Sponsored In Part By Roadhouse Pizza, 
Ripon Medical Center, CHN-Ripon
& Ripon Chamber of Commerce

Septemberfest 2010...Oktoberfest with a twist!
Saturday, September 18 - 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 19 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 The Britins (Beatles tribute band), 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 and bungee trampoline, and a variety of children's activities.  For the taste buds there will be a Taste of Ripon 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!

Septemberfest Sponsors



Saturday's Schedule of Events

Click Here to download Printable Schedule of Events (Coming Soon!)

7:00-10:00 a.m.                 
Watson Street Custom 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 additional Car Show Information

8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.         
Watson Street Custom Car Show-200 and 300 Blocks

9:30 - 11:30 a.m. - Tuba Dan Band (Polka)
In front of America Restaurant, 333 Watson

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Amusement Rides Including Bouncy Castle, Trackless Train & Bungee Trampoline
Corner of Watson and Seward Streets

9:00 a.m. - 'till Mums are gone
Stuart's Lawn & Landscaping Mum Sale
100 Block of Watson

9:15-10:00 a.m.               
Dog Walk & Show Registration-Village Green, 400 Block of Watson
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

10:00 a.m. - 'till food is gone
Ripon Early Bird Kiwanis Food Booth
Serving Chicken & Pork Chop Sandwiches and Walking Tacos
300 Block of Watson

10:00 a.m.
Dog Walk Contests

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Pumpkin Seed Spitting Contest with Ripon Community Church
Tournament style with winners of each heat having a chance to win the grand prize!
Final Contest will take place at 3:45 p.m. on the Main Stage (corner of Watson & E. Fond du Lac Streets)

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Family Activities, Corner of Watson and Seward Streets
Sponsored by New Hope Church

10:00 a.m. 'til apples run out
Caramel Apple Sale, 100 Block of Watson
Fundraiser for the Green Lake High School Government Class

10:00 a.m. 'til corn runs out
Rotary Corn Roast - 200 Block of Watson

10:00 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Barbeque & Beverages in front of Imagineers, 217 Watson
Ripon Middle School Wrestling Program

10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.        
Dog Walk Brat Fry-Village Green

11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
TASTE OF RIPON
Purchase delicious food items from area restaurants
100 Block of Watson
Soda and Water Tent sponsored by Ripon Chamber of Commerce

11:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.                  
Bier Garten, 100 Block of Watson

11:15 a.m.                        
Dog Walk Parade through Historic Downtown
Starts at Village Green, 400 Watson

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 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

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

12:00 p.m.
Dog Walk Contests winners announced

1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Zumba Party - Ripon Medical Center, Corner of Seward and Watson Streets
All activity levels welcome! Free! Call Danelle Phillips with questions. 920-748-0405.

1:00-5:00 p.m.
THE BRITINS (Beatles tribute band)
Corner of Watson & W. Fond du Lac Streets - Main Stage

2:00 p.m.
TasteRipon.com Eating Competition, Corner of Watson & W. Fond du Lac Streets
Featuring foods from America, Dos Gringos, Suds on the Square, and Roadhouse Pizza



3:30 p.m.
Ripon Mascot Race, Starts at Main Stage
Cheer on your favorite Ripon mascots as they race down Watson Street.

4:15 p.m.
Watson Street Custom Car Show Awards, Corner of Watson & Blossom

5:00 p.m.
Festival Closes

Schedule subject to change
Please check back closer to event

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