About the community

Located in southeast Wisconsin, Washington County offers a peaceful escape from big city headaches, while providing first-class facilities and down-home charm. Communities in the county include West Bend, Hartford, Germantown, Kewaskum, Newburg, Jackson and Richfield. The area boasts a gentle rolling landscape carved by glaciers. A landmark in the picturesque countryside is the historical Holy Hill. Washington County is a perfect choice for meeting planners — it offers the best in amenities and attractions.

Attractions

A variety of activities will keep your meeting attendees busy. The popular Holy Hill is the trademark attraction of the county. The Wisconsin Automotive Museum, Old Courthouse Square, West Bend Art Museum, Bast Bell Museum and other attractions also tempt visitors. Annual events like Oktoberfest, Washington County Fair, Kettle Moraine Jazz Festival and others capture the fun of the region. Farmers markets, antique stores and specialty gift shops create an exciting shopping atmosphere. Our many county and state parks provide an escape from city life, along with time to stop and smell the flowers. All of this combined with first-class restaurants and lodging facilities creates all a planner needs.

Services

 Planning assistance - tours, programs, resources, information, name badges

 Season highlights

Winter: Visitors to Washington County can enjoy the best of the season. Downhill and cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, ice skating and more will tempt visitors to linger. For others, a simple stroll through our winter wonderland is sure to provoke a sense of peace.

Spring: Our many wooded trails, gardens, nature preserves and golf courses prepare for the arrival of spring. Our many activities beckon.

Summer: Non-stop excitement is abundant — festivals, music, history, art, and more can be found around every turn all summer long.

Fall: The bounty of apple orchards are harvested, and fishing, hunting, biking, hiking and other sports all seem somehow more impressive when the fall colors hit the hills of the county.