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.

Vendor Profile: D.C. Everest FFA

Some of the members of the D.C. Everest FFA are in our 4-H group.  So this year as their fundraiser, they wanted to set up at the Harvest Day and sell fall decor, like cornstalks.  They will be located under the flag next to the Popplewood 4-H food stand. 

Vendor Profile: Virgil Wenzel

Virgil Wenzel will be in booth #27.  This booth is a farmers market booth and it is located right on Town Hall Road in the grassy portion across from town hall.  Virgil has beautiful apples.  In the past he has donated portions of his sales to the St. John's School.  So, if you want some great apples to "winter over" or bake pies with - check out Virgil's booth. 

Vendor Profile: Dave and Arletta Kasen - Kasen Bittersweet Antiques

Dave and Arletta will be in booth #87.  This booth is on the corners of 1st Ave and Maple Street.  You can't miss it - they are the vendors with the camper turned into a mobile antique shop.  Dave and Arletta have been in business for MANY years.  They own and operate an antique shop on their farm in Wausau (off of KK on the "back" way to Mosinee).  Truthfully, they are part of my inspiration to have a shop when we bought this farm.  Arletta refinishes furniture beautifully.  They always have a variety of wood ware, tole ware, kitchen utensils, old advertising, furntiure and of course - pears from their tree.  I usually trade her their booth for pears.  I've canned them and in the winter when I eat them, I fondly think of Arletta and Dave.  They always have neat stuff!

Vendor Profile: Rhonda Schultz - Sissies Clippies

Rhonda Schultz or Sissies Clippies will be in booth #22.  This booth is on the black top parking lot of the Ringle town  hall.  I think you can guess what she will sell - hair clipies, etc.  This will be the only booth like this at the event. 

Vendor Profile: David Prouty

David Prouty will be in booth #28.  This booth is in the grassy lot across from the Ringle town hall parking lot.  He will bring a variety of farm tools that he turns into stuff like birdhouses.  His work is really unique. 

Vendor Profile: Gary Boushley

Gary Boushley will be in booth #41.  This booth is in the gravel parking lot of the Mountain Bay trail and across from the Ringle town hall.  Gary will have a variety of antiques and vintage. 

Vendor Profile: Tim Dobeck

Tim Dobeck will be in booth #40.  This booth is in the gravel parking lot of the Mountain Bay trail across from the Ringle town hall.  Tim will have a variety of "man" stuff.  Tools and etc. 

Vendor Profile: Lee Alan Rye

Lee Alan Rye will be in booth #42.  This booth is in the gravel parking lot of the Mountain Bay trail, across from the Ringle town hall.  Lee will have a wide variety of collectible football and baseball cards.  Lee will be the only booth with these cards. 

Vendor Profile: Larry Stickney

Larry & Bobbi Stickeny will be in booth #51 in the grassy lot that runs along side the Mountain Bay trail.  They will have an assortment of collectibles.  See their card below.                                           



Vendor Profile: Donna and Bob Mather

Donna and Bob Mather will be in booths #70 & 71.  These booths are located in the grass lot that runs along the Mountain Bay trail.  Bob and Donna have set up as vendors for probably 10 years or more.  This couple has my "funniest story" and memory of this event.  When we use to set up at our farm, the first year Donna and Bob set up, I noticed that they left their van door open while setting up.  I thought to myself, I sure hope a cat doesn't get in there and hide somewhere.  That is "Midnight" she is still going stong - a super mouser and we LOVE her.  However, Midnight, loves to make "nests" in my junk in the pole building.  I often find her sleeping in a box, snuggled up with an old blanket or whatever.  Anyway, I warned them....to check the van before they leave.   Well, the next morning, they returned to their booth and announced that Midnight had spent the night in town and the hotel.  Too funny, right????  Well the next year, I warned them again.....and this time they did check the van.  They left the van here at the farm and went to town in their car.  Well, the next morning, they opened up their van to find that Midnight had spent the night in there and left SEVERAL suprises for them....  You would think that this would have stopped them from ever setting up again - but, they are true "TROOPERS' and have been back every year.   Bob and Donna have a variety of VERY nice antiques to include furniture, lodge/cabin decor, primitives and farm tools.  I have bought many of my own personal favorite antiques from them. 

Vendor Profile: Henry Blarek

Henry Blarek will be in booth #80.  This booth is right next to the Ringle Fire Department food stand.  Henry has been past chairman of the Town of Ringle, has served as and in many town supervisor positions.  Henry has a variety of "man"stuff in his booth - I'm sure you will find a treasure over there - if not in Henry, but his stuff. 

Vendor Profile: Ruth Suchon d/b/a Krazy Kraft Korner

Ruth Suchon will be in booth #43.  This booth is in the gravel parking lot to the Mountain Bay trail.  Ruth has set up at this event for SEVERAL years.  She has a wide variety of hand made items. 

Vendor Profile: Linda M. Ploeger

Linda and friends will be in booths #92, 93, 94, 95.  These are all the booths on Birch Street.  Linda, Kathy and friends will have a HUGE variety of items.  Kathy paints on antique items like saws, buckets, enamel bowls and such - BEAUTIFUL work.  Linda has a variety of antique and vintage items.   I'm not sure what the other 2 booths will have, as this is their first year - but I'm sure it will be good.  These booths take up 160' of goodies.....be sure to check them out. 

Vendor Profile: Denice Pilgrim

Denice Pilgrim will be in booth #23 on the black top parking lot of the Ringle town hall.  Denice is a representative of Thirty-One Gifts.  You can find more information at:  www.Mythirtyone.com/Denice   She will have purses.  This is the only booth like this one at the event. 

Vendor Profile: Gary & Marie Kickbusch

Gary and Marie Kickbusch will be in booth #65.  This booth is in the grassy lot that runs along the Mountain Bay trail.  So, this is the booth I actually get the MOST questions of:  "where is that booth with those delicious pickles?"  This is the booth - Marie's mother makes Russian Dill pickles - which EVERYONE loves.  I can't tell you how many times throughout the year - when I am at different places - even the grocery store - and people will come up to me and ask...."is the lady who makes those pickles going to be there?"  So, this is the booth.  However, Gary and Marie have a wide variety of antiques and vintage items too.... :) . 

Vendor Profile: Dan and Sue Janz

Dan and Sue Janz will be in booth #68.  This booth is located in the grassy field that runs along side the Mountain Bay trail.  Dan and Sue have been vendors since the beginning.  They have set up in sunny, rainy, snowy and windy conditions.  We (my girls and I) have so many wonderful memories of Sue and all of our barn kittens.  When the flea market was at our farm, the first thing Sue would do - after she set up their booth :), was go and pick out a barn kitten to hold and take care of all day.....she loved them.  They actually took one of them home as a pet.  I have known Dan since I think 1988 or 1989.  He was the first "flea" friend I made.  I use to see him at all the rummages and auctions and finally one day went up to him and said "hey, who are you?"  The rest is history....  Dan and Sue always have a neat variety of collectible and vintage items.  ALL of which are reasonably priced - so don't think about it and come back later.....it will be gone.  I've done this .....   I LOVE you guys!

Vendor Profile: Cynthia Schmidt

Cynthia Schmidt will be in booth #84.  This booth is located on Maple Street down from the Fire Department food stand.  She will offer a wide variety of collectibles and vintage jewelry.

Vendor Profile: Joyce Habeck

Joyce Habeck will be in booth #21.  This is located on the black top parking lot outside the Ringle town hall.  She will have an assortment of homemade blankets. 

Vendor Profile: Jamie Boggs

Jamie Boggs will be in booths #33 & 34.   These booths are in the grassy lot across the street from the Ringle town hall parking lot.  This is Jamie's 2nd year.  She has a wonderful assortment of vintage and antique items along with some fall garden decor.

Vendor Profile: John's Tradin Shack

John's Tradin Shack will be in booths #78 & 79.  These 2 booths are on Maple Street, across from and "kiddy corner" the Fire Department's food booth.  John and Gail will have a wide assortment of antique and vintage items.  John always brings an assortment of silver and gold jewelry.  They have been a vendor for MANY years.  They have GREAT stuff!

Vendor Profile: John Drews

 
His card says it all.  Beautiful work!  John will be in booth #24, on the black top parking lot outside the town hall. 

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Vendor Profile: Violet Walters and Jeanne Dahlke

Violet and Jeanne are in booth #72, along the side of the road, 1st Avenue, just on the other side of the  fence from the grassy field booths.  These ladies bring different stuff each year, including rabbits and even puppies - so not sure what they will bring this year, can't wait to see. 

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Vendor Profile: Doug Boettcher

Doug Boettcher will be in booth #9, on the black top parking lot outside the town hall.  Doug sells unique hand carved planes and I think ships and trucks.  I've never really seen another vendor with items like this.  I believe Doug is a veteran (thanks for serving) and his booth reflects American pride.  This is the only booth with carved wood planes at this event.

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Vendor Profile: Carol Bielen

Carol Bielen will be in booths #3 & 4, on the black top parking lot outside the town hall.  She makes baby sweaters, hats, needle point and Chester does wood working.  They will also bring some flea type items.  This is the only booth with handmade baby items. 

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Vendor Profile: Hass Collections

Sharon Hass and friends are in booths #37, 38 & 39 - in the Mountain Bay parking lot, just behind the petting zoo.  These 3 booths have a wide variety of items  to include some misc. flea, books, DVDs, CDs, home/hand made wood yard signs (NFL).  Each year they suprise us with different stuff - so check these booths out to see what they will bring this year.

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Vendor Profile: John Isenhart

John Isenhart will be in booth #29 - this is the grassy field area, across from town hall parking lot and next to the Mountain Bay Traill parking lot.  He will have a variety of flea items.  His children usually make beaded items that they sell and donate the money to the Humane Society. 

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Vendor Profile: Joann Strong

Joann Strong will be in booth # 88 - her booth runs along the side of the road on 1st Avenue.  Joann comes up from Kaukauna.  She has an antique, vintage ladies booth.  She will bring linens, hankies, glass collectibles, dolls and a misc. variety of  flea items. 

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Vendor Profile: Uffdahhh Collectibles

Uffdahhh Collectibles will be in booths #45 & 46, in the grassy field that runs adjacent to the Mountain Bay Trail.  Uffdahhh sells reproduction metal signs.  They do have other collectibles.  This is the only booth like this at the event.  If you are looking for reasonably priced metal signs - check them out!

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Vendor Profile: Ken & Ann Bierhals

Ken & Ann will be in booths #19 & 20, on the blacktop parking lot of the town hall.  They will have "a little bit of everything", tools, misc. flea items, antiques and halloween items.   They will also have fishing items like lures and boxes.

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Vendor Profile: Phillip Rowell

Phil will be in booth #69 which is in the huge grassy field that runs adjacent to the Mountain Bay Trail.  Phil has antique tools, NASCAR items, old toys, hunting and fishing items and I'm sure other guy stuff he will dig up before the event.   This will be the only booth with NASCAR items.

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Vendor Profile: Debra Evers

Debra Evers will be in Xbooth #1, on the black top parking lot at the town hall.  She will be next to the kettle corn booth.  Debra will be selling Tupperware.

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Vendor Profile: Dan Schotz

Dan Schotz will be in booth #10 on the black top parking lot at the town hall.  Dan makes solar lights for your garden and yard decor.  He has other handmade wood items.

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Vendor Profile: Rose Heiny

Rose Heiny has been setting up for several years.  She will be in booth #46 in the Mountain Bay parking lot, across from the town hall.  Rose has a wide variety of antiques and vintage treasures.  She has many knick knacks and glass collectibles. 

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Vendor Profile: Doris Gustin

Doris Gustin will be in booth #7 on the black top parking lot at the town hall.  She sells a variety of items including homemade. 

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Vendor Profile: Rich Kinney Music & Crafts

Rich Kinney and his son are in booths #13 & 14, located on the black top parking lot at the town hall.  Rich has been doing this event for many years.  He makes handmade musical instruments, bird houses and sells other items too.  He is a true artisian - this is the only booth like this one at this event.   Rich is a kind, soft spoken soul...check out his booth and see the wonderful things he makes.   This is my brother Frank's favorite booth!

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Vendor Profile: Jackie & Patrick Frank

Pat Frank has been doing this event for most of the 15 years.  He is in booth #45 in the Mountain Bay parking lot, across from the Town Hall.  Pat Frank makes wood signs with the cutiest and funniest sayings.  I have several - "I don't skinny dip, I chunky dunk" and other cute ones.  This will be the only booth with this type of craft.  His prices are very reasonable.

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Vendor Profile: John & Linda Wierzba

John & Linda Wierzba (Popplewood family alum) will be in booth #26 - next to petting zoo and kid's area, across from Town Hall.  They will have pumpkins, squash, gourds, maple syrup, Linda's home canning (beets, pickles, ???), maybe even a chick or two??? (live).  This booth will be a Farmer's Market booth.

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FOOD VENDORS

The food vendors for Popplewood 4-H 15th Annual Ringle Harvest Day is as follows:

1. Popplewood 4-H - located at the Ringle town hall parking lot with seating inside the hall.
                                   *hot beef (compliments of Country Fresh Meats)
                                   *walking tacos
                                   *coffee & cinnamon rolls (a.m.)

2.  Ringle Fire Department - located inside Scott's Enterprises building (corner of Maple St. &
                                              2nd Ave. - across from post office)
                                              *hot dogs, brats, hamburgers

3.  Something Special from Wisconsin:  French fries and cheese curds (deep fried)
                                                                 in the town hall parking lot

4.  RC Kettle Corn 'N' More:  Kettle corn (what you smell - so good!)
                                                 in the town hall parking lot

5.  Riverside 4-H:  soda, candy  ??? - in town hall parking lot and walking around with
                                                                    wagon to different booths

That is is for now.  Blessings from Ringle, WI         

Mowing Operations - Getting Ready - THANKS Alan!

We couldn't set up this event if we didn't have awesome helpers.  Here is Alan Luetschwager, a 4-H dad, using his brush hog to mow down the extra areas that we need to put vendors and the petting zoo.

He will mow again one more time before October 8th.  Thanks again!

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THANKS Marcia & Scott Habeck

We just couldn't set up this event without support fromt he community and local businesses.  Well, Scott's Enterprises from Ringle has helped every year.  This year especially - THANKS Marcia for mowing the open lots!!!!! They look GREAT!  So if you own a business in the greater Wausau area,  looking for lawn service, give Scott's Enterprises a call. 

They let us set up vendors along side their property too.  The Ringle Fire Department's food stand will be located in the building. 

One of the areas they mowed for us.  Just waiting to filled with vendors and shoppers.

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20 Days to GO!

Are you ready?  There are 20 days till Ringle Harvest Day - - - - I've got alot of painting to do....

Many of the same GREAT vendors setting up this year.  An updated list for tomorrow -

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Vendor Profile: Caretaker's Cottage

Vendor:  Lisa & Paul, "Caretaker's Cottage", Hatley, WI.  Vendor for 15 years.

Booth:  49 & 50 - in Mountain Bay parking lot, across from 4-H food stand

Items this year:  primitive furniture, kitchenwares, toleware, vintage fishing and unique farm items.

Ringle Harvest Days Years Past

 

 

 

 

Registration & Vendor Information

This year I only have 97 booths.  I will be sending out the contracts to previous vendors first.  I will be making a list of those new vendors to be added once I find out how many booths are left.  There is NOT ANY OPEN spots that day to "just show up and sell."  We are not allowed to block certain streets and space is LIMITED.  So....if you want information, leave a comment or call me, Jacky @ (715) 446-2618.  Booths are $20 each - 10' x 40' or 20' x 20' - I will try to do my best to accomodate old and new vendors.

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