| April 25 - 26 |
City-wide Garage Sale |
A gigantic garage sale throughout Ripon. See this
week's Ripon Commonwealth Press/Express (920-748-3017)
and the Five County BuyersGuide (920-748-2848)
for classified ads of participants. |
| May 9 - 11 |
Spring Celebration |
May through October
|
Little
White Schoolhouse |
Birthplace
of the Republican Party
Open to the Public
10 a.m to 4 p.m.
Weekends ~ May, September & October
Daily ~ June, July & August |
| May 17 & 18 |
R.A.C.E. Show
(Ripon Area Car Enthusiasts)
|
On Saturday enjoy a cruise and social.
Sunday is the classic auto show. |
Date TBD |
Cedar Ridge Ranch Horse Exposition |
A little horsin' around to get summer off to a good start.
Equestrian demonstrations, wagon rides, petting zoo, food
and more. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| May 26 |
Memorial Day Ceremony |
Ceremony begins at 9:30 am at the Village
Green, 400 Watson Street. The ceremony will be followed
by a procession to Hillside Cemetery.
Memorial Day Pancake Breakfast: 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. at
the American Legion Hall (corners of Blackburn & E.
Fond du Lac Streets). Sponsored by the American
Legion Junior Auxiliary. |
| June 4 |
Chamber Golf Scramble |
Noon Shotgun Start
Mascoutin Golf Course ~ Berlin, WI
$80 per person includes riding cart, 18 holes of golf
and buffet dinner
Call 920.748.6764 to make your reservation today! |
| June 15 |
Ripon FFA Alumni Country
Breakfast
|
Enjoy a down-home hearty breakfast
on a family farm. A great Father's Day outing.
Location: Ben & Jane Hughes Family, 1289 Cty. Rd. M -
Pickett, WI
$5.00 in advance
$6.00 at the door
5 & under FREE
|
| June 9-14 |
Birth
of a Clydesdale
|
Larson's Famous Clydesdales invites you
to
enjoy a rare opportunity to pet an adorable baby Clydesdale.
Photo, tour and grandstand show. Reservations
required. Call 748-5466 |
| July 3 |
Independence Day Fireworks
Display |
A dazzling display fills the sky above Murray
Park at dusk. |
| July 10-12 |
Riponfest |
A
carnival, live music, crowning of Miss Riponfest, food,
contests and a parade are fun features of this annual festival.
Enjoy a different band each day of the festival
Visit www.riponfest.com for
more information |
| July 19 |
Ripon
United Way's Twilight Tour Garden Walk |
Saturday, July 21 - 4-8 pm. Six Ripon area gardens
will be featured. Wine & cheese
tasting will be offered at 3 gardens. Gardeners will
be present to answer questions. Great door prizes. Culver's
Ice Cream served at one home.
Tickets available at Pick'n Save - Ripon Chamber, Ripon
Drug & Ripon
Ace Hardware. $10 in advance - $12 at the door.
All proceeds support Ripon United Way |
| August
1 & 2 |
Maxwell Street Sidewalk Sale |
Great deals abound at Ripon's biggest citywide
sidewalk sale.
Contact the Ripon Area Chamber of Commerce
at chamber@ripon-wi.com for
further information. |
| August 2 |
Cookie Daze |
CookieTown,
U.S.A., comes alive with a family festival featuring entertainment,
great food, children's activities, prizes, a cookie-baking
contest and THE COOKIE DROP!
Click
here for a detailed schedule.
For more information contact the Ripon Chamber at
chamber@ripon-wi.com OR
call (920) 748-6764
Bake & Taste contestants must register by July 25th
|
August 2 |
Ripon Medical Center Triathalon |
Join us for the 8th Annual RMC Triathalon
Click
here for more information
|
September
8-13 |
Baby
Clydesdale Week |
Larson's Famous Clydesdales celebrates the growth of the
newest baby Clydesdale born last spring. Tour, grandstand
show, & free photo. Reservations required (920) 748-5466. |
| September 20 |
Septemberfest |
This unique fall festival in Historic Downtown Ripon
has something for everyone! The fun begins with the
Watson Street Custom Car Show where car collectors in 15
different classes showcase their vehicles. If you
love animals, you’ll love participating in or watching
the annual Pet Parade. Entertainment throughout the
day includes Yellow Rock Cloggers, square dancers, The
New Tuba Dan Band and more. Fun activities for kids
and adults include a cookie tossing event, where winners
could win a one of a kind “I Tossed My Cookies in
Ripon, Wisconsin” t-shirt, a lip synch competition,
and a variety of children’s activities sponsored
by Ripon area Girl Scouts. For the taste buds there
will be a Taste of Ripon featuring a special at downtown
restaurants, a corn roast, chocolate dipped pretzels, chili,
a bake sale and a pie and ice cream social. There’s
plenty of fun for everyone at Septemberfest! Click here for
a full schedule of events. |
| October 17 & 18; 24 & 25 |
Wyer's Haunted Woods |
7 - 10 p.m.
A Ripon tradition of really spooky stuff! A few miles outside
of Ripon on Brandon Road. Dress warm; everything
is outside. Donation of $3 admission goes to local charities.
In case of rain, tours will be cancelled. Call
748-BONE for information. |
| Date TBD |
Little Ones' Trick & Treat Trail at Cedar Ridge
Ranch |
2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
For children 10 and under. Trick & Treat Trail, make
and take craft, snack of hot dog, chips and beverage for
only $5 per child. To make a reservation and for information
call the Ranch at 748-8405. |
November
14-16 |
Christmas
Open House |
Come see Santa Claus and his baby reindeer
arrive in Historic Downtown Ripon!
Pet a baby reindeer and
ride in a horse-drawn carriage.
Prepare for the holiday season early.
Shop and register for prizes
at Ripon businesses throughout the city.
|
Dec.
5-7 |
Dickens
of a Quilt Show |
This annual holiday favorite
showcases over 100 exquisitely crafted quilts for your
enjoyment. Vote for your favorite or simply admire the
beauty of the entries. |
|
Dec. 5-7
|
Enchanted
Forest |
Festive, decorated trees plus
entertainment and a bake sale herald the holiday season |
|
Dec. 5-7
|
Dickens
of a Christmas Weekend |
Enjoy Victorian Ripon dressed
up for the holidays.
Friday: LIVING WINDOWS-FRIDAY ONLY, Carolers, Gingerbread
House Contest, Hot Cider & Cocoa, Annual Quilt Show,
Enchanted Forest
Saturday: TOUR OF HOMES, Breakfast with Santa, Family Library
Program, Enchanted Forest, Annual Quilt Show, Oliver Twist's
Soup Kitchen, Craft Show, CRATCHIT CHRISTMAS PARTY
Sunday: Annual Quilt Show, Enchanted Forest, Holiday Brunch,
Seasonal Music Programs
And much more throughout the weekend!
Call (920) 748-6764 for more information
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