Fountain City Business & Community Group

Rhythms by the River - Good to Go
2023-08-17 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Fountain City Community Park
“Good to Go” is made up of Terry Gray on guitar and Beth Oness on fiddle.
Betty’s Tacos food truck is new to our events. Check them out.

Macbeth @ Merrick State Park
2023-08-05 17:30 - 20:30 | Merrick State Park, S2965 WI-35, Fountain City, WI, 54629, United States
We are more than excited to welcome back the Summit Players to Merrick State Park this summer!
5:30 pm – Workshop | 7:00 pm – Performance
Three witches visit brave warrior Macbeth with a vision of the future: he will be crowned king of Scotland. Determined to do whatever it takes to make this prophecy come true, he embarks on a ruthless quest for power. A web of secrets, trickery and danger entangles Macbeth, his wife Lady Macbeth, his rival Macduff and countless others as he claws his way to the top. Six actors play all the parts in this spooky, free, all-ages play.
The Summit Players use theatre as a learning medium and introduce children to a passion for language, communicating, and constructive play, while providing adults with an enjoyable theatrical experience. The only company in the country focused on touring a production through state parks, the Summit Players build connections between Shakespeare, the outdoors, and fun. To do so, we seek innovative and original ways to perform, to connect the classics to our contemporary time.
FREE EVENT – valid vehicle sticker is required to enter the park.

Strikepoint – A Tintinnabulation of Bells at Kinstone
2023-08-05 15:00 - 15:45 | Kinstone, S3439 Cole Bluff Lane, Fountain City, WI, 54629, United States
A Tintinnabulation of handbells ringing in the GREAT STONE CIRCLE!! WHOA! – this is an impromptu, fun experience you won’t want to miss. (note… this is NOT a concert – rather a small group session of amazing musicians gathering to make music amidst the standing stones of Kinstone). Donation based performance.
Strikepoint, an internationally-acclaimed handbell ensemble based in Duluth, MN, will be playing for the love of the bells in a small group session at Kinstone. Visitors to Kinstone are invited to listen and experience the uplifting joy of their playing of the bells.
The music will be offered in the Great Stone Circle (weather dependent) for free-will donations. A collection basket will be available near the performance. All donations will go to this group! If weather is not ideal, the session will move to one of our sheltered locations (e.g. Chapel, Dragon’s Keep or Education Center Porch).
We may see some portion of Strikepoint’s huge collection of bells, chimes and other instruments in this impromptu session with them at Kinstone; however please be informed that this is NOT a concert. We are lucky to have the group doing this impromptu, small group session in a fun and engaging way right here amidst the standing stones of Kinstone.
DATE: Saturday, August 5, 2023 – 3:00pm to 3:45pm
COST: DONATION BASED performance. This event is included with ADMISSION to Kinstone – pay admission as you would to visit Kinstone on any other day; then plan to make a cash donation for the performers as well! They will receive 100% of the donations collected during this session. No registration required.
Get more information at this link: https://www.kinstonecircle.com/events/strikepoint-a-tintinnabulation-of-bells/

2023 Buffalo County Fair
2023-08-03 09:00 - 2023-08-06 18:00 | WI
Gear up for this year’s Buffalo County Fair!
Come check out exhibits, vendors in the commercial building, track events, amusement rides, and live music!
There’s something for the WHOLE family!

Music By Curt Glenna
2023-07-30 13:00 - 16:00 | The Golden Frog, 112 N Shore Dr, Fountain City, WI, 54629
Coming to the Golden Frog’s Lily Pad, come and enjoy a Sunday afternoon with music by Curt Glenna, cold drinks and wood fire pizzas, beautiful view off our back deck of the river.

Chad Lewis @ Merrick State Park
2023-07-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Merrick State Park, S2965 WI-35, Fountain City, WI, 54629, United States
Join us for stories of the strange and unusual as author, researcher, and storyteller Chad Lewis joins us at the Merrick State Park Nature Center!
About the presenter: “My name is Chad Lewis and I am a researcher, author, and lecturer on topics of the strange and unusual. My background is in the field of Psychology as I did both my Bachelor and Master degree work in the field- but for nearly 30 years I have traveled the globe in search of unique and bizarre stories and history.”
Free event, but a valid vehicle pass is required to enter the park

Geocaching 101 @ Merrick State Park
2023-07-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Merrick State Park, S2965 WI-35, Fountain City, WI, 54629, United States
Join the Friends of Merrick State Park at the Nature Center for this exciting presentation!
Geocaching is a real-world treasure hunt happening right now, all around you for the entire family. There are millions of Geocaches worldwide. Geocaches are found in parks, urban areas, forests, deserts, on top of mountains, underwater, and pretty much anywhere you can imagine.
Geocaching 101 will introduce you to the basic fundamentals of Geocaching and using GPS on your smartphone. This class consists of a large display explaining Geocaching and also examples of all of the different sizes and kinds of containers you could find. This app is on your smartphone and you will be shown how to get the coordinates to find caches in the area. There are Geocaches in Merrick State Park and we are planning (weather permitting) to hike to these caches on Sunday morning at 9:00am. Come prepared with your smartphone (download Geocaching.com free app), and bug spray.
This is a free event, but a valid vehicle sticker is required to enter the park!
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2023 - Toys, Toys, Toys!!!
2023-07-22 09:00 - 16:00 | Elmer’s Toy & Antique Museum, W903 Elmer's Road, Fountain City, WI, 54629, United States
Elmer’s Toy & Antique Museum is open July 22nd, 2023.

Matt Browne at WingDam Saloon
2023-07-21 18:00 - 21:00 | The Landing, 1 North Shore Dr, Fountain City, WI, 54629
Make a stop at the WingDam Saloon on Friday, July 21st for summertime live music. Matt Browne will be performing from 6:00pm-9:00pm. Performing as a solo acoustic musician, his organic sound has been heard by listeners spanning from Canada to California. His newest album, “Growing Up Country” can be heard on Spotify and Apple Music. Circle the date and grab some friends. We can’t wait to see you at the WingDam Saloon!

Rhythms by the River - H3O Jazz Trio
2023-07-20 17:30 - 20:30 | Fountain City Community Park
H3O performs a wide variety of jazz styles including original music.
Woodshed Pizza food truck is back with their wood fired pizzas.

Woodcarving 101 @ Merrick State Park
2023-07-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Merrick State Park, S2965 WI-35, Fountain City, WI, 54629, United States
Join the Friends of Merrick State Park as we welcome Jean Moats to the Nature Center. Learn about woodcarving, then learn how to carve a masterpiece yourself. Jean will be joined by the Winona Friendship Center woodcarving group.
This is a free event, but a valid vehicle sticker is required to enter the park

Wildflowers @ Merrick State Park
2023-07-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Merrick State Park, S2965 WI-35, Fountain City, WI, 54629, United States
The Winona Outdoor Collaborative joins us at the Merrick State Park Nature Center for a presentation all about native wildflowers, prairies, and pollinators!
Come learn about the WOC and have some hands-on fun while learning about wildflowers. There will be various activities including wildflower watercolors, a build-a-flower game, a field observer hike, and a stained glass plant press activity.
All ability levels and ages are welcome to this family-friendly, inclusive program. This is a free event, but a valid vehicle sticker is required to enter the park!
About the presenter: Winona Outdoor Collaborative works to build cooperative action around environmental stewardship in Winona by fostering a deep passion for outdoor recreation in all community members. With a vision towards exploring more together, Winona Outdoor Collaborative hopes to lead the Winona community towards collective action to protect natural resources while developing new skills and passions in the outdoors.

2023 - Toys, Toys, Toys!!!
2023-07-08 09:00 - 16:00 | Elmer’s Toy & Antique Museum, W903 Elmer's Road, Fountain City, WI, 54629, United States
Elmer’s Toy & Antique Museum is open July 8th, 2023.

River Valley Raptors @ Merrick State park
2023-07-01 19:00 - 20:00 | Merrick State Park, S2965 WI-35, Fountain City, WI, 54629, United States
Always an audience favorite, River Valley Raptors will return this summer to Merrick State Park!
River Valley Raptors is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to the conservation of raptors and other wildlife through education.
This educational program starts at 7pm at the Nature Center. The event is free, but you must have a valid park pass to enter Merrick State Park.
Due to the presence of live animals, please do not bring pets to this event.

Reptile & Amphibian Research on the Mississippi River
2023-06-24 19:00 - 20:00 | Merrick State Park, S2965 WI-35, Fountain City, WI, 54629, United States
Join us at Merrick State Park as we welcome WDNR Wildlife Biologist Brenda Kelly!
Brenda has been conducting turtle research along the Mississippi River and will share the results of that research with us. She will also discuss WDNR habitat work and how reptiles and amphibians of the Mississippi River are providing data to inform construction.

Sip with Spirit 💫
2023-06-24 13:30 - 15:30 | River View Nutrition, 118 S Main Street, Fountain City, WI, 54629
Join Sara here at River View for a 2 hour group spirit reading.
Receive healing messages from loved ones & guides in spirit while you enjoy an Herbalife shake, tea or Coffee!
Space is limited! Register early!

2023 - Toys, Toys, Toys!!!
2023-06-24 09:00 - 16:00 | Elmer’s Toy & Antique Museum, W903 Elmer's Road, Fountain City, WI, 54629, United States
Elmer’s Toy & Antique Museum is open June 24th, 2023.

37th Annual Buffalo County Dairy Breakfast
2023-06-24 07:00 - 11:00 | WI
37th Annual Buffalo County Dairy Breakfast
Saturday, June 24th, 2023
DS Farms, W1528 County Road E, Alma WI
Breakfast served 7am – 11am
Sponsored by: The Buffalo County Dairy Promotional Committee

Creature Teacher @ Merrick State Park
2023-06-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Merrick State Park, S2965 WI-35, Fountain City, WI, 54629, United States
Tom Pederson (the Creature Teacher) is a retired teacher from Lake City, Minnesota. Tom’s presentation is fun, interesting, and educational, and includes several types of frogs, lizards, turtles, and snakes from around the world.
Due to the presence of live animals, please do not bring pets to this event.
Free event, but a valid vehicle pass is required to enter the park.

Musician Chad Cagle @ The Lily Pad
2023-06-17 18:00 - 21:00 | The Golden Frog, 112 N Shore Dr, Fountain City, WI, 54629
Chad plays original music, British rock, folk tunes, contemporary pop and rock, Beatles, Alison Krauss, Roger Miller, Cheap Trick, Police, etc. Join us at the Lily Pad.

Rhythms by the River - Kaiged Acoustic
2023-06-15 17:30 - 20:30 | Fountain City Community Park
Paige Lee, Kim Negus, (mother/daughter) duo along with Kricket on bass guitar perform a variety of music with blended rich harmony.
Chef’s Table food truck join us in the park.

Animal Rehabilitation @ Merrick State Park
2023-06-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Merrick State Park, S2965 WI-35, Fountain City, WI, 54629, United States
Join us at the Merrick State Park Nature Center as the Coulee Region Humane Society discusses animal rehabilitation and their work in the area.
Due to the presence of live animals, please no pets at this event.
FREE event, but a valid vehicle sticker is required to enter the park.

3rd Annual Fountain City Car Show
2023-06-10 09:00 - 14:00 | Fountain City Community Park

A Bad Year for Tomatoes
2023-06-03 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-06-03 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-06-02 19:30 - 21:30 | Fountain City Auditorium, 42 North Main St, Fountain City, WI, 54629, United States
The play is a comedy about a famous television actress who seeks to “get away from it all” in a small New England town.

Hope to see you there!

Understanding Weather @ Merrick State Park
2023-06-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Merrick State Park, S2965 WI-35, Fountain City, WI, 54629, United States
Join us at the Merrick State Park Nature Center as meteorologist Derek Sibley from WKBT helps us better understand the weather.
You might even catch a glimpse of the WKBT storm tracker vehicle!
FREE event, but a valid vehicle sticker is required to enter the park.

Drum Making Workshop with Wayne Manthey
2023-06-03 12:30 - 16:30 | Kinstone, S3439 Cole Bluff Lane, Fountain City, WI, 54629, United States
In this educational workshop you will make your own one-sided drum. When people create their own drums they can’t help but develop deep connections to it. The drum you create becomes an extension of yourself and a gateway to greater understanding of your connection to all.
We start with a pre-constructed frame, deer hides, and a bucket of walnut stain. First, you choose your frame, lay out the hides, and take a few moments of reflection to connect to this medium. After cutting out the drum circles, Wayne will lead the group one step at a time, through the rest of the process. All you need is to be there and do it!
Choose to make a 13 Inch Drum or a 16 Inch Drum. Class size is limited to sign up early!
Ticket includes instruction, all required materials, and general admission to Kinstone for the day.
Click on the Ticket Link provided to get more information and reserve your spot!

RAD Zoo @ Merrick State Park
2023-05-27 19:00 - 20:30 | Merrick State Park, S2965 WI-35, Fountain City, WI, 54629, United States
The Reptile and Amphibian Discovery (RAD) Zoo will join us on Saturday, May 27th – be prepared for a fun and interactive experience from this traveling educational zoo.
This is our first Saturday evening program for 2023- help us kick off a wonderful summer of great events!
FREE event, but a valid vehicle sticker is required to enter the park.

2023 - Toys, Toys, Toys!!!
2023-05-27 09:00 - 16:00 | Elmer’s Toy & Antique Museum, W903 Elmer's Road, Fountain City, WI, 54629, United States
Elmer’s Toy & Antique Museum is open May 27th, 2023.
