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Apples Food Fun Ideas

Wisconsin Apple Orchards, Apple Picking, Fall Oh My!

In Wisconsin it is that time again this busy season for Fall, going to Apple Orchards  and picking the most beautiful fruit the “Apple”.   Here in Wisconsin it is very busy in our area Starting September 15th so much to do to kick off Fall.

Bauer’s Market & Garden Center in La Crescent about 1/2 hour from our B&B is Only the Finest  Apples and more….
Apples including Honeycrisp and Sweetango, Red Cortland, Golden Supreme, McIntosh, Weathly, Haralson and Gala and many more varieties!

Free Samples are offered to make sure you take home our favorite!  They also have Fall Decor, Fall Mums, Gourds, Mini pumpkins & more. Homemade and hand dipped caramel apples, fresh pastries, Amish jams and jellies, maple syrup and fall produces.
Located: Highway 14 & 61.
Phone: 507-895-4583, open daily form 8am to 7pm.
www.bauersmarketplace.com

Come visit another Orchard very close to Sparta and the Franklin Victorian Bed & Breakfast.
Maple Ridge Orchard
Enjoy the day and the flavor you love at a price you can afford!  U-Pick Honeycrisp Starting Sept 15. Free Hayride!
Raspberries…you pick, bake good, caramel apples, pancake mixes and new inventory daily.
Located: 6675 Maple Ave, Cashton
Phone: 608-654-5151, open Monday-Sat. 9-6pm, Sunday 1-6pm
Follow Blue signs on Hwy.33 in Town of Portland. 
www.mapleridgeorchard.com

There are more orchards to go to, but we just listed a few, come enjoy Fall and enjoy coming to Sparta and staying with us at the Franklin Victorian Bed & Breakfast.

 

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On The Trail Beer, Wine & BBQ Challenge – Sparta, WI

On The Trail Beer, Wine & BBQ Challenge- This event will be in walking distance from the Franklin Victorian Bed & Breakfast. It will be very entertaining and a day full of fun things to do, see and taste!
September 15, 2012
Evans Bossard Park, Sparta, WI

The BBQ kickoff will begin at 8:00 AM and the Beer and Wine Garden will open at Noon. Sampling of Beer and Wine from 2:00-4:00 pm. The Sampling will include local breweries as well as local wine distributors.
Awards will be handed out or Homebrews, Amateur Wine Making, as well as BBQ.

There will be Live entertainment by Honey N Rust and The Pat Watters Band. Tickets are available for purchase at Westside Wine & Spirits for $30.00. The Live Music starts at 1:00 pm.

If you want more information please contact Westside Wine & Spirits (608) 269-1404.

All proceeds from this event will go to Glimmers of Hope Inc. This non-profit organization goes to help disadvantaged children in the Sparta, area!  This events is sponsored by: Sparta Kiwanis, Glimmers of Hope Inc., & Westside Wine & Spirits