Marquette County

JANUARY/FEBRUARY

NESHKORO: The Winter Fisheree takes place on the ice at the Neshkoro Mill Pond on the second Saturday in January, and features a large heated tent, food and refreshments. Cash prizes for game and pan fish, and a raffle drawing is held in the tent for the main prizes.

• LAKE PUCKAWAY: Fisheree is held in late January. Cash prizes in three categories, and a heated tent! For complete details, contact the Good Old Days Resort on Lake Puckaway. (608) 297-2464. Sponsored by the Lions Club.

• OXFORD: The Annual Lions Club Fisheree will be held the 3rd Saturday of February. Contact Greg Goodhue at (608) 586-5824 for complete information.

MAY

• MONTELLO BUFFALO FEST: Memorial Weekend is also "Buffalo Fest" in Montello. Buffalo Burgers are grilled by the thousands, served with lots of cold pop, beer and other refreshments. There's live music for listening and dancing, ball games, and special games. All activities are in the City Park on Saturday & Sunday, May 24 & 25.

• WESTFIELD: "Boot Scootie" Rib Chew with live entertainment. Held Sunday of Memorial Day weekend-May 25th-at Pioneer Park in town.

• NESHKORO: The Annual Neshkoro Lions Club Chicken BBQ, takes place at St. James Place, on the north edge of town. Music, games and lots of chicken insures a great afternoon!

JUNE

• ENDEAVOR: Firemen's Summer Fest Pig Roast (on Saturday) and Softball Tournament. Food & drink stand in the park. Call (608) 587-2482 for information.

• WESTFIELD: Every year on the 2nd Saturday in June, Westfield plays host to June Dairy Days with their Dairylicious Days Celebration. The Chamber of Commerce hosts a parade, street dance with live music, and dairy food booths. The festivities take place downtown.

• WESTFIELD: The Annual old-fashioned Ice Cream Sociable, hosted by the Marquette County Historical Society, is held in mid-June every year. The exact date varies according to the effects of the weather on strawberry-ripening time. The Historical Society headquarters-the Cochrane-Nelson House, located at 213 Lawrence Street-is where the Sociable is held. Take a tour of this historic house, learn about life in 19th century Marquette County, then settle back for a delicious serving of fresh strawberries and ice cream, dished up by costumed servers!

JULY

• HARRISVILLE: The Annual 4th of July Celebration in Harrisville includes a parade, water sports, games, softball and lots of food! All the fun is sponsored by the Harrisville Lions Club, and is held in the spacious park.

• MONTELLO: The Annual Rotary Club BBQ, co-sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce includes a fireworks display, ball games, food, refreshments and fun! This event is held in the City Park on July 5th.

• OXFORD: This July 4th celebration is co-sponsored by the Lions Club and the Firemen.. Come to the Oxford Village Park for the Annual BBQ; also lots of other food and refreshments, plus softball tournaments. A fireworks display is slated.

• WESTFIELD: Celebrate in Westfield July 4th with a parade, games, food, beverages and music. End the day with a grand display of fireworks.

• WESTFIELD: Westfield is the host of the Marquette County Fair. All the traditional County Fair activities will take place, with livestock showings, 4-H and Homemaker exhibits, carnival, food, refreshments, games, bingo, tractor pulls, ball games-something for everyone

• ENDEAVOR: The 42nd Annual Broiler/ Vegetable Festival is held at Endeavor City Park. Fine BBQ'D chicken, garden veggies, potatoes and more will all be cooked to perfection over a glowing bed of coals. Saturday you'll see "Mud Trucks"; Sunday is kids Mud Fun. Topped off with cold drinks, carnival rides, five music, games, tug-of,-war-you won't want to miss this fun! Enjoy the fireworks.

• PACKWAUKEE: The Annual Brat & Beer Festival is sponsored by the Packwaukee Lions Club. There'll be lots of cold drinks & great food served in the Town Park on Buffalo Lake. Live bands, games & activities!

AUGUST

• NESHKORO: The Annual St. James Catholic Church Picnic is held the second Sunday in August at St. James Place. On the menu: Chicken and ham with all the trimmings, cold refreshments, music, games, bingo' prizes, raffles-all served up with fun in mind!

• MONTELLO: The Annual Father Marquette Days Celebration includes a parade, horseshoes, softball and volleyball, tons of food including a chicken BBQ and refreshments, live music, dancing, games, bingo and rides. A sidewalk sale and arts & crafts sale will also be held. This entire event is in celebration of the founding and settling of MonteUo-come and enjoy!

• NESHKORO: The Annual Neshkoro Lions Club Horse Pull is held at their arena located just north of town on Hwy. 73 There will be lots of horses, riders and' competitions in horsemanship. Prizes will be awarded. Food and refreshments will be available.

• WESTFIELD: The Westfield Firemen's Annual Chicken BBB includes a parade will be held, live music and dancing, lots of refreshments and great BBQ'D chicken!

• HARRISVILLE: One of the finest Brat Festivals in the state takes place in the Harrisville Park. Come for brat, and all the trimmings, cold drinks, softball tournaments, volleyball, five music, games, raffles ... the Volunteer Fire Department hosts this event.

SEPTEMBER

WESTFIELD: The Annual Westfield Lions Club Golf Tournament is held at Thal Acres Country Club on the weekend after Labor Day. This two-day event is open to all-there will be prizes for best shooters. To get complete details on early registration, contact Thal Acres.

• WESTFIELD: The Newton Township Volunteer Firemen's Annual Harvest Fest takes place at the Marquette Co. Fairgrounds, on Co. Hwy. M, on the south side of town. Dinner is Roast Pork with all the trimmings, served from 4-8p... Door prizes, raffles and childrens games, along with live music completes the picture of a fun evening!

NOVEMBER

• WESTFIELD: The Annual Holiday Taste & Tour-always the Friday and Saturday of Thanksgiving Weekend. This popular "swing into Christmas" event has been organized by area merchants and craftspeople. Enjoy holiday treats while browsing for the 'perfect" gift for the lucky recipients on your list! That weekend, pick up a tour card/map for free raffle details-mark your calendar now!

Adams County

JANUARY

• Castle Rock Bassmasters Annual Ice Fisheree on Roche-A-Cri Lake

FEBRUARY

• A Chocolate Affair, sponsored by the Friends of the Library. A-F High School gym ,11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Cabin Fever Days. Specials at Adams-Friendship area merchants.

• Candlelight Cross-Country Ski/Walk at Roche-a-Cri State Park. Dusk. 608.339-8008.

• Lake Arrowhead Snoblast '97. Hayrides, volleyball tournament, tug-of-war contest, craft show, music, dart tournament, ice-skating, cross country skiing, and more. 715-325-2904

APRIL

• Annual Adams County Tourism Raffle and Dance, at the Cedar Shack. Sponsored by Chamber of Commerce and area snowmobile clubs.

• Sand County Players present Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Dellwood Pavilion.

• Motocross Motorcycle Race at Dyracuse Mound, sponsored by Rapid Angels Motorcycle Club. 715-325-2945.

MAY

• The 1100-member North American Trap Collectors Association sponsors a Rendezvous and Swap meet at the Adams County Fairgrounds from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. History, demonstrations. Free admission.

• Annual Dairy Breakfast as the Adams County Fairgrounds on Highway J, Friendship, from 6:30 am to 10:00 am. Sponsored by the Adams County Dairy Promotion Committee. 608-564-7048.

• Jack Pine Savages Snowmobile Club Fisheree on Roche-a-Cri Lake, ending at Reza's Bar and Grill, Highway 13. 608-564-2431.

JUNE

• Adams County Amateur Radio Club Annual Hamfest at Adams County Fairgrounds, Highway J, Friendship.

• Roche-a-Cri state Park Annual Open House, Highway 13, north of Friendship. Free admission to the park and stairway to the top of Roche-a-Cri mound.

• MDA Golf Classic tournament at Lake Arrowhead, Highway 13, 18 miles north of Adams-Friendship.

• Castle Rock Bassmasters Annual Open Fishing Tourney at Castle Rock Lake and Park, on Highway Z. Prizes and refreshments.

JULY

• 4th of July Parade, downtown Adams-Friendship, sponsored by VFW. Chic-Nic as VFW Park, Linden Street in Adams.

• 4th of July Parade in Dellwood, Fireworks at dusk, Castle Rock County Park. Sponsored by the Castle Rock Lions Club.

• Friendship Lake Association Rummage Sale at the Adams County Historical Society. Buckskinners pioneer encampment at Friendship Village Park. 608-564-7952.

• Society. Buckskinners pioneer encampment at Friendship Village Park. 608-564-7952.

• Roche-a-Cri Lions Recreation Days in Arkdale, Highway 21. Pancake breakfast, horseshoes, parade, chic-nic, volleyball, kids' tractor pull, refreshments, and dance. 608-564-7952.

• 2nd Annual Castle Rock Triathlon, beginning 8 a.m. at Castle Rock County Park. 608-339-6997.

AUGUST

• Crazy Days. Adams-Friendship Area Merchants' Annual Sidewalk Sale.

• Adams County Fair, Adams County Fairgrounds, Highway J, Friendship. Junion fair exhibitors, livestock shows, food, grandstage shows, and demolition derby.

• Annual Grand Marsh Development Association Corn 'n' Tater Festival. Famous roast beef with field-fresh corn on the cob. Kids' tractor pull, carnival, and music. County Highway E in Grand Marsh. 608-339-6022.

• Adams County Fun Day, sponsored by the Adams County Fire District. Food, fun, refreshments. Highway 21 in Arkdale, 6 miles from Adams-Friendship. 608-564-2336.

• Lake Arrowhead Craftshow. Apache Lan, 18 miles north of Adams-Friendship. 715-325-3341.

• Annual Easton-White Creek Lions Club Chic-nic. Lions Park, Highway H, in White Creek.

SEPTEMBER

• Masters Walleye Circuit Tournament on Petenwall lake, sponsored by the Castle Rock Bassmasters. 608-339-3392.

OCTOBER

• Fifth Annual Pumpkin Walk and Haunted Hayride at Roche-a-Cri State Park, sponsored by the Friends of the Park.

NOVEMBER

• Annual Holiday Fair, Adams-Friendship High School Gym. Crafts on display and for sale.

• Fourth annual Adams-Friendship Area Holiday Tour of home crafters and area merchants.

• Fourth Annual Adams-Friendship Adopt-A-Pole Program. Lamp post decorations placed along Main Street. Sponsored by individuals, organizations, and area businesses to celebrate the season.

• Annual Friendship Christmas Tree Lighting. 5 p.m. on Courthouse lawn, Friendship. Santa Claus, music, refreshments.

DECEMBER

• Breakfast with Santa, 9 a.m. at the Adams-Friendship Junior High School, on Pierce Street in Adams.