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Columbia County 2020 TRAVEL GUIDE
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PARDEEVILLE • PORTAGE • POYNETTE • RANDOLPH • RIO • WYOCENA • WISCONSIN DELLS
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Welcome To
Columbia
County
Welcome!
The outdoors come alive in Columbia County. Come snowmobiling, skiing and ice fishing. Experience
explore our 11,000 acres of lakes, 16,000 acres of public Columbia County’s variety of accommodations including
hunting and wildlife land, 49 miles of trout streams, 27 everything from full-service resorts to intimate bed and
boat landings and 3,000 campsites. Columbia County breakfast inns.
is conveniently located in south-central Wisconsin.
Remember to leave time to explore the Historic Legacy
The County is just short drive from metropolitan areas:
in Columbia County. The County is rich in historic
Madison is less than an hour’s drive; Milwaukee and
architecture, charming historic shopping areas, and
Rockford, less than two hours, and Chicago less than four.
historic sites dating back to our American Indian roots.
Year round recreation and opportunities for relaxation
Scenic natural beauty, an abundance of year round
are all available in Columbia County. Come for the
leisure sports, the historic legacy and enviable antiquing
golf, biking, canoeing, boating and fishing. Come
combine to make Columbia County “the place to create
to visit the National Scenic Ice Age Trail, Wisconsin
lifetime experiences.”
Dells, The Wisconsin River and Lake Wisconsin. Enjoy
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Welcome To
Columbia
County
TABLE OF CONTENTS COMMUNITIES
WHERE THE FUN BEGINS City of Columbus 920-623-5900
www.cityofcolumbuswi.com
Village of Fall River
www.fallriverwi.com
920-484-3525
42-43 AMISH COUNTRY TOURS MAP City of Lodi 608-592-3247 Village of Friesland 920-348-5156
www.cityoflodi.us Village of Pardeeville 608-429-3121
5-13 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
City of Portage 608-742-2176 www.villageofpardeeville.net
32 CAMPING & LODGING www.portagewi.gov Village of Poynette 608-635-2122
16 COLUMBIA COUNTY BARN QUILTS City of Wisconsin Dells 608-254-2012 www.poynette-wi.gov
28-29 COLUMBIA COUNTY BIKING TRAILS www.citywd.org Village of Randolph 920-326-4600
44 CURLING CLUBS Village of Arlington 608-635-2474 www.randolphwis.com
www.arlingtonwi.com Village of Rio 920-992-5454
40-41 DINING
Village of Cambria 920-348-5443 www.riowi.us
33 FALL THINGS TO DO www.cambriawisconsin.com Village of Wyocena 608-429-2349
34-35 FARMER’S MARKETS Village of Doylestown 920-992-3648 www.villageofwyocena.com
21 MERRIMAC FERRY
36-39 NATURE AREAS AND HIKING TRAILS CHAMBERS
44 OUTDOOR RECREATION Cambria-Friesland 920-348-6090 Portage 608-742-6242 or 800-474-2525
www.cfachamber.com www.portagewi.com
45 TRANSPORTATION
Columbus 920-623-3699 Poynette 608-635-2425
www.columbuswichamber.com
COMMUNITIES Fall River 920-484-6257
www.poynettechamber.com
Randolph 920-326-4769
www.fallriverwichamber.com www.randolphwi.net
31 ARLINGTON Lodi & Lake Wisconsin 608-592-4412
14-15 CAMBRIA FRIESLAND www.lodilakewisconsin.org Wisconsin Dells 800-223-3557
www.wisdells.com
17-19 COLUMBUS Pardeeville Area Business Association
www.facebook.com/pages/category/
20 FALL RIVER Organization/Pardeeville-Area-Business-
22-24 LODI AND LAKE WISCONSIN Association-137497606430912/
25-26 PARDEEVILLE
30, 46-53
31
PORTAGE
POYNETTE
LOCAL CONTACTS
Columbia County Offices Columbia County UW Extension-Columbia
54 RANDOLPH 608-742-2191 Economic Development County
55 RIO www.co.columbia.wi.us Corporation 608-742-9680
608-742-6161 www.uwex.edu/ces/cty/
26 WYOCENA www.ccedc.com columbia
2020 COLUMBIA COUNTY
This TRAVEL Guide is the official publication VISITOR’S BUREAU
of the Columbia County Visitor’s Bureau BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Contact us at 608-742-6161
PRESIDENT: Vacant
www.TravelColumbiaCounty.net
VICE-PRESIDENT: Stan Stofflet
PUBLISHED BY: Capital Newspapers, Portage, WI
SECOND VICE PRESIDENT: Dave Schneider
AD DIRECTOR: Scott Zeinemann SECRETARY: Marianne Hanson
GRAPHIC DESIGN: Dusty Drew-Baka DIRECTOR AT LARGE: Jan Clingman
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Cheryl Fahrner
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Schedule of Events
March PORTAGE
Saturday, April 11
PORTAGE
Saturday, April 25
CAMBRIA Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt 10am on the Hillbilly Science Spectacular at Portage Center
Saturday, March 28 grounds of Woodridge and John Muir Schools. for the Arts 4pm. With silly antics, fast-paced
Fire Station – Chili Supper, euchre, silent auction Come collect thousands of foil wrapped action, music, audience participation, and
and open house. chocolate eggs. Bring along a sack or basket to straight-up fun. 608-742-5655
collect the sweet treats. www.portagecenterforthearts.com
FALL RIVER
Saturday, March 28 FALL RIVER PORTAGE
Fire Department Bingo & Meat Raffle held at the Saturday, April 18 Saturday, April 25
Fire Station. Doors open at 6pm. Bingo at 7pm. Booster Bash held at Kestrel Ridge. 6pm Dinner. Trivia Night at St. Mary’s at 6pm. Teams of up
920-484-3808. 7pm. Raffle and live auction items. to 8 people work together to answer trivia
April RIO
Saturday, April 18
questions across topics and genres. Friendly
competition is encouraged and part of the fun.
CAMBRIA RALF Trivia Night at Rio American Legion PORTAGE
Saturday, April 4 6-8:30pm Saturday, April 25
Kiwanis Egg Hunt In Tarrant Park at 10am Waunakee Big Band at Portage Center for the
PORTAGE
(Cambria-Friesland School in case of bad Arts 7:30pm. Formed in 2014, this 18-piece
weather)
Thursday, April 23
Brown Bag Lunch Series at Portage Center for band plays live swing and blues music from
PORTAGE the Arts 12pm. Portage Resident and world the 1920s all the way through to the Big Band
Saturday, April 4 traveler Dr. Lila Waldman shares her recent visit music of today!
Lions Club Radio Auction Fundraiser at 12pm to to Russia. $5 at the door www.portagecenterforthearts.com
support pre-school vision screening, eye exams, 608-742-5655
PORTAGE
glasses for the needy and transportation of eye PORTAGE
Friday April 24
tissue to and from the Eye Bank in Madison.
Wine Walk 6pm. Spend time with your friends Monday, April 27
COLUMBUS enjoying great wine inside various businesses Sharing Supper at Wayne Bartels Middle School
Friday, April 10 and walking from place to place to shop. Enjoy 5pm. Come, join your friends and neighbors
Recreation Flashlight Egg Hunt at Columbus a night out in our downtown! Portage Area for good food, conversation and a free meal.
Fireman’s Park. Grades 6-12. Free. Bring a Chamber of Commerce www.portagewi.com Kids’ corner, blood pressure station and
flashlight and basket for your goodies. 608-742-6242 informational booths onsite.
www.cityofcolumbuswi.com RANDOLPH
COLUMBUS
COLUMBUS Saturday, April 25 Late April – Labor Day
Saturday, April 11 City of Columbus Arbor Day Celebration Brat Fry at Piggly Wiggly. 11am – 2pm
Easter Egg Hunt. Games, prizes, clowns, food Columbus Fireman’s Park www.randolphwis.com/randolph-chamber-of-
at Columbus Fireman’s Park. Ages 0-5th grade. www.VisitColumbusWi.com commerce.aspx
Free. Bring your basket to carry the eggs.
www.cityofcolumbuswi.com
LODI & LAKE WISCONSIN
Saturday, April 25 & Sunday, April 26
May
City-Wide Garage Sales LODI & LAKE WISCONSIN
Saturday, May-July
Non-Profit Brat Stand. Every Saturday at Lodi
Sausage Company.
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PARDEEVILLE LODI & LAKE WISCONSIN PORTAGE
Saturday, May 2 Saturday, May 9 Monday, May 18
11th Annual Bulldog Stomp Cancer Benefit One Mother of Run 9am. Sharing Supper at Wayne Bartels Middle School
Run/Walk at Pardeeville High School. PARDEEVILLE 5pm. Come, join your friends and neighbors
Registration 8-10am, with events starting at Saturday, May 9 for good food, conversation and a free meal.
10am with a 5K & 10K run. Silent auction with Mother’s Day Weekend Expo & Craft Show Kids’ corner, blood pressure station and
numerous gift baskets. Chris Lynch At Indian Trails Campground. 608-429-3244 informational booths onsite.
608-697-9611 PARDEEVILLE
www.phsrunwalk.com RANDOLPH
Saturday, May 9 Wednesday, May 20 & 27
RANDOLPH Citywide Garage Sales. www.randolphwis.com/ Pardeeville Cruise In every Wednesday night
Saturday, May 2 randolph-chamber-of-commerce.aspx 5:30-8pm at Hometown Bank parking lot. One
Downtown Wine Walk 5-8pm. night a month road cruise to different towns.
www.randolphwis.com/randolph-chamber-of- PORTAGE Check out Facebook page, Pardeeville Cruise In.
commerce.aspx Friday, May 15-Sunday, May 17 Gary Millard 608-617-7719
St. Mary’s Best Fest. A weekend of fun, food,
PORTAGE music, carnival rides and more. PORTAGE
Sunday, May 3 www.stmaryportage.com Wednesday, May 20-Friday, May 22
Gale Singers Choir Performance at Portage Archaeology Kids’ Day Camp at Historic Indian
Center for the Arts. Come listen to the sounds RIO Agency House. School groups will participate
of music. www.portagecenterforthearts.com Friday, May 15-Saturday, May 16 in STEM-based events. www.agencyhouse.org
608-742-5655 Village Wide Garage Sales 608-742-6362.
PORTAGE PARDEEVILLE PARDEEVILLE
Sunday, May 3 & 17 Saturday, May 16 Friday, May 22 – Saturday, May 23
Bingo at the VFW at 5pm. 1st and 3rd Sundays. Pardeeville EMT & Fire Department Fundraiser Village Wide Garage Sales
Open to public with food and drink for sale. & Armed Forces & Hero’s Weekend 9am – 5pm.
Rescue demonstrations, fire trucks, Flight For FALL RIVER
608-742-5350 Monday, May 25
Life tour, basket fundraiser, live auction, parade
PORTAGE at Indian Trails Campground. 608-429-3244 Memorial Day Program Organized by John C.
Monday, May 4, 11, 18 Brossard VFW Post 2219. Held at Fall River High
Beer Bucket Bingo at Jack’s Tap. Every Monday PORTAGE School multipurpose room 9:30am. Outdoor
@ 6:30pm. Prizes for every game, last game is a Saturday, May 16 ceremony (weather permitting) at the Fall River
cover all. Opening Event Celebration at Fort Winnebago Cemetery. Community potluck to follow at
Surgeons Quarters. Savanna Oaks Community Center.
COLUMBUS www.fortwinnebagosurgeonsquarters.org
Friday, May 8 - Saturday, May 9 920-210-3248.
608-742-2949
Citywide Garage Sales PARDEEVILLE
www.ColumbusWiChamber.com PORTAGE Monday, May 25
Saturday, May 16 Memorial Day Event held at Veteran’s Memorial
RIO Historic Indian Agency House Opening
Saturday, May 9 Park on North Main St, starting at 11am.
Celebration www.agencyhouse.org
FFA Greenhouse Sale 9am-1pm 608-742-6362 PORTAGE
COLUMBUS Monday, May 25
Saturday, May 9 Memorial Day Ceremony & Parade 10:30am
Redbud Days Celebration. Live music, food Starts at intersection of West Slifer Street and
& beverages, Redbud Prince and Princess Airport Road and goes east to Blue Star Park,
crowning on Dickason Blvd. starting at 10am where a ceremony is held following the parade.
www.ColumbusWiChamber.com
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PORTAGE PARDEEVILLE PORTAGE
Monday, May 25 Wednesday, June 3, 10, 17, 24 Saturday, June 6
Memorial Day Ceremony at Old Fort Pardeeville Cruise In every Wednesday night Downtown Walking Tour. Spend the morning
Winnebago Cemetery by Wau Bun Chapter. 5:30-8pm at Hometown Bank parking lot. One learning about Historic Downtown. The guided
Self-directed cemetery walk at 9am with night a month road cruise to different towns. tour starts at the Portage Area Chamber of
posters at each grave site noting biography of Check out Facebook page, Pardeeville Cruise In. Commerce office at 10am www.portagewi.com
each individual. 608-742-2949 Gary Millard 608-617-7719 608-742-6242
www.fortwinnebagosurgeonsquarters.org PORTAGE PORTAGE
RIO Wednesday, June 3, 10, 17, 24 Saturday, June 6
Monday, May 25 Concerts at the Portage. Free concerts behind Fort Winnebago Surgeons Quarters Territory
Rio American Legion Brat Fry at Rio High School Portage VFW Hall held every Wednesday Day. Reenactors, speakers, tours, food and art
11am evening, starting at 6:30pm. Bring chairs or vendors onsite.
PORTAGE blankets to enjoy the music. Desserts are www.fortwinnebagosurgeonsquarters.org
Wednesday, May 27-Saturday, May 30 served by a local non-profit as a fundraiser. 608-742-2949
Archaeology Kids’ Day Camp at Historic Indian PARDEEVILLE PORTAGE
Agency House. School groups will participate Thursday, June 4, 11, 18, 25 Saturday, June 6
in STEM-based events. www.agencyhouse.org Pardeeville Band Concerts and Pie & Ice Cream Program at the Museum at the Portage.
608-742-6362 Social. 7pm every Thursday at the Public 608-742-6682
PORTAGE Library Lawn. Bring your own chair and enjoy PORTAGE
Thursday, May 28 the music, pie & ice cream. Saturday, June 6 & Sunday, June 7
Brown Bag Lunch Series at Portage Center PORTAGE Living History Weekend at Historic Indian
for the Arts 12pm. The Sauk Prairie Alliance June 5 - July 31 Agency House
Executive Director Charlie Luthin tells the Art that Blooms at Portage Center for the Arts. www.agencyhouse.org 608-742-6362
interesting story of the historic apple trees of Artwork, florals and poetry dance together RIO
the former Badger Army Ammunition Plant. in this unique show. Opening Reception on Saturday, June 6
$5 at the door. Friday, June 5. 608-742-5655 The Retro Specz in Rio Park Shelter. 7-9pm
FALL RIVER www.portagecenterforthearts.com
PORTAGE
Friday, May 29-Saturday, May 30 PORTAGE Sunday, June 7
Village Wide Garage Sale & Brat Fry Saturday, June 6 Elks Kids Fisheree 9:30am. All kids up thru age
Sales start at 8am. Brat Fry at 10am at the Canal Days in Downtown at Commerce Plaza. 12, accompanied by an adult, are invited to
Furniture Service Station located in the center Come downtown and enjoy the annual parade, participate at Pauquette Park. Bring your own
of town. Event sponsored by Fall River Chamber. kid’s corner with entertainment, face painting, pole and bait.
www.fallriverchamber.com bouncy houses, petting zoo, games and food.
PORTAGE
June www.portagewi.com
PORTAGE
Sunday, June 7 & 21
LODI & LAKE WISCONSIN Bingo at the VFW at 5pm. 1st and 3rd Sundays.
Saturday, June 6 Open to public with food and drink for sale.
June-August Canal Days Run/Walk at Divine Savior
Free Pool – Goeres Pool. www.cityoflodi.us 608-742-5350.
Healthcare 8:30am. Dynamic warm-ups and
PORTAGE post-race stretching with the DSH Rehab Team. CAMBRIA
Monday, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 T-shirts, medals and refreshments. Monday, June 8
Beer Bucket Bingo at Jack’s Tap. Every Monday www.dshealthcare.com. Summer Library Program Begins. Ends July 31.
@ 6:30pm. Prizes for every game, last game is a RIO
cover all. June 8 – August 1
Rio Community Library Summer Reading
Program.
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FRIESLAND PORTAGE PORTAGE
Tuesday, June 9, 16, 23, 30 Saturday, June 20 Monday, June 29
Friesland Band Concerts & Pie Socials at Historic Indian Agency House Flag Day Sharing Supper at Wayne Bartels Middle School
Friesland Village Square, 7:30-8:45pm. Celebration. Tours, lecture and luncheon. 5pm. Come, join your friends and neighbors
CAMBRIA www.agencyhouse.org 608-742-6362 for good food, conversation and a free meal.
Wednesday, June 10 RANDOLPH Kids’ corner, blood pressure station and
Summer Activities in Tarrant Park at Noon Saturday, June 20 informational booths onsite.
(school if bad weather). Summer Sizzle All Day, Randolph Village Park. COLUMBUS
CAMBRIA www.randolphwis.com/randolph-chamber-of- Tuesday, June 30
Thursday, June 11 – Sunday, June 14 commerce.aspx Family Movie Night Starting at 7pm Park
Park Committee June Ball Tournament at COLUMBUS Pavilion – Fireman’s Park. Bring your own
Cambria Tarrant Park. Thursday, June 25 blanket or chair. Free Admission Hosted by
CHLPC Summer Concert in Fireman’s Park the Columbus 4th of July Organization. www.
PORTAGE facebook.com/Columbus-4th-of-July-Festival-
Thursday, June 11-Saturday, June 13 6-8pm Food & beverages available starting at
5pm. Rain or Shine. Columbus Historic Land Wisconsin
Citywide Garage Sales. www.portagewi.com
CAMBRIA
Preservation Committee.
www.cityofcolumbuswi.com July
Saturday, June 13 COLUMBUS
Village Wide Garage Sales. 920-348-5443 RIO
Friday, June 26 Wednesday, July 1-Saturday, July 4
PORTAGE Bonnet Prairie Strawberry Ice Cream Social at Columbus July 4th Celebration Columbus
Saturday, June 13-Sunday, June 14, Firemen’s Park Schoolhouse. Fireman’s Park. Free admission and
Saturday, June 20-Sunday, June 21 entertainment! Midway rides, music, food and
Archaeology Dig at Historic Indian Agency FRIESLAND refreshments. Run/walk, area’s largest parade,
House. You are invited to come and work Saturday, June 27 ending with a HUGE FIREWORKS display on July
alongside real archaeologists as we search for Firemen’s Chicken BBQ at Village Square. 4th at 9pm. www.facebook.com/Columbus-
the 1830s Indian Agency House blacksmith FALL RIVER 4th-of-July-Festival
shop. www.agencyhouse.org 608-742-6362 Saturday, June 27 PARDEEVILLE
PORTAGE Englewood Open Mountain Bike Race Wednesday, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Sunday, June 14 Part of Wisconsin Off Road Series. Located at Pardeeville Cruise In every Wednesday night
Join us at 11am at Elks Lodge #675 as we honor Englewood Grass Farm. Open to racers of all 5:30-8pm at Hometown Bank parking lot. One
our flag. Open to the public. 608-742-6040 levels. www.englewoodgrassfarm.com night a month road cruise to different towns.
CAMBRIA PORTAGE Check out Facebook page, Pardeeville Cruise In.
Wednesday, June 17 Saturday, June 27 Gary Millard 608-617-7719
Summer Activities in Tarrant Park at Noon Festival Foods Fireworks Celebration 7pm. PORTAGE
(school if bad weather). Spectacular fireworks display at dusk over the Wednesday, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Wisconsin River near Pauquette Park. Come to Concerts at the Portage. Free concerts behind
COLUMBUS the park and listen to live music. Fireworks will VFW Hall held every Wednesday evening,
Saturday, June 20 begin at dusk. www.portagewi.com starting at 6:30pm. Bring chairs or blankets to
CAAC Triathlon Columbus Area Aquatic Center. 608-742-6242 enjoy the music. Desserts are served by a local
Kids age 6-15 swim, bike, run (or walk) within
Fireman’s park. www.cityofcolumbuswi.com RIO non-profit as a fundraiser.
Sunday, June 28
Rio Fly In
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PARDEEVILLE FRIESLAND COLUMBUS
Thursday, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Tuesday, July 7, 14, 21, 28 Sunday, July 12
Pardeeville Band Concerts and Pie & Ice Cream Friesland Band Concerts & Pie Socials at Village CAAC Ping Pong Float Columbus Area Aquatic
Social. 7pm every Thursday at the Public Square, 7:30-8:45pm. Center. Join us for a fun night where we
Library Lawn. Bring your own chair and enjoy PORTAGE randomly drop 1,000 Ping Pong balls into the
the music, pie & ice cream. Tuesday, July 7, 14, 21, 28 pool for you to scoop up to win for prizes.
COLUMBUS Historic Indian Agency House Speaker Series www.CityofColumbuswi.com
Saturday, July 4 Local speakers lecture on early Portage and CAMBRIA
Chamber’s Firecracker 5 Run/Walk Five mile, Wisconsin history.www.agencyhouse.org Wednesday, July 15
two mile run and walk, Sparkler Dash for kids 608-742-6362 Summer Activities in Tarrant Park at Noon
begins at 7:30am. Starts at the High School. CAMBRIA (school if bad weather).
www.ColumbusWIChamber.com Wednesday, July 8 PARDEEVILLE
COLUMBUS Summer Activities in Tarrant Park at Noon Saturday, July 18
Saturday, July 4 (school if bad weather) 19th Annual MS Pedal and Party in Pardeeville
Parade and Fireworks. Parade begins at LODI & LAKE WISCONSIN with a Purpose. www.pedalandparty.com
Noon down Ludington/Park Ave. Carnival, Thursday, July 9-Sunday, July 12 RIO
entertainment, food & beverages, fireworks Lodi Agricultural Fair Saturday, July 18
display at dusk in Fireman’s Park. The Kissers in Rio Depot Park Shelter.
www.facebook.com/Columbus-4th-of-July- PORTAGE
Festival-Wisconsin Friday, July 10 PORTAGE
Concert in the Park with the Wisconsin Wednesday, July 22-Sunday, July 26
FRIESLAND Chamber Orchestra at 7pm at Pauquette Park. Columbia County Fair. There will be games,
Saturday, July 4 You are encouraged to bring your own picnic carnival, 4-H exhibits, food and fun for all with
4th of July Celebration at Village Square at dusk. dinner to the park. www.portagewi.com FREE parking and admission. Paid grandstand
PARDEEVILLE 608-742-6242. events daily. Commercial vendors inside
Saturday, July 4 CAMBRIA buildings. www.columbiacofair.com
Pardeeville Area Business Association Saturday, July 11 COLUMBUS
Scholarship Breakfast with Bob’s Big Fry Pan Kiwanis Pea & Bean Sale in Tarrant Park from Thursday, July 23
Featuring All American Omelet. Don’t miss it! 8:30am-Noon CHLPC Summer Concert in Fireman’s Park
7–10am at the Village Parking Lot across from 6-8pm Music performed by the Local Vocals.
Kwik Trip. PARDEEVILLE
Saturday, July 11 Food & beverages available starting at
PARDEEVILLE 9am-4pm. 34th Annual Volleyball Weekend 5pm. Rain or Shine. Columbus Historic Land
Saturday, July 4 Tournament for registered campers at Indian Preservation Committee.
Pardeeville 4th of July committee will again be Trails Campground. Youth-Teen-Women’s- www.cityofcolumbuswi.com
sponsoring a parade at 12pm and the annual Men’s-Co-Ed PORTAGE
Pardeeville Fireworks at beautiful Chandler Park Sunday, July 26
starting at dusk. PARDEEVILLE
Saturday, July 11 Fort Winnebago Surgeons Quarters Kids at
PORTAGE Pardeeville Triathlon at beautiful Chandler Park. the Cabin. Come see our site, join in on the
Sunday, July 5, 19 Registration opens at 6:45am. Race starts 8am. games and listen to see Laura Ingalls-Wilder
Bingo at the VFW at 5pm. 1st and 3rd Sundays. impersonator speak at the Garrison School.
Open to public with food and drink for sale. PORTAGE www.fortwinnebagosurgeonsquarters.org
608-742-5350 Saturday, July 11 608-742-2949
Elks Golf Tournament. The public is invited
PORTAGE to join for this Exhausted Rooster Golf
Monday, July 6, 13, 20, 27 Tournament. 18 holes with cart at the Portage
Beer Bucket Bingo at Jack’s Tap. Every Monday Country Club. Dinner to follow at the Lodge.
@ 6:30pm. Prizes for every game, last game is a Help raise money for charities.
cover all.
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PORTAGE FRIESLAND LODI & LAKE WISCONSIN
Monday, July 27 Tuesday, August 4, 11, 18 Saturday, August 8
Sharing Supper at Wayne Bartels Middle School Friesland Band Concerts & Pie Socials at Village 31st Annual Library Run. https://
5pm. Come, join your friends and neighbors Square, 7:30-8:45pm. runsignup.com/Race/Events/WI/
for good food, conversation and a free meal. LODI & LAKE WISCONSIN Lodi/30thAnnualLibraryRunWalk
Kids’ corner, blood pressure station and Wednesday, August 5 PARDEEVILLE
informational booths onsite. Fitz’s Corn Boil and Fundraiser at Fitz’s on the Saturday, August 8
CAMBRIA Lake. Pardeeville Sidewalk Sales & Art on the Lawn at
Thursday, July 30-Sunday, August 2 PARDEEVILLE the Angie Williams Cox Library Lawn. 9am-2pm.
Park Days Tournament at Tarrant Park. Wednesday, August 5, 12, 19, 26 Businesses and vendors will have produce,
ARLINGTON Pardeeville Cruise In every Wednesday night antiques, gifts and other items for sale out on
Friday, July 31 – Sunday, August 2 5:30-8pm at Hometown Bank parking lot. One the sidewalks.
Arlington Fire Department Fireman’s Festival. night a month road cruise to different towns. PORTAGE
CAMBRIA Check out Facebook page, Pardeeville Cruise In. Saturday, August 8 & 15
Friday, July 31 Gary Millard 608-617-7719 Saturday Morning Nature Walks at Historic
Cambria Park Board Pork Dinner at Tarrant Park. PORTAGE Indian Agency House
Wednesday, August 5, 12, 19, 26 www.agencyhouse.org 608-742-6362
August Concerts at the Portage. Free concerts behind
VFW Hall held every Wednesday evening,
COLUMBUS
Saturday, August 15
CAMBRIA
starting at 6:30pm. Bring chairs or blankets to CAAC Back to School Event. Play games, win
Saturday, August 1 enjoy the music. Desserts are served by a local prizes and receive FREE back to school supplies
Welsh Prairie 4-H Livewires Shamrock
non-profit as a fundraiser. Columbus Area Aquatic Center.
Shuffle 5K Run/Walk and Breakfast –
PARDEEVILLE www.cityofcolumbuswi.com
www.4hshamrockshuffle.com
Thursday, August 6 & 13 PORTAGE
CAMBRIA
Pardeeville Band Concerts and Pie & Ice Cream Saturday, August 15
Saturday, August 1 Social. 7pm every Thursday at the Public Zona Gale Celebrates Friendship Village.
Park Days Parade @ 10:30am followed by
Library Lawn. Bring your own chair and enjoy Morning program at Museum at the Portage
Chicken BBQ, bingo, pool games & festivities in
the music, pie & ice cream. with a Pie and Ice Cream Social at the Women’s
Tarrant Park.
COLUMBUS Civic League in the afternoon.
RIO www.portagewi.com
Friday, August 7
Saturday, August 1 CAAC Summer Beach Party. Music, games, RIO
Rio EMS Fundraiser at Willow Mill Campsite.
prizes and duck races. Columbus Area Aquatic Saturday, August 15
PORTAGE Center. www.cityofcolumbuswi.com Music at Depot Shelter - Hank Kimball and the
Sunday, August 2 & 16 CAMBRIA County Agents, 6-8pm.
Bingo at the VFW at 5pm. 1st and 3rd Sundays.
Saturday, August 8 CAMBRIA
Open to public with food and drink for sale.
Kiwanis Corn & Bean Sale in Tarrant Park from Saturday, August 22
608-742-5350
8:30am-Noon Dump Poker Run with free food and live music
PORTAGE – all proceeds go to charity.
COLUMBUS
Monday, August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Saturday, August 8 PORTAGE
Beer Bucket Bingo at Jack’s Tap. Every Monday
Lions Club Stuff the Bus Event 10am we’re Monday, August 24
@ 6:30pm. Prizes for every game, last game is a
stuffing the bus with school supplies. Drop Sharing Supper at Wayne Bartels Middle School
cover all.
off school supplies at Farmers & Merchants 5pm. Come, join your friends and neighbors
Union Bank Branch. www.facebook.com/ for good food, conversation and a free meal.
columbuswilionsclub/ Kids’ corner, blood pressure station and
informational booths onsite.
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Thursday, August 27 Saturday, September 5 Saturday, September 19
CHLPC Summer Concert in Fireman’s Park 17th Annual Car Show and 16th Annual Tractor Savanna Oaks 15th Annual Sorghum Fest
6-8pm Music performed by Funky Chunky. Show at Chandler Park 8am-4pm rain or shine. – Family friendly event featuring Sorghum
Food & beverages available starting at 5pm. Registration 8am – Noon. Biggest car and processing, kids activities, music, arts, crafts,
Rain or Shine . Columbus Historic Land truck show with approximately 900 cars & food and fun. Free parking & admission.
Preservation Committee trucks last year! Come and enjoy the day and 9am-4pm. www.savannaoakscenter.com
www.cityofcolumbuswi.com refreshments. www.pardeevillecarshow.com PORTAGE
PORTAGE PORTAGE Saturday, September 19
Friday, August 28-Saturday, August 29 Sunday, September 6 & 20 Historic Indian Agency House Living History
Taste of Portage Market Fair. Great food, live Bingo at the VFW at 5pm. 1st and 3rd Sundays. Day. www.agencyhouse.org 608-742-6362
music on two stages, kid’s activities, an art and Open to public with food and drink for sale. RIO
craft show along with a car show. Family fun in 608-742-5350 Saturday, September 19
downtown. www.portagewi.com RANDOLPH Steve Meisner Polka Bank in Rio Depot Park
608-742-6242 Monday, September 7 Shelter 4-6pm.
PORTAGE Corn Carnival, All Day, Village Park. COLUMBUS
Saturday, August 29 www.randolphwis.com/randolph-chamber-of- Saturday, September 26
Downtown Walking Tour. Spend the morning commerce.aspx “Odd”toberfest 2-10pm at Fireman’s Park
learning about Historic Downtown. The guided PORTAGE Pavilion. Oktoberfest themed event hosted by
tour starts at the Portage Area Chamber of Friday, September 11 & Saturday, the Odd Fellows (Tri County Lodge). Live Polka
Commerce office at 10am www.portagewi.com September 12 Music, German food & beverages.
608-742-6242 American Legion State Headquarters PORTAGE
RIO Celebration of Freedom. Activities will include Monday, September 28
Saturday, August 29 viewing The Never Forgotten 9/11 Museum, live Sharing Supper at Wayne Bartels Middle School
Rio parade, games & street dance in Downtown. music, exhibits and more. www.wilegion.org 5pm. Come, join your friends and neighbors
2pm-12am FRIESLAND for good food, conversation and a free meal.
Saturday, September 12
September Alsum Produce Tator Trot 5K Run Walk, Ag Fair
Kids’ corner, blood pressure station and
informational booths onsite.
PARDEEVILLE at 8am.
Wednesday, September 2 PARDEEVILLE October
Pardeeville Cruise In every Wednesday night Saturday, September 12 PORTAGE
5:30-8pm at Hometown Bank parking lot. One 52nd Pardeeville Annual Watermelon Saturday, October 3
night a month road cruise to different towns. Fest. 10am-4pm. Watermelon eating, seed Historic Indian Agency House Political Event of
Check out Facebook page, Pardeeville Cruise In. spitting, and carving. Refreshments, free 1832 held at the Portage Center for the Arts.
Gary Millard 608-617-7719 watermelon, craft vendors, food and games www.agencyhouse.org 608-742-6362.
PORTAGE for the kids. Good family event. www.
COLUMBUS
Wednesday, September 2-Friday, pardeevillewatermelonfest.com. Todd Helper at
Sunday, October 4
September 4 & Sunday, September 6 608-697-6198.
Fire Department Pancake Breakfast
Free Rummage at Portage Seventh-Day PORTAGE 7am – 12:30pm at Fire Station.
Adventist Church. Any donations will go to the Mondays, September 14, 21, 28 www.facebook.com/Columbus-Firefighters-
Food Pantry. 608-742-3322 Beer Bucket Bingo at Jack’s Tap. Every Monday Service-Corporation
@ 6:30pm. Prizes for every game, last game is a
cover all.
www.travelcolumbiacounty.net 11PORTAGE
Sunday, October 4 & 18 November COLUMBUS
Friday, November 20
Bingo at the VFW at 5pm. 1st and 3rd Sundays. PORTAGE Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting 6:30pm.
Open to public with food and drink for sale. Sunday, November 1 & 15 Dickason Blvd. Tree Lighting in front of the
608-742-5350 Bingo at the VFW at 5pm. 1st and 3rd Sundays. Public Library at the conclusion of
PORTAGE Open to public with food and drink for sale. the parade. www.facebook.com/
Monday, October 5, 12, 19, 26 608-742-5350 ColumbusWisconsinDowntown/
Beer Bucket Bingo at Jack’s Tap. Every Monday PORTAGE FALL RIVER
@ 6:30pm. Prizes for every game, last game is a Monday, November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Saturday, November 21-Sunday,
cover all. Beer Bucket Bingo at Jack’s Tap. Every Monday November 22
PORTAGE @ 6:30pm. Prizes for every game, last game is a Savanna Oaks Old World Holiday Christmas
Wednesday, October 7 cover all. Market. 9am-3pm. A festive holiday weekend of
Program at the Museum at the Portage. arts, crafts and music. European inspired food &
FALL RIVER
beverages. Free admission & parking.
608-742-6682 Saturday, November 7 www.savannaoakscenter.com 920-484-6257
PORTAGE Fire Department Bingo & Meat Raffle held at the
Saturday, October 10 Fire Station starting at 7pm. 920-484-3808 PORTAGE
Chili’n at the Cabin with a Chili Cook Off at Fort PARDEEVILLE
Thursday, November 26
Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner at St.
Winnebago Surgeons Quarters. Saturday, November 7 Mary’s Church 608-742-6998
www.fortwinnebagosurgeonsquarters.org 28th Annual Holiday on the Lake 9am-2pm.
608-742-2949 Bake sales, craft vendors, and businesses with PARDEEVILLE
PORTAGE great items for the holiday season. Come and Friday, November 27
Saturday, October 24 check it out, something for everyone. Chandler Park Holiday Lights Display from
Halloween at the Portage Theatres November 27 - January 1, 2021. Santa will
RIO
be there every Friday-Sunday from 5-7pm at
Enjoy the costume contest and sidewalk parade Saturday, November 7 shelter 3. Drive thru the park and enjoy the
along with a free movie just for bringing a non- Lutefisk Supper serving from 11am – 5pm at
perishable food item. great Holiday Lights. Donations are always
Bonnet Prairie Church.
www.portagetheatres.com 608-742-6678 appreciated. Don’t miss it!
CAMBRIA
PORTAGE
RIO Saturday, November 14 Friday, November 27
Sunday, October 25 Craft Fair at Cambria-Friesland School,
RALF Trunk or Treat Rio Community Library Santa Fly-In at the airport at 10am. Come
9am-2pm. Deb Merwin 920-348-5135
2-4pm welcome Santa. www.portagewi.com
CAMBRIA 608-742-6242
PORTAGE Saturday, November 14 PORTAGE
Monday, October 26 Lake Committee Fish Fry & Raffle and Fire
Sharing Supper at Wayne Bartels Middle School Department Euchre Tournament & Gun Raffle –
Friday, November 27
5pm. Come, join your friends and neighbors Chili Dump at Holiday Parade by Presbyterian
Fire Station.
for good food, conversation and a free meal. Church. Purchase a bowl of Chili at Commerce
PORTAGE Plaza during parade. Starts at 5pm.
Kids’ corner, blood pressure station and
informational booths onsite.
Saturday, November 14 PORTAGE
Harvest Dinner at Presbyterian Church. Turkey
CAMBRIA and all the trimmings, including homemade
Friday, November 27
Saturday, October 31 Holiday Lighted Parade & Tree Lighting 6pm
pie. Carry-outs available. 608-742-6006
Trick-or-Treat hours 5pm-7pm The parade will wind its way downtown and
CAMBRIA end up with Santa lighting the gigantic holiday
PORTAGE Monday, November 16 – Friday, tree in Commerce Plaza. There will be hot
Saturday, October 31 December 11 beverages and treats on the streets.
Citywide Trick or Treating 4-7pm Cambria Jane Morgan Memorial Library Silent www.portagewi.com
Auction.
12 COLUMBIA COUNTY TRAVEL GUIDE | 2020COLUMBUS PORTAGE CAMBRIA
Saturday, November 28 Saturday, December 5 Saturday, December 12
Wine Walk and Small Business Saturday Stop, Cookie Walk. Purchase a cookie box filled with Santa Visit at Cambria Community Room from
Shop & Sip. For Wine Walk tickets. a map and specials at the Chamber office and 10-11:30am
www.ColumbusWiChamber.com then collect a cookie at various businesses. PORTAGE
PORTAGE 9am-12pm www.portagewi.com 608-742-6242 Saturday, December 12
Saturday, November 28 PORTAGE Breakfast with Santa at Culver’s 8am. Tickets
Portage Theatres Free Kid’s Movie with a non- Saturday, December 5 are required in advance. There is no fee for
perishable food item donation. Photos with Santa at Edgewater Home and breakfast, but we ask that you bring non-
www.portagetheatres.com Garden. Come say Hi to Santa! He will be here perishable food items for the local food pantry.
PORTAGE to listen to what you would like for Christmas, www.portagewi.com 608-742-6242
Saturday, November 28 enjoy a cup of cocoa and a fresh baked cookie! PORTAGE
Santa’s Real Live Reindeer and Elf Hunt in 10am-2pm Saturday, December 12
Downtown 11am-2pm. Come to Commerce PORTAGE Historic Living Windows. Enjoy this celebration
Plaza to see who pulls Santa’s sleigh. Get your Saturday, December 5 by strolling the downtown streets and viewing
pictures with Santa and the reindeer. Fees Holiday House at Presbyterian Church. numerous window displays that come to life.
apply for photographs. Luncheon with Chicken Noodle Soup & Beef Complimentary treats to enjoy while you stroll
RANDOLPH Barley Soup, Fresh Vegetables and Dessert. the sidewalks. 4-6pm www.portagewi.com
Saturday, November 28 608-742-6006 PORTAGE
Holiday Bazaar 9am-3pm. Randolph High RIO Saturday, December 12
School. Saturday, December 5 Historic Indian Agency House Kiddie Christmas.
PORTAGE Santa Visit and Bake Sale at Rio Community www.agencyhouse.org 608-742-6362
Monday, November 30 Library 10am-12pm PORTAGE
Sharing Supper at Wayne Bartels Middle School PORTAGE Monday, December 21
5pm. Come, join your friends and neighbors Sunday, December 6 Sharing Supper at Wayne Bartels Middle School
for good food, conversation and a free meal. Gale Singers Holiday Concert at Portage Center 5pm. Come, join your friends and neighbors
Kids’ corner, blood pressure station and for the Arts www.portagecenterforthearts.com for good food, conversation and a free meal.
informational booths onsite. 608-742-5655 Kids’ corner, blood pressure station and
informational booths onsite.
December PORTAGE
Sunday, December 6 & 20 PORTAGE
COLUMBUS Bingo at the VFW at 5pm. 1st and 3rd Sundays. Thursday, December 24
Early December Open to public with food and drink for sale. Come visit Santa at the Elks Lodge on Christmas
Experience the beautifully lit Canadian Pacific 608-742-5350 Eve 6:30 pm
Holiday Train as it stops at the Columbus Depot. PORTAGE PORTAGE
A free concert is performed on a box car stage Mondays, December 7, 14, 21, 28 Friday, December 25
during the stop. Beer Bucket Bingo at Jack’s Tap. Every Monday Christmas Day Dinner 12-1:30pm at
www.VisitColumbusWI.com @ 6:30pm. Prizes for every game, last game is a Presbyterian Church. Come share in the
cover all. fellowship and enjoy a home cooked meal.
www.travelcolumbiacounty.net 13Welcome To
CAMBRIA-FRIESLAND
Cambria and Friesland are neighboring villages
nestled in the northeastern part of Columbia County.
The rich farmlands, lush woodlands and marshlands,
along with their quaint villages provide place for
visitors to come and enjoy the quiet, friendly, country
atmosphere. They both have well-kept parks for
various activities including fishing in Cambria on
beautiful Lake Tarrant.
In the summer several celebrations occur. A hundred
year tradition of weekly band concerts are held on the
Friesland Village Square Tuesday evenings throughout
the summer . Friesland also offers one of the biggest
fireworks displays in the area with their celebration on
the Fourth of July. Join us on any of these nights and
have a delicious piece of pie while you converse and
enjoy the band.
Cambria celebrates Park Days, the first weekend in
August, with a kick off of their softball tournament
starting Thursday night and running through Sunday.
The parade is held on Saturday morning continuing
with various activities and music in the park. A chicken
BBQ and other delicious foods are provided to fill your
appetite.
The largest charity poker run for charitiy in Columbia
County is also held in Cambria. The Dump Run
Sponsored by The Dump Bar is held this year on
August 22 starting in the morning and closing in the
evening with an annual pig roast and live music. Over
500 riders have participated in this run.
On September 12 Alsum Produce will host their
Fourth Annual Tator Trot 5k Run to provide money for
local FFA organizations. In conjunction, the Cambria
Friesland Area Chamber will have an Agricultural Fair
before and during the run. All of these activities, along
with many others, are open to the public. We welcome
you to join us! These and other events can be found
on the village websites and at cfachamber.com
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June Dairy Days
June 12 - 14
Parade June 13th at 7 pm
Augustfest
August 14th
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November 20 - 21
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Cambria -Friesland Area EVENTS
Friesland Band Concerts/Pie Socials We Have Partnered With
Tuesday evenings, June 8-August 18 VP Racing Fuels and Now
Friesland Firemen’s Chicken BBQ Have VP Products on Site 24 hour
June 27, 2020 Open 7 days a week pumps
Friesland 4th of July celebration Weekday Lunch Specials Gas/Diesel
July 4, 2020 Donuts and Cookies
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Cambria Park Days The Dump Run-Cambria Truck Pull-
July 30– August 2, 2020 August 22, 2020 through
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September 12, 2020
Refer to our website and facebook page for
other area events
cambriaoilwi.com N7742 State Rd 146
www.cfachamber.com (920)348-5005 Cambria, WI 53923
www.travelcolumbiacounty.net 15There are now even more reasons to travel the highways and by-
ways of Columbia County...Barn Quilts! With over 60 Barn Quilts to
be found across Columbia County it’s a great way to see the coun-
tryside while celebrating the agricultural heritage of our county
through the warmth and beauty of quilting art.
Please be respectful of the barn quilt owners and only view and take
pictures of the barn quilts from the road or driveway.
[30] Kim & Dean Meinholz [7] Lee & Judy Barden Family, [54] Three Sisters Grimm,
Arlington Cambria Cambria
[46] Shon & Sara Sample [50] Jane Manke [36] MacLeish Heritage Farms
Columbus Lodi Merrimac
[49] Donald & Carolyn Koepp, [56] Amy & Steve Pasky [3] Miller’s Christmas Trees
Portage Poynette Rio
Barn Quilts of Columbia County is a project of the Columbia Barn Quilts that adorn these buildings have a story to tell
County Association for Home and Community Education that reflects the history of the farmstead. These are just a few
(HCE) and Columbia County UW-Extension. Each colorful quilt of the many beautiful barn quilts to see for yourself. Learn
design is painted on an 8 X 16 foot plywood and each is a more about the Columbia County Barn Quilts, including an
work of art. Some are installed on working barns that are busy interactive map, photo and information about the farmsteads
with the rhythms of farm life while others are on “retired” and quilt patterns by visiting the UW-Extension website, www.
barns that are no longer used or have been repurposed. The columbia.uwex.edu/family-living/barn-quilts-3/ or stop by the
barns may be freshly painted or weathered. Many of the UW-Extension office for print information.
16 COLUMBIA COUNTY TRAVEL GUIDE | 2020DISCOVER COLUMBUS
all it has to offer!
You’re always welcome in
the Red Bud City
C olumbus is a historic city built along the Crawfish River
and nestled among gently rolling hills and woodlands.
The city is home to more than 200 historically-significant
homes and buildings that are on the National Historic Registry.
Columbus strives to preserve and promote its proud heritage.
Columbus offers an impressive array of community assets: an
Amtrak station serving thousands of passengers annually; two
golf courses; the Christopher Columbus Museum; the largest
antique mall in Wisconsin drawing in 120,000 people annually;
and other specialty shops in its Downtown Historic District.
A GREAT PLACE
TO PLAY!
FESTIVALS&FUN
HISTORIC & • Gorgeous Parks
• Two Golf Courses
VIBRANT CITY! • Most convenient place to view
• Amtrak Station the CP Holiday Train
(hub for the Empire Builder Line) • Nearby camping, cycling,
• Downtown Shops and hiking
• Diverse selection of restaurants • Red Bud Days festival in May
• Modern Aquatic Center
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Columbus Calendar 2020
&
April 25 City of Columbus Arbor Day Celebration at Fireman’s Park Pavilion.
Tree giveaways, craft and vendor sale 10am - 2pm, bake sale, live music, book sale, fun for the
kids and more! www.VisitColumbusWi.com
May 8 & 9 Citywide Garage Sales
May 9 10am-6pm Columbus Redbud Days Annual Celebration - Enjoy the beauty of the Redbud Trees as
they bloom. A Redbud Prince and Princess will be crowned, citywide garage sales will continue,
the Badger Antiques Auto Club will be exhibiting their vehicles. Enjoy food, drink and live music
downtown on Dickason Blvd. www.ColumbusWiChamber.com
July 1-4 Columbus Fourth of July Celebration - Celebrate America
Held at Columbus Fireman’s Park. Free admission and entertainment throughout the celebration.
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July 4 Columbus July 4th Parade and Fireworks!
Enjoy the area’s largest parade beginning at noon. After the parade stroll down to the Fireman’s
Park for music, entertainment, midway rides, food, beverages and the day ends with a bang with
a huge fireworks display at 9pm!
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September 26 Columbus ‘Odd’toberfest
2pm-10pm Columbus Fireman’s Park Pavilion. Oktoberfest themed event hosted by the Odd Fellows
(Tri County Lodge) Live polka music, German food & beverages. For more information go to wioddfellows40@yahoo.com.
October 4 Columbus Fire Department Pancake Breakfast 7am - 12:30pm • Columbus Fire Station
November 20 Columbus Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting
6:30pm-parade on S. Dickason Blvd. For more information go to https://cddcwi.wordpress.com
November 28 Wine Walk and Small Business Saturday
Stop, Shop and Sip. For more information go to columbuswichamber.com.
Early December Canadian Pacific Holiday Train
Experience the beautifully lit Canadian Pacific. Holiday Train as it stops at the Columbus Depot.
A free concert is performed on a box car stage. https://www.facebook.com/ColumbusWisconsinDowntown/
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Displaying quality souvenir
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Explore the rich history of the Columbus area
through exhibits displaying the treasures that tell the
World’s Columbian Exposition
(World’s Fair). Educational
exhibits include: library, statues,
Columbus, WI 53925 story of Columbus. lithographs, paper, glassware,
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www.travelcolumbiacounty.net 19Welcome
come to
Fall River
We not only invite you to visit,
but we also invite you to stay.
EXCELLENT FISHING Fisherman will find carp, largemouth bass,
crappie, bullhead and northern pike when they fish Lazy Lake all year long.
RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES From fishing, snowmobiling, parks,
tennis courts, basketball courts and baseball diamonds you will find plenty
to do in our quaint village.
NEW SPORTS COMPLEX Expansive field that includes football,
track & field, baseball & softball diamonds.
BEAUTIFUL PARKS Great place to enjoy outdoor activities.
Ask about renting a shelter for your next event or activity.
INDOOR POOL Open to the public year round!
SAVANNA OAKS COMMUNITY CENTER This center is host
to several community activities throughout the year including Sorghum Fest.
LOCAL BUSINESSES, AGRICULTURE & INDUSTRIES
FALL RIVER
FALL RIVER SPECIAL EVENTS
MAY 29 & 30
Village-Wide Garage Sales & Brat Fry-
Sales start at 8:00AM • Brat Fry - 10:00 AM at
The Furniture Service Station located in the center of town. www.fallriverwi.com
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JUNE 27
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Englewood Open Mountain Bike Race
FALL RIVER
Part of Wisconsin off Road Series Located at Englewood Grass Farm
W1414 County Rd. Z-Fall River • Open to racers of all levels
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SEPT. 19
Savanna Oaks 15th Annual Sorghum Fest Chamber of Commerce
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Corner of Hwy. 16 and Savanna Rd. 9am to 3pm FallRiverWiChamber@gmail.com
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European inspired food & beverages. Free admission & parking or visit us at
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20 COLUMBIA COUNTY TRAVEL GUIDE | 2020Merrimac
Merrimac
Ferry
Ferry
The Merrimac Ferry is a must for your visit to Columbia to conflicting sources, Mattson charged either 35 cents or
County. The free Merrimac Ferry is located on Hwy 113 $1 to ferry a team and wagon across the river. The ferry
across the Wisconsin River/Lake Wisconsin area between was human-powered until around the turn of the century,
Okee and Merrimac. It is operated 24 hours a day, seven when the first gasoline engine was added.
days a week, from about April through November,
depending upon the weather. Well over 200,000 vehicles In 1933 the toll was eliminated and The State of Wisconsin
travel on the Ferry a season. took over the ferry with the operation and maintenance
now performed by the Columbia County Highway
Bring your camera because you will see beautiful scenery Department. The first ferry was Colsac, a wooden ferry
and native wildlife to the area. This is the only free ferry that had a capacity of 8 cars. It was replaced by the
in Wisconsin and the ride takes just about 7 minutes to Colsac II in 1963, with a capacity of twelve cars. Launched
cross the Wisconsin River to the other shoreline. Many on May 16, 2003, the current Colsac III cost $2.2 million
people make a special trip to our area just to the ride the to build and carries 15 cars across the river linking both
ferry on a summer afternoon. Not to mention, while you Columbia and Sauk counties. The Colsac name is cleverly
wait for the ferry to arrive you can enjoy a cool summer derived from both county names.
treat of ice cream at the local shop or even enjoy a picnic
lunch in the newly renovated park area. Once you are on the ferry, get out of your car and
take in the scenery of the Wisconsin River. Enjoy the
The Merrimac Ferry dates back to 1844, when Chester gentle breeze during a crisp fall day as you take in all
Mattson obtained a charter to provide ferry service at the the wonderful colors along the trip across. We invite
present-day location. It was operational long before there you to come to Columbia County and create your own
was a marked road leading to or away from it. According memories on Wisconsin’s only Free Ferry Ride!
www.travelcolumbiacounty.net 21ESCAPE TO THE LAKE
LODI & LAKE WISCONSIN
Stroll down the streets of Lodi “Home of Susie the Duck” to
experience a small town charm. Visit and shop the unique
stores, bakery, ice cream parlor, Historical Society and
more. Stop in for a bite to eat or beverages.
Next feed the ducks at the beautiful Spring Creek that
meanders through the city and take a swim in the free
city pool-Goeres Park. Spend the day seeing the sights,
visiting attractions, hiking the Ice Age Trail and Gibraltar
Rock, golfing Lodi’s 9 hole course and take a ride across
the Wisconsin River aboard the Colsac III, Wisconsin’s only
FREE auto ferry.
Enjoy many of the fun and exciting things in town and
venture out to Lake Wisconsin-a 10,000 acre lake with
52 miles of shoreline that is surrounded by picturesque
hills with views that are unbelievable. Enjoy the lake for
boating, fishing, swimming and more! Stop at the sandbars
or stop by one of the many restaurants on the lake.
In the winter, you will find downhill and cross country
skiing, snowmobiling, snow tubing, snowshoeing, ice
fishing, ice skating, and curling. Many places to book
your next stay-hotels, campgrounds, resorts and bed and
breakfast.
Voted
Best Restaurant Lake Wisconsin’s
Best Dinner
2016, 2017,
2018, 2019
Best Restaurant
Hometown “A memorable
News “Fit for an oceanfront”
- Wisconsin State Journal
dining experience”
- Wisconsin State Journal
1.5 Miles
from Ferry
Baraboo Crossing on
Hwy. 188
78
113
Bar opens at 4 pm. MERRIMAC
113 78 FERRY
Enjoy our large outdoor patio, bar Open All Day
Summer Hours and gas fire pits Sunday
Open 7 Days a Week 1 FISH TALES 113
Fresh Fish and Seafood Specials Breakfast 9-12:30pm 188
Dinner at 4pm • Hand Cut Steaks • Seasonal Menu
78 60
Lunch/Dinner
Friday Fish Fry • Saturday Prime Rib 1pm - close Lodi
60
Stone Baked Pizzas • Sandwiches • Kids Menu
Weeknight Dinner Deals Starting at $10 Sauk
Prairie
Full Bar • Specialty Cocktails • Over 40 Imported,
Domestic & Seasonal Beers • Big Screen TVs
W12690 HIGHWAY 188, LODI WI 53555 • 608-592-4266 • fishtalesrestaura
ant.com
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Lodi & Lake Wisconsin Events
Free
March 24 June-August
Reach Out Lodi Spaghetti Goeres Free Pool
Dinner at Fitz’s on the Lake
Ferry
http://www.cityoflodi.us/Facilities/Facility/Details/Goeres-
Park-Pool-3
April 25 & 26 July 9-12
City-Wide Garage Sale
Lodi Agricultural Fair
May-July
August 5
Non-Profit Brat Stands every
Saturday at Lodi Sausage Co. Fitz’s Corn Boil and Fundraiser
at Fitz’s on the Lake
May-October
Friday Farmer’s Market August 8
May 9 Library Run
One Mother of a Run October
https://runsignup.com/Race/WI/Lodi LodiOneMOTHERofaRun Treinen Farm
Deck Dining
Old Fashioneds
Tropical drinks,
Fitz’s on the Lake
Fitz’ Have
Dinner on
the Deck
Local Tap beer Relax...You’re On the Lake
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AGENT ANGELA
Classic Restaurant & Bar
on Beautiful Lake Wisconsin
Open daily Memorial day thru October 11am-9pm
Angela Noltimier
REALTOR®, ABR Trail
Open Year
Text-Call: 773.251.8066 cell
Closed Tuesdays off season E: ListAndBuy@AgentAngelaRE.com
Breakfast on the Lake 9am to 12 noon Sundays Serving Dodge, Columbia &
Breakfast Saturdays during Summer
Green Lake Counties
Round
Voted Lake Wisconsin’s #1 Fish Fry and Family Dining Restaurant
Live Music Every Friday, Saturdays during summer
511 Hill Street, Green Lake
www.fitzsonthelake.com app.bhhsre.com/BHHSANOLTIMIER/
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