Watertown Main Street Bridge Contest
Watertown Riverfest is seeking nominations for naming the downtown Main Street Bridge after an outstanding citizen for the period of one year. The name will be permanently displayed on the River Walkway after a ceremony at Riverfest (either Aug 12 or 13).
In 200 words or less, please tell us why your candidate has earned this honor, with an emphasis on their public service above and beyond their normal duties. Candidates must currently live in the Watertown area or be a native of Watertown. All applications must be received by August 7.
Please submit your entries in the form:
I would like to nominate:
NAME _________________________
ADDRESS ______________________
PHONE _________________________
…to the Riverfest Main Street Bridge Contest because…
(please attach
letter)
Please send your entries to:
Riverfest Bridge Committee
PO Box 431, Watertown, WI 53094
Former Honorees
We are deeply grateful to the efforts of the City of Watertown Riverfest Celebration Committee for their efforts to organize the Contest up to 2022.
"In appreciation for contributions to the City of Watertown, the Main Street Bridge has been named after the following:"
- 1982 - William Connor
- 1983 - Evelyn Rose
- 1984 - Dr. Louis Nowack
- 1985 - Ray Dobbratz
- 1986 - Myra MacInnis
- 1987 - Dr. Robert Liners
- 1988 - E. James Quirk
- 1989 - Rolland L. Freitag
- 1990 - Mary J. Connor
- 1991 - Robert W. Krueger
- 1992 - Dan Brandenstein
- 1993 - Rev. M. Fred Himmerich
- 1994 - Larry H. Schultz
- 1995 - John H. Model
- 1996 - Bobby Maas
- 1997 - John Wanke
- 1998 - Larry Mistele
- 1999 - Rick Block
- 2000 - Richard G. Minning
- 2001 - Clarence A. Mess
- 2002 - Dr. Bill Ehlinger
- 2003 - Chris Huhti
- 2004 - Joe Ready
- 2005 - Arthur L. Turke
- 2006 - Ray Kubly
- 2007 - Ora Kuckkan
- 2008 - Archie Loeb
- 2009 - Bob Lueck
- 2010 - Ken Ceithamer
- 2011 - William F. Jannke III
- 2012 - John Schloemer
- 2013 - Ramona Hackbarth
- 2014 - Jerry Peters
- 2015 - Nelson Fischer
- 2016 - Steve Hepp
- 2017 - Richard (Augie) Tietz
- 2018 - Rev. Tim Mueller
- 2019 - Joseph Darcy
- 2020 - Tom Godfroy
- 2021 - Ron Krueger
- 2022 - Jerry Hepp
- 2023 - ???
2023 RIVERFEST RAFFLE TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Our 36th year features a HUGE $10K grand prize and total prizes of $20K!
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Tickets are $5 each or $20 for 5. Cash only. Just write your name and contact info on your ticket and we will find you!
GRAND PRIZE $10,000
1 PRIZE AT $5,000
1 PRIZE AT $2,500
1 PRIZE AT $1,000
1 PRIZE AT $500
10 PRIZES AT $100
The prize winners will be drawn and announced after the final concert on Sunday, August 13th at 5pm.
Support Riverfest and the local community by purchasing raffle tickets from local businesses and the many volunteers working on the sale effort!
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