Green County 2020 Guide

Brodhead

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fun facts + things to see and do A visit to Brodhead offers ample opportunities for your adventurous soul – kayaking, fishing, biking, and hiking along the Sugar River. New this year is a pedestrian bridge over the Mill Race waterway leading from Putnam Park to the Pearl Island Recreational Corridor. Exchange Square is the setting for community events. New in 2019 was the multi-cultural Day of the Dead celebration. Brodhead kicks off the holiday season with the Fire & Ice Festival held annually in December. The Sugar River State Trail begins downtown. You’ll see a wildflower garden and the trailhead building just west of the Square. A short bike ride leads to the Clarence Covered Bridge. Large murals around the city reflect iconic themes. There’s a bustling old time depot scene (by the restored Depot Museum), a salute to aviation (at Piggly Wiggly), and a tribute to volunteer firefighters (at the fire station). The Brodhead Airport is home to three grass runways and the Kelch Aviation Museum. The recently completed Bill & Sue Knight Memorial Vintage Aviation & Automotive Building is a 12,000 square foot airplane hangar which will house vintage aircraft from an era known as the golden age of aviation – including a Pietenpol Air Camper built in 1937. Reminisce: Brodhead’s Historical Society offers an excellent and searchable online archive at brodheadhistory.org. The Brodhead Depot Museum offers railroad memorabilia and a glimpse into local history. There’s a special focus on Knight Manufacturing – the company that set the stage for the community as home to today’s leading international ag equipment manufacturer Kuhn North America. Say Cheese! Brodhead is home to Decatur Dairy – featuring award-winning cheese crafted by Wisconsin Master Cheesemaker Steve Stettler. Stop in for fresh curds or a made-to-order grilled cheese. Other local tastes are apples from Ten Eyck Orchard and homemade pie from Country Lane Bakery.

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