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UPCOMING EVENTS 2008

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On Going
Year Round– Pecatonica Trail open to ATV’s from Calamine to Belmont. – Depending on snow conditions.
January
January 23
Soup & Sandwich Supper, St. Patrick’s Church Hall, Benton. Call 608-759-3441.
January 26 Fayette Sno-Goers Radar Run & Auction, Yellowstone Lake.

February
February 3
Belmont Model Car & Toy Show, Belmont Convention Center, 10:00 AM- 3:30 PM. Sponsored by the Southwest Wisconsin Auto Club, Inc. Call (608) 762-5605 or (608) 348-6400.
February 3 Yellowstone Lake Fisharee. Ice Fishing, prizes for largest fish, door prizes. All entries must be turned in by 2:30 PM. Call (608)776-2741.
February 9 Argyle Rod & Gun Club Trap, Skeet and Sporting Clay Shoot. Call Brian Mundt (608) 214-3526.
February 9 Belmont Toy Show. Toy Show at Belmont High School, sponsored by the Belmont Lion’s Club. Call (608) 762-5392.
February 9

Valentine’s Dance, Romantic Getaway Weekend, Shullsburg. Limo, Dinner and the Valentine Dance. Have a Ho-Down with your honey in Shullsburg, Wisconsin. Have a honeymoon all over again. Call (608) 482-1438 or (608) 965-3869.

February 10 Norwegian Dinner, Meatballs, ham, mashed potatoes, lefse, and many Norwegian dishes. Sponsored by Wiota Lutheran Church Youth Organization. Call 608-968-3432.
February 17 Darlington FFA Pancake Breakfast and Toy Show. Call (608) 776-4001.
February 20 Benton Lasagna Supper, at St. Patrick’s Church Hall. Call (608) 759-3441.

March
March 8

Pasty Bake, Centenary Methodist Church, Shullsburg. Bake to Order. Call
Cherie Uehling (608) 482-3939.

March 8
Tri-County ATV Safety Course. ATV Safety Course is at the RFS Center in Fayette. Call (608) 776-4048.
http://www.tricountyatv.org/

March 15

Argyle Rod & Gun Club Trap, Skeet and Sporting Clay Shoot. Call Brian Mundt (608) 214-3526.
March 22
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, sponsored by Belmont EMS. 9:00 AM- 11:00 AM at the Belmont Community Building. Call (608)762-5410, or visit: belmontjaycees@yahoo.com
March 22
Easter Egg Hunt, Swimming Pool Park, Darlington. Hunt for Easter Eggs with the Easter Bunny at 10:00 AM. Call (608) 776-3067.
March 22
Pasty Bake, Centenary Methodist Church, Shullsburg. Bake to Order. Cherie Uehling. Call (608) 482-3939.
March 30
Sunday Brunch, St. Patrick’s Church Hall, Benton. Call (608) 759-3441.

April
April 8
Election Day Dinner, Fayette Methodist Church. Call Millie (608) 776-4114.
April 8
Tri-County ATV Safety Course. ATV Safety Course is at the RFS Center in Fayette. Call (608) 776-4048 or visit: http://www.tricountyatv.org/
April 11 – August 29
Lafayette County Speedway Friday Night Racing begins. Friday night dirt track racing, Darlington. Call: 776-4825 or Visit: www.lafayettecountyspeedway.com
April 26
Darlington Community Garage Sales, City-wide Garage Sales, Saturday.

May
May 3 – October 4
Darlington weekly Farmers Market, Saturday Mornings. Fresh Produce, arts & crafts items, (608) 776-3067. www.darlingtonwi.org
May 3 Cinco de Mayo Celebration, Darlington Festival Grounds. Fun activities and evening dance. Celebrations begin at 11:00 AM. Call (608) 776-3067.
May 3 Shullsburg May Day Celebration with Garden Extravaganza, Ladies Getaway Weekend, Lodging and Shopping Passports! Sales, demonstration, and special events. Contact Pat Duffey, (608)965-3088. www.shullsburgwisconsin.com
May 17
Hazel Green Community Wide Garage Sales with a “Feast in the Streets” from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, sponsored by Hazel Green Community Development Corporation. Come enjoy the Car Show, Crafters, Vendors, Food and Booths. Call (608) 854-2953.
May 22 Pancake Breakfast, Belmont Fire Station, 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Call (608) 762-5917 or 762-5495, email: belmontems@hotmail.com
May 24 Tri-County ATV Steak Feed, Pecatonica River Park, Darlington. Visit: www.tricountyatv.org
May 25
Dance, sponsored by the Belmont Fire Department at the Belmont Fire Station from 9:00 PM- 1:00 AM. Call (608) 762-5495 or 762-5917.
May 25 Swindler’s Ridge Museum Opens in Benton with a Pancake Breakfast. Opens for the summer! Call (608) 759-3441.
May 25 Battle of the DJs, sponsored by the South Wayne Fire Department, held at Marty’s Village Inn. Call (608) 439-1011.
May 26 Memorial Day 50 Bird Sporting Clay Shoot, Argyle Rod & Gun Club. Event Held from 10:00 AM- 3:00 PM. Call Brian Mundt (608) 214-3526.
May 26 (thru September 1) Badger Mine & Museum Open. Call (608) 964-4424, or Visit: www.shullsburgwisconsin.org/ schullsburgminemuseum.htm

June

Farmers Market - Every Saturday 8:00AM - 12:00PM Darlington Festival Grounds (vendors welcome)
June 3
Argyle EMS Pancake Breakfast, Argyle Grade School Gym. Contact Dave Phillipson (608) 543-3525.
June 7 Argyle Community Garage Sales. City-wide garage sales, contact Dave Phillipson (608) 543-3525.
June 7 Argyle Rod & Gun Club Trap, Skeet and Sporting Clay Shoot. Call Brian Mundt (608) 214-3526
June 7 Belmont Community Garage Sales, held rain or shine. Maps are available. Food stand at Belmont Community Building. Sponsored by the Belmont Jaycees. Visit: belmontjaycees@yahoo.com
June 10 Brass & Brats Music Festival at Belmont High School. Performances by the Dubuque Colts Drum & Bugle Corps, the Colt Cadets, area musicians and if weather permits, skydivers. Brats, hamburgers, cream puffs, ice cream sundaes, and other refreshments available. New in 2007: antique & classic car display by Southwest Wisconsin Auto Club. Sponsored by the Belmont Music Boosters, Belmont Lion’s Club and Belmont Jaycees. Call (608) 762-5733 or 762-5131.
June 11 Fayette Methodist Church “Strawberry Social” at the Fayette Methodist Church.
June 12-15 Darlington Canoe Fest. The festival now in its 41st year-presents 35+ events in four days including: Little League and softball tournaments, stockcar races, 2 and 5 mile road runs, a dance, volleyball tournaments, gymnastics & martial arts demonstrations, duck races, kids shows, steak feed, Beowulf Summer Party, teen dance, talent show, Fireworks and of course Canoe Race from Calamine to Darlington on the Pecatonica River. It also includes arts & crafts fair, chicken bar-be-que, carnival, a parade, and an ATV pull! Visit: www.canoefest.com
June 14 Lafayette County Dairy Breakfast - location to be determined. Our breakfast on the farm will include ham & cheese omelets, sausage links, cheese, donuts, milk, juice, coffee, and strawberry sundaes. Other activities will include a petting zoo, hay rides, games, and the Lafayette County Health Department will be offering free tetanus shots (while supplies last). The Lafayette County Land Conservation Awards will be handed out. Contact Glenda Komprood (608) 922-6226.
June
14 & 15
Lafollette Days, a celebration of Argyle Native Robert “Fighting Bob” LaFollette. Contact Kristine O’Connor (608) 439-5783.
June 15 Blanchardville, Father’s Day Chicken Bar-B-Que. Chicken dinners served from 11:00 AM until the chicken is gone. The day also includes baseball games, live music sponsored by the Fire Department, and an antique tractor pull. Also featuring a reptile display. Call (608) 523-2274 or visit: www.blanchardville.com
June 15-20 2008 Summer Library Programs. Demos, Day Trips, Reading and More! Call 608-965-4424.
June 19 Lamont Chicken Bar-be-que.
June 21 Third Annual “Two Person, Best Ball” Golf Outing at the Darlington Country Club. Public Welcome. Call (608) 776-3377 for tee times. Sponsored by the Belmont Fire Department.
June 25-29 Lafayette County Fair in Darlington – Midway Thrills, 4-H & FFA exhibits, demonstrations, grandstand show, tractor pull, gauntlet races, lawn mower races, trailer races, food and FUN! Runs from Wednesday to Sunday! For questions or comments, please call (608) 776-4828.
June 28 Argyle Annual Fish Fry Celebration, Duck Races & Street Dance, Golf Classic & Motorcycle Poker Run. Menu Includes Deep fried fish, French fried potatoes, and ice cream with all the trimmings. There will also be live music and cheese samples. Contact Dave Phillipson (608) 543-3525.
June 28 Argyle Lions Club 7th Annual Poker Run. Rain or Shine! Proceeds benefit the Lion’s Club Wisconsin Camp. Contact Keith Peterson (608) 543-3871.
June 28 Argyle Booster Club 6th Annual Golf Classic. Prizes, Awards & Raffles – proceeds will go to the Argyle Booster Club. Tee times available. Contact Keith Richardson (608) 543-3561.

July

Farmers Market - Every Saturday 8:00AM - 12:00PM Darlington Festival Grounds (vendors welcome)
July
1-4
Shullsburg’s “July 4th Celebration”. Carnival rides, ball games, talent show, live music, arts & crafts fair, bingo, parade and fireworks! Contact Carol Korn (608) 965 -3128 or visit: www.shullsburgwisconsin.com
July 3 Hazel Green Fire Department Dance, from 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM. Music by Horsin’ Around. Call (608) 854-2657 or (608) 854-2953.
July
3-6
Wiota Fourth of July Celebration, Talent Show, fireworks, ball games, street dance, parade and ATV pull. Call (608) 968-3432.
July 5 Tri-County ATV Brat Feed & Fireworks, Calamine. Visit: http://tricounty atv.org/
July 6 Tunes at Twilight, Darlington Festival Grounds! Every Sunday in July from 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Call (608) 776-3067.
July 12 Argyle Rod & Gun Club Trap, Skeet and Sporting Clay Shoot. Call Brian Mundt (608) 214-3526.
July 12 Come enjoy “Music in the Park” Thursday July 12, 19, 29 & August 2. Concerts begin at 7:00 PM at Shullsburg’s Badger Park. Concerts are FREE! Contact Ellen Doyle (608) 965-3250 or visit: www.shullsburgwisconsin.com
July 13 Crusi’n Wisconsin Car, Cycle and Truck Show. Enjoy a great day of cars, music, food, beer, swap & craft vendors, etc. Commemorative T-shirts available. Event held at McKellar Park. Call (608) 523-2274 or visit: www.blanchardville.com
July 14 Woodford School Reunion, Pot Luck at Blackhawk Park. The public and all former teacher, students and friends are invited. Festivities begin at 12:00 PM. Call (608) 922-6618.
July 19 Fayette Parade & Street Dance!
July 25-26 Celebrate “Christmas in July” in Shullsburg! Santa is very busy with this one. Great bargains in Shullsburg. Wear your holiday attire and get special discounts. Come enjoy early Christmas ideas. What a great time to get started with your Christmas list! Call (608) 965-3220 or visit: www.shullsburgwisconsin.com
July 25-26 South Wayne’s “Red Cracker Fest” – This 2 day festival of music includes volleyball, softball tournaments, a local talent show, bingo and entertainment for the kids! Call (608) 439-1011 or visit: www.redcrackerfest.org
July 26-27 American Cancer Society – Relay for Life, Saturday & Sunday at the Lafayette County Fairgrounds in Darlington. Contact Sally McDermott (608) 776-4207.
July 26 Kids Fisharee, for kids 12 and under. There will be an array of prizes. Registration is at Collin’s Park (across from Mike’s Small Engine Works, Darlington.)

August

Farmers Market - Every Saturday 8:00AM - 12:00PM Darlington Festival Grounds (vendors welcome)
August 2 Mud Volleyball Tournament – The Argyle Fire Department will be hosting their 16th Annual Mud Volleyball Tournament. There will be food and refreshments and fun for the whole family! Contact Brian Schlafi (608) 543-3988.
August 3 Emily Franz Memorial Scholarship Fun Night. Includes a raffle, Dinner and Entertainment at Badger Park in Shullsburg. Contact Lynn Kruser-Ranum (608) 965-3609
August 9 South Wayne EMS Fish Boil held at the South Wayne Fire House. Call (608) 968-3331.
August 22-24 Pecatonica River Art Confluence. On Friday 22, artists paint the Pecatonica with a break at noon for a potluck lunch. The Pecatonica River Art Show will be hung Friday evening and open to the public Friday night and Saturday. Artists may request river sites and begin work prior to the event weekend. Call (608) 523-2274 or visit: www.blanchardville.com
August 23-24 Pec Jamm, Blanchardville! Come enjoy a reunion in the hills with musicians and friends. Bring your lawn chairs. Call ahead if you want to schedule a time slot for your band. Call (608) 523-4033, (608) 523-4331 or visit: www.blanchardville.com
August 29-September 1 Gratiot Labor Day Celebration – This weekend celebration will include ball games, a DJ all weekend, food all weekend, parade Monday, Chicken BBQ, chicken chase, championship games, kids big-wheel pull & bingo.
August 30 Autumn Harvest Day – Pumpkins, Live Music, Art & “Mum” is the word on Water Street, in Shullsburg. A great way to celebrate Labor Day Weekend. Call (608) 965-3088 or visit:
www.shullsburgwisconsin.com
August 31 Benton Chicken Bar-B-Que Dinner! Call (608) 759-3600.
August 31 Benton Street Dance at the Benton Community Development Center. Call (608) 759-3600.

September

Farmers Market - Every Saturday 8:00AM - 12:00PM Darlington Festival Grounds (vendors welcome)
September 1
Argyle Rod & Gun Club Trap, Skeet and Sporting Clay Shoot. Call Brian Mundt (608) 214-3526
September 1
Benton Labor Day Celebration – Parade begins at 9:30 AM. Celebration includes a flea market, rides, games, music, and food in the park. Pasty Dinner and raffles; fund raiser for the Volunteer Fire Department. Call (608) 759-3600.
September
5-6
Pecatonica Valley Antique Days, Friday and Saturday at the Lafayette County Fairgrounds, Darlington. Two days of Flea Markets, and antique tractor and machinery displays. Visit: www.lafayettecounty.org
September 6
Tri-County ATV Fall Ride & Raffle. Ride the Cheese County Rec. Trail, the Pecatonica State Trail, Lafayette County Trails & Lafayette County Routes. Contact Lee McCarville (608) 574-2911 or visit:
http://www.tricountyatv.org/
September 7 St. Francis de Sales Famous Fall Festival, in Hazel Green. Includes a charcoal chicken dinner, a cash raffle, games, bingo, children’s games, etc. Call (608) 854-2390.
September 11-14 Belmont School Community Fair – Stunt night begins on Thursday at 7:30 PM along with a coronation ceremony; football game on Friday at 7:00 PM; Parade starts at 10:00 AM Saturday morning – free admission to the carnival, kids games, musical entertainment, exhibits and livestock show/auction at the school grounds after the parade; evening dance downtown, Sunday free admission to the horse show, tractor pull, and kids games begin at noon. Call (608) 762-5600, (608) 762-5810 or (608) 762-5131.
September 13 Centenary Methodist Church “Pasty Bake”, Shullsburg. Bake to Order call Cherie Uehling (608) 482-3993.
September 14 Water Fights at Belmont Fire Station from Noon-? Sponsored by the Belmont Fire Department. Call (608) 762-5984 or (608) 762-5903.
September 20 Blanchardville/Pecatonica Homecoming – Begin Homecoming with a Friday Night rally. Saturday will have a parade, football game, class reunions and other alumni gatherings.
September 21 Fall Festival – Held at the Darlington Festival Grounds. From 4:00 PM-8:00 PM come enjoy music, food and FUN! Contact (608) 776-3067.
September 22 Wiota Lutheran Church Annual Bazaar – Supper starts at 4:30 PM followed by an auction at 7:00 PM. Arts & Crafts, quilts, fresh vegetables, home cooked food, there’s something for everyone. Call (608) 968-3432.
September 27 Argyle Homecoming Celebration – Enjoy the fall tradition of football and a parade. Parade starts at noon, and Game time is 2:00 PM. Argyle vs. Benton/Scales Mound. Call Argyle schools at (608) 543-3314.
September 27 Centenary Methodist Church “Pasty Bake”, Shullsburg. Bake to Order call Cherie Uehling (608) 482-3993.
September 28 Holy Rosary Parish Festival, Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Darlington. Games, Raffle, & Dinner. Call (608) 776-4059.

October

Darlington Fire Department - Fund Drive
  Haunted Corn Maze at Down on the Farm
October 1

Soup & Sandwich Supper at Belmont Community Building from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM featuring a variety of soups, sandwiches, bars and beverages. Carryouts available. Sponsored by the Belmont Senior United for Nutrition (SUN) Program. Call (608) 762-5446.

October 4 Shullsburg’s Annual Cheesefest. Free musical entertainment, hayrides, scarecrow contest, arts & crafts fair, antiques & flea market, cheese curd eating contest, cheese bake-off, food booths, and LOTS of Cheese! Breakfast by the Shullsburg Fire Department. Call (608) 965-4579 or visit:
www.shullsburgwisconsin.org
October 4 Shullsburg’s Friends of the Library Book Sale. Call Carol Stoudt (608) 965-4424.
October 11 United Methodist Church Annual Hog Roast. Roasted pork, beef, potatoes, corn, rolls, pies, apple sauce, cranberries, etc. Enjoy the craft booth at 3:00 PM. Dinner will be served from 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Call (608) 854-2517
October 12 Fall Festival from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, in Truman. Serving Turkey and dressing for dinner. Call (608) 762-5446.
October 18 Belmont Pancake Breakfast at the Sports Page. Sponsored by the Belmont Lion’s Club. Call (608) 762-6111.
October 19 Fall Festival from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM at St. Philomena Catholic Church, in Belmont. Serving ham and turkey & dressing dinner. Featuring crafts and a raffle. Call (608) 462-5446.
October 25 Fall Craft Fair from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM at Belmont High School. Sponsored by Belmont Jaycees. Call (608) 762-5410 or email: belmontjaycees@yahoo.com
October 26 Fall Dinner from 10:45 AM – 1:00 PM at Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church, in Belmont. Serving a Swiss Steak Dinner, featuring a raffle and a bake sale. Call (608) 762-5984.

November MERRY DARLINGTON HOLIDAY EVENTS CALENDAR

Darlington Fire Department - Annual Dance
Darlington Retail Open House
  Lafayette Manor Poinsettia Sale begins call 776-3754 for details
November 1 Lord Acres Auction at the Fayette Methodist Church.
November 2 United Methodist Church of Belmont’s Fall Dinner. From 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the United Methodist Church. Serving Ham with beef & pork roast. Call (608) 762-5157 or (608) 762-5992.
November 4 United Methodist Church Election Day Pasty and Chicken’N’Biscut Supper, Hazel Green. Call (608) 854-2517
November 8 Blackhawk Arts & Crafts Fair sponsored by the Blackhawk Parents Club and Held at the High School in South Wayne. Call 608-439-1011.
November 9 Yellowstone Lutheran Church Norwegian Supper. This yearly meal features traditional fare such as: Rommegrot, klub, lefse & more. Contact Rev. Dan Bohlman at (608) 543-3088.
November 15 Christmas Tree Sales held daily at Poller’s Parlor Yard, Belmont. Sponsored by the Belmont Lion’s Club. Call (608) 762-5404.
November 27 THANKSGIVING
November
28 – 30
Shullsburg’s A Bit of Yesteryear Christmas –Enjoy this annual tour of homes decorated for the holidays. There will be an open house at the Water Street shops & restaurants; party lunch at Centenary UMC (11:00 AM – 1:00 PM); lighted christmas parade at 7:30 PM; and fireworks following the parade. Call (608) 965-4579 or visit: www.shullsburgwisconsin.com
November 30 Darlington Tour of Homes 4:00 PM-8:00 PM. Call (608) 776-4466.

December MERRY DARLINGTON HOLIDAY EVENTS CALENDAR

Lighting of the Floating Christmas Trees
December 1 Blanchardville Women’s Club Holiday Home Tour. Catch the holiday spirit by touring area homes decorated for the holidays.
December 1- April 1 Pecatonica Trail from Calamine to Belmont opens for snowmobiles until April 1st. ATVs may still use trail if there is no snow.
December 6 FHA Christmas Craft Show & FFA Train Show includes dozens of arts & crafts vendors, and model trains & toy tractors will be on display. Held at Argyle High School. Contact Argyle Schools at (608) 543-3314.
December 6 Apple Grove Lutheran Church – Women’s Cookie & Candy Walk/ “Sweet Treat Shop” – Cookies, candies, bars and assorted goodies available for holiday trays. Held at the Argyle EMS Building. Contact Rev. Dan Bohlman (608) 543-3088.
December 6 Historic Argyle Raffle – Proceeds go to the Saxton house Restoration and other community projects. Contact Kristine O’Connor (608) 439-5783
December 6 Lion’s Christmas Tree Sales, held at Argyle Schools. Tree sales benefit Lion’s Projects. Contact Keith Peterson (608) 543-3871.
December 6 Come have Breakfast with Santa at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Darlington at 8:00 -10:00 AM. Call (608) 776-4059.
December 6 Christmas Parade, 6:30 PM. Fun for the whole Family. Call Darlington Chamber (608) 776-3067.
December 6 United Methodist Church of Hazel Green Christmas Bazaar – This Annual Bazaar Sweet Street Stroll includes many home made candies, cookies, crafts, fruitcakes and bake sale. Serving Breakfast and lunch. Call (608) 854-2517.
December 7 Benton Tree of Love Ceremony-Keith Farrey Memorial Fund. Purchase a memorial or honorarium for someone you love. All reflections read aloud. Proceeds are used for scholarships at Benton High School. Call (608) 759-3600.
December 7 24th Annual Hazel Green Christmas Walk. Includes a craft fair, food vendors, Santa’s Workshop, etc. Begin at 10:00 AM, Southwestern High School.
December 8 Friends of the Library Book Sale. Call Carol Stoudt (608) 965-4424.

On Going
April 11 – August 29
Lafayette County Speedway Friday Night Racing begins. Friday night dirt track racing, Darlington. Call: 776-4825 or Visit: www.lafayettecountyspeedway.com
May 3 – October 4 Darlington weekly Farmers Market, Saturday Mornings. Fresh Produce, arts & Crafts items, (608) 776-3067. www.darlingtonwi.org
May 25 (open all summer) Swindler’s Ridge Museum Open, in Benton Open for the summer! Call (608) 759-3441.
May 26 – September 1 Badger Mine & Museum Open. Call (608) 964-4424, or Visit: www.shullsburgwisconsin.org/
schullsburgminemuseum.htm
July 6, 13, 20 & 27 Tunes at Twilight, Darlington Festival Grounds! Every Sunday in July from 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Call (608) 776-3067.
December 1- April 1 Pecatonica Trail from Calamine to Belmont opens for snowmobiles until April 1st. ATVs may still use trail if there is no snow.