A TASTE OF WHAT'S HAPPENING
THIS MONTH IN DELAVAN
mid-
June 2018
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REMINDER:
Celebrate
arts
,
history
,
music
&
culture
of Delavan
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Brick Street Days
June 22 | 7 - 9 pm
June 23 | 9 am - 9 pm
Throughout Downtown
Delavan
Come celebrate the arts, history, music and culture of Delavan at Brick Street Days! This annual event stems from the original weekend in 2015 when Walldog mural artists descended on Delavan and painted the first 18 murals depicting various aspects of Delavan's history. Two guided tours of the downtown Walldog murals will be offered on Saturday.
Brick Street Days will officially kick off on Friday night at the Phoenix Park Bandshell. Saturday morning begins early at 9am with brick laying dedication as commemorative bricks are being placed throughout the Downtown. 11am bring arts and craft vendors, artists and art demonstrations, music, food, demonstrations by local businesses, kids activities, and much more. The Information Center will be open 10am - 4:30pm on Saturday only, located at 303 E. Walworth Avenue.
SCHEDULE:
Friday, June 22
The LoveMonkeys | 7 - 9 pm | Phoenix Park Bandshell
Saturday, June 23
Brick Laying Dedication | 9 am | Downtown Delavan
Artists' Demos & Sales | 11 am - 4 pm | 2nd St. & Walworth Ave.
Children's Activities | 11 am - 4 pm | Tower Park
Arts & Crafts Vendors | 11 am - 4 pm | Downtown Delavan
Food Vendors | 11 am - 4:30 pm | Downtown Delavan
Business Demonstrations | 11 am - 4 pm | 2nd St. Stage
Live Music featuring Most Wanted | 11:30 am | 3rd St. Stage
Guided Mural Tours | 12 pm, 1:30 pm | 2nd St. & Walworth Ave.
Live Music featuring Cheryl & The Down Home Boys | 2 pm | 3rd St. Stage
Swing Dance Lessons | 6 - 7 pm | Phoenix Park Bandshell
Live Music featuring The Jack Farina Swing Big Band | 7 - 9 pm | Phoenix Park Bandshell
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Carson & Barnes Circus Presents: CircusSaurus
June 23 | 1:30, 4:30 & 7:30 pm
Lake Lawn Resort - Airport Grounds
2375 E. Geneva St., Delavan
The family of the Carson & Barnes Circus is proud to present the World Debut of CircusSaurus!
With the dawn of a new day comes a new era under the Big Top, and those that were once extinct will re-emerge again – right before your eyes! Be our guest as we transform the Big Top into a time machine and embark on an adventure of a lifetime!
Be amazed as dinosaurs shake the very ground we walk on. Our trio of Deinoychus – Rumble, Rascal and Rebel – will transport you back in time and show you why dinosaurs ruled the land!
The extinct giants of the past and the endangered Asian elephants of today clash under the Big Top in this high thrilling adventure. Don’t miss the premiere production of CircusSaurus!
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Independence Day Celebrations
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Independence Day Celebration
June 30 | 2 - 11 pm
Community Park
1220 S. Shore Dr., Delavan
262.740.1411
Celebrate Independence Day at the Town of Delavan annual Independence Day Celebration! Featuring food, drink, live music, kids activities such as inflatable slide and bounce house, and fireworks at dusk.
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All American Grill-out Lawn Party Buffet
June 30 | 4:30 - 7 pm
July 4 | 4:30 - 7 pm
Lake Lawn Resort
2400 E.Geneva St., Delavan
262.728.7950
Dine lakeside on the lawn, enjoying the traditional summer offerings of brats, bbq grilled chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs, sweet corn, baked beans, variety of salads, and desserts.
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Let Freedom Ring
July 4 | 7 am - 10:30 pm
Throughout Delavan
Begin the morning with the 16th annual pancake breakfast at the Fire Station (811 Ann St.) with AYCE pancakes, french toast, sausage, orange juice, milk, and coffee. Admission is by donation and raffle tickets are available for the 5 cash prizes being given away.
Click here for details.
Knowing that the weather will be awesome, enjoy swimming and sunning at the Mill Pond, which opens from noon - 2 pm.
Head to the Downtown (E. Walworth Ave.) to watch the parade that begins at 4 pm. The Parade route is from 6th Street / E. Walworth Ave. to Phoenix Park on Wisconsin St.
Once at Phoenix Park, enjoy the activities, including UW Marching Band performance, Flying Dragons Martial Arts demo, and Delavan Youth Cheer performance, from 4 - 5 pm.
Enjoy the concert in the park with the high energy stage show inspired by the original SNL 'Blues Brothers' with the Booze Brothers Review from 5 - 8:30 pm at the Phoenix Park Bandshell.
Click here for details.
Round out the day's celebration with the flag ceremony at 9 pm and fireworks at 9:30 pm, held in Veteran's Park, N. Terrace St.
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Cars that Time Forgot Car Warm-up
July 7 | 10 am - 10 pm
Lake Lawn Resort
2400 E. Geneva St., Delavan
262.725.9209
As a warm-up to The Cars Time Forgot Car Show, enjoy a day full of roadworthy activities and a Lakeside BBQ Buffet with live entertainment!
Back Road Tour - line up at 10:30 am, leave at 11 am; guided tour through the scenic back roads on the way to Staller Estate Winery, ending with a complimentary wine tasting.
Fun Run Gimmick Rally - follow the clues that will take you through the scenic local area, ending up back at the Resort, with the winner being whomever is closest to the official time and mileage. Departure between 2 - 3:30 pm, registering your departure time/mileage and getting your clue sheet.
Poker Run - new this year, head to designated spots, with the driver drawing a playing card, hoping for the best poker hand to win a prize at the end. Register, get your map and depart any time between 1 - 3 pm.
Participate in one or all of the day's activities and wrap it up with the Lakeside BBQ Buffet and live entertainment. Cash bar opens at 6 pm, Buffet served at 7 pm, with entertainment from 6 - 10 pm.
Driving activities are free, with tickets to purchase for the Lakeside BBQ Buffet. Registration is strongly encouraged for all of it.
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Cars Time Forgot Car Show
July 8 | 8 am - 3 pm
Lake Lawn Resort
2400 E. Geneva St., Delavan
262.728.7950
Come enjoy the 15th annual The Cars Time Forgot Car Show, set along the shores of Delavan Lake at Lake Lawn Resort.
Over 1,000 cars in one location, with awards given, including the coveted President's Choice Award Trophy.
Ghostbusters Ecto-1 from Volo Auto Museum will be on display, as will Super Late Model Race Car driver, Jake Zellmer, displaying his car.
Meet Capt'n Bob & Arlo of Wisconsin Hot Rod Radio.
See Wounded Warrior Mustang and owner, Andrew Tully.
2017 brought over 1,100 show cars to the shores of beautiful Delavan Lake, and the car show only continues to get bigger and better!
Spectator parking is at the Lake Lawn Airport with shuttle service to bring you across to the Resort and Car Show.
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There is SO MUCH going on, way beyond what's listed here -
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Check the Visit Delavan calendar of events for the most up-to-date information!
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Visit Delavan
800.395.8687
info@visitdelavan.com
www.VisitDelavan.com
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