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Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Association |
Rural Wisconsin Events Calendar
2010
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| July 3 |
Art Fair on the Farm at Norskedalen Nature &
Heritage Center. See
www.norskedalen.org for
details. |
| July 3-5 |
8 Miles of Ag-tiques
- Hwy. 69 South, Monroe. One of the most unique antique tractor
shows ever done! 8 miles from Monroe, WI. to Orangeville, IL on
Hwy. 69 S. with stops along the way - different tractors and
different “colors” (Massey Harris, IH, John Deere, Oliver,
Minneapolis Moline, Allis Chalmers) and some with machinery from
back in the "Good ole' Days". Food stands, craft shows, and
just lots of fun and visiting with the "guys and their toys".
Part of this show is the 7th Annual “John Deere Days” (Two
Cylinder and New Generation tractors) hosted by Jim Briggs.
Info: 815.789.4570. |
| July 16 |
Wine & Cheese Reception at Maiden Rock Winery
& Cidery, Stockholm, WI. Area artist Princess Kwong
Yem Han. Art will be available for viewing and sale.
See her unique talent reflected in the traditional and
calligraphy pieces she will present. 5pm - 7pm. See
www.maidenrockwinerycidery.com |
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July 17 |
Aquaculture Day - Join the
Wisconsin Aquaculture Association and it's members to
celebrate Wisconsin's newly declared Aquaculture Day. Fish
farming provides safe locally grown fish for food and
recreation.and around the state, 12 members will open their
farms to the public for a look at fish farming. The farms range
from raceways, ponds and aquaponics to a research facility, and
grow a variety of fish including trout, walleye, char, perch,
bluegill, bass and tilapia . Individual activities
include tours & demonstrations explaining feeding, hatching,
equipment, with some farms offering fee fishing, and fresh &
smoked fish, cooking tips and produce for sale. For more details
go to
www.WisconsinAquaculture.com |
| July 21-25 |
Green County Fair
- Monroe. 4-H Fair, livestock shows and auctions, tractor pull,
demo derby, carnival, concessions, live entertainment.
www.greencountyfair.net |
| Jul 28 - Aug 1 |
Monroe
County Fair - Call (608) 372-2081 or visit
www.monroecountyfairwi.com for schedule of events.
Tomah Recreation Park, Tomah, WI
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| July 31 |
Amish Quilt and Consignment Auction
- Amish Schoolhouse - corner of Hwy. 104 and Atkinson Rd.,
Albany. Quilts, quilt tops, pillows and other hand-crafted
Amish-made items in one ring; horse items and other farm
equipment consignment in other ring. Info: 608.897.8500. |
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| August 4 |
National Heritage Barns
- Simultaneous Virtual Tour.
Visit the barns in Green County in person, and see the other
barns live by internet simulcast.
www.greencounty.org |
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August 7 |
Beginning Aquaculture Workshop
- Coolidge Springs Trout Ranch, Fifield. This all day workshop
is being offered to anyone with an interest in aquaculture and
who would like to find out what fish farming entails. Cost is
$35/person and includes tour of host farm, handouts, and lunch.
For more information go to
http://wisconsinaquaculture.com/ or call Cindy at
715-373-2990 |
| August 21-22 |
Railroad Days at Stonefield Historic Site,
Cassville, Wisconsin, see
www.stonefieldhistoricsite.org for more details. |
| August 25 |
Maiden Rock Apples Opens for the Season,
Stockholm, WI Wed-Sun, 10am - 6pm. See
www.maidenrockwinerycidery.com |
| August 26 |
Steak Dinner by Green County Beef Producers.
Stateline Ice Arena, 1632 4th Ave. W, near Badger State Ethanol,
Monroe. Serving begins at 5 PM. Info: Curt Richardson,
608.214.6216. |
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| September 5 |
Heirloom Tomato Tasting, Maiden Rock
Winery & Cidery, Stockholm, WI. Cost $5, Taste over 50
varieties of organically grown tomatoes from Blooming Hill Farm.
Tomato specials for sale. 12 noon - 5 pm See
www.maidenrockwinerycidery.com |
| September 10 |
"Twilight Tour" Historical Walk at
Norskedalen Nature & Heritage Center. See
www.norskedalen.org for
details. |
| Sept 17-19 |
Green County Cheese Days
- Downtown Historic Courthouse Square, Monroe. Oldest food fest
in the Midwest – honoring Swiss heritage and cheesemaking and
dairy farming traditions since 1914 - yodel, polka, and consume
cheese by the truckload. Dairy farm tours, barn quilt tours,
cow milking contest, Family Farm Adventure for kids. Don’t miss
The Swiss Colony Cheese Days Parade on Sunday.
www.cheesedays.com. Info: 800.307.7208. |
| Sept 24-26 |
Warrens Cranberry Festival -
Over 1800 food, arts & crafts,
antique & flea market, farmers market booths.
Village of Warrens, Exit #135
off I-94 INFORMATION & VENDOR CONTACT: Cranfest Office
(608) 378-4200
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September 25 |
Beginning Aquaculture Workshop
- Woods & Waters Enterprises, Inc. Juneau. This all day workshop
is being offered to anyone with an interest in aquaculture and
who would like to find out what fish farming entails. Cost is
$35/person and includes tour of host farm, handouts, and lunch.
For more information go to
http://wisconsinaquaculture.com/ or call Cindy at
715-373-2990 |
| September 25 |
Fall National Tractor Pull
- Green County Fairgrounds, Monroe. Sanctioned pulling event
with categories for super farm, pro stock, light super stock,
light limited super stock, two-wheel drive trucks, pro farm, and
mini rod, plus live music and food stands. All proceeds donated
to local charitable causes. Info: Mark Hawthorn, 608.558.2316. |
| September 25 |
Threshing Bee at Norskedalen Nature &
Heritage Center. See
www.norskedalen.org for
details. |
| September 25 |
Lake Pepin Food, Wine & Cider Festival at
Maiden Rock Winery & Cidery, Stockholm, WI 1pm - 5pm.
Music by Patchouli, sampling of wines and ciders, gourmet
goodies. Reservations required! For information, see
www.maidenrockwinerycidery.com. |
| Sept 25- Oct 31 |
Fall Fun Fest at Waldvogel's Pumpkin Farm,
Juneau. Homegrown fun-hayrides, corn maze, Lost Mine, gem
mining, pumpkins, caramel apples, and a lot more. See
www.waldvogelfarm.com |
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| Oct 2 |
Wetherby Cranberry Company Public Harvest Day
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Come and experience an actual
cranberry harvest at Wetherby Cranberry Marsh, 3365 Auger
Road, Warrens, WI 54666
CONTACT: Nodji Van Wychen
(608) 378-4813
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| October 9 |
Family Fun Day & Pumpkin Contest, Maiden
Rock Apples, Stockholm, WI. 9am - 12 noon. Open to
all ages, co-sponsored by Pepin Co 4H. Bring your
pre-carved or painted pumpkin or enter your giant in the
weigh-off. See
www.maidenrockwinerycidery.com |
| October 9 & 10 |
Civil War Heritage at Norskedalen Nature &
Heritage Center. See
www.norskedalen.org for
details. |
| October 23 |
Fields of Terror at Maiden Rock Apples,
Stockholm, WI Haunted hayride and corn-maze - join us to
experience the terror that can rise up around you! See our
website...www.fieldsofterror.com/
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| Oct 23-24 & 29-31 |
Haunted Weekends at Wilke's Farm, 3 miles
north of Wausau. Haunted House, Haunted Hayride & Haunted
Corn Maze (10/29-10/31).
Enter, if you dare! 7 - 10pm Go
to www.wilkefarm.com
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| October 27-28-29 |
Ghoulees in the Coulees at Norskedalen Nature
& Heritage Center. See
www.norskedalen.org for
details. |
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| November 13-14 |
Great River Road Wine Holiday Beginnings,
Maiden Rock Winery & Cidery, Stockholm, WI Sample holiday food
ideas, shop for upcoming events, and begin getting in the spirit
of the season. See
www.maidenrockwinerycidery.com |
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| December 4 |
Medieval Feast and Wassailing of the Apple
Trees, Maiden Rock Winery & Cidery, Stockholm, WI.
Join us for an evening of feasting, frivolity, and fun; we
partake in a meal fit for a king while enjoying the season and
toasting the apple trees. Reservations required. See
www.maidenrockwinerycidery.com |
| Dec 4 |
Holiday Open House at Wisconsin Cranberry Discovery
Center -
Specials throughout the
Center, cranberry wine tasting, gourmet food samples,
door prizes and more.
WHERE: WI Cranberry
Discovery Center, 204 Main Street, Warrens, WI 54666
CONTACT: Barb Hendricks
at 608-378-4878 or
manager@discovercranberries.com
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