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June / July
Printable version of our 2012 calendar - click here JUN 1 - 3, PORTAGE
Canal Days Saturday Parade at 11am Saturday / Sunday Main Street Portage Third Annual Softball Tournament at Veteran’s Memorial Field -Historical Re-enactors Guild encampment free camp open house. Historic encampment near the Indian Agency House and tours of the Historic Indian Agency House and Fort Winnebago Surgeon's Quarters.
JUNE 1-3, LODI It’s Everyone’s Birthday Bash! Cupcake decorating, Piñata party, Karaoke, glow in the dark mini golf. Spring plant swap! Smokey Hollow Campground 608-635-4806
June 2, Portage Divine Savior Healthcare Run/Walk The family-friendly Run/Walk offers 5K and 1-mile courses. Race begins at 09:00 AM. All runners will receive a timing chip which must be picked up on race morning, so please plan accordingly. Race day registration will be available from 7:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. T-shirts cannot be guaranteed for race day registrants.
June 2, Portage Downtown Walking Tour Spend the morning learning about Historic Downtown Portage. The guided tour starts at the Portage Area Chamber of Commerce office at 10am every OTHER Saturday this summer.
JUN 2, JUL 7, AUG 4 SEPT 1 , PORTAGE City Flea Market & City-Wide Rummage Sales 2012 Portage City Flea Market featuring Crafts, Produce, Antiques, Collectibles, Rummage Sale Items 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM www.ci.portage.wi.us Indoor/outdoor, so we'll be there rain or shine! City-Wide Rummage Sales will take place each month coinciding with the flea market weekend
June TBD, Lodi Lodi/Lake Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce IDOL Competition
June 1-3, Waupun Celebrate Waupun Festival Tanner Park, across from the Community Center 324-7900
June 5, Lodi Cruisin’ Tuesdays Ever Tuesday all summer at All Stop Travel Plaza Hwy 60 and I-90/94
JUN 6 - AUG 29, PORTAGE Community Wellness Walks Walk along with us... Meet at Riverside Park in Portage and walk along the Levee Path. After your stroll, enjoy a concert at the park shelter. www.agencyhouse.org 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Every Wednesday all summer
JUN 6 - AUG 29, PORTAGE (AUG 31 PARDEEVILLE) Concerts at the Portage Free Concerts at Riverside Park (between Associated Bank and Tamarack along the Levee) - concerts start every Wed at 6:30 PM . Bring your chairs and blankets and listen to the sounds of music during the summer. You can bring your own picnic dinner or order carry-out from a local restaurant. Desserts will be served by local non-profit groups. Special Event Aug 31st, 7pm, Chandler Park, Pardeeville
JUN 7 - AUG 8, PARDEEVILLE Band Concerts and Pie & Ice Cream Start time 7:00 PM and Every Thursday from the above dates Place Angie Williams Cox Library Lawn
Jun 8 – 9, Portage Art that Blooms 2012 The Drury Gallery will be transformed into a fantasy land for flower lovers with our 4th annual Art that Blooms exhibit featuring an array of art by area artists who are paired with fresh floral arrangements inspired by the artwork and created by area floral artists. In addition we will again have poems and/or reflections inspired by the art which are written by area writers. We are inviting the writers to read their work for us in the Zona Gale Theatre. Portage Center for the Arts 301 E. Cook Street
JUNE 9-10, WISCONSIN DELLS Dells Riverfest. Race your kayak in a 2K loop race from Drinker's Landing to Romance Cliff Beach and back, or watch hundreds of kayaks race up and down the river from the river front or from a comfortable indoor viewing area at the Mt. Olympus Santorini Village (formerly RiverWalk Hotel). Race your body in a 5K run from Drinker's Landing through Camp Wawbeek. Race your bike in a 10K loop from Drinker's Landing through the beautiful rural landscapes of Dells Country. Or enter the Dells Riverfest Triathlon and do all three. Kayak/Bike/Walking Tours If relaxing is more your style than racing, we invite you to take a kayak, bike or walking tour instead. You can take a guided kayak tour around Blackhawk Island, or walk or bike along the race courses in self-guided tours through the best of Dells Country. Riverfest is sponsored by the Stewards of the Dells of the Wisconsin River. www.dellsstewards.org
JUN 8-10, LODI Beach Blanket Weekend! Hula Hoop, Limbo & music at the beach. Make your own flower lei! Recipe & Plant swap Smokey Hollow Campground 608-635-4806
JUN 9-10, WISCONSIN DELLS Taste of Wisconsin Dells. Samples from 20 Dells area restaurants, beer tent , family variety stage performances, inflatable rides, arts and crafts show, classic Corvette parade, book sale, 3 on 3 basketball tourney and new this year the Riverfest Triatholon. . Downtown Wisconsin Dells. For more information call (800) 22-DELLS
JUN 9-10, WISCONSIN DELLS Arts & Crafts Fair at Taste of Wisconsin Dells. Sat 9 AM - 4 PM , Sun 9 AM - 3 PM , admission free. Part of Taste of Wisconsin Dells, food, music, Bowman House tours, tractor show, Corvette Parade, collector car show, children's activities, micro brew tasting, library book sale, breakfast and lunch on grounds at park, sidewalk sales, free shuttle. Historic Bowman Park, Downtown at 714 Broadway. For more information call (608) 586-4184.
JUN 12 – AUG 21, FRIESLAND Friesland Band Concerts and Pie Social Every Tuesday evening at 7:45 PM , Friesland Shelter in Downtown Friesland. Cty Hwy EF, just north of Hwy 33
Jun 15 - 17, COLUMBUS Columbus Carriage Classic Honoring Columbus’ contribution to the Civil War
June 16, Fall River THE BRITINS OUTDOOR CONCERT
June 16, Pardeeville MotoStatic 2012 Chandler Park 10 am to 7 pm Antique and classic vehicles and boats, brats, burgers, chicken sandwiches and homemade pies, LIVE music, pontoon lake tours, scavenger hunt for kids 12 and under, Lake Edge Golf challenge sponsored by the Pardeeville Lions Club and assisted by the Pardeeville Cruse In.
JUN 16, WISCONSIN DELLS Waterslide-athon As the #1 family destination in the country, according to TripAdvisor.com, we believe it's vital to come together as a community and do something to help families in need. We didn't have to look far. The Ronald McDonald House® in Madison, Wisconsin is just a stone's throw from Wisconsin Dells. So again this summer, we will be supporting the House through the 6th Annual Wisconsin Dells Waterslide-athon - a perfect fit for "The Waterpark Capital of the World!®"
Jun 16, Portage Flag Day Celebration 2012, Luncheon and Speaker Author Lee Somerville of Vintage Wisconsin Gardens will present, along with an outdoor catered lunch.
JUN 17 - 19, LODI Redneck Weekend! Giant Radio Flyer, FREE waffles & coffee for Dad Sunday! Redneck invention & outfit contest, ugliest tie competition, Armpit serenading contest!. Smokey Hollow Campground 608-635-4806
June 19, Columbus Columbus Senior Center’s Senior Fair and Brat Fry
JUN 22-24, LODI WATER WARS 1 Arm yourself against the water wars wagon! Tie-dye and painting! Build a volcano on the beach! Smokey Hollow Campground 608-635-4806
JUN 23, PORTAGE Cruzin Portage- Cruise Night Flash back to the days of car-hops and poodle skirts at the Drive-In...to the days when we went to the Drive-In restaurant to see the latest customs and street rods. A & W Drive-In Come join us in a nostalgic 15-mile ride through beautiful Columbia County. 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
JUN 24, PORTAGE 5th Annual Cruzin Portage Car & Truck Show Veterans Memorial Field
Jun 26, Portage 2012 Speaker Series: Saving the Structures of Our Past The Importance and Impact of Historic Preservation Installment 1 (HIAH Restoration General Contractor & Preservation Architect Peter Rott)Portage and 19th Century Military Engagements 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Historic Indian Agency House
Jun 29-Jul 1, Lodi Medieval Times! Catapult Competition, Jousting Smokey Hollow Campground 608-635-4806
JUN 30, PORTAGE Concert in the Park & Independence Day Celebration Miss America is coming to Portage during our Independence Day Celebration! She will be part of the parade that will take place in Historic Downtown at 4pm. The Concert in the Park follows beginning at 6:30pm in which the Chamber of Commerce brings the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra to play at Pauquette Park. That evening at dusk we will have a breathtaking display of fireworks set off over the Wisconsin River. Members of the UW Marching Band will perform in the parade and at the park. For specific details visit www.portagewi.com or call 608-742-6242. Celebrate with us in Portage!
JUL 3-7, COLUMBUS 4th of July Celebration www.cityofcolumbuswi.com
JUL 4, LODI Salute to America! Celebrate w/ a patriotic glow parade, glow in the dark mini golf. Karaoke, tie dye!
JUL 4, FRIESLAND Fireworks At dusk
July 4, Pardeeville 4th of July events
JUL 4, Downtown Wisconsin Dells Wisconsin Dells 4th of July Celebrations. Do some dining and shopping downtown before you settle into your lawn chairs at the Wisconsin Dells Municipal Pool for fireworks on the 4th of July. The Municipal Pool is on Veterans Drive behind the post office. On site refreshments. over 1,300 Fireworks at dusk. wisdellsdowntown.com
Jul 6-8, Lodi Santa’s coming!! Giant Radio Flyer! Ugliest holiday sweater contest, decorate cookies, adult and kids gift exchange!
July 7, Lodi 48th Annual Art in the Park
JULY 7, LODI Chamber of Commerce - Mallards Baseball Night
July 7, Pardeeville Pardeeville Triathlon 2012 @ Chandler Park. Start time is 8:00 AM
July 7, Portage Sand County Fine Arts Festival This juried exhibition is open to all artists that produce their own original artwork both amateur and professional. All mediums, styles, experimental and mixed techniques and creative schools of thought are welcome. This is a fine arts exhibit and all work displayed should be for sale. Market Square in Downtown Portage 9am -5pm For more information including artist's application please visit:
July 7, Portage Portage Rotary Club Craft Brew and Wine Festival 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Market Square during the Arts Festival. Sample 15 different varieties of Wisconsin craft brew and fine wine. Tickets are $25 to taste during the event or single glasses are available to purchase. Ticket price includes Rotary collectible glass. *Must be 21 to purchase ticket. Market Square (Corner of Hwy 33 and Adams Street)
JUL 12-15, LODI 147th Lodi Agricultural Fair Music, raffles, food, softball, demolition derby, tractor/truck pull, exhibits, horse pull, carnival rides. The Lodi Ag Fair offers something for everyone!
July 13, Portage Historic Indian Agency House Hands-On History Children’s Workshop “Ho-Chunk Basket Weaving, Session 1” Fee required. Reservations encouraged. Call Director Destinee Udelhoven at 608-742-6362 with any questions. Historic Indian Agency House
Jul 13-15, Lodi Chocolate Mania! Pudding wrestling, chocolate desert contest, make ice cream, dunk oreo’s and cake balls.. Smokey Hollow Campground 608-635-4806
JUL 13-14, PORTAGE American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Portage Relay For Life is a community event to celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and empower individuals to fight back against a disease that takes too much from too many. The Community is welcome to enjoy music, food, fun, entertainment and activities. Opening Ceremony-6 PM Luminaria Ceremony (candlelight vigil)-9 PM Closing Ceremony-9 AM
July 14, Columbus Thunder Run Motorcycle Rally 1-2:30pm
July TBA, Columbus Just Us Girls! Event
July 14, Portage Historic Indian Agency House Hands-On History Children’s Workshop “Ho-Chunk Basket Weaving, Session 2” Fee required. Reservations encouraged. Call Director Destinee Udelhoven at 608-742-6362 with any questions. Historic Indian Agency House
JUL 14-15, PORTAGE Garden Tractor Show Kiddie Pedal Pulls, Garden Tractor Pulls, Toy Show, Flea Market and more! Veterans Memorial Field Bret Esse: 608-697-3690
JUL 18-22, MARQUETTE Marquette County Fair www.westfieldwi.com
JUL 20-22, LODI WATER WARS 2 Arm you site against the water wagon! Karaoke! Smokey Hollow Campground 608-635-4806
JUL TBA, OTSEGO 16th Annual Otsego Day Antique tractor car show and shine 12-4 PM Kids games, bake sale, bingo (1 PM and 6 PM =food pantry donation to play), food, refreshments, raffles, dunk tank, karaoke, DJ To register antique tractors and cars, and for more info please contact Harlan at 608-235-9835
July 21, Portage MDA Freedom Ride Comes To Portage Come see thousands of motorcycles roll into Historic Downtown Portage, while they raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. 1pm
July 25 – 29, Portage Columbia County Fair Wed - Motocross, Thur - Tractor Truck pull, Fri - Lawn Mower Races, Sat - Demo Derby, Sun - Catch a Pig
JUL 26, PORTAGE Speaker Series- "A Call to Arms" Portage and 19th Century Military Engagements 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Historic Indian Agency House
JUL 27-29, LODI S.H. Country Western Carnival! Pedal tractor pulls, carnival games, airbrush tattoos, watermelon seed spitting contest,! Smokey Hollow Campground 608-635-4806
Jul 31, Portage 2012 Speaker Series Saving the Structures of Our Past: The Importance and Impact of Historic Preservation
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COLUMBIA COUNTY VISITOR BUREAU
Phone -608.742.6161 Fax -608.742.3582
1800 Kutzke Rd., Suite B, Portage, WI 53901