Jump in Lake Petenwell

On January 1st become a Polar Bear, and help raise money for the Children's Miracle Network.

Be at the Lure Bar and Grill in Nekoosa at noon and brave the waters of Lake Petenwell. All participants must raise $25 to join in and will receive a t-shirt. Many other prizes as well. All funds raised stay in Central Wisconsin.

Get an event flyer here Polar Bear Jump for Kids

All You Can Eat

Enjoy an "Old Tyme Buffet" December 29th at American Legion Post 54, 2100 S. Maple Avenue in Marshfield.

There will be a Happy Hour 3:30PM-6PM, and dinner serving will start at 5PM. Enjoy chicken and dressing, roast beef, potatoes and vegetables for only $7.00.

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Snowmobile Trails Open Today

Rev up your engines - Wood County's snowmobile trails opened today!

Don't get lost! Wood County Snowmobile Trail Map Please stay on the trails and have a great ride.

The BuyWisconsinLand.com team: Roy, Lance, Mike, Jerry and Shelley, wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Joyous New Year.

19th Century Christmas

This Saturday you can go back to the 1800's and see what Christmas was like.

December 18th from 10AM to 4PM join in the fun Historic Point Basse Heritage Hollyday and see costumed participants prepare for the holidays at this historic Wisconsin site. There will be baking, period decorations, old-time craft demonstrations, ornament making, stolling carolers and sleigh rides.

Historic Point Basse is just a few miles south of Nekoosa off County Road Z on Wakely Road. For more information including directions visit their website Historic Point Basse Inc

Rudolph in Rudolph

Well, we are hoping the red-nosed reindeer will be there - but many of his friends will be at Rudolph's Country Christmas in the Village of Rudolph on December 11th from 9:30AM to 5:45PM

Bring the family! Along with live reindeer there will be a Dutch oven cook-off, food, crafts, horse-drawn wagon and train rides, cookie decorating, ornament making, a silent auction, and a lighted Christmas parade at 5PM. Children can also sign up to participate in the live nativity scene between 1PM to 3PM.

For list and times for all events, or if you'd like to order Rudolph postcards, visit www.visitrudolphwi.com

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Help the Wood County Animal Shelter

Have you pulled out the old Christmas decorations, but you feel like something new this year? You can help out the Wood County Humane Society by donating them for their Annual Bake Sale and Bazaar. Just bring them by the Animal Shelter at 3621 64th Street North, in Wisconsin Rapids.

Then on Saturday December 4th stop by The Movie Gallery building at 1845 Eighth Street South from 9AM-3PM and find some new Christmas decorations and gifts, craft items and pet items, and decorated Christmas trees, along with yummy baked goods for sale. Happy Shopping!

Treats for the Little Ones

Looking for a safe Halloween event for toddlers?
Witter Field is hosting "the Great Pumpkin Hunt" for children ages 2 to 6 Wednesday October 27th. Registration will be on the tennis courts at 6:50PM and bring a flashlight, the treat search begins at 7:10PM. Will be held rain or shine, and is Police Supervised.

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Halloween Fun in Wisconsin Rapids

Looking for Halloween fun that will entertain the whole family? How about a hay ride or walk through a pumpkin patch? Enjoy the day at one of these two family farms near Wisconsin Rapids!

Reinke's Down on the Farm has pumpkins and gourds, plus spooky hay rides in the evenings. Find directions and the schedule for events here reinkesdownonthefarm.com

Altenburg's Country Garden includes a corn maze, a spook house, hayrides, and more along with pumpkins, cranberries and carmel apples. Get more information and directions here altenburgsfarm.com

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Nekoosa Giant Pumpkin Fest

Despite the flooding, the 13th Annual Nekoosa Giant Pumpkin Fest will be held October 2nd and 3rd. But the location of the festival has moved from Riverside Park to Nekoosa Business Park.

Don't miss the giant pumpkin weigh in, great pumpkin bake off, the giant pumpkin boat regatta and the 1st annual pie eatting contest. For more details see www.nekoosagiantpumpkinfest.com/

Get Out On Your ATV

Enjoying the crisp fall weather and the (soon to be) changing leaves on the back of an ATV is a great way to spend a day outdoors.

For maps of ATV trails in Wood County and across Wisconsin BuyWisconsinLand.com - ATV Trail Information

For rules and regulations on using ATVs in Wisconsin visit the DNR website All Terrain Vehicle Operation in Wisconsin

Central Wisconsin State Fair

Head to Marshfield September 1st to 6th for the Central Wisconsin State Fair!

As if the World's Largest Round Barn wasn't reason enough to go, you can also find plenty of horse shows, a demolition derby, a train ride, 4H exhibits, carnival rides and games, good food and more. The grandstand shows are FREE with paid admission, and the shows start at 8PM.

For advance tickets, directions and lists of daily events see www.centralwisconsinstatefair.com

We here at BuyWisconsinLand.com wish everyone a safe and fun-filled Labor Day Weekend.

Nepco Lake County Park

On Griffith Avenue in Port Edwards you will find Nepco Lake County Park, 125 acres with picnic area, beach, nature trails (to hike or cross country ski), playground and boat ramp on beautiful Nepco Lake. Bring you boat and you can waterski or fish the day away.
For a County Park Map of Cross County Ski Trail Map see the Wood County web site Nepco Lake
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Betty Boop Festival

August 5th to the 8th Wisconsin Rapids celebrates native son Myron "Grim" Natwick and one of his greatest works of art, Betty Boop, with a grand event called fittingly the Betty Boop Festival!
All around town there will be many things to do and see: art exhibits, films, presentations, collectables, performances, even a motorcycle ride and a dance.

For more details and Official Festival Brochure visit www.bettyboopfestivalwi.com

Watch for the Fireworks

Lots of places in Wood County to see a beautiful fireworks display this Sunday the 4th of July: on the Wisconsin River in Wisconsin Rapids, Riverside Park in Pittsville, Marshfield Fair Park in Marshfield and Rudolph Village Park in Rudolph. All shows at dusk.

We at BuyWisconsinLand.com wish everyone a safe and Happy 4th of July!

Buying Land For Your Enjoyment - And Investment

I linked to this article in my Propety Investing blog some months back, and thought it was time to share it again. Here are some helpful tips to make your land buying experience more hassle free. From the Home Ownership section of University Federal Credit Union in Texas, information on finding the perfect property and things to check out before you buy.

Investing in Land
Whether it is a neighborhood lot for building your next home, country acreage or lakeside tract for weekend getaways, investing in land can bring years of enjoyment and be a valuable addition to your investment portfolio.
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Legacy Tile Dedication

Monday May 31st there will be a Legacy Tile Dedication during the Memorial Day Service starting at 11AM at the Wood County Veterans Memorial if front of the Wood County Courthouse in Wisconsin Rapids.
For more information on the Legacy Tiles or the Memorial Day Service visit WoodCountyVeteransMemorial.org

Sandhill Wildlife Refuge

Sandhill Wildlife Refuge has wonderful automobile trails through forests and marshes and observation towers that give you a chance to see a small herd of American bison, white-tailed deer, ruffed grouse, Canada geese, ducks, loons, bald eagles, sandhill cranes, shorebirds, songbirds, hawks and owls. Mangaged by the WI DNR, it is open year round.
County Road X, Babcock, Wisconsin. For more information, maps of the refuge and directions dnr.wi.gov/org/land/wildlife/reclands/sandhill

May 7th Symphony Concert for Mother's Day

The University of Wisconsin-Marshfield/Wood County Symphony will present the annual Mother's Day Concert at 7:30 p.m. May 7 in the Helen Laird Theatre at the University of Wisconsin-Marshfield/Wood County, 2000 W. Fifth St.

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Wisconsin Rapids Municipal Zoo

Filled with animals native to Wisconsin, a petting zoo, and a playground the Wisconsin Rapids Municipal Zoo is fun-filled family attraction. It is located at 1911 Gaynor Avenue in Wisconsin Rapids and Admission is free.
Open seasonally 10AM-7PM, closed Mondays. For information call 715-421-8240.

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Wood County on "Discover Wisconsin"

Last year the film crew went all over the County filming. And on May 1st the Wood County episode of "Discover Wisconsin" will make its debut on public television!
'Discover Wisconsin' to showcase Wood County next month

Witter Field has Rich History

From wisconsinrapidstribune.com - When it takes the field in June, the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters will become the latest group to call one of south Wood County's most iconic sports facilities home.

The first recorded use of the site, where Witter Field later was built, was in the 1870s, when local businessman Alexander Worden created a one-third-mile racing track, according to written histories by local historians Tom Taylor and Dave Engel. Engel also is author of the "River City Memoirs" series.
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IRACE Snocross Race

Get your IRACE fix! Head to Power Pac on Highway 13 in Marshfield Saturday March 13th for IRACE Snocross Racing. The action starts at 9am. Tickets are $10, kids under 7 are free. Heated concessions building with be open. For additional information call 715-384-3454.

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Looking to get out this weekend?

If you are looking for something fun to do this weekend - you have a great bunch of options in Wisconsin Rapids.

February 12th - The Lizadrz Friday Night Ramble - Hotel Mead

February 13th & 14th - Wisconsin Rapids Cage Club's 5th-8th Grade Basketball Tournament - Lincoln High School

February 13th - Wood County Park and Forestry 30th Annual Snowmobile Ride - Grand Rapids Lions Club.

February 13th - Annual Mr. Wakely Winter Feast - Knights of Columbus Hall

February 13th - Valentines Spaghetti Supper - St Johns Lutheran Church, Kellner

For all the details see the Out and About column in the Wisconsin Rapids Tribune

Cross Country Safety

From the Wood County Website

Cross-Country Skiing Safety Tips
Skiers should be aware that not all trails are groomed and that those trails that are groomed cannot always be groomed on a regular basis. The quality of the groomed trails also varies depending upon available equipment. Even the best groomed trails can be quickly destroyed by heavy traffic.
Skiers should not ski beyond their abilities by taking more advanced/difficult trails or allowing speed to build up beyond their ability to control their descent. Always leave space between you and other skiers and alert others when passing. If you have questions on trail difficulty, talk to office personnel prior to starting your skiing tour.

For more information on trails and fees see Cross-Country Skiing - Wood County Park & Forestry

Snowmobile Trails Now Open

From wisconsinrapidstribune.com January 7, 2010

Wood County snowmobile trails open at 8 a.m. Friday, but conditions won't be ideal in many spots.
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