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DIRECTORY OF MONTELLO AREA EVENTS 2005

DON'T MISS FATHER MARQUETTE DAYS :

August 20th & 21st -- A Grand Two-Day Celebration at the Montello City Park. The festivities include a Car Show, Arts & Craft Show, Parade, Food & Games, Bingo, Tractor Pull, Karoake Contest, Softball, Volleyball & Horseshow Tournaments, Chicken & Pork BBQ and the grandest fireworks display. Fun for the entire family!!!!!
For more information contact
the Chamber office at 608.297.7420.

APRIL

6th -Montello Lions - Election Day Spaghetti Dinner:
Held Tuesday evening at Granite Falls Supper Club in Montello.

9th - Bingo Bash : Held inside at the Harrisville Park

9th - Most Resorts and Campgrounds in Marquette County will open for the season.

TBA - Montello – Not Quite As Frigid Open Tournament: Good Old Days Resort just off Highway C on Lake Puckaway. $100.00 entry fee per 2-angler team. Must be 18 years or older to participate. (608) 297-7327. Date and time to be announced.

16th - Montello Frigid Open Team Tournament: Good Old Days Resort just off of Highway C on Lake Puckaway. $100.00 entry fee per 2-angler team. Entry must be in April 1st and anglers must be 18 years or older to participate. For information call (608) 297-7327.

27th - Montello Senior Center Spring Fling: Held at Senior Center, 140 Lake Court in Montello, 1:00 p.m. For information call (608) 297-7815.

30th -WBFA Fishing Tournament: Mazurek’s Buffalo Lake Supper Club. $125.00 entry fee per 2-angler team. Must be 18 years or older to participate. Call Mazurek’s for information (608) 297-9311.

MAY

Packwaukee Lions Bingo: Held every Wednesday at the Lions Building, 6:30 p.m. For information call (608) 589-5376 or (608) 589-5201.

28th -Montello Senior Center Flea Market: Held at the Senior Center, 140 Lake Court, Montello, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. For information call (608) 297-7815.

28th & 29th -Spring Fest” at Bison Ridge Ranch: 10:00 a.m. –4:00 p.m. Free admission. Wagon rides, Buffalo burgers, tours, music, crafts and good family fun! Date and time are subject to change. For information call (608) 589-5500

30th -Harrisville Memorial Day Parade: Parade and tractor pull. For information call (608) 296-2437.

30th - Neshkoro Lions Club 27^th Annual Chicken BBQ: Held at St. James Place, Highway 73, Neshkoro. Lots of chicken dinners, music, games and plenty of family fun. Serving for chicken dinners begins at 11:00 a.m.

30th - Oxford Annual Memorial Day Parade: Sponsored by the Oxford VFW beginning at 10:00 a.m.

31st - Memorial Day

JUNE

TBA - Golf Tournament with Lions Club: Date and time to be announce. For information please call Thals Links and Lanes at (608) 296-2850 or (608) 296-2619.

Packwaukee Lions Bingo : Held every Wednesday at the Lions Building, 6:30 p.m. For information call (608) 589-5376 or (608) 589-5201.

TBA - Marquette County Dairy Breakfast: Date and place to be determined. Call the Montello Chamber of Commerce office (608) 297-7420 for information.

4th - Marquette County Crime Stoppers Golf Outing: Held at Thal Acres. For information call (608) 296-2850.

4th & 5th - Bowbenders 3-D Archery Shoot: Held at John Muir Park, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. For info. call (920) 394-3816.

11th - Westfield Dairylicious Days Celebration: Event will be held at Marquette County Fairgrounds (Westfield) includes a parade, ATV races, dinner, dinner entertainment, Live Band (ROAD TRIP) kids rides, crafters, raffles, and family fun! For information call (608) 296-4146.

12th - 4th Annual Westfield Car Show: Held at Marquette County Fair Grounds in Westfield. For information call (608) 296-4146.

TBA - Montello Senior Citizens Pot Luck Dinner: 12:00 Noon, Senior Center, 140 Lake Court, Montello. For information call (608) 297-7815. Date and time to be announced.

18th - Prairie Nursery Free Tour: Held at 10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. Walk in the wildflowers, view and learn about a variety of native prairie flowering plants. For information call 800-476-9453; or go to www.prairienursery.com .

18th & 19th - m Kids Family Day: Sponsored by Holliday Shopping Center, Bowbenders and River Country Bass Masters. Camping, fishing, shooting and all around fun for kids. For information call (608) 297-7170.

TBA -Marquette County Historical Society Strawberry Sociable: Held at Cochrane-Nelson house, 213 Lawrence in Westfield, from 12:00 Noon-4:00 p.m. For information call (608) 296-4146. Date and time to be announced.

23th thru 26th - Buffalo Lake Campground - Mid-west Vintage Trailer Rally: On Saturday from 1:00-4:00 p.m. you can tour the campers. For information call (608) 297- 2915; web site www.buffalolakecamping.com

Westfield Car Rally: For information call (608) 296-4146.

JULY

Packwaukee Lions Bingo : Held every Wednesday at the Lions Building, 6:30 p.m. For information call (608) 589-5376 or (608) 589-5201.

4th - Happy 4^th of July: Area 4th of July celebrations include:

Harrisville: Parade held on 4^th of July. Also water sports, games, softball and lots of good food and tractor pull. Held in Harrisville Park. For information call (608) 296-2437.

Neshkoro: Fireworks held July 3rd. Fireman’s BBQ Chicken dinners with bands, Dinner Stars at 4:00. BBQ held at St. James Place. For information call 920-293-8400

Montello: Held on July 3rd^.Fun for one and all at the Montello City Park. Baseball games, food, beverages, plus many more festivities. Fireworks sponsored by the Montello Rotary Club. For information call (608) 297-9136 x 270.

Oxford: July 1, 2, & 3. Fireworks, softball tournament, annual BBQ, food & beverages. All this family fun is held at the Village Park in Oxford.

Westfield: Held on July 3rd. Fireworks celebration will be held at the Fairgrounds. For information call (608) 296-4146.

TBA - Neshkoro Fire Department Fundraiser: To help support Neshkoro Fire Department by your calendar 2006 calendar with them. To place your order call (920) 293-8400.

9th - Prairie Nursery Free Tour: Held at 10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. Walk in the wildflowers, view and learn about a variety of native prairie flowering plants. To verify date and time please call or go on the web-site at www.prairienursery.com or call 800-476-9453.

16th - Budda Box Fight Against Cancer Benefit: Annual Cancer golf tournament at Thal Acres in Westfield. For information call (608) 296-2850.

16th & 17th - Endeavor Broiler & Vegetable Festival: Held at Endeavor Park. Fine BBQ Chicken, garden veggies and potatoes cooked to perfection over glowing bed of coals. Topped off with cold drinks, carnival rides, live music, games and tug-of-war.
For information call (608) 587-2719.

21st thru 24th - Marquette County Fair: Held at the Westfield Fair Grounds. Family fun includes, exhibits, food, carnival, games, and refreshments. Call (608) 297-9153.

22nd thru 24th -Christmas in July: Visit by Santa on Saturday. Held at Buffalo Lake Camping Resort. For information call (608) 297-2915

26th - Montello Senior Citizens Picnic: Meet at the Senior Center, 140 Lake Court in Montello. For information call (608) 297-7815.

30th - Packwaukee Lions Club Brat & Beer Festival: Held at the park in Packwaukee. Fun all day, with live bands, food, volleyball tournament, and other activities. For information call Bob Showers (608) 589-5376 or (608) 589-5201.

30th & 31st - Bowbenders 3-D Archery Shoot: Held at John Muir County Park, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For information call (920) 394-3816.

30th & Aug. 1st - “July Fest” at Bison Ridge Ranch: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Free admission. Wagon rides, Buffalo burgers, tours, music, crafts and good family fun! For information call (608) 589-5500 or go to www.bisonridgeranch.com Please call or visit our web-site to confirm the dates.

AUGUST

Packwaukee Lions Bingo: Every Wednesday at the Lions Building, 6:30 p.m. For information call (608) 589-5376 or (608) 589-5201.

4th - Montello Senior Citizens Garden Tour: Meet at the Senior Center, 140 Lake Court, Montello, at 1:00 p.m. For information call (608) 297-7815.

6th - Prairie Nursery Free Tour: Held at 10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. Walk in the wildflowers, view and learn about a variety of native prairie flowering plants. For information call 800-476-9453; or go to www.prairienursery.com.

5th thru 7th - Hawaiian Luau Weekend Enjoy an exciting tropical luau Saturday evening held at Buffalo Lake Camping Resort. For information call (608) 297-2915.

20th - Montello Car Show: Over 200 old time cars expected. This great show will be in conjunction with the Father Marquette Days celebration held at the Montello City Park. Starts at 9:00 a.m. For information call (608) 297-9136 x272.

21st - Duck Race and Retrieve Held at the Montello Park For information please call (608) 297 9136 x 270 This event is sponsored by the Montello Rotary Club.

20th & 21st - Father Marquette Days: Celebration held at the Montello City Park with a parade, horseshoes, tractor pull, softball, volleyball and tons of food and drinks, including a chicken BBQ dinner, live music, dancing, games, bingo, rides Art & Craft Booths, and Fireworks. For information call the Montello Chamber (608) 297-7420.

SEPTEMBER

Packwaukee Lions Bingo: Every Wednesday at the Lions Building, 6:30 p.m. For information call (608) 589-5376 or (608) 589-5201.

3rd - Oxford Hawking Days: Includes car show, street vendors, parade, pig roast, dance and other entertainment. Trophies for car show at 1:00 p.m. Parade at 2:00 p.m. This event is held the Saturday before Labor Day. Please verify the date.

3rd - Westfield Fireman’s 49^th Annual Chicken BBQ: Held at Pioneer Park. Softball, trap shoot, and family fun! Chicken dinner serving begins at 3:00 p.m. Music until 11:00 p.m. For information call (608) 296- 4146.

3rd - Prairie Nursery Free Tour: Held 10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. Walk in the wildflowers, view & learn about native prairie flowering plants. For information call 800-476-9453; or go to www.prairienursery.com.

3rd - Neshkoro Lions 13^th Annual Horse & Pedal Pull: Held at North Park Horse Arena, Highway 73, Neshkoro.

4th - Annual Harrisville Brat Fest: Brats and brat dinners, tractor pull, baseball, volleyball, games, music, rides and lots of family fun. Held at the Harrisville Park on County Road B & Hwy. J, Harrisville.

5th - Labor Day

14th - Montello Senior Citizens Picnic: Senior Center, 140 Lake Court, Montello. For information call (608) 297-7815.

23rd thru 25th - Westfield Rendezvous Days: 1800’s Revival of the Pioneer Days Era. Traders, food, clothing, Gun Show, Traders Jubilee, and games. Held at the Marquette County Fair Grounds in Westfield. For information call (608) 296- 4146.

24th & 25th - “Fall Fest” at Bison Ridge Ranch: 10:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m. Free admission. Wagon rides, buffalo burgers, tours, music crafts and good family fun! For information call (608) 589-5500 or go to www.bisonridgeranch.com. Please visit our web-site or call us to confirm dates.

25th - Haystack Supper Club Community Auction: Held at W7457 County Rd. E, Westfield. For information call (608) 296-2947.

OCTOBER

Packwaukee Lions Bingo: Every Wednesday at the Lions Building, 6:30 p.m. For information call (608) 589-5376 or (608) 589-5201.

TBA - Budda Box health Fair: Held at the Harrisville Lions building. Date and time to be announced for information call Shelly at (608) 297-7770 or visit www.budda-boxagainstcancer.com

TBA - Montello Senior Citizens Columbus Day Road Rally: Date and time to be announced. Meet at 9:00 a.m., Senior Center, 140 Lake Court in Montello. For information call (608) 297-7815.

TBA - Montello Senior Citizens Pot Luck Dinner: 12:00 Noon, Senior Center, 140 Lake Court, Montello. For information call (608) 297-7815. Date and Time to be announced.

Mid-October/TBA - Montello Halloween Spook Walk: Held at Montello City Park, starts at 5:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Montello Lions, Lioness and Leo Clubs. Lots of food, raffles, hayride, spook walk and costume judging, and more. For information call the Montello Chamber of Commerce (608) 297-7420 or 800-684-7199.

29th - Harrisville Halloween Parade: Event to be held on Saturday in Harrisville. For information call (608) 296-2437.

November

TBA - Bingo Bash Held inside at the Harrisville Park. Date and time to be announced. For information call (608) 296-2619.

Packwaukee Lions Bingo : Every Wednesday at the Lions Building, 6:30 p.m. Held until the 3^rd week in November. For information call (608) 589-5376 or (608) 589-5201.

TBA - Good Shepherd Catholic Church – Annual Beef Dinner: Event is held the Saturday of opening Deer Hunting season, at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 241 E. 6^th Street, Westfield. Serving 4:00–8:00 p.m. For information call (608) 297-7423. Date and time to be announced.

TBA - Montello Senior Citizens Craft Fair: Begins at 9:00 a.m. Held at the Senior Center, 140 Lake Court, Montello. For information call (608) 297-7815. Date and time to be announced.

14th thru 19th Rose Sale: Sponsored by the Montello Rotary Club. Surprise your gal and buy a dozen roses to be picked up or delivered on the week of opening deer hunting season. To place your order or for information call Jim at (608) 297- 9136 x 270.

21st - Gun and Jewelry Raffle: Sponsored by the Montello Rotary Club. Held at Buffalo Lake Resort 555 lake Ave. Montello. For information call (608) 297-9136 x 270 or 297-2915

24th - Thanksgiving

24th - Montello Senior Citizens Thanksgiving Dinner: Held at 1:00 p.m., Senior Center, 140 Lake Court, in Montello.

25th - Gun Raffle: Held at Haystack Supper Club. For information call (608) 296-2619 or 296-2947.

25th & 26th - 19^th Annual Country Holiday Taste ‘n Tour: Held annually on the Friday & Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend in Westfield. Tour area merchants and home crafters. Taste candy, cookies, cheese, baked goods and more. Visit all participating locations from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and be eligible for a grand prize and other door prizes. For information call Connie Sorenson (608) 296-2933.

DECEMBER

4th - Montello Community Christmas Celebration: Held the first Sunday in December from 1:00-4:00 p.m. Call the Montello Chamber for further information and location (608) 297-7420 or 800-684-7199.

Montello Senior Citizens Annual Christmas Party: Held at 12:00 Noon. For information call (608) 297-7815 Date and time to be announced.

25th - Merry Christmas!

Montello Area Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 325
Montello, WI 53949
(800) 684-7199
(608) 297-7420

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