Mother Nature provided blue skies, pleasant temperatures and a nice breeze for the Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce’s Rhythm Remix Saturday. The end-of-summer party featured musical entertainment at five venues, a Fort Atkinson Lions Club brat and cheese curd fry, sidewalk sales and children’s activities. The free family-friendly event took place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Event-goers enjoyed music and activities at the Riverwalk Plaza, Cafe Carpe, Jones Market, Good 2 Go and Mr. Brews Taphouse.
According to information shared by the Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce in advance of the event, Rhythm Remix was designed as an alternative to Rhythm on the River, an end-of-summer block party that brought some 5,000 attendees to the Fort Atkinson downtown for an evening of musical entertainment. The event was a staple in the community for 18 years.
In 2021, in response to COVID-19, the Fort Atkinson Chamber of Commerce and the Rhythm on the River committee created a daytime event called Rhythm Remix, replacing Rhythm on the River. The free, family-friendly event featured regional musical talent taking place at five different downtown venues throughout the day in smaller group settings to provide a safe and comfortable experience for all involved.
Due to its popularity and success, it was scheduled to return for its second year, the release stated.
Following are photos from Saturday’s event.
Children, Vera Scullin, at left, and Ben Kemler, both 2 and of Fort Atkinson, dance to the sounds of Driftless Saturday. The band was one of several featured as part of the second annual Rhythm Remix downtown block party. Driftless performed throughout the day on the Good2Go patio on Main Street. Kim McDarison photo.
Driftless performs Saturday on the Good2Go patio. The band performed at noon and again at 2 p.m. Kim McDarison photo.
Between songs, Driftless drummer, Jacob Kemler, receives a hug from his 2-year-old son, Ben. Kim McDarison photo.
Karen Kruse, Janesville, at left, receives information from Rhythm Remix volunteer Dave Stotesbery. He and volunteer Shirley Moyes, not pictured, were stationed near Good2Go. Kim McDarison photo.
Rowan Zweet, 2, exuberantly waves his balloon creation near the Fort Atkinson Lions Club raffle tent in Lorman-Bicentennial Park. He was visiting the venue with his dad, Joe, not pictured. Kim McDarison photo.
Fort Atkinson Lions Club members Jim Glynn, from left, Tom Emrick and Pete Newell fry cheese curds Saturday at the club’s tent in Lorman-Bicentennial Park. Chris Spangler photo.
Event-goers arriving at Lorman-Bicentennial Park listen to music played by the Jason Thomas Band. Chris Spangler photo.
The Jason Thomas Band performs in Lorman-Bicentennial Park. Chris Spangler photo.
Event-goers peruse themed baskets presented by the Fort Atkinson Lions Club. Tickets to participate in the basket raffle were sold by club members Saturday. Lions Club member Mason Becker, not pictured, who was on hand Saturday to greet event-goers, told Fort Atkinson Online that this was the club’s first time participating in the Rhythm Remix celebration. The community-service club hosts fundraisers throughout the year to support club activities, he said. Kim McDarison photo.
Dan and Audrey Vincenzi, Jefferson, order brats and cheese curds for themselves and their daughter, Ruby, at the Fort Atkinson Lions Club tent at Lorman-Bicentennial Park. Chris Spangler photo.
The Thom family, Nora, 8; Courtney; Gigi, 5, and Nick, all of Fort Atkinson, move Saturday between venues. Having participated in activities in Lorman-Bicentennial Park, the family was next headed to Jones Market, Courtney said. Balloon creations were available at the Riverwalk Plaza, which was a stop they’d made earlier in the day. The children described visiting the balloon artists as a highlight of their day. Kim McDarison photo.
John Gay performs at the Café Carpe Saturday morning as part of Rhythm Remix. Chris Spangler photo.
Sue Johnson sings for appreciative Rhythm Remix attendees Saturday morning at the Riverwalk Plaza. Chris Spangler photo.
Fosem Ferengo airbrushes a tattoo on the arm of 4-year-old Stu Jacobson, Fort Atkinson. Fosem and Dawn Ferengo of Pop Art Entertainment and Balloon Décor, Sun Prairie, painted tattoos and made balloon animals for children attending Rhythm Remix at Riverwalk Plaza Saturday. Chris Spangler photo.
Dean Hanke, dressed as a lion, waves to passersby on South Main Street. The Fort Atkinson Lions Club held a brat and cheese curd fry and a raffle at Lorman-Bicentennial Park in conjunction with Rhythm Remix. Chris Spangler photo.
Two-year-old Ben Kemler, at left, dances with 2-year-old Vera Scullin to the music of Driftless. Ben is the son of Driftless drummer Jacob Kemler. The band performed Saturday afternoon on the Good2Go patio. Kim McDarison photo.
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