Residents young and old lined up at Badger Bank in Fort Atkinson Saturday for hayrides with “Santa and Mrs. Claus.”From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the jolly old elf and his spouse visited with riders during, before and after taking a tour around town aboard horse-drawn wagons.Inside the bank, participants...
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Some 46 parade entrants dazzle parade-goers during Fort’s holiday parade
Residents of Fort Atkinson and the broader area arrived Sunday in the community's downtown to set up folding chairs and blankets in anticipation of the annual holiday parade. The event has been a tradition in Fort Atkinson for 27 years. In Fort Atkinson on Sunday, the air was crisp and...
DAR holds ceremony recognizing area veterans
Editor’s note: FAO contributing reporter Chris Spangler is a member of the Fort Atkinson-Eli Pierce Chapter of the Wisconsin Society Daughters of the American Revolution. She both participated in and has submitted this report about a recent event held by the organization. By Chris Spangler Members of the Fort Atkinson-Eli...
Organizers announce participants in Fort, Whitewater holiday parades
The communities of Fort Atkinson and Whitewater will each be hosting a holiday parade this upcoming weekend. Fort’s parade and chili cook-off Information released by the Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce notes that the parade will be held this year on Sunday, Dec. 3, between 4:30 and 6 p.m....