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Ripon Main Street, Inc. A Gift to the Area Community From:
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Friends of the Village Green: 2011 Scheduled Performers:
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appeal to a variety of people." The entertainment scheduled will encompass
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May 31 |
Ripon Community Concert | |
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Sponsor: Ripon Main
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June 1 |
Tuba Dan (Polka) | |
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June 8 |
Mostly Water (Classic Rock) | |
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June 15 |
Andy's Automatics (Country) | |
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June 22 |
Cash Box Kings (Blues) | |
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June 29 |
Vic Ferrari (Rock) | |
| Sponsor: Horicon Bank | ||
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July 6 |
Reverend Raven (Blues) | |
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July 13 |
T.B.A. | |
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July 20 |
T.B.A. |
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July 27 |
Dave Steffen (Blues) |
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August 3 |
Dead Horses (Blue Grass & Folk) | |
| Sponsor: Grandma Pat Shea | ||
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August 10 |
T.B.A. |
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August 17 |
Road Trip (Rock) | |
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August 24 |
Whiskey River (Country) | |
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August 31 |
Ben Ripani Music Co. (Alternative Rock) | |
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WHY DO WE ORGANIZE THE RIPON SUMMER
CONCERT SERIES
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The Ripon Summer
Concert Series has become a Celebration of The Quality of Life we enjoy here in
Historic Ripon, Wisconsin. Our community has had these types of activities going
as far back as 1919 (see photo above). Since 1993, Ripon Main Street, Inc. has
organized the weekly concerts which take place on Friday evenings at the Village Green.
In addition to the concerts, the Village Green has blossomed into a gathering
space for the community that supports numerous family activities including the
Watson Street Farmers Market and the Village Green Ice Skating Rink.
New beautification improvements are being planned for the Village Green that
will be implemented in the coming years. These improvements include additional
park benches, landscaping, brick walk-ways and plaza, shelter with public
restrooms. Click on the Village Green Beautification Project link below to see
how you can help enhance the heart of our community.
Village Green Beautification Project
WHAT HAPPENS AT THE RIPON SUMMER
CONCERT SERIES
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The
Ripon Summer Concert Series creates an opportunity that allows us to enjoy the
beautiful Wisconsin summer evenings with the companionship of family and
friends. Week after week, we are treated to an outstanding line-up of Blues, Rock,
Jazz,
Country and other music styles in a quaint outdoor setting.
Depending on the weather and the artists strength of appeal, anywhere from 500
to 1,500 visitors may be in attendance on any given evening. We generally enjoy
about 10,000 guests during the entire summer of entertainment. The park opens at
7 p.m. on most Friday nights. Music generally starts at 7 p.m. but never runs past 11:00
p.m.
Downtown Ripon eateries and pubs bustle with activity before and after the event so come early, stay late, or both!! On occasion, community organizations serve food, typically brats and burgers but occasionally dessert items, as fund raisers for their groups.
WHO'S RESPONSIBLE FOR ORGANIZING
THE VILLAGE GREEN CONCERTS
The Ripon Summer Concert Series is operated by
Village Green Inc., a non-profit
organization whose sole purpose is to organize year-round family activities at
the Village Green. The members of Village Green Inc. consist of a small group of volunteers. Contact the Ripon Main Street office if you are interested in
getting involved with a Village Green activity. Ripon Main Street, Inc. is hired annually to
coordinate the involvement of various volunteer organizations to help with
concessions and other event activities.
Ripon Main Street, Inc. underwrites the events that take place on the Village
Green. In terms of the concert series, the risk associated with scheduling the entertainment
rests solely with Ripon Main Street, Inc. The old saying "when it rains, it
pours"
really applies to the concert series. Bands are paid "rain or shine" so
unfavorable weather conditions can really put a damper on future activity at the
Village Green. To minimize the problem, cost of the entertainment is covered in
part by the generous sponsorships we receive (see sponsor listing) and a portion of the concession proceeds. Any surplus is generally
invested in the following years entertainment budget or used to help cover the
previous years shortfall.
Where is Ripon?
Click here for a map
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by Ripon Main Street, Inc.
Dedicated to Restoring Historic Downtown Ripon!