January 2023
The Real Racine monthly newsletter highlights upcoming events and activities in Racine County.
Camping by Ivan Samkov
Your Camping Adventure Awaits
It may be winter, but it's not too early to start thinking about summer!

Each year, from mid-April to mid-October, scores of families make their way to Racine County's campgrounds. Whether traveling from far away or from just down the road, they come to enjoy the campgrounds' wooded refuge and delight in Wisconsin's natural beauty.

The Racine County Parks Department will begin accepting reservations for Cliffside Campground in Caledonia and Sanders Campground in Mount Pleasant on January 3 at 8:00 a.m. Jellystone Park Camp-Resort in Caledonia is booking now for the 2023 season. All campgrounds are dog friendly!
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Special Event Grant Fund Applications Due January 6
The City of Racine and Real Racine invite interested groups to apply for funding from the Special Event Grant Fund. Applications must be received by 12 p.m. on Friday, January 6.

The goal is to help fund new events that will bring in visitors from outside of the area who are likely to stay overnight in an area hotel or motel. The grant is to be used for marketing the event or project outside of the Racine metropolitan area. Click the link below for details.
Waterford Stillhouse Brings Award-Winning Vodka to the Spirits Industry
In December, Waterford Stillhouse via distributor Artistic Spirits made its first delivery of its small batch, award-winning vodka to its first bar in Wisconsin, Spanky's Sports Bar and Grill. What appears as a normal event was made newsworthy as both Waterford Stillhouse and Artistic Spirits are owned by women.

Learn more about Waterford Stillhouse joining with Artistic Spirits to bring its award-winning vodka to the market.
Waterford Stillhouse
Racine Theatre Guild Perfect Wedding
Hilarity Ensues in "Perfect Wedding" at Racine Theatre Guild
The best day of Bill's life starts off with a horrible twist. He wakes up in his bridal suite with a terrible hangover and a strange woman beside him. With his bride-to-be due to arrive any moment, panic ensues with mistaken identities, doors slammed, toilet brushes wielded, and cake knives waved about. Between the groom, the bride, her mother, the best man, a maid, and a secret girlfriend, will this hilarious tumble towards the aisle end in wedding bells or running for the hills?

See what happens in "Perfect Wedding" at Racine Theatre Guild from January 13-29.
Brrr...Garden Beer & Food Tasting at Racine Zoo
Cozy up by the fire and enjoy the stunning view of Lake Michigan while sampling a unique selection of craft beers and delicious food at the Racine Zoo's Brrr...Garden on January 28.

You also will receive an exclusive Racine Zoo beer glass souvenir! Hot cocoa and Irish cream will be available for purchase. Proceeds benefit the animals and programs of the Racine Zoo.
Racine Zoo Winter Picnic in a Snow Globe
Clarion Pointe by Choice Hotels Racine
Clarion Pointe by Choice Hotels
Looking for a place to stay in Racine County? Experience convenient, affordable accommodations with premium elements at the Clarion Pointe by Choice Hotels!

There's an onsite marketplace, fitness center, hot tub and guest laundry facility. Guest rooms are well-appointed with a microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, flat-screen TV, and hairdryer. Pet friendly and located minutes from Lake Michigan, Clarion Pointe offers elevated essentials that help you feel at home.
Dec 16 - Feb 12 - Winter Picnic in a Snow Globe, Racine Zoo
Jan 7 - Septetasaurus, Racine Theatre Guild
Jan 13-29 - Perfect Wedding, Racine Theatre Guild
Jan 27-Feb 26 - "2023 Snowdance® 10 Minute Comedy Festival," Sixth Street Theatre, Racine
Jan 28 - Brrr...Garden Beer & Food Tasting, Racine Zoo
Feb 3-5 - Mostly Monsterly, Racine Theatre Guild
Feb 4 - The Queens of Comedy: Dear Ruthie and Friends, Racine Theatre Guild
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