2010 Calendar of Events

We accept Master Card & Visa.

All food events are potlucks, held Saturday night at the pavilion about 6 p.m. unless otherwise stated.  Donations are always welcome.  Looking forward to your visit. 

If you have questions please call 715-964-8777 or e-mail us at auroragardens@aol.com.

April 17  Spring Cleanup - Remove brush and dead fall trees setting out picnic table - waking the park from winter sleep. Open to general public - NO ADMISSION FEE for helpers.  ALL ARE WELCOME.  Please call for details 715-964-8777 or 608-754-9452.

April 24  Spring Cleanup Rain Date.  Open to the general public - ALL ARE WELCOME.  NO ADMISSION FEE for helpers.

Open on WEEKENDS when the Eau Claire temperature is 69 degrees or more.  Weather information found on homepage of auroragardens.org if in doubt call first 715-964-8777 or 608-754-9452. Sundays closed 5:00 p.m.

May 1 Planting Trees and Gardens

NOW OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
- ALL OF JUNE, JULY AND AUGUST - Please call 715-964-8777 FOR LODGE RESERVATIONS.

May 29 - May 31  Memorial Day Weekend - Potluck bring a dish to pass.  Donations are welcome.

June 5     Plantation Day - To fill Aurora Gardens with seasonal fruits, vegetables and flowers. 

July 3 - Ribfest - Potluck - Bring a dish to pass.  Donations $10.00 per adult and $5.00 per child under 12.  By Members.  

Thank you Ron, and members the Ribs were excellent.

Come Join the fun.
July 10  - AANR - World Record Skinny-Dip
                Guinness World Record (TM) Challenge
                Sponsored by: 
                The American Association for  
                Nude Recreation             
                Saturday 2:00 p.m. Central Time
Discount entrance fee $30 includes overnight tent camping in the open field area.  For Skinny Dip day only.

A Lunch and snacks provided by members - tickets will be included in entrance fee. 

We are proud!  A Big Thank You to all our members who helped get Aurora Gardens ready for the Skinny Dip Contest.  Thank you for helping with the press releases.  Thank you for the lunch provided and served by the members.  We had a good turn out.

New.
August 14  The Grill is on for Brats and Hot Dogs.  Potluck
                   Bring a dish to pass.  Donations welcome.

September 4 - 7  Labor Day Weekend.

September 4
Because of the B/P Oil Spill in the Gulf, we will not have the Seafood Buffet.  The cost and availability is too uncertain.

Instead we will have a Grill your own Steak.  The Steak will be provided.
 - Fund raiser Potluck bring a salad or desert - Donations $10.00 per adult and $5.00 per child under 12 years old. 

Sept 18   Squirrel Away Weekend  - Putting the Campground to bed for the winter.  Helpers are welcome.  NO ADMISSION FEE for helpers.  This is a clothing optional for all.  A great time to meet our members. 

Sept 18  Chili Cook Off - About 3 p.m. bring your favorite chili dish - to be judged by members and visitors.  Sparky.  Scenic Fall Colors.

AFTER SEPTEMBER 18~ OPEN WEEKENDS WHEN THE EAU CLAIRE TEMPERATURE IS 69 DEGREES OR HIGHER. Weather information is found on the home page of auroragardens.org if in doubt please call first 715-964-8777 or 608-754-9452.  After Labor Day, the Gardens may be open to visitors during the weekdays, please call first.  WEEKEND SCHEDULE - OPEN FRIDAY - SATURDAY AND on SUNDAY AURORA GARDENS CLOSES AT 5:00 P.M.

Attention:  After October 1, 2009 Aurora Gardens will be open to camping and lodging by reservation only.

Lodge - Motel rooms are available by reservation for 3 or more rooms for 2 or more days.  Advance reservation and deposit required.  Call 715-9648777. 


More events are in the planning stages.  Keep looking at the activities page for more details.
These events are subject to change.

Things to come: Bible Study, Nudity in the Bible and Church Services.