Great Time at the Ringle Harvest Day–Part 2

 

Here are a few pictures of the different sights at the Ringle Harvest Day from Saturday, October 8.  There are over 100 vendor booths spread out around our little town.  My booth was busy, so I couldn’t “roam” too far.   However, I was able to snap a few shots;

 

 

(Minnie, the “Russian Pickle Lady”)

As you can see – WIDE variety of items.  We look forward to next year – always the 2nd Saturday in October.

Blessings from Ringle, Wisconsin!

Great Time at the Ringle Harvest Fest - Part 1

I have to start out this post with "thank you Jesus for the great weather!"  It was beautiful in Wisconsin this past week.  We have had all types of weather for our Ringle Harvest Day.  The coldest was 23 (3 years ago) with snow...and then yesterday was above 80 with a sunny, but windy day. 

Our club works hard at putting this event together.  I know alot of people give me the credit for organizing it, however, I couldn't "do what I do" without the support of my family.  Thanks Al, Justine, Anna and help from my 4-H family.  Here are a few pictures of set up

Rueben, Maddie, Rock and Carson helping decorate the town hall.

Monica, Anna (& friend) taking the dumpsters around to different areas.

This job is always the favorite - how many times can you spray paint on the road and not get in trouble?  The kids always love "marking the booths."

Marking booths and putting up flags and signs.

Vendors setting up - I was there at 4:30 a.m. and the first ones to arrive were Ken & Ann Bierhals (booths #19 & 20)  at 5:00 a.m.  It was dark....

Mia, Jeremy and Carrie working and purchasing from with raffle booth.  Taylor was able to get some great donations. 

This was the first year we added live entertainment.   This is R & R Band.  They did a great job and I heard several people comment on how much they enjoyed listening to them. 

A favorite of everyone in attendance - including me - is Kraft's Kuddly Kritters petting zoo.  Alan Kraft does a great job.  You can also hire his zoo to come to your event or party, as long as it isn't the second Saturday in October... :)

Here is my nephew, Josh and his boys, Aaron and Josiah.

Let sleeping pigs lie I guess - I rubbed his belly and he grunted with delight!

Our 4-H food booth - great support from all families!!!  Thanks Stacy for organizing, picking up all the supplies and making the taco meat, Mia (Country Fresh Meats) for the hot beef and the Christiansen families (RC Pavers/Ron Christiansen Trucking) for buns.

Here is a picture of Dave Graefe enjoying one of our club's walking tacos.

Thanks again to all who supported the event.  Blessings from Ringle, WI

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WELCOME to Popplewood 4-H 15th Annual Ringle Harvest Day

Hi and welcome to the Ringle Harvest Day Blog site.  I've noticed we have been getting alot of "hits" to the blog.  I just wanted to invite those viewers to come on out to Ringle on Saturday, October 8th for our annual event.

This event takes over our whole little town.  We have vendors on the sides of roads, open fields and parking lots and at the town hall.  You can park at the church or on the sides of those roads that are to the South of post office.  Wander down the streets, cross the Mountain Bay Trail over to the Ringle town hall area, stop and pet a few "kuddly kritters", order a beef sandwich, look at the raffle items (buy a few tickets), eat in the town hall and enjoy some music by R&R Band (folk/bluegrass).  Grab an order of cheese curds or take home a bag of kettle corn. 

We have over 100 vendor booths.  Don't miss any of them - you never know what treasure you will find.  NOTE:  a few years back a doll was sold at this event by a vendor for $25 and sold on EBAY for thousands....really, I had my hands on it, but put it back!!!!! Couldn't believe how much it sold for - so there really are TREASURES left in this world.

Thank you Jesus for the beautiful weather this week for set up and sale day!  Oh ya, we are a SMALL community with BIG ideas and SMALL TOWN values and hospitality!  

Hope to see you all out on Saturday - and as always:  Blessings from Ringle, WI

Directions:  From Wausau - Hwy 29 East about 15-18 miles to Ringle Exit - Hwy Q go north (left) under the highway - come to stop sign turn left for parking and you are in downtown Ringle

THANKS Veolia (dumpsters) Marathon Co. Parks Dept.

THANK YOU Veolia for donating dumpsters for our event!

THANK YOU Marathon County Parks Department for letting us use the Mountain Bay Trial parking lot.

Vendor Profile - Sheila Frome

Sheila Frome will be in a booth behind the kettle corn stand on the black top parking lot of Ringle town hall.  She will have soy candles. 

Vendor Profile - Reggie Jorgensen

Reggie will be in a booth behind the cheese curd stand on the black top parking lot of Ringle town hall.  Reggie will be talking about "fish" oil and have a "fishing pond" game for kids. 

Vendor Profile - Louie Knapp (and friends)

Louie Knapp and his friends will be in booths #89, 90, 91 & 96 - all of which run on 1st Ave and just across the side of Birch St.  Louie and friends - always have a WIDE variety of items.

Vendor Profile - Diane Mohr

Diane will be in booth #86 which is on Maple Street almost to corner of 1st Ave.  Diane and friends will have a variety of old and handmade items.  Last year they had some neat stuff - I missed out on a neat old basket....

Vendor Profile - Jim Streeter

Jim Streeter will be in booth #85, which is on Maple Street.  Jim will have a variety of  "man" stuff.

Vendor Profile - Cheryl Dempsey

Cheryl will be in booth #83.   This booth is on Maple Street, just down from Ringle Fire Dept. food stand.  She usually has a variety of collectibles and antiques. 

Vendor Profile - Dave Kasten

Dave Kasten will be in booth #81 which is on Maple Street just down from Ringle Fire Dept. food stand.  Dave will have a variety of "man" stuff. 

Vendor Profile - Dwane Jaeckes

Dwane Jaeckes will be in booth #76 1/2 - which I squeezed in on the corner of 1st Ave and Maple Street.  They will have a farmer's booth with fall decor.

Vendor Profile - Dave Freitag

Dave Freitag & Georgie will be in booths #76 & 77.  These booths are on Maple Street.  He always has a wide variety of items to include antiques, collectibles, furniture "in rough", vintage and misc.  I always find something in Dave's booth. 

Vendor Profile - Alan Jaworski

Alan Jaworski will be in booth #73 which is on 1st Ave.  He will bring a variety of vintage items.

Vendor Profile - John Weber - Log Artistree

John Weber - Log Artistree will be in booths #55 - 56.  These booths are in the grassy field that runs along side the Mountain Bay Trail.   I think his name says it all....his booth will have items made of logs.  Beautiful work. 

Vendor Profile - Nancy Hackbarth

Nancy Hackbarth will be in booth #52.  Nancy will have a variety of handmade items. 

Vendor Profiles - Mike & Pat Krohn and Michelle & Kevin

Mike & Pat Krohn and their daughter Michelle (&Kevin) will be in booths #66 & 67.  They always have a wide variety of antiques, collectibles and vintage items - all very reasonably priced.  Could find some old clocks, dolls, vintage jewlery - and much misc. 

Vendor Profile - Dave & Carol Graefe

Dave & Carol Graefe will be in booth #64.  This booth is in the grassy field that runs along side the Mountain Bay Trail.  They always have some nice collectibles and antique items - sometimes the bring record albums.

Vendor Profiles - Lori Ullenbrauck, Linda Schreier, Sharon Lemmer and "cousin"

Lori, Linda, Sharon and "cousin" will be in booths #60, 61, 62, 63.  These "girls" will take over the back end of the grassy field that runs along side the Mountain Bay Trail.   They ALWAYS have some great deals, unique items, collectibles, antiques, furniture "in rough", Halloween items, baked goods and of course.....Lori's Famous (at least to us in Ringle) carmels - they are awesome!!!!!  I can't wait to see what they bring this year - always good deals down there!!

Vendor Profile - Cheri Tesract

Cheri Tesract will be in booth #57 which is located in the grassy field area that runs along side the Mountain Bay Trail.  Cheri will have handmade doll clothes and aprons.

Vendor Profile - Deb Vesely

Deb Vesely will be in booth #47 which is in the gravel parking lot of Mountain Bay Trail.  Deb will be selling items from her mother-in-laws estate along with some of her own misc. 

Vendor Profile - Renee Radcliffe

Renee will be in booth #35 which is on the gravel parking lot of the Mountain Bay Trail.  Renee will have a variety of collectibles,  brand name clothes, household items and misc.  Can't wait to see what she will bring. 

Vendor Profile - Renee Radcliffe

Renee will be in booth #35 which is on the gravel parking lot of the Mountain Bay Trail.  Renee will have a variety of collectibles,  brand name clothes, household items and misc.  Can't wait to see what she will bring. 

Vendor Profile - Sudz Monkey Soap Company - Linda Christiansen

Linda Christiansen d/b/a Sudz Monkey Soap Company will be in booth #36 which is in the gravel parking lot to the Mountain Bay Trail.  Linda will have some soaps in addition to a trailer full of antique items  - to include an old fanning mill and some cupboards.  I can't wait to see what she will bring. 

Vendor Profile - Denise Mulder-Sanders

Denise is actually Lynn my sister.  She will be in a booth next to the petting zoo.   Lynn will have a variety of vintage linens. She will also have some Marilyn Monroe collectibles, glass, and misc.

Vendor Profile - Randlin Homes

Randlin Homes is a thrift store (s) in Wausau, who sell donated items to help rehabilitate workers to include veterans back into the community.  They set up at a few of my flea markets this summer and always bring a wide variety of items.  From "A - Z"  you never know what will be in their booth.   They will be in booth #31 which is in the grassy field across from Ringle town hall and next to the Mountain Bay Trail parking lot. 

Vendor Profile: Tim Naef

Tim Naef will be in booth #25 which is on the black top parking lot of Ringle town hall.  Tim will have homemade Maple Syrup and embroidered dish cloths.

Vendor Profile - Shop Sunglasses 4 Less - Don Prahl

Don Prahl, d/b/a Shop Sunglasses 4 Less will be in booth #18 which is on the blacktop parking lot of Ringle town hall.  In addition to sunglasses I think he has some new jewelry too. 

Vendor Profile - Kathy Bird

Kathy Bird will be in booth #17, which is on the blacktop parking lot of the Ringle town hall.  Kathy is a fiber artist, she will have many felted items to include pin cushions.  This is Kathy's first year and I LOVE fiber art - so I can't wait to see what she will have. 

Vendor Profile - Stephany Traska

Stephany Traska will be in booth #15 which is on the blacktop parking lot of Ringle town hall.   Stephany will have Party Lite items.

Vendor Profile - Pearl Hetzel

Pearl Hetzel is a "newbe" to this flea world.  She will be in booth #12 on the blacktop parking lot of Ringle town hall.  She will have a variety of vintage and antique toys, new jewelry to include body pierce pieces. 

Vendor Profile: Ron & JoAnn Liszewski

Ron & JoAnn Liszewski will be in booths # 5 & 6.  These booths are on the blacktop parking lot of the Ringle town hall.  Ron and JoAnn have a variety of vintage items.  Last year they had some really nice old prints in neat frames.  Can't wait to see what they have this year.  

Vendor Profile: The Glory Mill

The Glory Mill will be in booth #8.  They will have a wide selection of new t-shirts.  Most of which have a scripture or religeous theme.  Booth #8 is on the blacktop parking lot of the Ringle town hall.

Vendor Profile: Sandy Thayer

Sandy Thayer will be in booths #1&2.  She will have a variety of handmade items.

Kraft's Kuddly Kritters Petting Zoo

Alan from Kraft's Kuddly Kritters will once again be in Ringle for the Harvest Day and set up his petting zoo.  He will be in the grassy area across from the town hall.  This is a favorite spot for the kids.  We do have seating for those that want to stay longer... :)   Alan called me today and said he would be her Saturday at 9:30.  "The kritters are ready"  - Thanks Alan.

Vendor Profile - Kelly Huchinson - Kreative Imprints

Kelly Huchinson, Kreative Imprints, will be located behind the kettle corn on the black top parking lot of the Ringle Town Hall.  You can find out more information about Kreative Imprints here:  http://www.kreativeimprints.com/

Here are a few picture:

Burgoyne's Toilet Rental

I wanted to get a picture of one of their port-a-poties, but I ran out of time.  I wanted to post this THANK YOU to Angie and Brian Burgoyne.  Without their help in this "area" we wouldn't be able to put on an event of this size.   So, THANKS!  They donate 3 port-a-poties that are placed in the down town area of Ringle.  They also pump septic tanks.  So, if you are having a party, holding an event or need your septic pumped - give them your business!  They care about our local community and are always available with a helping hand.

Vendor Profile: Leslie Spear

Leslie Spear will be in booth #44.  This booth is located in the gravel parking lot of the Mountain Bay Trail.  Leslie and Gene will have a variety of vintage and collectible items to include old books. 

Vendor Profile: Fred Buettner

Fred Buettner will be in booth #16.  This booth is on the black top parking lot of the town hall. 

Vendor Profile: Alan Bedwanic

Alan Bedwanic is in booth #48.  This booth is in the gravel parking lot of the Mountain Bay Trail - right next to the entrance to the trail.  Alan will have a variety of vintage and collectible flea items. 

Vendor Profile: Robert Pautz

Robert Pautz will be in booth #30.  This is in the grassy field across from the town hall parking lot next to the gravel parking lot of the Mountain Bay Trail. 

Vendor Profile: Arlene Johnson

Arlene Johnson will be in booth #82.  This booth is down from the Fire Dept. food booth on Maple Street.  Arlene always brings a variety of flea market items.  This year she is bringing hot wheels, tools and misc..  This year her daughter will be in the booth with her with Tastefully Simple and Pampered Chef. 

Vendor Profile: Calista Wendt

Calista Wendt will be in booth #59.  This is in the grassy field that run next to the Mountain Bay Trail.  Calista will have a variety of vintage items to include, knick-knacks, glassware, books, linens and a wide variety of items.  Sometimes she brings baked goods too. 

Vendor Profile: Town Hall Trinkets, LLC - Jacky Luetschwager

This is my booth - I don't have a number, but my booth is on the tree side of the Mountain Bay Trail parking lot. - look for me on that end.   Those who know me, know I tend to work best under pressure.  My trailer is loaded, but I am still "creating" stuff to add to it.  Here are a few pictures of what I will be bringing this year.  My booth is always has primitives and folk art. 

In addition to these items, my girls will be in a booth next to me with clothes, misc. craft (older) items, my clearance items and some house hold misc.  Justine is also making some neat headbands.  You can see them at her blog:  http://justine-obsessivecreativedisorder.blogspot.com/. 

Advertising for Popplewood 4-H 15th Annual Ringle Harvest Day

Needless to say - if you want people to support your event - you must advertise.  A friend of mine once told me, "it doesn't cost to advertise, it PAYS to advertise."   I appreciate all of the publications that I place these ads in - they usually give me some kind of a non-profit "break."  We invest all of the vendor monies into the costs of this event - including advertising.  Here a few pictures of some of our ads; City Pages (Wausau), Your Community Shopper (Wittenberg), Families First (north central Wisconsin) and Marathon County Buyer's Guide (and surrounding areas):

Thanks!

Advertising for Popplewood 15th Annual Ringle Harvest Day

It is always nice to have some FREE advertising.  Amy Ryan, at the Everest Herald, wrote an article about Fall Festivals.  Here is a link to that article. http://www.wausaudailyherald.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2011109160301

or here are a few pictures of the portion of the article that is about Ringle.

Thanks Everest Herald - and Amy - for supporting not only our event but others in our area!  We appreciate it! 

Vendor Profile: Leona Davidowski - Leona's Country Kitchen

Leona Davidowski - Leona's Country Kitchen will be located next to the Popplewood 4-H food booth.   So, we call her Grandma Davidowski, we first met Leona when her grandson Dustin was in kindergarten with our daughter Justine.  They both are now 19.  A fond memory my kids have of Leona is that she use to have a rummage sale almost every year when they were little.  When you would stop at her sale - she would invite you in and feed you.  She makes REALLY good chicken soup - you know the old fashioned way, that only a Polish Grandma can make, homemade bread and butter and cookies.  Her "homestead" was on the corner of Club House and River Roads.  I use to pass her place twice a day every day in the school year taking my girls to Riverside Elementary.  Talk about a garden!  She use to have one of the best gardens (next to my Dad's) that I knew of - hours and hours of work - she would always wave from her garden as you drove bye.  Leona sells her homemade breads and canned goods.  She does this to raise money for local charities (Heart of Gold) last year it was the Wausau Women's Community.  Here is newspaper picture from last year.