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Ripon Main Street, Inc.
Craig Tebon, Executive Director
127 Jefferson Street,
P.O. Box 365
Ripon, WI 54971
Phone #: (920) 748-7466
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Ripon's Special Events
Watson Street Farmers
Market
June through October
Every Tuesday evening and Saturday morning,
vendors offer locally grown fresh produce. People worldwide are
rediscovering the benefits of buying local food. It is fresher than anything in
the supermarket and that means it is tastier and more nutritious. It is also
good for our local economy--buying directly from family farmers helps them stay
in business. The market, which runs June through
October, is located on the Village Green, corner of Watson and Seward Street in Downtown Ripon.
The
Watson Street Farm Market Regulations and other useful information can be downloaded by clicking
one of the PDF links below.
Documents:
Watson Street Farm Market Press Release

Watson
Street Farm Market Regulations

Farmers Market Handbook

Ripon
Summer Concert Series
June through August
The
Ripon Summer Concert Series encompasses a wide range of musical genres including
country, blues, classic rock and other styles, and is free to the
public. Concerts run from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. and take place
in Historic Downtown Ripon near the corner of Watson and Seward Street.
Participants are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. Local businesses typically sponsor the music series, but additional donations
are always needed. To sponsor a concert, contact the Ripon Main Street
office at 920-748-7466. Donations can also be sent to: Village Green
Concerts, P.O. Box 365, Ripon, WI 54971. Ripon Main Street, Inc. invites
you to enjoy an evening of entertainment in historic downtown Ripon and discover
what makes our community so special. Visit
Ripon Summer Concert
Series
website for additional information.
Twilight Tour Garden Walk
Saturday, July 9
Ripon United Way will host their annual Twilight Tour Garden Walk on Saturday, July 19 from
2:00 to
7:00 p.m. Six Ripon area gardens will be featured. Wine and cheese will be available
for sampling at 4 of the 6 homes. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $10.00
at Ripon Pick ‘n Save, Ripon Drug and the Ripon Chamber of Commerce. Tickets
will also be sold at each home the day of the Garden Walk for $12.00 each. All
money raised from the event will benefit Ripon United Way.
Contact the Ripon Chamber of Commerce at 920-748-6764 for additional
information.
Maxwell Street Days
August
5-6
Great
deals abound at Ripon's biggest retail sale. Enjoy a full day of great shopping
and incredible bargains in historic downtown Ripon during Maxwell Street Days on
Friday and Saturday. Stroll up and down Watson Street to find
unique gifts, clothing, collectibles, jewelry, food, children's activities,
music and more. The sale takes place from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Ripon's Maxwell Street
Days combine old flavor with new attitude!
Septemberfest
Saturday, September
17
You'll have a splendid time at this unique fall festival. Cruise into Historic
Downtown Ripon and check out the Watson Street Custom Car Show. Car collectors in 15 classes different classes showcase their vehicles, ranging from antique to late-model trucks. The Pet Parade is another must see event. Activities include contests for best costume, best pet trick, most unusual pet,
and more.
Twinkle At Twilight
Friday through Sunday, November
11-12
Join us for a truly magical experience at
Ripon's Holiday Open House! The event is a favorite of local residents and
visitors alike. It’s like a scene right out of an old-time movie with
downtown decorations, extended store hours, carolers and musical groups
entertaining the crowd, free cider and cookies, and of course Santa Claus! Bring the entire family for this annual holiday
celebration!
Dickens of a
Christmas
December
2-4
Experience the Victorian era
by strolling up and down the streets Ripon's downtown historic district. The festival begins on Friday evening with "living windows." Over 40
storefronts are decorated with characters depicting old time settings. Carolers will
stroll through the streets spreading holiday cheer. Santa will greet children
at Ripon Drug, handing out cookies to all the good little girls and boys.
Saturdays activities include Breakfast with Santa and a holiday tour of
homes. Other
weekend highlights include the Enchanted Forest, Gingerbread House
Contest, and the Dickens of a Quilt
Show. For information on this festival, contact the Ripon Chamber of
Commerce at 920-748-6764, which sponsors the event.
Ripon College
Ripon College offers a broad variety
of performances (including the Milwaukee Symphony each fall), guest speakers and
artists plus NCAA Division III athletic events (August through May). Visit the
college's website for more information.
Before driving a long
distance to attend an event, please call ahead to verify the date and other details.
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