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Where the Fun Begins in Wisconsin....is right here in south-central WI. From the Wisc Dells, to Lake WI, to the Amish Farms, to historic Columbus......Columbia County has it all. Information on all of our surrounding areas is included as well
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Just Minutes Away FromDevils Lake State Park!
www.campingforthefunofit.com
Baraboo Hills CampgroundE10545 Terrytown Rd. Baraboo,WI 53913
(608) 356-8505We invite you to make
Baraboo Hills Campground your home awayfrom homewhile you visit all the excitementof theWisconsin Dells, natural beauty ofDevils Lake State Park, or fun of the
CircusWorld Museum.www.baraboohillscampground.com
Smokey Hollow CampgroundW9935McGowan Rd Lodi, WI 53555
(608) 635-4806Whether you are looking for a
weekend filled with activities or thequiet relaxation of a secludedcampground, Smokey Hollow
is the place for you andyour family!
www.smokeyhollowcampground.com
Merry Macs CampgroundE12995 Halweg Rd Merrimac,WI 53561
(608) 493-2367Welcome to one of the BESTcampgrounds inWisconsin!Merry Macs Campground
is a family friendly campground nestledbetween the South shore of
Devils Lake and LakeWisconsin.www.merrymacscampground.com
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Heated Indoor Swimming Pool
Fishing Lake No License Required
18 Hole Adventure Mini-golf
Fox River Paddling Trips
Swimming Beach with Water Toys
Rentals: Canoe, Rowboat, Kayak, Paddleboat,
Theme Weekends & Activities
5 Miles of Hiking Trails
Game Room
Restaurant & Snack Bar
Log Cabin Rentals
Craft & Convenience Store
Four Playgrounds
Outdoor Movies
Bark Park
BMX Course
The best childhoodmemories are created here!
W6445 Haynes Road, Pardeeville, WI 53954 E-Mail: [email protected]
www.indiantrailscampground.com 608-429-3244
FREEWI-FIin restau
rant Kids Stay for
FREE
Welcome to Columbia County
Welcome!
No matter the season, Columbia County is filled with
four seasons
of fun waiting to be discovered and all just a short d
rive away.
Come explore the 11,000 acres of lakes, 16,000 acres of
public
hunting and wildlife land, 49 miles of trout streams,
27 boat
landings and 3,000 campsites. The area is rich in nativ
e-American
history, and proudly showcases attractions of the ear
ly settlers
and explorers, and the role that all shared in shaping
the area as
we see it today. A visit to the local Amish communiti
es and their
businesses will help connect the past to the present as
well.
Wonderful drives, such as Scenic Byway 60, or Highw
ay 51, will
bring you within minutes of the National Scenic Ice A
ge Trail,
Wisconsin Dells, Lake Wisconsin, and the Merrimac F
erry.
Combine all of that with comfortable lodging, restaur
ants and
friendly people and youll understand why Columbia
County
is another Wisconsin destination waiting to be explore
d.
Use this guide as your first step in planning a getawa
y to
Columbia County. More resources and travel informa
tion
are also available on TravelWisconsin.com.
On behalf of Wisconsins tourism industry, we
look forward to welcoming you soon.
Sincerely,
Stephanie Klett
Secretary
Wisconsin Department of Tourism
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Welcome to Columbia County
COLUMBIA COUNTY MAP .36
AMISH MAP . . . . . . . . . . .5
On the RoadScenic Byway 60 . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 6
Transportation . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 23
Curling Clubs . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 23
Hwy 151 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 28
Explore WI 51 . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 55
Where the Fun BeginsParks and Recreation . . . . .
. . . . . . 15, 24
Dining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 20
Golfing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 21
Antiques and Galleries . . .. . . . . . 22
Barn Quilts . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 22
Camping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 25
Farm Products & Markets .. . . . . . 34
Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 38
Amish Adventures . . . . . . .. . . . . . 45
Lodging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 51
Horicon Marsh . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 52
CommunitiesLodi and Lake Wisconsin .
. . . . . . 8
Sauk County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Wisconsin Dells . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 18
Rio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Fall River . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 27
Beaver Dam . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 29
Columbus . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 30
Randolph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 42
Cambria Friesland . . . . . . .. . . . . . 44
Green Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 50
Waupun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 52
Pardeeville . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 54
Marquette County . . . . . . .. . . . . . 55
Portage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 58
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ArLinGton, ViLLAGe608-635-2474
CAMbriA-FrieSLAnD AreA
ChAMber oF CoMMerCe
PO Box 143, Cambria, WI 53923-0143
www.cambriafrieslandchamber.com
CoLuMbiA County eConoMiC
DeVeLopMent CorporAtion1800 Kutzke Rd., Ste B
Portage, WI 53901608-742-6161
www.ccedc.com
CoLuMbiA County oFFiCeS
608-742-2191 www.co.columbia.wi.us
CoLuMbuS AreA
ChAMber oF CoMMerCe
PO Box 362 Columbus, WI 53925
920-632-3699
CoLuMbuS MAin Street
128 W. James St. P.O. Box 23
Columbus, WI 53925 920-623-5325
www.columbusmainstreet.org
DoyLeStown, ViLLAGe920-992-3610
FALL riVer ChAMber oF CoMMerCe
PO Box 6, Fall River, WI 53932-0006
920-484-6257
www.villageoffallriver-chamber.com
FrieSLAnD ChAMber oF CoMMerCe
PO Box 127, Friesland, WI 53935-0127
LoDi & LAke wiSConSin
ChAMber oF CoMMerCe
PO Box 43, Lodi, WI 53555-0043
608-592-4412www.lodiwisconsin.com
www.lakewisconsin.org
LoDi AreA opportunity
& DeVeLopMent inC.(L.o.D.i.)
401 Chestnut St., Lodi, WI 53555
608-592-4038
MAin Street portAGe
117 W. Cook St., PO Box 61,
Portage, WI 53901608-745-1861
www.mainstreetportage.org
pArDeeViLLe AreA
buSineSS ASSoCiAtion
PO Box 337 Pardeeville, WI 53954
608-429-3596www.pardeeville.biz
portAGe ChAMber oF CoMMerCe
104 W. Cook St., Suite A
Portage, WI 53901800-474-2525608-742-6242
www.portagewi.com
poynette ChAMber oF CoMMerCe
PO Box 625, Poynette, WI 53955-0625
608-635-2425
www.poynettechamber.com
rAnDoLph ChAMber oF CoMMerCe
349 Stark St., Randolph, WI 53956
920-326-4769www.randolphwi.net
rio, ViLLAGe207 Lincoln Ave, PO Box 105,
Rio, WI 53960-0105920-992-5454
uw extenSion CoLuMbiA County
608-742-9680
www.uwex.edu/ces/cty/columbia
wiSConSin DeLLS
buSineSS iMproVeMent
DiStriCt www.wisdellsdowntown.com
wiSConSin DeLLS ViSitor
& ConVention bureAu
701 Superior St., PO Box 390,
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965-0390
800-223-3557www.wisdells.com
wyoCenA, ViLLAGe
165 East Dodge St., PO Box 913,
Wyocena, WI 53969-0913
608-429-2349www.wyocenawi.com
This Visitors Guide is the official publication of the Co
lumbia
County Visitors Bureau, 800 Kutzke Rd., Portage, WI
, 5390
Contact us at 608-72-66, Andrew Nussbaum, Presi
dent/CEO
www.TravelColumbiaCounty.net / www.TravelWiscNo
w.com
PUBLISHEd BY: Capital Newspapers, Portage, WI
GENERAL MANAGER Matt Meyers
AdVERTISING dIRECTOR Julie Brown
GRAPHIC dESIGN Chad Brewer
COVER PHOTO Bob OBrion of OBrion Photgraphy
Proudly Supporting the
Following Organizations
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From the Empire Prairie to the Mighty Mississippi, Wisconsins 100-mile Scenic Byway 60 fol-lows the graceful curves of the Lower Wisconsin River. This patch of our planet sparkles, by sunny day or starry night, with the wild beauty of nature left to its own devices for thousands and thousands of years. And nowhere so apt is Heraclituss adage that you cant step into the same river twice. In constant flux, the river of a thousand isles continuously sculpts its
sandbars, shifts its channels, varies its flows, and repaints its colors, according to the whims of the weather gods.
Here golden bluffs crop out of emerald hills and valleys that roll into rushing streams to the lively river. These waters beckon fishermen, canoeists, kayakers, and boaters. Here birdwatchers and botanists can go bananas while, chances are, an eagle is watching them.
As transcendent as the ancient driftless area landscape itself is the history encoded in its formations. Hundreds of effigy mound earthworks, still alive to the touch, stand today as spiritual gifts and messages from those who occupied this land in the deep past.
The more recent settlements on the Byway route from Lodi to Prairie du Chien have tried to complement rather than conflict with the pristine quali-
ties of driftless Nature. Each has its own enticing history and contemporary flavor. They offer a rich range of camping, lodging, dining, outdoor and indoor recreation, archeologi-cal pursuits, and other learning options. They welcome both the seriously energetic and those who seek serious relaxation. They invite families to experi-ence together this special place, the magic of which has inspired a local goal: No child left inside.
Wisconsin Scenic Byway
Highway 60 STATE HWY
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WISCONSIN
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PRAIRIE DUCHIEN
WAUZEKA
BRIDGEPORT
BOSCOBEL
PORT ANDREW
BLUE RIVER MUSCODA
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Visit www.scenic60.com for more information, or contact:
Lodi Chamber of Commerce 102 N. Main Lodi, WI 53555
www.lodiwisconsin.com (608) 592-4412
Sauk Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce
421 Water St. Suite 105 Prairie du Sac, WI 53578
www.saukprairie.com (608) 643-4168
Spring Green Chamber of Commerce
259 E. Jefferson St Spring Green, WI 53588
(608) 588-2054
Colsac III Merrimac FerryApril - November
Hwy 113/188 Columbia/Sauk Counties
Lodi/Merrimac/Lake Wisconsin
Wisconsin Scenic Byway
Highway 60
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Shop Historic Downtown Lodi
Antiques - Art - Garden
Quilting - Rug Hooking
Jewelry - Floral - Home Decor
Home Appliances - Childrens
Wine Bar - Ice Cream
Bakery - Meat Market
For More Informationhistoricdowntownlodi.com
203 PORTAGE STREET (Hwy 60), LODI
608.592.3342
The areas most unique gift shop!
www.threebatsinthebelfry.com
An eclectic mix ofHome furnisHings,Antiques, gArden
Art, & giftsfor Any occAsion!
Lodi & Lake Wisconsin
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GibraltarRock
COLUMBIACOUNTY
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SUNFALLON MAINArt & AntiquesGArden ironseeds & PlAnts
139 s. Main st., lodi608.592.4012
www.sunfallonmain.com
160 Valley Drive, Lodi592-3296
HOURS:MonFri 7:30 am5 pm
Sat 8 amnoonAccepting most commercial insuranceplans and HMOs, including: Unity,
Dean Care, The Alliance, PhysiciansPlus, and Blue Cross & Blue Shield.
www.spmh.org
LODIMEDICALCLINIC
Karen Meng, APNP Deanna Lord, PA-C Dave Eberdt, PA-CAndrea Chao, MD Dale Fanney, MD Rosemarie Kennaley, MD
A long time ago, (1948) a country mallard made Lodi her home. She settled in the downtown area and laid her eggs in a large masonry basket full of beautiful flow-ers. When her eggs hatched, she drew quite a bit of atten-tion as locals and visitors came to observe her brood.
Lodi's then police chief and his granddaughter also came to see the small fuzzy baby ducklings and their mother. The chief asked his grand-
daughter what she thought the mother duck's name should be? She replied "Susie".
Susie has faithfully returned to her flower basket for years, raising many ducklings and much media attention.
Through the years, many "Susies" have nested in the flower basket. Each year Lodi hosts an annual "Susie the Duck Day" celebrat-ing the famous fowl who nests in the heart of Lodi.
The Legend of Susie the Duck
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Lodi & Lake Wisconsin
FITZS ON THE LAKEOn Beautiful Lake Wisconsin
Howie & Asta Blanchar, Owners
W11602 Hwy. V, Lodi, WI 53555(608)592-3302 Fax: (608)592-3997
Open @ 9am-Close M-F, 7am-Close Sat-Sun
Steaks Seafood Sandwiches AppetizersBreakfast Sunday Brunch Friday Fish Fry
Open 7 Days a WeekOutdoor seating area
Take out orders by boat or carPlenty of Pier parking
Middleton Sauk CityHwy 12
Waunakee
Cty.P
Lodi Okee FerryLake WI
3 Miles 3 MilesHwy. 113
Hwy. V
Fitzs onthe Lake
Merrimac Hwy. 78
Home of Susie the Duck, the friendly small town of Lodi is located in the heart of scenic south-central Wisconsin. From Lake Wisconsin to Gibraltar Rock, the natural landscape surrounding Lodi affords breathtaking views to the hiker, cyclist, or motor tourist. While touring Lodi be sure to stop on Main Street to feed Susie the Duck who, since 1948, has made her nest in a special masonry basket built just for her and her feathered fledglings.
Next, visit Lodi's quaint shops and businesses that carry every-thing visitors and residents could want: unique shops and restaurants, a grass airstrip, and full-service banking.
If you're a first-time visitor, be sure to take a ride across the Wisconsin River aboard the Colsac III, Wisconsin's only free auto ferry. You can spend the day seeing the sights, visiting attractions, enjoy-ing Lake Wisconsin, exploring the inexhaustible natural wonders of the area, or visiting with the inter-esting people and return to Lodi's peaceful hotels, motels, bed-and-breakfasts, or campgrounds to relax and reflect on the day's activities.
Lodi, Wisconsin, is a city that preserves a peaceful, qual-ity lifestyle and takes pride in all that it has to offer.
The Town of Lodi
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Looking For Something To Do?Prairie ValleyResale Store177 S. Main, Lodi, WIacross from Bushnell Ford
Mon-Fri 10 am 6 pm 9 am 2 pm
608-556-1161
LIKEUS ONWe are a
non-protchildren needsorganization.
We have aMan Cave!
- Large Inventory of Fresh Flowersfor ANY Occasion
- High-style Floral, Silk Flower,& Dried Floral Arrangements
- Gift Baskets IncludingGourmet Fruit Baskets
- Extensive Gift Line - Greeting CardsGift Greeting Cards
Nancys Floral & Gifts146 S. Main St., Lodi, WI 53555 608.592.0122
www.nancysowerslodi.com
Barn Tours to meetBig Jake and his friends
Reservations required.
608-635-2046 N3056 Smokey Hollow Rd Poynettewww.smokeyhollowfarm.com
I90/94 Exit 115 East to Smokey Hollow Rd.,1st farm on the left
Smokey Hollow FarmPoynette, WI
Meet JAKE the WorldsTALLEST Living Horse
Year-round gift shop featuring handmade unique giftsby WI artists, regional wines and amish confections.
12,000 to 18,000 years ago, mon-strous ice sheets, over two miles thick at their point of origin, stretched from northern Canada to cover much of Wisconsin and North America. Mounds of gla-cial material were deposited at the forward edge of the glacier, forming the terminal moraine.
The Ice Age Trail is part of the National Park Service National Scenic Trail System. The Trail loosely follows the terminus of the glaciers from the last ice age. It traverses the state starting at Potawatomi State Park in Door County, runs southeast through the Kettle Moraines to Janesville, turns north going west of Madison, through Devil's Lake State Park,
north to Langlade County, and then meanders west through northern forests to Interstate State Park on the St Croix National Scenic Riverway. Currently, about 600 miles out of a total of about 1100 planned miles are completed statewide.
The Lodi Valley Chapter volun-teers construct and maintain trails, lead hikes and field trips, educate, and assist in land stewardship.
Chapter activities include full moon hikes, periodic trail improvement days, National Trails Day activi-ties, and special interest hikes.
Chapter Coordinator: Bill Beers 608-592-2031 For more information, please visit www.iceagetrail.org
Ice Age Trail
Snaking through 30 counties, the Ice Age Trail marks the southernmost edge of glaciers from the last Ice Age.
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Lodi & Lake Wisconsin
Overlooking the Beautiful Wisconsin River
Great Place To Sit, Relax, Have A Drink& Watch for Bald Eagles
635 - 7220 N5095 Hem lock S t . Po yne t t e
Spirits&FunWithaViewOPEN7 DAYS A WEEKAT 11:00AM
OUTDOOR BARWITH BEERGARDEN
HAPPY HOURM-F 2:00-6:00 PM
a t t h e B r i d g e
Open 7 Nights aWeek!W11579 Cty HwyV, Lodi 608-592-4796
www.anchorsawaylodi.com
Great Food, Best ViewMost Fun on the Lake!Great Food, Best ViewMost Fun on the Lake!
Steaks Seafood Pasta Salad BarSandwiches Soup Desserts Prime Rib
Nightly Specials Friday Fish Fry
Lodi
LODILAKEWISCONSINCHAMBER OF COMMERCE
LODI/LAKE WISCONSIN: PO Box 43, Lodi, WI 53555 608-592-4412Visit us at www.lodiwisconsin.com for complete listing of events and businesses!
LakeWisconsin
Ferry
GibraltarRock
Motels RestaurantsResorts Free Ferry
Skiing CampgroundsSpecialty Shops
Fishing Boat RentalsGolf Bait & TackleWineries & More
JUST 35 MINUTESFROM MADISON ORWISCONSIN DELLS
www.lakewisconsin.org www.lodiwisconsin.com2012 Events: Susie theDuck Day, Brew-B-Que,Lodi Wine Walk & Shop
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N3135 County Rd V 608-635-4311Food & Spirits
Hangin Loose at the
Thirsty Moose!Tiki Bar Boat Dock
Volley Ball HorseshoesLive Music
Thirsty Moose!
Serving Sandwiches 11am - 9pmOpen 7 days a week
Memorial Day to Labor Day
Bar opens at 3 pm. Dinners served at 4 p.m.Enjoy our large outdoor patio & bar.
Fresh cut steaks Fish Specials Friday sh fry expertsPasta Pizza Fish Tacos Tequila Shrimp Prawns
Wine Specialty Drinks & 40 Imported,Domestic and Seasonal Beers
Sunday Breakfast 9am-12:30pm Weekday $7.95 Full Dinner Deals
W12690 Hwy 188 Lodi Open 7 days a week (May - October)608-592-4266 www.shtalesrestaurant.com
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Friday shfry fun
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Lodi & Lake Wisconsin
Wisconsin means dark waters in a Native American language. The dark water of the Wisconsin River and Lake Wisconsin comes from the very dark roots of the Tamarack trees which line its banks in the northern part of the state and bleed a natural dye into the river. Many varieties of fish thrive in these waters, making Lake Wisconsin and the Wisconsin River a fishermans paradise.
The 9,500 acre lake has 57 miles of shoreline, and the lake and river have more than 18 miles of navigable waterway with a depth that varies to a maximum of 40 feet. Boaters love to dock at the many sand bars for a swim, picnic or even to camp overnight.
Tourists from all over the world come here to relax and enjoy this beautiful
area. Once a favorite hunting and fishing ground of the early tribes, it is now a popular tourist destination for camping and water sports, as well as more leisurely activities and family adventures.
The Merrimac Ferry, named Colsac because it bridges Columbia and Sauk counties, is a highlight to experience and the only free ferry in the state. It crosses the Wisconsin River from Highway 113 in Merrimac south to the junction of Highways 188 and 113 just north of Lodi. Trip time is 10 minutes, and 15 cars (trailers too) can cross at one time. It runs 24 hours a day during the months the lake is not frozen. Top it off with a stop at a nearby restaurant or ice cream stand.
Lake Wisconsin & Merrimac Ferry
608-592-2095www.northernedgelodi.com
Steaks, Calamari, Homemade Pizza,$1.00 Shots,Homemade Potato Skins,
Party Rooms, Live Music, NEW Gameroom,Pool, Darts, Pinball, Attached Motel, BanquetRooms Available, Daily Drink & Food Specials,
All-You-Can-Eat Wings, Everyday All DayOpen daily @ 5:30 am
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All-U-Can-Eat Chicken ..............................$6.99All-U-Can-Eat Combo ...............................$7.99
Thursday: All-U-Can-Eat Pasta.................................$5.99Friday Night Fish FrySaturday Night Prime Rib/Seafood BuffetSunday Broasted Chicken and BBQ Pork RibsBuckets of Broasted Chicken w/sides Served Everyday
Serving Steaks & SeafoodDaily Breakfast & Lunch Specials
From Scratch Soups, Pies,Mufns & Jams
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Parks & Recreation
dekorra Public Hunting Ground242 acres, all state-owned.8 miles northwest of Poynette off Hwy. V just west of Interstate 90/94.
duck Creek Public Hunting Grounds159 acres, all state-owned.Four miles west of Wyocena on Hwy. G, south side of G, section 21 town of Springvale.
Fall River dam and Lazy Lake Fall River
French Creek Wildlife Area 3,176 acres, all state-owned.6 miles northeast of Portage on Hwy. F. in the towns of Fort Winnebago and Marcellon in Columbia County and town of Buffalo in Marquette County.
Gibraltar Rock - HighlandsLodi, North on Hwy 113, West on Cty Hwy V.
Goose Pond Sanctuary643 acres, waterfowl refuge and largest tall-grass prairie restoration in Wisconsin
W7468 Prairie Lane, Arlington, WI 53911
Grassy Lake Wildlife Area695 acres, all state-owned.3 miles southeast of Rio to Hwy. 16. Take Erdman Road or Fischer Road off Hwy. 16.
Hampden Wetland Public Hunting Grounds227 acres, all state-owned.Take Hwy. 60, 6 miles west from Columbus to Hwy. A, then south on A 4 miles to Arnold Road.
Hinkson Creek Fishery Area 3 miles west from Poynette on Hwy. CS, then north on Hwy. J 3/4 mile to Kent Road. Go 1 mile east on Kent Rd. to Branton Rd., then north.
Ice Age National Scenic Trail Portage and Lodi areaswww.iceagetrail.org
Jennings Creek Wildlife Area530 acres, all state-owned.Head north out of Rio on Hwy. SS 2 miles to Jennings Road, then east on Jennings less than 2 miles to Ludwig Road, then continue to Jennings Creek.
Lake Wisconsin10,000 acres (16 sq. miles)57 mile shoreline Summer/Winter
Lodi Marsh Wildlife Area1,207 acres (1,070 owned, 137 leased). 2 miles south-west of Lodi on Hwy. Y.
MacKenzie Environmental Center and Wildlife State Game FarmPheasants - Hiking - 200 Nature Tracks - Wildlife Exhibits - Forest 250 acres - Educational Center - Fire Tower - Buffalo
Mud Lake Wildlife Area2,139 acres, all state-owned.South of Rio 1 mile on Hwy. C, then west on Drake Road 1 mile.
Paradise Marsh Wildlife Area1,496 acres, all state-owned.Go south of Randolph 1 mile to Hwy. 73 to Hwy. G. Go west on G 3 miles to wildlife area.
Park Lake and Spring Lake Pardeevillewww.pardeevillelakes.com
Peter Helland Wildlife Area 2,997 acres, all state-owned.6 miles east of Pardeeville on Hwy. P
Pine Island Wildlife Area 5,043 acres, all state-owned.Just west of Portage on Levee Road off Hwy. 33.
Rocky Run Creek Fishery Area710 acres, all state-owned.From Rio, take Hwy. B west 6 miles to Dunning road, then north 1/2 mile to access point.
Rowan Creek Fishery Area 629 acres, all state-owned.
The MacKenzie Environmental Education Center (MEEC) is one of the most diverse environmental education centers in Wisconsin. Encompassing 250 acres, the center has a variety of habitat types including prairie and forestland. MEEC is an excel-lent place to visit and learn more about the natural world through hands-on outdoor experiences, family outings, hiking and picnics.
Located just 25 miles north of Madison, MEEC is readily accessible to people of all ages in south-central Wisconsin.
MacKenzie Environmental Education Center
"Experience the best in outdoor education."HOURS OF OPERATION GROUNDS AND TRAILS Dawn until Dusk
WILDLIFE EXHIBIT AND MUSEUMS November to April
Monday through Friday 8am-4pm
First full weekend of May through last full weekend of October
Daily 8am-4pm
www.mackenziecenter.com
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Tours at 11am daily June-August or by appointment
Sauk County enjoys one of the most beautiful locations in all of Wisconsin. The county is crowned by the Baraboo
Bluffs, designated as a "National Natural Landmark" by the U.S. Department of Interior. Sauk County has three state parks, Devils Lake, Mirror Lake and
Natural Bridge and is bordered by Lake Wisconsin and the Wisconsin River. People come from all over the nation
to camp, hike, fish, boat, ski and golf in Sauk County. And then..some people
are lucky to live here year-round.
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Sauk County
Devils Lake State Park is located in Baraboo, Wisconsin and situated along the Ice Age Trail and is visited by more than 1.2 million people
per year! With spectacular views from 500 foot cliffs, miles of hiking trails, swimming areas including 2 large sandy beaches, hundreds of campsites, mountain bike trails, cross country ski trails, great climbs and so much more, its no wonder why Devils Lake is Wisconsins
premiere natural vacation destination!
Devil's Lake
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Wisconsin dells
Family Fun Center!
Large Picnic & Playland
At intersection of Hwy. 12-16-13-23254-7500
Open to the Public!We have all your party needs! We carry
restaurant quality foods at wholesale prices!
Receive 10% Disc. on orders of $25 or more
Wholesale Store
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8-5:30; Sat. 8-2;Closed Sunday
225 Pioneer Drive, WI Dells, WI
608-254-8321
Food samplingevery Friday& Saturday.
Wholesale Store
Complimentary Wine TastingGift ShopMicromenu
3619 13th Ave., Wisconsin Dells (608) 253-4400www.fawncreekwinery.com
Complimentary Fawn CreekWinery Logo Glass
with purchase of a bottle of wine.Limit 2. Must present this ad.
NEW HOURS:April 1- Nov. 30: Daily 11am-5pm
(Memorial Day - Labor Day: Fri & Sat 11am-7pm)Dec. 1 - March 31: Fri, Sat & Sun 11am-5pm
$5.00 OFFANY PHOTO PACKAGE
OPEN YEAR ROUNDNo Sitting Fee. 7 Stages.
223 Broadway,Wis, Dells, WI 608-253-2999
www.ootps.com
CAPONESORIGINAL OLD T IME
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Dells Attractions (in Columbia County)
Chalet Lanes 740 Elm Street, Wisconsin Dells (608) 254-8727
Dells 4D Fx Theatre
119 Broadway St. Downtown
Wisconsin Dells (608) 254-2184
Dells Boat Tours 11 Broadway St., Wisconsin Dells (608) 254-6555
H.H. Bennett Studio & History
Center 215 Broadway,
Wisconsin Dells (608) 253-3523
Ripleys Believe It Or Not
119 Broadway St. Wisconsin Dells (608) 254 - 2184
Wizard Quest 105 Broadway St., Wisconsin Dells (608) 254-2184
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608.254.8708
Wisconsin Dells attracts more than 2.5 mil-lion visitors annually, making it the Midwest's number one family vacation destination.
Wisconsin Dells has also been recognized as "America's Waterpark Capital," with over 18 million gallons of water to be found in area waterparks, resorts and pools. With more than 90 attractions, Wisconsin Dells attracts visi-tors with a variety of interests. Some guests get away for a scenic tour of the Wisconsin River, championship golf and fine dining. Others seek the excitement and action of thrilling live shows, extreme rides, waterparks, go-karts, mini golf and historic attractions.
Whatever experience you're looking for, it awaits in Wisconsin Dells. For more information about Wisconsin Dells or to request a free Wisconsin Dells Travel and Attraction Guide call 1-800-223-3557.
About the Dells
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2653NewPineryRd,Portage,WI
608-745-6776121 E. Main St,Sun Prairie, WI608-234-6142
AuthenticMexicanCuisine
Next to Portage Mobil2733 New Pinery Rd.Portage, WI 53901
608-742-7982
WE DELIVER608-742-7779
Outdoor Dining Available
Delivery Area: 5 mile radius
Open Daily 11 am - 9am235W. Pleasant St. Portage,WIJust 7 miles from Cascade
Mountain Ski & Snowboard Area
www.sombrerosburritohouse.comwww.facebook.com/sombrerosburritohouse
All AmericanBreakfast
Sat & Sun: 7am11am
608-592-2095www.northernedgelodi.com
N1470 Hwy 113Lodi, Wi 53555
Steaks, Calamari,Homemade Pizza,
$1.00 Shots,Homemade Potato Skins,Party Rooms, Live Music,NEW Gameroom, Pool,Darts, Pinball, AttachedMotel, Banquet RoomsAvailable, Daily Drink& Food Specials,
All-You-Can-Eat Wings,Everyday All Day
Open daily @ 5:30 am
Portage: 401 E. Wisconsin St.608-742-8829
Baraboo: 422 Pine St.608-356-9500
Sauk City: 805 Phillips Blvd608-643-4343
PizzaWings8 BoldFlavors
Pasta2 DeliciousFlavors!
(920) 623-4818126 S. Ludington St.
Columbus,WIA Classic WI Supper Club Since 1954Lunch:Tuesday-Friday 11:30am-1:30pm
Dinner:Tuesday-Thursday 5pm-9:30pm
Friday & Saturday 5:00pm-10:00pmSunday 4:30pm-8:30pm
The latest fine dining destination is closerthan you think. Come enjoy our menu ofSteak, Seafood, Chicken, Pasta, Saturday
Prime Rib, Sunday Brunch & more!
3 miles South of Portage on Hwy 51 & 16Phone (608)742.6333
Bar open @ 4pm Dining @ 4:30pmSaturdays @ 5pm
The latest fine dining destination is closer
16 & 51 Hwy on Portage of South miles 3
FRIDAYChicken, Rib& SeafoodBuffet
Try ourFamous Chicken,
Homemade Pizzas &15 varieties of wings!
1505 New Pinery Rd.Portage 608.742.5300
Pizza &Restaurant
BudsBuds
147 N. Main St., Pardeeville, WI608-429-3868 Open 10am - 2:30am
Youre a Stranger Here only Once.
Happy Hour During
Games & Races
Green Bay Football
Milwaukee Baseball
Stock Car RacesCome See Your F
avorites
dining
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dining152 W. James St. Downtown Columbus
920-350-0252
W2164 Hwy 60,Columbus,WI920-623-3113
OpenThursday-MondayServing 4:30 till 9:00Bar Menu til close
FeilsSupperClub
Hwy. 73 2 mi. South of Randolph
920.326.5544 www.foodspot.com/feils
Wed-Thurs 5pm-9pmFri-Sat 5pm-10pmSun 10:30am-2pmand 4pm-9pm
201 Dix St., Columbus
Open 7 Nights aWeek!W11579 Cty HwyV, Lodi
608-592-4796www.anchorsawaylodi.com
a t t h e B r i d g e
Steaks Seafood PastaSalad Bar Sandwiches Soup
Desserts Prime RibNightly Specials Friday Fish Fry
Great Food, Best ViewMost Fun on the Lake!Great Food, Best ViewMost Fun on the Lake!
Breakfast& Lunch
Daily & WeeklySpecials
DOWNTOWN RANDOLPH- Serving the Randolph Area For Over 25 Years -
920.326.3535Mon-Sat 5am-2pm &Friday Fish Fry 5am-7pm
Call now for a tee time and hearour golf specials
Located 5 minutes East of Portageon Hwy. 33
(608) 742-5121 or (608) 335-2142www.portagecc.net
PORTAGECOUNTRY CLUB18 Holes of Challenging Golf, located on
the shores of beautiful Swan Lake
Foursome w/cartWEEKDAY - $110Foursome w/cartWEEKEND - $120Twosome w/cartANYTIME - $6520
11GO
LFSP
ECIALS
Open to the Public
Driving Range
Bar/Lounge
Club Rentals
NOW OPEN TO THE PUBLICCome experience the challenging9 hole straits and the mature
wooded back nine.
700 Cty. Park Rd., Waupun, WIFor Tee Times Call
(920) 324-2621
GOLF THEROCK!
Requires Cart RentalMon. - Wed. All DayFri. - Sun. after Noon
Must present coupon. Tee times required.
Driving Range and Rolled Greens Pro Shop & Bar Banquet Facilities
Open Dining Friday Evenings
Visit our website for morespecials and discounts
www.golfrrcc.com
2 for the Priceof1Green fee
ProshoP restaurant Bar
Challenging 9 HolesExcellent Condition
2.5 miles E ofPortage on Hwy 33
608-742-2181
at Saddle Ridge
301 Ingalsbe, Columbus(Next to Firemans Park)
920.623.5880Over 75 years old.
Our course has over 1,000mature trees with small greens.
9 Hole Golf Course 37 Par
Driving Range Friday Night Fish Fry
Regular Menu Bar & Lounge Area
ColumbusCountry Club
Golf
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Antiques
What are Barn Quilts? Each barn quilt is actually an 8 X 8 quilt square painted on plywood and mounted on the side of a barn or other farm structure. A Barn Quilt Committee works with people interested in having a barn quilt to choose a quilt design, decide on a location, and assist in creating and installing the barn quilt.
Barn Quilts
Antiques Mall of Portage128 W. Cook St., Portage(608) 742-2400www.antiquesmallofportage.com
Antique Mall of Wisconsin Dells 720 Oak St., Wisconsin Dells(608) 254-2422www.wisconsinantiquedealers.com
Antiques Shoppes of Columbus-Mall Annex141 E. James St., Columbus(920) 623-2669
Arts Antiques CollectiblesE10445 Xanadu Rd., Wisconsin Dells(608) 254-7229
Carousel Antiques 132 East James St., Columbus(920) 623-5309
Columbus Antiques Mall & Christopher Columbus MuseumWisconsins Largest Antique Mall239 Whitney St., Columbus(920) 623-1992Open Everyday 8:15am - 4pmwww.columbusantiquemall.com
Days Gone By Antique Mall729-731 Oak St., Wisconsin Dells(608) 254-6788www.days-gone-by.comDusty AtticHwy 33, 108 Front St.Downtown Beaver Dam
Judys AntiquesN9099 CTH CXPortage, WI 53901(608) 742-2226
Main Street - Mercantile117 W. Cook StreetPortage, WI 53901(608) 745-1861
My Gang Antique Mall14 W. Munroe St., Wisconsin Dells(608) 253-2029
Oak St. Antique Mall725 Oak St., Wisconsin Dells(608) 254-4200
Pardeeville Antique Mall103 Industrial Dr., Pardeeville(608) 429-9393Open daily 10-5
Sewards Folly100 East Seward St., Poynette(608) 635-4785
Artistic Expressions 531 BroadwayWisconsin Dells(608) 235-8380
Cottage House Primitives120 S. Main, Lodi(608) 592-7474Folk Art & Antiques, 18th Century Furniture, Historic Textiles.
Drury Gallery301 E. Cook St., Portage(608) 742-5655www.portagecenterforthearts.com
Hand Blown Glass34 BroadwayWisconsin Dells (608) 254-7054www.handblownglass-gifts.com.
The Mercantile117 W. Cook St, Downtown Portage(608) 745-5768
The Nesting Shops105 S. Main, Lodi(608) 592-4000Three Creative Shops in ONE location
Roger's Gifts & Gallery205 DeWitt St., Hwy 51, Portage(608) 742-8788
Sunfall139 S. Main, Lodi(608) 592-4012Antiques, Art, Gifts. Located in historic bank building.
Three Bats In The Belfry203 Portage St., Lodi(608) 592-3342 Antiques, Garden Decor and much more. Located in historic church.
West James Gallery128 West James St., Columbus(920) 623-5325
Galleries
Two local examples include:Lapaceks Orchard LLC N1959 Kroncke Road, PoynetteBecky & Marvin Gutzman Family W3616 County Old B, Rio Prairie HCE Club & Welsh Prairie Livewires 4-H Club
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CurlingArlington Curling Club
207 Pierce St., P.O. Box 224 Arlington, WI 53911 (608) 635-4013
Lodi Curling Club704 Fair St., Lodi, WI 53555 (608) 592-7372
Pardeeville Curling Club203 Second St., P.O. Box 442 Pardeeville, WI 53954 (608) 429-2000
Portage Curling Club107 Albert St., Portage, WI 53901 (608) 742-3237
Poynette Curling Club216 East Hudson St Poynette, WI 53955 (608) 635-7100
TransportationAmtrak Stations359 N. Ludington St.,
Columbus (920) 623-3831
400 W. Oneida St.,
Portage (608) 742-1744
100 La Crosse St.,
Wisconsin Dells (608) 254-7706
Portage Municipal Airport1011 Silver Lake Dr.
(608) 742-3300
Greyhound BusTravel Mart Inc.
611 Frontage Rd.
Wisconsin Dells (608) 254-5077
Check out the map on pages 36-37
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BIKINGColumbia County invites you to explore our diverse roadways! Choose between straight, winding, hilly, rustic or a combination of these conditions, for an enjoy-able bicycling experience.
WINTER SPORTSColumbia County is home to a large variety of winter sport-ing activities. Come explore the possibilities of winter fun!
Snowmobiling is available on miles of well marked, groomed snowmobile trails.
Come check out the skiing at Cascade Mountain!
For the hardy - dont forget ice fishing on the many lakes in the area.
HUNTINGColumbia County offers excellent hunting opportuni-ties! Whether hunting with a gun, bow, or a camera, there are plenty of opportu-nities to capture white-tail deer, wild turkeys, water fowl, and small game.
FISHINGThe bountiful waterways in the county feature fish ranging from River Sturgeon to Bluegill and Crappie. Whether you prefer lakes, streams, or riv-ers, Columbia County can meet your fishing needs.
Outdoor Recreation
Columbia County Association of Snowmobile Clubs
Arlington Prairie Drifters www.prairiedrifters.com
Camper County Snow Riders
Rio Area
Columbus Fall River Sno-Blazers www.orgsites.
com/wi/snoblazers
The Moonlighters Snowmobile Club www.moonlighterss-nowmobileclub.com
New Haven Sno-Streakers
Wisconsin Dells Area
Randolph Trail Busters Randolph Area
Rocky Run Riders www.orgsites.
com/wi/rockyrunrider
Sno-Hoppers Doyleston Area
Winnebago Ridge Runners
www.winnebagoridg-erunners.com.
Yellow Thunder Snowmobile Club
Lodi Area
www.orgsites.com/wi/ccasc
The quality snowmobiling trails of Columbia County are the result of the hard work and dedication of members of the areas many snowmobile clubs.
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Campgrounds
One mile West of Hwy 22 atWyocena on County Hwy G
For reservations call: 608-429-2425or E-mail: [email protected]
or Write: W6560 County G,Pardeeville, WI 53954
Where Lifelong Memories Are Made
WildernessWildernessCampgroundCampground
N1499 State Hwy 22Montello, WI 53949Phone: 608.297.2002
Heated PoolSwimming Beach
Weekend EntertainmentGiant Lake Toys
WildernessCampground.com
Silver SpringsCampsites
(920) 992-3537N5048 Ludwig Rd., Riowww.silverspringscamp.com
W6445 Haynes RdPardeeville, WI 53954
indiantrailscampground.com608-429-3244
Indoor Swimming Pool
Fishing Lake NoLicense Required
18 Hole Adventure Mini-golf
Fox River Paddling Trips
Swimming Beachwith Water Toys
Theme Weekends & Activities
Rentals: Row, Kayak,Paddle, Canoe
Game Room
Restaurant & Snack Bar
Log Cabin Rentals
Craft & Convenience Store
Four Playgrounds
Bark Park
BMX Course
RC Track
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New .2 mile Nature Trail opens this May at Historic Indian Agency House.
Site open Mon-Fri 0am to pm; Sat & Sun am to pm.
First and third Tuesdays of the month, Wisconsin residents walk the trail FREE (with your Wisconsin driver's license, Wisconsin Student ID Card or an electric bill or other invoice that includes your Wisconsin address. Must be 12 years or older, or accom-panied by an adult.) Trail maps are available on site, and can be viewed anytime at www.TravelColumbiaCounty.net
Historic Indian Agency House
Camping
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RIO CampingSILVER SPRINGS CAMPSITES INC.Phone 920-992-3537 Reservations Only 877-992-3538
N5048 Ludwig Rd., Rio,WI 53960 Heated Pool Sandy Beach 10 Acre Lake Fishing Boat Rentals Water Toys Basketball Court & Volleyball Court Horseshoe Pits Rec Hall PlaygroundActivities Most Weekends Modern Restrooms Coin Showers Laundry Rooms
Office/Store/Grill Pay Phones 6 Cabins 300 Campsites Overnight Camping Seasonal Rentals Large Group Areas Wifi ATM Hiking Trails
Camp 5 Nights Pay For 4!Reservations SuggestedWe accept VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVERwww.silverspringscamp.comemail: [email protected]
N5830 Cty. Hwy SS Rio, WI 53960May 1 - Oct. 1 Call for Reservations 800.582.0393
WiFi Available Credit Cards Acceptedwww.willowmillcampsite.com
Family Campground Site Rentals One Cabin Rental Large Heated Pool Convenient Store Planned Activities
Game Room & Activity Center 2 Playgrounds Horseshoe Pits
Boat Rental Fishing from Shore OnlyStore Hours:
Open 7-Days a Week7am-9pm
W h o l e s a l e R e t a i l C a t e r i n gHomemade fresh smoked meat & sausages
brats, cheese, specialty productsBest Jerky Ever
Full Service Meat MarketOPEN 7 days a week
State Inspected Slaughter Facility
416 Hwy 16, Rio, WI920.992.6328 (meat)
or 888.992.meatwww.johnsonssausage.com
GROCERY MEAT DELI DAIRY BAKERY PRODUCELIQUOR WINE BEER
WISCONSIN CHEESE GIFT BOXES WE SHIPFor avor, freshness and satisfaction, you cant beat traditional
smoked meats from Johnsons Sausage Shoppe.
Rubs Retail Beef Cuts Retail Pork Cuts Retail Turkey Retail Lamb Cuts Brats & Sausage Specialty Products Cheese Buffalo Elk Year Round Wild Game Processing
Professionally Skinned Boneless Cut Vacuum Packed Sharp Frozen
Rio is a small, friendly community...Rich in history, heritage and lledwith outdoor activities.
COME EXPLORE AND ENJOY!
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FALL RIVERChambe r o f Comme r c e
for more informationabout Fall River
P.O. Box 6,Fall River, WI 53932
phone: 920-484-6099
or visit us atwww.fallriverwichamber.com
FALL RIVERVILLAGE OF
TheseIndustries areproud to bea part of theFall RiverCommunity...
181 Quality Court Fall River920-484-5808 www.badgerexpress.com
671 South Main St. Fall River(920) 484-3700 www.ekmachine.com
2012Calendar of EventsMay 19 -October 20Savanna OaksFarm, Flea & Fabulous FindsOpen Air MarketEvery Sat. 8am - 12:30June 1 & June 2Fall River ChamberVillage Wide Garage Saleand Brat FryJune 16Savanna OaksOutdoor Summer ConcertThe Britins
July 19-22Brayton Park"Beaner" SoftballTournamentFall River Fire Dept.July or AugustVillage ParkConcert In The ParkSeptember 15Savanna OaksSorghum Festival
October 6, 12, 13, 19,20, 26 & 27Fall River ChamberChamber of HorrorsHaunted Housewww.fallriverhauntedhouse.com
250 Swarthout Road Fall River920-484-6401 www.smssonline.com
www.fallriverwi.com | www.fallriverwichamber.com
{ Individuals Families BusinessJust visiting or coming to stay,Fall River Welcomes You!
Lowell
Hwy. 151
Portage
Randolph
Beaver Dam
Waterloo
Arlington
Hwy. 51Hwy. 73
Hwy. 89
Hwy. 60
Hwy. 16
Hwy. 16/60
I-94 To Milwaukee
I-90I-94
To Minneapolis
Columbus
Fall River
MadisonSun Prairie
I-90 To Chicago
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MADISON
COLUMBUS
BEAVERDAM
RandolphCambria
Fall River
Sun Prairie
Astico
Fox Lake
To Portage
To Fond du Lac
To Madison
Hwy 5
Columbus 5 Speedway
W2140 Krause Rd., Columbus (920) 623-4393
Columbus Antiques Mall
& Christopher Columbus MuseumWisconsins Largest
Antique Mall239 Whitney St., Columbus
(920) 623-1992Open Everyday
8:15am - 4pm
Columbus City Hall 892
105 N. Dickason Blvd.(920) 623-5900
Farmers and Merchants Union Bank
Jewel Box by Louis Sullivan
159 W. James St., Columbus(920) 623-4000
Museum, Fall RiverLocal History
Savanna Oaks Cultural Center in Fall River
(608) 742-6682
Charter RacewayHwy 33 & 151, Beaver Dam
dodge County FairgroundsJust East of Beaver Dam on Hwy 33
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WISCONSIN
Experience the arts year round at the Seippel Center for the Arts or catch a live theatrical production at the Beaver Dam Area Community Theatre. History enthusiasts will enjoy the Dodge County Historical Museum in downtown Beaver Dam.
Enjoy golfing, hiking, biking, and other outdoor sports throughout the spring, summer and autumn. There is water skiing, boating and fishing on Beaver Dam Lake, Wisconsins 15th largest lake with 6,542 square acres.
Beaver Dam Raceway provides racing enthusiasts with exciting dirt track racing action that includes sprint cars, midgets, late models and more. Racing is held everySaturday, May through October, beginning at 6:30 PM.
The Dodge County Fairgrounds, just east of Beaver Dam, is home to the Dodge County Fair which is held the third week of August.
Free water ski shows provided by the Beaverland Must-Skis ski team, who perform just off Tahoe Park onBeaver Dam Lake most Sunday evenings and some Friday nights from the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend to the Sunday of Labor Day weekend.
Cabin Fever FestLast Sunday of January (4th or 5th Sunday)
Home & Business Expo4th Weekend of April
Midwest Cream Cheese Competition4th Saturday of April
Nancys Notions Sewing Exposition1st weekend in May
Race Into Summer FestivalSunday of Memorial Day weekend
Memorial Day ParadeMemorial Day
Taste of Wisconsin3rd Saturday in June (Saturday before Fathers Day)
Swan City Classic Car ShowFathers Day
Lake DaysThursday through Sunday following Independence Day
A Day in the Park Craft Fair2nd Sunday in July
Dodge County Fair3rd Wednesday in August through the next Sunday
Corn Roast3rd or 4th Tuesday of August (Tuesday after County Fair)
Holiday Parade1st Saturday in December
Year round recreational activities
Nancys Notions Sewing Weekend
Races Every Saturday Night All Summer
Dodge County Fair Every August
FREE Waterski Shows Sundays in Summer
Midwest Cream Cheese Competition
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COLUMBUS,WINestled among gently rolling hills, woodlands and the Crawfish River is Columbus, a community that presents an almost perfectportrait of the late 19th century with more than 200 century-old commercial and residential buildings
On June 16-17, Columbus will celebrate its many contributions to the Union effort during the Civil War as part of the nationsmulti-year observance of the wars sesquicentennial with an event of historic proportions. The entire town will be transformed intowhat it was in 1864 when Columbus own James Lewis was Governor. The centerpiece of the weekend will be the annual ColumbusHorse & Carriage Festival competition. Imagine drivers in period clothes, beautiful horses and restored historic carriages. Youneednt be a Civil War buff to enjoy this event, but theres every chance you will walk away wanting to hear more stories.
Civil War Encampment and Reenactment Lunch and Breakfast with Abe Lincoln Civil War Parade Tours of Historic Buildings Civil War Era Cotillion and Fashion Show Columbus Horse and Carriage Festival Taste of Columbus Dinner at Firemans Park PavilionWhen visiting Columbus, make a point to stop in the states largest antique mall, or stroll through one of theareas horse and carriage specialty shops. Dont leave town without dining at one of our supper clubs orenjoying an artisan beer at our local microbrewery.
Columbus is in the southeast corner of Columbia County, located on five major highway corridors, Highways 151,16, 60, 73 and 89. Were also one of the few communities in Wisconsin offering Amtrak service. In otherwords, were an easy destination to get to and enjoy.
COLUMBUSColumbus Visitors Center Downtown
Chamber Office 920.623.3699 920.623.5325w w w . c o l u m b u s w i c h a m b e r . c o mw w w . c i t y o f c o l u m b u s w i . c o m
An Almost Perfect Portrait of the Late 19th Century
We love to live in the past.
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Excellence. Delivered.
Now accepting new patients (920) 350-0235
www.columbuswichamber.com
Check out Columbus!
May 11 & 12 Columbus City Wide Garage Sale
May 12 Red Bud Day - Downtown Columbus
June 16-17 Columbus Horse & Carriage FestivalHonoring Columbus contribution to the Civil War.
June 19 Columbus Senior Centers Senior Fair & Brat Fry
July 3-7 Columbus 4th of July CelebrationColumbus Firemans Park
July 4 a.m. Firecracker 5 Mile Run
July 4 Noon Parade
July 4 Dusk Fireworks
July 14 Thunder Run Motorcycle Rally 1-2:30 p.m.
July Just Us Girls! Event
August Public Enemies Event
October 6 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Columbus Senior CenterFall Festival - Dickason Blvd.
October 6 Autumn Iron
November 16-18 Holiday Open House - Downtown Columbus
November 23 Holiday Light Parade - 6:30 p.m. throughdowntown with Santa lighting the tree.
Early December Breakfast with SantaColumbus Country Club
December Columbus Main Street Holiday Home Tour
Columbus Calendar of Events 2012
(920) 623-4818Downtown Columbus
LunchTuesday-Friday 11:30am-1:30pm
DinnerTuesday-Thursday 5pm-9:30pmFriday & Saturday 5pm-10pm
Sunday 4:30pm-8:30pm
Complete MenuAvailable for Carryout
A ClassicWisconsinSupper
Club Since1954
Wisconsins LargestAntique Mall
Enter everyday 8:15 am - 4 pm.82,000 sq. ft.,
222 dealers, 444 booths,3rd floor furniture, lounge.
Christopher Columbus Museum,World Class Exhibit.
2000 quality souvenirs in 80 displays.Tour buses are always welcome.
239 Whitney St., Columbus(920) 623-1992
www.columbusantiquemall.com
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ColumbusCountry Club301 INGALSBEE ST., COLUMBUS
(by Columbus Firemans Park)
OPEN TO PUBLIC (920) 623-5880
9 Hole Golf Course 37 Par Driving Range Golf Club Rentals
Friday Night Fish Fry Regular Menu
Bar and Lounge AreaThis course is over 75 years old. It has
over 1,000mature trees with small greens.
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JULY 4 - 7Mr. Eds Magical Midway
TUESDAY, JULY 3Whiplash 7:30-11:30pm
WEDNESDAY, JULY 4Parade at Noon
Vintage Red 2:00-6:00pmCross County Junction
6:30-11:30pmFireworks at DuskRain Date - Sat. July 7
FRIDAY, JULY 6Bad Habitz 7:30-11:30pm
SATURDAY, JULY 7Jessie Walker 1:00-4:00pmSaveThe Day 7:30-11:30pm
COLUMBUS4THOFJULY CELEBRATION
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FREEADMISSION
Firemans Park ParkAve.Columbus,WI
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1130 Park Ave. Columbus, WI
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Direct Line: (920) 623-4058Cell: (920) 210-2121
TRACIROSE
Broker AssociateEmail: [email protected]
www.tracirose.com
J.D. Powers2011 Award
920-623-3113W2164 Hwy 60, Columbus,WI
Serving 4:30 til 9:00Bar Menu til close
Open Thursday - MondaySuper 8 - Columbus
219 Industrial Dr., Columbus 920-623-8800Toll-Free Reservations1-800-800-8000
www.super8.com
Indoor Pool Whirlpool Complimentary ContinentalBreakfast
Whirlpool Rooms Mini-Fridge & Microwave High SpeedWireless Internet
Minutes from the Amtrak Station and Area Attractions.
Meeting RooM: BusinessMeetings Reunions Birthday Parties Anniversaries
See you along the way.smColumbus
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Columbus DowntownWelcomes You
Columbus Main Street128W. James St., Columbus (920) 623-5325
Food and Spirits
Filming Site ofPublic Enemiesstarring Johnny Depp
Featuring: Historic Architecture
Antique Shops
Specialty Stores
Artisans
Keeping Downtown the Heart of Our Community
Now...Introducing Quilting Fabric!- Affordable Arts by Area Artists -
128W. James StreetDowntown Columbus
920.623.5325OpenTues. - Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-4
50% OFFAppetizer
with the purchase of any beverageMust present coupon at time of purchase.
152 W. James St. Downtown Columbus 920-350-0252 hydrostreetbrew.com
152 W. James St. Downtown Columbus
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SHARROW DRUGS, COLUMBUSOffer expires March 2013
Family owned and operated for 3 generations
SHARROW DRUGSDRUGS SHARROW
Downtown Columbus (920) 623-2700Mon.-Fri. 8:00-6:30 Sat. 8:00-3:00 Sun. 9:30-12:30
WereHereForYourHealthcareNeeds
24 Flavors$1.00 Cones
Featuring ChocolateShoppe Ice Cream
Over 80 Vendors!Wood Crafts
Jewelry PursesCeramics Gift Baskets
Seasonal Items
125 N. Ludington Downtown Columbus
CustomUpholsteryUpholstery on site, and a large selectionof vintage style fabricsCAROUSEL ANTIQUES & UPHOLSTERY132 W. James St., Columbus 920-623-5309
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Farm Products & Produce
Ambersons AcresN4107 Hwy 146, Fall RiverOpen mid-July for blueberries & late August for raspberries. Call Leona: (920) 484-3904
Bahrs Produce StandW4821 State Rd 16, RioSeasonal produce Open Daily 8 am 7 pm, July 15 Oct. 31
Bednareks BisonW5465 Losinski Road, Princeton(920) 295-3557Selling variety of bison meat at the Portage and Lodi farmers [email protected]
Circle J SouthdownsN1747 Harvey Dr, Rio(920) 253-5473Grass-fed, grain-finished lambDelivery available in Madison area; pickup at farm or Sassy [email protected]
Country Bumpkin Farm MarketE9745 County Road P, Wisconsin DellsStrawberries, blueberries, raspberries, vegetables & more, U-Pick/We Pick www.countrybumpkinent.com Open Daily 10 am - 6 pm, April Oct (608) 254-2311 or (cell) (608) 254-2311
Creek Bed Farm LLC N2760 Mountford Rd, PoynetteDry-aged Holstein, antibi-otic and hormone-free, all natural beef: Whole, , or Also Deforest, Portage & Sun Prairie farmers markets. www.creekbedfarm.com Open Mon-Sat, 8 am 8 pm (608) 635-2667
Emerald Meadows FarmW1547 Hwy K, ColumbusOrganic vegetables, rasp-berries, and flowersMay Nov Call for availability(920) 623-2296
Englewood Grass-fed Beefgrass-fed, grass finished, no hormones or antibiotics; W1414 Co Rd Z, Fall River, WI 53932; (920) 382-4469; englewoodgrassfed [email protected]
Flyte Family FarmsCulvers parking lot on Hwy 51N, and Murphs Chop Shop, Hwy 16W, PortageSeasonal produce: sweet corn, melons, tomatoes, squash, pumpkins & morewww.flytefamilyfarm.com Daily 10 am 6 pm June 1 Oct 31 (715) 228-2304
Columbia County Local Food Producers
Columbia County Annex120 W Conant Street, Box 567 Portage, WI 53901-0567
608-742-9680 www.uwex.edu/ces/cty/columbia/index.html
Fountain Prairie Inn & FarmsW1901 Hwy 16, Fall RiverHighland Beef & Berkshire Pork;Bed & Breakfast year-roundJohn & Dorothy Priske www.fountainprairie.com (920) 484-3618 or (866) 883-4775
Greek AcresGrass-fed lamb, goat, & Highland beefN6491 Co Rd B, Cambria(920) [email protected]
Hidden Valley Mushroom FarmS270 Birchwood Rd, Wisconsin DellsButton, crimini, oyster, portobello, & shitake vari-eties; certified organic Available [email protected](608) 253-6804
Jenkins Family FarmsOrganic beef; organic vegetablesN9220 Fenske Rd, Dalton(608) [email protected]
Karen & Mikes Wisconsin Grown Garlic On-line sales onlywww.wegrowgarlic.com
Kens ProduceStand at BP station, PardeevilleSweet corn, tomatoes, pep-pers and seasonal produceTuesday Sunday, 10 am 5 pmMid-July to Mid-Sept.
Kohns Kountry MarketN1803 Kohn Rd., Lodi/ Farm Stand on Hwy 60Asparagus, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, & seasonal produceDaily 10 am 7 pm, April Nov (608) 592-3570
Lapaceks Orchard N1959 Kroncke Rd, Poynette36 types of apples, cider, honey, squash, plums, pumpkins, cara-mel apples, raspberries & moreFamily-friendly activitiesMon-Sat 9 am 6 pm, Sun 10 am 6 pmAug 15 - Thanksgiving(608) 635-4780
Larson RabbitryW12342 Hurckman Rd, Columbus(920) [email protected]
Luna Circle Farms CSA 20 weekly deliveries of organic producewww.lunacirclefarm.comN2765 Severson Rd, Rio 920-992-6413
Nehmers GreenhouseW11785 Ninabuck Rd, ColumbusSeasonal produce Daily 10 am 7 pm, Apr 30 -Oct 31(920) 623-3356
Paine Family FarmN893 Kranz Rd, ColumbusGrass-fed beef, variety of cutsCall Bill & Laura Paine to visit(920) 623-4407 www.painefamilyfarm.com
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Peases Produce179 S. Washington, WyocenaSeasonal produceDaily 9 am 6 pm, July 15 Oct 31
Plahnt Sense Farm538 N. Main Street, Fall RiverSeasonal produce and herbsCall for availability(920) 484-3874
Preuss Farm MarketW8222 Hwy JV, PoynetteProduce, sweet corn, tomatoes, and pumpkinsMon Sat 11 am 6 pm, July - Oct(608) 635-8505
Prices Strawberries and ProduceN7556 Hwy 44, PardeevilleStrawberries, asparagus, seasonal veggies, cut flow-ers; call for availability(608) 429-2750
Priskes Asparagus FarmW5639 Hwy 16, RioGreat Asparagus!Daily 9 am 6 pm, May June(920) 992-3330
Rainbow Hill FarmGrass-fed/grass finished beef: cuts or, 20# sampler boxPastured pork: whole, , , cuts, 20# sampler boxN4754 Co Rd V, Poynette(608) [email protected]
S & S Wildflowers/ProduceSeasonal produce, daily 9 am 6 pmW4401 Hwy 33, Pardeeville(608) 429-1398
Sassy Cow CreameryW4192 Bristol Rd, ColumbusrBGH-free milk, organic or traditional milk, ice cream, butter, other local products(608) 445-2010www.sassycowcreamery.com
Salemville Cheese Cooperative W4481 County Road GG, Cambria Manufactures Bleu & Gorgonzola cheese; other cheeses and butter in store (920) 394-3433
Schroeder Fresh Produceretail, wholesale, and farm to school; W5234 King Rd, Rio WI 53960; (608) 697-3787; [email protected] www.shroederfreshproduce.com
Tangerine201 DeWitt St, PortageDrop-off point for Luna Circle CSAMon - Fri 9 am 6 pm, Sat 9 am 2 pm(608) 742-1043
Young Earth Farm Certified organic produceCSA shares (on-farm pickup) W11544 Co Rd CF, Randolph(920) [email protected]
Columbia County Local Food Producers
Farm Products & Produce
Portage Farmers Market: Thursdays, 12 - 6 pm Commerce Plaza,
corner of 33 & 16
Lodi Valley Farmers Market: Fridays, 2 - 6 pm 902 N. Main St., next
to Koltes Hardware For more info email
Poynette Area Farmers Market: Saturdays, 8 - 11 am Pauquette Park, South
Main St, near City Hall
Fall River Area Farm & Flea Market Saturdays,
8 am 12:30 pm Savannah Oaks, at
the corner of Hwy. 16 and Poser Rd.
Columbus Farmers Market Sundays, 9 am 1 pm Julies Java House,
419 N Ludington, next to Amtrak
Columbus Farmers Market Sponsored by Columbus
Main Street Organization 3 6 pm Wednesdays,
Downtown Columbus May 5 -Oct 27
Cambria Farmers Market Tuesdays, 4 7 pm Tarrant Park,
East Edgewater Street (Hwy P)
Contact Barb (920) 348-5592 or JoElle (920) 348-6587 [email protected]
Wisconsin dells Farmer's Market June-Oct Sundays, 9 am 1 pm W15344 Waubeek
Rd, WI Dells Contact Sarah Lloyd
(920) 210-7335 or [email protected]
Farmer's Markets
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Richmond Memorial (Lodi)21Owen Park (Portage)20
19 Governors Bend (Portage)
OTHER .....23 Madison Audubon Society
Goose Pond (Arlington)
12 Peter Helland Wildlife Area (Pardeeville)
8 Lodi Marsh Wildlife Area (Lodi)
US AND STATE PUBLIC LANDS
Fish and Wildlife ServiceWaterfowl Production Areas
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Rocky Run Creek Fishery(Poynette)
1615 Rowan Creek Fishery (Poynette)14 Hinkson Creek Fishery (Poynette)
Swan Lake Wildlife Area (Portage)13
Pine Island Wildlife Area (Portage)11
Paradise Marsh WildlifeArea (Fall River)
109 Mud Lake Wildlife Area (Poynette)
Jennings Creek Wildlife Area (Rio)7Hampden Marsh Wetland (Columbus)6
5 Grassy Lake Wildlife Area (Doylestown)4 French Creek Wildlife Area (Portage)
Duck Creek Wetland (Wyocena)3Dekorra Hunting Grounds (Poynette)2
1 Columbus Wetland (Columbus)
KEY TO FEATURESPOINT SYMBOLS
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Airport
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MARCELLON
SPRINGVALECOURTLAND
RANDOLPH
SCOTT
WYOCENA
LEWISTON
DEKORRA LOWVILLE FOUNTAINPRAIRIE
LEEDS
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WisconsinDells
Portage
Pardeeville
Poynette
Arlington
Doylestown
Fall River
Columbus
Wyocena
Cambria
Randolph
Friesland
Rio
Lodi
WisconsinDells
Portage
Pardeeville
Poynette
Arlington
Doylestown
Fall River
Columbus
Wyocena
Cambria
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22 Wyona Park (Wyocena)
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Richmond Memorial (Lodi)21Owen Park (Portage)20
19 Governors Bend (Portage)
OTHER .....23 Madison Audubon Society
Goose Pond (Arlington)
12 Peter Helland Wildlife Area (Pardeeville)
8 Lodi Marsh Wildlife Area (Lodi)
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Fish and Wildlife ServiceWaterfowl Production Areas
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Rocky Run Creek Fishery(Poynette)
1615 Rowan Creek Fishery (Poynette)14 Hinkson Creek Fishery (Poynette)
Swan Lake Wildlife Area (Portage)13
Pine Island Wildlife Area (Portage)11
Paradise Marsh WildlifeArea (Fall River)
109 Mud Lake Wildlife Area (Poynette)
Jennings Creek Wildlife Area (Rio)7Hampden Marsh Wetland (Columbus)6
5 Grassy Lake Wildlife Area (Doylestown)4 French Creek Wildlife Area (Portage)
Duck Creek Wetland (Wyocena)3Dekorra Hunting Grounds (Poynette)2
1 Columbus Wetland (Columbus)
KEY TO FEATURESPOINT SYMBOLS
Boat Launch
Airport
HospitalWayside -ModernWayside -Rustic
HIGHWAY SYMBOLSCounty Highway
State Highway
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Corporate NameRioRioCorporate Limits
Public Lands
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MILES
0 1 2 3 4 6 8KILOMETERS
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HAMPDEN
COLUMBUS
OTSEGO
CALEDONIA
NEWPORTFORT
WINNEBAGO
PACIFIC
MARCELLON
SPRINGVALECOURTLAND
RANDOLPH
SCOTT
WYOCENA
LEWISTON
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LEEDS
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WisconsinDells
Portage
Pardeeville
Poynette
Arlington
Doylestown
Fall River
Columbus
Wyocena
Cambria
Randolph
Friesland
Rio
Lodi
WisconsinDells
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Pardeeville
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APR 6-28, PORTAGEExhibition by Portage and Montello High SchoolThe students of Portage and Montello High Schools present an exhibition of their art at the Drury Gallery at the Portage Center for the Arts. The exhibit is presented April 6 through April 28, 2012, with an opening party April 13 from 4 - 6 p.m. www.Portagecenterforthearts.com
APR 7, POYNETTE Maple Syrup FestivalEnjoy learning about the MacKenzie Center's sugar bush and how Native American, Pioneers, and today's volunteers make syrup. Enjoy a pancake breakfast, horse drawn wagon rides, and more! Event is free, concession stand, breakfast, and raffles at additional cost. For more information please call 608-635-8105.8:00 AM - 2:00 PM MacKenzie Environmental Education Center; W7303 County Road CS & Q; Poynette, WI 53955....just 15 miles south of Portage. $7 for breakfast; otherwise event is free www.wiwf.org/education/calendar.php
APR , LOdIAntique Appraisal FairLodi Historical Society www.lodiwisconsin.com
APR 2, PORTAGEGirl Scout Workshop"Wisconsin's Native Peoples" Indian Agency House Reservations required http://agencyhouse.org
APR, 2 LOdIGrade Boat Club Spring Info Nightwww.lodiwisconsin.com
APR 27, BEAVER dAM Midwest Cream Cheese Competition9 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Heritage Village Shops Free demonstrations for the public. 5th annual competition featuring three recipe contests using cream cheese: Ultimate Cheesecake Recipe Contest, Greatest Cream Cheese Dip Recipe Contest and the Best New Cream Cheese Recipe Contest. Opportunity to taste all contest entries. Host Organization: Beaver Dam Chamber of Commerce (920) 887-8879 www.creamcheesecompetition.com
APR 27-28, LOdI Spring Citywide Garage Sales www.lodiwisconsin.com/
APR 27 - OCT, LOdI Valley Farmers' Market Opens Every Friday 2 PM -6 PM through October www.lodiwisconsin.com/
MAY 3, PORTAGE Ladies Shopping & Dining Night OutShop and dine out tonight with your family and friends in Portage. This event will feature extended shopping hours at many
businesses, special sales for this night only and dinner specials. Reserve the date and join us for a fun night out in Portage. For a $5 registration fee, the first 250 ladies will receive a shopping tote bag, flower, a passport to the event and a chance to win Portage Green Gift Certificates. 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM www.portagewi.com
MAY 3 OCT, PORTAGE Farmers MarketFarmers Market featuring home grown produce items, homemade items, and hand-crafted items. Every Thursday, 12 PM -6 PM , May -Oct. Commerce Plaza, Corner of Cook and Wisconsin St. across from Portage Theatres. Gil at 608-742-5054
MAY -3, PORTAGE'Full Circle, A Retrospective' exhibit by Patricia Hable ZastrowYou are invited to join us for a fabric painting exhibit, 'Full Circle, A Retrospective' by Patricia Hable Zastrow. The gallery will run from May 4 -31 with an opening reception on May 4 from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Drury Gallery at the Portage Center for the Arts 301 E. Cook Street www.Portagecenterforthearts.com
MAY -6, LOdI Mothers Day Bliss! FREE waffles & coffee for Mom Sunday. Mothers & daughters FREE Spa, Saturday 2-4pm, ugliest dress contests!! Smokey Hollow Campground 608-635-4806 [email protected] www.smokeyhollowcampground.com
MAY 5, PARdEEVILLE Pardeeville Student Council Cancer Run-Walk 8:00 AM Registration and 10:00 the event begins the Pardeeville High School
MAY 5, PORTAGEGirl Scout Workshop"The Juliette/Juliette Connection Indian Agency House Reservations required http://agencyhouse.org
MAY 5-6, dANE Spring Citywide Garage Sales
MAY 5, LOdI Veterinary Hospital - Second Chance Fund's 3rd Annual Doggie Dash www.lodiwisconsin.com/
MAY -2, COLUMBUSColumbus City Wide Garage Sale
MAY -3, LOdIAliens are Out of this World! Airbrush tattoos, alien costume contest, glow in the dark mini golf! Smokey Hollow Campground 608-635-4806 [email protected] www.smokeyhollowcampground.com
MAY 2, COLUMBUS Redbud Festivalwww.cityofcolumbuswi.com www.columbusmainstreet.org
MAY 2, RANdOLPH Village Wide Garage Salewww.randolphwi.net
MAY 3, LOdI Lodi Optimists Mothers Day Run/Walk www.lodiwisconsin.com www.runlikeamotherhalfmarathon.com
MAY 5 OCT 2, PORTAGE Special 2012-Only "Hard Hat" Restoration Tours Dont miss your chance to see a preservation project up close. New 1.2 mile Nature Trail unveiled. Site open M-F 10am to 4pm; Sat & Sun 11am to 4pm Historic Indian Agency House www.agencyhouse.org
MAY 5 OCT 5, PORTAGE Historic Indian Agency House Nature Trail TuesdaysFirst and third Tuesdays of the month, Wisconsin residents walk the trail FREE (with your Wisconsin driver's license, Wisconsin Student ID Card or an electric bill or other invoice that includes your Wisconsin address. Must be 12 years or older, or accompanied by an adult.) Historic Indian Agency House www.agencyhouse.org
MAY 8-20, LOdIHomecoming Weekend! FREE camping for Armed Forces, Police, Firemen & EMT services with ID. Write letters to the troops, Karaoke, make camo t-shirts!Smokey Hollow Campground 608-635-4806 [email protected] www.smokeyhollowcampground.com
MAY 8-20, PORTAGE St. Mary's Best Fest 2012Carnival rides, raffle, walk/run, food, free entertainment, bake sale, book sale, craft sale, and fun! St. Mary's School and Church grounds www.stmaryotic.com
MAY 9, PORTAGEAnnual Leopold Center Family Day This is a free, family-friendly event held annually at the Leopold Center. The event features hands-on activities for kids and families from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM INSTRUCTORS: A wide variety of nature craft artists, environmental educators, Leopold Foundation staff and volunteers. NOTE: Program will run rain or shine. All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM www.aldoleopold.org Aldo Leopold Legacy Center E13701 Levee Road (Rustic Road 49)
MAY 9-20, WISCONSIN dELLS Wisconsin Dells Automotion FestivalHundreds of smokin' hot classic cars in the heart of Wisconsin Dells! Automotion 2012 classic car show features a swap meet, car corral, evening car cruise, raffle and activities for the kids. Spectator admission is free! 1411 Wisconsin Dells Parkway, Noah's Ark Waterpark. For more information call (800) 22-DELLS.
MAY 20 PORTAGEFort Winnebago Surgeons Quarters Opening Event of the 2012 season608-742-2949
MAY 25 -27, PARdEEVILLE City Wide Rummage and Garage Saleswww.villageofpardeeville.net/
MAY 26, PORTAGE Historic Indian Agency House Nature Trail Community ReceptionExperience Our NEW 1.2 Mile Nature Trail for FREE! Help celebrate the opening of our newest site addition. www.agencyhouse.org
MAY 27-30,LOdIRed, White and Blue Weekend! Annual Mem. Day weekend parade, glow parade, rummage sale, Adult beverage BINGO, tie-dye, recipe & plant swap and seasonal showcase, Seasonal Golf cart show! Smokey Hollow Campground 608-635-4806 [email protected] www.smokeyhollowcampground.com
MAY 28, PARdEEVILLE Memorial Day Program at the Am. Legion Park at 10 AM www.villageofpardeeville.net
JUN - 3, PORTAGE Canal Days Saturday Parade at 11am Saturday / Sunday Main Street Portage Third Annual Softball Tournament at Veterans Memorial Field -Historical Re-enactors Guild encampment free camp open house. Historic encampment near the Indian Agency House and tours of the Historic Indian Agency House and Fort Winnebago Surgeon's Quarters. Sunday, 1pm at Riverside Park 100 Paddlers Marquette/Joliet Canoe Rides on Wisconsin River. Sunday, 2pm Canoe & kayak races on canal, a short portage and river to Hookers Resort For more information: Contact Gil Meisgeier, 742-5054. 608-742-5054
JUNE -3, LOdIIts Everyones Birthday Bash! Cupcake decorating, Piata party, Karaoke, glow in the dark mini golf. Spring plant swap! Smokey Hollow Campground 608-635-4806 [email protected] www.smokeyhollowcampground.com
JUNE 2, PORTAGEDivine Savior Healthcare Run/WalkThe family-friendly Run/Walk offers 5K and 1-mile courses. Race begins at 09:00 AM. All runners will receive a timing chip which must be picked up on race morning, so please plan accordingly. Race day registration will be available from 7:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. T-shirts cannot be guaranteed for race day registrants. Visit www.dshealthcare for race fees and details.
JUNE 2, PORTAGEDowntown Walking TourSpend the morning learning about Historic Downtown Portage. The guided tour starts at the Portage Area Chamber of Commerce office at 10am every OTHER Saturday this summer.
JUN 2, JUL 7, AUG SEPT , PORTAGE City Flea Market & City-Wide Rummage Sales2012 Portage City Flea Market featuring Crafts, Produce, Antiques, Collectibles, Rummage Sale Items 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM www.ci.portage.wi.us Indoor/outdoor, so we'll be there rain or shine! City-Wide Rummage Sales will take place each month coinciding with the flea market weekend
AddITIONAL EVENTS CAN BE FOUNd ON COMMUNITY PAGES THROUGHOUT THIS GUIdE
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JUNE TBd, LOdILodi/Lake Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce IDOL Competitionwww.lodiwisconsin.com
JUNE -3, WAUPUNCelebrate Waupun Festival Tanner Park, across from the Community Center 324-7900 www.waupunfestivals.com
JUNE 5, LOdICruisin TuesdaysEver Tuesday all summer at All Stop Travel Plaza Hwy 60 and I-90/94 www.lodiwisconsin.com
JUN 6 - AUG 29, PORTAGE Community Wellness WalksWalk along with us... Meet at Riverside Park in Portage and walk along the Levee Path. After your stroll, enjoy a concert at the park shelter. www.agencyhouse.org 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Every Wednesday all summer
JUN 6 - AUG 29, PORTAGE (AUG 3 PARdEEVILLE)Concerts at the PortageFree Concerts at Riverside Park (between Associated Bank and Tamarack along the Levee) - concerts start every Wed at 6:30 PM . Bring your chairs and blankets and listen to the sounds of music during the summer. You can bring your own picnic dinner or order carry-out from a local restaurant. Desserts will be served by local non-profit groups. Special Event Aug 31st, 7pm, Chandler Park, Pardeeville www.travelcolumbiacounty.net
JUN 7 - AUG 8, PARdEEVILLE Band Concerts and Pie & Ice Cream Start time 7:00 PM and Every Thursday from the above dates Place Angie Williams Cox Library Lawn www.villageofpardeeville.net
JUN 8 9, PORTAGEArt that Blooms 2012The Drury Gallery will be transformed into a fantasy land for flower lovers with our 4th annual Art that Blooms exhibit featuring an array of art by area artists who are paired with fresh floral arrangements inspired by the artwork and created by area floral artists. In addition we will again have poems and/or reflections inspired by the art which are written by area writers. We are inviting the writers to read their work for us in the Zona Gale Theatre. Portage Center for the Arts 301 E. Cook Street
JUNE 9-0, WISCONSIN dELLSDells Riverfest. Race your kayak in a 2K loop race from Drinker's Landing to Romance Cliff Beach and back, or watch hundreds of kayaks race up and down the river from the river front or from a comfortable indoor viewing area at the Mt. Olympus Santorini Village (formerly RiverWalk Hotel). Race your body in a 5K run from Drinker's Landing through Camp Wawbeek. Race your bike in a 10K loop from Drinker's Landing through the beautiful rural landscapes of Dells Country. Or enter the Dells Riverfest Triathlon and do all three. Kayak/Bike/Walking Tours If relaxing is more your style than racing, we invite you to take a kayak, bike or walking tour instead. You can take a guided kayak tour around Blackhawk Island, or walk or bike along the race courses in self-guided tours through the best of Dells Country. Riverfest is sponsored by the Stewards of the Dells of the Wisconsin River. www.dellsstewards.org
JUN 8-0, LOdIBeach Blanket Weekend! Hula Hoop, Limbo & music at the beach. Make your own flower lei! Recipe & Plant swap Smokey Hollow Campground 608-635-4806 [email protected] www.smokeyhollowcampground.com
JUN 9-0, WISCONSIN dELLS Taste of Wisconsin Dells. Samples from 20 Dells area restaurants, beer tent , family variety stage performances, inflatable rides, arts and crafts show, classic Corvette parade, book sale, 3 on 3 basketball tourney and new this year the Riverfest Triatholon. . Downtown Wisconsin Dells. For more information call (800) 22-DELLS
JUN 9-0, WISCONSIN dELLS Arts & Crafts Fair at Taste of Wisconsin Dells.Sat 9 AM - 4 PM , Sun 9 AM - 3 PM , admission free. Part of Taste of Wisconsin Dells, food, music, Bowman House tours, tractor show, Corvette Parade, collector car show, children's activities, micro brew tasting, library book sale, breakfast and lunch on grounds at park, sidewalk sales, free shuttle. Historic Bowman Park, Downtown at 714 Broadway. For more information call (608) 586-4184.
JUN 2 AUG 2, FRIESLANd Friesland Band Concerts and Pie Social Every Tuesday evening at 7:45 PM , Friesland Shelter in Downtown Friesland. Cty Hwy EF, just north of Hwy 33
JUN 5 - 7, COLUMBUS Columbus Carriage ClassicHonoring Columbus contribution to the Civil War www.cityofcolumbuswi.com www.columbusmainstreet.org
JUNE 6, FALL RIVERTHE BRITINS OUTDOOR CONCERTwww.savannaoakscenter.com
JUNE 6, PARdEEVILLEMotoStatic 2012Chandler Park 10 am to 7 pm Antique and classic vehicles and boats, brats, burgers, chicken sandwiches and homemade pies, LIVE music, pontoon lake tours, scavenger hunt for kids 12 and under, Lake Edge Golf challenge sponsored by the Pardeeville Lions Club and assisted by the Pardeeville Cruse In. For more Information: Dick 608-697-0347, Robb 608-220-5906 or Gary 609-617-7719. Facebook@ Motostatic2012 Driver's Fee -$10.00, Spectators- FREE
JUN 6, WISCONSIN dELLS Waterslide-athon As the #1 family destination in the country, according to TripAdvisor.com, we believe it's vital to come together as a community and do something to help families in need. We didn't have to look far. The Ronald McDonald House in Madison, Wisconsin is just a stone's throw from Wisconsin Dells. So again this summer, we will be supporting the House through the 6th Annual Wisconsin Dells Waterslide-athon - a perfect fit for "The Waterpark Capital of the World!"
JUN 6, PORTAGE Flag Day Celebration 2012, Luncheon and SpeakerAuthor Lee Somerville of Vintage Wisconsin Gardens will present, along with an outdoor catered lunch. www.agencyhouse.org
JUN 7 - 9, LOdIRedneck Weekend! Giant Radio Flyer, FREE waffles & coffee for Dad Sunday! Redneck invention & outfit contest, ugliest tie competition, Armpit serenading contest!. Smokey Hollow Campground 608-635-4806 [email protected] www.smokeyhollowcampground.com
JUNE 9, COLUMBUSColumbus Senior Centers Senior Fair and Brat Fry
JUN 22-2, LOdIWATER WARS 1Arm yourself against the water wars wagon! Tie-dye and painting! Build a volcano on the beach! Smokey Hollow Campground 608-635-4806 [email protected] www.smokeyhollowcampground.com
JUN 23, PORTAGECruzin Portage- Cruise NightFlash back to the days of car-hops and poodle skirts at the Drive-In...to the days when we went to the Drive-In restaurant to see the latest customs and street rods. A & W Drive-In Come join us in a nostalgic 15-mile ride through beautiful Columbia County. 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM www.portagecarshow.com
JUN 2, PORTAGE5th Annual Cruzin Portage Car & Truck ShowVeterans Memorial Field www.portagecarshow.com
JUN 26, PORTAGE 2012 Speaker Series: Saving the Structures of Our Past The Importance and Impact of Historic Preservation Installment 1 (HIAH Restoration General Contractor & Preservation Architect Peter Rott)Portage and 19th Century Military Engagements 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Historic Indian Agency House www.agencyhouse.org
JUN 29-JUL , LOdIMedieval Times! Catapult Competition, JoustingSmokey Hollow Campground 608-635-4806 [email protected] www.smokeyhollowcampground.com
JUN 30, PORTAGE Concert in the Park & Independence Day CelebrationMiss America is coming to Portage during our Independence Day Celebration! She will be part of the parade that will take place in Historic Downtown at 4pm. The Concert in the Park follows beginning at 6:30pm in which the Chamber of Commerce brings the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra to play at Pauquette Park. That evening at dusk we will have a breathtaking display of fireworks set off over the Wisconsin River. Members of the UW Marching Band will perform in the parade and at the park. For specific details visit www.portagewi.com or call 608-742-6242. Celebrate with us in Portage!
JUL 3-7, COLUMBUS 4th of July Celebrationwww.cityofcolumbuswi.com www.columbusmainstreet.org
JUL , LOdISalute to America! Celebrate w/ a patriotic glow parade, glow in the dark mini golf. Karaoke, tie dye! Smokey Hollow Campground 608-635-4806 [email protected] www.smokeyhollowcampground.com
JUL , FRIESLANd FireworksAt dusk
JULY , PARdEEVILLE4th of July events
JUL , dOWNTOWN WISCONSIN dELLS Wisconsin Dells 4th of July Celebrations.Do some dining and shopping downtown before you settle into your lawn chairs at the Wisconsin Dells Municipal Pool for fireworks on the 4th of July. The Municipal Pool is on Veterans Drive behind the post office. On site refreshments. over 1,300 Fireworks at dusk. wisdellsdowntown.com
JUL 6-8, LOdISantas coming!! Giant Radio Flyer! Ugliest holiday sweater contest, decorate cookies, adult and kids gift exchange! Smokey Hollow Campground 608-635-4806 [email protected] www.smokeyhollowcampground.com
JULY 7, LOdI48th Annual Art in the Parkwww.lodiwisconsin.com
JULY 7, LOdI Chamber of Commerce - Mallards Baseball Night www.lodiwisconsin.com/
JULY 7, PARdEEVILLEPardeeville Triathlon 2012 @ Chandler Park. Start time is 8:00 AM www.witriseriers.com.
JULY 7, PORTAGESand County Fine Arts FestivalThis juried exhibition is open to all artists that produce their own original artwork both amateur and professional. All mediums, styles, experimental and mixed techniques and creative schools of thought are welcome. This is a fine arts exhibit and all work displayed should be for sale. Market Square in Downtown Portage 9am -5pm For more information including artist's application please visit: www.mainstreetportage.org or www.enjoylakewisconsin.com or call 608- 745-5768
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JULY 7, PORTAGEPortage Rotary Club Craft Brew and Wine Festival11:00