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Sunday, Jun. 28
3:00 PM
Dane Co Fair at the Mallards
Thursday, Jul. 16
Repterience - Reptile Education Experience
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Friday, Jul. 17
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Kiddie Tractor Pedal Pull (sign up at 1pm)
Saturday, Jul. 18
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12:30 PM
Jigsaw Puzzle Challenge!
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Sunday, Jul. 19
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12:00 PM
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