Cranberry Blossom Festival

The 2014 Cranberry Blossom Festival is coming June 19th-22nd in Wisconsin Rapids. Join in the fun all around town with music, art, a triathlon, quilt show, car show, carnival, and lots of cranberries!  Get the full event schedule on their website Cranberry Blossom Festival

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Pioneer Festival

Spend some time in the 1800s June 7th and 8th at Historic Point Basse in Nekoosa. The annual Pioneer Festival includes demonstrations of period crafts, period foods, and period entertainment.  Admission is $5/adults and $2/children.

See more details and get directions at Historic Point Basse's website Pioneer Festival

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5K Events Next Two Weekends

Get out your track shoes and walk or run the next two Saturdays in these charity events.

Saturday May 10th is the South Wood County Humane Society's 5K9 Run Walk. Open to runners, walkers, bikers and of course pets. Other fun activities planned as well. Get details and registration form here 5K9 Walk, Run, Bike

On Saturday May 17th you can join in Assumption High School Royal Event Tracks for Tina to benefit the Tina Livernash Memorial Scholarship. This year the event will be timed. Get all the details on their Facebook page Tracks For Tina

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Walk or Run for a Good Cause

Spring has finally come to Wisconsin, and you can get outside and help out a great cause on May 3rd at the 6th annual Jigsaw Run at South Wood County Park in Wisconsin Rapids. Walk or run the 6K course around Lake Wazeecha - racing starts at 10AM. Proceeds from the event will benefit those with Autism in Wisconsin.

Get all the race details and registration information here Jigsaw Run

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The Prairie Chicken Festival Starts Today

Celebrate the Prairie Chicken and have a fun time outdoors this weekend at the Prairie Chicken Festival! There will be breakfasts each morning, following by prairie chicken viewing at the Buena Vista Wildlife Area and on Saturday a Boomin’ Brewery Bash!

Get all the event times and details here Prairie Chicken Festival

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Hunting Land

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10th Annual Bowl for Dreams

Evergreen Lanes in Nekoosa will be hosting the Tri-City Children’s Dream Foundation's 10th Annual Bowl for Dreams.  This scotch doubles bowling tournament will be March 15th & 16th and March 22nd & 23rd.  Along with the bowling fun there will be a raffle with great prizes!

Get all the details at the Tri-City Children’s Dream Foundation's website Bowl for Dreams

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Skate with Taste

The Wisconsin Rapids Figure Skating Club will host Skate with Taste Ice Show Saturday March 8th and Sunday March 9th.  100 local skaters showcase their talent at three shows: Saturday 1PM and 7PM, and Sunday 1PM at the South Wood County Recreation Center.

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Winter Fest

The First Annual Winter Fest at RiverEdge Golf Course in Marshfield will be held February 22nd; a celebration of Wisconsin's winter activities. Bring the family and join in these fun races: Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoing and Fat Tire Biking, and a junior race for the kids. After the races enjoy chili, music and more activities.

See the event brochure and sign up sheet here Winter Fest

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Bar Stool Ski Races

Here's a winter fun event that supports a great cause: Bar Stool Ski Races at the Wild Horse Saloon in Kellner on Saturday January 25th to benefit Every Children's Dream.

Registration and Check-in 10AM to 11:30AM, races at Noon. 1st Place $100.00, 2nd Place $50.00, 3rd Place $25.00, and Special Trophy and $25.00 for Most Creative. Chili, BBQ, hot dogs, drinks, beer and soda all day.

Get your registration form and more details here everychildrensdream.org

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Bridal Fair

Planning your wedding?  Saturday January 18th Marshfield Mall will be hosting Bridal Fair Extravaganza 10AM-5PM.  Fashion Show, food and cake samples, and 30 vendors. A raffle with $2000 in prizes and a $500 grand prize as well.  Admission is free.

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Christmas in the Past

Find out how Christmas was celebrated in the 1800's at Historic Point Basse in Nekoosa this Saturday December 21st at Heritage Hollyday.  You see old traditions brought to life, period decorations across the grounds, and carolers will put in the mood for Christmas.  This event runs from 10AM to 4PM.

Get more information at the Historic Point Basse website Heritage Hollyday

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Nekoosa Hometown Christmas

Join in the celebration of the season December 7th for the Nekoosa Hometown Christmas.

There will be Breakfast with Santa, Reindeer Dash 5K Run/Walk, Children’s Story Time and Cookie Decorating, Wagon Rides, Lighting of Thompson Park, a Christmas Parade and Holiday Fireworks! See times and locations on the Heart of Wisconsin website Nekoosa Area Hometown Christmas 2013

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Holiday Happenings

Christmastime is coming and Wisconsin Rapids and Marshfield have events to help ring this happy time of year.

This Thursday, November 21st, is the 14th Annual Holiday Parade at 6:30PM down Central Avenue in Marshfield.  See Santa and enjoy treats at the Holiday Inn after the parade.

Next Wednesday, November 27th, Heid Music will be providing music from 5PM-6PM along with the Celebration! Lighting at 5:45PM followed by the 7th Annual Rekindle The Spirit Parade in downtown Wisconsin Rapids.

Friday November 29th Marshfield will be hosting Family Wagon Rides 5:30PM to 7:30PM from China Chef and Adults only Romantic Buggy Rides 6PM to 8PM from the Holiday Inn.

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Fall Events November 15th to 17th

Crisp, cool temperatures and a hint of snow to come don't stop the fun in Central Wisconsin.  Check out these events next weekend:

Friday November 15th is the 29th annual Fall FunFest at Immanuel Lutheran School in Wisconsin Rapids from 4PM-8PM.  They will have games, bingo, a raffle drawing, a cake walk, along with food and fun.

The YMCA of South Wood County's 2013 Turkey Trot will be held Saturday November 16th at Camp Alexander in Wisconsin Rapids. Pre-registration is over, but same day registration will be from 8AM-9:30AM. The ‘Lil Gobblers Race - a 1 mile walk/run for 5 to 12 years olds - begins at 9AM and the 5k Run/Walk begins at 10AM. There will also be family fun and games from 9:30AM to 11AM. Get details and registration form here 2013 Turkey Trot

Hear beautiful music Sunday November 17th at Christ Lutheran Church in Marshfield as the Central Chamber Chorale performs at 3PM.

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Special Halloween Events

It's nearly time for the spooks and spirits to come out and play - and here are some fun events around the area to celebrate Halloween.

On Wednesday October 30th the Marshfield Library is hosting History Rising From the Grave at 7PM.  Learn the histories of Marshfield's Cemeteries.

And on Halloween night you can trick or treat without the street in Marshfield or Wisconsin Rapids.  Visit the Marshfield Mall between 5PM-7PM for Malloween with Costume Fashion Show or St Paul's Lutheran Church parking lot for Trunk-R-Treat from 4:30PM-6:30PM with bounce house, activities and more.

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Spirit Walk

It's both Halloween and History. Meet people from the past at Historic Point Basse in Nekoosa 6PM-8:30PM October 16th and October 26th.  Lanterns will light your way as you stroll the grounds and spirits will appear and tell you about their former lives.  Spirit Walk Historic Point Basse

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Cranberry Tours

The Pittsville FFA/FFA Alumni Splash of Red Cranberry Highway Tour begins it's 12 year Friday September 27th and runs Wednesdays and Fridays through October 25th.

The 2 1/2 hour tour includes visiting a current marsh under construction, producing beds where you can pick fresh fruit from the vine, along with viewing harvesting, cleaning, and freezing of the berries. Lunch is provided by the Pittsville High School Foods Class.

Read more about this fun and educational tour at wisconsinrapidstribune.com A Splash of Red and make your reservations by calling the High School at 715-884-6412.

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21st Annual Maple Fall Fest

September 14th and 15th enjoy all things maple at the Maple Fall Fest at Wildwood Park in Marshfield.

Start the weekend off with a American Heart Association Heart Walk from 8AM-11AM or the All-you-care-to-eat Regular and Potato Pancakes with Wenzel Farm Sausage from 7AM-1PM. And you won't want to miss the "Best of Marshfield” Maple Syrup Contest or the Maple Dessert Baking Contest.

Get all the details and a schedule of events here 21st Annual Maple Fall Fest

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Orv’s Old Iron Show

If you like vintage machines then Saturday, September 7th you need to check out Orv’s Old Iron Show 7AM-5PM on Highway 54 four miles west of Port Edwards.  The day begins with a pancake breakfast then check out displays of tractors, stationary engines, vintage machinery and tools, collector cars and trucks and more. Admission is a donation, parking is free and camping is available. Proceeds go to the Ronald McDonald House in Marshfield.

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