How to Spend Labor Day Weekend in Lake Mills, WI

Labor Day Weekend is the unofficial send-off to summer, and there’s no better place to celebrate than right here in Lake Mills! From ice cream breakfasts to lakeside adventures, our town has everything you need for a memorable holiday.

🍦 Kick Off Saturday with Ice Cream for Breakfast

Start your weekend the sweetest way possible at Jerzey Junction’s Ice Cream for Breakfast event!
📅 Saturday, August 30th
🕗 8:00 AM

This once-a-year tradition flips the script on breakfast and makes ice cream totally acceptable first thing in the morning. (Jerzey Junction will be opening EARLY for this special event, but if you end up with ice cream cravings later in the weekend, they are open Sunday from 12-5pm and Monday from 4-8pm!) 

🛍️ Stroll, Shop & Support Local

After breakfast, head downtown to browse Lake Mills’ unique shops and galleries. Pop into The Corner Mercantile for locally crafted goods (open Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 11am-3pm), browse artisan work at Ephraim Pottery, or Daydream Believer Book Store and Gifts for your next lakeside read.

Need a caffeine boost to fuel your shopping trip? Grab coffee or a sweet bite from SimpleKup.

🌊 Relax by the Lake

No holiday weekend is complete without time on Rock Lake. Pack a picnic from Lake Mills Market (and a coffee or smoothie from Coffee Van Go!) and spread out at Bartel’s Beach. Want to get on the water? Rentals from Zastrow Watercraft make kayaking and paddleboarding easy. 

🍽️ Dine, Sip & Savor

Lake Mills has no shortage of great eats. Grab casual bites at Doyle’s Dogs or Crawfish Junction, or linger over a glass of wine at Lewis Station Winery. Craft beer lovers can sample local brews at Sunshine Brewing Company or Tyranena Brewing Company’s The  Fharmacy, while cocktail fans will love Velveteen Cocktail Lounge.

🎶 Evening Fun & Live Music

As the sun sets, check out live music at Tyranena Brewing Company. Bring a lawn chair, sip something cold, and enjoy the summer vibes. 

🌅 Sunday & Monday: Slow It Down

Stretch your weekend a little longer. Play a round at Lake Mills Golf Club (tee times Sunday 6:30am-6:30pm or Monday 7:00am-6:20pm) or enjoy a family walk on the Glacial Drumlin State Trail. For a peaceful wrap-up, spend one more evening by Rock Lake, soaking in the last golden light of summer.

Sunday Restaurant Hours: 

Doyle’s Dogs @ the Stand: 11am-3pm

Doyle’s Dogs Downtown: 11-2pm

Crawfish Junction: 10am-7pm

Lewis Station Winery: 11am-3pm

Sunshine Brewing Company: 11am-9pm

The Fharmacy Hours: 11am-7pm

Monday Restaurant Hours:

Crawfish Junction: 11am-8pm