Friday, June 26, 2009

Fun in Janesville June 26 - 30

I know you are probably looking for something to do this weekend in Janesville. Here a few great events:

Saturdays, June 27, Janesville Farmers Market

100 and 200 blocks ofNorth Main Street in Janesville

8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Fresh flowers, vegetables, fruits, bakery and meat from local vendors. Saturdays May through October.

608-758-9359

Saturday, June 27, Freedom Fest

New Life Assembly of God, 2416 N. Wright Road, Janesville

11 am to l0 pm

Free Admission

Freedom Fest is New Life Assemblys annual fIreworks event. It is being held on Saturday, June 27th. This will mark our 8th Freedom Fest. It is a family-friendly, alcohol-free, patriotic community event. It has grown every year since its beginning. This year we are expecting our biggest crowd ever. We have nationally known Christian recording artist Big Daddy Weave in concert, along with Chad James and the Splat Experience Painter Mark Eckel. We also have a petting zoo, rock climbing wall, super slide, and great rides including a 40-foot

Ferris Wheel. This event will be held on the grounds ofNew Life Assembly, 2416 North Wright Road, Janesville. The day starts at 11am with stage acts beginning at 2pm and the event culminating with fIreworks at 9:30pm. Freedom Fest is a free event, the only charge being for food and souvenirs. 608-756-4175 www.freedomfestnewlife.com

Saturday, June 27, Read Along With Arlelle North Olson

Edgerton Public Library, 101 Albion St.

lpm

Sponsored by the Edgerton Public Library, Friends ofthe Edgerton Public Library, and the Sterling North Society.

FREE EVENT

Three sessions:

Session 1: 1 to 2:15 pm, for children enterin~ 2nd through 5th grades

Session 2: 2 to 3 pm, for children entering 6t grade and above

Session 3: 3 to 4:05 pm, for children 3 to 7 years old (adult must be present)

Saturday and Sunday, June 27, 28, Mercury Invitational Tournament

Traxler Park, 600 N. Main Street

8:00AM Free Event

Ten teams take to the Rock River at Traxler Park competing for top honors at this annual tournament. Two time defending 2007 Nationals Champions, Mad City, 2007 Nationals runners-up, WonderLake, the Rock Aqua Jays and several other competitive teams will participate. Each team will present a one-hour show and be judged by a panel of experts in such areas as Doubles, Barefoot, Ballet Line, and Pyramids to name a few. Six teams are slated to ski on Saturday beginning at 8 a.m. and four teams will ski on Sunday following by an

awards ceremony. Concessions, beverages, and vendor displays.

608-774-3699 www.rockaquajays.org

Tuesday, June 30, Main Street Entertainment Series - The Jefferson County Bluegrass Band

Lower Courthouse Park - In case ofrain: concerts will move across the street to the Janesville Senior Center.

7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Bluegrass music.

608-755-3040


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