The Central Wisconsin State Fair

A great way to spend this upcoming holiday weekend would be to head over to the Central Wisconsin State Fair in Marshfield.

Along with the carnival rides, animal judging and great food, this August 31st to September 5th you can enjoy BMX stunt riders, a magic show, a Championship Horse Pull, a whopping weed contest, great musical groups...and much more.

For all the special events and Grandstand performances, as well as ticket prices, visit the Fair's website centralwisconsinstatefair.com

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

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!

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

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

Good News In Medford

MEDFORD, Wis., Dec. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Hurd Windows & Doors held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, December 10, 2009, officially reopening its Medford, Wisconsin wood window manufacturing facility. More than sixty business leaders and local and state dignitaries including Wisconsin Senate Majority Leader Russ Decker, D-Weston, Wisconsin 87th Assembly District Representative Mary Williams, R-Medford, and Mayor Mike Wellner were on hand for the event.
Full Story Hurd Windows & Doors Holds Ribbon Cutting for Multi-Million Dollar Renovation

We at BuyWisconsinLand.com want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a safe and joyous Holiday Season.

Modern Woodmen join Make a Difference Day effort

Each year on the fourth Saturday in October, volunteers from coast to coast pull out their can-do spirits and vow to improve their communities on Make A Difference Day, a national day of service. On Oct. 24, local Modern Woodmen of America members joined this nationwide effort. Members of the Wisconsin Rapids Modern Woodmen Camp 8319 made a difference by collecting and donating winter clothing to The Family Center. Full Story at Wis Rapids Tribune


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'Haunting in the Wood'

Looking for something to do this Halloween Weekend?

Join students and community members for "Haunting in the Wood" on Oct. 30 and 31, in the University of Wisconsin-Marshfield/Wood County Arboretum (weather permitting) and the Black Box Theatre in the lower level of the Helen Connor Laird Fine Arts Building on campus, 2000 W. Fifth St.
"Haunting in the Wood" is the first of four productions in the UW-M/WC Black Box Theatre Workshop Series. The production features storytellers who will relay a selection of macabre tales and spooky stories to delight any age. There are two performances: a 6:30 p.m. family show and an 8:30 p.m. adult show.

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Wood County Fall Colors at 50% to Peak

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"Discover Wisconsin" is coming to Wood County

The show won't air until 2010, but crews are already filming! They will be highlighting year round activities and recreation all around the County.
Discover Wisconsin To Highlight Wood County Tourism

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Bio-massed energy plant coming to Wood County?

More than a year after it was shut down, the Domtar paper mill in Port Edwards continues to attract attention from those who want to use the site. After issuing a reuse strategy in April that details proposed plans for the facility should the Canadian-based papermaker decide to sell it, village officials and local economic development leaders began receiving more inquiries about the property.
Interest grows in closed Domtar mill

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