South Central Wisconsin Weekend Activities June 15-17
Wisconsin Dells Waterslide-athon
June 16, 2012
11am-4pm.
Specific waterparks designate one slide as the official “Waterslide-athon” slide. For every guest who goes down the slide, a donation is given by the waterpark to the Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Madison, WI. Bring the kids to get a temporary tattoo or an autograph from Ronald McDonald®!
www.wisdells.com/wisconsin-dells-attraction/waterslideathon.cfm
Concerts on the Rooftop
June 14, 2012
Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center1 John Nolen Dr
Madison, WI 53703
Enjoy a beautiful Madison summer evening on the Monona Terrace rooftop with spectacular views of the city and Lake Monona. Feel free to bring a blanket or lawn chair; seating on the rooftop is limited. The Lake Vista Café will be open for your enjoyment. Picnic baskets are also welcome. Sorry, no carry-in alcohol. Concerts on the Rooftop highlight some of the area’s best music, and offer a wonderful opportunity for dancing, food and fun with family and friends!
Little Norway’s Mid Summer’s Eve
June 16, 2012
3-8pm
3576 County Road JG North
Blue Mounds, WI 53517
A celebration of the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year. Friends and family gather around traditional bonfires, enjoying time-honored music and Norwegian foods.
Cottage Grove Firemen’s Festival
6/14-6/17
Fairs and Festivals
Annual fundraiser, 6/14-17, Firemen’s Park, Cottage Grove, with sports, carnival, entertainment stages. Friday: Undercover 8 pm, Midlife Crisis 9 pm. Saturday: 5K run 8:30 am ($30; registration 7 am), BrewFest 1-5 pm ($30), Water fights 2 pm, Cherokee 8 pm, Lube 8:30 pm. Sunday: Pancake breakfast 7:30-11:30 am, Sam Llanas 3:30 pm.
Kayak/Canoe Tour of Mirror Lake
June 16, 2012
10-11:30am.
We will take you on a 90 minute guided tour of Mirror Lake. Learn some of the geology and the history of the area. Rentals are available at the Boat Landing. If you would like to rent, please arrive at least 15 minutes early.
Contact Information:
Voice: 608-254-2333
Email: rebecca.green@wisconsin.gov
Downtown Middleton Beach Party
June 16, 2012
Downtown Middleton Middleton, WI 53562The Beach Party will feature entertainment, horse and wagon rides, kids’ activities, an art fair, sidewalk sales and more.
Pie Ride
June 16, 2012
Lions Beach Palmer Drive Janesville, WI 535456am registration; 4pm course closes. Rest stops open at 7am-4pm
Come on out for a day of family fun! 6:30am start – Century / 100K riders; 8am start – 20K & 50K. All courses start at Lions Beach and run south and west of Janesville. The 20K course follows the “Ice Age Trail” to the Janesville Water Treatment Center. The 50K course continues to Footville. These courses are flat to moderate. The 100K course goes out to Brodhead. The Century course continues into Green County. This course is challenging! All courses return to Lions Beach In Janesville. Helmets are required. Primary parking for the Pie Ride will be at Dawson Field (South and West of Lion’s Beach on Main Street). Please follow parking signs and attendant’s instructions while in the area. All registrants will receive a long sleeve T-shirt. All finishers will receive a pie!
Fruit Fest
June 16, 2012
924 Williamson ST Madison, WI 53703The annual LGBTQI music festival is an all-ages free event organized to celebrate Madison’s gay community through a day of music, performance and celebration.
Agribusiness Club Dairy Breakfast
June 16 – 17, 2012
Sat 6am-noon; Sun 7am-1pm.
Jim & Shelly Grosenick N2126 Trestle Rd Watertown, WI 53098All you care to eat breakfast, live music, petting zoo, farm & train displays. Tickets are available in advance for a reduced price or at the door the day of the breakfast. Live music by Gary Beal Band.
Father’s Day Tours of Lincoln Tallman House
June 17, 2012
10am-3pm
Lincoln-Tallman House 440 N Jackson St Janesville, WI 53548The Rock County Historical Society will be having special tours of the Lincoln-Tallman House in Janesville in honor of Father’s Day. All dads interested in attending this tour are encouraged to bring their families to the Helen Jeffris Wood Museum Center. Dads will receive a complimentary ticket to the Tallman House. Tours begin and end on the hour.
Columbia County Moo-Day Brunch
June 16, 2012
9am-1pm.
Prairie Edge Dairy Farm W3343 State Road 33 Cambria, WI 53923Menu: Pizza Hut pizza, Sassy Cow ice cream, grilled cheese, nachos and cheese, bagels & cream cheese, yogurt, and cheese. Activities: Wagon rides, petting zoo, children’s games, balloon artist, entertainment, antique tractors, cloggers, kids pedal tractor pull, door prizes and drawings. 13 – Adult $4; 6-12 $3, under 5 free with paying adult.
June Dairy Day / Rodeo Parade
June 16, 2012
10:30am.
Downtown Richland Center, WI 53581Downtown Richland Center Parade celebrates the Dairy industry & High School Rodeo. Rodeo Horses, wagon train & more
Swan City Car Show
June 17, 2012
8am–4pm, with car registration 7–11am.
Swan Park S University Ave Beaver Dam, WI 53916Hosted by the Beaver Dam Professional Police Association. Money goes toward scholarships, local diabetics, cancer fundraisers and kid’s events. The Swan City Car show will take place on Father’s day and includes several hundred vehicles, trophies, a food stand and an ice cream stand. Bring dad to look at all of the classics.
Browntown Summerfest
June 15 – 17, 2012
Browntown Park Browntown, WI 53522Activities include an antique tractor pull on Friday; ball games, a fish boil on Saturday night, live music, and fireworks on Saturday evening.
Annual Baseball Festival
June 14 – 17, 2012
Jones Park Janesville Ave Fort Atkinson, WI 53538This annual baseball festival begins Thursday evening playing host to a Home Talent League tournament. The weekend is filled with many family-friendly events, a carnival, and lots of good food and drink.
Sculpture Building with Jerry Wennstrom
June 15, 2012
Time: 1:00-3:00pm
Madison Children’s Museum 100 N. Hamilton St. Madison, WI 53703Join artist Jerry Wennstrom in the Art Studio to create a unique collaborative sculpture out of a wide variety of recycled materials. This event is free with museum admission!
http://http://www.madisonchildrensmuseum.org/
Category: Madison Wisconsin
