Port Edwards Fun Fest

The 8th Annual Port Edwards Fun Fest will be held next weekend August 9th and 10th.

Friday is the Car Cruise; staging begins at 3:30PM at Edwards-Alexander Park and cruising at 6PM, ending with an ice cream social at the United Methodist Church.

Saturday's fun at the park begins at 8AM and includes crafts, a car show, tractor show, crafts, games for kids, and good food.

This is a non profit event  - all proceeds will go to the South Wood County Food Pantry.  See event details here Port Edwards Fun Fest

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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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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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