Civil and Municipal - Jan 2024

The Monroe County Fair held the last weekend in July features grandstand entertainment and activities, 4-H competitions and displays, arts and crafts, rides, and much more. The Tomah Tractor Pull held in the city of Tomah attracts many of the top tractor pullers from around North America. The Budweiser Dairyland Super National Truck and Tractor Pull contest at that event is one of the most highly respected competitions of its kind annually. Other notable county events include the Fort McCoy Armed Forces Day with interactive activities and military equipment displays held each May and the Monroe County Dairy Breakfast in June which includes the best breakfast experience you will find with educational displays, farm tours, horse-drawn wagon rides, and more. The Sparta Butterfest offers numerous events and a softball tournament each June that draws some of the top teams from around the Midwest. Finally, if Friday night fish fries are your thing, there are many options throughout the county. Accounting | Advisory | Audit | HR Consulting | Payroll | Retirement Plans | Technology | Wealth Management LET US BE YOUR TRUSTED ADVISOR TODAY At KerberRose, we redefine financial support. Beyond numbers, we o er innovative solutions and strategic insights, helping your business stay ahead of the curve. Partner with our knowledgeable accounting and advisory professionals for a tailored approach you can trust. The aforementioned musical scene is supported by McPherson Guitars, known for the manufacturing of high-quality wood and carbon fiber acoustic guitars. Located in the city of Sparta, McPherson Guitars will attract artists from around the world to perform in the county. Another growing business in Sparta is Mathews Archery, which manufactures and sells hunting and competition-bows and related gear to a global customer base. A HOME TO MANY COMMUNITY EVENTS Given its modest population in such a beautiful and picturesque part of the state, Monroe County is serious about its festivals and annual events. Some of the more notable ones include the Warrens Cranberry Festival, which is held every September. It has grown into one of the Midwest’s premier fall gatherings with shopping, food, and other fun activities. It can attract up to 150,000 people per year with everything from marsh tours to art and craft booths, antique markets – and of course food and music. 236 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 5, ISSUE 01