Memorial Day BBQ? 8 Money-Saving Tricks (Sponsored)

Who’s NOT planning a barbeque this weekend? If the weather holds and you’ve got propane or charcoal, chances are, you’re grilling something with your friends and family. Here, new ideas for keeping your costs down. Sponsored by Home Depot.

Here at Patch, we like to be thrifty, so we talked to two barbeque experts and uncovered some great ideas to help you save money on your next outdoor party.   1. Start with a marinade. This means planning ahead -- say, Friday. But it’s worth it, says Rick Browne, host of "Barbeque America" on PBS, because you can pass up that well-marbled ribeye steak and buy a less tender and less expensive choice to grill like a flank steak or chuck steak. Just marinate it or brine for one or two days and then cook long and slow on the barbeque grill to break down tissues but maintain moisture. “You need to include an acid in the marinade, perhaps juice, vinegar or soy sauce, but avoid cola which is so acidic it can turn meat into a soggy mess.” Try …

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Greg

10:06 pm on Wednesday, May 22, 2013

It isn't cheap, but my tip is to cook everthing on a Traeger pellet grill. Can't get one at Home Depot, try Ace. Lots of fun and MMMMMMMMM...smokey goodness.   more ›

Share Your Memorial Day Weekend Photos On Patch

If you plan to snap some shots of the parade or the family picnic, you should plan to share them with your neighbors on Greenfield Patch.

Memorial Day weekend is a great time to remember those who served the country, and also to celebrate everything they fought for. So if you celebrated this weekend by attending a Memorial Day event or Dan Jansen Family Fest, or if you're hosting or attending a picnic, you should take some pictures and share them with your neighbors here on Greenfield Patch. It's easy to share your photos! Click the "Upload Photos & Video" button in this post. Uploading is easy and only takes a few mintues. You can share as many pictures as you want, and give them all kinds of great captions. The more the better. Happy Memorial Day!

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There is plenty to do this Memorial Day

Check out some of the events happening in Greenfield on Memorial Day.

Classic Car Show Kicks off Saturday's Jansen Fest

The classic car show makes its return to the Dan Jansen Family Fest after a one-year hiatus, kicking off the second day of the three-day Memorial Day weekend celebration.

Photos: Dan Jansen Family Fest Preview

Catch a glimpse of what Dan Jansen Family Fest has in store when the Memorial Day weekend event kicks off Friday afternoon.

Dan Jansen Family Fest, now in its 18th year, begins Friday. Want to see what's new this year?

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Whitnall Student Mitchell McGlinn's War Memorial Dedicated This Weekend

The Whitnall sophomore worked closely with World War II veteran Howard Hingiss to help raise $200,000 for a memorial in Hales Corners Park. It will be dedicated at a grand ceremony Sunday, May 27.

A fundraising effort spearheaded by a World War II veteran and a 15-year-old Eagle Scout and Whitnall High School student will culminate with a dedication ceremony at the stunning new Veterans Memorial in Hales Corners Park at 116th Street and Janesville Road this weekend. Thanks in large part to Mitchell McGlinn, a sophomore at WHS, the Hales Corners Veteran’s Memorial Committee raised $200,000 for the five-pointed star memorial, honoring the five branches of the United States military: Army, Marines, Navy, Coast Guard and Air Force. The memorial is now complete and lined with memorial bricks of loved ones dating back to the Civil War to present day. "We chose this weekend so that families could gather together on a holiday to pay tribute…

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Dan Jansen Family Fest Begins Friday

The annual festival features three days of music, food and family entertainment. Mix in a car show and a fourth day of rides and you have one heck of a weekend.

The 18th annual Dan Jansen Family Fest runs May 25-27, with an amusement park ride special on Monday, May 28. All events are at Konkel Park. Proceeds from the festival benefit the City of Greenfield's Department of Parks and Recreation. This year's food vendors include: Anderson Corn; AV Concessions; Hawg City Grill; Lemon Chill; Olde Country Style Almonds; Rocky Rococo Pizza; Scardina Bakery; Wisconsin Fried Cheese Curds and Yum - Yum Homemade Ice Cream. This year's schedule of events is as follows: 5 p.m.: Festival Opens 5-10 p.m.: Carnival Rides by Rainbow Valley 7-11 p.m.: Rebel Grace -  Bank Entertainment Tent 11 p.m.: Park and Festival Closes 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Cruisin' Car Show sponsored by Greater Greenfield Lions Club Noon: …

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A Number of Buildings Closed for Memorial Day

Most city services will not be available.

All of the offices within City Hall are closed Monday for Memorial Day. In addition, the Department of Public Works and the Greenfield Public Library are also closed, as are all Greenfield and Whitnall schools. All will re-open as scheduled Tuesday.

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