Discover Lodi: Curling, Markets, and Local History

When planning a stay in Lodi, Wisconsin, you can time your trip around seasonal dates and the activities that interest you most. From May through October, there are recurring Friday offerings, an annual festival takes place in August, and there is also a special winter recreation option. Curling, hiking, and trails by the water round out the options. When planning, first consider whether event dates, outdoor activities, or a particular season are key to your trip.

Dates and Seasonal Events

The Lodi First Friday Art Walks take place from 5 to 9 p.m. on the first Friday of each month from May through October. The Farmers Market is held every Friday from May through October next to the Koltes Do-It Center. This gives you two recurring Friday offerings with different schedules: the Art Walk takes place on the first Friday of the month, while the market is held weekly. If one of these offerings is the reason for your trip, you can plan your travel dates accordingly.

Susie the Duck Days takes place annually on the second Saturday in August. The festival includes a parade, food, children’s activities, and music in the park. The date provides another clear annual landmark.

Hiking and Trails by the Water

The Ice Age Trail passes through the city of Lodi, giving your stay a specific hiking focus. Spring Creek Park has a trail along Spring Creek. Visitors can buy dried corn there to feed the ducks. Spring Creek also flows through the city. The trail and the park path offer two distinct points of reference for planning: one passes through Lodi, while the other follows the creek through the park.

You can swim at the Goeres Park Pool, and in winter there is an outdoor ice-skating rink in Lodi. Swimming and skating add more activities to the outdoor options, with the winter reference applying specifically to the skating rink.

Curling and Seasonal Recreation

The Lodi Curling Club in Lodi is a facility with two curling sheets. You can try curling there.

A Trip to the Lodi Marsh State Natural Area

The Lodi Marsh State Natural Area can be reached from the intersection of Highways 60 and 113 in Lodi. From there, drive 0.6 miles west on Highway 60, then 1.5 miles south on Riddle Road to a DNR parking lot east of the road. From there, walk west across the road into the natural area. Access and road conditions may change; check both before setting out.

A Historical Landmark

The Portage Street Historic District was added to the state and national registers of historic places in 2000. If you would like to consider Lodi’s history alongside events and recreational activities, the district is a specific historical landmark to include in your trip planning.

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