Free Christmas Dinner

Make your reservations by December 20th for the Free Christmas Dinner hosted by the Salvation Army at the Adams County Community Center in Adams.  Serving will begin Christmas Day at Noon. Call 608-339-4251 to get your spot, all are welcome.

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Ring in Christmas

This Saturday, November 30th, Christmas is coming to Adams County.  The Annual Home for the Holidays Festival includes visits with Santa at the Niebull School House, the Home for the Holidays Parade at dusk followed by the Tree Lighting in front of the Court House in Friendship.

Also on Saturday there will be a live Nativity at St Joseph's Center in Adams from 11AM to 2PM, with vendors and food available. Please bring nonperishable food items for the Food Pantry.

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All You Can Eat Spaghetti

Friday November 22nd enjoy an "All You Can Eat" Spaghetti Dinner United in Christ Lutheran Church in Dellwood from 4PM-7PM.  Hunters welcome! Great way to start the weekend and hunting season.

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Holiday Harvest Fest

Saturday November 2nd is the Romemakers Home and Community Education Annual Holiday Harvest Fest 9:30AM to 2PM at the Adams-Friendship Middle School in Adams. Crafts, bake sale, raffles and more. Sale benefits HCE Scholarships Fund & Wisconsin Bookworms.  See their Facebook event page HCE Harvest Fest Craft Fair

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Halloween Fun

Family fun for Halloween - check out these great events around the area.

Saturday October 19th is the Annual Pumpkin Walk and Haunted Hayride at Roche-a-Cri State Park in Friendship 3PM-9PM.  BBQ Sandwiches served by the Adams Community Theater. See the event page on Facebook Pumpkin Walk and Haunted Hayride

Saturday October 26th join the Monroe County ATV Club for a Halloween ATV Ride. Registration begins at 6PM at Cat's Down the Road in Arkdale.

Also on October 26th is the Halloween Dance and Costume Party at the Lake Arrowhead Pines Clubhouse in the Town of Rome beginning at 7PM.

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Head to Quincy Township This Weekend

October 5th the place to be is in Quincy Township. From 9AM to 2PM the Quincy Fire Department will be holding their annual Open House and Craft Show at the fire house.  Then head over to the Dellwood Pavilion for the Qunicy Fire Department Annual Dance 8PM to 11:45PM.

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Old Farmer's Antique Club Fall Harvest Festival

Check out the antique tractors from 1918 to 1980 at the 10th Annual Old Farmer's Antique Club Fall Harvest Festival September 27th to 29th at the Adams County Fairgrounds in Friendship.  This year's event features National Harvester. Great day of family fun.

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5th Annual Lake Classic Auto Show

Saturday, September 7th the annual Lake Classic Auto Show will be held 9AM to 3PM rain or shine at the South Lake Center at Lake Arrowhead in the Town of Rome.
There will be 19 car classes and 3 trophies awarded per class, and trophies for Best of Show, People’s Choice and Sponsor’s Choice. Show fee is $8/car pre-registered or $10/car the day of show. Free admission for all spectators.  All profits will be donated to Never Forgotten Honor Flight.

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Labor Day Weekend

The "Last Weekend" of summer is almost here - don't miss out on these fun events.

Friday August 30th bring a non perishable food item for the Adams County Food Pantry for free admission to the Lake Arrowhead Community Chorus Concert beginning at 7PM at the Lake Arrowhead Clubhouse in the Town of Rome.

If you're hungry, Saturday and Sunday, August 31st and September 1st, St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Friendship is having a Bake Sale. Stop in for some delicious homemade treats.

If you like racing and jet skis, the final two rounds of the Great Lakes Watercross season will held on Lake Petenwell Saturday and Sunday. Watch the fun from the Lure Bar and Grill in the Town of Rome - get event schedule here Rounds 5 & 6

Also on Saturday is the Lake Arrowhead Craft Show beginning at 9AM. This is one of the best shows in Central Wisconsin with over 100 vendors. Be sure to stop in at the Lake Arrowhead Clubhouse in the Town of Rome.

Sunday Morning start the day off with a great Pancake Breakfast sponsored by the Quincy Fire Department. The event will be at Castle Rock Lake Park from 7AM to 11AM.

For a whole day of family fun head to White Creek Lions Park in White Creek at 11:30AM for the Labor Day Celebration sponsored by the Easton-White Creek Lions. Enjoy  horseshoe tournaments, flea market, kids tractor pull and a great BBQ chicken dinner.

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Celebrate Smokey Bear's Birthday

Join in the fun at Roche-a-Cri State Park and celebrate Smokey Bear's birthday Saturday August 10th from 10AM to Noon.  Play games and learn fire safety at the park kiosk shelter.

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18th Annual Castle Rock Triathlon

The 18th Annual Castle Rock Triathlon: a 1/4 mile swim, 16 mile bike and 3 mile run, will be this Saturday July 27th at Castle Rock Park in Friendship.

Registration will be Friday evening July 26th 6PM-9PM at the park shelter and Saturday morning 7AM-8:30AM. Race begins at 8:45 a.m. sharp. There are 13 divisions, including a team division.

Get info on Rules and Registration here

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Fun Run or Triathlon

What's your speed?  Do you prefer a slower pace or like to challenge yourself? 

Saturday July 6th is the Memorial Freedom 5K Run/Walk & Firecracker 1 Mile Fun Run at Burt Morris Park in Adams. Preregister and get a t-shirt or register on race day from 7AM-8AM.  See the event flyer here or register at OneStopRace.com

Saturday July 27th is the 18th Annual Castle Rock Triathlon at Castle Rock Park in Friendship. There will be 13 divisions, and the race begins at 8:45AM.  Preregister here or register Friday evening 6PM-9PM or Saturday morning 7AM-8:30AM in the shelter at the Park. Find all the event details and rules here.

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Upcoming Events at Roche-a-Cri State Park

Roche-a-Cri State Park is located 1 1/2 miles north of Adams-Friendship and offers 605 acres of woods with trails and a creek for outdoor recreation.  Here are some upcoming events for this month

Saturday June 22th at 2PM a Roche-A-Cri State Park Naturalist  will host "Wild About Weather" at the Mound shelter.  You can learn how to be a camping weather forecaster and make a weather related art project. This program is free and for all ages.

Saturday June 29th at 3PM bring your camera and hike with Shirley and Doyle Gates and get tips on taking outdoor photos. Meet at the kiosk picnic area.

Also June 29th there will be a Candlelight Night Hike. Join in an evening naturalist program and then hike a 1-mile tiki torch-lit trail. Meet at the kiosk picnic shelter at 7:30PM.

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Car, Bike and Antique Snowmobile Show

The 2013 Sno-Bandit Car, Bike and Antique Snowmobile Show will be Saturday June 15th in the Alpine Village Business Park, Town of Rome. Registration is from 9AM-Noon and 18 classes of trophies will be awarded at 3PM.  Raffle and food will be available.

Get all the details at the Sno-Bandits website Rome Sno-Bandits

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Not Your Average Triathlon

It really is Not Your Average Triathlon.

Saturday May 25th head to The Lure Bar & Grill at Barnum Bay Marina in the Town of Rome and try one event, or all three! This is an untimed event to benefit the Lester Public Library of Rome.

You can kayak 1 to 3 miles on the marked course on Lake Petenwell (bring your own kayak and safety equipment), walk 1 to 3 miles through the Barnum Bay Subdivision and easement trail on Lake Petenwell and/or bike 3 to 10 miles in Barnum Bay Subdivision (helmets required).

Register on-line by May 17th and get a t-shirt. NYAT

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Breakfast with the Birds

The Friends of Roche-A-Cri State Park will be hosting "Breakfast with the Birds" Saturday May 18th 6AM-9AM.  Be at the prairie parking lot for a bird hike through the prairie then enjoy breakfast at the shelter.

Learn more about Roche-A-Cri State Park here

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Adams Flea Market

The Adams Flea Market will open for the season Saturday May 4th 8AM-4PM and run throughout the summer.

Find information on shopping and selling at the flea market visit their website Adams Flea Market

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Running Club

Looking for a jogging buddy?

The Adams County Running Club meets every Saturday morning 8AM - winters location County Market parking lot and summers at Friendship Park. All levels of walkers and runners are invited.

Check out their website for membership, events and more Adams County Running Club

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Eastertime

Spring may not be in a hurry to get here, but this weekend is Easter, snow or no snow.

Saturday March 30th is the 10th Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Lake Arrowhead in the Town of Rome. The Easter Bunny will be there and hunting begins at 10AM for kids 12 and under.

Also on Saturday is the Easton White Creek Lions Annual Easter Egg Hunt starting at 10AM in White Creek Lions Park, Town of Easton.

Sunday March 31st 10AM head to the Pines Clubhouse at Lake Arrowhead for the Annual Easter Brunch. Open to the public, call 715-325-3341 for reservations.

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Adams County Heritage Center

There will be an open house at the Adams County Heritage Center in Friendship Saturday March 23rd from 2PM-4PM.  Spend a little time learning the history of our area!

Get more history about Adams County here Adams County Historical Society

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Rome Idol Finals

Saturday is the finals for the Rome Idol Contest! Lake Arrowhead Pine Clubhouse will host the program at 7PM; bring the family and enjoy the show!

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Snowmobile Races

Two very different snowmobile races are coming up in Adams County over the next two weekends.

Saturday February 16th is the Snowmobile Outlaw/Ice Drags sponsored by the Rustic Ridge Riders and Castle Rock Lions. Registration will begin at 8:30AM at Carlson's Rustic Ridge on Castle Rock Lake with racing at 11AM. See the club's website Rustic Ridge Riders

Next Saturday, February 23rd, will be Kitty Kat Snowmobile Races hosted by the The Lure Bar & Grill. For all the details contact the bar or visit their Facebook page Lure Bar & Grill

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SnoBlast and Ski Jumping Tournament

It's SnoBlast time!  February 8th-10th head to the Lake Arrowhead Clubhouse in the Town of Rome for lots of winter family fun.

On Friday enjoy a fish fry and qualify for the Karaoke Contest. Saturday start out with a Buffet Breakfast, then on to volleyball, kids games, face painting, music, raffle and more. And don't miss the The Brothers of the Blade lawn mower racing beginning at 2PM, the snow fireworks at 6:30PM or the dance at 7PM. Sunday there will be Bingo, sheepshead, poker, darts and ice bowling. See their flyer with all the events and times here SnoBlast 2013

Also on Sunday the Tri-Norse Ski Club is hosting the Junior/Senior Ski Jumping Tournament at the Dyracuse Ski Hill in the Town of Rome starting at Noon. There will be 5 meter, 10 meter, 22 meter and 52 meter classes. Visit the Tri-Norse Ski Club website

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Fisheree Time in Adams County

As if you needed an excuse to go fishing - there are three fisherees coming up in Adams County!

Saturday January 19th head to Lake Sherwood Lodge in the Town of Rome for the Lake Sherwood Fisheree. Registration begins at 7AM, $10/adults $5/children 12 and under, and fishing is from 8AM to 4PM. Biggest fish categories include Walleye, Northern and Bass, and for children biggest Bluegill.

Also on the 19th is the Lake Mason Lions Club Annual Winter Fisheree from 5AM to 3PM at the Wagon Wheel Campground west of Briggsville. Registration is $5.

And Sunday January 27th is the Castle Rock Bassmasters Annual Fisheree on Friendship Lake in Friendship from 10AM to 3PM.

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Chili Contest

It's the 4th Annual Lake Camelot Lodge Chili Contest tomorrow!  Event starts at 2PM and judging begins at 3PM. Come in from the cold and warm up with tasty chili.

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