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Community Calendar

AUGUST 2008

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

2 Cookie Daze
Barlow Park, W Griswold St, Ripon
10-2pm
Free admission
www.ripon-wi.com/ripon-wi/page.asp?p=cookie
Cookietown, U.S.A. comes alive with a family festival featuring children's activities, prizes, a cookie baking contest, horse drawn wagon rides & the Cookie Drop.

 
2 Farmers Market
Western Ave and Linden St
6:30am-noon
Free admission


 
4 Music Under the Stars Concert
Buttermilk Creek Park, S Park Ave
7-8:30pm
Free admission
The Real Deal Band

 
5 A Zoopolis Tour - Nature in the City
Various locations throughout Fond du Lac and surrounding communities
1pm
$10
920-922-7931
The tour features 6-7 private yards that encourage bio-diversity and offer habitat for wildlife. Raindate is August 6.

 
6 - 7 Alto Fair
Hwy AS, Alto
7am
Free admission
920-219-1325
4-H based, similar to a county fair. 4-H judging, parade, vendor exhibits, stage shows, tractor pulls, food, horse pull, carnival.

 
6 Farmers Market
Johnson and Macy Streets
2:30-6pm
Free admission


 
6 Buttermilk Festival - Symphonic Band Concert
Buttermilk Creek Park, S Park Ave
7:15-9pm
Free admission
920-907-7678
www.fdlsymphonicband.org
Outdoor concert.

 
7 Music Choice Cruise
Lakeside Park Harbor, N Park Ave

Reservations required.
920-923-3010 or 800-937-9123
www.lakesidespirit.com
See website for current information. www.lakesidespirit.com

 
7 - 10 Generac 500/Le Mans/Grand Prix
Road America, Elkhart Lake

800-365-7223
www.roadamerica.com
www.roadamerica.com

 
9 Farmers Market
Western Ave and Linden St
6:30am-noon
Free admission


 
11 Music Under the Stars Concert
Buttermilk Creek Park, S Park Ave
7-8:30pm
Free admission
The Groeschl Band

 
13 Buttermilk Festival - Kids From Wisconsin
Buttermilk Creek Park, S Park Ave
7:15-9pm, Symphonic Band Pre-concert 6pm
Free admission
920-907-7678
www.fdlsymphonicband.org
Wisconsin's finest young singers, dancers, and instrumentalists take the stage. Pre-concert entertainment by Symphonic band 6pm.

 
13 Farmers Market
Johnson and Macy Streets
2:30-6pm
Free admission


 
14 Music Choice Cruise
Lakeside Park Harbor, N Park Ave

Reservations required.
920-923-3010 or 800-937-9123
www.lakesidespirit.com
See website for current information. www.lakesidespirit.com

 
15 - 17 Amazing Wisconsin Big Bird Air Show
Wellnitz Field, 2.5 miles S of Hwy 41 on Hickory Rd
9-4pm
$3 per car
920-926-0551
www.fdlaa.com
One of the largest displays of large, flying remote control aircraft in the Midwest. Features amazing “Big Birds”, the largest RC aircraft. Huge warbirds, classic aircraft and sports planes. Great family fun. Food and refreshments for sale. www.fdlaa.com

 
16 Farmers Market
Western Ave and Linden St
6:30am-noon
Free admission


 
17 Vintage Base Ball Match
Wade House, Greenbush, 18 mi E of FDL, Hwy 23
1:30pm
Adults $10, Seniors (65 and older) $9, Children (5-17) $5, Family Rate (up to 2 adults and dependent children under age 18) $27
920-526-3271
Come cheer on the Greenbush Dead City's vintage base ball team as they defend the home turf against another historic team, playing by the rules of 1860. Visitors may also try their hands at some 19th century base ball skills.

 
17 Race the Lake
Lakeside Park, N Main St.
5:50am
Spectators Free. Participant fees to June 1 are $65 for Individual and $125 for Relay or Tandem
800-429-8044
midwestsportsevents.com
90 Mile Bike Race around Lake Winnebago. This event is designed for the recreational cyclist to the professional. For all ages-all abilities-all fun. $10,000 Prize money purse to overall female & male winners. Age group awards to the top 3 male and female winners in increments of 5 year age groups. All cyclists receive a dri-wick shirt, water bottle, finishers' medal, computer chip timing and spaghetti dinner after the event.



 
20 Farmers Market
Johnson and Macy Streets
2:30-6pm
Free admission


 
20 Buttermilk Festival - Night in Old Vienna
Buttermilk Creek Park, S Park Ave
6:15-9pm
Free admission
920-907-7678
www.fdlsymphonicband.org
FDL Symphonic Band and guest artists present music from Austria and Germany.

 
21 Music Choice Cruise
Lakeside Park Harbor, N Park Ave

Reservations required.
920-923-3010 or 800-937-9123
www.lakesidespirit.com
See website for current information. www.lakesidespirit.com

 
23 Farmers Market
Western Ave and Linden St
6:30am-noon
Free admission


 
23 - 24 Co-Ed Softball Tournament
Lakeside Park Diamonds, Promen Dr
Free admission
920-921-1698
Contact Jason Keys for registration fees and information.

 
24 Fun Day on the Farm
Villa Loretto, N8114 Calvary St, Mt. Calvary, 13 mi. NE of FDL
11am
Free admission
920-753-3211
Entertainment, games, food, refreshments, petting zoo, door prizes, face painting, rides, and raffles.

 
24 Arts & Crafts Fair
Wade House, Greenbush, 18 mi E of FDL, Hwy 23
9-5pm
$3.50
920-526-3271
Artisans and crafts people display and sell their wares. Baskets, grapevine wreaths, handmade lace, jewelry, woodens bowls, and more.

 
27 Farmers Market
Johnson and Macy Streets
2:30-6pm
Free admission


 
28 Music Choice Cruise
Lakeside Park Harbor, N Park Ave

Reservations required.
920-923-3010 or 800-937-9123
www.lakesidespirit.com
See website for current information. www.lakesidespirit.com

 
30 Farmers Market
Western Ave and Linden St
6:30am-noon
Free admission


 
30 - September 1 Eagles National Softball Tournament
Lakeside Park, Proman Dr
Free admission
920-921-0072


 
30 - 31 Wisconsin Street Rod Show & Corn Roast
FDL Cty Fairgrounds, Hwy 45-S
8-4pm. Parade Sat. 10am. Corn Roast Sun 11am
Adults $5, seniors $4, children under 12 free
262-250-9505
www.wistreetrod.com
See 700 street rods, watch a parade, enjoy a corn roast, purchase car parts, and shop for souvenirs.

 

 

Note: All dates, times, locations, admission fees, and event information subject to change.

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