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Southwest Wisconsin Wine Trail and Sparta, Wisconsin

March 31, 2013 – 11:07 pm

Today the Sun is shining, the birds are singing and the snow is melting in Southwest Wisconsin. There is hope that this summer will make memories for you all as you travel to the Southwest part of Wisconsin and visit the many places to see and many things to do.

We hope are you are making your plans to adventure to Southwest Wisconsin you visit the making wine tasting adventures through some of the most beautiful areas of hilly Southwestern Wisconsin. You will fine grape wines, many made from grapes grown by the winery, fruit wines and mead (wine made from honey). These wines range from dry to sweet and we know you will find a wine for your palates. Check out our Wisconsin Wine Page on our website for many to visit as you travel….And of course you can purchase some Wisconsin Cheese Too!!

Spurgeon Vineyards & Winery
Whispering Winds Winery
Bauer-Kearns Winery
Sinnippe Valley Vineyard & Winery2013 Calendar of Events – We have maps available at the B&B

The Great Wine & Chocolate Trail – Memorial Day weekend, May 25 & 26
The Wine & Cheese Sampler Trail – June 15 & 16
A Way COOL Wine Trail – July 13 & 14
The Wurst-Wine Trail EVER, August 17 & 18
All events run for 2 days for your enjoyment and convenience and tickets will need to be purchased and any of the listed winery.

We know that you will be coming on your adventure and “Let Us Take Care of You” it will be our pleasure. We will let you relax at our bed and breakfast here in Sparta, WI and you will have a wonderful time at our Award-Winning Bed & Breakfast.

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Winter Extravaganza at Whitetail Ridge Ski Area -Sparta, Wisconsin

January 5, 2013 – 10:21 pm

The annual Winter Extravaganze at Whitetail Ridge Ski Area will be held Saturday, Jan. 26, located by Fort McCoy.

Scheduled activities include slalom races, snowboard rail jam, snow adventure race, snow-pile dig, big air, gunny sack race, and an obstacle course. The event is open to the public.

For more information, call 608-388-3517/4498

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Canadian Pacific Holiday Train coming to Sparta, Wisconsin

December 7, 2012 – 8:59 pm

The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train is coming to Sparta, WI. It will arrive at 7pm on Sunday December 9th, 2012. Location will be at the Sparta Area Chamber on South Water and Milwaukee ST, South Side of the tracks. Bring a food good for the local food pantries. Come and listening to the entertainment and sing along with everyone! What a great time and Fun will be by all.

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

September 2, 2012 – 9:42 pm

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

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Calendar of Events Driftless Area Festival Trips Wisconsin

Driftless Area ART Festival 2012, in Wisconsin

July 25, 2012 – 12:00 am

“Mark Your Calendars” – 2012 Driftless Area Art Festival will be held on
September 15, 10:00 – 5:00 and September 16, 10:00 – 4:00

The Festival is Located in Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin and for lodging you are welcome to come and be our guests here at the
Franklin Victorian Bed & Breakfast in Sparta, WI while you visit the area and the festival.
The Driftless Area Art Festival is a celebration of the visual, performance, and culinary arts of the Driftless Area, which includes Southwest Wisconsin, Northwest Iowa, Southeast Minnesota, and Northwest Illinois. Just in its 8th year, it is already being recognized as a unique regional event. Not only is the event itself a pleasure, but the trip there– though the scenic Driftless Area in fall colors– is a enjoyable and memorable experience. Come, enjoy the scenery and experience the drive threw the area and all it has to offer everyone!

To learn more go to: www.DriftlessAreaArtFestival.com
For additional information, contact:
Jerry and Liz Quebe, Co-chairs (608) 624-3600
info@DriftlessAreaArtFestival.com

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Calendar of Events Civil War Fun Ideas

Civil War Demonstration Event in Sparta, Wisconsin

June 18, 2012 – 2:00 pm

Sparta will host a free Civil War demonstration and program that will be presented on the Monroe County Courthouse lawn, Court and Main Street, Sparta, Wisconsin. This event will happen just walking distance from the Franklin Victorian Bed and Breakfast.

June 30, 2012, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Watch musket firing, taste Hardtack, play games from the 1800s, do fun crafts, witness drill demonstration and much more. The event is FREE family fun for all ages. Rain location is the Local History Room, 200 W. Main St., Sparta, just across the street.

For more information, call 608-269-8680. This event is sponsored by the Local History Room and Boy Scouts Venture Crew.

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Sparta Wisconsin May Events: Franklin Victorian Bed and Breakfast

May 5, 2012 – 7:58 pm

Its official Bike season is here! The tunnels are open and the tourist will be biking into town. With the gas prices falling come and plan a family, friends event on the bike trail. We have some of the most beautiful country side in Wisconsin, go bike the trails and see why so many come here. The Franklin Victorian Bed and Breakfast offers a bike shuttle service, inside secure bike storage, flashlights for the tunnels and bike trail pass are available.

Fort McCoy Armed Forces Day Open House, Saturday, May 19 form 9 am to 3 pm. Located off Hwy 21 Between Sparta & Tomah, WI Enter Gate 15, Adults must have Photo ID

Free Admission and Parking
Narrated Bus Tours
World Ware II Building Displays
Military Equipment and Demonstrations
Camouflage Face Painting
Personalized Dog Tags
Refreshments Available for Purchase

Memorial Day parade will start at 10:30 am at the corner of Blake and Water Streets, just a block away from the Franklin Victorian Bed and Breakfast. At noon the VFW will have a Wreath ceremony at Blyton Park. The American Legion will host a chicken Q beginning at noon.

High school Graduation is on May 25th. If you have a senior who is graduating come stay with us during this busy time for the friends and family and give them a break by spending your overnight stays here. On behalf of the Franklin Victorian Bed and Breakfast we congratulate all the seniors and their families on their achievements. Best Wishes to All.

Franklin Victorain Bed and Breakfast

220 E. Franklin ST

Sparta, WI

608-366-1427

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Calendar of Events Craft Shows Events

Monroe County Historical Society Arts & Craft Show, Sparta, Wisconsin

February 20, 2012 – 1:00 pm

Saturday March 3, 2012

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sparta High School
506 N. Black River St. Sparta, Wisconsin

Great show for Early Spring and Easter Items!
Hundreds of arts and crafts booths. Garden items, many kinds of jewelry, home décor, homemade candy, lotions, soaps, and MUCH MORE!

Free Admission! Food available. Everyone Welcome!

For information: Joan Cook, (608) 269-3233. (Sorry, no website or E-mail available for this event.)

For reservations, visit the Franklin Victorian website or call 888-594-3822. The inn is located at 220 E. Franklin Street in Sparta, WI

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Calendar of Events Events for Valentines Day Love

Romance on a Budget during this Heart Filled Month Valentines

February 9, 2012 – 5:47 pm

Little Things Mean A Lot at this time of year. With Valentine’s Day right around the corner and all the items in the stores, you can do Romance on a Budget and here are 10.
Here are a few suggestions for both with love in the air.

1. Gift wrap a wishbone in a jewelry box. Send it to her with a note that says, “I wish you were here.”

2. Unplug the TV. Put a note on the screen saying, “Turn me on instead.”

3. Go through revolving doors together.

4. Keep candles in the car. Eat dinner by candle light the next time you go to McDonald’s.

5. Run your hands under hot water before joining your partner in bed(!)

6. Look—no, gaze—into each other’s eyes more often.

7. Write him a little love note. Insert it into the book he’s reading.

8. Pick wildflowers from a field or the side of the road during the year.

9. The relationship secret that’s not really a secret: Express your love in lots of little ways.

10. Make a GIANT greeting card out of a big cardboard box.

Better yet you can do many things for your special someone during this lovely time and join us at the Franklin Victorian Bed and Breakfast in Sparta, WI for a Special time with the one you love all year long. We look forward to making your time Special with Love.

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Best Place to Visit Sharing Sparta, Wisconsin with You

January 30, 2012 – 2:00 pm

Sparta, Wisconsin has so many things to offer everyone. It is a wonderful place to live, raise a family and great things are happening here.
We want you to click on this link of a New Awesome Video our City just has posted.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoND1jj-eAE

Sparta is a city in and the county seat of Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States, along the La Crosse River. The population was 9,522 at the 2010 census.

Climate- Sparta’s location in the United States’ upper midwest gives the area a temperate, continental climate. The warmest month of the year is July, with an average high temperature of 85°F (29°C), with overnight low temperatures averaging 63°F (18°C). January is the coldest month, with high temperatures averaging 26°F (-4°C), with the overnight low temperatures around 6°F (-14°C).

Transportation-The Sparta/Fort McCoy Airport serves general aviation for the area. Railroad tracks owned by Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) pass through Sparta providing freight service.
The city is served by several major highways, including Interstate 90, Wisconsin State Highway 16, Wisconsin State Highway 21, Wisconsin State Highway 27,and Wisconsin State Highway 71.

Annual Events see our Website http://www.franklinvictorainbb.com/ for calendar events and come to the Franklin Victorian Bed and Breakfast for your stay. We are open all year and have the best waiting for you.

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