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The 17 square mile, Brooklyn (incorporated in 1954) likely received its name from the many brooks and wide fields in the area and not from the large metropolis in New York state. An agrotourism destination, one of largest nature preserves in South Central Wisconsin, and a cute, quaint walkable downtown, complete with a blacksmith and popular regional music venue, this is Brooklyn, Wisconsin. 

THE BROOKLYN WILDLIFE AREA 

The Brooklyn Wildlife Area is vast, diverse in its' topography, ecosystems and vegetation, and right here in Southern Wisconsin's backyard. Hunters, hikers, birders and fisherman will find the park's 3,500 acres spread across DNR, state, private easements serene and rugged, secluded but accessible green space for any outdoor adventure.

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BROOKLYN TRACTOR PULL

Free Three day event takes place Labor Day Weekend at the American Legion grounds.  The tractor pull extravaganza kicks off Friday at 6pm featuring competition between the Community Antique Tractor Pullers.  For kids and families there is the bean bag toss tournament. Oregon-Brooklyn VFW Post #10272 will be serving their FAMOUS Steak Sandwiches, Brats and Hot dogs. New this year: Main St Music will be sponsoring the music stage, musical act line up to be announced soon.   

Saturday, commences a long day of activities and features at 10 am sharp.  The competition of the day highlights members from PI Pullers, Southwest WI Pullers, and amateurs.  Food and spirits vendors serving up throughout the day. Capping the day is a showcase of live music and the Fall Arts Art and Craft Fair at the Brooklyn Community Center, 9 am to 3 pm.

    (Source: Main Street Music promotional)

The Bee Charmer

Mary Celley the owner of Bee Charmer is full-time beekeeper, tending to 100 hives on her farm, and sells her bee-derived products at the Dane County Farmers Market. Celley also sells bees and runs a stinging-insect pest control business on the side. The Bee Charmer product line includes honey of course, but also salves, and candles.

Contact owner Mary Celley Phone: (608) 575-2449
Email: becharmr@aol.com for more information

Alpine Ridge Orchard

The Started in 2014, Alpine Ridge Orchard offers over 48 varieties of apples from mid-August to late October.  The Leverenz Family also offers a large pumpkin patch an ideal destination for the Fall and Halloween season.



https://www.alpineridgeorchard.com

S5610 Alpine Road, Brooklyn, Wisconsin

(608)455-5018

Simmons Family Farm

The farm has been known for its chemical-free vegetables, grass-fed meats, and artisanal cheeses made from their own goats’ and cows’ milk. The Simmons Farm became famous in the Madison area for its' hosting of Goat Yoga. Rumors of the farm's demise are slightly exaggerated. Alex Simmons has willingly taken over the farm. And according to the family's recent posting on WhatsUpNewUp, "“Alex Simmons has been sole owner of the farm since inheriting it from his mother in 2005. The farm is not closing . The goods & services that Brian & Karla offered will be ending . The decision to not renew a lease was not entered into lightly. The future of the farm and the stewardship of the land is the family’s main concern and a top priority. There will be an announcement after the first of the year regarding the farm . It is important that people understand that the development rights to the 100 acres were sold to the state by Alex Simmons Sr and James Simmons back in the early 90s .There will be no development of the land and the farm will remain family owned for the unforeseen future.”

Simmons Farm is located at located at 1942 W Main Rd, Belleville. Keep up to date with the farm on Facebook.

Blue Skies Berry Farm

Blue Skies Farm spe­cial­izes in red, orange and yel­low rasp­ber­ries, heir­loom toma­toes, trop­i­cal gin­ger and turmer­ic. We were cer­ti­fied organ­ic through 2007, but since then have dropped our cer­ti­fi­ca­tion as an effort to save costs and paper­work. We still grow using organ­ic meth­ods. In August and Sep­tem­ber we are open for U‑pick rasp­ber­ries as well as farm pick-up of veg­eta­bles. When the U‑pick sea­son begins (mid-August) we are open for about 3 weeks from 8:30 am to noon Sun­day through Fri­day, depend­ing on the quan­ti­ty of berries in the field. We also take pre-orders for pick-up at the farm or at Sat­ur­day’s mar­ket. We attempt to close our sea­son by mid-October.

https://www.blueskiesfarm.com
10320 N Crocker Rd
Brooklyn, WI 53521

608 455 2803

Cox Hill Farm

Our farm practices regenerative agriculture that not only offers better health and quality of life to the livestock but also heals the land and builds soil for the future. This model of farming really shines in the product. Offering better flavor and superior nutritional value all while providing peace of animals and the environment were treated right. Our livestock is raised outdoors and is moved regularly to fresh pasture. This keeps them in constant supply of new forage as well as moving the animals off yesterday's manure to keep them clean and healthy. Because of this, we have no need to use antibiotics, steroids, or growth hormones. The animals are supplemented with local Non-GMO feed to complete their diet.

https://www.coxhillfarmllc.com
N9094 Legler Rd
Brooklyn, WI 53521

Yellow Dog Flowers and Produce

For sale: Discover fresh produce and our homemade canned goods throughout the season. It’s self-serve on their beautiful farm in an equally lovely barn and open during daylight hours from May through December. We accept cash, check or Venmo.

https://www.yellowdogproduce.com/

Pick-up: W1565 State Road 92, Brooklyn, WI, 53521.

Phone: Molly 608-575-4647

Still Point Flower Farm

Penny & Phil Molina, The founders of Still Point Flower Farm borrowed the name from a T. S. Eliot poem: “At the still point of the turning world… Neither from nor towards; at the still point, there the dance is…” They loved the name and asked to use it when we purchased the property from the founders in 2016. They were honored that we asked, and we even presented them with “Founders” Still Point Farm t-shirts at closing. They live in Madison and remain friends, and now we are honored to carry on the work that they started here on this land. Find native and annual flowers to cut for bouquets, a beautiful place to host a wedding, you can also shop online and have flowers shipped to you. 

https://stillpoint.farm/about/

W886 State Road 92
Brooklyn, WI 53521

608-335-3550 

Winterfell Farms

Travis and Bethanee Wright send positive organic vibes of vegetables and meat into the universe and Southern Wisconsin for CSA. And there is U-Pick berry options during the season (June - October.)  In June find: red and black currants, blueberries, strawberries, and honey haskaps.  July is time for mulberries, black currants, seedless greenhouse grapes, raspberries, gooseberries. In August, find peaches, plums and late season blueberries.  The apple season begins in September along with pears and hazelnuts.  October is apple season in full bloom pears are also in their prime too.

Winterfell Acres W1912 Mortensen Rd, Brooklyn, WI, 53521 608.628.7504 winterfellacres@gmail.com

Farm 42

 ‘42’  is the Brooklyn Dodger's great, Baseball Hall Of Famer, Jackie Robinson's number. The baseball themed restaurant is a popular breakfast and lunch destination with locals. It is actually much more spacious on the inside. Beautifully restored feels like a cozy getaway for a cup of coffee and a breakfast burrito or a nice quiche, or try the popular tuna sandwich. 

202 Commercial St, Brooklyn, Wisconsin

Phone: (608) 719-7862

Anchor Club

For starters, Friday night fish fry, Walleye, Blue Gill or Cod with a baked potato, coleslaw/cottage cheese and French bread, a perfect way to begin the weekend.  Other days of the week have great specials too like Taco/Burrito Tuesday, Meatloaf Wednesday and Goulash Thursday.  And then there are bar/club staples like the Anchor's delicious cheeseburgers, hamburgers, chicken strips or wings and what Wisconsin culinary destination would be complete with out fresh, hot cheese curds, fried to perfection.

112 Hotel Street, Brooklyn, WI

Phone: (608) 445-2302

Hachi Hachi

This Brooklyn also has a Japanese restaurant.  Ichi (1), Ni (2), Sun (3), Shi (4), Go (5), Rock (6), Nana (7), Hachi (8) ...  Eight is a lucky and sacred number in Japanese culture, and Brooklynites are lucky to have Hachi Hachi a great sushi and hibachi addition to the local food scene.  An urban, minimalist decor with a robust sushi menu, dont' forget the Udon, Ramen and Soba noodle dishes, or try the spicy seafood soup, and then of course there is their delicious hibachi. 

And don't forget to savor the miso soup on the side,

slurping is allowed.

233 Douglas Dr Brooklyn, WI 53521

Phone: (608) 455-5555 or visit them online hachihachi5555.com