The 2010 Wisconsin State Chili Cookoff Championship sponsored by the International Chili Society will be held once again in Green Lake, WI on September 11 at Deacon Mills park. Approximately 40 cooks will start cooking their facorite recipes beginning at 11:00 am. Spectators can enjoy the festive atmosphere mingling with the chefs and sampling their salsas and other hot items. Chili sampling begins at 3 pm when the judges will determine who the new champion is. First place nets $750.00 and the opportunity to compete at the world championship in Charleston, WV for a prize of $25,000.

Exploritas: Great Events in Railroad History at the Green Lake Conference Center –

Exploritas - formerly known as Elderhostel - is dedicated to providing extraordinary learning adventures for people 55 and over. They are offered at Green Lake Conference Center on topics including writing, golf the environment, railroads, mystery, antiques and Wisconsin. Select your program on the Internet (www.elderhostel.org) or call Elderhostel at 1-877-426-8056. You can also contact Pat Zimmer at the Green Lake Conference Center: 920-294-7365, patzimmer@glcc.org or check out www.glcc.org for more information.

Exploritas: Genealogy, Internet, Computers & You at the Green Lake Conference Center

Exploritas - formerly known as Elderhostel - is dedicated to providing extraordinary learning adventures for people 55 and over. They are offered at Green Lake Conference Center on topics including writing, golf the environment, railroads, mystery, antiques and Wisconsin. Select your program on the Internet (www.elderhostel.org) or call Elderhostel at 1-877-426-8056. You can also contact Pat Zimmer at the Green Lake Conference Center: 920-294-7365, patzimmer@glcc.org or check out www.glcc.org for more information. 

Celebrate the growth of the newest baby Clydesdale born last spring. Reservations required (920) 748–5466.

Septemberfest! Septemberfest! Septemberfest is Back! Welcome fall by having a great time at this festival featuring a pet parade & dog walk, live music, cloggers, food, a spectacular car show, and a Bier Garten.

Description: Handmade crafts, fruits & vegetables, fall décor, fall flowers. 9am – 3pm
Location: City Park

Friends of the Library Book Sale at the Caestecker Library - Green Lake   

A marriage workshop focusing on developing healthy relationship skills for couples who desire to refresh, renew and restore their marriage. It is also for any couple who is experienceing marital distress and/or needs help in communication, problem solving, and skills for reconnecting to each other. Led by Certified PAiiRS® Instructors David and Phyllis Howie. Limited to 24 couples. Cost: $399 per couple (plus tax on meals) includes two nights lodging, meals (breakfast Sat. through breakfast Sun.), program fee and materials. To register call Phyllis Howie: (262) 949-5489. For for more information visit www.glcc.org.

Weekend activities include a craft fair with 100 crafters, live music both days in two parks. Activities commence at 10am - 5pm both days. Contests, games, amusements, pony rides, petting zoo, clowns, facepainting, farmers market. Saturday includes - Live music,Community organizations food service & Green Lake’s largest parade beginning at 4pm & Street dance at 7:00pm! Sunday also includes - Collector car show, local restaurant's Fabulous Food Fair, auction, raffle, live music and more. Please contact the Chamber of Commerce at 920-294-3231 or visit www.visitgreenlake.com for more information.

Enjoy the 'Arts and All That Jazz' event Friday October 1st. This exciting event will take place at 5:30 pm at the Great Hall - Ripon College.
Food - Entertainement - Auctions to raise scholarships for students studying in the arts!
For more information contacte www.ripon.edu or call 748-2651.

Experience a week of interesting speakers, music, golf, shopping and fall leaf watching! The theme is Strength for the Living of These Days, based on Ephesians 5:15-17. Speakers include Richard Foster, Ray Cullen, Kenneth Louis, Ellen Kort, Duncan McIntosh, Dave Gallagher, Joel Fredrikson and Jan DeWitt. Music by Valeria Foster and the choir from First Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD. Visit www.glcc.org for more information or call 920-294-3323.

3rd Annual Green Lake "Tour of Homes" featuring homes on and around Green Lake.  The tour is planned for Sunday, October 11th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.   Tickets will be available at the Green Lake Area Chamber Office.  For more information please contact the Green Lake Area Chamber at 1-800-253-7354. 3rd Annual Green Lake "Tour of Homes" featuring homes on and around Green Lake.  The tour is planned for Sunday, October 11th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.   Tickets will be available at the Green Lake Area Chamber Office. For more information please contact the Green Lake Area Chamber at 1-800-253-7354. 4th Annual Green Lake "Tour of Homes" featuring homes on and around Green Lake.  The tour is planned for Sunday, October 11th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.   Tickets will be available at the Green Lake Area Chamber Office. For more information please contact the Green Lake Area Chamber at 1-800-253-7354.

Pumpkin Train Ride, 1-4 p.m. W10143 Cty. Rd AW, Markesan. Take a train ride and pick out your pumpkin to take home. Call 398-1665 for more information.  For more information please call toll free 888-LT GREEN (888-584-7336).

Description: Wisconsin’s largest weekly outdoor flea market. This is a morning market with the official start time of 6am and ending in early afternoon.

Description: A Sweet Event features delectable homemade complimentary desserts prepared by the merchants of Princeton!  Wander around Princeton and sample all the scrumptious desserts, ciders, teas & coffees.  Last year’s menu included bourbon pumpkin pecan cheesecake, éclairs, Death by Chocolate, assorted cheesecakes, mini carrot cakes, cookies & bars, mini fruit tarts, cannolis and apple pies, just to name a few.  Don’t miss this opportunity to sample our merchant’s finest sweets and enjoy storewide sales at all the unique shops in Princeton.

A Ripon tradition of really spooky stuff.

A Ripon tradition of really spooky stuff.

Last day of the season at Little White Schoolhouse. Open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Prepare for the holiday season! Come and greet Santa and his reindeer. Shop and register for prizes at Ripon businesses throughout the city. To learn more or view the Ripon Chamber website at www.ripon-wi.com. 

Description: All residents and businesses are encouraged to participate.  Come join the fun!  Hot chocolate served at the tree lighting immediately following the parade.  Starts at 6pm

Description: 5:00pm until 8:00pm.  Over 400 gift baskets for sale from $5.00-$30.00

Description: Sponsored by the Princeton Chamber of Commerce. Two fun-filled days of horse and wagon rides through town, a parade, breakfast with Santa, craft fairs and shopping specials.

Description: Special sale on all candles. November 26-28

Enjoy Victorian Ripon dressed up for the holidays!

Friday-Living Windows, Carolers, Gingerbread House Contest, food vendors, roasted chestnuts and hot cider.

Saturday-TOUR OF HOMES, Breakfast with Santa, Dickens of a Quilt Show, Enchanted Forest.

Sunday-Holiday Music Programs, Enchanted Forest, Dickens of a Quilt Show. And much more throughout the weekend!

Description: Princeton prides itself on spectacular Christmas decorations and invites you to shop, dine and view our stunning display of lights and creative decorations.  The Chamber conducts an annual decorating contest for both businesses and residents so bring your family & friends to Princeton for last minute shopping and viewing of the lights at dusk.  Once in a Blue Moons hosts it’s traditional holiday dinner (for reservations call 920.295.6100).  Check our website regularly for additional activities of the event at www. princetonwi.com.

Description: 5:00pm until 8:00pm.  Over 400 gift baskets for sale from $5.00-$30.00

Description: There is no need for you to spend hours in the kitchen baking Christmas cookies – buy one cookie or several dozen (mix and match) at the annual Cookie Walk.  You can’t beat the price and you won’t find better Christmas sweets.  Check www.princetonwi.com towards the end of November, 2010 for further details of location and times.  This event is held in conjunction with the City of Lights Extravaganza!

Description: Daily auction is open during regular library hours.  The auction ends at noon on December 12^th.  Winning bidders will be notified same day. Nov 26-Dec 12

Winter Blast Youth Conference at the Green Lake Conference Center - Green Lake

Join over 300 youth during Christmas break for great worship, praise singing and workshops. Includes a day set aside for downhill skiing, tubing and a water park in the Wisconsin Dells, or bowling and ice skating. Visit www.glcc.org or call 920-294-3323 for more information.