Cedarburg, WI

Looking for some winter fun in a community full of charm? Then plan on spending some time at Cedarburg's Winter Festival February 4 and 5.

These two days are full of a variety of events and activities for all ages including the Ice-Burg Open Golf Tournament, Co-Ed Sno-Ball Tournament, a dog weight-pull competition (NEW THIS YEAR!), costumed bed races on Cedar Creek, a parade, barrel races, and snowshoeing. Enjoy a pancake breakfast on Sunday along with an egg hunt. And don't forget to allow enough time to stroll through and enjoy the many shops and restaurants Cedarburg has to offer.

Cedarburg is located about 20 minutes north of Milwaukee and is best know for its old-world charm, unique shops, great restaurants and a variety of special events and festivals throughout the year.

So bundle up and come check out Cedarburg this coming Saturday and Sunday!

It's that time of year again!! You know what I'm talking about -- Thanksgiving is just around the corner and just a month later, we'll be celebrating the holiest of all days, Christmas. It is the season of giving and being with family and friends.

Each year Cedarburg offers the opportunity to stroll through Cedar Creek Settlement past normal business hours five Fridays between Thanksgiving and Christmas. So come to Cedarburg one, two or all five festive Fridays and enjoy the fellowship from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm.

Friday, November 19, "Blue Christmas...Back to the 50's" -- Featuring the Mary Del Rae Duo, The 4 of Hearts, and Lakeshore Dance students. There will also be a hula hoop contest with prizes, and scenery from the 50's. Complimentary cookies and cider, and an outdoor cookout by The Hub.

Friday, November 26, "Home for the Holidays" -- What a great way to extend the holiday weekend -- join us for "make it and take it" projects. (No charge!) Irish singer/musician Derek Byrne. Patty Ehlers Peterson (from Larry's Market) will present Easy Entertaining for the Holidays. Complimentary cookies and cider, and an outdoor cookout by The Hub.

Friday, December 3, "Christmas in the Country" -- This is a nationally recognized Christmas boutique featuring Midwestern folk artists and Christmas artists. The Cedarburg Choral Singers will also be performing this evneing. (The show/sale runs December 3-5, and admission if $3.00.) Complimentary cookies and cider, and an outdoor cookout by The Hub.

Friday, December 10, "Santa's Workshop" -- Tonight is for the kids! Visit with Santa in his winter wonderland. David HB Drake will be performing "Songs of the Season," and there will be children's holiday pottery craft and cookie decorating (no charge!). Also free face painting! Wine tasting, too, for the adults.

Friday, December 17, "A Taste of Christmas" -- And now it's the adults' turn. Shop in a relaxing atmosphere. Complimentary munchies and wine tasting available, and live music with the Vic DiCristo/Tony Corenc Duo, the Grafton High School Choral Singers and Premiere (Sweet Adeline's). This is also the evening for the Food Drive for Family Sharing of Ozaukee County. Outdoor cookout by The Hub.

Ozaukee County real estate offers much; rural living and lots of room to grow, and in contrast to that you have many fun and trendy towns to enjoy. These cities, towns, and villages have great restaurant, shops, and superb stores. Whether you are buying or selling in the Ozaukee County Real estate market you will find what you are looking for in homes; great prices,great rates, and a greatselection. If you are interested in selling please feel free to request an on-line home value. In the Ozaukee County Real Estate market the following activity took place for all single family,two family, land, commercial,business, and the entire MLS content for the period of 8/20/2009 to 9/20/2009.

In the Ozaukee County Real Estate market 94 homes sold; 26 were list and sold by the same company, and 68 were sold by co-brokes.

In the Ozaukee County Real Estate market there were 205 new listings.

In the Ozaukee County Real Estate market there were 70 pending listings.

In the Ozaukee County Real Estate market there were 1 withdrawn listings.

In the Ozaukee County Real Estate market there were 0 canceled listings.

In the Ozaukee County Real Estate market there were 193 expired listings.

In the Ozaukee County Real Estate market there were 33 back on market listings.

In the Ozaukee County Real Estate market there were 125 extended listings.

In the Ozaukee County Real Estate market there are 1,421 active listings.

In the Ozaukee County Real Estate market it is a great time to call Tom Braatz to buy and sell!

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Tom Braatz

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What a tasty way to celebrate summer in Wisconsin at:

STRAWBERRY TIME in HISTORIC CEDARBURG!
24th ANNUAL STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JUNE 27 & 28, 2009

Fresh home-grown strawberries are the in season reason to celebrate this most luscious fruit of the season during Historic Cedarburg, Wisconsin's 24th Annual Strawberry Festival, Saturday, June 27 from 10-6 and Sunday, June 28 from 10-5. Over 100,000 people visited Strawberry Festival last year for this delightful and delicious free, family-oriented festival.

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Schmit’s Berry Farm provides ripe, juicy berries by the quart and mouth-watering l delicacies including: Strawberry Shortcake, Strawberry Pie, Strawberry Crepes, Strawberry Slush, Strawberry Schaum Torte, Chocolate-Covered Strawberries and Strawberry Ice Cream.Visit their website to get a schedule of what is in season...and come and enjoy their farm fresh produce and pick your own berries if you wish.

Enjoy Cedar Creek Winery’s Strawberry Blush Wine is available for purchase. No trip to Cedarburg is complete without a trip to or tour of the winery..sample one of their award winning wines by the glass.There are dozens of savory food courts all over town. Cedar Creek Settlement hosts the famous Strawberry Pancake Breakfast, from 8:00-11:00 a.m. Sunday morning,

This summer celebration is complete with music ....pleasure for your ears, eyes and mouth...mmmm..you're guaranteed a BERRY good time !

Easy to Find....Fun to Enjoy !

Take I-43 North, Exit 89. West on Highway C. Right at Washington Ave. to Historic District.
Info: (262) 377-9620 * 888-894-4001

The Midwest's annual Ozaukee County Fair is almost here. This year, the fair will be held from Wednesday, July 30th to Sunday, August 3rd in Cedarburg. There will be live music, livestock, rides, beauty pageants and, of course, lots and lots of food! Some of the grandstand events include a truck pull on Wednesday, tractor pull on Thursday and a demolition derby on Friday and Saturday. Also on Thursday and Friday, you can enjoy reduced ride rates from 12pm-5pm. There is a small animal auction happening Sunday at 11am. Some of the daily events include chain saw carving (four shows daily), Comedy Safari Show (three shows daily) and women wood carvers, a new event added to this year's festivities. There will also be live music performed at Center Stage daily. For teenagers looking to promote their band and possibly win some cash, the 5th Annual Teen Battle of the Bands will hold two competitions at the Main Gate stage on Sunday, August 3rd. The two categories competing will be ages 14 and younger and ages 15-19. First prize is $220. And, no fair would be complete without the "Fairest of the Fair" competition, which will be held on Wednesday. Fair hours are: noon to midnight on Wednesday (opening day), 8am-midnight on Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 8am-8pm on Sunday (closing day). For more information about the live entertainment, 4H schedule, Fairest of the Fair and Teen Battle of the Bands, please visit the Ozaukee County Fair website.