Forward Janesville - 2019-2020 Directory

WWW.FORWARDJANESVILLE.COM • 11 FEBRUARY Flannel Fest Craft Beer Experience An outdoor event complete with craft beer samplings, home brewing competition, lazy man’s run (0.1K), games, food vendors, and more. www.downtownjanesville.com MARCH SCWBA Home Show Annual showcase of current trends in the building industry with booths and exhibitions for the homebuyer and remodeler. www.scwba.com APRIL Annual Tallman House Easter Egg Hunt www.rchs.us MAY Janesville Farmers Market May through October Rock County’s largest vendor-produced farmers market. This outdoor market features produce, crafts, baked goods, live music, and more. www.janesvillefarmersmarket.com/jfm Rock River Wine Walks May and September Walk around downtown or ride the trolley and shop while sipping a variety of wines and visiting local downtown businesses . www.downtownjanesville.com Janesville Renaissance Faire A step back in time and a leap forward in fun with entertainment, food vendors, exhibitions, and so much more. www.jvlrenfaire.com Memorial Day Parade Marching in the parade will be members of Parker and Craig high school bands; various veterans units, and members of the National Guard. JUNE Music at the Marv Tuesdays June through August | 6-8:30 pm Presented by MercyHealth and in partnership with the City of Janesville and Downtown Janesville Inc., Music at the Marv is a 13-week FREE concert series located at the Marvin Roth Pavilion. www.downtownjanesville.com Janesville Town Square Gran Prix Part of the Tour of America’s Dairyland, the Janesville Town Square Gran Prix is a world-class bicycle racing experience that takes place in the downtown with multiple heats throughout the day. 608 Day Taking its name from our local area code, 608 day is an all-day celebration of Janesville and living in the 608 that features great deals at downtown businesses, a downtown-wide scavenger hunt, and an evening concert, just to name a few of the day’s offerings. www.downtownjanesville.com Playpalooza A free, family-friendly event. Hop of the trolley and travel from place to place, play giant-sized games, and close out the day with an after dusk free movie screening at the Marv Roth Pavilion . www.downtownjanesville.com Rock County Dairy Breakfast All you can eat pancake breakfast including cheese sticks, yogurt, ice cream and milk, plus activities for the entire family. www.hooraywisconsindairy.com Freedom Fest and Day of Compassion Great attractions, delicious food and excellent stage performances, free health screenings and health awareness information, plus fireworks! This event is free and open to all . www.freedomfestnewlifecom JULY Independence Day on the Rock The Rock Aqua Jays Water Ski Show team presents its annual festival celebrating our nation’s independence. Enjoy food trucks, live music, beer tent, games for kids, and fireworks at dusk. Rock County 4-H Fair As the oldest 4-H fair in the United States, the Rock County 4-H Fair in Janesville, WI has plenty to offer each and every visitor. From the numerous animals to the carnival and every unique exhibit in between, the Rock County 4-H Fair offers visitors one special week each year to have a great time and learn from the county’s youth. www.rockcounty4hfair.com AUGUST Tallman Arts Festival For more than 60 years, the Tallman Arts Festival has been a highlight of the summer, drawing artists of all kinds and community members of all ages. Enjoy music, food vendors, beer gardens, exhibits, and a silent auction. www.rchs.us/tallman-arts-festival Downtown Street Fair Downtown Janesville’s new night market on the Festival Street! Grab a bite to eat, check out the local vendors selling their wares, and groove to the music at the JP Cullen Pavilion in Town Square. www.downtownjanesville.com Rotary Corn Roast and Mud Volleyball This annual event, always held the third Saturday of August, is a family-friendly festival with all the free sweet corn you can eat, a mud volleyball tournament, children’s games and activities, live music, food vendors, and more. Tickets available at many local business sponsor locations in Janesville and Milton. SEPTEMBER Dragon’s on the Rock Dragons on the Rock is a daylong community festival featuring dragon boat racing, as well as food, music, and other activities . http://www.kanduindustries.com OCTOBER Trick of Treat Downtown Janesville Beware of goblins and ghouls! Starting at the Farmers Market, families can hop on the free trolley and stop at participating businesses to collect their sweet rewards. www.downtownjanesville.com Rock Regional Business Expo Rock County’s Largest Business Expo with 80+ vendors and the area’s largest Business After 4. www.forwardjanesville.com Chill at Oak Hill After Dark Tour-goers will be led by local history experts sharing stories about accidental burials, grave robbing, grave digging, funeral customs, and more. Tours focus is on folklore and burial customs throughout history . www.rchs.us NOVEMBER Meander Downtown Shop for unique gifts and kick off the holiday season in style! Find great deals at participating businesses, stores, and pop-up shops. Held on the Friday before Thanksgiving. www.downtownjanesville.com Holiday Light Show Experience the magic of over 500,000 twinkling lights at the Rotary Botanical Gardens Holiday Light Show! www.rotarybotanicalgardens.org DECEMBER Janesville’s Jolly Jingle The Jolly Jingle is a family-friendly, three-day event held throughout the downtown on the first weekend in December. Activities include musical performances, Christkindl markets, and a lighted parade with fireworks. www.downtownjanesville.com For a full list of community events, visit the individual websites or Janesville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau. EVENTS & HAPPENINGS