East Troy Area
Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 312
2096 Church Street, Suite A
East Troy, WI 53120
Phone: 262-642-3770
Fax: 262-642-8769
email: info@easttroywi.org
4th of July Celebration 2008 Thursday, July 3rd thru Sunday, July 6th
Calkins Shows on the Midway
Beer Tent with Live Music Daily
Opens Thursday, July 3rd 5:00 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. &
Friday, July 4th thru Saturday, July 5th 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. & Sunday, July 6th 12:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Featuring the following bands: Rocky Mountain Beaver Pond, Poor Boyz & Friends, Cherry Pie, Bare Bonez, The Toys, Tim Castle & Young Southerners & Karaoke
11:00 a.m. Garden Tractor Pull – Friday, July 4th
8:00 a.m. Softball Tournament – Saturday, July 5th
St. Peter’s Field – 3001 Elm St., East Troy
For more information, please contact:
Bill McCarthy at 262-642-5769
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Car Show – Saturday, July 5th
10:00 a.m. Tractor & Truck Pull – Saturday, July 5th
1:00 p.m. Kiddie Parade – Saturday, July 5th
At dark Fireworks Display – Saturday, July 5th
1:00 p.m. Annual Parade – Sunday, July 6th
Sponsored by East Troy Lions Club
For more information, please visit: www.easttroylions.org
Jul 3rd, 2008 (Thu)
Thursday Nights on the Square Thursday, July 3rd
7:30 p.m.
East Troy Community Band Concert – “Patriotic”
Free Concert on the Historic East Troy Village Square
Bring your lawn chair
Sponsored by First Citizens State Bank – E.T. Office
www.etband.com
Jul 4th, 2008 (Fri)
July 4th on the East Troy Electric Railroad Friday, July 4th
Special event sponsored by East Troy Electric Railroad
2002 Church Street, East Troy
For more information, please contact railroad at (262)642-3263 or visit: www.easttroyrr.org
Jul 5th, 2008 (Sat)
July 5th Firework Celebration Saturday, July 5th
At dark
East Troy Amusement Park
Huge Fireworks Display
Rain date – Sunday, July 6th
Sponsored by East Troy Lions Club
For more information, please visit: www.easttroylions.org
Jul 5th, 2008 (Sat)
East Troy Lions 7th Annual Car Show Saturday, July 5th
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Lynch Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep
2606 E. Main St., East Troy
Staffed by: Kettle Moraine Classic Car Club
Jul 6th, 2008 (Sun)
4th of July Celebration Parade Sunday, July 6th
1:00 p.m.
A salute to our Military and Veterans
Sponsored by East Troy Lions Club
Jul 10th, 2008 (Thu)
Thursday Nights on the Square Thursday, July 10th
7:30 p.m.
84th Division Army Reserve Band
Free Concert on the Historic East Troy Village Square
Bring your lawn chair
Sponsored by the East Troy Community Band
www.etband.com
Jul 11th, 2008 (Fri)
East Troy Kiwanis Annual Charity Golf Outing Friday, July 11th
Sign-in 8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
Shotgun/scramble start at 9:00 a.m.
Evergreen Country Club
Hwy 12/67 North, Elkhorn
Come join us for a fun day of golf on one of
Southern Wisconsin’s best public golf courses.
Steak dinner included, HOLE IN ONE contest,
Special Auction items include: Milwaukee Brewer VS.
Chicago Cubs Package, Wisconsin Badger Football Package, Irwin Young Theater Package, Green Bay Packer Package and more!!
Raffle items & more!!
Register Early: Limited number of golfers
Cost: $80.00 per Golfer or $320.00 per Foursome
Non Golfers welcomed. $20.00 Dinner only
Proceeds Benefit Kiwanis Manor Nursing Home SAVE THE MANOR
For more information, contact Dawn at 262-642-3995
for registration OR Mary at 262-642-2530
Jul 12th, 2008 (Sat) -- Jul 13th, 2008 (Sun)
East Troy/Mukwonago Days Saturday, July 12th
Sunday, July 13th
Special event sponsored by East Troy Electric Railroad
2002 Church Street, East Troy
For more information, please contact railroad at (262)642-3263 or visit: www.easttroyrr.org
Jul 12th, 2008 (Sat)
West 20 Open Gaited Horse Show Saturday, July 12th
West 20 Ranch and Saddle Co.
W4812 Hwy 20, East Troy
For more information, please call 262-642-4272 or
visit: www.west20.com
Jul 12th, 2008 (Sat)
Dinner Train Saturday, July 12th
4:45 p.m. Boarding/Cocktails;
5:30 p.m. Departure; 7:30 p.m. Returning
East Troy Electric Railroad
2002 Church St., East Troy
Boarding is at the East Troy Depot at 2002 Church St. The train takes a leisurely trip to Phantom Lake, pauses
on the shoreline, and then returns to East Troy. Regular dinner trains make no station stops or stopovers.
Cost: $64.00 per person including meal, tax and gratuity. A cash bar is available. Onboard restrooms. High heels not recommended. Seating is limited and prepaid reservations are required. Reservations are non-refundable. Visa and MasterCard accepted.
Call for reservations 262-642-3077 or
For more information, send Email to dinnertrains@hotmail.com
Jul 13th, 2008 (Sun)
Open House 10th Anniversary of The Heritage Sunday, July 13th
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The Heritage
3223 North St., East Troy
Please come and join the residents and staff to help us celebrate, our 10th Anniversary. We will be giving tours, along with a residents craft fair to show off our many talents. We will also be serving homemade baked goods and punch. Come and see Senior living at its best!
Jul 13th, 2008 (Sun)
West 20 Open Horse Show Series 3 of 5 Sunday, July 13th
West 20 Ranch and Saddle Co.
W4812 Hwy 20, East Troy
For more information, please call 262-642-4272 or
visit: www.west20.com
Jul 17th, 2008 (Thu)
Thursday Nights on the Square Thursday, July 17th
7:30 p.m.
East Troy Community Band Concert
Free Concert on the Historic East Troy Village Square
Bring your lawn chair
www.etband.com
Jul 19th, 2008 (Sat)
St. James United Methodist Church Presents “A Garden Walk” Saturday, July 19th Rain Date Sunday, July 20th
10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
St. James United Methodist Church
2945 Main St., East Troy
Tour 7 magnificent gardens and see water gardens,
water falls, ponds, flower gardens, and take a self guided nature path. A must see for all aspiring gardeners or people that love gardens.
Tickets on Sale at St. James UMC or the East Troy Area Chamber of Commerce or can be purchased the day of the walk.
Cost: $8.00
For more information call Judy at 262-363-8552 or
St. James UMC 262-642-7642
Jul 19th, 2008 (Sat)
Live a Green Life Day at Fields Neighborhood Saturday, July 19th
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Fields Neighborhood
Corners of South & West St., East Troy
All are welcome to tour Fields Neighborhood’s
award-winning built housing and other innovative environmental solutions while talking with the visionary founder and architects.
Cost: Free and open to all interested in living a green life.
For more information or to make a reservation to participate in Live a Green Life Day,contact Paula Hocking at 262-763-8477 ext. 43 or
visit: www.fieldsneighborhood.org
Jul 19th, 2008 (Sat) -- Jul 20th, 2008 (Sun)
Arts & Crafts Show Saturday, July 19th and Sunday, July 20th
Special event sponsored by East Troy Electric Railroad
2002 Church Street, East Troy
Jack Doyle will be at the railroad to autograph his new book “Images of Rail, Kenosha On The Go.”
For more information, please contact railroad at
262-642-3263 or visit: www.easttroyrr.org
Jul 19th, 2008 (Sat) -- Jul 20th, 2008 (Sun)
Old Fashioned Farm Fair Saturday, July 19th and Sunday, July 20th
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
The Elegant Farmer
1545 Main St., Mukwonago
Welcomed by the famous Smilin’ Barn, kids of all ages are invited to take a hayride, play games, rocking horse races or the ever popular pie eating contest. Your trip to yesteryear would not be complete without a ride on the East Troy Electric Railroad’s turn-of-the-century trolley departing from and returning to The Elegant Farmer Depot at 11:40, 12:25, 1:10, 1:55, 2:40 and 3:25 on Saturday and Sunday.
For more information, please call 262-363-6770 or
visit: www.elegantfarmer.com
Jul 19th, 2008 (Sat)
Jimmy Buffett Concert Saturday, July 19th
8:00 p.m.
Alpine Valley Music Theatre
W2501 Highway D, Elkhorn
Jimmy Buffett & the Coral Reefer Band
For more information, please call
262-642-4400 or visit www.livenation.com
Jul 20th, 2008 (Sun)
It’s Back East Troy Airport Open House Sunday, July 20th
7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
The Friends of East Troy Airport, Inc.
Hwy L, East Troy
Come for Breakfast 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Stay for the Fun Airplane and Helicopter Rides
Vintage, Homebuilt, & Warbird Aircraft
Antique & Classic Cars – WWII Army Encampment
(Plaques & Trophies for participants)
Police Dog Demonstration – Model Trains
Win $300 Cash or Other Great Raffle Prizes
Cost: Adults $6.00 & Children 8 & Under $4.00
Free Admission – Free Parking
Presented and sponsored by: FETA
Jul 24th, 2008 (Thu)
Thursday Nights on the Square Thursday, July 24th
7:30 p.m.
“Swing Nouveau” – Premier Milwaukee Big Band
Free Concert on the Historic East Troy Village Square
Ice Cream provided by O’Leary Plumbing & Heating.
Bring your lawn chair
Sponsored by CenturyTel and the East Troy Community Band.
www.etband.com
Jul 26th, 2008 (Sat) -- Jul 27th, 2008 (Sun)
MCRA Working Cow Horse & Reining Show Saturday, July 26th and Sunday, July 27th
West 20 Ranch and Saddle Co.
W4812 Hwy 20, East Troy
For more information, please call 262-642-4272 or
visit: www.west20.com
Jul 26th, 2008 (Sat)
Wine Tasting Trains Saturday, July 26th
Wine Tasting Trains depart at 5:30 p.m.
Special Events sponsored by East Troy Electric Railroad
2002 Church Street, East Troy
Sample the products of various Wisconsin Wineries while enjoying a leisurely train ride.
Cost: $35.00 per person includes food, wine, tax and gratuity. Advance reservations are required. Reservations are not refundable and not transferable. Visa and MasterCard accepted. Must be 21 years of age. For more information, please contact railroad at
262-642-3263 or visit: www.easttroyrr.org
Jul 31st, 2008 (Thu)
Best of the East Troy Community Band Thursday, July 31st
7:30 p.m.
Alpine Valley Music Theatre
W2501 Highway D, Elkhorn
Free Concert
Sponsored by Alpine Valley Music Theatre
Park in the Resort Parking lot and ride the shuttle to the rear of the amphitheatre.
