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2016-17 Washington County Visitors Guide www.visitwashingtoncounty.com Page 28 Events I n a nd A r ound Wa s h i ng t on C oun t y 11 BIG Cup Tournament Kettle Hill Golf Course, 3375 Hwy 167 W, Richfield, WI 53076 262-628-0200 www.kettlehills.com 1pm. 18-hole shotgun. Play in this 4-person Shamble with 8 inch cups! Open & HDCP payouts! 11 Slinger Beach Opening Weekend! Fireman's Beach Annex, Slinger 262-689-5922 www.vi.slinger.wi.gov Opening day for fun in the park. 12 Ralph Bronner Birthday & SNOW in June! Wellspring Education Center & Farm, Newburg www.wellspringinc.org 1pm-4pm. Free event with clinics, activities and celebrations! 13 - 18 Birth of the Baby Clydesdale Larsons Famous Clydesdales, W12654 Reeds Corner Rd. Ripon WI 54971 (920)748-5466 Rsvp preferred www.larsonsclydesdales.com 90 minute Tour and Show of the Famous Clydesdales, including seeing the new and rare Baby Clydesdale. 200 lbs. at birth. 18 Centuries of Architecture Old Courthouse Museum, 320 S. 5th Ave, West Bend 262-335-4678 www.historyisfun.com 1pm-5pm. A self-guided tour of historic & unusual modern sites rich in architectural de- tails throughout Washington County. 18 Summer Solstice Celebration Monches Farm, 5890 Monches Road, Colgate, WI 53017 262-966-2787 www.monchesfarm.com 9am-5pm. Visiting artists & music in the gardens. Thousands of garden plants. 21 Party on the Pavement Main Street, Downtown Kewaskum www.kewaskum.org 10am to 11pm. A family event held in Kewaskum's downtown to promote local businesses. Includes food, drink, live music, Children's activities, and craft vendors. –––– JULY 2016 –––– 1 Christmas in July Sinter Klausen, N15909 Main St, Germantown, WI 53022 262-251-6378 Celebrate the Opening of the store with 20% off all month. Sinter Klausen open July - December with unique and collectable German made Christmas gifts. 4 Germantown Independence Day Parade and Activities 12pm Parade, 11am-10pm Festivities at Firemen's Park 262-424-4457 www.gtownkiwanis.org Parade at 12pm through downtown Germantown. Activities, games & more. Fireworks at dusk! 4 West Bend 4th of July Celebration Main Street, Regner & Riverside Parks, West Bend 262-335-5080 www.ci.west-bend.wi.us Free Family Parade on Main St. at 9:30am starts a full day of old fashioned celebration and family fun in West Bend. Free live entertainment, a Duck Derby, great food and beverages all day long in beautiful Regner Park starting at 10am. At 6pm, the action shifts to Riverside Park for more free entertainment, dj dancing and the Westbury Bank Foundation Fireworks at dusk. 14 Grandparents/Grandkids Tourney Kettle Hill Golf Course, 3375 Hwy 167 W, Richfield, WI 53076 262-628-0200 www.kettlehills.com 11am. 9-hole shotgun. 2-person Scramble includes lunch and prizes! 15 Drive-In Movie Night! Kettle Hill Golf Course, 3375 Hwy 167 W, Richfield, WI 53076 262-628-0200 www.kettlehills.com Drive a golf cart to the big screen set up on the driving range! Movie starts after dark, concessions will be available! 16 Kewaskum Community Golf Outing! www.kewaskum.org Grab your team and enjoy a beautiful day of golf on a unique rolling course with raffles, prizes, steak fry & fun! 16 Dirty Ninja Mud Run for Kids & Regner Fest Regner Park, West Bend 262-335-5080 www.ci.west-bend.wi.us Exciting run for kids aged 4-15. Obstacles and mud pits will challenge kids to keep fit while having fun and getting dirty! Then fun for the whole family at Regner Fest! Free swimming, games, family-friendly food prices, live music throughout the day. Noon to 10pm. 16 - September 25 Art on Tap: Early Wisconsin Brewery Art and Advertising Museum of Wisconsin Art, West Bend www.wisconsinart.org Pabst. Schlitz. Miller. These brands are synonymous with Milwaukee where, until Prohibition, business was booming. Modern advertising was revolution- ized during this time and brewers took advantage in order to convince a thirsty public that their brews were the best. This resulted in iconic images, elaborate signage, and unforgettable slogans that are still used today. Join MOWA for a trip back in time when beer was king and brands were born! Enjoy beer tastings and breweriana history at MOWA this July through September. Opening party on Saturday, July 16 featuring live music and, of course, BEER! 23 Richfield Art at the Mill Richfield Nature/Historical Park, 1896 State Hwy. 164, Richfield www.richfieldhistoricalsociety.org 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Juried and fine craft fair in a beautiful historical park. Music, food, wine. 23 Little League All Star Weekend Community Park - Slinger 262-644-5265 www.vi.slinger.wi.gov Join the Village of Slinger for All Stars day! 26 - 31 Washington County Fair Washington County Fair Park - West Bend 262-677-5060 www.wcfairpark.com Featuring national musical acts, a midway and 4-H exhibits, the six day long Washington County Fair is the single largest event in Washington County. Bring the entire family for an affordable day of food, rides and much more. 27-30 Lavendar Celebration! Century Farmhouse ® 1803 North Main Street, West Bend 262-334-2321 www.centuryfarmhouse.com Celebrate lavender at Century Farmhouse! Beautiful soaps made entirely by hand in our Studio, using filtered rainwater, organic teas, maple sap, or snow; & scented with natural essential oils. –––– AUGUST 2016 –––– 9-11 St. Paul's Vacation Bible School 799 St Paul Drive, Slinger, WI 53086 262-644-8890 www.stpaulslinger.org 9:00 - 11:00am. Grades P3 Thru 5th Grade 12 & 13 West Bend $1000 Cache Ba$h Regner Park, West Bend 262-338-2666 www.westbendcache.com What is Geo-caching? Answer: Treasure hunt- ing with a GPS. The largest event in the Mid- west hosted by the West Bend Chamber of Commerce. 8/12 - Noon-8pm, 8/13 - 8am-6pm 16 Hartford Chamber Golf Outing Hartford Golf Club, 7072 Lee Rd., Hartford www.hartfordchamber.org Join the Chamber for a beautiful day of golf. Tee off at Noon! 26 - April 15 Magic Willows Farm Store Opens Magic Willows Alpaca, 6340 Arthur Rd., Hartford, WI 53027 414-217-5836 www.magicwillowsalpacas.com 10:00am-3:00pm or by appointment. Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Alpaca yarns, apparel, goat milk soap and honey, toys, rugs, blankets, pasture raised roasting chickens, chicken eggs and duck eggs. –––– SEPTEMBER 2016 –––– 4 Wheels On Main! Downtown Main Street, West Bend 262-338-3909 www.downtownwestbend.com 7am-3pm. 6th Annual premier car, truck & bike show. Over 20 categories judged & awarded including BEST in show. Live entertainment, food and beverages available. Free spectator admission. 12 - 17 Celebration of Baby Clydesdale Week Larsons Famous Clydesdales, W12654 Reeds Corner Rd., Ripon, WI 54971 920-748-5466 wwwlarsonsclydesdales.com Celebrate the growth of the newest Baby Clydesdale, born last Spring. Close-up view, ranch tour, and grandstand show. 10 Annual Campfire/Sing-along at Pike Lake 262-670-3400 www.facebook.com/friendsofpikelake Musical fun for everyone with Randy Peterson is on from 7:00-9:00pm in the North Shelter at the Beach Parking Area at Pike Lake. Nachos and drinks will be available. This will be a great family event, come back year after year! 15 Fall Diva Century Farmhouse ® 1803 North Main Street, West Bend 262-334-2321 www.centuryfarmhouse.com Beautiful soaps made entirely by hand in our Studio, using filtered rainwater, organic teas, maple sap, or snow; & scented with natural essential oils. 16-17 Savoring Thyme Fall Open House Savoring Thyme, 248 N. Main St., West Bend 262-338-8403 www.savoringthyme.com Stop in for great fall décor, something new for Halloween or a fall piece to take you through the season. Specials in store, gourmet treats and door prizes. 17 Annual Fish Boil! Divine Savior Lutheran Church, 3200 Hwy K South at Monroe Ave, Hartford 262-673-5140 www.divinesaviorlutheran.com 3pm-7:30pm. 36th Annual authentic boiled fish dinner, cooked over an open fire pit. Boiled whitefish, potatoes, carrots, onions, coleslaw, rye bread, beverages & desserts. Proceeds are donated to local community groups. 17 & 18 17th Annual Thresheree Richfield Nature/Historical Park, 1896 State Hwy. 164, Richfield 262-297-1546 www.richfieldhistoricalsociety.org 9am-5pm Fun for the whole family with a trip down memory lane. Field demonstrations including plowing and threshing, draft horses, small engines display, steam engines, Gehl exhibit, grist mill & restored house tours. Slinger Beach Germantown July 4 Geocaching Thresheree Horses

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