Friends of Dodge County Parks, Inc

09/24/2026

🚜🌾 Experience Wisconsin's Agricultural Heritage at FallFest!

Ever seen oats being threshed?

How about corn being shredded, corn being bound, or potatoes harvested using vintage equipment?

This Saturday you'll have a chance to experience all of that and more as our exhibitors bring farming history to life.

You can even: 🥔 Take home a provided bag of potatoes from the harvesting demonstration 🔨 Watch blacksmiths at work 🚜 Explore antique tractors and machinery 🏛️ Visit the museum buildings 🐝 Learn from local beekeepers

It's hands-on history the whole family can enjoy!

09/24/2026

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🍁 Looking for something fun to do with the kids this Saturday?

Bring the whole family to FallFest!

Kids can enjoy: 🚂 Thomas the Barrel Train Rides
🚜 Tractor-Pulled Wagon Rides
🗺️ Treasure Hunt Adventure
🏰 Straw Bale Fort
⛳ Mini Golf
🏐 Gaga Ball
🎨 Kids Zone Crafts
🌽 Corn Cob Dart Making
🪢 Rope Making Activity

Best of all... many activities are FREE!

Making memories doesn't have to cost a fortune. Spend the day exploring 132 beautiful acres of history, nature, and family fun at Harnischfeger Park.

09/23/2026

🍂🎉 FALLFEST IS THIS SATURDAY! 🎉🍂

The wait is almost over!

Join us for the 20th Annual Harnischfeger Park FallFest this Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

✅ FREE Admission
✅ FREE Parking
✅ FREE Wagon Rides Around the Park
✅ FREE Thomas the Barrel Train Rides
✅ Live Music
✅ Antique Tractors & Farm Equipment
✅ Museum Open Houses
✅ Kids Activities & Treasure Hunts
✅ Vintage Harvest Demonstrations

Whether you're 5 or 95, there's something for everyone to enjoy!

Tag a friend or family member you'd like to bring with you and help us spread the word!

09/23/2026

09/20/2026

❤️ Twenty Years of FallFest

🎉 Twenty years.

For two decades, FallFest has brought people together to celebrate history 🏛️, family ❤️, agriculture 🚜, nature 🌳, and community 🤝.

Whether you've attended once or twenty times, thank you for being part of this tradition. 🍂

We're excited to celebrate this milestone with all of you on September 26.

🍁 Here's to another wonderful year at Harnischfeger Park!

🚜❤️🍂 See you at FallFest! 🍂❤️🚜

Check the link below to see all that FallFest2026 has to offer!

https://www.co.dodge.wi.gov/lrp-parks/events-activities

09/18/2026

🌻 What Will You Discover?

🍁 Every corner of Harnischfeger Park has something to explore during FallFest.

🔍 A hidden treasure hunt clue. 🚜 A favorite piece of antique equipment. 📸 A beautiful photo opportunity. 🤝 A conversation with a neighbor you haven't seen in years.

Sometimes the best part of the day is the unexpected moment that becomes a lasting memory. ❤️

👇 What are you most looking forward to this year?

Check the link below to see all that FallFest2026 has to offer!

https://www.co.dodge.wi.gov/lrp-parks/events-activities

09/16/2026

🍯 Supporting Local People and Local Traditions

🍂 FallFest is made possible by volunteers, community organizations, exhibitors, and local vendors who generously share their time and talents.

When you visit, you're supporting the people who help keep our parks 🌳, traditions 🎉, and community spirit ❤️ thriving.

🙏 Thank you to everyone who helps make this event possible year after year.

Check the link below to see all that FallFest2026 has to offer!

https://www.co.dodge.wi.gov/lrp-parks/events-activities

09/15/2026

🌿🛠️ Volunteer Work Day Reminder! 🛠️🌿

Join us this Thursday, September 17th at 8:30 AM for a volunteer work day at Nitschke Mounds County Park!

We'll be focusing on removing small buckthorn to help keep this beautiful natural area healthy and thriving. If you have a pair of loppers or hand pruners, feel free to bring them along. Don't have any? No worries, we'll have extras available.

🌱 What to bring: ✅ Work gloves
✅ Water bottle
✅ Loppers or hand pruners (optional)
✅ A willingness to help make a difference!

☁️ Current forecasts show about a 40% chance of rain, so please keep an eye on this page for any weather-related updates.

If you're planning to attend, let us know in the comments or send us a message so we can keep everyone informed of any changes.

Thank you for helping preserve and care for our Dodge County parks. Every volunteer makes a difference! 💚