Smelt Fry

Getting hungry?  Saturday March 1st the Millston/Knapp Sportman's Club will be hosting a Smelt Fry from 11AM until the food is gone.  Get there early! See their Facebook page Millston Knapp Sportsmen's Club

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Great Properties

We have hunting and recreational properties across Jackson County.  Imagine your own wooded land for hunting, snowmobiling, hiking, and cross-county skiing.  Or build your dream log cabin and enjoy the lakes, county lands, state parks and many more recreational activities.  Visit BuyWisconsinLand.com-Jackson and see available listings, or contact us at property@buywisconsinland.com for a customized search.

Community Thanksgiving Dinner

The Free Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be Thursday November 28th at the  National Guard Armory in Black River Falls from Noon to 3PM. Dinner is sponsored by St. John's Lutheran Church. For those unable to attend, meals will delivered, call Karen or Linda at 715-284-4657 or 715-896-0409 by 6PM November 27th.

Whitetail Deer Gun Season begins November 23rd. Find your own great hunting property here - BuyWisconsinLand.com

Support the Boys and Girls Club

The Fall Harvest Craft and Vendor Potpourri will be happening Saturday October 26th 9AM to 3PM at Black River Falls Middle School.  Baked goods, raffle, food stands, over 60 vendors, and kids activities.  Proceeds will go to the Boys & Girls Club of Jackson Country.

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Free Admission Day at the Wisconsin Cranberry Discovery Center

Saturday September 7th the Wisconsin Cranberry Discovery Center in Warrens will be open to the public with free admission from 8AM to 5PM. Check out the exhibits in this interactive museum that is fun and educational for the whole family.  See there website for more information and directions DiscoverCranberries.com

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Labor Day Fun

Labor Day is nearly here, be sure you get out and enjoy these "end of summer" fun activities!

Saturday August 31st - Monday September 2nd is the annual Labor Day Pow Wow at the Pow Wow Grounds near Black River Falls. See their flyer on their Facebook Page

Or bring your glove and eight of your best friends to Millston's 32nd Annual MDA Labor Day Softball Tournament Saturday through Monday at Millston Community Park. They will also be hosting a MDA Horseshoe Tournament and MDA Auction on Saturday, and a MDA Volleyball Tournament on Sunday.

If you'd rather be shopping, the Thunderbird Village Flea Market in Hatfield will be open Saturday through Monday 9AM-5PM with over 160 vendors.

Have a great Labor Day weekend from BuyWisconsinLand.com

Upcoming Festivals

Looking for weekend fun?  Check out these upcoming festivals in the Jackson County area.

This weekend head to the 29th Annual Sparta Butterfest, June 6th-9th, at Memorial Park in Sparta. Events include an arts and crafts sale, quilt show, softball tourney, senior mens hockey tourney, carnival, car show, parade at 12:30PM on Sunday, food, music and more. Sparta Butterfest

June 14th-16th is North Bend Days. Music, food, euchre, kids activities, along with city-wide rummage sales Saturday from 8AM-2PM and parade Sunday at 1:30PM.

Then June 21st-23rd is the Alma Center Strawberry Festival in Downtown Alma Center. Enjoy carnival rides, fun run, kiddie activities, horseshoe and volleyball tourneys, classic car show. Lots of food including chicken, brats and strawberry shortcake. Live music Friday and Saturday night; parade Sunday at Noon.

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See How Fur Traders Lived

Curious about life in Wisconsin in the early 1800s?  Check out the Fur Traders Rendezvous at Lost Falls Campground in Black River Falls May 17th - 19th.  There will be demonstrations and displays from this pre-civil war period. Friday and Saturday from 9AM-9PM and Sunday 9AM-Noon. Free Admission.

Happy Mother's Day from all of us at BuyWisconsinLand.com

Easter Eats

Snow or no snow, Easter is coming this weekend. If you're looking for a good meal to celebrate, check out these events.

The 5th Annual Warrens Area Community Easter Breakfast will be Saturday March 30th 8AM to 10AM at the Lions Log Building in Warrens. Free breakfast and Easter Egg Hunt at 9:15AM. Donations of non-perishable food items accepted for The Neighbor to Neighbor Food Pantry.

Also on Saturday will be the Easter Bunny Brunch sponsored by Partners of Black River Memorial Hospital from 8:30AM to 11 AM at the Black River Falls High School. Delicious food along with games, door prizes, raffles, face painting, costumed characters, castle bounce, photos with the Easter Bunny & more. $6/person. Easter Egg Hunt 11:15AM on south lawn of the High School.

Easter Sunday the Best Western Arrowhead Lodge/Orange Moose Bar & Grill in Black River Falls will have an Easter Buffet from 10:30AM to 2PM. Prices are $13.95/Adults $11.95/Seniors $6.95/Kids 12 & under.

Happy Easter from BuyWisconsinLand.com

Christkindl

November 30th and December 1st are the dates for this year's Christkindl festival. Don't miss the Christmas Tree Lighting on the Courthouse Lawn at 6PM Friday followed by the Candle Light Procession and Father Christmas Coronation. Both days will be filled with lots of great music and food, shows and exhibits, and of course Santa and Mrs Claus will be there!

Get the full schedule of events here Christkindl Festival Schedule

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Oktoberfest

The Sand Creek Brewery in Black River Falls is hosting the 6th Annual Oktoberfest Saturday October 6th.

Check out all the homemade crafts by local artisans and the "Things that Roll" car show. Join in the pumpkin carving or take a brewery tour.  There will also be kids activities, music, food, and much more.

See the schedule of events here Black River Area Oktoberfest

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Taylor Fire & Rescue Community Picnic

This Saturday, August 18th, head to the Taylor Community Park from 4PM-11PM for the Taylor Fire & Rescue Community Picnic.

The Fire Department is preparing a delicious Pig Roast, and there will be music, kids games, kickball, a 50/50 raffle, more refreshments and at dusk fireworks! Bring the family for an evening of fun.

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August 11th and 12th

Two big events coming up next weekend - you don't want to miss the fun.

In Melrose it's the 38th Annual Melrose American Legion Post 439 Corn Broil Saturday Noon to Midnight and Sunday 11AM to 5PM on Highway 108. Have some delicious sweet corn while enjoying the music, strolling through the flea market, taking a horse wagon rides, and more. There will be a Penny Hunt at 2PM both days.

In York check out the York-Northfield Rodeo at the Owen Kinning Ball Park. Saturday's events include a Gymkhana (riders from tiny tots to the "Jack Benny" class), a Lip Sync contest, crowning the Rodeo Princess and music. There will be a Parade Sunday at 11:30AM, as well as a horseshoe contest and the rodeo.

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Carpfest

If you like to catch carp, head to Hatfield this weekend for Carpfest!

The event starts at 8AM and final registration is at 4PM at the Lake Arbutus Sports Bar boat landing. There will be a prize for the most carp caught, a $300 tagged carp prize, plus more cash & door prizes. A great day of family fun on Lake Arbutus.

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Fresh Blueberries

Five varieties of blueberry are ready for harvest at Cain's Orchard in Hixton. Bring a bucket and come pick your own - only $1.35 a pound - starting July 7th at 7AM.  The season will last a six to eight weeks.

Visit Cains Orchard website for more information and a great blueberry muffin and cobbler recipe! cainsorchard.com

Have a safe and fun-filled Independence Day from BuyWisconsinLand.com

Robertson Creek Breakfast and Paddle

Calling all canoers and kayakers!  This Saturday, June 9th, is the Robinson Creek Preservation Associaiton Annual Breakfast & Paddle. Be at the Millston Snowmobiler's Club in Millston at 8:30AM and bring a dish to pass if you can. 

Breakfast is from 8:30AM to  9:30AM, followed by a short membership meeting and then the Paddle will begin around 10AM at the Old County I bridge.  There will be several take out points.  Cost for the event is $5 - annual membership dues.  New members are welcome.

More information can be found here Robinson Creek Preservation Association to Hold Upcoming Annual Event

Don't forget Father's Day coming June 17th.  Maybe Dad would like some hunting land or recreational property?  Check out BuyWisconsinLand.com

Ho-Chunk Nation Pow-Wow

May 26th-28th, The Ho-Chunk Nation will again hold it's Memorial Day Pow-Wow at the Andrew Blackhawk Memorial Pow-Wow Grounds on Highway 54 in Black River Falls. Enjoy a weekend of drums beating, traditional dancing, and crafts from vendors across the country.

There will be a Grand Entry on Saturday and Sunday at 1PM and 7PM, and Monday at 1PM.  Monday will be the Flag Raising: half mast at 10AM, full mast at Noon. The Pow-Wow is open to the public; there is free parking and camping is available.  See the Event Flyer here 2012 Memorial Day Pow-Wow

Please note the Louella Blackdeer Fun Run has been rescheduled to Labor Day Weekend - find details here 2012 Run

We shall never forget - have a safe and happy Memorial Day from us at BuyWisconsinLand.com

ATV trails open May 15th!

If you "wanna ride" - now's the time to get ready. Jackson County's Motorcycle trails and ATV/UTV trails will open for the season May 15th. 

Remember all ATV's and off-road motorcycles are required to have a functioning Forest Service approved spark arrestor and have a 96dB sound limit. All street legal motorcycles are required to display a Jackson County use sticker. And ATV riders from out of state need to purchase a non-resident trail pass. 

Find all the trail regulations and maps on the Jackson County website ATV Trails - Jackson County. Find trail conditions here Current ATV Trail Conditions - Jackson County

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And to all the Mom's - Happy Mother's Day!!

Fish Dinners This Week

If you're in the mood for a great fish dinner this week, here are two that will make your mouth water!

Thursday April 26th American Legion Miles Hagen Post #200 is holding a Fish Boil at the American Legion Hall in Black River Falls from 5PM to 7:30PM.  Dinner will be $10/adults and $3/kids 10 and under.

On Saturday April 28th you can check out the 2nd Annual Smelt Feed hosted by the North Branch Rod & Gun Club at the Humbird Town Hall from 5PM-6PM.  Dinner is all you can eat for $9, $5/kids 12 and under.  There will also be a raffle and family fun.

Happy eatting!

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Easter Weekend Brunches

If you're looking for good food and fun Easter weekend, there are two events in Black River Falls to check out.

On Saturday April 7th, Brunch with the Easter Bunny will be held at the Black River Falls High School from 8AM to 11AM.  Admission is $6/person and includes brunch and activities, such as face painting, crafts, and games with door prizes.  Weather permitting there will be an Easter Egg Hunt at 11:15AM outdoors.  Proceeds will benefit the Partners of Black River Falls Memorial programs and activities.

On Easter Sunday Brunch will be served at Club 95 from 10:30AM-1:30PM.  The meal will include Lasagna, Broasted Chicken, Ham, BBQ Ribs, Turkey, Breaded Shrimp, a huge salad bar, home made soup and fresh fruit and dessert.  Make your reservations soon.  Club 95 Easter Brunch

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