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WISCONSIN YEAR ROUND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES Cabin Fever Fest
Swan City Classic Car Show
Last Sunday of January (4th or 5th Sunday)
Father’s Day
Home & Business Expo
Lake Days
4th Weekend of April
Midwest Cream Cheese Competition
Thursday through Sunday following Independence Day
4th Saturday of April
A Day in the Park Craft Fair
Nancy’s Notions Sewing Exposition
2nd Sunday in July
1st weekend in May
Dodge County Fair
Race Into Summer Festival
3rd Wednesday in August through the next Sunday
Sunday of Memorial Day weekend
Corn Roast
Memorial Day Parade Memorial Day
3rd or 4th Tuesday of August (Tuesday after County Fair)
Taste of Wisconsin
Holiday Parade
3rd Saturday in June (Saturday before Father’s Day)
1st Saturday in December
Experience the arts year round at the Seippel Center for the Arts or catch a live theatrical production at the Beaver Dam Area Community Theatre. History enthusiasts will enjoy the Dodge County Historical Museum in downtown Beaver Dam.
Midwest Cream Cheese Competition
Nancy’s Notions Sewing Weekend
Races Every Saturday Night All Summer
Enjoy golfing, hiking, biking, and other outdoor sports throughout the spring, summer and autumn. There is water skiing, boating and fishing on Beaver Dam Lake, Wisconsin’s 15th largest lake with 6,542 square acres.
Beaver Dam Raceway provides racing enthusiasts with exciting dirt track racing action that includes sprint cars, midgets, late models and more. Racing is held every Saturday, May through October, beginning at 6:30 PM.
Dodge County Fair Every August
The Dodge County Fairgrounds, just east of Beaver Dam, is home to the Dodge County Fair which is held the third week of August. Free water ski shows provided by the Beaverland MustSkis ski team, who perform just off Tahoe Park on Beaver Dam Lake most Sunday evenings and some Friday nights from the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend to the Sunday of Labor Day weekend.
FREE Waterski Shows Sundays in Summer
Welcome! No matter the season, Dodge County is filled with four seasons of fun waiting to be discovered – and all just a short drive away. Go bird watching on Horicon Marsh, the largest freshwater cattail marsh in the United State and one of America's greatest bird watching destinations. During the fall, you'll see thousands of geese, ducks and other birds that stop at the marsh on their southward migration. And any time of the year is a great time to take a bicycle tour or hike along the 34-mile Wild Goose State Trail. The fishing, which includes crappie, walleye, northern pike and bass, is outstanding on any of the several beautiful lakes. A visit to Dodge County is never complete without enjoying the fantastic parks, offering scenic trails and great recreational facilities. Combine all of that with comfortable lodging, restaurants, unique shops, specialty food stores, museums and friendly people and you will truly Discover Dodge.
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Use this guide as your first step in planning a getaway to Dodge County. More resources and travel information are also available on TravelWisconsin.com. On behalf of Wisconsin’s tourism industry, we look forward to welcoming you soon.
Sincerely,
Stephanie Klett Secretary Wisconsin Department of Tourism
Dodge County Tourism Partners Beaver Dam Chamber of Commerce
Horicon Chamber of Commerce
Visitor & Hospitality Bureau 127 S Spring Street Beaver Dam, WI 53916 920.887.8879 www.beaverdamchamber.com
620 Washington Street PO Box 23, Horicon, WI 53032 920.485.3200 www.horiconchamber.com
Columbia County Visitor's Bureau 1800 Kutzke Rd. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-6161 www.TravelWiscNow.com
PO Box 4, Juneau, WI 53039 920.386.3359 www.juneauwi.org
128 W James Street PO Box 23, Columbus, WI 53925 920.623.5325 www.columbusvisitorcenter.com
Mayville Chamber of Commerce
127 E. Oak Street, Juneau, WI 53039 www.co.dodge.wi.us
12 S Main Street PO Box 185, Mayville, WI 53050 920.387.5776 www.mayvillechamber.com
Fox Lake Chamber of Commerce
Randolph Chamber of Commerce
301 W State Street PO Box 94, Fox Lake, WI 53933 800.858.4904 www.foxlakechamber.com
136 Stroud Street Randolph, WI 53956 920.326.4769 www.randolphwi.net
Friends of Horicon Marsh IEC
Watertown Tourism Council
Green Lake Country Visitors Bureau PO Box 639 Green Lake, WI 54941 www.glcountry.com
Hartford Chamber of Commerce 225 N Main Street PO Box 270305, Hartford, WI 53027 262.673.7002 www.hartfordchamber.org
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519 E. Main Street Watertown, WI 53094 1-877-733-9886 www.watertowntourism.com
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Table of Contents History of Dodge County ................................................... 6 Historical Societies and Museums ..................................... 7 Arts and Entertainment ...................................................... 8 Columbus Area.................................................................. 10 Lodging and Camping...................................................... 12 Beaver Dam Area.............................................................. 13 Lakes................................................................................... 15 Fox Lake Area ................................................................... 18 Randolph Area .................................................................. 20 Cambria Friesland Area ................................................... 21 Homegrown Goodness .................................................... 22 Horicon Area ..................................................................... 24 Churches ............................................................................ 27 Dodge County Map.......................................................... 28 Golfing................................................................................ 30 County Parks and Trails.................................................... 31 Hartford Area .................................................................... 36 Calendar of Events ........................................................... 38 Mayville Area .................................................................... 42 Juneau Area....................................................................... 44 Watertown Area ............................................................... 46 Waupun Area..................................................................... 48 Horicon Marsh Area ......................................................... 51
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Pubilished by: Capital Newspapers, Beaver Dam, WI General Manager: Scott Zeinemann Tourism Publications: Andrew Nussbaum Graphic Design: Melissa Boehler, Mary Nordquist, Charity Taylor, Jackie Lese Photos, Content, Maps: Thank you to all the people and organizations that contributed content and resources for the development of this publication.
Special Thank You to: Leslie Hershberger, Executive Director, Friends of Horicon Marsh IEC; Joyce Fiacco and Karen Boyd, Dodge County Land Resources and Parks; Philip Fritsche, Executive Director, Beaver Dam Chamber of Commerce; Dan Barnes, KD Interactive (re-designed www.DodgeCounty.com); Erin Railsback, Visitor Services Manager, Horicon National Wildlife Refuge; Becky Gutzman, UW-Extension
History of Dodge County More than 10,000 years ago, small bands of people entered what is now Dodge County on the edge of the receding glacier. As hunters and gathers, early native Americans followed and hunted herds of large animals and gathered food stuffs. The river systems from the south were used by early inhabitants to reach the wildlife and other resources the county provided in abundance. Numerous sites within the county show evidence of the early inhabitants including stone tools, campsites and settlements, burial and effigy mounds, garden plots and paintings and carvings on rock outcrops and stones. The first white settlers were drawn for reasons of bountiful agricultural lands, with wheat, corn, oats, potatoes and apples being the primary crops. Wheat growing was later replaced with dairying. Before mass settlement and agricultural pursuits, Dodge County was covered mainly with forests, wetlands, prairie and oak savannas. Dodge County was created in 1836 and named in honor of Henry Dodge, then territorial governor of Wisconsin. The Town
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of Victory was chosen as the County Seat. The Town of Victory was later renamed City of Juneau after Paul Juneau, the son of Solomon Juneau, founder of Milwaukee. In 1845 iron ore was discovered in Mayville and an iron ore works operated here for several decades until competition from mines in the Lake Superior region closed them. Sawmills and gristmills were widely distributed over Dodge County in the 1870's.
And a BIG Thank You to Jesse O’Neill, GIS Specialist, Dodge County Land Resources and Parks. His time and talent helped to create the corridor maps, center spread county map, and all the county park maps you see in this publication. This publication has been created and produced for Dodge County Tourism. Every effort has been made to provide the most current and accurate information available. Capital Newspapers, and the organizations represented, assume no responsibility for misinformation. Please contact Capital Newspapers, or your local chamber of commerce, with any additions or corrections.
Historical Markers
In 1875, John Jossie, came from Switzerland, developed the variety of cheese known as “Brick”, and opened the first factory in the United States to produce brick cheese. The factory operated in Watertown until 1943.
Historical Markers throughout Dodge County have been established by citizens of the county in an attempt to preserve elements of local history. There are eight historical markers established in the County.
Dodge is a leading county in the production of cheese, barley, alfalfa, hay and peas for canning. Industries include the manufacture of wood products, shoes, metal products, lawn care equipment, magazines, stainless steel equipment and ice fishing equipment.
Frederick Douglas
214 Front St, Beaver Dam
Bernard “Bunny” Berrigan
Spring St (Adams Spring Park), Fox Lake
Adrian “Addie” Joss
Lincoln Dr (Addie Joss Park), Juneau
World War II Memorial
Rest Area #64 – Hwy 41, Lomira
Lowell Women Firefighters
105 N River St, Lowell
Wisconsin’s First Iron Smelter
Hwy 28 & 67 (Main Street), Mayville
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Hwy 175, Theresa
Auto Race (Green Bay to Madison)
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Dodge County Historical Societies and Museums Ashippun History Committee
Horicon Historical Society
Lebanon Historical Society
Clayton Swanton PO Box 206 Ashippun, WI 53003 920.474.4708 Email: info@ashippun.com www.ashippun.com
PO Box 65 Horicon, WI 53032 920.485.4028 Email: hsociety@ticon.net
PO Box 23 Lebanon, WI 53047 262.542.7872 Email: eraether@wi.rr.com
Museum W4672 Ivy Street, Lebanon 53047 May-October, 1st Sunday, 1-4 pm
Lomira Historical Society Satterlee Clark House Museum
Dodge County Historical Society 105 Park Avenue Beaver Dam, WI 53916 920.887.1266 Email: ksampson2@wi.rr.com www.dodgecountyhistory.com Tuesday-Saturday, 1-4 pm
322 Winter Street, Horicon 53032 May-October, 4th Sunday, 1-4 pm
PO Box 1108 Lomira, WI 53048 920.269.4410 Email: lpljane@mwfls.org
Hustisford Historical Society
Silver Leaf School House
PO Box 44 Hustisford, WI 53034 920.349.3565 Email: grulke@charter.net
Work In Progress
N7148 State Road 73 Randolph, WI 53956 920.326.3573 Email: delbiel@powerweb.net
Dodge Centre Historical Society Bernice Kuntz N7031 St. Rd. 26 Juneau, WI 53039 920.386.4915 Email: bernice_ kuntz@att.net
Museum John Hustis House 134 North Ridge, Hustisford 53034 Memorial Day, June, July, August, 2nd SatSeptember, 1st and 3rd Sundays, 1:30-3 pm
Museum 187 East Oak Grove Street, Juneau 53039 May-October, 1st and 3rd Sundays, 1-4 pm
Fox Lake Historical Society PO Box 493 Fox Lake, WI 53933 920.296.0254 Email: frankdesigns@powerweb.net
Lost Lake-Randolph Historical Society
Kekoskee/Williamstown Historical Society W3166 County Road Y Lomira, WI 53048 920.382.5788 [Greg Tennies] Email: info@kwhsi.org www.kwhsi.org
W11827 Concord Rd., Randolph June-September, 1st and 3rd Sundays, 1-4 pm
Mayville Historical Society PO Box 82 Mayville, WI 53050 920.387.5787 Email: info@mayvillehistoricalsociety.org www.mayvillehistoricalsociety.org
Museum Opening Soon... 51 County Road Y South, Mayville 53050 Temporary Museum Display Located at Mayville Limestone School 215 N Main Street, Mayville
Fox Lake Depot Museum
Hollenstein Wagon & Carriage Museum
211 Cordelia Street, Fox Lake 53933 May-Sept., 1st and 3rd Sundays, 1-4 pm
Bridge & German Streets, Mayville May-October, 2nd and 4th Sundays, 1-4 pm
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Mayville Limestone School Museum PO Box 102 Mayville, WI 53050 920.387.2593 Email: info@mlsm.org www.mlsm.org
Neosho Historical Society PO Box 105 Neosho, WI 53059 920.387.4193 Email: reisetter@charter.net
Solomon Juneau and John Schiefer Historic Homes and Reklau Log Building Hwy. 175, Milwaukee St, Main St, Theresa Memorial Day, June-September, Last Sunday, 1-4:30 pm
Waupun Historical Society 314 Beaver Dam Street Waupun, WI 53963 920.324.3878 Email: waupunhistorical@powercom.net
Old Village Hall Museum Mayville Limestone School Museum 215 N Main Street, Mayville May-October, 1st and 3rd Sundays, 1:30-4:30 pm
115 S Schuyler Street, Neosho April-October, 2nd and 4th Sundays, 1-4 pm
Theresa Historical Society PO Box 74 Theresa, WI 53091 920.488.2783 Email: gbeck@powerweb.net
Waupun Heritage Museum 22 S Madison Street, Waupun March-November, 1st and 3rd Sundays 1:30-4 pm
Arts & Entertainment
Schauer Arts and Activities Center
Seippel Homestead and Center for the Arts
Beaver Dam Area Community Theatre
147 N. Rural St. Hartford (262) 670-0560 www.schauercenter.org
1605 N. Spring St. Beaver Dam (920) 885-3635 www.bdaaa.org
219 N. Spring St. Beaver Dam (920) 885-6891 www.bdact.org
The Schauer Center is the Kettle Moraine’s regional center for the arts—staging professional touring performances through its Performing Arts Series as well as performances by schools and its resident groups. The Schauer Center also offers classes in the visual and performing arts for all ages.
The Seippel Homestead and Center for the Arts, managed by the Beaver Dam Area Arts Association, features six exhibits each year, including a wildlife and landscape exhibit, an area high school art exhibit, a Holiday Gift Gallery, and several other major exhibits of national, state and area artists’ works. The BDAAA offers a year-round gift shop, classes, clubs, and special programs and events.
The BDACT building, formerly the First Baptist Church, provides an ideal intimate theater with excellent acoustics and two floors of work, storage, and performance space. In recent years, to accommodate our increasingly larger audiences, we present our summer musicals at the state-of-the art Beaver Dam High School auditorium.
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BEAVER DAM • COLUMBUS
Points of Interest • Beaver Dam Chamber of Commerce • Beaver Dam Lake • Crystal Lake Beach Waupun • Nancy’s Notions To Ripon 49 • Beaver Dam Country Club, Old Hickory Golf Club • Dodge County Fairgrounds 26 • Beaver Dam Raceway
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Columbus CALENDAR OF EVENTS May 11 & 12 May 12 June 16-17 June 19 July 3-7 July 4 a.m. July 4 Noon July 4 Dusk July 14 July
Columbus City Wide Garage Sale Red Bud Day - Downtown Columbus Columbus Horse & Carriage Festival Honoring Columbus’ contribution to the Civil War. Columbus Senior Center’s Senior Fair & Brat Fry Columbus 4th of July Celebration Columbus Fireman’s Park Firecracker 5 Mile Run Parade Fireworks Thunder Run Motorcycle Rally 1-2:30 p.m. Just Us Girls! Event
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Columbus Main Street
152 W. James St. • Downtown Columbus • 920-350-0252 • hydrostreetbrew.com “Wisconsin’s Largest Antique Mall” Enter everyday 8:15 am - 4 pm. 82,000 sq. ft., 222 dealers, 444 booths, 3rd floor furniture, lounge. Christopher Columbus Museum, “World Class Exhibit.” 2000 quality souvenirs in 80 displays.
128 W. James St., Columbus (920) 623-5325 info@columbusmainstreet.org
Tour buses are always welcome.
239 Whitney St., Columbus
(920) 623-1992
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Downtown Columbus • (920) 623-2700 Mon.-Fri. 8:00-6:30 • Sat. 8:00-3:00 • Sun. 9:30-12:30
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Columbus CALENDAR OF EVENTS August October 6
Public Enemies Event Columbus Senior Center Fall Festival 9a.m.-2p.m. Dickason Blvd.
October 6 Nov. 16-18
Autumn Iron Holiday Open House Downtown Columbus
Nov. 23
Holiday Light Parade - 6:30 p.m. through downtown with Santa lighting the tree afterwards. December Breakfast with Santa Columbus Country Club
December
Columbus Main Street Holiday Home Tour
920-623-3113
W2164 Hwy 60, Columbus, WI Serving 4:30 til 9:00 Bar Menu til close
Check out Columbus!
Open Thursday - Monday
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• Indoor Pool • Whirlpool MEETI • Complimentary Continental • Busin NG ROOM: ess Meetings Breakfast • Reunions • • Whirlpool Rooms Birthday Parties • Anniversaries • Mini-Fridge & Microwave • High Speed Wireless Internet
Minutes from the Amtrak Station and Area Attractions.
Super 8 - Columbus 219 Industrial Dr., Columbus • 920-623-8800 Toll-Free Reservations 1-800-800-8000
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COLUMBUS 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION
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FOOD & FAMILY FUN All music will be held at the Entertainment Garden in Fireman’s Park
JULY 4 - 7
Mr. Eds Magical Midway
Parade at Noon
Vintage Red 2:00-6:00pm Cross County Junction 6:30-11:30pm at Dusk Rain Date - Sat. July 7
Fireworks
FRIDAY, JULY 6 Bad Habitz 7:30-11:30pm SATURDAY, JULY 7 Jessie Walker 1:00-4:00pm Save The Day 7:30-11:30pm
Fireman’s Park Park Ave. Columbus, WI For A Complete List Of Entertainment Visit Our Website!
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Rio CAMPER COUNTRY USA The Village of Rio is a small, friendly community in the heart of Wisconsin farm country, near the Wisconsin River. Located just inside the unglaciated area of the state, the region is rich in wooden and lake areas which provide many opportunities for outdoor activities.
Lodging and Camping SUPER 8 - COLUMBUS 219 Industrial Dr. 920-623-8800 www.super8.com
SILVER SPRINGS CAMPSITES INC. - RIO N5048 Ludwig Rd. 920-992-3537 www.silverspringscamp.com
WILLOW MILL CAMPSITE - RIO N5830 Cty. Hwy. SS 800-582-0393 www.willowmillcampsite.com
AMERICINN - BEAVER DAM 325 Seippel Blvd 800-634-3444 www.americinnbeaverdam.com
HAYES RESORT - FOX LAKE 920-928-2616 www.hayesresort.com
HEAVEN SCENT BED & BREAKFAST - RANDOLPH 425 Grove St. www.heavenscentbb.com
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Phone 920-992-3537 Reservations Only 877-992-3538 N5048 Ludwig Rd., Rio, WI 53960 • Heated Pool • Sandy Beach • 10 Acre Lake • Fishing • Boat Rentals • Water Toys • Basketball Court & Volleyball Court • Horseshoe Pits • Rec Hall • Playground •Activities Most Weekends • Modern Restrooms • Coin Showers • Laundry Rooms • Office/Store/Grill • Pay Phones • 6 Cabins • 300 Campsites • Overnight Camping • Seasonal Rentals • Large Group Areas • Wifi • ATM • Hiking Trails
Camp 5 Nights Pay For 4! Reservations Suggested We accept VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER www.silverspringscamp.com email: fun4u@sscamprio.com
W4419 State Rd. 33 920-485-4489 joancira@sbcglobal.net
WESTPHAL MANSION INN BED & BREAKFAST - HARTFORD 90 South Main St. 262-673-7938 www.westphalmansioninn.com
MAYVILLE INN - MAYVILLE 701 S. Mountin Dr. 920-387-1234 www.mayvilleinn.com
AUDUBON INN - MAYVILLE 45 North Main St. 920-387-5858 www.auduboninn.com
IRON RIDGE INN - IRON RIDGE • Family Campground • Site Rentals • One Cabin Rental • Large Heated Pool • Convenient Store • Planned Activities • Game Room & Activity Center • 2 Playgrounds • Horseshoe Pits • Boat Rental • Fishing from Shore Only
N5830 Cty. Hwy SS • Rio, WI 53960
May 1 - Oct. 1 • Call for Reservations • 800.582.0393 WiFi Available • Credit Cards Accepted
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129 S. Main St. 920-387-4090 www.ironridgeinn.com
THE PLAYFUL GOOSE CAMPGROUND - HORICON 2001 S. Main St. 920-485-4744 www.playfulgoose.com Information on camping in any of the Dodge County Parks begins on pg. 31.
Beaver Dam
BEAVER DAM LAKE DAYS July 12-15
WELCOME! We are a thriving city of 16,000+ residents, nestled among three nearby major metropolitan areas. With a 6,000 acre lake, beautiful parks, and a progressive school system Beaver Dam is a wonderful place to call home. Quality employers, a workforce second to none, and a robust and growing retail marketplace all combine to make it an excellent place for business, too. Spend some time here see for yourself! Many have left their famous mark on Beaver Dam's rich history, including Fred McMurray and Carl Sandburg. The city which long carried the tag "home of 14,000 busy beavers" has been active in circles ranging from manufacturing to show business.
hursdayy ~ 7-10PM~DJ Spinnin Music Fridayy ~ 8:30PM~Cosmo Featuring: g Anton Cosmo former lead singer of BOSTON--ALL N HITS SHOW
FIREWORKS Friday & Saturday Saturday ~ 8:30PM~Little Texas at dusk Sunday ~ 6:30PM~Terry Sylvester formerly of THE HOLLIES www.beaverdamlakedays.com
Beaver Dam Area Arts Association
Ignite the Artist Everyone Within Welcome 7 EXHIBITS PER YEAR WEEK OF ART Every March dozens of creative classes to Ignite the Artist within!
including Area High School Art and Holiday Gift Gallery
Summer Secret Garden Tour
Fall Driving Art Tour in October
Artdrenoline Youth Art and Sport Day Camp
with the YMCA Each June for kids 6-12 years old All classes and exhibits listed at
www.bdaaa.org Email:bdaaa@seippelcenter.com call (920) 885-3635
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825 Madison Street • Beaver Dam • WI Serving Food Daily Until 9pm • Full Bar including 12 tap line • Open to Close
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Beaver Dam WELCOME!
WALKER’S Restaurant & Bakery
Breakfast All Day Daily Features Bakery In-House Super Salads & Soups Friday Fish Fry Baked Chicken Heart of Hospitality Sat & Sun T-Bone Steak BBQ Ribs
7 Days A Week! Lunch & Dinner
813 Park Ave. Beaver Dam
Steaks • Chicken • Seafood BREAKFAST Saturdays & Sundays
920-885-9041
6am-10pm
920-885-2755 1520 N. Spring St • Beaver Dam
Carry Out on Full Menu
Mon.-Thurs. 11am-9pm Fri. 11am-10pm Sat. 8am-10pm Sun. 8am-9pm
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Beaver Dam 810 Park Avenue • Beaver Dam • 885-5843
Your full service grocery store • Certified • Pampered to Angus Beef Perfection Produce • Specialty Meat Case • Floral Department • Award Winning Bakery • Liquor Department • Award Winning Deli • Horicon Bank shopthepig.com
SCHULTZ’S Cheese Haus
Featuring Over 125 Varieties of Cheese • Gifts, Candies, Sausage, Wines Including Wollersheim, Door County, von Stiehl & Imported • Packer & Badger Corner • Wisconsin Souvenirs and more
Shopping Center Like us on
822 Park Avenue | Hwy. 33 & 151 in Beaver Dam
US Hwy. 151 South, Beaver Dam OPEN DAILY 1-800-236-3734
www.schultzscheese.com
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Lakes Beaver Dam Lake Beaver Dam Lake is the largest lake in Dodge County and the 16th largest in Wisconsin. It was formed in 1842 when a 10 foot dam was constructed on the Beaver Dam River to provide water power. The City of Beaver Dam is located on the southeast shore. Beaver Dam Lake covers approximately 6,600 acres, is 14 miles long, and has over 41 miles of shoreline. It is especially well suited for speedboating, sailing and provides excellent summer and winter fishing for northern pike, walleye, bass, catfish, bullhead, and a variety of panfish. Besides fishing, the lake is perfect for water-skiing, snowmobiling, ice skating and hunting. The city maintains a half a dozen lakeside parks, among which there are several with fishing piers and boat ramps. Picnic facilities for the general public are plentiful, as well as shoreline areas to enjoy the beauty of the changing seasons. Tahoe Park on Beaver Dam Lake is home to Beaver Dam's Lake Days celebration and the Beaverland Must-Ski's Water Show. No matter the season, there is always something to do on Beaver Dam Lake. Lake Size: 6,542 Acres Maximum Depth: 11 Ft.
Sinissippi Lake Sinissippi Lake was formed by a 12 foot dam, originally erected in 1845, which flooded a marshy valley of the Rock River. The fishery consists mainly of carp, bullheads, and northern pike. A large number of waterfowl visit the lake in the spring. Sinissippi Lake is a great place to boat and water ski. The Sinissippi Ski Club founded in 1978 offers "Learn to Ski" programs every summer to teach beginning skiers. The Ski Club also performs together on the lake. Quiet boaters can explore the lake's eight islands including Anthony and Radloff Islands both of
which have wooded camping and Campers Island, the largest island on the lake. There is also hunting nearby and the bird watching is unsurpassed. Bald eagles, sandhill cranes, herons, and white pelicans all frequent the lake. Lake Size: 2,855 Acres Maximum Depth: 11 Ft.
Fox Lake Fox Lake was originally a smaller natural lake formed by glacial activity. In 1845 it was greatly increased in size and depth by construction of an 11 foot dam on Mill Creek. The City of Fox Lake is located on the southeast shore of the lake where city parkland with a boat landing provides recreational access. A town park with a boat landing provides access on the north side of the lake. Fox Lake is heavily used for boating, water skiing, and fishing. Fox Lake drains toward Beaver Dam Lake via Mill Creek. Lake Size: 2,625 Acres Maximum Depth: 22 Ft.
Lake Emily Lake Emily is a shallow, fertile lake located in the extreme northwest corner of Dodge County. The lake is principally fed by seepage, springs and runoff. A four-foot dam assists in maintaining the water levels. The lake provides a quality fishery primarily of perch, bluegills, largemouth bass, and northern pike and receives heavy usage year round. Much
of the lakeshore is developed with cottages and homes, except for the west side which is still undeveloped. A town-owned boat landing provides good fishing and boating access on the southern end of the lake. Lake Size: 268 Acres Maximum Depth: 17 Ft.
Lost Lake Lost Lake is located in west-central Dodge County. The lake is mainly seepage fed and drains to Beaver Dam Lake. The lake is popular for fishing and hunting although freeze out conditions limit the fishery. Much of the shoreline consists of marshy areas. Boat ramps exist on the north and south sides of the lake as extensions of the town roads. Lake Size: 245 Acres Maximum Depth: 11 Ft.
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Downtown Beaver Dam THE HEART OF OUR COMMUNITY Come and spend time in Beaver Dam’s downtown district. An exciting year has been planned for the downtown Beaver Dam River Market. The 2012 River Market will include 6 events running from the second Saturday in May through the second Saturday in October. It is held near the foot bridge in Tower Parking Lot and will include both shopping and entertainment.
RIVER MARKET May - October 2nd Saturday of the month Tower Parking Lot, Downtown Beaver Dam
Repurposed Furniture • Jewelry Vintage & More! 112 S. Spring St., Beaver Dam • 920-356-8984
HOLIDAY PARADE
Wed-Fri 10-5: Sat 10-4: Sun 11-3
1st Saturday in December Celebrate the Holidays in Downtown Beaver Dam
Specializing in Weddings, Birthdays, Parties or Stop In & Buy From Our Case!
920-885-4588 Unique, Yummy Cupcakes
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142 Front Street Downtown Beaver Dam Open Daily 10-5 Closed Holidays
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103 Front St., Beaver Dam • (920) 887-8861 HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 5 am-2 pm; Sun. 7 am-2 pm
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Call Edith's for all of your catering needs. Wedding Cakes & Chocolate Fountains & all your Christmas goodies
Downtown Beaver Dam THE HEART OF OUR COMMUNITY Taste of Wisconsin has become an annual event in Beaver Dam. It will be held in Downtown Beaver Dam on Saturday, June 16. Taste of Wisconsin is a Wisconsin Craft Beer and Cheese Tasting Event. Taste over 100 Wisconsin made beers, and dozens of Wisconsin made cheeses, promoting our proud heritage in the brewing and cheese making industries. Ticket price includes a Tasting Brochure and a souvenir tasting glass. Live music will also be provided by the Bob and Rich Show.
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130 Front St. (on Hwy 33 & City 151) • Downtown Beaver Dam • 920-887-3380 Open: 10-5 M-Sat. Fri. til 8pm (Sun. 11-4 Nov. 15-Dec 24th only)
BRAND NEW Melissa & Doug Toys, Puzzles, Food & More
Bullfrogs & Butter ies Baby, Kids & Maternity Resale Store
127 Front Street, Beaver Dam, WI • (920)356-1759 Hours: M-TH: 10am-5pm • Fri: 10am-8pm • Sat: 10am-4pm • Closed Sunday www.bullfrogsandbutterflies.biz • www.facebook.com/bullfrogsbutterflies
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Fox Lake
A H IS TOR ICAL DIS COV E RY
FOX LAKE Redevelopment Authority The Fox Lake Redevelopment Authority can assist your business, industrial or commercial - in locating to the City of Fox Lake. The RDA can provide financial incentives to your business to help you with the relocation process. We currently have a 62-acre industrial park with full-service lots available that range in sizes from 3-5 acres. Contact the City Administrator for an application for financial assistance and relocation information.
248 E. State St. • Fox Lake • 920-928-6288 www.cityoffoxlake.org • cityadmin@cityoffoxlake.org
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Knowledge of the history and archaeology of Fox Lake was enriched in 1983 when the Fox Lake Inland Lake Rehabilitation and Protection District installed a sewer system. Workers uncovered one of the Wisconsin’s largest archaeological discoveries on Elmwood Island in Fox Lake.
LIVE Music Every Weekend!
N10575 Chief Kuno Trail • 928-3470
Open Tues. thru Sun. 11am - Close, Mon. 3pm - Close
Monday All You Can Eat Chicken Wings $6.75 Tuesday All You Can eat Spaghetti $6.75 Wednesday $1 Specials including burgers & chicken sandwiches Thursday Taco specials starting at $1.75 Friday Fish Fry & Fish Specials starting at $6.00 & up
Open April thru September
FOX LAKE GOLF CLUB N 18 Hole Scenic Course
Prime Steakhouse FRIDAY FISH FRY FRIDAY & SATURDAY PRIME RIB NIGHT NIGHTLY SPECIALS MONDAY - THURSDAY N10604 Chief Kuno Trail
Fox Lake • 920.928.2576 www.theshoresoffoxlake.com Sun-Thurs. 4-9pm, Fri. -Sat. 4-10pm
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www.foxlakefishtales.com Open 7 Days a Week • 529 W. State St. • Fox Lake, WI • 920-520-0015
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FOX LAKE, WI
Home Friday Night Fish Fry 4-8pm SERVING LIQUOR & BEER Cooking CHALET FAMILY RESTAURANT & CATERING 1/2 PRICE 1/2 PRICE 1/2 PRICE Breakfast Friday Fish Fry Cheeseburger Combo
Hayes Resort Bar • Food • Cottages (920) 928-2616 or (888) 300-9856 • www.hayesresort.com – Best View on Fox Lake – Come see why we’ve been here 36 years!
with the purchase of a with the purchase of a breakfast of equal or greater dinner of equal or greater value and 2 beverages value and 2 beverages Valid only with coupon. Not valid with any other discount or special. Expires 10/31/12. CHALET FAMILY RESTAURANT
Open 6am - 2pm 7 Days a Week
Valid only with coupon. Not valid with any other discount or special. Expires 10/31/12. CHALET FAMILY RESTAURANT
with the purchase of a combo of equal or greater value and 2 beverages Cheeseburger Combo includes French Fries or Cup of Soup. Valid only with coupon. Not valid with any other discount or special. Expires 10/31/12. CHALET FAMILY RESTAURANT
accepted Jim & Diane Zindars - Owners for 16 Years Reservations Carryouts available
Hwy. 33 - 1 mile west of Fox Lake • (920) 928-2425
Supper Club
East Shore of Beautiful Lake Emily, Located 7 miles Northwest of Fox Lake on Highway A or 10 miles West of Waupun (left off Highway AW)
& Annuals • Perrennials • 1,000’s of Hanging Baskets Vegetable Plants and So Much More!
In Business since 1968 this historic site is over 150 years old. A written history and postcard is available.
Over 40 Entrees Including Steaks, Seafood, BBQ Ribs, Roast Duck, Prime Rib
FARM FRESH PRODUCE Starting Mid June Sweet Corn • Tomatoes Melons • Cucumbers & More
Visit Us Spring, Summer and Fall
Children’s Menu with family atmoshpere
Nightly Specials
Enjoy a cocktail or dinner on our patio overlooking Lake Emily.
N10348 Co. Hwy A Fox Lake, WI 53933 1/2 Mile N. of Hwy 33 on Hwy A between Randolph & Fox Lake
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Glen & Sheri Hoekstra 920-928-2398 or 888-435-6689 www.hoekstras.net
We have party packages to meet all of your needs Serving Tuesday,Wednesday & Thursday 4:30pm-9:00pm Friday & Saturday 4:30pm-10:00pm; Sunday 11:30am-9:00pm(closed Mondays)
Phone: (920) 928-3348 For Reservations or Private Parties
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Santa’s Citywide Holiday Workshop Garage Sale Bazaar May 12th Nov. 24th Check website for date
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Markesan 920-398-2358
Randolph 920-326-4131
Waupun 920-324-2200 See us for all your banking needs. Large enough to serve you, small enough to know you...
www.markesanstatebank.com Member Federal Reserve
Heaven Scent
BED & BREAKFAST
www.foodspot.com/feils Wed-Thurs 5pm-9pm Fri-Sat 5pm-10pm Sun 10:30am-2pm and 4pm-9pm Closed Mon. & Tues.
Feil’s Supper Club 425 GROVE STREET
RANDOLPH, WISCONSIN
920.763.2170
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Hwy. 73 (2 miles S. of Randolph) • 920.326.5544
Covenant
Formerly The Bridge
Christian Resource Center Your store for travel games, books, gifts, music, DVD’s, cards and more! 620 Williams Street • Randolph
W11146 Cty. Rd. G • Beaver Dam WI 53916 Located on Beaver Dam Lake
Featuring • A Huge Deck • Many Summer & Winter Activities • Boat Launch • 3 Bdrm Year-Round Cottage Rental
• A Small Campground with Facilities • Serving Homemade Pizza, Burgers and a Variety of Sandwiches & Appetizers
Located 1 block off of 73 on the north side of Randolph
920-326-BOOK (2665) Open Mon-Fri 9-5 • Sat 9-1 • Closed Sundays
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Paul & Kathy Martin, Owners
920-326-5121 • dockside.5121@yahoo.com
find us on Dockside Pub & Grille on Beaver Dam Lake
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Horicon
The Town of Fox Lake is located on the northwest corner of the County. The Town of Fox Lake is the oldest settled town in the County which is dated at 1838. Beaver Dam and Fox Lake are joined by a river and Lake Emily is in the northern portion of the town.
Want to curl up with a good book, movie, take a boat tour or golf? Or perhaps swim after a day of getting up close and personal with the Horicon Marsh? We’ve got what you need and we’d love to welcome you to our friendly town. Points of Interest • Aquatic Center • Rock River Hills Golf Course • Satterlee Clark House Museum • Boat Tours of the Marsh • Dodge Center Bowling Alley • Bed & Breakfast Inn • Five Beautiful Parks
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sponsored by Cambria Friesland Chamber of Commerce
The Friesland Band - Old Fashioned Concerts & Pie Socials every Tuesday starting June 12 - August 21 at 7:45pm
DU-AL GAS
www.cambriafrieslandchamber.com
Du - al Gas, Inc.
106 W. Edgewater Street • Cambria • 920-348-6090 • 1-800-636-6090 www.prideoriginals.com
LP Gas Supplier of Residential & Agricultural Grill Camper Small Tank Refills
cabinets & countertops bedroom sets • entertainment centers • dining sets • computer stations • •
920-348-5143 or 1-800-543-5334 Friesland, Wisconsin www.dualgas.com
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Dodge County's
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Kirschbaum's Strawberry Acres (B1) N5802 US Highway 151 Beaver Dam WI 53916 (920) 887-7530
Honey Acres (H1) N1557 State Road 67 Ashippun WI 53003 (800) 558-7745 www.beekeepersbestinc.com
www.powerweb.net/kirschbaums
Pieper's Fruit Farm (B2) W2423 State Road 49 Brownsville WI 53006 (920) 583-3056 Zastrow's Strawberries (B3) W2364 County Road Y Mayville WI 53050 (920) 387-3696 www.zastrowsstrawberries.com
Tyler Kufalk (H2) N6201 County Road G Beaver Dam WI 53916 (920) 356-9012 Dean Lapp (H3) 500 S Main St Reeseville WI 53579 (920)927-3848 www.lappsbeesupplycenter.com
Jeanne Malterer (H4) W3507 County Road R Iron Ridge WI 53035 (920) 349-8853 Melvin Saeger (H5) W6140 State Road 33 Juneau WI 53039 (920) 386-2063
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FARM/FLEA MARKETS Beaver Dam (F1) River Market Tower West Parking Lot 200 S. Center St. Beaver Dam 53916 (920) 887-8262 May-October 2nd Sat. of each month
ORCHARDS Tom Dooley Orchard (A1) W5759 State Road 49 Waupun WI 53963 (920) 324-3664
Waldvogel's Farm (P4) N7416 County Road I Juneau WI 53039 (920) 885-9590 www.waldvogelfarm.com
Golz Orchard (A2) W5961 State Road 49 Waupun WI 53963 (920) 324-5308
CHEESE
Pieper's Fruit Farm (A3) W2423 State Road 49 Brownsville WI 53006 (920) 583-3056
CANDY Confections for Any Occasion by Joel (J1) 101 N Milwaukee St Theresa WI 53091 (920) 488-9269 www.confectionsbyjoel.com
PUMPKIN PATCHES Eberle's Produce (P1) W5548 State Road 33 Horicon WI 53032 (920) 485-2702 www.eberlesproduce.com Glacier Rock Farm (P2) N1255 Hoard Road Ixonia WI 53036 (920) 474-3090 www.glacierrockfarms.com
Tietz Family Farm Market (P3) W4500 County Road CW Watertown WI 53098 (920) 206-0940
Beaver Dam (F1-A) 1645 N. Spring St. Beaver Dam 53916 (920) 887-3106 May - October Weds./Sat. 8 am - 1 pm
Horicon (F5) Kiwanis Park S Hubbard St Horicon 53032 (920) 485-3200 June-October Wednesdays 4 pm - 8 pm Horicon (F6) 620 Washington St Horicon 53032 (920) 485-3200 May-October Thursdays 7 am - Noon
Lebanon (F9) N1826 County Road R Lebanon 53047 (920) 925-3522 May-October Wednesdays 3 pm – 6 pm Mayville (F10) 10 S. Main St., Mayville May-October Wednesdays 7 am - 11am Watertown (F10) Riverside Park Watertown 53094 (920) 261-6320 May-October Tuesdays 7 am - Noon
Crave Bros Cheese (No Store or Tours) (920) 478-4887 www.cravecheese.com Jim's Cheese Pantry (C1) 410 Portland Rd Waterloo WI 53594 (920) 478-3600 www.jimscheesepantry.com
Kraemer Wisconsin Cheese (C2) 1173 N Fourth St Watertown WI 53098 (920) 261-6363 www.kraemercheese.com Specialty Cheese Company (C3) 430 N Main St Reeseville WI 53579 9209273888 www.specialcheese.com Widmer's Cheese Cellars (C4) 214 W Henni St Theresa WI 53091 (920) 488-2503 www.widmerscheese.com
Columbus (F2) 409 N Ludington St Columbus 53925 (920) 623-5540 June-October Sundays 9 am - 1 pm
Hustisford (F7) Hustis St Hustisford 53027 (920) 349-3188 May-October Saturdays 7 am - Noon
Fox Lake (F3) Flea Market— Main St Fox Lake 53933 (920) 928-3777 April-October Saturdays 8 am - 2 pm
Juneau (F8) Courthouse Square Juneau 53039 (920) 386-3359 May-October Fridays 8 am - Noon
Waupun (F11) 530 E Spring St Waupun 53963 (920) 324-7915 May-October Thursdays 3 pm - 6 pm
Hartford (F4) 147 N Rural St Hartford 53027 (262) 673-7193 May-November Saturdays 7 am - 1 pm
www.tietzfamilyfarms.com
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Horicon, a modern, progressive city of 4,000 located on the southern fringe of the beautiful Horicon Marsh. Horicon’s thriving businesses and active community groups provide a healthy environment for residents and visitors alike.
Horicon CITY ON THE MARSH
Discover why Horicon is such a great place to visit, live, work and do business.
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Chamber Steak Autumn Cookies Fry during Art on & Milk 15th Annual the Marsh with Santa Bird Festival For More Details check out
FEATURING: NATURAL FIBER YARN HANDMADE WILLOW FURNITURE NATURAL COLORED SHEEPSKINS HANDMADE NATURAL SOAP ORGANIC PRODUCE WHEN IN SEASON LAMB MEAT FROM OUR FARM
920-485-3200 • writeus@horiconchamber.com •
FARM STORE & FARMER’S MARKET W5346 STATE ROAD 33 • HORICON, WI • 920-485-0549
CHAMBER of COMMERCE
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www.horiconchamber.com
Outside Dining Rock Overlooking the River Homemade
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110 W. Lake St. Horicon, WI (920) 485-4241
Chicken Fish Frys Separate Dining Room
Handicap Accessible
www.rockrivertap.com
Breakfast • Everyone’s Favorite Subs • Party Subs & Platters
85 Washington St., Horicon, WI 53032 920-485-2554 fax 920-485-0885 www.leroymeats.com We ship p cheese and sausage g products and gift boxes! Over 100 varieties of homade sausage & over 100 cheeses from local cheese makers Planning a Party? y
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HOMADE POTATO SALAD & BAKED BEANS Our smoke meats and sausages have won numerous awards including
“BEST IN WISCONSIN” 309 Barstow St. 920-485-6767 • fax 485-6768 24 • www.dodgecounty.com
Complete venison and wild game processing, making the finest in
venison sausage products
Horicon Marsh Boat Tours Public Welcome! • Sightseeing Tour • Birding Adventure • Sunset Cruise • Canoe/Kayak Rentals • Blue Heron Landing Gift Shop BLUE HERON LANDING
Hwy 33 at the Bridge Downtown Horicon 920-485-4663 • www.horiconmarsh.com
Royal Oaks Motel Gateway to the Famous Horicon Marsh
Mulligan’s Bar & Grill Open Every Day During the Golf Season
Large Dining Room Raised Deck for Dining Overlooking the Golf Course and the Rock River Seating up to 150 people Available for Weddings, Anniversaries, Family Reunions, Fund Raisers, Bridal Showers, Bachelor Parties, Rehearsal Dinners & Special Events
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• Refrigerators • WiFi • Microwaves • Air Conditioned We are open 365, although the • Cable Located 1/2 mile East of Horicon • W4419 State Road 33, Horicon Please call in advance (920)
485-4489 • joancira@sbcglobal.net
WEDNESDAY EVENING
FREE SUMMER
Full Service Pro Shop Available for Outings and Fund Raiser Events
Open Year Round • Clean Modern Units office isn’t always manned
18 Hole Picturesque Golf Course
Winter Activities
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Rock River Hills
Golf Course & Restaurant 3000 S. Main St., Horicon, WI 53032 920-485-4990 golf • 920-485-2991 restaurant Visit our website for additional information and like us on facebook.
Every Wednesday Night June thru August 2012 6:00pm-7:30pm at Kiwanis Park in Horicon, WI
Over 200 acres of varied terrain available for cross country skiing, snowshoeing & sledding. Winter Playground for kids of all ages. Snow parties & Holiday Parties welcome!
PLUS!: Kiwanis Park Farm Market Every Wednesday June to October, 2012 4:00pm-8:00pm
CONCERT SERIES We also offer FREE Children’s Activities: Face Painting Balloon Sculpting Adult Activies: Beer Tasting Salsa Dancing, etc. For more information and for our full schedule please visit our web site!
www.horiconphoenix.com Dodge County Visitors Guide • 25
Horicon CITY ON THE MARSH
Two 140 ft. Water Slides Umbrella Spray & Water Curtain in the Kids Area! Chaise Lounge Chairs & Grass Area Zero-Depth to 12.5 Feet
BIGGEST THRIFT SHOP in Dodge
County
Mon-Fri 9am-7pm; Sat 9am-5pm; Sun Noon-4pm
620 Washington Street, Horicon, WI • 920.485.4113 www.BethesdaLutheranCommunities.org
Hand dipped ice creams, yogurts & sherbets Plus a full SNACK Menu! Burgers • Hot Dogs • Pizzas • Smoothies • Pretzels & More!
518 East Lake Street Horicon, WI
920-485-2311 www.theicecreamstation.com Open 7 Days a Week in the Summer Mon-Fri 11:30-9:30 Sat & Sun 12:00-9:30 (Spring & Fall Hours Vary)
THE
PLAYFUL GOOSE
Family Campground of the Horicon Marsh
OPEN May 1 thru
Oct. 8
165 Acres of CAMPING FUN! NO Charge for Children!
The Quiet Place with Lots of Space
All the Camping Conveniences
• Large Indoor Heated Pool - no charge • Shaded Sites • Spacious Grassy Sites • Fishing in the River & Pond
• RV Parts & Supplies • Wild Goose State Bike Trail- 3 mi. West • Gameroom • Golf & Tennis (next door)
• Water Park in Town • City Water & Sewer • Electric • Seasonal Sites Available • Trailer Rentals
(920) 485-4744 • Photos & Rates at www.playfulgoose.com 2001 S. Main St. • Horicon • WI 53032 • Email: playfulgoose@powercom.net
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Churches WORSHIP WITH US
FIRST REFORMED CHURCH of Waupun 422 W. Franklin Street, Waupun Church Office: 324-2321 • Pastor Bob James Youth Director - Justin Montsma • Children’s Ministries: Kari Loomans Check our website for current worship times. LIFE Time - All Ages * Nursery Provided *Children’s Worship •SENIOR CHOIR • BELL CHOIR • KING’S KIDS CHOIR • PRAISE TEAM Radio Broadcast 10:00 a.m. - AM 1170 WFDL • Sunday 7:00 p.m. - Sr. High Youth Group • Wednesday 9:00 a.m. -XYZ Bible Study • Wednesday 6:00 p.m. - Jr. High Youth Group • Wednesday 6:00p.m. - Bible S.P.A.R.K’s • Youth Groups - Sept. - March • Bible Study Groups • Signing available, please call the church office Email: frchurch@powerweb.net • Website: www.firstreformedwaupun.com “Seeking God - Nurturing One Another - Reaching Others for Christ
St John the Baptist Catholic Church 714 Church St, Clyman, WI 53016
Rev Rick Wendell Pastor Call for mass schedule as it changes quarterly. 920-696-3337 Member of the Tri-Parishes of Dodge CTY.
Grace Ev. Lutheran Church County Park Rd. (MMM), Waupun • 324-2298
Pastor Christopher Doerr • 324-8898 Sunday Morning Worship 9:00 a.m. Sunday School & Bible Class 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Lenten & Advent Services 7:00 p.m. Holy Communion served first & third Sunday of month Sign-interpreted sermon second Sunday of month Youth Bible Class 1st & 3rd Sunday 7:00 p.m. Youth Group Meeting 2nd Sunday 7:00 p.m. Men’s Club fourth Monday 7:00 p.m. Women’s Guild third Thursday 7:00 p.m. All Guests are Welcome! • Handicapped accessible Website: ineedgraceinwaupun.com
Crosswalk Community Church “We worship the God of second chances”
Randy Schaub - Pastor Sunday Service:
198 West Street 10:00am Beaver Dam, WI 53916 Tuesday Bible Study: 6:45pm Phone: (920) 763-2110 Email: crosswalkcc@yahoo.com Website: www.crosswalkcc.net Crosswalk Community Church is a Non-Denominational Evangelical Church
What can Grace do for you? Come and see.
www.bdgracechurch.org
Grace Presbyterian Church 215 Gould St.,Beaver Dam
920-885-3198 Dodge County Visitors Guide • 27
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Golf MEET ME ON THE GREEN Golfers will find a number of picturesque and challenging courses in Dodge County complete with pro shops, restaurants and 19th hole hospitality. The area also boasts a number of driving ranges, golfing centers and miniature golf courses for family enjoyment.
A Course
FORE You!
Tony Arvold PGA Pro! “Voted Best Course 2002, 2003, 2005 & 2006!”
GOLF SPECIAL 18 Holes
The most beautiful and challenging course in the area!
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OPEN FOR DINING
• Full Practice Facility • Pro Shop • Bar and Lounge • Golf Outing Packages
Friday Nights 4:30pm-9pm All You Can Eat Fish & Chicken
Not valid with any other discounts, group outings, or holidays. Must present coupon. Expires 5/20/2012
Sunday Brunch 10:30am-1:30pm
Beaver Dam Country Club Highway 33 North of Beaver Dam
Omelet & Waffle Station
All You Can Eat: Chef Carved Meats,
Booking Golf Groups NOW!
The New!
PLAY THE BEST!
Call for Rates and Tee Times
Join our E-Club to view our current Golf Specials at www.oldhickorycc.com
Call for tee times
(920) 885-6614 “Where Strangers Feel Like Family” Highway 33 just North of Beaver Dam
325 S. German St., Mayville, WI 53050 Located off Hwy 67
2 Play for the Price of 1 (18 holes of golf, golf car rental required)
(920) 387-2999
MUST PRESENT COUPON AT REGISTRATION
Valid all day 7 days a week, based on regular prices. Not valid with other offers/coupons. 2012 season
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• 18 Hole Public Facility • Fully Stocked Pro Shop, Driving Range, Golf Lessons, Golf Carts, Cocktail Lounge & Banquet Facilities (seats up to 300 people)
• Golf Outings • Tee Times Required • Rated 4-Star Golf Digest Places to Play in 2008-2010 • Affordable Rates • Join us on Facebook!
Conveniently located off Hwy 151 Hwy. 33 East, Beaver Dam
920-887-7179
GOLF THE ROCK! NOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Come experience the challenging 9 hole straits and the mature wooded back nine.
2 for the Price of 1 Green Fee Requires Cart Rental Mon. - Wed. All Day, Fri. - Sun. after Noon Must present coupon. Tee times required.
• Driving Range and Rolled Greens • Pro Shop & Bar • Banquet Facilities • Open Dining Friday Evenings
700 Cty. Park Rd., Waupun, WI For Tee Times Call
(920) 324-2621
Visit our website for more specials and discounts
www.golfrrcc.com
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Harnischfeger Park Harnischfeger Park is the largest Dodge County Park. The park is located along the Rock River in the Town of Lebanon about one mile west of the unincorporated community of Ashippun and eight miles east of Watertown. A variety of terrain, vegetation and facilities provide park visitors with a multitude of recreational opportunities in a scenic setting. The clubhouse and two open pavilions offer excellent places to hold group functions, such as family reunions, company picnics, graduation parties and weddings. Camping is available with nine sites and a group site. Active and passive recreation abound with a few miles of hiking, horseback riding and crosscountry skiing trails, ďŹ shing areas, mini-golf course, disc golf course, volleyball courts, basketball court, horseshoe pits, baseball ďŹ eld, playgrounds, an 800’ wetland boardwalk trail and a canoe launch with canoe and kayak rentals available. The park is open year round with limited access to some facilities in winter depending on conditions. Primitive camping in winter is subject to site accessibility.
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Nitschke Mounds Park Nitschke Mounds Park is located near the center of Dodge County adjacent to the Wild Goose State Trail and just west of the Horicon Marsh. The property contains about 39 preserved animal efďŹ gy, conical and linear mounds believed to have been constructed around 800AD - 1100AD. The mounds represent one of the best surviving examples of the Mound Builders culture that once occupied the Dodge County area. A one mile wood chipped trail with interpretive signs is available around the mounds and through the park
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Trails The “club-owned” trails tend to serve more of the local users often connecting the county trails and population areas with food, service and overnight facilities. The county trails should and typically do provide higher capacity trails linking other Counties in a regional network of predominately north-south and east-west trails.
with steep side slopes, wet crossings and near highways and roads. The trail surface is grass, dirt and wood chips and winds through wooded and open areas in the right-of-way of the Wild Goose Trail. Horses are not allowed on the limestone-surfaced trail except at designated horse trail crossings.
Horseback Riding Auto Tours The glaciers that once covered Dodge County have sculpted a landscape ideal for auto touring. Several scenic overlooks around the Horicon Marsh allow you to view the wetland’s wildlife. Follow the brown signs that mark the route of the Horicon Marsh Parkway, a 50-mile auto tour that encircles the Horicon Marsh and follows state and county highways through Burnett, Kekoskee, Horicon, Mayville and Waupun. The Parkway is easily accessible from U.S. Highway 151 or State Highway 41 by following State Highway 33 to access the south end of the Parkway or Highway 49 to access the north end of the Parkway.
Dodge County welcomes horseback riding on a separate 14-mile pathway along the Wild Goose State Trail between Highway 60 and Pautsch Road (about four miles north of Burnett). Trail terrain is generally easy riding, although special caution is necessary in areas Fish & Wildlife Service
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ATV Trails Dodge County opens 20 miles of ATV trails from December 1 through March 31. Riding is only permitted during that time when the County has officially declared the trail open. The ATV trail can be opened if there is sufficient ground freeze or snowbase to prevent damage to the trail surface. The trails are primarily located on the surfaced areas of Wild Goose State Trail and the designated ATV trail routes through Burnett and East Waupun. The ATV trail runs from the parking lot at Hwy. 60 north to Hwy. 49.
Rock River Canoeing and Kayak Routes Rock River in Wisconsin
Canoeing and Kayaking Harnischfeger Park to Hustisford From: To:
Federal area of Horicon Marsh closed to canoeing
Harnischfeger Park County Road O = 1 mile County Road MM = 6 miles State Road 60 = 16 miles Hustisford Lions Park = 17 miles
The gentle current you’ll find on the Rock and Crawfish rivers make them ideal for paddling. One of the most popular launches is Harnischfeger Park on the Rock River. Paddlers can travel upstream for 17 miles to Hustisford or downstream 25 miles to Watertown. Astico Park is a favorite launching point for paddling excursions on the scenic Crawfish River.
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Caution! The shallow and narrow character of the Rock River in some locations, makes it susceptible to occasional blockages from tree falls. Short portages to get around the blockages may be necessary especially during periods of low water levels. Report any blockage areas to Dodge County Parks Central Office - (920) 386-3700 x1 or staff at the Park. *A topographic map for better navigation is available on the website at www.dodgeparks.com and at Harnischfeger Park launch area.*
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Please respect the River’s neighbors. Most of the lands adjacent to the river are privately owned - to avoid trespassing , only disembark at public parks, landings or road crossings.
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Hartford
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Hartford Welcome to Hartford, Wisconsin nestled in the rolling hills of the scenic Kettle Moraine. Hartford is a thriving community of 14,000 that offers exceptional quality of life, a well-diversified workforce, top-notch education, historic architecture, fine arts, and natural beauty. Distinctive Style is the Heart of Hartford...Come to Discover, Stay to Live, Work and Play. Whether you are planning to visit for a day or a weekend, you are welcome in Hartford!
Points of Interest • Lapp’s Bee Supply • Specialty Cheese • Historical Marker – Lowell Women Firefighters
Points of Interest • Schauer Arts & Activities Center • The Hartford Recreation Center • Signicast Aquatics Center • Chandelier Ballroom • Wisconsin Auto Museum • Kettle Moraine State Forest - Pike Lake Unit • Holy Hill National Shrine of Mary
HUSTISFORD • LOWELL • HARTFORD
The Town of Hustisford is located in the southern part of the County and was considered one of the wealthiest in the County. The Town of Hustisford was first known as Rock River Rapids since there is nearly a 1/2 mile of rapids here. John Hustis was the first Points of Interest settler in 1837. The township was named after him in 1848, with • Lake Sinissippi "ford" added because the Indians had used a fording place here • John Hustis Museum for centuries. For a short while it was called Hustis Rapids. • New Year’s Day Toilet Bowl m Da er av Lake Be • Venetian Night Sinissippi To
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Downtown Calendar of Events
Hartford 2012
Outdoor Farmer’s Market
Hartford Christmas Parade
Old-Fashioned Block Party & Classic Car Show Sat, May 19 ] 11am-3pm Maxwell Street Day Wed, July 11 ] 8am-8pm Downtown Gallery Night Fri, August 17 ]6pm-9pm Downtown Autumn Fest Sat, October 6 ] 9am-4pm Downtown Trick or Treat Sat, October 27 ] 1pm-3pm
Downtown Holiday Open House
May 5-Nov 10 ] Every Sat 7am-1pm Hartford Rec Center
Sat, November 10 ] 3pm
Fri, November 16 ] 10am-7pm Sat, November 17 ] 9am-4pm
Indoor Farmer’s Market
November 17-December 15 ] Every Sat 9am-2pm In the Link Building, 33 North Main Street
Downtown Midnight Madness Fri, December 14 ] 6pm-Midnight
Times and events subject to change. Call Business Improvement District (BID) office at 262-673-7193 or visit www.DowntownHartfordBID.com for up to date information
Cycling 9 Skateboard Disc Golf 9 Ski Equipment 9 Snowboards Accessories 9 Apparel Sales 9 Service 9 Repair Trek, Bianchi, Raleigh, Eastern, Haro, Diamondback, F.I.T., Redline and more 20 W. Sumner St. HARTFORD
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2012 - 2013 CALENDAR OF EVENTS MAR 23,24,25,30 & 31 HUSTISFORD "Loving Lives" presented by The Husty Players Hustisford Firemen's Hall www.hustisford.com
MAR 25 LEBANON Lebanon Sportsmen Club 27th Annual Auction-Super Large Consignment Auction
APR 20 – 22 & 27 – 29 MAYVILLE
MAY 5-6 HORICON MARSH
MAY 19 WAUPUN
Marias Players presents Dearly Beloved by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, Jamie Wooten.
Indian History Weekend
Waupun City Wide Rummage Sale
Hosted by Rock River Archeological Society - Horicon Marsh International Education Center, N7725 Hwy 28 http://rockriverarch.blogspot.com/
Throughout the City of Waupun 920-324-3491 www.waupunchamber.com
Choose from show only, brunch and show, or dinner and show. For show details and ticket information, please visit www. mariasplayers.com
APR 27-28 BEAVER DAM Home & Business Expo
MAR 25 HORICON
Heritage Village Shops. Free admission. 4th annual show featuring businesses showcasing their services and products. Host Organization: Beaver Dam Chamber of Commerce - Friday, April 27, 2012, 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM & Saturday, April 28, 2012 (920) 887-8879, www.beaverdamchamber.com.
Easter Egg Hunt
APR 27 BEAVER DAM
Each year machinery, vehicles, lawn equipment, household items and unique finds are brought into Lebanon, WI and auctioned to the highest bidder. Call Jim Kulkee 920-925-3434 or 920-253-9879 for more info.
Discher Park www.horiconchamber.com/events.cfm Or call 920-485-3200
Midwest Cream Cheese Competition
Mayville Legion BINGO
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Heritage Village Shops Free demonstrations for the public. 5th annual competition featuring three recipe contests using cream cheese: Ultimate Cheesecake Recipe Contest, Greatest Cream Cheese Dip Recipe Contest and the Best New Cream Cheese Recipe Contest. Opportunity to taste all contest entries. Host Organization: Beaver Dam Chamber of Commerce (920) 887-8879 www.creamcheesecompetition.com
134 S. Main Street; Mayville, WI. Doors open at 5PM, Games begin at 6:30PM.
MAY - OCT HORICON
MAR 31 MAYVILLE
1 to 4 pm - 322 Winter Street May 27, June 24, July 22nd, August 26, September 23rd, October 28 www.horiconchamber.com/events.cfm Or call 920-485-3200
MAR 25 MAYVILLE St Mary’s BINGO 28 Naber Street Doors open at 11:00 am. Lunch and refreshments are available. Bingo begins at 1:00 PM. bingo cancelation hotline at 920-387-3130 Ext. 107.
MAR 29 MAYVILLE
Easter Basket Hunt. Line up for downtown will be in Foster Park at the corner of Main and Dayton Streets. For more info see our website at www.mayvillechamber.com or call the MACC at 920-387-5776.
MAR 31 BEAVER DAM Big Brothers Big Sister Craft & Vendor Extravaganza. 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. 415 S. 8th St., Watertown. This free event features crafters, vendors, food and raffles. Contact Roxann Scahmberger (920) 763-3623. bbbsdodge@gmail.com www.bbbsdodge-watertown.com
MAR 31 BEAVER DAM YMCA of Dodge County - Easter Egg Hunt and Bunny Hop Dash; Egg hunt open to all children ages 3-11 and under. Call the Becky Ingebrigtsen at YMCA for more information, 887-8811. Free open gym (10am-5:30pm)and open swim (1-5:30pm) YMCA of Dodge County, 220 Corporate Drive.
APR 1 MAYVILLE St Mary’s BINGO 28 Naber Street Doors open at 11:00 am. Lunch and refreshments are available. Bingo begins at 1:00 PM. Our bingo cancelation hotline at (920) 387-3130 Ext. 107 .
APR 4 MAYVILLE Mayville Legion BINGO
Satterlee Clark Historical House Tours
Community Farm Markets Bethesda Thrift Shop – 620 Washington St. , Horicon - Thursdays 7 am – 1pm
Phoenix Community Garden Kiwanis Park, S. Hubbard St. Wednesdays 4 – 8 pm, June 1st to end of season www.horiconchamber.com/events.cfm Or call 920-485-3200
MAY 3 MAYVILLE Mayville Legion BINGO 134 S. Main Street - Doors open at 5PM, Games begin at 6:30PM.
MAY 3-5 BEAVER DAM
Theresa Public School 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Sponsored by: Theresa American Legion Sunday
MAY 11-12 COLUMBUS
MAY – OCT WAUPUN Farmer's Markets
APR 20 BEAVER DAM
MAY 5-NOV 10 HARTFORD Outdoor Farmer’s Market Every Saturday 7 am to 1 pm - Hartford Recreation Center Parking Lot Hartford Business Improvement District at 262-673-7193
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MAY 28 HUSTISFORD Memorial Day Parade & Celebration
MAY 11 HORICON
MAY 28 HUSTISFORD
Chamber Steak Fry
Hustisford Farmers Market
At LeRoy’s 10 to 2 pm www.horiconchamber.com/events.cfm Or call 920-485-3200
Corner of S. Hustis St. & W. Griffith St. Held late May through late October every Sat. from 7am – noon www.hustisford.com
MAY 11-14 HORICON MARSH
MAY 28 WAUPUN
15th Annual Horicon Marsh Bird Festival
Memorial Day Parade
Guided birding hikes, bus and boat tours, kids activities, bird banding demos, live birds of prey, and special exhibits. Sponsored by Horicon Marsh Bird Club. Horicon Marsh International Education Center N7725 Hwy 28 For more information, visit: www.horiconmarshbirdfestival.com or www.horiconchamber.com/events.cfm or call 920-485-3200
Downtown Waupun 920-324-3491 www.waupunchamber.com
MAY 28 MAYVILLE Memorial Day Parade at 10:00 am - followed by a program and chicken dinner at the Legion Clubhouse at 134 S. Main St.
MAY 31 MAYVILLE
MAY 12 BEAVER DAM
Mayville Legion BINGO
3rd Annual Pitch Hit and Run!
134 S. Main Street - Doors open at 5PM, Games begin at 6:30PM.
FREE, 1-day event for boys and girls ages 7-14 presented by Major League Baseball at Lakeview Park www.wbevradio.com contact Michelle Kaping at 920-885-4442 mkaping@gkbradio.com
MAY 12 COLUMBUS Red Bud Day Downtown Columbus
MAY 12 WATERTOWN Spring City Wide Rummage Sale www.watertownchamber.com
MAY 12 -13 HORICON Horicon Living History Days Discher Park www.horiconchamber.com/events.cfm Or call 920-485-3200
Mayville Legion BINGO
Mayville City Wide Rummage Sale
Downtown Hartford - Hartford Business Improvement District at 262-673-7193
American Legion Post 420 www.hustisford.com
8:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; 333 Beichl Avenue, Beaver Dam; Free admission. 3 days of shopping, seminars, education and inspiration featuring nationally known speakers, special projects and an auction to benefit a local charity. Lynn Helbing, (920) 356-6130, email helbing@nancysnotions.com; www.nancysnotions.com
MAY 5 MAYVILLE
Old Fashion Block Party and Classic Car Show
Columbus City Wide Garage Sale
MAY 17 MAYVILLE
for times & location visit www.waupunchamber.com
For more info contact Rodney Binder, 920-928-3203. rodneybinder@centurytel.net
All-U-Can Eat Pancake Breakfast
Nancy’s Notions Sewing Weekend
134 S. Main Street-Doors open at 5PM, Games begin at 6:30PM.
The Dodge County Concert Assoc. presents "Redhead Express".
MAY 6 THERESA
MAY 19 HARTFORD
134 S. Main Street Doors open at 5PM, Games begin at 6:30PM.
MAY 18-19 HORICON 4th Annual Horicon Living History Days May 18 ~ School Children only May 19th through 20th Open to Public Satterlee Clark House 322 Winter St., Horicon www.horiconchamber.com/events.cfm Or call 920-485-3200
MAY 19 BEAVER DAM Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Dodge County Casino Night Fundraiser. Old Hickory Country Club – Hwy 33 East. Tickets are $25 and include appetizers and $500 in gambling chips. For more information contact Betsy Bright bbbsdodge@gmail.com (920) 261-2315. www.bbsdodge-watertown.com
JUNE 1-3 WAUPUN Celebrate Waupun Festival Tanner Park, across from the Community Center - 324-7900 www.waupunfestivals.com
JUNE 2 WAUPUN Tour de Marsh 920-324-7900 www.waupunfestivals.com
JUNE 2 THERESA Annual Village Wide Rummage Sale & Brat Fry Location of Brat Fry: Village Garage 201 S. Milwaukee St. & American Legion Clubhouse (101 Church St.)
JUNE 2 BEAVER DAM Kids Fish N Fun Day Edgewater Park, Beaver Dam; 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM; 10th annual event open to all children ages 4 to 12. Call Nancy at (920) 386 2531. Reservation deadline in May 30, 2012. All registered children will receive a rod and reel as well as other fishing related gifts and information. A lunch of brats and hot dogs is included. Free, but space is limited. info@bdlia.org www.bdlia.org
JUNE 3 HUSTISFORD John Hustis House/Museum Memorial Park Tours given on the 1st & 3rd Sundays 1:30 - 3:30 June through September www.hustisford.com
JUNE 7 MAYVILLE Mayville Legion BINGO 134 S. Main Street - Doors open at 5PM, Games begin at 6:30PM.
2012 - 2013 CALENDAR OF EVENTS JUNE 7 – 10 HUSTISFORD
JUNE 20 MAYVILLE
JULY 8 BEAVER DAM
JULY 29-AUG 5 NEOSHO
Hustisford 175th Celebration
Classic Car Show
A Day in the Park Art & Craft Fair;
Dodge County Firemen’s Tournament
Downtown Hustisford & Hustisford Firemen's Park - www.hustisford.com
5-8 PM downtown Mayville www.mainstreetmayville.com 920-387-1167
JUNE 2 HORICON MARSH
JUNE 20 THERESA
Tour De Marsh - Bike and Auto Tour around Horicon Marsh
Community Band Concert “River City Blaskapelle”
Events/food at several stops around the marsh. Hosted by Friends of Horicon Marsh
7:00 p.m., West Rock River Street, Theresa Sponsored By: Theresa Community Development Corporation, Theresa American Legion & Theresa Historical Society. Rain Date: Wednesday June 27
10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Swan Park; Free admission. Annual arts & crafts fair with over 200 vendors. Refreshments are available. Proceeds raised are donated back to various organizations & the City of Beaver Dam. Host organization: Women’s Affiliate; c/o Lisa Hernandez– Derr & Villarreal, 200 Front St., Suite 2EBeaver Dam, WI 53916 – lhernandez@derrlaw.com
Neosho Fire Dept. will also be celebrating 125th year anniversary since they were incorporated in 1887. Softball Tournament, Bucket Brigade, live music, water barrel Fights. If you are interested in helping out please contact us at: Mike Duernberger (920) 625-2424 nfdtournament2012@ hotmail.com.
International Education Center and Tour De Marsh Committee - www.horiconmarsh.org
JUNE 2 - AUG 26 HORICON
JULY 12-15 BEAVER DAM Lake Days
Horicon Aquatic Center Open
JUNE 21 MAYVILLE
www.horiconchamber.com/events.cfm Or call 920-485-3200
Mayville Legion BINGO
Fireworks Fri and Sat night, live music, family fun - www.beaverdamlakedays.com
134 S. Main Street Doors open at 5PM, Games begin at 6:30PM.
JULY 27, 28, 31 LEBANON
JUNE 2 HORICON
Lebanon Fireman’s Picnic
Tour De Marsh Kickoff
JUNE 22 – 23 WATERTOWN
Tour available all year long www.horiconchamber.com/events.cfm Or call 920-485-3200
Street Dance
JUNE 6 - AUG 29 HORICON
JUNE 22-23 BEAVER DAM
2012 Free Summer Concert Series
Relay for Life
Kiwanis Park, S. Hubbard St. www.horiconchamber.com/events.cfm Or call 920-485-3200
at the Beaver Dam High School Track. Opening ceremonies are at 6pm, Luminaria Ceremony is 10pm and Closing Ceremonies are at 10am. For more information contact Kristin Fabisch, Good Karma Broadcasting, beaverdamrelay@gmail.com www.relayforlife.org/beaverdamwi
JULY 11 HARTFORD
JUNE 22, 23, & 24 THERESA
1-2:30pm
JUNE 10 HUSTISFORD Music In The Park Concerts Memorial Park - Held every 2nd and 4th Tuesday 6:30 - 8:30pm June through August www.hustisford.com
JUNE 12 – AUG 21 FRIESLAND Friesland Community Band All Concerts are at 7:45 pm with a pie and ice cream social each week. No Concert - July 3, 2012 4th Of July Concert - July 4 -- Before the Fireworks
JUNE 14 HORICON Taste of Horicon Discher Park 4 to 8 pm www.horiconchamber.com/events.cfm Or call 920-485-3200
JUNE 16-17 COLUMBUS Columbus Horse & Carriage Festival Honoring Columbus’ contribution to the Civil War.
JUNE 15 WAUPUN Relay for Life Rock River Intermediate School, Spring Street
JUNE 16 BEAVER DAM Taste of Wisconsin Noon - 4:00 PM; Downtown Beaver Dam, 127 S. Spring Street in front of the Chamber of Commerce office. For only $25 you can taste over 120 Wisconsin-brewed beers and over 50 of Wisconsin cheese varieties. Each ticket includes a tasting glass and a program. There will be live music. Free Safe Ride Program available.
N. 1st Street Lot Parking www.watertownchamber.com
JULY 7 LAKE SINISSIPPI Lakefest sponsored by Lake Sinissippi Association Riverside & Lions Parks www.lakesinissippi.org
8 am to 8 pm - Downtown Hartford Hartford Business Improvement District at 262-673-7193
JULY 14 COLUMBUS Thunder Run Motorcycle Rally
JULY 14 – 17 MAYVILLE
Sunday, parade at 11a.m. Downtown Theresa Water-Barrel Fights & Chicken BBQ at Park Location: Theresa Firemen’s Park, Hwy 28 West
JULY TBD COLUMBUS
JULY 3 WAUPUN Fireworks & Cajun Dance Party Tanner Park, across from the Community Center - 324-7900 www.waupunfestivals.com
JULY 3- JULY 7 COLUMBUS 4th of July Celebration Columbus Fireman’s Park July 4 a.m.- Firecracker 5 mile Run; July 4 noon-Parade; July 4 Dusk - Fireworks
Mayville Children’s Theater
5PM – 10PM; Beaver Dam Wendy’s, 102 Frances Lane; Food, Fun, Door Prizes and Classic Rides. Free admission to show your classic van and for spectators; Contact Joe Guetzke for more information: 318-0397. www.beaverdamchamber.com/pdfs/wendys_car_show.pdf The August show will feature a light show at dusk.
AUG 4-7 GREEN LAKE
5PM – 7PM; Beaver Dam Wendy’s, 102 Frances Lane; Food, Fun, Door Prizes and Classic Rides, second of three shows during the summer. Free admission to show your classic vehicle and for spectators; Contact Joe Guetzke for more info: 318-0397.
JULY 18 MAYVILLE
Green Lake County Fair http://greenlake.uwex.edu/fair
AUG 5 MAYVILLE Rock River Canoe Regatta. www.racetherock.com.
AUG 7 HARTFORD
Classic Car Show
Mayville Legion BINGO
at dusk. www.mayvillechamber.com (920) 387-5776
134 S. Main Street, Doors open at 5PM, Games begin at 6:30PM.
JULY 5 MAYVILLE
JULY 19 – 21 WATERTOWN Maxwell Street Days
Downtown Hartford Bed Races Downtown Hartford - Registration 4:30 pm – Trials 5 pm – Races 6 pm North Main Street, Downtown Hartford Sidewalk Art Contest, 4:30 pm to 5:00 pm, Hartford Area Chamber at 262-673-7002 or www.HartfordChamber.org
AUG 9 – 12 WATERTOWN 26th Annual Watertown Riverfest www.watertownriverfest.info
134 S. Main Street; Mayville, WI. Doors open at 5 p.m., Games begin at 6:30 p.m.
www.watertownchamber.com
AUG 10-11 WAUPUN
JULY 26 MAYVILLE
Waupun Truck-N-Show
JULY 5 WAUPUN
Concert in Foster Park Come to Foster Park, on Main Street, from 5-7 PM www.mainstreetmayville or (920) 387-1167
The Britins Outdoor Concert
JULY 6-7 WAUPUN
JULY 27 MAYVILLE
www.savannaoakscenter.com
Prison City Pull Off
JUNE 19 COLUMBUS
Waupun Community Center 920-960-0354
Columbus Senior Center’s Senior Fair and Brat Fry
Van Show
Classic Car & Truck Show
Thursdays in July at Dodge Park 324-7900 - www.waupunfinearts.org
JUNE 16 FALL RIVER
3460. jrlbrich@charter.net www.dcapc.org
JULY 17 BEAVER DAM
JULY 19 MAYVILLE
Mayville Legion BINGO
the Club Grounds are located at W6505 County Road B, Burnett (1/2 mile south of Burnett on Hwy 26, then west on County Hwy B) 8am-5pm daily Show will feature the IHC . Contact James Richardson 920-689-
Maxwell Street Day
JULY 4 MAYVILLE Fireworks in Mayville City Park
44th Annual Dodge County Antique Power Show
10am – 10pm in downtown Mayville. www.mainstreetmayville.com or (920) 3871167.
Just Us Girls! Event
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Knowles Parade
AUG 3-5 BURNETT
AUG 4 MAYVILLE
in downtown Mayville from 5-8 PM www.mainstreetmayville.com or (920) 387-1167.
JULY 4 KNOWLES
Mayville Legion BINGO 134 S. Main Street; Mayville, WI. Doors open at 5PM, Games begin at 6:30PM
AUG 4 BEAVER DAM
Maxwell Street Day
Annual Theresa Firemen’s Picnic & Parade
AUG 2 MAYVILLE
Waupun Concerts in the Park
JULY 6, 7, 8 ASHIPPUN Ashippun Firefighter’s Picnic
Downtown Waupun/Waupun Community Center - 920-324-9985 www.waupuntrucknshow.com
AUG 11 HARTFORD Hartford Area Hot Air Balloon Rally
Chamber Open Golf Outing at the Mayville Golf Club. Shotgun start at 1:00 PM. For more information and registration please contact the Chamber office at (920) 387-5776.
Noon to Dusk- Hartford Airport-Miles Field on Hwy U - 15+ Hot Air Balloons EAA Young Eagles Plane Rides with Hartford Pilots from 12 to 4 pm Hartford Area Chamber at 262-673-7002 or www.HartfordChamber.org
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2012 - 2013 CALENDAR OF EVENTS AUGUST 14 BEAVER DAM
SEPT 8 WAUPUN
OCT 5 - 6 MAYVILLE
DEC TBD COLUMBUS
Classic Car & Truck Show
Wild Goose Chase 5k & 10k Run
26th Annual Audubon Days Festival
Breakfast with Santa
5:00 PM – 7:30 PM; Beaver Dam Wendy’s, 102 Frances Lane; Food, Fun, Door Prizes and Classic Rides - Free admission to show your classic vehicle and for spectators
Begins at the Waupun Community Center 920-324-3106
www.audubondays.com or 920-387-5776.
at the Columbus Country Club - 8am
OCT 6 – 9 HARTFORD
DEC TBD COLUMBUS
Downtown Autumn Fest
Columbus Main Street Holiday Home Tour
AUG 15-19 BEAVER DAM Dodge County Fair www.dodgecountyfairgrounds.com
AUG 15 MAYVILLE
SEPT 8 WAUPUN Art Around Waupun Art Show In & Around Waupun's Historic City Hall - www.waupunfinearts.org
SEPT 8 HUSTISFORD Founder John's Day
Classic Car Show
Memorial Park - www.hustisford.com
in downtown Mayville from 5-8 PM www.mainstreetmayville.com or (920) 387-1167
SEPT 9 THERESA
AUG 16 MAYVILLE Mayville Legion BINGO 134 S. Main Street; Mayville, WI. Doors open at 5PM, Games begin at 6:30PM. .
AUG 17 HARTFORD
Theresa American Legion & Auxiliary Pioneer Day Theresa Firemen’s Park, Hwy 28 West 11a.m.-4p.m. Pork & Chicken on the spit, cake & ice cream, Flea Market, 5K RunWalk. Band Concert by the Lomira High School Band
Downtown Gallery Night
SEPT 15 WATERTOWN
6-9 pm - Downtown Hartford Hartford Business Improvement District at 262-673-7193
Fall City Wide Rummage Sale
AUG 18 HUSTISFORD
Sorghum Fest
Hustisford Lions Venetian Night Riverside & Lions Parks www.hustisford.com
AUG 23 MAYVILLE Concert in Foster Park Main Street, from 5-7 PM. www.mainstreetmayville.com or (920) 387-1167.
AUG 25 COLUMBUS Public Enemies Event
AUG 26 THERESA Theresa Lion’s Annual Tractor Pull 10a.m.-6p.m. - Theresa Firemen’s Park, Hwy 28 West. Sponsored By: Theresa Lion’s Club
www.watertownchamber.com
SEPT 15 FALL RIVER www.savannaoakscenter.com
Downtown Hartford - Hartford Business Improvement District at 262-673-7193
OCT 5, 6, 7 ASHIPPUN Buckskinner Encampment Native American Village Wigwams, Native Drummers and Dancers Voyageur Camp, Limited 28” Voyageur Canoe Rides, Civil War Camp. Fri. 8:30-5 Public, School Children 8:30 – 2:30, Sat. 10am – Sundown Ashippun Town Hall
OCT 6 COLUMBUS
OCT 6 COLUMBUS Autumn Iron
OCT 26 HUSTISFORD Fire Dept. Auxillary Fish Fry Hustisford Firemen's Hall lwww.hustisfordfire.com
OCT 27 MAYVILLE
in downtown Mayville 5-8 PM www.mainstreetmayville.com or (920) 387-1167.
www.mainstreetmayville.com or 920-387-1167.
Old Time Gathering
OCT 27 – 28 HUSTISFORD "Thriller" presented by The Husty Players Downtown Hustisford www.thehustyplayers.com
NOV 10TH HARTFORD
SEPT 22 WATERTOWN
NOV 16 MAYVILLE
Mayville Legion BINGO
Rockman Challenge II
134 S. Main Street; Mayville - Doors open at 5PM, Games begin at 6:30PM.
Sprint triathlon with a twist. Paddle on the Rock River, bike in Jefferson County, then run through the woods is the triathlon. A military style obstacle course with drill sergeants at the end provides the twist. Starts at 9:30am. Early registration is an affordable $55. Proceeds benefit Bethesda Lutheran Communities.
Downtown Mayville. 920-387-1167 www.mainstreetmayville.com
SEPT 23 HORICON
www.TheRunTurkeyRun.com
Autumn Art On The Marsh
NOV 23 COLUMBUS
www.randolphwi.net
SEPT – OCT HORICON Fall Naturalist Programs Horicon Marsh International Education Center – N7728 Hwy. 28 - 920-387-7877 www.horiconchamber.com/events.cfm Or call 920-485-3200
SEPT 1 WAUPUN Waupun Super Pull Waupun Community Center, 11am & 7pm
SEPT 7-8 WAUPUN Volksfest German Ethnic Festival Under the Big Tent in Downtown Waupun 920-324-2610 - www.waupunvolksfest.com
37 year old Arts & Craft Fair September 23, - Discher Park – 10 am to 4 pm - Horicon Chamber of Commerce www.horiconchamber.com/events.cfm Or call 920-485-3200
SEPT 29 WATERTOWN World's Best Brat Competition 2nd annual Worlds Best Brat Competition at Watertown Wisconsin Airport www.worldsbestbrats.com
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Christmas Open House Noon to 4 pm - Satterlee Clark Historical House, 322 Winter St. Horicon Historical Society 920-485-0483 www.horiconchamber.com/events.cfm Or call 920-485-3200
DEC 3 BEAVER DAM Tree of Lights
DEC 8 HORICON
AUG 30 MAYVILLE
Softball Tournament
DEC 2 HORICON
Downtown Holiday Open House ness Improvement District at 262-673-7193
AUG 31 – SEPT 1 RANDOLPH
The Biggest (and Best) Christmas Cookie Sale in the State! Over 130 varieties of cookies and candies will be available for sale by the pound. Corner of Hwy MM and Hwy R (formerly 109), December 1, 8am - 3pm and also on Sunday, December 2, 9am to 1pm - 920-925-3547 or 920-925-3342 for more information. www.stpetersoflebanon.org
NOV 16 – 17 HARTFORD
3 pm Downtown Hartford - Hartford Business Improvement District at 262-673-7193
1p.m-4:30p.m. - Solomon Juneau House, South Milwaukee Street (Hwy 175) Note: The Historical Museum/Solomon Juneau House is open the last Sunday of every month from Memorial Day thru September. - Hours: 1:00p.m.-4:30p.m.
Theresa Historical Society Ice Cream Social
5:45 Downtown Beaver Dam
Beaver Dam Community Hospital, 707 S. University Ave.; Free program in the Conference Room with a choir at 7pm with lighting following at 7:30 pm and a reception will follow in the cafeteria. Program beginning at 7 pm in the conference room at the Hospital. Host Organization: Beaver Dam Community Hospital, Inc., Gail Hope Henschel, (920) 887-1215, www.bdch.org
Hartford Christmas Parade
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; Dodge County Fairgrounds; Featuring old time crafters, buckskinner encampment, farmer's market, mule team, old cars, model trains, old time dancing and much more. Processing intricate crafts of a bygone era is the theme for the Old Time Gathering. Host Organization: Dodge County 4-H, Sally Schoenike, 920-386-3790, sally.schoenike@ces.uwex.edu http://dodge.uwex.edu/4h/index.html
AUG 26 THERESA
Holiday Parade
14th Annual St. Peter’s Christmas Cookie and Craft Sale
downtown Mayville from 4-5:30 PM.
SEPT 22 BEAVER DAM
DEC 1 BEAVER DAM
DEC 1 – 2 LEBANON
Business Trick or Treat
Main Street, from 5-7 PM www.mainstreetmayville.com or (920) 387-1167
4:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.; Old Downtown Train Depot, 127 S. Spring Street Free admission Host organization: Beaver Dam Chamber of Commerce; staff at 920-887-8879
Dickason Blvd. 9a.m.–2p.m.
Classic Car Show
Concert in Foster Park
Community Tree Lighting
Columbus Senior Center Fall Festival
SEPT 19 MAYVILLE
SEPT 20 MAYVILLE
DEC 1 BEAVER DAM
NOV 16-18 COLUMBUS Holiday Open House Downtown Columbus
Friday, 10 am to 7 pm and Saturday, 9 am to 4 pm - Downtown Hartford - Hartford Busi-
Holiday Hop & Parade
NOV 23 RANDOLPH
Cookies And Milk With Santa City Hall- 404 E. Lake St. 9am to noon Horicon Chamber of Commerce www.horiconchamber.com/events.cfm Or call 920-485-3200
DEC 8 HUSTISFORD Visit With Santa, Tree Lighting & Caroling
www.randolphwi.net
Hustisford Firemen's Hall Memorial Park www.hustisford.com
NOV 22 WATERTOWN
DEC 8 HUSTISFORD
Holiday Bazaar
The Run Turkey Run 5k
Holiday Light Parade 6:30pm through the downtown with Santa lighting the tree afterwards.
NOV 27-30 WAUPUN Avenue of Angels Waupun City Hall Auditorium 920-324-3491 www.waupunchamber.com
"Husty Players" Ha Ha Holiday Show Hustisford Firemen's Hall www.thehustyplayers.com
DEC 14 HARTFORD Downtown Midnight Madness 6 pm-Midnight - Check individual merchants ads for their hours. Hartford Business Improvement District at 262-673-7193
FEB 9,2013 ASHIPPUN WinterFest 2013 at Harnischfeger County Park
For the most complete and up to date calendar of events please visit www.DodgeCounty.com Additional dates can be found throughout this publication
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The City of Mayville is located in the Town of Williamstown. The Town of Williamstown is set in the east central part of the County. The first settlers were Alvin and William Foster and Chester May who arrived here in 1845 to select a site for their mills and begin work on the saw mills and the dam. It is believed the township was named for William Foster.
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Mayville G AT E WAY TO TH E MAR S H Mayville is located on the Rock River in Dodge County, the historic gateway to the Horicon Marsh. You will be captivated by our ease of life and thoroughly enjoyable setting. Enjoy this sportsman and naturalist’s paradise where fishing, hunting and birding, exploring and hiking are all complimentary leisure activities throughout the area including the renowned Horicon Marsh and Indian effigy mounds.
Mayville, WI
The Village Flower Shoppe
October 5-7, 2012
Beer & Wine Tasting Bed Races Art & Craft Gallery Archery Alley 5K Run/Walk Marsh Bike Tour Rock River Duck Race Crafts for Kids Games for Kids
Full Service Flower Shoppe with Unique Diverse Gift Shop Seasonal Greenhouse Visit our website thevillageflowershoppemayville.com
800-390-2233
UB the Band Pat McCurdy Market Place Parade Live Music All Weekend Youth Dance Car/Motorcycle Show Taste of Our Town Food Court Events and times subject to change
For info visit www.audubondays.com or call 920-387-5776
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We Feed The World
500 S. Clark Street Mayville, WI 53050 920-387-2500 www.senecafoods.com
Horicon Marsh Boat Tours Mayville Inn
701 S. Mountin Dr.
Phone/Fax (920) 387-1234 • Email: stay@mayvilleinn.com Private Whirlpool Suites • Deluxe Rooms & Suites • European Bar Free Continental Breakfast • Free High Speed Internet
Call For Reservations 1-866-387-5678 www.mayvilleinn.com
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• Sightseeing Tour • Birding Adventure • Sunset Cruise
• Canoe/Kayak Rentals • Blue Heron Landing Gift Shop
BLUE HERON LANDING
Hwy 33 at the Bridge Downtown Horicon 920-485-4663 • www.horiconmarsh.com
Mayville G AT E WAY TO TH E MAR S H Explore the past as you visit two museums rich in historic artifacts, photography and memorabilia from the ironworks of our years gone by and our surprising local industrial enterprises in the city of today. Browse our Historic Downtown or the West Side, both with a blend of unique shops, services, restaurants and inns.
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Overnight Packages Available
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Romance, Golf, Horicon Marsh Boat Tours
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48 N. Main Street Mayville, WI 53050 www.mayvillechamber.com call @ 920-387-5776 Email @ info@mayvillechamber.com
40 S. Main Street Downtown Mayville, WI 53050 920-387-9577 Celtic Crossroads Café, for people with taste! www.celticcrossroadscafe.com or visit us on Facebook
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Juneau C I T Y W I T H A H E A R T, A N D A H E A D F O R B U S I N E S S The City of Juneau, settled in 1845 and the Dodge County Seat is a rural community which has numerous historical buildings and sites for the history amateur and novice alike. The city offers attractions as well as recreational opportunities.
Events of Interest: • Farmer’s Market - May thru October
A small city with a heart...for business & community
Juneau
Dodge County Admin Building Mondays 3:30pm-7:30pm - fresh produce, crafts, homemade items
• Juneau City Wide Rummage - August 11 • Juneau AugustFest - August 24, 25, 26
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Juneau City Park - music, food, prizes, antique tractor pull, tours of the city, antique auto show, flea market
Dedicated to supporting the area businesses and local community, working together to bring growth and prosperity to our city and the surrounding community. • Restaurants • Shopping • Camping • Dodge County Airport • Parks • Museum • Tours • Churches • Bed & Breakfast
• 1st Annual Christmas Past Weekend - December 7, 8, 9 • Parade of Trees - December 9 thru end of month www.juneauwi.org 920.386.4800
Juneau Public Library - walk through a wonderland of Christmas. Trees decorated by local businesses, organizations and clubs. Free Admission.
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LUNCH TO FULL DINNER DAILY SPECIALS GREAT FRIDAY FISH FRY FULL BAR
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Tu-Fri Lunch 11am-2pm • Tu-Th Dinner 5pm-9pm; Fri 4pm-10pm Sa & Su 5pm-10pm
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920-210-3288
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Air Conditioned Banquet Hall Art & Blooms is a family owned, full-service flower and gift shop located in historical Downtown Juneau, Wisconsin = Flowers = Plants = Silks = Balloons = Candy Bouquets = Home & Yard Decor = Cement Statues
118 E. Oak St., Juneau 920-386-9324 Serving all of Dodge County
www.artandblooms.net
2012-2013 Dates Booking Fast Specializing in Watermelon Carving Unique and Flavorful Foods Menu Requests Welcomed Decorations and On-Site DJ Services
Juneau Community Center 500 Lincoln Drive • Juneau, WI • 920-386-2121
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The City of Juneau is located in the Town of Oak Grove in the center of the County. Major Pratt built the first log cabin here in 1841. Later he built an inn called the Oak Grove House which burned in 1935. Fairfield was the first name of the village, but there was already another Fairfield in the State. Oak Grove was chosen because there were no oak trees at all in the neighborhood.
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Points of Interest • Wild Goose State Trail – Hiking, Biking, Horse Riding, Winter ATV/Snowmobile • Tom Dooley’s Apple Orchard • Horicon Marsh • Marsh Haven • City of Sculpture
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Waupun is located in the The Town of Chester in the northern center part of the County. The Town was named after Chester in Hampden County, Massachusetts, which was named after Chester, England. The Waupun State Prison was located here in 1851 due to the proximity of transportation and building materials.
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Watertown WHERE YOU’RE ALWAYS WELCOME Watertown’s many historic districts showcase our rich history and unique architecture. Over 120 buildings within the downtown business district are eligible for the National Historic Register.
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MUSIC AND THEATER The talented Watertown Players provide the city with theatrical productions including the unique “theater in the octagonal” presentations performed in the Octagon House several times a year. There is always music in the air, with the Watertown Municipal Band and the Watertown Chamber Orchestra playing seasonally, and the Watertown Community Concert Series hosting performers throughout the year. Watertown enjoys the privilege of being home base for The 1st Brigade Band, a nationally known Civil War era band which plays 19th century music on period instruments.
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OUR RICH HERITAGE The Octagon House Museum and the First Kindergarten in the U.S. are open to visitors from May through October with guided tours daily on the hour from 10am-4pm. Don’t miss the Octagon House Ice Cream Social with 1st Brigade Band Concert held every August. The Dodge-Jefferson Counties Genealogical Society is located at 504 South 4th Street. Five walking tour brochures guide you through historic neighborhoods, commercial districts, and highlight the growing collection of murals which depict stories from the city’s past. The brochures, as well as commemorative postcards, are available through the Chamber of Commerce and area businesses.
ART, ANTIQUES & SHOPPING GALORE! Our downtown boasts something for everyone, making it a memorable shopping experience whether you fancy crafts, antiques, art, fine clothing or anything in between! The Watertown Farmer’s Market, a tradition begun in 1860, is held in Riverside Park every Tuesday from May through mid-Nov. from 7am to 1pm. RELAX & HAVE FUN If fun is what you’re after, our Aquatic Center is second to none, featuring a water slide and other wet and wild activities for all ages. With over 27 city parks, covering 275 acres within the city limits; you can swim, bike, picnic, hike, play volleyball, cook-out, skateboard or simply hang out! Take off into the blue yonder at Wisconsin Aviation for a bird’s eye view of the Watertown area from a different perspective. A maximum of 3 passengers will enjoy an average flight time of 40 minutes.
WATERTOWN TOURISM COUNCIL TOLL FREE: 1-877-733-9886 www.watertowntourism.com
Watertown Calico Cottage Rock River Winery Featuring 37 wineries with over 400 of Wisconsin’s BEST WINES! All in One Place! Wine Racks & Accessories Wine Tasting Daily Home Decor Gift Baskets Tours Welcome Call about our wine tasting parties
Watertown Art Walk Watertown Outdoor Art Festival Street Dance July 4th Celebration Maxwell Street Days Octagon House Ice Cream Social Riverfest Rock River Winery Wine Fest Rockman Challenge World’s Best Brat Competition Watertown Players Mystery Theater Fall Festival Run from the Cops 5K run Small Business Saturday and Holiday Parade of Lights Santa House Holiday Parade of Homes
2012 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
May 29 June 17 June 22-23 July 4 July 19-21 Aug. 5 Aug. 9-12 Sept. 8 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 6 Oct. 6 Nov. 24
4-7pm 10-5pm 6-11pm all day 9-5pm 2-4pm all day 10-5pm 8am-9pm Noon-6pm 7pm 9-5pm 8:30am-noon 9-6pm
Nov. 24-Dec. 23 Dec. 2 1-5pm
Downtown Riverside Park North 1st Parking Lot Riverside Park Downtown Octagon House Riverside park Riverside park Bethesda Lutheran Homes Wisconsin Aviation Watertown Public Library Downtown Watertown Police Dept. Downtown Downtown Plaza Community-wide
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Waupun CITY OF SCULPTURE
BREAKFAST SPECIALS Monday - Saturday
Waupun is home to one of the largest collections of outdoor sculptures in the United States, including the world renown, “End of the Trail”, by James Earle Fraser. The city’s wonderful collection was donated by Clarence Shaler, a business man and lover of the arts. Visitors will definitely see why Waupun is known as “The City of Sculpture”.
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Waupun FESTIVITIES D ’t fforgett to Don’t t mark k your calendars for Celebrate Waupun, the Waupun Truck n Show and Volksfest. The Truck n Show is one of the nation’s largest truck shows and includes a magniďŹ cent display of lights during the Friday night, Lights of the Night convoy. Volksfest takes place in September and is the place to be if you enjoy polka, good food, beer and fun people. With free admission and non-stop music, Volksfest is the place to be. Waupun Salutes Trucker’s and their Families and Welcomes Everyone to:
Waupun
Volksfest
23rd Annual Salute to the Trucking Industry August 10-11, 2012
WAUPUN TRUCK-N-SHOW
FREE ADMISSION
WAUPUN COMMUNITY CENTER August 10th & 11th The Nation’s Largest Truck Parade
• Model Truck Contest • New Class “ Come As You Areâ€? • Vehicle Displays • Lights of the Night Convoy • Live Music • Parade Auction • Games • Great Food and Beverages • Vendors/Exhibitors • Fun for the Whole Family!
FREE ADMISSION
German Ethnic Festival
Under the Big Tent in Downtown Waupun Behind Jud Sons Bowling Alley Since 1994
FRIDAY & SATURDAY • SEPTEMBER 7 & 8 Traditional German Food and Beverages Live music and dancing Friday:10:00am - 11:00pm • Saturday: 7:30am - 11:00pm Saturday: 7:00 am • Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast & Music! For more information: 920-324-2610 • www.waupunvolksfest.com
For More Information: 920-324-9985 • www.waupuntrucknshow.com
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Green Lake Country NEVER A DULL MOMENT With all the hometown festivals, live concerts, unique attractions and mouth-watering food events, you’ll never be bored in Green Lake Country. Everyone in the family will find plenty on the calendar to keep their schedule jam-packed. There is never a dull moment here!
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See what’s happening in Green Lake Country!
rich heritage & pride in our grand community of friendly & helpful people Home of Little Green Lake…where the “Big Muskies Hang Out” BY THE LAKE EVENT: May 19 JUNE DAIRY DAYS: June 8, 9 & 10
AUGUSTFEST: August 10 TH 20 ANNUAL HERITAGE DAYS: September 16 for a complete list of events see our website
Chamber of Commerce
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Lilac Woodshop Amish Country • Amish Built Furniture • Amish Quality
• Hand Crafted Oak & Cherry Furniture
• Dining, Living & Bedroom Sets on Display
• Large Selection of Oak Crafts • Laser Engraved Gifts • Custom Orders W1996 Barry Road • Dalton, WI • 608-617-2662 Open 9-5 Monday-Thursday • 8-8 Friday • 8-5 Saturday • www.lilacwoodshop.net
Horicon Marsh Area EXPERIENCE IT The Horicon Marsh Parkway is a 50-mile auto tour route that follows state and county roadways around the marsh, passing through or near many local communities. There are also roads, hiking and biking trails throughout the property, and a canoe trail accessing the waters of the marsh. The Horicon Marsh International Education Center focuses on wetland and wildlife topics that explain the natural relationships that exist at the 32,000-acre property.
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Ox-Bo Marine LLC N5350 Club Grounds Rd. Juneau, Wisconsin 53039
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Iron Ridge Inn Restaurant 131 S. Main Street, Iron Ridge, WI 53035 920-387-3348
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Iron Ridge Inn Motel 129 S. Main Street, Iron Ridge, WI 53035 920-387-4090 or Toll Free “Reservation” Number 877-387-4090
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Waupun, Wisconsin City of Sculpture
Situated only 3 miles from the beautiful Horicon Marsh
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Adjacent to the Agnesian Pharmacy Waupun!
A Gallery of Outdoor Art 1. End of the Trail 2. The Citadel 3. Recording Angel 4. Who Sows...
5. The Pioneer 6. Doe and Fawn 7. Dawn of Day 8. Morning of Life
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HORICON MARSH HORICON MARSH IS THE LARGEST FRESHWATER CATTAIL MARSH IN THE UNITED STATES WITH OVER 33,000 ACRES OF WETLANDS. Located in southeast Wisconsin, this vast wetland is only one hour drive from Milwaukee and Madison. While this marsh is renown for its migrant flocks of Canada geese, it is also home to more than 300 kinds of birds which have been sighted over the years. Due to its importance to wildlife, Horicon Marsh has been designated as a "Wetland of International Importance" and a "Globally Important Bird Area." Horicon Marsh is both a state wildlife area and national wildlife refuge. The Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area comprises about 1/3 of the
marsh while the northern 2/3’s is a part of the Horicon National Wildlife Refuge. Within the marsh there are hiking and biking trails, driving roads and trails, a floating boardwalk and canoe trails. Opportunities for recreation at the marsh include birding, photography, hiking, hunting, canoeing, site seeing, fishing, and bicycling. Visitors should check with either the Horicon National Wildlife Refuge Office and Visitor Center or at the Horicon Marsh International Education Center for maps and information about the marsh to see what areas are open to the public. There are a variety of restrictions on the marsh in order to preserve and protect wildlife so please be sure to check with the corresponding agency.
The Horicon Marsh has a unique and important story to tell. The geologic features of the area, created by our last ice age, were instrumental in providing resources for wildlife and humans alike. The human history of the Horicon Mash is rich with culture and story, however is one of tragedy and restoration. The wildlife present today at the Horicon Marsh is the result of geologic and human activities, including modern-day wildlife management. To view a movie about the history of the marsh, visitors can visit the Horicon Marsh International Education Center on Hwy 28 between Horicon and Mayville.
The Horicon Marsh International Education Center opened to the public in spring 2009 with the goal of providing a world-class visitor center on the Horicon Marsh and a facility for conducting the wildlife education program. The Education Center is a $4.8 million project with most of the major components having been completed. Work continues on the development of landscaping, and construction of a multi-million dollar exhibit hall with state of the art displays. These exhibits will provide a wide range of learning opportunities. A large portion of the lower level, comprising a 3,500-square foot area, currently remains undeveloped, but will house the exhibit hall with museum-style displays. Work on this major component is expected to begin in 2012.
The Education Center focuses on wetland and wildlife program topics to help visitors understand the delicate natural relationships that exist at this 33,000 acre marsh. The Education Center is a 25,000 square foot facility located off Highway 28 between the cities of Horicon and Mayville. It features an auditorium and high-tech audio/visual center with seating for 120 persons, two classrooms, gift shop, large public viewing area with a spectacular view of Horicon Marsh, wildlife displays, and many other visitor amenities. Area information is available at the Education Center which is open seven days a week. This facility serves as both a destination and gateway for visitors to Horicon Marsh as well as providing for year-round education opportunities. More than 500,000 people annually visit the marsh to observe wildlife in a natural setting, creating a huge demand for interpretive services. Public naturalist talks are given throughout the year and are open to the public. These talks focus on a variety of topics related to the geology, history, wildlife and management of Horicon Marsh. Monthly lecture series are also presented on a wide array of wildlife and environmental topics. Other educational and special events include "Movies at the Marsh", art exhibits, school field trips, summer camps for youth, a nestbox seminar, The Horicon Marsh Bird Festival and much more. For more details and a full schedule of events please visit www.horiconmarsh.org. The Horicon Marsh International Education Center serves as a focal point for Horicon Marsh, one of the most renowned and recognized wetlands in Wisconsin and the United States. Horicon Marsh has been nameed one of the “seven wonders of Wisconsin”.
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Visit Horicon Marsh! Fall is well known for the mass migration of birds (and visitors!) to the marsh - Canada Geese, as well as thousands of ducks of many different species – mallards, wood ducks, pintails, wigeon, redheads, bufflehead, and ruddy ducks; as well as impressive numbers of staging sandhill cranes. Opportunities also exist to view whooping cranes as reintroduction efforts were expanded in the fall of 2011 to include a Direct Autumn Release (DAR) of 8 chicks on the Horicon National Wildlife Refuge. These chicks are trained by crane-costumed biologists but are left to freely migrate on their own and DO NOT follow an ultralight aircraft south during migration. Refuge staff, volunteers and visitors hope to see these juveniles return to the refuge in 2012 and are eagerly anticipating the next generation of DAR chicks to be released on the refuge. Although closed for waterfowl hunting, the refuge is open for deer and small game hunting seasons in the fall. Many educational programs and events are held marsh-wide throughout the season.
Get outdoors this year and experience the wildlife and many seasons of natural beauty at Horicon Marsh.
HORICON NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE Wildlife Established as breeding habitat for the redhead duck, Horicon National Wildlife Refuge is a home to many species of wildlife including over 300 resident and migratory bird species as well as muskrats, red foxes, coyotes, turtles, frogs, bats, dragonflies, fish and much more.
Many Seasons of Natural Beauty
Spring marks the return of mallard ducks, coots, herons, egrets, sandhill cranes, purple martins, warblers, and numerous others. A “chorus” of frogs is sure to be heard throughout the marsh signaling that warmer weather is here. The Horicon Marsh Bird Festival is held annually in May and offers many opportunities to view and photograph spring migrants and resident wildlife. Summer brings nesting season and warmer weather for hiking
Winter is characterized as a frozen but peaceful time on the marsh
and bicycling around the marsh to view an array of species with their young. American white pelicans nest abundantly on the refuge during the summer and may be seen feeding in large groups – “herding” fish into shallower water for easier dining. Several fishing piers are also available at the refuge and make great places to spend relaxing summer afternoons.
VISITOR FACILITIES Although much of the refuge is closed to the public during the warmer seasons to provide critical habitat for wildlife, there are many facilities available at Horicon National Wildlife Refuge to make your visit more enjoyable.
Horicon “TernPike” Auto Tour – Accessed from State Hwy 49 just east of the city of Waupun – open daily year round conditions permitting. Paved driving route (3 miles) and three hiking trails that offer scenic views of the Rock River and prairie and forest habitats along with a floating boardwalk and bicycling and hiking access to the Wild Goose State Trail.
and is also a good season for wildlife viewing. Eagles, owls, several species of hawks, muskrats, foxes and many others, or evidence of -such as tracks or feathers, may be sighted when the entire refuge is open to snowshoeing, hiking, and cross country skiing (Dec. 1- Mar 15). Snowy owls are a notable species to watch for during the winter months.
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Hwy 49 just west of Cty Rd Z open daily year-round. Hiking trail and observation area.
life exhibits and giftshop. No trails near the visitor center.
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from Point Rd. or auto tour open seasonally for hiking and bicycling to minimize disturbance to migratory birds (open Earth Day weekend in April and June - August). Adjacent dikes are closed. Photo blind located on east end of road - contact office for reservations.
Bud Cook Hiking Area Point Rd. – Two prairie hiking trails and observation area. Open daily year-round. View prairie plants, native grasses, grassland birds and many species of butterflies and insects as well as rabbits, hawks and deer.
Rockvale Rd. Viewing Point
Main Dike Road – Open daily year-round conditions permitting. Vehicles can drive eastern portion (two-level gravel). Entire road is open for hiking and bicycling yearround. Access is limited to the road only-adjacent dikes are closed. Parking located near fishing platform. Use pull-offs for wildlife viewing/photography. Peachy, Ledge, and Main Dike Roads – Designated locations for bank fishing/piers. Anglers may find carp, perch, pike and many other species at these locations.
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For More Information For more information about Horicon National Wildlife Refuge, educational programs, or how to become involved as a refuge volunteer, please visit the website at http://www.fws.gov/midwest/Horicon/, call 920-387-2658 or stop by the refuge visitor center which is located on County Road Z, 3.5 miles south of State Highway 49 on the east side of the Horicon Marsh (W4279 Headquarters Road). The visitor center is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. year-round, with the exception of federal holidays, and will be open Saturday May 12 and Sunday May 13 during the Horicon Marsh Bird Festival. The visitor center is also open weekends during the fall bird migration from September 8 through November 4, Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. You may also call the office at 920-387-2658 and follow the prompts for information on current waterfowl numbers or tune in the 1610 AM radio station while at the marsh for visitor information.
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Connecting People & Wildlife Visit for the day or spend the weekend at Horicon Marsh! AT THE EDUCATION CENTER View the “Horicon Marsh Story� Movie Shop the Flyway Gift Shop View Art Displays by Wisconsin Artists Explore our Children’s Discovery Area ON THE HORICON MARSH Go Geocaching Hike the Trails on the Horicon Marsh “Tour de Marsh� as a Bicyclist, Hiker or Enjoy an Auto Tour Experience Birding and Wildlife Photography Canoe and Kayak through the Marsh Go Fishing and Hunting on and around the Marsh
If you would like to bring a school group to visit the marsh we can coordinate a program with you to supplement your class studies. Group tours available - call us to make arrangements. There is no charge for these services and programs.
Facility rental available for business or educational use. For more information about activities and special events go to www.horiconmarsh.org or call 920-387-7890 Monday through Friday Also see Friends of Horicon Marsh International Education Center on facebook and search for FHMIEC on twitter.
Area information and maps available at the Education Center
Visit Horicon Marsh International Education Center - Located on Hwy 28 between Mayville and Horicon Hours: Weekdays 9 am to 4 pm Weekends 10 am to 4 pm • Winter Weekend Hours: 1-4 pm • Front doors open to restrooms daily at 7 am.
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Horicon Marsh Bike Route/Auto Tour
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Map Produced By: US Fish & Wildlife Service Dodge County Land Resources & Parks May, 2011