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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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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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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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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Easter Events

The Easter Bunny is coloring his eggs and getting ready to head out March 31st. Hope he brings spring with him!

Here are some of the activities for Easter around the area.

Saturday, March 23rd - Breakfast with the Easter Bunny 7:30AM-11:30AM at the Retirement Community of Nekoosa.  $7/adults $3/kids 6-12, 5 and under FREE.

Saturday, March 23rd - Bunny Run 5k Run/Walk 9AM start at Goodfellas in Nekoosa. Registration and more info here

Saturday, March 23rd - Nekoosa Area Easter Egg Hunt 11AM at the Alexander Middle School. Ages 0-10.

Saturday, March 23rd - Children's Easter Party 11AM-1PM at American Legion Post 54 in Marshfield. Admission is a non-perishable food item, games, crafts, lunch, and a visit from the Easter Bunny

Sunday March 24th - 60th Annual Palm Sunday Choir Concert 3PM at Our Lady of Peace Church in Marshfield.

Monday March 25th - "THE LAST SUPPER" - A DRAMATIC RECREATION 7PM at Wesley United Methodist Church in Marshfield. Free event.

Friday March 29th - Elks Lenten Fish Fry 4:30PM-6:30PM at Elks Lodge 693 in Wisconsin Rapids.

Saturday - March 30th - 80th Annual Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt 10AM at Mead Field and Witter Field in Wisconsin Rapids - if field is covered with snow location see website for alternate locations)

Saturday March 30th - Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt Noon at Columbia Park in Marshfield. Ages 1-10.

Sunday March 30th - Easter Holiday Scotch Doubles Tournament 1PM at Rose Bowl Lanes in Marshfield. See event flyer for details

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Central Wisconsin Parade of Homes

Check out all the latest remodeling ideas and new home designs from Central Wisconsin home builders this weekend at the Central Wisconsin Parade of Homes September 7th-9th.  Tour nine homes in Marshfield, Wisconsin Rapids, Town of Rome and Nekoosa.  Advance tickets $5, at the door $6.

Get directions, times and more details here 2012 Central Wisconsin Parade of Homes & Remodeling Tour

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13th Annual Garden Walk

The Wood County Master Gardener Volunteers are holding their 13th Annual Garden Walk "Down the Garden Path" Saturday July 14, 2012 from 9:30AM to 3:30PM. The Walk, rain or shine, will feature six gardens in Wisconsin Rapids, Nekoosa and the Town of Rome, as well as the Art Show and Garden Treasure Sale. Tickets are $8/advance and $10/at any of the garden's gates. Get your tickets at the UW Extention Office or several local businesses.

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Old Fashioned Christmas

What was different about Christmas in the 1800s? 

To find out, visit Historic Point Basse in Nekoosa this Saturday, December 17th, for Heritage Hollyday.  Not only will you see old traditions brought to life, but period decorations fill the grounds, and carolers will put in the mood for Christmas.  The event runs from 10AM to 4PM.

Get more information at the Historic Point Basse website Heritage Hollyday

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Giant Pumpkin Fest Time

If you like to see the biggest fruits and vegetables then you need to get to the Nekoosa Giant Pumpkin Fest.  Farmers and growers from across the Midwest will be there not only with pumpkins but squash and watermelons and more, looking to win and set new records with their extra large produce.

Plenty of family fun at the 14th annual running of this festival as well: flea market, farmers’ market, antique tractors, kids’ games, giant pumpkin drop, run/walk,  2nd annual bake-off, car show, music, food and more.  Be at the Nekoosa Business Park October 1st and 2nd and enjoy.

All the details and event times here nekoosagiantpumpkinfest.com/

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Street Dance

Move your feet to the beat at the Nekoosa Fire Department Street Dance August 13th!

Be at the Nekoosa Safety Center on Market Street for this free event with a DJ from 4PM to 7PM and a band performing from 7:30PM to 11:30PM.

"Stifling an urge to dance is bad for your health - it rusts your spirit and your hips." ~Terri Guillemets

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Nekoosa Walleye Days

Nekoosa Walleye Days is an annual contest to fishing on the Wisconsin River. From March 19th to April 17th fish caught between the Nekoosa Dam and Petenwell Dam can be entered. The Registration Station is Dragging A Line Bait And Tackle, 708 Point Basse Avenue in Nekoosa.

A special Kids contest will be held April 9, the Jim Freeman Charity Challenge will be April 13th and the Heaven's Devils M.C. Poker Run is on April 16th.

For details visit Dragging A Line Bait and Tackle or contact Kevin or Kathy Witt 715-510-0039 or email

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

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

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/