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Community Calendar

OCTOBER 2007

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

3 Farmers Market
Johnson and Macy St
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

 
6 - 7 Fondy Acoustic Music Alliance Weekend
The Little Farmer, Hwy 151-N
11am-5pm
Free admission
920-921-4784
FAMA, an area acoustic music organization performing throughout the weekend in the courtyard. 920-921-4784

 
6 Autumn Splendor Art & Craft Show
FDL Co Fairgrounds Rec. Bldg, Hwy 45-S
9-3pm
Adults $1, under 12 free with parent
Reservations required.
920-906-6663
A quality show with unique handmade gifts and decorating ideas.

 
6 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

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

 
13 - 14 Autumn Celebration
Wade House Historic Site
10 am - 5 pm
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
Learn about the origins of American Halloween customs, play seasonal games of the period, enjoy hot cider in the Stagecoach Inn, take a two mile open-air horse-drawn wagon ride, walk the Greenbush Cemetery and listen to classic renditions of scary (family friendly) stories in the candlelit sawmill! Wade House as you've never experienced it before!

 
13 - 14 Gun Show
FDL Co Fairgrounds Expo Center, Hwy 45-S
Sat 8-5pm, Sun 9-3pm
$3
Buy, sell or trade old and modern guns and accessories at the largest gun show in Wisconsin, with 400-6 foot tables. Food available.

 
13 - 14 Fond du Lac Keyboard Association Weekend
The Little Farmer, Hwy 151-N
11am-5pm
Free admission
920-921-4784
Young area piano students will be performing a recital on the hayloft stage. 920-921-4784

 
13 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

 
17 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 - 20 Halloween Candlelight Cave Tours
Ledge View Nature Center, 23 miles N of FDL. Hwy 151 to Hwy G to W2348 Short Rd, Chilton.
6-8:30 pm
$5 per person
Visit the trails and caves by candlelight and meet some unusual characters. Educational rather than scary. Rain or shine. Guided tours leave every half hour.

 
19 - 20 Halloweeen Nature Hikes
Kettle Moraine State Forest - Northern Unit, Long Lake Recreation Area, Hwy 45-S to Hwy 67-N
6:30-9:30pm
State Park System Vehicle Admission Sticker Required
Join us for a nighttime adventure where you will meet a whole cast of nature characters. This is a non-scary hike.

 
19 - 20 Fairwater Int'l Folk Dance Workshop
Fairwater Civic Center, Hwy 44
Free admission
Reservations required.
920-398-2895
Friday 6pm-11pm family friendly contra's, squares, and rounds. Saturday 9am to midnight, International. Both days have dance instruction and live band. Saturday potluck supper.

 
20 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

 
20 - 21 Walk Your Dog Weekend
The Little Farmer, Hwy 151-N
11am-5pm
Free admission
920-921-4784
Bring your dog on a leash and enjoy the day together. 920-921-4784

 
24 - 26 Haunted Carriage House
Galloway House & Village, 336 Old Pioneer Rd.
7-9pm
$5
Wind through the village in the dark of night for a fright at the Haunted Carriage House, Grisly Grist Mill, and more. Recommended for teens and adults.

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

 
27 Halloween Dinner and Ghost Stories by Candlelight
Historic Octagon House, 276 Linden St.
6pm
$35
Reservations required.
920-922-1608
Treat your guests to a creepy dinner and candlelight tour of the Octagon House. This house has been haunted for over a century (shown on History Channel's "Hidden Passages"). Dine with your fellow creatures and enjoy "grisly" good foods. Ghostly candlelight tour follows the dinner. 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 may be purchased with a major credit card.

 
27 Olde Tyme Halloween Village
Galloway House & Village, 336 Old Pioneer Rd.
5:30-7:30pm, Haunted Carriage House until 8:30pm
$5
Trick or Treat in a unique historic atmosphere. Costume contest (including adults), pumpkin painting, make and take craft, and wagon rides. Haunted carriage house for youngsters 5:30-7:30pm, teens and adults 7:30-8:30pm. All activities included in admission.

 
27 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

 
27 Monster March
Downtown FDL
1-2pm
Free admission
Downtown hosts a free trick-or-treat day for kids in costume. March up and down Main Street downtown and trick or treat at particpating businesses.

 
27 - 28 Fall Show & Swap - WI Bird and Game Breeders Assn. Annual Fall Show and Swap
FDL County Fairgrounds, Hwy 45-S
Sat. 6:30am - 4:00pm, Sun. 6:30 - Noon
$2, under 17 free
Reservations required.
920-685-6553
Annual fall swap and show of gamebirds, poultry, waterfowl and small animals. Poultry must be pullorum tested. Saturday night awards banquet.

 
28 Trick or Treat
City of FDL
3:30 - 5:30pm
Free admission
Hours are set by ordinance. Stay safe, watch for cars when crossing the street and have fun.

 
31 Halloween Ghost Stories by Candlelight
Historic Octagon House, 276 Linden St.
7pm
$15, Advanced tickets purchased before 10/20 are $10.
Reservations required.
920-922-1608
Let's talk ghosts. We're haunted all year, but tonight we'll tell you about it. Explores this Civil War home by candlelight, escape through secret passageways and the underground tunnel. Featured on the History Channel's "Secret Passages." Call or email info@marlenesheirlooms.com for reservations. Limited seating available. For an added treat dress up in Halloween costumes. Tickets may be purchased with a major credit card.

 
31 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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