This weekend in Whitewater, WI

Enjoy live music from The Tap at Fort Farmers Market. Take in the performance as you explore the market.

The annual Randy Schopen Foundation Pretzel Polka Run, Walk, Zero K returns in conjunction with Gemuetlichkeit Days at Jefferson County Fair Park. This family-friendly event supports the foundation’s grant program, with all proceeds benefitting its community grants. Runners can take on a timed 5K that starts and finishes at the fair park, with awards for the top three men and top three women. The two-mile walk welcomes all ages and follows the same start and finish. For those who prefer not to run or walk, the Zero K option includes the event shirt, giveaway items, and a complimentary beer for participants 21 and older. Zero K participants gather at the starting line, then head to the beer tent for their drink. Afterward, Gemuetlichkeit Days offers a full slate of activities to enjoy.

Spring Grove Cemetery hosts a work day continuing the effort to upright, restore, and clean headstones. Now in its sixth year, this restoration project includes tasks that do not all require physical strength, with opportunities to help with cleaning as well. New waivers must be signed before work begins, and project leads Mark Wendorf and Ryan Schroeder will handle this and are the leads on the project. Participants can speak with Mark or Ryan to see where help is needed, and anyone interested in cleaning headstones can talk with Jennifer for inspiration. Work typically takes place most Saturdays May through October, weather permitting. Appreciation is extended to everyone who has helped, will help, and has donated time and money to this cause. #DelavanHistoryMatters

Sleep in Heavenly Peace Edgerton is hosting a hands-on bed build that brings community members together to support local children who do not have a bed. Volunteers will take on tasks like sanding, drilling, putting frames together, and applying stain in a positive and supportive setting. No prior building experience is needed, and all tools, training, and guidance are provided. Whether you help for a short while or stay for the full event, your efforts will contribute to building about 40 beds so more children can sleep safely and comfortably.

Settle in at Apple Barn Orchard & Winery for a live performance by Andy Braun, blending folk rock and singer songwriter favorites with classics from Johnny Cash, Creedence Clearwater Revival, the Beatles, Jimmy Buffett, Tom Petty, Elvis, and Neil Young, plus more spanning the decades. The show also highlights Braun’s original material from his albums Shameless Attempts and 22, available on major streaming platforms.

Water Tower Park hosts Scarecrow Fest in Downtown Delevan, Wisconsin. The event celebrates the season with food, dancing, a parade, shopping, and music.

Milton MS Band & Choir hosts its seventh annual mattress sale fundraiser at Milton Middle, featuring a showroom of high-quality mattresses that are made to order after the event. Brands include Simmons Beautyrest, Purple, and Malouf, with many options produced in Wisconsin. Shoppers can expect all sizes, adjustable beds and split king sleep systems, financing options, and warranty choices of 10, 12, 15, or 20 years. Orders are manufactured and delivered in the weeks following the sale. Every purchase benefits Milton Middle School band and choir students. This is a one day event.

A free Battle of the Bands at the Elkhorn Bandshell features live performances by Mercury Montego, Malort & Savior, and Gravity of Youth. Welcoming to families and friends, this showcase of live music helps build excitement for revitalizing the historic bandshell. Presented with support from The Greatest Hits Social Tap and Snap Fitness Elkhorn.

Think Floyd USA brings a tribute to Pink Floyd to the Phoenix Bandshell in Delavan. The outdoor concert features distinctive guitar work, layered soundscapes, and an immersive atmosphere, showcasing favorites from across the band’s eras. Attendees can bring lawn chairs or a blanket, relax with friends, and enjoy the music under the open sky.

The Great Badgerland Pro Rodeo, part of Big Hat Rodeo’s 2026 Trailblazers Tour, brings three days of high-energy competition and family-friendly entertainment to southern Wisconsin. Professional cowboys and cowgirls face off in bareback and saddle bronc riding, bull riding, barrel racing, steer wrestling, tie-down roping, breakaway roping, and team roping. Ticket options include Gold Buckle Seating, a VIP reserved section at the bucking chute end priced at $60, positioned closest to the chutes for top views of bronc and bull rides. Perks include ushered entry with wristbands, complimentary soda, water, and light snacks in the VIP area, plus an exclusive Gold Corral T-shirt upon entry. This section is offered online only and often sells out in advance. Silver Spur Seating is $40 and reserved at the bucking chute end next to the Gold Buckle area, with ushered entry, wristband access, and complimentary soda and water, also available online only and known to sell out. General admission is available online and at the gate, with adult tickets for ages 12 and up at $30 and kids ages 5 to 11 at $25, and children 4 and under admitted free with a paid adult. A Sunday Championship Round family bundle is offered at $60 for two adults and two kids, a $20 savings for that round. Buying online helps guarantee a seat.

Explore Koshkonong Mounds in a new way with a two person cross country scramble that sends golfers across the property on a unique 10 to 12 hole layout. Look for quirky angles, long carries, creative routing, and even a rare par 6. The course setup plays to roughly par 41, and it is the kind of round that will have you reaching for nearly every club in the bag. Entry is $40 for members and $80 for non members, payable in cash at the event. Registration includes the cross country round, flag prizes, skins automatically included for all teams, lunch, and drinks. Teams compete in a two person scramble with a minimum combined Handicap Index of 12. Prizes go to the top three teams, with payout amounts based on the size of the field. The day features registration and a silent auction to open, a shotgun start, lunch with the Packers game on, and a later announcement of auction winners. Every entry helps fund Project Kosh and future capital improvements at Koshkonong Mounds.

Paws in the Sand is a free lakeside gathering at Sunset Bar and Grill that supports the animals of the Humane Society of Jefferson County. Meet pets available for adoption, enjoy live music from Bree Morgan, explore raffles and a silent auction, and relax with food and drinks by the water. A featured $10,000 raffle offers tickets at $100 each, limited to 250 total, with prizes of $10,000 for first, $500 for second, $250 for third, and $150 for both fourth and fifth. Tickets are available at the shelter or at Sunset Bar and Grill, and the drawing will take place during the event. You do not need to be present to win. The $10,000 raffle is funded by private donors.

Copper Box takes the stage for the annual show held after the downtown parade. This community celebration brings everyone together with live music and parade day spirit.

Keep the Gemuetlichkeit Days spirit going with a park concert featuring Copper Box at Rotary Waterfront Park. Expect a lively blend of styles, with polka alongside rock, blues, and more. There is no admission fee and all are welcome. Food and drinks will be sold on site, and attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and a festive mood.

The Great Badgerland Pro Rodeo, part of Big Hat Rodeo’s 2026 Trailblazers Tour, delivers three days of high-energy competition in southern Wisconsin with top athletes, powerful bulls and broncs, and entertainment for all ages. Events on the schedule include bareback and saddle bronc riding, bull riding, barrel racing, steer wrestling, tie-down roping, breakaway roping, and team roping. Premium seating options are available. Gold Buckle VIP reserved seats are located near the bucking chutes for 60 dollars and include ushered entry with wristbands, complimentary soda, water, and light snacks in the VIP area, plus an exclusive Gold Corral T-shirt. Silver Spur reserved seats sit at the bucking chute end next to the VIP section for 40 dollars and include ushered entry with wristbands along with complimentary soda and water. Both premium sections are offered online only and commonly sell out ahead of time. General admission is sold online and at the gate. Adult tickets for ages 12 and up are 30 dollars, kids ages 5 to 11 are 25 dollars, and children 4 and under enter free with a paid adult. A Sunday Championship Round family bundle is available for 60 dollars and includes tickets for two adults and two kids, a savings of 20 dollars.

In Good Spirits hosts Zach Bellas, a nationally touring three-piece from North Carolina delivering alternative rock with hints of psychedelia and a punk edge. Their sound draws on classic rock inspirations from the 1970s and early 1990s and blends in touches of blues, reggae, country, jazz, and Latin rhythms for a dynamic, genre-crossing performance in Sullivan.