Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual Ashippun Fire Department picnic will go on this Saturday.
Although the three day event has been narrowed to one day, Ashippun Fire Department President Rob Sterr said it’s the department’s opportunity to give back to its community.
While Watertown’s Riverfest, the Dodge and Jefferson County fairs, Milwaukee’s Summerfest and Wisconsin State Fair were canceled because of the pandemic, the Ashippun picnic remains on the calendar.
“We thought long and hard on whether to hold this event or not,” Sterr said, “and we came to the conclusion our picnics have always been our way of showing appreciation to the Ashippun residents and the community at large.”
He said the event will be held rain or shine at Ashippun Firefighter’s Park on W2665 Oak St., west of Highway 67 on County Road O.