BaraBlues Music Festival - 3rd Annual
2024-09-07 14:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Ringling House Bed & Breakfast, 201 8th Street, Baraboo, WI, 53913, United States
The Ringling House Bed & Breakfast will host the Bara-Blues Music Festival
WHEN: September 7, 2024 from 2:00pm – 9:00pm
WHERE: Ringling House Bed & Breakfast grounds, 201 8th St, Baraboo, WI 53913
WHO: Dead Henry, Dave Potter, Ivy Ford

Food Trucks! Ice Cream! Beer! Wine! Soda! N/A and adult beverages. Bring a lawn chair, stay a while, and enjoy filling your day with some of the best soulful blues music in the area!
Red 6 Food will be there with their food truck. BBQ and blues just go together.
Admission to event is $10.00 and includes one drink ticket. Please consider purchasing beer, wine, soda, water, and food from vendors on site to help defray costs of festival No Carry Ins Allowed.

Holiday Tour & Social @ 12pm - Historic Ringling House B&B
2024-12-21 00:00 - 14:00 | Ringling House Bed & Breakfast, 201 8th Street, Baraboo, WI, 53913, United States
Holiday Tour & Social at the Historic Ringling House B&B
Join us for a guided historic tour of the Ringling House Bed & Breakfast, all decked out for Christmas!
Date: Saturday, December 21th at noon.
Price: $15.00, limited tickets, get your tickets now! Purchase tickets here, or pay cash at the door after making a reservation by calling 608-356-4229
Hear the history of the Ringlings, their early years, and the start of the circus in Baraboo. View some historical items the Ringlings owned, and sit at Henry Ringling’s’ dining room table and enjoy some Christmas Treats, Coffee, Tea, and Jean Ringling’s’ decadent hot cocoa! This is a popular tour, so get your tickets before we are sold out!
Tentative schedule:
12:00-1:00 Home Historic Tour
1:00-2:00 Christmas Social including Tea, Coffee, Hot Cocoa, aperitifs, and desserts. Mix & mingle
1:45 pm Drawing for a free Ringling House Mug (a $21.00 value).

Holiday Tour & Social @ 3pm at the Historic Ringling House B&B
2024-12-21 15:00 - 17:00 | Ringling House Bed & Breakfast, 201 8th Street, Baraboo, WI, 53913, United States
Holiday Tour & Social at the Historic Ringling House B&B
Join us for a guided historic tour of the Ringling House Bed & Breakfast, all decked out for Christmas!
Date: Saturday, December 21th at 3pm.
Price: $15.00, limited tickets, get your tickets now! Purchase tickets here, or pay cash at the door after making a reservation by calling 608-356-4229
Hear the history of the Ringlings, their early years, and the start of the circus in Baraboo. View some historical items the Ringlings owned, and sit at Henry Ringling’s’ dining room table and enjoy some Christmas Treats, Coffee, Tea, and Jean Ringling’s’ decadent hot cocoa! This is a popular tour, so get your tickets before we are sold out!
Tentative schedule:
3:00-4:00 Home Historic Tour
4:00-5:00 Christmas Social including Tea, Coffee, Hot Cocoa, aperitifs, and desserts. Mix & mingle
4:45 pm Drawing for a free Ringling House Mug (a $21.00 value).

Sold Out - Valentines Day Dinner - Surf & Turf
2025-02-14 17:30 - 21:00 | Ringling House Bed & Breakfast, 201 8th Street, Baraboo, WI, 53913, United States
Our dinner is currently sold out!
Have you ever wanted to explore the inside of the Ringling House Bed & Breakfast but didn’t want to stay overnight? By popular demand, you now have the opportunity to enjoy an elegant dinner in our beautifully crafted quarter-sawn oak dining room. Join us to socialize with both locals and guests of the Bed & Breakfast while indulging in games, drinks, and fantastic food!

Purple floating hearts
Schedule:
5:30pm social hour with light appetizers, cash bar (Champagne spritzer & 1 free drink), get to know you games.
7pm dinner

Menu:
Zuppa Toscana
Winter Salad
Surf & Turf
Elegant Chocolate Mousse
Cost:
$60.00 per person or $110.00 per couple*

We have partnered with the Relish Tray Bistro to bring you this elegant, fun and romantic experience!

You must notify us at lease 5 days in advance of any cancellation. Any cancellation after that will not be refunded.

Murder at the Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball - Mystery Dinner
2025-03-08 17:00 - 21:00 | Ringling House Bed & Breakfast, 201 8th Street, Baraboo, WI, 53913, United States
Imagine enjoying a delicious dinner while trying to solve a murder mystery in a beautiful mansion in Old New Orleans. Well, look no further than our exciting traditional, mingling, clue-based game and dinner! Who did it, where’d they do it, how did they do it? These questions will answered.
What: Murder at the Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball
When: Saturday, March 8, 2025, 5 pm.
Where: Ringling House Bed & Breakfast, 201 8th St., Baraboo, WI 53913
Cost: $64.00, includes 1 free drink, dinner, and a whole lot of fun with murder!

About the Murder at the Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball:

The citizens of New Orleans are thrilled that the owners of the old Madison Avenue Mansion are hosting the annual Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball again this year. However, everybody knows that when events are held at the mansion, something always goes wrong. The estate is an infamous manor, built in the mid 1800s, and rumored to be haunted by malevolent ghosts. Wedding ceremonies held there end in divorce, visiting travelers go missing, and even one time during a gala event, an uninvited ninja trying to rob the guests choked to death after stealing a bite of king cake!
Nonetheless, outside of a few mishaps, the Mardi Gras galas are the talk of the town. You’re a thrill seeker and wish to attend the event. You had insider information that space was limited, so you were first in line to get your tickets. You’ve picked out the perfect mask. This is where your story begins.

PLEASE NOTE: All tickets must be purchased by Wednesday, February 26, 2025, by midnight to allow time for part distribution. In addition, due to the complexity of arranging these events, there will be NO REFUNDS if your cancellation is made within 10 days of the event.

Approximate Schedule of the evening:
5:00 – 5:30 – Guest Arrival – Mix & Mingle
5:30 – Player instructions & introductions
5:45 – Round 1 – Rumors & Clues
6:30 – Round 2 – Dinner is served in Dining Room
7:00 A Murder occurs
7:15 Round 3 – Post Murder Clues
7:45 Round 4 – Forensic Report
8:00 Voting & Final Statements
8:30 Awards & Prizes

What to expect at our murder mystery dinners:
As a participant, you’ll receive a role to play, materials to help you solve the mystery, and of course, dinner and one drink ticket. But here’s the real kicker – you could end up being the murderer, or an innocent bystander. It’s all part of the fun!
So, what are you waiting for? Bring your best detective skills and your creative costume to the party, and let’s solve the mystery together. And hey, if things get too intense, you can always sip on some wine, beer, or soda (available for purchase) to calm your nerves. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind experience – book your spot at the Mystery Dinner today!
Prizes will be awarded for: Best Detective, Best Costume, Best Actor, and maybe more!
This murder mystery is brought to you by:
My Mystery Party
Proceeds from sales will benefit:
Friends of the Charles & Henry Ringling Estate

Downtown Baraboos Brew Ha Ha
2025-03-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Bekah Kates-Kitchen and Home Boutique, 117 3rd St, Baraboo, WI, 53913, United States
Stay & Play in downtown Baraboo for this years annual Brew Ha Ha on March 14th at 6pm. Sample craft beers from across the country, visit local shops and restaurants in the downtown Baraboo area, and walk there and back when you stay at the beautiful Ringling House Bed & Breakfast. We will take $10.00 off each night of your stay, when you show us your Brew Ha Ha ticket.

For more Brew Ha Ha information: https://www.downtownbaraboo.com/event/brew-ha-ha-faq/
Get tickets: $30.00 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/baraboo-spring-brew-ha-ha-tickets-1128156529549?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Improve Lab Show - CAB theater
2025-03-15 19:30 - 21:00 | Ringling House Bed & Breakfast, 201 8th Street, Baraboo, WI, 53913, United States
Join us for a night of improv! Hilarious entertainment with nothing but quick thinking imagination, and audience suggestions.
The Improv Lab will keep you on the edge of your seat as they create scenes, games, and stories from thin air. Expect a dynamic mix of high-energy short-form games that add a unique flair to every moment! Parental guidance suggested.

Cost $10.00 per person. Tickets available at the door. Cash bar available for Beer, wine, soda, water and n/a beverages.

The Final Chapter - City Wide Murder Mystery Event
2025-04-05 10:00 - 2025-04-06 16:00 | WI
Baraboo Mystery Weekend – Fun, family friendly interactive murder mystery where you get to be the detective. Gather clues, inspect the crime scene and talk to the suspects. Can you guess who did it?

When: April 5 & 6, 2025
Where: Downtown Baraboo
Tickets: $10.00 at Get Tickets

** VIP Package offering exclusively at the Ringling House B&B **

Book your two night stay at the RIngling House Bed & Breakfast using code “Mystery”, which includes:

Seamless check in – checking into the bed & breakfast checks you into the game. You will be presented with their Newspaper, map, and entry form at that time. You will not need to stand in line at Mystery HQ to check-in and can pre-read to get a head start on the other players.
A 10% lodging discount using the code “Mystery” .
A wine & cheese reception on Friday evening April 4 for all guests staying at the Bed & Breakfast for the 2 night minimum.
Opportunities to collaborate with other guests on solving the mystery

For more information about the mystery weekend, check out this link: Baraboo Mystery Weekend

Improve Comedy Lab - Cab Theater
2025-04-12 07:30 - 21:00 | Ringling House Bed & Breakfast, 201 8th Street, Baraboo, WI, 53913, United States

From Monte Carlo with Murder - Mystery Dinner
2025-04-26 17:00 - 21:00 | Ringling House Bed & Breakfast, 201 8th Street, Baraboo, WI, 53913, United States
You are cordially invited to an evening of intrigue, suspense, and perhaps a little bit of… murder.
Join us for “From Monte Carlo with Murder,” a spy-themed murder mystery dinner where everyone is a suspect and secrets lurk around every corner. Dress to impress in your finest spy attire – think Bond glamour or cunning undercover agent.
Prepare for an evening of coded messages, hidden agendas, and a thrilling investigation to uncover the truth. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to mingle, gather clues, and deduce who among us has committed the ultimate betrayal.

What: From Monte Carlo with Murder
When: Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 5pm.
Where: Ringling House Bed & Breakfast, 201 8th St., Baraboo, WI 53913
Cost: $64.00, includes 1 free drink, dinner, and a whole lot of fun with murder!

About “From Monte Carlo With Murder”:

Monte Carlo, 1962. The roulette table is surrounded by high-rollers in tuxedoes and evening gowns. The women are dripping with diamonds, only some of which are real. Many of the players are obviously spies or villains, while many appear quite innocuous—but they all have deadly secrets.
Are there more spies here? Undercover detectives? Jewel thieves? Impoverished outsiders trying to appear sleek and wealthy? Who knows?
The croupier might know something… but what is that in his neck? Could it be a poison dart?
As he falls to the floor, the glamorous gamblers are left to wonder—WHODUNIT?

PLEASE NOTE: All tickets must be purchased by Wednesday, April 16, 2025, by midnight to allow time for part distribution. In addition, due to the complexity of arranging these events, there will be NO REFUNDS if your cancellation is made within 10 days of the event.

Approximate Schedule of the evening:
5:00 – 5:30 – Guest Arrival – Mix & Mingle
5:30 – Player instructions & introductions
5:45 – Round 1 – Rumors & Clues
6:30 – Round 2 – Dinner is served in Dining Room
7:15 Round 3 – Post Murder Clues
7:45 Round 4 – Forensic Report
8:00 Voting & Final Statements
8:30 Awards & Prizes

What to expect at our murder mystery dinners:
As a participant, you’ll receive a role to play, materials to help you solve the mystery, and of course, dinner and one drink ticket. But here’s the real kicker – you could end up being the murderer, or an innocent bystander. It’s all part of the fun!
So, what are you waiting for? Bring your best detective skills and your creative costume to the party, and let’s solve the mystery together. And hey, if things get too intense, you can always sip on some wine, beer, or soda (available for purchase) to calm your nerves. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind experience – book your spot at the Mystery Dinner today!
Prizes will be awarded for: Best Detective, Best Costume, Best Actor, and maybe more!
This murder mystery is brought to you by:
Masters of Mystery
Proceeds from sales will benefit:
Friends of the Charles & Henry Ringling Estate

BaraBlues Music Festival 2025 - 4rth Annual
2025-09-06 14:00 - 21:00 | Ringling House Bed & Breakfast, 201 8th Street, Baraboo, WI, 53913, United States
Get ready to tap your toes and sway to the rhythm! The Ringling House Bed & Breakfast is thrilled to announce our 4th Annual BaraBlues Music Festival, and this year, it’s extra special because we’re also celebrating our 10 year anniversary!

Join us for a day filled with soulful blues music, delicious food, and good times:
WHEN: Saturday, September 6, 2025 from 2:00pm to 9:00pm – mark your calendars!
WHERE: Right here on the beautiful grounds of the Ringling House Bed & Breakfast, located at 201 8th St, Baraboo, WI 53913.
WHO: We’ve got an incredible lineup ready to get you grooving: The Hip Replacements, Eric Mobley Band, and the Madtown Mannish Boys.
WHAT: Indulge in fantastic food from a variety of food trucks, including the legendary Screamin’ Zemmans BBQ (because, let’s be real, BBQ and blues are a match made in heaven!). Quench your thirst with a selection of craft beer, local wine, soda, and other refreshing beverages, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic.

Don’t forget to bring your comfiest lawn chair so you can kick back, relax, and soak in every note of the best blues music around.
Admission is just $10.00! Your support by purchasing food and drinks from our on-site vendors helps us keep this amazing festival going strong. Please remember, no outside food or drinks are allowed, so come hungry and thirsty!

Holiday Tour & Social at the Historic Ringling House B&B - 12/14
2025-12-14 12:00 - 14:00 | Ringling House Bed & Breakfast, 201 8th Street, Baraboo, WI, 53913, United States
Holiday Tour & Social at the Historic Ringling House B&B
Join us for a guided historic tour of the Ringling House Bed & Breakfast, all decked out for Christmas!
Date: Sunday, December 14th at noon.
Price: $15.00, limited tickets, get your tickets now! Purchase tickets here, or pay cash at the door after making a reservation by calling 608-356-4229
Hear the history of the Ringling’s, their early years, and the start of the circus in Baraboo. View some historical items the Ringlings owned, and sit at Henry Ringling’s’ dining room table and enjoy some Christmas Treats, Coffee, Tea, and Jean Ringling’s’ decadent hot cocoa! This is a popular tour, so get your tickets before we are sold out!
Tentative schedule:
12:00-1:00 Home Historic Tour
1:00-2:00 Christmas Social including Tea, Coffee, Hot Cocoa, aperitifs, and desserts. Mix & mingle
1:45 pm Drawing for a free Ringling House Mug (a $21.00 value).

Holiday Tour and Social at the Historic Ringling House B&B - 12/20
2025-12-20 12:00 - 14:00 | Ringling House Bed & Breakfast, 201 8th Street, Baraboo, WI, 53913, United States
Holiday Tour & Social at the Historic Ringling House B&B
Join us for a guided historic tour of the Ringling House Bed & Breakfast, all decked out for Christmas!
Date: Saturday, December 20th at noon.
Price: $15.00, limited tickets, get your tickets now! Purchase tickets here, or pay cash at the door after making a reservation by calling 608-356-4229
Hear the history of the Ringling’s, their early years, and the start of the circus in Baraboo. View some historical items the Ringlings owned, and sit at Henry Ringling’s’ dining room table and enjoy some Christmas Treats, Coffee, Tea, and Jean Ringling’s’ decadent hot cocoa! This is a popular tour, so get your tickets before we are sold out!
Tentative schedule:
12:00-1:00 Home Historic Tour
1:00-2:00 Christmas Social including Tea, Coffee, Hot Cocoa, aperitifs, and desserts. Mix & mingle
1:45 pm Drawing for a free Ringling House Mug (a $21.00 value).

Ringling Murder Mystery Dinner - 01/17/26
2026-01-17 17:00 - 21:00 | Ringling House Bed & Breakfast, 201 8th Street, Baraboo, WI, 53913, United States
Are you ready for a thrilling and unforgettable experience? Imagine enjoying a delicious dinner while trying to solve a murder mystery in a beautiful mansion, using historic figures from Baraboo’s past. Well, look no further than our exciting hands-on dinner theater! Who did it, where’d they do it, how did they do it? These questions will answered, and historical facts will be revealed, with our latest Mystery Dinner Event: an original and historic Murder Mystery Dinner Event written by Baraboo’s own Ben Bromley.

What: A Ringling Murder Mystery Dinner
When: Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 5 pm.
Where: Ringling House Bed & Breakfast, 201 8th St., Baraboo, WI 53913
Cost: $59.00, includes 1 free drink, dinner, and a whole lot of fun with murder!

About the The Ringling Murder Mystery:

It’s 1910, one hour before the start of circus season party at the home of Charles Ringling, a celebration for the owners and performers of the Ringling Brothers Circus 1910 season. A murder has taken place at the residence, just as guests are arriving to the party. Crutches the Clown, longtime Ringling performer and half the comic duo of “Crutches and Chuckles” has been found dead, strangled with a violin string, in the homes historic elevator.
As the circus owners and their staff assemble for the evenings gathering, a Criminologist arrives to launch an investigation.

PLEASE NOTE: All tickets must be purchased by Saturday, January 10 , 2026, by midnight to allow time for part distribution. In addition, due to the complexity of arranging these events, there will be NO REFUNDS if your cancellation is made within 10 days of the event. However, if there is availability, your ticket can be transferred to another murder mystery date.

Approximate Schedule of the evening:
5:00 – 5:30 – Mix & Mingle
5:30 – Round 1, part A – Introductions
5:45 – Round 1, part B – Rumors
6:15 Dinner is served in the Dining Room
6:30 Round 2 in Dining Room – Motives
7:00 Round 3 in Parlor – Opportunity
7:30 Round 4 in Parlor – Method
8:00 Voting & Final Statements
What to expect at our murder mystery dinners:
As a participant, you’ll receive a role to play, materials to help you solve the mystery, and of course, dinner and one drink ticket. But here’s the real kicker – you could end up being the murderer, or an innocent bystander. It’s all part of the fun!
So, what are you waiting for? Bring your best detective skills and your creative costume to the party, and let’s solve the mystery together. And hey, if things get too intense, you can always sip on some wine, beer, or soda (available for purchase) to calm your nerves. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind experience – book your spot at the Mystery Dinner today!
Prizes will be awarded for: Best Detective, Best Costume, Best Actor, and maybe more!
This murder mystery is brought to you by:
Ben Bromley
Proceeds from sales will benefit:
Friends of the Charles & Henry Ringling Estate

Murder in Manhattan Mystery Dinner at Ringling House
2026-04-25 17:00 - 20:30 | Ringling House Bed & Breakfast, 201 8th Street, Baraboo, WI, 53913, United States
Gossip, treachery & murder at an upscale NYC party…

Backstory
You and your guests have been invited to the anniversary bash of Mr. Francis Fisk, a noted businessman. The attendees include a number of Fisk’s high-society friends, family members, and business associates. These high society sophisticates live in a world of intrigue, gossip, treachery and endless jockeying for social superiority.

What: Murder in Manhattan
When: Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 5 pm
Where: Ringling House Bed & Breakfast, 201 8th St., Baraboo, WI 53913
Cost: $64.00, which includes a delicious dinner, one complimentary drink, and an evening packed with murderous fun!

Murder!
Things take a turn for the deadly when a rolling blackout provides someone with the opportunity to advance their social agenda in a more brutally direct fashion than most of the guests are familiar with. When the lights come back on, a grisly crime is discovered!
Solving the Mystery
Reputations are at stake and no one at the party wants to risk the scandal of press and police involvement. Now the guests must work together to sift through the evidence and identify the killer in their midst

IMPORTANT PURCHASE INFORMATION: Tickets must be secured by midnight on Friday, April 17, 2026, to ensure timely distribution of your character part. Due to the complex nature of organizing these events, please be aware that there are NO REFUNDS for cancellations made within 10 days of the event. However, your ticket may be transferred to an alternative murder mystery date, subject to availability.

Approximate Schedule of the Evening:

5:00 – 5:30: Mix & Mingle
5:30: Round 1, part A – Introductions
5:45: Round 1, part B – Rumors
6:15: Dinner is served in the Dining Room
6:30: Round 2 in Dining Room – Motives
7:00: Round 3 in Parlor – Opportunity
7:30: Round 4 in Parlor – Method
8:00: Voting & Final Statements

What you can look forward to:
As a participant, you will be assigned a character role and provided with materials to help you crack the case, all while enjoying dinner and your included drink. The most exciting part? You might be the killer, or perhaps just an innocent witness—the mystery is yours to unravel!
So, gather your best detective skills and don your most creative costume. Let’s solve this crime together! If the suspense becomes too much, you can always purchase a wine, beer, or soda to steady your nerves. Don’t let this unique experience pass you by—reserve your spot at the Mystery Dinner now!

Prizes will be awarded for: Best Detective, Best Costume, Best Actor, and more!
This murder mystery is provided by:

Playing with Murder

Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit:

Friends of the Charles & Henry Ringling Estate
