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 2011? Our talented and beautiful ladies will compete in various competitions, all hoping their name is announced as Miss Sparta 2011! We'll also celebrate the special year for reigning Miss Sparta Rachel Murnane

Wednesday, June 9

MISS SPARTA PAGEANT ITALIAN DINNER FUNDRAISER
Evans-Bosshard Park - Concerts In The Park

Music by STUDEBAKER 7 as part of the Concerts in the Park series. Enjoy an Italian Dinner and music and help raise funds for the MISS SPARTA PAGEANT. Serving starts at 5pm.

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

BUTTERFEST CORPORATE SPONSORS RECEPTION - 5pm
Butterfest Fest Tent

SPARTA BUTTERFEST wants to say "thanks" to all our great sponsors. Businesses are invited to join Festmaster Greg Evans & Lady Butterfest Lori Ascher, the Miss Sparta Royalty and Butterfest committee members for a special reception.

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

BUTTERFEST LIP SYNC - 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. Get there early and enjoy the show.

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 run or walk, It's the SPARTA STAMPEDE 5 MILE RUN/2 MILE WALK. Sponsored by the BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF SPARTA, INNOVATIONS REHABILITATION, FIT 4 LIFE, SUBWAY COVERRA INSURANCE SERVICES & MONROE COUNTY SAFETY PATROL.

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

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

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

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

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! $25 per couple

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

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 - 5:30pm
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

THE PAT WATTERS BAND - 8:00pm
Sparta Butterfest Fest Tent Stage

RAW, REAL AND TOTALLY COUNTRY! THE PAT WATTERS BAND is back by popular demand. Always a big crowd draw and glad to be back home in Sparta!!

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! Sponsored by Hundt Implement in Cashton.

Sunday, June 13

BOB & THE BEACHCOMBERS - 4:00pm
Sparta Butterfest Fest Tent Stage

You can't miss our annual BUTTERFEST SUNDAY BLOWOUT -- This year it's BOB & THE BEACHCOMBERS - Rockin' the 60's and surfin' the 70's!

Sunday, June 13

JUST FRINGE BELLY DANCING - 4:30pm
Butterfest Grounds

Area belly dance group will be performing on the Fest Grounds.