Audubon Days
SATURDAY OCTOBER 6, 2012 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Car enthusiasts tour the fine automobiles on display in the park. The cars will begin to arrive early Saturday. The show organizers for Audubon days bring you a great variety of outstanding cars. View the cars or bring your car to add to the show or both. (Do you have a vehicle or vehicles to show? Registation form coming soon.
8:00 AM | Race Day REGISTRATION & Packet Pickup 9:00 AM | Race Start for 5K RUN & Walk event 10:00 AM | Race Start for 1K Kid’s event (12 & under) The Audubon Classic Run / Walk starts at the footbridge on South Main St near the pavilion. The 5K course has rolling hills through the city and the countryside. There are mile splits and water stops. The 1K children’s run is within the park. Trophies and medals will be awarded. See registration for details. Run/Walk Route Registration Form
8:00 AM -10:30AM | Registration & Packet pickup Enjoy the view along the east side of the Horicon Marsh and surrounding countryside. Dramatic fall colors, geese, ducks, cranes and more can be seen along any of the five marked trails. Choose from five routes, 11 miles to a metric century. Children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult on the tour. Click here for more info and a registration form.
The Audubon Gallery features original art and unique crafts. With the holidays just around the corner the Audubon Gallery is a great place to find unique gifts and decorating items. The gallery covers both floors of the pavilion as well as outdoors along the riverfront. Free admission
Saturday, 11:00 AM & 2:00 PM | Glen Gerard Magician and Illusionist Abracadabra! It’s Magic! Magician and illusionist Glen Gerard presents mysteries from the enchanting world of magic. He does amazing things, causes things to disappear, performs extraordinary mental feats, amuses and confuses, and all with a twinkle and a smile. NO CHARGE
Miller and Mike juggling and clowning duo toured the U.S. with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus with shows at Madison Square Gardens, the Staples Center in L.A., the Resch Center in Green Bay and everywhere in between. In addition to their performances they will be strolling throughout the park. NO CHARGE For more information Click Here
Pet a dog. Pet a cat. PET A CHICKEN? Buggy Whip Farm Traveling Petting Zoo will provide a large assortment of animals for your petting pleasure. Animals may include alpaca, mini donkey, sheep, dairy and nubian goats, pygmy goats, rabbits, ducks, chickens, geese and turkeys. Also baby lambs, goats, bunnies, chicks, ducklings, geese and turkeys.
Saturday, 12:00 Noon - 5:00 PM | Rock Climbing Wall | Lion’s Point
With just an ordinary balloon and right before your very eyes Sonja will twist and shape a balloon creation that could look like the neighbor’s dog or an elephant from deepest Africa. Could this be where we find lion’s and tigers and bears, oh my.(small charge)
Just like a tropical vacation, now you can have cornrow braids at Audubon Days. Our special guest will braid and bead your hair and you will have a fabulous festival flair. The question will be how many, where and with or without beads.(small charge)
It may not be The JADE Dragon Tattoo Parlor but do you think anyone will know the difference as you sport a new, temporary airbrushed tattoo at Audubon Days? (small charge)
Horicon Marsh Bowmen Test your archery skills in ARCHERY ALLEY under the watchful eye of the Horicon Marsh Bowmen. If you are “there’s the target” or “where’s the target” they’ll help you sharpen your skills. NO CHARGE
Crafts for Kids | Lion’s Point | Activity Tent Bring the kids to the Ben Franklin crafts tent make something special to take home. Pumpkin Painting | Lion’s Point | Activity Tent To celebrate the fall join us to paint a pumpkin. Face Painting | Lion’s Point | Activity Tent Stop in the Activity tent where your face becomes the canvas. Set the festive mood with a face design, or how about your hands or arms?
Special games and great prizes set up just for Audubon Days. The tradition includes the FISH POND for the little ones. One fish, two fish, I fish, you fish. (small charge)
Saturday, 12:00 Noon & 3:00 PM | Caricatures & Comedy | Food Court Stage As a caricature artist Bill Begos provides unique and fun entertainment. He has performed as a caricaturist and comedian for over 17 years. Bill performs throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa, Ohio, Wyoming, Midwest and the entire United States. This caricature artist, comedian and entertainer is willing to draw your caricature anytime, any place in the world. Here are some companies and events where Bill was hired to draw and entertain as a caricaturist and comedian: Harley-Davidson "100th"/"105th" Anniversary Celebration, Feast with the Beasts in Madison, MCFI Appe'tit, COA Oscar Night, Air National Guard, UW-System, Marquette University, Allen Bradley, Rockwell, Monster-Worldwide, Metroparent Magazines KIDSfest, Green Bay Packers, Pepsi, Miller Brewing, Trek and the list NO CHARGE
Saturday, 12:00 Noon – 5:00 PM | Sweetrock | Lower Band Stand Specializing in taverns, weddings, parties and festivals, we have just the right music for you at the right price. We keep the audience dancing and enjoying themselves with our stage show, it's full of surprises and lots of humor. Instruments include guitar, keyboard bass, keyboards, harmonica and drums. Sweetrock is a strong, crowd pleasing group, Featuring Kristin (aka Krissy K.) on vocals, keyboard bass and keyboards, Troy (aka Slash) on drums and Ben S. (aka 'Stoney') on vocals, harp and guitar. Having recorded an original cd in the studio, these are also available on request. Playing popular and familiar songs, Sweetrock aims to appeal to a wide variety of audiences with our rock 'n roll music. NO CHARGE Saturday, 12:30 PM Until Finished | Bean Bag Toss | Park Pavilion
We invite you to participate in our 2nd annual Bean Bag Toss Tournament being held in conjunction with the 26th Annual Audubon Days Festival. The tournament will take place in City Park along the beautiful Rock River next to the Pavilion. Concessions available for purchase.
Raffles Saturday and Sunday Watch for 50/50 and other raffles throughout the weekend.
Saturday 6:30 PM | Movie at the Marsh | Horicon Marsh International Education Center
In birding, a Big Year is seeing or hearing as many different species of birds a
Saturday, 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM | Pat McCurdy | Park Pavilion
Pat McCurdy is a singer-songwriter with an unusual off-beat sense of humor. A favorite of the college crowd, this national performer is known for his comic lyrics and hilarious observations of life. Pat McCurdy is a musician who hails from Milwaukee and is finding a small but growing cult following across the country. In addition to playing in Milwaukee, he regularly plays all over Wisconsin, as well as northern Illinois (mainly Chicago) and Minneapolis. Sometimes he takes road trips to other parts of the country. For more information on Pat see his website at http://patmccurdy.com.
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9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Audubon Car & Motorcycle Show | Lion’s Point
Audubon Classic Run/ Walk | Lion’s Point Near Volleyball Court
Horicon Marsh Area Bike Tour | Firemen’s Field Concession Stand
Saturday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Audubon Art & Craft Gallery | Park Pavilion
Saturday, 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM | Miller & Mike Clowns | Food Court Stage Tent
Saturday, 12:00 Noon - 5:00 PM | Petting Zoo | Lion’s Point
Saturday, 12:00 Noon – 5:00 PM & Sunday, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Balloon Creations | Lion’s Point
Saturday, 12:00 Noon – 5:00 PM & Sunday, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Cornrow Braids | Lion’s Point
Saturday, 12:00 Noon – 5:00 PM & Sunday, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Air Brush Tattoos| Lion’s Point
Saturday, 12:00 Noon – 5:00 PM & Sunday, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Archery Alley | In the Woods
Saturday, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Children’s Craft Fun
Saturday, 12:00 Noon – 5:00 PM & Sunday, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Games for Kids| Game Tent Lion’s Point
T
s possible in a calendar year. Three men pursue the Birder of the Year title: Kenny Bostick, who's seen a record 732 in a past big year, Stu Preissler, newly retired, and Brad Harris, who narrates the story. Life gets in the way: Bostick's wife wants a baby, Stu's firm needs him for sensitive negotiations, and Brad, divorced and underemployed at 36, has an encouraging mom and a disapproving dad. They criss-cross the U.S. (including a trip to Alaska's westernmost island), follow migration patterns, and head for storms that force birds to ground. Who will win, at what cost, and with what rewards? Friends of Horicon Marsh International Education Center are hosting a screening of The Big Year for the community. Showing at 6:30pm in the auditorium which is on the lower level of the building. Located at N7725 Hwy 28 between Mayville and Horicon.