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.

Have a safe and fun filled Independence Day from all of us at BuyWisconsinLand.com
 

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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Campfire Cooking

Camping season is here, and after a day of fun and sun everyone is hungry. Looking to improve your outdoor cooking skills or just want to learn some new recipes?

May 11th at the Sandhill Wildlife Area in Babcock join the fun in a Dutch Oven Cooking Workshop. You'll be able to try your hand a new recipe and taste what you make. The workshop runs from 10AM to 3PM and costs $20.

For more information contact the Sandhill Wildlife Area 715-884-2437. For a map to the Sandhill Wildlife Area click here

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Youth Outdoor Day

Is your kid an outdoors sportsman?  Saturday April 27th is Youth Outdoor Education Day at the Les and Melody Bergdahl Property, 11192 Bluff Drive in Marshfield.

From 9AM to 3PM this FREE event offers hunter safety, sporting clays, archery, rifle range, BB gun shooting, fly fishing, dog training demos, laser shoot and much more. Held rain or shine and each kid will get a free lunch too. No registration required.

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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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