February
Events - 2012
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Fashion Walkabout
(usually held 2nd Thursday of the month)
Live Fashion Modeling
at local downtown restaurants
(Ripley's Bakery, The Mill, and Keystone Grill)
during lunch hour,
sponsored by The Garment Shop
click here for more information about
Jan and The Garment Shop
The Garment Shop established in 1994
The Garment Shop
125 W. Main Street
Cambridge, WI 53523
608.423.3740
February 11, 2012
(usually held the 2nd Saturday in February)
The Seventh Annual
Dip for Dozer
Dozer 52 Scholarship Fund Raiser
at Lake Ripley Park
Two UW LaCrosse students having a 'shoot out'
before hitting the icy cold water at the 2011 Dip for Dozer event
click here for
Dip for Dozer Pledge Form
click here for
Dip for Dozer Waiver Form
Photos from previous "Dips" below:
the first people to take a Dip in the
inaugural Dip for Dozer.
In the photo are, Courtney Rucks
(front) Lindsay Salley (middle) and Erika Hagy
Ben Wolf on the ladder, it's Matt Hensel in
the water
and probably Jace Rindahl making the splash.
Jace Rindahl 'enjoying' one of his many
trips into the water!
Saturday, February 11
annual
Wine &
chocolate Tasting
at
Katy's Corner
from 1-4pm
This tasting is free and open to
all
(need to be over 21year to taste wine however)
please stop in and enjoy.
Katy’s Corner is located at
130 West Main Street, Cambridge 608.423.3277
www.katysimports.com
The Cambridge Collective announces a new winter event -
Cambridge Frosty Frolic
to be held in conjunction with Dip for Dozer
on Saturday Feb. 11th
Come out and enjoy a fun winters day for cause…
Lake Ripley will host the
Dip for Dozer event featuring
Turkey Bowling at 11am,
Ice Carving at noon and "Dip" at 1pm - with costume
contest.
Come join in the fun by cheering on the "dippers" or taking
the plunge yourself. All proceeds go to a local football
scholarship fund in memory of
Dustin "Dozer "Zuelsdorf - number 52.
Browse area shops & services from 1-4pm
for special sales and featured events – get your flyer
stamped with purchase for a free Cambridge Area Gift Basket.
Experience artist demonstrations &
studio open houses.
Enjoy wine & chocolate tastings, area
restaurant food specials & treats from specialty “dips” to
hot cider.
Dip for Dozer events continue at 4pm
with raffle, 6pm awards for “dippers” and live music from
Club Bud at 7pm – at Heathers Rockdale Bar & Grill.
Ice skating and sledding in Westside
Park plus cross-country skiing or hiking on the CamRock
trails – weather permitting
Donation boxes around town for Dozer 52
Football Scholarship fund.
For more
information about this event,
please visit
www.visitcambridgewi.com
or like us on Facebook (Cambridge collective)
March
Events - 2012
April
Events -2012
April 2012
CAMBRIDGE GRIDIRON CLUB
annual Trivia Contest
at Lake Ripley Country Club - 6pm until....
Proceeds benefit Cambridge youth and high school football
programs
mid to end
of May 2012
Friends of the
Library
Annual Plant Sale
usually held on a Saturday, mid to late May
in the lower level of the Amundson
Center at 200 Spring Street
Annuals, perennials, bulbs,
vegetable starts, flower pots, garden items and house plants
from local gardens and gardeners.
Supporting your locally grown library!
mid
May 2012
CAMBRIDGE K-12 PTO
annual Spring fundraiser
(little black dress attire)
food, entertainment, live auction
at the
Lake Ripley Country Club
A semi-formal event
featuring a night of entertainment & education
as the PTO rolls out the red carpet for
area women to showcase their talents
mid May 2012
Touch-a-Truck &
Bike Ride
2011 ~ 9th Annual (free to all)
for more details,
check online or call
www.cambridgecap.net
608.423.8108
event
sponsored by CAP, Cambridge Community Activities Program
May
19 & 20, 2012
Lake Ripley Regatta
Usually held the third weekend in May
Join the Catamaran Racing Association of Wisconsin and the Lake Ripley
Lodge Bed and Breakfast for the first race of the season. Come to
watch or sail, no matter what you choose you will have a great time.
Call the Lake Ripley Lodge Bed and Breakfast for get lodging rates for
this weekend at 877-210-6195 or email: info@lakeripleycom
You can learn more about this event at
www.lakeripley.com
photos from 2010 Lake Ripley Regatta
end of May 2012
RIPLEY PARK OPENING DAY
Usually held the last weekend in May
Gates open at 9am
FREE admission ~ special events & games all day
Located on the west shores of Lake Ripley,
Ripley Park is an 18 acre park privately owned by the Cambridge
Foundation and managed by the Cambridge Community Activities Program.
Ripley Park has something for everyone - swimming, basketball,
volleyball, tennis and more!
www.cambridgecap.net
May 28, 2012
Cambridge Memorial Day Parade
& Fireman'sPancake Breakfast
downtown Cambridge
Enjoying Memorial Day in
Cambridge.
photos by Kristin Soper
Memorial Day starts with
the annual Firemen's all-you-can-eat breakfast at
the Fire Station,
with the annual parade down Main Street at 10:30am
followed by a
Memorial service downtown in Veteran's Park after the parade,
and back to the Fire Station for the continuing French Toast & Eggs
breakfast.
June Events - 2012
June 1 thru October 26, 2012
every Friday afternoon
Fridays
from 2pm until 6:30 or 7pm
& continuing all Summer and into the Fall months
CAMBRIDGE FARMERS MARKET
Fresh Fruits & Veggies
Baked Goods, Arts & Crafts, Flowers
Find us on
FACEBOOK
~ ~ ~
Veterans Park in downtown Cambridge
(between Spring & Park Streets, between Badger Bank & the
Post Office)
~ ~ ~
ALL KINDS OF GREAT:
PRODUCE • FLOWERS • PLANTS
FRESH HERBS • BAKED GOODS • CHEESE
ASSORTED CRAFTS
SMOOTHIES & COFFEES ~ HOT & COLD
GREAT
FUN!
~
June 2 & 3, 2012
Cambridge Art Fair
(all new format starting in 2011 ~ 2 days, new artists,
new events)
in the Veterans Square Park, downtown Cambridge.
The Art Fair features artists from around the Midwest
offering a
variety of original art work and handmade crafts.
Raffles, food, bake sale, live entertainment
for more details or entry info, email:
craigcnc@charter.net
June 9 & 10, 2012
usually held every year the 2nd weekend in June
20th Annual
Cambridge Pottery Festival &
U.S. Pottery Games
at Lake Ripley Park, Cambridge, Wisconsin
Try throwing on a Pottery Wheel
'Hands On" Learning Center
Saturday ~
US Pottery Games, Professional Potters Throw,
Live Auction at noon
Sunday ~ Grand Champion Throw, High School &
College Games
Silent Auction Both Days
Potters Shop ~ Raku Workshop
Shimpo Wheel Raffle
www.cambridgepotteryfestival.org
June 30 & July 1, 2012
CAMBRIDGE HERITAGE DAY
Civil War Re-enactment
1861: And so it begins...
(Historic Cambridge activity)
Renactors, displays, presentations, Victorian
dancing, concessions, sutlers
Contact Duke/Mary Jane at
info@ohhanson.com
or 608-423-4379
July Events
Saturday, July 14th, 2012
usually held the 2nd Saturday in July
Cambridge Area EMS Cannonball Run
Choose from a 1 mile, 5k, or 10k
run around the scenic north side of Lake Ripley.
You can register by searching us at
www.active.com
or call Jim at 608.423.3511.
Saturday, mid July 2012
usually held the 2nd Saturday in July
Cambridge OPTIMIST Club
Annual
BIG WHEELS RACE
and raffle
Registration at 10am
Race starting at 11am
Raffle drawing at noon
Located in the Piggly Wiggly parking lot, corner of
Hwys 12&18
July 27 & 28, 2012
Friday night and all day Saturday
Cambridge Umbrella Daze
Lake Ripley Park
FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
contact: Cambridge Chamber
608.423.3780
chamber@smallbytes.net
August Events ~ 2012
August 3 & 4, 2012
Friday and Saturday
(usually the first weekend in August)
Maxwell Street Days
Photos courtesy of Kristin Soper
Maxwell Street Days
The best and biggest bargains of the year in Cambridge. Enjoy
all the bargains at the sidewalks sales on Main Street. If you
have any questions please contact Cambridge Area Chamber of Commerce
chamber@smallbytes.net
or call: 608.423.3780
August 2012
Held during the Maxwell Street Days Sale
Friends of the Library Used Book Sale
Great bargains on a large selection of used
books
at The Amundson Center, lower level
200 Spring Street
August 2012
Held during the Maxwell Street Days Sale
Community-Wide Rummage Sale
sponsored by the Cambridge Historic School/Museum
group
August 2012
(usually the first weekend in August)
Utica Festival
contact: David Smithback 608.764.8480
info@uticapark.org
September Events 2012
September 2012
Cambridge Volunteer Fire Department
Annual Firemen's Dance
and Poker Run
At the Cambridge Fire Station
Fun ~ Food ~ Drawing with Prizes ~ Dancing ~ Live Music
all proceeds benefit Cambridge Fire Department
to purchase communication equipment
608.576.7403
September 2012
Annual
Family Wellness Expo
usually held the last Saturday in September
Location: Westside Park
(just one block west of downtown)
Cost: Free
Learn
about the health and wellness opportunities available in
Cambridge and the surrounding areas,
from
10am to 1pm. Gain expert
advice and gather information from area health and wellness
practitioners in the fields of chiropractic, dental, recreation,
medical, assisted living, spa & salon, massage and much more.
for more information contact:
Cambridge CAP 608.423.8108
www.cambridgecap.net
The Family Wellness Fairs have been proclaimed a great day for all!
October Events - 2012
Sunday, October 2012
usually held the 2nd Sunday in October
6th ANNUAL
BARKTOBERFEST
downtown Veterans Park ~ 11am to 3pm
Barktoberfest is free & fun
A canine festival & party for you and your dog/s.
Vendors, rescue groups, dog demo's, food,
costume & trick contests with great prizes and more.
Registration begins at 10am for
Humane Society of Jefferson County Dog Walk.
Walk begins at 11am.
Then back to Veterans Park for contests and events
And ending with 'Yappy Hour' and Raffle
from 3pm to 5pm
at Keystone Grill on the patio, just a block away,
for both you and your dog(s).
Following contests with prizes:
Best Trick for a Treat (costume not required)
and
Dress your pet up for:
Kids & Dogs - with costumes
Best Owner/Dog Theme - costumes
Most Creative Costume (dogs only)
Dogs must b people & dog friendly,
up to date on vaccines,
4-6 ft leash; NO retractables please.
AND
please clean up after your dog.
a "Howling" Good Time!
with
Fun for Humans
AND
their hounds
Demonstrations
Games ~ Contests ~ Prizes
Yappy
Hour and more...
click here for
2010 poster
sponsored by Rover Makeovers
contact: 608.445.0755 or
dirtdogs@charter.net
October 2012
usually held on a Saturday evening in Mid October
Lake Ripley Country Club
Doors open at 5:30pm
Comedy Show at 7:30pm
"Battle of the Sexes" was the theme for the 2011 event:
featuring Rex Havens, a former college professor who has
been delighting audiences for 20 years in world-famous comedy clubs and
on television.
Find out more on Havens at
www.rexhavens.com
All proceeds go to support the Cambridge girls and boys basketball
programs
from kindergarten through high school
October 2012
Friday & Saturday
usually held
late in October
TERROR TRAIL
W9107 Bluewaters Pass, Cambridge, WI
Younger Children from 5:30 to 6:30pm
Teens & Adults from 7pm to 9:30pm
Entrance to Terror Trail will be $2.00 and a
non-perishable food item per person.
Food items will be donated to the Cambridge Food Pantry
November Events
November 2012
usually held the first Saturday in November
9am to 3pm at the Cambridge High School
31st annual
Friends of the Cambridge Library
Arts & Crafts Fair
The 2010 & 2011 annual events offered
• many vendors with quality handmade merchandise
• a raffle with gifts donated by local & area friends and business
owners
•a luncheon available ~
• a bake sale for anyone with a sweet tooth
• craft demonstrations
• live music
For more information about the event or to obtain a vendor
application,
call 608.423.3900 or visit
www.cambridgelibraryfriends.org
Saturday,
November 24, 2012
DIVA DAY in Cambridge
(currently scheduled for Saturday
after Thanksgiving)
lots
of specials and pampering
from Salon & Spa treatments to Martini specials and meal deals,
with everything catering to women.
Have fun with the Divas!
Saturday, November 24,
2012
Tree Decorating
at downtown Veteran's Square Park
(currently scheduled for
Saturday after Thanksgiving)
and
sponsored by The Lions
Club
Hot Cocoa and Dedication Ribbons available
Sunday, November 25, 2012
AND 1st Sunday in December, 2011
(Cambridge Country Christmas Sunday)
Pet Photos with Santa
11am to 3pm
$5 per session was donated to the
Humane
Society of Jefferson County
No appointment necessary
Pet Photos with Santa
Pet Portraits with Santa
by Rover Makeovers
608.445.0755
1st Sunday December 2012
Breakfast with Santa
~
8am to 11am
at the Cambridge Elementary School
802 Water Street (Hwy PQ)
Sponsored by Cambridge Activities Program
mid December 2012
CHS Holiday Prelude
sponsored by the Cambridge Music Boosters
a
parental support group that provides volunteer hours and fundraising
behind school music programs at all levels.
see the Civic Organizations or Schools link for more information on
the
Cambridge Music Boosters
January
Events - 2013
for more information on any of the above scheduled
events
or about Cambridge:
contact The Chamber of Commerce (608) 423-3780
www.cambridgewi.net
