Ripon Area Chamber of Commerce - Wisconsin

Septemberfest 2013
Saturday, September 21

9 am - 5 pm
Historic Downtown Ripon

This unique Fall festival in Historic Downtown Ripon has something for everyone! The fun begins with the Watson Street Custom Car Show where car collectors in 16 different classes showcase their vehicles. If you love animals, you'll love participating in or watching the annual Pet Parade & Show. Entertainment throughout the day includes Mostly Water, Yellow Rock Cloggers, Tuba Dan Band (polka) and more. Fun activities for kids and adults include the Beautiful Baby Contest, a lip synch competition, a bouncy castle, bungee trampoline, and a variety of other children's activities. For the taste buds there will be a Ripon Restaurant Showcase featuring delectable treats from area restaurants; caramel apples, chili, pizza by the slice, and cotton candy. There's plenty of fun for everyone at Septemberfest!

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Saturday's Schedule of Events
Schedule subject to change.

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7:00-10:00 a.m.
Watson Street Car Show Registration
On the corner of Watson & E. Fond du Lac Streets
Call 920-748-6764 to pre-register -- LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE
CLICK HERE for Car Show Application

8:00-10:00 a.m.

Custom Cycle Show Registration

On the corner of Watson & E. Fond du Lac Streets
Call 920-748-6599 for more information

8:00-10:00am

Classic Cycle Show Registration

On the corner of Watson & E. Fond du Lac Streets

CLICK HERE for a registration form

7:00-10:00am

Ripon Noon Kiwanis Free Pancake Breakfast

Miller's Tavern

9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Watson Street Car & Classic Cycle Show-200 and 300 Blocks
Car judging starts at 11 a.m.

9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Registration for the Beautiful Baby Contest
Main Stage, corner of Watson & FDL Streets

9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Beautiful Baby Pictures with OnEdge Photography
Prices starting as low as $10!

9:30 a.m.
Beautiful Baby Contest (ages 0-24 months)
Sponsored by OnEdge Photography, State Farm and M&I/BMO Financial Group
Main Stage, corner of Watson & FDL Streets

First prize will be awarded in each of the 3 categories (0-6 mos.; 6-12 mos. & 1 year to 24 mos.)
Each winner will receive a $50 savings bond courtesy of M&I/BMO Financial Group.
All entrants will have the chance to win a photo prize package courtesy of OnEdge Photography.

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Amusement Rides (100 Block)

9:30-10:00 a.m.
Dog Walk Registration (Village Green)
Sponsored by Green Lake Area Animal Shelter
To pre-register call 920-748-6764 or stop by the Ripon Chamber office, located at 127 Jefferson Street

9:30 - 11:30
TUBA DAN POLKA BAND
In front of America Restaurant, 333 Watson Street

10:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Dog Walk Contests -Seward Street

10:00a.m. - 1:00p.m.

Toss Your Cookies!
Campus Cinema Cookie Toss game

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Family Fun Activities- Sponsored by New Hope Family Life Center (100 Block)

Ripon High School German Club Children's Activities

10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Pedal Tractor Pull Activity, organized by the Pickett Steam & Gas Engine Club

Sponsored by Beechwood Corn Maze & Wagon Rides and Hounsell's Country Market

10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Ripon Early Bird Kiwanis Caramel Apple Sundae Sale

(100 Block)

10:30 a.m.

Dog Pet Parade through Historic Downtown

Starts at Village Green, 400 Watson St.

10:45 - 11:45 a.m.

Free Basics Yoga Class, no experience necessary

(marigold yoga, 321 Watson Street)

11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
RIPON RESTAURANT SHOWCASE

Purchase delicious food items from area restaurants
Throughout Ripon

11:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Face Painting

(Mugs Coffeehouse)

11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Bier Garten, (100 Block)

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Yellow Rock Cloggers
100 Block of Watson St.

11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Praise Band

300 Block of Watson St.

12:00 p.m.
Dog Walk Contests winners announced - Seward Street

12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

WAUH and The Carley House Lip Synch Competition for Kids, Corner of Blossom and Watson Streets
Participants must bring their own music.
To register stop by The Carley House, 124 W. Jackson or call 920-748-1555

1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Cornhole Tournament (Location TBD)

Pre-register at the Chamber Tent or by filling out a Registration Form

1:00 p.m.

Local Celebrity Pedal Tractor Pull Showdown

1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Zumba (300 Block)

Participate for free in this fun workout activity.

1:30 p.m.

Ripon Mascot Race, Starts at Main Stage
Cheer on your favorite Ripon mascots as they race down Watson Street.

1:45 - 4:45 p.m.
MOSTLY WATER (Rock)
On the main stage
Mostly Water is presenting an Eagles tribute set as part of their show that will feature the fantastic 4 and 5 part harmonies and creative instrumentation of the Eagles. Songs like Lying Eyes, Take It Easy, New Kid In Town and of course Hotel California will be featured in this set along with many others.

2:30 p.m.

Ripon Restaurant Eating Competition

(Near Main Stage)

2:45 p.m.

Pinata Party
(Ocampo's Mexican Restaurant & Market)

3:30 Watson Street Classic Cycle Show Awards

(Watson & Blossom)

4:00 p.m.
Watson Street Car Show Awards, Corner of Watson & Blossom

5:00 p.m.
FESTIVAL CLOSES (Thanks for joining in on the fun!)

DUSK

FIREWORKS AT MURRAY PARK

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