Annual Bugle Mouth Bass Tournament at Riverside Park. Contact Mark VanOrnum 229-2424.
Family Fun - Entertainment - Door Prizes all day long!

The Green Lake Arts Network is offering a workshop for artists of all ages to create a banner that will hang in downtown Green Lake.  Banners and paints will be supplied. The workshop is available anytime during gallery hours.
>Arts of Daycholah at 526 Mill Street, Green Lake.
>10:00-5:00 Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00-3:00 Sundays, Closed Mondays

For more information contact:  Margaret York, 920.539.3073 or email artsofdaycholah@yahoo.com.

Hello to All,

            I know many of you have busy, hectic schedules like my family.  Our kids ask if they can go over to friends & have friends over... more stress getting it all set up & delivering/picking up & maybe not knowing that family as well as you’d like before leaving your child with them.  How about a set time & place for them all to get together and just ‘come and play’?

            Starting Saturday, July 31^st my 3 boys & I will be at the Square @ 1:00 (if not lightning J) to meet any & all interested, to walk to Riverside and play.  Bring jump ropes, frisbees, skip-its, hula hoops, ball/glove, anything you want for playing & sharing.  A water bottle might be a good idea too!  Or just bring yourselves!  No fancy event, occasion, or cost, just giving the kids some playtime together to have some fun, get some exercise, build strong (old & new) friendships and hopefully, strong future teen/adult community members and relationships.  Of course all other planned annual festivities are worthy fund-raising & community events to attend as well, and we’re fortunate to have so many, but when these are not going on and the Parks & Rec programs & Boys & Girls Club & sports leagues, etc. wind down for the weekend, the kids still want to play with their friends. So, come and play on Saturday!  Get to know other families!

            I’ll try to make most Saturdays and hopefully, we can do this into the Fall.  This wasn’t started earlier in the summer due to other commitments, as I’m sure some of you will have some Saturdays also.  I’ll rely on you to share in helping the kids walk & play safely the Saturdays that you can, but the kids remain the responsibility of their own parents/guardians.  I’m sure many of the parents would enjoy joining in the fun too, or just the camaraderie of other parents and families.

            If any parents choose to leave their children, that would be at their own risk.  If anyone wants to make further plans, such as heading over to the inviting nearby City pool afterwards (great, inexpensive family/friend fun!), that would be up to the individuals.  I’m aiming for a 1:00 – 2:30ish time slot for the walk & playtime at the park, so the kids can have some fun and families can still be home in plenty of time to put together the evening BBQ, finish the mowing, make mass and/or the early movie, etc.

            I’ve gotten some very positive response, hope you agree & that we’ll see ya’ Saturdays starting in two (7/31)!  Come and play!

Mary / Sugar Kids & Mom of
Smith boys: Trent, Nick & Tyler (& grown kids Dave & Em)

The Liberty Bluegrass Band at Deacon Mills Starlight Stage - Green Lake

Liberty Bluegrass Band was 2008 WAMI CD Roulette winning & 2008 nominated Bluegrass Band of the Year. The Liberty Bluegrass Band is dedicated to traditional bluegrass music. No electric instruments, just wood, metal, strings & a lot of heart going into every song. Great fun for the entire family! To get a preview - visit www.libertybluegrassband.com.  The Concert in the Park begins Wednesday evening in Deacon Mills Park at 6:30 pm. So come and gather in front of the Starlite Stage for two hours of live music. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy the live music!

SAGBRAW® Bike Ride Final Leg Tour Stop - Green Lake

Bikewisconsin.com's oldest cross-state bicycle tour, SAGBRAW® will be arriving in Green Lake August 5^th and leaving August 6^th. There will be approximately 400 bike riders.

Green Lake Association's Indian Mound & Artifact Tour - Green Lake

Saturday, August 7th, 9-11am - Indian Mound & Artifact Tour sponsored by the Green Team. This outing will consist of a bicycle tour of a portion of Green Lake's south lakeshore to view and learn about some of the surviving effigy mounds and Native American history in our area. For more information, please visit www.greenlakeassociation.com or call 920-294-6480.

Green Lake Yacht Club's Annual Meeting and Picnic. Contact Sue Weston at 920-229-7840 for more information.

The really big event this weekend is, of course, COOKIE DAZE…

Family-oriented community event that includes a fantastic display of youth and adult exhibits, from flowers and artwork to photography and animals.  While visiting take in the sights and sounds of a wide-variety of entertainment acts, educational programs, contests, carnival rides, ATV races, demolition derby, tractor pull, tasty foods and numerous vendors. FREE Admission!  Located in the beautiful city of Green Lake near the shores of Big Green Lake.  "The best little Fair around!"  For more information please call the UW Extension Office at 920-294-4032 or check out the website at: http://greenlake.uwex.edu/GreenLakeCountyFair.html

Saturday, August 7th, 9-11am - Indian Mound & Artifact Tour sponsored by the Green Team. This outing will consist of a bicycle tour of a portion of Green Lake's south lakeshore to view and learn about some of the surviving effigy mounds and Native American history in our area. For more information, please visit www.greenlakeassociation.com or call 920-294-6480.

Harvest Festival, free corn, games and activities starting at 4:30-7:30. The Little Red Dairy Barn/FFA and Markesan Lions and Sno Drifters will be serving food, refreshments and ice cream treats. Russ and Ron will provide music. Dizzy D and Community Options will provide games and entertainment; at 6 p.m. will be the Pinata Ceremony. Stubby's Wiffle Ball Tournament, and Lions street dance, parade, and live music. For more information please call toll free 888-LT GREEN (888-584-7336).

Description: Princeton has some crazy, crazy merchants who sell their wares at crazy prices during Crazy Days.  Walk the streets of Princeton, take advantage of the craziest sales ever and enjoy lunch or dinner at one of our fine eating establishments.

Fine Arts Show, 10am-5pm both days, in Playground Park-downtown Green Lake. Over 100 Artists exhibiting their original works including watercolor, oil paintings, pottery, fiber art, wildlife and much more. Food and refreshments available. For more information, call Guy Rossberg at (920)294-3955 or visit www.greenlakeartshow.com.  Saturday, August 14 and Sunday, August 15 live entertainment from 10am-5pm. 

Friends of the Library Book Sale at the Caestecker Library - Green Lake 

For more information please call 920-294-3572.

Description: The oldest church picnic in the state is a homecoming or new experience for hundreds. Enjoy food, music, games and good company. (Approx. 11:00 a.m. after Sunday service.)
Location: St. John’s Catholic Church

Description: Come visit our local history collections from 1pm – 4pm.

Location:  Two museums:  630 W. Water and 632 W. Water

Green Lake Area Animal Shelter.  6th Annual Open House. N6217 Busse Drive, Green Lake. For more information, contact GLAAS at 920.294.3042 or visit www.glaas.org.                                                        

Showcasing our area artists.  This 3rd Annual event will be held on Saturday, August 21, 2010 from 4 to 8 p.m.  Participating businesses will feature area artists.  Banners painted by artists as well as students, and residents will be displayed on the street poles in Green Lake during the month of August.  For more information please contact the Green Lake Area Chamber at 800-253-7354.

The 6th Annual Chalk Art Festival is hosted by the Green Lake Area Chamber Arts Network. The event is to be held August 21st from 10am – 4pm on Mill St. in downtown Green Lake. The theme is ‘Life on the Lake’. For a $10.00 fee, chalk artists will receive a box of chalk pastels and will be turned loose onto a blank, 4 x 4 foot asphalt canvas. Registration takes place on the day of the event. Prizes will be awarded in age categories of under five, 5-7, 8-15, 16 and over. Judging will take place at 4pm and the lucky winners in both children and adult categories will be taking home cash prizes for their creative efforts. Those competing I the category of professional artist will be vying for a different award of prestige: a feature article in the 2010 Green Lake Magazine. Space is limited. For information please call 920-294-3231 or 800-253-7354.

Exploritas: Golf on the Courses of Lawsonia at the Green Lake Conference Center

Exploritas - formerly known as Elderhostel - is dedicated to providing extraordinary learning adventures for people 55 and over. They are offered at Green Lake Conference Center on topics including writing, golf the environment, railroads, mystery, antiques and Wisconsin. Select your program on the Internet (www.elderhostel.org) or call Elderhostel at 1-877-426-8056. You can also contact Pat Zimmer at the Green Lake Conference Center: 920-294-7365, patzimmer@glcc.org or check out www.glcc.org for more information. 

Exploritas: Mystery Loves Company at the Green Lake Conference Center

Exploritas - formerly known  as Elderhostel - is dedicated to providing extraordinary learning adventures for people 55 and over. They are offered at Green Lake Conference Center on topics including writing, golf the environment, railroads, mystery, antiques and Wisconsin. Select your program on the Internet (www.elderhostel.org) or call Elderhostel at 1-877-426-8056. You can also contact Pat Zimmer at the Green Lake Conference Center: 920-294-7365, patzimmer@glcc.org or check out www.glcc.org for more information. 

Christian Writers Conference at the Green Lake Conference Center - Green Lake   

Christian writers, both new and experienced, gain and practice skills while networking with other Christian writers, editors and instructors. Commuter rates available. Visit www.glcc.org for more information or call 920-294-3323.

CHN BBQ Competition “Burning Down The Fox” At Princeton School Grounds. www.burningdownthefox.com

Description: Sanctioned by the Kansas City BBQ Society (KCBS) and also officially declared a State Championship by Governor Jim Doyle. Great food, music and pit masters from all around North America.

Description: Come see the Cowboy Boomtown of nar-du-wells, bandits, miners, saloon girls, riff-raff and unsavory people! Lynchings, shootouts and general mayhem each day all kept in line by Frontier Justice and Lawmen! Special shows Sat. and Sun. Free Admission. Donations appreciated.
Contact: Email bbwildwest@charter.net

Location: Behind Dirtstripper Car Wash

Green Lake Association's Hike the Winnebago & Hammer's Trails - Green Lake  

Saturday, September 4th, 9-11am - Hike the Winnebago and Hammer's Trails sponsored by the Green Team. Explore two new public trails located within our two newest Conservancy Partnership properties near the west end of the Green Lake Conference Center. Each trail is approximately 2/3 mile in length, and although not difficult, will require a bit of uphill or downhill hiking. For more information, please visit www.greenlakeassociation.com or call 920-294-6480. RSVP is not mandatory but very much appreciated.

1st Annual Green Lake Area 13 dot 1 Race, Sunday, September 5th, 2010. Half Marathon Race - 5K Fun Run/Walk - Kids Run and More! - Scenic race route to include lakeshore, golf courses, downtown and park like neighborhoods. SAVE THE DATE! Visit www.greenlakehalfmarathon.com or call 920-294-3231 for more information.

Racing begins June 13, 2010. Races are held every Sunday morning and some Saturday afternoons through Sept. 5th.

Contact Sue Weston at 920-229-7840 for more information.

The 2010 Wisconsin State Chili Cookoff Championship sponsored by the International Chili Society will be held once again in Green Lake, WI on September 11 at Deacon Mills park. Approximately 40 cooks will start cooking their facorite recipes beginning at 11:00 am. Spectators can enjoy the festive atmosphere mingling with the chefs and sampling their salsas and other hot items. Chili sampling begins at 3 pm when the judges will determine who the new champion is. First place nets $750.00 and the opportunity to compete at the world championship in Charleston, WV for a prize of $25,000.

Exploritas: Great Events in Railroad History at the Green Lake Conference Center –

Exploritas - formerly known as Elderhostel - is dedicated to providing extraordinary learning adventures for people 55 and over. They are offered at Green Lake Conference Center on topics including writing, golf the environment, railroads, mystery, antiques and Wisconsin. Select your program on the Internet (www.elderhostel.org) or call Elderhostel at 1-877-426-8056. You can also contact Pat Zimmer at the Green Lake Conference Center: 920-294-7365, patzimmer@glcc.org or check out www.glcc.org for more information.

Exploritas: Genealogy, Internet, Computers & You at the Green Lake Conference Center

Exploritas - formerly known as Elderhostel - is dedicated to providing extraordinary learning adventures for people 55 and over. They are offered at Green Lake Conference Center on topics including writing, golf the environment, railroads, mystery, antiques and Wisconsin. Select your program on the Internet (www.elderhostel.org) or call Elderhostel at 1-877-426-8056. You can also contact Pat Zimmer at the Green Lake Conference Center: 920-294-7365, patzimmer@glcc.org or check out www.glcc.org for more information. 

Celebrate the growth of the newest baby Clydesdale born last spring. Reservations required (920) 748–5466.

Septemberfest! Septemberfest! Septemberfest is Back! Welcome fall by having a great time at this festival featuring a pet parade & dog walk, live music, cloggers, food, a spectacular car show, and a Bier Garten.

Description: Handmade crafts, fruits & vegetables, fall décor, fall flowers. 9am – 3pm
Location: City Park

Friends of the Library Book Sale at the Caestecker Library - Green Lake   

A marriage workshop focusing on developing healthy relationship skills for couples who desire to refresh, renew and restore their marriage. It is also for any couple who is experienceing marital distress and/or needs help in communication, problem solving, and skills for reconnecting to each other. Led by Certified PAiiRS® Instructors David and Phyllis Howie. Limited to 24 couples. Cost: $399 per couple (plus tax on meals) includes two nights lodging, meals (breakfast Sat. through breakfast Sun.), program fee and materials. To register call Phyllis Howie: (262) 949-5489. For for more information visit www.glcc.org.

Weekend activities include a craft fair with 100 crafters, live music both days in two parks. Activities commence at 10am - 5pm both days. Contests, games, amusements, pony rides, petting zoo, clowns, facepainting, farmers market. Saturday includes - Live music,Community organizations food service & Green Lake’s largest parade beginning at 4pm & Street dance at 7:00pm! Sunday also includes - Collector car show, local restaurant's Fabulous Food Fair, auction, raffle, live music and more. Please contact the Chamber of Commerce at 920-294-3231 or visit www.visitgreenlake.com for more information.

Enjoy the 'Arts and All That Jazz' event Friday October 1st. This exciting event will take place at 5:30 pm at the Great Hall - Ripon College.
Food - Entertainement - Auctions to raise scholarships for students studying in the arts!
For more information contacte www.ripon.edu or call 748-2651.

Pumpkin Train Ride, 1-4 p.m. W10143 Cty. Rd AW, Markesan. Take a train ride and pick out your pumpkin to take home. Call 398-1665 for more information.  For more information please call toll free 888-LT GREEN (888-584-7336).

Experience a week of interesting speakers, music, golf, shopping and fall leaf watching! The theme is Strength for the Living of These Days, based on Ephesians 5:15-17. Speakers include Richard Foster, Ray Cullen, Kenneth Louis, Ellen Kort, Duncan McIntosh, Dave Gallagher, Joel Fredrikson and Jan DeWitt. Music by Valeria Foster and the choir from First Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD. Visit www.glcc.org for more information or call 920-294-3323.

3rd Annual Green Lake "Tour of Homes" featuring homes on and around Green Lake.  The tour is planned for Sunday, October 11th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.   Tickets will be available at the Green Lake Area Chamber Office.  For more information please contact the Green Lake Area Chamber at 1-800-253-7354. 3rd Annual Green Lake "Tour of Homes" featuring homes on and around Green Lake.  The tour is planned for Sunday, October 11th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.   Tickets will be available at the Green Lake Area Chamber Office. For more information please contact the Green Lake Area Chamber at 1-800-253-7354. 4th Annual Green Lake "Tour of Homes" featuring homes on and around Green Lake.  The tour is planned for Sunday, October 11th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.   Tickets will be available at the Green Lake Area Chamber Office. For more information please contact the Green Lake Area Chamber at 1-800-253-7354.

Description: Wisconsin’s largest weekly outdoor flea market. This is a morning market with the official start time of 6am and ending in early afternoon.

Description: A Sweet Event features delectable homemade complimentary desserts prepared by the merchants of Princeton!  Wander around Princeton and sample all the scrumptious desserts, ciders, teas & coffees.  Last year’s menu included bourbon pumpkin pecan cheesecake, éclairs, Death by Chocolate, assorted cheesecakes, mini carrot cakes, cookies & bars, mini fruit tarts, cannolis and apple pies, just to name a few.  Don’t miss this opportunity to sample our merchant’s finest sweets and enjoy storewide sales at all the unique shops in Princeton.

A Ripon tradition of really spooky stuff.

A Ripon tradition of really spooky stuff.

Last day of the season at Little White Schoolhouse. Open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Prepare for the holiday season! Come and greet Santa and his reindeer. Shop and register for prizes at Ripon businesses throughout the city. To learn more or view the Ripon Chamber website at www.ripon-wi.com. 

Description: All residents and businesses are encouraged to participate.  Come join the fun!  Hot chocolate served at the tree lighting immediately following the parade.  Starts at 6pm

Description: 5:00pm until 8:00pm.  Over 400 gift baskets for sale from $5.00-$30.00

Description: Sponsored by the Princeton Chamber of Commerce. Two fun-filled days of horse and wagon rides through town, a parade, breakfast with Santa, craft fairs and shopping specials.

Description: Special sale on all candles. November 26-28

Enjoy Victorian Ripon dressed up for the holidays!

Friday-Living Windows, Carolers, Gingerbread House Contest, food vendors, roasted chestnuts and hot cider.

Saturday-TOUR OF HOMES, Breakfast with Santa, Dickens of a Quilt Show, Enchanted Forest.

Sunday-Holiday Music Programs, Enchanted Forest, Dickens of a Quilt Show. And much more throughout the weekend!

Description: Princeton prides itself on spectacular Christmas decorations and invites you to shop, dine and view our stunning display of lights and creative decorations.  The Chamber conducts an annual decorating contest for both businesses and residents so bring your family & friends to Princeton for last minute shopping and viewing of the lights at dusk.  Once in a Blue Moons hosts it’s traditional holiday dinner (for reservations call 920.295.6100).  Check our website regularly for additional activities of the event at www. princetonwi.com.

Description: 5:00pm until 8:00pm.  Over 400 gift baskets for sale from $5.00-$30.00

Description: There is no need for you to spend hours in the kitchen baking Christmas cookies – buy one cookie or several dozen (mix and match) at the annual Cookie Walk.  You can’t beat the price and you won’t find better Christmas sweets.  Check www.princetonwi.com towards the end of November, 2010 for further details of location and times.  This event is held in conjunction with the City of Lights Extravaganza!

Description: Daily auction is open during regular library hours.  The auction ends at noon on December 12^th.  Winning bidders will be notified same day. Nov 26-Dec 12

Winter Blast Youth Conference at the Green Lake Conference Center - Green Lake

Join over 300 youth during Christmas break for great worship, praise singing and workshops. Includes a day set aside for downhill skiing, tubing and a water park in the Wisconsin Dells, or bowling and ice skating. Visit www.glcc.org or call 920-294-3323 for more information.