Monday, August 29, 2011

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

Friday, August 19, 2011

Never Forgotten Honor Flight

The Never Forgotten Honor Flight, a Wausau-based organization that flies World War II veterans in our area to Washington to visit "their" memorial, is having a Bike for Honor Flight Saturday August 27th.

You can choose to ride 100 or 50 miles, or join in the fun ride. Rides begin at 8AM in Veterans Park in Wisconsin Rapids and the day ends there with a presentation at 5PM.

Get a form to sign up to ride here Bike for Honor Flight 2011

Visit the Never Forgotten Honor Flight website.

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Monday, August 8, 2011

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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Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Boop-Oop-A-Doop

It's the Betty Boop Festival in Wisconsin Rapids this weekend!

Don't miss all the movie showings, great food, charity events, and even an appearance by Miss Boop herself.

Check out all the happens here Betty Boop Festival

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Wisconsin State Water Ski Show Championships

Be at South Wood County Park in Wisconsin Rapids July 21st to 24th and bring the family for this FREE event. The 45th Annual Wisconsin State Water Ski Show Championships bring water ski teams and individuals from across the state to show off their acrobatic abilities on Lake Wazeecha as they vie for the right to go to Nationals in August.

Parking in the park is $2, or free if you park on the street. Food and beverages will be available.

Don't miss the largest water ski tournament in the world! Hosted by the Aqua Skiers, check the lineup of skiers and maps to park on their website Aqua Skiers WI State

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Thursday, June 30, 2011

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.

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

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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