goodies at Maxwell Street Days on Friday and Saturday.  Find a treasure at the Community Wide Garage Sale and get a favorite book at the Friends of the Library Book Sale.

 

10am - 5pm

 

Cambridge - Cambridge Area Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Cambridge  

www.cambridgewi.com 

608-423-3780
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August 8, 2015 - The Great 08 Fun Run & Fest

 

Welcome to a quirky and laugh-inducing day in beautiful downtown Cambridge! Enjoy live music and The Great .08K Fun Run/Walk/Crawl (262 feet) in downtown Veteran's Park. Exceed .08K and your picture will be posted on the Wall of Shame!  

 

Best Costume will be the King or Queen of the Great 08!

 

There's lots more information at the Great08 website.

 

Beer & Wine Garden, food,  great live music, family games and more!  Food provided by the Cambridge Area Lions Club (so you know, it's great!)

 

Cambridge - Downtown Veteran's Park, 100 W. Main St.
608-423-3780
 

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August 11, 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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August 20, 2015 - Brew With a View 

 

Enjoy a beautiful view of Rock Lake from the Korth Park Pavilion. Beer, music, food and natural beauty!

 

A fundraising benefit for the Jefferson County Park System. 

 

5-8pm 

 

Lake Mills - Korth Park - Hilltop Pavilion, Korth Lane
 

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August 22, 2015 - Hot August Night

 

A night of family fun at the Johnson Creek Community Center on Saturday August 22nd from 4:30 to 8pm. Live music, games, bounce house, big splash and much more! A pig roast meal is available for purchase for $10. Advance ticket purchase preferred.  

 

Contact Allen at 262-271-3724.

 

4:30 pm - 8pm

Johnson Creek - 417 Union Street  

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August 22, 2015 - Rhythm on the River

 

Rhythm on the River is the largest annual fundraising event for the Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce and continues to be an end-of-summer social gathering for all ages. The Chamber's goal is to deliver a quality, family fun event with free admission to the public.

 

Join in on the fun downtown, with the "Taste of Fort" with a variety of food vendors, live music starting at 5pm and adult beverages while taking in the heart of Fort Atkinson.

 

5:00pm - 12:00am

 

Fort Atkinson - municipal parking lot across from the U.S. Post Service Office between South Water Street East and East Milwaukee Avenue along the river

www.fortchamber.com 

(920) 563-3210

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August 23, 2015 - Try Cambridge Tri-Triathlon

 

This sprint-distance triathlon guides participants down the shores of Lake Ripley, along scenic country roads and through beautiful downtown Cambridge. You will love the swim, because at 7am, Lake Ripley is a no-wake lake. The event will start and end at Ripley Park, an 18-acre, beachfront park complete with restrooms, showers, multiple shelters, disc golf course, playground, and much more! Athletes receive a medal and t-shirt for participation. Awards will be given for first, second, and third place in each race category. New this year: relay teams of 2-3.  

 

Times to be decided - see website for details.

 

7am

 

Cambridge - Ripley Park , N4310 Park Rd.  

www.cambridgecap.net  

www.trycambridgetri.com 

608-423-8108

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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