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Community Calendar

JUNE 2011

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

1 Farmers Market
Division and Sophia St
2-6pm
Free admission
920-921-9500


1 Windhover Wednesday
Windhover Center for the Arts, 51 Sheboygan St
11:30-1:30pm
Free admission
920-921-5410
www.windhovercenter.org
Enjoy some of the area's finest music and lunch specials. Great midweek break or get together with friends.

1 - 5 Birth of the Titanic
220 Old Pioneer Rd
4-8pm
Adults $10 Children (12 and under) $5
920-922-0991
fdlhistory1@yahoo.com
www.fdlhistory.com
The Historic Postilion will host the 100th Anniversary of it's launch and share the Fond du Lac passengers connection aboard. Become a passenger yourself as you view dozens of articles, blueprints, photographs & artifacts. You may even have a surprise visit by Captain E.J. Smith. Tickets also available for dinner with the Captain on June 5th.

3 - 5 Superbike Weekend
Road America, Elkhart Lake

800-365-7223
www.roadamerica.com


3 - 5 Lighthouse Regatta
Fond du Lac Yacht Club
Free admission
Lightnings and I-20 Regatta

4 Farmers Market
Western Ave and Linden St
6:30am-noon
Free admission
920-921-9500


4 June Dairy Days
Main St between 2nd St and Western Ave
9-11am
Free admission
920-906-6865
www.nebat.com
Join the fun that includes dairy games, a petting zoo with small animals, a clown show and face painting. Free cheese, milk, and ice cream (custard). Fun for the entire family--even Grandma and Grandpa. Downtown FDL Farmers Market.

4 - 5 Free Fishing Weekend
State of Wisconsin
Free admission
No fishing license needed for this weekend.

5 Art on the Island
Oven Island, Lakeside Park, N Main St
10-4pm
Free admission
920-322-0495
Browse through arts and crafts from across the Midwest. More than 70 artists. Food, entertainment, and children's craft area.

5 Sunday Stories
Children's Museum of Fond du Lac, 51 Sheboygan St.
11:30am-12:00pm
$4.25 Infants under 1 are free
www.childrensmuseumfdl.org
Museum visitors are invited to hear a story enhanced with creative dramatics and group participation. Featuring selections from the New York Public Library's "100 Picture Books Everyone Should Know", participants will be inspired by literature to create art and fun!

5 Visitor Appreciation Day
Wade House, Greenbush, 18 mi E of FDL, Hwy 23
10-5pm
$3
920-526-3271
wadehouse@wisconsinhistory.org
On this once-a-season day, all adults and children may visit the Wade House Historic Site for only $3.

6 - 11 Birth of a Baby Clydesdale
Larson's Famous Clydesdales, 17 miles W of FDL, Hwy 23-W to KK to W12654 Reeds Corner Rd
Mon-Sat 1pm
Adults $15, children $5 age 11 & under
Reservations required.
920-748-5466
www.larsonsclydesdales.com
Rare opportunity to pet a baby Clydesdale. Close-up view, ranch tour, and grandstand show.

8 Farmers Market
Division and Sophia St
2-6pm
Free admission
920-921-9500


8 Smart Soles Walking Club Health Screening
Forest Mall-Center Court Area, 835 W. Johnson St. Fond du Lac
8-9am
Free admission
920-922-5730
www.simon.com
Free health screenings for "Smart Soles", members of the mall walking club.

8 Windhover Wednesday
Windhover Center for the Arts, 51 Sheboygan St
11:30-1:30pm
Free admission
920-921-5410
www.windhovercenter.org
Enjoy some of the area's finest music and lunch specials. Great midweek break or get together with friends.

10 - 12 Vintage Motorcycle Classic
Road America, Elkhart Lake

800-365-7223
www.roadamerica.com


10 - 12 Christian Motorcyclists Association State Rally
FDL County Fairgrounds Cow Palace, Hwy 45-S
Fri 2-8pm, Sat 8-8pm, Sun 8-5pm
Free admission
715-924-2880
drpicknell@centurytel.net
www.cmancr3.org/WI/state-rally-form,aspx
Opens at 2pm Friday. Community invited. Guided motorcycle ride Saturday noon. Bike Show and Bike Games Saturday afternoon. Family atmosphere. Worship Services Friday and Saturday at 7pm, Saturday and Sunday at 9am.

10 - 12 Walleye Weekend Free Family Festival
Lakeside Park, N Main St
Fri 3-10:30pm; Sat 8am-10:30pm; Sun 8-6pm
Free admission
920-923-6555
www.fdlfest.com
The oldest festival in FDL and the state's second largest. Family entertainment, national and local music acts, sporting events and hundreds of other attractions. www.fdlfest.com

11 Murder Mystery Dinner Party
The Audubon Inn
6:00 P.M.
$25.00
Reservations required.
920-387-5858
info@AudubonInn.com
Back by popular demand! The Beaumont Restaurant in The Audubon Inn will host a luau themed murder mystery. Come enjoy a night of great food, complimentary cocktail and solve the crime by investigating the crime scenes throughout the hotel. Overnight Dinner Packages available for $149 per couple.

11 Farmers Market
Western Ave and Linden St
6:30am-noon
Free admission
920-921-9500


11 Adopt & Shop
Forest Mall-Center Court Area, 835 W. Johnson St. Fond du Lac
10-2pm
Free admission
920-922-5730
www.simon.com
Fond du Lac Humane Society brings in cats and kittens for interaction with customers and adoption.

11 40 Miler Sailboat Race
Fond du Lac Yacht Club
11 a.m.
Free admission
www.fdlsail.com


12 Sunday Stories
Children's Museum of Fond du Lac, 51 Sheboygan St.
11:30am-12:00pm
$4.25 Infants under 1 are free
www.childrensmuseumfdl.org
Museum visitors are invited to hear a story enhanced with creative dramatics and group participation. Featuring selections from the New York Public Library's "100 Picture Books Everyone Should Know", participants will be inspired by literature to create art and fun!

14 Tanzanian Trunk Show
First Presbyterian Church, 1225 4th St
4-7:pm
Free admission
920-322-3334
info@justfare.org
Celebration of the Empowering Women's Future AIDS Orphan Sewing Project in Tanzania East Africa. Some handcrafted intems will be available for purchase-prepared by Holy Family Conference of the St Vincent de Paul Society; Just Fare Market open; live music

15 Farmers Market
Division and Sophia St
2-6pm
Free admission
920-921-9500


15 Windhover Wednesday
Windhover Center for the Arts, 51 Sheboygan St
11:30-1:30pm
Free admission
920-921-5410
www.windhovercenter.org
Enjoy some of the area's finest music and lunch specials. Great midweek break or get together with friends.

15 Buttermilk Festival - Symphonic Band Concert
Buttermilk Creek Park, S Park Ave
7:15-9pm.
Free admission
www.fdlsymphonicband.org
Outdoor concert. 920-907-7678
Under the baton of Maestro Ray Wifler, the Symphonic Band opens its 23rd Buttermilk Festival season with highlights from the April pops concert.

16 - 19 June Sprints
Road America, Elkhart Lake

800-365-7223
www.roadamerica.com


16 High Heel Dash
Open Road Harley-Davidson, 24 S. Rolling Meadows Drive
6pm-8pm
Free admission
920-921-2344
www.openroadhd.com
Ladies, grab your favorite pair of heels and join us for an evening of fun, camaraderie and more! Stay tuned for more details.

17 - 18 North Fondy Fest
NFDL Village Park, Hwy 00
Fri 5-10pm, Sat 7am-midnight
Free admission
Annual family fun event to celebrate pride in the community of North Fond du Lac. Raffle, food, games, and music.

18 Rienzi Cemetery Walk
N6101 Co. Trk. K (Rienzi Cemetery)
9:30am
Free will offering will be taken.
fondygenie@gmail.com
Learn early FDL history with a walk to visit gravesites of those who helped to shape the community. Costumed actors may portray historic people.

18 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
ess@fastbytes.com
www.fdlaa.com
Small electric planes, huge sixteen-feet wing span aircraft, warbirds and 200 mile per hour jets. Great family fun. Good food and refreshments available. www.fdlaa.com

18 Farmers Market
Western Ave and Linden St
6:30am-noon
Free admission
920-921-9500


19 Father's Day Cookout
The Audubon Inn, 45 N. Main Street, Mayville
11am-8pm
$12.95
920-387-5858
info@AudubonInn.com
www.auduboninn.com
Treat dad for a great cookout and a cold glass of beer at the Beaumont Restaurant and Bar in The Audubon Inn.

19 Build It with DAD
Children's Museum of Fond du Lac, 51 Sheboygan St
10-4pm
$4.25
www.childrensmuseumfdl.org


19 Father's Day Antique Car and Truck Show
Lakeside Park, N Park Ave
8-4pm
Free admission
Hundreds of cars and trucks, 50s & 60s music, games, contests, raffle.

19 GreekFest
FDL Cty Fairgrounds, Hwy 45-S
11-6pm
Free admission
920-921-4364
Enjoy a family day of authentic Greek cuisine, music and dancing. Some American food. Games for children. Raffles.

19 1860s Base Ball Game
Wade House, Greenbush, 18 mi E of FDL, Hwy 23
1:30 pm
Entire site & game: Adults $11, Seniors (65 and older) $9.25, Children (5-17) $5.50, Family Rate (up to 2 adults and dependent children under age 18) $30; Game-only tickets are $5 per person
920-526-3271
wadehouse@wisconsinhistory.org
http://wadehouse.wisconsinhistory.org/Baseball/Abo
Come cheer on the Greenbush Dead Citys vintage base ball team as they defend their home turf against other regional vintage teams, playing by the rules of 1860. Following the game, younger fans are invited to join team members in a rousing pick-up game.

20 Music Under the Stars Concert
Buttermilk Creek Park, S Park Ave
7-8:30pm
Free admission
TBA

22 Buttermilk Festival-New Century Dance Orchestra & "Music from Sweden"
Buttermilk Creek Park, S Park Ave
6:00-9:00pm
Free admission
920-907-7678
www.fdlsymphonicband.org
Outdoor concert. The 9-piece New Century Dance Orchestra recreates the jazzy dance band sounds from the roaring twenties into the swing style of the 30’s. Special guests: Music from Sweden, a troupe of 40 young musicians performing in a chamber orchestra, big band, and folk ensemble.

22 Farmers Market
Division and Sophia St
2-6pm
Free admission
920-921-9500


22 Windhover Wednesday
Windhover Center for the Arts, 51 Sheboygan St
11:30-1:30pm
Free admission
920-921-5410
www.windhovercenter.org
Enjoy some of the area's finest music and lunch specials. Great midweek break or get together with friends.

23 - 26 NASCAR Nationwide
Road America, Elkhart Lake

800-365-7223
www.roadamerica.com


24 Tour of America's Dairyland Fond du Lac Bicycling Gran Prix
Downtown FDL, Main St
Free admission
920-923-3010


24 Songs Around the Campfire
Children's Museum of Fond du Lac, 51 Sheboygan St
11-11:30am
$4.25
www.childrensmuseumfdl.org
Summer is perfect for camping. What's more fun than singing songs around CMFDL's "campfire"?

25 Farmers Market
Western Ave and Linden St
6:30am-noon
Free admission
920-921-9500


25 Trans Winnebago Sailboat Race
Neenah to Fond du Lac
TBD
Free admission
www.fdlsail.com


25 - 26 No Name Rendezvous
Izaak Walton's League Of America, Cty Hwy K, S of Hwy 23
Sat 9-5pm, Sun 9-4pm
Free admission
Come join us for the rendezvous at Izaak Walton's League Of America. Bordered to the east is the Niagara Escarpment, a location central to the Native American culture. Kids games, tomahawk and knife throws and blacksmithing re-create the history of the area.

25 40 Miler Sailboat Race
FDL Yacht Club
11 a.m.
Free admission
www.fdlsail.com


26 Breakfast on the Farm
Rosendale Dairy, N8997 Cty Hwy M, Pickett
8am-noon
Admission is charged
920-921-9500
Enjoy country breakfast on the farm. Participate in the pedal tractor pull and explore the farm. Tickets available at the FDL Association of Commerce, 207 N Main St.

26 Sunday Stories
Children's Museum of Fond du Lac, 51 Sheboygan St.
11:30am-12:00pm
$4.25 Infants under 1 are free
www.childrensmuseumfdl.org
Museum visitors are invited to hear a story enhanced with creative dramatics and group participation. Featuring selections from the New York Public Library's "100 Picture Books Everyone Should Know", participants will be inspired by literature to create art and fun!

27 Music Under the Stars Concert
Buttermilk Creek Park, S Park Ave
7-8:30pm
Free admission


29 Windhover Wednesday
Windhover Center for the Arts, 51 Sheboygan St
11:30-1:30pm
Free admission
920-921-5410
www.windhovercenter.org
Enjoy some of the area's finest music and lunch specials. Great midweek break or get together with friends.

29 Farmers Market
Division and Sophia St
2-6pm
Free admission
920-921-9500


29 Buttermilk Festival - Saline Fiddlers
Buttermilk Creek Park, S Park Ave
7:15-9pm.
Free admission
www.fdlsymphonicband.org
Outdoor concert. 920-907-7678
The Saline Fiddlers is a premier youth show band featuring American folk fiddle, bluegrass, jazz, western swing and Celtic music. While primarily an instrumental ensemble, the group also features singers and the immensely popular Fiddlers' Cloggers. Hailing from a small town near Ann Arbor MI, the Saline Fiddlers have toured throughout the United States, as well as Canada, Great Britain and Germany. www.salinefiddlers.com

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