Events for August 2-8, 2015

Gazette staff

May 15, 2015

Sunday, Aug. 2

Madison Classics Car Show & Swap Meet from 6 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. Call 262-723-3228. Cost: $7; free for kids ages 7 and younger. For more information, visit madisonclassics.com.

Nature Nook garden art display from 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, Rotary Gardens, 1455 Palmer Drive, Janesville. Call 608-752-3885. Nature Nooks, similar to Little Library structures, were painted and embellished by local artists and will be showcased in the botanical gardens June 1 through Sept. 1 before being auctioned off Sept. 13.

Rock County Farmers Market from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, Nature's Touch Garden Center, 5013 W. Highway 11, Janesville. Runs Sundays, May 17 through Oct. 25. Features fresh produce, meat vendors, flowers, baked goods, crafts and more.

"Caches & Curios" exhibit from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, Helen Jeffris Wood Museum Center, 426 N. Jackson St., Janesville. Call 608-756-4509. Tickets are $4 for adults, $3.50 for seniors, $2 for children ages 6-17, free to society members, veterans and Tallman House tour guests. For more information, call 608-756-4509.

Tallman Arts Festival from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, Lincoln Tallman Restorations, 440 N. Jackson St., Janesville. Call 608-756-4509. The 58th annual juried festival draws about 90 Midwestern artists who display fine arts and studio crafts in a variety of media. Also featured: music, an ice cream social, wine/cheese tasting and more. Call 608-756-4509 for more information.

Brodhead Historical Depot Museum from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, 1108 1st Center Ave., Brodhead.. Open Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Visit brodheadhistory.org.

Championship Bull Riding at 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, Rock County 4-H Fairgrounds, 1301 Craig Ave., Janesville. Call 608-755-1470. Cost: $5.00-$7.00.

Twilight in the Park concerts from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, Veterans Park, downtown Brodhead. Food is available for purchase before and during the concerts. Bring your own lawn chairs. Call 608-897-4481.

Rock Aqua Jays water ski shows at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, Traxler Park, 600 N. Main St., Janesville. Call 608-754-9849. Performances feature human pyramids, barefoot skiers, acrobatics, a ballet line, swivel line and doubles. They are free and open to the public. Donations are welcome, and concessions are available.

Soil Sisters on Sunday, Aug. 2, around Brodhead and Monroe. Culinary event celebrates Wisconsin's family farms and rural life. Visit soilsisters.wix.com/soilsisters.

Wisconsin Horse Pullers contest on Sunday, Aug. 2, Rock County 4-H Fairgrounds, 1301 Craig Ave., Janesville. Call 608-755-1470. Cost: $5.00-$8.00.

Monday, Aug. 3

Nature Nook garden art display from 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, Rotary Gardens, 1455 Palmer Drive, Janesville. Call 608-752-3885. Nature Nooks, similar to Little Library structures, were painted and embellished by local artists and will be showcased in the botanical gardens June 1 through Sept. 1 before being auctioned off Sept. 13.

"Caches & Curios" exhibit from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, Helen Jeffris Wood Museum Center, 426 N. Jackson St., Janesville. Call 608-756-4509. Tickets are $4 for adults, $3.50 for seniors, $2 for children ages 6-17, free to society members, veterans and Tallman House tour guests. For more information, call 608-756-4509.

Yoga from 6 p.m.-7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, UW-Rock County, 2909 Kellogg Ave., Janesville. Call 608-758-6565. Offered Mondays from June 8 to Aug. 10. Call 608-758-6565, ext. 360, for more information.

Dancing At Harry's Place from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, Harry C. Moore Pavilion, Riverside Park, 1240 Riverside Drive, Beloit. Free dance lessons from 7 to 8 p.m. with open dance from 8 to 9 p.m. Call 608-362-0964 or visit friendsofriverfront.com. Offered Mondays from June through August.

Tuesday, Aug. 4

Nature Nook garden art display from 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, Rotary Gardens, 1455 Palmer Drive, Janesville. Call 608-752-3885. Nature Nooks, similar to Little Library structures, were painted and embellished by local artists and will be showcased in the botanical gardens June 1 through Sept. 1 before being auctioned off Sept. 13.

"Caches & Curios" exhibit from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, Helen Jeffris Wood Museum Center, 426 N. Jackson St., Janesville. Call 608-756-4509. Tickets are $4 for adults, $3.50 for seniors, $2 for children ages 6-17, free to society members, veterans and Tallman House tour guests. For more information, call 608-756-4509.

Bike Night and Live Music Under the Stars from 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, Kutter Harley-Davidson, 3223 N. Pontiac Drive, Janesville. Call 608-757-0880. Held every Tuesday in June, July and August, rain or shine. All wheels are welcome. Features food, live music and beer garden, with proceeds benefiting that week's nonprofit organization.

National Night Out from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, Janesville Police Department, 100 N. Jackson St., Janesville.. Janesville police join the national event, which seeks to raise community awareness about police.

National Night Out from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, Clinton.. Rock County Sheriff's Office participates in national event.

Run Against Crime at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, Janesville Police Services Buliding, 100 N. Jackson St., Janesville. Call 608-755-3100. Proceeds from this 5K run benefit Janesville Area CrimeStoppers and the Janesville Professional Police Association. No pets, bikes or skates allowed on the course. Call Chad Sullivan at 608-755-3134 or visit stopjanesvillecrime.com for more information. Cost: $25.00-$30.00.

Run Against Crime at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, Janesville Police Department, 100 N. Jackson St., Janesville.. 5-kilometer run sponsored by Janesville Area CrimeStooppers. Check-in starts at 5 p.m., race at 7 p.m. Cost: $25.00-$30.00.

Wednesday, Aug. 5

Nature Nook garden art display from 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, Rotary Gardens, 1455 Palmer Drive, Janesville. Call 608-752-3885. Nature Nooks, similar to Little Library structures, were painted and embellished by local artists and will be showcased in the botanical gardens June 1 through Sept. 1 before being auctioned off Sept. 13.

"Caches & Curios" exhibit from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, Helen Jeffris Wood Museum Center, 426 N. Jackson St., Janesville. Call 608-756-4509. Tickets are $4 for adults, $3.50 for seniors, $2 for children ages 6-17, free to society members, veterans and Tallman House tour guests. For more information, call 608-756-4509.

Brodhead Historical Depot Museum from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, 1108 1st Center Ave., Brodhead.. Open Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Visit brodheadhistory.org.

Rock Aqua Jays water ski shows at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, Traxler Park, 600 N. Main St., Janesville. Call 608-754-9849. Performances feature human pyramids, barefoot skiers, acrobatics, a ballet line, swivel line and doubles. They are free and open to the public. Donations are welcome, and concessions are available.

Thursday, Aug. 6

Lake Geneva Farmers Market from 8 a.m.-noon Thursday, Aug. 6, Horticultural Hall, 330 Broad St., Lake Geneva. Call 262-325-4753. Runs every Thursday from May 14 through Oct. 29. For more information, call 262-745-9341 or visit horticulturalhall.com.

Nature Nook garden art display from 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, Rotary Gardens, 1455 Palmer Drive, Janesville. Call 608-752-3885. Nature Nooks, similar to Little Library structures, were painted and embellished by local artists and will be showcased in the botanical gardens June 1 through Sept. 1 before being auctioned off Sept. 13.

"Caches & Curios" exhibit from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, Helen Jeffris Wood Museum Center, 426 N. Jackson St., Janesville. Call 608-756-4509. Tickets are $4 for adults, $3.50 for seniors, $2 for children ages 6-17, free to society members, veterans and Tallman House tour guests. For more information, call 608-756-4509.

KANDU Winners Golf Outing and Dinner at 10:45 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, Glen Erin Golf Club, 1417 W. Airport Road, Janesville. Call 608-741-1100. This KANDU fundraiser includes a buffet lunch, round of golf, hors d'oeuvres and a 4:30 p.m. dinner. To register, call 608-755-4123, ext. 751. Cost: $50.00-$150.00.

Delavan Fresh Market from 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, Tower Park, 100 block of Walworth Ave., Delavan. Farmers market offers veggies, fruits, breads, cheeses, flowers, soaps, eggs and other items.

Concerts in the Park from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, Flat Iron Park, 201 Wrigley Drive, Lake Geneva. For more information, visit lakegenevawi.com.

Concerts in the Park at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, Cravath Lakefront Park, 341 S. Fremont St., Whitewater.

Smarty Party: Trivia from 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, Bushel & Peck's, 328 State St., Beloit. Three rounds of four questions each and a bonus round. Offered every Thursday

Friday, Aug. 7

Sidewalk sales and street dance from 8 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, downtown Beloit. Sidewalk sales run from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. with children's activities on State Street from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Street dance starts at 5:30 p.m. in the 300 block of State Street. Dance admission: $5 for ages 12 and older, $1 for ages 4-11. Sales continue from 8-1 on Saturday, Aug. 8.

Nature Nook garden art display from 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, Rotary Gardens, 1455 Palmer Drive, Janesville. Call 608-752-3885. Nature Nooks, similar to Little Library structures, were painted and embellished by local artists and will be showcased in the botanical gardens June 1 through Sept. 1 before being auctioned off Sept. 13.

"Caches & Curios" exhibit from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, Helen Jeffris Wood Museum Center, 426 N. Jackson St., Janesville. Call 608-756-4509. Tickets are $4 for adults, $3.50 for seniors, $2 for children ages 6-17, free to society members, veterans and Tallman House tour guests. For more information, call 608-756-4509.

East Troy Farmers Market from 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, East Troy Village Square. Runs each Friday from May 22 to Oct. 2.

Sunspot at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, Phoenix Park band shell, 111 E. Wisconsin St., Delavan. Pop/rock music.

Division I National Water Ski Show Tournament on Friday, Aug. 7, Traxler Park, 600 N. Main St., Janesville. Call 608-754-9849. Visit rockaquajays.com.

Covered Bridge Days and Wildflower Festival on Friday, Aug. 7, downtown Brodhead, Veterans Park, Putnam Park and Legion Park. Includes an art festival, native plant tour, fun run/walk, live music, sports tournaments, thresheree, horse show, toy tractor pulls, street dance, craft vendors, food and more. Visit brodheadchamber.org.

Saturday, Aug. 8

Whitewater Farmers Market from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, Winchester True Value Hardware parking lot, 1415 W. Main St., Whitewater. Market runs every Saturday through Nov. 21.

Janesville Farmers Market from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, West Wall Street between North River and North Jackson streets, downtown Janesville. Featuring fresh produce, apples, berries, meats, eggs, honey, baked goods, plants, soaps, hand cream, herbs and weekly entertainment.

Elkhorn Farmers Market from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, Veterans Park, 100 W. Walworth St., Elkhorn. Runs every Saturday from June 6 to Oct. 10.

Beloit Farmers Market from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, State and Grand streets, downtown Beloit. Call 608-365-0150.. Runs every Saturday through Oct. 31.

Orfordville Farmers Market from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, 303 E. Beloit St., Orfordville. Runs Saturdays through Oct. 3. Call 608-921-7410 or visit facebook.com/orfordvillefarmersmarket.

Lutherdale Fest & Quilt Auction from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, Lutherdale Camp, N7891 Highway 12, Elkhorn. Features craft tents, food, pontoon rides and door prizes.

Sidewalk sales and street dance from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, downtown Beloit. Sidewalk sales run from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. with children's activities on State Street from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Street dance starts at 5:30 p.m. in the 300 block of State Street. Dance admission: $5 for ages 12 and older, $1 for ages 4-11. Sales continue from 8-1 on Saturday, Aug. 8.

Nature Nook garden art display from 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, Rotary Gardens, 1455 Palmer Drive, Janesville. Call 608-752-3885. Nature Nooks, similar to Little Library structures, were painted and embellished by local artists and will be showcased in the botanical gardens June 1 through Sept. 1 before being auctioned off Sept. 13.

Evansville Farmers Market from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, Creekside Place, 102 Maple St., Evansville. Call 608-882-0407. Call (608) 728-8208.

Edgerton Farmers Market from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, Central Park, 310 N. Main St., Edgerton. Offers produce, organic lotions, fresh plants, honey products, woodcarvings and woodcarving demonstrations. Call 608-212-8303 or visit Edgerton Community Farmers Market on Facebook. Runs every Saturday through Oct. 31.

Historic Walking Tour: Fourth Ward District at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, St. Patrick Church - Janesville, 315 Cherry St., Janesville. Call 608-754-8193. This 60-minute guided tour teaches about the people, places and heritage of Janesville's Fourth Ward. Call 608-756-4509 for more information.

"Caches & Curios" exhibit from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, Helen Jeffris Wood Museum Center, 426 N. Jackson St., Janesville. Call 608-756-4509. Tickets are $4 for adults, $3.50 for seniors, $2 for children ages 6-17, free to society members, veterans and Tallman House tour guests. For more information, call 608-756-4509.

Art in the Park from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, Flat Iron Park, 201 Wrigley Drive, Lake Geneva. Event features artists from all over the Midwest. For more information, call 262-203-5264 or visit genevalakeartsfoundation.org.

Brodhead Historical Depot Museum from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, 1108 1st Center Ave., Brodhead.. Open Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Visit brodheadhistory.org.

The Squeezettes at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, Phoenix Park band shell, 111 E. Wisconsin St., Delavan. Polka music.

Division I National Water Ski Show Tournament on Saturday, Aug. 8, Traxler Park, 600 N. Main St., Janesville. Call 608-754-9849. Visit rockaquajays.com.

Covered Bridge Days and Wildflower Festival on Saturday, Aug. 8, downtown Brodhead, Veterans Park, Putnam Park and Legion Park. Includes an art festival, native plant tour, fun run/walk, live music, sports tournaments, thresheree, horse show, toy tractor pulls, street dance, craft vendors, food and more. Visit brodheadchamber.org.