Heritage Country Meats hosted a variety of family-friendly and community-based activities during its grand opening Saturday.
Along with free food and giveaways provided by the company, event-goers were treated to free ice cream cones and sundaes served by the Fort Atkinson FFA Alumni organization and the Hoard’s Dairyman Farm Creamery shared samples of its Gouda and Sark cheeses.
Activities included a Kids’ Area, offering face painting, balloons and a photo booth.
Also in attendance was State Sen. Steve Nass, who expressed an appreciation for contributions made to the community by small businesses.
Heritage Country Meats co-owner Pam Severson noted that she was especially pleased to be able to serve the farming community, providing services for local producers as well as retail opportunities for members of the public.
Located at N3705 State Road 89 between Jefferson and Fort Atkinson, the company had a soft opening, beginning its custom processing plant and retail operations last November.
The grand opening was scheduled to take place during warm weather to allow for outdoor activities, organizers said.
Following are photos from the event.
Event-goers place their tickets into a box for inclusion in a free raffle. The prize was two passes to Country Thunder.
Event-goers embellish their brats and burgers with condiments.
State Sen. Steve Nass, standing, discusses with Heritage Country Meats co-owner Pam Severson, not pictured, his appreciation of small businesses and their contributions to the community.
Adam Paul, Janesville, at right, takes a bite out of a bratwurst. He was enjoying lunch with his grandfather, Robert Silberhorn, Fort Atkinson.
Melissa and Mason Kooiman, Fort Atkinson, enjoy ice cream sundaes served by the Fort Atkinson FFA Alumni organization.
Ashley Morgan, Jefferson, paints a design on the face of Brody Taylor of Helenville.
Steve Faulkner, an employee of Heritage Country Meats, grills brats during the grand opening. Approximately 500 brats and burgers were served.
Stacy Kutz, a member of the Fort Atkinson FFA Alumni organization, at left, hands a free ice cream sundae to a grand opening guest.
Event-goers sample Gouda and Sark cheeses provided by Hoard’s Dairyman Farm Creamery. The products are among those sold at Heritage Country Meats.
Chris Spangler photos.
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