PLEASE NOTE:

 

This information is compiled months in advance. Please call ahead to verify information before traveling a long distance. You may also find more current event information on the listed website or email address.

 August

 

August 6-8

Potosi Firemen’s Catfish Festival, Throughout

Potosi and Tennyson, WI. Truck and tractor

pull, parade, games, music, arts and crafts,

garage sales and food. Call (608) 763-2261

 

 

August 6 and 7

Fennimore Fun Fest, City Ball Diamond/

Industrial Park, Hwy. 18 East and Bronson

Blvd., Fennimore, WI. Friday: adult kickball

tournament and teen dance. Saturday: carnival

rides, mud drags, tractor pulls, parade, car

cruise and fireworks. Call (608) 822-4700

 

August 7

Tonnage Tournament, Riverside Park,

Cassville, WI. Registration at 9:00 a.m. at

Riverside Boat Landing. Weigh-in 3:00 p.m.

at Lion’s Shelter. Call (608) 725-5720

(608) 348-8888 or 1-800-822-1131 

 

August 7

Panther Cycling Club Ride, Blackhawk

Lake Triathlon, Montfort, WI. Super

Mini Sprint Triathlon and Mini Sprint

Triathlon. Call (608) 943-8122

 

August 7 and 8

MS Bike Ride, Cassville, WI.
Call (608) 725-5428.

 

August 8

Potosi Firemen’s Catfish Fry, 210 N.

Main St., Potosi, WI. Area firemen will

be frying catfish with their secret beer

recipe. Call (608) 763-4209.

 

August 9

Music in the Park, 301 Congress St.,

Bloomington, WI. Call (608) 994-3198

 

August 13

Bloomington’s Shopping Spree,

Downtown Bloomington, WI. Call

 (608) 994-2675  

 

August 14

Juvenile Diabetes Poker Run and

Auction, Sand Bar Lounge and Lanes,

Cassville, WI. Poker run starting at

 9:00 a.m. Raffle and auction starting

at 6:00 p.m. followed by a dance. Call

(608) 725-5988

 

August 14

Woodman Big Day. A family friendly

event with food, music and Woodman

Deer Exhibit. Call (608) 988-4893

 

August 15-22

Grant County Fair, Fairgrounds,

Lancaster, WI. Call (608) 723-2820

 

August 21 and 22

Stonefield’s Railroad Days, Stonefield’s

Historic Site, Cassville, WI. “All

aboard” and take a trip back in time

when trains were the main source of

transportation for both people and

goods. The day will feature activities

and displays related to railroading.

Visit the Stonefield depot into the

caboose, view model trains, and stop

at the “End of the line” hobo camp,

music, children’s games and refreshments.

Call (608) 725-5210

 

August 28

2nd Annual Port of Potosi BrewFest,

Potosi Brewery, 209 S. Main St.,

Potosi, WI. Sample some of the best

beer, wine, and cheeses from over 35

breweries, wineries and cheese companies.

Fee charged. Call (608) 763-4002, ext. 101.

 

PLEASE

NOTE:

 

This information is compiled

months in advance.

Please call ahead to verify

information before traveling a

long distance. You may also find

more current event information

on the listed website

or email address.

 

       

August 28

Fennimore Jr. Fair, Fennimore High

School at 510 7th St. Friday 5:00

 9:00 p.m. Dog show Saturday: 10:00

a.m., exhibits and livestock show. Call

(608) 822-3245, ext. 3205.

 

September

 

September 4

Cassville Car Cruise, Riverside Park,

Cassville, WI. Classic and special interest

cars. Cruise from Platteville to

Cassville. Live music, food and

refreshments. Call (608) 725-5647

 

September 5

Blackhawk Lake Triathlon at

Blackhawk Lake Recreational Area,

Cobb, WI. Family: 750', 5 miles and 2

miles. Sprint: .25 mile, 25.2 miles and

6 miles. Call (608) 943-8122  

 

September 10-12

13th Annual Historic Re-enactment,

Mound View Park, Platteville, WI.

Historic Re-enactment with military

demonstrations, storytelling, period

food and music, trades-me bring the

essence of early 1800’s. Call (608)

348-8888.

 

September 10-12

63rd Annual Dairy Days Celebration,

Legion Field, Platteville, WI. Food, live

music, entertainment, parade, amusement

rides, arts, crafts, tractor pulls.

and much more! Call (608) 348-8888

 

September 11

Cassville Park Reservation, Cassville,

WI. Food, music and refreshments

starting at 4:00 p.m. Donations go to

Park Preservation Fund. Call (608)

725-5175.

 

September 11 and 12

St. Mary’s Festival, 531 Congress St.,

Bloomington, WI. Call (608) 994-2526  

 

September 12-October 31

Fennimore Railroad Historical

Museum Begins Fall Hours, Main St.,

610 Lincoln Ave., Fennimore, WI.

Open 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., weekends

only. Call (608) 822-3599

 

September 12

Annual Muscoda Firemen’s Chicken

Barbecue, Fire Station, 701 N.

Wisconsin Ave., Muscoda, WI. 11:00

a.m.-until gone with refreshments.

 

September 18

Muscoda Chamber of Commerce Fall

Opener, St. John’s Catholic School, 116

 W. Beech St., Muscoda, WI. Dinner,

refreshments, door prizes, silent and

live auctions and raffles.

 

September 18

Sorghum Day, Cassville’s Stonefield

Historic Site. Old-fashioned sorghum

harvesting. Call (608) 725-5210

 

September 18

Bloomington’s Bullbash, Fairgrounds,

Bloomington, WI. Call (608) 996-2798

 

 

September 18

Oktoberfest 100 Bicycle Tour, Potosi

Brewery. Bike the driftless region of

Southwest Wisconsin with rides of 20,

40, 65 and 100 miles. Start and finish

at the Historic Potosi Brewery. Call

 (608) 763-4002, ext. 101.

 

September 19

St. Charles Fall Festival, St. Charles

School, Cassville, WI. Family style

barbecue chicken from 11:00 a.m.

 2:00 p.m. Carry-outs available, cake

walk, crafts and produce rooms, silent

auction, games, food, refreshments,

afternoon and evening bingo, family

fun for all. Call (608) 725-5595

 

September 24

Cornish Festival Pub Night, Pendarvis

Historic Site, Mineral Point, WI. Music

and pub games, Brewery Creek beer and

Wisconsin wines. Call (608) 987-2122

         

September 25

Sportsmans Club Banquet, St. Mary’s,

Bloomington, WI. Call (608) 994-2655.

 

 

September 25

Crowdy Crawn, Pendarvis Historic

Site, Mineral Point, WI. A mixed bag

of learning, lore and laughter. Call

 (608) 987-2122

 

September 25

Oktoberfest 100 Bicycle Tour, Potosi

Brewery, 209 Main St., Potosi, WI.

Bike the driftless region of Southwest

Wisconsin with rides of 20, 40, 65 and

100 miles. Start and finish at the

Historic Potosi Brewery. Call (608)

763-4002, ext. 101.

 

September 26

Annual Heritage Day, 610 Lincoln

Ave., Fennimore, WI. Display of

antique tractors and farm equipment,

hit and miss engines and old World

Demonstrations. 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Donations. Call (608) 822-3245

 

September 26

Fennimore FFA Pancake Breakfast,

Legion Hall/Memorial Building, 860

Lincoln Ave., Fennimore, WI., 7:00

a.m.-noon. Fee. Call (608) 822-3245,

ext. 3205.

 

September 26

23rd Annual FFA Alumni Farm Toy

Show and Sale, Memorial Building,

860 Lincoln Ave., Fennimore, WI.

 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Buy, sell or

trade farm toy tractors and accessories.

Call (608) 822-7806

 

October

 

 

October 2

St. Paul Lutheran Church Harvest

Festival, Waterloo Township Hall, Burton,

WI. Auction, raffle and lunch. Call (608)

725-5569.

 

October 2

Harvest Festival Parade, Lancaster, WI.

Call (608) 723-2820

 

October 9

Thunder Ridge Arena Horse Show, 7878

Hwy. 133, Potosi, WI. Timed events,

games and food. Free admission. Call

 (608) 763-2988

 

October 9

 Fall Catfish Fry at Masonic Temple, 112

S. Main St., Potosi, WI. Catfish fried by

the Masonic Lodge members. Call (608)

763-2221.

 

October 9

99th Annual Fennimore Fireman’s

Dance, Fire Station, 1080 8th St.,

Fennimore, WI. 8:00 p.m.-midnight.

Tickets at the door. Call (608) 822-3599

 

October 23

10K Potosi Brewery Beer Run, Potosi

Brewery, 209 S. Main St., Potosi, WI. 1st

Annual Potosi Brewery “Beer Run” 5K

and 10K race followed by fun and entertainment

at the Brewery. Call (608) 763-4002,

ext. 101.

 

October 23

Stonefield’s Safe and Spooky Halloween,

Stonefield Village, Cassville, WI. Little

ghosts and goblins enjoy an evening at

Stonefield Village which turns into a

spooky and scary setting for young and

old alike from 5:00-8:00 p.m. The village

is decorated by the community and treats

are provided for the youngsters by Cassville businesses.
 Call (608) 725-5210.

 

 

 

October 24

St. Andrew Thomas Fall Festival, 100 Hwy.

35 and 61 N., Potosi, WI. Turkey and ham

dinner, games, arts and crafts, silent auction

and country store, 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Call

 (608) 763-2671

 

November

 

November 11

Veteran’s Day Service, Fennimore High

School, 510 7th St., Fennimore, WI.

Assemble at 10:45 a.m. Call (608) 822-3599.

 

 

November 19-21

Platteville Business Holiday Open House with

Platteville Area Businesses. Always Buy

Chamber Program designed to keep your holiday

dollars in Platteville. Santa Bucks are

given for every dollar spent at participating

businesses to be used at the Santa Buck

Auction. Call (608) 348-8888  

 

November 20

Craft Sale, Lancaster High School. Holiday

Craft Shopping. Call (608) 723-2820

 

November 20

Opening Day Retail Sales, Lancaster, WI.

Holiday Shopping. Call (608) 723-2820

 

November 26-December 25

Platteville’s Holiday Month, Platteville, WI.

On November 26 Santa comes to town at the

Avalon Cinema in Platteville. There will be a

FREE movie for kids with a donation to the

Platteville Food Pantry. On November 27

there will be a holiday Classic Movie at the

Avalon Cinema. November 28 is Ken Kilian’s

Big Band Bash. December 4 a Main Street

parade and a visit with Santa at City Hall. Call

 (608) 348-8888

 

November 27

35th Annual Christmas Creations Craft Show,

Memorial Building at 860 Lincoln Ave. and

the Fennimore Elementary School Gym at

860 Main St., Fennimore, WI. Handmade

craft items from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Call

 (608) 822-6497

  

November 27

Holiday Tour of Homes, Fennimore, WI.

Sponsored by Optimists Club. Call (608) 822-3599.

 

 

November 28

Annual Unity Christmas Tree Lighting,

Dwight Parker Library Grounds. Tree lighting

at 6:30 p.m. Santa arrives by fire truck at

 6:00 p.m. Call (608) 822-6119

 

December

 

December 2

Bloomington’s Christmas Shopping Spree,

Downtown Bloomington, WI. Call (608) 994-2676.

 

 

December 3-23

Christmas in the Past, Rollo Jamison Museum,

Platteville, WI. Victorian Christmas tree, train

and toy exhibits. Closed December 24 and 25.

Call (608) 348-3301  

 

December 4

St. John’s Catholic Church Bazaar, St. John’s

School, 116 W. Beech St., Muscoda, WI.

Baked goods, arts and crafts, gift ideas and

luncheon from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

 

 

December 4

Christmas in Cassville, Downtown Cassville,

WI. Santa at Eckstein Memorial Library,

parade of homes, decoration contests, horse

and wagon rides, music, holiday vendors,

Christmas tales, live Nativity scene and holiday

open houses at businesses. Call (608) 725-5855.

 

December 5

St. Charles Advent Breakfast, St. Charles

School, Cassville, WI. Breakfast served

from 8:00 a.m.-noon. Santa’s workshop,

raffle and visit from Santa. Call (608) 725-5173.

 

 

December 11

Breakfast with Santa, 100 Hwy. 35 and 61

N., Potosi, WI. St. Andrew Thomas School

Cafeteria. Call (608) 763-2929