Calendar of Events

Summer Hours!

June 3, 2008 to October 31, 2008
Begins at 11:30 a.m.
The Brewery Creek restaurant goes back to "in-season" hours, sort of an event..... Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 11:30 AM to 8:00 PM. Friday and Saturday 11:30 AM to 8:30 PM Sunday 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday, restaurant closed. Lodging is available even when the restaurant is closed.

American Players Theater

June 7, 2008 to October 5, 2008
Let the season begin! Loads of people stay at Brewery Creek while enjoying the great performances through October 5th. Details at: APT

Cycling

June 25, 2008 to August 1, 2008
There is a new map of bicycling routes in the Area. It covers Iowa, Lafayette and Grant counties and includes 28 loops which are easily adapted as you ride. They are available here at Brewery Creek, the Mineral Point Chamber of C office and other places.

THE WEATHER

June 26, 2008 to December 31, 2008

The weather has been very nice of late, but still a bit cooler than normal. The crops are definitely behind. Warm in the sun, cool in the shade, breezy but not too much. Summer is here at last.

A good side of all the rain is that the winter sand and gravel are all gone. The road biking season is well underway.

Fifteen minutes to the North is Governor Dodge State Park. To the East is Yellowstone Lake park. Northwest is the Blackhawk Lake Recreation Area. Biking, hiking, fishing, picnicing, all available at these locations. Do a search on any of these to get current conditions and events etc.

The Fourth

July 4, 2008
Celebrate the 4th of July with 2 and 5 mile runs, a Parade, Barbeque, Music, Games and Fireworks.

Jammin on the Porch

July 11, 2008
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Now its a Tradition! The second Fridays of each month, June through- September area musicians get together at Orchard Lawn (on the porch) and perform for you, for free, for the fun of it.

Woodlanders Gathering

July 11, 2008 to July 14, 2008
Workshops at Shake-Rag Alley. Fifth annual Wooldanders Gathering featuring creating with natural materials. Furniture, baskets, carvings and more. Shakerag Alley

Dodgeville Bluesfest

July 19, 2008
I can't believe its the 9th DV Blues Festival. Its FREE, its FUN, its a FAMILY event. Details at http://www.dodgevillebluesfest.com/

Rewey Fireworks

July 19, 2008
A really really REALLY big fireworks display. A huge event that nearly everybody in town plans for. Check out this web site http://www.kastnerpyrotechnics.com/rewey.html

SAGBRAW

July 27, 2008 to August 2, 2008
The 31st annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Wisconsin. So it doesn't come too close to Mineral Point, still a great activity worth promoting Details at: Bike Wisconsin

Founders' Day III

July 31, 2008
Ends at 9:00 p.m.
Annual celebration of the MP Historical Society's 1939 Charter. This year's party will feature a "Roaring Twenties" theme with historical displays, music, drinks (including beer donated by a generous local brewery) food and fun.

Gallery Night

August 2, 2008
Ends at 9:00 p.m.
Galley Night in Mineral Point! Four Saturdays a year galleries stay open late. It is a lovely time, walking the beautiful streets of Mineral Point, partaking of snacks and beverages at some galleries, enjoying featured artists and new works, and of course adding to your collections! info@emstudio.com Spend the night at Brewery Creek! Eat at Brewery Creek too!

Stage and Screen

August 4, 2008 to August 9, 2008
Workshops at Shake-Rag Alley. Directing, writing and acting for TV, film and theater. Real live Hollywood and Broadway types right here in little 'ol Mineral Point. Shakerag Alley

Jammin on the Porch

August 8, 2008
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
At Orchard Lawn! On the Porch. Live music. Bring a chair or your.... whatever.

Wisconsin High School Regional Rodeo

August 9, 2008 to August 10, 2008
Its a rodeo! With High School kids! Exciting events and specialty acts at the Iowa County Fairgrounds. Call Sharon 608-987-2664.

Dairyland Dare

August 16, 2008
"A Cycling Challenge in Southwestern Wisconsin". 100km, 200km, 266km and ... 300km routes to fit cyclists of all levels of fitness. The roads go up, the roads go down, then up, then down. Repeat until exhausted. There are even a few flat bits thrown in. Sure its a challenge, but not exactly the Dolomites, the Pyrennes or the Alps! Make your plans early. Everything you need to know

152nd Iowa County Fair

August 28, 2008 to September 1, 2008
The Fair Begins, at the Iowa County Fair Grounds in Mineral Point. www.iowacountyfair.org.

Jammin on ther Porch

September 12, 2008
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Now its a Tradition! The second Fridays of each month, June through- September area musicians get together at Orchard Lawn (on the porch) and perform for you, for free, for the fun of it.

Spring Green Literary Festival

September 12, 2008 to September 13, 2008
About 30 minutes from Mineral Point. A gathering of readers and writers. Why not stay at Brewery Creek while attending the festival? For more information call 608-588-3009 OR, Details at: SG Lit Fest

Cornish Festival Pub Night

September 26, 2008
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Where else but at Historic Pendarvis. Brewery Creek beer plays a supporting role. "The quaint Kiddleywink Pub in the rowhouse at Pendarvis offers a special evening with live music, a cash bar, and a variety of pub games. This event is a fund-raiser for the Pendarvis Memorial Endowment Trust and coincides with Mineral Point's citywide Cornish Festival."

Cornish Festival

September 26, 2008 to September 27, 2008
Check out cornishfest.org for details.

Crowdy Crawn

September 27, 2008
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
At Pendarvis of course! ""Crowdy Crawn" is a Cornish expression meaning "entertainment that is a mixture of things." Expect just that at Pendarvis on this Saturday. This event coincides with Mineral Point's citywide Cornish Festival."

Fall Art Tour!!

October 17, 2008 to October 18, 2008
This will be the 15th Annual event. Follow the trail of working Wisconsin artists, from Mineral Point in the South to Baraboo in the North. Painters, sculptors, weavers, and more! Probably the busiest weekend of the year in this area. www.fallarttour.com

Gallery Night and Candle Light Shopping

December 6, 2008
Ends at 9:00 p.m.
Galley Night in Mineral Point! Four Saturdays a year galleries stay open late. It is a lovely time, walking the beautiful streets of Mineral Point, partaking of snacks and beverages at some galleries, enjoying featured artists and new works, and of course adding to your collections! info@emstudio.com Spend the night at Brewery Creek! Eat at Brewery Creek too!

Santa at Shake-Rag Alley

December 13, 2008
Yes Virginia there is a Santa Claus... in Mineral Point anyway! Its Santa! At Shake Rag! Shakerag Alley