Dodge County Visitors Guide 2020

Find your fun!

dodge county 2020 VISITORS GUIDE

www.DodgeCounty.com www.DodgeCounty.com

❘ 1

Welcome to

Dodge County!

We at Discover Wisconsin are so excited that you’ve decided to visit this 2020 Choice Destination.

From the welcoming people to the incredible outdoor recreation experiences, Dodge County is the perfect place to adventure and unplug. You’ll have the chance to explore Horicon Marsh, hike and bike along the county’s beautiful trail system, relax on Beaver Dam Lake, sip wine at Edwin Brix Vineyard, and so much more. Only an hour away from Madison and Milwaukee, Dodge County is an easy and accessible getaway from city life and makes the perfect destination for a weekend away.

We are proud to name Dodge County a 2020 Choice Destination and we hope you enjoy your time here as much as we did!

For more information about how to unplug in Dodge County, visit http://discoverwisconsin.com/ broadcast-guide/ for the full Dodge County episode of Discover Wisconsin.

2 ❘ Dodge County Visitors Guide 2020

what’s inside 4 8 14 17 19 22 24 25 26 28 29 32 33

Calendar of Events Beaver Dam Fox Lake Waupun Columbus Trails Rivers Lakes Parks Golf Horicon Marsh Juneau & Horicon

34 35 38 40

Hartford

41

Homegrown Goodness

42 42 44

Amish Country

45 46

Arts & Entertainment

Hustisford

EVERY GUEST - EVERY TIME

Watertown Randolph & Cambria-Friesland

Vintage & Antiques Historical Societies & Museums

• Whirlpool Suites • Indoor Pool & Whirlpool • Grand Start Breakfast • Group Rates

• Children 12 & Under Stay Free • Wireless HI-Speed Internet • Exercise Room • Guest Laundry

Lodging & Camping

Mayville

Official 2020 Dodge County Visitors Guide Published by: Capital Newspapers, Beaver Dam, WI

• Weekday Manager Specials with Complimentary Drinks & Food • Handicap Accessible Rooms • 40” HD Flat Screen TV’s

• All Rooms Include Microwave and Mini-fridge • Meeting/Reception Rooms Available • Beer & Wine Available for Purchase to our Guests

Director of Local Retail Advertising: Scott Zeinemann Graphic Design: Melissa Boehler Photos, Content, Maps: Thank you to all the people and organizations that contributed content and resources for the development of this publication.

This publication has been created and produced for Discover Dodge. 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 Discover Dodge at 920-386-3701, with any additions or corrections.

To advertise in the 2021 Dodge County Visitors Guide please call (920) 356-6776.

Dodge County 127 E. Oak St. Juneau, WI 53039 (920) 386-3266 www.dodgecounty.com

325 Seippel Blvd., P.O. Box 718, Beaver Dam, WI 53916

920-356-9000 • 855-455-7829

Exit 134 off Hwy. 151 from the South • Exit 135 off Hwy. 151 from the North

www.grandstayhospitality.com email: info@grandstaybeaverdam.com

www.DodgeCounty.com

❘ 3

D O D G E

C O U N T Y

2020-21 APRIL

april 3-5 Mayville

Marais Players Spring 2020 Show

EVENTS CALENDAR

april 26 Waupun

MAY 10 HUSTISFORD

9am - 4pm, W10145 Highway 49, 920-324-5818, marshhaven.org

1 -5 pm. Zweiffel Brothers, Hustisford Community Hall, 316 E Tweedy St., 920-349-9079, hustisford-community-hall.business.site

Earth Day at Marsh Haven Nature Center

Mayville American Legion Post 69, maraisplayers.com

may

APRIL 4 HARTFORD

MAY 1 WAUPUN

7:30 pm - Schauer Center, 147 N Rural St, 262-670-0560 x3, schauercenter.org

Downtown Waupun, info@waupunchamber. com, waupunchamber.com

Dallas String Quartet (DSQ)

Wine Walk

april 4 Mayville

MAY 1-3 HUSTISFORD

1 -5 pm. Brian & the Mississippi Valley Dutchmen, Mayville Park Pavilion, 475 Park Street 920-960-5318

Hustisford Community Hall, 316 E Tweedy St., 920-349-9079, thehustyplayers.com

Mayville Lions Polka Dance

APRIL 5 HUSTISFORD

Hustisford Community Hall Polka Dances 1 -5 pm - Keith Gennermann, Hustisford Community Hall, 316 E Tweedy St., 920-349-9079, hustisford-community-hall.business.site

april 16-18, 23-25 Watertown Spring Play “Beauty and the Beast”

Husty Players Spring Play

MAY 2 HARTFORD

The Stray Cat-Lee Rocker

Downtown Mayville

5-8 pm. Tickets sold in advance.

4 - 7 pm, Downtown Watertown, 920-261-6320 visitwatertownwi.com

Marsh Haven Nature Center Nest Box Hike 4 pm. W10145 State Road 49, 920-324-5818, marshhaven.org

MAY 8-10 HORICON Living History Days

MAY 9 FOX LAKE

3 pm & 7:30 pm. Schauer Arts Center, 147 N Rural Street, 262-670-0560, schauercenter.org

7 am-3 pm. Fish Tales Bait & Liquor, 529 West State St., 920-520-0015, foxlakechamber.com

Fish Tales Walleye Tournament

april 25 Mayville

MAY 9 COLUMBUS

1 -5 pm. Gary & the Ridgeland Dutchmen, Mayville Park Pavilion, 475 Park Street 920-960-5318

10 am -6 pm. Columbus Historic Downtown; 920.623.3699, columbuswichamber.com

Mayville Lions Polka Dance

april 25 fox lake Bratfest

Leroy Meats, 739 State St., 920-485-2554

april 25 columbus

Redbud Days Celebration

may 9-11 Horicon Marsh Horicon Marsh Bird Festival

Horicon Marsh Bird Club invites birders of all skill levels. 920-387-7893 horiconmarshbirdfestival.com

Arbor Day Celebration

MAY 9-10 WAUPUN

april 25 beaver dam

11 am and 3 pm. W10145 State Road 49, 920-324-5818, marshhaven.org

Fireman’s Park, visitcolumbuswi.com

Earth Day Celebration

Clean up, tree planting and presentations.

4 ❘ Dodge County Visitors Guide 2020

Dodge County Flea Market and Craft Fair

MAY 8 WAUPUN

APRIL 18 HARTFORD

Songs & Stories of Neil Diamond

Main Street closed from 10am - 4pm to enjoy classic cars from all eras! Entertainment, food, games for kids, contests and more!

262-673-7002, hartfordchamber.org

may 26 Watertown

1 -5 pm. Ryan Kautzer Band, Mayville Park Pavilion, 475 Park Street 920-960-5318

Mayville Lions Polka Dance

Old Fashioned Block Party & Classic Car Show

Diva’s Downtown

Come to Horicon’s River Bend Park to witness the sights, sounds, and smells of a Living History Reenactment. 9 am - River Bend Park, Valley St, 920-485-0483, facebook.com/horiconlivinghistorydays

april 18 Mayville

MAY 18 HARTFORD

8 am - 2 pm. Find rare collectibles, unique decor, vintage tools, and much more, Dodge County Fairgrounds, State Road 33, 920-885-3586, dodgecountyfairgrounds.com

Wine Walk

Special activities and offerings for women.

Main Street Mayville Spring Wine/Beer Walk Ladies Night

9 am - 1 pm. Horicon National Wildlife Refuge Center, W4279 Headquarters Road, Mayville; 920-387-7893, horiconmarsh.org

MAY 2 randolph

APRIL 16 HARTFORD

april 17 Mayville

Wildflowers for Wildlife

MAY 23 BEAVER DAM

MAY 7 BEAVER DAM

3 pm. Schauer Arts Center, 147 N Rural Street, 262-670-0560, schauercenter.org

MAY 16 HORICON MARSH

3 pm & 7:30 pm. Schauer Arts Center, 147 N Rural Street, 262-670-0560, schauercenter.org

7pm. 745 W. Main St., mbu.edu

That Golden Girls Show!

Hustisford Community Hall Polka Dances

Marsh Haven Nature Center Wild Birds of Prey

Art Walk

MAY 30 WATERTOWN Fiesta at the Park

Games, Contests, Music, Dance, Face Painting and Authentic Mexican Food.

Riverside Park, 812 Labaree Street, facebook.com/FiestaCultural/

june JUNE - AUG HUSTISFORD Music In The Park Concerts

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm (2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the Month) Memorial Park, corner of N Ridge St. and W Juneau St., 920-349-3188, hustisford.com

JUNE 6 BEAVER DAM Fish ‘n Fun

9am - Edgewater Park on Beaver Dam Lake 920-356-1200, bdlia.org

june 6 fox lake BBQ, Bags N Brews

Kansas City BBQ Society sanctioned BBQ competition, home brew competition, and a bean bags tournament. Leroy Meats, 739 State St., 920-485-2554

june 6 Mayville

Mayville Lions Polka Dance

1 -5 pm. Jerry Krueger Ban, Mayville Park Pavilion, 475 Park Street 920-960-5318

Taste of Wisconsin in Beaver Dam

June 7 Juneau

june 26 beaver dam

Music by Keith Gennerman Band, train barrel rides, petting zoo, 4H displays and other kids activities. 9 am-12:30 pm - Nell FWR Farms, W7468 County Road S, 920-625-3691, hooraywisconsindairy.com

Entertainment TBD - held at Tahoe Park. www.facebook.com/JambytheDam

Dodge County Dairy Brunch

JUNE 12-14 MARKESAN June Dairy Days

Hein Park, Food, entertainment and parade.

920-398-3031, markesanwi.com

june 12 Mayville

Main Street Mayville Summer Kick Off/Taste of Mayville

Jam By The Dam

june 27 horicon marsh Paddle Horicon Marsh

Greenhead Boat Landing 920-387-7893 horiconmarsh.org

JUNE 28 HUSTISFORD

Hustisford Community Hall Polka Dances

1 -5 pm. Steve Meisner, Hustisford Community Hall, 316 E Tweedy St., 920-349-9079, hustisford-community-hall.business.site

july

Downtown Mayville

JUNE 13 BEAVER DAM

The Great Beaver Paddle Festival

Free demos, clinics, guided trail trips and paddle challenges. 9 am-3 pm - Waterworks Park, Denning Ave, 920-887-4639, bdlia.org

JUNE 20 BEAVER DAM

Dodge County Flea Market and Craft Fair

8 am - 2 pm. Find rare collectibles, unique decor, vintage tools, and much more, Dodge County Fairgrounds, State Road 33, 920-885-3586, dodgecountyfairgrounds.com

JUNE 20 BEAVER DAM Taste of Wisconsin

12 - 4 pm. Taste over 100 Wisconsin brewed beers & over 60 Wisconsin cheeses. Live music. 304 S. Spring Street, tasteofwisconsin.net

JUNE 20 BEAVER DAM

World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series

6 pm - Beaver Dam Raceway Park, N7086 Raceway Rd, 920-885-3586, slspromotions.com

JUNE 20 RANDOLPH

july 1-4 COLUMBUS

Columbus Fourth of July Celebration.

Columbus Fireman’s Park – Park Ave. Free admission and entertainment!

July 4th includes a run/walk in the morning, the area’s largest parade begins at noon, entertainment in the afternoon and ending with a HUGE FIREWORKS display at 9pm.

Check Facebook – Columbus 4th of July Festival-Wisconsin for updated information.

JULY 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 WAUPUN Concerts in the Park

Thursdays from 5:30-8:30pm at West End Park, on the corner of Beaver Dam St. and Brown St. waupunfinearts.org

JULY 3 Mayville Rock’n Boom

4pm - Midnight. Free event including baseball, live music, food, and fireworks. City Park 920-387-1167 mainstreetmayville.com

JULY 4 FOX LAKE

4th of July Celebration

JULY 11 hustisford Lakefest

sponsored by Lake Sinissippi Association Held at Riverside and Lions Park lakesinissippi.org

JULY 12 BEAVER DAM

“A Day in the Park Arts & Craft Fair” 10 am - 4 pm. Swan Park.

920-344-5652, beaverdamchamber.com

JULY 15-18 Watertown Maxwell Street Days

Store specials, sidewalk sales, and more. watertownmainstreet.org

july 18 fox lake Brewfest

Noon-4pm. Sample 40+ beers from multiple different local breweries. Leroy Meats, 739 State St., 920-485-2554

JULY 18 BEAVER DAM

Dodge County Flea Market and Craft Fair 8 am- 2 pm. Find rare collectibles, unique decor, vintage tools, and much more, Dodge County Fairgrounds, State Road 33, 920-885-3586, dodgecountyfairgrounds.com

JULY 23 WATERTOWN

7 am - 12 pm. Food, fun and entertainment.

Downtown Randolph, 920-326-4600, randolphwis.com

Free Concert in the Park at Riverside Park Shelter. Parade on Blackhawk Trail starting from Town Park and fireworks at dusk over the lake. foxlakechamber.com

JUNE 21 BEAVER DAM

JULY 4 Watertown

8am - 4pm. Swan City Park, Beaver Dam beaverdamchamber.com

10 am. Huge 130+ unit parade in historic downtown Watertown. 920-261-6320, watertownchamber.com

Kids From Wisconsin

CHLPC Summer Concert

JULY 4 HARTFORD

July 23 Columbus

6-8pm Fireman’s Park, 1049 Park Ave. cityofcolumbuswi.com

June 26 fox lake

2 pm parade, free family festival after and fireworks at dusk at Veterans Park, Hartford 262-673-7002, hartfordchamber.org

JULY 6 MAYVILLE

Fireman’s Annual Picnic

7 - 9 pm. Mayville Middle School, 445 N Henninger Street, 414-266-7067 kidsfromwisconsin.org

JULY 25 FOX LAKE

Summer Sizzler

Swan City Classic Car Show

June 25 Columbus 6-8pm Fireman’s Park, 1049 Park Ave. cityofcolumbuswi.com

Fox Trot with Reds, Whites & Brews

5-8pm. Walk through downtown and visit local businesses for music, demonstrations, food, beverages and fun. foxlakechamber.com

june 26-28 WAUPUN Celebrate Waupun

FREE Festival featuring Music, Carnival Rides, Car Show, Kidz Zone, Waupun Firefighters Water Barrel Fights & More!

Fireworks on June 28 at 9:30 pm at Juniper Hill, E. Spring St., plus Hispano Fest, featuring Folkloric Dancers, Live Bands and DJ. Tanner Park (across from the Community Center) 510 E Spring St. 920-324-7900, waupunfestivals@ cityofwaupun.org, waupnfestivals.com

4th of July Parade

4th of July Fireworks & Family Festival

Kids from Wisconsin

Craft Beer Walk

5:30 - 8 pm. Downtown Watertown Sampling specialty craft beer with snack pairings. watertownmainstreet.org

July 23 Hartford 2 pm & 7 pm - Schauer Center, 147 N Rural St, 262-670-0560x3, schauercenter.org

CHLPC Summer Concert - Local Vocals

july 24-26 lebanon Full weekend of activities. Lebanon Fireman’s Park. 920-925-3522, townoflebanon.com

JULY 8 HARTFORD

Firefighters 19th Annual Classic Car Show

Downtown Hartford 8am–8pm. hartfordchamber.org

july 30-aug 2 cambria friesland

Maxwell Street Day

JULY 9-11 BEAVER DAM Beaver Dam Lake Days

Held at Fireman’s Park, rain or shine, at 7am.

Cambria Park Days

Tahoe Park. Live music, fireworks, Must-ski’s water ski show, family and children’s activities, food, carnival rides. beaverdamlakedays.com www.DodgeCounty.com

❘ 5

D O D G E C O U N T Y

2020-21 EVENTS CALENDAR

july 31 beaver dam

AUG 22 FOX LAKE

SEPT 19 BEAVER DAM

Entertainment TBD - held at Tahoe Park. www.facebook.com/JambytheDam

Sponsored by FLPO from 1-5pm. foxlakechamber.com

8am – 2pm: Find rare collectibles, unique decor, vintage tools, and much more, Dodge County Fairgrounds, State Road 33, 920-885-3586, dodgecountyfairgrounds.com

Jam By The Dam

Tunes on the Lake

Dodge County Flea Market and Craft Fair

july 31-AUG 2 BURNETT

aug 27 C olumbus

8am - 4pm. Engines, equipment, tractors of yesteryear, tractor pull, kids’ activities and flea market, Dodge County Antique Club Grounds, W6505 County Road BI, 920-344-9541, dcapc.org

6-8pm Fireman’s Park, 1049 Park Ave. cityofcolumbuswi.com

SEPT 25-27 Waupun

aug 28 beaver dam Jam By The Dam

Entertainment TBD - held at Tahoe Park. www.facebook.com/JambytheDam

Visit the encampment and learn more about Wisconsin’s history and join us for educational programs throughout the weekend. Marsh Haven Nature Center, W10145 Highway 49 920-324-5818, www.marshhaven.org

AUG 29 BEAVER DAM

SEPT 26 LEBANON

Dodge County Antique Power Show

august AUG 1 FOX LAKE 12th Annual Kuno Fest

Food, fun and live bands. 920-928-3470

AUG 1 WAUPUN Art & Craft Fair

10am-3pm. West End Park, 200 Beaver Dam St., waupunfinearts.org

AUG 6-9 Watertown Watertown Riverfest

FREE 4-day festival featuring national acts, A Taste of Watertown, carnival rides and games, craft fair, car show and more. Riverside Park, Labaree St. watertownriverfest.com

AUG 7-9 IRON RIDGE

Iron Ridge Fireman’s Picnic

Full weekend of activities. Iron Ridge Fireman’s Park, 146 Park Street, 920-644-2747, ironridge-wi.net

aug 8 HUSTISFORD

Hustisford Community Hall Polka Dances 1 -5 pm - Gary’s Ridgeland Dutchmen, Hustisford Community Hall, 316 E Tweedy St., 920-349-9079, hustisford-community-hall. business.site

aug 14 Markesan Augustfest

A family-friendly event, including a FREE corn roast at Hein Park, markesanwi.com

AUG 14-15 WAUPUN Truck-N-Show

Parades, free live music, children’s activities.

Downtown, Waupun Community Center 510 E. Spring St. 920-324-9985 waupuntrucknshow.com

AUG 16 Watertown

Octagon House Ice Cream & Cake Social

Civil War era music performed by the 1st Brigade Band, playing period music on antique instruments while dressed in civil war era uniforms and gowns. 1:30-4pm, 919 Charles St. 920-261-2796, octagonhousemuseum.org

AUG 19-23 BEAVER DAM Dodge County Fair

A festival of music, food and youth education. dodgecountyfairgrounds.com

CHLPC Summer Concert - Funky Chunky

Dodge County Flea Market and Craft Fair 8 am - 2 pm. Find rare collectibles, unique decor, vintage tools, and much more, Dodge County Fairgrounds, State Road 33, 920-885-3586, dodgecountyfairgrounds.com

AUG 29 HUSTISFORD

Hustisford Lions Club Venetian Night

Bean-bag tournament, bingo, kiddie parade, water ski show, lighted boat parade and live music Riverside & Lions Parks, hustisford.com

september SEPT 6 FOX LAKE Venetian Night

Sponsored by FLPO beginning at 8pm.

Line up in front of Del Barn Acres.

SEPT 7 RANDOLPH

Community Corn Carnival

Parade at 10am followed by carnival and activities at Randolph Village Park, randolphwi.net

SEPT 10 Watertown

Downtown Watertown Wine Walk

5:30 – 8:30 pm. Enjoy wine and food samplings at over a dozen local retail locations in historic downtown. watertownchamber.com

8am - 4pm. Held at Harnischfeger Park. Family fun activities. Wagon rides, vendors and entertainment. W3048 Crawfish Rd, Ixonia. dodgeparks.com

SEPT 26 Waupun

Harvest Moon Ball “Seeing20/20”

Lighthouse Big Band, Semi Formal(20’s vintage dress encouraged) Waupun City Hall Auditorium, 201 E. Main St., hometowntickets.com

SEPT 26 COLUMBUS Columbus ‘Odd’toberfest

2-10 pm Columbus Fireman’s Park Pavilion.

Oktoberfest themed event hosted by the Odd Fellows (Tri County Lodge). Live Polka Music, German food & beverages.

SEPT 27 HORICON

Autumn Art on the Marsh

Discher Park, 800 North Cedar St. 40 year old Art and Craft Fair with over 100 vendors.

920-485-3200 horiconchamber.com

october OCT 3 HARTFORD

Autumn Fest & Pink Pumpkin Run

9 am. Pink Pumpkin Run, shopping, artisans, crafters, food, and music, Downtown Hartford; 262-673-7002, hartfordchamber.org

Held at the Octagon House - 9am-4pm.

919 Charles Street 920-261-6320 octagonhousemuseum.org

oct 3, 10, 17, 24 WAUPUN

Watertown Historical Society Antique and Art Show

SEPT 12 WAUPUN

Volksfest German Ethnic Festival

Traditional German food and beverages, live music and dancing. Tanner Park, 510 E. Spring St., 920-324-7900, info@waupunchamber.com, waupunchamber.com

SEPT 12 BEAVER DAM

Beaver Dam Pepper Festival

9am-4pm. Park Village Shopping Center lot.

Highway 151 & Highway 33. 920-382-6453 www.BeaverDamPepperFestival.com

SEPT 12 HUSTISFORD Founder John’s Day

10 am -10 pm, Downtown Watertown, Vendor fair, live music, activities and more! watertownchamber.com

sept 19 fox lake

Tours of John Hustis house, flea market, farmers market, Husty Players shows, Memorial Park; 920-349-3302, hustisford.com

Foxtoberfest

Traditional Oktoberfest celebration. Leroy Meats, 739 State St., 920-485-2554

6 ❘ Dodge County Visitors Guide 2020

Fallfest

SEPT 12 Watertown

aug 22 Watertown

Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce 100 Year Anniversary Celebration

Fall Living History Festival

Marsh Haven Nature Center Wild Birds of Prey 1 pm. W10145 State Road 49, 920-324-5818, marshhaven.org

oct 9-11 Mayville Audubon Days

Weekend long fall festival at Mayville Park Pavilion, check out the Audubon Days facebook page for more information.

OCT 10 FOX LAKE

17th Annual Boat House Hayride Ride around Fox Lake on hay wagons.

920-928-3470, foxlakechamber.com

OCT 4 COLUMBUS

Columbus Fire Dept. Pancake Breakfast 7 am - 12:30 pm. Fire equipment on display.

Columbus Fire Dept. Service Organization 920-623-5914

oct 16-17 WAUPUN

Waupun Community Players Fall Play TBA 7pm. waupunfinearts.org

oct 17 BEAVER DAM

nov 20-22 Watertown

8 am - 2 pm, Find rare collectibles, unique decor, vintage tools, and much more, Dodge County Fairgrounds, State Road 33, 920-885-3586, dodgecountyfairgrounds.com

Store specials, swag bag with samples, coupons, and Ladies Loot for participating businesses. watertownmainstreet.org

Dodge County Flea Market and Craft Fair

oct 18 HUSTISFORD

Hustisford Community Hall Polka Dances

Women’s Only Weekend (WOW)

nov 22 Watertown Turner Hall Craft Fair

1 -5 pm - Twin LakesTrio, Hustisford Community Hall, 316 E Tweedy St., 920-349-9079, hustisford-community-hall.business.site

9:30 am - 3 pm. Two floors of crafts, collectables, and more from some of your favorite local crafters. 301 S Fourth Street, 920-261-5481 watertownmainstreet.org

oct 18 Waupun

NOV 28 COLUMBUS

9 am - 4 pm. Visit in costume for games, scavenger hunt, cupcake decorating, and hike through the haunted woods! Marsh Haven Nature Center, W10145 Highway 49 920-324-5818marshhaven.org

Downtown Columbus, columbuswichamber.com

Monsters on the Marsh

OCT 24 FOX LAKE

Small Business Saturday & Wine Walk

NOV 28 RANDOLPH Holiday Bazaar

9am-3pm at the Randolph High School, 110 Meadowood Dr., randolphwi.net

Spooktacular Event

nov 28-29 Watertown

oct 31 beaver dam

11am - 3pm. Four scene play set in the historic Octagon House Museum.

Performances every half hour. 919 Charles St. octagonhousemuseum.org

Starts at Noon. Downtown Fox Lake, Tons of kids’ activities. foxlakechamber.com

Fall Downtown Fest

Autumn activities, vendors, music and fun!

oct 31 WAUPUN

Marsh Haven Nature Center Creatures of the Night

1 pm. W10145 State Road 49, 920-324-5818, marshhaven.org

oct 31 Watertown Pumpkin Palooza

Main Street Trick-or Treating, crafts, sidewalk games, pumpkin lighting, and much more!

920-342-3623, watertownmainstreet.org

november nov 7 Watertown

Octagon House Annual Christmas Play

nov 28 Watertown Christmas Parade of Lights

5:30pm. One of Wisconsin’s last after dark parades, full of unique floats, bands, and lots and lots of lights! Downtown Watertown 920-261-2745, watertownchamber.com

december tba columbus

Canadian Pacific Holiday Train

Experience the beautifully lit Canadian Pacific Holiday Train as it stops at the Columbus Depot. Free concert is performed. www.cpr.ca/holiday-train/united-states

First Brigade Band Harvest Ball

dec 1-4 WAUPUN

NOV 8 HUSTISFORD

Parade down Main St. on Nov. 26 at 6:30pm.

Entertainment, Festival of Trees, Santa and refreshments are offered Tues.-Fri. evening at Waupun City Hall Auditorium, 201 E. Main St. 920-324-7900, waupunchamber.com

Held at Turner Hall. Polkas, Schottisches, Jigs, Reels, Waltzes and more will be played and the band will teach you the steps. 7pm, Turner Hall, 301 S Fourth St., 1stbrigadeband.org

Hustisford Community Hall Polka Dances

Avenue of Angels Christmas Celebration

1 -5 pm. Music Connection, Hustisford Community Hall, 316 E Tweedy Street, 920-349-9079 hustisford-community-hall.business.site

DEC 3 BEAVER DAM

NOV 11 FOX LAKE

Cocoa Walk & Holiday Parade

Veterans Day Program

American Legion, Flag Memorial at 11am. foxlakechamber.com

NOV 14 HARTFORD

Events and activities to welcome the holiday season. bddowntown.com.

dec 5 Mayville

It’s a Wonderful Life on Main

Parade at 6:30pm. Dickason Blvd. Tree lighting ceremony follows on library lawn. columbuswichamber.com

Downtwon Hustisford, dowtownhustisford.com

Friday 5-8 pm, Saturday 8:30am-2 pm. Local vendors, arts and crafts. Markesan Elementary School - 100 E Vista Blvd 920-398-2572 markesanwi.com

DEC 11 HARTFORD Midnight Madness

6 pm -Midnight. Horse-drawn wagon rides, live entertainment, Downtown Hartford 262-673-7002, hartfordchamber.org

DEC 12 FOX LAKE

December to Remember

Noon-6pm including parade at 5pm, as well as tree lighting, chili lunch, raffles/silent auction, bake sale and free kids activities.

920-928-3777, foxlakechamber.com

dec 13 WAUPUN

Christmas at Marsh Haven

10 am - 3 pm. Visit with Santa, do some holiday shopping, Wild Birds of Prey program, Horse-drawn sleigh rides, crafts for the kids and more! W10145 State Road 49, 920-324-5818, marshhaven.org

DEC 19 FOX LAKE

Buffet Brunch with Santa

Festivities begin at 11am at the Boat House.

920-928-3470

january 2021 Parade, Tug of War, Water Barrel Fights and Music. Hustisford Community Hall and downtown. hustisford.com

dec 5 HUSTISFORD

Homespun Holidays

1 - 5 pm. Five to six Watertown homes dressed in their holiday best will be open for viewing.

920-342-3623, watertownmainstreet.org

DEC 5 BEAVER DAM

NOV 20 COLUMBUS

nov 20-21 Markesan

Holiday Parade of Homes

JAN 1 HUSTISFORD

Downtown. Arts, crafts and seasonal shopping.

Free daylong event with crafts, activities, live music, food, parade, and fireworks Main Street 920-387-1167 mainstreetmayville.com

Columbus Christmas Parade

dec 6 Watertown

Mistletoe Marketplace

3pm. Downtown Hartford 262-673-7002, hartfordchamber.org

Christmas Parade

First Brigade Band Harvest Ball in Watertown.

Hustisford Holly Days

Winterfest “Toilet Bowl”

JAN 23 mayville Rock River Bierfest

Held at the Mayville Park Pavilion.

For more info go to rockriverbierfest.com.

jan 30 beaver dam Cabin Fever Fest

Crystal Lake Park cityofbeaverdam.com/bdcas

Visit with Santa and Tree Lighting

Hustisford Community Hall and Memorial Park, hustisford.com

Ha Ha Holiday Show

7pm, presented by the Husty Players Hustisford Community Hall, thehustyplayers.com

For the most up to date calendar of events visit www.DodgeCounty.com. www.DodgeCounty.com

❘ 7

BEAVER DAM

Beaver Dam Home to 17 Historic Murals Walldogs Certified Mural City

920-887-8879 www.beaverdamchamber.com info@beaverdamchamber.com

7th Annual

Beaver Dam Pepper Festival

Nation of Patriots Flag Stop

Saturday July 25, 2020 For more information visit www.nationofpatriots.com

Saturday September 12, 2020

Park Village Shopping Center • Beaver Dam

130 W. Maple Ave. Beaver Dam Phone (920) 341-6278 dodgecountyarts.org

For the latest updates on all events in Beaver Dam visit www.beaverdamchamber.com Cabin Fever Fest

Last Saturday of January

The Great Beaver Paddle Festival 2nd Saturday in June

Taste of Wisconsin

Beaverland Mustskis

Enjoy free water ski shows by the award winning Beaverland Must-Skis ski team, performances just off Tahoe Park on Beaver Dam Lake from the Monday of Memorial Day weekend to the Sunday of Labor Day weekend.

See schedule at www.mustskis.com

3rd Saturday in June (Saturday before Father’s Day)

Lake Days

Thursday through Saturday following Independence Day

A Day in the Park Art & Craft Fair 2nd Sunday in July

Fiesta Beaver Dam 4th Saturday of July

Corn Roast

1st Thursday of August

Dodge County Fair

3rd Wednesday in August through the next Sunday

Beaver Dam Pepper Festival 2nd Saturday in September

Holiday Parade

1st Saturday in December

Dodge County Historical Society The Great Beaver Paddle Festival 2nd Saturday in June www.cityofbeaverdam.com/bdcas

Taste of Wisconsin

3rd Saturday in June (Saturday before Father’s Day) www.tasteofwinsconsin.net

8 ❘ Dodge County Visitors Guide 2020

Swan Synchro Skate

February 20, 2021 Beaver Dam Family Center

Lake Days

Thursday through Saturday following Independence Day

105 Park Ave., Beaver Dam Hours: Wednesday - Saturday 1-4 pm Phone 920-887-1266 • dodgecountyhistory.com

WWW.BDACT.ORG (920) 885-6891

117 West Maple Ave. • Beaver Dam Box office hours at the building Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 am- 7 pm. The building is now fully accessible and includes an elevator to reach all the floors. Concessions are available for each show.

BEAVER DAM LIFE HERE IS GOOD!

A collaboration between the Chamber of Commerce, the Beaver Dam Area Arts Association (now Dodge County Center for the Arts), Downtown Beaver Dam Inc (DBDI) and many businesses and artists throughout the community brought a small group of artists called “The Walldogs” to Beaver Dam. In 2013, The Walldogs, which included local artists, painted a single mural on the side of the Richards Insurance building on North Spring Street. This mural depicted Monarch Range, a staple of the Beaver Dam community from 1896 through 1985.

These artists came together again in 2017 to change the face of downtown Beaver Dam. This international group used traditional mural painting techniques and pledged their time as ‘keepers of the craft’. In their wake, they left 17 stunning historic representations of mural advertisements that reflect on businesses, products, activities and people throughout Beaver Dam’s history.

Some were painted directly on the sides of buildings as in the case of the Monarch Range and the McKinstry’s mural. Some murals were painted on

131 Front Street Downtown Beaver Dam

(920)885-6422 Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:30pm; Sat 9:00am-5:00pm

www.mckinstryshomefurnishings.com

giant canvases which were then moved into place later such as the Ziegler Brewing mural.

A fan favorite is the Ramond Z. Gallun mural located at 305 S. Spring Street. This mural features a science fiction scene honoring Ramond Gallun, a Beaver Dam native who was one of the three most influential pioneers in the science fiction genre. Ray Gallun began his love of writing by creating a science fiction story called “Star Climber” to fulfill a high school English assignment. Many of his contemporaries and those who followed in his footsteps credit Ray Gallun for their love of science fiction writing.

The DBDI group has created a walking tour map showing the locations of all the murals as well as a little piece of history about them. These maps are available from DBDI or at the Chamber of Commerce office free of charge.

So map it out and take a stroll to enjoy Beaver Dam’s murals!

There are hopes to bring The Walldogs back in the future to create more murals as Downtown Beaver Dam Inc, The City of Beaver Dam, and the Chamber of Commerce work toward making downtown Beaver Dam a place to visit.

• Yarn • Supplies • Classes Focused on the beauty of natural fibers, our store offers fine yarns and accessories in a relaxing contemporary atmosphere.

114 Front St. Beaver Dam, WI 920.356.8859 www.fireflyfibers.com www.DodgeCounty.com

❘ 9

BEAVER DAM

Beaver Dam is located on the shores of Beaver Dam Lake, the 15th largest lake in Wisconsin. The community currently has 22 city parks, with many featuring public picnic areas, playground equipment and several with boat launch access to the lake. Beaver Dam has three kayak/canoe launches for paddling enthusiasts, located at Waterworks Park, Derge Park on the west shore of Beaver Dam lake and at the end of Oneida Street. You can also rent kayaks, canoes and stand up paddle boards at Waterworks park.

M-TH 4-10 | FRI-SAT NOON-11 | SUN NOON-6 301 S SPRING STREET | OOGABREWING.COM | 920.306.5100

ENJOY NATURE. BE ENTERTAINED. SHOP. EAT. DRINK. ENJOY it ALL in Downtown Beaver Dam. Kayak the River or Lake. Go Fishing. Watch the Sunset.

Walk the Riverwalk. Play in the Park.

Shop our Unique Antiques and Boutiques.

Be Entertained by Concerts, Live Theatre, Bands, Movies, Art Exhibits and Local Events.

Visit the Museum.

Discover All the Murals.

Refuel at a Local Bar, Restaurant, Wine Bar or Craft Brewery.

Visit BDdowntown.com for more things to ENJOY in Downtown BD!

10 ❘ Dodge County Visitors Guide 2020

Locals and visitors enjoy golfing, hiking, biking, swimming, water skiing, boating, fishing, waterfowl hunting and other outdoor sports throughout the spring, summer and autumn. Winter brings ice fishing, snowmobiling, ice-skating, cross-country skiing and tobogganing.

something for everyone!

...within our unique, 3-level building... with tin ceilings & hardwood floors.

142 Front Street Downtown Beaver Dam

920.887.1116 Open Thu-T Thu-Tue ue 10-5 Wed Closed W and Holidays

• Books • Coins • Depression Glass • Stoneware • Jewelry • Dinnerware • Vintage intage T Tools

˃˃˃ For more information go to www.beaverdamchamber.com www.cityofbeaverdam.com www.bddowntown.com

Outle Pricest!

Outlet !

Prices

EarthShine

candle factory outlet

THE BEST SMELLING CANDLES! Discover an Original Beaver Dam Business

• Fragrant Jar Candles in many Sizes and Styles • Votives • Melts • Seasonal & Holiday Home Decor • Bath & Body Items

The Beaver Dam Raceway is adjacent to the city, and the Dodge County Fairgrounds, home to seasonal events and the Dodge County Fair, is just east of Beaver Dam. Free summer ski shows by the award winning Beaverland Must-Skis ski team are held June through August at Tahoe Park. Two quality golf courses provide golf enthusiasts with hours of recreation. The Beaver Dam Country Club is located just north of the city and Old Hickory Golf Club is located just east of the city. Year round ice skating is also available at the Beaver Dam Family Center.

Cultural attractions include live, local theatrical entertainment through the Beaver Dam Area Community Theatre (BDACT) and changing exhibits at the Dodge County Center for the Arts. Beaver Dam is also home to the Dodge County Historical Society Museum.

Beaver Dam hosts a number of annual events, including Cabin Fever Fest, the Great Beaver Paddle Festival, Taste of Wisconsin, Lake Days, A Day in the Park Craft Fair, the Dodge County Fair, Beaver Dam Pepper Festival, Fall Downtown Fest, the Corn Roast and the Holiday Parade. You can also enjoy live entertainment throughout the summer at Concerts in the Park on Wednesday nights at the Swan Park Band Shell or Jam by the Dam, a free summer concert series that takes place at Tahoe Park on Beaver Dam Lake one Friday a month in June, July and August.

Whether you visit for a day or stay for a weekend, make yourself at home in Beaver Dam.

100's of Candles... floral, fruit, baking scents & more!

OPEN Mon. thru Fri: 10am-6pm Sat: 10am-5pm Sun: 11am-4pm

A Must Stop to Shop!

escandle.com

NEW LOCATION April 15 at

A Must Stop to Shop!

1401 N. Center St., Beaver Dam, WI 53916 • 920.887.8840

Like New

FOR LESS!

We Have a Great Selection of Gently Used:

• Adult & Children Clothing • Household Items • Toys

• Furniture • Seasonal Holiday Items • & Much More

Food Pantry - Volunteer - Donate 125 Dodge Drive Beaver Dam

920.885.6971

920-885-4990

hgcoffeeshop.com N7156 E Plaza Drive, Beaver Dam

OPEN: Mon thru Sat 9 - 7 CLOSED Sundays svdpdodgecounty.org www.DodgeCounty.com

❘ 11

BEAVER DAM Experience Fall at Featuring Over 125 Varieties of Cheese • Gifts, Candies, Sausage, Wines Including Wollersheim, Door County, von Stiehl & Imported • Packer & Badger Corner • Wisconsin Souvenirs and more

Open for the season september 19th

just minutes from the Horicon Marsh

OvEr 60 AttrActiOns FOr An EntirE DAy OF MEMOriEs

US Hwy. 151 South, Beaver Dam Open Daily 1-800-236-3734

www.waldvogelfarm.com

www.schultzscheese.com

N7416 Cty Rd I Between Beaver Dam & Horicon 1¼ miles north of Hwy 33

8 day pass

WIFI

920-887-7601

• Huge cardio area • Large weight room • Indoor running/ walking track

• Personalized Training • Tanning!

• Group Classes • Gymnastics

Hwy 33

Hw y 15 1

$

www.getfithc.com N7156 E Plaza Dr. Beaver Dam

FABULOUS! DELICIOUS! DISTINC DISTINCTIVE! op We Shllage i Park Vg Center... in !

ShoppShould Too You

September 12, 2020 9 am - 4 pm

7th Annual

Beaver Dam Pepper

Festival

Back Again

Longest pepper $100 • Chili Cook-Off Beaver Dam Pepper Brats • Apple Pepper Pie Eating

Held at

Music and Crafts

Local Heirloom

Park Village Shopping Center at the intersection of Hwy 151 and Hwy 33 Beaver Dam

At the intersection of Hwy 151 and Hwy 33 Beaver Dam 12 ❘ Dodge County Visitors Guide 2020

BeaverDamPepperFestival.com

THE ARTS BDACT COMMUNITYTHEATER Live Plays and Concerts DCCA ART CENTER Local Art Shows and Gallery SEIPPEL CENTER For Music and the Arts PLUS Hands-on-Arts & Events

THE LAKE & RIVER BEAVER DAM MUST-SKIS SHOWS atTahoe Park Sail | Kayak | Boat | Fish | Ice Fish | Paddle Board

THE PARKS & RECREATION Play and explore the 21 beautiful city parks Hike | Disc Golf | Swimming | Playgrounds PLUS Golf Courses | Driving Range | Ice Skating

THE SHOPS & DINING Unique Shops & Restaurants Antiques | Craft Brewery | Wine Bars For more reasons why Life here is Good Visit us at cityofbeaverdam.com

www.DodgeCounty.com

â?˜ 13

Unexpected Home Decor

fox lake

one of wisconsin’s “best kept secrets” While you may hear a fish tale or two, Fox Lake has a unique experience to offer all those who find themselves here for a day, or for a lifetime.

From the ripple of a wave to the roar of a snowmobile, the lake has many activities for all interests in every seasons. Our resorts and lakeside community continually host fishing events, ice races, and guided or rented boat tours.

Try your hand at a round of golf on our pristine 18-hole course, or stop in for ice cream at one of our nostalgic

diners. Peruse our vintage and specialty shops, or take a dip in our aquatic center designed for young and old alike. To complete your visit, dine at one of our local restaurants, which offer a variety of choices from burgers and pizza to steak and seafood.

Fox Lake is a city rich in history. The Fox Lake Historical Museum, in the old train depot, displays the findings from the 1983 archaeological dig as well as other local history.

• Painted Furniture with Dixie Belle Chalk Paint Line • Handcrafted Gifts and Home Decor

by Local Artists & Vendors • Natural Essential Oil Soaps, Lotions & Sunscreens 211 W State Street Fox Lake, WI 53933 920-520-0202

Open Thur - Sat 10-5 & Sun 11-3

Come for a Visit Stay for the Fun!

BOATING – FISHING – PARKS – GOLF

We Welcome You to Join us at our Chamber Events June 26

OCtOber 24

Downtown Fox Lake 5-8pm

Downtown Fox Lake

July 4

DeCember 12

Fox Lake Riverside Park Shelter

Fox Lake Community Center Parade downtown Fox Lake

“Fox Trot with Reds,Whites and Brews” 10th Annual Spooktacular Event FREE Concert in the Park & Fireworks

July 12

Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing Fox Lake Golf Club 10am Registration

December to Remember

January 23, 2021

17th Annual Winter Fisheree The Boat House Pub & Eatery

Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 94, 305 W. State. St., Fox Lake, WI 53933 14 ❘ Dodge County Visitors Guide 2020

foxlakechamber.com

FOX LAKE

Large selection of fishing lures and equipment, beer, wine and liquor!

Over 40 years of serving Fox Lake and surrounding areas. Specializing in Lake Homes, Farms arms & Residential.

• PONTOON & FISHING BOAT RENTALS • GAS YOUR BOAT FROM OUR PIER • HUNTING & FISHING LICENSES • FISHING SUPPLIES • FOx LAkE CLOTHING

HomeServices Metro Realty

HomeServices Metro Realty Green Lake Green Lake Your LOCAL Your LOCAL

www.foxlakefishtales.com Open 7 Days a Week • 529 W. State St. • Fox Lake, WI • 920-520-0015

agent armed agent armed Your LOCAL with the with the exceptional exceptional agent armed exposure exposure and withand the marketing marketing ofexceptional Berkshire Be Berkshire of BHHS TOP PRODUCER 2019 Hathaway exposure HS and Hathaway HS

marketing

Tim Nehls Family Owned & Operated Since 1980 305 W. State St., Fox Lake, WI 53933

(920) 928-2548

Specializing in Residential & Waterfront

sold@nehlsrealty.com www.nehlsrealty.com

AGENT ANGELA AGENT ANGELA of Berkshire Be Angela Noltimier ® Angela Noltimier ,Hathaway ABR REALTOR HS

REALTOR®, ABR cell Text-Call: 773.251.8066 ANGELAcell Text-Call: 773.251.8066 E: AGENT ListandBuy@AgentAngelaRE.com E: Serving ListAndBuy@AgentAngelaRE.com Dodge, Columbia & Green Lake Counties Angela Noltimier Serving Dodge, ® Columbia & , ABRLake 511 REALTOR Hill Street, Green Green Lake Counties GreenLakeRealEstate.com Text-Call: 773.251.8066 cell 511BerkshireHathawayHS.com Hill Street, Green Lake

E: ListandBuy@AgentAngelaRE.com app.bhhsre.com/BHHSANOLTIMIER/

Serving Dodge, Columbia & Green Lake Counties BerkshireHathawayHS.com

511 Hill Street, Green Lake GreenLakeRealEstate.com BerkshireHathawayHS.com

FOX LAKE

Redevelopment Authority Live Music Sat. Nights!

DAILY SPECIALS

Monday - All You Can Eat Wings Tuesday - All You Can Eat Spaghetti Wednesday - Burgers, Fries, Hot Dogs and Chicken Sandwiches Only $1.25 each!

Thursday - Tacos Friday - Fish Fry

FuLL SaNDWIch MeNu - BurgerS - PIzza Outside Patio Dining Including Full Tiki Bar! Cottage For Rent • Boat Launch N10575 Chief Kuno Tr., Fox Lake, WI 53933

boathousefoxlakewi.com

(920) 928-3470

Open Tuesday - Sunday 11:00 am - Close • Monday 3:00 pm - Close

The Fox Lake Redevelopment Authority can assist your industrial or commercial business relocation to Fox Lake.

The RDA has financial incentives, land and technical resources available to assist your business with the relocation process. Our industrial park has full-service lots available that range in sizes from 1 to 20 acres. Contact the City Administrator for an application for financial assistance, land availability or additional information.

248 E. State St. • Fox Lake • 920-928-6288

www.cityoffoxlake.org cityadmin@cityoffoxlake.org www.DodgeCounty.com

❘ 15

COME OUT AND PLAY AT

&

Annuals • Perennials • 1,000’s of Hanging Baskets Vegetable Plants and So Much More!

FArM FreSH ProduCe Starting Mid June Sweet Corn • Tomatoes Melons • Cucumbers & More

Visit Us Spring, Summer and Fall

◗ Full Selection of Hunting & Fishing Supplies ◗ Hunting and Fishing Licenses ◗ Beer, Wine & Liquor

◗ Gun Repair • Live Bait ◗ Buy/Sell/Trade Firearms ◗ Convenience Goods ◗ Quality Fuels

Both locations OPEN 5 am to Midnight N10348 Co. Hwy A Fox Lake, WI 53933

Glen & Sheri Hoekstra 920-928-2398 or 888-435-6689 www.hoekstras.net

1/2Mile N. of Hwy 33 on Hwy A between Randolph & Fox Lake

See us on

Call us!

920-748-2601 toll free 800-782-9632

Financing available ThirTeen Time Winner: National Frame Building Association Building of the Year Award!

celebrating 59 Years of business

www.waupun.k12.wi.us (920) 324-9341

m.P.B. Builders, inc.

Post-Frame Building Contractor

design engineer ConstruCt

654 e. Oshkosh street, ripon

• CommerCial • agriCultural • Hobby/Horse Barns

OPPORTUNITIES FOR EVERY STUDENT

• suBurBan building Packages

Advanced Placement Courses Early College Credit Youth Apprenticeship Warrior Innovation Center

High quality staff focused on student success.

• residential Metal roofing • steel fraMe Buildings

New Athletic Complex Animal Lab & Greenhouse 20 Student Organizations Travel Opportunities

visit us at

16 ❘ Dodge County Visitors Guide 2020

mpbbuilders.com

A project-based public charter school, grades 4K-6, in the Waupun Area School District.

200 S. Depot Street Fox Lake, WI 53933 • 920-928-3136

waupun BEYOND EXPECTATIONS

Long known as the “Wild Goose Center of Wisconsin”, you’ll find Waupun nestled on the southern branch of the Rock River, a boardwalk walking trail allows you to follow the river’s path. Explore the bike trails through town or head east to the Horicon Marsh for biking, walking and auto tours.

Each Thursday in July, enjoy Concerts in the Park and don’t miss a stop by the Waupun Fine Arts Gallery, located on the second floor of the Waupun Public Library, for artist receptions and discussions. Waupun Community Players produces an annual production at the Historic City Hall Auditorium that you won’t want to miss.

Whether birding or simply observing, nature lovers will delight in a stop at Marsh Haven Nature Center. Outdoor enthusiasts will also enjoy fishing, hunting, swimming, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. A new aquatic center, state-of-the-art baseball complex, indoor virtual golf, bowling, disc golf and an 18-hole golf course are just some of the amenities that you can enjoy during your stay.

Shopping in Waupun includes everything from upscale boutiques to antiques, one of a kind designs to handcrafted items plus a large resale store.

Waupun is home to the largest collection of outdoor sculptures in the United States, Waupun has earned the designation of “The City of Sculpture.” Plan to see the world-renowned “End of the Trail” sculpture by James Earle Fraser during your visit and participate in a walking or auto tour around the city to view the full gallery.

Celebrate Waupun, a free family festival, kicks off our annual festivals season in July.

This celebration of community draws visitors both near and far to enjoy three days of fun and entertainment. The annual Truck ‘n Show, one of the largest truck shows in the country, salutes the trucking industry and features the Lights of Night Convoy.

The season wraps up with Volksfest, a festival for all ages, featuring traditional German food and beverage, and live music and dancing.

Naturally Artful.

“ART ENABLES US TO FIND ourselves and lose ourselves at THE SAME TIME.” — Thomas Merton

GET LOST AND FOUND IN THE NATURAL WONDER OF WAUPUN. Horicon Marsh • Hiking • Sculpture Tour • Bicycling • Golf & Disc Golf • Farmer’s Market • Aquatic Center • Arts

visitwaupun.com www.DodgeCounty.com

❘ 17

WAUPUN

Fill up at ...

Heritage Ridge Travel Plaza (920) 345-1698

• Free Wi-Fi • Open 24 hours • Freshly Made Hot & Cold Sandwiches • Trucker’s Lounge • Eden Meat Market Products • CAT Scale • Overnight Parking

Wild Goose Café (920) 345-1648

• Breakfast Served All Day

Including House made Corned Beef Hash and Breakfast Skillets

• Gourmet Sandwiches

Including the Cowboy and Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich

• Nightly Dinner Specials Including Homemade Meatloaf, Ribeye and Broasted Chicken

Kari Pattee Broker/Owner

920-344-8066 Kari@keys4re.com

Soups, Appetizers, Kids Menu and More!

920-345-1551 www.keys4re.com

For more amenities, full menu and daily specials: www.edenmeat.com

Highway 151 and 26, Exit 144, Waupun, WI

Cozy. Not costly.

Sink into comfort, style and value. With our new, comfy Serta Perfect Sleeper® beds, free wifi, a free hot breakfast, and Diggers Dugout Pub, AmericInn Waupun is the place to stay.

Home of the Legendary Buffet Hot Pizza, The Country’ Countr y’ss Best Chicken, Fresh Salad Bar and Dessert Fr

BUFFET HOURS Mon - Fri: 11am - 1:30pm & 4:30 - 8pm Sat: 11am - 8pm, Sun: 11am - 7pm

Kids Eat Free Tuesday Night One child 10 & under per paying adult

WAUPUN

WAUPUN

204 Shaler Drive, Waupun, WI 53963 AmericInn.com | 920.345.1140 18 ❘ Dodge County Visitors Guide 2020

900 WEST MAIN ST. • 324-9000 KVV8625 - 1800

Discover columbus

all it has to offer!

You’re always welcome in the Red Bud City

C

olumbus is a historic city built along the Crawfish River and nestled among gently rolling hills and woodlands.

The city is home to more than 200 historically-significant homes and buildings that are on the National Historic Registry.

Columbus strives to preserve and promote its proud heritage.

Columbus offers an impressive array of community assets: an Amtrak station serving thousands of passengers annually; two golf courses; the Christopher Columbus Museum; the largest antique mall in Wisconsin drawing in 120,000 people annually; and other specialty shops in its Downtown Historic District.

a Great Place

to Play!

Historic &

Vibrant city!

• Amtrak Station (hub for the Empire Builder Line) • Downtown Shops • Diverse selection of restaurants • Modern Aquatic Center

FestiVals&Fun

• Gorgeous Parks • Two Golf Courses • Most convenient place to view the CP Holiday Train • Nearby camping, cycling, and hiking • Red Bud Days festival in May

This Page is sponsored by the Columbus Tourism Commission • 920.623.5900

w w w. Vi s i t C o l u m b u s Wi . c o m www.DodgeCounty.com

❘ 19

COLUMBUS

SHOP, TOUR & DISCOVER BEAUTIFUL, HISTORIC COLUMBUS! Enjoy the best beautiful and historic architecture in Wisconsin. Columbus features dozens of homes and businesses on the national historic registry. Of note are the Governor Lewis Mansion, the Jewel Box Bank by Louis Sullivan and Frank Lloyd Wright’s Arnold House. The entire downtown is in a historic district and was a filming location for Public Enemies staring Johnny Depp.

With five antique stores in the downtown, as well as the state’s largest antique mall, Columbus is an antiquer’s paradise. The Columbus Antique Mall is 78,000 square feet with over 400 booths and 200 dealers. You may also want to shop at one of our cute retail shops and maybe make some art while you are at it!

Grab a cup of coffee and something to eat at one of our coffee shops or dine at one of our restaurants. Your visit wouldn’t be complete without visiting our local brewery, located in the heart of downtown.

20 ❘ Dodge County Visitors Guide 2020

If you are looking for outdoor recreation, Columbus offers two golf courses.

Pick between the historic and challenging Columbus Country Club or the open and modern Kestrel Ridge.

The Columbus Area Aquatic Center is a miniature water park complete with splash pads, diving board and water slides. Wade in from a shallow end that starts at zero depth and gently slopes to 12 feet. The pool gives everyone space to swim, play and relax.

Columbus is one of a few cities in Wisconsin that offer Amtrak service daily.

Lamers Connect now provides daily bus service between the Columbus Amtrak station and Madison, the Fox Valley area, and others in between.

We await your visit to Columbus!

Wisconsin’s Largest Antique Mall

Celebrate America at the

Columbus

www.ColumbusWiChamber.com

Shop, Tour & Discover Columbus

MANUFACTURING CAREERS START HERE! Join Our Team | ekmachine.com/careers

• CNC Turning & Milling • CNC Punch & Laser • Powder Painting Up To 20’ Long CNC Rolling To 12’ • Welding & Fabrication ISO-9001 Registered 920-484-3700 • Fax 920-484-3709 671 S. Main St. • P.O. Box 57 Fall River, WI 53932

www.ekmachine.com

JULY 4th CeLebration July 1-4 ★ ★ ★

COLUMBUS ANTIQUE MALL 200 DEALERS 78,000 sq. ft. over 400 booths!

• Antiques Collectibles • Used Books • Largest Selection of Glassware in the Midwest • 3rd Floor Furniture

Live Music • Carnival Food & Drinks Family Fun

Open 362 Days a Year • 8:00am - 4pm

Saturday, July 4

Customer AppreCiAtion Week

Parade at Noon Live Music • Entertainers

FIREWORKS! Free Admission

239 Whitney St., Columbus (920) 623-1992 Phone & Fax Cash/Check Only and ATM on site

March 2-8, 2020

Sept. 7-13, 2020

20% Off

20% Off

April 6-12, 2020

Oct. 5-11, 2020

20% Off

20% Off

May 4-10, 2020

Nov. 2-8, 2020

Columbus Fireman’s Park Park Avenue, Columbus, WI

20% Off

20% Off

June 1-7, 2020

Dec. 7-13, 2020

20% Off

20% Off

Columbus 4th of July Festival - Wisconsin

Aug. 3-9, 2020

Feb. 1-7, 2021

“See our website for links to videos that show our capabilities!”

20% Off

20% Off

www.columbusantiquemall.com

MANUFACTURING CAREERS START HERE! Join Our Team | ekmachine.com/careers

465 Quality Court • Fall River, WI 53932

920-484-6900 Fax 920-484-3709 www.ekpowerproducts.com “See our website for links to videos that show our capabilities.”

Generator Enclosure and UL Listed Base Tank Solutions

Traci rose

BROKER/OWNER troselegacy@gmail.com CALL/TEXT:

920.210.2121

aNGeLa rose

Sales Consultant, MRP asroselegacy@gmail.com CALL/TEXT:

920.318.9611

Independently Owned and Operated. www.DodgeCounty.com

❘ 21

" ) TW

0.05

0.1

0.2

CITY OF MAYVILLE

BIRD RD

² 0

DR

PHASE 1

THEILER PARK-MAYVILLE --- TO --HORICON MARSH EDUCATION & VISITOR CENTER

THEILER PARK

"

N

GREENHEAD RD

TI

GOLD STAR MEMORIAL TRAIL

SM OU N

˃˃˃ Trails

COUNTY ROAD TW

On The Trails

H

O

RI

CO

N

ST

PRAWATSCHKE RD

0.3

0.4

Miles

2.1 MILES PAVED TRAIL ALONG ROADWAY

BAY VIEW RD

PEREGRIN

E LN

HORICON MARSH

SCHWARZE RD

28 «

Gold Star Memorial Trail

PETIT RD

MORRIS RD

TR EE R

SH

D

R

LN

FLYWAY DR

" HIKING TRAIL TO PALMATORY POINT CITY OF HORICON

^ LEDGE PARK

£ ¢ 151

GOLD STAR MEMORIAL TRAIL CONCEPT

PHASE 5: WALK YOUR BIKE ON EXISTING TRAIL BIKE RIDING CURRENTLY PROHIBITED

MAYVILLE TO BEAVER DAM

" ) TW

BI " )

W " )

TO FOND DU LAC B " )

W " )

HORICON MARSH

PHASE 2-3 ROUTE TO BE DETERMINED

CO

OPEN NOV 2018

1

IN SO HE IL RO AD

151

2

E " )

E " )

£ ¢

NITSCHKE MOUNDS PARK

" )I WISCONSI N SOUTHERN

A " )

E " )

RAILROAD

28 O P

5

RA

3

RN

26 O P

VO-TECH PARK 33 O P

OPEN SPRING 2019

UT

CITY OF BEAVER DAM

PALMATORY POINT WHITTY PARK

4

HORICON MARSH EDUCATION CENTER

V " )

LEDGE PARK

V " )

" ) TW

33 O P

CITY OF HORICON

O P 33

26 O P

W " )

CITY OF MAYVILLE

THEILER PARK

OPEN FOR HIKING WALK YOUR BIKE

NS

B " ) A " )

SE WILD GOO L STATE TRAI

22 ❘ Dodge County Visitors Guide 2020

M A

HORICON MARSH EDUCATION & VISITOR CENTER

IS

goldstarmemorialtrailwi.org

TW

W

The Gold Star Memorial Trail (GSMT) is an exciting initiative progressing in Dodge County, that will provide an important recreational trail for residents and visitors. It will also serve as a memorial to fallen service members of Dodge County. The trail will stretch from the Beaver Dam to Mayville, traversing approximately 15 miles. The trail will be for nonmotorized use, primarily biking and hiking, and will provide opportunities for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter months. The trail connection between the cities of Beaver Dam and Mayville provides important non-motorized trail links to the Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area and its world class Education and Visitor Center, the City of Horicon, the Wild Goose State Trail and Nitschke Mounds County Park. Most of the trail will be 10’ wide, asphalt paved and located within highway right of ways separated from vehicle travel lanes. The trail project is broken into 5 phases or segments. Each phase is locally important on their own. However, when combined, they create a significant regional connection between communities. At this time, Phase I from Mayville to the Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center is complete. The attached maps provide basic layout and information on each phase.

" )

E " )

W " )

#

" )

S " )

DF

CITY OF JUNEAU

S " )

" ) SS

TRAILHEADS --- Existing or Proposed S S " PHASE 1 TRAIL (2.1 MILES) --- Theiler Park-Mayville to Horicon Marsh Education & Visitor Center ) " ) PHASE 2 TRAIL (3.4 MILES) --- Whitty Park-Horicon to Wild Goose State Trail PHASE 3 TRAIL SS (6.5 MILES) --- Wild Goose State Trail to Vo-Tech Park-Beaver Dam W " ) " ) PHASE 4 TRAIL (2.1 MILES) of I Horicon Road Routes: Horicon Marsh Palmatory Point to Whitty Park ) "I --- City " ) PHASE 5 TRAIL (1.3 MILES) --- Horicon Marsh Education & Visitor Center to Horicon Marsh Palmatory Point 26

" )

O P

" )

M *** PHASEA5 --- WALK YOUR BIKE ON EXISTING TRAIL --- BIKE RIDING CURRENTLY PROHIBITED *** DJ " )

²

E " ) 0

0.5

1

2 Miles

March 11, 2019 Dodge County Land Resources & Parks

Horseback Riding Fish & Wildlife Service

Horicon National Wildlife Refuge Auto Tour and Trails Entrance South Rock

West Branch Rock River

River

Iy

Marsh Haven Nature Center State Highway 49

Banner Road

Visitor Center

Waupun

W

ild

G

oo

se

St

at

e

a Tr

il

Re

f

e ug

Bo

un

da

Viewing Area and Interpretive Displays, 3 miles

ry

a I

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 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.

Snowmobile Trails

W es

tB

n

Ro

ck

Parking Areas Restroom Fishing Access Redhead Hiking Trail (2.5 mi/4 km)

ra

ch

I a y

Ri

ve

Red Fox Hiking Trail (1 mi/1.6 km)

r

Auto Tour

Egret Hiking Trail (.7 mi/1.1 km)

I a Old Marsh Road

Horicon NWR N

0 0

Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area

Scale in Miles .25 .4 Scale in Kilometer

.5 .8

Boardwalk (.3 mi/.5 km) Horicon TernPike Auto Tour - Open Seasonally (2.7 mi/4.4 km) Hike/Bike Spur Open Seasonally Marsh Woods Grasslands

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.

Snowmobile enthusiasts will find an interconnected system of more than 320 miles of groomed county snowmobile trails that traverse farm fields, woodlots, lowlands and the Wild Goose State Trail, with another 180 miles of unfunded “club-owned” trails available for use within the county. Trails provide access to trail systems in neighboring counties. The “club-owned” trails serve more of the local users often connecting the county trails and populated areas that provide food, service and overnight facilities. Visit us at dodgeparks.com or call 920-386-3705 (Status Line) for more information.

ATV Trails

Dodge County opens 20 miles of ATV trails from Dec. 1 Mar. 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 Highway 60 north to Highway 49. Go to dodgeparks.com for trail openings.

Dodge County ATV Trail Wild Goose State Trail

Wild Goose State Trail

Wild Goose State Trail links the City of Juneau - "Gateway to the Wild Goose Trail" and the City of Fond du Lac. This 34 mile compacted limestone trail on an abandoned railroad grade traverses oak woodlots, fertile farm fields, prairie remnants and sparkling streams as it runs through the rural country sides of Dodge and Fond du Lac Counties and skirts the western edge of the internationally known Horicon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge. Wildlife, scenery and level surface provide safe, easy and enjoyable biking and hiking for all ages. Parking and trail access available at the southern trail head at Highway 60 and the northern trail head on Rolling Meadows Drive in Fond du Lac and numerous points between. County and private campgrounds located nearby. A separate horse trail tread runs from Highway 60. The trail can be opened for snowmobile and ATV use in winter.

www.DodgeCounty.com

❘ 23

˃˃˃ rivers

Horicon Marsh

Rock River Canoeing and Kayak Routes Rock River in Wisconsin

Harnischfeger Park to Hustisford !

!

!

!

!

!

!

!

! !

! ! !

! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! !

! ! ! ! ! ! !

! ! ! !

! ! ! !! ! !

! ! ! !

! !

!

!

!

!

!

!

!

!

!

!

!

!

!

!

!

* I

A I

!

!

!

!

!

! !

!

B

! ! ! !

Harnischfeger * I Park

!

! ! ! !

!

C

! !

! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

A I

D

A I

A I

A I

Dams

A I

*A topographic map for better navigation is available on the website at www.dodgeparks.com and at Harnischfeger Park launch area.*

nc h

A I

Main

D DD

!

t Eas

!

!

!

!

!

!

!

!

!

!

!

!

Stream or Ditch DDDDDD Dike

Major Highway County Road Improved Road Unimproved Road Railroad Lake or River

R OAD

" )

TW

( !

Hiking Trails

! ! ! ! Wild Goose State Trail

"

RAASCH'S HILL

HORICON

Canoe Trail - 6.5 Miles ! ! ! ! ! !

Dodge County Ledge Park

28

!! ! ! ! !

Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center

OLD HIGHWAY

!

!

DD

! !

!

! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! !

! ! ! ! !

DDD D DDD ! !

DDD DD ! ! !

D D ! ! ! ! !

D ! !

!

!

!

!

!

!

D

! ! ! ! !

!

PALMATORY ST.

!! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

A I

!

! y y !

A I

! !

28 ( !

!

NEBRASKA STREET

y !

!

!

DDD DD DD

*A I )I ! ! ! ! ! ! !

z E z <

!

!

! ! !

! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! !

DD DD DD DDD DDD DD DD

!

!

!

!!

DDDDD

er

| ! y !

1.5 Miles

Kilometers

!

Riv

D OA

BAY VIEW ROAD

!

!

!

!

!

!

R IL RA

! !

DD DD

PROSPECT ROAD

( !

D D DDDD

DDD

DDD DD

ck Ro

UL PA

One Mile Island

March 6, 2012

DD DD

Ditch DD DD

DD D

DDDD DD DD DD

DD DD

D

.

ST

A I

!

Canoe Trail Interpretive Points State Wildlife Area Boundary

Bachhuber Impoundment

DDD

2

Parking Lot TW Boat Ramp

Indermuehle Island

DD

1.5

) A" I p * I

A I

| !

Cotton Island

A I

1:54,000

1

( !

Y " )

Restrooms

| !

26 ( !

0.5

GREEN HEAD RD

y !

| !

" )

0

| !

Fourmile Island

Ditch

Rive r

WOOL RD

D D DD DDDDDD D D

| ! | !

E

1

D

k Roc

Chaya Marsh

Miescke DDDDD D D DDD DDD DD DD

A I

Malzahns Bay

D DD D

DD DD D

Ditch

DD

D

Burnett Impoundment

NORTHERN RD

A I I A

DD DD D

D DD

D DD

D

DD DD

y !

ok Bro

SWAN ROAD

0.5

Ditch

Clark's

DDDDDDDDDD Burnett

KEKOSKEE

ROAD

DIKE

Greenhead Impoundment

TEAL ROAD

0

Bra

Ditch

A I

RD

DO R RD HAM

DIKE ROAD

Luebke

DD DDDDDD D

ng

Please respect the River’s neighbors. Most of the lands adjacent to the river are privately owned - to avoid

DD

Sp ri

Harnischfeger Park Highview Road = 1 mile County Road CW = 5 miles Kanow Park (Landing) = 10 miles Hwy 16/Wayside = 11 miles Rockvale Road = 12 miles County Road F = 14 miles County Road P = 19 miles Willow St. Landing = 27 miles

Horicon Marsh Canoeortrespassing Trail, only disembark at public parks, landings road crossings.

MISLING ISLAND RD

BURNETT DITCH

From: To:

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.

DDDDDDDDDDDD

Astico Park is a favorite launching point for paddling excursions on the scenic Crawfish River. A canoe launch and canoe/kayak rentals are available here.

Harnischfeger Park to Watertown

Caution!

DD DD D DD D

For further information on maps, access points and descriptions of all segments of the Rock River please see www.rockrivertrail.com. Sixteen river-access camping facilities are included in the trail inventory, with additional facilities within the river corridor.

* Dam locations south of Watertown not identified

DDDD D

The Rock River Water Trail is proud to be a designated National Water Trail. The water trail meanders down a gentle gradient through beautiful rural and wilderness landscapes and vibrant urban riverfronts to safely carry the water traveler 320 miles from the headwaters above the Horicon National Wildlife Refuge in south central Wisconsin to the Mississippi River at the Quad Cities of Illinois and Iowa.

24 ❘ Dodge County Visitors Guide 2020

A

!

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. Canoe and kayak rentals are also available here. Paddlers can travel upstream for 17 miles to Hustisford or downstream 25 miles to Watertown.

Also keep an eye out for the City of Beaver Dam to release water on the Beaver Dam River for recreational paddling. Cotton Mill Park to County Road J, is a section of the Beaver Dam River that begins as an exhilarating urban paddle before quieting down towards the outskirts of town amongst suburban development, then narrowing again and alternating between wooded corridors, farmland and finally to a wider, almost marshy stretch, before the take-out. Add in a quite handsome train bridge, some minor drops and riffles, and you have yourself a great trip if you can catch it at the right levels.

!

Distances to Dam Locations: C—A: 27 Miles C—B: 17 Miles C—D: 25 Miles A I River Miles NOT Road Miles

!

Dodge County offers several excellent paddling opportunities. Horicon Marsh has winding channels, open water and expansive wetlands to explore. Exploring the Horicon Marsh by canoe is one of the finest ways to experience the marsh and its wildlife. Canoe and kayak rentals are available in the City of Horicon.

!

A—Horicon B—Hustisford C—Harnischfeger Park D—Watertown

!

Federal area of Horicon Marsh closed to canoeing

Rock River

Harnischfeger Park County Road O = 1 mile County Road MM = 6 miles State Road 60 = 16 miles Hustisford Lions Park = 17 miles !

From: To:

Woodlands Muncipality

)

Visitor, Nature, Education CentersAll centers have restrooms, parking, and watchable wildlife opportunities.

" )

˃˃˃ LAKES

Fox Lake

Lake Sinissippi

Beaver Dam Lake

Beaver Dam Lake

As the 16th largest lake in Wisconsin, Beaver Dam Lake is the home of a variety of wildlife and fun events all year round. There are five city parks and one county park, as well as six boat landings making for easy access. The lake is well suited for non-motorized vessels like kayaks, canoes and standup paddle boards (rentals available at Waterworks Park) and with 6,542 acres there is plenty of room for pontoon boats, water skiers, fishing boats and wave runners. Winter brings the snowmobilers, skiers and ice fishermen. The lake is home to a variety of fish, including northern pike, walleye, bass, catfish, bullhead and a variety of pan fish. Events in and around the lake include fish tournaments, kids Fish ‘n Fun, Lake Days celebration and The Great Beaver Paddle Festival as well as being home to the nationally recognized Beaverland Must-Ski Water Shows.

Lake Size: 6,542 Acres Maximum Depth: 11 Ft.

Lake Sinissippi

Lake Sinissippi is a haven for wildlife. The fisheries consist of northern pike, walleye, catfish and carp. A variety of waterfowl are either residents or visitors to the lake every year.

American white pelicans, sandhill cranes, blue

Lake Emily

herons, Canada geese, eagles and others provide great opportunities for bird watching. Each season brings new activities and opportunities.

The Lake Sinissippi Ski Club offers “Learn to Ski” programs every summer. The LSA 4th of July Lakefest and the Venetian Nite lighted boat parade in August highlight the summer events. Water skiing, swimming, wave runners, pontooning, kayaking, and canoeing are activities enjoyed all summer long. There are many places to explore with nine islands, backwaters and feeder creeks. Winter brings ice racing, snowmobiling and skiing to the snow covered ice. Lake Sinissippi is a wildlife haven with easy access for all boaters.

Lake Size: 2,855 Acres Maximum Depth: 8 Ft.

Fox Lake

The City of Fox Lake is located on the southeast shore of the lake where a city park 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 Emily

Lake Emily is a shallow, fertile lake located in the extreme northwest corner of Dodge County.

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 popular for fishing. 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.

Lake Size: 2,625 Acres Maximum Depth: 22 Ft.

www.DodgeCounty.com

❘ 25

˃˃˃ parks

Snowmobiling

ATVing

X-C Skiing

Miniature Golf

Disc Golf

Playground

Clubhouse

Picnic Area

Hiking

Biking

Horse Riding

Derge Park

Fishing

Boat Access

Canoei/Kayak rentals

Astico Park

Canoe/Kayak access

Showers

Flush Toilets

Camping

dodge county offers numerous parks with hiking trails and many other amenities

astico park

■ ■

■ ■

derge park

■ ■

■ ■ ■

Harnischfeger park

■ ■

■ ■

ledge park

■ ■

■ ■

■ ■ ■

■

■ ■

Nitschke park wild goose trail

■ ■ ■ ■

■ ■ ■

■ ■ ■ ■

■ ■ ■ ■

■ ■

■

■ ■

■ ■

■

■ ■

■ ■

■

■

See the pull out county map in center of guide, for park locations. For more information: dodgeparks.com or 920-386-3700

Showers Boat Lauch

p

N

5 Picnic Area i Parking

DD

G

5

FW

41 4442 46 53 51 47 48 49 50 52

i

W DS

_p

W

i

i

34 32

31

i

I

G

GROUP CAMPSITE

H

(PRIVATE PROPERTY)

J

HIKING LOOP 0.3 MILES

CEMETERY

(PRIVATE PROPERTY)

HIKING LOOP 0.7 MILES

i

PG

G

G

2

W

3

18

22

LEGEND

W

22 23 (PRI

VATE PROP

PO LL MI

H W V

DA

ERTY )

LE

i

IL

i

3 _ p { = 5

NV

PG

_

1

ND

O PR E RIV AT (P

15 16 17 18 19 20 21

i

20

DS

To Hwy T

DANVILLE

(UNINCORPORATED)

DANVILLE MILL DAM

a !

CAUTION DAM

BASSETT ST .

FW PG

(PRI

VATE PROP

ERTY )

i

Shelters Restrooms Showers Canoe Lauch Park Office Picnic Areas Horseshoe Pits Water Volleyball Dump Station Firewood Playground Parking Trails Roads (One-Way) Roads (Two-Way) Wooded Areas Rev. 5-8-18, J.O’NEILL

26 ❘ Dodge County Visitors Guide 2020

24

23

5 G

19

PE

RT Y

)

PHUEHLER HICKORY GROVE

LEONA’S GROVE

17

21

Park

=

_ 15

Map Produced By: Dodge County Land Resources & Parks

DS

TY) (PRIVATE PROPER

16

N

SCALE: 1”=400’

Horseshoe Pi

H

Roads (One i

14

12 13

25

11

G

PG

10

9

_ p 13

Mound Syste m

CPCP ROAD COUNTY ROAD COUNTY

COUNTY ROAD TT

MAIN PARK ENTRANCE N3620 CTH TT 43˚ 19.540 N 88˚ 57.370 W

FARMLAND

Trails Roads Wooded Areas

TY

FW

i

3

i

HISTORIC BRIDGE

36

GATE (Open daily April - Nov)

CO UN

=

2

45 43

33

VALENZA FISHING DOCK

EE 37

Map Produced By: Dodge County Land Resources & Parks July 2009

HAND PUMP ACCESSIBLE KAYAK LAUNCH FISHING PIER

BEAVER DAM LAKE Drainage Swale

y i

)

12

13

V

N3623 CTH T

T

PG

i

PG

AD

11

35

i

3

PG

(PRIVATE PROPERTY)

{l

_

1

38

39

9

SCALE: 1”=125’

BRIDGE & TRAILS ENTRANCE

_

i

H

40

RO

7

8 10

1 2

3

4

5

6

DS

HIKING LOOP 0.6 MILES

TY

5 W

!@# QWE ASD ZXC

ER

GATE (Closed during winter to vehicular traffic)

{

Handpump Well Grill Fire Wood Dump Station Playground Buildings Drainage Swale

W

i

OP

W C

3 Enclosed Quonset Shelter 3 Open-Air Picnic Shelter _ Restrooms

PR

H IS

AA BB

CC

R

A

V

5

i

i

5

Z

X W

Campsites

17 1 2

(920) 386-3700 | parks@co.dodge.wi.us | dodgeparks.com

i

E

E IV

_

F To State Hwy 16 & 60

CAMPSITES: NUMBERED SITES - ELECTRIC LETTERED SITES - NON-ELECTRIC

N8379 County Road CP Beaver Dam, WI 53916

ARTESIAN SPRING WELL

W

T U Y

R

Reservations & Information

(920) 386-3700 | parks@co.dodge.wi.us | dodgeparks.com

R

123 qwe asd zxc

LEGEND

AT

R

i

43˚19.540 N | 88˚57.370 W

DERGE PARK

S

MAIN PARK ENTRANCE

i 8

N8379 Cty Rd CP

DS

7 6

5

4

3

2

(PRIVATE PROPER TY)

1

43˚ 29.881 N 88˚ 52.839 W

FW To

Bea

ve

rD am

(6

Mile

s)

RIV

5

(Dead End Road)

N3620 County Road TT Columbus, WI 53925 (920) 623-5274

(P

ASTICO PARK

To Hwy O (1/4 mi)

2

0.5 Miles Horses Permitted 1

3

N

3 1

2

YELLOW LOOP

2

0.5 Miles Horses Permitted

ORANGE LOOP

Woods

2

4

0.5 Miles No Horses Eagle

Ledge Park

3

3

POND

i

4

(920) 386-3700 | parks@co.dodge.wi.us | dodgeparks.com

4 4

N650 Highview Rd

5

Ixonia, WI 53036

0.4 Miles Horses Permitted

1

PARK

W3048 Crawfish Road

RED LOOP

NORTH TRAILS ENTRANCE

4

HARNISCHFEGER

2

BLUE LOOP

GREEN LOOP

SCALE: 1”=400’

0.5 Miles No Horses

Map Produced By: Dodge County Land Resources & Parks

4

1

Boardwalk

3

Wetland Area

1

5

(PRIVATE PROPERTY)

VATE (PRI

HIGHVIEW ROAD

l

(PRIVATE PROPERTY)

CK

N

3

5

Wetland Area

Wetland Area

1

i

:

43˚ 12.660’ N 88˚ 32.772’ W

S

3

_

i

p

(PRIVATE PROPERTY)

i

CRAWFISH ROAD

2

?

To Hwy CW (2.5 mi)

(PRIVATE PROPERTY)

1

2

VATE

PROP

A

3

Wetland Area (PRI

B

5

6

4

C

i 3

5

ERTY

)

MAP KEY

{l

LOCAL MAP To Lebanon

Trails

O

1/10th Mile Markers Hiking Horseback Riding

{ Canoe Launch l Fishing Pier

Antique Equipment

Cross-Country Skiing

Disc Golf Course

Dogs on Leash

ASHIPPUN

O

Highview Road

Crawfish Road

Hiking Trails

1

Playground

Mini Golf Course

HARNISCHFEGER PARK 67 RIVER

ROCK

Horseshoe Pits

Evergreen Road

3 Pavillions (North/South) Consession Stand

oc

Baseball Diamond

ow

N River Road

Volleyball Courts

nom

5 Picnic Areas

Oco

Recreation Areas

Clubhouse South Barn Canoe Shelter (Rentals) North Barn Old Homestead i Designated Parking ? Registration 1 Campsites : Group Camp Area _ Restrooms p Showers Dump Station

To

Park Facilities 1 2 3 4 5

LEDGE PARK

R VE RI

i

W3048 Crawfish Rd

Nitschke Mounds Park

RO

Boardwalk

MAIN PARK ENTRANCE

Harnischfeger Park

Y) PERT PRO

CAMPSITES: NUMBERED - ELECTRIC LETTERED - NON-ELECTRIC SITES 1-4 - WATER HOOKUPS

CW

To Watertown

(PRIVATE PROPERTY) Rev. 4-25-18, J.O’NEILL

NITSCHKE MOUNDS PARK

N7403 Park Road Horicon, WI 53032

(920) 387-5450

N

W5934 County Road E Burnett, WI 53922

43˚ 27.706’ N | 88˚ 34.875’ W Reservations & Information (920) 386-3700 | parks@co.dodge.wi.us | dodgeparks.com

(920) 386-3700 | parks@co.dodge.wi.us | dodgeparks.com SCALE: 1”=250’ (PRIVATE PROPERTY)

CAMPSITES: NUMBERED - ELECTRIC LETTERED - NON-ELECTRIC

41 35 32

(PRI

VA

N

N

25

27

21

Map Produced By: Dodge County Land Resources & Parks May 2015

H

C AB (Group)

L GE TRAI LED

PG

2

DS

5

3

2

i

_p

W

3

LEGEND

VB

PG

1 HC

i

1

3 _ p = 5

1 HC

i HS

(PRIVATE PROPERTY)

i FW DS CONTEMPLATION TREE

W PG

GATE (Closed during winter to vehicular traffic)

HS VB

i

CAVE TRAIL PARKING (Open year-round)

a

LEDGE LEDGE

!

CAUTION LEDGE

PARK ROAD

43˚ 27.706’ N 88˚ 34.875’ W

Petit Road

LEDGE PARK

TW

Raasch Hill Road HORICON HORICON Rev. 5-7-15, J.O’NEILL

Y

8

Y Ä Õ ! !

7

POND

Õ !

_

3

] 2

3 i

WETLAND AREA

1

To Beaver Dam

COUNTY ROAD E

V 67

Wooded Areas

To Horicon

MAIN PARK ENTRANCE W5934 County E 43˚ 28.410 N 88˚ 41.760 W

LEGEND

1

28

Park Road

GATE TO LOWER AREA (Closed during winter)

N7403 Park Road

6

5

LOCAL MAP

WAUPUN

MAYVILLE

Morris Road

=

9

(UNDEVELOPED FIELD)

PRAIRIE

11

HORICON MARSH

MAIN PARK ENTRANCE

Accessible Campsite Shelters Restrooms Showers Park Office Picnic Area Parking Firewood Dump Station Drinking Fountain Playground Horseshoe Pits Volleyball Courts Hiking Trails Campsite Access Road Roads Wooded Areas

LOCAL MAP

The ledge hiking trails border steep dropoffs of up to 50’ in height.

Children should be supervised at all times in these areas.

(PRIVATE PROPER TY)

FW

13

Shelter

Trails

3 i Y

Don Gehrke Trail Loop

Õ !

Spring

Existing Mounds Group Surface Destroyed Mounds Group

Roads

YY

i

3

14

4

5 1

62

15 10

TRAIL

12 11 15 16 10 9 17 8 7 18 6 Electric 19 i Campsite 5 20 4 Loop

11

(PRIVATE PROPERTY)

13

W

_

_

21

FORESTED AREA

17

PRAIRIE

STATE

DECK

POND

D

22

(PRIVATE PROPERTY)

5

5

G

GOOSE

SCENIC LOOKOUT

14

5

W

WILD

U

24 23

F

E

28

19 18 16

S

38 37

20

12

R T

43

36

26

24

23

39

22

SCALE: 1”=350’

_ Q

44 45

29

30

I

P

34

31

J

O

40

Y

RT TE

PR

OPE

K

42

Y

Y)

M

(PRIVATE PROPERTY)

L

Campsite Numbers Indentified On Picnic Tables

5

33

Ä Õ ! !

Interperative Signs Firepit Feature Locations

Parking

26

Archeological Dig

Garden Plots Bench

]

1

Information Kiosk

HORICON MARSH

151

BEAVER DAM

E

E

HORICON

33 151 1

NITSCHKE MOUNDS 33

26 WILD GOOSE STATE TRAIL JUNEAU

33 Rev. 5-24-17, J.O’NEILL

www.DodgeCounty.com

❘ 27

GOLF

in and around dodge county

Beaver Dam Country Club W8884 Sunset Dr., Beaver Dam 920-885-4106 www.beaverdamcountryclub.com

horicon Hills Golf club 3000 S. Main St., Horicon 920-643-2000 www.horiconhillsgolf.com

Old Hickory Golf Club W7596 St. Rd. 33, Beaver Dam 920-887-7179 www.oldhickorycc.com

The Golf Club at Camelot W192 St. Rd. 67, Lomira 920-269-4949 www.golfcamelot.com

Columbus country club 301 Ingalsbe St., Columbus 920-623-5880 Kestrel ridge golf club 900 Avalon Rd., Columbus 920-623-GOLF (4653) Fox Lake Golf Club N10500 Indian Point Rd. Fox Lake 920-928-2508 www.foxlakegolfclub.com erin hills Golf Club 7169 Cty. highway O, Hartford 262-670-8600 www.erinhills.com

Mayville Golf Course 325 S. German St., Mayville 920-387-2999 www.mayvillegolfcourse.com Watertown Country Club 1340 N. Water St., Watertown 920-261-5009 www.watertowncc.com Rock River Country Club 700 County Park Rd., Waupun 920-324-2621 www.golfrrcc.com

28 ❘ Dodge County Visitors Guide 2020

A GreAt DAy of Golf is PAr for the Course.

Call for tee times (920) 885-6614 Highway 33 just North of Beaver Dam

friDAy Nite fish fry

Golf Special Golf Special 18 Holes with Cart 18 Holes with Cart

25

Not valid with any other discounts, group outings, or holidays. Must present coupon.

Expires 9/15/2020 pp Beaver Dam Country Club Weekdays Highway 33 North of Beaver Dam

$

30

$

Not valid with any other discounts, group outings, or holidays. Must present coupon.

Expires 9/15/2020 pp

Weekends

Beaver Dam Country Club Highway 33 North of Beaver Dam

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Come experience the challenging 9 hole straits and the mature wooded front nine.

$25 fOr 18 HOLES With Cart

Mon. - Wed. All Day, Fri. - Sun. after Noon Must present coupon. Tee times required. Offer good thru 9/30/20.

• Driving Range and Rolled Greens • Pro Shop & Bar • Banquet Facilities • Open Dining Friday Evenings

Visit our website for more specials and discounts

700 Cty. Park Rd., Waupun, WI For Tee Times Call

(920) 324-2621 www.rockgolfclub.com

Visit Horicon Marsh

Horicon Marsh is the largest freshwater cattail marsh in the contiguous United States with over 33,000 acres of wetland.

Get outdoors and experience the wildlife and many seasons of natural beauty at Horicon Marsh. The marsh provides habitat for endangered species and is a critical rest stop for thousands of migrat-

[

“Globally Important Bird Area”

[

ing ducks and Canada geese. Because of its importance to wildlife, Horicon Marsh has been formally recognized as a Wetland of International Importance by the Ramsar Convention of the United Nations, is a “Globally Important Bird Area” and is a unit of the Ice Age Scientific Reserve. It has also been designated as one the “Seven Natural Wonders of Wisconsin” and is often referred to as the “Little Everglades of the North.”

Located in southeast Wisconsin, this vast wetland is only a one hour drive from Milwaukee and Madison. While the marsh in renowned for its migrant flocks of Canada geese, it is also home to more than 300 resident and migratory bird species which have been sighted over the years. Due to its international significance, scientists from around the world have traveled here for professional training to improve conservation programs in their own countries.

CO

ice age, were instrumental in providing The Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area resources for wildlife and humans alike. comprises 11,000 acres of the marsh The human history of Horicon Marsh while the northern 22,000 acres is is rich with culture and story; however part of the Horicon National Wildlife it is one of tragedy and restoration. The Refuge. The National Wildlife Refuge wildlife present today at Horicon Marsh was established as a breeding habitat for the Redhead Duck. Besides the over 300 are the result of geologic and human activities, including modern-day wildlife bird species, other wildlife that live on management. To view a movie about the marsh are muskrats, red foxes, coythe history of the otes, turtles, frogs, “Seven Natural Wonders marsh or to see the bats, fish, deer, new “Explorium”, beaver, raccoons, of Wisconsin” visitors can visit river otters, mink and much more. New to the marsh is the Horicon Marsh Education & Visitor Center on Highway 28 between Mayrelease of whooping cranes. These were ville and Horicon. Public naturalist talks reintroduced in 2011. The chicks were and hikes are given at both Horicon trained by a crane-costumed biologist Marsh Education & Visitor Center and and left to freely migrate on their own.

They returned to the refuge in 2012 and also utilized other local wetlands.

[

[

Within the marsh there are hiking and bicycling trails, driving trails, two boardwalks, fishing piers, boat launches and canoe/kayak trails. Geocaching is enjoyed on the southern end of the marsh. Of course birding, photography, hiking, hunting, site seeing, snowshoeing, cross country skiing and fishing are popular activities on the marsh as well.

Horicon Marsh has a unique and important story to tell. The geologic features of the area, created by our last

TTAGE RENTAL Carpe Diem

S

Horicon National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center throughout the year and are free and open to the public. These talks focus on a variety “Little of topics related to the geology, hisEverglades tory, wildlife and of the management of North.”

Horicon Marsh.

[ [

Visitors should stop at Horicon Marsh Education & Visitor Center or Horicon National Wildlife Refuge Office and Visitor Center for maps and information about the marsh. There are various restrictions on certain areas of the marsh so visitors should stop for information at one of the visitor centers.

Visit

Visit for a day or spend the weekend at Horicon Marsh!

Photo by: Rich

Armstrong

Area information and maps available at the Education & Visitor Center

Experience the Horicon Marsh Explorium View the “Horicon Marsh Story” Movie Shop the Flyway Gift Shop Get Active by Hiking, Bicycling, Geocaching, Snowshoeing Photograph the wildlife and landscape Calling all birders with a variety of marsh birds and migrations Canoe or Kayak on the Canoe Trail

New “EXPLORIUM” Now Open

rockriverretreatwi.com HORICON MARSH, WI. “Be Our Guest” 435-659-0603

• Interactive and educa educational displays that chronicle the story of the marsh • Walk through a glacier, crawl through a muskrat hut and drive an airboat simulator Hours: Weekdays 9am-5pm, Weekends 10am-5pm

LOCATED ON HWY. 28 BETWEEN MAYVILLE & HORICON N7725 Hwy. 28, Horicon WI | (920) 387-7890 • (920) 387-7893

www.DodgeCounty.com

❘ 29

Horicon Marsh Area experience it

Get outdoors this year and experience the wildlife and many seasons of natural beauty at Horicon Marsh. 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.

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.

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. Although closed for waterfowl hunting, the Horicon National Wildlife Refuge is open for deer and small game hunting seasons in the fall. However there is waterfowl hunting in the State Wildlife Area.

Many educational programs and events are held marsh-wide throughout the season.

Winter is characterized as a frozen but peaceful time on the marsh and is also a good season for wildlife viewing. Eagles, owls, several species of hawks, muskrats, foxes and other wildlife, or evidence of, such as tracks or feathers, may be sighted when the entire marsh is open to snowshoeing, hiking, and cross country skiing (Dec. - Mar.). Snowy owls are a notable species to watch for during the winter months.

Summer brings nesting season

and warmer weather for hiking and bicycling around the marsh to view an array of bird species with their young. American white pelicans nest abundantly on the marsh 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 marsh and make great places to spend relaxing summer afternoons.

We Sell Over 75 Varieties of Authentic Cheeses & Sausage or Callder or ine! onl

RetAil SAleS: 214 W. Henni St • P.O. Box 127 • Theresa, WI 53091-0127

101 North Milwaukee Street ~ Theresa, WI 53091 ~ 920-488-9269 OPEN 7 Days A Week ~ Call for Hours 30 ❘ Dodge County Visitors Guide 2020

Mon-Sat 7am-5pm • Sun (June-Oct.) 10am-4pm Watch cheese being made from our store 7 am to 11 am We Ship Anywhere in the US Year Round 920-488-2503 www.widmerscheese.com

marsh education ■

Horicon Marsh Education & Visitor Center

N7725 Hwy 28, Horicon Hours: Weekdays 9 am - 5 pm Weekends 10 am - 5 pm With the exception of major holidays.

Restrooms available to the public from 6 am - 7 pm year round. www.horiconmarsh.org The Wildlife Education Program focuses on the abundant wildlife resources of the marsh, their ecology and management. DNR educators rely on the diverse wildlife to develop a wide range of educational programs aimed at introducing and sharing our native wildlife with a broad audience.

Horicon Marsh Education & Visitor Center serves as both a destination and gateway for visitors to Horicon Marsh as well as providing for year-round educational opportunities.

More than 500,000 people visit Horicon Marsh annually to observe wildlife in a natural setting, creating a huge demand for interpretive services.

The facility has an auditorium, two classrooms, the Flyway Gift Shop, public viewing area, wildlife displays, a Children’s Discovery Area and other building amenities. Visitors may borrow binoculars, field guides, educational backpacks and snowshoes at no cost.

Visit the “Explorium”, where you will have

the opportunity to travel through time. Long before Horicon Marsh achieved international status as an important bird and wildlife area and a destination for outdoor recreation, glaciers carved a basin where a wetland would one day form. Today, guests of Horicon Marsh’s “Explorium” can get a glimpse of life at Horicon Marsh thousands of years before European settlement and witness how the current wetland came to be.

Videos and interactive displays greet guests at every turn, encouraging audiences of any age to learn more about the history and ecology of Horicon Marsh. A wooly mammoth replica that children are free to touch and climb represents wildlife that roamed the land during the Ice Age. Relics from the age of European settlement as well as modern hunting and trapping equipment illustrate the marsh’s popularity as a waterfowl hunting site. Games encourage visitors to learn about wildlife identification. An airboat simulator gives visitors a thrilling perspective on the management and conservation activities currently occurring on the marsh before heading out to enjoy it for themselves.

■

explore it

Marsh Haven

W10145 State Hwy 49, Waupun 920-324-5818 Hours: Weekdays Noon - 4:00 p.m.

Weekends 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Open Mid April to Mid Dec. www.marshhaven.com Marsh Haven Nature Center is located at the north end of the Horicon Marsh, just 3.5 miles east of Waupun on Hwy. 49. Visitors often see numerous bird species, including a well-established Purple Martin colony. Wildlife may be seen while wandering through the woodland, prairie, or wetland trails on our 46-acres. It also has a bunkhouse and camping area for overnight group stays, a picnic shelter and campfire area, observation tower, a classroom, and indoor theater for presentations. Museum displays and exhibits include Glacier, Native American, Pioneer, Bird Gallery, Wetland, and Woodland.The Nature Nook Children’s Area offers our young visitors a hands-on area to learn and explore. Crawl in the wolf den or visit with our animals in the Critter Corner.

DownTown Iron rIDge on MaIn STreeT • Frozen Custard • Burgers • Homemade Pizza and Wings • Homemade Soups plus more

The STand 920-387-9999

OPen 7 dayS a Week

Monday-Thursday 4 pm- 9 pm • Friday 11 am – 9 pm Saturday 1 pm – 9 pm • Sunday 1 pm – 8 pm

Iron rIdge Inn restaurant & Motel

RestauRant

Fine Dining

Family owned since 1972

Open

Monday through Saturday 4:30pm Sunday 10am-2pm

■

Horicon National Wildlife Refuge Office & Visitor Center

W4279 Headquarters Rd., Mayville 920-387-2658 Hours: Weekdays 9 am - 4 pm April-November: Monday-Saturday, 9 am - 4 pm (plus Sundays in October).

Open July 4, Labor Day and Columbus Day. (Closed all other federal holidays). www.fws.gov/refuge/horicon The Horicon National Wildlife Refuge Office and Visitor Center is operated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It is located on the east side of the marsh just off Highway Z and offers exhibits on marsh history and wildlife; shopping for nature books and clothing in the Coot's Corner Gift Shop; and views of marsh wildlife. A large multi-purpose room is available to the public to reserve for business meetings. Educational programs on various topics of natural and cultural history are offered year-round for the public. For more information call 920-387-2658 or visit www.fws.gov/refuge/horicon.

Giant Custard Cookies

Tuesday specIal:

Prime Rib, Chicken and Ribs Buffet

motel

Relaxing Choice for Business or Pleasure • Indoor Pool and Whirlpool • Complimentary Continental Breakfast • High Speed Internet

FRIday specIal:

• Whirlpool Rooms with King Bed

sunday BRunch Full Menu eveRy day:

• Refrigerator and Microwave in

Prime Rib & Fish Buffet

Every Room

Steaks, Seafood, Chicken, Pizzas

• Romance Packages

Salad bar and homeade soup served with all dinners and buffets

• Extended Stay and Corporate Rates

Enjoy your favorite cocktail or wine selection with your dinner

• Pool Membership/Open Swim

Banquet Room Seating 20-150

www.ironridgeinn.com

Iron Ridge Inn Restaurant 131 S. Main Street, Iron Ridge, WI 53035 920-387-3348

Iron Ridge Inn Motel

129 S. Main Street, Iron Ridge, WI 53035 920-387-4090 or 877-387-4090 www.DodgeCounty.com

❘ 31

JUNEAU

City with a heart, and a head for business 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 buff and amateur alike.

Juneau also offers many recreational opportunities. The Wild Goose State Trail runs directly through the city, offering hiking and bicycling. A park, just adjacent to the Wild Goose State trail, is a fine place to rest or camp.

The park is located north of Center Street or south of Home Road (also County DF). The southern end of the thirty-four mile nature trail starts just four miles south of Juneau on Highway 60. A separate horsebackriding trail runs alongside the trail for fourteen miles from Hwy 60 north to Minnesota Junction. In the winter, snowmobilers and ATV riders can enjoy the scenic route.

HORICON CITY ON THE MARSH

Enjoy the outdoors in Horicon. Activities include hiking, biking, auto and boat tours, fishing, boating, paddling, snowmobiling, hunting and golf.

Journey to a Wetland of International Importance and the largest freshwater cattail marsh in the United States! Over 250 wildlife species call the Horicon Marsh home.

Horicon’s aquatic center, the Saterlee Clark Historical Museum, public library, fitness club, disc golf course and bowling alley are all waiting to entertain you! We also have five beautiful parks to picnic and play in.

Summer concerts along with a farmers market are held in Kiwanis Park every Wednesday from June through August. It is a guaranteed night of fun, food and the best music anywhere.

2020

CHAMBER of COMMERCE

April 5th Easter Egg Hunt

May 15th Steak Fry

Sept. 27th Autumn Art on the Marsh

Dec. 5 Dec. 5 Cookies Chicago & Milk Bus with Santa Trip

For More Details check out

www.horiconchamber.com

920-485-3200 • writeus@horiconchamber.com •

LeRoy Meats & Catering

DODGE COUNTY DAIRY BRUNCH

739 West State St. Fox Lake, WI 920-485-2554 ext 2 www.leroymeats.com

85 Washington St. Horicon, WI 920-485-2554 ext. 1

Like us on Facebook

Our smoked meats and sausages have won numerous awards, including

#1 Brat in Wisconsin

For all your catering needs remember LeRoy Meats & Catering

Sunday, June 7th, 2020 9:30 am-12:30 pm FWR Nell Farm • W7468 County Road S in Juneau 32 ❘ Dodge County Visitors Guide 2020

We ship cheese & sausage products & gift boxes!

Over 100 varieties of homemade sausage & over 100 cheeses from local cheese makers.

Over 60 Flavors of Homemade Brats

Complete Venison and Wild Game Processing, making the Finest in Venison Sausage Products

˃˃˃

MAYVILLE

For more information go to www.horiconchamber.com www.cityhoriconwi.us horiconphoenix.com

ENJOY...STROLL...EXPLORE

Mayville is located on the Rock River in Dodge County, the historic “Gateway to the Horicon Marsh”. Enjoy this sportsman and naturalist’s paradise where fishing, hunting and birding, exploring and hiking are all leisure activities throughout the area, including the renowned Horicon Marsh and Indian effigy mounds.

Explore the past as you visit the Mayville Limestone School Museum and the Hollenstein Wagon and Carriage Museum, 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 Mayville's Historic Downtown or the West side. Both offer a blend of unique shops, services, restaurants and inns.

Experience our community by attending our festivals and celebrations throughout the year. From celebrating our Nation’s Independence at Rock ‘N Boom to the annual fall migration of Canada Greese at Audubon Days there is always plenty of family fun!

Natural Medicines • Eatery Vitamin & Herbs Organic Produce • Beer & Wine Natural Foods • Skin Care Products Open Tues. & Wed. 10-6 Thurs. & Fri. 11-8 Sat. 9-2

35 S. Main Street, Mayville, WI • 920-387-9899

Private Whirlpool Rooms • Deluxe Rooms & Suites • European Bar Free Continental Breakfast • Free High Speed Internet

Mayville Inn

For Reservations Please visit our website www.mayvilleinn.com or call 920-387-1234

Serving indoors or outdoors overlooking the Rock River 30 Main Street,Village of Kekoskee www.coopershopsaloon.com 920-602-8660

Take Outs Available Call Ahead • Fresh Burgers & Wraps • • Homemade Soups & Salad • •12 Revolving Beer Taps •

• Friday Fish Fry • • Saturday Prime Rib • • Smoked Brisket & Pulled Pork Sandwiches •

D&L ResaLe & LiquiDation LLC We Buy @ Consign Merchandise Tools Guitars Model Cars Electronics Fishing Antiques Jewelry Bow Hunting Fishing Pole Bow And Arrows Model Car

At Seneca, we believe that everyone deserves year-round access to great-tasting food that’s also great for you.

www.senecafoods.com PO Box 27 500 S. Clark St., Mayville 920-387-2500 Think globally, grow locally.

42 south Main street, Mayville, Wi

920-382-9221

Closed Sundays and Mondays www.DodgeCounty.com

❘ 33

Hartford WE’RE ALL HEART

Nestled in the heart of Wisconsin’s southern Kettle Moraine, Hartford is a thriving community that offers exceptional quality of life, top-notch education, historic architecture, fine arts, natural beauty and state-of-the-art museums.

Shop in Hartford’s historic downtown with a combination of specialty shops and restaurants that offer a unique shopping and dining experience or shop major retailers located along Sumner St.(Hwy 60) and South on Hwy 83.

The Pike Lake Unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest offers hiking, swimming, camping and year-round nature and wildlife. Enjoy our 18 parks that have everything from play equipment and sports fields to shelters, an ice rink and disc golf.

Hartford also has a public outdoor pool with waterslide and toddler wading pool.

Tour Wisconsin’s largest auto museum. The Wisconsin Auto Museum that features the largest assembled group of Kissel luxury automobiles. With more than

100 cars in total, as well as the 1003 Steam Locomotive, a 250-ton operating steam locomotive and a fully functional Lionel train layout.

Discover the Southeastern Wisconsin Short Track Hall of Fame. The Short Track Hall of Fame honors the greats of 60 years of racing and commemorates this very real slice of Wisconsin History with restored vintage race cars, Hall of Fame plaques, history of area racing, and a large collection of photographs and memorabilia.

Experience world-class performances at the Schauer Arts Center, climb to the heights of nearby Holy Hill—the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, or celebrate with charm and elegance at the Chandelier Ballroom. Hartford truly has something for everyone!

Experience old world elegance and gracious hospitality

Welcome to one of Wisconsin’s premier Bed and Breakfasts.

Westphal Mansion Inn is a stately English Tudor mansion perched high upon a hill overlooking the picturesque historic downtown Hartford,Wisconsin.

Westphal Mansion Inn BED & BREAKFAST

Please call 262-673-7938 for information regarding accommodations.

Conveniently located just south of downtown Hartford at 90 South Main Street. Locate us on Google Maps. westphalmansioninn.com

AN EXPERIENCE UNLIKE ANY OTHER…

It’s Happening Here!

Visit www.HartfordChamber.org 262-673-7002 34 ❘ Dodge County Visitors Guide 2020

• World-class performances • Fine arts education for all ages & levels • Regional art exhibits • Facility rentals for special occasions & meetings

SchauerCenter.org | 262-670-0560 Box Office open MON–FRI 11:30 am to 5:30 pm SAT 11:00 am to 2:00 pm 147 N. Rural Street, Hartford

April 5, 2020

Polka Dance 1:00 - 5:00 Music by “Keith Gennermann” Hustisford Community Hall

May 1, 2, 3, 2020

Husty Players Spring Play Hustisford Community Hall www.thehustyplayers.com

May 10, 2020

Polka Dance 1:00 - 5:00 Music by “Zweiffel Brothers” Hustisford Community Hall

May 23, 2020

Husty Players Brat Fry 10:00 - 2:00 Leroy Meats - Horicon www.thehustyplayers.com

May 25, 2020

June 20, 2020

Hustisford Athletic Booster Club Brat Fry 10:00 - 2:00 Leroy Meats - Horicon

June 28, 2020

July 11, 2020

December 5, 2020

Lakefest sponsored by Lake Sinissippi Association Riverside & Lions Parks www.lakesinissippi.org

August 4, 2020

National Night Out Downtown Hustisford www.hustisford.com

Hustisford Farmers Market Held late May through late October every Saturday from 7:00 am - noon Corner of S. Hustis St. & W. Griffith St. www.hustisford.com

Hustisford Lions Club Venetian Night Riverside & Lions Parks www.hustisford.com

Music In The Park Concerts Held every 2nd and 4th Tuesday 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 pm Memorial Park www.hustisford.com

November 8, 2020

Polka Dance 1:00 - 5:00 Music by “Music Connection” Hustisford Community Hall

August 8, 2020

June, July & August

Soccer Club Halloween Dance Hustisford Community Hall www.hustisford.com

Polka Dance 1:00 - 5:00 Music by “Steve Meisner” Hustisford Community Hall

Memorial Day Parade & Celebration American Legion Post 420 Downtown Hustisford & Memorial Park www.hustisford.com

John Hustis House/Museum Tours given on the 1st & 3rd Sundays 1:30 - 3:30 June through September Memorial Park www.hustisford.com

October 30, 2020

Polka Dance 1:00 - 5:00 Music by “Gary’s Ridgeland Dutchmen” Hustisford Community Hall

August 29, 2020

Hustisford Holly Days Downtown Hustisford www.downtownhustisford.com

December 5, 2020

Visit With Santa Tree Lighting & Caroling Hustisford Community Hall Memorial Park www.hustisford.com

December 5, 2020

Ha Ha Holiday Show 7:00 p.m. presented by The Husty Players Hustisford Community Hall www.thehustyplayers.com

January 1, 2021

Founder John’s Day Memorial Park www.hustisford.com

“Toilet Bowl” / “Winterfest” Parade, Tug of War, Water Barrel Fights, Music Hustisford Community Hall & Downtown Hustisford www.hustisford.com

October 18, 2020

January & February

September 12, 2020

Polka Dance 1:00 - 5:00 Music by “Twin Lakes Trio” Hustisford Community Hall

October 25, 2020 Pancake Breakfast Hustisford American Legion Post 420 Hustisford Community Hall www.hustisford.com

Sinissippi Ice Racing Sundays (Weather permitting) Lake Sinissippi by Sinissippi Lake Pub sinissippiracing@yahoo.com

January & February

Wisconsin Auto Group Ice Trials Sundays (Weather permitting) Lake Sinissippi by Neider Park Boat Landing w-a-g.org

A kiosk with local information is located in Memorial Park at the intersection of W. Juneau St. and N. Ridge St. Check us out at www.hustisford.com or Hustisford Area Happenings on Facebook for more information. www.DodgeCounty.com

❘ 35

hustisford

Come visit us. You’ll be glad you did!

Come visit picturesque Hustisford, population 1,123, on historic and beautiful Lake Sinissippi and the Rock River. We’re located between Milwaukee and Madison, just a short distance south of the Horicon Marsh.

Enjoy our small town atmosphere and charm. Visit The Mercantile (a modern day general store with a selection of fine wines, liqueurs, cheese and one of a kind gifts), Mike’s Hardware (an old time hardware store with memorabilia from the past), Mommys Time Out (boutique), Nature Made Heaven Scent Soap (homemade soaps), Rock River Salon & Tanning (hair care & tanning salon), Robin’s Countryside Gardens (garden center and gift shop), Essential Elements Boutique & Home (featuring fab fashions and gifts), Roeseler Flooring (your one stop shop for all your flooring needs).

Visit the Farmers Market on Saturday mornings 7:00 a.m. to noon, late May through October. Tour the John Hustis House/Museum and shops, open from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd Sundays, June through September.

Enjoy Music in the Park from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, June through August in Memorial Park.

A kiosk with local information is located in Memorial Park at the intersection of W. Juneau St. and N. Ridge St. Check us out at www.hustisford.com or Hustisford Area Happenings on Facebook for more information.

We have many dining options, stop in at Once In a Blue Moon for a sandwich, pizza or delicious ice cream treats. Enjoy our hospitality and fine dining at Lake St. Inn, Days Gone By, Teddy’s or Sinissippi Lake Pub. Relax and enjoy the beauty and serenity of Lake Sinissippi from the deck of Sinissippi Lake Pub. Visit the Hustisford Community Hall for a fantastic fish fry prepared and served by Leroy Meats & Catering of Horicon 4:30 – 8:00 p.m. on the 3rd Friday of the month March through October.

Launch your boat or kayak at Neider Park and see firsthand the splendor of Lake Sinissippi.

HISTORIC HALL AVAILABLE TO RENT Hustisford Community Hall 316 E. TwEEdy ST., HuSTiSford

Booking information contact Dennis Uecker 920-349-9079 • duecker@charter.net Where Friends become Family!

Like us on Facebook!

Located overlooking Lake Sinissippi in a picturesque park setting!

2020 & 2021 Dates Available, CALL SOON!

newly renovated upstairs:

Restrooms • Heat & Air Conditioning • 36 ft Bar • Beautiful Lighting 36 ❘ Dodge County Visitors Guide 2020

Independently Owned Community Bank

“Serving the community for over 100 years”

200 S. Lake Street in Hustisford

920-349-3241

www.HustisfordStateBank.com

hustisford Midwest Guest House Solitude with a View Bald eagles, great blue heron, and deer are your neighbors when you visit the Prairie House on scenic Lake Sinissippi.

Hosting vacations and retreats with old-fashioned hospitality and gracious amenities since 2006.

RubeRt ChiRopRaCtiC CliniC Dr. Paul Rubert - Dr. Jordan Kluewer 215 S. Wales St., Hustisford, WI 53034

Prairie House Features

“a Modern day General STore”

WINE Cheese

{

neW, VinTaGe & Handmade ITEMS One-of-a-Kind GIFTS SaMPle Wine & Liqueurs while you shop

HOME & GARDEN DECOR oPen WedneSday Thru Sunday Specialty Foods 109 S. Lake Street • Downtown HuStiSforD KNITS • RUGS Jewelry • Glassware 920.349.3533 ARTWORK • SCARVES The Mercantile Handmade Soaps & MORE!

}

www.prairiehouse.org

414 | 690 - 3464

theprairiehouse@charter.net

COUNTRYSIDE GARDENS, LLC. Steven and Robin Mercer would like to invite you to experience Dodge County’s little slice of paradise Thousands of unique indoor and outdoor home decor items including: • Boutique • Outdoor garden stakes, spinners and metal artwork • Seasonal decor Also, greenhouses carrying annuals, vegetable plants, perennials and baskets

Hours: M, T, Th, F 9-5 | Sat. 8-4 | Sun 10-4

Hwy 33 Cty S Perch Cty R Rd.

x

Iron Ridge

Hwy 67

The MercanTile

Cty R

Convenient hours Monday through Friday Saturday appointments available Discover Chiropractic in Dodge County

TW

www.rubertchiropractic.com

• 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath Prairie Style Home (10-12 Guests).

• Gourmet Kitchen • Rec room with pool table & ping pong • Steinway Grand Piano • Complimentary Wifi, Cable and Smart TV • Observation deck and screened cedar porch • Spacious back yard & hiking trails on 120 acres.

• Kayaks & Canoes • Farmhouse Suite available for additional 2-4 Guests.

Cty E

920-349-3233

Hwy 60 Hustisford

website:

countrysidegardensllc.com Phone:

(920) 349-3030 W3582 Perch Rd • Iron Ridge, WI 53035

www.DodgeCounty.com

❘ 37

WATERTOWN Opportunity Runs Through It

Whether you enjoy history, outdoor adventure, indoor activities, great food, or an excellent shopping experience, Watertown is the place for you.

Our Rich Heritage

History enthusiasts will delight in Watertown’s rich heritage and historical sites, including the Octagon House Museum and America’s First Kindergarten which are open to visitors from May-October with guided tours. Don’t miss the Octagon House Ice Cream Social with 1st Brigade Band Concert held every August, and the Antique and Art Show held in September.

Eight walking/driving tour brochures guide you through historic neighborhoods, commercial districts, highlighting historical architecture, and ghost signs and murals. The brochures are available through the Chamber of Commerce.

The Dodge-Jefferson Counties Genealogical Society offers assistance for beginners and experienced family history researchers.

A City for all Seasons

Watertown offers an abundance of outdoor recreation. Kayakers will enjoy paddling the Rock River Trail. Watertown’s ample park system is sure to impress visitors with 30 parks covering over 300 acres. Wooded walking trails, a 21-hole Frisbee golf course, skate park, fishing areas, lighted tennis courts, basketball courts, volleyball courts, ice skating, cross country skiing, and playgrounds are among the many amenities offered. Don’t miss the Watertown Aquatic Center, featuring water slides and other wet and wild activities for all ages.

For indoor activities, bowl a few frames at Watertown Bowl, catch a movie at Towne Cinema, get creative at Set-Apart-Art, try indoor axe throwing at Kiss my Axe, or have some fun at Skate Express Family Roller Rink. Visitors may also take a coffee class at Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters, learning how to roast, grind, and brew the perfect cup of coffee.

38 ❘ Dodge County Visitors Guide 2020

Art, Antiques & Shopping Galore!

Our 9-block historic downtown makes for a memorable shopping experience whether you fancy boutiques, antiques, art, jewelry, (fine or artisan), music, or anything in between!

The Watertown Farmers Market is held in Riverside Park every Tuesday (May through October) 7am to 12pm, with a 2nd weekly Farmers Market held each Thursday (August through October), in the parking lot of the Watertown Public Library on Water St. from 3-6pm.

Dining

Try one of the “Best 101 Burgers in America” at Zweig’s Grill or favor a true Wisconsin dining experience at Elias Inn or Donny’s Girl, both excellent supper club choices! Other choices for dining in Watertown include: Amados, El Mariachi, Two Sisters Café, Sake House Japanese Restaurant, and so many more. Many offer excellent facilities for groups and parties. Specialty coffee shops are always a favorite and offer more than just coffee, including jewelry, books, coffee accessories, and fresh ingredient menu items. Get your first cup at Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters, Literatus & Co., or Latte Donatte. To complete your dining experience, a stop at Watertown’s iconic Mullen’s Dairy Bar is a must!

Music and Theater

The talented Watertown Players provide the city with theatrical productions. There is always music in the air, with the Watertown Municipal Band playing seasonally. 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.

Major Events and Festivals

Each year, Watertown is host to over 50 public events and festivals.

Riverfest, a FREE four-day music festival is held annually in August. It features nationally known entertainers, a carnival, classic car show, craft show, fireworks, and over a dozen local restaurants on site.

Watertown’s beauty lends a great backdrop for the many races the city hosts. Participate in a 5k, 10k, half marathon, or bike through the countryside in Tour Da Goose. The views won’t disappoint.

WATERTOWN RIDES AND RUNS

˃˃˃

JULY 11 Trail Run for Tomorrow: Watertown’s only trail run. Enjoy a mix of hills, flat land, shaded paths and open trails. Register for the 5k or 8k. Brandt-Quirk Park thistimetomorrow.org/trailrun AUGUST 8 Watertown Riverfest Half Marathon and 5K: Both races start and finish in beautiful Riverside Park. Stay to enjoy live music, beer, food and fun! march2november.com SEPT 26 Run from the Cops: The one time it is OK to run from the cops! 10K run, 5K run/walk and 1K youth run. watertownrunfromthecops.com NOV 26 Run Turkey Run 5K: Start your Thanksgiving Holiday with a scenic 5k run through the city streets of Watertown. therunturkeyrun.com

˃˃˃

Watertown has many fall and winter events including Pumpkin Palooza, Women’s Only Weekend, the Holiday Parade of Homes, Christmas Parade of Lights, visits with Santa, the Watertown New Year’s Eve Party, and so much more!

JUNE 27 Tour da Goose - Ride for the Watertown Area Cares Clinic: Ride offers supported distances of 100, 62, 42, 22 and 12 miles through the picturesque countryside. tourdagoose.com

Visit our online calendar for details on even more events throughout the year at www.visitwatertownwi.com.

“DISCOVER” The Fun of Boating

Historical Markers 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.

Powered by Mercury

Establish ed 1949

boats by:

Large Indoor Display of Boats Check out all our Marine Accessories

ave’s Turf & Marine

D

Sales and Service D A W2755 East Gate Dr., Watertown, WI SERV ICE (920) 261-6802 • Hwy 16 East, 1 mile out of Watertown E www.davesturf.net

MARKER

LOCATION

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

Soloman Juneau House

Hwy 175, Theresa

Auto Race (Green Bay to Madison)

Hwy 26, Waupun

S

www.DodgeCounty.com

❘ 39

RAnDoLPH A G r e At p l A c e t o G r o W

Randolph offers peaceful neighborhoods, quality schools, a variety of churches and recreational opportunities, with a beautiful park and pool.

Your visit wouldn’t be complete without stopping at Feil’s Supper Club, the area’s best place to celebrate authentic German gemütlichkeit. Where you can sit outside and enjoy their beautiful outdoor Biergarten.

Randolph is also the host of the famous FFA Alumni Community Corn Carnival, which is held on Labor Day every year. Enjoy the FFA breakfast, followed by the parade and more fun to be had at the park, where you will find great food, kids games, bingo, great music and more.

There is PLENTY OF FREE SWEET CORN FOR EVERYONE!

Happy 150th Village of Randolph For All Chamber Events Please visit our website at:

http://www.randolphwis.com/ randolph-chamber-of-commerce.aspx

CAMbRIA FRIeSLAnD

Cambria and Friesland are neighboring villages nestled in the northeastern part of Columbia County. The rich farmlands, lush woodlands and marshlands, along with their quant villages provide a place for visitors to come and enjoy the quiet, friendly, country atmosphere. They both have well-kept parks for various activities along with fishing on beautiful Lake Tarrant, in the village of Cambria.

Several celebrations are held in the summer. Weekly band concerts, along with pie socials, are held on the Friesland Village Square Tuesday evenings, a hundred year tradition. On the fourth of July Friesland offers one of the biggest fireworks displays in the area. The first weekend in August, Cambria celebrates Park Days, a parade is held on that Saturday morning continuing with various activities and music in the park.

The largest charity poker run, in Columbia County, is also held in Cambria on August 22. It is sponsored by The Dump, and is called The Dump Run. Over 500 riders have participated in this run. September 12, Alsum Produce will host their fourth annual Tator Trot 5k Run to provide money for local FFA organizations. In conjunction, the Cambria Friesland Area Chamber will have an Agricultural Fair before and during the run. All of these activities, along with many others, are open to the public. We welcome you to join us! These and other events can be found on the village websites and at cfachamber.com.

Enjo BierG y our arten

Feil’s Supper Club A Traditional Wisconsin Supper Club

5

$

Weekly Specials

• Wednesday & Sunday All You Can Eat Broasted Chicken • Thursday & Saturday Prime Rib • Friday Fish Fry on any • Sunday Brunch purchase over • Germanfest Buffet Last Sunday of each month $30 or more • 12 German & craft beers on tap One coupon per person Check our Website and Facebook for weekly and monthly specials

OFF

www.cfachamber.com

Voted South Central Wisconsin’s Best Fish Fry ‘2019

920-326-5544 N8743 HWY 73 Randolph, WI 53956 Bar opens 4:00 p.m.

Wed - Thurs Fri - Sat Sunday brunch

4:30 - 9:00 p.m.

4:30 - 9:30 p.m.

10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Bar opens 10:00 a.m.

Sunday dinner 4:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Open for Lunch Mon - Fri 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Use a QR reader on your smart phone to access our location on a Google map.

To learn more: www.feilssupperclub.com 40 ❘ Dodge County Visitors Guide 2020

“Home of the famous Dump Burger Burgers” Cambria|920 348-5733|www.thedumpbar.com

Vintage & Antiques Beaver Dam Antique Mall

142 Front St., Beaver Dam (920) 887-1116

Bullfrogs & Butterflies

106 Front St., Beaver Dam (920) 356-1759 www.bullfrogsandbutterflies.biz

On Lake Time

211 W. State St., Fox Lake (920)520-0202

Old Crow

223 State St., Fox Lake

The curiosity shop 225 State St., Fox Lake

Crosswalk Antiques

willoughby's antiques

Dusty Attic

Pamela’s Corner Boutique

124 Front St., Beaver Dam (920) 887-9586 108 Front St., Beaver Dam

Goodwill Stores

130 Frances Ln., Beaver Dam (920) 885-3109 www.goodwill.org

Here's The Thing coins 129 Park Ave., Beaver Dam (920) 296-2240

las dos chicas consignment boutique 120 Front St., Beaver Dam (920) 763-4430

St. Vincent DePaul Society 123 & 125 Dodge Dr., Beaver Dam (920) 885-6971 svdpusa.org

Twisted Sisters

112 S. Spring St., Beaver Dam (920) 356-8984

Antique Shoppes of Columbus 141 W James St., Columbus (920) 623-2669

Columbus antique Mall

239 Whitney St., Columbus (920) 623-1992 www.columbusantiquemall.com

St. Vincent DePaul Society 110 Meister Dr., Columbus (920) 623-2004

215 State St., Fox Lake

90 S. Main St. Hartford (Nestled in the Westphal Mansion Inn B&B) (262) 673-7938 westphalmansioninn.com

St. Vincent DePaul Society

31 South Main St., Hartford (262) 673-6980 • svdpusa.org

The Gathering of Hartford

326 W. Prospect St., Hartford (262) 673-3772

Bethesda Thrift Shop 620 Washington St., Horicon (920) 485-4113 bethesdalutherancommunities.org

Westside Tattoo and Treasures

301 East Lake St., Horicon (414) 659-8803

Mercantile

109 S. Lake St., Hustisford (920) 349-3533

Mayville Vintage Marketplace 102 S. Main St., Mayville

Mayville Vintage Marketplace Annex 40 S. Main Street (920) 889-1184, (920) 960-1965 mayvillevintagemarketplace.com

american collections

St. Vincent DePaul Society

Simply thrift

Bargains Galore Thrift Store

133 Stark St., Randolph (920) 319-3660 151 Stark St Randolph simply-thrift.com

smart shop

349 Stark St., Randolph

Bethesda Thrift Store

800 S. Montgomery St., Watertown (920) 261-7030 bethesdalutherancommunities.org

Clara’s Antiques

100 E. Main St., Watertown (920) 262-2007 www.clarasantiques.com

1181 N. 4th St., Watertown (920) 261-2691 • svdpusa.org

810 W. Main St., Waupun (920) 324-8677 www.bgthriftstore@sbcglobal.net

blue heron antiques 309 E. Main St., Waupun (920) 579-7775 Visit us on Facebook.

roadside relics 10 Jackson St., Waupun (847) 477-7154 Visit us on Facebook.

Sweet Ginger Vintage 26 S. Main St., Mayville (920) 579-0367 sweetgingervintage.com

www.DodgeCounty.com

❘ 41

Homegrown Goodness Berries

ORCHARDS

Kirschbaum's Strawberry Acres N5802 US Highway 151 Beaver Dam (920) 887-7530

Columbus Discovery Orchard W11888 Behan Rd., Columbus Sept. - Oct.

www.kirschbaums-strawberries.com

Pieper's Fruit Farm W2423 State Road 49 Brownsville (920) 583-3056 Mayberry Farms W2364 Cty. Rd. Y, Mayville (920) 387-3696

www.mayberryfarmswi.com

HONEY Honey Acres N1557 St. Rd. 67, Ashippun (800) 558-7745 www.honeyacres.com

Jeanne Malterer W3507 County Road R Iron Ridge (920) 349-8853 Marshview Honey and Alpaca Farm W4343 Wild Goose Rd., Waupun (920) 517-8156 Melvin Saeger W6140 State Rd. 33, Juneau (920) 386-2063

columbusdiscoveryorchard.com

Golz Orchard W5961 St. Rd. 49, Waupun (920) 324-5308 Pieper's Fruit Farm W2423 State Road 49 Brownsville (920) 583-3056 Tom Dooley Orchard W5759 St. Rd. 49, Waupun (920) 324-3664

PUMPKIN PATCHES Hoekstra’s Market & Greenhouse, LLC N10348 Cty. Highway A Fox Lake (920) 928-2398 Tietz Family Farm Market W4500 Cty. Rd. CW Watertown (920) 206-0940 www.tietzfamilyfarms.com

Waldvogel's Farm N7416 Cty. Rd. I, Juneau (920) 885-9590 www.waldvogelfarm.com

CHEESE

Columbus 409 N. Ludington St. Columbus (920) 623-5540 Sundays, June - Oct 8:00 a.m. - Noon

www.kraemercheese.com

Columbus Downtown Farmer’s Market 105 N. Dickason Blvd., Columbus May - Fall Wednesdays 4:00 -7:00 p.m.

Kraemer Wisconsin Cheese 1173 N. Fourth St., Watertown (920) 261-6363 Old Fashioned Foods Cheese Factory & Outlet 331 S. Main St. Mayville 920-387-7924 www.oldfash.com

Park Cheese Co. Inc. W6521 County Road F Brownsville (920) 583-3401 Schultz’s Cheese Haus N6312 Highway 151 South, Beaver Dam (920) 885-3734 www.schultzscheese.com

Specialty Cheese Company 430 N. Main St., Reeseville (920) 927-3888 www.specialcheese.com

Widmer's Cheese Cellars 214 W. Henni St., Theresa (920) 488-2503 www.widmerscheese.com

FARMer’s MARKETS & flea markets Beaver Dam 1645 N. Spring St., Beaver Dam (920) 887-3106 Weds./Sat., Mid-May - Oct 8:00 a.m. - noon

Fox Lake Flea Market Main St., Fox Lake (262) 353-1704 Saturdays, April - Oct 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Hartford 147 N. Rural St., Hartford Hartford Recreation Center parking lot (262) 673-7193 Saturdays, May - Nov 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Hartford Indoor Farmer’s Market Link Building 33 N. Main St., Hartford Saturdays, Nov 12 - Dec 17 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Horicon Bethesda Mall 620 Washington St., Horicon Thursdays, May – Fall 8:00 a.m. - noon Horicon Kiwanis Park S. Hubbard St., Horicon (920) 485-3200 Wednesdays, June - Oct 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Horicon Winter Farmer’s Market American Legion Post #157 735 S. Hubbard St., Horicon

www.horiconphoenix.com

2nd Wed. of the month Nov thru March Hustisford Hustis St., Hustisford (920) 349-3188 Saturdays, May - Oct 7:00 a.m. - noon Juneau 127 E. Oak St., Juneau (920) 386-3359 Fridays, May - Oct 8:00 a.m. – noon Watertown Riverside Park, Watertown (920) 261-6320 Tuesdays, May - Nov 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Watertown Library Parking Lot 100 S. Water St., Watertown Thursdays, August – Oct 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Waupun City Hall Main and S. Forest St., Waupun Saturdays, June-Sept.

8:00 a.m. - noon

A community with rich heritage and friendly people.

Full Service Florist ~ Willow Tree Collectibles ~ Statuary and Plaques ~ Fun Signs ~ Gifts for all occasions and so much more!!!

We rent Tuxedos.

June Dairy Days June 12 - 14

Parade June 13th at 7 pm

Augustfest

920-398-2641

August 14th

Homespun Holidays November 20 - 21 Please visit us online for more information.

MarkesanWI.com facebook.com/Markesan markesanchamber@gmail.com

42 ❘ Dodge County Visitors Guide 2020

We Deliver!

29 S Bridge Street, Markesan www.floristinmarkesanwi.com Hours: M-F 8-5pm; Sat. 8-noon

49

6

51

20

1

56 5 47 57 32

15

26

44

42 2 23

O

30 59

3

53 54 52 12 8

11

7 10 14 13 25 55 16 9 34

54

27

41

33 31

28

48 4

29

43 37

38 35

39 36

40

58 46

45

18 17

Amish Country

50 19

24

22 21

The Markesan and Kingston/Dalton Historical Societies can provide visitors with in-depth information on where the Amish came from, their traditions and customs and how they have integrated into their neighboring communities, as well as what trades they are known for.

Locate the Amish businesses below by finding their number on the map.

1- Pine Lumber 2 - Bontrager Cabinets 3 - Metal Buildings 4 - Custom Vinyl Windows 5 - Kingston Custom Cabinets 6 - Happy Hollow Bakery 7 - Weaver Cabinets 8 - South & Main 9 - Schrocks Sawmill 10 - Schwartz Greenhouse 11 - Millers Small Engine 12 - Ms. Bouvi’es Vintage Market 13 - Mast Buggy Shop

Restaurant

Serving...5am-9pm Open 7 Days a Week

Breakfast • Daily Lunch • Dinner Specials!

Friday Fish Fry • Famous Broasted Chicken

• ICE • SODA • BEER/LIQUOR • LOTTERY • PIZZA • SNACKS • ICE CREAM • GAS • OIL • DIESEL • VIDEO RENTAL • DAIRY ITEMS • ATM Repair

WRECKER SERVICE EMERGENCY REPAIRS

WAYSIDE AMOCO RESTAURANT & REPAIR Hwy 44 & 73 • Markesan, WI

14 - Mast Bend & Dent 15 - Sloping Acres Greenhouse 16 - Mishler’s Country Store 17 - Pleasant View Bakery 18 - Miller Wood Shop 19 - Woodside Harness Shop 19 - Lakeside Fabrics 20 - Fairview Discount 21 - Townline Furniture 22 - Townline Greenhouse 23 - Woodside Greenhouse 24 - Fox River Greenhouse & Hand Woven Baskets 25 - Otto’s Produce & Greenhouse 26 - Kuntry Road Greenhouse 27 - Maple Lane Furniture 28 - Hill Top Repair 29 - Shady Lane Furniture 30 - Maple Grove Cabinets 31 - Weaver Enterprise 32 - Oven Fresh Bakery 33 - Miller Cabinet Shop 34 - Cedar Lane Furniture 35 - D&L Metal Buildings 36 - Sandhill Cabinets 37 - Tiny Acres Greenhouse

38 - Pine Ridge Country Store 39 - Salemville Cheese Factory 40 - Salemville Greenhaus 41 - Sunrise Buggy Shop 42 - Grand River Greenhouse 43 - Handmade Rugs, Carpets, Runners 44 - Wayside Repair 45 - L&L Furniture Shop 46 - Chair Shop 47 - Pine Grove Greenhouse 48 - Nature Trails Bakery 49 - Gar-Lin Gardens 50 - BP Lumber 51 - Long Lane Greenhouse 52 - The Fancy Tails Collection 53 - Dog & Gypsy 54 - Countryside Supply 55 - M&M Pet Supply 56 - Hillcrest Supply 57 - Mast FinishingAlso Refinishing 58 - Eicher’s Woodworking 59 - Farmer’s Woodworking

Repair • 920-398-3722 ~ Restaurant 920-398-3484

www.DodgeCounty.com

❘ 43

Historical Societies & Museums Ashippun History Committee

PO Box 206 Ashippun, WI 53003 920-474-4708 Email: info@ashippun.com www.ashippun.com

Columbus Area Historical Society 116 W. James St. Columbus, WI 53916

Email: columbusareahistory@gmail.com

Christopher Columbus Museum 239 Whitney St. Columbus, WI 53916 920-623-1992 Open Daily 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. www.columbusantiquemall.com

Dodge Centre Historical Society

N7031 St. Rd. 26 Juneau, WI 53039 920-386-4915 Email: bernice_kuntz@att.net

Museum

187 East Oak Grove St., Juneau, WI 53039 May-October, 1st and 3rd Sundays, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Fox Lake Historical Society PO Box 493 Fox Lake, WI 53933 920-296-0254

Email: frankdesigns@powerweb.net

Horicon Historical Society

PO Box 65 Horicon, WI 53032 920-485-4028 Email: hsociety@ticon.net

Hustisford Historical Society

PO Box 44 Hustisford, WI 53034 920-349-3565 Email: grulke@charter.net

Kekoskee/Williamstown Historical Society W3166 County Road Y Lomira, WI 53048 920-382-5788 (Greg Tennies) Email: info@kwhsi.org www.kwhsi.org

Lebanon Historical Society

PO Box 23 Lebanon, WI 53047 262-542-7872 Email: eraether@wi.rr.com

Museum

W4672 Ivy St., Lebanon, WI 53047 May-October, 1st Sunday, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Lomira Historical Society

PO Box 1108 Lomira, WI 53048 920-948-0188 Email: kietzerj@yahoo.com

Silver Leaf School House

Sterr Park, lomira.lib.wi.us/history

Lost Lake-Randolph Historical Society & Museum

W11827 Concord Rd., Randolph, WI 53956 920-326-3301 Email: contact-us@lostlakerandolphhistory.org www.LostLakeRandolphHistory.org June-Sept., 1st and 3rd Sundays, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Mayville Historical Society

Theresa Historical Society

Neosho/Rubicon Historical Society

Watertown Historical Society and Octagon House & Museum

PO Box 82 Mayville, WI 53050 920-387-5787 info@mayvillehistoricalsociety.org www.mayvillehistoricalsociety.org

2nd and 4th Sundays May 22nd-October 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. or by appointment.

115 S. Schuyler St., Neosho, WI Look for us on Facebook: Neosho Rubicon Historical Society 262-443-3583 Free Admission.

Donations accepted.

Solomon Juneau and John Schiefer Historic Homes and Reklau Log Building Highway 175, Milwaukee St., Main St., Theresa, WI 53091 Memorial Day June-September, Last Sunday, 1:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Honey Acres, Inc.

N1557 Highway 67, Ashippun, WI 53003 1-800-558-7745 • 920-474-4411 Open all year Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

May 15 - October 30 Saturday and Sunday 12:00 noon-4:00 p.m.

Closed holidays

PO Box 74 Theresa, WI 53091 920-488-2783 Email: gbeck@powerweb.net

919 Charles St. Watertown, WI 53094 920-261-2796 www.watertownhistory.org Museum open - May: 12-3 pm, Sat & Sun (other by appointment) June, July & August: 12-3 pm, Every day except Tuesdays, but will be open of July 4th.

September: 12-3 pm, Sat & Sun (other by appointment)

Waupun Historical Society

314 Beaver Dam St. Waupun, WI 53963 920-324-3878 Email: waupunhistorical@ powercom.net

Explorium - Horicon Marsh Education & Visitor Center

N7725 Highway 28, Horicon, WI 920-387-7890 • www.horiconmarsh.org Hours: Weekdays 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Weekends 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Closed major holidays

Dodge County Historical Society

105 Park Ave., Beaver Dam, WI 53916 920-887-1266 Email: ksampson2@wi.rr.com www.dodgecountyhistory.com Tuesday-Saturday 1:00-4:00 p.m.

44 ❘ Dodge County Visitors Guide 2020

Fox Lake Depot Museum

211 Cordelia St., Fox Lake, WI 53933 May-Sept., 1st and 3rd Sundays 1:00-4:00 p.m.

Satterlee Clark House Museum 322 Winter St., Horicon, WI 53032 May-October, 4th Sunday 1:00-4:00 p.m.

Arts & Entertainment

Dodge County Center for the Arts

130 W. Maple Ave. Beaver Dam 920-341-6278 • www.dodgecountyarts.org Dodge County Center for the Arts will hold regular art exhibits, featuring artists from the Dodge County area as well as state and national artists.The exhibits will continue to include the Holiday Gift Gallery. A focus will also be placed on youth; featuring art classes and middle and high school art shows. The new location next to the Community Theatre, along with collaboration with other downtown organizations will help in developing an “art district” in the downtown area.

Wisconsin Automotive Museum

147 N. Rural St., Hartford, WI 262-673-7999 • wisconsinautomuseum.com May 1 - September 30 Mon.-Sat. 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Sun. Noon-5:00 p.m.

October 1 - April 30 Wed.-Sat. 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Sun. Noon-5:00 p.m.

John Hustis House/Museum

Memorial Park, Hustisford 920-349-3302 • 920-349-3501 www.hustisford.com Tours on Memorial Day, Founder John’s Day or by appointment.

Beaver Dam Area Community Theatre’s Fine Art Center

117 W. Maple Ave., Beaver Dam 920-885-6891 • www.bdact.org The fine arts center offers a handicap entrance and lobby and elevator for all three floors.

The main auditorium seats 350, there is also a multi purpose performance and reception area, plus meeting and lobby areas. The main stage auditorium is equipped with up-to-date technology, an orchestra pit, highly serviceable back stage, scene shop and dressing rooms.

Hollenstein Wagon & Carriage Museum

Bridge & German Streets, Mayville May-Oct., 2nd and 4th Sundays 1:00-4:00 p.m.

Mayville Limestone School Museum 215 N. Main St., Mayville, WI 53050 920-387-2593 Email: info@mlsm.org • www.mlsm.org May-October, 1st and 3rd Sundays 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Schauer Arts and Activities Center

147 N. Rural St. Hartford 262-670-0560 www.schauercenter.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.

Old Village Hall Museum

115 S. Schuyler St., Neosho April-October, 2nd and 4th Sundays 1:00-4:00 p.m.

Waupun Heritage Museum

22 S. Madison St., Waupun, WI 53963 Mar.-Nov., 1st and 3rd Sundays 1:30-4:00 p.m.

www.DodgeCounty.com

❘ 45

Lodging & Camping grandstay hotels

Honey Bee Inn

Arnold Jackson House

royal oaks inn

325 Seippel Blvd., Beaver Dam 920-356-9000 www.grandstayhospitality.com

611 E. Walnut St., Horicon 920-485-4855 www.honeybeeinn.com

N7669 Indian Hills Trails, Beaver Dam 920-356-9440 www.arnoldjacksonhouse.com

W4419 Highway 33, Horicon 920-485-4489

quality inn & suites

2001 S. Main St., Horicon 920-485-4744 www.playfulgoose.com

815 Park Ave., Beaver Dam 920-887-7171 www.choicehotels.com

the playful goose campground

Iron Ridge Inn

129 Main St., Iron Ridge 920-387-4090 www.ironridgeinn.com

Super 8 Hotel

711 Park Ave., Beaver Dam 920-887-8888 www.super8.com

Prairie House

glacier valley campground

N8129 Larson Rd., Cambria 920-348-5488 www.glaciervalleycampground.com

super 8 - columbus 219 Industrial Dr., Columbus 920-623-8800 www.super8.com

Hayes Resort

W10551 Blackhawk Trail, Fox Lake 920-928-2616 www.hayesresort.com

Westphal Mansion B&B 90 S. Main St., Hartford 920-673-7938 www.westphalmansioninn.com

N4898 Arrowhead Trail, Juneau 414-690-3464 www.prairiehouse.info

Mayville Inn

701 S. Mountain Dr., Mayville 920-387-1234 www.mayvilleinn.com

River's Bend Inn B&B 257 N. German St., Mayville 920-387-2224 www.riversbendinn.com

Silver springs campsites inc.

N5048 Ludwig Rd., Rio 920-992-3537 www.silverspringscamp.com

• 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

www.willowmillcampsite.com

46 ❘ Dodge County Visitors Guide 2020

Information on camping in any of the Dodge County Parks begins on p. 26

willow mill campsite

Super 8

N5830 Cty. Highway SS, Rio 800-582-0393 www.willowmillcampsite.com

1730 S. Church St., Watertown 920-262-1910 www.super8.com

Heritage Inn Hotel

Americinn

700 E. Main St., Watertown 920-261-5700 www.heritageinnhotel.com

Holiday Inn Express

204 Shaler Dr., Waupun 920-324-1140 www.AmericInn.com

Boarders Inn & Suites

101 Aviation Way, Watertown 920-262-1910 www.hiexpress.com

5 Gateway Dr., Waupun 920-345-2500 www.stayboarders.com

Jesse Stone B&B

Inn Town Motel

300 S. Washington St., Watertown 920-262-1918 www.bedandbreakfast.com

27 S. State St., Waupun 920-324-4211 www.theinntownmotel.com

our t i s i V

veed a C ses of Imposrtes e e h C00 Varietieestic Chee 4

om and D

*With this ad, save 10% off your entire purchase. *Not valid with any other promotion or coupon. The ad must be Brought into the store, ad from guide In Store not valid.

Domestic and Imported • Cheese • Beer • Meats • Wines Souvenirs also available

Free Wine and Cheese Tasting Daily 331 S. Main St • Mayville

920-387-7930

http://www.oldfash.com/ Monday through Friday 8 AM - 6 PM • Saturday and Sunday 10 AM - 6 PM www.DodgeCounty.com

❘ 47

You don’t need to drive to Madison.

Specialty care is here.

Why drive an hour? Visit Marshfield Medical Center-Beaver Dam. We’re here to make it easier for you to get the care you need close to home. That’s why we’re bringing more specialty care to you, in Dodge County.

Exceptional health care. It’s not complicated. It’s here.

24263-000

48 ❘ Dodge County Visitors Guide 2020