Sparta Area Chamber of Commerce

Sparta Area Chamber of Commerce 111 Milwaukee St
Sparta, WI 54656
608-269-4123
[email protected]

Sparta Area Chamber of Commerce hopes you had a great weekend and you enjoy your Labor Day!
09/07/2026

Sparta Area Chamber of Commerce hopes you had a great weekend and you enjoy your Labor Day!

Get ready for the biggest celebration of the year because Sparta Homecoming is almost here, and they are planning an abs...
09/06/2026

Get ready for the biggest celebration of the year because Sparta Homecoming is almost here, and they are planning an absolutely epic week! They want the entire community to bring the energy and join them for the festivities running from October 5th through the 10th.

Parade Highlights & Sign-Up

The Big Event: The Homecoming Parade will light up the streets at exactly 5:00 PM on Friday, October 9th!

How to Join Them: If your business or local group wants to be a part of the action, email Mrs. Brooks at [email protected] by the October 2nd deadline.

Check out the official flyer for all the must-know details

🌶️ IT'S CHILI TIME, SPARTA! Calling all spice-masters, bean-believers, and culinary champions! 🌶️Do you have a secret fa...
09/06/2026

🌶️ IT'S CHILI TIME, SPARTA! Calling all spice-masters, bean-believers, and culinary champions! 🌶️

Do you have a secret family recipe that brings people to tears (of joy, hopefully)? Are you convinced your chili is absolutely unbeatable? Prove it! This is the ultimate showdown to settle the score once and for all. Sparta Area Chamber of Commerce is looking for the best chili around, so get your recipes ready and sign up to compete.

Want to bond with your coworkers? Grab your office squad, your friends, or your family and form a chili-making dream team! It’s the absolute best team-building exercise around—because nothing says "synergy" like arguing over the perfect meat-to-bean ratio and crushing the competition together! Whether you enter as an unstoppable team or a lone-wolf chili genius, this is your time to shine.

We only have 12 spaces available for teams, sign up now! 👇
https://app.glueup.com/event/chili-cook-off-191298/

🏆 What's on the Line?
Bragging rights aren't all you'll walk away with! We are awarding Trophies AND Cash Prizes for:
Judges' Pick: Impress our official chili critics! 1st place wins $500.00!!
People's Choice: Win the hearts (and stomachs) of the masses! 1st place wins $500-!
📅 The Delicious Details
When: October 3rd from 5:00-6:30PM
Where: Evans Bosshard Park
Entry Fee: Just $50.00 to get your hat in the ring!

🍲 How it Works
What you bring: At least 5 gallons of your legendary chili (which fits perfectly in an 18-quart electric roaster), your own extension cord, and any top-secret toppings needed to achieve perfection. Be sure to come up with a creative team name and get ready to have some fun!

What we provide: We’ve got the power, spoons, bowls, and napkins covered!

Evan’s Bosshard Park October 3rd 5:00-6:30pm $50

Get your recipes ready, rally your team, and let’s get cooking!

We can't wait to see (and taste) what you bring to the park!

224 East Ave Sparta WI 5465

👑 ROYALTY OF THE COURT Pickleball Tournament 👑The@SpartaAreaPickleballAssociation is looking for the next kings and quee...
09/05/2026

👑 ROYALTY OF THE COURT Pickleball Tournament 👑

The@SpartaAreaPickleballAssociation is looking for the next kings and queens of the courts! They have put together a fast-paced, randomized event designed to test players' adaptability and endurance.

Event Details

Date: September 12th, 2026

Time: 12:00 PM

Location: Sparta Outdoor Courts

Entry: Free for SAPA Members (If you are unsure of your membership status, reach out to Susan at 608-738-8405)

Capacity: Limited to 32 players max

How They Are Running the Tournament

Random Draw: To ensure fairness and complete randomness, every player will draw a slip of paper with a starting court number and a letter (A or B) to determine their initial team.

Timed Matches: Every game will be played on a strict 7-minute timer.

The Shuffle: Once the 7 minutes are up, the winning team moves up a court but splits up. The losing team moves down a court and splits up.

The Climb: They have scheduled 12 games in total. This means even players who draw Court 8 at the very beginning have a chance to fight their way to the top.

The Goal: Your objective is to make it to Court 1 and be on the winning team when the 12th game finishes.

Secure your spot before the 32 slots fill up by registering on GPN:

Sparta Barney Community Center 1000 E. Montgomery St Sparta, WI

Get ready for the ultimate autumn celebration, Sparta! 🍂🎃Grab your coziest flannels, round up your friends, and bring th...
09/05/2026

Get ready for the ultimate autumn celebration, Sparta! 🍂🎃

Grab your coziest flannels, round up your friends, and bring the whole family down to Water Street on October 3rd, 2026, from 9 AM to 3 PM for the highly anticipated Area Chamber of Commerce s Fall Fest! This is an absolute must-attend community event and the perfect weekend excuse to get out in the crisp autumn air. Nothing beats the atmosphere of our vibrant downtown coming alive with the brilliant colors of the season, and it is the absolute best opportunity of the year to support our incredibly talented local vendors. Stroll through the streets to discover unique handmade crafts, rustic decor, and local goods before following the mouth-watering aromas over to Food Truck Alley to indulge in a spectacular seasonal feast.

The entire day is absolutely packed shoulder-to-shoulder with engaging, family-friendly activities you will not want to miss! We are talking toe-tapping live music setting the perfect festive soundtrack as you explore, alongside an epic, messy, and hilarious pie-eating contest. The kids are guaranteed to be endlessly entertained with dedicated kids' games, an adorable petting zoo, talented balloon artists, and caricature artists ready to capture those goofy family memories. You also cannot leave without testing your aim with a few rounds of exciting pumpkin bowling!

For a true touch of autumn magic, make sure to catch one of the festive wagon rides taking you straight over to Sparta Floral & Greenhouses. Once there, you can dive right into their lively pumpkin painting stations to craft your very own harvest masterpiece.

The daytime festivities are truly just the beginning. The fun keeps rolling right into the evening, so be sure to head over to Evans Bosshard Park starting at 5 PM! We are keeping the cozy community vibes going strong with the legendary Chili Cook-Off—perfect for warming up as the sun sets—followed by a relaxing, community-voted movie night under the beautiful autumn stars.

Mark your calendars, tag your festival buddies in the comments below, and get ready to celebrate everything we love about fall in Sparta

Ready to level up your civilian career? The 2-411th Battalion is bringing top-tier employers and career-support organiza...
09/04/2026

Ready to level up your civilian career? The 2-411th Battalion is bringing top-tier employers and career-support organizations right to our region. If you are looking for a new job, a career pivot, or just want to network with local industries, this is exactly where you need to be,

This is a 100% civilian employment event (not a military recruiting drive) designed to connect our local talent with world-class opportunities. We are welcoming all Soldiers, spouses, Veterans, retirees, DA civilians, MilTechs, and job seekers from the surrounding civilian community to come find their next mission.

Event Details:

When: Friday, September 11, from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Where: Building 705, Fort McCoy, Wisconsin

Cost: FREE and open to the community

What to Expect:

Meet face-to-face with employers representing healthcare, manufacturing, government, law enforcement, finance, telecommunications, education, skilled trades, and more.

Explore targeted resources for remote employment, entrepreneurship, and professional development.

Discover Veteran and military-family employment programs, alongside small-business and government-contracting opportunities.

How to Prepare:

Polish your resume, dress for success, and bring plenty of copies.

Important Base Access Info: If you do not have routine installation access to Fort McCoy, you must register in advance. You can secure your pass here: https://pass.aie.army.mil/steps/terms_of_use

Alternatively, you can scan the QR code located right on the attached 2-411th Battalion Community Job Fair Flier.png to get your base access sorted quickly.

Don't miss out on exploring whether a better opportunity is waiting for you. Please share this post with friends, family, and anyone in your network looking for their next great career move—we will see you there!

The Sparta High School Marching Band has spent countless hours perfecting their 2026-2027 routines, and they are ready ...
09/04/2026

The Sparta High School Marching Band has spent countless hours perfecting their 2026-2027 routines, and they are ready to bring the energy this season! Head on out to support this dedicated program, and get ready to dance and move to all their great music.

Instead of just marking your calendar, here is how you can show up for them:

Friday Night Lights: Catch them hyping up the crowd at Memorial Field for 7:00 PM football games on September 4th, 11th, and 25th.

The Big Homecoming Marathon: October 9th is a massive day for the band! They kick things off at the FCCU Tailgate at noon, march in the Sparta Homecoming Parade at 5:00 PM, and cap off the night performing at the Homecoming football game.

Community Parades: Watch them light up the streets at the Torchlight Parade in La Crosse on September 24th.

The Road to State: They are taking their talents across Wisconsin to compete against the best. Cheer them on at the Saber Marching Invite in Franklin (Sept 19), the Marchfest Invitational in Waukesha (Sept 26), and the Greendale Marching Invitational (Oct 3). It all leads up to their huge performance at the WSMA State Marching Band Competition at UW-Whitewater on October 17th!

Chasing Daylight Animal Shelter is truly one of the most caring and thoughtful organizations, pouring endless love and t...
09/03/2026

Chasing Daylight Animal Shelter is truly one of the most caring and thoughtful organizations, pouring endless love and time into every animal that comes through their doors. 🐾
Now it is our turn to help them and the furry friends they support by shopping their upcoming Garage Sale! Every single cent made will go right back into the shelter to provide care, food, and comfort for the cats and dogs waiting for their forever homes.🎁

Garage Sale Details🕵🏻

Dates & Times: September 4th from 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM, and September 5th from 8:00 AM – Noon.

Location: Handishop Industries, 1411 N. Superior, Tomah.📍

Donation Drop-offs: Items can be dropped off at Handishop from August 31st to September 3rd between 8:00 AM and 3:30 PM.

Clothing Note: If you are donating clothing, please note they are only accepting small children's clothes.

Check out the attached flyer, and mark your calendars to come out and support a wonderful cause! 🐾🐶🐱

It’s time to trade Friday night couch sessions for cold bleachers and hot chocolate! The Sparta Football team is gearing...
09/03/2026

It’s time to trade Friday night couch sessions for cold bleachers and hot chocolate!

The Sparta Football team is gearing up for a killer 2026 season, and they need the entire town out there cheering them on. They have been putting in the sweat all summer so they can thoroughly humble the competition this fall.🏈

Take a look at the full schedule for Varsity, JV, and JV2 in the attached file, and be sure to mark the calendar for these massive Varsity home events:

Sept 4 vs. Logan: Youth Night (Bring the loud, sugar-fueled kids!)

Sept 11 vs. Holmen: Military/First Responder Night

Sept 25 vs. Central: Senior/Parent Night (Bring tissues for the parents)

Oct 9 vs. Reedsburg: Homecoming (Time to squeeze into those old letterman jackets that mysteriously shrank over the years)

Whether they are defending the home turf or taking the long bus ride to Baraboo, get out there and give them some proper hometown support. Go pack those stands, lose your voice yelling, and watch them light up the scoreboard! 🏈💪

Get ready for a spooktacular time in Sparta!Calling all local businesses! The Sparta Area Chamber of Commerce is brewin...
09/03/2026

Get ready for a spooktacular time in Sparta!

Calling all local businesses! The Sparta Area Chamber of Commerce is brewing up something special for our annual Sparta Business Trick or Treating event. This is a fantastic, community-driven evening full of fun, and we want your business on the map.

Update: All of our vendor huts are officially BOOKED!🔥

But do not park your broomsticks 🧹 just yet! We are still calling on all Downtown Sparta & Sparta local businesses to sign up as storefront stops. 🎯 While the huts are full, opening your own doors to the community is the perfect opportunity to connect with families, show off your Sparta spirit, and support local fun right from your shop.🎉

For our trick-or-treaters 🎃 exploring beyond the main square, visiting your shop is absolutely worth the extra broom mileage. Creep a little further—the treats are worth it! We want to see stops at Sparta local businesses all through the town, making every corner of our community come alive with Halloween magic.🎱

Plus, this year we are hosting a Hut and Storefront Decorating Contest!🏆 Go all out with your spooky 👹 decor because the community gets to vote for their favorite business. Whether you are transforming your lobby into a haunted mansion or adding a few friendly ghosts to your windows, let your creativity shine.

Ready to join the fun and be an official stop? ⛔ Since the huts are full, only storefront stops are left to sign up for—don't miss out! Follow the link to register

Follow the link to register your business today: https:https://forms.gle/oXYdXytSuDTMbRWC8

Date: Saturday, October 31st, 2026

Time: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM (Set-up time begins at 2:30 PM)

Locations: Downtown Sparta storefronts & Local Sparta Businesses all through town (plus the fully-booked huts at Mueller Square, Water Bridge, and Creekside Commons)

Any questions please call 608 269 4123 Laurie can answer any questions you might have! We look foward to having you business be a part of this years Business Trick or Treat! 🦇

Address

111 Milwaukee Street
Sparta, WI
54656

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+16082694123

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