Saturday, May 19th
Friends of the Library
Annual Plant Sale

in the lower level of the Amundson Center at 200 Spring Street

9am to 3pm

Annuals, perennials, bulbs, vegetable starts, flower pots, garden items and house plants
from local gardens and gardeners.
Supporting your locally grown library!

 

 Saturday, May 19, 2012
Touch-a-Truck & Bike Ride
10am to noon
10th Annual (free to all)

for more details, check online or call
www.cambridgecap.net
608.423.8108

event sponsored by CAP, Cambridge Community Activities Program

 

 

Saturday, May 26, 2012
RIPLEY PARK OPENING DAY

Usually held the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend

Gates open at 9am
FREE admission ~ special events & games all day
 
Located on the west shores of Lake Ripley,
Ripley Park is an 18 acre park privately owned by the Cambridge Foundation and managed by the Cambridge Community Activities Program.
Ripley Park has something for everyone - swimming, basketball, volleyball, tennis and more!

www.cambridgecap.net

 

 

May 28, 2012
Cambridge Memorial Day Parade
& Fireman'sPancake Breakfast
 

Enjoy your Memorial Day in downtown Cambridge.

Memorial Day starts with
the annual Firemen's all-you-can-eat breakfast at
the Fire Station,
with the annual parade down Main Street at 10:30am
followed by a
Memorial service downtown in Veteran's Park after the parade,
and back to the Fire Station for the continuing French Toast & Eggs breakfast.

 

June  Events - 2012

 

June 1 thru October 26, 2012
every Friday afternoon

Fridays from 2pm until 6:30 or 7pm
& continuing all Summer and into the Fall months
CAMBRIDGE FARMERS MARKET
Fresh Fruits & Veggies
Baked Goods, Arts & Crafts, Flowers

Find us on FACEBOOK
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Veterans Park in downtown Cambridge
(between Spring & Park Streets, between Badger Bank & the Post Office)
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ALL KINDS OF GREAT:

PRODUCE • FLOWERS • PLANTS

FRESH HERBS • BAKED GOODS • CHEESE

ASSORTED CRAFTS
SMOOTHIES & COFFEES ~ HOT & COLD

GREAT FUN!
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June 2 & 3, 2012

Cambridge Art Fair
(all new format starting in 2011 ~ 2 days, new artists, new events)

in the Veterans Square Park, downtown Cambridge. 

The Art Fair features artists from around the Midwest
offering a variety of original art work and handmade crafts.
Raffles, food, bake sale, live entertainment

for more details or entry info, email:  craigcnc@charter.net

 

Thursday,  June 7, 2012
Cambridge Community Cafe ~ Community Meal

 

 

June 8 2012

Ragnar Relay
will be 'running' right through Cambridge, Friday, June 8th.
Goes from Madison to Chicago, June 8th & 9th.

for details:  www.ragnarrelay.com/race/chicago
 

 

June 9 & 10, 2012
usually held every year the 2nd weekend in June
20th Annual
Cambridge Pottery Festival &
U.S. Pottery Games
at Lake Ripley Park, Cambridge, Wisconsin

Try throwing on a Pottery Wheel
'Hands On" Learning Center
Saturday ~ US Pottery Games, Professional Potters Throw, Live Auction at noon
Sunday ~ Grand Champion Throw, High School & College Games
Silent Auction Both Days
Potters Shop ~ Raku Workshop
Shimpo Wheel Raffle
www.cambridgepotteryfestival.org

 

Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Kruise Nights
every 2nd Tuesday Night May thru September
sponsored by Keystone Grill

 

 

 

Sunday, June 17, 2012

The Battle of Cam-Rock
 

for details:  www.wors.org/schedule/camrock

 

 

June 30 & July 1, 2012
CAMBRIDGE HERITAGE DAY

Civil War Re-enactment
1861: And so it begins...
(Historic Cambridge activity)
 

Renactors, displays, presentations, Victorian dancing, concessions, sutlers

Contact Duke/Mary Jane at info@ohhanson.com or 608-423-4379

 

 

July Events

Saturday, July 14th, 2012
usually held the 2nd Saturday in July
Cambridge Area EMS Cannonball Run
Choose from a 1 mile, 5k, or 10k
run around the scenic north side of Lake Ripley.   

You can register by searching us at www.active.com

or call Jim at 608.423.3511.

 

 

Saturday,  mid July 2012
usually held the 2nd Saturday in July
Cambridge OPTIMIST Club
Annual
BIG WHEELS RACE
and raffle
Registration at 10am
Race starting at 11am
Raffle drawing at noon
Located in the Piggly Wiggly parking lot, corner of Hwys 12&18

July 27 & 28, 2012
Friday night and all day Saturday
Cambridge Umbrella Daze
Lake Ripley Park
FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

contact: Cambridge Chamber
608.423.3780
office@cambridgewi.net

Saturday, July 28,2012
starting at 8am ~ Lake Ripley Park, Cambridge
Lake Ripley Ride
Fun for family & friends with 3 different distances/different routes.

sponsored by:
CAP ~ Cambridge Community Activities Program
and
JDRF Ride to Cure Diabetes

for details:  on race information & registration

 

 

August Events ~ 2012

 

August 3 & 4, 2012
Friday and Saturday
(usually the first weekend in August)
Maxwell Street Days

The best and biggest bargains of the year in Cambridge.  Enjoy all the bargains at the sidewalks sales on Main Street.  If you have any questions please contact Cambridge Area Chamber of Commerce
office@cambridgewi.net
or call: 608.423.3780

 

Friday & Saturday, August 3 & 4, 2012
Held during the Maxwell Street Days Sale
Friends of the Library Used Book Sale
Great bargains on a large selection of used books
at The Amundson Center, lower level
200 Spring Street
Friday: 9am to 5pm
Saturday: 9am to 3pm

August 2012
Held during the Maxwell Street Days Sale
Community-Wide Rummage Sale

sponsored by the Cambridge Historic School/Museum group

August  2012
(usually the first weekend in August)
Utica Festival
contact: David Smithback  608.764.8480
info@uticapark.org

 

 

 

September Events 2012

 

 

September 15, 2012

Cambridge Volunteer Fire Department
Annual Firemen's Dance
and Poker Run

At the Cambridge Fire Station
Fun ~ Food ~ Drawing with Prizes ~ Dancing ~ Live Music
all proceeds benefit Cambridge Fire Department
to purchase communication equipment
608.576.7403

Saturday, mid September 2012
Wine Tasting
at
Katy's Corner
from 1-4pm

Sample featured wines from the
diverse & affordable selection of import and domestic wines.

This tasting is free and open to all
(need to be over 21year to taste wine however)
please stop in and enjoy.

Katy’s Corner is located at
130 West Main Street, Cambridge  608.423.3277
www.katysimports.com

 

 

September 22, 2012
Annual
Family Wellness Expo
usually held the last Saturday in September

Location:  Westside Park
(just one block west of downtown)
Cost:  Free
Learn about the health and wellness opportunities available in Cambridge and the surrounding areas, from 10am to 1pm. Gain expert advice and gather information from area health and wellness practitioners in the fields of chiropractic, dental, recreation, medical, assisted living, spa & salon, massage and much more.

for more information contact:
Cambridge CAP 608.423.8108
www.cambridgecap.net

The Family Wellness Fairs have been proclaimed a great day for all!

 

September 22 & 23, 2012
Fall Fest
Enjoy Fall in downtown Cambridge
~ with a cup of hot apple cider while you
~ stroll through an Antique Market (Saturday only)

~ participate in the Scarecrow contest, face painting & pumpkin games
~enjoy Farmers Market treats

 

 

October Events - 2012

 

Sunday, October  14, 2012
usually held the 2nd Sunday in October
6th ANNUAL
BARKTOBERFEST
downtown Veterans Park  ~ 11am to 3pm

October 2012
usually held on a Saturday evening in Mid October


Lake Ripley Country Club
Doors open at 5:30pm
Comedy Show at 7:30pm
"Battle of the Sexes" was the theme for the 2011 event:
featuring Rex Havens, a former college professor who has been delighting audiences for 20 years in world-famous comedy clubs and on television.
Find out more on Havens at www.rexhavens.com

All proceeds go to support the Cambridge girls and boys basketball programs
from kindergarten through high school

October 2012
Friday & Saturday
usually held late in October
TERROR TRAIL
W9107 Bluewaters Pass, Cambridge, WI
Younger Children from 5:30 to 6:30pm
Teens & Adults from 7pm to 9:30pm

 

 

 

October, 2012
Bewitching Hours
a spook-tacular event to be held before Halloween in downtown Cambridge
details yet to be announced

November Events

Saturday
November 3, 2012
usually held the first Saturday in November

9am to 3pm at the Cambridge High School
30th annual
Friends of the Cambridge Community Library
Art & Craft Fair

The 2010 & 2011 annual events offered
• 100 vendors with quality handmade merchandise
• a raffle with gifts donated by local & area friends and business owners
•a luncheon available ~
• a bake sale for anyone with a sweet tooth
• craft demonstrations
• live music 
For more information about the event or to obtain a vendor application,
call 608.423.3900 or visit
www.cambridgelibraryfriends.org

Saturday, November 24, 2012
DIVA DAY in Cambridge
(currently scheduled for Saturday after Thanksgiving)
lots of specials and pampering
from Salon & Spa treatments to Martini specials and meal deals,
with everything catering to women.

Have fun with the Divas!
 

Saturday, November 24, 2012
Tree Decorating
at downtown Veteran's Square Park
(currently scheduled for Saturday after Thanksgiving)
and
sponsored by The Lions Club
Hot Cocoa and Dedication Ribbons available

Sunday, November 25, 2012
AND 1st Sunday in December, 2011
(Cambridge Country Christmas Sunday)
Pet Photos with Santa
11am to 3pm

$5 per session was donated to the
Humane Society of Jefferson County
No appointment necessary

Pet Photos with Santa
        
Pet Portraits with Santa
by Rover Makeovers
608.445.0755

November 30th, 2012
thru
January 1st, 2013
Holiday Lights in Ripley Park
Sundays thru Thursday 5-8pm (Fee $3)
Fridays & Saturdays 5-9pm (Fee $4)
Ripley Park, N4310 Park Road, Cambridge, WI
Approximately a half mile of festive lights and displays light up Ripley Park in Cambridge.
This quaint light display will be sure to put you in the holiday spirit!  Drive through the winter scenery in the comfort of your car.
all proceeds from Holiday Lights in Ripley Park benefit
Cambridge Community Activities Program

December Events

CAMBRIDGE COUNTRY CHRISTMAS
1st weekend in December 2012
with holiday activities starting Friday night
First weekend in December ~ three festive days of holiday fun!

click here for schedule of events from 2011

1st Sunday December 2012
Breakfast with Santa
~
8am to 11am
at the Cambridge Elementary School
802 Water Street (Hwy PQ)
Sponsored by Cambridge Activities Program

November 30th, 2012
thru
January 1st, 2013
Holiday Lights in Ripley Park
Sundays thru Thursday 5-8pm (Fee $3)
Fridays & Saturdays 5-9pm (Fee $4)
Ripley Park, N4310 Park Road, Cambridge, WI
Approximately a half mile of festive lights and displays light up Ripley Park in Cambridge.
This quaint light display will be sure to put you in the holiday spirit!  Drive through the winter scenery in the comfort of your car.

all proceeds from Holiday Lights in Ripley Park benefit
Cambridge Community Activities Program

mid December 2012
CHS Holiday Prelude

sponsored by the Cambridge Music Boosters
a parental support group that provides volunteer hours and fundraising behind school music programs at all levels.
see the Civic Organizations or Schools link for more information on the
Cambridge Music Boosters

January Events - 2013

February Events - 2013

 February 9, 2013
(usually held the 2nd Saturday in February)
The Eighth Annual

Dip for Dozer
Dozer 52 Scholarship Fund Raiser
at Lake Ripley Park

Two UW LaCrosse students having a 'shoot out'
before hitting the icy cold water at the 2011 Dip for Dozer event

click here for Dip for Dozer 2012 Pledge Form

click here for Dip for Dozer 2012 Waiver Form

Photos from previous "Dips" below:

the first people to take a Dip in the inaugural Dip for Dozer.

In the photo are, Courtney Rucks (front)  Lindsay Salley (middle) and Erika Hagy

Ben Wolf on the ladder, it's Matt Hensel in the water

and probably Jace Rindahl making the splash.

Saturday, February 9, 2013
Cambridge Frosty Frolic
Come out and enjoy a fun winter day
with events & activities
including a stop at Lake Ripley and take a
Dip for Dozer
Dozer 52 Scholarship Fund

March Events - 2013

 

March 23, 2013

Celebrate Easter in Cambridge

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
8-10am at Keystone Grill

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Easter Bonnet Workshop
here are a few photos taken at the 2012 workshop held a week before the Easter Bonnet Parade

   

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Easter Bonnet Parade
downtown Cambridge,
starting at 10:15am in Veteran's Park

Stroll the street of Cambridge in style wearing your favorite hat whether fancy, flirty or fun.

The Easter Bonnet Parade starts at the top of Main St. at Veteran's Park at 10:15 am. The parade will be led by Mr. Peter Cottontail. All in attendance are promised a hopping good  time.

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 Easter Egg Hunt
11am at Lake Ripley Park

 

The Optimist Club will once again will hold their Easter Egg Hunt at Lake Ripley Park for children to enjoy.

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March Hare Tea
2pm at the Amundson Center

 

April Events -2013|

mid April 2013
CAMBRIDGE GRIDIRON CLUB
annual Trivia Contest
at Lake Ripley Country Club - 6pm until....

Proceeds benefit Cambridge youth and high school football programs

 

April & May 2013
usually held the last Saturday in April and the first Saturday in May
Cambridge Tree Project
TREES for SALE
Saturday ~ 9am to 4pm
302 North Street
Cambridge
over 300 trees available
www.CambridgeTreeProject.org

end of April 2013
usually held the last Saturday in April ~ downtown Cambridge
Diva Day "The Royal Treatment"

In celebration of the Duke & Duchess of Cambridge's first anniversary

(Prince William & Kate Middleton),
the Chamber in Cambridge, Wisconsin, is having a party including a fabulous Diva Day event,
with spa vendors, artists, drink & dinner specials,
afternoon tea with crochet on the lawn
and much more. 

 

May 2013
usually held on a Wednesday, mid May

CAMBRIDGE K-12 PTO
annual Spring fundraiser

Lake Ripley Country Club ~ 5:30pm

The 2012 theme was
"Girls Just Wanna Have Fun"

a 1980's 'Big Hair Bash'

featuring a hearty appetizer buffet, chocolate fountain,
80's trivia contest, best dressed awards,

Karaoke by Big Johnson Entertainment, and more.
All proceeds from this event will serve the mission of the Cambridge PTO

 

for more information on any of the above scheduled events
or about Cambridge:
contact The Chamber of Commerce  (608) 423-3780
office@cambridgewi.net