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Community Calendar

JULY 2007

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

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

 
3 Wisconsin Rock, Paper, Scissor State Championships
Main St., Campbellsport
6pm
Free admission
The classic "rock, paper, scissors" game you played as a kid has it's own state championship tournament. The event is part of the area's Annual Campbellsport Picnic and Parade.

 
4 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

 
4 Symphonic Band Americana Concert & Fireworks
Lakeside Park, N end of Main St.
Concert at 7:30pm. Fireworks at dusk.
Free admission
Symphonic Band performs patriotic and popular selections at the historic bandstand on the lakefront of FDL's Lakeside Park. 920-907-7678

 
4 Independence Day Open
The Golf Club at Camelot, W192 Hwy 67, Lomira
7am
$35
Reservations required.
920-269-4949
Enjoy our "open to the public" Holiday Golf Events. Bring your foursome for this handicapped event. Fun, food, & prizes all on our official tournament style scoreboard.

 
6 - 8 Motorcycle Championship Cup Series
Road America, Elkhart Lake



 
7 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

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

 
10 Garden Walk & Garden Art Fair
Fond du Lac and surrounding communities
11am-8pm
$10
920-926-4959
This event showcases 6 beautiful gardens in the FDL area with a garden art fair. Raindate July 11.

 
11 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

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

 
11 Buttermilk Festival - Symphonic Band Family Night Concert
Buttermilk Creek Park, S Park Ave.
7:15-9pm
Free admission
Outdoor concert. 920-907-7678

 
12 - 15 Music Man
FDL High School PAC, 801 Campus Dr.
7:30 pm, 2pm matinees on July 14 & 15
$12
Professor Harold Hill travels to River City, IA to convince it's citizens to buy instruments and uniforms for a boys' band he promises to organize. His plan to skip town with the cash is foiled when he falls for Marian, the librarian, who transforms him into a respectable citizen by show's end. Play features old favorites like "Seventy-Six Trombones," "Goodnight My Someone," and "Lida Rose."

 
13 - 15 Men's State "C" Modified Pitch Tournament
Lakeside Park Diamonds, N end of Main St.
Free admission
Contact Julie Flaherty for registration fees and information 920-929-9459

 
14 Summer Dinner and Candlelight Tour
Historic Octagon House, 276 Linden St.
6pm
$45
Reservations required.
920-922-1608
Enjoy a 3-course dinner starting at 6pm sharp, followed by a tour of this historic home, naturally air conditioned by 2 foot thick concrete walls. Chase the shadows on our candlelight tours. Experience hiding places & passageways, and our underground tunnel. Call or email info@marlenesheirlooms.com for reservations. Limited seating available. For an added treat dress up. Costumes are available on site for men and ladies to be Victorian for the dinner and tour. Allow an hour before dining to select your attire and an additional $25 per person for rental of your ensemble. Tickets for all events may be purchsed with a major credit card.

 
14 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

 
15 Vintage Base Ball Match
Wade House Historic Site
Afternoon
Adults $10, Seniors (65 and older) $9, Children (5-12) $5, Family Rate (up to 2 adults and dependent children under age 18) $27
920-526-3271
Come cheer on the Greenbush Dead Citys vintage base ball team as they defend the home turf against another historic team, playing by the rules of 1860. Visitors may also try their hands at some 19th century base ball skills.

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

 
18 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

 
18 - 22 Fond du Lac County Fair
FDL Co Fairgrounds, Hwy 45-S.
8am-midnight.

Exhibits, carnival, foods, and concessions. Grandstand shows included with general admission.

 
18 Summer Dinner and Candlelight Tour
Historic Octagon House, 276 Linden St.
6pm
$45
Reservations required.
920-922-1608
Enjoy a 3-course dinner starting at 6pm sharp, followed by a tour of this historic home, naturally air conditioned by 2 foot thick concrete walls. Chase the shadows on our candlelight tours. Experience hiding places & passageways, and our underground tunnel. Call or email info@marlenesheirlooms.com for reservations. Limited seating available. For an added treat dress up. Costumes are available on site for men and ladies to be Victorian for the dinner and tour. Allow an hour before dining to select your attire and an additional $25 per person for rental of your ensemble. Tickets for all events may be purchsed with a major credit card.

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

 
19 - 22 International Challenge
Road America, Elkhart Lake



 
20 - 22 Women's 4 Game Guaranteed Slow Pitch Tournament
Lakeside Park Diamonds, N end of Main St.
Free admission
Contact Renee Wagner or Mike Casillas for registration fees and information 920-921-0196

 
20 - 22 Parade of Homes TM
Locations throughout the area
Fri 5-8, Sat 11-5, Sun 11-5
$10, Sr Citizens $8
Showcase of new homes in the Fond du Lac and Dodge County areas.

 
21 Remote Control Air Show
Wellnitz Field, 2.5 miles S of Hwy 41 on Hickory Rd
9-4 pm
$3 per car
920-926-0551
Small electric planes, huge RC aircraft, warbirds and 200 mile per hour jets. Great family fun. Food and refreshments for sale. www.fdlaa.com



 
21 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

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

 
23 - 29 EAA AirVenture
Wittman Regional Airport, Oshkosh. 16 miles N of Fond du Lac
Times vary
Member/Non-Member, Daily & Weekly Fees
World's largest fly-in and aviation convention. Features 10,000 planes and visitors from 70 nations. Shuttle service daily, every 1/2 hour, from Fond du Lac Airport to event site. Fond du Lac information 800-937-9123. EAA information 800-236-4800

 
25 Buttermilk Festival - Symphonic Band
Buttermilk Creek Park, S Park Ave
7:15-9pm
Free admission
"The Musical State" Concert. 920-907-7678

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

 
26 - 29 Parade of Homes TM
Locations throughout the area
Thurs & Fri 5-8, Sat 11-5, Sun 11-5
$10, Sr Citizens $8
Showcase of new homes in the Fond du Lac and Dodge County areas.

 
28 Prairie Fest
UW FDL, 400 University Dr.
9-3pm
Free admission
Family events, presentations, entertainment, run/walk, prairie tours, arts & crafts, plant sale, drum circle, kite flying/building, rain or shine, indoor/outdoor activities.


 
28 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

 
29 Car-A-Funda
Oven Island, Lakeside Park N. Main St.
8-4pm
$2 Spectator donation, Show cars free admission
Jim and Diana Klapperich 920-923-1478
Car show, raffle, silent auction, food, kids activities, and music from Fabulous 50's Rock-n-Roll Party.

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

 

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