2023 SPECIAL EVENTS

We are still working on our special events for the year and will be posting more events soon. For the latest news on museum events, check out Castlerock Museum on Facebook!

Upcoming Major Events:

Fire in the Shire - CANCELLED for this year, but will be back in 2023!
Typically held on the second Saturday in June
A day full of colorful exhibits, demonstrations, food, and family fun. Highlights include medieval reenactors, swordsmanship demonstrations, and more! Admission is $6 for adults and $4 for students and half price for those in period dress.

Castlerock in the Park - CANCELLED for this year, but will be back in 2023!
Typically held on a Saturday in July
An afternoon of family friendly fun for "Knights and Ladies" of all ages at Rieck's Lake Park. During the event, visitors can team up as a “Roman or Celt” in the children’s melee, try on chain mail and surcoats,interact medieval reenactors, and see displays of reproduction arms and armor. Concessions will be available as well.

Rieck’s Lake Park is located two miles north of Alma, Wisconsin on Highway 35. If activities at the park get rained out, we will set up what we can back at the museum. Check out the museum's Facebook page for the latest event information.

Lectures & Programs:
Most lectures and programs are held in the museum's theater area. Seating is limited. Contact the museum at 608-685-4231 or info@castlerockmuseum.com for reservations. Admission is $6 for adults and $4 for students, unless otherwise noted. Museum members receive a 50% discount on most events.


From Forest to Furniture
Saturday, September TBD from 10am-4pm
Join several local woodworkers as they demonstrate woodworking techniques used since the days when woodworkers walked into the woods for their material and began the work on the forest floor. Spectators will be able to visit with the woodworkers as the chips fly.