Volunteers Needed
Putting on a community event that brings nearly 10,000 people to Lake Mills over a weekend, requires a lot of effort! It couldn't be done without a devoted group of volunteers and activity chairs to keep the wheels turning! Would…
Hot Dog Eating Contest
TIME: Saturday, 2/1/25 - 1 to 3 pm (Women's contest @ 1 pm; Men's contest @ 2 pm). LOCATION: Patrick's Arcade Bar, 201 N. Main Street COST: $10 per contestant INFO: Welcome to the 2025 Knickerbocker Hot Dog Eating Contest! Join…
Ice Bowling
TIME: Saturday, 2/1/25 - 9 am to 2 pm* (hour shifts; play per participant will last approximately 45 minutes) *All hour slots SOLD OUT except 9 am (as of 1 pm on 1/28/25) LOCATION: Hering's Fish Bowl, 137 Sandy Beach…
“Frozen” Food & Drink Specials
Hungry? Grab a bite in Lake Mills! (And we don't mean the frost-bite kind!) Knickerbocker is a busy weekend in Lake Mills... Here are some places to grab food & beverages! FRIDAY, 1/31/25 Crawfish Junction, W6376 Co Rd A,…
Family Games: Snowball Eating Contest, IdiderDAD & Fish Toss
TIME: Saturday, 2/1/25 - Begins at 12 pm LOCATION: Commons Park, 100 N Main Street COST: Free INFO: A beloved tradition now continued by the Lake Mills Optimists, kids & adults compete in the Snowball Eating Contest (how fast can…
Knickerbocker Ice Wine
TIME: 2/1/25, 12 to 8 pm LOCATION: Lewis Station Winery, 217 N Main Street (also available at Stable Rock Winery & Distillery in Jefferson) COST: Retail, $25 per bottle INFO: Indulge in the luxurious taste of the 2025 Lewis Station…
Special Beer Releases
Hanging around downtown Lake Mills? Stop by one of our TWO local breweries and try their special releases for this icy annual event! Cheers! TIME: Saturday, 2/1/25 Knickerbocker Winter Ale - Ginger, lemon and orange flavors create a spicy blend…
Cornhole Tournament
TIME: Saturday, 2/1/25 - Cornhole check-in and practice beginning at 10 am; tournament play begins at 11 am. Plenty of room to get warm inside; open from 10 am to 11 pm. LOCATION: The Fharmacy Public House, Parking lot adjacent…
Optimists’ Skating Party
TIME: Saturday, 2/1/25, 11 am to 1 pm (assuming ice can be made) LOCATION: Commons Park, 100 N Main Street COST: Free INFO: Kids age 15 and under; Grab your skates (or boots) and join us at the Commons Park…
Free Fat Bike Run Ride
TIME: Saturday, 2/1/25 - Start at 12 pm LOCATION: Begins at The Velveteen Cocktail Lounge (formerly The Hub), 128 E Madison Street COST: Free INFO: Grab your bike & your gear and join us for the Annual Knickerbocker Fat Bike…