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Dorothy Bliskey | Special to The Reporter

Jennabee Art Gallery Riverwalk Art CenterUpcoming events in downtown Fond du Lac

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Downtown store hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Goeden’s employees aren’t the only ones helping to make her business operate with pizzazz. Her husband, Rick Goeden, and their two sons, Alec, 17, and Gavin, 9, also lend a hand when needed.

Recently, her son Alec spent an evening unscrewing 132 plates from a plaque so Goeden could have them decorated locally for a build-a-plaque program.

“Then we reassembled it,” she said. “He also built my window displays and office shelving.”

“My son Gavin is a fantastic sample tester, with a specialty in the kids market,” Goeden said. “On the organizational chart, you could say Rick is defined as vice president of maintenance. My husband is a fantastic supporter and has burned the midnight oil with me, putting batteries into 1,000 packaged flashlights for a client. We also packaged 5,000 bulk mugs into 2,500 custom boxes.”

Even her parents and siblings get involved.

“They are all local and can probably share a story of a time they pitched in on a strange challenge. There is never a dull moment,” said Goeden, who got started in the promotional products industry in 1996.

Prior to getting into the business, Goeden, who has a degree in hotel and restaurant management from UW-Stout, was a senior sales manager at the Heidel House Resort in Green Lake.

Mission“Our mission at Promotions with Pizzazz is to be an extension of your marketing department,” Goeden said. “We can help

Amy Goeden recalls her younger days when she used to stroll into the old Woolworth store on Main Street for a malted milk.

Now the historic building formerly occupied by Woolworth is home to Goeden’s business — Promotions with Pizzazz.

Goeden started the business out of her home in 2004 and moved it to the current location at 74 S. Main St. two years ago.

Promotions with Pizzazz sells promotional products — handy items that carry the name and logo of a business or event.

Items that can be inscribed on are endless — pens, water bottles, clothing, tote bags, magnets, cups, calendars, crystal paperweights, briefcases and executive gifts galore. The promotional items are sold in larger quantities rather than by the individual piece.

naMe and logo“We cover everything from a 13-cent pencil to a $300 pen or a $485 leather jacket,” Goeden said. “We are not a manufacturer. We sell promotional products. Our responsibility is to find an item that fits your needs. Then we coordinate your artwork and monitor shipping. We sell just about anything you can imagine with a name and logo.”

Two employees help out. Angie Swain is the customer care specialist, and Mary Weishapple is an account executive.

The showroom spotlights hundreds of items for customers to browse through. A conference room, two offices and a workroom complete the layout.

A variety of promotional products is visible in adjoining photos. (PAtRiCk FLood/the RePoRteR)

you promote and expand your business through the use of promotional items.”

“My favorite scenario is when a client tells us the type of event they have coming up, the number of people involved and approximately what they have budgeted to spend — and they leave the challenge of finding the perfect gift to us,” Goeden said.

The search process, she said, includes considerable time at industry shows, checking trade journals for new items, sorting through sales fliers and meeting with factory representatives.

“The corporate market is our largest segment. However, we also work with schools, churches, non-profits and various social events,” Goeden said.

Promotions with Pizzazz has clients in many states, including as far away as New York, North Carolina and Florida.

“I love that business is so much about relationships,” Goeden said. “And as my clients have moved around the country, we have maintained those relationships while acquiring new accounts.”

Amy Goeden, owner of Promotions and Pizzazz at 74 S. Main St., is shown near a store sign in the building that once housed the well-known Woolworth store. Her business

handles promotional products that carry the names and logos of businesses or events. (PAtRiCk FLood/the RePoRteR)

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Two Art Galleries open downtown



With the new art walk event coming to the downtown monthly, it is only fitting that two art galleries have opened their doors.

Two artists who coincidentally have both taught art in the Ripon School District invite shoppers and art enthusiasts to visit their galleries.

Jennifer Newhouse opened Jennabee Art Gallery at 87 S. Main St. last spring. Kathryn Dreifuerst, who teaches art in the Ripon School District on a part-time basis, opened Riverwalk Art Center in August at 33 W. Second St.

Jennabee Art Gallery — A must-see on the art walk

Green art is prevalent at Jennebee Art Gallery & Studio, where classes and events keep the place hopping.

“I love to teach art,” said owner Jennifer Newhouse. She offers children and adult classes as well as Family Art Night.

As the mother of five children who all occasionally help out at the gallery, Newhouse is a creative artist with a bachelor’s degree in art education and minors in art history and studio art.

Adults in the Guided Painting class get individual guidance from Newhouse as they tackle their own creative ideas in class. Classes for youth involve topics like Monochromatic Painting or Marker Madness in which students are taught how to create shadows and contrast by manipulating markers.

“It has been my lifelong dream to have an art gallery and studio where I can teach art to people of all ages in my community,” said Newhouse, a Fond du Lac native.

local artistsJennabee Art Gallery showcases and sells the art of other local artists. There is even a youth art wall devoted to artists who are teens or younger.

On display are artists with a variety of styles and mediums — Roberta Krueger, George Kaprelian, Chris Burns, Del Thill, Kirk Dille and Shannon Ashkoft to name a few.

Thill creates custom wood canes with unusual hand grips that might resemble the handle of a saw or a misplaced golf ball. Ashkroft creates gourd art. Shoppers can purchase a

Halloween necklace made of gourds, a gourd purse or an unusual gourd drum.

Most of Newhouse’s green art stems from her own creativity. Her artistic talent is evident in her darkroom photography, oil paintings and passion for paper making.

On the first Saturday of each month, Jennabee Art Gallery offers Open Mic Night at which artists in the form of musicians, poets, actors or comedians can gather and perform.

When the monthly downtown Tour of the Town Art Walk takes place on Friday night, Oct. 21, Jennabee’s will again participate.

“Our gourd artist, Shannon Ashkroft, will be demonstrating how she masterfully creates her gourd art,” Newhouse said.

From 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, Jennabee Art Gallery will be one of the stops on the Art Drive — a driving tour of art galleries in various Wisconsin counties. During the Art Drive’s stop at Jennabee Art Gallery, Newhouse will demonstrate the art of making paper.

“I enjoy educating others about art,” Newhouse said. “My gallery is a place where local artists can hang their artwork and people of all ages can learn more about art.”

More informationFor more information, call (920) 517-8114 , email

[email protected] or visit online at www.jennabeeartgallery.yolasite.com. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

Jennifer Newhouse, owner of Jennabee’s Art Gallery at 87 S. Main St., offers art classes to children and adults and also hosts Family Art Night. Her art gallery showcases the works of other local artists. Some of the art and craft items on display in her store are shown in adjoining photos. (AiLeen AndRews/the RePoRteR)

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Riverwalk Art Center is in former Reporter building

More informationHours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to noon

Saturday. For more information, call Riverwalk Art Center at (920) 322-6580 or (920) 979-6208. Although the gallery doesn’t have a website yet, readers can visit the Riverwalk Art Center Facebook site. The moving part of the family business can be found at www.dreifuerstandsons.com. A free parking lot on Second Street is available for those visiting the Dreifuersts’ businesses.

Kathryn Dreifuerst of Riverwalk Art Center-Gallery and Studio, 33 W. Second St., is shown with one of several paintings on display at her gallery, located in the former Reporter building. She unveiled the gallery and studio in August. Artwork is displayed on walls and furniture around the perimeter of the gallery, which also houses Dreifuerst & Sons Moving and Storage. (PAtRiCk FLood/the RePoRteR)

When Kathryn Dreifuerst’s teaching job was reduced to part-time, the Ripon art teacher decided it was time to open her own art gallery.

In August, she unveiled Riverwalk Art Center - Gallery & Studio at 33 W. Second St. in a building formerly occupied by The Reporter.

Her husband, Tom Dreifuerst, purchased the building for his moving company, but there was plenty of space for Kathryn’s art gallery as well.

Imagine a moving company surrounded by art. Or art surrounded by movers.

While it isn’t a typical business combination, it works for the Dreifuersts, married for 27 years and parents to three adult sons — all of whom are involved in their father’s moving companies, Dreifuerst & Sons Moving and Storage (for high-end, local or long distance moves) and The Movers Inc. (for smaller, more economical moves).

While the art gallery is obvious when you step through the doors, the moving company is not. Tom and his sons’ office desks blend in and appear to be part of the gallery setting.

art on displayArt is displayed using pieces of furniture the couple has collected in their travels. The combination of a large expanse of windows, stone walls and ceramic floors emits a warm, contemporary look and feel.

Tom and his sons have worked to transform the office and gallery space themselves during the past year and a half, says Kathryn, adding that the space offers plenty of art display possibilities.

The gallery is in an area that formerly housed The Reporter’s main offices.

“Tom removed the low ceilings to create a big, open space with high, exposed ceilings, decorative stained glass lighting, arts and crafts-style woodwork, decorative tile flooring, and natural light from large windows on Macy Street,” Kathryn said.

Desks for Dreifuerst & Sons are in the middle, with the artwork displayed on the walls and furniture around the perimeter of the gallery. Furniture used to showcase the art is also artistic. Collected by the Dreifuersts over the years, it consists of Stickley arts and crafts, mission style and some antique American folk art pieces.

color and energy“When I started setting pottery, jewelry and metal sculptures on the furniture, the space really came to life,” Kathryn said. “The paintings, when hung between the oak wall partitions, added color and energy.”

Kathryn said she looks forward to showcasing the work of

regional artists — both established and up-and-coming artists.

“Although I plan on specializing in fine craft (ceramics, wood, glass, fibers, metals), I also intend to show and sell fine art (paintings, drawings, sculpture).

Currently on display is raku pottery and jewelry by Pat Reiher, an art teacher at St. Mary’s Springs Academy; functional pottery by Heidi Clayton; oil paintings by Laura Pahlas; and metal sculptures by Laura’s brother John Pahlas, who is a former art student of Kathryn’s from Ripon. In addition, Kathryn’s own artwork consisting of oil paintings and functional pottery is at the gallery.

This winter, Kathryn hopes to open a ceramics teaching studio in the building — a place where she can teach ceramics and other arts to both adults and youths.

Riverwalk Art Center opened just in time for the downtown’s first Tour of the Town Art Walk, held in September. Kathryn is looking forward to the next art walk coming Friday night, Oct. 21.

“We will add paper sculptures by Lora Valshing and prints by Drew Bledsoe, plus a few more artists and media,” said

Kathryn, adding that she intends to be actively involved in the art walks.

She plans to have the artists present and will offer pottery-making demonstrations.

“Fond du Lac can become a destination for shoppers and people looking for cultural activities, especially if Tour the Town Art Walk takes off,” she said.

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For more information on what’s happening in downtown Fond du Lac, call 920.921.9500 or log on to www.downtownfdl.com

Open House Weekend, Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Downtown Fond du Lac’s Open House Weekend is a must stop shopping event. Businesses will offer refreshments, holiday treats, and best of all great sales on unique gift items. NEW this year, Holiday Shopping Raffle! Shoppers need 3 signed receipts from downtown stores to receive a raffle ticket for great prizes. Check the Holiday Guide on the DFP web-site for up to date deals from your downtown businesses.

NOvEMBER 12Open House Weekend, Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership10 a.m. - 4 p.m.The Open House Weekend continues on Saturday with FREE horse drawn carriage rides from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Ride up and down Main Street and hop off at all your favorite stores. The Holiday Shopping Raffle contin-ues until 4 p.m. Be sure to get your 3 signed receipts for a chance at a raffle prize!

Scientific Saturdays, Childrens Museum of Fond du Lac51 Sheboygan St., FDL 10:30-noon | $4.25 Investigate an array of science topics with Professor Mike Jurmu and students from UW-Fond du Lac. This porgram provides the perfect “lab” experience for the curious learner.

NOvEMBER 13Sunday Stories, Childrens Museum of Fond du Lac51 Sheboygan St., FDL 11:30-12pm; $4.25 per guest, infants under 1 are free

NOvEMBER 14Comics and Illustration, Windhover Center for the Arts51 Sheboygan St., FDL | 6-7pm

NOvEMBER 15Big Band TuesdayWindhover Center for the Arts51 Sheboygan St., FDL | 7:30-10pmCome out and enjoy big band music played by the Lighthouse Big Band. Big Band Tuesday offers an oppor-tunity to hear great big band music every first and third Tuesday of the month. Free admission.

Comics and Illustration: Guest Instructor-Brian DeferdingWindhover Center for the Arts51 Sheboygan St., FDL | 6-8pm

NOvEMBER 16Windhover Wednesday Featuring Cookee, Windhover Center for the Arts51 Sheboygan St., FDL 11:30am-1:30pmWindhover Wednesday featuring folk artists Cookee. Come out and enjoy lunch and live music at the Windhover Center for the Arts. Free Admission.

Windhover Wednesday Featuring Dustin Lee, Windhover Center for the Arts | 11:30am-1:30pmWindhover Wednesday featuring folk guitarist Dustin Lee. Come out and enjoy lunch and live music at the Windhover Center for the Arts. Free Admission.


NOvEMBER 18Salvation Army Food Drive EndsChildrens Museum of Fond du Lac51 Sheboygan StreetBring a non-perishable and receive $1 off admission (November 8-18).

NOvEMBER 19Harvest Happenings BeginsChildren’s Museum of Fond du Lac51 Sheboygan St., FDLTues. - Thurs. 9-5pm, Fri. 9-7pm, Sat. & Sun. 10-4pm | $4.25Harvest Happenings will be at CMFDL October 19-27.

Scientific SaturdaysChildrens Museum of Fond du Lac51 Sheboygan St., FDL10:30-noon | $4.25 Investigate an array of science topics with Professor Mike Jurmu and students from UW-Fond du Lac. This porgram provides the perfect “lab” experience for the curious learner.

NOvEMBER 20Sunday StoriesChildrens Museum of Fond du Lac51 Sheboygan St., FDL 11:30-12pm; $4.25 per guest, infants under 1 are free

OCTOBER 17Comics and Illustration, Windhover Center for the Arts51 Sheboygan St., FDL | 6-7pmA comprehensive class, structure to develop the artistic elements of comic character design, and to provide the student with knowledge on how to assemble a portfolio for presentation to an editor. This class will thoroughly demonstrate the process of creating comics from the “idea stage” to “completion”. A great opportunity for all skilled comic artists and illustrators. Cost is $65 for the entire six week course. Call to register at (920)921-5410

OCTOBER 18, NOvEMBER 1Big Band Tuesday, Windhover Center for the Arts51 Sheboygan St., FDL 7:30pm-10pmCome out and enjoy big band music played by the Lighthouse Big Band. Big Band Tuesday offers an oppor-tunity to hear great big band music every first and third Tuesday of the month. Free Admission

OCTOBER 18Comics and Illustration: Guest Instructor-Rob Mommaerts, Windhover Center for the Arts51 Sheboygan St., FDL 6-8pm

OCTOBER 19Farmers Market, Downtown Fond du Lac Partnershipwww.downtownfdl.com 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.Hamilton Parking Lot, Division & Sophia, FDL Shopping at a farmers market is a great way to meet local farmers and get fresh, flavorful produce

Windhover Wednesday Featuring Gabe Allan Graham, Windhover Center for the Arts51 Sheboygan St., FDL 11:30am-1:30pmWindhover Wednesday featuring trumpeter and vocalist Gabe Allan Graham. Come out and enjoy lunch and live music at the Windhover Center for the Arts. Free Admission

OCTOBER 20Comics and Illustration, Windhover Center for the Arts51 Sheboygan St., FDL | 6-8pm

OCTOBER 21Gourd Art DemonstrationJennabee Art Gallery & Studio87 S. Main St., FDL | 4-8pm; FREEJoin us during the Tour of the Town Art Walk for a demonstration by Gourd Artist Shannon Ashkroft!

Lillians Open For Tour the Town Art Walk171 S . Main St., FDL. 5pm to 9pm; Free to attend. Featuring the art-istry of Gueller Photography

Tour the Town Art WalkThe self-guided tour unites artists and businesses in downtown Fond du Lac. | 5 to 9 p.m. Visit www.tourthetownfdl.com for more information including loca-tions and artists.

Gallery & Frame Shop Open For Tour the Town Art Walk 94 S. Main St., FDL5 pm - 9 pm; Free to attendOctober featured artist is Buggs & Carol Jensen. Carol will be offering original pieces including art, jewelry and handbags created by her horse Buggs. Also on had will be violinist Amy Stehle.

OCTOBER 22Farmers Market, Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership7 a.m. to Noon. City - County Park-ing Lot, Western & Linden, FDL. Shopping at a farmer’s market is a great way to meet local farmers and get fresh, flavorful produce.

OCTOBER 23Paper Making Demonstration! Jennabee Art Gallery & Studio87 S. Main St., FDL 1-4pm; FreeJoin us for a paper making dem-onstration. Make your own piece. Learn how to recycle items into a new piece of handmade paper!

OCTOBER 23 Sunday Stories, Childrens Museum of Fond du Lac51 Sheboygan St., FD 11:30-12pm; $4.25 per guest, infants under 1 are freeMuseum visitors are invited to hear a story enhanced with creative dramatics and group participation. Featuring selections from the New York Public Library’s “100 Picture Books Everyone Should Know.” Participants will be inspired by literature to create art and fun! Pro-gram is free with paid admission. No reservations necessary.

OCTOBER 24Comics and Illustration, Windhover Center for the Arts51 Sheboygan St., FDL 6-7pm

OCTOBER 26Farmers Market, Downtown Fond du Lac Partnershipwww.downtownfdl.com 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Hamilton Parking Lot, Division & Sophia, FDL. Shop-ping at a farmers market is a great way to meet local farmers and get fresh, flavorful produce.

Windhover Wednesday Featuring Jeremiah Nelson, Windhover Center for the Arts51 Sheboygan St., FDL 11:30am-1:30pmWindhover Wednesday featuring folk artist Jeremiah Nelson.Come out and enjoy lunch and live music at the Windhover Center for the Arts. Free Admission


DFP - Downtown Morning Exchange State Farm Insur-ance - Sam Meyer Agency Host42 N. Main St., FDL | 8 to 9 a.m.Here’s a chance to meet your fellow downtown business associates, share a cup of coffee and friend-ship, along with the latest down-town news from the Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership.

OCTOBER 284th Annual Spooktacular!Childrens Museum of Fond du Lac51 Sheboygan St., FDL 9:00am-7:00pm | $4.25Join us for our 4th annual Spook-tacular Halloween costume party! Experience creepy hands-on fun in the Monster Lab that is open for this special event only. The first 300 children will receive a Halloween treat bag. Awards will be given out for best costumes Sponsored by: Gallery & Frame Shop and Wemp-ner’s School of Dance

OCTOBER 29Farmers Market, Downtown Fond du Lac Partnershipwww.downtownfdl.com 7 a.m. to Noon. City - County Park-ing Lot, Western & Linden, FDLShopping at a farmer’s market is a great way to meet local farmers and get fresh, flavorful produce.

Lillians Open For Farmers Market & Monster March171 S. Main St., FDL | 9am to 3pm“The Hippest Shoppe” in town! Ridiculously affordable handbags, jewelry, accessories and trendy clothing.

Monster March Downtown Fond du Lac Partnershipwww.downtownfdl.com 1:30 pm. - 3 p.m.Free to participate. Calling all little ghosts and goblins for an afternoon of trick-or-treating in downtown Fond du Lac. Participat-ing businesses will offer treats for those in costume.

OCTOBER 30Sunday Stories, Childrens Museum of Fond du Lac51 Sheboygan St., FDL 11:30-12pm; $4.25 per guest, infants under 1 are free.


NOvEMBER 1Comics and Illustration: Guest Instructor-Sean OultonWindhover Center for the Arts51 Sheboygan St., FDL | 6-8pm

NOvEMBER 2Windhover Wednesday Featuring Tom and Angie Otte, Windhover Center for the Arts11:30am-1:30pm Windhover Wednesday featuring folk musicians Tom and Angie Otte. Come out and enjoy lunch and live music at the Windhover Center for the Arts. Free Admission


Searl Pickett Classical Series, Windhover Center for the Arts51 Sheboygan St., FDL | 7:30pm$15 Members/$18 Non-membersThis installment of the Searl Pickett Series will feature classical guitarist Petar Jankovic. Come out and enjoy live classical music at the Wind-hover Center for the Arts.

NOvEMBER 4The Alley Cats Live at the WindhoverWindhover Center for the Arts51 Sheboygan St., FDL | 8pmCome watch The Alley Cats perform live at the Windhover Center for the Arts.

NOvEMBER 5Fond du Lac Children’s Chorale “One Stop Shop”Windhover Center for the Arts51 Sheboygan St., FDL | 11am-5pmCome enjoy the Fond du Lac Children’s Chorale perform their program entitled “One Stop Shop”.

Scientific Saturdays, Childrens Museum of Fond du Lac51 Sheboygan St., FDL 10:30-noon | $4.25 Investigate an array of science topics with Professor Mike Jurmu and students from UW-Fond du Lac. This program provides the perfect “lab” experience for the curious learner.

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6 - Gallery and Frame Shop7 - Jacks Team Sports8 - JJC Flooring and Design Center9 - Kitz & Pfeil10 - Woods Floral and Gifts

Museum of Fond du Lac51 Sheboygan St., FDL 11:30-12pm; $4.25 per guest, infants under 1 are free


NOvEMBER 8Poetry Collective, Windhover Center for the Arts51 Sheboygan St., FDL. 7-9pm; FREE

NOvEMBER 8 Salvation Army Food Drive BeginsChildrens Museum of Fond du Lac51 Sheboygan St. FDL. Bring a non-perishable and receive $1 off admis-sion (November 8-18).

NOvEMBER 9Windhover Wednesday Featuring 4G Jazz TrioWindhover Center for the Arts51 Sheboygan St., FDL 11:30am-1:30pm Windhover Wednesday featuring 4G Jazz Trio. Come out and enjoy lunch and live music at the Windhover Center for the Arts. Free Admission


NOvEMBER 11“Elves” Breakroom, Childrens Museum of Fond du Lac51 Sheboygan St., FDL 10:00am-6:00pm$5 members; $12 non-membersChildren will enjoy museum fun, complete with a snack and holiday project. Parents can “jump start” their holiday shopping as many downtown businesses will be host-ing their own open house events. Enjoy a variety of downtown festivi-ties. Sponsored by: The Goldsmith.

Calling all ghosts and goblins, pirates and princesses! From 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 29, Fond du Lac’s finest little ghouls are invited to trick-or-treat at the downtown Monster March. Children (and adults) in costume are invited to

trick-or-treat for free at participating downtown businesses on Main Street between Merrill Avenue and Fourth Street. Streets will be open to traffic, so children must be accompanied by adults.

Don’t Be scared!Downtown’s the place to be on halloween.

Open House Weekend kicks off the season!

Get in the holiday spirit with downtown Fond du Lac’s Open House Weekend! The holidays will sneak up on you before you know it so avoid the stress of last minute shopping and get a head start on all your gift needs.

Held the second weekend in November, participating businesses will greet you with good cheer, refreshments, and outstanding deals on great gift ideas.

Adding to the festivities on Saturday, November 12 from 11-3 p.m. will be horse drawn carriage rides, provided free of charge, for shoppers to ride up and down Main Street. Hop on and off at all your favorite shops.

NEW this year! Holiday Shopping Raffle. Customers will have the chance to win prizes simply by shopping downtown. Visit 3 participating downtown businesses, make a purchase, have each receipt signed, and fill out a raffle ticket. Place the ticket in any of the “gift boxes” located inside those participating businesses. Receipts must be dated from the Open House Weekend.

Friday, November 11 from 5 p.m.-8 p.m.

Saturday, November 12 from 10 p.m.- 4 p.m.

Take advantage of discounted merchandise, chances at prizes, food and drink specials and free samplings. Enjoy the season in downtown Fond du Lac.

“Don’t forget downtown’s Home for the Holidays event December 3. Chili Crawl, Carriage Rides, Breakfast with Santa, Pictures with Santa, and more!

For more information on all our events visit www.downtownfdl.com

Thank you to our sponsors!

Texture Salon, As You Wish, CitizensFirst Credit Union, Children’s Museum of Fond du Lac, Set in Ink.

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