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October 2012
Thursday, October 4
Handmade Puppet Parades from Around the World Slideshow & Presentation
6:30pm McIntosh Library in Viroqua
Also on WDRT (91.9) 9:00am
In celebration of the 3rd Annual Viroqua Harvest Parade, join parade artist in residence Soozin Hirschmugl for a look at Handmade Puppet Parades from around the world. In this informative lecture and picture show she will discuss the nature of what constitutes a Handmade Parade and focus on groups in England, Taiwan, and the US that are currently making celebratory community created handmade parades.
Handmade Puppet Parades from Around the World Slideshow & Presentation
6:30pm McIntosh Library in Viroqua
Also on WDRT (91.9) 9:00am
In celebration of the 3rd Annual Viroqua Harvest Parade, join parade artist in residence Soozin Hirschmugl for a look at Handmade Puppet Parades from around the world. In this informative lecture and picture show she will discuss the nature of what constitutes a Handmade Parade and focus on groups in England, Taiwan, and the US that are currently making celebratory community created handmade parades.
Saturday, October 6
Dam Challenge Triathalon
9am Race Time
The Kickapoo Reserve Dam Challenge Triathlon challenges participants to compete among the rugged hills of scenic southwestern Wisconsin's rural countryside and the Kickapoo Valley Reserve. Proceeds from this event benefit the Kickapoo Valley Reserve Education Program.
Dam Challenge Triathalon
9am Race Time
The Kickapoo Reserve Dam Challenge Triathlon challenges participants to compete among the rugged hills of scenic southwestern Wisconsin's rural countryside and the Kickapoo Valley Reserve. Proceeds from this event benefit the Kickapoo Valley Reserve Education Program.
Ancestral Foods Feast
6:00pm at the Driftless Bookstore
Don't miss this unique culinary experience featuring the finest of foods from the ancestors and the delicious bounty of nature. This is a benefit for the Driftless Co-Option Buying Club, the Driftless Herbal Exchange Network and the Transition Town Food Team.
6:00pm at the Driftless Bookstore
Don't miss this unique culinary experience featuring the finest of foods from the ancestors and the delicious bounty of nature. This is a benefit for the Driftless Co-Option Buying Club, the Driftless Herbal Exchange Network and the Transition Town Food Team.
Kickapoo Block Party
7:00-11:30pm hosted by Kickapoo Coffee
Kickapoo Coffee couldn't be happier to call Viroqua home. Get your boogie train down to the depot, so they can thank you properly. Craft beers and live music, roastery tours and good times for all. Place matters and we're happy to call this one home.
7:00-11:30pm hosted by Kickapoo Coffee
Kickapoo Coffee couldn't be happier to call Viroqua home. Get your boogie train down to the depot, so they can thank you properly. Craft beers and live music, roastery tours and good times for all. Place matters and we're happy to call this one home.
Viroqua Chamber Main Street Annual Childrens Day at the Farmers Market
8:00am - 12:00pm in the WTC parking lot
FREE Vendor space for children 12 & under.
Viroqua is the center of one of the greatest organic farming regions of the United States. Each Saturday over 50 farmers and vendors from across the countryside come into our historic downtown to sell their fruits, vegetables, cheeses, and nuts at the Farmers Market, which is sponsored by theViroqua Partners. Several local Amish families also come to the market to sell their handmade items. They bring beautiful baskets made with old-world craftsmanship. There are apple baskets, bread baskets, picnic and sewing baskets and toy chests. They also bring hand-woven rugs and wall hangings, and of course beautiful quilts in several colors, patterns and sizes. The Farmers Market opens the last day of May and continues every Saturday until the last Saturday of October.
8:00am - 12:00pm in the WTC parking lot
FREE Vendor space for children 12 & under.
Viroqua is the center of one of the greatest organic farming regions of the United States. Each Saturday over 50 farmers and vendors from across the countryside come into our historic downtown to sell their fruits, vegetables, cheeses, and nuts at the Farmers Market, which is sponsored by theViroqua Partners. Several local Amish families also come to the market to sell their handmade items. They bring beautiful baskets made with old-world craftsmanship. There are apple baskets, bread baskets, picnic and sewing baskets and toy chests. They also bring hand-woven rugs and wall hangings, and of course beautiful quilts in several colors, patterns and sizes. The Farmers Market opens the last day of May and continues every Saturday until the last Saturday of October.
Thursday, October 11
Handmade Puppet Parades from Around the World Slideshow & Presentation
7:30pm The ARK in Viroqua
In celebration of the 3rd Annual Viroqua Harvest Parade, join parade artist in residence Soozin Hirschmugl for a look at Handmade Puppet Parades from around the world. In this informative lecture and picture show she will discuss the nature of what constitutes a Handmade Parade and focus on groups in England, Taiwan, and the US that are currently making celebratory community created handmade parades.
Handmade Puppet Parades from Around the World Slideshow & Presentation
7:30pm The ARK in Viroqua
In celebration of the 3rd Annual Viroqua Harvest Parade, join parade artist in residence Soozin Hirschmugl for a look at Handmade Puppet Parades from around the world. In this informative lecture and picture show she will discuss the nature of what constitutes a Handmade Parade and focus on groups in England, Taiwan, and the US that are currently making celebratory community created handmade parades.
October 12-21st
Reedsburg Fermentation Fest
There’s something brewing in the crocks, kettles and jugs in Reedsburg, Wisconsin this fall. If it can be cultured or fermented, you’ll sample it and learn about it at the Reedsburg Fermentation Fest! From October 12 through October 21, the Reedsburg Fermentation Fest tempts the taste buds of those coming to town. The Fest features a series of tastings, cooking classes, and brewing seminars, celebrating local abundance.
Reedsburg Fermentation Fest
There’s something brewing in the crocks, kettles and jugs in Reedsburg, Wisconsin this fall. If it can be cultured or fermented, you’ll sample it and learn about it at the Reedsburg Fermentation Fest! From October 12 through October 21, the Reedsburg Fermentation Fest tempts the taste buds of those coming to town. The Fest features a series of tastings, cooking classes, and brewing seminars, celebrating local abundance.
Saturday, October 13
Viroqua Harvest Parade & Celebration
2:00pm in downtown Viroqua
A celebration of the harvest, featuring a hand-built, human-powered puppet parade, music, performance, local foods, and a fire circus.
Viroqua Harvest Parade & Celebration
2:00pm in downtown Viroqua
A celebration of the harvest, featuring a hand-built, human-powered puppet parade, music, performance, local foods, and a fire circus.
Tuesday, October 16
World Food Day
“Agricultural cooperatives – key to feeding the world” is the formal wording of the 2012 theme. It has been chosen to highlight the role of cooperatives in improving food security and contributing to the eradication of hunger. The official World Food Day theme, announced each spring by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), gives focus to World Food Day observances and raises awareness and understanding of approaches to ending hunger.
Also check out World Food Day USA
Join the global movement to end hunger. Be a part of the solution and take action in your community and around the world.We can end hunger. It will take all of us.
World Food Day
“Agricultural cooperatives – key to feeding the world” is the formal wording of the 2012 theme. It has been chosen to highlight the role of cooperatives in improving food security and contributing to the eradication of hunger. The official World Food Day theme, announced each spring by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), gives focus to World Food Day observances and raises awareness and understanding of approaches to ending hunger.
Also check out World Food Day USA
Join the global movement to end hunger. Be a part of the solution and take action in your community and around the world.We can end hunger. It will take all of us.
October 19
Harvest Challenge High School Cooking Competition
6-8pm at the Viroqua High School Cafeteria.
Sample school lunches prepared by students and vote for your favorite lunch.
This year’s competitiors include Viroqua, North Crawford, De Soto, La Farge, Kickapoo and Youth Initiative High Schools.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $3 for students.
Harvest Challenge High School Cooking Competition
6-8pm at the Viroqua High School Cafeteria.
Sample school lunches prepared by students and vote for your favorite lunch.
This year’s competitiors include Viroqua, North Crawford, De Soto, La Farge, Kickapoo and Youth Initiative High Schools.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $3 for students.
October 19-20
Isthmus Food & Wine Fest
The Isthmus Food & Wine Festival features an amazing range of food and drink in exhibits, demonstrations, shopping and sampling. This new celebration of food & drink is planned as a two-day marketplace for products both new and familiar, as well as a delicious learning experience.
Isthmus Food & Wine Fest
The Isthmus Food & Wine Festival features an amazing range of food and drink in exhibits, demonstrations, shopping and sampling. This new celebration of food & drink is planned as a two-day marketplace for products both new and familiar, as well as a delicious learning experience.
Wednesday, October 24
National Food Day
Food Day is a nationwide celebration and a movement toward more healthy, affordable, and sustainable food. The ultimate goal of Food Day is to strengthen and unify the food movement in order to improve our nation’s food policies. Join this push for a stronger, more united food movement by signing up to organize or attend Food Day events in your community.
National Food Day
Food Day is a nationwide celebration and a movement toward more healthy, affordable, and sustainable food. The ultimate goal of Food Day is to strengthen and unify the food movement in order to improve our nation’s food policies. Join this push for a stronger, more united food movement by signing up to organize or attend Food Day events in your community.
November 2012
Saturday, November 3
The Great Unleashing
2:30 - 6:30pm at the Viroqua High School gym
A celebration of some of the ongoing sustainability projects in the area, providing network opportunities to promote local economic growth and prosperity. Keynote speaker is nationally-recognized author, Richard Heinberg - world leading expert on climate change, peak oil and economic issues. Refreshments, fun, music, and various activities will abound. The event is open to the entire community.
The Great Unleashing
2:30 - 6:30pm at the Viroqua High School gym
A celebration of some of the ongoing sustainability projects in the area, providing network opportunities to promote local economic growth and prosperity. Keynote speaker is nationally-recognized author, Richard Heinberg - world leading expert on climate change, peak oil and economic issues. Refreshments, fun, music, and various activities will abound. The event is open to the entire community.
