Travel Calumet Original Podcast

Vern Gasch, one of the owners of Heritage Orchard joins host Rick Sense to discuss the upcoming season at the orchard and all the things to see and do while visiting this must-see Calumet County destination.

Mike Malewiski and Nathan Carlton, members of the Wisconsin Steam and Antique Engine Club, join host Rick Sense to discuss the 72nd Annual Steam Engine Show taking place at the Calumet County Fairgrounds.

Jennifer and Larry Meyer, owner/operators of Jenlar Holsteins and Brown Swiss recently hosted more than 120 visitors from all over the United States at their Chilton operation. Jennifer and Larry take some time out of their busy schedules to talk about the visit, why it occurred, and why opening up their business to visitors is so important to their long-term growth as an operation.

Julie Johnson, Race Director of the Community First Fox Cities Marathon Presented by Miron Construction, joins host Rick Sense to talk Marathon Race Weekend, the course winding through parts of Calumet County, opportunities to get involved, and the overall experience awaiting athletes and volunteers participating in this year's event.

One of the fastest growing movements in the travel industry worldwide is the development of agricultural tourism opportunities, otherwise known as agritourism.  Sheila Everhart, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Association (WATA); Clara Hedrich, WATA Board Vice President; and Jean Bahn, Chair of WATA's Board Advocacy Committee join host Rick Sense to discuss agritouris...

June is Dairy Month! And to celebrate, let’s talk about Sunday June 23’s Sundae on a Dairy Farm, (actually to be held at the Calumet County Fairgrounds in Chilton, this year). Joining host Rick Sense for today’s episode is Sue Schultz, one of the organizers of the event.

In episode 20, Clara and Larry Hedrich join host Rick Sense for a conversation about their KIDFARM in Chilton and then delve into the world of agritourism in Calumet County.  In the late 70’s, eager to return to their rural roots, Larry and Clara bought a “hobby farm” in the heart of Wisconsin, America’s Dairyland.  ​Along with their homestead, they inherited two goats. Little did they realize the...

Gloria Regan, former Calumet County and Wisconsin Fairest of the Fair and current board member of the Calumet County Agricultural Association, joins host Rick Sense to discuss the 2024 Calumet County Fair to be held over Labor Day Weekend at the Calumet County Fairgrounds in Chilton.

Emmy Award winning producer Regan Ernst as well as Josh Ostermann, both of Discover Mediaworks (DW), join host Rick Sense to discuss the success of DW's long-running Discover Wisconsin television show and the production of Calumet County based stories for an upcoming episode of the Uniquely Wisconsin television show.

Sean Becker, Director of Operations and Athlete Development at Ariens Nordic Center, joins host Rick Sense to talk about the first-ever U.S. Biathlon Midwest Regional Summer Biathlon Championships and U.S. Biathlon Masters Nationals and NorAm Masters Championships to be held at Ariens Nordic Center.  Additionally, Sean and Rick discuss U.S. Biathlon, US Olympian and area native Paul Schommer, the...

Jon Woelfel and Kerri Futch join host Rick Sense to talk about Wolf and Fox Winery opening June 1, 2024, at Woelfel Homestead.  We talk grapes, weddings, concerts, and about the exciting future of this beautiful Calumet County destination! 

Greg Hageman from the New Holstein Historical Society joins Rick Sense to discuss two of New Holstein's must-see destinations, the Timm House and Pioneer Corner Museum. 

Dana and Eric Krueger owners of the historic and iconic Crystal Ballroom in St John join host Rick Sense to discuss dance, live music, special news about the Mile of Music event, weddings, and so much more taking place at "The Crystal."  

The Calumet County "tourism brain trust" gathers to talk about the exciting, upcoming summer and fall 2024 tourism season.  Listen to Lindsay Meyer and Louise Marum from the Calumet County Parks Department as they join host Rick Sense.

Gravity Park USA's Bob Schneider joins host Rick Sense to discuss the iconic Calumet County racing facility, its history, upcoming season, and why it is such a 'Calumet Cool' place to be.

Bonnie Keyes from Mulberry Lane Farm joins host Rick Sense to talk about the ag-venture that awaits at Mulberry Lane Farm in Calumet County.

Jodi & Jim Schumacher from Schumacher's Shanty of Stockbridge join Travel Calumet Original Podcast host rick Sense to discuss the story of Schumacher's Shanty, Destination Stockbridge, the recent Sturgeon Spearing Season, and Lake Winnebago recreation!

Calumet County Treasurer and former golf course assistant pro Mike Schlaak talks Calumet County golf with Rick Sense (Travel Calumet Original Podcast host) after Golf Digest ranked Wisconsin the top state for public golf courses in the US.

Marko Sosa, owner of Terra Verde joins host Rick Sense to talk coffee, ice cream,  and tourism in Calumet County.

Polly Roland from Polly's Pumpkin Patch joins the podcast to reveal all that goes into the creation and construction of the annual corn maze and to discuss the store and other aspects of this premiere Calumet County destination.

Sue Schultz, from the Delightfully Calumet Inc., Holiday Light Show, joins host Rick Sense to discuss the show's beautiful celebration of the holiday season, held annually at the Calumet County Fairgrounds in Chilton. 

Monica Ariens of the Ariens Nordic Center joins host Rick Sense to discuss upcoming events at, and features of, the world class training facility in Wisconsin's Calumet County. 

Michele McCormack, news anchor for Local 5 WFRV and podcast host, joins host Rick Sense to talk about the unique traditions of the supper club in the Supper Club Capital of the Midwest®, Wisconsin's Calumet County.

Calumet County Parks' Lindsay Meyer joins host Rick Sense to talk about all that Calumet County Parks offer visitors looking for a great vacation destination!

Chad Pelishek from the Village of Harrison joins host Rick Sense to talk tourism and its impact on economic development in the Village of Harrison in Calumet County.