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Concerts in the Park

Concert #3 YMCA.jpg Enjoy an outdoor concert Wednesdays during the summer months from our newly constructed band shell located in Evans Bosshard Park, Hwy 16 East right here in Sparta. Be sure to bring your lawn chair.

Start time: 7 PM
2010 dates are as follows: Full Band Schedule Coming Soon!  

June 2  Sparta High School Vocal Jazz and SHE3

June 9  Studebaker 7

June 16 Maggie May & the Heartland Country Band

June 23 Greg Balfany Jazz Quartet

June 30 484th Army Band

July 7  Gary & the Ridgeland Dutchmen

July 14 Pat Watters --moved to August 25th!

July 21 Rusty Star  

July 28 3 Beers to Debuque

Aug 4 Grumpy Old Men

Aug 11 Hans Meyer

Aug 18 DeCapo

Aug 25 Pat Watters Band

 * In the event of inclement weather, concerts will be held at Sparta Meadowview School.

A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR 2010 SPONSORS!!!

Armstrong Landscaping, Bandbox Cleaners,Biederman Jewelers,Century Foods, Century Link, Edwards Insurance, Foss Fine Meats, Franciscan Skemp Healthcare, Good Citizens, Kiwanis, Leon Country Floors, Lighthaus Inn, Marten-Pederson Family, Monroe County Title, Osborne, Goodman & Tripp, S & S Distributing, Southern Fried Glass, Sparta Floral & Greenhouses, Sparta Market & Pharmacy, State Bank, Super 8, Tlustoch law Office, Union National Bank, United Counrty Markim Realty, WCOW,Wescoand Westside Wine and Spirits.


On the Trail Beer & Wine Contest

On the Trail Logo.pdf September 11, 2010 Start fermenting now!! Enter your home brew or wine specialty in our On The Trial  Beer & Wine Contest.  Call  608-269-4123 to enter!


Leon Gatorfest VIII August 28-29, 2010

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In May of 2002, USA Today ran an article stating that alligators have been found in unexpected locations including Buffalo, NY, Nashua, NH and...Leon, WI- No truth to this in Leon, but the local Residents love to find any reason to celebrate and so, Gaterfest was Born. Join in the fun on August 28th & 29th for the 8th annual Gatorfest in downtown Leon:

Events and Activities:

Saturday, August 28th:

9 am: Karen Wright GReeno Memorial 5k Walk/Run

          Laundry Basket Softball Tournament

10am:  Hillbilly Horseshoes Tournament    

All Day Chicken Q, Live Music, Kids Inflatables and Games, Arts and Crafts Show, Live Reptile Exhibit

8-midnight: The Freezers    

Sunday August 29th:

8-10 am: Pancake Breakfast

9 am: Laundry Basket Softball Tournament cont'd.

Noon-1 Stand Still Parade

1-3 pm: Car/Tractor Show

2:30: Frog Jumpers Exhibition-Leon Gators vs. Melvina Frog

3 pm Challenge Ballgame Oktoberfest vs. Gatorfest

3:30 Gator Crawl drawings

All day Food stands, Arts 7 Crafts Show, Kids Inflatables & Games, Mini petting Farm

Grounds close at 7

Please call Sharon Folcey -608-269-8463 or folcey@centurytel.net will questions. 

                 


Events

May 2010

15th - Market Sparta Spring Fling and Wine Walk

Shop, sample wine at participating stores and enjoy an a historical guided tour.  

19th - Boys and Girls Club Golf Outing

31st - Memorial Day Parade, Water St.

June 2010

12th - Sparta Stampede

23rd - SBA5 Franciscan Skemp Healthcare

July 2010

23rd - Crazee Daze July 24 7 am - 3 pm

Shop and Save at the Annual Extravaganza of Summer Sales in Sparta!  Billy Krause & Chuck Roll Performing at 11am on the Water St. Bridge, Brat Sales, Bake Sales, Art and Craft Vendors, Big Deals from local merchants!

August 2010

04th - Sparta Chamber Golf Outing

Join in the fun at River Run Golf Course!

07th - St. Pat's Summerfest

13th - Sparta Blues and BBQ

15th - St. Claire Health Mission Fam Fest

28th - Leon Gatorfest

September 2010

11th - On the Trail Home Wine Vinter's & Hops Brewers Challenge

October 2010

02nd - FALL FEST IN DOWNTOWN SPARTA

14th - Market Sparta Twilight on Water St.

November 2010

17th - SBA5 Chamber Holiday Open House

18th - Ladies Night Out @ Jake's Northwoods

December 2010

02nd - Market Sparta Holiday Open House December 2nd-4th

03rd - Holiday Parade and Holiday in the Park

08th - SBA5 State Bank and Westland Insurance

21st - Razzle Dazzle Art Review November 21-28th

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