Independance Day weekend activities

If you're in Wood County this weekend - don't miss any of the fun.

Friday July 1st is the Independence Race Celebration at Golden Sands Speedway. Racing begins at 7:45 followed by fireworks.

Independence Day Celebration sponsored by the Armenia Fire Department will be held Saturday July 2nd in New Miner. Parade is at Noon, followed by a bake sale, games, horseshoe tournament, food and refreshments.

Get free hot dogs and brats at the Bradach Co warehouse in Rudolph Friday July 1st in the afternoon and Saturday July 2nd, Sunday July 3rd and Monday July 4th 10AM to 7PM. They will hold their annual fireworks display on Saturday at dusk in Rudolph Village Park (rain date Sunday).

The Christian Life Fellowship Arts Department will perform a patriotic concert at Robinson Park in Wisconsin Rapids on Saturday July 2nd 6PM and Sunday July 3rd 10AM.

The Pittsville American Legion and the Pittsville Lions Club will sponsor the 50th annual Fourth of July celebration Sunday and Monday in Pittsville. Sunday events begin at 4PM including a carnival, kids tractor pull and music in Riverside Park. The 25th annual Heart & Sole Road Race also will be at 7PM p.m. Sunday (registration 5:30PM-6:45PM). Monday includes a kiddie parade at 11:30AM, the big parade at Noon, an antique tractor show and tractor parade, carnival, chicken dinner, craft displays, bingo and music. Fireworks will begin around 9:30PM.

Monday July 4th check out the Aqua Skiers Street Dance with Fireworks on the River. Events begin in Veterans Park at 11AM with food and beverages, live music, kids’ games and a fantastic fireworks show after dusk on the Wisconsin River.

We at BuyWisconsinLand.com wish everyone a fun filled July 4th weekend - Happy 235th Birthday America.

Cranberry Blossom Festival

The cranberries are in bloom, and it's time to celebrate!

The Annual Cranberry Blossom Festival is Thursday June 23rd to Sunday June 26th at locations all across Wisconsin Rapids.

But you can start early at the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters game June 22nd. The Cranberry guy and Cranberry Princesses will be at Witter Field.

Thursday enjoy lunch and dinner by the river. Friday more great food along with cranberry marsh tours and a chain saw carving demo. Saturday there's a fair, a car show, a quilt show, ice cream social, and lots of music. Sunday enjoy a pancake breakfast, kids fishing contest and a parade at 12:30PM.

Get all the details with times and locations here 2011 Cranberry Blossom Festival

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Dairyfest

The 30th Annual Dairyfest begins today in Marshfield.

Enjoy movies and a a picnic at the park, check out the arts and crafts sales and the carnival. Saturday will be the Mayor's Breakfast 5AM-10AM, and a parade at 11AM. And much more!

For a brochure with a each day's line up of events Dairyfest Schedule of Events

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