2018 Downtown Baraboo Events

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Downtown Baraboo Farmers Market

Wednesdays & Saturdays, May - October

Downtown Baraboo Sunday Market

May 27th, June 10th, July 8th, August 5th, Sept 2nd, and October 7th

Spring Wine Walk

Friday, May 4, 2018

Spring Fair on the Square

Saturday, May 12, 2018

Concerts on the Square

Thursday Evenings, June - August, 7pm

ArtJune

Saturday, June 16, 2018

Summer Brew Ha-Ha

Friday, June 22, 2018

Big Top Parade

July 21, 2018

Fall Fair on the Square

Saturday, October 13, 2018

Fall Art Tour

October 19 - 21, 2018

Winter Wine Walk

Friday, November 16, 2018

Christmas Light Parade

Saturday, November 17, 2018, 6pm

Experience the Magic of Christmas

Nov. 23 - Dec. 31, 2018

The Very Merry Holiday Fair

December 7 - 8, 2018

Spring Fair on the Square

Saturday, May 12, 2018 • 9am to 4pm

Schedule of Events:

L​ive Music on Corner of 4th & Oak

9am - 12pm Leah Rachuj

10am - 12pm Gin Chocolate and Bottle Rockets (in front of Spa Serenity)

1pm - 4pm Teddy Davenport

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Farm to Table - A Culinary Experience (Free Cooking Classes on the Square)

1:30pm Celebrity Chef Ace Champion

12:00pm PBS Around the Farm Table’s Inga Witscher

10:30am Little French Bakery’s Susan Holding

Farmers Market 7:30am - 1pm

Celebrating Women Event at the Spa Serenity

10am - 12pm includes music by Shawndell Marks

99.7 Max FM will be broadcasting live from the corner of 3rd and Oak.

Kids Activities including Face Painting, Bounce Houses from 9am - 4pm ($)

Sponsors of the Fair Main Sponsor: Spa Serenity Coffeebean Connection Summit Credit Union Community First Bank Oak Park Place Brunker Realty Group

Sponsors of the Farm to Table Mini Event 99.7 MAX FM Countryside Refind The Grainery Bekah Kates Tents and Events

Winter Wine Walk

Friday, November 16th • 6pm to 9pm

Join Downtown Baraboo merchants for a Wine Tasting Tour! Each location will have two wines (1 ounce each). A note pad with a map will be provided for note taking. A taste of wine, some delicious treats and a leisurely stroll around downtown with your friends. Tickets go on sale at 9am exactly one month prior to the event at Bekah Kate's. This event sells out quickly, so be sure to purchase your tickets right away!

• Tickets for the 2018 Winter Wine Walk go on sale October 16th at Bekah Kates
• Follow all the event details at Baraboo Wine Walk on Facebook.

Frequently Asked Questions

When are the Wine Walks?

The Downtown Baraboo Wine Walks are typically held the First Friday in May and the Friday before Thanksgiving.

When do tickets go on sale?

Tickets generally go on sale exactly one month before the event. There is usually a large line to buy tickets and at times there have been more people in line than tickets available.We would suggest that you get in line early!

Can I call or email to reserve tickets?

No, requests for tickets will not be taken by phone or email.

What if I lose my Wine Walk ticket?

Your Wine Walk ticket is just like cash. Lost tickets can not be replaced.

What if I can't come to the Wine Walk at the last minute? What can I do with my tickets?

You are welcome to turn the tickets in to Bekah Kate's, but they are non-refundable. Find some friends who didn't get tickets or have never been on the Wine Walk and give them a call! Or become a friend of the Downtown Baraboo Wine Walk on Facebook and let everyone know you have tickets available! You can also post there if you need tickets!

When can I pick up my glass?

You can pick up your glass starting at 9am at Bekah Kate's on the day of the wine walk. You must bring all of your tickets with you to pick up your glasses. You will receive one glass, one wristband and wine glass ring per ticket.

Where do I start the evening?

Once you have picked up your glass at Bekah Kate's, you can start at any location on the wine walk starting at 6pm!

What should I do if I have had too much to drink?

Please don't drive!! You can call a cab, we will provide several numbers you can call in your wine walk booklet.

Where can I buy the wines that are featured on the Wine Walk?

The majority of the wines featured on the Wine Walk are available at Bekah Kate's.

What are the rules I need to be aware of?

• You must be 21 to attend the Wine Walk.
• You must rinse and empty your wine glass before leaving each and every stop.
• If you need a drink of water, drink it inside one of the locations. You may not have any liquid in your glass while on the city sidewalks in between stops!

Please help us to keep this event going by strictly following these rules.

What if I have questions while on the wine walk?

You can ask any of the staff at the participating businesses or one of our wine walk ambassadors who will be strolling around throughout the evening.

Some tips for making your evening more enjoyable...

1. Avoid waiting in line by picking up your glass and wristband anytime before 6:00 pm the day of the walk.
2. Write your name on the back of your booklet and wine glass ring, when there are lots of booklets and glasses floating around that look the same, if you set yours down you may not be able to find it.
3. Make a plan, sit down with your group and make a plan of the locations that you would like to visit. With over 25 locations on the Wine Walk it will be impossible to visit all of them in 3 hours, so choose locations that you have never been to or that have wines you are interested in tasting.
4. Wear comfortable shoes and dress weather appropriate, there is a good deal of walking outside during this event.
5. Choose a meeting location or route in case you get separated from your group.
6. If you make purchases (There are some GREAT sales on the route), ask the business to keep your bag behind the counter and pick it up at the end of the Wine Walk or the next day.
7. Come hungry, every location has fabulous food pairings to match their wines.
8. Provided you have your glass and wristband, you may start at any location at 6:00pm. Lots of groups start at the end or the beginning, so you can avoid crowded locations by starting somewhere in the middle.
9. Follow traffic pedestrian rules. Please only cross the streets at crosswalks.
10. Bring your ID. We will refuse to serve you if you cannot prove you are 21 years of age.
11. We will refuse to serve anyone who appears to be intoxicated.

Christmas Light Parade

Saturday, November 17 2018 • 6pm

See glittering lighted floats, reindeer and equestrian units, marching bands, and novelty units. Witness Santa as he lights the Official Downtown Baraboo Holiday Tree. After the parade, children and families are invited to visit with Santa and have their pictures taken. Get more ideas for enjoying the day on our blog.

Become a Parade Sponsor

We at DBI appreciate all efforts to make our community vibrant and successful and ask for your support in providing this memorable event. Please consider becoming a sponsor of our annual Downtown Baraboo Christmas Light Parade. Download our sponsorship package to see which sponsorship would be the best fit for your business.

Parade Tips

Here are some tips to make watching the Downtown Baraboo Christmas Parade a bit more enjoyable:

1. Dress warmly. Temperatures can range from a mild 50 degrees F down to a chilly 20 degrees. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and get cozy for a spectacular show!
2. There will be food booths in the downtown business district offering hot drinks and snack items to help keep you warm!
3. If you have small children you'll want to plan on being downtown about one hour before the parade starts for pre-parade entertainment.
4. The parade lasts about 45 minutes and will not be canceled unless there are extreme weather conditions. Check this site for any cancellation notice.
5. There are many free public parking lots within one block of the parade route. Check the map for locations.
6. Make a Day of It! Come early and start your holiday gift shopping. Downtown retailers kick off the Christmas season with an open house starting at 10:00 a.m. serving free refreshments.

Christmas Festival

Mid November to Christmas

Nestled in the Baraboo Bluffs just 45 minutes north of Madison on Hwy 12, and only 10 minutes south of Wisconsin Dells, the vibrant community of Baraboo offers 5 weekends of Family Fun and Holiday Shopping for young and old alike. Visit Downtown Baraboo for holiday activities each weekend from the Saturday before Thanksgiving until New Years. A beautiful courthouse square is surrounded by cheerful storefronts, enthusiastic shopkeepers, and a thriving assembly of artists. Downtown Baraboo offers all of the amenities that create a wonderful day-trip for family or friends any time of year, but especially during the holiday season!

Free Horse and Wagon Rides and visits with Santa

Saturdays, Thanksgiving through Christmas • 11am to 2pm

Visit our beautiful community and climb aboard the horse-drawn wagon for a nostalgic holiday ride through Downtown Baraboo. Rides are available every Saturday from Thanksgiving to Christmas between 11:00 am to 2:00pm. Pick up and drop off is the corner of 3rd and Oak Street. What a great way to check out all that Downtown Baraboo has to offer. Don't worry if it's cold. Warm up with some hot chocolate from one of the wonderful specialty food merchants. Maybe you'll be lucky enough to experience a visit from the strolling carolers as they serenade Santa at the Historic Al Ringling Theatre.

Santa is welcomed to Downtown Baraboo during Christmas Light Parade and lights the Official Downtown Baraboo Christmas Tree near the new renovated Al Ringling Theatre! Immediately after the parade children and families are invited to come Inside the Al Ringling Theater to visit with Santa and have their pictures taken. Every Saturday through the Holiday Season Santa invites you to visit him at the Al Ringling Theatre, 136 4th Avenue, from 11am to 2pm. Bring your camera! Sponsored by the Baraboo Burger Company

Black Friday

Friday, November 23 8-10am Only

Black Friday in Downtown Baraboo is the best version of Black Friday shopping. Grab a cup of hot coffee or breakfast and shop select downtown Baraboo Shops for some of the deepest Discounts of the YEAR! Specific shop promotions will be released at 12 noon on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. Special Prices only 8am to 10am at select Shops in Downtown Baraboo.

Small Business Saturday

Saturday, November 24

Shop Small Business Saturday in Downtown Baraboo, support your local retailers who support your community all year long.

Holiday Open House

Saturday, December 1

Downtown merchants will host their Annual Downtown Christmas Open House on Saturday, December 1st, 2018. Shoppers can catch up on their holiday gift-buying in the many specialty stores located throughout the historic downtown and enjoy a delicious meal at one of the fabulous cafes, taverns or restaurants.

Artisan Weekend

Saturday, December 8

The Shops of Downtown Baraboo invite local artists in to their stores to sell and sometimes demonstrate their crafts. 11-2 on Saturday December 8th. Also on Artisan weekend our very own Char from Helen's Daughters hosts The Very Merry Holiday Fair at the Baraboo Art Center on Water Street Friday and Saturday. This is a show not to miss! Saturday is also the Sauk County Historical Society Open House.

Santa is Coming to Town

Saturday, December 15

Bring the whole family to Downtown Baraboo for a day of old fashion Family Fun. Horse drawn Wagon Rides, visits with Santa, carolers & Shopping! On Saturday, December 15th select Shops will feature a special $10 or less kids shopping table so all the children can shop for their loved ones.

Date Night

Friday, December 21

Spend the evening with that special someone in Downtown Baraboo. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the Holiday season! Grab that special someone and make the trip to Downtown Baraboo for an evening. Take a moon lit horse and wagon Ride, tie up the loose ends of your holiday shopping ( or get started!), grab a cocktail, or catch a movie at the Al Ringling Theatre.

Extended Shopping

Friday, December 21

From mid December to Christmas most shops are open until 7:00pm with extended hours. Our downtown offers that unique gift, big surprise or special item that you just can't find anywhere but here. Come and enjoy the beautiful scenery, hospitality and uniqueness that is all Baraboo. Our merchants will make your last days of shopping enjoyable moments as you find that perfect something for that special someone.

Please Patronize Our Sponsors:

Our Downtown Baraboo Christmas sponsors make all the wonderful events listed above possible. Please continue to help us thank them by visiting their stores and businesses throughout the year.

Downtown Baraboo's 2017 Holiday Promotions were sponsored by Magnum Media	The Christmas Light Parade was sponsored by Pizza Ranch of Baraboo
Our Premium Business Sponsors: Al. Ringling Theatre Ardyth's Sew N Shoppe Baraboo Burger Co Baraboo Candy Company Bekah Kates Brunker Realty CoffeeBean Connection Corner Drug Store Contryside Refind Eclectic Treasures Helen's Daughter Studio/Very Merry Holiday Fair Jen's Alpine Just Imagine Toys Lodge Coffee Roasters Neatos Bake Shoppe Red Shed Garden & Gifts Spa Serenity The Grainery The Jeweler's Edge The Village Booksmith WRPQ-MAX 99.7
Our Business Sponsors: A Vintage Coop Amber Moon Cornerstone Gallery Etcetera by BLH Lillian Verrall McGann Furniture Specially Hers Vintage Port Coffee & Deli Yellow Feather Gallery

Farmer's Market

Wednesday and Saturday, May through October • 7:30am to 1:00pm

Started by local growers in the late-1980's, the Baraboo Farmers' Market has become a favorite feature of downtown life for Baraboo residents, who avail themselves of the wealth of locally produced agricultural products every Wednesday and Saturday morning from early May through October. Only Wisconsin-produced fruits, vegetables, meats, cheese, eggs, bakery items, flowers and perennials, bedding plants, jams and jellies, maple syrup and honey, herbs and herbal products, and other commodities are allowed to be sold at the market. Not only does the market provide an outlet for local and regional growers, it offers consumers the opportunity to purchase products directly from the people who make or grow them, thus fostering an appreciation for the producer's labor and for Wisconsin's agricultural heritage.

The Baraboo Farmers' Market is held on Wednesday and Saturday mornings from 7:30 am to 1:00 pm on the Courthouse Square on Oak Street between 3rd and 4th Streets. The market runs from May through October.

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If you are a grower interested in participating in the 2017 market, please visit www.baraboofarmersmarket.com for more information and applications.

Art June

Saturday, June 16, 2018

Sunday Market

Select Sundays, May through October

The Downtown Baraboo Sunday Market includes Antique Dealers, Collectors, Artisans and Crafters selling their work on the streets of Downtown Baraboo. The Market will be open May 27th, June 10th, July 8th, August 5th, September 2nd, and October 7th from 9am - 3pm.

Stop by and check it out!

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If you are interested in participating in the Sunday Market, please contact

Mary Hultman - Events Coordinator
P.O. Box 216, Baraboo,WI 53913
Ph. 608-448-3490
events@downtownbaraboo.com

2018 Sunday Market Application

Brew-Ha-Ha

Friday, June 22, 2018

Join us for a Beer Tasting Tour at Select Downtown Baraboo Businesses

Downtown Baraboo Inc. hosts a Beer Walk each year on the last Friday in June. Taste fabulous Wisconsin Craft beers as you wander through Downtown Baraboo. Participating merchants offer two unique beers to sample. Local breweries will also be onsite pouring featured selections.

Brew Haha ticket will go on sale Tuesday, May 22nd at Bekah Kates (117 3rd Street) at 9am.

We will also have Designated Driver tickets available for sale online and at Bekah Kates. (All event attendees, including designated drivers must be 21 years old and be prepared to be carded)

Brew Ha Ha Frequently Asked Questions

When will the Brew Ha Ha event be held?

The next Downtown Baraboo Brew Ha Ha will be held on June 22, 2018.

When do tickets go on sale?

Tickets generally go on sale at Bekah Kate's exactly one month before the event. Remember:

• Limit of 4 tickets per person.
• Tickets are $25.00 each. Cash or Check only.
• 350 tickets available.
• There is usually a large line to buy tickets, so we suggest that you get in line early!

Can I call or email to reserve tickets?

Requests for tickets will not be taken by phone or email but you may be able to purchase them online (This page will have the link when it is available).

Can I call or email to purchase tickets the day the tickets go on sale?

On the day that the tickets go on sale, and after everyone that was in line has been served, in-person, phone, and e-mail orders will be taken until all tickets have been sold.

What if I lose my Brew Ha Ha ticket?

Your Brew Ha Ha ticket is just like cash. Lost tickets can not be replaced.

What if I can't come to the Brew Ha Ha at the last minute? What can I do with my tickets?

You are welcome to turn the tickets in to Bekah Kate's, but they are non-refundable. We suggest that you find some friends who didn't get tickets or have never been on the Brew Ha Ha and give them a call!

When can I pick up my glass?

You can pick up your glass starting at 9am at Bekah Kate's on the day of the Brew Ha Ha. Remember:

• You must bring all of your tickets with you to pick up your glasses.
• You will receive one glass, one wristband and one ticket lanyard per ticket.

Where do I start the evening?

Once you have picked up your glass at Bekah Kate's, you can start at any location on the Brew Ha Ha starting at 6pm!

What should I do if I have had too much to drink?

Please don't drive!! Please call a cab or friend to drive you home.

Where can I buy the beers that are featured on the Brew Ha Ha?

Many of the beers featured on the Brew Ha Ha are available at Monks and Bekah Kate's.

What are the rules I need to be aware of?

• You must be 21 to attend the Brew Ha Ha.
• You must rinse and empty your glass before leaving each and every stop.
• If you need a drink of water, drink it inside one of the locations. You may not have any liquid in your glass while on the city sidewalks in between stops!

Please help us to keep this event going by strictly following these rules.

What if I have questions while on the Brew Ha Ha?

You can ask any of the staff at the participating businesses or one of our Brew Ha Ha ambassadors who will be strolling around throughout the evening.

Concerts on the Square

Thursdays, June 7th through August 30th • 7:00pm

Concerts on the Square in Downtown Baraboo are hosted every Thursday evening at 7pm, July through August on the lawn of Baraboo's Historic Courthouse. Bring your family, your blanket or lawn chairs and plan for an evening of entertainment and relaxation. Refreshments available for purchase and limited number of chairs are provided. In the event of rain please check Facebook for the alternate location.

If you are interested in preforming at Concert on the Square or Supporting the Concert season please email jstich@yahoo.com.

Big Top Parade and Circus Celebration

Saturday, July 21, 2018 • 8am to 4pm

Ladies and gentlemen, children of all ages!

This July 21st, the Baraboo Community will be alive with events and activities as we celebrate the 6th Annual Big Top Parade and Circus Celebration in downtown Baraboo. This year, the parade theme will be “Shake, Rattle & Roll” celebrating the 1950's era. The Big Top Parade & Circus Celebration will feature concerts, children's activities, carnival games, live performances, a Sock Hop on the Square and food vendors from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. The main event — the Big Top Parade — kicks off at 11:00 a.m. Along with our grand marshals, the parade features over 75 traditional circus parade units and circus-themed entries created by community groups and businesses.

For more information, visit BigTopParade.com or contact the Baraboo Area Chamber of Commerce at (608) 356-8333.

Photos by Bill Johnsen