Golden Day's Harvest Fest

Great Vacations

Fine Arts Show

Siegel-Schwall Reunion Band

State Chili Cookoff

You may already know what Harvest Fest is...but if you don't, you're missing out! It is one of Green Lake's biggest events. It is the epitome of a fall festival: Cool weather, warm clothes, freshly popped kettle corn, kids decorating pumpkins, crafters galore, live music and a mile of classic cars on display.

My personal favorite is the Food Fair held on Sunday, September 26. All of the restaurants around town set up food booths and sell "harvesty" items. You can usually find a warm crème Brule among the many other specialties. Yum! Then there's the waiter's race. A relay is set-up on Mill Street and the fastest time wins. This half-hour race guarantees chanting for your favorite runner to win.

You may ask why I'm telling you about this now, since Harvest Fest isn't held until September 25 and 26. Well, I want to give you enough time to gather your troops and plan your getaway. We usually sell out of rooms as the event gets closer. But if you book now you won't have any problems.

For more information or to make reservations, call 800.444.2812, and don't forget: You can name your rate.

This month's newsletter was a challenge to put together. The reason: So much to do, so little time! There is so much going on in Green Lake during August and September that it was hard to decide which activites to include. I chose my favorites to tell you about, but don't short yourself, go to the Green Lake Chamber website for the full event schedule.

Happy travels,
Loni

What better way to start a great vacation than with a low room rate? We want your family to get the most for your money. With high gas prices and a fluctuating stock market, we understand the need to be flexible. Our "Name Your Rate" program has been so successful that we've extended it through September. You'll read about many great area activities in this issue, and by adding a stay at Heidel House Resort, you'll make a day trip into a great vacation. Just let us know what room rate works for you. Remember: All reasonable offers will be accepted.

Rooms are going fast so call today to ensure you get the room at the rate you want. If you have any questions about this program or want to submit your offer, call 800.444.2812.

*Heidel House Resort reserves the right to determine what is an acceptable offer. Program is based on availability and some restrictions may apply. Program is good for any room booked between now and 9/30/04.

Green Lake's annual Fine Arts Show returns on August 14 and 15 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The show will feature over 100 artists exhibiting their original works, including watercolor, oil paintings, pottery, fiber art, and wildlife art. Bring the whole family to this artistic affair. Food and refreshments will be available. For more information call Guy Rossberg at 920.294.3955.

Siegel-Schwall Reunion Band will perform at Thrasher's Opera House in downtown Green Lake on September 11 at 7:30 p.m. This legendary blues- rock band from the '60s and '70s helped define the Chicago blues music scene. Tickets are $20. (Click on image for artist's website.)

Contestants compete to win the top prize of "Wisconsin's Creator of the Best Chili." Some of the best chefs around, along with "every day Joe's," whip up batches of their self-proclaimed, famous chili. If you would like to compete, call Bill Munsey at 920.294.6504. Pre-registration is required.

Visitors are encouraged to sample the many different kinds of chili. Cooking starts at 10:30 a.m., live music begins at noon, and judging of the chili at 3 p.m., with sampling by the crowd to follow. Activities run until 6 p.m.