August 13-17, 2018 – Farm Camp for Kids

BeefnBeaks Farm is hosting its 3rd Annual Farm and Nature Camp this August. Campers will spend each day exploring nature with nature journals, nature walks and scavenger hunts. They will also help with farm chores by getting eggs out of the coop, harvesting vegetables and fruits, making farm-to-table food, playing games, and creating art inspired by the farm and nature. On Friday, August 17, the campers will help make and serve a farm-to-table meal for two guests they choose.

1-4pm daily

Waterloo – BeefnBeaks Farm – N8248 Hwy O

https://beefnbeaks.com/summer-farm-camps-for-kids-growing-farmers/

920-478-2045

 

August 13, 2018 – Fort Atkinson Cruise Night

Featuring vintage cars, music, food, and fun, Cruise Nights are a great event to bring your family or friends! Located in Jones Park.

5:30-8:30pm

Fort Atkinson – Janesville Avenue

https://fortchamber.com/

 

August 17-19, 2018 – 6th Annual Spyder Rendezvous

“It doesn’t matter what you ride, just ride.”

Rob’s Performance Motorsports in Johnson Creek invites Sypder and want-to-be-Spyder riders to this ride-focused weekend to enjoy the great outdoors, educational seminars, BRP sponsored dinners, auction benefiting the Road Warrior Foundation, and more.

The event is open to the public, but registration is required. Special rider events begin on Thursday, August 16th from Johnson Creek, Wisconsin. Please see the SOAR website for registration and more details on all weekend riding events.

Times vary, click on the website link for registration and more details.

Johnson Creek – Rob’s Performance Motorsports – 601 County Rd Y

www.joinsoar.com

920-699-3288 x103

 

August 18, 2018 – Palmyra Chamber of Commerce Car, Truck & Bike Show

Awards to the first and second place winners in each class plus a “Best of Show” award.  Voting by participants only.  Dash plaques to the first 75 cars.  Show is open to cars, pickups and motorcycles. Gates will open at 8 am, registration will not begin until 9 am.

Judging is from 10am-12:30pm, awards will be presented at 2pm.

  • 50/50 cash raffles throughout the day
  • Silent Auction
  • Awards to 1st & 2nd Place in each class
  • Food, beverages, music
  • No Pets Please
  • No Carry Ins Please

Proceeds will go to High School Scholarships, local food pantries, Palmyra Park & Recreation and to help support the Businesses of Palmyra.

9am-2pm

Palmyra – Village of Palmyra Park – 955 Eighth St.

https://www.palmyrawi.org

262-441-9653

 

August 19, 2018 – Tour De Fort

Offering riders an option of Quarter Metric (16 mile), Half Metric (32 mile) and Full Metric (63 mile) bike ride. Includes rest stops, SAG support, Radio Communication, Marked routes, detailed maps, and a ticket to the Lion Corn & Chicken Dinner.

Fort Atkinson – Janesville Avenue

fortchamber.com

 

August 19, 2018 – Try Cambridge Tri-Triathlon

This sprint-distance triathlon guides participants down the shores of Lake Ripley, along scenic country roads and through beautiful downtown Cambridge. The event will start and end at Ripley Park, an 18-acre, beachfront park complete with restrooms, showers, multiple shelters, disc golf course, playground, and much more! Athletes receive a medal and t-shirt for participation. Awards will be given for first, second, and third place in each race category.

Times to be decided – see website for details.

Cambridge – Ripley Park – N4310 Park Road

www.cambridgecap.net

608-423-8108

Katie Otto is a freelance writer who provides JCTC with some spectacular content and information. She's previously held the role of Secretary for the Jefferson County Tourism Council, has assembled our Monthly Newsletter and was the Executive Director for the Lake Mills Main Street Program, a non-profit community organization that is dedicated to the preservation, growth and vitality of Lake Mills through public events and active community involvement.