Events for July 26-August 1, 2015
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Nature Nook garden art display from 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday, July 26, 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, July 26, 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, July 26, 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.
Knights of Columbus Corn and Brat Roast at 10 a.m. Sunday, July 26, Village Square, East Troy. Brats, hamburgers, sweet corn and live music. For more information, call 262-642-5198
Brodhead Historical Depot Museum from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, July 26, 1108 1st Center Ave., Brodhead.. Open Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Visit brodheadhistory.org.
Tombeau Road at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 26, Phoenix Park band shell, 111 E. Wisconsin St., Delavan. Country music.
Pig roast from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, July 26, Veterans Park, downtown Brodhead. Sponsored by Brodhead Optimists before the Twilight in the Park concert featuring the Stateline Playboys. Menu includes shredded pork with or without barbeque sauce, baked beans, coleslaw and roll. Carryouts available. A pie sale also will be held. Proceeds aid fight against childhood cancer.
Twilight in the Park concerts from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Sunday, July 26, 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, July 26, 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.
Green County Fair on Sunday, July 26, Green County Fairgrounds, 2600 Tenth St., Monroe. Call 608-325-9159. Runs July 22-26. Visit greencountyfair.net.
Baroque horse show on Sunday, July 26, Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. Call 262-723-3228. For more information, call 262-723-3228 or visit walworthcountyfair.com.
Monday, July 27
Nature Nook garden art display from 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday, July 27, 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, July 27, 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, July 27, 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, July 27, 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.
Burlington Kennel Club Dog Show on Monday, July 27, Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. Call 262-723-3228. For more information, call 262-723-3228 or visit walworthcountyfair.com.
Tuesday, July 28
Nature Nook garden art display from 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, 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, July 28, 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, July 28, 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.
Pete Lee and Andi Smith at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, Rock County 4-H Fairgrounds, 1301 Craig Ave., Janesville. Call 608-755-1470. Cost: $5.00-$8.00.
Burlington Kennel Club Dog Show on Tuesday, July 28, Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. Call 262-723-3228. For more information, call 262-723-3228 or visit walworthcountyfair.com.
Wednesday, July 29
Nature Nook garden art display from 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, 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, July 29, 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, July 29, 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, July 29, 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.
UW-Rock County Summer Band concert at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, UW-Rock County, 2909 Kellogg Ave., Janesville. Call 608-758-6565. Call 608 758-6565, ext. 737, for more information.
Cole Swindell at 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, Rock County 4-H Fairgrounds, 1301 Craig Ave., Janesville. Call 608-755-1470. Cost: $15.00-$23.00.
Thursday, July 30
Lake Geneva Farmers Market from 8 a.m.-noon Thursday, July 30, 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, July 30, 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, July 30, 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.
Delavan Fresh Market from 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Thursday, July 30, 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, July 30, Flat Iron Park, 201 Wrigley Drive, Lake Geneva. For more information, visit lakegenevawi.com.
Book to Movie Club at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 30, Creekside Place, 102 Maple St., Evansville. Call 608-882-0407. "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee. Viewing and discussion comparing the movie to the book.
Concerts in the Park at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 30, Cravath Lakefront Park, 341 S. Fremont St., Whitewater.
Calvary Community Church concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 30, Phoenix Park band shell, 111 E. Wisconsin St., Delavan. Features the choir.
Smarty Party: Trivia from 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Thursday, July 30, Bushel & Peck's, 328 State St., Beloit. Three rounds of four questions each and a bonus round. Offered every Thursday
Montgomery Gentry at 8 p.m. Thursday, July 30, Rock County 4-H Fairgrounds, 1301 Craig Ave., Janesville. Call 608-755-1470. Montgomery Gentry concert. Cost: $20.00-$33.00.
Friday, July 31
Nature Nook garden art display from 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, July 31, 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, July 31, 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, July 31, East Troy Village Square. Runs each Friday from May 22 to Oct. 2.
Music at Harry's Place from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Friday, July 31, Harry C. Moore Pavilion, Riverside Park, 1240 Riverside Drive, Beloit. Live music with food vendors. Runs Fridays, June 19-Sept. 11, with the exception of Aug. 7. Call 608-362-0964 or visit friendsofriverfront.com.
Dan + Shay at 7 p.m. Friday, July 31, Rock County 4-H Fairgrounds, 1301 Craig Ave., Janesville. Call 608-755-1470. Cassadee Pope also performs. Cost: $5.00-$8.00.
Tyler Farr at 8 p.m. Friday, July 31, Rock County 4-H Fairgrounds, 1301 Craig Ave., Janesville. Call 608-755-1470. Cost: $15.00-$23.00.
Brat Sale/Maxwell Street Days on Friday, July 31, Throughout Whitewater. Shop summer sales throughout Whitewater and buy brats at 150 W. Main St. all day July 31 and Aug. 1.
Soil Sisters on Friday, July 31, around Brodhead and Monroe. Culinary event celebrates Wisconsin's family farms and rural life. Visit soilsisters.wix.com/soilsisters.
Saturday, Aug. 1
Madison Classics Car Show & Swap Meet from 6 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, 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.
Whitewater Farmers Market from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, 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. 1, 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. 1, 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. 1, 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. 1, 303 E. Beloit St., Orfordville. Runs Saturdays through Oct. 3. Call 608-921-7410 or visit facebook.com/orfordvillefarmersmarket.
Nature Nook garden art display from 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, 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. 1, 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. 1, 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.
"Caches & Curios" exhibit from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, 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.
Pro Wakeboard Tour at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, Traxler Park, 600 N. Main St., Janesville. Call 608-754-9849. Sixteen to 20 of the world's best wakeboarders will be featured during the final stop of the 2015 Pro Wakeboard Tour. The Rock Aqua Jays host this event at their show site along the Rock River.
Brodhead Historical Depot Museum from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, 1108 1st Center Ave., Brodhead.. Open Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Visit brodheadhistory.org.
Albany Lions Steak Fry from 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, Albany Lions Club, 402 N. Cincinnati St., Albany. Call 608-862-2211. Event includes cash drawing. Call 608-214-3079.
Lake Geneva Symphony at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, Phoenix Park band shell, 111 E. Wisconsin St., Delavan. The concert will open with a performance by the Delavan-Darien High School Summer Strings.
Brat Sale/Maxwell Street Days on Saturday, Aug. 1, Throughout Whitewater. Shop summer sales throughout Whitewater and buy brats at 150 W. Main St. all day July 31 and Aug. 1.
Soil Sisters on Saturday, Aug. 1, around Brodhead and Monroe. Culinary event celebrates Wisconsin's family farms and rural life. Visit soilsisters.wix.com/soilsisters.