2020 Nearby Attractions

Taking place all weekend; RotaryFest is happy to partner with the Fort Atkinson General’s Baseball Fest and Carnival during it’s 19^th season.  Nestled among the oak trees at the iconic Jones Park directly across from Jones Dairy Farm Market and the Glacial River Bike Trail; the Baseball Fest and Carnival offers something for the entire family … from carnival rides for the kids, to small town baseball for everyone to the famous $1 beers at the concession stand!  Join the fun!
 

Date & Time:  Thursday through Sunday.  Championship Double Header Friday Night … see detailed schedule at http://fortgenerals.com/baseball-fest/ when it becomes available.

 

The Fort Atkinson Aquatic Center at Rock River Park provides fun for the entire family and is open all weekend.

175-foot water slide, Baby Duck water slide, Whale water slide, Fish water slide, New Shaded area by lap pool, Shallow water "beach" entry, 6 lane pool with basketball hoop, 2 diving boards, 3 Jumbo Shade umbrellas, 100+ lounge and deck chairs, sand playgrounds, gaga ball pit, heated water and concession stand. 
 

 

 

Rotarians – this is definitely not your average small-town museum … stop by and be blown away!  Throughout the museum you’ll discover the area’s local history through its impressive collection of artifacts, artwork, and family friendly activities.

 

 

RotaryFest proudly partners with the Fort Farmers Market to bring Rotarians over 50+ vendors at Farmers Market’s monthly Arts Saturdays. Farmers, bakers, crafters, gardeners and community groups come from Fort Atkinson, Jefferson County and some nearby counties.  Products include: Vegetables & Fruit (including Certified Organic); Baked Goods (including Gluten Free); Pickled & Jam Products; Beef, Pork, Chicken, Goat & Lamb; Cheese & Eggs; Marshmallows, Honey & Maple Syrup; Jewelry, Woodcraft & Textiles; Plants and Flower Bouquets. We have music every Saturday as well as many other arts, wellness and community programs.
 

 

 

The Glacial River Trail is a 20.5 mile moderately trafficked, paved, point-to-point trail located near Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin that features a river and is rated as easy. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, running, and road biking. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.Many people recommend starting this trail in Fort Atkinson and heading south until the covered bridge or the county line and turning back.South of the county line the trail runs along the highway and in full sun.

 

In Fort Atkinson the trail passed the Jones Dairy Farm Market and Ice Cream Shop as well as Jones Park where the RotaryFest Baseball Fest and Carnival will be taking place during the weekend.

 

Limited Bike Rentals available at Two Rivers Bicycle and Canoe.  
 

 

 

 

Recognized across the United States for its bacon and sausage, a trip to the Jones Market is always an experience to remember. Not only are the Jones meat selections fresh and out-of-this-world, visitors can sample and purchase new product recipes, enjoy our fantastic Dairy Bar, find local Wisconsin favorites, and take in the nostalgia that electrifies this warm and cozy place.

 

Located immediately adjacent to the Glacial River Bike Trail (#__) and across the street from Jones Park and the RotaryFest Baseball Fest and Carnival (#__).

      Venue Website:  http://shopjonesmarket.com/

 

 

RotaryFest is proud to partner with Ranger Power and Badger State Solar to offer tours of the new Badger State Solar project; a proposed 149-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic generation facility located on privately-owned land in Jefferson County, Wisconsin. The project will provide clean, locally-generated electric power to an area utility while providing significant environmental and economic benefits in the local community.Construction is planned to start in 2020 or 2021.
 

 

 

 

RotaryFest is partnering with the Hoard’s Dairyman Farm to offer family friendly tours of this historic, start of the art farm.Many Rotarians come from dairy farm backgrounds and many will remember their parents and greatgrandparents reading the Hoard’s Dairyman Magazine.The farm, originally purchased in 1899 by founder, W.D. Hoard, has served as a key component of the magazine, which was first published in 1885. One main purpose for operating the farm is to keep all employees of the magazine, especially the editors, keenly aware of the on-farm aspects of the industry we cover in our 20 issues a year and through our other media outlets. Hoard’s Dairyman is the only agricultural publication in the world that is fully engaged in the business it covers.

 

Interesting fact; DG Edwin Bos’ company recently built the freestall barn and milking parlor which houses the state of the art robotic milking machines … but don’t ask Edwin to many questions about it because his brother Harman oversaw the project.