Friday, September 27

Tour 1 – 7:50am - Scenic - Country Crate Confectionery, Willow Cheese,  Log Cabin Bar & Restaurant, Ripon & Larson's Clydesdales.  Led by Jeff & Heather Fiess

This tour is simply going to take your breath away as you will have the opportunity to be up close with Clydesdales like you have never seen them before.

 

You will make three stops before the Clydesdales.

 

The first stop will be at Country Crate Confectionery a family owned candy store in Wautoma, WI that has been serving the community since 2016. They have a wide array of confections, homemade fudge, gift baskets, balloons, sugar free candy, gourmet chocolates, and more.

 

The second stop will be Weyauwega Star Dairy.  For four generations Weyauwega Star Dairy has taken pride in being Wisconsin's Finest. Their products are crafted from the finest ingredients and exacting qualities that you'll taste in every bite. Enjoy Wisconsin's finest cheese and dairy products.

 

You will then drive to the Log Cabin Bar & Grill outside Ripon for lunch.  This out of town bar & grill has reasonably priced food and a large paved parking lot.

 

After lunch you will travel to Larson’s Famous Clydesdales at their home on the Larson farm for a 90-minute guided tour and show including a grandstand performance by the Clydesdales.  This is one of the only places in the United States where visitors can see fourteen Famous Clydesdale's, close-up and personal.  A truly exciting, entertaining, and fun 90-minute guided Tour with a short Grandstand Show.  The cost of this amazing experience will be $25.00 per person, cash only please.  Parking is on flat grass alongside the country road.

 

Your guide will take you on more back roads as you travel to Dells Raceway Park for hot laps.

 

www.stardairy.com  www.countrycrateconfectionery.com  www.larsonsclydesdales.com

4 hrs 30 min driving time, 208 miles

 

 

Tour 2 – 8:00am – Spirited - Josh’s Delightful Driving Tour – Led by Josh Herrell

If you have been on one of Josh’s Tours before, then you know what to expect, and I bet you will be back!  If you have not had the experience yet, then here is what you will enjoy.

 

This tour is geared towards those of you that have modified cars with upgraded handling, braking, suspension & power.  If you are looking for a gentle sight-seeing drive, then please choose one of the other 3 tours on Friday.  This tour is about driving, and you will be driving in an enthusiastic fashion.  

 

You will start with a lengthy morning cruise, leading to your only main stop.  That will be a lunch stop to get needed nourishment, which you will probably need after the drive!  The scenery will be awesome, but it will pass by quickly on fun driving roads.  After lunch, you will be heading back on more fun driving roads, and there will be at least one comfort/gas stop planned.  Your tour will end at Dells Raceway Park where you will have the opportunity to take your car out for Hot Laps on the track.  

 

This tour will be a lot of fun for those who love to drive!

x hrs xx min driving time, xxx miles

 

 

Tour 3 – 9:30am - Scenic - Devils Lake State Park, Ice Cream, Merrimac Ferry,  lunch at Fitzs On The Lake and Baraboo Candy.  Led by Ken Boyd

On the way you will first stop at Baraboo Candy travel who has been producing hand-made chocolate goodness since 1981. Recognized world-wide as the home of The Original CowPie!®, and other cow candies including MooChews™. They also specialize in Caramel, Toffee, Fudges and Brittles as well as utilizing a variety of nuts including Pecans, Cashews,

Peanuts, and Almonds.

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You will then cruise on part of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail along the south bank of the Wisconsin river.

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Devils Lake is situated along the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. Devils Lake State Park offers magnificent views from 500-foot quartzite bluffs overlooking a 360-acre lake. You will travel down the east side of the lake area have time for some ice cream before boarding the Merrimac Ferry for the trip across the Wisconsin River.

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Taking the ferry across the river, you will then go to Fitz’s On The Lake, a family restaurant in Lodi WI offering dinner specials and lunch deals. They are located on the shores of Lake Wisconsin.

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Food hint – try the incredible deserts first!!

 

www.baraboocandy.com www.newglarusbrewing.com  www.narrowscreekwinery.com

2 hrs 13 min driving time - 93.1 miles

 

 

 

Tour 4 – 10:00am - Scenic - The Local Sights & Scenes Tour.  Led by Mike and Charlene Molitor

If you like to get out and enjoy driving your Pontiac at a leisurely pace, this is the tour for you!  Join Mike & Charlene, local Pontiac enthusiasts, who love to enjoy their classic Pontiac on the road.  

 

They will take you north from Wisconsin Dells for some fun driving and scenic stops.  You will visit Castle Rock Dam, and see both sides of Castle Rock Lake.  There are a couple of short comfort stops planned as you make your way around the lake.  

 

Then you will be heading for lunch in Mauston, WI at Dairy Island.  It is described by many as a “Charming Mom & Pop Diner”, and they love hosting car groups.  They have a diverse menu at reasonable prices.  

 

After lunch you will make a short stop at a local orchard, and then it is “off to the races!”  Your tour will finish at Dells Raceway Park where you will get an opportunity to take your Pontiac out for some hot laps!

x hrs xx min driving time, xxx miles

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