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Entertainment and Events
Many great events take place at Heidel House all year round, but the Green Lake area also has plenty to offer. Find out what might interest you below. For more information about events at Heidel House Resort, call us at (800) 444-2812 and view photos of our events here. Reservations are required for many Heidel House Resort events so be sure to reserve your spot. For more information about area events, please contact the appropriate Chamber of Commerce listed below. For package rates and related seasonal specials, visit our Rates and Specials section.
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Lobster Bake
September 3, 2010
Enjoy fresh seafood served lakeside. Listen to a live guitarist as you feast on Maine lobster, grilled tiger shrimp and more. Event details.
Beer Cruise
September 4 and October 16, 2010
Sample a variety of great beers while cruising around beautiful Green Lake aboard our 60' catamaran-style yacht, the Escapade. The featured breweries will beNew Glarus Brewery on 9/4 and Unibroue Brewery on 10/16. Event details.
Oktoberfest
October 23, 2010
Join us for traditional German-style food, beer and live music.
Participate in a ceremonial blessing of the beer, polka dancing contest, brat eating contest or das boot relay. The Buttons & Banjos Band will perform from 2-5:30 p.m. followed by Die Spiel Meisters featuring Tuba Dan from 6-10 p.m. Special appearance by the Klement's Racing Sausages.
Holiday House
December 11, 2010
Relax during an old-fashioned carriage ride through our beautifully decorated grounds. Enjoy a special breakfast buffet, take a picture with Santa or create your own ornament. Connect with your children as you decorate cookies or with friends as you listen to carolers sing your holiday favorites. Stay the weekend, or just enjoy the festivities of the day - making Holiday House part of your family's tradition. Event and package details.
New Year's Eve
December 31, 2010
Ring in the new year with us! Choose from a variety of great entertainment and dining options. Event and package details.
Sunsplash
July 2, 2011
Food, Fun, Music and Sun! Fun for the whole family.
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Heidel House Entertainment
Live Pianists
Grey Rock lounge every Saturday night, year 'round from 7 - 10 p.m.
Green Lake Area Events
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Green Lake Association's Hike the Winnebago & Hammer's Trails - Green Lake
September 4; 8:30 - 11 a.m.
Enjoy a walk on the trails in the two newest Conservancy Partnership Properties. Walk both Hammer’s Trail (in the Assembly Creek and Springs Conservancy) and the historic Winnebago Trail along the shore of Green Lake (Winnebago Trail Preserve). Both of these properties were purchased in 2009.
Participants should meet at the Hammer’s Trail trail head, located a short distance southwest of the Tea House at the Green Lake Conference Center (at the corner of Hillside Rd and Log Cabin Rd). There will be about 3+ miles of walking, encountering a few rolling hills and one relatively steep descent. Participants should bring their own water, snacks, good hiking shoes, and be ready to walk at 8:30. The event is free and open to the public. Contact Tom Schultz ( 920-294-3021 ) or Jerry Specht ( 920-229-4468 ) with any questions. RSVP is not mandatory but very much appreciated.
1st Annual Green Lake Area Half Maraton - Green Lake
September 5
Half Marathon Race, 5K Fun Run/Walk, Kids Run and More!
Scenic race route to include lakeshore, golf courses, downtown and park like neighborhoods.
SAVE THE DATE! Visit www.greenlakehalfmarathon.com or call 920-294-3231 for more information.
Green Lake Yacht Clube Awards Picnic- Green Lake
September 5
For more information please call Sue Weston at 920-229-7840.
Siegel Schwall Reunion Band at Thrasher Opera House - Green Lake
September 10; 7:30 p.m.
Along with the first-wave British Invasion bands like The Rolling Stones, John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, and stateside groups like The Paul Butterfield Blues Band, The Siegel-Schwall Band were instrumental in The Great Blues Revival of the 1960's. Ticket price: $25.00. For more information please call 920-294-4279 or visit the web site atwww.thrasheroperahouse.com.
2010 Wisconsin State Chili Cook-Off - Green Lake
September 11; 11:00 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Approximately 40 cooks will start cooking their facorite recipes beginning at 11:00 am. Spectators can enjoy the festive atmosphere mingling with the chefs and sampling their salsas and other hot items. Chili sampling begins at 3 pm when the judges will determine who the new champion is. First place nets $750.00 and the opportunity to compete at the world championship in Charleston, WV for a prize of $25,000. The Green Lake Rotary Club will once again provide everyone with a local DJ and live entertainment provided by the Yellowhammers starting at noon. As always, the Rotary will be selling their own delicious chili along with brats, dogs, nachos and lots of cold beverages. This free event runs until 5pm and is fun for the whole family.
Ripon Medical Center & Green Lake Greenways Movin' on the Mascoutin - Ripon & Berlin - Green Lake
September 11
Join RMC and Green Lake Greenways as we bike the scenic, 12-mile Mascoutin Valley State Trail. The trail runs between Ripon and Berlin. We will depart Fountain View Care Center (in Ripon) at 10am! You will bike at your own pace. In Berlin, you can purchase lunch, and/or a t-shirt if you wish. The ride is free, but proceeds from lunch and t-shirt sales will go to improve and maintain the trail. Click Here for Registration Form. For more information contact Danelle in Community Outreach at 920-748-0405 or visitwww.riponmedicalcenter.com
Road Scholar: Great Events in Railroad History at the Green Lake Conference Center - Green Lake
September 12-17
Road Scholar - formerly known as Elderhostel - is dedicated to providing extraordinary learning adventures for people 55 and over. They are offered at Green Lake Conference Center on topics including writing, golf the environment, railroads, mystery, antiques and Wisconsin. Select your program on the Internet (www.roadscholar.org) or call Road Scholars at 1-800-454-5768. You can also contact Pat Zimmer at the Green Lake Conference Center: 920-294-7365, patzimmer@glcc.org or check out www.glcc.org for more information.
Road Scholar: Genealogy, Internet, Computers & You at the Green Lake Conference Center - Green Lake
September 12-17
Road Scholar - formerly known as Elderhostel - is dedicated to providing extraordinary learning adventures for people 55 and over. They are offered at Green Lake Conference Center on topics including writing, golf the environment, railroads, mystery, antiques and Wisconsin. Select your program on the Internet (www.roadscholar.org) or call Road Scholars at 1-800-454-5768. You can also contact Pat Zimmer at the Green Lake Conference Center: 920-294-7365, patzimmer@glcc.org or check out www.glcc.org for more information.
Friends of the Library Book Sale at the Caestecker Library - Green Lake
September 25-26
For more information please call 920-294-3572.
The Nifty Fifties Thrasher Gala Fundraiser at the Thrasher Opera House - Green Lake
September 18; 6:30 p.m.
Yo, Daddio! Dust off your saddle shoes and bop on down to this retro-themed party with appearances by special 50's guests. Auction, prizes, entertainment galore! Substantial hors d'oeuvres and full cash bar. 50's attire encouraged, from ducktails to bouffants, from poodle skirts to the James Dean look. We hope you'll join us!Ticket price: $50.00. For more information please call 920-294-4279 or visit the web site atwww.thrasheroperahouse.com.
Enriched Christian Marriage Workshop at the Green Lake Conference Center - Green Lake
September 24-26
A marriage workshop focusing on developing healthy relationship skills for couples who desire to refresh, renew and restore their marriage. It is also for any couple who is experienceing marital distress and/or needs help in communication, problem solving, and skills for reconnecting to each other. Led by Certified PAiiRS® Instructors David and Phyllis Howie. Limited to 24 couples. Cost: $399 per couple (plus tax on meals) includes two nights lodging, meals (breakfast Sat. through breakfast Sun.), program fee and materials. To register call Phyllis Howie: (262) 949-5489. For for more information visit www.glcc.org.
Golden Days Harvest Fest - Green Lake
September 25-26
Weekend activities include a craft fair with 100 crafters, live music both days in two parks. Activities commence at 10am - 5pm both days. Contests, games, amusements, pony rides, petting zoo, clowns, facepainting, farmers market. Saturday includes - Live music, Community organizations food service & Green Lake’s largest parade beginning at 4pm & Street dance at 7:00pm! Sunday also includes - Collector car show, local restaurant's Fabulous Food Fair, auction, raffle, live music and more. Please contact the Chamber of Commerce at 920-294-3231 or visit www.visitgreenlake.com for more information. Click here for Parade Guidelines and Applications. Click Here for Crafter Application form.
Harvest of Bargains at Thrasher Opera House - Green Lake
September 25-26
Go green . . . with the greatest recycling event of the season!
Donate your new and lightly used items throughout the summer, then come back and buy somebody else's cast-off treasures. All proceeds benefit the programs of the Thrasher Opera House.For more information call 920-294-4279 or visit the web site at www.thrasheroperahouse.com.
Maria Muldaur at the Thrasher Opera House - Green Lake
October 9; 7:30 p.m.
Maria's first solo album "Maria Muldaur," released in 1973, contained her hit single "Midnight at the Oasis" which reached # 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1974. Later that year, she released her second album "Waitress In A Donut Shop". This included a re-recording of "I'm a Woman",the Leiber and Stoller number first associated with Peggy Lee and a standout feature from her Jug Band days. She has continued to perform, tour, and record since her success in the mid-1970s, with an incredible 27 albums to her credit and collaboration on many more!
Ticket price: $25.00. For more information please call 920-294-4279 or visit the website at www.thrasheroperahouse.com.
Chautauqua at the Green Lake Conference Center - Green Lake
October 10-14
Experience a week of interesting speakers, music, golf, shopping and fall leaf watching! The theme is Strength for the Living of These Days, based on Ephesians 5:15-17. Speakers include Richard Foster, Ray Cullen, Kenneth Louis, Ellen Kort, Duncan McIntosh, Dave Gallagher, Joel Fredrikson and Jan DeWitt. Music by Valeria Foster and the choir from First Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD. Visit www.glcc.org for more information or call 920-294-3323.
Tour of Homes - Green Lake
October 10
4th Annual Green Lake "Tour of Homes" featuring homes on and around Green Lake. The tour is planned for Sunday, October 10th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets will be available at the Green Lake Area Chamber Office. For more information please contact the Green Lake Area Chamber at 1-800-253-7354.
Catie Curtis with Terri Hendrix & Lloyd Maines at the Thrasher Opera House - Green Lake
October 16; 7:30 p.m.
Catie Curtis has recorded nine solo albums over her 15-year career and has toured with the Lilith Fair as well as Dar Williams and Mary Chapin Carpenter. Her songs have appeared in numerous television shows (Dawson's Creek, Felicity, Grey's Anatomy and Alias) and independent films (500 Miles to Graceland, A Slipping Down Life). Known in the folk-music community for her accessible, socially conscious songwriting and gorgeous voice. "...a folk-rock goddess"- The New Yorker Terri Hendrix's songs are fashioned out of a diverse mix of styles- folk, country, pop, rock, Tex-Mex, bluegrass, and jazz. Hendrix, a 100% Indie artist, has been accompanied by record producer, Lloyd Maines, onstage and in the studio since 1997, producing eleven cds on her own record label, Wilory Records. Ticket price: $23.00 For more information please call 920-294-4279 or visit the website atwww.thrasheroperahouse.com.
Rainbow Fish at the Thrasher Opera House - Green Lake
November 20; 3:00 p.m.
With her lovely coloring and shimmering scales, the Rainbow Fish is used to being the most beautiful creature in the ocean. So when the other fish ask her for some silver scales, she refuses. How can she sacrifice the one thing that makes her so unique? Will some good advice from the wise old Octopus persuade the Rainbow Fish to share her gifts with those around her? ArtsPower has turned Marcus Pfister’s bestselling book into a delightful and touching musical about the value of sharing true friendship with others.
Ticket price: $8.00. For more information please call 920-294-4279 or visit the website at www.thrasheroperahouse.com.
Howard Levy Trio - Thanksgiving Series hosted by Janet Planet at Thrasher Opera House - Green Lake
November 26; 7:30 p.m.
Our Seventh Annual Thanksgiving Series, hosted by Janet Planet, continues with this year's concert featuring the Grammy award-winning harmonica virtuoso Howard Levy in a jazz trio setting. Levy's musical adventures include journeys into jazz, pop, rock, world music, Latin, classical, folk, blues, country, theater and film. Ticket price: $20.00. For more information please call 920-294-4279 or visit the website at www.thrasheroperahouse.com.
Celebrate 'The Christ of Christmas' at the Green Lake Conference Center - Green Lake
December 3-4
A musical Christmas Celebration with Dinner - December 3 & 4 at the Green Lake Conference Center. Visit www.glcc.org for more information.
The Alley Cats' Jingle Bell Rock at the Thrasher Opera House - Green Lake
December 11; 7:30 p.m.
America's premier Doo-Wop group performs Jingle Bell Rock - A Harmoniously Hysterical Holiday Hit featuring holiday songs such as Let It Snow, Jingle Bell Rock, White Christmas, Blue Christmas, O Come All Ye Faithful, Sleigh Ride, Feliz Navidad, Rudolphand Silent Night. Ticket price: $25.00. For more information please call 920-294-4279 or visit the website at www.thrasheroperahouse.com.
Switchback: A Midwestern Christmas at the Thrasher Opera House - Green Lake
December 18; 7:30 p.m.
Join us for Switchback’s special holiday performance of Christmas favorites such asOh, Holy Night, Jingle Bells and Away in the Manger from their holiday CD, "A Very Switchback Christmas" (2005), as well as Irish melodies, lively reels and jigs and other originals tunes. Ticket price: $13.00. For more information please call: 920-294-4279 or visit the website at www.thrasheroperahouse.com
Winter Blast Youth Conference at the Green Lake Conference Center - Green Lake
December 27-31
Join over 300 youth during Christmas break for great worship, praise singing and workshops. Includes a day set aside for downhill skiing, tubing and a water park in the Wisconsin Dells, or bowling and ice skating. Visit www.glcc.org or call 920-294-3323 for more information.
For more area events visit:
- Green Lake: (800) 253-7354 www.visitgreenlake.com
- Princeton: (920) 295-3877 www.princetonwi.com
- Ripon: (800) 662-6927 www.ripon-wi.com
- Berlin: (800) 979-9334 www.1berlin.com
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