Hometown Calendar

The Downtown Ripon WineWalk is set to return on Friday, November 01. During the event, which takes place from 5:30 to 8:30 pm, businesses throughout the historic district will become “tasting rooms” where attendees may sample up to 20 different wines throughout the evening. Numerous businesses will be open late during the event to provide you with an adequate dose of shopping therapy.

What: Nightmare on First Street: Field of Screams & Haunted Barn

Where: 609 First Street, The Dead End, Fountain, MN

When: October 18th, 19th, 20th; 25th, 26th, 27th; 31st & November 1st
(Friday, Saturday, Sunday; Friday, Saturday, Sunday; Thursday & Friday)

Time: 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. each night

Benefiting: Good Earth Village, Spring Valley, MN

How Much: $8 per person minimum donation requested

For More Info: nightmareonfirststreet.com and Facebook

Jake Fest will be held on Saturday, November 2nd from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm at River Shores Church in Berlin. There will be a silent auction, a bake sale, walking tacos, crafts, a bounce house, face painting, and more! Proceeds from Jake Fest will be used to benefit Jake Smith of Omro, who recently received a double lung transplant as a result of Cystic Fibrosis.

River Shores Church is located at 253 Church Street in Berlin.

Grab your friends for this original home-crafted event on Saturday, November 2nd from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm at the Berlin VFW! Offering over 20 vendors with unique treasures for your home or gift-giving, including fresh cranberries, squash and apples, along with custom signs, homemade candles, soaps, wreaths, crochet, flannel wear, and more! Sip custom coffee drinks from Riverside Coffee while you shop along with free cookies and cider! That’s Saturday, November 2nd from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm at the Berlin VFW. For more information, call 361-1769 or visit the event’s Facebook page.