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2008 Community Calendar of Events
To download a printable Fitchburg community events calendar in Adobe Acrobat PDF® format, please click here.
Sleigh Rides (Dates TBA)
12pm-3pm; McKee Farms Park; Hosted by the Lion's Club; weather dependent; Call Jayne at 274-6413 for exact date and details.
March 22 - Easter Egg Hunt
1pm, McGaw Park; hosted by the Lion's Club. Call Jayne at 274-6413 for more info.
April 25-28 - Capital City Jazz Fest
perform at the Quality Inn & Suites at 2969 Cahill Main. For more info. visit madisonjazz.com or call 850-5400.
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May-October - Fitchburg Farmer's Market at Fitchburg Center
Every Thurs., from 3-6p.m. at the Agora Pavilion on E. Cheryl Parkway. Call 277-2592 or visitfitchburgcenter.com for more info.
May 16th-18th - Fitchburg Days Festival
McKee Farms Park; Live music, Fireworks, Irish dancers, carnival, food, kids' activity tent, family fun for all ages - all weekend long! Visit fitchburgdays.com for details.
May 30-June 1 - Fest Italia
Italian dancers, children's activities, "A Taste of Italy" and Bocce Ball at McKee Farms Park. For more info visit iwcmadison.com.
June 7 - Hospice Care's Run/Walk to Remember
9:00a.m. 5KRun/Walk and 10K Run. 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway. For more info. visit hospicecareinc.com or contact Jennifer Sweet at 327-7239 or j.sweet@hospicecareinc.com
June 7 - Gear Up for Kids
8 a.m. - 1 p.m. McKee Farms Park. A cycling event for all ages! Benefit American Family Children's Hospital & UW Health Pediatric Fitness Clinic. Choose from 1, 10, 25 &50-mile routes. Visit gearupforkids.org or call 261-1707.
June 9 - Concerts at McKee
Concerts begin at 6:30p.m. at McKee Farms Park. Call 270-4290 for more information.
June 12 - Chamber Golf Outing
A benefit for Fitchburg Area Joining Forces for Families. Spend a day at University Ridge and golf for a cause. All are invited; bring co-workers, friends & family. For more info. call the Chamber at 288-8284 or email bklein@fitchburgchamber.com
June 19 - Strawberry Fest at Farmer's Market
3-6p.m. Ice Cream Benefit for Salvation Army, loads of strawberries and music. Visit fitchburgcenter.com or call 277-2592.
June 28 - Show & Shine Car Show benefiting Big Brothers, Big Sisters
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Agora (5500 E. Cheryl Parkway) Over 230 Antique and Show Cars. Food, Music & Family Activities.
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July 14 - Concerts at McKee
Concerts begin at 6:30p.m. at McKee Farms Park. For more information call 270-4290.
July 17 - Kids' Fest at the Farmers' Market
3-6p.m. Music, balloons, face painting, ice cream. Benefit for Woods Hollow Children's Center. Call 277-2592 for more info.
July 19-20 - Hickory Knoll Carriage Competition
Hickory Knoll Farm, 5438 Hwy M. Hickory Knoll Driving Trial features formal dressage on Sat. and fast cross-country driving on Sunday. Free admission. For more information call 835-7473.
August 11 - Concerts at McKee
Concerts begin at 6:30p.m. at McKee Farms Park. For more information call 270-4290.
August 15 - Pack the Park Night
6pm, McKee Farms Park; Family fun night! Games, food and a movie showing in the dark! Call 270-4285 for more information.
August 21 - Summer Fest at the Farmers' Market
3-6p.m. Ice cream benefit for Fitchburg Historical Society. Visit fitchburgcenter.com or call 277-2592 for more information.
September 18 - Fall Fest at Farmers' Market
3-6 pm. Ice Cream Benefit for EAGLE School. Visit fitchburgcenter.com or call 277-2592 for details.
September 21 - Du Run Run
At McKee Farms Park. A duathalon for kids of all ages. For more info. or for volunteer info. contact John Weichelt at JWeichelt@specialolympicswisconsin.org or 221-2900. Visit www.specialolympicswisconsin.org
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Last 2 weekends in September - Harold Potterson's Haunted Barn
At Eplegaarden. Call 845-5966 for information.
October Weekends - Harold Potterson's Haunted Barn
At Eplegaarden. Call 845-5966 for information.
October 18 - Great Pumpkin Give-Away
Pumpkins, music, refreshments, prizes, kids activities, and special guest appearances from Bucky Badger & Maynard the Mallard. 10a.m. -1p.m. Oak Bank Parking Lot. For more information call 441-6000 or visit oakbankonline.com
October 11 - Fitchburg Fire Dept. Open House
10a.m -3pm. Station #1 on Lacy Rd. Meet your local firefighters, ride on the fire truck, balloons, refreshments, demonstrations and much more! Visit fitchburgfire.com or call 278-2980.
October 18 - The Enchanted Forest
6pm. McGaw Park; Your favorite movie and cartoon characters will greet you on a magical walk in the park. Activities include carriage rides, a bonfire, hot chocolate and s'mores making.
November 27 - Berbee Derby
8am at Fitchburg Center; 4th Annual Thanksgiving Day 10K Run and 5K Run/Walk. A family event that benefits that Technology Education Foundation. Online registration begins early at berbeederby.com
December 7 - Children's Holiday Party
1p.m - 4 pm. Fitchburg Community Center, 5510 Lacy Road; Activities include visits with Santa, face painting, carriage rides and s'mores making. A fun and festive event! Call 270-4285 for more details.
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