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August 04, 2010  ―  Jefferson Community Cruise Night

Great cars, food, music and BIG BARS!
First Wednesday of the month, 5:30pm to 8:30pm

Jefferson - North end of the Jefferson Walmart parking lot
(920) 723-9621 - http://www.jeffersoncruisenights.com
Event Category(s): Community, Recreation

August 05 - 08, 2010  ―  Riverfest

Four day music festival features nationally known entertainers, craft fair, carnival, classic car show& lots of great food.

Watertown - Riverside Park
(920) 261-6320 - http://www.watertownriverfest.info
Event Category(s): Festival/Fair, Music

August 05, 2010  ―  Family Swim Night

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Cambridge Area Community Pool
$1 off regular admission
Spend quality time relaxing, playing games, and having fun with your family on this special night!

Cambridge - Cambridge Area Community Pool
(608) 423-8097 - http://www.cambridgecap.net
Event Category(s): Recreation, Recreation

August 05, 2010  ―  Cravath Lake Front Concert In The Park

Whitewater Parks and Recreation Department invites you to pack a picnic dinner and bring the whole family to Cravath Lakefront Park for our Free Performances starting at 7pm. Piper Road Spring Band will be playing a unique acoustic bluegrass style tonight.

Whitewater - Cravath Lakefront Park, 341 S Fremont St
(262) 473-0121 - http://www.ci.whitewater.wi.us
Event Category(s): Music, Recreation

August 06 - 08, 2010  ―  Rec Rangers Go Bananas & Battle of the Sexes Weekend

The whole campground is going bananas as the Rec Rangers lose control. Get ready to get very wet and watch out when the Rec Rangers "go bananas." There is sure to be plenty of "monkeying" around this weekend as boys challenge girls to many of our crazy games.

Fort Atkinson - Jellystone Park
(920) 568-4100 - http://www.jellystonefort.com
Event Category(s): Recreation 

August 06 - 07, 2010  ―  Maxwell Street Days and the Friends of the Library Book Sale

The best and biggest bargains of the year in Cambridge. Enjoy all the bargains at the sidewalks sales on Main Street. Great bargains on a large selection of used books at The Amundson Center, lower level, 200 Spring Street.

Cambridge - Downtown
(608) 423-3780 - http://www.cambridgewi.com
Event Category(s): Community 

August 06 - 08, 2010  ―  Utica Festival

It’s the best party in the country with softball, baseball, horse pulls, tractor pulls, live music, and more!

Cambridge - Utica Community Association Park
(608) 764-8480 - http://www.uticapark.org/festival.html
Event Category(s): Festival/Fair 

August 11, 2010  ―  Jefferson Concert in Rotary Park

Music provided by Anna Laube 6:30-8:30pm, Taste of Jefferson 5-8:30pm

Jefferson - Rotary Park
(920) 674-4511 - http://www.jeffersonchamberwi.com
Event Category(s): Music, Community

August 12, 2010  ―  Fashion Walkabout

Usually held the second Thursday of the month. Live Fashion Modeling at local restaurants during lunch hour. Sponsored by The Garment Shop.

Cambridge - The Garment Shop, 125 W. Main St.
(608) 423-3740 -  
Event Category(s): Community 

August 13, 2010  ―  Movies in the Park

Ripley Park
Movie begins at dusk
FREE event
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for this fun summer activity. The concession stand will be open with your favorite movie treats. Watch the CAP website for movie hints and weather cancellations www.cambridgecap.net.

Cambridge - Ripley Park
(608) 423-8045 - http://www.cambridgecap.net
Event Category(s): Recreation, Recreation

August 13 - 15, 2010  ―  Island Safari Weekend

Come to Jellystone Park Island for an adventure into the jungle of lions and tigers and of course-bears. Don't forget to come "armed" as squirt guns are a requirement for fun this weekend. Even adults get to take a shot at their target in our dart tournament.

Fort Atkinson - Jellystone Park
(920) 568-4100 - http://www.jellystonefort.com
Event Category(s): Recreation 

August 15, 2010  ―  Waterloo Fit City Triathlon

The Waterloo Fit City Triathlon is a sprint distance triathlon for kids and adults alike. Adult race consists of a 500 yd swim, 14.3 mile bike and a 3.1 mile run. Sponsored by the Waterloo Swim Club and Karl Juninger Memorial Library participants can look forward to a great race course, goodie bags, t-shirts, food/drink, door prizes, chip timing,music and more!

Waterloo - Waterloo High School
(920) 988-9822 - http://www.waterlootri.com
Event Category(s): Recreation 

August 15, 2010  ―  Ice Cream Social 1st Brigade Band Concert

Civil War Era Band Concert. Homemade Ice Cream and Cake Social.

Watertown - Octogon House, 919 Charles St.
(920) 261-2796 - http://www.watertownhistory.org
Event Category(s): Recreation 

August 17, 2010  ―  Fort Atkinson Cruise Nights - Year 7

Music, food, great old cars and more! 5:30-8:30pm

Fort Atkinson - Jones Park, Janesville Ave. (Business Hwy 26 South)
(920) 563-7501 -  
Event Category(s): Festival/Fair, Music

August 19, 2010  ―  Family Swim Night

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Cambridge Area Community Pool
$1 off regular admission
Spend quality time relaxing, playing games, and having fun with your family on this special night!

Cambridge - Cambridge Area Community Pool
(608) 423-8097 - http://www.cambridgecap.net
Event Category(s): Recreation, Recreation

August 20 - 22, 2010  ―  South of the Border Weekend

We are turning up the heat as we head south for a "hot" weekend. We will ahve a taco bar, line dancing, Mexican hat dance lessons, a country western dance and our 1st ever Salsa Competition. So mix up your hottest recipe and head on over for some fun.

Fort Atkinson - Jellystone Park
(920) 568-4100 - http://www.jellystonefort.com
Event Category(s): Recreation 

August 25, 2010  ―  Jefferson Concert in Rotary Park

Jesse Aron voted Elvis impersonator of the year in Nashville in 2009 will again close our concerts for the 2010 season. 6:30-8:30pm, Taste of Jefferson 5-8:30pm.

Jefferson - Rotary Park
(920) 674-4511 - http://www.jeffersonchamberwi.com
Event Category(s): Music, Community

August 27 - 29, 2010  ―  Outback Weekend with Ranger Smith

As we finish up our hot month of August, join us for some fun "down under" as we bring a bit of the Australian Outback to Jellystone Park. Guaranteed to be filled with adventures and excitement or just relax by the pool and soak in the rays. There will be a volleyball competition on Saturday.

Fort Atkinson - Jellystone Park
(920) 568-4100 - http://www.jellystonefort.com
Event Category(s): Recreation 

August 28, 2010  ―  Rhythm on the River

Experience an evening of live music, great food, and fun on Fort’s Riverwalk from 5-11pm. Dance to the music of APEX beginning at 7pm.

Fort Atkinson - Downtown Fort Atkinson
(920) 563-3210 - http://www.fortchamber.com
Event Category(s): Chamber Event 

August 28, 2010  ―  Bearing Witness to a Wisconsin Family Farm

Photographs and field notes by Richard Quinney on exhibit in the museum's Jones Family Gallery through October 30, when the exhibit moves to the Luella Hoard Gallery through December 31.

Fort Atkinson - Hoard Historical Museum, 401 Whitewater Ave
(920) 563-7769 - http://www.hoardmuseum.org
Event Category(s): Community 

August 29, 2010  ―  Jack Hanna

Jack Hanna, wildlife expert and popular television guest on Good Morning America and David Letterman is coming to Whitewater for a family oriented live show that will feature some of the exotic animals he has encountered in travels around the globe.

Date: Sunday, August 29, 2010
Time: 6:00 PM
Place: Whitewater High School Gymnasium

Recognized around the country as America's favorite zookeeper, Jack has made countless appearances on television shows, revealing his irrepressible verve and enthusiasm with his wild companions on Good Morning America, The Late Show with David Letterman and The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

Animal expert "Jungle Jack" is one of the most visible and respected ambassadors between the human and animal worlds. His hands-on approach and insight into the public's appreciation of wildlife have won him widespread popular acclaim as Director Emeritus of the Columbus Zoo, conservationist, author, television personality, and lifelong adventurer.

Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures. Airing since 1993, the show now reaches 96% of U.S. television households every weekend. In 2007 Jack Hanna's Into the Wild, Jack's new TV series, started airing in syndication. Jack and his family take viewers all over the world to visit amazing animals and fascinating cultures.

Tickets are now on sale and are available at GMA printing, Quiet Hut Sports, The Sweetspot Coffee Shoppe, K-9 Hair Care, Commercial Bank and First Citizens State Bank.

Tickets are $20.00 for general admission and $15.00 for children 12 & under, students with a valid ID and senior citizens 55 and older.

For more information contact Tami Brodnicki at Downtown Whitewater at 262-473-2200, or email director@downtownwhitewater.com

Whitewater - Whitewater High School Gymnasium
(262) 473-2200 - http://www.downtownwhitewater.com
Event Category(s): Community 

August 29, 2010  ―  Horse Pull & Pancake Breakfast

7:00 a.m. Great fun, food, and craft fair

Palmyra - Palmyra Village Park
(262) 495-2632 -  
Event Category(s): Community 
Jefferson County Tourism Council  •  The Official Guide 2010-2011  •  PO Box 243  •  Jefferson, Wisconsin 53549