Travel Calumet Original Podcast

One of the fastest growing movements in the travel industry worldwide is the development of agricultural tourism opportunities, otherwise known as agritourism. Sheila Everhart, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Association (WATA); Clara Hedrich, WATA Board Vice President; and Jean Bahn, Chair of WATA's Board Advocacy Committee join host Rick Sense to discuss

June is Dairy Month! And to celebrate, let’s talk about Sunday June 23’s Sundae on a Dairy Farm, (actually to be held at the Calumet County Fairgrounds in Chilton, this year). Joining host Rick Sense for today’s episode is Sue Schultz, one of the organizers of the event.

In episode 20, Clara and Larry Hedrich join host Rick Sense for a conversation about their KIDFARM in Chilton and then delve into the world of agritourism in Calumet County. In the late 70’s, eager to return to their rural roots, Larry and Clara bought a “hobby farm” in the heart of Wisconsin, America’s Dairyland. ​Along with their homestead, they inherited two goats. Lit

Gloria Regan, former Calumet County and Wisconsin Fairest of the Fair and current board member of the Calumet County Agricultural Association, joins host Rick Sense to discuss the 2024 Calumet County Fair to be held over Labor Day Weekend at the Calumet County Fairgrounds in Chilton.

Emmy Award winning producer Regan Ernst as well as Josh Ostermann, both of Discover Mediaworks (DW), join host Rick Sense to discuss the success of DW's long-running Discover Wisconsin television show and the production of Calumet County based stories for an upcoming episode of the Uniquely Wisconsin television show.

Sean Becker, Director of Operations and Athlete Development at Ariens Nordic Center, joins host Rick Sense to talk about the first-ever U.S. Biathlon Midwest Regional Summer Biathlon Championships and U.S. Biathlon Masters Nationals and NorAm Masters Championships to be held at Ariens Nordic Center. Additionally, Sean and Rick discuss U.S. Biathlon, US Olympian and area native Paul

Jon Woelfel and Kerri Futch join host Rick Sense to talk about Wolf and Fox Winery opening June 1, 2024, at Woelfel Homestead. We talk grapes, weddings, concerts, and about the exciting future of this beautiful Calumet County destination!

Greg Hageman from the New Holstein Historical Society joins Rick Sense to discuss two of New Holstein's must-see destinations, the Timm House and Pioneer Corner Museum.

Dana and Eric Krueger owners of the historic and iconic Crystal Ballroom in St John join host Rick Sense to discuss dance, live music, special news about the Mile of Music event, weddings, and so much more taking place at "The Crystal."

The Calumet County "tourism brain trust" gathers to talk about the exciting, upcoming summer and fall 2024 tourism season. Listen to Lindsay Meyer and Louise Marum from the Calumet County Parks Department as they join host Rick Sense.