Green County 2019 Guide

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August 1 | Brooklyn Night Out | Brooklyn | Legion Park 5:30-7:30 PM | brooklynwi.gov 1 | Swiss Dinner | Monroe | Turner Hall, 1217-17th Ave | 5:30 PM | Celebrating Swiss Independence Day | 608.325.3461 | turnerhallofmonroe.org1 | First Thursday | Monroe | Downtown Square | Stores open late for shopping | 608.328.4023 mainstreetmonroe.org 1-16 | A Creative Life | Monroe Arts Center, 1315-11th St | Gallery hours Tues-Sat 10 AM-5 PM | Exhibit by Sarah Aslakson | 608.325.5700 monroeartscenter.com 2-4 | Soil Sisters | Various locations with immersive farming & culinary experiences led by women; workshops, farm to table, tours soilsisterswi.org 3 | Firefest | New Glarus | Fire Department Live music, beer stand & food | 608.527.5300 newglarusfd.com 3 | Steak Fry | Albany | Albany Lions Club, 402 N Cincinnati | Always first Saturday in August 608.862.2211 | albanylionsclub.com 4 | Swiss Volksfest | New Glarus | Shooting Park, N8745 County O | 1-4 PM | Swiss folk music & entertainment | facebook.com/VolkFestNewGlarus 4 | Alphornman Sprint Triathlon | New Glarus Registration begins 6 AM | Swim, bike, run newglarusalphornman.com 4 | Twilight in the Park Concert | Brodhead Veteran's Park, 1108-1st Center Ave | 6 PM Sponsored by Brodhead Chamber | 608.897.8411 brodheadchamber.org 9-11 | Covered Bridge Days | Brodhead Thresheree, horse show, car show, tractor pull, tournaments, pontoon rides on the Mill Race, music, food | 608.897.8411 | brodheadchamber.org 10 | Wildflower Art Festival | Brodhead | Veteran's Park, 1108-1st Center Ave | Juried art show 608.897.8411 | brodheadchamber.org 10 | Tour de Cheese | Monroe | Bike ride benefit for Big Brothers Big Sisters, stops at cheese factories 608.325.7855 | bbbsgreencounty.org 11 | Twilight in the Park Concert | Brodhead Veteran's Park, 1108-1st Center Ave | 6 PM Sponsored by Brodhead Chamber | 608.897.8411 brodheadchamber.org

September 1 | Wilhelm Tell Festival | New Glarus | Pageant & Book Sale & Art in the Park Sunday | wilhelmtell.org 1 | Art in the Park | New Glarus | Village Park, 300 Railroad St | Juried Art Show | wilhelmtell.org 1 | Labor Day Truck & Tractor Pull | Brooklyn Sponsored by Oregon Sno-Blazers & Brooklyn Sno- Hornets | facebook.com/Brooklynlaborday 3 | En Guete Evening | Monroe | Turner Hall, 1217-17th Ave | 5:30 PM | Themed "dutch treat" gathering sponsored by New World Swiss Club 608.325.3461 turnerhallofmonroe.org 5 | First Thursday | Monroe | Downtown Square Stores open late for shopping | 608.328.4023 mainstreetmonroe.org 5-7 | Community Garage Sales | Monticello monticello-wi.com 7-8 | Pickers Flea Market | Monroe | Green County Fairgrounds | 8 AM | Antiques, collectibles, repurposed; food booths | 608.325.9159 greencountyfair.net 8 | New Glarus Family Fest | New Glarus | Village Park, 300 Railroad St | Noon-5 PM | Live music, car show, family fun - sponsored by Grace Church gracechurchlife.squarespace.com 10 | Stammtisch | Monroe | Turner Hall, 1217-17th Ave | 5:15 PM | Join your friends in the Ratskeller to speak German over a meal | 608.325.3461 turnerhallofmonroe.org 14 | Fall Fish Boil Dinner | Brodhead | Congregational UCC, 201 E. 23rd St | 4:30-7 PM | 608.897.2917 14 | Generosity Day | Monroe | Downtown Square 9 AM | 50 local service organizations and non-profits will be sharing their missions, and you can have an impact in making a difference by participating in projects for them at this free, family-friendly event sponsored by Cheeseland Associates of Thrivent Financial | 608.325.8100 | facebook.com/ cheeseland.associates.thrivent 17 | Squeezebox Night | Monroe | Turner Hall,

13 | Stammtisch | Monroe | Turner Hall, 1217-17th Ave | 5:15 PM | Join your friends in the Ratskeller to speak German over a meal | 608.325.3461 turnerhallofmonroe.org 15 | Beef Producer's Steak Out | Monroe | Green County Fairgrounds | Steak dinner & finale to Best Burger Contest 16 | Concert on the Square | Monroe | Downtown Square | 6:30 PM | Sponsored by Main Street Monroe | 608.328.4023 | mainstreetmonroe.org 17 | Trail Run | New Glarus Woods State Park | Part of the Savanna Trail Series, with races at parks around the region - 5 and 10 mile options plus 1 mile walk and kids run; concessions available newglaruswoods.org 18 | GAP Church Hymn Sing | Albany | Hwy. 59 west of Albany | 2 PM | Old fashioned hymn sing & fellowship | 608.214.8289 | facebook.com/ GapChurchCemetery 20 | Squeezebox Night | Monroe | Turner Hall, 1217-17th Ave | 6 PM | Accordion jam 608.325.3461 | turnerhallofmonroe.org 23 | Cars on the Square | Monroe | Downtown Square | 4-9 PM | Antique & classic cars around the Square | 608.328.4023 | mainstreetmonroe.org 24-25 | Green County Antique Farm Heritage Club Monroe | County KK Lawn & Sport | 3rd annual show with all brands welcome; this year featuring Allis Chalmers | 608.558.4224 25 | Sugar River Triathlon | Belleville | Community Park | 7:30 AM | sugarrivertri.com 25 | FFA Alumni Tractor Show | Albany Lions Club, 402 N Cincinnati | Always last Sunday in August albanylionsclub.com 30-31 | Wilhelm Tell Festival | New Glarus | Wilhelm Tell Grounds, W5199 Hwy W | Children's Lantern Parade Friday; pageant, yodel showcase, event continues Sept. 1 | wilhelmtell.org 30-31 | Labor Day Truck & Tractor Pull | Brooklyn Sponsored by Oregon Sno-Blazers & Brooklyn Sno-Hornets, continues through Sept. 1 | facebook. com/Brooklynlaborday

9 | Stammtisch | Monroe | Turner Hall, 1217-17th Ave | 5:15 PM | Join your friends in the Ratskeller to speak German over a meal | 608.325.3461 turnerhallofmonroe.org 9 | Music in the Park | Belleville | Library Park at Main St & Hwy 69 | 6:30 PM | Presented by Belleville Public Library & Belleville Area Cultural Foundation | bellevillelibrary-wi.org 11 | First Thursday | Monroe | Downtown Square Stores open late for shopping | 608.328.4023 mainstreetmonroe.org 12 | Concert on the Square | Monroe | Downtown Square | 6:30 PM | Sponsored by Main Street Monroe – tonight’s band: Reloaded | 608.328.4023 | mainstreetmonroe.org 12-14 | Homecoming | Monticello | Softball & volleyball tournaments, music, carnival, parade, motorcycle ride, food, fireworks monticello-wi.com 14 | Twilight in the Park Concert | Brodhead Veteran's Park, 1108-1st Center Ave | 6 PM Sponsored by Brodhead Chamber | 608.897.8411 brodheadchamber.org 15 | City Band Concert | Monroe Twining Park, 425-14th Ave | 7:30 PM | 70th summer concert series, tonight's theme: Space cityofmonroe.org 16 | Music in the Park | Belleville | Library Park at Main St & Hwy 69 | 6:30 PM | Presented by Belleville Public Library & Belleville Area Cultural Foundation | bellevillelibrary-wi.org 16 | Squeezebox Night | Monroe | Turner Hall, 1217-17th | 6 PM | Accordion jam | 608.325.3461 turnerhallofmonroe.org 17-21 | Green County Fair | Monroe | Green County Fairgrounds | 4-H & youth exhibits, livestock judging & shows, cheese auction, carnival, food, entertainment | 608.325.9159 | greencountyfair.net 18-20 | Pietenpol Reunion Fly Inn | Brodhead Brodhead Airport | eaa431.org 20 | GAP Church Bash | Albany | Hwy 59 west of Albany | 9 AM-4 PM | Vendors, crafts, food, silent auction, cemetery walk | 608.214.8289 | facebook. com/GapChurchCemetery 21 | Twilight in the Park Concert | Brodhead Veteran's Park, 1108-1st Center Ave | 6 PM Sponsored by Brodhead Chamber | 608.897.8411 brodheadchamber.org 23 | Music in the Park | Belleville | Library Park at Main St & Hwy 69 | 6:30 PM | Presented by Belleville Public Library & Belleville Area Cultural Foundation| bellevillelibrary-wi.org 25 | Concert on the Square | Monroe | Downtown Square | 6:30 PM | Sponsored by Main Street Monroe | 608.328.4023 | mainstreetmonroe.org 26-27 | Juda Fore Fathers Celebration | Juda Motorcycle ride, music, beer, food, games, raffles judaforefathers.com 27 | Amish Quilt & Consignment Auction | Albany Intersection Hwy. 104 & Atkinson Rd. | 9 AM Auction rings with quilts, handiwork, tools, crafts & consignments | 608.897.8500 28 | Twilight in the Park Concert | Brodhead Veteran's Park, 1108-1st Center Ave | 6 PM Sponsored by Brodhead Chamber | 608.897.8411 brodheadchamber.org 29 | City Band Concert | Monroe | Twining Park, 425-14th Ave | 7:30 PM | 70th summer concert series, tonight's theme: Pops Concert cityofmonroe.org 30 | Music in the Park | Belleville | Library Park at Main St & Hwy 69 | 6:30 PM | Presented by Belleville Public Library & Belleville Area Cultural Foundation | bellevillelibrary-wi.org

21 | Concert on the Square | Monroe | Downtown Square | 6:30 PM | Sponsored by Main Street Monroe | 608.328.4023 | mainstreetmonroe.org 21-30 | A Creative Life | Monroe Arts Center, 1315-11th St | Gallery hours Tues-Sat 10 AM-5 PM | Exhibit by Sarah Aslakson | 608.325.5700 monroeartscenter.com 22 | Relay for Life | Monroe | Stateline Ice Expo, 23 | Car Show | Albany | Albany Lions Club, 402 N Cincinnati | 8 AM-3 PM | Always 4th Sunday in June | 608.862.2211 | albanylionsclub.com 23 | Twilight in the Park Concert | Brodhead Veteran's Park, 1108-1st Center Ave | 6 PM Sponsored by Brodhead Chamber | 608.897.8411 brodheadchamber.org 25 | Music in the Park | Belleville | Library Park at Main St & Hwy 69 | 6:30 PM | Presented by Belleville Public Library & Belleville Area Cultural Foundation | bellevillelibrary-wi.org 28-30 | Heidi Folk Festival | New Glarus | A celebration of Swiss cultural heritage combined with the talents of local actors (including goats & cats) in a community theatre production; stage shows of the Heidi drama Friday evening & Saturday/Sunday afternoon | High School Auditorium, 1701 2nd St | facebook.com heidifolkfestival 29 | Blues, Brews & Food Truck Festival | New Glarus | 800.527.6838 | swisstown.com 30 | Twilight in the Park Concert | Brodhead Veteran's Park, 1108-1st Center Ave | 6 PM Sponsored by Brodhead Chamber | 608.897.8411 brodheadchamber.org July 1-31 | A Creative Life | Monroe Arts Center, 1315-11th St | Gallery hours Tues-Sat 10 AM-5 PM | Exhibit by Sarah Aslakson | 608.325.5700 monroeartscenter.com 2 | En Guete Evening | Monroe | Turner Hall, 1217-17th Ave | 5:30 PM | Themed "dutch treat" gathering sponsored by New World Swiss Club 608.325.3461 | turnerhallofmonroe.org 2 | Music in the Park | Belleville | Library Park at Main St & Hwy 69 | 6:30 PM | Presented by Belleville Public Library & Belleville Area Cultural Foundation | bellevillelibrary-wi.org 4 | 4th of July | Brodhead | Parade, festivities & fireworks | 608.897.8411 | brodheadchamber.org 4 | Washington Reformation Music Fest | Monticello N6026 Church Rd. | Live bands, food & fellowship washingtonreformation.com 4 | 4th of July | Monroe | Twining Park, 425-14th Ave | Family fun, games, food, fireworks at dusk cityofmonroe.org 4 | City Band Concert | Monroe | Twining Park, 425- 14th Ave | 7:30 PM | Tonight's theme: Declarations cityofmonroe.org 4 | Fireworks | Brooklyn | Legion Park brooklynwi.gov 6-7 | Eight Miles of Ag-tiques | Monroe | Unique tractor show with locations on Highway 69 south into Illinois; different brands at each stop 815.789.4570 or 608.558.0530 7 | Twilight in the Park Concert | Brodhead Veteran's Park, 1108-1st Center Ave | 6 PM Sponsored by Brodhead Chamber | 608.897.8411 brodheadchamber.org 1632 4th Ave West | 1-9 PM relayforlife.org/greencountywi

22 | 6th Annual Tractor Drive & Ride | Brodhead Airport | 9 AM | All tractors (minimum speed 10 mph required); tractors $20, wagon riders $15; benefit for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Alliance of WI; lunch available | 608.214.4371 26-29 | Oktoberfest | New Glarus | Live music, tapping of 1st keg of Oktoberfest beer, wagon rides, cheese fondue, tractor pull | 800.527.6838 swisstown.com 28 | Kilby Supper | New Glarus | Swiss Church, 18 5th Ave | 4:30-7:30 PM | Traditional Swiss celebration & meal at end of the grazing season 608.527.2119 | swisschurch.org 28-29 | Model Railroad Train Show & Sale | Monroe Stateline Ice Expo, 1632 4th Ave West | 10 AM-4 PM 608.558.9332 | gcmrrinc.org October 1 | En Guete Evening | Monroe | Turner Hall, 1217-17th Ave | 5:30 PM | Themed "dutch treat" gathering sponsored by New World Swiss Club 608.325.3461 | turnerhallofmonroe.org 3 | First Thursday | Monroe | Downtown Square | Stores open late for shopping | 608.328.4023 mainstreetmonroe.org 4-6 | The Bad Seed | Monroe | Theatre Guild, 910-16th Ave | Stage performance - thriller by Maxwell Anderson | 608.325.1111 monroetheatre.com 5 | Autumnfest | Brodhead | Fall celebration, chili contest, games, hay rides, food & vendors 608.897.8411 | brodheadchamber.org 8 | Stammtisch | Monroe | Turner Hall, 1217-17th Ave | 5:15 PM | Join your friends in the Ratskeller to speak German over a meal | 608.325.3461 turnerhallofmonroe.org 11-13 | The Bad Seed | Monroe | Theatre Guild, 910-16th Ave | Stage performance - thriller by Maxwell Anderson | 608.325.1111 monroetheatre.com 13 | Harvest Fest | New Glarus | Swiss Historical Village | Artisan demonstrations including cheesemaking, sausage making, bratzeli cookies, blacksmithing & more | 608.527.2317 swisshistoricalvillage.com

13 | Car-Truck-Motorcycle Show | New Glarus 800.527.6838 | swisstown.com 15 | Squeezebox Night | Monroe | Turner Hall, 1217- 17th Ave | 6 PM | Accordion jam | 608.325.3461 turnerhallofmonroe.org 20 | Artifact Show | Monticello Schools, 334 S Main St | Native American artifact displays | 608.329.4781 monticello-wi.com26 | UFO Day | Belleville | Food stands, music, color run, parade, glow-n-bowl 608.636.0292 | facebook.com/ufodays/ 31 | Trunk or Treat Halloween | Monroe | Downtown Square | 608.328.4023 | mainstreetmonroe.org November 2 | Holiday Market | Brodhead | Brodhead Schools Vendors with arts & crafts, upcycled & recycled, home consultants & more; sponsored by Jaycees brodheadjaycees.org 3 | Swissfest | Monroe | Turner Hall, 1217-17th Ave 2 PM | Traditional Swiss entertainment; 53rd annual event | 608.325.3461 | turnerhallofmonroe.org 5 | En Guete Evening | Monroe | Turner Hall, 1217-17th Ave | 5 PM | Themed "dutch treat" gathering sponsored by New World Swiss Club 608.325.3461 | turnerhallofmonroe.org 7 | First Thursday & Wine Walk | Monroe Downtown Square | Stores open late for shopping 12 | Stammtisch | Monroe | Turner Hall, 1217-17th Ave | 5:15 PM | Join your friends in the Ratskeller to speak German over a meal | 608.325.3461 turnerhallofmonroe.org 16 | Indoor Market on the Square | Monroe | Masonic Temple, 1613 10th St | 9 AM-2 PM | Farmer's Market sponsored by Main Street Monroe | 608.328.4023 mainstreetmonroe.org 19 | Squeezebox Night | Monroe | Turner Hall, 29-30 | Christkindlmarkt | Monroe | Turner Hall, 1217-17th Ave | 9 AM-4 PM | Old World Holiday Market, vendors, crafts, artisan demonstrations, specialty baked goods | 608.325.3461 turnerhallofmonroe.org 30 | Shop for a Cure | Monroe | Monroe Middle School, 1510 13th St | 9 AM-3 PM | facebook.com shopforacuremonroewi 30 | Shop Small Saturday | Monroe | Downtown Square | Shop local merchants | 608.328.4023 mainstreetmonroe.org 30 | Tipsy Turkey Pub Crawl | New Glarus 800.527.6838 | swisstown.com December 1 | Deutscher Weihnachtgottesdienst | Monroe St John's Church, 1724-14th St | 2 PM | German Christmas Communion Service with English translation; 47th annual event monroeswisssingers.com 1217-17th Ave | 6 PM | Accordion jam 608.325.3461 turnerhallofmonroe.org 608.328.4023 | mainstreetmonroe.org 8-10 | Holiday Open Houses | New Glarus 800.527.6838 | swisstown.com

1 | City Band Concert Holiday Show | Monroe United Methodist Church, 2227-4th St | 3 PM | Begin the holiday season on a festive note; also food drive for Green County Food Pantry | cityofmonroe.org 3 | En Guete Evening | Monroe | Turner Hall, 1217-17th Ave | 5:30 PM | Themed "dutch treat" gathering sponsored by New World Swiss Club 608.325.3461 | turnerhallofmonroe.org 5 | First Thursday | Monroe | Downtown Square Stores open late for shopping | 608.328.4023 mainstreetmonroe.org 5-8 | Disney's Beauty & the Beast | Monroe Theatre Guild, 910-16th Ave | Holiday Musical 608.325.1111 | monroetheatre.com 6 | Lighted Christmas Parade | Monroe | Downtown Square, followed by a visit with Santa & Mrs. Santa at Wisconsin Bank & Trust | 608.328.4023 mainstreetmonroe.org 6 | Candle Tree Lighting | Monroe | Turner Hall, 1217-17th Ave | 7 PM | Alpine carol sing around a tree lit with real candles | 608.325.3461 turnerhallofmonroe.org 6-7 | Fire & Ice Festival | Brodhead | Lighted parade, chainsaw ice carving, fire rings, contests, car give away, cookie decorating, music & food 608.897.8411 | brodheadchamber.org 7 | St. Nicholas Day | New Glarus | Swiss Church, 18 5th Ave | 8 AM-1 PM | Cookie sale & Santa visits 800.527.6838 | swisstown.com 7 | Santa Day | Brooklyn | United Methodist Church, 201 Church St | 11 AM-1 PM 7 | Tree Lighting | Brooklyn | Community Building, 102 N Rutland | brooklynwi.gov 7 | Indoor Market on the Square | Monroe | Masonic Temple, 1613 10th St | 9 AM-2 PM | Farmer's Market sponsored by Main Street Monroe | 608.328.4023 mainstreetmonroe.org 7 | Holiday Tree Lighting | New Glarus | New Glarus Chamber | Fellowship & carols around the tree 800.527.6838 | swisstown.com 7 | Enchanted Sugar River Christmas | Albany 7 | Lunch with Santa | New Glarus | Elementary School, 1420 2nd St | 800.527.6838 swisstown.com 10 | Stammtisch | Monroe | Turner Hall, 1217-17th Ave | 5:15 PM | Join your friends in the Ratskeller to speak German over a meal | 608.325.3461 turnerhallofmonroe.org 13-15 | Disney's Beauty & the Beast | Monroe Theatre Guild, 910-16th Ave | Holiday Musical 608.325.1111 | monroetheatre.com 14 | Pre-Christmas Bake Sale | Monticello | Zwingli Church, 416 E Lake Ave | 9 AM-1 PM | facebook. com/zwingliuccmonticello 17 | Squeezebox Night | Monroe | Turner Hall, 21 | Indoor Market on the Square | Monroe | Masonic Temple, 1613 10th St | 9 AM-2 PM | Farmer's Market & Santa visits sponsored by Main Street Monroe 608.328.4023 mainstreetmonroe.org 1217-17th Ave | 6 PM | Accordion jam | 608.325.3461 turnerhallofmonroe.org

1217-17th Ave | 6 PM | Accordion jam 608.325.3461 turnerhallofmonroe.org

21 | Green County Fall Nationals | Monroe | Green County Fairgrounds | Truck & tractor pull, live music in the evening, food & beer; proceeds benefitting local causes | greencountyfallnationals.com

Wildflower Art Festival in Brodhead Juried show held during Covered Bridge Days

Oktoberfest in New Glarus