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Community Calendar

AUGUST 2007

Majority of information provided by Fond du Lac Area Convention and Visitors Bureau

1 Farmers Market
Johnson and Macy Streets
2:30-6pm
Free admission
The Downtown FDL Farmers Market is the largest in the region with more than 80 vendors selling the freshest Wisconsin-grown produce, plants, flowers, baked goods, handmade craft items, frozen poultry, eggs and cheese. The market draws more than 1,500 customers to the downtown weekly. Farmer's market continues each week through October. For more information call 920-921-9500. www.downtownfdl.com

 
1 Buttermilk Festival - Kiel Municipal Band
Buttermilk Creek Park, S Park Ave.
7:15-9pm
Free admission
Exchange Concert by the Kiel Municipal Band. 920-907-7678

 
1 Jimmy Buffett Cruise
Lakeside Park Harbor, N Park Ave.
See website for current information
Reservations required.
920-923-3010 or 800-937-9123
www.lakesidespirit.com

 
3 - 5 Ferrari Challenge
Road America, Elkhart Lake



 
4 Cookie Daze
Barlow Park, W Griswold St, Ripon
10-2pm
Free admission
Cookietown, U.S.A. comes alive with a family festival featuring children's activities, prizes, a cookie baking contest, horse drawn wagon rides & the Cookie Drop.

 
4 Farmers Market
Western Ave. and Linden St.
6:30am-noon
Free admission
The Downtown FDL Farmers Market is the largest in the region with more than 80 vendors selling the freshest Wisconsin-grown produce, plants, flowers, baked goods, handmade craft items, frozen poultry, eggs and cheese. The market draws more than 1,500 customers to the downtown weekly. Farmer's market continues each weekend through October. For more information call 920-921-9500. www.downtownfdl.com

 
6 Music Under the Stars Concert
Buttermilk Creek Park, S Park Ave.
7-8:30pm.
Free admission
Rain date will be Tuesday

 
8 Buttermilk Festival - Symphonic Band
Buttermilk Creek Park, S Park Ave.
7:15-9pm
Free admission
Symphonic Band Concert in conjunction with WI Bandmasters Association Summer Conference. 920-907-7678

 
8 - 9 Alto Fair
Hwys CR-AS, Alto
7am
Free admission
920-219-1325
4-H based, similar to a county fair.
4-H judging, parade, vendor exhibits, stage shows, tractor pulls, food, horse pull.

 
8 Farmers Market
Johnson and Macy Streets
2:30-6pm
Free admission
Wednesdays through October. For more information call 920-921-9500. www.downtownfdl.com

 
8 Beach Boys Cruise
Lakeside Park Harbor, N Park Ave.
See website for current information
Reservations required.
920-923-3010 or 800-937-9123
www.lakesidespirit.com

 
9 - 12 Generac 500
Road America, Elkhart Lake

Race on Saturday.

 
9 - 12 Champ Car Grand Prix of Road America
Road America, Elkhart Lake

Race on Sunday

 
11 Farmers Market
Western Ave. and Linden St.
6:30am-noon
Free admission
Saturdays through October. For more information call 920-921-9500. www.downtownfdl.com

 
12 Escarpment Bicycle Tour
Ledge View Nature Center, 23 miles N of FDL. Hwy 151 to Hwy G to W2348 Short Rd, Chilton.
Staggered Start Times
Free admission
Enjoy a full-service bike tour of rural Calumet County and the northern Kettle Moraine. Five routes of varying lengths. Rain or shine.

 
13 Music Under the Stars Concert
Buttermilk Creek Park, S Park Ave.
7-8:30pm.
Free admission
Rain date Tuesday

 
15 Elvis Cruise
Lakeside Park Harbor, N Park Ave.
See website for current information
Reservations required.
920-923-3010 or 800-937-9123
www.lakesidespirit.com

 
15 Farmers Market
Johnson and Macy Streets
2:30-6pm
Free admission
Wednesdays through October. For more information call 920-921-9500. www.downtownfdl.com

 
15 Buttermilk Festival - Kids From Wisconsin
Buttermilk Creek Park, S Park Ave.
7:15-9pm, Symphonic Band Pre-concert 6pm
Free admission
Wisconsin's finest young singers, dancers, and instrumentalists take the stage. 920-907-7678 Pre-concert entertainment by Symphonic band 6pm

 
18 Amazing Wisconsin Big Bird Air Show
Wellnitz Field, 2.5 miles S of Hwy 41 on Hickory Rd
9-4 pm
$3 per car
920-926-0551
One of the largest displays of large, flying remote control aircraft the Midwest. Features amazing “Big Birds”, the largest RC aircraft. Huge warbirds, classic aircraft and sports planes. Great family fun. Good food and refreshments for sale. www.fdlaa.com


 
18 Farmers Market
Western Ave. and Linden St.
6:30am-noon
Free admission
Saturdays through October. For more information call 920-921-9500. www.downtownfdl.com

 
21 Twilight Tour Garden Walk
Ripon area
4-8pm
$10
Several Ripon area gardens will be featured, including rose, historic, sunny/shady, container, perennial, annual, butterfly and hummingbird gardens. Wine and cheese tasting will be offered at each home and gardeners will be present to answer questions. At each home, register to win door prizes donated by local floral and lawn & garden businesses. Tickets available at the Ripon Chamber of Commerce, Ripon Pick 'n Save, and Ripon Drug/Ben Franklin.

 
22 Farmers Market
Johnson and Macy Streets
2:30-6pm
Free admission
Wednesdays through October. For more information call 920-921-9500. www.downtownfdl.com

 
22 Buttermilk Festival - Night in Old Vienna
Buttermilk Creek Park, S Park Ave.
6:15-9pm
Free admission
FDL Symphonic Band and guest artists present music from Austria and Germany. 920-907-7678

 
25 Farmers Market
Western Ave. and Linden St.
6:30am-noon
Free admission
Saturdays through October. For more information call 920-921-9500. www.downtownfdl.com

 
25 - 26 Co-Ed Tournament
Lakeside Park Diamonds, N end of Main St.
Free admission
Contact Beth Blanck for registration fees and information 920-960-7342

 
25 - 26 Buckskinners Rendezvous & Pirate Fest
336 Old Pioneer Rd.
10-4pm.
Adults $10, students 13-17 $9, age 12 and under free, seniors 62+ $9
See demonstrations of tomahawk and knife throwing. Learn about blacksmithing and how to start a fire with flint. Ask questions about life as a buckskinner or pirate. Activities and demonstrations take place on the grounds of the Galloway House and Village. Tour the mansion, village, and Blakely Museum. Old fashioned tavern serving root beer and brats by pirates and wenches.

 
29 Farmers Market
Johnson and Macy Streets
2:30-6pm
Free admission
Wednesdays through October. For more information call 920-921-9500. www.downtownfdl.com

 

Note: All dates, times, locations, admission fees, and event information subject to change.

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