Travel Calumet

10/30/2024

10/21/2024

A song from the Oneida Hymn Singers, done a capella, at this weekend’s celebration of the Dick Family Historical Cemetery Marker in Brothertown.

10/05/2024

Very cool! Congratulations!

10/02/2024

A special Travel Calumet Original Podcast shout out to Oslo, Norway, the 300th unique city from around the world to "tune in" to the program. Did you know that nearly 60% of the unique cities in which people have downloaded episodes of the Travel Calumet Original Podcast are outside the State of Wisconsin?

To listen in, please visit: https://www.travelcalumet.com/533/Podcasts

09/30/2024

Last night, Travel Calumet Fall travel opportunities were discussed on the Round Trip with Colleen Kelly show and podcast on WLS Radio in Chicago.

Travel expert Colleen Kelly and her co-host Megan Kudla interviewed Travel Calumet's Rick Sense and asked about the best places to go to enjoy the outdoor adventures in Calumet County this fall.

Listen in to the podcast by following the link here: https://www.roundtripcolleenkelly.com/podcast/episode/2c2fa109/episode-136-leaf-peeping

09/28/2024

Had fun visiting and shopping some of the participating 32 businesses of the Fall Harvest Trail Shopping & Dining Event 2024 today. Some of the highlights of the day included the cool art at Hidden Hollow ART in New Holstein, the cheese and goats at LaClare Cheese Shoppe and Creamery in Malone, and an awesome pizza at Jim & Jodi’s place, Schumacher's Shanty Pizza and Sandwich Pub, in downtown Stockbridge. Looking forward to the 2025 event!

09/26/2024

Bobbie Jo Smith, owner and operator of Jo’s Coffee Barn LLC mobile drink truck as well as The Magdelena in New Holstein, joins the Travel Calumet Original Podcast to talk about two upcoming events that you may want to put on your trick or treat to do list - the Spooktacular Fall Festival and the Haunted Past Time Hotel both taking place at The Magdelena in New Holstein in October.

To listen scroll to episode 32 at https://www.travelcalumet.com/533/Podcasts

09/20/2024

Are you ready for some football? A corn maze party?

Click here and go to the just published episode 31 of the Travel Calumet Original Podcast to join the party! https://www.travelcalumet.com/533/Podcasts

Listen in as the Travel Calumet Original Podcast covers a special kickoff event at Polly's Pumpkin Patch, LLC in Chilton.

Aaron Popkey, Green Bay Packers' Director of Public Affairs, joins to discuss the upcoming 2025 Draft to be held in Green Bay in April of 2025 and why the Packers wanted to highlight agriculture as part of the 2025 Draft festivities.

Sheila Everhart, the Executive Director of the Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Association (WATA) discusses the event that was held at Polly's on September 19 and provides information about opportunities to win some cool prizes.

Finally, Polly Roland and Gary Juckem, owners and operators of Polly's Pumpkin Patch also share some thoughts about the event and talk about the excitement of the 2025 Draft Corn Maze at their location.

09/19/2024

In case you missed it! You can find the September 16th edition of the Travel Calumet Newsletter here: https://conta.cc/4cUZPOY

09/17/2024

09/13/2024

What a great way to ring in Fall!

We are Paw-sitively Purring with excitement to be partnering with the Eastshore Humane Association this year as part of the East Shore Harvest Trail!

Our Fall into Paws event on September 27-28th will help to raise some much-needed funds and donations for the association.

We will be selling our Applesauce and Peanut Butter Dog Biscuits, with all proceeds going to benefit the society, and if you bring something from the donation list you will be rewarded with a sweet treat of your own!

Best of all on Saturday from 11-3pm the association will be here with some very good pups and kittens looking for their Fur-ever homes who going to be trying very hard to be the Apple of your eye!

This event is sure to be cats meow! So come be a sup-Paw-star and mark your calendar meow! East Shore-Lake Winnebago Region Eastshore Humane Association Travel Calumet

09/05/2024

Episode 30 of the Travel Calumet Original Podcast is now available here: https://www.travelcalumet.com/533/Podcasts

Pull up a barstool and listen in as participants in the Fall Harvest Trail Shopping & Dining Event 2024 talk with host Rick Sense at Schumacher's Shanty Pizza and Sandwich Pub in Stockbridge. The Fall Harvest Trail Event is taking place on the eastern side of Lake Winnebago and is a unique time where participating businesses offer special events, incentives, and fun experiences for visitors. Included in the discussion are:

Craig Molitor, Liz Engh, and Erin Lund from Destination Lake Winnebago Region Visitors Bureau
Jodi and Jim Schumacher from Schumacher's Shanty in Stockbridge
Kristy Pagel from Just For You Flowers and Gifts - Chilton, WI
Torrey Gasch and Alex Soliday from Heritage Orchard in Chilton
Clara Hedrich from LaClare Cheese Shoppe in Malone.

The event runs September 27-28.

https://www.travelcalumet.com/533/Podcasts

09/03/2024

Danielle Joerger, Brillion Nature Center’s Director and Naturalist, joins the Travel Calumet Original Podcast to discuss the history of and natural wonders at the Brillion Nature Center located in Brillion, Wisconsin.

Please click on episode 29 at https://www.travelcalumet.com/533/Podcasts
to listen.

09/02/2024

It’s a great day to explore the trails and adventure outdoors in Calumet County! Happy Labor Day!

09/01/2024

After a great day at the Calumet County Fair, comes the hard choice - what to order! One of the many great places to stop in Chilton, Scoops Ice Cream House!

09/01/2024

Perfect weather and a perfect day at the Calumet County Fair! Still plenty of time to drop in and enjoy all the Calumet County Fair has to offer!

08/30/2024

See you at the Calumet County Fair this weekend!!

FREE ADMISSION ALL DAY FRIDAY 8.30.24!!!!! Check it out and bring your friends and family!

For a full schedule of events:
https://calumetcountyfair.com/fair-info/events-schedule/

08/29/2024

Maria Thomson, Calumet County Natural Resource Program Assistant, and Louise Marum, Calumet County Naturalist Supervisor and the face of Ledge View Nature Center, join host Rick Sense to discuss the upcoming Candlelight Cave Tour and other happenings - including a facility renovation - at the Ledge View Nature Center in Chilton.

Go to episode 28 at https://www.travelcalumet.com/533/Podcasts to hear the podcast.

08/28/2024

We are excited to see Ariens Nordic Center’s story on this sneak peak of this episode of Discover Wisconsin’s Uniquely Wisconsin series. Congratulations to everyone at Ariens Nordic Center!

Congratulations to Terra Verde Coffeehouse and Roastery and Wolf and Fox Winery at Woelfel Homestead for also appearing in the Calumet County segment of the episode!

All great stories about great people and great venues that call Calumet County home.

To hear more about each, go to the Travel Calumet Original Podcast directory (https://www.travelcalumet.com/533/Podcasts) and check out episodes 1, 6, and 17 about Ariens Nordic Center, episode 9 about Terra Verde, and episode 16 about Wolf and Fox Winery.

Calumet County…Closer Than You Think!

08/27/2024

Congratulations to the entire team at Heritage Orchard!!

We are extremely excited to announce that we just completed our Organic Farm Inspection, the last major step in our newly planted orchard becoming Certified Organic!

This is the start of an exciting new chapter for us and our loyal customers!

Without further ado, welcome our Organically Grown Premier HoneyCrisp to the Heritage Orchard Lineup! A new early season variant of the HoneyCrisp we all know and love!

As the seasons progress, we will be introducing Organically grown HoneyCrisp, CrimsonCrisp, Enterprise, Triumph, and Ruby Rush!

And of course we will still have all your favorites!

Your Weekly Apple Report

We Sold Out of our current Organic variety, however we still have tons of great choices in stock! Next Organic crop will be coming soon so stay in touch! PS You can place orders for apples by phone, or preferably in person

Packaged Only:
Organically Grown Premier HoneyCrisp* Sold Out
Zestar
Molly

Pick-Your-Own and Packaged:
Wealthy
Paula Red
Early Gold

08/20/2024

A question--What is your favorite place to be and thing to do in Wisconsin's Calumet County?
Please let us know in the comments below!!

Enjoying a great meal at a supper club?

Exploring High Cliff State Park?

Race night at Gravity Park USA?

Lost in a maze at Polly's Pumpkin Patch, LLC?

Hanging out with the animals at Mulberry Lane Farm, Inc.?

Skiing at Ariens Nordic Center?

Apple Picking at Heritage Orchard?

Camping at Calumet County Parks?

Sampling the best at Rowland's Calumet Brewing co.?

Exploring the caves at Ledge View Nature Center?

Eating ice cream at Scoops Ice Cream House or Frogg's Ice Cream?

Dancing at The Crystal?

Listening to live music at Wolf and Fox Winery at Woelfel Homestead?

Something and somewhere else? Please share your favorites and don't be shy about sharing pictures or video in support of your choice!

08/19/2024

Check out this screen shot from the August 2024 edition of the Travel Calumet Newsletter!

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08/09/2024

Polly Roland of Polly's Pumpkin Patch, LLC joins host Rick Sense to discuss Polly's partnering with the 2025 Draft-with a 2025 Draft-themed corn maze and all that's on tap for the upcoming season at the iconic Calumet County destination, opening September 13.

Please follow the link and follow the directory to episode 27 to listen: https://www.travelcalumet.com/533/Podcasts

08/08/2024

On episode 26, Vern Gasch, one of the owners of Heritage Orchard joins the Travel Calumet Original Podcast to discuss the upcoming season at the orchard and all the things to see and do while visiting this must-see Calumet County destination.

To listen, go to https://www.travelcalumet.com/533/Podcasts

08/06/2024

Thanks for downloading and listening to the Travel Calumet Original Podcast!

Travel Calumet Original Podcast delves into the events and destinations within Calumet County, Wisconsin.