Lutherdale Celebrates 80 Years of Ministry and Community


Lutherdale, a summer camp and year-round conference and retreat center, is thrilled to announce its 80th Anniversary Celebration. This milestone marks eight decades of faith, fellowship, and community service. Lutherdale was established on the Lauderdale Lakes in 1944, and is excited to announce a communitywide event to celebrate 80 years of business in the Walworth County & Elkhorn area community, as well as 80 years of impacting youth and families across the region.

The Fall Festival will take place on October 26, 2024 with events throughout the day with events concluding at 4 pm. Event highlights include:

• Lutherdale Harvest Hustle- kicking off at 9:00 am, this fall fun run with courses of either 5K or 1 mile (or virtually) with proceeds to benefit future campers at Lutherdale’s programs
• Pancake Breakfast
• Pumpkin Patch
• Silent Auction
• Food Trucks
• Live Music
• Family fun activities throughout the day

About Lutherdale: Founded in 1944, Lutherdale has been a beacon of spiritual growth and community engagement. Over the years, it has provided countless individuals with opportunities for retreat, reflection, and renewal.

Support Lutherdale: As we celebrate this significant milestone, we invite you to support our mission. Your generous donations help us continue providing impactful programs and maintaining our beautiful facilities. To make a donation, please visit our website at
www.lutherdale.org/donate or contact Rhonda VanAntwerp at rhonda@lutherdale.org or 262-742-2352.

“We are incredibly grateful for the support and love from our community over the past 80 years,” said Tracy Polzin, Executive Director of Lutherdale. “This celebration is not just about our history, but also about looking forward to the future with hope and excitement.”

For more information, please visit our website at www.lutherdale.org or contact Tracy Polzin at tracy@lutherdale.org or (262) 742-2352. To sign up for the Harvest Hustle, visit https://runsignup.com/Race/WI/Elkhorn/Lutherdale

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