Sparta Butterfest June 11th-14th, 2009

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Saturday, June 5

LITTLE MISS SPARTA - JR. MISS SPARTA PAGEANT
Sparta High School Auditorium - 1:00pm

You're invited to these two special pageants. You never know, you might be seeing a future Miss Sparta on stage! It is a very big day for these young girls from the Sparta area.

Saturday, June 5

MISS SPARTA PAGEANT
Sparta High School Auditorium - 7:00pm

Who will be the new Miss Sparta for 2010? Our talented and beautiful ladies will compete in various competitions, all hoping their name is announced as Miss Sparta 2010! We'll also celebrate the special year for reigning Miss Sparta Beth Ascher.

Thursday, June 10

A&P CARNIVAL
Sparta Butterfest Grounds

One of the best carnivals in the Midwest. A wide variety of rides for kids of all ages. Wristband specials and advance tickets sales will be available. For more information call 800-354-2453. Thur 5-9p Fri 5-11p; Sat 12noon-11p; Sun 12noon-8:00p

Thursday, June 10

FEST TENT
Sparta Butterfest Grounds

Enjoy music, entertainment and a refreshment in the Butterfest Fest Tent. You must have a Butterfest button to enter the fest tent area. Tent opens: Thurs: 6pm; Fri: 5pm; Sat & Sun: 12pm

Thursday, June 10

FOOD TENT
Sparta Butterfest Grounds

The food tents located all over on the Butterfest grounds have something to satisfy everyone's taste-buds. BBQ Chicken, gyros, steak sandwiches, pizza, hamburgers, hotdogs, ice cream, fry bread, cheese curds, and many more delicious items!

Friday, June 11

PETTING ZOO - 12:00pm
Sparta Butterfest Grounds

Sponsored by 7-UP. Your kids won't want to miss this as they can get up close to the animals.

Friday, June 11

LIP SYNC ALL-STARS - 6:00pm
Colonial Bowling & Banquet Center Free Stage

A crowd favorite! The Lip Sync competition draws competitors of all ages and always draws a huge crowd. The competitors compete for cash and medallions. Sponsored by MIX 96 & CLASSIC ROCK 94.5 & OLDIES 1460.

Friday, June 11

THE FREEZERS - 8:00pm
Sparta Butterfest Fest Tent Stage

THE FREEZERS are made up of four very talented musicians. JEFF DEPETRO - Lead Guitar & backing vocals; JOEL MEIER - Drums; SCOTT DUS - Bass Guitar & Backing Vocals; and last, but not least, LUKE CARLSON - Lead Vocals & Backing Guitar.

Saturday, June 12

PANCAKES & SAUSAGE BREAKFAST - 7:00am
Sparta Butterfest Grounds

Sponsored by the Sparta Eagles Club. Serving pancakes, sausage, milk or coffee. Great way to start your Sparta Butterfest day!

Saturday, June 12

SPARTA STAMPEDE 5 MILE RUN/2 MILE WALK - 8:30am
Sparta Butterfest Grounds

Whether you love to run or walk, everyone of all ages can take part in the annual SPARTA STAMPEDE 5 MILE RUN/2 MILE WALK. Sponsored by the BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF SPARTA.

Saturday, June 12

MILLER LITE/SPARTA ROTARY 3-PERSON GOLF TOURNEY
River Run Golf Course - Memorial Park - 9:00am

Be part of the 3-person scramble golf tournament at River Run Golf Course in Sparta Memorial Park. Always a popular event at Sparta Butterfest! Sponsored by MILLER LITE & THE SPARTA ROTARY CLUB.

Saturday, June 12

SPARTA BUTTERFEST SAND VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT
Sparta Memorial Park Sand Volleyball Courts - 9am

Beginning at 9am. Round Robin pool play on 4 available courts, followed by championship & consolation playoffs determine standings. Registration forms will be available on line soon!

Saturday, June 12

QUILT SHOW
Maplewood School - next to the Butterfest Grounds

A must-see when attending Sparta Butterfest! The work, time and quality put into the quilts of this show astonishes everyone who attends the show. Maplewood School is also right next to the Butterfest grounds. Sat: 10am - 5pm; Sun: 12pm - 4pm

Saturday, June 12

BUTTER CARVING CONTEST
Fest Tent - 10:30am

A new event for SPARTA BUTTERFEST! Watch area celebrities and grudge matches between businesses as we see who is the best "butter carver", starting with a 1 pound block of butter.

Saturday, June 12

GARY WICK - VENTRILOQUIST
Colonial Bowling & Banquet Center Free Stage

Gary has been a feature act with national comedians and entertainers such as Marie Osmond, Gary Lewis & the Playboys, REO Speedwagon, Kenny Chesney, Jeff Carson, Lisa Brokop, Neil Sedaka, and many others.

Saturday, June 12

THE SOCIETY FOR CREATIVE ANACHRONISM EVENT
Fest Grounds behind the Fest Tent

The SCA is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation, research and recreation of the crafts, arts and experiences of the Middle Ages & Renaissance. Don't miss this event!

Saturday, June 12

PETTING ZOO - 12:00pm
Sparta Butterfest Grounds

Sponsored by 7-UP. Your kids won't want to miss this as they can get up close to the animals.

Saturday, June 12

JOSH B' GOSH & HIS STRANGE SHOWS
Colonial Bowling & Banquet Center Free Stage

New act this year! Josh B' Gosh will have you and the rest of the audience together rallying, "MORE! MORE! MORE!" Saturday performances - 12:30pm & 4:00pm.

Saturday, June 12

FIREMEN'S WATER FIGHTS - 1:00pm
Sparta Butterfest Grounds

Area firefighters compete in the annual water fights. It is fun to watch and if you are standing out on that hot June day, it feels pretty good too!

Saturday, June 12

GARY & THE RIDGELAND DUTCHMEN - 12:30pm
Sparta Butterfest Fest Tent Stage

In 2003, they were named Band of The Year by the Wisconsin Polka Hall of Fame. So when they are in your area, or you are in their area, make sure to check out, "Wisconsin's Concertina Kid", Gary Brueggen and the Ridgeland Dutchmen.

Saturday, June 12

SPARTA BUTTERFEST MILKING CONTEST - 1:30pm
Sparta Butterfest Grounds

Probably one of the BIGGEST draws at Sparta Butterfest! See teams compete against each other. Area royalty also join the Miss Sparta Royalty and Butterfest Festmasters in a fun competition. Hosted by Monroe County Jr. Dairy Club.

Saturday, June 12

BEAN BAG TOURNAMENT - 2:00pm
Fest Tent

Back again at this year's Sparta Butterfest! Bean Bag Toss is a very popular sport, whether it's a tournament, a party game or just a leisurely game in the backyard. This will be a fun tournament to watch!

Saturday, June 12

QUILTING DEMONSTRATION - 2:00pm
Maplewood School - next to the Fest Grounds

If you ever thought quilting was too hard to do, well this demonstration will show you how easy quilting can be!

Saturday, June 12

SPARTA FESTIVALS/BUDWEISER CIWA WRESTLING
Fest Tent - 4:00pm

Back by popular demand! Check it out at the Butterfest fest tent. Sponsored by BUDWEISER & SPARTA FESTIVALS INC.

Saturday, June 12

JULIE'S SCHOOL OF DANCE - 5:00pm
Colonial Bowling & Banquet Center Free Stage

Members of JULIE'S SCHOOL OF DANCE will be performing again at SPARTA BUTTERFEST. See dancers from around the area show their talents on the Variety Stage.

Saturday, June 12

WOW BELLY DANCE DEMONSTRATION - 6:30pm
Colonial Bowling & Banquet Center Free Stage

WOW BELLY DANCE is filled with a variety of women and while each individual member may have years of experience or just a few, they are having a wonderful time developing themselves as a new and tenacious group.

Saturday, June 12

FLASHBACK - 8:00pm
Sparta Butterfest Fest Tent Stage

FLASHBACK is an awesome 5-piece classic rock band made up of top veteran musicians from the LaCrosse area. You'll hear all the top hits of the 80's and more !!

Saturday, June 12

Sunday, June 13

PANCAKES & SAUSAGE BREAKFAST - 7:00am
Sparta Butterfest Grounds

Sponsored by the Sparta Eagles Club. Serving pancakes, sausage, milk or coffee. Great way to start your Sparta Butterfest day!

Sunday, June 13

BUTTERFEST PARADE - 12:30pm
Water Street to Montgomery Street to Fest Grounds

The Butterfest Parade attracts thousands of people along the parade route each year. Over 150 units take part in Sunday's big parade. Get your spot on the parade route set early as lawn chairs and tents are set up many hours before the parade.

Sunday, June 13

CHILDREN'S PEDAL PULL - 3:00pm
Sparta Butterfest Fest Grounds

A very popular event at last year's Sparta Butterfest and we're glad to have it back again this year! Cheer on the kids as they pedal their tractors for all it's worth to win the competition!

Sunday, June 13

LITTLE WILLY & THE TWERPS - 4:00pm
Sparta Butterfest Fest Tent Stage

Back by popular demand to the BUTTERFEST SUNDAY BLOWOUT -- LITTLE WILLY & THE TWERPS! Great oldies music mixed in with all their on-stage antics. A real crowd pleaser!

Sunday, June 13

JUST FRINGE BELLY DANCING - 5:00pm
Colonial Bowling & Banquet Center Free Stage

Area belly dance group will be performing on the Colonial Bowling & Banquet Center Variety Stage on the Fest Grounds.