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June 26-29, 2008 - Pierce County Fairgrounds Ellsworth, WI

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Cheese Curd Festival:

Would your business like to be a Sponsor in 2008? Contact the Chamber Office at (715) 273-6442

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Free Admission to the Fairgrounds!!

Button Drawings During Festival

Buy a numbered button and be eligible to win up to $1500.00!! - Need not be present to win.

 Drawings:
  • Thursday During Miss Ellsworth Pageant

  • Friday 9:30 P.M.

  • Saturday: 2:00 P.M. & 7:30 P.M.

  • Sunday: 2:00 P.M. & 5:30 P.M. During Pie Auction

Prize Doubles if Present!!

 

"The Great Cheese Curd Medallion Hunt"

Clues to be posted each Thursday at 12 Noon on Festival website, at Bank Mutual, Associated Bank, and M & I Banks in Ellsworth. They will also be in the Pierce County Herald  & Ellsworth Shopper.

 

Prize is 350 Ellsworth Dollars

 

Schedule of Events

Thursday June 26, 2008

 

Miss Ellsworth Pageant: 7:00 P.M.

Ellsworth High School Auditorium

Admission $6.00 in advance - $7.00 at door.

Advance tickets available at Chamber Office.

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Friday June 27, 2008

 

Beer & Food stands open 6:00 P.M.

 

Truck Pull: 7:00 P.M.

Pierce County Fairgrounds Grandstand

Watch as truck owners vie for bragging rights

Admission $7.00

Under 6 years of age-$3.00

 

Dart Tournament: 8:00 P.M.

Registration: 7:00 P.M.

Located in Seyforth Building

$10 per person-Entry Fee

Cash Payback

For info contact Lisa @ 273-5163

 

Ellsworth Star Search: 7:00 P.M.

Pre-register by calling Tommy at 273-2118

Finals are on Sunday

Prizes Awarded

 
The Knights of Rock and Roll: 9:00 P.M.

Live Music in Shelter

No Admission Charge

 

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Saturday June 28, 2008

 

Cheese Curd Run: 8:00 A.M.

7th Annual 10K run - 1 Mile fun Run/Walk

Registration: 7:00 A.M.

Click Here for Registration Form

For info contact Roxy @ 273-5705 or

                  Heather @ 273-5095

 

Food Stands: 9:00 A.M. - Close

 

Horse Show: 9:00 A.M.

Hay Creek Valley Saddle Club & Pierce County 4-H Horse Show

For info Contact Sue @ 594-3726

 

Crafts, Flea Market, & Home Business Show:
10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Area vendor's showcasing their products.

For info call Chamber Office @ 273-6442

 

 

Children' s Games: 10:00 A.M.

Egg toss, sack race, 3 legged race, etc. Cash prizes by age group.

 

Inflatable Slide/Games PEP With Music & Videos: 11:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
 
Washer Board Tournament: 11:00 A.M.

Registration starts at 10:30

All Ages - Cash Prizes

For info call Melanie @ 273-6121

 
Pool Tournament: 12:00 Noon

Registration starts at 11:00 A.M.

Located at Seyforth Building

For info call Lisa @ 273-5163

 

Beer Stand: 12:00 Noon - Close

 

Train Rides: 12:00 Noon

 
Farm Animal Petting Zoo: 12:00 Noon - 6:00 P.M.
 
 
"The Good, the Bad and the Cheesy" Kiddie Parade: 12:30 P.M.

Cash prizes awarded

 

 

Pedal Tractor  Pull: 1:30 P.M.

Registration starts at 1:00 P.M.

Midway in Fairgrounds - Prizes Awarded

Sponsored by Ellsworth FFA Alumni

For info call Nina @ 273-5742

 

Ellsworth Star Search: 2:00 P.M.

Finals on Sunday

Prizes Awarded

 

Water Fights: 3:00 P.M.

4-5 person teams battle with fire hoses

Trophy and cash prizes awarded

Sponsored by Ellsworth Fire Department

For info contact Scott Diercks @ 651-269-2330

 

Saturday Evening Concert

Located in Grandstand - Gates open at 5:00 P.M.

Mark Stary and Whiskey Rose 6-8:15 P.M.

Jo Dee Messina 9:00 P.M.

Advanced VIP Seating $50.00

*These are guaranteed seats with back rests which include complimentary waitress service and are closer to stage.

Advanced General Admission $20.00 Advanced,

$25.00 at the door. 

*These are bleacher seats and are first come first serve.

To Order Jo Dee Messina Tickets-

Click Here

 
Mark Stary and Whiskey Rose: 10:00 P.M.

Live Music in Shelter

No Admission Charge

 

Sunday June 29, 2008

 

Pancake Breakfast - 8:00-11:00 A.M.

Buttermilk Pancakes with Maple Syrup

Served by S&S Sugarbush

 

Horse Show: 8:00 A.M.

Hay Creek Valley Saddle Club & Pierce County 4-H Horse Show

For info Contact Sue @ 594-3726

 

Crafts, Flea Market, & Home Business Show:
10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Area vendor's showcasing their products.

For info call Chamber Office @ 273-6442

 
Ecumenical Service: 11:30 A.M.

Located in the gazebo

 

Beer Garden & Food Stands: 12:00 Noon - Close

 

Train Rides: 12:00 Noon
 
Farm Animal Petting Zoo: 12:00 Noon - 6:00 P.M.
 
Inflatable Slide/Games PEP With Music & Videos: 12:00 Noon - 6:00 P.M.
 
JC Rock: 12:00 P.M. - 3 P.M.

Live Music in the Shelter

No Admission

Ellsworth Cheese Curd Festival Parade: 1:00 P.M.

Line up on South Grant Street

For more info, Contact the Chamber Office @ 273-6442

 

Cheese Curd Eating Contest: 2:00 P.M.

Six Age Categories

Cash Prizes Awarded

 

ATV Pull: 3:00 P.M.

2:00 Registration

For info call John @ 715-821-5505

 

Bean Bag Tournament: 3:00 P.M.

Near Shelter

For info Contact Lisa @ 273-5163

 

Ellsworth Star Search: 3:00 P.M.

Final Judging - Prizes Awarded

 
Pie Contest & Auction: 5:00 P.M.

All pies to be registered by 1:00 P.M. at the fairgrounds

For info contact Sandee Coughlin @ 273-4599

 

Texas Hold'em Tournament: 6:00 P.M.

Limited to 50 Players

Contact Tommy Helmer at 273-2118 to Pre-Register

 

Midnight Special: 7:00 P.M. - Midnight

Live Music in Shelter

No Admission Charge

 

Ellsworth Area Fireworks
Sunday Dusk in the Grandstand

Come and see the best and largest Fireworks Display in the Area!!

Sponsored by the Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce and Local Businesses

Donations for Fireworks Accepted at the Gate

 
Camping Available

$15/night No Electricity Available

Call Chamber Office @ 273-6442

 

For more information on any of the above events, please call the Chamber Office at 273-6442.

 

No carry-on food or beverages

 

 

Unique 2008 numbered crock with Cheese Curd Festival Logo can be purchased at select area business and at the Festival. They are numbered and only a limited supply will be available. To reserve your numbered crock call the Chamber Office @ 273-6442.  

 Note: Times and Activities Subject to Change