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Columbia County 2021 guide
ARLINGTON • CAMBRIA-FRIESLAND • COLUMBUS • FALL RIVER • LODI • PARDEEVILLE
PORTAGE • POYNETTE • RANDOLPH • RIO • WISCONSIN DELLS • WYOCENA
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2021 columbia county
VISITOR’S bureau
county statistics
BOARD OF DIRECTORS and information
President: Vacant
VICE-President: Stan Stofflet
This TRAVEL Guide is
the official publication
COMMUNITIES
SECOND VICE PRESIDENT: Dave Schneider of the Columbia County City of Columbus Village of Cambria Village of Poynette
Visitor’s Bureau 920-623-5900 920-348-5443 608-635-2122
SecretarY: Marianne Hanson cityofcolumbuswi.com cambriawisconsin.com poynette-wi.gov
DIRECTOR AT LARGE: Kristi McMorris Contact us at 608-742-6161
TravelColumbiaCounty.net City of Lodi Village of Doylestown Village of Randolph
Executive director: Cheryl Fahrner 608-592-3247 920-992-3648 920-326-4600
cityoflodi.us Village of Fall River randolphwis.com
Published by: Capital Newspapers, Portage, WI
AD DIRECTOR: Scott Zeinemann | Graphic Design: Dusty Drew-Baka
City of Portage 920-484-3535 Village of Rio
608-742-2176 fallriverwi.com 920-992-5454
portagewi.gov riowi.us
Village of Friesland
City of Wisconsin Dells 920-348-5156 Village of Wyocena
table of Contents 608-254-2012 villageoffriesland.com 608-429-2349
citywd.org villageofwyocena.com
Where the Fun Begins Village of Arlington
Village of Pardeeville
608-429-3121
36-37 Amish Country Tours Map
608-635-2474 villageofpardeeville.net
arlingtonwi.com
6-11 Schedule of Events
35 CAMPING & Lodging
38 columbia county barn quilts CHAMBERS
24-25
29
columbia county biking trails
CURLING CLUBS
Cambria-Friesland LOCAL
14, 34 DINING
920-348-6090 cfachamber.com
Columbus
CONTACTS
38 fall things to do
20-21 farm products & farmers market 920-623-3699 columbuswichamber.com
Columbia County
18 merrimac ferry Fall River
30-33 NATURE AREAS AND HIKING TRAILS fallriverwichamber.com
Offices
29 OUTDOOR RECREATION fallriverwichamber@gmail.com 608-742-9801
www.co.columbia.wi.us
35 TRANSPORTATION Lodi & Lake Wisconsin
Communities 608-592-4412 lodilakewisconsin.org
Pardeeville Area Business Assoc.
Columbia County
Economic
28 ARLINGTON Facebook: Pardeeville Area Business Association Development
12-13 CAMBRIA FRIESLAND
14-15 COLUMBUS
Portage Corporation
608-742-6242 or 800-474-2525 608-742-6161
16-17 FALL RIVER portagewi.com
19 LODI AND LAKE WISCONSIN www.ccedc.com
27 PARDEEVILLE Poynette
22-23, 26, 39-45, 48 PORTAGE 608-635-2425 poynettechamber.com UW Extension-
28 POYNETTE Randolph Columbia County
46 RANDOLPH 920-326-4769 randolphwi.net 608-742-9680
47 RIO Wisconsin Dells https://Columbia.extension.wisc.
28 WYOCENA 800-223-3557 wisdells.com edu
TOTAL
POPULATION The total population of the County
of Columbia County is 56,935. INCOME AND SPENDING
56,935 Workers in Columbia County earn a median yearly
41.31
household income of $60,899. 50.75% of the households
earn more than the national average each year.
50.74% 49.26% Median Age Household expenditures average $57,066 per year. The
MALE FEMALE majority of earnings get spent on Shelter, Transportation,
Food and Beverages, Health Care and Utilities.
AGE DISTRIBUTION 15.47%
17.19%
There are 186% more households who own their homes
12.81% 13.35% than there are renters.
12.11%
10%
11.33% 10.81%
MORE THAN
6.93% HOUSEHOLD THE STATE
INCOME
0-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-64 65+ $60,899 9% MORE THAN
THE NATION
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WORK Top 10 Public & Private Sector
Employers in Columbia County
COMPANY PRODUCT OR SERVICE
1. Aspirus Divine Savior Healthcare General medical & surgical hospitals
2. County of Columbia Executive & legislative offices, combined
3. Portage Community School District Education
4. Penda Corporation All other plastic product manufacturing Columbia County has
a labor force of 31,755
5. Associated Milk Producers, Inc. Dairy product merchant wholesalers LABOR people with a job
6. Columbia Correctional Facility Correctional institutions FORCE growth rate of 6.4%
31,755
7. Saint-Gobain Corporation Plastic product manufacturing from 2015-2019 and an
8. Wal-Mart Department store unemployment rate of
9. Robbins Manufacturing Metal fabrication 4.9% (Dec. 2020)
10. Columbus Community Hospital Health care & services
TOP 5 INDUSTRIES BY JOB
MANUFACTURING EDUCATION & TRADE, LEISURE & CONSTRUCTION
5,950 HEALTH TRANSPORTATION HOSPITALITY
1,793
3,551 & UTILITIES
2,310
3,520
NUMBER OF ESTABLISHMENTS IN
COLUMBIA COUNTY - ALL SECTORS 0 10 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200
COUNTY BUSINESS PATTERNS 2018
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 6
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 0
Utilities 5
Construction 182
Manufacturing 93
Wholesale trade 46
Retail trade 196
Transportation and warehousing 93
Information 19
Finance and insurance 77
Real estate and rental and leasing 49
Professional, scientific and technical services 81
Management of companies and enterprises 5
Administrative and support and waste
management and remediation 63
Educational services 9
Health care and social assistance 130
Arts, entertainment and recreation 30
Accommodation and food services 179
Other services (except public administration) 156
TOTAL
BUSINESSES 1,422 TOTAL NUMBER OF JOBS 33,010
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TOP EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRY IN COLUMBIA COUNTY
18.0% 10.8% 10.7% 7.0% 5.4%
COMPARED TO WISCONSIN AND U.S.
Manufacturing Health care Retail Accommodation Construction
WI 13.3% WI 11.7% WI 9.8% WI 7.0% WI 5.0%
Manufacturing Health care Retail Accommodation Construction
US 6.7% US 11.3% US 9.4% US 7.5% US 5.5%
TOTAL NUMBER OF JOBS IN COLUMBIA COUNTY: 33,010
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
The majority of the population in Columbia County has completed at
least a high school degree.
NEAREST < Grade 9 Grade 9-12 High
COLLEGE: School
2.1% 5.2%
Madison
College - WI 2.7% WI 5.1%
33.1%
Portage WI 30.6%
Campus US 5.1% US 6.9% US 27%
Some Associate Bachelor Graduate
College Degree Degree Degree
22.5% 13.2% 16.3% 7.0%
WI 20.6% WI 10.9% WI 19.7% WI 10.4% Source: Applied Geographic Solutions 2016 - MadREP; Columbia County; U.S. Census
US 20.4% US 8.5% US 19.8% US 12.4% Bureau; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics; 2019 Workforce Profile by the State of Wisconsin,
Department of Workforce Development; UW Extension Center for Community and Economic
Development. *As reported on the 2019 Workforce Profile by the State of Wisconsin,
Department of Workforce Development.
HOW DO WE PLAY? IN COLUMBIA COUNTY THERE ARE:
• 156 lakes and 27 boat landings
Check out this guide for all the • 35 miles of the Wisconsin River and 50 miles of trout streams
fun things to do in the County! • 333 miles of groomed snowmobile trails
• 3,000 campsites
FUN FACT: • 20 miles of hiking trails and 165 miles of biking trails
The Merrimac Ferry is the lone survivor of upwards • 7 quality area golf courses with many more nearby.
of 500 ferries chartered by territorial and state • 109+ fine dining and spirit establishments
legislatures before the turn of the century. It is the • Cascade Mountain Ski Resort
last free ferry in the United States.
• Numerous amusement parks, community festivals and county fairs.
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of events
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Due to Covid-19 many events may have been postponed, changed or cancelled.
March May PORTAGE
Saturday, May 22- Sunday, May 23
PORTAGE
Wednesday, May 26
CAMBRIA PORTAGE Arts and Crafts Festival Book Club at Fort Winnebago
Saturday, March 27 Saturday, May 1 SAVE THE GRANDSTAND INC. will Surgeons Quarters
Kiwanis Egg Hunt Portage Guided History Hike hold its first Arts and Crafts festival www.fortwinnebagosurgeons
In Cambria Tarrant Park at 10:00 a.m. On the Marquette Trail at the Indian in Portage at Veteran’s Memorial quarters.org 608-742-2949
C-F School in case of bad weather. Agency House Enjoy a guided tour Field with live bands, food vendors
along the historic Fox River on the and a beer tent. The organization is PORTAGE
CAMBRIA beautiful Marquette Trail. Meet outside raising funds to restore the Portage Friday, May 28
Saturday, March 27 the visitor center at 9:45 a.m. Grandstand back to its original beauty. Stories of Wisconsin: Dugout Canoe
Chili Supper www.agencyhouse.org 608-742-6362 savethegrandstand@gmail.com Project
Cambria Fire Station - Chili Supper, At the Historic Indian Agency House.
Euchre and Silent Auction. PORTAGE WISCONSIN DELLS Come listen to stories of Wisconsin’s
Sunday, May 2 Saturday, May 22 - Sunday, MAY 23 days of old around a unique
April Gale Singers Choir Performance
At Portage Center for the Arts
Automotion Classic Car Show
Muscle Car. Pony Car. Trailer Queen.
“campfire.” Each evening’s story will
be accompanied by progressing work
www.portagecenterforthearts.com, Land Yacht. Antique vs. Vintage vs. on a fire-wrought dugout canoe.
CAMBRIA Classic. Lead Sled. Drophead. Familiar www.agencyhouse.org 608-742-6362
April (TBD) 608-742-5655
with any of those terms? Learn the
C-F Booster Club Adult Fun Night LODI & LAKE WISCONSIN lingo from passionate car folks! 1,200 FALL RIVER
Auction fundraiser at Cambria Fire Friday, May 14 – Friday, May 21 classic rides are expected at the 35th Monday, May 31
Station Community Center. Head2Head Fishing Tournament Annual Automotion Classic Car Show. Memorial Day program
On Lake Wisconsin. This will be hosted Organized by John C. Brossard VFW
PORTAGE at Lucky’s on the Lake! Join in person
Music, food, car corral, swap meet and
POST 2219. Held at Fall River High
Saturday, April 3 awards presentation.
or watch online via the Livestream by Go to wisdells.com for more School multipurpose room at 9:30
Portage Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt
Head2Head Fishing. information. a.m. followed by outdoor ceremony
10:00 a.m. on the grounds of
(weather permitting) at the Fall River
Woodridge and John Muir Schools. FALL RIVER PORTAGE Cemetery. Community potluck to
Come collect thousands of foil Saturday, May 15 – USA Cycling Pro Sunday, May 23 follow at Savanna Oaks Community
wrapped chocolate eggs. Bring XCT series and Junior XCO series Kids Cabin Crafting Day Center. For more information call
along a sack or basket to collect the Sunday, May 16 - Wisconsin Off-Road At Fort Winnebago Surgeons Quarters 920-210-3248.
sweet treats. In case of poor weather, Series www.fortwinnebagosurgeons
the Lions will pass out the eggs at
curbside.
Englewood Open Mountain Bike Race quarters.org 608-742-2949 PORTAGE
located at Englewood Grass Farm, Monday, May 31
W1414 County Rd. Z-Fall River, Pro PARDEEVILLE Portage Memorial Day Ceremony &
WISCONSIN DELLS and CAT 1 racing on Saturday, Open Wednesday, May 26 Parade
Friday, April 23 to racers of all levels on Sunday. For Pardeeville Cruise In Starts 10:30 a.m. at intersection of
Spring Wine Walk information englewoodgrassfarm.com Every Wednesday night 5:30-8:00 West Slifer Street and Airport Road
Downtown retail establishments and p.m. at Hometown Bank parking lot and goes east to Blue Star Park, where
restaurants transform into wine tasting PORTAGE (until September 1st). One night a a ceremony is held following the
destinations. 20+ businesses will Saturday, May 15 month road cruise to different towns. parade.
participate daily, pairing red and white Opening Event Celebration Check out Facebook page, Pardeeville
wine samples with delicious hors At Fort Winnebago Surgeons Quarters Cruise In. Gary Millard 608-617-7719 or
d’oeuvres. Limited tickets available for www.fortwinnebagosurgeons Duwane Marwitz 608-298-8783
purchase beginning Thursday, March quarters.org 608-742-2949
4, 2021. Go to wisdells.com for more
information. PORTAGE
Saturday, May 15
PORTAGE Historic Indian Agency House
Friday, April 30 Opening Celebration
Portage Wine Walk www.agencyhouse.org 608-742-6362
6:00 p.m. Spend time with your
friends enjoying great wine inside
FALL RIVER
Friday, May 21 – Saturday May 22
various businesses and walking from
Village-Wide Garage Sale
place to place to shop. Enjoy a night
Sales start at 8:00 a.m. Event
out in our downtown! Advance ticket
sponsored by the Fall River Chamber.
sales will start one month prior to
fallriverwichamber@gmail.com
the event. Portage Area Chamber of
Commerce www.portagewi.com PORTAGE
608-742-6242 Friday, May 21- Sunday, May 23
St. Mary Parish Best Fest
A weekend of fun, food, music,
carnival rides and more.
www.stmaryoticandhoc.org
608-742-6998
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of events
Please visit travelcolumbiacounty.net to check for the most up to date information on area events.
Due to Covid-19 many events may have been postponed, changed or cancelled.
PORTAGE PORTAGE
Sunday, June 6 Wednesday, June 16
Elks Kids Fisheree Book Club at Fort Winnebago
9:30 a.m. All kids up thru age 12, Surgeons Quarters
accompanied by an adult, are invited www.fortwinnebagosurgeons
to participate at Pauquette Park in quarters.org 608-742-2949
Portage. Bring your own pole and
bait. Fire trucks will be there, gift bags PORTAGE
for all, prizes for winners in various Friday, June 25
categories. Stories of Wisconsin: Dugout Canoe
Project
CAMBRIA At the Historic Indian Agency House.
Monday, June 7 – Friday, July 30 Come listen to stories of Wisconsin’s
Summer Library program days of old around a unique
Begins Monday, June 7 and ends on “campfire.” Each evening’s story will
Friday, July 30. be accompanied by progressing work
on a fire-wrought dugout canoe.
CAMBRIA www.agencyhouse.org 608-742-6362
Thursday, June 10 – Sunday, June 13
Park Committee June Ball PORTAGE
Tournament Saturday, June 26
At Cambria Tarrant Park. Family Heirloom Workshop
At Agency House. Come explore the
PORTAGE ways in which history is passed down
June PORTAGE
Saturday, June 5
Thursday, June 10 – Saturday, June 12
Portage Citywide Garage Sales
through time. Learn the best practices
of preservation to ensure that your
Deals throughout Portage at the own family heirlooms are preserved
PARDEEVILLE Wisconsin Territory Day at Fort
for years to come.
Wednesday, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Winnebago Surgeons Quarters Citywide Garage Sales Weekend. Find
Join us for reenactors, crafts, artists, a list of garage sales at www.agencyhouse.org 608-742-6362
Pardeeville Cruise In
www.portagewi.com
Every Wednesday night 5:30-8:00 tours of the site, speakers and more. PORTAGE
p.m. at Hometown Bank parking lot www.fortwinnebagosurgeons Sunday, June 27
(until September 1st). One night a quarters.org 608-742-2949 CAMBRIA
Saturday, June 12 Kids Cabin Crafting Day at Fort
month road cruise to different towns. Winnebago Surgeons Quarters
Check out Facebook page, Pardeeville PORTAGE Cambria Village Wide Garage Sales
www.fortwinnebagosurgeons
Friday, June 4 – Friday, July 30 To be added to the map, call the
Cruise In. Gary Millard 608-617-7719 or quarters.org 608-742-2949
Art that Blooms Village Office at 920-348-5443 by
Duwane Marwitz 608-298-8783
At Portage Center for the Arts. June 2.
July
PORTAGE Artwork, florals and poetry dance
PORTAGE PORTAGE
Wednesday, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 together in this unique show. Opening
Reception on Friday, June 4. Saturday, June 12 Friday, July 2
Concerts at the Portage
www.portagecenterforthearts.com Yoga at Fort Winnebago Kids Historical Storytime at Fort
Free concerts behind Portage VFW
608-742-5655 Surgeons Quarters Winnebago Surgeons Quarters
Hall held every Wednesday evening,
www.fortwinnebagosurgeons www.fortwinnebagosurgeons
starting at 6:30 p.m. Bring chairs or
blankets to enjoy the music. Desserts PORTAGE quarters.org 608-742-2949 quarters.org 608-742-2949
Saturday, June 5
are served by a local non-profit as a
Portage Canal Days PORTAGE PORTAGE
fundraiser. Saturday, June 12 Friday, July 2
In Downtown at Commerce Plaza.
Flag Day Celebration Portage Festival Foods Fireworks
PORTAGE Come downtown and enjoy the
At Indian Agency House Flag raising Celebration
Friday, June 4 annual parade, kid’s corner with
entertainment, face painting, bouncy with local Scouts BSA troop and the 9:30 p.m. Spectacular fireworks
Kids Historical Storytime at Fort display will be launched on the
Winnebago Surgeons Quarters houses, games and food. pledge of allegiance led by a special
www.portagewi.com 608-742-6242 guest. Listen to a story relayed by a northside of Portage just off
www.fortwinnebagosurgeons
genealogist who traced an ancestor’s Gunderson Drive. www.portagewi.com
quarters.org 608-742-2949
PORTAGE journey with Wisconsin’s renowned 608-742-6242
PORTAGE Saturday, June 5 Iron Brigade from Portage to
PARDEEVILLE
Saturday, June 5 – Sunday, June 6 Downtown Portage Walking Tour Gettysburg. www.agencyhouse.org
10 a.m. Spend the morning learning 608-742-6362 Saturday, July 3
Civil War Encampment
about Historic Downtown Portage. Old Fashioned 4th of July
At Agency House. Come learn about
this conflict from the perspective of The guided tour starts at the Portage CAMBRIA 11:00 a.m. Parade, family fun activities
Area Chamber of Commerce office. Wednesday, June 16, 23, 30 and and food, Chandler Park following the
those living on the Portage home
www.portagewi.com July 7 & 14 parade, 6:30 p.m. Band and Beer Tent,
front during the third year of the
608-742-6242 Summer Activities Michael Alexander & Big Whiskey.
war. Interact with skilled reenactors
throughout the weekend. In Tarrant Park @ noon. School if bad
www.agencyhouse.org weather.
608-742-6362
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Please visit travelcolumbiacounty.net to check for the most up to date information on area events.
Due to Covid-19 many events may have been postponed, changed or cancelled.
PORTAGE PORTAGE
Saturday, July 3 Saturday, July 10 – Sunday, July 11
Yoga at Fort Winnebago Surgeons Saturday, July 17 – Sunday, July 18
Quarters Live Blacksmithing Demonstrations
www.fortwinnebagosurgeons At Indian Agency House. Explore
quarters.org 608-742-2949 the history and techniques of
blacksmithing as we endeavor to
PORTAGE locate and excavate the 1830s Agency
Tuesday, July 6, 13, 20, 27 blacksmith shop.
Speaker Series: History Remembered www.agencyhouse.org 608-742-6362
At the Indian Agency House. Each
speaker will focus on a unique aspect PORTAGE
of the ways in which Wisconsin history Wednesday, July 21
has been passed down through the Book Club at Fort Winnebago
generations. www.agencyhouse.org Surgeons Quarters
608-742-6362 www.fortwinnebagosurgeons
quarters.org 608-742-2949
PARDEEVILLE
Wednesday, July 7, 14, 21, 28 PORTAGE
Pardeeville Cruise In Wednesday, July 21 – Sunday, July 25
Every Wednesday night 5:30-8:00 Columbia County Fair
p.m. at Hometown Bank parking lot There will be games, carnival, 4-H
(until September 1st). One night a exhibits, food and fun for all with
month road cruise to different towns. FREE parking and admission. Paid
Check out Facebook page, Pardeeville grandstand events daily. Commercial
Cruise In. Gary Millard 608-617-7719 or vendors inside the buildings. August CAMBRIA
Saturday, August 7
Duwane Marwitz 608-298-8783 www.columbiacofair.com
PARDEEVILLE Welsh Prairie 4-H Livewires
PORTAGE PORTAGE Wednesday, August 4, 11, 18, 25 Shamrock Shuffle 5K Run/Walk and
Wednesday, July 7, 14, 21, 28 Sunday, July 25 Pardeeville Cruise In Breakfast
Concerts at the Portage Kids Cabin Crafting Day at Fort Every Wednesday night 5:30-8:00 www.4hshamrockshuffle.com
Free concerts behind Portage VFW Winnebago Surgeons Quarters p.m. at Hometown Bank parking lot
Hall held every Wednesday evening, www.fortwinnebagosurgeons (until September 1st). One night a CAMBRIA
starting at 6:30 p.m. Bring chairs or quarters.org 608-742-2949 month road cruise to different towns. Saturday, August 7
blankets to enjoy the music. Desserts Check out Facebook page, Pardeeville Park Days Parade
are served by a local non-profit as a PORTAGE Cruise In. Gary Millard 608-617-7719 or @ 10:30 a.m. followed by Chicken
fundraiser. Friday, July 30 Duwane Marwitz 608-298-8783 BBQ, BINGO, Pool Games & festivities
Stories of Wisconsin: Dugout Canoe in Cambria Tarrant Park.
CAMBRIA Project PORTAGE
Saturday, July 10 At the Historic Indian Agency House. Wednesday, August 4, 11, 18, 25 FALL RIVER
Kiwanis Pea & Bean Sale Come listen to stories of Wisconsin’s Concerts at the Portage Saturday, August 7
In Tarrant Park from 8:30 a.m. - noon. days of old around a unique Free concerts behind Portage VFW Craft Fair
“campfire.” Each evening’s story will Hall held every Wednesday evening, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. held at
PORTAGE be accompanied by progressing work starting at 6:30 p.m. Bring chairs or Savanna Oaks Community Center
Saturday, July 10 on a fire-wrought dugout canoe. blankets to enjoy the music. Desserts Located on Hwy 16 & Savanna Rd.
Music on the Hill at Fort Winnebago www.agencyhouse.org 608-742-6362 are served by a local non-profit as a Sponsored by Fall River Chamber
Surgeons Quarters fundraiser. fallriverwichamber@gmail.com
Music and food celebration after we PORTAGE
close for tours for the day. Saturday, July 31 CAMBRIA PORTAGE
www.fortwinnebagosurgeons Nature Walk Thursday, August 5 Saturday, August 7
quarters.org 608-742-2949 At Agency House. Explore some of 8th Park Days Tournament Yoga at Fort Winnebago Surgeons
our 180 acres of natural beauty on a At Cambria Tarrant Park. Quarters
PORTAGE hike through three ecosystems during www.fortwinnebagosurgeons
Saturday, July 10 – Sunday, July 11 a 1.2-mile educational walk. Meet PORTAGE quarters.org 608-742-2949
Saturday, July 17 – Sunday, July 18 outside the visitor center at 9:45 a.m. Friday, August 6
Community Archaeology Dig www.agencyhouse.org 608-742-6362 Kids Historical Storytime at Fort CAMBRIA
At Indian Agency House. Come and Winnebago Surgeons Quarters Saturday, August 14
work alongside real archaeologists www.fortwinnebagosurgeons Kiwanis Corn & Bean Sale
as we search for the 1830s Agency quarters.org 608-742-2949 In Tarrant Park from 8:30 a.m. - noon
blacksmith shop. Discover and hold in
your own hands artifacts that may not CAMBRIA
have been seen or touched for 200+ Saturday, August 7
years. Reserve your dig time today at Cambria Park Board Pork Dinner
www.agencyhouse.org 608-742-6362 At Cambria Tarrant Park.
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LODI & LAKE PORTAGE
WISCONSIN Sunday, August 22
Saturday, August 14 Kids Cabin Crafting Day at Fort
Winnebago Surgeons Quarters
Annual Susie the Duck Day Parade
www.fortwinnebagosurgeons
10:00 a.m. and Festival in
quarters.org 608-742-2949
Habermann Park. Live music, great
food, and our famous Duck Races PORTAGE
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Please follow Friday, August 27
our Lodi & Lake Wisconsin Chamber Stories of Wisconsin: Dugout
of Commerce Facebook page for Canoe Project
further details. At the Historic Indian Agency House.
Come listen to stories of Wisconsin’s
PORTAGE days of old around a unique
Saturday, August 14
“campfire.” Each evening’s story will
Kids at the Cabin at Fort
Winnebago Surgeons Quarters be accompanied by progressing
www.fortwinnebagosurgeons work on a fire-wrought dugout
quarters.org 608-742-2949 canoe. www.agencyhouse.org
608-742-6362
PORTAGE
Saturday, August 14 – Sunday, August 15 PORTAGE
Friday, August 27 – Saturday,
Enduring Skills Weekend
August 28
PORTAGE PORTAGE
At Agency House. Come Saturday, August 28 Saturday, September 4
participate in historical skills and Portage Market Square Fair
Downtown Portage Walking Tour Yoga at Fort Winnebago Surgeons
techniques that have endured Come to downtown Portage and
10:00 a.m. Spend the morning Quarters
through the centuries or have enjoy food, live music on two stages,
learning about Historic Downtown www.fortwinnebagosurgeons
been experimentally re-created. kid’s activities, an art and craft show
Portage. The guided tour starts quarters.org 608-742-2949
Pre-registration is strongly along with a car show. Family fun in
at the Portage Area Chamber of
recommended. There will be a downtown Portage. PORTAGE
Commerce office.
plethora of fascinating offerings www.portagewi.com 608-742-6242 Saturday, September 4 – Sunday,
www.portagewi.com 608-742-6242
for all to try. www.agencyhouse.org September 5
608-742-6362
CAMBRIA PORTAGE Scouts BSA Weekend
Saturday, August 28
Saturday, August 28 At Agency House. Join us for a
PORTAGE Dump Poker Run
Girl Scouts Day terrific weekend of history, camping,
Wednesday, August 18 With free food and live music - all
At Agency House. Girl Scouts hiking, river exploration as we gather
Book Club At Fort Winnebago proceeds go to charity.
will enjoy an exciting day of to learn about this ancient gathering
Surgeons Quarters point at the Fox-Wisconsin Portage.
www.fortwinnebagosurgeons
PORTAGE adventures. Juliette Gordon Lowe,
Saturday, August 28 the Girls Scouts founder, was the www.agencyhouse.org
quarters.org 608-742-2949 granddaughter of John and Juliette 608-742-6362
Portage Market Square Fair
Kinzie who resided at the home in
PORTAGE All Makes & Models Classic Car &
the early 1830s. PORTAGE
Saturday, August 21 Truck Show in downtown Portage.
www.agencyhouse.org Saturday, September 11
Zona Gale Celebrates Friendship www.portagewi.com 608-742-6242
608-742-6362 Patriot Day Ceremony at Fort
Village Winnebago Surgeons Quarters
Morning program at Museum at the Artist in Residence Watercolor
Portage with a Pie and Ice Cream
Social at the Women’s Civic League
September Classes (ticketed event)
www.fortwinnebagosurgeons
in the afternoon. PARDEEVILLE quarters.org 608-742-2949
www.portagewi.com 608-742-6242 Wednesday, September 1
Pardeeville Cruise In PORTAGE
Every Wednesday night 5:30-8:00 Sunday, September 12
p.m. at Hometown Bank parking Alzheimer’s Walk
lot. Check out Facebook page, The Portage Levee Walk
Pardeeville Cruise In. Gary Millard www.support.alzwisc.org
608-617-7719 or Duwane Marwitz
608-298-8783 PORTAGE
Wednesday, September 15
PORTAGE Book Club at Fort Winnebago
Friday, September 3 Surgeons Quarters
Kids Historical Storytime at Fort www.fortwinnebagosurgeons
Winnebago Surgeons Quarters quarters.org 608-742-2949
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schedule
of events
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Due to Covid-19 many events may have been postponed, changed or cancelled.
WISCONSIN DELLS PORTAGE
Saturday, October 2 Saturday, October 30
Fall Wine Walk Halloween at the Portage Theatres
Transforms downtown retail Enjoy the costume contest and
establishments and restaurants sidewalk parade along with a free
into wine tasting destinations. movie just for bringing a non-
20+ businesses will participate perishable food item.
daily, pairing red and white wine www.portagetheatres.com
samples with delicious hors 608-742-6678
d’oeuvres. Limited tickets available
for purchase beginning August 2, CAMBRIA
2021. Go to wisdells.com for more Sunday, October 31
information. Cambria Trick-or-Treat
Hours 5:00-7:00 p.m.
PORTAGE
Saturday, October 9 PORTAGE
WISCONSIN DELLS PORTAGE Closing Day and First Responders Sunday, October 31
Friday, September 17 - Sunday, Friday, September 24 – Saturday, Feed/Chili Cook-off at Fort Portage Citywide Trick or Treating
September 19 September 25 Winnebago Surgeons Quarters 4:00-7:00 p.m. www.portagewi.com
Wo-Zha-Wa Days Fall Festival American Legion State www.fortwinnebagosurgeons 608-742-6242
Festive celebration of autumn, Headquarters Celebration of quarters.org 608-742-2949
filled with family activities including Freedom in Portage.
WISCONSIN DELLS
November
an arts and crafts fair, antique Activities will include viewing
flea market, Maxwell Street museum exhibits, live music, blood Friday, October 15 – Saturday, LODI & LAKE WISCONSIN
Days, live entertainment and a drive, food and more. October 16 Friday, November 12
100-unit parade. Participate in a www.wilegion.org 608-745-1090 Dells On Tap & Craft Beer Walk Wine Walk
street carnival with refreshment Sample some of the best seasonal 6:00-9:00 p.m. grab a group of
concessions and the Wo-Zha- PORTAGE microbrews the Midwest has to offer friends and plan to join us for time of
Wa Run. All activities take place Friday, September 24 at Dells On Tap and the Dells Craft wine tasting and shopping in Lodi,
throughout downtown Wisconsin Stories of Wisconsin: Dugout Beer Walk. It’s another great reason WI! Follow Lodi & Lake Wisconsin
Dells and Bowman Park. Canoe Project to visit Tickets go on sale August 2, Chamber of Commerce Facebook
At the Historic Indian Agency House. 2021. Go to wisdells.com for more page for the date of ticket sales and
FALL RIVER Come listen to stories of Wisconsin’s information. further information.
Saturday, September 18 days of old around a unique
Savanna Oaks 16th Annual “campfire.” Each evening’s story will PORTAGE CAMBRIA
Sorghum Fest be accompanied by progressing Wednesday, October 20 Saturday, November 13
Family friendly event featuring work on a fire-wrought dugout Book Club at Fort Winnebago Craft Fair
Sorghum processing, kids activities, canoe. www.agencyhouse.org Surgeons Quarters C-F School at 410 East Edgewater
music, arts, and crafts. food & fun. 608-742-6362 www.fortwinnebagosurgeons Street 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Contact
Free admission & parking. Hwy 16 & quarters.org 608-742-2949 Deb Merwin 920-348-5135
Savanna Rd 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. PORTAGE
www.savannaoakscenter.com Sunday, September 26
Kids Cabin Crafting Day at Fort
LODI & LAKE WISCONSIN Winnebago Surgeons Quarters
Saturday, September 18 www.fortwinnebagosurgeons
Brew-B-Que Block Party quarters.org 608-742-2949
Right on Main St. in Lodi, WI! Ribs,
Homebrew, Chili, Salsa, Live Music,
10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Follow our
October
Lodi & Lake Wisconsin Chamber PORTAGE
of Commerce Facebook page for Friday, October 1
further details. Kids Historical Storytime at Fort
Winnebago Surgeons Quarters
www.fortwinnebagosurgeons
PORTAGE quarters.org 608-742-2949
Saturday, September 18
1830’s Living History Day
At Agency House. Come see how
PORTAGE
Saturday, October 2
people entertained themselves
Ghost Hunting at Fort Winnebago
on the frontier during this time.
Surgeons Quarters
Discover the amusements of times
www.fortwinnebagosurgeons
gone by and participate as you
quarters.org 608-742-2949
watch a melodrama by booing at
the bad guy and cheering for the
hero. www.agencyhouse.org
608-742-6362
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CAMBRIA PORTAGE PORTAGE PORTAGE
Saturday, November 13 Friday, November 26 Saturday, December 4 Saturday, December 11
Lake Committee Fish Fry & Raffle Chili Dump at Holiday Parade Photos with Santa Historic Living Windows in Portage
Fire Dept. Euchre Tournament & Gun By Portage Presbyterian Church At Edgewater Home and Garden in 4:00-6:00 p.m. Enjoy this historical
Raffle – Cambria Fire Station 5:00 p.m. Purchase a bowl of Chili Portage 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Come celebration by strolling the
at Commerce Plaza during parade. say Hi to Santa! He will be here to downtown streets and viewing
PORTAGE Chili is while supplies last and it does listen to what you would like for numerous window displays that
Saturday, November 13 go fast. Christmas, enjoy a cup of cocoa come to life. Complimentary
Harvest Dinner and a fresh baked cookie! Don’t treats to enjoy while you stroll the
At Portage Presbyterian Church. PORTAGE forget to bring your camera. www. sidewalks and view the windows.
Turkey and all the trimmings, Friday, November 26 edgewaterhomeandgarden.com www.portagewi.com 608-742-6242
including homemade pie. Carry-outs Holiday Lighted Parade & Tree
available. 608-742-6006 Lighting PORTAGE PORTAGE
6:00 p.m. The Portage Parade will Saturday, December 4 Saturday, December 11
WISCONSIN DELLS wind its way downtown and end Holiday House Historic Indian Agency House
November 13, 2021 - January 11, 2022 up with Santa lighting the holiday At Presbyterian Church. Luncheon Kiddie Christmas
Tree Of Light lights in Commerce Plaza. There will with Chicken Noodle Soup & Beef www.agencyhouse.org
Visit downtown Wisconsin Dells to be hot beverages and treats on the Barley Soup, Fresh Vegetables and 608-742-6362
view the tree along the River Walk streets. www.portagewi.com Dessert. 608-742-6006
November through mid-January. All 608-742-6242 PORTAGE
the sparkling details are available on PORTAGE Friday, December 24
wisdells.com. PORTAGE Sunday, December 5 Visit Santa
Saturday, November 27 Gale Singers Holiday Concert At the Elks Lodge in Portage on
FALL RIVER Portage Theatres Free Kid’s Movie At Portage Center for the Arts Christmas Eve 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 20 – Sunday, Come to Portage Theatres for a Free www.portagecenterforthearts.com
November 21 Kid’s Movie with a non-perishable 608-742-5655 PORTAGE
Savanna Oaks Old World Christmas food item donation. Saturday, December 25
Market www.portagetheatres.com CAMBRIA Christmas Day Dinner
Corner of Hwy. 16 and Savanna Saturday, December 11 At Portage Presbyterian Church
Rd. 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. A festive PORTAGE Santa Visit Noon-1:30 p.m. Come share in the
holiday weekend of arts, crafts and Saturday, November 27 At Cambria Community Room fellowship and enjoy a home cooked
music. European inspired food & Santa’s Real Live Reindeer and Elf from 10:00-11:30 a.m. meal.
beverages. Free admission & parking Hunt
www.savannaoakscenter.com In Downtown Portage 11:00 a.m.- LODI & LAKE WISCONSIN January 2022
Saturday, December 11
920-484-oaks 2:00 p.m. Come to Commerce
Annual Christmas Lights Parade/
WISCONSIN DELLS
Plaza in downtown to see who pulls January 1 - January 11, 2022
PORTAGE Santa’s sleigh. Get your pictures with Cocoa Crawl
Tree Of Light
Thursday, November 25 Santa and the reindeer. Fees apply Come early and drop off a letter
Visit downtown Wisconsin Dells to
Free Community Thanksgiving for photographs. for Santa at our Letters for Santa
view the tree along the River Walk
Dinner box located just outside of the
November through mid-January. All
At St. Mary Parish & School PORTAGE Lodi Police Department. After
the sparkling details are available on
www.stmaryoticandhoc.org Saturday, November 27 the parade, follow Santa for an
wisdells.com.
608-742-6998 Small Business Saturday opportunity to say Merry Christmas
In Downtown Portage Come shop and snag a picture!
PORTAGE for all your holiday gifts at our local Follow Lodi & Lake
Friday, November 26 retailers in downtown Portage. Wisconsin Chamber of
Create a Mixed Evergreen Porch Various sales happening all day. Commerce Facebook
Pot page for further
Edgewater Home and Garden CAMBRIA details.
10:00 a.m. May bring own pot. Monday, November 29 – Friday,
Fees apply. www. December 10 PORTAGE
edgewaterhomeandgarden.com Jane Morgan Memorial Library Saturday, December 11
Silent Auction Portage Breakfast
PORTAGE with Santa
Saturday, November 27
Wreath Decorating Workshop
December At Culver’s 8:00 a.m.
Tickets are required in
Edgewater Home and Garden PORTAGE advance. There is no
10:00 a.m. Fees apply. www. Saturday, December 4 fee for breakfast, but
edgewaterhomeandgarden.com Portage Cookie Walk we ask that you bring
Purchase a cookie box filled with a non-perishable food
map and specials at the Chamber items for the local food
office and then collect a cookie at pantry.
various participating businesses in www.portagewi.com
Portage. www.portagewi.com 608-742-6242
608-742-6242
travelcolumbiacounty.net 11cambria
friesland
Discover
the Beauty
T
he neighboring communities company, several trucking firms,
of Cambria and Friesland are and two canning companies. Plus,
nestled in the northeastern local banking facilities, restaurants
part of Columbia County. They are and bars. Job opportunities for
surrounded by some of the richest medical and other career minded
farmlands in the state. Along with jobs are available in outlying
their lush woodlands and marshes communities within a thirty-mile
they provide great hunting and radius. There are also places and
hiking grounds with a vast array of opportunities for entrepreneurs
fowl and wildlife, not to mention to start a business in the area. We
the beautiful nature surrounding welcome job minded individuals
them. In the Village of Cambria, and families to move and work in
fishing is available on beautiful our area.
Lake Tarrant. Both villages have The Village of Cambria is
beautiful parks where families can home of the Cambria-Friesland
go for fun and recreation. There is Hilltoppers, a public school,
even a local campground where which encompasses grades pre-K
you can go for a quiet getaway! through twelfth grade from the
The beautiful country Cambria Friesland school district.
atmosphere has much to offer for It has an 11-1 ratio of students
local residents, along with great to teachers in the classroom.
job and career opportunities For sport minded students,
right in the area. In the Cambria- several athletic opportunities are
Friesland area there are two large available through the school along
ethanol plants, a wind turbine with music, band, art, FFA and
farm, a growing farm and produce industrial arts.
12 2021 COLUMBIA COUNTY TRAVEL GUIDEcambria
friesland
Each year there are local a yearly celebration is held on
celebrations held within the the Village Square in Friesland.
communities. Cambria has Chicken BBQs and other events
Park Days the first weekend in take place periodically within the
August and one of the largest communities.
charity poker runs in the state Whether you come to live or
later that same month. Friesland visit we welcome you to our quiet,
has weekly Tuesday night band friendly communities and hope
concerts in the summer, a tradition to see you soon! Check out our
that has continued for over a websites for current information.
100 years. On the 4th of July,
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EATS & DRINKS GUIDE
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Mon.-Thurs. & Sun. 11am-9pm,
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• Full Coffee & and food menu at
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Red Bud City
columBus, wi
A historic city built along the Crawfish River that
strives to preserve and promote its proud heritage.
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travelcolumbiacounty.net 15Welcome 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
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Fall River
May 15-16 Sept.18
Events
Englewood Open Mountain Bike Race Savanna Oaks 16th Annual Sorghum Fest
USA Cycling Pro XCT series and Junior XCO series (May 15) 9:00AM-4:00PM. Family friendly event featuring
Wisconsin Off-Road Series (May 16) Sorghum processing, kids activities, music, arts, and crafts,
Located at Englewood Grass Farm - W1414 County Rd. Z-Fall River food & fun. Free admission & parking.
Pro and CAT 1 racing on Saturday, open to racers of all levels on Sunday Hwy 16 & Savanna Rd • www.savannaoakscenter.com
For information visit www.englewoodgrassfarm.com or
wors.org/schedule/Englewood/ Nov-20 & 21
Savanna Oaks Old World Christmas Market
May 21 & 22 9:00AM - 3:00PM A festive holiday weekend of arts, crafts and
Village-Wide Garage Sale music European inspired food & beverages. Free admission & parking
Sales start at 8:00AM Corner of Hwy. 16 and Savanna Rd.
Event sponsored by the Fall River Chamber www.savannaoakscenter.com • 920-484-OAkS
fallriverwichamber@gmail.com
FALL RIVER
May 31
Memorial Day
Memorial Day program, organized by John C. Brossard VFW POST 2219
Held at Fall River High School multipurpose room at 9:30AM
followed by outdoor ceremony (weather permitting) at the Fall River
Cemetery Community potluck to follow at Savanna Oaks Community Chamber of Commerce
Center For more information call 920-210-3248 for
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infor
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Aug. 7
Craft Fair P.O. Box 6,
9:00AM - 4:00AM Fall River, WI 53932
Held at Savanna Oaks Community Center - on Hwy 16 & Savanna Rd. email @
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Ferry
T
he Merrimac Ferry is a must for your visit to leading to or away from it. According to conflicting
Columbia County. The free Merrimac Ferry is sources, Mattson charged either 35 cents or $1 to
located on Hwy 113 across the Wisconsin River/ ferry a team and wagon across the river. The ferry
Lake Wisconsin area between Okee and Merrimac. It was human-powered until around the turn of the
is operated 24 hours a day, seven days a week, from century, when the first gasoline engine was added.
about April through November, depending upon the In 1933 the toll was eliminated and The State of
weather. Well over 200,000 vehicles travel on the Wisconsin took over the ferry with the operation
Ferry a season. and maintenance now performed by the Columbia
Bring your camera because you will see beautiful County Highway Department. The first ferry was
scenery and native wildlife to the area. This is the Colsac, a wooden ferry that had a capacity of 8
only free ferry in Wisconsin and the ride takes just cars. It was replaced by the Colsac II in 1963, with a
about 7 minutes to cross the Wisconsin River to the capacity of twelve cars. Launched on May 16, 2003,
other shoreline. Many people make a special trip the current Colsac III cost $2.2 million to build and
to our area just to the ride the ferry on a summer carries 15 cars across the river linking both Columbia
afternoon. Not to mention, while you wait for the and Sauk counties. The Colsac name is cleverly
ferry to arrive you can enjoy a cool summer treat of derived from both county names.
ice cream at the local shop or even enjoy a picnic Once you are on the ferry, get out of your car and
lunch in the newly renovated park area. take in the scenery of the Wisconsin River. Enjoy the
The Merrimac Ferry dates back to 1844, when gentle breeze during a crisp fall day as you take in all
Chester Mattson obtained a charter to provide the wonderful colors along the trip across. We invite
ferry service at the present-day location. It was you to come to Columbia County and create your
operational long before there was a marked road own memories on Wisconsin’s only Free Ferry Ride!
18 2021 COLUMBIA COUNTY TRAVEL GUIDELAKE WISCONSIN
LODI
escape to the lake
S
ag fair troll down the streets of Lodi Enjoy many of the fun and exciting
“Home of Susie the Duck” to things in town and venture out to Lake
experience a small town charm. Wisconsin-a 10,000 acre lake with 52
Visit and shop the unique stores, miles of shoreline that is surrounded
bakery, ice cream parlor, Historical by picturesque hills with views that
Society and more. Stop in for a bite to are unbelievable. Enjoy the lake for
eat or beverages. boating, fishing, swimming and more!
Stop at the sandbars or stop by one of
Next feed the ducks at the beautiful
the many restaurants on the lake.
Spring Creek that meanders through
the city and take a swim in the free In the winter, you will find
city pool-Goeres Park. Spend the day downhill and cross country skiing,
seeing the sights, visiting attractions, snowmobiling, snow tubing,
hiking the Ice Age Trail and Gibraltar snowshoeing, ice fishing, ice skating,
Rock, golfing Lodi’s 9 hole course and and curling. Many places to book your
take a ride across the Wisconsin River next stay-hotels, campgrounds, resorts
aboard the Colsac III, Wisconsin’s only and bed and breakfast.
FREE auto ferry.
Old Fashioneds
Tropical Drinks,
Local Tap Beer
Fitz’s on the Lake
Fitz’ Great Deck
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travelcolumbiacounty.net 19LOCAL FARM
PRODUCTS & PRODUCE
COMMUNITY SUPPORTED country kettle corn hiddenvalleymushrooms@gmail.com
Portage Facebook: Hidden Valley Mushrooms
AGRICULTURE Fresh popped kettle corn for events, farmers
CSA farms sell “shares” of locally grown markets, shows, fundraising & for sale at
JENKINS FAMILY FARM
N9528 Fenske Road, Dalton
produce every year in different sizes. The stores. Also deep fried treats for events -
Ben’s Beef is available in 1/4’s, 1/2’s and whole
members buy a share for a set price, and cheesecurds,etc.
portions. Email for pricing & availability.
in return, the grower provides you with a Facebook: Country Kettle Corn
608-279-2879
box of fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables www.countrykettlecorn.net
jenkbefrm@gmail.com
every week for the length of the season.
creek bed country farmacy Facebook: Jenkins Family Farms
COLUMBIA COUNTY CSA’S N2767 Mountford Rd., Poynette
June - pick-your-own and pre-picked
johnson’s sausage shoppe
Emerald Meadows & strawberries & sugar-snap peas. August -
416 State Rd. 16, Rio
Local custom meats, wild game processing,
Two Good Farms CSA sweet corn stand & Sunflower Festival. Fall
fresh meat counter. Open daily 7am-7pm.
Columbus - pumpkin patch, squash, fall decor, 18 acre &
920-992-MEAT (6328)
Certified organic; farmers markets and 2 acre GPS ready corn mazes. Year-round -
www.johnsonssausage.com
wholesale. dry-aged all natural Holstein beef, whole, 1/2 or
920-691-2420 1/4. Please call ahead or check the website for KINGSTON CHEESE COOPERATIVE
becky@badgerorganics.farm or hours as they change with each season. W4481 County Road GG, Cambria
www.twogoodfarms.com 608-635-8798 Manufactures Bleu & Gorgonzola cheese, other
farmer@creekbedfarm.com cheese & butter in store.
www.creekbed.farm 920-394-3433
ALSUM SWEET CORN
W516 Friesland Rd., Randolph CROSS FAMILY PORK/CROSS LAPACEK’S ORCHARD
Sweet corn, watermelon, canteloupe, tomatoes SHOWPIGS N1959 Kroncke Road, Poynette
and more. Various stands & at local grocery N9097 State Road 44, Pardeeville 60 types of apples, cider, honey,
stores. Buy half or whole hog; processed locally, call squash,pumpkins, caramel apples, apple cider
920-326-5204 for availability. donuts on the weekends & more; family-friendly
www.alsumsweetcorn.com 608-429-4012 or 608-772-4013 activities. Tuesday-Saturday 9am-5pm; Sunday
mccross12@gmail.com 10am-5pm August 15 thru October 31. Check
BABCOCK CREEK GARDENS www.crossshowpigs.com website for November hours and special events.
W1958 State Road 16, Fall River 608-635-4780
Vegetables, fresh canned goods, honey, great EMERALD MEADOWS FAMILY FARM lapaceksorchard@gmail.com
variety! Columbus www.lapaceksorchard.com
920-382-5266 Organic vegetables, raspberries and flowers.
erichehlers22@gmail.com 920-691-2420 LINK’S GREENHOUSE & FARM
Facebook: Babcock Creek Gardens www.badgerorganics.farm N9905 LInd Rd., Portage
Vegetables, herbs, small berries and fruits,
BAHR FAMILY FARM englewood grass-fed beef squash,pumpkins, gourds & fall ornamentals.
W4821 State Road 16, Rio W1414 County Road Z, Fall River 608-742-6758
Locally grown seasonal produce. Open daily Grass-fed,grass-finished, no hormones linksgreenhouse@gmail.com
8am-8pm, Mid-July thru 1st frost. or antibiotics. Farm sales and visits by Facebook: Link’s Greenhouse
Facebook: Bahr Family Farm appointment. Will chip in WI for a fee.
920-484-8457 LODI SAUSAGE & MEATS
big springs family farm englewoodgrassfedbeef@gmail.com 150 S. Main St., Lodi
4002 3rd Lane, Wis. Dells Facebook: Englewood Grass Farm Custom beef, pork & venison processing. Full
Fresh fish always available with notice. Smoked www.englewoodgrassfarm.com service fresh meat counter, award winning
trout, trout jerky & trout spread. Call ahead. smoked sausage.
715-897-5439 fischer family farm 608-592-3534
bigspringfamilyfarm@gmailcom Raddatz Rd., Cambria lodisausage.com
www.bigspringfamilyfarm.com Pastured raised pork, beef, chicken and eggs.
608-617-3293 lost lake acres greenhouse
BURR OAK GARDENS LLC info@fischerfamilyfarmwi.com W11534 Hwy. DE, Fall River
W5511 County Road B, Rio www.fischerfamilyfarmwi.com Wide variety of vegetable plants & herbs, end
Vegetable farm. May 1st thru mid November. of April thru June. Open daily.
Monday-Saturday 11am-dusk. FLYTE FAMILY FARMS 920-484-6044
920-992-3643 or 608-234-0674 Culver’s parking lot on Hwy. 51 North June thru lostlakeacresgreenhousewi.com
kate@burroakgardens.com October and at the Poynette BP station on Hwy
www.burroakgardens.com 51 July thru September nehmer’s produce &
Seasonal produce, sweet corn, melons, greenhouse
country bumpkin farm market & lil’ tomatoes, squash, pumpkins and more. Daily W11785 Ninabuck Rd., Columbus
bumpkin play village & petting zoo 10am-6pm. Greenhouse May thru June. Season produce
E9745 County Road P, Wis. Dells www.flytefamilyfarm.com August thru October. Daily 10am-7pm
Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries,
vegetables & flowers. all ages - sweet animmals HIDDEN VALLEY MUSHROOM FARM LEWISTON FARMSTEAD MEATS
to pet & feed. U-Pick/We-Pick. Open daily S270 Birchwood Road, Wis. Dells Pasture raised beef & Berkshire pork. Portage
9am-6pm, May thru October. Certified organic - button, crimini, oyster, Farmer’s Market & select days on farm.
608-254-2311 portobello & shitake varieties. Available year- @LewistonFarmstead
info@countrybumpkinfarm.com round. Open by appointment. Open all year! Facebook & Instagram
www.countrybumpkinfarm.com 608-253-6804
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