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HORICON'S GREEN MARKET
May 1 - October 30
Time: 7:00AM - NOON
Get your fresh vegetables and fruit on Thursday mornings at the corner of E Lake St and Cedar St from May through October.
 
11TH ANNUAL HORICON MARSH BIRD FESTIVAL
May 9 - May 11
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If you're a birder or a naturalist or just someone who enjoys the beauty of nature we encourage you to come visit Horicon Marsh. The Horicon Marsh Bird Festival will focus on introducing visitors to many birds at the peak of the spring migration. Please go to the following link and read more about the festival in a story that appears in the Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine.
www.wnrmag.com/stories/2008/feb08/Horicon.htm

 
HORICON CHAMBER'S STEAK FRY
May 9
Time: 10:00AM - 2:00PM
HORICON CHAMBER’S
STEAK FRY
At Leroy Meat’s of Horicon
FRIDAY, MAY 9, 2008
10:00AM – 2:00PM
1/4# RIBEYE SANDWICH, CHIPS AND A SODA $6.00

 
HORICON LIONS CLUB BRAT FRY
May 9 - May 10
Time: 10:00AM - 2:00PM
Horicon Lions Brat Fry
At Super Suds Car Wash
Friday and Saturday
Come and enjoy a delicious Wisconsin Brat!

 
SATERLEE CLARK HOUSE HISTORICAL MUSEUM
May 25 - October 26
Time: 1:00PM - 4:00PM
The Saterlee Clark House Historical Museum, 322 Winter St, Horicon, will be open from 1:00PM - 4:00PM on the following dates -
May 25, June 22, July 27, August 24, September 28 and October 26.
The Horicon Historical Museum is composed of three buildings, including a one-room schoolhouse. It offers a wide variety of exhibits, such as early farm equipment, an arrowhead collection and photographs of Horicon's past. The museum also has a microfilm collection of county census records and local newspapers for those who are interested in doing research. There is also an ongoing flea market for bargain hunters. There is no admission charge.

 
HORICON LIONS FREE SANDBOX FILL
May 28
Time: 5:30PM
Horicon Lions Club will be hosting a free sandbox fill on May 28, 2008. To get on the list to have sand delivered to your sandbox call 485-2207. There is no charge for the sand but donations will be accepted. The sand has graciously been donated by Carew Concrete of Horicon.
 
HORICON ROCK 'N RIVER JAM FESTIVAL
June 12 - June 14
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Come join us at the 2nd annual Horicon Rock'n River Jam. Queen Contest, Taste of Horicon, Carnival, Raffle, City Wide Rummage Sales, Lots of Music, Swimming, lots of food and drink for all.
Click on the link above to check out our schedule of events.
For more information, please call 920 485-2110.

 
CITY WIDE RUMMAGE SALES
June 13 - June 14
Time: 9:00AM
The link will be posted in June 2008

Click on the link for the map of rummage sales taking place in Horicon's City Wide Rummage Sale.

 
DODGE COUNTY ANTIQUE POWER SHOW
August 1 - August 3
Time: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
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Working demonstrations of old time farm machinery
Antique tractors, gas engines, steam engines on display
Crafts, flea market, raffle, food and refreshments
Antique Tractor Pull - Saturday
Kid's Pedal Pull - Sunday
Tractor Parade - Friday & Sunday
$5 Admission, under 12 admitted free with adult
Show is located on Hwy B - take Hwy 26 about 1/2 mile south of village of Burnett and turn west on Hwy B
For more information call 920 268-2636

 
DODGE COUNTY FAIR
August 13 - August 17
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DODGE COUNTY FAIR
August 13-17, 2008
BEAVER DAM, WI 53916

PHONE NUMBER: 920.885.3586

MORE INFORMATION: http://www.dodgecountyfairgrounds.com

EMAIL CONTACT: fair@dodgecountyfairgrounds.com

 
MARSH MOPPETS OPEN HOUSE
August 15
Time: 6:00PM
CHECK BACK FOR 2008 DATES

Come and join Marsh Moppets for their annual "Open House"
112 1/2 Clinton St, Horicon
Wednesday, August 15, 2007, 6PM to 8PM.
Registration for 3 & 4 year olds will be held for the 2007-2008 school year.
Phone #920-485-4191

 
FIRE BELL CLUB'S AUCTION
August 23
Time: 9:00AM
Located at the end of Valley St by the Horicon city garage.
For more information, please call 920 485-3511.

 
SACRED HEART HARVEST FEST 2008
September 14
Time: 10:00AM
The members of Sacred Heart Church, Horicon, have been busy planning their annual festival.
Sacred Heart Harvest Fest will be held on Sunday, September 14.
The day will begin at 10:00 am with Mass.
Following the Mass, everyone is invited to take part in the many activities planned for the day.

 
DNR NATURALIST PROGRAMS
September 20 - October 26
Time: Weekends
CHECK BACK IN SUMMER FOR DETAILS

DNR Naturalist Programs
Sept. 20 thru Oct. 26
Sat…10am & 1pm Sun…11am & 1pm
End of N. Palmatory St. in Horicon

 
AUTUMN ART ON THE MARSH 2008
September 28
Time: 10:00am - 4:00PM
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Held at Discher Park in Horicon
Horicon Chamber's 33rd annual fine Arts & Crafts show. Approximately 130 booths and great food for all at the Horicon Chamber food stand and the Horicon Band Boosters homemade dessert stand.
Get your holiday shopping started early with these fine artist's and crafter's handcrafted items. Autumn Art on the Marsh takes place in a beautiful park setting with a variety of items that will interest everyone.
For more information please call 920 485-3200

 
SATERLEE CLARK HOUSE HISTORICAL MUSEUM'S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE
December 7
Time: 1:00PM TO 4:00PM
Check back in Fall for exact 2008 date.
The Annual Christmas Open House at the Satterlee Clark House Historical Museum, 322 Winter St in Horicon, will be held on Sunday, December 2, 2007 from 1:00PM to 4:00PM.
Special Demonstrations include -
Spinning Wheel - Mary Ann Mason
Blacksmith - Gary Blankenheim
Loom Weaving - Alice Tonn
Rug Hooking - Jeannine Paul
Pump Organ - Vicky Maaske
Knitting - Shannon Barniskis
There will be live organ music with caroling, a flea market, hot spiced cider, coffee, and Christmas cookies.
There is NO admission charge.

 
COOKIES AND MILK WITH SANTA
December 13
Time: 9:45am - NOON
Horicon City Hall
Come and join Santa for a treat of cookies and milk and receive a goody filled stocking when you tell Santa what your wishes are for Christmas.
There will be lots of activities to do as you have your cookies and milk while waiting to sit on Santa's lap.
There will be coloring, movies, books, toys and more for you to play with while you wait.
!!AND VISIT WITH LIVE REINDEER WHILE YOU WAIT!!

 
HORICON ROTARY CLUB'S FAMOUS PANCAKE BRUNCH
March 29
Time: 9:00AM - 1:00PM
Check back in the beginning of 2009 for 2009's date.

Come and join the Horicon Rotary at the Horicon High School for their famous Pancake Brunch.
It will feature Blueberry, Buttermilk, and Homemade Potato Pancakes along with sausage, applesauce, milk, orange juice, and coffee.
$7 - Adults
$2 - Children 4 - 12
Free for children under 4

 
HORICON CHAMBER EASTER EGG HUNT
April 4
Time: 9:00AM
Check back at the beginning of 2009 for 2009 details.

(BECAUSE OF THE SNOW AND COLD WEATHER, THE EASTER EGG HUNT WILL BE HELD AT THE HORICON CITY HALL THIS YEAR. AGE GROUPS 0-4 AND 5-7 WILL BE UPSTAIRS IN THE MAIN MEETING ROOM AND THE AGE GROUP OF 8-11 WILL BE IN THE DOWN STAIRS MEETING ROOM)
The Easter Bunny should arrive at 8:50AM in front of Horicon City Hall
Hunt starts at --9:00AM-- Sharp!
Come and see the Easter Bunny and hunt for treasure filled Easter eggs and candy. Lots of fun, prizes and candy for all the kids.

 
ARCHEOLOGICAL FAIR 2008
May 2 - May 3
Check back next Spring for 2009 dates and info.

Archeological Fair 2008

Sat. May 3rd. 10:00a.m. - 4:00p.m.
Sunday May 4th. 10:00 a.m.-3p.m.

The Rock River Archaeological Society will host our annual historical-educational event at the DNR Field Office at 1210 North Palmatory Street in Horicon.. There will be something for all ages to see and do. This is a great family event in Horicon, with the Horicon Marsh area coming alive in Spring. Experts will provide presentations and stories of the local cultural history, including museum quality artifacts from local collectors. Visitors will be able to tour an authentic buckskinner camp, listen to Native American storytelling, see Atl-Atl demonstrations, watch flintknappers create stone tools, play early children’s games, and experience a Native Drum Circle. A bake sale will also be available with delicious home made bars and cookies to purchase. We hope you will join us!


Fair Schedule:

Saturday, May 3rd:
• Flintmapping demonstrations, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
• Early People on the Marsh with Bill Volkert, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
• Children’s games and activities, 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
• Mr. Buffalo Big Mountain, American Indian dancer, late afternoon
• Native Drum Circle, 6:00 p.m

Sunday, May 4th:
• Speaker

Saturday, May 3rd and Sunday, May 4th
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
• Authentic Buckskinners Camp
• American Indian Drumming
• Atl atl demonstrations
• Fire starting
• Corn grinding
• Bake Sale
• Native American Storytelling (various times throughout the days)
• Museum quality artifact displays

For more information, contact Bill Volkert at 920-387-7877.

 
NATIVE DRUM CIRCLE AT THE ARCHEOLOGICAL FAIR 2008
May 2
Time: 6:00PM
Check back in Spring for 2009 dates and info

Native Drum Circle

On the first night of our archaeological fair, Saturday, May 3rd, we will be having our second annual Native Drum Circle from 6:00 p.m. until dusk. Please join us on top of the DNR hill on North Palmatory Street in Horicon for this awesome event for the entire family. Last year Herb Heck, Gloria Manthey and Moni Stillwater put together our first Native Drum Circle, which was a huge success enjoyed by all in attendance. This year, special guest Mr. Buffalo Big Mountain will be joining the Native Drum Circle. He will be giving a presentation and performing several authentic native dances. Mr. Big Mountain’s three year-old son will join him in an Eagle Dance. We would like to thank our friends who share their time to allow all visitors the opportunity to experience the drum circle with them. Please bring your lawn chairs and blankets to the event so you can enjoy the drum circle in comfort.

 

For more information please contact the Horicon Chamber of Commerce
P O Box 23, Horicon, WI 53032-0023
Phone Number is 920-485-3200
or email us at: writeus@horiconchamber.com.

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