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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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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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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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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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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Time to Run

Dust off your running shoes!  The next two weekends in Wisconsin Rapids are a time to run - or walk -  for charity.

August 17th is the 2nd Annual 5K for Breastfeeding at the Centralia Center.  Pre-register online or the day of the event at 8AM. See all the details here 5K for Breastfeeding

August 24th is the Kolor For Kids 5K Fun Run & Music Fest at the Grand Rapids Lions Club from 6AM-3PM. Get blasted with colored cornstarch powder along the trail for the Children's Miracle Network! Register online or at the event, limited to 1000 teams. Details on the website Kolor For Kids Funfest

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Waterski Championships

The 47th Annual Wisconsin State/Regional Water Ski Show Championships will be held July 18th-21st on Lake Wazeecha, South Wood County Park in Wisconsin Rapids. The event is hosted by the Wisconsin Rapids Aqua Skiers.

This championship competition is the largest ski show tournament in the world, with 28 teams being judged. Performances begin at 6:40AM each day continue to about 6PM, with each performance lasting about 1 hour. Admission is free, and food and refreshments will be available. Find the complete schedule and information here

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Independence Day

Get your red, white and blue - the 4th of July will be here next week!

In Wisconsin Rapids you can head to "4th on 1st Street" 2PM-dusk. There will be kids games, music food and more, plus watch the fireworks at dusk. 4th on 1st Street Facebook 

In Marshfield at the Fair Park it's "4th of July Family Fun" 4PM-8P. Enjoy food, music, magic, inflatables and fireworks at dusk.

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Cranberry Blossom Festival

If you like cranberries, or if you like festivals, or if you just love fun, head to Wisconsin Rapids June 20th-23rd for the 2013 Cranberry Blossom Festival. 

Before the festival begins you can check out the Grand Avenue Artist exhibit at the McMillian Library anytime during June or on the 19th there will be an appearance by the Cranberry Princesses, the Cranberry Guy and Rosco at the Rafters baseball game.

Thursday the festival kicks off with Lunch by the River in Veterans Park from 11:30AM-1PM and at 7:30PM there is a Free Movie under the Stars downtown. Friday's events include Dairy and Berry Breakfast, cranberry tours and the Cranberry Cup at Golden Sands Speedway.

Saturday is the 19th Annual SWC YMCA Triathlon and 2nd Annual “Cruise-In” Car Show, along with an arts and crafts fair, quilt show and family carnival. Sunday don't miss the Grand Rapids Firefighters' Celebration and the parade at 12:30PM downtown.

See all the events and times here Cranberry Blossom Festival.

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June Dairy Breakfasts

June is Dairy Month - and the best part of Dairy Month are Dairy Breakfasts held all across the State.

In Wood County you can enjoy these events:

June 7th - 9th its Dairyfest in Marshfield which begins with the Mayor's Breakfast on Saturday 5AM to 10AM. Other activities include a Community Garage Sale, Fun Run, Picnic in the Park, Lip Sync Contest, Pie and Ice Cream Social and much more. Get all the details here 2013 Dairyfest

June 16th the Marshfield FFA Alumni will June Dairy Breakfast at the Griesbach Farm in Stratford from 7AM to Noon. Tickets are $6 or  $3/kids 11 and under Free/preschool and under.

The Wisconsin Rapids Berry-Dairy Breakfast will be June 21st 6AM-10:30AM at Lincoln High School in Wisconsin Rapids.

June 22nd is the Auburndale FFA Alumni Dairy Breakfast 7AM-11AM at the Auburndale Village Park Shelterhouse, tickets are $6 $3/10 and under Free/preschoolers - AND the Pittsville FFA will host their 31st Annual Dairy Breakfast 7AM-11AM at the Otter Creek Farm, tickets are $6.

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Attention Archers

This weekend, May18th and 19th, is the 6th Annual Badger Pro-Am at Robinson Park in Wisconsin Rapids.

All shooters welcome; you must shoot both days. Registration is $30 for flights and $80 for open divisions, and you can pre-register, or sign up Saturday morning before 7:30AM. Competition begins at 8AM. Spectators welcome, and concession will be available.  Guaranteed prize payout of $2500.

See the event flyer and get a registration form at the Wisconsin Archery Alliance website Badger Pro-Am

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Prairie Chicken Festival

April 12th to 14th is the Prairie Chicken Festival all around the Wisconsin Rapids area, part of the 2013 Celebrations of Grasslands.

There will be bird viewing blinds all three days - reservation are required. Breakfast will be served at the Kiwanis Clubhouse in Kellner each morning at 7AM. Visit the Hotel Mead on Friday for the Grassland Gala, with vendors and exhibitors, crafts, children's activities, music, silent auction and more. And Saturday don't miss the Boomin' Brewery Bash at Central Waters Brewing Company in Amherst.

For all the great events and times visit PrairieChickenFestival.org

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