Located in the heart of Ozaukee County, Grafton
is situated at the eastern end of State Highway 60 on Interstate 43. We
invite you to spend time at a family farm, golf on
challenging
courses, enjoy the Interurban Trail where it crosses the Milwaukee
River, fish, ice skate on outdoor rinks, and enjoy a diverse array of
stores, shops and restaurants.
Events sure to please include the Grafton Downriver Canoe Run,
which takes place annually on the fourth Sunday in April rain, snow or
shine! The course is a 14-mile trip down the Milwaukee River. The course
is a 14-mile trip down the Milwaukee River. This event is just
right for canoe and kayak enthusiasts.
Bicyclist of all ages will thrill to the professional competition
at the new
Giro d' Grafton Bike Race. This event is Wisconsin's
first ever professional bike race under lights, coupled with a Downtown
Block Party in the Paramount Plaza, there will be entertainment and fun
into the evening.
Holidaze 4th of July Celebration is held at Lime Kiln
Park and features live bands, carnival rides, bingo and the county’s
largest fireworks display. A patriotic family event not to be missed.
Spend
sultry summer evenings on the banks of the Milwaukee River at
GALA’s Summer Concerts in the Park. If you’re visiting in July and
August, bring your lawn chairs, blankets and a picnic supper, as the
entire family listens to a variety of toe tapping, sing along music at
free weekly performances.
Grafton
recognizes its contribution to the music recording industry at the
Paramount Blues Festival. 2007 is the 90th anniversary of the
Paramount Recording Studio. At the studio located in Grafton,
Paramount Records produced roughly twenty-five percent of all blues,
jazz, country and gospel music recorded in the U.S. at a recording
studio
located
in Grafton.
Join us as we usher in the holidays with the regionally famous
Annual Grafton Christmas Parade, the largest parade north of
Milwaukee featuring marching bands and drill teams, a variety of
entertaining special units, live animals, floats, celebrities & Santa
Claus.
Whatever the season we hope that your stay in Ozaukee County will
include a visit to Grafton, a crossroads community of well kept homes,
tree lined streets and small town warmth.
