Suggestions

April 24th

Burlington Chamber of Commerce- New Look Award Night and Double Elimination Raffle- Cotton Exchange Restaurant, Waterford. Try your luck with our 5th Annual Double Elimination Raffle. 5-?. For more information, please contact the Chamber at 262-763-6044

April 24th

Burlington Knights of Columbus presents a Men's Smoker, Knights of Columbus Hall from 7p.m. to midnight. Cost is $7.00 and proceeds go to the Burlington Little League. For more information, please contact Ron Ehlen at 262-763-9747 or Glenn Lois at 262-763-8068

May 8-10

Apple Holler It’s a Bloomin’ Festival - The orchard will be stunning. The apple trees should be in full blossom. So bring the family for some country fun. This festival will feature: Wagon Rides Through The Orchard; Pony Rides; Pedal Cart Rides; Teddy Bear Moonwalk Bounce; Kids Corral Play Area; Crazy Corn Maze; Farm Animals To Visit – FREE; Cool Cow Maze; Amish Built Wooden Train; Apple Cider Shakes, Malts, Sundaes, And Smoothies; Apple Cider Doughnuts; Fresh Baked Apple Pie And Apple Turnovers; Apple Wine Tasting – FREE; Apple Butter Tasting – FREE; Apple Wood Grilled Hot Dogs, Hamburgers And Brats Hot Off The Grill. Please call 262-886-8500 for information.

May 11th

Apple Holler Mother’s Day Prime Rib Buffet - Come out to Apple Holler where we celebrate all the moms. Our Grand Mother's Day Buffet features: Slow roasted prime rib, Roast Pork w/Dijon Mustard Cream Sauce, Herb Baked Chicken, Roast Turkey, Honey Glazed Ham, Smoked Salmon, Chicken Pot Pie, Golden Fried Canadian Cod, Lasagna, Shrimp Jambalaya, Plus our Heavenly Dessert Table. Additional Breakfast Items also served (until 11 a.m.) as we will not be serving from our regular menu on Mother's Day. The Buffet is from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Please Call Us At 262-886-8500 To Make Your Reservation.

May 18th

Chocolate City Bike Ride – sponsored by Burlington Kiwanis, 3 available rides, Racine and Kenosha Counties, 8-10 am registration at Bob’s Pedal Pusher, 466 S. Pine St., Burlington, info at 262-763-7794 or Paul Mueller at 262-763-8148

May 23-26

ChocolateFest – Family entertainment, food, carnival, expo vendors and more, ChocolateFest Grounds, Friday 4-11 pm, Saturday & Sunday 10 am - midnight, Sunday 10 am - midnight, Monday 11 am – 8 pm, $6 adults, $3 12 and under, 262-763-3300, fireworks Friday night at dark, parade Monday 9 am, www.chocolatefest.com

May 24-25

"Art du Chocolat" -Historic Burlington Sidewalk Art Show- Displaying local artists' work and showcase our Historic Downtown and all it has to offer. There will be live music for your enjoyment. If you are a local artist and would like to exhibit, contact artduchocolat@yahoo.com. The deadline is May 1st. The application fee is $25.00. The show accepts individuals producing there own Fine Art or Fine Crafts. The show will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days

May 24-26

30th Annual Brat Day and Boat Races – sponsored by Burlington Jaycees, Hydroplane boat races, tri-state area, family event, brats, hot dogs, corn, family event. Echo Park, 11 am – 5 pm daily, Burlington Jaycees, www.burlington-jaycees.org

May 25

Joint Veterans Group Breakfast - Veterans Memorial Building, 7:30 am – 12 noon, American Legion Commander: Dr. Neil Aiken (262 763-8995) Disabled American Veterans Contact: Ken Yanny (262 539-2636) The Marine Corps League, Fox River Detachment, Contact: Bob Boulden (Phone: 262-539-2241) VFW Ladies Auxiliary President: Deb Roanhaus (Ph 262 763-6334) American Legion Ladies Auxiliary President: Reta Bohnsack (262-763-6483)

May 28th

Veterans Memorial Parade and Program - Parade 9:00 am at the intersection of Wainwright Ave. & Kane Street and ends at the Veterans Memorial Building. Program in the park 10:30 am, musical numbers by High School band and guest speakers. The Color guard and Rifle Squad will fire a salute at the following: waters edge in Echo Park, Veterans Memorial and Bed of Crosses, Mount Carmel Care Facility, and the three Burlington Cemeteries. American Legion Commander: Dr. Neil Aiken (262 763-8995) Disabled American Veterans Contact: Ken Yanny (262 539-2636) The Marine Corps League, Fox River Detachment, Contact: Bob Boulden (Phone: 262-539-2241) VFW Ladies Auxiliary President: Deb Roanhaus (Ph 262 763-6334) American Legion Ladies Auxiliary President: Reta Bohnsack (262-763-6483)

June 9-15

Apple Holler Strawberry Festival - Come on out to Apple Holler for some good old fashioned family fun and some of natures finest fresh strawberries. This festival features activities for children such as hay rides through the orchard, farmyard animals to visit, and our huge Cool Cow Maze; Build your own strawberry shortcake with real Wisconsin whipped cream; Fresh strawberry shakes, malts, sundaes, and smoothies will be available in our ice cream parlor; Free strawberry wine tasting all day and special sales in the gift shop, ALL YOU CAN EAT FRESH STRAWBERRY PANCAKES in the morning and our famous picnic buffet from noon to 4:00 pm. We will also be having an outdoor cookout. Please call 262-886-8500 for information.

June 14th

2nd Annual Hope Ride - Motorcycle ride to benefit Our Hope of Burlington, sponsored by Fox River State Bank, $20 per rider, line up begins at ChocolateFest Grounds, Hy. 36, 9:00 a.m., food, beer & soda following ride, raffles, 262-767-8600

June 14

Joey O’Brien Memorial Tournament – golf outing, auctions with proceeds going to Children’s Hospital Local Courage Scholarships, Brown Lake Golf Club, shot-gun start at 11 am (4 person scramble), Lunch, Dinner, $125.00, Silent Auction 10 am - 5 pm, sponsored by Joey O’Brien Foundation, 262-763-6881

June 14

St. Charles 7th Annual Pig Roast & Auction - St. Charles Parish Hall, 449 Conkey St., sponsored by Catholic Family Insurance, Adults 12 & over $8, Seniors $6, Children $4, dinner served 4:30 - 7:00 P.M., carryouts available. Beer, wine, concessions served from 5 - 12 P.M., Live music by First Kiss 8:30 - 12 midnight, Live auction under the beer tent at 7:30 P.M., Silent auction ends at 9:30 P.M., Raffle Basket drawing at 10:00 P.M., tickets available at Gooseberries, Richter's Sentry or at the door, 763-1848 or 9763-4822 for info.

June 19th

Tri-County Job Fair – Hy. 45 & 50, 12 noon – 4 pm, sponsored by WDC Business Services, 262-638-6603, www.racinebizservices.com

June 20-21

Our Hope Walk - Team relay event raises money for funds for life limiting illnesses, fun, music, games, speakers, luminary ceremony, camp overnight, Burlington Area School District track field, 262-763-6044 for more information

July 4th

Joint Veterans Groups Flag raising ceremony - Burlington Town Hall, 9:00 am. Participating are the Veterans, the Boy Scouts, the School band, Town, City, and State officials. The ceremony is open to the Public. . American Legion Commander: Dr. Neil Aiken (262 763-8995) Disabled American Veterans Contact: Ken Yanny (262 539-2636) The Marine Corps League, Fox River Detachment, Contact: Bob Boulden (Phone: 262-539-2241) VFW Ladies Auxiliary President: Deb Roanhaus (Ph 262 763-6334) American Legion Ladies Auxiliary President: Reta Bohnsack (262-763-6483)

July 20th

Burlington Lions Club Annual Bar-B-Que – Charcoal grilled meal, beer tent, entertainment, Echo Park, Hwy. 36, 11 am – 4 pm, $7 in advance/$8 at door, 414-581-8207

July 21-27

Apple Holler Blueberry Festival - Come on out to Apple Holler Monday, July 23rd through Sunday, July 29th for some good old fashioned family fun and some of natures finest fresh blueberries. This festival feature activities for children and build your own blueberry sundae with real Wisconsin whipped cream, Fresh blueberry shakes, malts, sundaes and smoothies will be available in our ice cream parlor; Free blueberry wine tasting all day and special sales in the gift shop. ALL YOU CAN EAT FRESH BLUEBERRY PANCAKES in the morning and our famous picnic buffet from noon to 4:00 p.m. and our outdoor cookout featuring applewood grilled brats, hotdogs, and hamburgers. Please call 262-886-8500 for information.

July 25-26

Maxwell Street Days - Shoppers paradise with sales throughout the city. Sidewalk sales, arts & crafts in Wehmhoff Square, music, food, Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce, 262-763-6044

August

TBA Rotary Western Roundup - Steak Bar-B-Q dinner, oral and silent auctions, entertainment, 262-763-3561

TBA Annual “Welcome Lunch” – sponsored by BACC to welcome new business personnel and teachers to Burlington, reservations necessary, call the Chamber at 262-763-6044 for date and information

August 10th

Burlington's Knights of Columbus host the Annual Corn and Brat Fest at Echo Park from 10-4. For more information please contact Jerry Ketterhagen at 262-492-3026

September 7th

Joint Veterans Groups 2nd Annual Breakfast (Log Cabin Toy Run day) - 7:30 am - 11:00 am, Veterans Memorial Building, 588 Milwaukee Avenue. Advance sale tickets $5.00, tickets at the door $6.00, Children 6-12/$2.50, and 5 years and younger are free - American Legion Commander: Dr. Neil Aiken (262 763-8995) Disabled American Veterans Contact: Ken Yanny (262 539-2636) The Marine Corps League, Fox River Detachment, Contact: Bob Boulden (Phone: 262-539-2241) VFW Ladies Auxiliary President: Deb Roanhaus (Ph 262 763-6334) American Legion Ladies Auxiliary President: Reta Bohnsack (262-763-6483)

September 18th

Chocolate City Golf Outing – 10th annual outing. Raffles, prizes, hole in one contest, trophies, sponsorships available - Lunch included at 11:30 with shotgun start at 12:30 - sponsored by BACC, www.burlingtonchamber.org, 262-763-6044

October 4th

Jaycees Octoberfest Arts and Crafts Fair, 10 am – 5 pm, Gathering of local artisans selling and displaying their wares. For booth rental or information see website: www.Burlington-Jaycees.org

October 4-5th

Burlington Area Arts Council Art Fair –Art Fair showcasing fine art and crafts by regional artisans, Wehmhoff Square Park adjacent to library. This is a juried event. If you would like to showcase you art work, contact Sue Oxley at 262-767-9986, soxley@wi.rr.com. Saturday 10 am – 5 pm, Sunday 10 am – 3 pm, free admission

October 5th

Joint Veterans Groups 3rd Annual Veterans Poker Run- starting at 9:30 am in the Veterans Memorial Building, 588 Milwaukee Avenue. Beer, food, entertainment, prizes, and fun are provided with entry. American Legion Commander: Dr. Neil Aiken (262 763-8995) Disabled American Veterans Contact: Ken Yanny (262 539-2636) The Marine Corps League, Fox River Detachment, Contact: Bob Boulden (Phone: 262-539-2241) VFW Ladies Auxiliary President: Deb Roanhaus (Ph 262 763-6334) American Legion Ladies Auxiliary President: Reta Bohnsack (262-763-6483)

November 11th

Veterans Day program (Tuesday) at BHS at 9:15 am. Guest speaker is yet to be determined. Following the ceremony, we will go to Mount Carmel Care Facility and Pine Brook Pointe to fire a rifle salute and play Taps. American Legion Commander: Dr. Neil Aiken (262 763-8995) Disabled American Veterans Contact: Ken Yanny (262 539-2636) The Marine Corps League, Fox River Detachment, Contact: Bob Boulden (Phone: 262-539-2241) VFW Ladies Auxiliary President: Deb Roanhaus (Ph 262 763-6334) American Legion Ladies Auxiliary President: Reta Bohnsack (262-763-6483)

AFTER YOU WIN

December 5th

27th Annual Christmas Parade – through downtown Burlington, welcomes Santa to Burlington. 6:30 pm. Santa’s Chalet opens following the parade - Christmas caroling, reindeer, cookies in Wehmhoff Square, Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce, 262-763-6044, www.burlingtonchamber.org