BROWN COUNTY, WI (WTAQ) – Friday marks the 200th birthday for Brown County, and they are celebrating in a big way.
The Birthday Bash includes cupcakes, performances, a laser light show, and a ceremonial beer pin tapping.
“Titletown Brewing Company along with Copper State Brewing made a brew for us to be able to tap that day.”
Brown County Executive Troy Streckebach says the two have collaborated to create a BiCentenniAle. Entertainment is just one goal of the day.
Neville Public Museum Executive Director Beth Lemke says there is also plenty of opportunities to learn about Brown County History.
“We have the exhibit which looks at 50 people, 50 places, 50 artifacts, and 50 photographs.
Lemke says that is the “Our Brown County” exhibit.
“This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for us to be able to celebrate our long, rich history of what made Brown County what it is today,” Streckenbach said.
The day includes free cupcakes for the first 2,000 guests, free entry into the Museum, Historic entertainment by Frank Hermans (Let Me Be Frank Productions) as General Jacob Brown.
The Birthday Bash is scheduled to take place in the Neville Museum Parking lot from 10:00 a.m to 7:00 p.m.
The celebration also includes birthday cake judging, food trucks, and performances by the Oneida Tribe and Kaleidoscope Dance.
Brown County was founded on Oct. 26, 1818.
