Carriage Driving Days
Competitors & Volunteers
Carriage Driving Days
& Pleasure Show
Friday, July 11 | 12 – 4PM
Saturday, July 12 | 9AM – 4PM
Sunday, July 13 | 9AM – 3PM
Driving Clinic
Hosted by Joe Yoder
Wednesday, July 9 | 8AM – 7PM
Thursday, July 10 | 8AM – 7PM
The Wade House Carriage Driving Days (WHCDD) is an American Driving Society (ADS) recognized pleasure driving competition. The ADS is the governing body for carriage driving in the United States. One of the most important services the ADS provides is maintaining the Official Rule Book. It also trains and licenses all the officials.
General Show Schedule
Saturday, July 12 | 8:30AM – 4PM
Ring classes, Turnout, Working, My Route/Your Route, Pleasure Drive – Pace, Antique Vehicle, and Carriage Dog
Sunday, July 13 | 8:30AM – 3PM
Ring classes, Reinsmanship, D&R Drive and D&R Ride, Antique Horse/Driver, Concours D’Elegance, Gentlemens’ Driving, and Ladies’ Driving\
Make checks payable to:
Wade House Historic Site
Mail entries and check to:
Rachel Meek
2509 Muirfield Rd.
Madison, WI 53719
Hsmmeek@yahoo.com
Volunteers
Interested in learning more about carriage driving? Volunteer! Many opportunities are available for horsey and non-horsey people.
Fridays normally begin at 8AM and end by 6PM. Saturday and Sunday shifts begin at 7AM and end around 5:30PM.
Our volunteer coordinator, Jim Willaert, will help you find the best position for your experience and availability.
Driving Directions to Stabling
- From Highway 23, turn onto Old Plank Road.
- Continue to Center St and turn right.
- Pass the old visitor center lot.
- After the subdivision, make a sharp right onto the gravel road marked “Gate 3” (swing wide for long trailers).
- Follow the gravel road to the stabling area.
Accommodations
Camping at Wade House Historic Site
Motor homes are allowed; there is limited space to stable your horse at your camper/trailer. NO hook-ups are available.
AmericInn
1708 Eastern Ave.
Plymouth, WI 53073
1-800-634-3444
Hotel Retlaw
1 N Main St.
Fond du Lac, WI
54935
1-920-204-0400
Baymont Inn and Suites
678 Walton Dr.
Plymouth, WI 53073
1-800-337-0550
Founding Patrons
Founding patrons are a very elite group of people who possess a special vision for carriage driving in the Midwest! They made a significant financial contribution in the inaugural year of the Wade House Carriage Driving Days.
The Herb Kohler Family
Dr Jerry & LuEllyn Rozeboom
Howard & Becky Kietzke
Iowa Valley Carriage – Chad & Myrna Rhinehart
Long View Grange- Donna & Bob Long
Marilyn Thompson & Jennifer Thompson, DVM
Mike & Shelly Rider
The Acker Family
WI Spray Millet – Walter Carlson
Wolfgang & Linda Fraunhofer
2018 Patrons
Ongoing donors are an important group of people. Each year carriage driving enthusiasts are needed to support the show!
Four in Hand $1,000+
The Herb Kohler Family
Pair $500+
Dr Jerry & LuEllyn Rozeboom
Howard & Becky Kietzke
Iowa Valley Carriage – Chad & Myrna Rhinehart
Long View Grange- Donna & Bob Long
Marilyn Thompson & Jennifer Thompson, DVM
Mike & Shelly Rider
The Acker Family
WI Spray Millet – Walter Carlson
Wolfgang & Linda Fraunhofer
Single $300+
Laura & Daniel Kunze
Friend of the Festival Up to $300
Carol Pasbrig
Chambord Hackneys – Larry & Carolyn Sluiter
Dairyland Driving Club
Dave & Pamela Dunn
Deb Sauer
Dr Chet & Donna Thomas
Fritz’s Funny Farm- Paul & Lynn Fritz
Jean Moll
Jim & Vicki Bodoh
John & Betsy Freiberger
Karen Arkebauer
Panache Acres – Dan & Susan Peterson
Schuenke & Crossman Families
Ted & Terry Hooten
Mary Ruth Marks
Wes & Jane Licht
Join a distinguished group of supporters who share a passion for carriage driving in the Midwest! Our patrons play a crucial role in the Wade House Carriage Driving Days with their generous support and forward-thinking vision!
Connect With Us Today!
Bridgitt Zielke
Show Organizer bridgitt.zielke@wisconsinhistory.org
Jim Willaert
Show Staff
james.willaert@wisconsinhistory.org