EVENTS
IN JEFFERSON COUNTY
SEPT 21-22: Midwest Yoga & Kirtan Festival.
Jefferson County Fair Park. midwestykf.com SEPT 22: Mason Farm Jamboree. Listen to local music, learn about the plants and animals of our local ecosystems, and stretch your legs on the 4+ miles of mowed hiking paths throughout Dorothy Carnes Park and Rose Lake State Natural Area. Enjoy a pie from the annual pie sale fundraiser. Proceeds used to renovate the park’s Barn. Dorothy Carnes Park, N3299 Jones Lane, Fort Atkinson. 12-5pm. jeffersoncountywi.gov/parks
SEPT 28-30: 41st Annual Fall Jefferson Car Show & Swap Meet. The Midwest’s largest swapmeets and car shows, hosted by Madison Classics. A great place to buy and sell cars and hard to find car parts. Jefferson County Fair Park, madisonclassics.com 608-244-8416
SEPT 29: Ebert’s Greenhouse Village Craft and Artisan Fair. Handcrafted unique specialty gifts and
décor. W1795 Fox Rd, Ixonia, ebertsgreenhouse.com SEPT 29: Wisconsin Poetry Festival. Dwight Foster Public Library and Blackhawk Island. SEPT 30: Barktoberfest. Barktoberfest is a free and fun canine festival and party for you and your dog(s). West Side Park, 85 Pleasant Street, Cambridge, 11am-3pm, cambridgewi.com
OCTOBER
OCT 6-28: Busy Barns Barnyard Adventures. Take
a hayride out to the pumpkin patch to pick your perfect pumpkin. Visit the animal barn to feed and hold baby goats, and test your skills at hustling hogs. Launch minipumpkins and gourds and conquer the four-acre trivia corn maze. Weekends in October. Busy Barns Adventure Farms, Fort Atkinson, 10am-5pm, busybarnsfarm.com OCT 7: Fall Festival of Color. Over 120 arts and crafts vendors, fall produce and pumpkins, kids activities and live music. Commons Park, Lake Mills, 9am-3pm, lakemills.org OCT 9-10: Triumphant Quartet. The face of quality Gospel Music, Christian integrity, family values, friendship and dedication. Tues matinee arrival at 10:30am; Tues and Wed evening arrival 5pm. The Fireside Dinner Theatre, 1131 Janesville Ave, Fort Atkinson, firesidetheatre.com OCT 12-13: Spirit Tour. A presentation will be given by the Whitewater Historical Society on the history of the Pratt Institute. Then hop on the bus and visit sites around town and hear the tales of the past, maybe you’ll see a “spirit” from yesterday. 262-743-4005, whitewaterchamber.com OCT 13: Governor Hoard Celebration. Celebrate W.D. Hoard’s 181st birthday, meet Sojourner Truth and Civil War reenactors, learn about Wisconsinite’s experiences in battle and the home front during the Civil War. Hoard Historical Museum, Fort Atkinson, 10am-4pm, hoardmuseum.org OCT 13-14: Kettle Moraine Studio Tour. Free admission. Palmyra, 10am-5pm, 262-495-8003 OCT 19: Girls Night Out. Grab your girlfriends and visit all the hot spots in town offering you drawings, tastings and specials galore! There will be 150 “benefit bags” available for our guests 1 month prior. Downtown Cambridge, 5-9pm, cambridgewi.com OCT 19-20: Haumerson’s Pond Haunted Hike. For a scary good time, take an evening stroll on a haunted candlelit trail in the woods. Activities include ghost stories
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and kids craft activities. Bark River Park, Fort Atkinson, 6-9pm, friendsofhaumersonspond.com
OCT 19-21: 4th Annual Harry Potter Festival.
Dress up as your favorite Potter character and join us for a weekend of Quidditch matches, Wizardry, magic and fun. Family-friendly event kicks off with a lighted parade on Friday night. Jefferson. harrypotterfestivalusa.com OCT 20-21: Quidditch Tournament. Tensfeldt Park. OCT 25: Ghoul’s Night Out. Bring your little ghouls in their costumes to local uptown businesses for a howling good time playing games and treats! 4-7pm. OCT 27: Pumpkin Palooza. Main Street trickor-treating, crafts, sidewalk games, pumpkin lighting, and much more! Downtown Watertown, watertownmainstreet.org
OCT 27: Trick-or-Treating and Halloween Parade.
Start at the Palmyra Fire Hall at 3:30pm, trick-or-treat to follow until 6:30pm. Palmyra, 262-495-8316
OCT 27-28: Earth, Wood and Fire Artist Tour.
Prepare yourselves for new experiences in pottery, wood, textiles, painting, rural scenery, creative people, vivid culture, and big inspiration. All around Jefferson County, 10am-5pm, earthwoodandfiretour.com OCT 31: City of Whitewater Trick or Treat. 3-7pm, wwparks.org
NOVEMBER
NOV 1 - DEC 23: Elf The Musical. Based on the
beloved holiday film, this hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy is now a must-see holiday musical. Seven shows weekly Wed-Sun, The Fireside Dinner Theatre, 1131 Janesville Ave, Fort Atkinson, 800-477-9505, firesidetheatre.com NOV 2: Holiday Craft Fair. Artisan crafted items to get you started on your Christmas list! Marquardt Village, 1045 Hill St., Watertown, 9am-4pm.
NOV 3: 4th Annual “Oh What Fun!” Fall Fundraiser.
Craft fair, raffles, great food and bake sale. Proceeds go toward educational programs and supplies. Jefferson Senior Activity Center (division of the Park and Rec Dept, City of Jefferson), 859 Collins Rd., Jefferson, 9am-2pm.
NOV 3: Friends of the Cambridge Community Library Art and Craft Fair. Over 90 vendors with quality
handmade merchandise, a raffle with gifts donated by local and area friends and business owners, a luncheon, a bake sale for those with a sweet tooth, craft demonstrations and live music. Cambridge High School, 403 BlueJay Way, Cambridge, 9am-3pm, cambridgelibraryfriends.org NOV 3: MBU Craft and Gift Fair. 50 vendors on site for a great start on your holiday shopping. Free admission. 745 W Main St., Watertown, 10am-3pm, mbu.edu NOV 3: 1st Brigade Band Harvest Ball. Polkas, Schottisches, Jigs, Reels, Waltzes and more will be played and the band will teach you the steps. Come in costume or wear modern clothes. $40 per person. Turner Hall, 301 S 4th St., Watertown, 7pm, 1stbrigadeband.org
NOV 10: Lighted Holiday Parade & Chili Cook-Off.
Featuring music, dancing, a reindeer dash, and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Following the parade, vote for your favorite chili at the United Way Chili Cook-Off. Downtown Fort Atkinson, 5:30pm, fortchamber.com
JEFFERSON COUNTY: THE OFFICIAL GUIDE 2018-19