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Summer Solstice
Saturday, June 15, 2013
Summer Solstice is the longest day of the year and the Green Lake Chamber is celebrating till the sun goes down! The Chamber will be hosting a Summer Solstice Soiree on Saturday June 15 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., to rejoice the summer season and gather visitors and locals alike to enjoy an evening packed with entertainment.
Downtown Green Lake will be dazzled in white lights and balloons and take on a whimsical "Old Carnival" feeling. Music and laughter will fill the hot summer night air as attendees enjoy cool beverages and al fresco dining including sandwiches and other summer fare. Everyone is encouraged to wear their slippers and pajamas and celebrate the evening.
The night’s activities offer something for everyone to enjoy! Whether you are young or old, a local or a visitor head downtown on June 15, to help kick-off the summer with friends and family. The activities will include the traditional Summer Solstice bed races and adult tricycle races. The Chamber will also be raffling off great prizes. Kids can enjoy carnival games, an activity Bingo card and end the night with the Howl at the Moon contest as the sun goes down at dusk.
So wear your P.J.’s and head to downtown Green Lake on Saturday, June 15. You do not want to miss out on celebrating the longest day of the year and the kick-off to summer in Green Lake!
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July Fourth Celebration
Thursday, July 4, 2013
The Green Lake Area Chamber is hosting Green Lake’s Fourth of July celebration on Thursday, July 4 2013. Activities ensue throughout the day in Deacon Mills and Playground Parks with live music, games, parades, food and beverages and end with the Fireworks Display over Dartford Bay at dusk. Prepared to be entertained by the Spicy Tie Band, sponsored by Cove Marine, LLC will start at 6 p.m. and play until 9 p.m. (right before fireworks). Check 'em out at www.spicytie.com
In Deacon Mills Park, enjoy food and beverages, including Funnel Cakes, corn on the cob, Kettle Corn and fresh fried cheese curds. The Green Lake Chamber will host a photo booth and be selling Fourth of July souvenirs.
Two live musical performances will entertain spectators in Deacon Mills Park.
Catch the themed Boat Parade in Dartford Bay, and the Fourth of July street parade traveling though downtown at 4:00 p.m. The street parade includes a pet and bike parade this year and all are encouraged to enter. Children age 7 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Registration forms can be found at the Green Lake Chamber office or can be sent to you by email by contacting
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Playground Park will also be filled with entertainment beginning at 2:00 p.m. please continue to watch this website for updated information.
The Fireworks Display over Dartford Bay will begin at dusk. The fireworks display is once again co-sponsored by Shoreline Boat Center. The chamber is now accepting donations for the fireworks display. For more information please call the Green Lake Area Chamber at 920-294-3231 or click here to download the donation form. Thank you in advance for your pariticpation! We are looking forward to seeing you!
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Chalk Walk
Saturday, July 27, 2013
Make a masterpiece on Saturday, July 27 at the 9th Annual Chalk Walk in Green Lake! Artists of all ages and abilities are encouraged to register for this fun, family-friendly event.
Following local tradition, Green Lake will host artists who will transform the dull, grey concrete downtown sidewalks into colorful, pastel pathways. Kids and parents will join local, amateur and practicing artists to create anything their artistic minds can imagine.
The festivities begin at 8:30 a.m. with registration at Arts of Daychola in downtown Green Lake. Please continue to check back on this website as more event information and updated artist and activity information will be included.
Three categories will be judged including children twelve and under, children 13 and older and a family category as well. Top prizes include a monetary first place prize. Space is limited for this even and artists may pre-register before June 15 at the Green Lake Chamber.
Spectators are encouraged to pick up a map at Arts of Daychola and visit each artists’ masterpiece to enjoy beautiful art work while you stroll through downtown Green Lake.
The Chalk Walk is sponsored by the Green Lake Chamber and Local area businesses. For more information call 920.294.3231 or
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Fine Art Show
Saturday, August 10 - 11, 2013
Green Lake has always been a beloved artists' community. But the Fine Art Show goes beyond, on August 10 - 11, 2013, to welcome artists from around the state and in other parts of the country as well as those who live right in Green Lake. The Fine Art Show jurists pride themselves on selecting art in all mediums for its summer show that will be rich in quality yet diverse in content so that every visitor will connect with at least one artist's work. But it is likely you'll connect with many.
Visitors are invited to leisurely walk among the artist’s displays in Playground Park. Have a conversation and learn what inspired them or just absorb the lovely works of art. You'll feel artistic passion all around, and when you want to take some of that home with you, it's easy. All artists' works are for purchase, allowing you to permanently continue your wonderful appreciation of art at home. Two and three dimensional art abounds in every medium, including oil paintings, watercolors, acrylics, drawings, photography, digital art, mixed media, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, glass and wood.
With a 40% vendor switchover rate, the show is different every year. The show bustles with live entertainment, piping hot food, and cold refreshments. Enjoy the works of more than 100 artists. You'll be inspired, impassioned, and awed.
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Battle of the Bands
Saturday, August 17, 2013
The Battle of the Bands competition is heating up! On Saturday, August 17, 2013, five bands will compete for cash prizes, and the title of Best Band in Green Lake. Starting at 3 p.m. in Deacon Mills Park, the bands will play until 9 p.m., when the winner is announced.
Each band will play a 30-minute set during the first round which starts at 3 p.m. They’ll have the opportunity to wow the crowd and hopefully secure their votes. After a special intermission performance by B104.7’s 2012 on-air Battle of the Band winner, Round 2 will begin. Based on audience vote, the two bands with the most votes from round 1 will play another 30-minute performance. Your vote counts more than ever in this round – the band receiving the majority vote will win the title and prize package.
While the bands play on, stop at the food tent for iconic festival food, such as burgers and dogs, but make sure to try the not-so-ordinary, hand-cut French fries with dipping sauces!
Green Lake’s Battle of the Bands is made possible by the Green Lake Area Chamber. As always, you’ll be able to pick up your favorite t-shirt, beverage holder, souvenir, and more at the Chamber’s tent.
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13.1 Half Marathon
Sunday, September 01, 2013
Community Health Network's 13dot1 Half Marathon & 5K Fun Run.
Scenic, tree-lined race route that starts and finishes in the city of Green Lake, with several stretches along the shores of beautiful Green Lake. The run includes a tour of the lovely Green Lake Conference Center, which has many historic structures and extensive stone walls that date from the Victor and Jessie Lawson era in the early 1900s, as well as manicured golf courses.
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Wisconsin State Chili Cookoff
Saturday, September 07, 2013
The 2013 Wisconsin State Chili Cookoff Championship sponsored by the International Chili Society will be held once again in Green Lake, WI on September 7th at Deacon Mills park. Approximately 40 cooks will start cooking their favorite recipes beginning at 11:00 a.m. Spectators can enjoy the festive atmosphere mingling with the chefs and sampling their salsas and other hot items. Chili sampling begins at 3 p.m. when the judges will determine who the new champion is.
First place nets a nice cash prize plus trophy and the opportunity to compete at the world championship in Charleston, WV for a grand prize of $25,000. Monetary prizes awarded for second and third places also.
The Green Lake Rotary Club will once again provide everyone with a local DJ and live entertainment provided by the Yellowhammers starting at noon. As always, the Rotary will be selling their own delicious chili along with brats, dogs, nachos and lots of cold beverages. This free event runs until 5pm and is fun for the whole family.***If you are interested in competing, please contact Bill Munsey at 920-294-6504.
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Harvest Fest
Saturday, September 28 &
Sunday, September 29, 2013
No matter what time of year it is, everyone looks forward to Harvest Fest. This two-day celebration will be held on September 28 – 29, 2013. It’s a time when people fill the streets to indulge in all that is autumn. Enjoy a the Taste of Green Lake food faire, classic car show, kid’s games and activities, festive music, dozens of farm market vendors, and over 100 crafters that will keep you shopping for hours.
Over 100 crafters are invited to showcase their hand-made creations. Favorites include jewelry, wooden signs, glass art, and copper sculptures, among so many more. The craft locations are in each of the three downtown Green Lake parks. All that ‘crafting’ may get you hungry, so treat yourself to a cream-puff, handmade pie, or another sweet or savory item from the many service organizations offering good eats on Saturday starting at 10:00 a.m.
Nestled in with the crafters at Playground Park are the kid’s games and activities. Back by popular demand is the petting zoo and pony rides. Your kids will enjoy bouncing around on giant trampolines or the inflatable activity zone. Have fun and support the Green Lake School District when playing a variety of carnival games.
Set up along Water Street by the Mill Pond, dozens of farm market vendors display their home-grown, hand-made, or locally-raised goods. Bring home a bushel of apples, a sour-dough loaf, pumpkins, mums, and all the other fall produce you can imagine. Sample hand-mixed dips and spreads, and enjoy talking to the local farmers and artisans.
Saturday’s Harvest Fest parade is the largest of the year with nearly 75 entries. Grab a seat on Mill Street and sit back for the show. Jugglers, marching bands, stilt-walkers, racing tiny cars, whacky-wheelers, antique cars, hand-decorated floats, and of course fire engines will put on a great event.
And one of the most anticipated features of Harvest Fest, Taste of Green Lake, opens its tents at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday. A street-full of area restaurateurs send wafts of gourmet food into the air. Brat-burger on a pretzel bun, butternut squash ravioli, tenderloin sandwich, and seafood chowder are just a few of the menu items you’ll find. The most common practice is to bring a friend, or family, to share all your dishes with.
Also on Sunday, 100s of classic cars will line the streets on display. The Jack Taylor Memorial Car Show features 1979 or older, show condition autos. Stroll the streets and then vote for your favorite – these motorists want to win a prize!
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