The Knox Creek Heritage Center in Brantwood, WI, dedicated to preserving the heritage of the pioneers that settled these great northwoods, will be hosting “A Country Afternoon” on Saturday, September 14, 2024.

There will be a social gathering featuring our First Annual Chili Cook-Off.  An impartial panel of judges will decide the best chili and the best chili cook will be awarded a $100.00 gift card.

Beer tent and refreshments will be available.

The grounds will be open at 11:00 a.m., and lunch will be served from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.  Homemade Finnish bread and pulla (a cardamom braid bread) will be available for purchase.

The gift shop will be open with a lot of local authors' books available.

There will be a homemade pie auction.

Music will be provided by Randy "Rupert” Jones.

This is one of four annual fundraisers.  "This is our 29th year of existence.  The new pavilion has been erected and in use at some of our previous events there, but there are still some finishing touches that are needed.  Any donation, either time or monetarily, will help to make these dreams come true.  Any donation will be greatly appreciated.  Some of the buildings (we have nine) are older than 100 years…and need a little TLC.  We have materials ordered to perform some necessary repairs on the Main House.  We hope to see you all there for a great “Country Afternoon” and a little bit of our local history.  Good times can be had by all," stated a member of the group.

Contributed by:  Cathy Peterson