Calendar of Events

2021 Calendarof EVENTS

The Stoughton Calendar of events highlights the many local organizations and their annual fundraising efforts. As dates are being set and accommodating current public health guidelines for 2021, please confi rm with the event host or community calendar at www.stoughtonwi.com/events/calendar for any updates. Our local hosting organizations await you!

FFA Alumni

For all of your cheese curd and cream puff updates, follow FFA Alumni @Stoughton FFA Alumni

Stoughton Opera House

Rotary Club of Stoughton

Stoughton Rotary is very excited to continue forward with our goals and do our best to plan for an uncertain future. We are excited to take on the project of beautifying Rotary Park and Norse Park, as well as improve the Christmas lights display at Rotary Park. We will continue donating to the Food Pantry, Three Gaites, and many more foundations. We plan to continue to award $30,000 in scholarships this year. We hope to continue to do all we can to spread peace and joy within the Stoughton community. For event updates, follow us on Facebook at @StoughtonRotary or stoughtonrotarywi.com

Sons of Norway

Sons of Norway is eagerly awaiting the days that we can gather for our monthly bingo nights (every third Saturday), fi re up the pit for the tasty fi sh boil, or roll out the lefse. Until we can put the ink to the calendar, you can follow us for event updates on Facebook @Sons of Norway Stoughton WI or at www.stoughtonwi.com/events/calendar

Stoughton Lions Club

The very best way you can help the Opera House weather the current crisis is by buying a ticket to the future. It will be our greatest pleasure to welcome you to the Opera House in the coming year. www.StoughtonOperaHouse.com

Stoughton VFW and Legion Post 59

Please follow us on Facebook for event updates: @StoughtonVFW and @Post59Stoughton

Stoughton Village Players

People have asked how we are doing and what can they do to support SVP to make sure we can continue to be a center for local arts and entertainment. We have adjusted our plans and hope to get back on stage as soon as possible. To help us get through this tough fi nancial time, we offer four opportunities for your consideration: Become a member, buy a dedication brick, buy a charm arm dedication plaque, and donate. All opportunities are available at stoughtonvillageplayers.org. Thanks to our audiences who have supported us through our nearly 50 years of existence!

Wisconsin State Rosemaling Associa� on (WSRA)

The Stoughton Lions Club, established in 1924, continues the tradition of service to the community and those in need. We have several projects and fundraisers throughout a normal year including: vision screening in area schools, transporting eye tissue throughout the state for the Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin, used eyeglass collection, helping children and adults in need with vision and hearing needs, Stuff the Bus, Raise the Flag, Bingo at area nursing homes, diabetes awareness, childhood cancer, Rose Sale, Fall Bouquet Sale, Syttende Mai food stand, District Governor’s Golf Outing, Food for Kidz, scholarships, and more. Are you interested in becoming a Lion and helping in the community? Call Lion John Elvekrog at (608) 575-7680.

The Wisconsin State Rosemaling Association (WSRA), normally has 2 large sale events held during Syttende Mai and Destination Stoughton weekend (the last Saturday in October). During Syttende Mai, there is the Judging of Entrants and Sale (3 days, Friday-Sunday) of everything Rosemaling. During Destination Stoughton weekend there is also a sale on the last Saturday of October. Throughout the year, we hold numerous classes (6-10), spring and fall meetings (anyone can join in) the 3rd Sunday of March and September. Follow us on Facebook @ Wisconsin State Rosemaling Association, http:// sites.google.com/view/wisconsingrosemaling,

April 4 Easter Sunday 8 Stoughton Community Expo, Virtual Event 23 Spring Fish Boil (carryout), Sons of Norway Mandt Lodge May Every Friday: Stoughton Farmers’ Market, Between the Buy/Sell Shop and Dollar General 14-16 Syttende Mai Folk Festival 24 Memorial Day Parade 27 Gazebo Musikk Begins June

Every Thursday: Gazebo Musikk Every Friday: Stoughton Farmers’ Market, Between the Buy/Sell Shop and Dollar General Every Saturday: Stoughton Community Farmer’s Market: Downtown off Forrest St. 6 Stoughton Chamber Singers, Stoughton Opera House 19 Bingo, Sons of Norway Mandt Lodge 19 Taste of Stoughton, Nordic Ridge Neighborhood 26 City Wide Garage Sales 30 Stoughton Fair July Every Thursday: Gazebo Musikk, Stoughton Rotary Park Every Friday: Stoughton Farmers’ Market, Stoughton Plaza Parking Lot Every Saturday: Stoughton Community Farmer’s Market: Downtown off Forrest St. 1-4 Stoughton Fair 2-4 Cat sh River Music Festival 9 Relay for Life of Stoughton/McFarland/ Oregon 17 Bingo, Sons of Norway Mandt Lodge

2021 Calendarof EVENTS

24 Stoughton Kubb Invitational, Virgin Lake Park 24 Sidewalk Sales, Downtown Stoughton 27 Stoughton Chamber of Commerce 23rd Annual Ambassador Golf Outing August Every Thursday: Gazebo Musikk, Stoughton Rotary Park Every Friday: Stoughton Farmers’ Market, Stoughton Plaza Parking Lot Every Saturday: Stoughton Community Farmer’s Market: Downtown off Forrest St. 12 Ladies Night Out, Downtown Stoughton 21 Coffee Break Festival, Mandt Park 21 Bingo, Sons of Norway Mandt Lodge September Every Friday: Stoughton Farmers’ Market, Stoughton Plaza Parking Lot Every Saturday: Stoughton Community Farmer’s Market: Downtown off Forrest St. 2 Final Gazebo Musikk, Stoughton Rotary Park 18 Bingo, Sons of Norway Mandt Lodge 18 Kiwanis Kite Day, Sandhill Elementary School October

Every Friday: Stoughton Farmers’ Market, Stoughton Plaza Parking Lot Every Saturday: Stoughton Community Farmer’s Market: Downtown off Forrest St. 8 Fish Boil, Sons of Norway Mandt Lodge 16 Lake Kegonsa Candlelight Hike, Lake Kegonsa State Park 21 Stoughton Wine Walk

16 Bingo, Sons of Norway Mandt Lodge 29-31 Destination Stoughton – A Weekend of Norwegian Activities www.stoughtonwi.com 30 Stoughton HS Norwegian Dance Costume Contest & Downtown Trick or Treating 30 Norwegian Rosemaling Holiday Sale 31 City-wide Trick or Treating

November

1 Stoughton Norwegian Dancers Lapskaus Dinner, Christ Lutheran Church 13 Children’s Business Fair 20 Bingo, Sons of Norway Mandt Lodge 20 Bake and Vendor Sale, Sons of Norway Mandt Lodge 26 Holiday Light Display Begins, Stoughton Rotary Park 27 Shop Small Saturday, Downtown Stoughton December

All month long: Holiday Light Display, Stoughton Rotary Park 2-5 Victorian Holiday Weekend, Downtown Stoughton 2 Love Lights Display, Stoughton Hospital 4 Illuminated Fire Truck Parade 4 Lutefi sk Dinner, Christ Lutheran Church 11 Family Christmas Event, Sons of Norway Mandt Lodge

2022

February

12-13 Destination Stoughton 13 Norse Afternoon of Fun

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