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| FESTIVALS | |
 One of the best ways to sample Green County's heritage and sense of place is by attending one of our many colorful festivals. Each city and village has a celebration to share with you. New Glarus, an historic Swiss colony settled 150 years ago, showcases its history, clothing, customs, foods, and language with a rich assortment of heritage-drenched festivals all four seasons of the year. All the Swiss history and drama you'd expect are here: The Wilhelm Tell Drama (in both English and German) has been a Labor Day tradition since 1938; Heidi Fest, of course; Volksfest, celebrating Swiss Independence Day; Polkafest; Octoberfest and more. Monroe, famous as the "Specialty Cheese Capital of the USA," hosts its famed Green County Cheese Days in even-numbered years. Cheese Days highlights the production of foreign-type cheeses and the importance the cheese industry has had and continues to have on Green County and Wisconsin. Albany has its Yesteryear Celebration; Brodhead hosts Covered Bridge Days, Monticello offers Homecoming, the whimsical UFO Day is in Belleville, Depot Days in Brooklyn, Browntown plans for Summerfest, and Monroe offers a colorful Balloon Rally, Chili Cook-off, and a delightful Christmas parade. To celebrate the county's agricultural heritage, come enjoy an authentic County Fair, or Breakfast on the Farm when thousands of visitors come to sample "real food on a real farm." |
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| July | |
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Monroe Main Street Market on the Square Historic Courthouse Square Every Wednesday from 2 - 5:30 pm, every Saturday 8 am - 1 pm. Now through October 24. 608.328.4023 for more information. |
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Green County Museums Open for the Season - check below for various dates and times Click on Attractions > Musuems for locations, themes and exhibits. |
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8 Miles of "Ag-tiques" Monroe, WI to Orangeville, IL "8 MILES OF AG'TIQUES" Lots of antique tractors and machinery, different "colors" at different stops. Lots of good food, and visit with the owners of the "old time toys." No admission fees, just fun. For the people who have a hard time getting around, there will be Gators or golf carts or 4 wheelers to help out. More information call Jim Briggs-815-789-4570. STARTING JUST SOUTH OF MONROE AND GOING SOUTH ON HWY. 69 AND CONTINUING ON HWY. 26 INTO ILLINOIS: 1. International Harvestor Display, and also a Garden Tractor Display (just south of the Country Store) 2. Oliver Display at the Surge Store (near intersection of Hwy. 69 and Melvin Rd.) 3. Minneapolis Moline Display 4. Allis Chalmers Display 5. John Deere Display at the Briggs Farm (approximately 2 miles north of Orangeville) - also a food stand and arts and crafts exhibitors at this stop 6. Massey Harris Display at the BP Gas Station in Orangeville ALSO - there will be an old time draft horse demonstration at the John Crubaugh farm at Dinges Rd. and Hwy. 69 - with Suffolk horses courtesy of Charles and Theresa Kind. jbsapi@hughes.net |
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Mark Harrod Tofflers Pub and Grill, New Glarus 8 pm Mark Harrod (105.5 Triple M Project M Contest Finalist) entertaining at 8 pm - outside on the patio, no cover. http://www.tofflers.com |
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4th of July Celebration - Brodhead Parade at noon, fireworks at dusk, special events celebrating the 125th anniversary of Brodhead Fire Department - including activities at the Fire Station and a Chicken BBQ. http://www.brodheadchamber.org/ |
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4th of July Celebration Brooklyn Bands, games, fireworks in Legion Park |
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4th of July Celebration Twining Park, Monroe Activities all day long, fireworks at 9:30 pm. http://www.cityofmonroe.org |
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Monroe City Band Concert Twining Park, Monroe |
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Washington Music Fest Washington Church, N6026 Church Rd., Monticello 11 am - 3 pm Live music all day: Greenfield Brothers Style Junction Pew People Greg Anderson Band Food available: "Taste of Washington" – with traditional festive Fourth of July foods. Directions from Monticello – take Cty. C west, go 5 miles, turn left on Church Rd. $5 suggested donation |
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Dance and Dine Turner Hall of Monroe 2 - 6 pm Live music and dancing with Barefoot Becky and the Ivanhoe Dutchmen. http://www.turnerhallofmonroe.org |
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Twilight in the Park Concert Series Veterans Memorial Park 6:30 PM Free concert every Sunday at 6:30 pm, through August 9. Tonight's feature: Coon Creek String Band - old time, bluegrass, and Western Swing. http://www.brodheadchamber.org/ |
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Alex Wilson Band Caribbean Coffee & Cream, 109 Hotel St., Brooklyn 2 - 5 pm Enjoy some live music "on the beach" at Brooklyn's new coffee and ice cream shop. Alex Wilson recently won the WAMI for Blues Artist of the Year! Info: 608.455.2582. |
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Sam Burckhardt, Swiss Jazz Saxophonist & Stephan Greider, Organist St. Victor Catholic Church, Monroe 7:30 pm $10 suggested donation http://www.turnerhallofmonroe.org |
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Green Styled Food - Photography Seminar Goose Chaser Farm, N8855 Badger Rd., Blanchardville Please stay tuned for this exciting seminar with incredible hands-on opportunities including one day on location and one day at a photo-studio. Every participant will walk away with a certificate of completion and a CD with the images created during the workshop. This is the most on edge "green seminar" currently available in the US. In its second year running, it is slowly changing the way our industry is looking at food, photography and our impact we have on the food culture in this country. With our images we can revolutionize the industry, teach sustainability ,sensibility and a new found respect for the food we work with. For more information: 608.523.4165 http://www.thegoosechaserfarm.com |
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Ladies Day Out Style Show by das Baumhaus Turner Hall of Monroe Noon |
| 9 |
Concert on the Square - "Stranded in Iowa" Historic Courthouse Square, Monroe 6:30 - 8:30 pm Box lunch meals available by pre-order from downtown area restaurants. Call Monroe Main Street at 608.328.4023 for more info. |
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17th Annual Apostolate to the Handicapped Benefit Golf Outing Monroe Country Club 9 am - Shotgun Start For more information: contact campionschampions@tds.net or (608) 328-8371. campionschampions@tds.net |
| 10 - 12 |
Old Fashioned Maxwell Street Days Bargains at downtown merchants, plus a village-wide garage sale. www.swisstown.com |
| 10 - 12 |
Monticello Homecoming Montesian Park Ball games, concessions, beer tent, fish boil, entertainment, fireworks, chicken BBQ, water fights, tug-of-war, sand and mud volleyball, carnival. Parade on Sunday. http://www.monticello-wi.com/ |
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8th Annual Pedal for Paws New Glarus Depot Check In and Registration 7 am - 10 am Registration before July 1: $25 individual or $50 family. After July 1: $35 individual and $60 family. Individual fee includes 1 t-shirt, family fee includes 2 t-shirts. Additional t-shirts available for $8. Children 15 and older must register as individuals. Food and beverage rest stops are along the route. SAG service and rest stops available until 2 pm. Four routes available: two challenging routes with numerous hills - both 30 miles, one moderate route of 15 miles with few hills, and one flat 12 mile route on the Sugar River State Trail. Optional stops to Monticello Homecoming Festival along two of the routes. Helmets required. Info: 608.325.9600. pedalforpawys2009@yahoo.com http://www.greencountyhumane.org |
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Village Wide Garage Sales New Glarus www.swisstown.com |
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Nascars on the Square! Monroe's Historic Courthouse Square 10 am - 4 pm Meet drivers Jeremy Miller #5 car (Hometown Rockton, IL) and Nathan Haseleu #87 car (Hometown Marshall, WI). Both will be available with their cars for autographs and pictures. Sponsored by Kookaburra's and The Swiss Colony. Info: Laura at 608.325.3955. |
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Dance and Dine Turner Hall of Monroe 2 - 6 pm Live music and dancing with the Keith Zweifel Band. http://www.turnerhallofmonroe.org |
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Twilight in the Park Concert Series Veterans Memorial Park 6:30 PM Free concert every Sunday at 6:30 pm, through August 9. Tonight's feature: Round the Bend (Western Swing, Bluegrass, Old Time) http://www.brodheadchamber.org/ |
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Homecoming Parade Monticello 2:00 PM http://www.monticello-wi.com/ |
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Green County Pork Producers Barbecue Dinner Stateline Ice Arena, near Badger State Ethanol, Monroe |
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Ladies Day Out Style Show featuring Town and Country Fashions Turner Hall of Monroe Noon www.turnerhallofmonroe.org |
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Quilt Show Belleville High School 9 am - 4 pm Judged quilt show, 3 special exhibits, quilt appraisals (Friday only), merchant mall, silent auction, quilt raffle, food court, and 4 different lectures ($10/day for the lectures whether you attend one or all 4 offered). Sponsored by Belleville Chamber of Commerce and Patches and Petals Quilt Shop. Info: Lynn Alme, 608.424.1516. $5 patches_1@verizon.net http://www.patchesandpetals.com |
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Kristy Larson Honky Tonk Trio Tofflers Pub and Grill, New Glarus 8 pm Live music on the patio - no cover. Kristi Larson Honky Tonk Trio. http://www.tofflers.com |
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Dance and Dine Turner Hall of Monroe 2 - 6 pm Live music and dancing with the Greg Anderson Band. http://www.turnerhallofmonroe.org |
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Twilight in the Park Concert Series Veterans Memorial Park 6:30 PM Free concert every Sunday at 6:30 pm, through August 9. Tonight's feature: Opan Jii (Jazz) http://www.brodheadchamber.org/ |
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Midday Masterworks Series United Methodist Church, 2227 - 4th St. (just north of Monroe Clinic Hospital) 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm Organist Deborah Krauss Smith presents "All That Jazz" on the 3-manual, 39-rank Berghaus pipe organ. Midday Masterworks began in 2002 as a quarterly Wednesday noon-hour organ mini-recital series featuring the new 3-manual (keyboards), 39-rank (different sets of pipes/sounds) Berghaus pipe organ of the United Methodist Church of Monroe, Wisconsin. The half-hour programs are themed and include quality music for organ that is enjoyable by all ages. http://www.coldspringsroad.com/middaymasterworks |
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Midday Masterworks Series - Evening Reprise St. Victor Catholic Church, 1760 - 14th St. 5:30 - 6 pm Organist Deborah Krauss Smith presents "All That Jazz" on the Matthew Ronald Buholzer Memorial Pipe Organ, a 3-manual pipe-electronic combination instrument. http://www.coldspringsroad.com/middaymasterworks |
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Swiss Cheese and Spotted Cows - Bicycle Tour Monroe, New Glarus, Brodhead, Mineral Point, Galena Enjoy the best of the driftless area of south central Wisconsin and northern Illinois on this bike tour through rolling hills, hidden valleys, and unspoiled natural beauty! Highlights in Green County include: Swiss entertainment, cheese factory and brewery tour, Friday night fish fry at Turner Hall of Monroe, Amish bakery stop, live music and dancing in New Glarus. For more info: Mary Derks 651-335-6505, info@scscbiketour.com http://www.scscbiketour.com |
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Green County Fair Monroe 155th annual Green county Fair. 4-H Exhibits, entertainment, carnival, concessions. Most Grand Stand entertainment is free, except Demo Derby and Neal McCoy. Tickets for Neal McCoy go on sale on Saturday, July 18 from 1 - 4 pm at the Fair Office. Call the Green County Fair office for more information 608.325.9159. http://www.greencountyfair.net |
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Ladies Day Out Style Show featuring fashions from JoAnne's Dress Shop Turner Hall of Monroe Noon www.turnerhallofmonroe.org |
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Concert on the Square - "The Jimmys" Historic Courthouse Square, Monroe 6:30 - 8:30 pm Box lunch meals available by pre-order from downtown area restaurants. Call Monroe Main Street at 608.328.4023 for more info. |
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Swiss Heritage Series: Day Trip to Germanfest in Milwaukee Turner Hall, Monroe 12:30 pm departure Admission to Germanfest - enjoy this annual festival in Milwaukee without the hassles of driving and parking! www.turnerhallofmonroe.org |
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Fairy Tale Theatre Monroe Theatre Guild, 910 - 16th Ave. Friday 7 pm, Saturday 2 pm STAGE RIGHT Youth Theatre Company presents 3 classic fairy tale stories under the direction of David Bristow. |
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6th Annual Just Tri Youth Triathlon For ages 7 - 17. Chris Sachs for more information at cjsachs@charter.net. cjsachs@charter.net http://www.greencountyymca.org |
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Culinary Workshop Goose Chaser Farm, N8855 Badger Rd., Blanchardville 10 am Culinary workshops (each themed to feature a special ingredient or a special cooking technique, with this month featuring Abandon Your Stove - cooking outside) hosted by Goose Chaser Farm the last Saturday of every month. Classes are generally 2 - 3 hours long - class sized limited to 8 people. Refreshments provided, and the group eats what they cook at the end. For more information: 608.523.4165 thegoosechaerfarm@yahoo.com http://www.thegoosechaserfarm.com |
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Birddog, Barrelhouse Chuck and Friends Tofflers Pub and Grill, New Glarus 8 pm Live Chicago Blues on the patio - no cover. Barrelhouse Chuck. http://www.tofflers.com |
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Amish Quilt & Consignment Auction Amish School House, corner of Atkinson Rd. and Hwy. 104 Approximately 9 am Three separate auction rings: quilts, furniture, and horse equipment and consignment items. Sale starts around 9 am. Food stand available, don't miss the fresh donuts! 608.897.8500 for info. |
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Dance and Dine Turner Hall of Monroe 2 - 6 pm Live music and dancing with the Keith Zweifel Band. http://www.turnerhallofmonroe.org |
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Twilight in the Park Concert Series Veterans Memorial Park 6:30 PM Free concert every Sunday at 6:30 pm, through August 9. Tonight's feature: Bluegrass Reunion Band. http://www.brodheadchamber.org/ |
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