Marsh Area Chamber of Commerce

10/15/2026

Fall colors are beautiful in the Marsh Area.

10/14/2026

Check out what Ginger's Hideaway has going on for our 2026 Horicon W**e Wander THIS SATURDAY! (10/17) Tickets are still available!

🍷👻 COME FOR THE W**E, STAY FOR THE BOOS at Ginger's Hideaway! 👻🍷

​Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 17 from 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM!
​The Horicon W**e Wander is back, and you won’t want to miss what's in store:
​🍷 32 w**e samples across 16 sip stations
​🎶 Live music & great company
​🚜 Antique tractor wagon & pontoon rides
​🥨 Delicious snacks & exciting raffle prizes
​Make sure Ginger's Hideaway is a top stop on the route! Not only will you get your w**e sample, but we also have our full spooky Halloween decorations up and ready for you 🕸️🦇. Come sip, celebrate, snap some festive photos, and get your punch card stamped! 📸🎃

​🎟️ EVENT DETAILS:
​🗓️ When: Saturday, October 17 | 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
​📍 Registration: Starts at 12:45 PM at Blue Heron Landing (305 Mill St., Horicon)
​🏷️ Tickets: $45 per person (Includes commemorative glass, w**e tastings, & punch card!)

​Grab your tickets early, round up your crew, and come see us at Ginger's Hideaway for some sips and chills! 🥂✨

​ **eWander **eWander

10/14/2026

Looking to make your marketing work a little harder for your business in 2027? This workshop is for you!

Join the Hartford Area Chamber Of Commerce on Wednesday, October 28, from 8–9 AM for Audit Your Marketing & Build Your 2027 Action Plan, led by Chelsea Lynn Designs, a Marsh Area Chamber member!

Chelsea will help small business owners take a fresh look at their website, social media, email marketing, and overall online presence, then identify practical next steps to build a marketing plan for the year ahead.

Whether you’re looking to refresh your strategy or simply be more intentional with your marketing, this is a great opportunity to learn something new and leave with a plan!

📅 Wednesday, October 28
⏰ 8–9 AM
📍 School District of Hartford Jt. #1

Ready to join us? Register here:
https://hartfordchamber.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/9198

Let’s support our fellow Chamber members and keep learning together. We hope to see you there!

10/13/2026

Tomorrow: canva + coffee !

Looking to get a little more comfortable with Canva or pick up some new design ideas? Grab your coffee and join us at the Hustisford Community Library for Canva + Coffee!

Whether you’re creating graphics for your business, working on a community project, or just want to learn something new, it’s a great chance to get creative and connect with others.

📍 Hustisford Community Library
📅 Wednesday, October 14, 9:30-11:30AM

Bring your questions, your ideas, and your love of coffee. We hope to see you there!

10/12/2026

We’re getting closeeeee… 👀

The 2026 Horicon W**e Wander is almost here, and we’ve got 16 stops ready to welcome you!

Take a look at who you’ll be visiting along the Wander:

🍷 Rock River Tap Bar & Grill
🍷 HIVE Beauty Lounge
🍷 Danny Boy's Irish Pub
🍷 Arandas Mexican Grill Horicon
🍷 Preferred Dental Partners
🍷 Brenda Bruyette - Coldwell Banker Realty
🍷 Loose Ends Yarn Shop
🍷 Sweet Chatchaya
🍷 American Legion Post 157 - Horicon
🍷 Marshland Pharmacies, Inc.
🍷 Horicon Ace Hardware
🍷 Artistic Whimsy LLC
🍷 Betty Stacks/Keller Williams Realty
🍷 Horicon Historical Society
🍷 Ginger's Hideaway
🍷 Blue Heron Landing

We’ll be sharing the map so you can start planning your route!

Saturday, October 17
Check-in at Blue Heron Landing: 12:45 PM • Wander: 1–6 PM

Tickets are still available, so grab yours and get ready to Sip, Sample & Stroll!

21+ event • Valid photo ID required.

Learn more and purchase tickets at marshareachamber.com/events/horiconw**ewander

10/12/2026

Check out what Sweet Chatchaya is cooking up for this weekends 2026 Horicon W**e Wander ! So Cool!

Some interesting ideas using 3D Printing to Creating Custom Silicone Molds. First project was making a Chocolate Bar with Nuts & Fruit to promote the upcoming 2026 Horicon W**e Wander.

Being the first project for these custom bars let us know if this is a good product, we are asking if we should provide various types of bars in sizes and prices.

10/11/2026

There’s a lot happening around the Marsh this week, with opportunities to get creative, learn something new, and enjoy a BIG Saturday! 🍂

Tuesday, head to Ted & Grace Bachhuber Memorial Library for Nerf Games, or stop by the Iron Ridge Public Library to learn about Windowsill Herbs.

Wednesday, we have two great opportunities to connect and get creative! Mayville Making Connections is happening at St. John’s Youth Center, and Canva + Coffee is back at Hustisford Community Library! If you’ve been wanting to learn more about Canva, pick up some new design tips, or simply enjoy a little coffee and creativity with others, be sure to check it out.

Thursday brings Books & Brews at Hustisford Community Library, or you can get crafty at the Adult Craft program at Iron Ridge Public Library.

Friday and Saturday, the Horicon Historical Society is hosting Haunted History — a fun way to explore HHS, with a spooky twist!

And now for Saturday’s big event… the 2026 Horicon W**e Wander ! 🍷

Join us for an afternoon of sipping, sampling and exploring with 16 stops, w**e, samples, a pontoon ride, an antique wagon and plenty of fun along the way.

Tickets are still available, but numbers are limited! Grab yours before they’re gone.

Saturday, October 17
Check-in at 12:45 PM • Wander from 1–6 PM
21+ event • Valid photo ID required

Also happening Saturday: Ducks, Geese and Cranes, Oh My! Bus Tour at Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center , plus Badger Talks: Acorns at Iron Ridge Public Library.

And don’t forget our weekly favorites! Playgroup at Horicon Public Library on Tuesday, Story Time at Iron Ridge Public Library on Wednesday, Xtreme Bar Bingo at Cardinal Lanes Mayville and Karaoke at Underground Sports Bar on Wednesday, Karaoke again Friday night, plus Sunday Xtreme Bar Bingo at TomCats Tavern.

What are you making time for this week? There’s always something happening around the Marsh!

🍷 W**e Wander tickets and details: https://marshareachamber.com/events/horiconw**ewander

10/10/2026

🍷 ONE WEEK until the 2026 Horicon W**e Wander !

We’re getting close! Join us next Saturday for an afternoon of w**e, samples, downtown stops, a pontoon ride, an antique wagon and plenty of fun.

Tickets are still available, but don’t wait — ticket prices go up the day of the event!

Saturday, October 17 • 1–6 PM

🎟️ Grab your tickets now and save!
21+ event • Valid photo ID required

Come Sip, Sample & Stroll Through Downtown Horicon with us!

Get your tickets & learn more at marshareachamber.com/events/horiconw**ewander

10/07/2026

We couldn’t put on the 2026 Horicon W**e Wander without some pretty incredible community support!

A HUGE thank-you to all of our 2026 sponsors for helping make this event possible. Your support helps us bring an afternoon of w**e, local businesses and community fun to downtown Horicon — and we’re so grateful to have you along for the Wander!

🥂 Glassware & Pontoon Ride Sponsor: Blue Heron Landing
🍷 Supporting Sponsor: Cardinal Arms, Inc.
🏦 Lanyard Sponsor: Horicon Bank
🚜 Antique Wagon brought to you by: Dodge County Antique Power Club
💚 Antique Wagon Sponsors: Total Design Print & Stitch, Betty Stacks/Keller Williams Realty, Douglas Plier Law Offices, Leroy Meats & Coder Accounting Inc
📸 Official Media Partner: Lake & Timber Media

And if you haven’t grabbed your tickets yet… there’s still time!

We’ve got 16 Sip Stations, w**e, samples, downtown stops, a pontoon ride, an antique wagon ride and plenty of reasons to spend your Saturday afternoon with us.

It’s going to be VERY fun. 🍷

Horicon W**e Wander
Saturday, October 17 • 1–4 PM

🎟️ Tickets are still available!
21+ event — valid photo ID required.

Grab your tickets and get all the details here: marshareachamber.com/events/horiconw**ewander

Come sip, sample & stroll with us!