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October events calendar......................................... 4 Get your fall foliage fix........................................ 5 Pour yourself some local wine............................... 8 Dining guide............................................ 12 Fall Weddings.......................................17 Rustic chic is all the rage................................ 19 Jewelry advice that sparkles................................. 27 Elkhorn’s Oktoberfest................................... 32 The accidental author.......................................... 37 This fall fest is epic........................................... 41 Frights and Fun Fest....................................... 45

That orange glow Autumn is the season of brilliant colors – flaming reds, brilliant yellows and burnt umbers. No color, however, defines the season quite like an orange pumpkin – like these from the Apple Barn in Elkhorn that are destined to become a young family’s jack-olanterns. Pumpkin picking is just one of the many fall pursuits that fill our sunny days and crisp nights in the Geneva Lakes area. Look inside for more autumn inspiration.

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IT’S COMIN’ UP OCTOBER EVENTS

1-31 Pearce’s Farm Stand – shop locally grown produce from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Pearce’s Farm Stand, W5740 N. Walworth Road, Walworth.

4 Horticultural Hall Farmer’s Market – The farmer’s market will be open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the hall, 330 Broad St., Lake Geneva.

4 Mix and Mingle – join area business professionals for evening drinks, food and networking from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Geneva Inn, N2009 S. Lakeshore Drive, Lake Geneva. Info: www.genevainn.com 5 Boo in the Bay Singing Pumpkins

– The Williams Bay Singing Pumpkins will perform from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Edgewater Park Pavilion, Geneva Street, Williams Bay. Viewers can park and watch in their car by tuning in to 90.5 FM radio station. Info: www.wbrecdept.com.

5 Friday Fish Fry – enjoy “all-you-caneat” fried or baked cod from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Stefana’s Lakeside Dining, W4190 West End Road, Lake Geneva. Fish is served with homemade potato pancakes or steak fries, coleslaw, applesauce and tarter sauce. www.stefanaslakeside.com.

5 Paint N Sip – enjoy a glass of wine while participating in a step-by-step painting tutorial from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Grand Geneva Resort and Spa, 7036 Grand Geneva Way, Lake Geneva. The cost is $45 per person. This event is for people ages 16 and older.

9 Whitewater City Market – area farmers, artisans, food carts and community members will have items for sale from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Whitewater Train Depot, 301 W. Whitewater St., Whitewater. The market includes free music, kids activities and over 40 vendors. www.downtownwhitewater.com.

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Horticultural Hall Farmer’s Market – The farmer’s market will be open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the hall, 330 Broad St., Lake Geneva.

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professionals for evening drinks, food and networking from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Geneva Inn, N2009 S. Lakeshore Drive, Lake Geneva. Info: www.genevainn.com 12 Paint N Sip – enjoy a glass of wine while participating in a step-by-step painting tutorial from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Grand Geneva Resort and Spa, 7036 Grand Geneva Way, Lake Geneva. The cost is $45 per person. This event is for people ages 16 and older.

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– The Williams Bay Singing Pumpkins will perform from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Edgewater Park Pavilion, Geneva Street, Williams Bay. Viewers can park and watch in their car by tuning in to 90.5 FM radio station. Info: www.wbrecdept.com.

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Horticultural Hall Farmer’s Market – The farmer’s market will be open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the hall, 330 Broad St., Lake Geneva.

18 Mix and Mingle – join area business

professionals for evening drinks, food and networking from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Geneva Inn, N2009 S. Lakeshore Drive, Lake Geneva. Info: www.genevainn.com

19 Boo in the Bay Singing Pumpkins

– The Williams Bay Singing Pumpkins will perform from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Edgewater Park Pavilion, Geneva Street, Williams Bay. Viewers can park and watch in their car by tuning in to 90.5 FM radio station. Info: www.wbrecdept.com.

20 Elkhorn Oktoberfest –from 9

a.m. to 5 p.m. at Veterans Park, 100 W. Walworth St., Elkhorn. There will be over 100 crafters and vendors showcasing handcrafted items, antiques, produce and plants, home party consultants and more.

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Boo in the Bay Singing Pumpkins – The Williams Bay Singing Pumpkins will perform from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Edgewater Park Pavilion, Geneva Street, Williams Bay. Viewers can park and watch in their car by tuning in to 90.5 FM radio station. Info: www.wbrecdept.com.

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Boo in the Bay – The Halloween event will be from 6 to 9 p.m. at Lions Field House, 240 Elkhorn Road, Williams Bay. There will be enchanted and spooky walks, indoor games and activities and a bonfire. The event is free. Info: www. wililiamsbay.org.

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Scare on the Square, Elkhorn – Fall fun for the whole family with kids’ activities, bounce houses, costume contest and more. Hosted by the Elkhorn Chamber of Commerce, Elkhorn Recreation Department and Mercy Health System at Jackson Elementary School, 13 N Jackson St., Elkhorn. Admission is free.

The calendar of events is compiled from a variety of sources including Visit Lake Geneva and the Walworth County Visitors Bureau and contains events available as of press time.

Although we make every attempt to provide accurate information regarding area events, dates and times may change or events may be cancelled. We suggest you go to visitlakegeneva.com or visitwalworthcounty.com prior to making travel plans.

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Lake Geneva Canopy Tours and Aerial Adventures offer spectacular ziplining tours through the fall foliage in the Lake Geneva area. The family friendly parks have activities for all ages.

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he fall season is the perfect time to visit the Lake Geneva area. Just as winter begins to creep in, trees will be dropping their green hues for brilliant shades of orange, yellow and red.

The change of colors is simply breathtaking.

Smaller highways, back roads, boat cruises and hot air balloon rides provide gorgeous foliage views as well as a quaint atmosphere dotted with small towns, unique shops and restaurants, orchards and festivals.

Although it can vary from one year to another, the beautiful show of colors peaks in the Lake Geneva area in early to

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late October. While the fall color peaks, the nearby recreation and resort area is bursting with seasonal activities and events for all ages and interests.

Here are a few suggestions when heading out to the Lake Geneva area:

For festival fans Lake Geneva’s Oktoberfest, Oct. 6 and 7, is a family friendly event with live entertainment, a free pumpkin giveaway, bounce houses, pony rides, cider donuts, a craft fair, a beer tent featuring Hoffbrau brews, and even a Stein holding competition.

Lake Lawn Resort’s Fall Family Festival, Oct. 5 to 8, also offers fall themed food, music and activities.

Lake Geneva Canopy Tours Pumpkin Drop and Fall Festival, Oct. 27 and 28, promises plenty of action, adventure and entertainment as participants zoom down a 1,200-foot racing zipline with pumpkin in hand to aim at a large bulls eye target below.

For hikers and bikers Take in the colors by hiking a piece of the 21-mile Geneva Lake Shore Path for close up views of the multi-million dollar estates that have graced its shores since the 19th century.

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The Geneva Lake Shore Path is one of the best places in Southeast Wisconsin to view autumn’s splendor. The 21-mile path features historical homes with impressive landscapes and a fantastic view of the lake.

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Scenes such as this are available only from the water of Geneva Lake.

The Lake Geneva Cruise Line offers a variety of cruise packages in the autumn months.

owned by Wrigley’s, Swift’s, and Selfridges. Bikers will get their exercise while enjoying the colors at the Adventure Center at The Mountain Top at Grand Geneva Resort and Spa (bike rental) or Lake Geneva Canopy Tours (bring a bike) for biking. Both locations offer about 9 miles of trails ranging from beginner to expert.

For adventure seekers Soar through the trees ziplining with Lake Geneva Canopy Tours or Aerial Adventures. Or fly high aboard a hot air balloon with Lake Geneva Balloon Company for a ride over the scenic Lake Geneva area.

For cruisers Get on the water for a ride aboard one of the Lake Geneva Cruise Line boats, a great way to see the colors as well as the estates that ring the lake. Or take a cruise on a scooter with a rental or tour offered by Scoot Jockeys. Riding a scooter is easy and does not require any previous experience.

handcrafted sausages and bratwurst bursting with flavor. The meat purveyors have won hundreds of awards in state and national competitions.

Visit The Creamery at Highfield Farm for artisan farmstead cheese products. Or pick apples at the Apple Barn and check out the bakery, country store and winery that specializes in fruit wines made from fresh, non-grape fruits and berries.

For overnighters Visitors who want to make a weekend of it have their choice of multiple Lake Geneva area resorts, hotels and restaurants serving up comforts such as rooms with a view, spa treatments and fallthemed food.

So start planning a fall visit to Lake Geneva with the help of Visit Lake Geneva at www.visitlakegeneva.com and download the Visit Lake Geneva app.

For foodies Take a ride on the East Troy Railroad to enjoy the beautiful countryside with a stop at the Elegant Farmer for all the goodness of homemade, fresh-picked and delicious.

Their award-winning apple pie baked in a paper bag is mouthwatering and has been featured on Food Network. Meat lovers will find Lake Geneva Country Meats selection of

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As the summer fades into fall, at trip out to the apple orchard or winery is in order. To many, the perfect way to enjoy the beauty of the changing season is to meander through the countryside to visit the apple orchards and wineries of the area to taste the latest locally made wines, ciders and liquors.

Each of the places listed here produce award-winning wines or ciders and are easily reached from the Lake Geneva area. The owners of all three businesses began producing small batches of their wines as a hobby and as their interest and experience in producing these wines increased their products became award winners.

Take the time to enjoy the fine, traditional grape wines, the variety of fruit wines and hard ciders and even some unique distilled spirits produced locally. Enjoy a tasting Take the time this fall and bring a few bottles home to savor. to enjoy the beauty of the season with a ride to your favorite wine and cider makers.

Pick up a few bottles of your favorites.

Staller Estate Winery

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W8896 Highway A in Delavan. Owned by Wendy and Joe Staller, the vineyard is the fulfillment of a dream that dates back to their college days while at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater studying biology and chemistry.

“Joe began doing some home brewing of beer for a class project, one that he transformed into a recipe large enough for Randy’s Restaurant in Whitewater, where he was serving an internship. This resulted in his being offered a job as a brewer for the restaurant,” Wendy Staller said.

Meanwhile Wendy began experimenting with wine making and went on to the University of California-Davis to learn more about the craft.

“Neither of us had ever lived or worked on a farm,” Joe said. Somehow the dream of living on an old dairy farm, raising a vineyard and producing wines was to become a reality. Wendy began entering competitions with her wines and they were winning the competitions. Laughingly Wendy described it as “A hobby out of control.”

They began with an old pole building on the property and transformed it into a place to create their wines and open a venue where visitors could share an educational wine experience.

“The building had dirt floors and open trusses and so needed a large amount of work to make it usable,” Wendy said.

Today it is a warm and welcoming space that houses a gift shop that includes wines and items geared to wine, a tasting bar and a large room overlooking the vineyard – a place to enjoy some wine and cheese, or to hold a private party. In the rear of the building is the wine making facility where all Staller Estate wines are produced.

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Joe and Wendy Staller have owned Staller Estate Winery for 10 years. During that time they have created a variety of wines to please all palates from grapes that are winter hardy.

said. “As many as possible are made with grapes grown here at the vineyard, but our vines are still young and we don’t have enough to produce all the wine. We only use winter-hardy grapes that would grow in the Wisconsin weather.”

The Stallers are working on enlarging their vineyard but it takes about 5 years before the grapes are mature enough to be

used for wine.

Joe said European wines are considered to be so good because they use the grapes that grow best in the region such as the Bordeaux wines that grow in the Bordeaux area while Champagne is produced in the Champagne area of France.

“That is why we only use winter-hardy vines that will grow well here in Wisconsin.

We are not just growing grapes but growing wine,” Joe said.

Staller Estate now offers 15 varieties of wine. From dry whites and reds to sweeter tasting wines there is one that will appeal to any palate. One of the advantages of coming to a vineyard is to be able to taste the wines before buying. How often does one go to the store and pick up a bottle or two of wine only to be disappointed when it is opened?

Most of the Staller Estate wines range in price from $10.95 to $16.95 but there is one wine that sells for $46.95.

The wine is called Ice Wine and is so called because it is made from grapes that have been allowed to remain on the vines until frozen and harvested when the temperature is below 10 degrees Fahrenheit.

Once harvested, they are crushed and pressed while still frozen. The result is, according to Staller Estate’s website, SANDRA LANDEN MACHAJ Spirit of Geneva Lakes “the most complex wine with aromas of The varieties of Staller Estate Range, which range from dry to sweet, are on display in the honeysuckle, apricot rind, and a hint of tasting room for purchase.

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cascade hop all with a sweet silky mouth feel.”

Visit Staller Estates and take the tour of the vineyard and wine making process. All the tours are given by Wendy or Joe who take visitors through the wine making process from grape growing to the final bottled product. Tours can be scheduled online.

Visitors can purchase one of the European picnics or a cheese plate to enjoy with some wine and enjoy a picnic out in the vineyard or indoors overlooking the vines.

Staller Estate also offers painting classes, paint parties and special farm-to-table dinners several times a year. The dinners are created by Chef Tyler Sailsbery from The Black Sheep restaurant in Whitewater. The five-course dinner is paired with six different wines and always sells out so watch the website for tickets.

Staller Estate Winery is open Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. or by appointment.

For more information, visit www.stallerestate.com or call 608-883-2100.

Apple Barn 830 248th Ave. Kansasville, WI 53139

In the 1990s, Steve Jacobson began experimenting with producing wine after being given a home wine making kit by his mother. His interest and fascination with wines led him to experiment with different recipes for fruit wines and to develop the award winning fruit wines that Apple Barn continues to produce along with many new varieties.

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receiving approval from the state. That was a long process,” Judy Jacobson said. “The wine began as a sideline for we are a full time farm, planting over 400 acres of field corn, soy beans and other crops in addition to our fruit tree orchards.”

Six generations of Jacobsons have farmed this land since arriving from Oslo, Norway in 1846.

“The original family members, working with other new settlers built the Church just down the road and a cheese factory while they began the hard work of turning the land into a productive farm,” Judy said.

While Steve continues to be passionate about wine making, he no longer has the time to continue making the wines because of farming the land and tending to the orchards, so he hired a master winemaker, Jake Drefs, to craft the wines.

Ciders are made from apples and are pressed here. The pressings continue through January. Fall seems to be the time when people think of enjoying cider as a harvest drink. As the weather cools down, warm cider, especially spiced cider and warm mulled wines, are very comforting.

Specializing in fruit wines made from a variety of fruits and berries, but not grapes, the wines are fermented in small batches to ensure top quality.

Surprising to many people who think of fruit wines as being very sweet, the wines produced at the Apple Barn range from dry to sweet, Judy Jacobson said.

“Most of our wines are in the semi-sweet range.

They also do not contain enhancements or coloring,” she said.

Making the wines is an all-year process that begins when the fruits are ripe then continues as the fruit ferments over the winter.

“The wine is now being bottled from last year’s harvest,” Judy said.

Apple Barn has a unique label that allows for changes in the picture on the front.

“I have a collection of antique postcards from the area that we are able to reproduce on the labels.

Above: Jake Drefs, winemaker for Apple Barn, cooks some fruit to be used for wine making.

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Left: The Apple Barn is a part of the Jacobson family’s farm in Elkhorn.

The farm has been the family home of the Jacobson family since 1848. In addition to selling wine made onsite, they also sell fresh apples, pastries and a variety of other goods.

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Longtime ÆppelTreow Winery and Distillery employee Mickie Verran offers a sample of the various fruit wines and ciders to visitor Ann Severin of Muskego.

smaller are juiced for the wine,” Judy said.

“They are just not as attractive to customers but make very tasty wine.”

The wine was awarded the Finest Fruit Wine award in competition held at the University of Wisconsin-Madison for 2017.

Pear Wine – While Apple Barn also grows pears visitors will never see the pears for sale. Instead their award-winning pears, which received the Grand Champion Award at the county fair, are reserved for pressing

for pear wine.

Don’t miss tasting the cranberry wine, the strawberry rhubarb variety and the special German-style spiced rhubarb wine fermented with ginger root and cloves.

Visit Apple Barn at W6384 Sugar Creek Road, Elkhorn. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from 11a.m. to 5 p.m.

Check the website for special weekend events www.applebarnorchardandwinery.

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Charles McGonegal, creator and owner of ÆppelTreow Winery and Distillery, takes time out from working in the orchards to enjoy some of the sorghum-based whiskey.

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One of our favorite labels is the one that is labeled as ‘Mystery Wine,’” Judy said.

“Consider serving the Mystery Wine and have your guests try to figure out what type of wine is in the bottle.”

The winery is a connection of several buildings that have long been a part of the farm. The winery itself is the old milking barn. The next room connected to the milking barn is the gift shop; it was originally the granary. Attached to the granary is the building that had its beginning as the machine shop for the farm and has now been transformed into a tasting room.

The tasting room contains a bar over which hangs a chandelier made from wine glasses and tables. The décor in the room is all wine.

Wine sampling is offered on the weekends and sometimes during the week.

Since large school groups frequently visit the Apple Barn during the week, they do not host tastings when the school children are onsite.

Apple Barn recommends calling before visiting on weekdays to participate in wine tastings.

While they produce about 12 varieties of fruit wines, here are a few that are especially popular now: Honey Crisp Apple Wine – Made only from honey crisp apples.

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feeling that we had a good plan, we began to look around to partner with an orchard,” McGonegal said. “We did not want just any orchard but one that focused on heritage varieties of apples.”

Brighton Woods Orchard, which has been in business since the 1950s, became partners with the new wine and cider maker and ÆppelTreow (pronounced Apple True) was born in 2001. ÆppelTreow is a winery and a distillery. They create both cider and perry, and they also distill hard spirits.

“We use the pre-prohibition meaning of cider, that is fermented or hard cider. Perry is the pear analogue to cider. Cider is made from apples,” McGonegal said.

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ÆppelTreow produces wines and ciders using the traditional methods used in Europe for years, resulting in a finer quality product. They make their Perry using the Champagne method perfected in France many years ago. It produces a smooth, sparkling beverage.

For McGonegal the goal was to create an upgraded cider.

“Our goal is to make the cider fancier,” he said. “Cider made from apples is often compared to beer but in reality it is much more expensive than beer to create. It is often placed next to beer in the stores rather than next to wines which are more comparably priced.” ÆppelTreow is in the building that was once the farm’s dairy barn. Today it is the home of the winery and the distillery and the tasting room, where visitors can partake of the winery’s various products. Often pouring these tastes are owner Milissa McGonegal, or long-term employee Mickie Verran, who will share their knowledge of the various wines, ciders, and spirits. ÆppelTreow has begun putting some of its ciders in cans, making it easier to ship. The line of ciders in the cans have been named the Songbird Ciders. Each ciders carries a picture of a songbird, a reproduction of an original painting by owner Milissa McGonegal. Each of

the birds depicted has been seen on the property.

According to Charles McGonegal black currant and elderberry cider are among the best sellers.

“Fall is the time for cider. We always run out of cider in the fall,” Charles said.

“Another favorite is our untraditional whiskey, which is made out of sorghum.

It has a really nice taste and is lightly flavored. Because we do not use wheat in our whiskey, it is gluten free.”

Most of ÆppelTreow’s ciders are made from the heritage varieties of fruit.

“I love showing off the heritage varieties. They are grown for flavor and aroma rather than how they will look on the shelves,” Charles said.

Visit the tasting room and enjoy a taste of the fine ciders that are drier than most people believe, Charles said.

“It’s the quintessential country drink.” ÆppelTreow Winery and Distillery is at 1072 288th Ave. (Highway B) in Burlington. Hours in October are Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from noon to 5.pm.; and Saturday from 10 a.m. to. 5 p.m. November and December they are only open Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. Appointments can be arranged at other times.

For more information, visit www. appeltreow.com or call 262-878-5345.

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OakVue Farm is one of the newest wedding barn venues in the southern Wisconsin area.

The venue officially opened on Aug. 24 of this year but according to Jill Gillmore, who along with her husband Matthew are the owners of the farm and wedding venue, family members have chosen to hold their wedding ceremonies at the farm for

Above: The OakVue Farm wedding venue can be set up in any manner to accommodate the event. This couple chose the long, rectangle tables. Up to 181 guests can be accommodated for any event at Oak Vue. Left: A hand-painted schedule board is mounted outside the barn to allow guests at OakVue to know the order of events for the wedding.

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many years. Other friends and relatives have chosen the farm as the site to shoot their wedding photos. A favorite spot for a photo is under the 200-year-old oak tree that gave OakVue its name.

Over the past few years, the peaceful simplicity of barn venues for wedding ceremonies and receptions has become the favorite of many bridal couples. Wisconsin, with its many barns, has seen several in the area turn into wedding venues as many farm families move away from farming yet are reluctant to give up the farm.

For the Gillmore Family, OakVue Farm is a very special place. For 173 years, seven generations of the Gillmore family have made their home on the beautiful dairy farm.

Today Julie and Matt Gilmore along with

their seven children make this historical farm their home and are ready to make changes to the farm to ensure that it remains in the family for more generations.

“When Matt’s parents were ready to retire and sell the farm, we decided that it needed to remain in the family,” Jill Gillmore said.

So, she and her husband Matt purchased the more than 20-acre farm eight years ago and continued to milk cows as had been done for generations.

“While raising and milking Jersey cows had been the family farm’s business it was no longer profitable with today’s current costs,” Jill Gillmore said.

In 2012, they sold the herd and began to consider other ways to make the farm profitable.

OakVue was a family dairy farm for six generations.

The picturesque setting is now the home of weddings, family reunions, showers and business meetings.

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“We began toying with the idea of turning the barn into a wedding venue around 2013,” Jill Gillmore said.

But it was not until 2015 that they became serious about the plan.

“We began to seriously work on cleaning out the barn, which was knee high with hay,” Jill Gillmore said.

Working on a daily basis the barn began to take shape as a possible wedding venue.

Changing from agricultural use to assembly use was not merely a cleaning out of the barn.

“We had to work with a structural engineer and an architect to be certain the building was strong enough to handle large groups. And we had to get permission from the city to receive that use change,” Jill Gillmore said.

The goal was to create an ambient space that embraced whatever tone the wedding couple wanted. For this reason, they kept the barn simple, embracing the open space look that can be transformed by the wedding party into the look they desire.

The barn is a beautiful space with high ceilings and rustic beams throughout. The floor is the original hardwood that has been refinished to bring out the grain and shine of the wood. Along the inside walls of the converted barn are a variety of antique farm tools mounted on the wall. They are so discrete that one may not even notice them unless close to the walls and then it is hard to miss them, a reminder of the barn’s history.

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Entering the barn, a small flight of stairs leads to the main floor. First noted is the beautiful open space and stained glass window opposite. Two rows of simple chandeliers, fitting the look of the venue and providing light for the space, line the room.

For those who have difficulty climbing stairs, there is an accessible ramp at the other end of the building. Its easy slope up to the main floor makes walking with a walker or guiding a wheelchair a comfortable trip.

If the wedding service is to be performed on site, there are various spaces for the couple to choose. The wedding couple can meander the property and pick the spot that pleases them such as near the barn, under one of the oak trees, or out near the open fields.

Inside the space can be configured to suit the bride and groom. A popular spot is beneath the stained glass window giving it a somewhat church-like appearance. Others may prefer to use the slightly raised stage area as the spot for exchanging vows.

The stage area can be used in a variety of ways to suit the bridal party and to fit in with the décor of the room. The stage makes a perfect spot for a head table for the bridal party. It also has been used as the spot to place the buffet table or the dessert table. If live music is part of the celebration, the stage may be the place for the musicians to set up their instruments or if a DJ is used it could also be the spot for him.

They have tried to keep the venue an open space that can be arranged to suit the bridal party.

“We want to make the bride happy. This is her big day and memories of this day will remain with the couple throughout their lives,” Jill Gillmore said. “We want them to look back with fond memories and make OakVue a place that they consider theirs and will enjoy coming back to visit throughout the years.

OakVue provides tables and chairs for the event and up to 181 guests can be accommodated. The tables are oblong or round and can be arranged in any pattern.

Couples can set up the space to their liking.

“We prefer that they do their own setup and is one of the reasons we allow extra time on the day of the wedding,” Jill Gillmore said. “We allow a full 12 hours for use of the venue. We also provide two hours for rehearsal the night before the event if the ceremony is to be held onsite. Because of that we only schedule one wedding per weekend. We don’t want the bride and groom to feel they are being rushed.”

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The Flynn family, owners of Sophisticatering. are known for their high quality foods with everything made from scratch using green or organic ingredients, USDA choice or higher grade meats, and wild caught fish.

Sophisticatering will bring everything to the venue prepped and ready to serve along with a grill and smoker to cook items that need to be prepared onsite.

Many farm weddings prefer a picnic type reception out of doors. Sophisticatering offers a picnic-type menu that includes s’mores for dessert, which are made from scratch, even the marshmallows. The caterer says they will not use commercial marshmallows because they include blue dye and are not acceptable to the chef.

A variety of menus are available and can be viewed online through a link at OakVue’s website. Sit down plated dinners, buffet dinners, taco bar, stations, family-style dinners and the outdoor barbeque are all available.

Sophisticatering is the only food service that can be contracted to serve at OakVue. Annette Flynn, who along with her husband are the owners of Sophisticatering, will work with the couple to ensure that the food is exactly what they want.

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Other services such as flowers or music, whether live or the use of a DJ, are the couple’s choice. A list of recommended services is available on OakVue’s website but couples are free to use whomever they prefer. Wedding cakes may be also be brought in without any additional charge.

Tying in the simplicity of the farmland with the elegance of the bridal gown makes for a stunning photo.

Because there is no heating or air conditioning in the barn, the venue is only open for events from April to October. They plan to add heating and air conditioning in the future so that the venue can be enjoyed year round. With no running water in the venue, portable restrooms are available onsite. Onsite parking is available.

The rental fee for the space for weddings

in 2019 is $4,000.

“We are not wedding planners. We just provide the space, for you to plan your own memorable wedding,” Jill Gillmore said.

While the barn venue was designed for weddings, it is not limited to just weddings.

It is the perfect venue for anniversary parties, bridal showers, baptisms, family reunions and business meetings.

Contact OakVue for information on holding these types of events. They also offer hayrides and at Christmas time, the farm is the site of the Living Nativity, both started by Matt’s father.

“We want every bride to feel at home here – forever. We encourage them to return and walk the grounds as their family grows, taking photos as the years pass in places where they were originally taken on their wedding day but taken now with their growing family,” Jill Gillmore said.

OakVue Farm is in Bristol, but has a Kenosha address – 14700 104th St. The farm is located about two minutes from Interstate 94 and five minutes from Highway 50.

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The interior of the barn at OakVue Farm is dressed in both long, rectangular tables and round tables to accommodate the guests for a wedding. The use of various colored napkins adds a festive atmosphere.

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The Jewelry Center opened in downtown Burlington in November of 2017. Since that time it has been the store of choice for diamond engagement rings, fine quality watches, estate jewelry and jewelry repair.

Down on one knee with a jeweler’s box opened and extended as the words “Will you marry me?” are spoken marks the beginning of a change in the lives of two people, especially when the response is “Yes.” While many things have changed over the years in regard to wedding customs and ceremonies, one tradition that has remained constant is the giving of a ring at the engagement and then a wedding band during the ceremony. These pieces of jewelry are often the most treasured of any that a woman will own in her lifetime.

Before proposing, the engagement ring must be purchased. When ready to begin shopping for that special ring, it is time for a visit to a reputable jewelry store, such as The Jewelry Center in downtown Burlington.

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process of selecting the perfect engagement ring.

“We work with the customer to provide the engagement ring that not only is the style of their dreams but also fits the budget,” Ehrmann said. We can provide an engagement ring for as low as $500 or one for thousands of dollars.”

While over the years, styles of engagement rings change, the diamond has remained the center stone of choice.

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the moment, they should go with what they love. There is no right or wrong diamond shape. It is what appeals to the person that is the right choice for them.

Most of the diamond engagement rings at The Jewelry Center are set in 14-carat or 18-carat gold or in platinum.

“Currently the white gold is the most popular but we do get calls for yellow gold and occasionally for rose gold. Platinum is used less frequently because of its cost,” Ehrmann said.

The process of purchasing the engagement ring often begins long before anyone sets foot in the jewelry store.

“Both the prospective bride and groom may have spent time casually looking at rings in photos, online, or in windows of jewelry stores, Ehrmann said. “He may come into the store and pull out his phone and bring up a picture of the type of ring he is interested in purchasing.”

There was a time when the man came in by himself and purchased the ring. Today couples often come in together to purchase the ring.

“For some it is important that the ring be the one that is really desired. While it is not unusual for the bride to accompany her prospective groom to choose the ring it is still more common that the groom comes in without her,” Ehrmann said.

The groom may come in alone or he may bring a friend or members of his family, for moral support.

“We are always glad to help in the process of choosing the ring and are willing to spend time working with the young man to help him make a good choice. We need to know his budget and the general idea of what he wants to purchase as far as style and diamond shape and size,” Ehrmann said.

The Jewelry Center has a large display of engagement rings

in a variety of styles, stone sizes and cost. The jeweler will help determine which of these best fits the needs of the customer. He or she will also point out what makes each of the rings special.

Remember that when choosing a diamond, it is not just the size that is important. A smaller stone can be more expensive because of its cut and its quality. Diamonds are judged on the 4 C’s, that is color, cut, clarity and carat size.

“The cut is most important for if the stone is not properly cut it won’t sparkle and won’t be pretty,” Ehrmann said.

The color and the clarity of the stone are also important. A cloudy stone or one that is off color will not be as attractive.

If nothing in the case is exactly what one is looking for, they have the option of looking at loose stones and having it placed in a setting of their own design.

“Nicole in our store is wonderful working with customers to help them design the setting of their dreams. She is able to bring the customers ideas to life on paper. Ideas that will later be transformed into the ring,” Ehrmann said.

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Manager John Ehrmann is proud of the variety and top quality of the jewelry sold her at The Jewelry Center. While only in Burlington since November, the store has been well received by the community and is already bursting at the seams according to Ehrmann.

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Once the engagement ring is chosen, the wedding band itself is chosen. For the bride the wedding band is usually one that matches the engagement ring and the two are often sold as a set. It is important to choose a wedding band that enhances the look of the engagement ring and that can be comfortably worn together.

“If the manufacturer does not provide a matching ring, we will make one,” Ehrmann said.

In today’s digital world everything must be recorded and placed on social media. That too is becoming the norm for proposals.

“There is a box for the engagement ring that includes a small video recorder that will catch the reaction of the bride to be,” said Thomas Ruse of The Jewelry Center. “Others will have a friend or family member hidden to record the event.”

Having grandma’s pearls sliding around the dance floor when the necklace breaks, is not the plan of any bride.

The Jewelry Center is a full-service jewelry store with a goldsmith on the premises one day a week so customers can bring in jewelry for repair and be reassured it does not leave the store. They will also reset stones into new pieces.

The store offers a variety of jewelry in precious and semiprecious stones set in classic or modern styles.

A nice selection of estate jewelry is also available at reasonable prices.

Looking to sell old pieces of jewelry or broken items? The Jewelry Center buys gold.

“While we have only been in town a short time, we have enjoyed the warm welcome we have received from the community. We feel we are a wonderful fit and look forward to continuing to grow here,” For many years the man’s ring was a plain band or one embedded Ehrmann said. with small stones of 14k or 18k gold or platinum. In recent years the The Jewelry Center is at 348 N. Pine St., Burlington. Business men’s rings have changed. Many are now produced in tungsten, steel hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and or titanium rather than gold.

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The Jewelry Center has two additional stores in Greenfield and Being less prone to scratching make them more popular for many Brookfield. men, Ehrmann said.

Another type of wedding band for men is the rubber band. These are popular with electricians, carpenters and others who work with their hands and do not want to wear metal. They are often purchased as a second ring to wear while working and are very inexpensive.

A thank you gift is traditionally given to members of the bridal party by the bride and groom. In many cases these gifts are pieces of jewelry. For the bridesmaids, she may pick out a silver bracelet, necklace or earrings that will be worn on the day of the wedding.

“The choice for the groomsmen is often an item like a key chain,” Ehrmann said.

Cufflinks used to be popular but today few men wear them.

The bride’s choice of jewelry to wear on the wedding day is often pearls. Beautiful, elegant and classic they add a polished look without detracting from the wedding gown.

“They may come in to purchase pearl studs for their ears for that day or a string of classic pearls,” Ehrmann said. “Some brides do not need new jewelry but choose to wear family heirlooms such as pearls that have belonged to their mother or grandmother. These Nicole, John and Jean at The Jewelry Center with their years of may need to be cleaned or restrung to look their best and to be safely experience in the jewelry field stand ready to help with all jewelry worn without fear of breakage.” needs.

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Young members of the Walworth County Cloggers take the community stage at last year’s Oktoberfest celebration in Elkhorn. Elkhorn will host its 13th annual Oktoberfest event Oct. 20 in downtown Elkhorn. It kicks off with a 5K run/2-mile walk at the Walworth County Fairgrounds and features a car show, beer and wine tasting, community group performances and live music, kids games and activities, a chili cook-off, and a variety of food and vendors.

Fall into the season at Elkhorn

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FESTIVAL INCLUDES CAR SHOW, WINE AND BEER TASTING, CHILI COOK-OFF AND ENTERTAINMENT

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Car show

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For those looking to celebrate the German tradition in an event that’s suitable for the entire family, consider making a stop at Elkhorn Oktoberfest. The event, held in Veterans Park and the adjacent block of Wisconsin Street, is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 20.

Now in its 13th year, it’s grown into the largest event the Elkhorn Area Chamber of Commerce oversees.

“It’s crazy how big of an event it’s grown into,” Chris Clapper, executive director of the chamber, said.

The numbers support Clapper’s claim as every facet of the event have grown, from event sponsors and wine and beer tasting to vendor booths and chili tasting participants.

Below is a breakdown of the activities going on during Elkhorn Oktoberfest.

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This year will feature the 9th Annual Oktoberfest Car Show, which will be held 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the north parking lot of the Walworth County Government Center. There is no pre-registration, the first 75 entries will receive dash plaques and there’s a Peoples Choice award.

While there is no fee to enter the car show, the suggested donation is $5 or five non-perishable food items – all of which will go to the Elkhorn Food Pantry.

Chili cook-off

Attendees can expect community members to “bring the heat” for the annual chili cook-off. It will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Cash prizes will go to the top three chili recipes as voted on by the tasters.

There is no entry fee to compete in the chili cook-off and it’s open to individuals and

businesses. The cost to sample chili is $5, which offers tastings from any or all of the competitors present.

The deadline to register with the chamber to be in the chili cook-off is Oct. 15.

Run/walk

The Elkhorn Oktoberfest 5K run/2-mile walk will begin at the Walworth County Fairgrounds and end at the Oktoberfest site.

Through Oct. 14, registration for adults is $30; for students in grades K-12, it’s $15. Beginning Oct. 15 the fees increase by $5.

Participants will receive a long-sleeved T-shirt and goodie bag and awards will be given to the top finishers in each age group. Adults 21 and older will receive admission to the beer and wine tasting; those 21 and younger a free root beer.

Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., the run/walk at 9:30 a.m. To register, visit oktoberfest.5k.run.

Raise a stein

The official tapping of the keg is set for 11 a.m., followed by wine and beer tasting and steinholding contests until 5 p.m.

Admission to the wine and beer tasting tent is $12 a person and includes a commemorative Oktoberfest glass and six tastings of beer or wine.

Guests are also invited to cheer on participants as they hold a weighted-down stein with their arm outstretched, or better yet, join the fun.

“Anyone can participate in the stein-holding contest and there’s no cost to do so,” Clapper said.

Entertainment

Several local groups will perform on the community stage at Oktoberfest including: Dreams

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The chili cook-off at Elkhorn’s Oktoberfest runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The cost to sample the chili is $5. Cash prizes are awarded to the top three chili recipes as voted on by the tasters.

Studio of Performing Arts; the Elkhorn Flying Dragons; Toe To Toe Ballet; and the Walworth County Cloggers.

Clapper said it’s great to showcase local groups at a community event.

“A lot of these groups perform on closed stages so people don’t always know about them. This exposes them to the community,” she said.

Once the community groups wrap up their performances, The Spectaculars will provide live music.

Food/vendors

In addition to the chili, there will be a variety of food vendors on site in an effort to offer something for everyone, according to Clapper.

And for those wanting to do a little shopping, there will be more than 130 vendors – selling everything from crafts and artwork to commercial items.

For the kids

A variety of activities will also be offered for the young Oktoberfest goers. In addition to a bounce house and slide (for a small fee), kids will have the opportunity to decorate pumpkins and more.

“This is a family friendly event so we try to offer activities for the kids that are fun and relate to fall,” Clapper said.

Shuttle service

Shuttle services from the parking lot off of Highway 11 across from the Walworth County Fairgrounds to Oktoberfest will be offered during the event.

There is no charge for parking at the fairgrounds and parking downtown will be limited, with Wisconsin Street between Moy’s and Friends on the Square being shut down for the event.

DAVE DRESDOW Spirit of Geneva Lakes For more information, contact the Elkhorn Area Andrew Colosimo (on left) demonstrates with the Elkhorn Flying Dragons at the 2017 Oktoberfest Chamber of Commerce at 262-723-5788 or visit elkhornchamber.com. celebration.

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A group of Goodwin’s family members jump into Pleasant Lake in Walworth County.

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by Bridget an award-winning book,’ it would nne Goodwin, author have seemed really daunting. For of the books “Come to Bartal the Lake” and “Stay for STAFF WRITER anyone who thinks they might want to write a book, first write a story. First, Lunch,” has a strong get used to expressing yourself on paper,” background in communications, branding Goodwin said. and printing. But writing award-winning books was a little less premeditated for her.

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“We create together as a family and “Matthew’s parents found one of the encourage creativity,” Goodwin said. cottages in the 1950s. In the ‘50s, his mom Her first book, “Stay for Lunch,” tells the started saying ‘no TV here.’ We try to hold story of an unexpected friend connection. on to that analog life. That’s a fleeting thing nowadays,” Goodwin said.

“As I was driving, someone had a car Her book “Come to the Lake” slowly accident. I stopped to help. Here she was, evolved from her intention of documenting a tiny bird of an old woman, with a bone their unique way of life. sticking out of her leg. I was 31; she was “I’ve always been a notetaker and journal 86. For the first four hours we met, we held writer. It was after my children, who are in hands. Ten years later, I wanted to tell the their 20s now, stopped needing me on such a story of it,” Goodwin said. Goodwin was a daily basis – that’s when I needed something communications major and English minor in else to do,” Goodwin said. college.

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When it came time to publish her first book in 2008, she realized that she wanted to self-publish.

“My purpose as an author is to provide my reader with a pleasurable pause.

That’s why my publishing company was called Pleasurable Pause Press. I decided to self-publish so no one could tell me, ‘This isn’t a good cover’ or ‘The book needs to be longer,’” Goodwin explained.

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The writing process

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Anne Goodwin, author of “Come to the Lake” and “Stay for Lunch,” works in her studio cottage on Pleasant Lake. A majority of both books were written at this location, which lacks electricity.

Goodwin calls it “the return to an analog life.”

Goodwin discussed her writing process, a process that has taken her 10 years for both of her books.

“In the beginning, I’ll be out in my kayak looking at nature. I’ll see a heron, and I can’t wait to get home and write about it. I experience something and take a note of it. I’m not a disciplined writer who usually allots a certain amount of time each day for writing. My books are made up of small notes at a time,” Goodwin said.

Her more spontaneous approach to writing has gotten her an Independent Publisher Book Award for “Stay for Lunch” and four national book awards for “Come to the Lake.” One of these awards is a Living Now Book Award.

When she’s not writing, Goodwin cherishes her “analog moments” with family and friends on Pleasant Lake.

“I’m a freshwater lake girl. I love to kayak, canoe and feed large groups of people.

Communal events are important to me,” Goodwin said.

“Come to the Lake” contains a cookbook section titled “Tiny Kitchen Cooking.”

One with the lake

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Anne Goodwin (right) and family friend Lea Spicer celebrate after swimming around the entirety of Pleasant Lake for the 14th year in a row. Goodwin, 60, is taking on the tradition of her husband’s mother, who also annually swam around the shore of Pleasant Lake for much of her life.

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In late August, Goodwin and her friend Lea Spicer swam around the entirety of Pleasant Lake for the 14th year in a row. Goodwin, 60, is following in the footsteps of her husband’s mom, who also swam the perimeter of the lake once a year until late in her life.

“Age is a state of mind. I can look at you and tell you that I’m 60 years old, but I can hardly believe it. You have to keep moving, keep saying yes and keep trying new things.

Participate in life fully – it keeps your life full and alive,” Goodwin reflected.

Goodwin reflects on how her books can provide a pleasurable pause for readers.

“Even though ‘Come to the Lake’ is a personal and singular story about a tiny lake, it has a universal appeal to it,” she said. “You need to first disconnect in order to connect with those around you. That’s the great takeaway from the book.”

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Returning for the second straight year, Wilmot Mountain has plans to deliver more new features to its Epic Fall Festival, which will be on Saturday, Oct. 13.

The event, which is free, unless otherwise noted, is at 11931 Fox River Road in Wilmot.

Wilmot Mountain, owned by Colorado-based Vail Resorts, kicks off its annual festival with a 5K run along the slopes at 10 a.m. and continues through the evening.

The 5K run, however, will not be the only activity on the lineup, according to Marketing and Public Relations Manager Rachael Muhlenbeck.

Muhlenbeck, who said the scheduled events will offer something for the entire family, reports there will be four additions to the 2018 festival.

New features include a scavenger hunt, bags tournament, wine tasting and a family friendly movie at dusk.

Guests can register for the 5K run and bags tournament

Guests explore a bounce house at last year’s first annual Epic Fall Festival hosted by Wilmot Mountain.

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Participants in the 5K run, Muhlenbeck said, will traverse terrain they have never experienced while skiing during the winter season.

“We will take you up the backside of the mountain and you can kind of see what you don’t normally get to see during the season,” she said. “It is kind of a backstage tour of our backside of the mountain.”

Muhlenbeck said the runners will hit multiple different land elements, like gravel and grass, as they forge ahead during the 5K run.

Although running along the mountains can bring different challenges, Muhlenbeck said people of all ages joined in last year.

“We had all ages last year, it is challenging, but it is doable,” she said. “It is probably a little more challenging than your typical 5K.” For runners who win the race, they will receive a thrilling prize, she added.

“Our top male and female finisher will win a season pass to ski on Wilmot Mountain, which is really exciting,” Muhlenbeck said.

The prizes will be awarded at about 11:30 a.m., when officials open the course to make way for hayrides, which is scheduled from 11:45 a.m. until 5 p.m.

As runners receive their awards, visitors explore the slopes on hayrides; Wilmot

Mountain officials plan to offer a variety of other options to meet the needs of any family member.

FAMILY-FRIENDLY OPTIONS

Options consist of season pass printing, pumpkin painting, bounce houses, retail sidewalk sale, Burton Riglet demonstrations along with the chance to buy an Epic Pass for the season.

Additionally, food and drink are available for purchase.

Face painting, which runs from noon until 4 p.m., is another option for children.

Additionally, at dusk, Wilmot Mountain officials will present the film “Hocus Pocus” to help visitors gear up for Halloween spirit.

“We are doing a movie at dusk, so folks can bring their blankets and chairs, and we are going to set up on the mountains a movie showing in the evening,” Muhlenbeck said. “Hocus Pocus is a really fun, family, fall Halloween-type movie.”

While the movie is playing, a bonfire will keep visitors warm and snacks and drinks will be available for purchase.

Entertainment is not limited to the movie, however, with a DJ offering an array of musical genres from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.

In the afternoon, a local music group will take the stage, where they will perform through 6 p.m.

“We have got the Kyle Young Band playing,” Muhlenbeck said. “They will

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NEW GAMES

A bags tournament and scavenger hunt are two other contests, both of which offer prizes, Muhlenbeck said.

The bags tournament, which is open from 1 to 3 p.m., will be single elimination.

“The winning team will walk away with a really cool Wilmot Mountain logo bag set,” said Muhlenbeck, adding the contest cost $20 to enter.

Registration for the bags tournament is available online or at the ski resort’s guest services desk.

The scavenger hunt, she said, looks to bring some challenges, but participants can find the clues within the complex, and even in the lodge.

“We will have a scavenger hunt on the hill, so it is mostly going to be answering questions, you will have to go around and maybe find a picture in the lodge that is one of the answers, things like that,” she said.

Winners of the scavenger can receive gift cards and some “Wilmot Mountain swag,” she said.

TAKE A SIP

For the older crowd, they can sample wine for $20, and bring home a Wilmot Mountain keepsake, a souvenir stemless wine glass.

The wine samples, Muhlenbeck said, are featured on the menu at Walt’s Tavern.

“We are doing a wine tasting, you have to be 21 and older, and you get to sample 10 different wines and those wines are featured on our Walt’s Tavern menu during the winter season.”

A Wilmot Mountain official gives visitors a lift on a hayride during the festival last year.

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OCTOBER 2018

Lake Geneva Canopy Tour’s eighth annual Pumpkin Drop and Fall Festival is set for Oct. 27 and 28. The event features free Arbor Trail access, food, live music, pumpkindrop contest, pumpkin panting, scavenger hunt and more.

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Frights and Fun Fest inaugural run begins Oct. 26 SUBMITTED PHOTO Spirit of Geneva Lakes

Find treats in Lake Geneva’s first ever Frights and Fun Fest, running Oct. 26 through Nov. 3. The nine-day celebration of Halloween is serving up tricks, treats, frights and delights for all ages and interests.

From ghost walks and haunted hayrides; to magic shows, costume contests and festivals; and everything in between, Lake Geneva has something for the entire family.

American Horrors Film Festival Oct. 26 and 27 Head to the downtown Geneva Theater for two days of curated horror shorts, films, documentaries and laser light shows running from noon to midnight are sure to keep you at the edge of your seat. Ages 17 and older.

Legends and Lore at Old World Wisconsin Oct. 26 and 27 Troves of supernatural tales brought to Wisconsin over the generations come to life as you venture into the dark of the woods, encounter traveling performers around their fire, hear eerie tales performed by lantern light, and attempt a haunted maze under the light of SPIRIT of GENEVA LAKES

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Dr. Scary’s Scream Park Oct. 26 and 27, Nov. 2 and 3 Be ready for the horror, evil, fear and screams as you make your way through Dr. Scary’s two haunted houses featuring 70 rooms of terror. Open rain or shine and for ages 14 and older at 5020 Highway 50, Delavan.

Lake Geneva Ghost Walks Oct. 26 and 27, Nov. 2 and 3 Visitors looking to be captivated by local folklore, Wisconsin legend tripping, Lake Geneva history or just interested in strange Lake Geneva tales will find them on the Ghost Walk.

Boos and Brews Bash at Lake Lawn Resort Oct. 26 and 27 Live music, spooky spirits, wicked brews, seasonal concessions and a spookiest costume contest will be some of the many ways to have fun at Lake Lawn Resort.

Overnight packages are available for arrival and include accommodations for two nights, a $100 resort credit, and two-day admission to

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Old World Wisconsin in Eagle will host its Halloween Legends and Lore event from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Oct. 26 and 27. The fun-filled evenings include scary stories by the campfire, a haunted maze and the Night Parade. Visit oldworld wisconsin. wisconsin history. org for more information.

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Boos and Brews for each registered guest.

Beer + Spirits Festival at The Ridge Hotel Oct. 27 The Ridge Hotel has plenty of Halloween tricks, treats and entertainment along with unlimited tastings from 35 Midwest craft breweries and distilleries at their Beer + Spirits Festival. Purchase early admission tickets for exclusive access to three breweries.

Covetoberfest at The Cove of Lake Geneva Oct. 27 The Cove of Lake Geneva is treating families to Covetoberfest, a carnival featuring games, snacks and outdoor entertainment.

Costumes and Cocktails at Crafted Americana Oct. 27 Dress up to win and head to Crafted Americana at The Ridge Hotel. Costume contest participants will have a chance to win eclectic bottles of wine from the restaurants award-winning cellar and an overnight stay at The Ridge Hotel while sipping spooking spirits and harvest ales.

Magic Shows at Tristan Crist Theatre Oct. 27 and Nov. 3 Witness thrilling magic and large-scale illusions up close and personal at the Tristan Crist Magic Theatre. Be amazed as a lady is cut in halves, as a motorcycle appears from impossible conditions, and as Crist delves into the supernatural as he levitates a haunted table.

Lake Geneva Canopy Tours Pumpkin Drop and Fall Festival Oct. 27 and 28 The Lake Geneva Canopy Tours Pumpkin Drop and Fall Festival promises plenty of action, adventure and entertainment as participants zoom down a 1,200-foot racing zipline with pumpkin in hand to aim at a large bulls eye target below.

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Haunted Hayride at Dan Patch Stables at Grand Geneva Oct. 27 Ghosts and ghouls will be invading the Dan Patch Stables and woods at Grand Geneva Resort & Spa for an evening of spooktacular fun. Hayrides run from 6 p.m. to midnight.

Sordid and Scandalous Walking Tour Oct. 27 Hear the historic gossip of Lake Geneva including the dish on a 1950’s bank robbery, the town’s tie to prohibition gangsters and tales of the Lake Geneva sea serpent during this 90-minute walking tour.

Other events • Trick or Treating in the City of Lake Geneva is noon to 4 p.m. on Oct. 28 • Spooky Preschool Story Time at the Lake Geneva Public Library is Oct. 29.

• Ukulele Strum and Sing: Halloween Edition at the Lake Geneva Public Library is Oct. 29.

• Monsters Among Us by author Linda Godfrey at the Lake Geneva Public Library is Oct. 30.

• Silent film Nosferatu with live organist and costume contest at Geneva Theater is Oct. 31.

• Rocky Horror Picture Show at Geneva Theater is Oct. 31.

• Hitchcock double feature at the Lake Geneva Library is Oct. 31.

• Ghost stories, staff in costumes handing out candy at the Lake Geneva Public Library at 4:30 p.m. on Oct. 31.

• Scary Story Time and Arts and Crafts at the Lake Geneva Library is Oct. 31.

• Magical Musings in Downtown Lake Geneva is Nov. 2 and 3.

• Witches and wizards of all ages won’t want to miss the Great Hall dinner on Nov. 2 that will include a house sorting event and entertainment. The fun continues in downtown Lake Geneva Nov. 3 with a scavenger hunt and trivia contest. Witches and wizards can also learn to play Quiddich and make wands and potions.

For more information, contact the Lake Geneva Visitor Center at 1-800-345-1020.

OCTOBER 2018

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