Get Away To Grafton

On today’s episode of Get Away to Grafton, we’ll be sharing with you why you won’t want to miss Grafton’s annual Fall into Grafton harvest festival!

For more information about Fall into Grafton, please go to our website, celebrategrafton.org, or “like” us on our Facebook page, Celebrate Grafton.

Tune in to August’s episode of Get Away To Grafton, our new monthly podcast, where you'll learn about upcoming events, local organizations, and why Grafton, Wisconsin is the best place to be!

On today's show, we’re taking it up a notch, and sharing with you why Grafton is a great place to stay and play. Join us as we guide you through a typical stay and play weekend here in the heart of it all.

First, Steve Smith, owner of Fire Ridge Golf Club and Flannery’s Restaurant, paints a picture for you of his beautiful course, delicious restaurant, and views of the fiery glow of the sun coming from the hillside of his location. (www.fireridgegc.com)

Next, Cheryl Nenn of Milwaukee RiverKeeper, shares with us details about the breathtaking waterways in Grafton, and throughout Ozaukee and Milwaukee County. Learn about the best places to view nature, kayak, and fish. (www.milwaukeeriverkeeper.org)

Finally, Amanda Hansen, Director of Sales for the Hampton Inn and Suites and TownePlace Suites by Marriott, shares details about their new hotel, and the fantastic amenities to make any weekend away feel like home. (http://hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/wisconsin/hampton-inn-and-suites-grafton-MKEGFHX/index.html

For more information about Grafton, and places to stay and play, please go to our website, grafton-wi.org. Also be sure to review, share and subscribe to Get Away To Grafton however you enjoy podcasts!

On July’s episode of Get Away to Grafton, we discuss one of the best nights of the year in downtown Grafton: Grafton’s Ladies Night Out! Join us as we discover details that ladies in Ozaukee County will want to know for this exciting event taking place on August 7th. Chocolate, drink specials, goodie bags, and more will be just some of the many fun things for you to share and experience with your gal pals!

Our wonderful panel of women from the Grafton Ladies Night Out committee share all the in’s and out’s of the event. Sit back, and hear from Committee Chair Kim Meisinger (and owner of Bloomin Olive Flower Shop and Gifts), as well as Committee Members Becki Schimpf of Cornerstone Community Bank, Jennifer Mantooth of Partnership Bank, and Juile Hoover of Family Sharing of Ozaukee County. 

Whether you’re planning to head out on the town with your family or friends, this is a night you won’t want to miss! For more information, or to register as a guest of Grafton’s Ladies Night Out, please go to grafton-wi.org and search for the event in our event calendar, or search for Grafton’s Ladies Night Out on Facebook.

On today’s episode of Get Away to Grafton, we discuss important details regarding Grillin' in Grafton and the many things it has to offer throughout the weekend. Join us on Friday, June 29th and Saturday, June 30th in Centennial Park for delicious food, outdoor family fun and the largest fireworks show in Ozaukee County!

First, we'll speak with Jim Brunnquell, current Treasurer of Celebrate Grafton and one of the founding members of the organization. Jim shares with us how this popular event came to be and what activities and attractions visitors can expect.

Then, Sara Grover shares with us the amazing live music line-up planned for the entire weekend. As Manager of Operations and Entertainment for K-Nation Entertainment (a part of Kapco in Grafton), Sara has been planning and executing the music line-up for Grillin' in Grafton for the last few years, with the help of Celebrate Grafton and their committee. Learn more about this year’s performers, including Chasin' Mason, the Extra Crispy Brass Band and the Bluewater Kings Band.

Finally, Treasurer for the Grafton Area Chamber of Commerce Mike Donahue shares with us details about the BEST and largest fireworks show in Ozaukee County, taking place at dusk on Saturday, June 30th at Centennial Park.

Whether you’re a seasoned foodie, or just looking to have a great time this Summer with your family and friends, Grillin' in Grafton is the place to be! You won’t want to miss this! For more information, visit www.celebrategrafton.org.

On our debut episode of Get Away to Grafton, we discuss important details regarding Giro d' Grafton, taking place June 23rd! One of the stops on the popular Tour of America's Dairyland bicycle race series, this exciting six-turn course has plenty to offer all racers and spectators in Downtown Grafton. 

First, we'll speak with Bill Koch, co-founder and executive director of Tour of America's Dairyland, and Bill Ochowicz, also a co-founder and partner of Tour of America's Dairyland, as well as the founder of Giro d' Grafton. They'll give us behind the scenes and “from the beginning” details about the race and T.O.A.D.

Then, John Safstrom -- president and founding member of Celebrate Grafton -- takes the stage by telling us all about what to expect on race day in the Grafton community.

Whether you’re a cycling enthusiast, or just looking for something to do this Summer, Giro d'Grafton is an event that is sure to please everyone in the crowd! For more information, visit www.celebrategrafton.org.