Entertainment and Events
Many great events take place year-round at Heidel House Resort and within the Green Lake area. You are sure to find one that interests you. For more information about events at Heidel House, call us at 800.444.2812 and view photos here. Please keep in mind reservations are required for many of our events. For package rates and related seasonal specials, visit our Rates and Specials section. For more information about area events, please contact the appropriate Chamber of Commerce listed below.
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Heidel House Events | Heidel House Entertainment | Green Lake Area Events
Fireworks Dessert Cruise
July 4, 2013
Watch the Green Lake fireworks display from the best seats in town! Includes desserts. $30 per person. Please call 800.444.2812 for reservations.
Lobster Bake
July 5, 2013
Fresh seafood and live music along the shores of Green Lake. Lobster Bake includes a live Maine Lobster of your choice (served boiled), fresh boiled Clams, grilled Shrimp, grilled Sirloin Steak and our Soup & Salad Buffet. Reservations and advance ticket purchase required. View a printable flyer or photo gallery.
Sunsplash
July 6, 2013
Enjoy live entertainment, hot-off-the-grill foods, specialty drinks and Escapade cruises at our annual lakeside celebration. A summer party for all ages. View the printable flyer, video or photo gallery.
Grey Rock Dine & Sail Experience
July 11, 2013
First, savor a delicious dinner with a view at Grey Rock. Then, set sail to tour Green Lake on a scenic cruise aboard the Escapade, our 60-foot catamaran-style yacht. While aboard, enjoy samples of tempting desserts and your choice of a glass of wine or beer. Reservations and advance ticket purchase required. View the Dine & Sail menu, video or photo gallery.
Beer Cruise
July 19, 2013
Cruise around beautiful Green Lake on our 60-foot catamaran-style yacht, the Escapade. Take in the panoramic views as you sample a variety of great beer from a featured brewery and enjoy light appetizers. 6 - 7:30 p.m. $29 per person. Reservations and advance ticket purchase required. View a printable flyer or photo gallery.
This Beer Cruise features Hydro Street Brewing Co. of Columbus, Wis.
Grey Rock Dine & Sail Experience
July 25, 2013
First, savor a delicious dinner with a view at Grey Rock. Then, set sail to tour Green Lake on a scenic cruise aboard the Escapade, our 60-foot catamaran-style yacht. While aboard, enjoy samples of tempting desserts and your choice of a glass of wine or beer. Reservations and advance ticket purchase required. View the Dine & Sail menu, video or photo gallery.
Lobster Bake
August 2, 2013
Fresh seafood and live music along the shores of Green Lake. Lobster Bake includes a live Maine Lobster of your choice (served boiled), fresh boiled Clams, grilled Shrimp, grilled Sirloin Steak and our Soup & Salad Buffet. Reservations and advance ticket purchase required. View a printable flyer or photo gallery.
Beer Cruise
August 16, 2013
Cruise around beautiful Green Lake on our 60-foot catamaran-style yacht, the Escapade. Take in the panoramic views as you sample a variety of great beer from a featured brewery and enjoy light appetizers. 6 - 7:30 p.m. $29 per person. Reservations and advance ticket purchase required. View a printable flyer or photo gallery.
This Beer Cruise features Sand Creek Brewing Co. of Black River Falls, Wis.
Grey Rock Dine & Sail Experience
August 22, 2013
First, savor a delicious dinner with a view at Grey Rock. Then, set sail to tour Green Lake on a scenic cruise aboard the Escapade, our 60-foot catamaran-style yacht. While aboard, enjoy samples of tempting desserts and your choice of a glass of wine or beer. Reservations and advance ticket purchase required. View the Dine & Sail menu, video or photo gallery.
Lobster Bake
August 30, 2013
Fresh seafood and live music along the shores of Green Lake. Lobster Bake includes a live Maine Lobster of your choice (served boiled), fresh boiled Clams, grilled Shrimp, grilled Sirloin Steak and our Soup & Salad Buffet. Reservations and advance ticket purchase required. View a printable flyer or photo gallery.
Beer Cruise
September 6, 2013
Cruise around beautiful Green Lake on our 60-foot catamaran-style yacht, the Escapade. Take in the panoramic views as you sample a variety of great beer from a featured brewery and enjoy light appetizers. 6 - 7:30 p.m. $29 per person. Reservations and advance ticket purchase required. View a printable flyer or photo gallery.
This Beer Cruise features Shipwrecked Brew Pub of Egg Harbor, Wis.
Grey Rock Dine & Sail Experience
September 12, 2013
First, savor a delicious dinner with a view at Grey Rock. Then, set sail to tour Green Lake on a scenic cruise aboard the Escapade, our 60-foot catamaran-style yacht. While aboard, enjoy samples of tempting desserts and your choice of a glass of wine or beer. Reservations and advance ticket purchase required. View the Dine & Sail menu, video or photo gallery.
Beer Cruise
October 11, 2013
Cruise around beautiful Green Lake on our 60-foot catamaran-style yacht, the Escapade. Take in the panoramic views as you sample a variety of great beer from a featured brewery and enjoy light appetizers. 6 - 7:30 p.m. $29 per person. Reservations and advance ticket purchase required. View a printable flyer or photo gallery.
This Beer Cruise features Capital Brewery of Middleton, Wis.
Oktoberfest
October 19, 2013
Join us for traditional German-style food, beer, live music and activities including a polka dancing and brat eating contest. Don't forget your lederhosen! View an Oktoberfest video or photo gallery.
Thanksgiving Buffet
November 28, 2013
Feast on an expansive Thanksgiving meal surrounded by loved ones and the lake. Located in the Grey Rock dining room.
Experience the Magic of Christmas
December 14, 2013
This family-friendly event has become a tradition for many, with holiday activities to please all. Relax during an old-fashioned carriage ride through our beautifully decorated grounds, enjoy a special breakfast buffet with Santa, take a picture with our famous gingerbread house and decorate your own wreath, cookies and ornaments to take home. View an Experience the Magic video or photo gallery.
New Year's Eve Festivities
December 31, 2013
Choose your celebration! Dance to a live orchestra and feast on steak and lobster with our Ballroom package, party the night away in the BoatHouse Pub with no cover charge or have an intimate dinner at Grey Rock with a live pianist. View New Year's Eve video or photo gallery.
Heidel House Brew Fest
March 22, 2014
Join us for our third annual beer tasting event, where you'll mingle among representatives from numerous breweries and sample their seasonal and specialty flavors in your souvenir tasting glass. Tickets are available now! Please call 800.444.2812 for details. View a Brew Fest photo gallery.
Heidel House Entertainment
Live Musicians
Enjoy complimentary entertainment in the Grey Rock Lounge every Saturday night, year round from 7 - 10 p.m.
View the current entertainment schedule.
Green Lake Area Events
June | July | August | September
Tap Take Over - Green Lake
Tuesday, June 18; 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
New Glarus Brewing Co. will be taking over the Goose Blind's taps with free samples of Spotted Cow, Totally Naked, Moon Man and Seasonal - Edil Pilsner. Prizes add to the fun!
www.gooseblind.com
Concerts in the Park - Green Lake
Wednesday, June 19; 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Bring a blanket or lawn chair, sit back and enjoy an evening of live music in Deacon Mills Park. Copper Box brings Homegrown Americana style music.
www.visitgreenlake.com
Festival of Music - Green Lake
Thursday, June 20; 7:30 p.m.
Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society, Home of Mary & Lars Lofgren
www.greenlakefestival.org
Green Lake Farmers Market - Green Lake
Friday, June 21; 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Stop by Playground Park and pick up fresh fruits, vegetables, bread, canned goods and unique handcrafted items.
www.visitgreenlake.com
Flea Market - Princeton
Saturday, June 22; 6:00 a.m. - Early Afternoon
Don't miss Wisconsin’s largest weekly outdoor flea market. You never know what you’ll find… From antiques to honey; fresh vegetables and other garden delights to freshly-baked bread; creative crafts to cheese curds; T-shirts to spices; jewelry and gemstones to a “gem” of a find for your collection; toys, nuts, tools, trinkets, books galore, plants… And so much more!
www.princetonwi.com
Concerts in the Park - Green Lake
Wednesday, June 26; 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Bring a blanket or lawn chair, sit back and enjoy an evening of live music in Deacon Mills Park. The Madpolecats, winner of Green Lake's 2012 Battle of the Bands competition, bring their rastability style entertainment.
www.visitgreenlake.com
Festival of Music - Green Lake
Thursday, June 27
Stas Venglevski & Samantha George
www.greenlakefestival.org
Green Lake Farmers Market - Green Lake
Friday, June 28; 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Stop by Playground Park and pick up fresh fruits, vegetables, bread, canned goods and unique handcrafted items.
www.visitgreenlake.com
Flea Market - Princeton
Saturday, June 29; 6:00 a.m. - Early Afternoon
Don't miss Wisconsin’s largest weekly outdoor flea market. You never know what you’ll find… From antiques to honey; fresh vegetables and other garden delights to freshly-baked bread; creative crafts to cheese curds; T-shirts to spices; jewelry and gemstones to a “gem” of a find for your collection; toys, nuts, tools, trinkets, books galore, plants… And so much more!
www.princetonwi.com
Gear Up Green Lake Bike Ride
Saturday, June 29; Registration from 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Ride the rural roads of Green Lake and Marquette county during the 4th annual Gear Up Green Lake bike ride. A selection of biking distances are offered from 14 to 62 miles, all beginning at Playground Park in Green Lake. Register by June 11 to guarantee a t-shirt.
www.greenlakegreenways.org
Michael Johnson at Thrasher Opera House - Green Lake
Saturday, June 29; 7:30 p.m.
Michael Johnson has performed and lived many styles of music. His voice immediately identifies him as the man who sings "Bluer Than Blue", "Give Me Wings", "That's That", “This Night Won't Last Forever” and other landmark songs. But more than all of that, his music shows a diversity, depth and heart that only come from years of dedication to a labor of love.
www.thrasheroperahouse.com
Concerts in the Park - Green Lake
Wednesday, July 3; 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Bring a blanket or lawn chair, sit back and enjoy an evening of live music in Deacon Mills Park. Power Play bring their take on country.
www.visitgreenlake.com
July 4th Celebration - Green Lake
Thursday, July 4; 11:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Activities ensue throughout the day in Deacon Mills and Playground Parks with live music, games, parades, food and beverages and end with the Fireworks Display over Dartford Bay at dusk.
www.visitgreenlake.com
Green Lake Farmers Market - Green Lake
Friday, July 5; 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Stop by Playground Park and pick up fresh fruits, vegetables, bread, canned goods and unique handcrafted items.
www.visitgreenlake.com
Flea Market - Princeton
Saturday, July 6; 6:00 a.m. - Early Afternoon
Don't miss Wisconsin’s largest weekly outdoor flea market. You never know what you’ll find… From antiques to honey; fresh vegetables and other garden delights to freshly-baked bread; creative crafts to cheese curds; T-shirts to spices; jewelry and gemstones to a “gem” of a find for your collection; toys, nuts, tools, trinkets, books galore, plants… And so much more!
www.princetonwi.com
Festival of Music - Green Lake
Saturday, July 6
Jin Uk Kim, 2012 Hilton Head Piano Competition Winner
www.greenlakefestival.org
Festival of Music - Green Lake
Tuesday, July 9
Andrew Armstrong & Friends: Chamber Camp Faculty
www.greenlakefestival.org
Concerts in the Park - Green Lake
Wednesday, July 10; 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Bring a blanket or lawn chair, sit back and enjoy an evening of live music in Deacon Mills Park. Men in Suits brings their take on funk.
www.visitgreenlake.com
Green Lake Farmers Market - Green Lake
Friday, July 12; 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Stop by Playground Park and pick up fresh fruits, vegetables, bread, canned goods and unique handcrafted items.
www.visitgreenlake.com
Festival of Music - Green Lake
Friday, July 12
Chamber Camp Faculty #2
www.greenlakefestival.org
Flea Market - Princeton
Saturday, July 13; 6:00 a.m. - Early Afternoon
Don't miss Wisconsin’s largest weekly outdoor flea market. You never know what you’ll find… From antiques to honey; fresh vegetables and other garden delights to freshly-baked bread; creative crafts to cheese curds; T-shirts to spices; jewelry and gemstones to a “gem” of a find for your collection; toys, nuts, tools, trinkets, books galore, plants… And so much more!
www.princetonwi.com
Festival of Music - Green Lake
Sunday, July 14; 4:00 p.m.
Ariel String Quartet at Thrasher Opera House
www.greenlakefestival.org
Concerts in the Park - Green Lake
Wednesday, July 17; 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Family picnic night! Bring a blanket or lawn chair, sit back and enjoy an evening of live music in Deacon Mills Park. The Bourbon Cowboys and the UW-Marching Band will entertain all. Brats and burgers will be available for purchase.
www.visitgreenlake.com
Festival of Music - Ripon
Thursday, July 18; 6:00 p.m.
Benefit Concert, Auction & Dinner at Miller Farm
www.greenlakefestival.org
Green Lake Farmers Market - Green Lake
Friday, July 19; 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Stop by Playground Park and pick up fresh fruits, vegetables, bread, canned goods and unique handcrafted items.
www.visitgreenlake.com
Flea Market - Princeton
Saturday, July 19; 6:00 a.m. - Early Afternoon
Don't miss Wisconsin’s largest weekly outdoor flea market. You never know what you’ll find… From antiques to honey; fresh vegetables and other garden delights to freshly-baked bread; creative crafts to cheese curds; T-shirts to spices; jewelry and gemstones to a “gem” of a find for your collection; toys, nuts, tools, trinkets, books galore, plants… And so much more!
www.princetonwi.com
Festival of Music - Green Lake
Saturday, July 20; 2:00 p.m.
Chamber Camp Celebration at Thrasher Opera House
www.greenlakefestival.org
Concerts in the Park - Green Lake
Wednesday, July 24; 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Bring a blanket or lawn chair, sit back and enjoy an evening of live music in Deacon Mills Park. The Dead Horses bring their popular blue grass sound.
www.visitgreenlake.com
Green Lake Farmers Market - Green Lake
Friday, July 26; 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Stop by Playground Park and pick up fresh fruits, vegetables, bread, canned goods and unique handcrafted items.
www.visitgreenlake.com
Festival of Music - Green Lake
Friday, July 26
Brothers & Sisters, Piano & Voice
www.greenlakefestival.org
Flea Market - Princeton
Saturday, July 27; 6:00 a.m. - Early Afternoon
Don't miss Wisconsin’s largest weekly outdoor flea market. You never know what you’ll find… From antiques to honey; fresh vegetables and other garden delights to freshly-baked bread; creative crafts to cheese curds; T-shirts to spices; jewelry and gemstones to a “gem” of a find for your collection; toys, nuts, tools, trinkets, books galore, plants… And so much more!
www.princetonwi.com
Water Ski Show - Green Lake
Saturday, July 27; 6:30 p.m.
Fun, family entertainment! Watch the Pewaukee Lake Water Ski Club perform at Hattie Sherwood Park.
www.visitgreenlake.com
Festival of Music - Ripon
Sunday, July 28; 3:00 p.m.
Choral Institute Finale “Seasons of Life” at Ripon College's Rodman Center
www.greenlakefestival.org
Concerts in the Park - Green Lake
Wednesday, July 31; 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Bring a blanket or lawn chaifr, sit back and enjoy an evening of live music in Deacon Mills Park. The Back Alley Band brings their blues sound.
www.visitgreenlake.com
Green Lake Farmers Market - Green Lake
Friday, August 2; 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Stop by Playground Park and pick up fresh fruits, vegetables, bread, canned goods and unique handcrafted items.
www.visitgreenlake.com
Flea Market - Princeton
Saturday, August 3; 6:00 a.m. - Early Afternoon
Don't miss Wisconsin’s largest weekly outdoor flea market. You never know what you’ll find… From antiques to honey; fresh vegetables and other garden delights to freshly-baked bread; creative crafts to cheese curds; T-shirts to spices; jewelry and gemstones to a “gem” of a find for your collection; toys, nuts, tools, trinkets, books galore, plants… And so much more!
www.princetonwi.com
Concerts in the Park - Green Lake
Wednesday, August 7; 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Bring a blanket or lawn chair, sit back and enjoy an evening of live music in Deacon Mills Park. The Del Rays bring their 50's and 60's sound.
www.visitgreenlake.com
Green Lake Farmers Market - Green Lake
Friday, August 9; 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Stop by Playground Park and pick up fresh fruits, vegetables, bread, canned goods and unique handcrafted items.
www.visitgreenlake.com
Festival of Music - Green Lake
Friday, August 9
Robin Pleur, Stas Venglevski & Friends
www.greenlakefestival.org
Flea Market - Princeton
Saturday, August 10; 6:00 a.m. - Early Afternoon
Don't miss Wisconsin’s largest weekly outdoor flea market. You never know what you’ll find… From antiques to honey; fresh vegetables and other garden delights to freshly-baked bread; creative crafts to cheese curds; T-shirts to spices; jewelry and gemstones to a “gem” of a find for your collection; toys, nuts, tools, trinkets, books galore, plants… And so much more!
www.princetonwi.com
Chalk Walk - Green Lake
Saturday, August 10; Begins at 8:30 a.m.
Make a masterpiece at the 8th Annual Chalk Walk in Green Lake! Artists of all ages and abilities are encouraged to register for this fun, family-friendly event.
www.visitgreenlake.com
Fine Art Show - Green Lake
Saturday - Sunday, August 10 - 11
Green Lake welcomes over 100 artists from around the state and in other parts of the country for this two day event held in Playground Park. With a 40% vendor switchover rate, the show is different every year. The show bustles with live entertainment, piping hot food, cold refreshments and art galore. You'll be inspired, impassioned, and awed.
www.visitgreenlake.com
Green Lake Farmers Market - Green Lake
Friday, August 16; 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Stop by Playground Park and pick up fresh fruits, vegetables, bread, canned goods and unique handcrafted items.
www.visitgreenlake.com
Flea Market - Princeton
Saturday, August 17; 6:00 a.m. - Early Afternoon
Don't miss Wisconsin’s largest weekly outdoor flea market. You never know what you’ll find… From antiques to honey; fresh vegetables and other garden delights to freshly-baked bread; creative crafts to cheese curds; T-shirts to spices; jewelry and gemstones to a “gem” of a find for your collection; toys, nuts, tools, trinkets, books galore, plants… And so much more!
www.princetonwi.com
Battle of the Bands - Green Lake
Saturday, August 17; 3:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Five bands will compete in Deacon Mills Park for $1000 and the title of Best Band in Green Lake.
www.visitgreenlake.com
Green Lake Farmers Market - Green Lake
Friday, August 30; 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Stop by Playground Park and pick up fresh fruits, vegetables, bread, canned goods and unique handcrafted items.
www.visitgreenlake.com
Flea Market - Princeton
Saturday, August 31; 6:00 a.m. - Early Afternoon
Don't miss Wisconsin’s largest weekly outdoor flea market. You never know what you’ll find… From antiques to honey; fresh vegetables and other garden delights to freshly-baked bread; creative crafts to cheese curds; T-shirts to spices; jewelry and gemstones to a “gem” of a find for your collection; toys, nuts, tools, trinkets, books galore, plants… And so much more!
www.princetonwi.com
Festival of Music - Green Lake
Saturday, August 31
Fred Hersch Trio (collaborative presentation with Thrasher Opera House)
www.greenlakefestival.org
13.1 Half Marathon - Green Lake
Sunday, September 1
Scenic, tree-lined race route that starts and finishes in the city of Green Lake, with several stretches along the shores of beautiful Green Lake. The run includes a tour of the lovely Green Lake Conference Center, which has many historic structures and extensive stone walls that date from the Victor and Jessie Lawson era in the early 1900s, as well as manicured golf courses.
www.greenlakehalfmarathon.com
Wisconsin State Chili Cookoff - Green Lake
Saturday, September 7; 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
www.visitgreenlake.com
Harvest Fest - Green Lake
Saturday - Sunday, September 28 - 29
www.visitgreenlake.com
For more area events, please visit:
- Green Lake: (800) 253-7354 www.visitgreenlake.com
- Princeton: (920) 295-3877 www.princetonwi.com
- Ripon: (800) 662-6927 www.ripon-wi.com
- Berlin: (800) 979-9334 www.1berlin.com
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