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Music Lineup Announced for the 2026 Jefferson County Fair
Jefferson, WI – The Jefferson County Fair has announced its 2026 music lineup, offering a dynamic mix of live entertainment during this year’s event, taking place July 8–12. With the power pulling action in the grandstand, bull riding in the arena, and the musical acts included below, the Fair is sure to have something for everyone. The 2026 theme, “Let the Good Times Grow,” reflects the Fair’s agricultural roots while celebrating the energy and tradition of summer in Jefferson County. This year’s event
Sensory Friendly Day at the Jefferson County Fair: Added Benefits Now Offered!
Jefferson, WI – Sensory Friendly Day is returning to the Jefferson County Fair on July 8, offering a more relaxed and inclusive fair experience for all. This year also introduces extra benefits when pre-registering to support families, groups, and individuals who want to participate. Held on the first day of the fair, beginning at 8 a.m., guests can enjoy a naturally quieter atmosphere in the Kidz Zone, try the Creation Station in the Activity Center, and see animals both big and small in the barns.
Jefferson County Celebrates National Nutrition Month and Senior Nutrition Month
JEFFERSON, Wis. – March is both National Nutrition Month and Celebrate Senior Nutrition Month, and Jefferson County is proud to highlight the vital services provided through its Senior Nutrition Program. This program delivers nutritious meals and essential support to older adults throughout the County, helping them maintain independence, well-being, and stronger community connections. In 2025, the Senior Nutrition Program served more than 27,500 home-delivered meals and 5,250 congregate meals at community
Jefferson County Literacy Council Call for Volunteers
Jefferson County Literacy Council Call for Volunteers
Jefferson County Launches Online Avian Influenza Dashboard
JEFFERSON, Wis. – The Jefferson County Health Department (JCHD) has created an online resource to share updated information regarding the avian influenza outbreaks in Jefferson County. The Jefferson County Avian Influenza Outbreaks Dashboard is designed to provide residents with real-time data regarding each of the response categories at the two affected locations. You can access the Dashboard at https://sites.google.com/view/jeffcohpai2026/home or by opening the Jefferson County website and clicking the
Family Connect of Wisconsin
Family Connect of Wisconsin: Mobilizing Community to Strengthen Families Family Connect of Wisconsin is building a Community Network right here in Jefferson County that connects Jefferson County Human Services with a network of churches, businesses, and volunteers ready to meet real-time needs for vulnerable children and families they serve. When a county caseworker identifies a family needing essentials like a crib, groceries, household essentials, or even basic clothing, they share it with the network
Jefferson County Announces 2026 Spring Clean Sweep and Tire Recycling Event
JEFFERSON, Wis. – The Jefferson County Spring Clean Sweep will be held on Friday, April 10 from 3:00 to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 11 from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. at the Jefferson County Parks Shop, 1555 South Industrial Drive in Jefferson. The event is open to households, farms, and small businesses to properly dispose of their hazardous waste. We require phone pre-registration (920-674-7430) for this event. Households and farms, please register by Wednesday, April 8 at 4:00 p.m.; you are welcome to bring
Community Partnerships Support Wildlife Conservation and Hands-on Education
Jefferson County Parks, in partnership with local volunteers, educators, and utilities staff, has completed the installation of a new osprey nesting platform at Dorothy Carnes Park East, marking yet another milestone in ongoing efforts to support native bird populations and enhance wildlife habitat within the park. The installation fulfills a long-standing goal of the Friends of Rose Lake, which has advocated for a dedicated osprey nesting structure since 2019. That year, an active osprey nest had to be
Power House Fitness Joins the Jefferson Area Chamber of Commerce
Pictured left to right; Will Woodland (Karen’s Husband), Karen Woodland, Owner of Power House Fitness; Laurie Strache, Jefferson Area Chamber of Commerce; Jason Marin, Fairway Home Mortgage Power House Fitness Joins Jefferson Area Chamber of Commerce Jefferson, WI — The Jefferson Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome Power House Fitness as one of its newest members. Located along the Rock River, Power House Fitness offers a welcoming and supportive environment for individuals looking to
Jefferson County Parks Needs YOUR Help!
Jefferson County is gearing up to complete an update to its Park & Outdoor Recreation Plan (PORP) to guide its future parks and recreation planning efforts from 2026 to 2031. This plan aims to outline long-term and short-term strategies for park development, guiding future decisions and resources toward a clear vision. The PORP covers the development and revitalization of parks, facilities, open spaces, and the entire recreation system. To shape this vision, the plan will include a needs assessment,
FCCU to host Multi-Generational Family Finance Night
WHITEWATER, WI — Fort Community Credit Union (FCCU) is proud to partner with the Whitewater Public Library to host Multi-Gen Family Finance, a free, community workshop designed to help families understand how culture, emotions, and family dynamics influence financial decisions. The event will take place on Thursday, March 19 from 6:30-7:30 pm at Whitewater Public Library. Light refreshments and childcare will be provided for attendees by the FCCU team. This unique financial wellness program invites
A Critical Decision: Preserving the Mason Log Home for the Future
In 2015, the Jefferson County Parks Department, with the support of dedicated volunteers and generous donors, completed the restoration of the Mason Log Home at Dorothy Carnes Park East. Hidden for more than a century inside the walls of an original 1850 farmstead, the log home was carefully uncovered, documented, and rebuilt over a two-year period by park staff and volunteers.During the restoration, it was discovered that many of the original logs had been cut or removed during earlier modifications to the
