September 13, 2021
Dear Chamber members,

As I talk with business owners and community members, I am continually reminded of the amazing work that is being done in this community by so many. We have experienced such challenging times and I truly believe there is no challenge too large for this community. After experiencing the times created by COVID-19, our business community is strong and resilient. You all are heroes and I hope you are proud of what you have accomplished. We sure are.
~Jessica Helms, Community Development Manager
promo@fennimore.com | 608.822.3599
Wastewater Treatment Plant Open House
Tuesday, Sept. 14, 4:00 - 7:00 PM
Join the City of Fennimore for an Open House of our Wastewater Treatment Plant. Come see the updated plant, learn about the how the plant works, and meet our Water/Wastewater staff.
Celebrate Fennimore
During Heritage Day
Sunday, Sept. 26
Fennimore FFA Pancake Breakfast & Toy Show
Fennimore Memorial Building
7:00 AM - 12:30 PM FFA pancake breakfast serving pancakes, sausage, applesauce, cheese, and drinks at the Memorial Building.

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM The 33rd Annual Fennimore FFA Alumni Farm Toy and Diorama Show at the Fennimore Memorial Building. Admission is just $2.00 and those ten years of age and under get in free.

Fennimore Historical Railroad Museum
8:00 AM - GONE Cinnamon roll sale sponsored by the Fennimore Optimist Club. Cinnamon rolls can be pre-ordered by Sept. 15th by calling Cathy at 642-0934 or Cindy at 822-6557.

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Enjoy the last day of the season for the museum! Train rides, free admission to the museum, and fried cheese curds. Judging of old cars, tractors, machinery, and hit and miss engines with three major prizes presented by FFA Alumni. Also, make a stop by Vogel’s to view a nice collection of antique tractors.

12:00 PM Live train robbery reenactment by the 1880’s Hole in the Sock Gang.

3:30 PM Tractor ride will begin (starting at the former Hardee’s building).

Fennimore Doll & Toy Museum
11:00 AM - GONE Food stand with brats, burgers, hot dogs, and more!

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Free face painting!

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Ice cream trailer to benefit the Fennimore American Legion Memorial Park.

12:30 PM Free kiddie peddle tractor pull. Prizes for all!

September 26 will be the last day of the season for both the Fennimore Historical Railroad Museum and the Fennimore Doll & Toy Museum, so we encourage you to take the time to explore your Fennimore heritage!

Giant Pumpkin Weigh Off at Hilltop Bar & Grill
You must be a member of the Fennimore Pumpkin Growers Club to compete in the contest. Spectators are welcome and encouraged to stop by and view the giant pumpkins. 

11:00 AM Weigh-ins and a silent auction of pumpkins available for sale.

1:00 PM Announcement of the winner and donations to local organizations.

Vendor/Craft Fair & Farmer's Market at
Carr Valley Cheese
Carr Valley Cheese will be hosting a Craft & Vendor Fair and Farmer’s Market the entire weekend. If you are a vendor and would like a table at no charge, contact Tiffany at Carr Valley at tiffany@carrvalleycheese.com or 608-822-6416.

9:00 AM – 6:00 PM on Friday, September 24 and Saturday, September 25

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM on Sunday, September 26

Free wagon rides will be offered from one location to the next so you can enjoy all the festivities!
Chamber and FIEDC Make
CARE Call to Pagel Services
Fennimore Area Chamber of Commerce and Fennimore Industrial and Economic Development Corporation (FIEDC) representatives recently visited Pagel Services for a CARE Call to talk with Kaleb Pagel, owner; Adam Day, Sales Manager; and Kenda Pagel, Administrative Assistant, about new products and services.
Est. 2013
Pagel Services was officially established in 2013, but Kaleb has been mowing and providing snow removal services to this community since he was nine years old.
Serving all of Southwest Wisconsin
Today, Kaleb, Adam, and their team offer commercial and residential lawn care, landscaping, snow removal and property maintenance services to all of Southwest Wisconsin.

Bulk Materials
Now Available
They now offer bulk landscape materials and have a variety of mulch, decorative rock, sand, and black dirt available for pick up or delivery.
Exciting New Service!
The Pagel Services team is dedicated to exceeding their customer’s expectations and innovative when exploring new product and service offerings.

Kaleb and Adam shared that an exciting edition to their list of services this fall will be holiday light installation. Stay tuned for more details!
Giving Back
In addition to providing a high level of service to their customers, Pagel Services gives back to the Fennimore community and supports area businesses.
Check Them Out!
Check out their Facebook page for photos of numerous retaining wall, commercial and residential landscaping and seeding projects,
land transformations, and customer testimonials and
click the link below to view a full list of services. 
Shop Small
This Fall
For Your Chance To Win!
Sept. 20 - Oct. 13
Two ways to enter!
  • You can complete an entry slip found at the participating business, attach your receipt, and drop it in the bucket OR
  • You can submit your entry online by scanning the QR Code located on the event posters and buckets or by visiting fennimore.com/shop, complete the form on our website, take a photo of your receipt, and click your online entry.

A weekly $25 Fennimore Bucks winner will be drawn each Wednesday between September 29 and October 13, 2021.

All entries will be combined on October 14 for your chance to win $175 in Fennimore Bucks! All you have to do is shop local to win!

The Fennimore Area Chamber of Commerce wishes you good luck and happy shopping!
Community Tree Care Workshop
Saturday, Oct. 16, 9 am - 12 pm
Memorial Building
Learn about:
  • Selection of tree species
  • Diversity and proper location
  • Proper planting and pruning techniques
  • Tree insects and diseases
  • Much more! 

There is no cost to attend the workshop, but reservations are recommended. 

Dan Traas, certified arborist with Ranger Service, Inc., will provide instruction on how to care for your trees with an emphasis on how trees grow and what you can do for them to enhance their health, vigor and longevity. 

This workshop is being sponsored by the City of Fennimore and City of Lancaster along with funding from an Urban Forestry Grant from the State of Wisconsin, Department of Natural Resources Forestry Program.
Gundersen Boscobel Offering Behavioral Health Training
Tuesday, Sept. 21, 12:30 - 4:00 pm
Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital Cafeteria
Chamber member Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital & Clinics are teaming up with the Southwestern Wisconsin Behavioral Health Partnership to host a FREE crisis prevention community.

LivingWorks SafeTALK Training
SafeTALK is an evidence-based community program for anyone who wants to be more comfortable providing support to people who may be struggling with life stressors or potentially thinking of suicide.

At a LivingWorks SafeTALK workshop, you’ll learn how to prevent suicide by asking someone about their thoughts of suicide; gain skills in engaged, nonjudgmental listening; and learn how to help the person keep safe by connecting them to an intervention resource for further support.
Thank you!
Thank you for taking the time to scroll through this edition of Your Fennimore Chamber Connection. We know your time is valuable and we greatly appreciate all you do for our community. Thank you!
~Jessica