Ongoing Events & Exhibits

The RCHS Parker Pen Exhibit at 426 N. Jackson Street in Janesville is open daily from 9 am to 4 pm. For much of its 100-year history, the Parker Pen Company was synonymous with Janesville. Items on display include hundreds of pens, Parker clocks, advertisements, historic photos and awards and books about the company's products. 608-756-4509 or 800-577-1859. www.rchs.us

Pickard China Exhibit at the Helen Jeffris Wood Museum Center, 426 N. Jackson Street in Janesville is open daily from 9 am to 4 pm.  Visit this beautiful exhibit of Pickard China porcelain featuring elaborate ornamentation, decorative gilding, and realistic floral and fauna scenes!  Pickard, Inc., is the only remaining company still producing fine china in the United States.  608-756-4509 http://www.rchs.us .

Comedy Night, at the Janesville Armory. This event is held every Thursday evening. Doors open at 6 pm, show begins at 7:30 pm. $10 cover charge. 608-741-7400 www.janesvillearmory.com

Janesville Farmers Market, May 12 through October 28; ; 100-200 Blocks of Main Street, Janesville, Saturdays,  8 am to 1 pm, Fresh flowers, vegetables, fruits, bakery and meat from local vendors. Event runs on Saturdays, May through October, www.janesvillefarmersmarket.com

Rock County Farmers Market; 5013 Hwy. 11 West, Janesville, Sundays, 8 am to 1 pm.  A variety of local vendor produce, flowers, baked goods, meats and cheeses is available.  Event runs May through October.  608-314-6721  www.rockcountyfarmersmarket.com

Lincoln Tallman House Tours; June 1 to September 30;  Lincoln Tallman House 9 am to 3 pm $8/Adults; $7.50/Seniors; $4/Children. Tour this beautiful Victorian Italianate where President Lincoln was once a guest. 608-756-4509, www.rchs.us

Rock Aqua Jays Water Ski Shows - Sundays and Wednesdays May 30th through September 6th at Traxler Park.  Shows begin at 7 pm in June and July; 6:30 pm in August and September. Free Admission; Donations Welcome.  The Aqua Jays perform many exciting feats, including their signature 5 high pyramid, barefoot skiers, jump team, ballet line, doubles acts, swivel skiers, etc.  You'll enjoy watching this nationally recognized water ski show team perform their acrobatic stunts week after week as they build their tournament performances. Stadium bleacher seating. http://www.rockaquajays.org

Rock County Barn Quilt Exhibit - Take a driving tour of Rock County's rural landscape to enjoy the artisticly crafted, 8 foot wooden squares gracing area barns and painted to resemble quilts. This is some of Wisconsin's heritage at it's best! Click here for map

 
Apple Orchards - Visit the many area apple orchards to enjoy the bounty of the season. Treat your tastebuds with fresh apples, cider, baked goods and more. Not to mention you can take in the scenic countryside along the way. Click here for map