Monthly Archives: September 2009

Authors

Chicago Sun-Times Article- Sparta, Wis., rolls out red carpet for cyclists!

September 30, 2009 – 10:47 pm

Chicago Sun-Times Article

Sparta, Wis., rolls out red carpet for cyclists Published: 04:00 AM Sep 30,2009
BY LORI RACKL Travel Editor stayed with us at the B&B!

Back in the ?50s, a little boy named Tom would wait in his backyard every day at 3 p.m. sharp. That?s when the train headed for Chicago would come barreling out of a nearby tunnel and pass right by Tom?s house in southwest Wisconsin. Tom is no longer little at the age of 60. Trains no longer chug by his home, either. But he still waits in that same backyard for cyclists pedaling along the Elroy-Sparta trail, one of the oldest rails-to-trails bike paths in the country.

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Calendar of Events

What’s Happening in the Sparta, Warrens & La Crosse Area?

September 22, 2009 – 1:42 am

Friday, September 25 through Sunday, September 27
Cranberry Festival Warrens, WI
Wisconsin Cranberry Discovery Center is open for tours, cranberry marsh tours, food, flea
market and huge parade on Sunday.
For more information, visit http://www.cranfest.com/
Friday, September 25 through Saturday, October 3
Oktoberfest! City‐wide
Highlights:Please see the website for a complete lineup of entertainment and activities.
Saturday, September 26: Maple Leaf Road Races at 7:00 AM, Maple Leaf Parade at 10:00 AM,
and Photo Contest at La Crosse Public Library from 2:00 to 5:00 PM.
For complete schedule of events visit http://www.oktoberfestusa.com/
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Area Recreation

Sparta, WI Fall Harvest Fest on October 3rd!

September 11, 2009 – 4:18 pm

Historic Downtown Sparta , Wisconsin
8 a – 4 p

Pie Contest
-@Ginny’s Cupboard
-2 categories: Fruit and Other
-Judging at 10 a
-Pies Available for Sale – Noon

Pumpkin Decorating Contest
@ Arenz –
-Free Pumpkins can be picked up at Arenz for decorating all week starting Monday Sept. 28th.
-Pumpkins must be returned for judging by 4 p on Friday Oct. 2.
- Retrieve pumpkins and prizes by 2:00 on Saturday

Howl ‘O Ween Pet Parade Dress up your four legged friends
Judging at Noon, parade to follow beginning at Sparta Co-op-.

Kristi’s Mini Farm will also be set up at the Sparta Co-op.

Local merchants are encouraged to have big sales on to the help celebrate!

Vendor space is free to anyone with crafts or art or product they would like to sell.

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Biking

Fall Foliage Reports and resources for the Midwest

September 1, 2009 – 2:25 am

It is turning cool so what will that do for our Fall Colors?

Fall Foliage Reports and resources for the Midwest area with
http://www.leafpeepers.com/
Fall is a great time to come relax at the B&B and bike the Elroy-Sparta bike trail and see the most beautiful area Fall colors. Hope to see you as our Guests at our B&B!

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