Ripon, Wisconsin

11/12/2024

The magic of Christmas is alive and well in Historic Downtown Ripon, Wisconsin. Last weekend’s Christmas in the Village event filled the streets with joy as visitors delighted in the charming sight of a reindeer strolling through the district. We are grateful to everyone who joined us to kick off the holiday season—it was heartwarming to see so many smiles and festive spirits. Thank you for your wonderful support in bringing holiday cheer to our community!

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Ripon Main Street, Inc.

11/10/2024

The magic of the holidays is here in downtown Ripon, Wisconsin! Visit www.downtownripon.com for information regarding shopping, dining and lodging opportunities available in the district.

11/09/2024

Christmas in the Village Update:

Max from Art Below Zero is working on creating beautiful wings out of ice. Two creations are located on the Square under the pergolas. Visit downtown Ripon, Wisconsin for outstanding selfie opportunities!

11/09/2024

Christmas in the Village Update:

Santa just arrived at the Village Green, and he will be on hand from 11:00 to 1:00 pm to visit with the children and those young at heart. The reindeer will also be on display from Noon to 4:00 pm. Visit historic downtown Ripon, Wisconsin and make memories that will last a lifetime!

www.downtownripon.com

11/09/2024

Discover the Magic!
Don’t miss Ripon’s Christmas in the Village today (November 9) from 11:00 to 4:00 pm.

Ripon, Wisconsin
www.downtownripon.com

11/08/2024

Santa’s coming to Downtown !
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Don’t miss Santa’s grand entrance on Friday evening at approximately 6:00 pm, escorted through the downtown Ripon, Wisconsin historic district on top of a Ripon fire truck. He’ll be parading down Watson Street to the Village Green, lighting the decorations at the bandstand, and spreading holiday cheer to everyone in attendance.

Santa returns to the Village Green Saturday morning for more meet-and-greets starting at 11:00 am, perfect for kids and the young at heart. Additional festive activities include an ice sculpting demonstration on The Square, a live reindeer display at The Village Green, and delightful carriage rides through the district.

Stroll through beautifully decorated storefronts, as the sound of holiday music fills the air, and the charm of the season comes to life. Our locally owned businesses offer a warm welcome long with a fantastic selection of unique gifts and treasures.

Be sure to dress warmly for this outdoor event, and bring your camera! Downtown Ripon’s festive décor creates the perfect backdrop for selfies and family holiday photos. For a full list of shops and restaurants in the historic district, visit www.downtownripon.com.

Kick off your holiday season with us—there’s truly no place like Ripon’s Christmas in the Village!
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Friday, November 8
Shop Late – Participating Stores Open Until 8 pm
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6 pm – Santa makes his way through Downtown Ripon
6 pm to 8 pm – Visit Santa at The Village Green
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Saturday, November 9
Shopping All Day – Most Stores Open Until 5 pm
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11 am to 1 pm – Visit Santa at The Village Green
11am to 1 pm – Ice Sculpting Demonstration
Noon to 4 pm – Live Reindeer Display
2 to 4 pm - Carriage Rides through the District
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Photos by Jim Koepnick and Craig Tebon
Reindeer provided by Noël Productions
Ice Sculptures by Art Below Zero
Santa: Kettle Moraine Santa
Wisconsin Main Street

11/07/2024

Don’t miss Ripon’s Christmas in the Village … the Reindeer are returning!
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Santa along with a live reindeer display will be at The Village Green this Saturday, November 9th beginning at 11:00 am. The reindeer will be on display from noon to 4:00 pm.
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The Village Green is the perfect outdoor location to take selfies or holiday family photos.
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Ripon's Christmas in the Village:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1320062348651871

Saturday, November 9
Shopping All Day – Most Stores Open Until 5 pm
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11 am to 1 pm – Visit Santa at The Village Green
11am to 1 pm – Ice Sculpting Demonstration
Noon to 4 pm – Live Reindeer Display
2 to 4 pm - Carriage Rides through the District
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Photos by:
Jim Koepnick
Craig Tebon
Reindeer provided by Noël Productions
Ice Sculptures by Art Below Zero
Santa by Kettle Moraine Santa

Wisconsin Main Street
Main Street America

11/04/2024

Experience the Magic of Ripon's Christmas in the Village!

Step into a scene straight out of a classic holiday movie at Ripon’s beloved Christmas in the Village. Don’t miss Santa’s grand entrance on Friday evening Nov. 8 at approximately 6:00 pm, escorted through the historic district on top of a Ripon fire truck. He’ll be parading down Watson Street to the Village Green, lighting the decorations at the bandstand, and spreading holiday cheer to everyone in attendance.

Saturday, Nov. 9

11 am to 1 pm – Visit Santa at the Village Green
11 am to 1 pm - Ice Carving Demonstration on The Square
Noon to 4 pm – Reindeer at the Village Green
2 to 4 pm – Carriage Rides along Watson Street
Shopping All Day – Most Stores Open Until 5 pm

Stroll through beautifully decorated storefronts, as the sound of holiday music fills the air, and the charm of the season comes to life. Our locally owned businesses offer a warm welcome long with a fantastic selection of unique gifts and treasures.

Be sure to dress warmly for this outdoor event, and bring your camera! Downtown Ripon’s festive décor creates the perfect backdrop for selfies and family holiday photos. For a full list of shops and restaurants in the historic district, visit www.downtownripon.com.

Kick off your holiday season with us—there’s truly no place like Ripon, Wisconsin’s Christmas in the Village!

https://youtu.be/n7lsDMITzLg?si=w_9woG0VZ2BCsap3

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Main Street America

Experience the Magic of Ripon's Christmas in the Village!Step into a scene straight out of a classic holiday movie at Ripon’s beloved Christmas in the Villag...

11/01/2024

Join us on Saturday December 7th from 5:30 to 7:30 PM in historic downtown Ripon, where shop windows will come to life, transforming into enchanting holiday scenes from the “Past, Present, and Future. This unforgettable night is one you won’t want to miss!

10/18/2024

Discover the Magic in Historic Downtown Ripon, Wisconsin!

This heartwarming event is the perfect way to start the holiday season for both locals and visitors alike. Join us for a weekend full of holiday cheer, with Santa making special appearances for meet-and-greets withchildren and those young at heart.

Enjoy:

~ Ice Sculpting
~ Live Reindeer
~ Carriage Rides
~ Holiday Photo Opportunities

Visit www.downtownripon.com for the fullschedule of events, and details onshopping, dining, and lodging in Ripon’s historic district.

Noël Productions

10/11/2024

Ripon Rhythm & Brews Update:
Live Entertainment by Venturer

Knuth Brewing Company, 230 Watson Street
8:00 to 9:00 pm - Friday, Oct. 11

AND...Don't miss our BIGGEST & BEST Rhythm & Brews Craft Beer Celebration yet!

40 Microbrews
8 Homebrews
10 Non-Alcohol Microbrews

Featured at 20 different tasting rooms located throughout downtown Ripon, Wisconsin.

*Tickets are required for this "Ripon Good" event*

Limited tickets are $30 in advance and available only through Eventbright.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ripon-rhythm-brews-craft-beer-celebration-2024-tickets-941102592187

10/11/2024

Ripon Rhythm & Brews Craft Beer Celebration Update
Featuring Non-Alcoholic Microbrews!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1004966553942608

Limited tickets are $30 in advance and available only through Eventbright.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ripon-rhythm-brews-craft-beer-celebration-2024-tickets-941102592187

Sassy's Pops A Lot, 322B Watson Street

BrewDog USA: Elvis AF
Non-Alcoholic - IPA
Our latest AF beer has all of the grapefruit treble notes of his stronger sibling, Elvis Juice. Followed by a chorus of orange and pine, loud citrus flavors groove on a solid malt base foundation, giving the hop aromas a stage to shine for an all-night show.

BrewDog USA: Hazy AF
Non-Alcoholic - IPA
All the attitude, all the flavour but none of the alcohol. Say hello to the juiciest alcohol-free beer in town. Tropical fruits and grassy notes mix it up. Oats and wheat unite for a smoother ride. Full flavour, no alcohol, all out New England.

Deja Vu Boutique & Home, 323 Watson Street

BrewDog USA USA: Easy Street
Non-Alcoholic - Ale
We make drinking NAs Easy AF. Introducing Easy Street, a refreshing and balanced golden ale that will delight your tastebuds with just the right amount of bitterness. Packed with a load of hops, this near-beer gives you the taste you are craving without the alcohol.

BrewDog USA: Punk AF
Non-Alcoholic - IPA
No alcohol just got Punked up. And Punk AF lives up to its billing. All the attitude, all the flavour but none of the alcohol. Say hello to the Punkest alcohol free beer in town. Juicy tropical fruit mixes it up with grassy and pine notes. All sitting on a solid malt bassline. Full flavour, no alcohol, all Punk

American Alchemy, 305 Watson Street

Untitled Art: Italian Style Pils NA
Non-Alcoholic - Lager
Non-Alcoholic Malt Beverage with Hallertau Mittelfruh and Strata Hops

Untitled Art: Juicy IPA NA
Non-Alcoholic Juicy IPA
Untitled Art's first Non Alcoholic IPA! Brewed with Citra & Mosaic Hops, we are very excited about how this first one turned out and are eager to expand on what we learned so that those who wish to still have the camaraderie of drinking and the flavor of a craft brew but without the negative effects can have something to enjoy!

Diedrich Jewelers, 212 Watson Street

Untitled Art: Citra Haze NA
Non-Alcoholic - Pale Ale
New name – same great taste! This addition to our NA family goes down easy with a light but noticeable citrus/fruity flavor courtesy of – you guessed it – just the right amount of Citra hops. Perfect for someone who’s looking for all the flavor and none of the buzz.

Untitled Art: American Gold NA
Non-Alcoholic - Lager
An All-American classic golden lager – crisp, easy-drinking and, of course, full-flavored and alcohol-free!

Back Porch Gatherings, 217 Watson Street

Hairless Dog Brewing Company: Black Ale NA
Non-Alcoholic – Dark Ale
Behold the richness of our darkest ale. Specifically brewed for those who crave a roasted malt flavor and ultra-smooth finish, without an overly bitter bite. And with 0.0% ABV, it’s your new anytime brew.

Patina Vie, 205 Watson Street

Go Brewing: Sunshine State Tropical IPA NA
Non-Alcoholic – IPA
This critically acclaimed tropical IPA bursts with mango and peach flavor with a backdrop of hops. Perfect for getting into a sunshine state of mind and focusing on all the good in life. With this new brew in hand, discover an epic story that proved a brighter path forward was possible far beyond the morning haze.

Modernista Cabinetry & Design Company, 105 Watson Street

Samuel Adams: Just The Haze IPA NA
Non-Alcoholic - IPA
A good beer always hits the spot, but you don’t always want the buzz. So, we made a world-class IPA for beer lovers that just happens to be non-alcoholic. We remove the alcohol slow and gently, saving all the flavor for you. Rotate in this hazy, hoppy non-alcoholic IPA to your drinking sessions and get more out of your days, your nights, and every cheers in between.

10/10/2024

LAST CHANCE TO PURCHASE TICKETS!!
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Don’t miss the Ripon Rhythm & Brews Craft Beer Celebration on Friday, October 11.
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There’ll be over 40 different microbrews to choose from, available at downtown businesses. NEW FEATURE - 8 unique / one-of-a-kind Homebrews.
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The event is sponsored by Knuth Brewing Company, with proceeds benefiting the downtown revitalization program. Limited tickets, which are $30 in advance, are required for this event and available only through Eventbright (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ripon-rhythm-brews-craft-beer-celebration-2024-tickets-941102592187).
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www.downtownripon.com

10/07/2024

Don't miss our BIGGEST & BEST Rhythm & Brews Craft Beer Celebration yet!

40 Microbrews
8 Homebrews
10 Non-Alcohol Microbrews

Featured at 20 different tasting rooms located throughout downtown Ripon, Wisconsin.

*Tickets are required for this Ripon Good event*

Rhythm & Brews Craft Beer Celebration
https://www.facebook.com/events/1004966553942608
Sponsored by: Knuth Brewing Company
5:30 to 8:30 pm - Friday, Oct. 11

Limited tickets are $30 in advance and available only through Eventbright.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ripon-rhythm-brews-craft-beer-celebration-2024-tickets-941102592187?aff=oddtdtcreator

Tasting locations include: Adeva Salon, American Alchemy, Back Porch Gatherings, Botanica Naturals, Deja Vu Boutique & Home, Diedrich Jewelers, Fiddler Creek, GentsRipon, Hair Today, Hart Mercantile, J's BBQ - The SAUCE Hub, Knuth Brewing Company, Mapes Hotel, Modernista, Patina Vie, Sunmed - Your CBD Store, Ryhan Boutique, Sammy James Boutique, Sassy's Pops A Lot, Soul Patina.

10/03/2024

Update:

Rhythm & Brews Craft Beer Celebration, sponsored by Knuth Brewing Company, returns to Historic Downtown Ripon, Wisconsin on Friday, October 11. The craft beer sampling event takes place from 5:30 to 8:30 pm at participating businesses.

Limited tickets, which are $30 in advance, are required for this event and available only through Eventbright (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ripon-rhythm-brews-craft-beer-celebration-2024-tickets-941102592187). This event will sell out so get you tickets while they are available!

We almost have the beer list finalized. Featured microbrews include: Knuth Brewing Company, Fifth Ward Brewing Company, 1840 Brewing, 3 Floydes, Hillsboro Brewing, Potosi Brewing, Goose Island, O'so Brewing Co., Moody Tongue, McFleshman's Brewing Co., Rhinegeist Brewery, Young Blood Beer Co., Untitled Art. Check back for updates.

Tasting locations include: Adeva Salon, American Alchemy, Back Porch Gatherings, Botanica Naturals, Deja Vu Boutique & Home, Diedrich Jewelers, Fiddler Creek, GentsRipon, Hair Today, Hart Mercantile, J's BBQ - The SAUCE Hub, Knuth Brewing Company, Mapes Hotel, Modernista, Patina Vie, Ripon Naturals, Ryhan Boutique, Sammy James Boutique, Sassy's Pops A Lot, Soul Patina.

Rhythm & Brews Craft Beer Celebration is a rain or shine event, and all ticket sales are final. Attendees must be 21 years of age or older to participate. All proceeds from this event will support downtown festivals and beautification projects.

Visit www.downtownripon.com for more information.

09/23/2024

Thanks for the recognition!

The Most Charming College Town In Wisconsin Is Home To Delicious Dining, Shopping And More:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/tripideas/the-most-charming-college-town-in-wisconsin-is-home-to-delicious-dining-shopping-and-more/ar-AA1hE0nS

09/22/2024

What an incredible finale to the 30th season of the Horicon Bank Ripon Summer Concert Series! Smart Mouth delivered an outstanding performance last night. We'd love to hear which concerts were your favorites. And don't worry, planning for next year’s season, which starts in just 258 days, is already in full swing.