Monday, August 25, 2014

September Community Events

Just because school is starting doesn't mean that the fun has to stop! Check out these events around the area in September to either bring the kids or have a date night!

Art Harvest featuring Fall Family Festival at Green Bay Botanical Gardens
September 6th from 9-4
Free Admission!
Homemade lemonade, teas and coffee served by La Java. Concessions served all day include brats, hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken, veggie patties, chips, ice cream and more! There will be FREE parking and shuttle bus pick-up and drop-off at NWTC Lot G. Plenty of free activities for the kids! From pumpkin bowling, apple toss, build your own scarecrow, pumpkin ring toss, face painting from 10 - 3, pumpkin Golf, and wagon rides! Children will also have a chance to win prizes by participating in games and activities!

2014 Fall Harvest Fest
September 6 from Noon-6pm at Parallel 44
There will be a Traditional Grape Stomp starting at 3 pm. If you are interested in stomping, come early and enter your name in a drawing to stomp. Wine sampling (available for $6) includes 5 samples and a Parallel 44 Signature Wine Glass. Vineyard Tours will occur on the hour at 1, 2, 4 & 5 pm. Live Music Talk of the Town and local food vendors. Local Art Vendors will also be present displaying and selling their crafts!

“If Tombstones Could Talk" Woodlawn Cemetery Walk
September 9 & September 10 @ 6:30
September 13, 2014 @ 2:00
$6.00/person and $14.00/family --- Reservations Required
Come and listening about some of Green Bay's past residents, who now rest at Woodlawn Cemetery. You’ll get to hear some fascinating stories about lives in the earlier eras. The Tour involves walking and standing. Lightweight, portable chairs and flashlights are recommended.

Wet Whistle Wine Fest
September 12th from 4-8
September 13th from 10-6
Von Stiehl Winery- Algoma
Wine festival featuring food, grape stomping, music, arts and crafts.

Rails & Ales Brewfest
September 20th from 6:00 - 10:00
Standard Ticket - $35 in advance; $45 at the door
Premium Ticket - $55 advance reservation only
Walk around the Museum's historic trains while sampling dozens of craft beers, fine wines, and food prepared by local chefs! With the standard ticket you’ll enjoy unlimited craft beer, wine and food samples and take home a souvenir pint glass. And with the Premium ticket, you’ll enjoy a three-course dinner aboard the Museum's restored 1939 dinette-lounge car Silver Spirit paired with additional craft beer selections, as well as unlimited craft beer, wine and food samples in the Sampling Hall and take home a souvenir pint glass.

Fallfest on the Fox
September 27th from 10-2
Fallfest will take place in the Adams Street parking lot in Downtown Green Bay.  Fallfest on the Fox officially kicks off with the longtime favorite, the Annual ASPIRO Awareness Walk. The two mile walk will take participants through Downtown Green Bay, on the Fox River Trail and end on the Fallfest grounds.  Fallfest on the Fox will host the famous Chili Cook-Off and a popular children’s area with games and bounce house.  The ASPIRO Pub & Grill will provide food and beverage choices.  Also, Big Mouth will perform from 10:30 pm – 1:30 pm.

As always, there are local farmer's markets going on through the month of September:

Green Bay Farmer’s Market
Wednesdays starting at 3 pm and Saturdays starting at 7am

Stadium District Farmer's Market
Thursdays starting at 3 pm at Stadium View

Oneida Farmer's Market
Thursdays from 12 pm-6 pm at Oneida One Stop on Hwy. 54

(East) De Pere Farmer's Market
Thursdays from 7 am-12 pm
*Parking available in Seroogy’s Parking Lot

Post by: Sara D

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