Weekend events in the 53581 and beyond

RICHLAND CENTER, Wis (WRCO / WRCE) – Find an event this weekend in Southwest Wisconsin.

Friday, August 8

There is a school supply drive from now through Monday, August 25 at the Edward Jones office, 101 South Church Street, Richland Center. You can drop off donated school supplies Monday through Friday from 8:00a until 3:00p.

SSM Health St. Clare Hospital-Baraboo will be holding an ImpactLife Blood Drive Friday, August 8, from Noon until 3:00p, in the hospital’s Ringling Room. Please bring your photo ID and make sure you eat before your donation. To book an appointment please call 800-747-5401 or go online to bloodcenter.org.

A Red Cross Blood Drive will be held Friday, August 8, from Noon to 5:00p at the Iowa County Sheriff’s Office in Dodgeville. Appointments are preferred by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS or go online to redcrossblood.org.

The 2025 Walk with GRACE will be held Friday night at Krouskop Park in Richland Center. The opening ceremony will be held at 6:00p with the luminary ceremony at 9:00p. All are invited to attend to support those who are battling cancer and remember those who lost the fight. Food and refreshments will be available beginning at 4:00p.

Enjoy a night of Euchre every Tuesday and Friday night at 7:30p at the Mick Memorial Park Community Building in Hub City.

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Saturday, August 9

The Highland Historical Society will be holding a Farmer’s Market Saturday’s, through October, from 8:00a until 11:00a at the Old High School building in Highland. Produce, and various other items, will be available for purchase.

A Red Cross Blood Drive will be held Saturday, August 9, from 8:00a to Noon at the Grove Regional Community Center in Mazomanie. Appointments are preferred by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS or go online to redcrossblood.org.

The Viroqua Farmers Market will be held each Saturday through October from 8:00a to 12:30p.

The Boaz Lions Club will be holding a brat stand, Saturday, August 9 from 10:30 until 1:00, at Walsh’s ACE Hardware in Richland Center. The menu includes brats, hotdogs, chili dogs, water and soda.

Critters and Coffee will be held at the Brewer Library Parking Lot on Saturday, August 9, starting at 11:00a. Stop by to see critters from local 4-H, learn more about Ocooch Mountain Humane Society, enjoy a cup of coffee from Kelly’s Coffee Mobile station, or a cool cup of lemonade made by Friends of the Library!

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Sunday, August 10

The Culpepper & Merriweather Circus, sponsored by Southwest Partners Inc., will be at North Park in Richland Center Sunday, August 10 and Monday, August 11. There will be two shows each day. Performances will be Sunday at 2:00p & 4:30p and Monday at 5:00p & 7:30p. Advanced tickets are $13 for Adults and Children 2 to 12 or Seniors 65 & older for $8. They can be purchased at NAPA Auto Parts, Richland Center Parks & Rec, Kelly’s Coffee Shop and Capital Wealth Ameriprise. Tickets, the day of the show, will be $16 for Adults and children 2 to 12 or Seniors 65 & older for $9. Find all the details at cmcircus.com or follow Culpepper & Merriweather Circus on Facebook!

A 10th Anniversary Open House at River Valley Area Community Gardens will be held at the River Valley Area Community Gardens Sunday, August 10, from 6:00p to 7:30p. There will be tours and snacks. All are welcome.

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