Fort Atkinson hosted an end-of-summer celebration Saturday, featuring music and activities, which took place in different venues across the city.
The event featured several regional musicians and “kid zones” where youngsters could participate in activities such as airbrush tattoos, twisted balloon creations, sidewalk chalk art, and more.
Music venues throughout the city were sponsored by Jones Dairy Farm, Spacesaver, Ready Electric Inc., Riverstone Premier Event Center and Badger Basement Systems, Inc.
Kid zones were sponsored by Festival Foods, Enbridge Energy, Johnson Financial Group and Nasco.
General sponsors of the event included Bender, Kind & Stafford DDS, FCCU, Fort Tax Service, Inc., Green Bay Packaging – Wisconsin Packaging Division, JM Carpets, Kulhman Incorporated, MK Cellular, Vance Law Office, S.C., and W & A Distribution Services, Inc.
The event was facilitated through the Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce.
Following are photos from the day’s activities.
Musician John Gay fills the outdoor venue near Cafe Carpe, sponsored by Spacesaver, with song Saturday afternoon.
K.C. “Twist” Harris, from Wisconsin Rapids, makes balloon creations as family members Callen Golson, 10, from left, Reeba Schultz, Eric Schultz and, Hattie Golson, 8, watch. KC Twist kid zone activities were sponsored by Festival Foods.
Lee Jonas, from left, and Sherry McKee greet guests, stamp Rhythm Remix passports and provide information at the Cafe Carpe venue sponsored by Spacesaver.
Pharmacy technician Emma Jahn operates the sidewalk sale at Hometown Pharmacy.
Event-goers enjoy music provided by Ad Hoc Trio at the Riverwalk Plaza venue. The venue was sponsored by Riverstone Restaurant and Event Center.
Two of three members of the Ad Hoc Trio are captured performing Saturday afternoon.
Hattie Golson, 8, peruses the activity possibilities at the kid zone table at the Riverwalk Plaza. The kid zone was sponsored by Johnson Financial Group. Members from Badgerland After School Enrichment (BASE) program helped kids make crafts.
Sisters Sienna, 12, and Austyn, 11, Sachse greet visitors at the information table at the Riverwalk Plaza venue. The venue was sponsored by Riverstone Restaurant and Event Center.
A joyful and gregarious group of friends enjoy music and each other’s company at the Riverwalk Plaza. They are Judy Statz, from left, Marilyn Borchardt, Donna Cornwell, Shelly Nickel, Linda Morgan, and Cheryl Belzer.
Brad Morgan, at left, and Ron Stelse enjoy the atmosphere at the Riverwalk Plaza Saturday.
Brittany Agnew, an employee at Good2Go on Main Street takes care of patrons dining on the outdoor patio. A technical crew prepares in the background for a late afternoon musical performance.
Fort Atkinson was decked out and ready for a citywide party Saturday. Rain showers, which intermittently fell in the area, did not dampen the enthusiasm.
Event-goers enjoy the sounds of Two Polecats at the Tavern on Rock venue Saturday. The venue was sponsored by Ready Electric, Inc.
Longtime friends of the Two Polecats, both from Beaver Dam, are Jeff Omen and Sally Schaefer.
Finding shelter as a light rain falls are Desi Miller, from left, Ellidy Miller, 10, who is helping Olivia Bare, who is seated in her stroller, Reid Miller, 8, and Talia Bare.
The Two Polecats perform at the Tavern on Rock venue.
Manning the information table at the Tavern on Rock venue are Amanda Wrobel, from left, and Fort Atkinson City Councilwoman Megan Hartwick.
Samantha Gerber and baby Lucas enjoy music performed by Two Polecats.
The Ebbert family, Shauna, 10, from left, Brad, Michelle, and Nora, 7, work their way down Main Street as they participate in an event-sponsored scavenger hunt.
Kim McDarison photos.
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