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WELCOME TO

LAFAYETTE COUNTY It’s a wonderful life here in the dri�less region in Southwest Wisconsin. If you would like to come and visit us, it will be a pleasure to serve you! If you are looking for a li�le peace and quiet, a respite from the hustle and bustle of chao�c life, Lafaye�e County is just what you need to reenergize, reorganize and renew your spirit. Lafaye�e County has a rich history and played a significant role in the early beginnings of our state. Se�lers arrived in the early 1820s to mine the lead in the region. Early miners had no �me to build permanent homes so they clawed out hillsides resembling badger holes to make crude dwellings. Those original miners were the inspira�on for Wisconsin becoming known as the Badger State. Go Badgers! It won’t take long for you to discover that Lafaye�e County is farm country! We are the most agriculturally dependent county in the state. With many cheese factories, dairy farms, small vegetable and fiber producers, agriculture is the heart of many of our communi�es. If you are looking for outdoor recrea�on, Lafaye�e County has everything you can imagine. We have plenty of opportuni�es to enjoy nature from calm to thrilling! Hiking, bicycling, fishing, hun�ng, canoeing, swimming, ATV riding, horseback riding, cross country skiing and snowmobiling — all offer you a chance to relax and enjoy the beau�ful scenic countryside. For a more relaxing day, take a drive along the winding roads and enjoy a quiet moment with your camera, experience a birdwatching adventure, or take a hike in one of our numerous parks, such as Yellowstone Lake State Park. When you think of small towns and what they have to offer, think of caring people, great schools, community ac�vi�es and pride. Each of our communi�es in Lafaye�e County invests in our future. We support our seven school districts, local hospital and clinic and many churches. We take pride in our youth and believe in our rich history. We would like to share this wonderful small town life and natural beauty with you. Come and experience our small town culture. Meet the folks who make our communi�es great. Enjoy your stay in breathtaking Lafaye�e County. You’ll be glad you came! The Lafaye�e County 2020 Travel Planner was published by the Grant, Iowa, Lafaye�e Shopping News in conjunc�on with the University of Wisconsin Extension, Lafaye�e County. No part of this publica�on may be reprinted or otherwise reproduced without the expressed wri�en consent of the University of Wisconsin Extension, Lafaye�e County and the Shopping News. Photo Credit: Dave Aus�n and Woodberry Crea�ons, Ashley Kleiber, Jerry Thorson, Abby Haas, Kriss Marion, Cory Ri�erbusch, Liam Kivirist, Kevin Gruenberg and Painted Light Studio.

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PUBLIC TRAILS Equestrian Trails

Lafaye�e County is a dream des�na�on for horseback riding. Yellowstone State Park features miles of mowed trails as well as camping. Nearby, the Yellowstone Wildlife Area features approximately 30 miles of equestrian trails laid out over a 2,500 acre wildlife area that feature beau�ful landscapes and abundant wildlife. Call 608.575.9288 for more informa�on. Several private ranches and saddle clubs oﬀer trail rides, day camps, special rides and events in addi�on to boarding, farrier services, tack shops, rider training and equestrian centers. Saddle up!

Motorcycle Trails If you ride an iron horse, Lafaye�e County is as close to the old west as you can get in Wisconsin. Virtually every community in the county has a place to �e up and relax. New Diggings is home to the General Store and Anton’s Saloon — both Midwest des�na�ons for great bands, great rides and great people. The General Store is also a featured stop on Wisconsin’s Canon Run Route 66 for those riders looking to make their way across the en�re state. Each year, local clubs host special events and rides. The unique topography of the region provides breathtaking views, great curves and back-roads that will take you back in �me.

Biking Trails The back-roads of Lafaye�e County also oﬀer something special for bikes with less horsepower. With fewer people and more hills, bicyclists will ﬁnd the county a rewarding place to peddle.

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There are plenty of places to stop for a bite to eat along the way and lodging or camping for rest as you wind your way through the beau�ful countryside. Cycle Southwest Wisconsin provides some great ideas for loops to complete throughout the region, they can be found at www.cyclesouthwestwisconsin.com. New in 2018, the Mound View State Trail is now open as a bike and pedestrian trail. This trail links Belmont and the Pecatonica State Trail to the Rountree Branch Trail in Pla�eville. Please be advised that the Mound View State trail is non-motorized.

Scenic Trails You don’t need a bike, boat or horse to enjoy Lafaye�e County. Your car will do just ﬁne. The scenery is wonderful year-round and each small community has something truly special to oﬀer. Finally, if the mood strikes, you can hike the trails at Yellowstone Lake or take a walk down any of the “Main Streets” that make Lafaye�e County such a special place.

ATV and UTV Trails Lafaye�e County is home to the Cheese Country Trail and Pecatonica State Trail which make up over sixty oﬀ-road mul�-use miles. The trails meander throughout the county connec�ng towns and villages along the way. The Cheese Country and Pecatonica State trails are maintained by the

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PUBLIC TRAILS Tri-County ATV Club and its members. The Cheese Country trail connects Lafaye�e to Iowa and Green Coun�es, while County approved road routes for ATV/UTV’s link to Grant County and Jo Daviess County, IL making it easy to see the wonderful landscapes of the dri�less region. The mul�-use trails are open to Hiking, Biking, ATV’s, UTV’s, Snowshoeing, Horseback Riding, snowmobiling and more! Along the trails you will find beau�ful scenery including wildlife, rivers and ponds, wildflowers and farmland. You will also see all that our communi�es have to offer in area a�rac�ons, shopping, lodging, dining and recrea�on.

Snowmobile Trails During the winter months, trails pop up all across Lafaye�e County and the region; crisscrossing farmland, streams and roads alike. Our area snowmobile clubs sign, maintain and groom these trails so that snowmobilers can enjoy them throughout the winter months. The Cheese Country and Pecatonica State Trail both are used for snowmobilers throughout the winter and connect the en�re trail system, making miles and miles of meandering trails. T-Riders, Faye�e Sno-Goers, Hollandale Snow Dri�ers, Pla�eville Dri�busters, Blackhawk Riders, Argyle Ditch Bangers and Arthur Ariders all work diligently to maintain our winter trail system and work with area land owners to ensure that riders stay on marked trails. Travel Wisconsin let’s snowmobilers throughout the state know which trails are open and which are closed throughout the winter months. Be sure to check before riding: h�ps://www.travelwisconsin.com/ snowreport/snowmobile 

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RICH HISTORY Start your history lesson in Shullsburg at The Badger Mining Museum where you can get a glimpse of life through nearly 190 years of this historic community. Learn about Shullsburg’s more infamous stories too – like a daring bank robbery by Chicago mobsters in 1927. At the center of it all is a look back at the important mining industry with displays of minerals, mining equipment and a working replica of the Eagle Pitcher mine. Take a tour into an actual hand-dug 19th century mine. The museum is open daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day. While in Shullsburg, be sure to spend some �me downtown on Water Street, a Na�onal Historic District and the unusual street names like Virtue, Judgement and Hope named by Father Samuel Mazzuchelli, an Italian Missionary Priest. Fr. Mazzuchelli established many local parishes in fron�er Wisconsin and designed more than 24 churches and civic buildings. Just down the road in New Diggings, is St. Augus�ne’s Church, the only church that remains as he originally designed it. Built in 1844, this structure on the Na�onal Register of Historic Places has recently been restored. A memorial Mass is held annually on the last Sunday of August. St. Augus�ne’s is open Sunday a�ernoons from 1:00-4:00 p.m. from May 31 through September 30. For more informa�on call 608.965.4517.

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In 1993, Pope John Paul II declared Fr. Mazzuchelli Venerable and began the process of possible recogni�on as a saint in the Roman Catholic Church. Fr. Mazzuchelli’s home and gravesite are located in Benton. While in Benton, visit Swindler’s Ridge Museum where you will ﬁnd more mining ar�facts and a working diorama of a lead and zinc mine. Call 608.776.8340 for open hours. Benton’s historic limestone water tower, built in 1900, served the community for nearly a century. It was placed on the Na�onal Register of Historic Places in 1999. The 1915 Schoolhouse Museum houses a collec�on of

early educa�on and alumni memorabilia. It is open on Labor Day and Memorial Day weekends, For more informa�on call 608.759.3441. Travel to the northern part of the county to visit Belmont, home of The First Capitol Historical Site. It was here that in 1836 the first session of the legislature of the newly formed Wisconsin Territory met. The two buildings remaining from this 1836 session contain historical exhibits. The First Capitol Historical Site is open for tours Wednesday through Sunday from Memorial Day to Labor Day. For more informa�on call 608.987.2122. Head over to Blanchardville and find a community nestled along the banks of the Pecatonica River. In 1848 a group of Mormons broke away from Brigham Young and se�led here. The river was dammed and a grist mill was built where Blanchardville Historical Society stands today. Discover more fascina�ng stories at their museum Saturday mornings from 9:00 a.m. un�l noon. Con�nue your journey through Argyle, the boyhood home of “Figh�ng Bob” LaFolle�e, who was elected Wisconsin’s Governor in 1900 and served as United States Senator from 1904 un�l his death in 1925. His home, the Saxton House, is being restored for future use as a museum. One of the oldest buildings is Partridge Hall, listed on the Na�onal Register of Historic Places (under the name Star Theatre). It retains its original storefronts, segmental arch windows, 6 over 6 panes and its unique bell shaped fascia. Blackhawk Memorial Park, just south of Argyle near the community of Woodford, is the site of the annual Bloody Lake Rendezvous commemora�ng an 1832 skirmish of the Blackhawk War. Save the first weekend of May for a trip back in �me. Re-enactors from all over the country take you back to the Fur Trade Era, Civil War and Pow Wows of pre-1840 Wisconsin with food, music, knife and hawk throwing and primi�ve shoo�ng

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RICH HISTORY compe��ons. The �ny village of Wiota was originally known as “Hamilton’s Diggings” a�er one of its founders, William “Billy” Hamilton, the youngest son of Alexander Hamilton, U.S. Secretary of Treasury. Billy was a miner and like so many other young men in the 1820s, he was anxious to have a share in the quick riches promised in lead mining country. The Fort Hamilton Historical Marker tells the story of how Captain Hamilton led an eﬀort to construct a fort to house frightened se�lers. Hamilton’s stay in Wisconsin ended when news of gold and even greater riches beckoned them to California. We wind up our historical travels in the County Seat community of Darlington. Darlington is known as the “Pearl of the Pecatonica” because the Pecatonica River which ﬂows through the town was for years a source for the produc�on of pearl bu�on blanks. Take a walk down Darlington’s Historic Main Street which is listed on the Na�onal Register of Historic Places.

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One of the buildings contribu�ng to that designa�on, The Driver Opera House, is undergoing a massive renova�on to restore this beau�ful historic building to its former glory; not only to honor the past, but also prepare for an even brighter future for Darlington and Lafaye�e County. Built in 1883 of Milwaukee Cream City Brick, the upper story was used for traveling theatre troupes, dances and musical performances, as well as a mercan�le on the lower level. The Opera House has been empty since 1951 and the building is in disrepair due to years of flooding that has damaged the infrastructure and stability of the building. A DNR flood proofing grant in the amount of $540,000 was awarded to help flood-proof the lower level and repair the damage. The historic quality of the building has been maintained — as original colors and facades were duplicated during Phase I of the project that

The restored Driver Opera House after phase 1 is pictured to the right.

was completed in 2018. The second phase of the project, which entails restoring the beau�ful upper story opera house, is es�mated to cost $1.5 million. This work can be completed by skilled cra�smen and others who can donate their �me and skills. The flat-floor opera house can accommodate almost any type of ac�vity, play or performance and will be fully accessible with an elevator. The restored Driver Opera House will help us con�nue the social, cultural and ar�s�c needs of Southwestern Wisconsin. Restoring the Opera House will strengthen tourism, support area business and enhance addi�onal revenue for the region! You can help us reach our goal by dona�ng money or pledging your support over two to four years. Mail your dona�on to The Driver Opera House, P.O. Box 62, Darlington, WI 53530. You can also donate online at www.razoo.com/organiza�on/ DriverOpera-House-Restora�on. For more informa�on about the project and our Board of Directors and Ambassadors, visit our Facebook page or www.DriverOperaHouse.org. Ques�ons can be directed to info@driveroperahouse.org. The Driver Opera House is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organiza�on. Darlington also houses the central landmark of Lafaye�e County, the Lafaye�e County Courthouse, which holds the dis�nc�on as the only Courthouse s�ll in use in the United States that was funded by the estate of one man, Mat Murphy of Benton. The monumental limestone structure features a central rotunda with an elaborate dome and evidence of Johnny Depp’s visit to the Courthouse when it was featured in the 2009 movie “Public Enemies”. The Lafaye�e County Historical Society Museum is located in the Carnegie Building across from the Courthouse. It features the lives of early Lafaye�e County residents. You will find items from the Civil War as well as memorabilia from early businesses, farms, homes and schools and pain�ngs. The museum is open 1:00-4:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. The Darlington Depot Museum, filled with railroad ar�facts, tourist informa�on and railroad maps is open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Please call 608.776.8340 for hours. Both museums are free but dona�ons are appreciated. 

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RIVERS, LAKES AND WATER Yellowstone Lake State Park is in the dri�less area of southwest Wisconsin. This 1,000-acre park, has a 455-acre lake, which offers visitors ample space to enjoy camping, swimming, fishing, boa�ng, hiking, biking and picnicking. In winter the park is open to ice fishing, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. Many of the campsites offer electricity hook up for those who prefer this convenience. There is an area of the lake that is a no-wake area, perfect for the canoe enthusiasts. Canoe, row boat and paddle boat rentals are available at the lake for those who do not have a canoe or boat. Yellowstone Lake is regularly stocked with game fish and offers premium fishing opportuni�es for those who enjoy fishing. Fishing license and trout stamp is required. Please review the fishing regula�ons for the lake to enjoy the best fishing experience.

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The Pecatonica River offers over 90 miles of gentle canoeing on both the east and west branches - the longest unrestricted flow of water in the state of Wisconsin. The water moves at 2½ miles per hour, occasionally dropping over small ripraps. The river meanders in large loops back and forth across a beau�ful broad valley and some claim that “Pee-ka-tol-a-ka” is the Winnebago word for “crooked river”. Scenic bluffs tower above some sec�ons of the river. It may be necessary to maneuver around and over occasional fallen trees which provide shelter for raccoon, muskrat, beaver, deer and a wide variety of birds that make their home along the river. It is not uncommon

to see beaver cu�ngs along the bank; great blue herons gracefully rising from the water or a mother wood duck hurrying her ducklings along. The Pecatonica yields its share of excellent game fish every year. The muddy banks are quite decep�ve, as most of the river bo�om is gravel. Ca�ish, walleye and occasional northern are the main game fish taken from the river. Many of the best fishing spots are accessible only by canoe. The Pecatonica River, whose name means “place of many canoes” starts in Iowa County and flows through Lafaye�e County into Illinois. The canoer will enjoy beau�ful scenic farm pastures, marshes and woods filled with many species of wildlife. The river will be a pleasant 2 day trip going through Lafaye�e County. Fever River is 29.4 miles long 28 feet average width 1.2 feet average depth base flow is 22 cfs (cubic feet per second). This is an enjoyable one day canoe ride. The Fever River is considered to be the best small stream for smallmouth bass fishing in the area. There is also 14 miles of public fishing easement along the river for more fishing enjoyment. Lake Joy, located outside of Belmont, WI, is a family owned and managed campground that has been a favorite summer getaway for more than 40 years. They provide a clean, relaxing, friendly environment for families and friends to enjoy �me together. The 60 acre private, spring fed lake is no-wake and provides swimming, boa�ng and some of the best fishing in this part of the state. 

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EXPERIENCE NATURE Barn Quilts

Grab your camera. Bring your binoculars. Take a leisurely drive throughout Lafaye�e County and enjoy spectacular views, with small towns nestled in valleys and winding tree-lined country roads that will weave you along rivers and beside wooded hillsides and farmsteads. You’re likely to see cows do�ng the ﬁelds, a sure sign that you’re in Wisconsin. Check out 65+ barn quilts featured on barns along the country roads – you can get a map showing loca�ons at www.Lafaye�eCountyWI.org/ Explore or stop by the courthouse for a copy.

Birding

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Lafaye�e County is a great place to relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of our feathered friends. Many people know that camping, hiking and hun�ng are big business. Many may not know that birds, bird watching and items related to birds are also big business. In fact, according to the “Market Analysis of BirdBased Tourism,” $41 billion dollars is spent annually on birding in the U.S. Darlington has been previously designated as a “Bird City” in Wisconsin. Make a stop at The Bluebird Nest Nature Center in Darlington. The Center features interac�ve interpre�ve displays relaxing to the Eastern Bluebird and other cavity-nes�ng birds, along with informa�on about threatened and endangered species and the general fauna and ﬂora in the dri�less area. New to the area are the bird statues depic�ng na�ve birds of Wisconsin. These statues, created by David Oswald of Sparta, WI, can be found in communi�es across Lafaye�e County and were made possible by dona�ons from individuals and businesses;

you can ﬁnd eagles, blue herons, bluebirds, cardinals and more! If you would like to make a dona�on for a bird statue, you can stop by The Bluebird Nest Nature Center which is open Wednesday through Saturday from 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Camping There are many campgrounds throughout Lafaye�e County, some like Yellowstone Lake State Park, Blackhawk Memorial County Park and Lake Joy Campground, feature gorgeous lakes or rivers and wildlife habitats, others such as DAT Campground and Backyard Campground have camper and tent sites available for short or long term rental, Pecatonica River Trails Park and Wolf Creek Campground are both located right oﬀ the Cheese Country Trail and are perfect for ATVers throughout the warm summer months!

Rustic Roads Enjoy a scenic 7.5 mile drive along Rus�c Road 66 in the southwest corner of the county, located just off County W in the town of Benton. Look for an abandoned lead mine, complete with �n shacks, rusted ore buckets and piles of tailings. This stretch of road offers you a gorgeous drive, especially in autumn with a display of spectacular fall colors. While in this part of Lafaye�e County, you really should make a detour to Gravity Hill and experience something that defies common sense. Just a couple miles outside Shullsburg on County Road U, the highway plunges down a steep hill, across a low area and curves back up a steeper hill. Stop your car about three-quarters of the way down the first hill, just short of the 25 mph sign (the spot is also marked on the road) and shi� your vehicle into neutral. You will start rolling backward up the hill, gradually picking up speed. You have to be there to believe it.

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EXPERIENCE NATURE

Parks and Recreation

While driving through the county, stop for a bit and enjoy a leisurely hike or a picnic at one of our parks. Belmont State Park is located on County Hwy. G just northwest of Belmont. Belle Mont, French for “beau�ful mountain”, is clearly an appropriate name. The park includes picnic areas, hiking trails and playgrounds. In territorial days, the mound served as a landmark to guide travelers. One of the reasons Governor Dodge placed the First Capitol at Belmont was because it was easy to ﬁnd in the uncharted Wisconsin Territorial wilderness. Yellowstone Lake State Park, located between Blanchardville and Argyle, is open year round. The park is host to many diﬀerent species of wildlife, including whitetail deer, wild turkey, groundhog, fox, grey squirrel and co�ontail rabbit. There have been over 170 species of birds observed in and around the park. Bald eagles, osprey, common loon and the double-crested cormorant visit the lake in the spring and fall during migra�on. Waterfowl of all kinds, including wood ducks, mallards and Canadian geese use the lake as a rest stop during their migra�on. Sandhill cranes have been observed in the park with

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their young. The great blue heron is a common resident seen wading in the shallows hun�ng for fish or frogs. And bats! Yellowstone Lake is the summer home to more than 4,000 li�le brown bats. Nature programs run throughout the summer months. Evening programs have many different topics, from bat houses, stars in the night sky, to prairie ecosystems and more. Near the State Park, you will also find the Yellowstone Wildlife Area, a 4,000-acre property located in Lafaye�e County. The property consists mostly of rolling upland grass and agricultural fields, with sca�ered woods and old oak savannah. Find it on County Road F between Darlington and Blanchardville. The Yellowstone Wildlife Area offers many recrea�onal ac�vi�es including birding, cross country skiing (no designated trail), fishing- catch and release trout on Steiner Brook, hiking (no designated trail), Horseback riding- 30 miles of trails, hun�ng, snowmobiling, trapping, wild edibles/gathering and wildlife viewing. The Yellowstone Wildlife Area also includes a shoo�ng range, located in northeastern Lafaye�e County, it is owned by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and is managed in coopera�on with the Faye�e Sportsman’s Club. The shoo�ng range is open daily each week throughout the year, except for Tuesdays when the range is closed for use by state and local Law Enforcement agencies. There are no fees required for use of the range. When you’re in the Yellowstone Park neighborhood, drive into Argyle and visit the Erickson Wildlife Area. You can enjoy open water, wetlands, Pecatonica River frontage, big oak trees, woodland, rock outcrops and grassland. Wildlife is abundant! Cranes, songbirds, turtles, frogs, fox, bu�erflies and fish call this special place home. And there are plenty of wonderful wildflowers, grasses and trees! The area is open to the public throughout the year for non-motorized uses like hiking, birding and wildlife viewing, fishing, hun�ng, trapping and skiing. Six miles south of Argyle off County Road Y is Blackhawk Memorial Park. Situated alongside the Pecatonica River, you will find a picturesque 120- acre park where you can camp, hike, canoe and fish.

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TASTE THE COUNTY: Lafaye�e County is farm country – the most agriculturally dependent county in the state. From large scale dairy farms to small family homesteads, agriculture is the lifeblood of the county. With dairy farmers se�ling in Lafaye�e County, the cheese factories followed next and within our county borders you can find some of the best cheese in the country! World Champion Cheeses that are featured all over the world, are made right here in Lafaye�e County. We have a plethora of cheese varie�es for you to try including French, Finnish, goat, Mexican and of course Swiss inspired cheeses. Our specialty cheese producers go above and beyond to create a product that will awaken your taste buds and leave you yearning for more. With farmers, also comes farmers markets and roadside stands; a truly unique way to try a variety of homemade and homegrown goods right where they are made. Our villages and ci�es offer farmers markets throughout the summer that feature local producers. Honey, tomatoes, flowers, squash, pies, pumpkins, sweet corn, potatoes, eggs, soap, jams and jellies can all be found at our local market stands. Keep your eyes peeled as you travel our winding roads for our many roadside stands that pop-up throughout the region; it’s hard to find produce as fresh and flavorful as the varie�es you will find there.

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TASTE THE COUNTY: Our local pubs and restaurants have all found ways to incorporate Lafaye�e County ingredients into their menus. From cheeseburgers featuring our many cheeses and local meats to deep fried cheese curds that are hand ba�ered and deep fried with a secret recipe that you won’t ﬁnd anywhere else and even specialty pizzas, wraps and soups; you won’t go wrong no ma�er where you stop for a bite to eat in our li�le county. The Amish Community Lafaye�e County is home to a small popula�on of Amish families that you may see with their signature black, horse-drawn buggy traversing across the county. This community is known for their home grown produce, gorgeous ﬂowers, fresh baked goods and carpentry

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skills. Throughout the county you may no�ce several signs at the end of driveways indica�ng “fresh eggs”, “greenhouse now open” and “fresh baked goods daily”. Since the Amish community do not use electricity or phones, this is their way of adver�sing and invi�ng the public to their homesteads to purchase their products. Because of the growing interest in the Amish community, we have reached out to them so we could help educate the public on their way of life and let everyone know that they love visitors!

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TASTE THE COUNTY: Brunkow Cheese Located in the rolling hills of rural Darlington. Since 1899 Brunkow Cheese has been crea�ng over 50 varie�es of ar�sanal and specialty cheeses. In addi�on to making all of their cheese by hand in small batches, they also age all of their cheeses on site. They take pride and dedica�on in handcra�ing some of the finest cheeses around; from their aged cheddars and our flavored Jacks to their specialty cheeses and spreads. They are recipients of 15 (and coun�ng) awards for our fine cheeses. They have won Best of Class for their Brun-uusto Baked Cheese with Garlic, 99.3 in 2014 at the World Championship Cheese Contest. In 2012, they won Best of Class for our Raw Milk Cheddar with Horseradish, 97.75, again in the World Championship Cheese Contest. Stroll in and experience what Brunkow Cheese has to offer. Gile Cheese Visit Gile Cheese Factory Outlet Store located at 116 N Main St. in downtown Cuba City. Their cheese is made by third and fourth genera�on Wisconsin Many Varieties of Cheese and Spreads Fantastic, Fresh, Artisan Cheese & Our Specialty Baked Cheese

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CULTURE Growth in our na�on’s popula�on has historically accompanied challenges to all ci�es; big and small. This is especially the case in the small City of Darlington, WI in Lafaye�e County, where within a decade the Hispanic popula�on has grown significantly and now makes up approximately twenty percent of the total popula�on. This rapid growth has led to challenges of communica�on, culture clash and understanding; the community faced the challenges head on and with the help of the Darlington Chamber Main Street Program and the Darlington Community Schools, Cinco de Mayo – La�no Fes�val was born. This annual event has been recognized by the State of Wisconsin as an exemplary event that has helped build an inclusive community and earning the Best Downtown Special Event Award. Darlington realized that they could make the greatest impact in their community by suppor�ng causes that are important to the ci�zens of Darlington. Customs and differences are but varia�ons on a theme, a rich and varied expression of the shared humanity; we are all the same at heart. Our life is richer as we strive to understand others and appreciate our differences. Lafaye�e County con�nues to grow in diversity and new shops focused on the Hispanic popula�on have popped up, soccer is now a growing sport in the community and Cinco de Mayo draws record crowds to the County each year. So mark your calendars for a celebra�on of La�n Culture on the Second Saturday each May. La�n food, music, arts and entertainment are all featured. Come immerse yourself in a celebra�on of culture!

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BOUTIQUES Lafaye�e County offers wonderful bou�ques for shopping year round in our communi�es. The first Saturday in April, these bou�ques extend their hours, roll out some great specials and invite ladies everywhere to experience all of the fantas�c shopping op�ons by partaking in the Lafaye�e County Bou�que Trail! So be sure to mark your calendars for a full day of shopping! It’s going to be a BLAST! There are several unique clothing bou�ques sprinkled across Lafaye�e County, and we want you to enjoy them all. Pick any of our small towns to start in, grab a late breakfast, and head out on the trail! All of our par�cipa�ng bou�que shops will be open from 10am-6pm, and have surprise specials and discounts available to you! Pick up your “Passport” that day in any of the par�cipa�ng bou�ques, get a stamp on your passport at each shop and once you have go�en your last stamp, turn in your passport for a chance to win a gi� basket stuffed with goodies from our par�cipa�ng shops! To help us spread the word about our charming Bou�que Trail, all of the lovely bou�ques decided to add ANOTHER special just for you! Each Bou�que will have a social media photo op set up, take your selfie, post it with our the hashtags #LafCoBou�queTrail and #ExploreLafCoWisco and tag the bou�que. Show your post to the bou�que team, and they will let you in on their special! Home goods • Gifts • Events • Custom Signs • Memorials

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FUN IN LAFAYETTE COUNTY

Lafaye�e County knows how to unwind. We have some very unique events that take place each and every year in our communi�es. Take a look at the calendar below to schedule your visit during one of our annual events!

February 2 Annual Yellowstone Lake Fish-a-ree at Yellowstone Lake State Park, Argyle

may 2 & 3 YFC Bloody Lake Rendezvous at Blackhawk County Park in Woodford 9 Wisconsin’s best La�n Fes�val Cinco de Mayo & Fiesta La�na at Darlington Fes�val Grounds with Mariachi bands, cultural dances, all day entertainment, authen�c food, Cincodemayowi.org, 608.776.3067

21 Father’s Day Chicken BBQ at McKellar Park in Blanchardville from 11am-2pm 27 80th Annual Fish Fry Celebra�on in Argyle WI with duck races and street dance, call 608.543.3525

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3 Hometown Throwdown at Badger Park, Shullsburg at 7pm. Regional music acts play on a large stage, 608.778.3630 4 Fourth of July Parade Downtown Shullsburg at 10:30am. The region’s largest parade with mul�tude of floats and organiza�ons, 608.778.3630 6 Cruisin’ Shullsburg Car 3 & 4 Old Fashioned 4th of Show, downtown Shullsburg July Celebra�on in Shullsburg, at 3pm with 150 cars, music, all day longstanding summer prizes and fun, 608.778.0969 tradi�on with many ac�vi�es 11-14 Annual Canoe Fest at Darlington Fes�val Ground, all capped by fireworks, 608.778.3630 day with canoe races, duck 12 Cruis’n Wisconsin Car races, carnival, food vendors, Show at McKellar Lower Park, baseball tournament, cra� fair, car cruise, music concerts, Blanchardville 15 Lafaye�e County Fair at talent show, fireworks, Lafaye�e County Fairgrounds grilling compe��on, road in Darlington, all day with run all ending with the huge parade on Sunday at 1:30pm, youth exhibits, grandstand events, music, racing, carnival darlingtoncanoefest.com rides, tractor pulls, food 13 La Folle�e Days in Argyle. vendors, cra� vendors, animal A celebra�on of Argyle shows, animal auc�on and na�ve, Robert “Figh�ng Bob” more, lafaye�ecountyfair.org LaFolle�e, call 608.439.5783

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19 Cruis’n Night Ryan Park, Blanchardville, 29 Annual Cruise Night Car Show at Good Fellas Tavern, Argyle from 5-8pm, call 608.543.3606

5 & 6 An�que Tractor & Old Engines Power Show at Legion Park, Argyle with tractor pull, music and more, call 608.426.0250 6 Annual Labor Day Events on Main Street in Benton, all day with parade at 10:30am, pasty dinner, bingo, cra�s, kids games, duck races, food stands, music all a�ernoon with street dance to follow 12 Pecatonica Valley An�que Days at Lafaye�e County Fairgrounds in Darlington, all day with two days of ﬂea markets, an�que tractors and machinery displays 15-20 106th Annual School & Community Fair at Belmont Schools and Grounds with parade, free admission to carnival, kids games, musical entertainment, exhibits, livestock shows/auc�on, car show, tractor and garden tractor pulls and horse show, belmontschoolfair@gmail.com

october 3 Cheesefest all day, downtown Shullsburg with longstanding events and many ac�vi�es for fun throughout the day, 608.482.1859 18 Fall Fes�val at St. Philomena Catholic Church, Belmont from 11am1:30pm, serving ham and turkey and dressing dinner with carry-outs available, featuring raﬄe and cra�s, 608.762.5446, belmontwi. com 21 Witches and Wine on Main Street in Darlington from 5-8:30pm. Over 16 businesses have wine samples, holiday shopping savings and specials! Shop, drink, laugh and enjoy! 608.776.3067 31 Halloween Costume Contest at Belmont Elementary School Gym at 7pm with prizes awarded, 608.732.5254, belmontlions53510@ gamail.com

november 8 Fall Dinner at Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Belmont from 11am-1pm, serving Swiss steak dinner and carry-outs available with raﬄe and bake sale, 608.762.5146 28 Bit of Yesteryear Christmas, all day Downtown Shullsburg. Old-Time Celebra�on including a tour of homes and an evening parade, 608.482.1859 Facebook: Shullsburg Community Development Corporation

28 Small Business Saturday Enjoy longer hours, various specials and discounts and support your local businesses!

december 4 Holiday On Main at Ryan Park, Blanchardville 5 Annual Cra� Show and Train Show at Public School in Argyle with arts & cra�s vendors, food vendors, model trains and toy tractors, call 608.543.3314 5 Evening Christmas Parade and Fes�val on Main Street in Darlington with lighted parade, ligh�ng of the ﬂoa�ng trees, visits with Santa, hot cocoa, s’mores and Riverside Reﬂec�ons Trees. Fun for the whole family! 608.776.3067

Lafayette County Speedway Lafaye�e County Speedway, located in Darlington, Wis. has a 70-year auto-racing legacy. The slightly banked three-eighths mile clay track has been in existence since the 1950’s. Facili�es can comfortably seat 3,000 fans. Racing begins each April and con�nues into August, with a full weekly schedule, including several large specials throughout the season. More than 600 people a�end the dirt track races each week to watch ﬁve to seven classes race. Hot laps begin at 6:45pm and racing starts shortly a�er 7:00pm. Two family nights occur, one in May and one in August. Each of those events feature more than 100 giveaways for the children. The speedway also oﬀers a $25 family pass during each weekly race program. Learn more about the 60-plus drivers, the summer schedule and more by visi�ng lafaye�ecountyspeedwaywi. com.

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ARGYLE Nestled into the hills of the northeastern corner of the county, is the community of Argyle, the gateway to Yellowstone Lake State Park and the boyhood home of “Figh�ng Bob” La Folle�e. The Pecatonica River flows through the heart of Argyle, offering opportuni�es for fishing, canoeing and boa�ng. You will find three maintained fishing areas, which include community boat landings, a sheltered picnic facility and a handicapped fishing area. Stop in for refreshments at the local pubs and restaurants, browse through several local downtown shops and get acquainted with some of its 850 friendly residents. Argyle is ideally suited for bicycling with spectacular views along winding, treelined roads. Nearby a�rac�ons include the Toy Train Museum, the Erickson Wetlands, Yellowstone Golf Course, the Rod & Gun Club and the Cheese Country Trail. For more informa�on on these and other ac�vi�es, check online at argylewi.org.

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Argyle Community Fun! FEBRUARY 2 Annual Yellowstone Lake Fish-a-ree at Yellowstone Lake State Park MARCH 29 Pancake Breakfast at Argyle/Adams Fire Department, call 608.543.3525 APRIL 5 FFA Consignment Auc�on at Public School, call 608.543.3318 MAY 2 Annual Rose Delivery Day, order 1 week in advance by calling 608.214.5894 JUNE 5 & 6 Community Garage Sales, call 608.543.3525 JUNE 13 La Folle�e Days, a celebra�on of na�ve, Robert “Figh�ng Bob” LaFolle�e, call 608.439.5783 JUNE 20 Father’s Day Pie/Cake Sale at First Na�onal Bank Community Room from 9-11:30am, call 608.558.8464 JUNE 27 Lions Club Fun Run, call 608.574.6598 JUNE 27 80th Annual Fish Fry Celebra�on with duck races and street dance, call 608.543.3525 JUNE 27 18th Annual Golf Classic at Yellowstone Golf Course, 8am-Noon, call 608.214.3564 AUGUST 1 Mud Volleyball Tournament at Legion Park, call 608.558.4760 AUGUST 29 Annual Cruise Night Car Show at Good Fellas Tavern from 5-8pm, call 608.543.3606 SEPTEMBER 5 & 6 An�que Tractor & Old Engines Power Show at Legion Park with tractor pull, music, call 608.426.0250 SEPTEMBER 26 Homecoming Celebra�on with parade at noon and game at 2pm, call 608.543.3314 NOVEMBER 1 Norwegian Supper at Yellowstone Lutheran Church from Noon-4pm, serving rommegrot and klub, lefse, call 608.543.3088 NOVEMBER 7 Chunky Monkey Walk/Run an Epilepsy Fund Raiser, call 608.214.0848 NOVEMBER 7 Silent Auc�on Gi� Baskets at First Na�onal Bank Community Room, call 608.558.8464 NOVEMBER 21 Bake Sale at First Na�onal Bank Community Room from 9-11:30am, call 608.558.8464 DECEMBER 4 Welcome the Holidays at American Legion Park from 6-8pm with annual ligh�ng of the holiday tree, call 608.543.3113 DECEMBER 5 Annual Cra� Show and Train Show at Public School with arts & cra�s vendors, food vendors, model trains and toy tractors, call 608.543.3314 DECEMBER 5 Cookie Walk at Yellowstone and Apple Grove Churches, 7-11am, EMS Building DECEMBER 5 Tree and Wreath Sale, call 608.574.6598 DECEMBER 12 Christmas Ligh�ng Contest, call 608.543.3113

BENTON

The community of Benton, with its gently rolling hills, lazy streams and fer�le soil is steeped in the tradi�ons and culture of the early Wisconsin lead mining industry. Situated in the southwest corner of the county and bordered on all sides by open land and farm fields, it is just a stone’s throw from the bordering states of Iowa and Illinois. The Fever River meanders past the eastern boundaries of the village and flows to Galena, Illinois, where it emp�es into the Mississippi River. In addi�on to small businesses located in Benton, the village has developed an industrial park that is ready, along with almost 1,000 residents, to welcome business and industry to the community. Benton is the place to be on Labor Day Weekend. The town overflows with people for a Labor Day tradi�on — 124 years in 2020! Ac�vi�es include a chicken barbecue, dance, parade, midway rides, music, games, cra� fair, duck races, pasty dinner and raffle. Find more informa�on about Benton at bentonwi.us.

Benton Community Fun! SECOND SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH Steak Feed at VFW Hall from 4:30-7pm FEBRUARY 15 Soup & Sandwich Supper at St. Patrick’s Church Hall, 237 E. Main Street from 4:30 -7:00pm with a variety of soups, sandwiches, desserts and beverages, adults $7, 5-12 $3.50, under 5 free APRIL 1 Spaghe� Supper at St Patrick’s Church Hall, 237 E. Main Street, from 4:307:00pm, adults $7, 5-12 $3.50, under 5 free APRIL 23 - 25 Community Garage Sales, all weekend SEPTEMBER 6 Annual Labor Day Events on Main Street all day with parade at 10:30am, pasty dinner, bingo, cra�s, kids games, duck races, food stands, music all a�ernoon with street dance to follow

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BELMONT

With two mounds nearby, it is easy to understand how Belmont came by its name Belle Monte, French for “beau�ful hill.” The village of Belmont today is a few miles from its original loca�on when it was the ﬁrst capitol of the Wisconsin Territory. Be sure to take a trip out to this Wisconsin State Historic Site for a ﬂashback to what fron�er Wisconsin looked like. Belmont is home to two French specialty cheese factories that produce brie, camembert and feta that is distributed worldwide. It also boasts one of the area’s largest greenhouse opera�ons. With direct access to the four lane highway, Belmont is one of the fastest growing communi�es in southwest Wisconsin. The Belmont School and Community Fair, Wisconsin’s oldest (and s�ll free) is held the second weekend a�er Labor Day. It includes a livestock show, carnival, kid’s games, horse show, parade and dance. More Belmont informa�on is always available at belmontwi.com.

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MARCH 28 Fish Fry at Sports Page from 5-8pm, belmontwi.com, 608.762.5305 APRIL 4 Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Elementary School Gym from 9-1am with cra�s, games, prizes and serving donuts and juices. belmontwi.com, 608.762.5580 APRIL 12 Kids Night of Fishing at Club Property, 25000 Jericho Rd, Mineral Point, WI from 5-8 pm, kids in grades K-12 ﬁsh free, Belmontwi.com, belmontsportsmensclub@ hotmailcom MAY 17 Pancake Breakfast at Fire Sta�on from 7:30am-noon, Belmontwi.com, 608.762.5715 MAY 24 Dance at Fire Sta�on from 7 pmmidnight, belmontwi.com, 608.762.5495 JUNE 4-7 Annual Community-Wide Garage Sales from 8am -?, belmontwi.com, BelmontLions53510@gmail.com AUGUST 9 150th Anniversary Celebra�on at United Methodist Church from 2-4 pm, 608.762.5472, belmontwi.com SEPTEMBER 15-20 106th Annual School & Community Fair at Belmont Schools and Grounds with parade, free admission to carnival, kids games, musical entertainment, exhibits, livestock shows/auc�on, car show, tractor and garden tractor pulls and horse show, belmontschoolfair@gmail.com OCTOBER 7 Soup & Sandwich Supper at Community Building from 4-7pm with soups, sandwiches, bars and beverages, carry-outs available, 608.762.5114, belmontwi.com OCTOBER 18 Fall Fes�val at St. Philomena Catholic Church from 11am-1:30pm, serving ham and turkey and dressing dinner with carry-outs available, featuring raﬄe and cra�s, 608.762.5446, belmontwi.com OCTOBER 31 Halloween Costume Contest at Elementary School Gym at 7pm with prizes awarded, 608.732.5254

NOVEMBER 8 Fall Dinner at Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church from 11am1pm, serving Swiss steak dinner and carryouts available with raﬄe and bake sale, 608.762.5146 NOVEMBER 21-30 Christmas Tree Sales at 600 W. Wisconsin Avenue from 10am-5pm, 608.762.5393 NOVEMBER 29 6th Annual Tree Ligh�ng at Leahy Memorial Park from 5pm -? with caroling, community fellowship, cookies and hot cocoa, 608.762.5142 DECEMBER 1-20 Christmas Tree Sales at 600 W. Wisconsin Avenue from 10am-5pm, 608.762.5393, belmontlions53510@gmail. com DECEMBER 5 Holiday Party with Santa Claus at High School, 9am with cra�s, ac�vi�es, cookies, milk, face pain�ng, reindeer games, music and movies, 608.732.5254 DECEMBER 14 Ecumenical Christmas Cantata at United Methodist Church, 7pm with punch and cookies following performance, 608.762.5472, belmontwi.com

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BLANCHARDVILLE

Blanchardville is home to plenty of live music, an incredibly user-friendly park, a huge public swimming pool and a modern and an aesthe�cally pleasing campground area situated in an oak tree-canopied park. Visitors may ‘cast a line’ and perhaps ‘land a lunker’ while fishing in the sparkling waters of the Pecatonica River, the waterway that splits the village in half and which offers spor�ng and recrea�onal opportuni�es! Sportsmen love the ample loca�ons from which to fish from shoreline vistas up and down the ‘Pecatonica’ and within the village-proper and tourists can also enjoy ‘pu�ng-in’ or taking-out’ their kayaks, canoes and inner tubes! Community event organizers in the village are known far and wide for hos�ng a bevy of summer�me entertainment, dining and spectator-friendly opportuni�es for visitors of all ages, as well as offering a fresh vegetables/fresh produce, diverse selec�on ‘farmers market’ on rota�ng Saturday mornings! Opportuni�es range, for example, from �ny tots ‘wading’ and u�lizing the shallow side of the famed McKellar Park sloped swimming pool, to senior ci�zens enjoying an old fashioned waltz or polka at the many ‘Music In Ryan Hotel Park’ summer music series events taking place on an ‘Every-Other-Wednesday’ night rota�on on bustling Main Street! Blanchardville has, historically, been referred to as ‘The Gem of The Pecatonica’ by many across Wisconsin as the community that’s uniquely known and situated as ‘In The Heart of Four Coun�es!’ A�er all, Blanchardville is located in both Lafaye�e and Iowa coun�es and the nearby Green and Dane county lines are only steps away, making Blanchardville one of southern Wisconsin’s most diversified geographical des�na�ons! Remember, Blanchardville is not only a popular tourist des�na�on for those u�lizing the nearby Yellowstone Lake State Park, but Blanchardville’s many businesses serve as an obvious stopping-off point to ‘stock up’ on supplies before heading to the park - and as a day and evening dining and entertainment des�na�on while camping! *See event pos�ngs at: blanchardville.com

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Blanchardville Community Fun!

JULY 12 Cruis’n Wisconsin Car Show at McKellar Lower Park, Blanchardville AUGUST 19 Cruis’n Night Ryan Park, DECEMBER 4 Holiday On Main at Ryan Park SEPTEMBER 19 Pecatonica Homecoming and Alumni Parade. NOBODY does Homecoming like Blanchardville!

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CUBA CITY The City of Presidents While driving down Cuba City’s award-winning Main Street, stop at the Presiden�al Caboose downtown and inspect the Presiden�al Shields which adorn the retro-style light poles in honor of all 45 U.S. Presidents. Main Street is “An�que Avenue” Cuba City won the 2017 Wisconsin Main Street Award for its recent downtown revitaliza�on. An�que Avenue in Cuba City, WI is home to over 35,000 square feet of unique an�ques and collec�bles ranging from architectural salvage to jewelry and primi�ves. Acclaimed Farm to Table Retailers “Made Fresh, Made Local” Weber’s Processing Plant and Retail Store opened in 1905 as a small butcher shop. From handcra�ed ham and bacon to aged hand cut steaks, Weber’s has garnered over 500 State and Na�onal Awards for its meat products. Small batches of fresh sausages and brats made daily. Gile Cheese is a na�onally recognized cheese maker that has been producing handcra�ed cheeses since 1946. Their Colby and Baby Swiss have won several Wisconsin State Championships and all of their products are sourced from a single dairy farm. Grant County’s Best Breakfast Nick’s Café recently celebrated its 15th anniversary and was also recognized as the Best of the Best in Grant County under the Breakfast category.

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DARLINGTON

Darlington is an ac�ve community that knows how to have fun all year around. The Pop Factory Players provide theatrical performances that con�nue to draw crowds year a�er year. A taste of Old Mexico heats up for Cinco de Mayo on the first Saturday of May. The vibrant local Hispanic community leads the way with Mariachi bands, dancers in authen�c costumes, piñatas and games for the kids. For four days, over the second full weekend of June, the community goes a li�le crazy with the Canoe Fes�val, a summer party that packs in over 35 events, from stock car races, so�ball and volleyball tournaments, to kids’ shows, parade, fireworks and a memorable canoe race down the Pecatonica River, plus lots more. Music fills Darlington each Sunday evening in July during Tunes at Twilight. Relax under the shade trees of Veteran’s Park on Main Street and enjoy this summer concert series. The Annual Fall Fes�val and the Pecatonica Valley An�que Days are annual September events. On the first Saturday in December, Darlington hosts a lighted Christmas Parade on Main Street that ends with a visit from Santa on the banks of the River. Christmas carols, hot chocolate, bonfires and the ligh�ng of the famous floa�ng Christmas Trees make a picture perfect start to the holiday season. But don’t wait for a special event to visit…Darlington welcomes you any�me to come and enjoy a day, a week or a life�me. SATURDAYS, MAY-OCTOBER SUNDAYS, JULY FARMERS MARKET TUNES AT TWILIGHT at Darlington Fes�val Grounds, 8am-noon. at Veteran’s Memorial Park from 6:30-8pm Come see our many local vendors. For more Relax under the trees, bring a lawn chair, informa�on, call 608.776.3067 concessions available, call 608.776.3067

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APRIL 24 & 25 Darlington City Wide Garage Sales from 8am-4pm., maps available MAY 9 Cinco de Mayo & Fiesta La�na at the Fes�val Grounds, Cincodemayowi.org JUNE 11 Bringing Back the Laps Grab your car, and help us Bring Back the Laps! Line-up at 4:30pm on Ann Street JUNE 11-14 Annual Canoe Fest at Darlington Fes�val Ground, all day events with parade on Sunday at 1:30pm, darlingtoncanoefest.com JULY 15 Lafaye�e County Fair at Lafaye�e County Fairgrounds, lafaye�ecountyfair.org SEPTEMBER 12 Pecatonica Valley An�que Days at Lafaye�e County Fairgrounds with ﬂea market, an�que tractors and machinery displays SEPTEMBER 16 Farmer’s Night Market on Ann Street from 5-8pm. SEPTEMBER 23 Darlington Lion’s Club Walk for Sight Challenge at Johnson Public Library OCTOBER 21 Witches and Wine on Main Street from 5-8:30pm, 608.776.3067 DECEMBER 5 Evening Christmas Parade and Fes�val on Main Street, 608.776.3067

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Gra�ot Slow down and enjoy some �me in the small village of Gra�ot. With hassle free access to the Cheese Country Trail, along with camping and fishing, this is a great place to get outdoors and enjoy the beauty of southwest Wisconsin. Wolf Creek Campground located on the Cheese Country Trail in Gra�ot offers electricity, water and a new bath house. Gra�ot firefighters host Fish Boils the last Saturday in April and the first Saturday in November. Their Annual Chicken Barbecue is always on the Monday of Labor Day Weekend, along with a great parade, music and ball games. More informa�on about Gra�ot is available at gra�ot.us.

South Wayne Originally called Collins, named a�er the local railroad superintendent, the railroad played prominently in the crea�on of South Wayne. The rail lines have now been replaced by the Cheese Country Trail, a mul�use recrea�onal trail that brings thousands to enjoy the beau�ful country of southwest Wisconsin. Every summer, the community cuts loose with the Red Cracker Music Fes�val. The event con�nues to grow in size and dis�nc�on, a�rac�ng more and more people to the village during the ﬁnal weekend in July. Visit Veteran’s Memorial Park in South Wayne. More informa�on about South Wayne is available at gra�ot.us. www.villageofsouthwayne.com.

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Gratiot Community Fun! APRIL 25 Fire Department Fish Boil at 5835 Sheldon Street from 5-8pm. Boiled cod dinner with carryouts available and raﬄes SEPTEMBER 4-9 Labor Day Celebra�on at Gra�ot Park with so�ball games, volleyball games, fun run, food and beer stands, music, kids games, chicken barbecue, etc. NOVEMBER 7 Fire Department Fish Boil at 5835 Sheldon Street from 5-8pm. Boiled cod dinner with carryouts available and raﬄes

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10 1. Wisconsin’s First Capitol Historic Site, County Hwy. G, 3 miles northwest of Belmont. 2. Lafaye�e County Historical Society Museum, 525 Main Street, Darlington. 3. Badger Mine and Museum, 279 W. Estey Street, Shullsburg. 4. Lafaye�e County Courthouse, 626 Main Street, Darlington. 5. Swindler’s Ridge Museum, W. Main Street, Benton. 6. Shullsburg Historic Water Street District, downtown Shullsburg. 7. Saxton House, State Street, Argyle. 8. Partridge Hall/Star Theatre, 200 S. State Street, Argyle. 9. Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Monument, 500 block of Main Street, Darlington. 10. Point of Beginnings, Hwy. 80, south of Hazel Green. 11. Hazel Green, Hwy. 80. 12. Benton, Hwy. 11. 13. Shullsburg, Hwy. 11. 14. Darlington, Hwy. 23.

15. Prairie Spring Hotel, Hwy. 23, about 8 miles north of Darlington. 16. Fort Deﬁance Historical Marker, Hwy. 23 north, about 8 miles north of Darlington. 17. Belmont Mound State Park, Cty. Hwy. G, northeast of Belmont. 18. Blackhawk Memorial Park (Aka Bloody Lake), County Hwy. Y, north of Woodford, six miles south of Argyle. 19. Yellowstone Lake State Park, 8495 Lake Road, west of Argyle and Blanchardville. 20. UW-Pla�eville Pioneer Farm, located in northwestern Lafaye�e County, 29200 College Farm Road, east of Pla�eville. 21. Gravity Hill, Two miles south of Shullsburg on County U 22. The Big “M,” County Hwy. B, rural Belmont. 23. Belmont and Pla�eville Mounds, County Hwy. B between Belmont and Pla�eville. 24. Father Samuel Mazzuchelli Gravesite, Rectory and St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 237 Main Street, Benton.

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SHULLSBURG

Shullburg Community Fun!

FEBRUARY 15 EMTs Valen�nes Dance at Wheel-In, 7pm, fes�ve dance and fundraiser for local EMTs, 608.574.7425 JULY 9, 16, 23, 30 & AUGUST 6 17th Annual Music in the Park in Badger Park at 6:30pm Talented regional acts in a relaxed se�ng with food op�ons, call 608.214.8836 JUNE 6 Cruisin’ Shullsburg Car Show, downtown at 3pm with 150 cars, music, prizes and fun, 608.778.0969 JULY 3 Hometown Throwdown at Badger Park, 7pm. Regional music acts play on a large stage, 608.778.3630 JULY 4 Fourth of July Parade Downtown Shullsburg at 10:30am. The region’s largest parade with mul�tude of ﬂoats and organiza�ons, 608.778.3630 JULY 3 & 4 Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebra�on, all day longstanding summer tradi�on with many ac�vi�es capped by ﬁreworks, 608.778.3630 AUGUST 8 Gravity Hill Run in downtown Shullsburg at 5pm, 5K walk/run for families and compe�tors with prizes, 608.778.0969 OCTOBER 3 Cheesefest all day, downtown with longstanding events and many ac�vi�es for fun throughout the day, 608.482.1859 OCTOBER 31 125th annual Fireman’s Dance at Wheel-In, 7pm, dance and fundraiser with a Halloween theme, 608.482.1799 NOVEMBER 28 Bit of Yesteryear Christmas, all day, downtown. Old-Time Celebra�on including a tour of homes and an evening parade, 608.482.1859 DECEMBER 9 Ladie’s Night Out, downtown at 4:30pm with fes�ve atmoshpere, holiday windows, shopping and drink specials, 608.574.9740

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Shullsburg is Wisconsin’s 3rd oldest city and home to the states mascot, The Badger. Founded in 1827 it was the center of the early lead mining trade. Its downtown is renowned for its charm and restored buildings which represent many diﬀerent architectural styles. The limestone High School, 8-acre Badger Park and two churches are popular stops for history buﬀs. However, Gravity Hill south of town is its most popular tourist des�na�on. Also, receiving a�en�on is the peculiar street names in the Northeast sec�on, all named a�er the virtues of life to live by; Peace, Truth, Happy, Friendship, etc. named by the venerable saint Father Samuel Mazzuchelli in 1844. Badger Mine and Museum located in Badger Park is the only hand dug primi�ve mine open to the public in existence. Today, it is a �ght-knit community with shops, eateries, lodging and services lining its downtown and with many events occurring throughout the year. It is home to Shullsburg Creamery, one of the largest cheese distributors in the na�on. Their Visitors Center located downtown can provide many details about this rich community.

Roll Uphill at Gravity Hill Approximately two miles out of town, Highway U plunges down a steep hill, across a low area and curves back up a steeper hill. Stop your car about threequarters of the way down the first hill, just short of the 25 mph sign that announced the curve back up the other side. From here, U appears to drop considerably to the valley floor before rising again. Place the car in neutral and you will be rolling backward up the hill, slowly at first then faster and faster!

Badger Mine and Museum Visit Badger Mine and Museum in Badger Park located at the center of SW Wisconsin’s lead mining region and experience ﬁrst hand the daily rou�ne of an 1850’s lead miner. During a guided tour, view the tools he used to extract his lead treasure from the earth and learn about his life in this early mining town. A separate experience geared for younger minds is on Saturday and Sunday. Children can learn about lead mining history and early Wisconsin life through hands on experiences and educa�onal games. For more informa�on visit www.badgermineandmuseum.com.

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