SURPRISING STUFF
The 8th Annual Ribfest is here.
The Walworth County Fairgrounds is the location of so many favorite events like the Walworth County Fair, the many different flea markets, and of course the Elkhorn Ribfest National Competition. The event starts Wednesday, July 10th, and runs through the weekend ending on Sunday, July 14th. This festival has free admission and free parking. You can expect good food, good music, and good times at one of Wisconsin’s largest BBQ festivals.
The gates open Wednesday at 3 p.m. and close at 11 p.m. Thursday through Saturday the festival opens at 11 a.m. and closes at 11 p.m., Sunday hours are 11 a.m. through 9 p.m. This event features champion BBQ’ers and backyard grillers offering mouthwatering barbeque. There will be great live entertainment throughout the entire festival, an artesian village, a carnival for the kids, and so much more. A tip before you head in the gates, make sure to bring your credit or debit card and cash.
This year all beer and wine purchases will be done by card. Food and shopping vendors will take cards and cash at each vendor’s discretion. Get ready for some great fun at the Walworth County Fairgrounds.
Place of the Week

Pearce’s Farm Stand is now open and a favorite of locals and visitors alike. The GSR is a big fan of the market and an even bigger fan of the couple Bob & Maryann.