Calendar of Events

Mineral Point Market

May 3, 2008 to October 18, 2008
8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
AKA "The Farmers' Market" is held every Saturday morning at Water Tower Park from early May to the end of October. Produce, plants, meat, and lots more, starting slow and building as the season progresses. Everything is locally produced. A lot more than just a bunch of fruit and veg, its almost a social event. Just look for the water tower.

THE WEATHER

May 6, 2008 to December 31, 2008

Someone told me today, 5/1/08, that they have picked the first Morels of the season. That would be the small grayish Morchella deliciosa. As it warms up we'll start to see the M. esculenta and crassipes. The rains have been cleaning the sand and gravel off the roads. Plenty of water but no flooding in the area. Spring flowers are blooming along the roads, in gardens and woods. The road biking season is underway. The willows are covered in new yellow green leaves and every day the ground, green, green. Warblers are passing through, turkeys have been active and everything that can sing is.

Some neighbors saw a Bald Eagle recycling road kill, several others insist there is a wolf hanging around about five miles East of town. Fifteen minutes to the North is Governor Dodge State Park. Maybe a bit muddy on he trails, but no flooding around here. You can still hike the many trails. The park has something in every season.

Your Summer Novel

May 10, 2008
Ends at 5:00 p.m.
How to get started on that novel you Always meant to write, for a novel Summer. 608-987-3292 or Shakerag Alley

Pendarvis Opens

May 12, 2008
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Mineral Point's own State Historic Site opens for the season. Check out the early lead mining era homes, visit the gift shop, and when you're all done stop off at Brewery Creek. Sounds like a perfect day.

Bike Event!

May 24, 2008
The Race of Truth! Man / Woman against the clock. How fast are you up the highest point in Southern Wisconsin? Find out at... Iowa County Humane Society L'Alpe Bl'Huez Bluemounds Time Trials. Details at http://www.ichs.net/alpe_blhuez.html

Bob Fest

May 25, 2008
11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Put on by our friends up at The General Store in Spring Green, about 30 minutes from Mineral Point. Celebrating the music of Bob Dylan. A major event with local beer, local musicians and local fun. Since you're staying at Brewery Creek its really close too! Maybe this year Bob himself will show up....it could happen? For details http://www.springgreengeneralstore.com/

Love Letters

May 30, 2008 to May 31, 2008
Begins at 7:00 p.m.
The play will be performed by actors Kerry Shear and Wilford Brimley, stars of stage and screen. Not one, but TWO great events. Friday a special dinner theater performance, with opportunity to visit with the actors. Saturday there will be another public performance at the Mineral Point Opera House. get all the details at shakeragalley.com

Orchard Lawn Season Begins

May 30, 2008 to September 28, 2008
Home of the Mineral Point Historical Society. Orchard Lawn is open for tours Fridays & Saturdays: 1:00 to 4:15 Sundays: 11:00 to 2:00 Other times by appointment

Family Day at Taliesin

May 31, 2008
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
At the Hillside School just South of the Taliesin house. "Family Day 2008 is an educational outreach program of FREE, fun-filled activities and events for kids and their families. The mission of Family Day is to educate and engage the creativity and energy of children ages 5 to 12, by teaching them about Frank Lloyd Wright, architecture, nature, music, observation and other arts that can inspire them! "

Folklore Village Theater

June 5, 2008
Begins at 7:30 p.m.
"Hanging Will Caffee: A Tale of Swift Justice ion the Wisc Frontier". Guess it all depends on how you feel about capital punishment. Also presented on JUne 12, 19 and 26.

Gallery Night

June 7, 2008
Ends at 9:00 p.m.
The artists and galleries of MP open their doors to one and all. Stroll the streets and check out the art. Spend the night at Brewery Creek! Eat at Brewery Creek too!

American Players Theater

June 7, 2008 to October 5, 2008
Let the season begin! Loads of people stay at Brewery Creek while enjoying the great performances through October 5th. Details at: APT

Pendarvis Visitor Appreciation Day

June 8, 2008
Ends at 5:00 p.m.
At Pendarvis or course! Only two bucks a head to take the tour of Mineral Point's premier historic site.

Open House

June 8, 2008
6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
At all Wisconsin State Parks, including Governor Dodge and Yellowstone Lake near Mineral Point. And, its free for all. Some parks have events planned.

Canoe Fest

June 12, 2008 to June 14, 2008
The 41th annual Darlington Canoe Fest. Just 20 minutes South of Mineral Point on Highway 23. Details at: Canoe Fest

Jammin' On the Porch

June 13, 2008
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Now its a Tradition! The second Fridays of each month, June through- September area musicians get together at Orchard Lawn (on the porch) and perform for you, for free, for the fun of it.

Mosaic Madness Workshop

June 13, 2008 to June 15, 2008
Exploring concrete Sculptures and Mosaic. At Shake Rag Alley. For more info: Shakerag Alley or 608-987-3292

Midsummer Pub Night

June 21, 2008
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
At Pendarvis. Every year Brewery Creek donates some beer to the event. You better have a good excuse to miss this one. "An evening of song and celebration of Midsummer's arrival takes place in the cozy confines of the Pendarvis Kiddleywink Pub. Enjoy live music and a cash bar featuring a variety of wines and non-alcoholic beverages."

GRABAAWR

June 21, 2008 to June 28, 2008
GRABAAWR 23rd year. This bike tour following the Wisconsin River, not too far from Brewery Creek. Details at: Bike Wisconsin

City Band Concert

June 26, 2008
... and Ice Cream Social. At the MP Care Center.

Spring Green Arts and Crafts Fair

June 28, 2008
39th Annual Art Fair in downtown Spring Green, about 30 minutes from Mineral Point. 200 artists. www.springgreenartfair.com

The Fourth

July 4, 2008
Celebrate the 4th of July with 2 and 5 mile runs, a Parade, Barbeque, Music, Games and Fireworks.

Jammin on the Porch

July 11, 2008
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Now its a Tradition! The second Fridays of each month, June through- September area musicians get together at Orchard Lawn (on the porch) and perform for you, for free, for the fun of it.

Woodlanders Gathering

July 11, 2008 to July 14, 2008
Workshops at Shake-Rag Alley. Fifth annual Wooldanders Gathering featuring creating with natural materials. Furniture, baskets, carvings and more. Shakerag Alley

SAGBRAW

July 27, 2008 to August 2, 2008
The 31st annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Wisconsin. So it doesn't come too close to Mineral Point, still a great activity worth promoting Details at: Bike Wisconsin

Founders' Day III

July 31, 2008
Ends at 9:00 p.m.
Annual celebration of the MP Historical Society's 1939 Charter. This year's party will feature a "Roaring Twenties" theme with historical displays, music, drinks (including beer donated by a generous local brewery) food and fun.

Gallery Night

August 2, 2008
Ends at 9:00 p.m.
Galley Night in Mineral Point! Four Saturdays a year galleries stay open late. It is a lovely time, walking the beautiful streets of Mineral Point, partaking of snacks and beverages at some galleries, enjoying featured artists and new works, and of course adding to your collections! info@emstudio.com Spend the night at Brewery Creek! Eat at Brewery Creek too!

Stage and Screen

August 4, 2008 to August 9, 2008
Workshops at Shake-Rag Alley. Directing, writing and acting for TV, film and theater. Real live Hollywood and Broadway types right here in little 'ol Mineral Point. Shakerag Alley

Jammin on the Porch

August 8, 2008
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
At Orchard Lawn! On the Porch. Live music. Bring a chair or your.... whatever.

Wisconsin High School Regional Rodeo

August 9, 2008 to August 10, 2008
Its a rodeo! With High School kids! Exciting events and specialty acts at the Iowa County Fairgrounds. Call Sharon 608-987-2664.

Dairyland Dare

August 16, 2008
"A Cycling Challenge in Southwestern Wisconsin". 100km, 200km, 266km and ... 300km routes to fit cyclists of all levels of fitness. The roads go up, the roads go down, then up, then down. Repeat until exhausted. There are even a few flat bits thrown in. Sure its a challenge, but not exactly the Dolomites, the Pyrennes or the Alps! Make your plans early. Everything you need to know

152nd Iowa County Fair

August 28, 2008 to September 1, 2008
The Fair Begins, at the Iowa County Fair Grounds in Mineral Point. www.iowacountyfair.org.

Jammin on ther Porch

September 12, 2008
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Now its a Tradition! The second Fridays of each month, June through- September area musicians get together at Orchard Lawn (on the porch) and perform for you, for free, for the fun of it.

Spring Green Literary Festival

September 12, 2008 to September 13, 2008
About 30 minutes from Mineral Point. A gathering of readers and writers. Why not stay at Brewery Creek while attending the festival? For more information call 608-588-3009 OR, Details at: SG Lit Fest

Cornish Festival Pub Night

September 26, 2008
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Where else but at Historic Pendarvis. Brewery Creek beer plays a supporting role. "The quaint Kiddleywink Pub in the rowhouse at Pendarvis offers a special evening with live music, a cash bar, and a variety of pub games. This event is a fund-raiser for the Pendarvis Memorial Endowment Trust and coincides with Mineral Point's citywide Cornish Festival."

Cornish Festival

September 26, 2008 to September 27, 2008
Check out cornishfest.org for details.

Crowdy Crawn

September 27, 2008
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
At Pendarvis of course! ""Crowdy Crawn" is a Cornish expression meaning "entertainment that is a mixture of things." Expect just that at Pendarvis on this Saturday. This event coincides with Mineral Point's citywide Cornish Festival."

Fall Art Tour!!

October 17, 2008 to October 18, 2008
This will be the 15th Annual event. Follow the trail of working Wisconsin artists, from Mineral Point in the South to Baraboo in the North. Painters, sculptors, weavers, and more! Probably the busiest weekend of the year in this area. www.fallarttour.com

Gallery Night and Candle Light Shopping

December 6, 2008
Ends at 9:00 p.m.
Galley Night in Mineral Point! Four Saturdays a year galleries stay open late. It is a lovely time, walking the beautiful streets of Mineral Point, partaking of snacks and beverages at some galleries, enjoying featured artists and new works, and of course adding to your collections! info@emstudio.com Spend the night at Brewery Creek! Eat at Brewery Creek too!

Santa at Shake-Rag Alley

December 13, 2008
Yes Virginia there is a Santa Claus... in Mineral Point anyway! Its Santa! At Shake Rag! Shakerag Alley