Find all of our special events, meetings, and community happenings for our Chamber members!
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Dousman Chamber members are invited to a holiday party!
After the hustle and bustle of the holidays have calmed, let’s gather for refreshments and socializing to celebrate the New Year.
Join us at Three Pillars on Thursday, January 25, 2018, from 5-7 p.m.
Dousman Chamber members are invited to a winter social!
After the hustle and bustle of the holidays have calmed, let’s gather for refreshments and socializing to celebrate 2020.
Join us at the Dousman Masonic Lodge on Thursday, February 6 from 5-7 p.m.
Join us for an unforgettable Royal Ball with Disney princesses in Dousman!
Dreams will come true as you meet Sleeping Beauty, Ariel, and Princess Tiana
Tickets:
Princesses & Princes – $40
Queens & Kings – $15
*Open to children of all ages – must be accompanied by an adult*
SEATS ARE LIMITED!
In order to make sure all in attendance have the best time imaginable, we are asking that you request to reserve your seats by:
1. Sending an email to dousmanroyalball@gmail.com.
2. Indicate all adults and children in your party.
3. Await an email reply confirmation with information on completing payment by check or credit card.
Because seats are limited, they will be reserved in the order emails are received.
For more information, call 262-719-5165. Our Facebook Event also has all the details: bit.ly/RoyalBallDousman
This is the Dousman Chamber’s largest annual fundraiser, with proceeds supporting our scholarship fund and other community initiatives.
The Dousman Post Office is hosting an open house to celebrate the once in a lifetime event where the date meets the zip! 5/31/18 to celebrate 53118!
“Touch a Truck”
A FREE family-friendly event at Cory Park in Dousman!
Concessions | Bounce House | Balloon Sculptor | Kid’s Activities
The Dousman Area Chamber of Commerce’s NEWEST event is will take place at Cory Park.
Bring the whole family to explore construction equipment, farming implements, and trucks of all kinds!
Get up close and see them from a perspective most never get a chance to do.
Additionally, enjoy the bounce house and balloon sculptor. Each child will receive a hard hat. Local Dousman area businesses will also be showcased.
This event is FREE to the public. Concessions will be available for sale and there will be an opportunity to donate to the Chamber’s Kettle Moraine Scholarship Fund.
(Bring cash if you’re so inclined).
Visit our Facebook Event for all the details and to SHARE and RSVP!
2018 Derby Days in Dousman!
July 27th, 28th,and 29th
Cory Park
www.facebook.com/DOUSMAN-DERBY-DAYS-145961805484798
www.facebook.com/WIStateFrogJump
Friday:
6pm: Food and Beer Tents Open
6pm: Lake Enterprises Carnival & Games
Unlimited Rides 6-10pm w/ wristband $20
8pm-Midnite: Live Music by Rebel Grace
Saturday:
8am: Men’s Softball Tournament
10 am: NEW!! Bag Toss Tournament in the Beer Tent
Noon: Food & Beer Tent Open
Noon: Lake Enterprises Carnival & Games
Unlimited Rides 2-6pm w/ wristband $20
12:30-3:30pm: Registration for WI State Frog Jump
1:00pm: Jumping Begins
8pm-Midnite: Live Music by Love Monkeys
Sunday:
11am: GIGANTIC Parade on Main Street & Ottawa Avenue
Noon: Food & Beer Tent Open
Noon: Lake Enterprises Carnival & Games
Noon: Chicken BBQ until gone
12:30-3:30pm: Registration for WI State Frog Jump
1:00pm: Jumping Begins with awards to follow
Immediately after the parade: Echoes of Camp Randall
1:30-5:30pm: Live Music by Crossfire
Parade Information: Sue 262-490-2054
Softball Tournament: Candace 262-370-6896
Vendor Information: Annie 262-965-3852
To Volunteer: Chuck 414-688-4031 or Brian 262-567-7814
Friends and Family Chicken BBQ
Enjoy a fun afternoon at Three Pillars’ beautiful park-like campus in Dousman. Plenty of free parking is available near the picnic pavilion off Hwy 18 | 36293 Sunset Drive, Dousman, WI 53118
The fun happens from noon to 3:00 PM – all are welcome!
Delicious Chicken Dinner | Hamburgers | Brats | Roasted Corn | Soda | Beer | Free Activities for Children | Music | Raffles | Artisan Crafts for Sale
Admission and tons of kids activities are FREE! (Face painting, temporary tattoos, Speleo cave, inflatable obstacle course, 4 in 1 combo inflatable, the floating baseball challenge, fishing, classic cars to admire, roaming caricature artist, accordion player, and Three Pillars choir performance.) Bring cash or check if you care for hot spit-roasted chicken, hamburgers, brats, buttery corn on the cob, ice cream, beer, soda, or waters. Artisan crafts, art, and 50/50 raffle tickets will also be for sale.
Event is rain or shine. Please call 262.965.2111 with any questions.
Stay connected, RSVP, and share with friends through our Facebook Event!
The Culpepper & Merriweather Circus is coming to Dousman!
The Dousman Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus, America’s Favorite Big Top Circus, coming to Dousman, WI!
Thursday, August 23rd, 2018
Cory Park located on Main Street
Two scheduled performances: 5:00 & 7:30 p.m.
Take advantage of a discount when you buy tickets in advance for the whole family – stop in any of these Dousman, WI businesses:
– Bullfrog Station & Car Wash
– Chamberlain’s Flower Shop
– Corner Stop
– Ixonia Bank
* $10/adult | $7/kids (age 2-12) & seniors (65+) *
Children under 2 are always free.
And tickets may also be purchased on circus day for $13/adult and $8/kid & senior.
Additional Details:
Thanks to the sponsorship of Dousman Chamber of Commerce, Culpepper & Merriweather Circus, America’s Favorite Big Top Circus is coming to Dousman, WI on Thursday, August 23rd, 2018 to the Cory Park located at 140 S. Main Street. Now in its 33rd edition, C&M Circus has become internationally known for quality family entertainment. This authentic One-Ring, Big Top Circus has been featured on National Geographic’s Explorer TV series, Entertainment Tonight, The Los Angeles Times, The Chicago Tribune, Arizona Highways Magazine. It has also been featured on the A&E Special: Under the Big Top and most recently, On the Road with Circus Kids, a Nickelodeon special featured on the Nick News Program.
Bring your friends and family out circus morning to watch as a familiar place in your town is transformed into a bustling Circus City. Activity swirls around the grounds as animals are unloaded, the Big Top is erected, and rigging is prepared for performances later in the day. Enjoy the magic and tradition of the American Circus with your family and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Between 9:30 and 10:00 a.m. come watch the raising of the Big Top, then stay for the FREE Tour. This presentation offers a unique face-to- face opportunity for families, schools, and interested community members to meet and learn all about the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus family and includes a walking tour of the circus grounds. Learn interesting facts about our performers, the history of our show and the different species of animals in our Circus Family. In this presentation we will also address topics such as hygiene, grooming and the veterinary care all of our animals receive. In recent years the Tent Raising and Morning Tour has become a popular program for families and interested community members. It is presented in a way everyone, young and old can learn many interesting facts about the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus Family. This is a special part of Circus Day that should not be missed!
On circus day, our performers bring the magic of the circus to life in each 90-minute performance. This year’s lineup includes an All-Star group of performers and entertainers that include: Miss Simone and her breath taking single trapeze, Miss Paulina’s proud “ Big & Little” prancing ponies, The Arlise Troupe on their wild and crazy unicycles, Natalie’s American Eskimo Escapades, Miss Georgia displaying flexability to the extreme and for the first time, the Wheel of Destiny & Tight Rope by The Perez Family. But, lets not forget our favorite performing Jungle Cats, Soloman, Delilah & Francis, presented by Mr. Trey Key, that will certainly have you on the edge of your seats! All accompanied by original music composed by the talented, Matt Margucci from Los Angeles, California. Our performers are sure to amaze, delight and entertain the audience members of all ages beyond your wildest imagination. The costumes alone are certainly of Las Vegas quality.
For more information visit the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus Facebook page with videos, photos and comments from past sponsors and patrons. Also visit www.cmcircus.com.
For more information or to reserve discount tickets call 866 BIG TOP 6. Reservations will be available even on show day but, only at this number till 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday, Central Time.
Circus Day Schedule
Between 9:30 & 10:00 a.m.– Tent Raising & FREE Tour
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Picnic in the Park with the Dousman Ottawa Lions Club – cookout food items available – FREE (donations accepted)
4:00 pm Midway Box Office Opens
(pony rides, moonbounce, concessions and more)
First Show 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Second Show 7:30-9:00 p.m.
Come shopping in Dousman on Saturday, August 25th, 2018!
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Official Rummage Sale Booklet is NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE by clicking HERE.
Browse the sale locations, items for sale, places to dine, restrooms, area map, and more so you’re ready to hit the ground running (and shopping) on Saturday 8/25!
Booklets will also be available at the Bullfrog Station after 7:30 AM on sale day.
Get all the details here, including the forms to participate by holding a rummage: www.dousmanchamber.org/special-events/annual-rummage-sale/
26th Annual Halloween Haunted Woods at Three Pillars!
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (NEW earlier start time this year!)
Friday, October 19, 2018
Parking available at Dousman Elementary (341 E. Ottawa Avenue Dousman, WI 53118 )
Join us for this unforgettable FREE community trick-or-treat event!
THE SCOOP:
Children 6th grade and under and their families are invited to walk through our amazingly decorated buildings and beautiful woods, enjoying different themes in each area across the campus. Three Pillars residents and staff will be present throughout, dressed in fun costumes and ready to hand out candy to the little ones trick-or-treating their way through.
Event occurs rain or shine. This event is all about FUN and not about SCARY. No tickets or registration necessary.
PARKING / SHUTTLE:
The evening begins at Dousman Elementary (Hwy 67 South to Hwy Z: 341 E Ottawa Ave, Dousman) where a FREE shuttle bus takes you to and from Three Pillars. The first bus loads and leaves the school at 5:30 PM; doors open at Three Pillars at 6:00 PM. The last bus will leave the school to head to Three Pillars at 7:45 PM. There is no parking available at Three Pillars for this event.
DON’T FORGET TO:
-Dress up and dress for the weather.
-Bring a candy bucket or use one of our bags, given at the entrance
-Wear good walking shoes.
-Pack the little ones up in a stroller or wagon (that you can load on the school bus shuttle) to make the walk simple.
-Bring a non-perishable food or monetary donation for our local food pantries, which will be collected before you get on the shuttle bus at Dousman Elementary.
For more information, please contact Three Pillars’ Marketing & Communications Coordinator by email: info@threepillars.org
You can also find details about this beloved community event on our Facebook event (http://bit.ly/3PHHW2018) or our website (www.threepillars.org/Events/Halloween-Haunted-Woods-2018.htm).
