The corn maze at Vesperman Farms outside of Lancaster, Wisconsin is a popular fall attraction in the area. This year’s maze does not disappoint with many bends, turns, and shapes to explore. Other attractions at the farm include a hayride, pumpkin patch, pumpkin cannon and trebuchet and petting zoo.
The Gays Mills 51st Annual Apple Festival was held this past weekend. Some of the highlights included the flea market, carnival, and various food and merchandise for sale throughout the town both days. Area orchards also offered specials and events throughout the weekend.
The Prairie du Chien Villa Louis hosted the 29th Carriage Classic on St. Feriole Island Saturday and Sunday. PdCToday.com has photo’s and video from this year’s event.
The effects of the mandatory furloughs for all Wisconsin public employees are beginning to ripple across the state. Various offices have closed and State Troopers have been ordered to cut mileage to meet budget constraints.
This combination of sausage and peppers with onions in a tomato-based sauce is an easy and delicious dish that goes great over pasta or rice.
Severe thunderstorms moved through Grant and Crawford counties on the afternoon of July 24, 2009. Widespread torrential rainfall and hail cause significant crop and property damage in the area. Flooding from the rains also closed area roads for a time including Highway 35 south of Lynxville due to a rockslide and Highway 81 between Platteville [...]
Despite getting rained out Friday night, big crowds came out to Bloomington to enjoy the Blakes Prairie Jr. Fair this past weekend.
The 142nd Blakes Prairie Jr. Fair is running July 24-26 at the fairground in Bloomington, WI. Fair buttons are $8 until 9:00 pm Friday night and $10 on Saturday with no button daily admission priced at $7.
Friday night will feature wrist wrestling, the crowning of fair royalty, and a demolition derby. Saturday events include animal [...]
The 2009 Twin-O-Rama festival took place this past weekend in Cassville, Wisconsin. PdCToday.com’s Tino Kaltsas was there to capture video of this annual event.
Today’s Fork and Flame comes from my Memorial Day weekend party. Smoked pulled pork, “wicked” smoked baked beans, and Memphis-style slaw are on the menu.