Jefferson County: The Official Guide 2013 15th Annual Edition
Jefferson County: The Official Guide 2013 15th Annual Edition
Jefferson County: The Official Guide 2013 15th Annual Edition
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SEPTEMBER <strong>2013</strong><br />
September 1: Super Cars Coffee Labor Day Weekend<br />
Car Show Looking to see many old and unique Cars? Stop in to<br />
Commons Park to see over 200 different types of Collector Cars,<br />
which will include many foreign and rare cars. 8am-2pm Lake Mills,<br />
www.legendarylakemills.com, 920-648-6721<br />
September 2: Major WI Antique Auction Service Viewing starts<br />
at 7am Bidding starts at 9am. <strong>Jefferson</strong> <strong>County</strong> Fair Grounds, 503 N.<br />
Jackson Ave. www.jeffersoncountyfairpark.com, 920-723-4309<br />
September 5-October 27: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS <strong>The</strong><br />
Princess and the Pea is one of the best known fairy tales of all. Naturally<br />
the course of true love never runs smoothly when you have a domineering<br />
mother, a conniving wizard, a mute king, and a court full of knights and ladies<br />
desperate to get married. Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday Matinee<br />
arrival 10:30am, Thursday & Saturday Evening arrival 5pm, Sunday midday<br />
2:30pm <strong>The</strong> Fireside Dinner <strong>The</strong>atre, 1131 Janesville Ave., Fort<br />
Atkinson, www.firesidetheatre.com, 800-477-9505<br />
September 6-8: Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival We are<br />
expecting over 600 sheep to be on the fairgrounds this year, over 100 dogs<br />
running in the Stock dog trial and more than 130 vendors with gifts, yarn,<br />
cheese, etc-and last year’s “people” attendance was over 6000. In addition<br />
to the sheep, there are herding dog trials, classes for shepherds (from novice<br />
through experienced), classes for fiber artists (spinning, knitting, basket<br />
weaving, rug hooking and more), vendors selling fleeces, yarns, finished<br />
products, baskets, spinning wheels, looms and more, sheep shows, shearing<br />
demonstrations, food, the state Make it Yourself with Wool competition.<br />
Friday 9am-6pm, Saturday 8am-6pm, and Sunday 8am-3:30pm<br />
<strong>Jefferson</strong> <strong>County</strong> Fair Grounds, 503 N. Jackson Ave. <strong>Jefferson</strong>,<br />
www.wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com, 608-868-2505<br />
September 7: Rock River Winery Wine Fest This wine festival<br />
features an extensive selection from Wisconsin wineries for tasting, over<br />
100 crafters and artists, great food and entertainment, contests and prizes<br />
located in Riverside Park. Contact Edna at Calico Cottage or visit their<br />
website for more information. 9am-5pm 850 Labaree St, Watertown,<br />
www.calicocottagewinery.com, 920-261-9460<br />
To verify dates and times for these events and more,<br />
visit enjoyjeffersoncounty.com<br />
September 7: United Way BBQ Contest Grillers create their<br />
best from choice of ribs, brisket, pork loin or chicken and compete for<br />
best of class. Competitors can begin at 6am and must be ready to serve<br />
the judges at 3:45pm. <strong>The</strong>re is also a hamburger creation competition<br />
with judging at noon. Public tasting begins at 4pm. Vote for your favorite<br />
and help them win the coveted People’s Choice Trophy! Glenn’s<br />
Market, 722 W Main St, Watertown, www.glennsmarket.com,<br />
920-261-2226<br />
September 13-15: Gemuetlichkeit Days Celebration<br />
Gemuetlichkeit means good times, good fun, good fellowship. Celebrating<br />
43 year, the theme for <strong>2013</strong> is . Join the fun & enter the contest going on<br />
throughout the weekend. Enjoy great music for your dancing & listening<br />
pleasure. German food, a Craft Fair on Saturday, and enjoy the beautiful<br />
German costumes. A huge parade on Sunday, Sept. <strong>15th</strong> at noon. 5pm<br />
Friday <strong>Jefferson</strong> <strong>County</strong> Fair Grounds, 503 N. Jackson Ave.<br />
<strong>Jefferson</strong>, www.gdays.org<br />
September 13-15: Bicycle Recreational Ride & Race-2<br />
Rivers Bicycle & Outdoor Starts Friday evening, runs all day<br />
Saturday and ends Sunday afternoon. <strong>Jefferson</strong> <strong>County</strong> Fair<br />
Grounds, 503 N. Jackson Ave., www.2riversbicycle.com,<br />
920-653-2222<br />
September 14-15: Wisconsin Buckskin Horse<br />
Show Two day horse show. Food available on site.<br />
<strong>Jefferson</strong> <strong>County</strong> Fair Grounds, 503 N. Jackson Ave.<br />
www.jeffersoncountyfairpark.com, 920-988-9073<br />
September 14: Arts and Sparks in the Park Watch the live<br />
action competition to create public sculpture from scrap metal at the<br />
Welding Rodeo. Browse the creations of quality artists and craftsmen in<br />
the Fine Arts and Crafts Fair. Bring your children to participate in the Kids<br />
Creativity Tent. Bid on scrap metal sculpture at the end of the Welding<br />
Rodeo in the Silent Auction. Listen to live music. 10am-5pm Ralph<br />
Park, Fort Atkinson, www.fortartscouncil.org<br />
September 20-22: Badger Chapter FMCA, Motorhome Rally<br />
of Badger Members. <strong>Jefferson</strong> <strong>County</strong> Fair Grounds, 503 N.<br />
Jackson Ave. www.jeffersoncountyfairpark.com, 920-858-7742<br />
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Wisconsin Sheep<br />
September 6-8, <strong>2013</strong> • <strong>Jefferson</strong> Fair Park, <strong>Jefferson</strong><br />
Friday 7am-7pm • Saturday 7am-6pm • Sunday 7am-3:30pm<br />
Admission $7 per day • $12 weekend pass • Kids 8 & Under Free<br />
Wonders of Wool<br />
Fiber Arts Classes<br />
(Pre-registration Required)<br />
Stock Dog Trial<br />
Shop the Country Store<br />
Sheep Shows<br />
Shearing Demonstrations<br />
Hall of Breeds<br />
Youth Skillathon-Youth Activities<br />
Lambing Barn… and more!<br />
Weekend of Fun!<br />
Email wisbc@centurytel.net ∙ 608-868-2505<br />
www.wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com<br />
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