Columbia County Wisconsin Visitor's Guide 2012

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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

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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

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& 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

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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.

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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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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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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

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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



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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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



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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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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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!

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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

PICTURE STUDIO

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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,


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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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.

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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

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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

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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


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.,


Portage Municipal Airport1011 Silver Lake Dr.

(608) 742-3300

Greyhound BusTravel Mart Inc.

611 Frontage Rd.


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.


920-992-5157N4003TrautRd., Rio

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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

18 HOLEMINI GOLFCOURSE

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


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!


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

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Hwy. 51Hwy. 73

Hwy. 89

Hwy. 60

Hwy. 16

Hwy. 16/60

I-94 To Milwaukee

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Columbus

Fall River

MadisonSun Prairie

I-90 To Chicago

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Astico

Fox Lake

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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


WISCONSIN

[email protected]

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


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.


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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8789Columbia

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

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FREEADMISSION

Firemans Park ParkAve.Columbus,WI

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1130 Park Ave. Columbus, WI

Preferred

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


8785Columbia

Columbus DowntownWelcomes You

Columbus Main Street128W. James St., Columbus (920) 623-5325

[email protected]

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

OPEN7 DAYSA WEEK

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20%OFFany 1 gift item

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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

M, T, F, Sat. 10-5,W & Sun. Noon-4

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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


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

[email protected]

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]

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Calenderof Events

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


Calenderof Events

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

Documents

Columbia County Wisconsin Visitor's Guide 2012