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May 24: Not Your Average Triathlon, The Lure Bar & Grill, 1735 Archer Lane, town of Rome. Individuals can participate in a 3- to 10-mile bike ride, a 1- or 3-mile walk or run, and a 1- or 3-mile canoe or kayak ride. Registration forms are available online at romepubliclibrary.org. 715-451-1389.
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May 24: Dairy breakfast, 7 a.m. to 11 a.m., Adams-Friendship Middle School, 420 N. Main St., Adams. Enjoy scrambled omlets, potatoes, cheese, ice cream, milk and more. 608-339-6062.
June 1: Motorcycle Hill Climb, Dyracuse Park, 1047 Highway O, town of Rome. Watch as motocross riders attempt to climb the very vertical course. 715-325-
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June 14: Classic Car, Bike and Snowmobile Show, Alpine Village Business Park, Highway 13 and Alpine Drive, Town of Rome. Vehicles will be judged with a
trophy presentation at 3 p.m. 715-325-6833, romesnobandits.com.
July 26: Castle Rock Triathlon, 8:45 a.m., Castle Rock County Park, 2397 Highway Z, Friendship. Competitors are invited to enter as individuals or as a team. 608-339-6997, visitadamscountywi.com.
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June 14, 15: CRAW Catamaran races, The Lure Bar & Grill, 1735 Archer Lane, Rome. An event organized by the Catamaran Racing Association of Wisconsin, boats will race on Lake Petenwell kkort60@charter.net, crawsailing.org.
ADAMS COUNTY DESTINATIONS PETENWELL AND CASTLE ROCK LAKES Two of the best-kept secrets in Wisconsin are Petenwell and Castle Rock lakes, the second- and fourth-largest inland lakes in the state, together covering more than 60 square miles. In Adams County, the shores of Petenwell and Castle Rock Lake are dotted with public launch sites, and visitors can enjoy water-skiing, swimming, sailing and boating on its beautiful blue waters. Spectacular sunsets await along the many miles of wooded shoreline. For the angler, there are walleye, northern pike, bass and perch lurking just beneath the surface.
ROCHE-A-CRI STATE PARK The 300-foot sandstone mesa, from which the park derives its name, once was an island in glacial Lake Wisconsin. The summit, now accessible by a stairway of solid white-oak planks, offers a breathtaking, 120-mile panorama. The varied terrains of the 425-acre park, include grasslands, open cliffs, pine barrens, oak forest, prairie and the meandering Carter Creek. Roche-A-Cri State Park offers 42 wooded campsites. There are toilets, water and picnic tables. The park has four miles of marked hiking trails. 1767 Highway 13 in Friendship.
Aug. 6-10: Adams County Fair, Adams County Fairgrounds, Highway J, Friendship. Enjoy exhibits, animals, food, a carnival, grandstand shows and demolition derbies. 608-564-3676, adamscounty fairwi.com.
FARMERS MARKET Visit the Alpine Village Business Park in the Town of Rome from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Just a few miles south of Wisconsin Rapids off of Highway 13 and Alpine Dr, this weekly event gives local nurseries, farmers, businesses and vendors the opportunity to showcase their products from May 23 through Sept. 26.
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ASHLAND COUNTY June 14: Apostle Islands Inline Marathon, 8:30 a.m., Madeline Island. Glide along smooth pavement through scenic woodlands with lakeshore views. The 8.7-mile looped course features a combination of flats, curves, straightaways and two hairpin turns. Event includes a full marathon, an approximate half-marathon and a fun race called the “Mad Skate.” 800-284-9484, ashchamb@centurytel.net, apostleislandsinline.com.
Ashland County
JUNE 28: Superior Vistas Bike Tour, 7:30 a.m., Thompson’s West End Park, 401 S. 8th Ave. W., Washburn. This cycling tour takes riders on a picturesque woodland
ride featuring panoramic views of Lake Superior. This is a family-oriented, non-competitive, eco-friendly, multi-loop bike ride (not a race). Loops of 13, 19, 34, 52 or 70 miles, and a 100-mile route. The event offers support vehicles and food/beverage stops. 1800-284-9484, ashchamb@centurytel.net, superiorvistas.org.
JULY 4: Independence Day, downtown Ashland. Enjoy
an ice cream social from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the courthouse lawn. A parade on Main Street will begin at 11 a.m. An outdoor band concert will be held at 8 p.m. in the historic bandshell on Highway 2. A downtown “Fire Run” will occur at 9:45 p.m. with fire trucks, police cars, wreckers, and sheriff’s department vehicles driving down Main Street with lights flashing and sirens sounding. The day finishes with a fireworks display over Chequamegon Bay at 10 p.m. 800-284-9484, ashchamb@centurytel.net, visitashland.com.
JULY 18-20: Bay Days Festival, Friday, 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday, 8 a.m. to 11
p.m. and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Bayview Park, 1803 E. Lake Shore Drive, Ashland. Visitors will find arts and crafts, food booths, a strongest man and strongest bam-bam contest, a pie-eating contest, free children's activities, a 5k and 10k race, cardboard boat races, a battle of the bands contest and more. 800-284-9484, ashchamb@ centurytel.net, ashlandbaydays.com.
JULY 20: Chequamegon Bay Sprint
Triathlon, 8 a.m., Bayview Park, 1803 E. Lake Shore Drive, Ashland. Swim 500 meters in Chequamegon Bay, bike 15 miles from Bayview Park through Ashland and back, run 5k along the waterfront trail. Racers receive a finisher’s medal, running shirt and swimming cap. 800-284-9484, ashchamb @centurytel.net, cheqbaysprint.com.
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SEPT. 6: Mural Fest & Classic Car
Show, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., downtown Ashland. Held in the courthouse block of Main Street in downtown Ashland the event will offer a chance to meet mural artist Sue Prentice Martinsen. Enjoy food, music, arts and crafts, sidewalk sales, mural painting lessons, a mural treasure hunt, a children’s activities tent and classic car show. Guided Mural Tours on a trolley start at 11 a.m. 800-284-9484, ashchamb@centurytel.net, visitashland.com.
SEPT. 26, 27: 39th Annual
Red Clay Classic, ABC Raceway, 2187 Butterworth Road, Ashland. This stock car racing event features four divisions of WISSOTAsanctioned racing, including Midwest modifieds, super stocks and modifieds. Over 200 racers are expected to compete for their share of a huge purse. The grandstand opens at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, followed by hot laps at 5:30 p.m. and racing at 7 p.m. The grandstand opens at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, racing at 5 p.m. The ABC Raceway is located 3.5 miles south of Ashland on Highway 13, then west on Butterworth Road. 715-682-4990, abcraceway.com.
ASHLAND COUNTY DESTINATIONS MADELINE ISLAND Stroll sandy beaches and relax to the rhythm of rolling waves. Visitors reach the island aboard one of the ferries of the Madeline Island Ferry Line. 800-2849484, ashchamb@centurytel.net, visitashland.com/member/madeline-island-museum.
FISHING Memorial Day marks the start of musky season as anglers travel to larger lakes for a chance at hooking Wisconsin’s state fish. Smallmouth bass fanatics will enjoy fishing Chequamegon Bay. 800-284-9484, ashchamb@centurytel.net, visitashland.com/plan-your-visit/ recreation/fishing.
MURAL WALK Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Ashland’s eight-block Main Street business district is the backdrop for art depicting the city’s colorful history. The murals highlight subjects ranging from the city’s lumberjacks and military veterans to its railroads, storefronts and massive ore dock. 1-800-284-9484, ashchamb@centurytel.net, visitashland.com/murals.
WONDROUS WATERFALLS Some of the most spectacular waterfalls in Wisconsin are near Mellen. Hikers can journey to Morgan Falls, pictured, the second-highest waterfall in the state, while Copper Falls State Park features three scenic waterfalls on the Tyler Forks and Bad rivers. Copper Falls State Park also offers miles of trails, a family campground and a concession stand. 800-284-9484, ashchamb@centurytel.net, visitashland.com/plan-your-visit/recreation/waterfalls.
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Clark County
JUNE 1315: Dorchester Days, Dorchester. Enjoy the
Wisconsin State Championship tractor pull, minirod pull and truck pull. The event also features a carnival, a softball tournament, a horseshoe tournament, a charcoal chicken dinner on Sunday, a kiddie parade, a street dance, food and refreshments. 715-654-5006.
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JUNE 20JULY 11-13: Owen Junior Fair, Millpond Park, Owen. Visitors 22: Willard Polka Fest, to the Fair will find carniWillard Community Cen-
ter, Willard. Enjoy polka music on Friday from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Cost is $7 on Friday, $12 on Saturday and $10 on Sunday. 715-267-6639.
val rides, music, bingo, a city wide garage sales, volleyball tournaments, water fights between fire departments, a craft show, raffles, an antique tractor pull, an atv pull and fireworks at dusk on Saturday. Sunday includes a parade and chicken dinner. 715229-2404.
GREENHOUSES AND FARMERS MARKETS Clark County has over 40 beautiful greenhouses that open early in Spring. Local communities in the county feature farmers markets from May to October. clarkcountytourism-wi.org
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JULY 11-13: Greenwood Summer Fest,
George Scherer Athletic Park, Greenwood. Visitors will find concessions, a carnival, a Stampede two and five mile run/walk. An arts and crafts festival will be held on Saturday, along with live music, a bake sale, auction, bean bag tournament, Norski ball tournament and a dunk tank. Sunday includes a parade at 11 a.m., music at 1 p.m., a pedal tractor pull, raffle and the Butter Olympics. 715-267-6355.
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AUG. 15, 16: Motorcycle rally, Highground Veterans
Memorial Park, Neillsville. An opening ceremony will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Motorcycles will join the procession at the WCCN Pavilion to meet at The Highground Veterans Memorial Park. Located on Highway 10, three miles west of Neillsville. 715-7434224, thehighground.org.
JULY 18-20: AUG. Colby Cheese Days, Colby. Loyal Corn 22-24: This event features a Fest, Loyal. Visitors will
cheese run, cheese curd throwing contest, parade, amusement rides, ATV and tractor pull. A Chariots of Cheese 5k and 10k race and a one mile kids run will also be held. 715-2234435, chariotsofcheese.
find horseshoe tournaments, horse, truck and tractor pulls, a carnival, live music and food. The festival also includes a parade with Steady Eddie and Travis, Guinness Book
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of World Records stilt walkers. Spanky’s Run/ Walk 5k and 10k is also planned. 715-255-8772. For Run/Walk information call 715-255-9441.
CLARK COUNTY DESTINATIONS THUNDERBIRD VILLAGE FLEA MARKET AND CRAFT SHOW, HATFIELD
SEPT. 5-7: Granton Fall Fest, Three
day community festival, celebrated since 1951. It is a festival that is focused on children and family activities including kid’s games, carnival, softball tournament, flower show, mini-rod pull, tractor pull, evening music and festival queen’s contest and a parade on Sunday. Come join the fun! 1st weekend after Labor Day. Call 715238-7440.
SEPT. 1720: Central Wisconsin Horse Sale, Clark County Fairgrounds, Neillsville. Wisconsin’s largest horse
THE HIGHGROUND
The Highground in Neillsville is a 146-acre veteran’s memorial park that pays tribute to the dead and honors the survivors, their service and their sacrifice. The Highground is open to visitors year round with an information center open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. thehighground.org.
sale includes horse equipment, machinery and horse-drawn vehicles. All classes of horses and mules are available. Vendors will
also sell antiques, collectibles, Amish quilts, crafts, furniture, wagons and more. 715-238-8088, centralwihorsesale.net.
Enjoy fun, sun, food and bargains on Memorial Day, the Fourth of July and Labor Day. Check out the Thunderbird Museum while you are there. You’ll also find a resort with camping, play areas and an ice cream shop along with boat, ATV and cabin rentals all within walking distance. Located 12 miles northeast of Black River Falls on Highway E or six miles southwest of Merrillan on Highway K. 608-9892275.
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IRON COUNTY
June 14: Lupine Junefest, Carow Park on Highway J, Mercer. Visit the Northwoods during the blossoming of wild flowers. Events include bike tours of 10, 26, 28 or 50 miles, a photography contest, a classic car show, arts and crafts, activities for kids, a silent auction, music, food and beverages. Proceeds are used to support the Mercer Regional Bike Trail System Area. Bike tour registration begins at 8 a.m. at Carow Park. Bike helmets are required. Register at mercercc.com.
Iron County
JUNE 13JUNE 21: Turtle River Canoe Challenge, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Rugger’s 15: Rollin’ Iron Bike Landing, 5643 Highway 51, Fest, downtown Gile. This ride offers a pig roast and corn feed, beverages, live music and a rally ride. The pig roast and corn feed begins at noon on Saturday. 715-561-4334, hurley@hurleywi.com.
Mercer. The Challenge is a point-to-point pleasure race open to both canoes and kayaks. The event offeres either 9.3 or 6 mile races with a 1 mile sprint. Visitors will find music, food and beverages. 715476-2389, mercercc.com.
May 22-26, Veterans Salute ATV Rally, Mercer Chamber of Commerce at 5150 Highway 51 and Hurley Chamber of Commerce, 316 Silver St. Enjoy a weekend of fun on over 200 miles of trails. Register for the rally and receive a poker run sheet and a limited edition bandana. Pre-registrants will receive entry into a raffle drawing with many door prizes. Registration will be held at the Mercer and Hurley Chambers of Commerce on Thursday from noon to 5 p.m., Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. 715-476-2389, 715-561-4334, mercercc.com, hurleywi.com.
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IRON COUNTY DESTINATIONS FORESTS Almost 80 percent of Iron County is covered in forest. The Northern Highland - American Legion State Forest is in the southern part of the county. With 377,900 acres forests Iron County offers a variety of wilderness adventures.
FLAMBEAU TRAIL Follow the footsteps of Native Americans, voyagers and first settlers as they journeyed through Iron County. Lean how transportation via this ancient “woodland highway" and later by railroad opened up norther Wisconsin to new settlers and development. 715-561-2922, ironcountywi.com/Recreation/ Wisconsin/Heritage/Area/ Flambeau/Trail.html.
July 4: Run for a Vet, 8 a.m., MECCA trail system, downtown Mercer. Proceeds from this event will benefit veterans and their families. Join the parade after the race at 11 a.m. on Highway 51 followed by food, beverages, games, live music and fireworks at dusk at Carow Park.715-476-2389, mercerCC.com.
JULY 24-26: Northwoods Summer Art Tour, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Odonata Gallery and Manitowish River Studio, Mercer. Some of the Northwood’s finest artists and galleries will allow visitors a behind-the-scenes view of how their work is created. 715-385-3334, 715-4762389, northwoodsarttour.com, mercercc.com.
AUG. 9: Turtle River Duck Race, noon, Rugger’s Landing, 5643 Highway 51, Mercer. Join the Mercer Lions at their annual event featuring food, drinks, raffles and more. Ducks will be released at 11 a.m. 715-476-2389, mercercc.com.
AUG. 9: Pig Roast, 3 p.m., Gateway Lodge and Resort, 4695 N. Popko Circle East,
Mercer. The Turtle Flambeau Association is sponsoring this event which includes live music, raffles, prizes and homemade food. 715-4767878, mercercc.com.
AUG. 29, 30: Music Fest, The Pines Restaurant
and Beer Garden, 5234 Highway 51, Mercer. This event offers live music, food and beverages. 715476-2933, mercercc.com.
SEPT. 27: Mercer Library Fall Celebration, Mercer
Community Center, 2690 W. Margaret St., Mercer. This annual event sponsored by the Friends of the Mercer Public Library includes live music, food, wine and beer, live and silent auctions, and raffles. All proceeds support the Mercer Library. 715-4762366.
Aug. 6: Loon Day Art and Craft Show, downtown Mercer. Visitors will find over 250 art and craft exhibits, a flea market and various musicians at the 34th annual event. A highlight of the event is the world famous loon calling contest. 715-476-2389, mercerCC.com.
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LANGLADE COUNTY
FARMERS MARKET Held from 8 a.m. to noon every Saturday from June 7 to Sept. 27 in the Antigo Country Store parking lot, you’ll find fresh produce, prepared foods, flowers and more. The market can be found at 715 Superior St. S., Antigo. antigomarket.com.
Langlade County JUNE 21: ATV/UTV rally, 9 a.m., Jack Lamar Pavilion, downtown Elcho. Ride trails in Langlade County at this inaugural event. Breakfast will be
available with brats, hamburgers, hot dogs and beverages served during the rest of the day. Find free parking for vehicles and trailers on lots to the east of the pavilion. 715-216-1346.
MUSIC IN THE PARK Visit Antigo City Park, 700 Aurora St., every Monday and Thursday night at 6:30 p.m. from June 2 to August 28 for free concerts in a historic bandstand. Pie and ice cream desserts will be included at each concert at 5:30 p.m. In the event of severe weather conditions, concerts will be held in the Antigo High School Commons at Tenth Avenue, Antigo. 715-627-1014.
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Aug. 17: Car show and swap meet, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Peaceful Valley Park, Field Street, Antigo. The Badgerland Classics & Customs event features vehicles, snowmobiles and motorcycles. Visitors will find food, crafts, music and a model car contest. 715-623-7351, badgerlandcc.org.
JULY 5: Country
Possum Chase, White Lake Pavillion, Bissel Street, White Lake. Enjoy either a one-mile or 10k run over mostly flat terrain with a few moderate hills. The first and last miles are run in the village with four miles of the race ran in the country. 715-882-8862.
JULY 5: Fourth
of July celebration, White Lake. A parade begins at noon followed by fireworks over White Lake at dusk. Attendees will find food, live music, a dunk tank, raffles, a fish tank and games. There will also be a boat parade at dusk. 715-882-2246.
JULY 12: SplashN-Dash, Veterans Memori-
al Park at Jack Lake, N8375 Park Dr., Deerbrook. The Antigo Swim Club presents this Aquathon event that includes a half-mile "splash" in the beautiful waters of Jack Lake, followed by a 5K trail "dash" through the woods. splashndash.antigo@ gmail.com, tandhtiming. com/aquathon-7-12-1/201407-12.
JULY 23-27: Langlade County
Youth Fair, Langlade County Fairgrounds, Neva Road, Antigo. This event features live music, shows, a midway, animal sales and judging, a demolition derby, stock car racing, and tractor pulls. langladecountyfair.com
AUG. 9: Tater Trot, Antigo City Park,
700 Aurora Street. This race features 10k and 1-mile runs and a 4-mile walk. Runners will start and finish in Antigo City Park. The course includes paved streets and country roads with short sections of gravel. 715-627-4336, antigo tatertrot.com.
SEPT. 6: Wolfman Triathlon, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bear Paw Outdoor Adventure Resort. This race consists of three segments: a three mile river race on class one and two Wolf River, a 12 mile mountain bike ride on single and double track courses on the Nicolet-Roche trail system and the Bear Paw system including a river crossing and a three mile trail run on the banks of the Wolf. A post-race party will be held at Bear Paw Outdoor Adventure Resort with a pig roast, awards and prizes. info@ wolfmantriathlon.org, wolfmantriathlon.org
SEPT. 20: Fly-In Air Show, 9 a.m., Langlade County Airport, Antigo. A pancake
and waffle breakfast kicks off this event followed by free Young Eagle flights for first time flyers ages 8 to 17 at 11 a.m. Lunch served will be served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visitors will also find a bounce house, flight simulator, raffles, games, face painting, ice cream and more. The air show begins at 1 p.m. Pilots and kids eat free.
Sept. 20: Lakes & Leaves Bike Ride, Summit Lake Park. Enjoy a ride through the scenery of northern Langlade County on routes of four different lengths (6, 18, 38 and 76 miles). 715-623-4134, antigochamber.com.
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LINCOLN COUNTY
June 6-8: Wisconsin River Pro Rodeo, Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 6:30 p.m., Sunday at 1 p.m., Lincoln County Fairgrounds, Merrill. Enjoy bronco riding, roping, bull riding, barrel racing, steer wrestling, bareback riding and more. An antique tractor pull will be at 10 a.m. Saturday. $12 in advance, $17 at the gate for adults. $10 in advance, $12 at the gate for children 6 to 12, children five and under enter for free. wisconsinriverprorodeo.com.
Lincoln County JUNE 14:
Mud bogs, truck and tractor pull, noon, Gleason Lions Club Park, N5179 Bradley St., Gleason. A variety of vehicles will race on a mud track. The tractor and truck pulls also take place in the mud. 715-873-4515, merrillchamber.org.
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Movie in the park, Normal Park on North Center Avenue, Merrill. The movie begins at dusk, but games and concessions open at 6 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy “Air Bud: Golden Receiver� under the stars. merrillchamber.org.
July 30-Aug. 8: Lincoln County Fair, Lincoln County Fairgrounds, Merrill. Visitors will find music, magic, pedal tractor pulls, outhouse races, games and rides. The fair also offers food and animal judging. Admission is free. 715-536-5212, lincolncofair.com.
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LINCOLN COUNTY
Sept. 1: Car show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Lincoln County Fairgrounds, Merrill. Browse more than 250 cars and vote for your favorite. Visitors also will find food, games, a flea market and auction benefiting Habitat for Humanity. A chicken dinner also is planned. merrillchamber.org.
JULY 12: Mud bogs, truck and tractor pull, noon, Gleason Lions Club
Park, N5179 Bradley St., Gleason. A variety of vehicles will race on a mud track. The tractor and truck pulls also take place in the mud. 715-873-4515, merrillchamber.org.
AUG. 14:
Crazy Daze, downtown Merrill. Shoppers will find sidewalk sales and activities. Live music wraps up the day at several locations. merrillchamber.org
SEPT. 6:
Airport Days, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Airport Road, Merrill. This annual event for families includes various types of airplanes, skydivers, tours of the airport, a flea market and activities. 715-536-2024, merrillchamber.org.
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Sept. 13: Pork in the Park Ribfest, noon, MARC sports complex, 1100 Marc Drive, Merrill. The event includes a beer tent, live music and more than ribs. Enjoy chicken breast, ribbon fries, corn on the cob, hot dogs and more. Vote for your favorite rib from noon to 2 p.m. merrillchamber.org
Lincoln Lager Barleyfest, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., MARC and Smith Center, 1100 Marc Drive, Merrill. Taste more than 30 micro brews and vote for your favorites. The event also offers contests, raffles and food. 715-536-7313, lincoln lagerbarleyfest.com.
LINCOLN COUNTY DESTINATIONS MUSIC IN THE PARK Enjoy music by different bands every Thursday at 6 p.m. from July 10 to August 28 at the Normal Park gazebo located on North Center Avenue, Merrill. Bring your blanket or chair, a picnic or snacks. In case of rain, the concerts will be moved to Les & Jim’s Banquet Hall.
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MARATHON COUNTY DESTINATIONS WOODSON HISTORY CENTER/YAWKEY HOUSE MUSEUM Home to the Marathon County Historical Society, the Woodson History Center is a lovely brick house built in 1914 with a rich history. Today it contains the library and archives, artifacts and exhibits. Across the street lies the Cyrus and Alice Yawkey house. It features beautiful stained glass windows, art glass lighting fixtures and many original Yawkey furnishings. A small entrance fee is charged for nonmembers of the Society. The formal garden, complete with pergola, pond and fountain, is open to the public from April to October. 410 McIndoe St., Wausau.
DELLS OF THE EAU CLAIRE COUNTY PARK
FARMERS MARKETS Visitors will find veggies, fruits, organic produce, local meats and cheeses, bakery, flowers and more Wednesdays and Saturdays at 200 River Drive in downtown Wausau. The market opens at 7 a.m. and continues into early November. Weston and Kronenwetter also offer weekly farmers markets. Kronenwetter’s is held every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. beginning June 15. The Weston market is open every Tuesday and Saturday opening at 7 a.m.
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The dells surround fantastic geological features created by the Eau Claire River. The river bisects this 190-acre park. With 27 campsites and the adjacent Ice Age Trail, this park offers visitors a number of nature trails right on the banks of the Eau Claire River, along with a swimming beach, spectacular waterfalls and rapids. The rock formations are a magnet for photographers in search of a unique natural subject.
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AUG. 15, 16: Big Bull Falls Blues Fest, Friday
from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Saturday from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m., Wausau. The Friday line-up includes Aaron Williams and the Hoodoo, Reverend Raven & the Chain Smokin’ Altar Boys and The Jimmys. Saturday’s line-up offers JW Jones, Quinn Sullivan, Candye Kane, John Nemeth and Royal Southern Brotherhood. 715-8430748, wausauevents.org.
AUG. 16, 17: Midwest Freestyle Kayak and Canoe Championships, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Whitewater Park, 200 River Drive, downtown Wausau. Freestyle
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June 20-22: St. Anne Fest, St. Anne Parish, 700 W. Bridge St., Wausau. Enjoy live music Friday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Visitors also will find food, raffles, bingo, an outdoor Mass and more. 715-849-3930, stanneswausau.org/fest.
June 14-29: Badger State Summer Games, Wausau area. Individuals and teams of all ages compete in Olympic-style events at locations across the Wausau area over three weekends. Events include archery, bowling, golf, soccer, swimming, crossfit, 3-on-3 basketball, pickleball and more. 715-355-8788, badgerstategames.org.
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Oneida County JUNE 14: Art Fair on the
Courthouse Lawn, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., downtown Rhinelander. This annual event is held on the lawn of the Oneida County Courthouse. Browse dozens of art and craft vendors and enjoy entertainment, food and family fun. 715-365-7464, explo rerhinelander.com.
JUNE 20-22: Boom Lake Log Jam, Hodag Park, Rhinelander. Join
us for the inaugural Boom Lake Log Jam, a celebration of the Rhinelander area’s
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logging past, at Hodag Park in downtown Rhinelander. The event will feature lumberjack competitions, live entertainment, and interactive exhibits. 715-3657464, explorerhinelander.com.
JUNE 21: Minocqua Island Swim Challenge, 9 a.m., Torpy Park, Mi-
nocqua. Dive into the waters of Lake Minocqua for a one-mile, out-and-back swim race in this annual event, which benefits the Oneida County Dive Team. 1-800-44-NORTH, minocquaislandswim challenge.com.
HODAGS This city of about 7,700 people in Oneida County is home to a fabled beast called the Hodag. Visitors can get their picture taken with a sculpture of the legendary creature when they stop at the Visitor Center on Highway 8. 715-365-7464, explorerhinelander.com.
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JULY 19-23: Rhinelander School of the
Arts, James Williams Middle School, 915 Acacia Lane, Rhinelander Enjoy a weekend or a full five days of inspiration and education. 608-262-7389, continuingstudies.wisc.edu/ conferences/school-of-thearts-rhinelander.
JULY 25, 26: Wounded Warrior Snowshoe Baseball, Minocqua Park Complex. Lake Tomahawk’s Snow Hawks snowshoe baseball team will welcome members of the Wounded Warrior Project to Oneida County for three games. The Wounded Warriors team is made up of soldiers who have lost one or more limbs to injuries sustained in combat. 715-277-2602, laketomahawkwi.org.
JULY 25-27: Northwoods Summer Art Tour,
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., various locations in Vilas, Oneida,
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ONEIDA COUNTY DESTINATIONS WISCONSIN RIVER CRUISES The two-story Wilderness Queen ferries passengers down the Wisconsin River on sightseeing tours from May through October. Enjoy dinner cruises on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays during the summer. Located at the intersection of Highways 8 and 47 in Rhinelander. 715369-7500, wisconsinrivercruises.com.
FISHING A great fishing spot in Oneida County is the Willow Flowage which covers 4,200 acres. The Flowage provides anglers with great opportunities to hook musky, panfish, bass, Northern pike and walleye. Visitors will find four boat landings with easy access. Take Highway 8 west from north of Tomahawk, then head north on Willow Road. dnr.state.wi.us/lakes/lakepages/Lake Detail.aspx?wbic=1528300.
KOVAC PLANETARIUM Frank Kovac spent more than a decade building this destination near Rhinelander. The two-ton, 22-foot diameter, electrically driven globe planetarium shows every star, painted painted by hand by Kovac, in Wisconsin’s night sky. 2392 Mud Creek Road, Rhinelander. 715-487-4411, kovacplanetarium.com.
Iron, Langlade and Lincoln Counties. The Northwoods Art Tour allows visitors to explore the studios and galleries of more than 30 northern Wisconsin artists,
including painters, photographers, furniture makers and woodcarvers. While some of the studios featured are open yearround, others are only
July 10-13: Hodag Country Festival, 4270 River Road, Rhinelander. Each year at the Hodag Country Festival, 30,000 music fans enjoy four days of big-name country music acts. 715-369-1300, hodag.com.
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locals have been coming to the Oneida County Fair for more than 100 years to enjoy the games, carnival rides, agricultural exhibits and live entertainment. Admission is free. 715-3652750, oneidacountyfai rwi.com.
AUG. 30: Nicolet Wheel-A-Way, Don
Sept. 26, 27: Beef-A-Rama, downtown Minocqua. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of this festival dedicated to everything beef. Don’t miss a weekend filled with activities, including cook-offs, live music, a Parade of Beef and the Rump Roast Run. 800-44-NORTH, beefarama.com.
PAUL BUNYAN COOK SHANTY Part restaurant, gift shop and bakery, look for Paul Bunyan and his blue ox Babe in Minocqua. Modeled after the lumberjack cook shanties found in the Northwoods in the 1800s, this restaurant offers all-you-can-eat meals. 715-356-6270, paulbunyans.com.
open to the public during the Northwoods Art Tours in the summer and fall. 715-385-3334, northwood sarttour.com.
JULY 31AUG. 3: Oneida County Fair, Pioneer Park,
Burnside Park, Three Lakes. This Three Lakes summer tradition sends bikers through the Nicolet National Forest and along the Three Lakes Chain of Lakes. This fun, casual bicycle ride is not a race, but rather a scenic tour. Choose an 18- or 36-mile route. 715, 546-3344, threelakes.com/wheel away.
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Portage County
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JUNE 4-7: Special Olympics State Summer Games, UW-Stevens
Point, 2100 Main St., Stevens Point. State competition will be held in aquatics, powerlifting, athletics and soccer. 608-442-5661, specialolympicswisconsin.org.
JUNE 7: Walk Wisconsin, 8 a.m., Pfiffner Pioneer Park, 1100 Crosby
Ave., Stevens Point. This fun, noncompetitive event offers walkers a ¼-, ½-, ¾or full marathon along the scenic Green Circle Trail. The walk passes rivers, lakes and unique ecosystems. activeportagecounty.com.
JUNE 20-22: Midwest Renewable Energy Fair, Renew the Earth Institute, 7558 Deer Road, Custer. This event with an environmental focus fea-
tures energy education workshops, exhibits and demonstrations, as well as live entertainment. As the nation's longest running energy education event of its kind, it features exhibits, workshops, a Green Home Pavilion, green building demonstrations, entertainment, keynote speakers, food and local beer. 715-5926595, midwestrenew.org.
GREEN CIRCLE STATE TRAIL This trail circles Stevens Point and touches the neighboring communities of Plover and Whiting. The 31-mile trail is popular among outdoors enthusiasts year-round, offering hiking and biking in the summer. Schmeeckle Reserve, 2419 Northpoint Drive. 715-346-4992, dnr.wi.gov/org/land/parks/specific/greencircle.
JULY 3-5: Riverfront Rendezvous, Pfiffner Pioneer Park, 1100 Crosby
Ave., Stevens Point. This event includes live music, the Carp Classic fishing contest, a lighted boat parade, games, food and refreshments. Free admission. Live entertainment begins at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, 8 a.m. on Friday and noon on Saturday. Fireworks at dusk on July 5. 715-346-1531, stevenspoint.com/rr.
Plover, 9 a.m. to midnight, Lake Pacawa Park, Plover. This event features a craft, farmer and flea market, a Taste of Plover food court area and live music. Other events include children’s activities, firefighter water fights, displays and more. 715-345-5258, plover wi.gov.
AUG. 8-10: Midwest Recumbent Rally, Friday from 10
a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hostel Shoppe, 3201 John Joanis Drive, Stevens Point. This event welcomes recumbent bicycle riders from across the Midwest to the Stevens Point area for a weekend of exhibits, tours and riding. The weekend is capped off with a “super tour" Aug. 10. 800233-4340, hostelshoppe.com/ recumbent_rally.php.
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K.A.S.H. PLAYGROUND Visit Mead Park, along the Wisconsin River in Downtown Stevens Point to find this familyfriendly spot. K.A.S.H. is a universally accessible playground, on a soft rubber surface that includes slides, swings and climbing equipment that is suitable and safe for children of all abilities. Fun for all ages and mobilities. kashplayground.org.
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HERITAGE PARK One of four historical sites maintained by the Portage County Historical Society, this location offers a collection of historical buildings from the early days of Portage County, including a oneroom school house, train depot, post office, church, and homes. Located at the corner of Willow and Washington in Plover. Open weekends from Memorial Day through Labor Day from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment. pchswi.org.
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July 10-13: 41st Annual Iola Car Show and Swap Meet, 100 N. Main St., Iola. Visit the Midwest’s greatest old car show and swap meet, with over 2,000 cars and 4,000 swap spaces. Don’t miss this year’s exhibits, “Four for All in ‘14” featuring four-door vehicles and “Celebrating 50 Years of Mustang.” 715-445-4000, iolaoldcarshow.com.
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ogy Days in Portage County, Blue Top Farms, Plover. This event is the largest agricultural show in Wisconsin and one of the largest in the nation. See the latest in farming technologies and find out what’s best for the environment, the cows and the consumer. There’ll be over 600 commercial exhibitors as well as forage and vegetable harvesting and related equipment, plus family and youth programs, antique tractors and farm tours. portagecountyfarmtech.com.
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AUG. 30, 31: Riverfront Jazz Festival, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. each day, Pfiffner Pioneer Park, 1100
Crosby Ave., Stevens Point. This is the largest outdoor jazz festival in Central Wisconsin. The event offers music and fine dining. 715-345-2976, riverfrontjazz festival.com.
SEPT. 20: Art in the Park, 10 a.m. to 4
p.m., Pfiffner Pioneer Park, 1100 Crosby Ave., Stevens Point. This event features works from artists across the region and the state. The event also includes hands-on activities for kids, including tie-dying, handmade paper and more. 715-344-8901, artinthepark stevenspoint.org.
RIVERFRONT ARTS CENTER Situated along the Wisconsin River, this destination offers exhibits from local, regional and national artists, as well as educational workshops. Free admission. 1200 Crosby Ave., Stevens Point. 715-343-6251, stevenspointarea.com. Open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Tuesday to Friday; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
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SEPT. 20, 21: Dozynki Harvest Festival, Moose Lodge, Stevens Point. Enjoy polka bands, Polish
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and American food, Polish crafts and demonstrations. A Polka Mass will be held at St. Stephens in Stevens Point on Sunday. polkapowwow.com. WI-5001789018
Auction, 7 a.m until 3 p.m., Amherst Fairgrounds, 4504 Fairground Road, Amherst. Visitors will find hundreds of quilts and wall hangings, crafts, furniture, a flea market and bake sale at this event. There is also a large selection of Amish-made goods. 920450-1843, maderauction.com.
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July 12, Chain of Lakes Tri, 9 a.m., Elk Lake/Lionite Park Pavilion, Highway H, downtown Phillips. Competitors will swim Âź mile in Elk Lake, bike 18 miles on rural roads and run three miles along Lake Duroy. Participants can enter as individuals or as a relay team. Registration includes an official race shirt, buffet lunch and awards. There will be a free steeplechase event for kids. 715-339-2143, aknudson@phillips.k12.wi.us, phillipschainoflakestri.org.
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JUNE 14, 15: Catawba/Kennan Lumberman’s Day, Saturday from 9 a.m. to midnight and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Catawba and Kennan Parks. Enjoy a 4k fun run/walk starting at 10 a.m., a bean bag tournament noon, bingo, mini rod pull and music on Saturday at Kennan Memorial Park. Attend the New Hope Church service at 9 a.m., a parade at 10:30 a.m. followed by horseshoe tournament, live music, logging contests, a volleyball tournament, concessions, BBQ chicken and raffle on Sunday at Catawba. 715-474-6626, parpart _kathy@hotmail.com, jokrell@centurytel.net.
JULY 4, 5: Price County Airport and Harbor View Fly-In or Float-In, Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday
from 8 a.m. to midnight, Harbor View Pub & Eatery on Long Lake, 1094 N. Lake Ave., Phillips. Enjoy an aerobatic show Friday at the airport. A breakfast buffet will be
SOLBERG LAKE COUNTY PARK Located on 844-acre Solberg Lake, this park offers a 60-unit campground. There is a large, sandy beach, a silent sports trail, a fishing pier, a boat landing and a dock. ATV and UTV riders also are welcomed in some of the campsites that allow direct access to the 9.5-mile Solberg Trail and the 70-mile Flambeau Trail System.
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JULY 25, 26: Northwoods Stampede Music Festival, 9510 E Solberg Lake Road, Phillips. This
event features rising country stars Bridgette Tatum, Outshyne and The Morrison Brothers Band. Camping is available adjacent to the festival grounds. 715-339-3566, info@northwoodsstampede.com, northwoods tampede.com/index.html.
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beau Rama, 9 a.m. – midnight, Highway 13 N. to Fifth St. N., Park Falls. This event includes free live music, food, rides, rod casting, frog jumping and chalk drawing contests. Visitors will also find sidewalk sales, a run/walk and fun run, a 4-on-4 basketball tournament, car show, parade and more. 715-7622703, 877-762-2703, cham ber@parkfalls.com, park falls.com.
PRICE COUNTY DESTINATIONS HIGH POINT TRAIL Located at Timm’s Hill, Wisconsin’s highest geographical point, this system of loop trails traverse some of the hilliest terrain in the state. The trails are perfect for hiking, biking and horseback riding. Forests of hardwood and hemlock border the full length of the trail. Climb the lookout tower for a birds-eye view.
LAKES AND RIVERS Price County offers what may be the best multi-species freshwater fishing in the country. Anglers will find walleye, musky, Northern pike, large and smallmouth bass, trout and panfish in the area. Enjoy fishing from the shore or a from a boat, from a bridge or dock, in lakes and ponds, and rivers and streams. Guides and sport shops are available in Price County to help you in landing your trophy fish.
PADDLING
AUG. 20-24: Price County
June 20-22: 31st annual Czech-Slovak Festival, Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., First Baptist Church and Phillips High School, 990 Flambeau Ave., Phillips. Visitors will find arts, crafts, vendors, live music, a Tour De Kolacky Bike Rally and Czech-Slovak cuisine. 715-339-4100, 888-408-4800, czech-slovak-festival.com.
Aug. 9: Wisconsin Concrete Park Celebration, noon to 4 p.m., Wisconsin Concrete Park, N8236 S. Highway 13, Phillips. This free event is a celebration of the arts in a park setting. There are a lot of activities and entertainment geared toward families, including make-and-take art creations, a quilt display, an art exhibit, live music, guided park tours, arts and crafts, a silent auction, beverages and food. 715-339-7282, fofs@pctcnet.net, friendsoffredsmith.org/index.html.
Fair, Fairgrounds, Highway H, N9130 Forest Lane, Phillips. This event’s $10 admission includes all entertainment, carnival rides and parking. Visitors will find family entertainment including magic and 4-H shows, antique displays and demonstrations, animal barns, live entertainment, concessions, exhibits, vendors and more. 715-339-2397, price countyfair.com, pricecountyfair@yahoo.com.
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Christmas Tree Festival, 9 a.m., N1859 School House Road, downtown Ogema. Enjoy a parade at 11 a.m., chicken BBQ at 11:15 a.m. plus other food and refreshments. The event includes a “Run to the Peak” race at Timm’s Hill. The event also features a library book sale, tours of the Pioneer House Museum, an arts and crafts fair, an ATV pull, Christmas tree toss, tree judging, and the Ogema Fire Company will hold its annual Fireman’s Dance at the fire hall beginning at 7 p.m. 715-767-5989.
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The Crazy Loon organizes an evening on the water every Thursday between June 12 and August 21. The locations will be announced for these easy, out and back paddles at 6 p.m. 715-339-6254, info@thecrazyloon.com, thecrazyloon.com/ thursday-evening-paddle.
Price County’s Campgrounds & Unique Parks Spend the night with nature, relax and have fun at one of our campgrounds offering a large selection of modern RV campsites to rustic paddle-in tent camping. Nearby and on-site recreational opportunities abound. Whether you enjoy ATV/UTV riding, fishing, hunting, canoeing, kayaking, boating, swimming, hiking, biking, horseback riding, wildlife viewing or auto touring, there is a campground designed with you in mind.
Tuscobia Trailhead County Park Direct trail access for ATV/UTV riding.
Wisconsin Concrete County Park
An outdoor museum with over 200 embellished statues.
Timm’s Hill County Park Wisconsin’s highest geographical point.
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held Saturday morning at Harbor View with an aerobatic show at the airport at 11 a.m. Visitors will also find plane rides and live music at Lake, Rattle & Roll on Saturday at Harbor View. Price County Airport activities are free to the public. 715-339-2626, 715-339-3701, pbh@co.price.wi.us, grubes@harborviewonline.com, co.price.wi.us/government/pricecountyairport, harbor view.com.
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SAWYER COUNTY
Sept. 12-14: Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival, Cable. This event features mountain bike racing, vendors, a bicycle parade, food, awards, children’s events and demonstrations. 715-798-3594, cheqfattire.com. PHOTO COURTESY SKINNYSKI.COM
Sawyer County
JUNE 19-22: Hayward Musky Festival, Main Street, Hayward. Enjoy fish, food and plenty of fun for the whole family. Visitors will find sidewalk sales, art and crafts, carnival, games, a parade, live music, a fishing contest and a street dance. 715634-8662, muskyfestival.com.
NATIONAL FRESHWATER FISHING HALL OF FAME, HAYWARD A 200-foot long musky greets visitors to this Northwoods treasure. The Hall of Fame’s highlight is a “Shrine to Anglers” inside the giant musky. The museum includes more than 50,000 fishing artifacts. The Hall of Fame is open from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. through the end of October and open until 4:30 p.m. in June, July and August. 10360 Hall of Fame Drive, Hayward. 715-634-4440, freshwater-fishing.org.
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CHEQUAMEGON NATIONAL FOREST The forest provides fishing for trout or other game fish is plentiful as well as opportunities to encounter many rare species of fish, wildlife or plants. And if you are into hiking, the Chequamegon National Forest has a lot to offer, too. The forest covers more than 1.5 million acres of Wisconsin’s Northwoods in 11 counties. 715-634-4821, fs.usda.gov/cnnf.
JUNE 21: Dairy AUG. breakfast, 6:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Sawyer County Fair14-17: Sawyer grounds, Highway B, HayCounty Fair, Sawyer Counward. Enjoy blueberry pancakes, sausage, strawberries, whipped cream, cranberry juice, milk, cheese and coffee. Visitors will also find a petting zoo, antique tractors and more. Cost is $6 for adults and $4 for kids ages 4-12. 715-4624608.
ty Fairgrounds, Highway B, Hayward. Visitors will find entertainment, a demolition derby, animals, a carnival, games, a tractor pull, an ATV rally, live music and food. 715-9342721, sawyercountyfair.org.
grounds, 8575 N. Trepania Road, Hayward. Ojibwe tradition and celebration are the centerpieces of this homecoming event which also includes music, dancing, crafts and food. 715634-8934, lco-nsn.gov.
offers a fishing contest, 5k obstacle run, ATV pull, carnival, parade, live music, volleyball, horseshoe and softball tournaments, an archery shoot, raffles and more. Admission is $3. 715-266-4181, exelandrodandgunclub.org.
AUG. JULY 18-20 : Honor the Earth PowWow, 29-31: Trout FestiLac Courte Oreilles school val, Exeland. This event
SAWYER COUNTY DESTINATIONS HAYWARD FLY FISHING COMPANY This shop is dedicated to providing the best fly fishing gear along with a staff of guides who’ll teach new anglers or introduce veterans to new waters and species. 715-634-8149, hayward flyfishingcompany.com.
SEPT. 20: Hayward Fall Festival, Main
Street, Hayward. This event features fine art and crafts, a microbrew garden, food, music and games. 715-634-8662, haywardareachamber.com.
July 24-26: Lumberjack World Championships, Lumberjack Bowl, Hayward. Enjoy professional competitors as they battle in chopping, bucking, sawing, speed climbing and the boom run. 715-634-2484, lumberjackworldchampionships.com. PHOTO COURTESY DARLENE PROIS
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CHEQUAMEGON NATIONAL FOREST The forest provides hunting opportunities for big game, upland game birds, waterfowl and small game. And if you are into camping, picnicking and swimming, the Chequamegon National Forest has a lot to offer, too. 715-634-4821, fs.usda.gov/cnnf.
Taylor County
June 6, 7: North Central Rodeo Days, Brecke Rodeo Grounds on Highway 64 near Medford. Enjoy cowboys competing along with food, music and fun. 715-678-2286.
June 14, 15: June Dairy Days, Gilman. A dairy breakfast is served at the Gilman Village Park on Saturday morning with a chicken dinner Sunday starting at 11 a.m. The event also offers a softball tournament, car show, pirate triathlon, games and a fun run. 715-447-8333, gilmanwi.com/junedairydays.
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July 24-27: Taylor County Fair, corner of highways 13 and 64, Medford. Visitors will find food, shows, livestock, 4-H events, bingo and carnival rides. Music will play throughout the weekend with truck and tractor pulls Friday and Saturday. 715-748-3348, witaylorcountyfair.com.
MONDEAUX DAM RECREATION AREA The Mondeaux Dam and Flowage were built in the 1930s. In succeeding years, the 400-acre recreation area developed in the surrounding northern hardwood forest. It quickly became one of the best birding locations in the region. From Medford, travel north 15 ½ miles on Highway 13, west on Highway D 6½ miles, then south 1 mile on Forest Road 104 (Mondeaux Drive) to the entrance of the recreation area. Park in the paved parking lot. The recreation area offers camping, swimming, a boat launch and nature trails. W7969 Park Road, Westboro. 715-748-4875.
July 4: Strawberries and Cream Festival, Medford City Park, Medford. Enjoy a farmers market, food, games, live music and fireworks. 715-748-2626.
July 19, 20: Centennial Celebration, Gilman. This event offers live music, food, contests, a parade and fireworks. 715-447-5779, gilmanwi.com/ centennial.php.
Aug. 8-10: Rib Lake Ice Age Days, Rib Lake. Enjoy a carnival, car show, tractor rides, bean bag tournament, raffle, parade and food. 715-4273132.
TAYLOR COUNTY DESTINATIONS EX VOTO ART & DESIGN STUDIO, MEDFORD ExVoto Art & Design Studio showcases original art exhibits featuring work by both emerging and established artists and by providing activities and events that encourage participation and appreciation of the arts. 172 S. Main St., Medford. 715-748-4261.
ICE AGE TRAIL, RIB LAKE The Ice Age Trail passes just to the north of Rib Lake with trail access points within the Village of Rib Lake. The longest unbroken stretch of the National Scenic Ice Age Trail — 60 miles of it — is in Taylor County. The Rib
Lake segment offers mixed hardwood forest trails for 4-, 7-, and 12-mile hikes. The Ice Age National Scenic Trail enters Taylor County from the east at Tower Avenue in Lincoln County. iceagetrail.org.
KIDRICK SWAMP Birders will want to stop at this 4,000-acre wetland to catch a glimpse of a variety of warblers and other bird species. Located within the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, visitors can access the area on FR 113 two miles south of Highway D. 715-748-4875.
PERKINSTOWN ATV TRAIL Riders will find 20 miles of gently rolling terrain through the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest west of Medford. The trailhead is about 15 miles west of Medford on Highway 64. 715-748-4875.
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July 4: Star Spangled Jubilee, Boulder Junction. This event will include a parade down Main Street beginning at noon. A fireworks display will be held at dusk at the Boulder Junction Airport. 715-385-2400, boulderjct.org.
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June 7: Walk in the Woods Art Fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Germain Chamber of Commerce, 473 Highway 70, St. Germain. This event features artists from around the Midwest. Browse pottery, paintings, photography, jewelry and more. The event will also feature wine tastings and live music. 715-477-2205, st-germain.com/events.
June 14: Great Northern Beer Festival, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Hi-Pines Camp-
ground, 1919 Highway 45, Eagle River. Enjoy microbrews and craft beers from more than 30 breweries. Attendees will receive a souvenir tasting glass and booklet, and will be able to learn about the brewing process from some of the Midwest’s most celebrated brewers. The festival has been recognized by Road Trips for Beer as “one of the Top 10 Spring Beer Festivals.” 715-891-0421, info@greatnorthernbeerfestival.com, greatnorthernbeerfestival.com.
NORTHWOOD CHILDREN’S MUSEUM This Eagle River museum offers hands-on exhibits, educational programs, and special events throughout the year. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. 346 W. Division St., Eagle River. 715-479-4623, northwoodschildrensmuseum.com.
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BOATING
Vilas County is a haven for boaters and paddlers, offering more than 1,300 lakes and innumerable other waterways. Visitors can also break out a rod and reel and fish for musky, Northern pike, walleye, bass, crappie and bluegill or load up your kayak or canoe and traverse one of the area’s crystal-clear lakes. vilas.org.
June 14, 15: Callie Rohr Memorial Canoe and Kayak Race, 10 a.m., Rohr’s Wilderness Tours, 5230 Razorback Road, Conover. This is a 26-mile, two-day canoe race on the headwaters of the Wisconsin River. 800-359-6315, 715479-6400, rwtcanoe.com/ canoerace.htm.
July 10: Guides/ Kids Day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.,
Vilas County Fairgrounds, Highway 70, Eagle River. This event for children between the ages of 7 and 12 brings guides together with kids for an afternoon of fishing. 800-359-6315, info@eagleriver.org, eagleriver.org.
prized Wisconsin meats, along with fare from area restaurants. The Discover Wisconsin Theatre stage will host many fun events such as cooking demos, a ‘Kids' Kreative Kakes Kontest’ and cooking classes. Artisan crafts booths and displays will also be featured. 800-359-6315, 715479-6400, info@eagle river.org, eagleriver.org.
July 31Aug. 2: Pig in the Pines Ribfest, 11:30
a.m. to 9:30 p.m., St. Germain Community Park. Enjoy fresh ribs from national-award-winning vendors, as well as live bands, rides and more. 715-477-2205, st-germain.com/events.
July 13: Festival Aug. 7-10: of Flavors, Riverview Park, downtown Eagle River. The Festival of Flavors attracts some of Wisconsin's best foods and beverages. Attendees can sample champion cheeses, award winning wines,
Vilas County Fair, Vilas County Fairgrounds, Eagle River. Visitors will find midway rides, live entertainment, agricultural and animal exhibits and more. 715-479-2057, co. vilas.wi.us/fair.
Aug. 10: Musky Jamboree, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., downtown Boulder Junction. This event features a Musky Fun Run, a car show, more than 150 arts and crafts booths, food, a casting contest for kids, a flea market, live entertainment and more. 715-3852400, boulderjct.org.
Aug. 13: Paul Bunyan Fest, 10 a.m. to 4
p.m., downtown Eagle River. This family event features chainsaw carving demonstrations, live music, more than 75 arts and crafts booths and great food including a huge Paul Bunyan-size beef sandwich and luncheon round out the day. 715-479-6400, info@eagleriver.org, eagleriver.org.
Aug. 15-17: National Championship
Musky Open, Vilas County Fairgrounds, Highway 70, Eagle River. This familyoriented catch-and-release tournament is the largest amateur musky tournament in the world. Over
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LITTLE BOHEMIA LODGE In April 1934, five years after it was built,this Manitowish Waters business was the site of a shootout between FBI agents and the infamous gangster John Dillinger. You can still see the bullet holes in the walls today. Enjoy dinner from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. with breakfast or lunch from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 142 Highway 51 S., Manitowish Waters. 715-543-8433, littlebohemialodge.com.
1,100 anglers will try their luck on seven different lake families in the Eagle River area. 800-359-6315, muskyopen.com.
Aug. 30: Northwoods Bad-Dash,
Manitowish Waters. Register for this adventurous race, a 4-mile run with 12 obstacles, including a mud crawl, fish crib climb and more. 888-266-9877, nwbaddash.com.
Sept. 12-14: Northwoods Wildlife Festival, North
Lakeland Discovery Center, 215 Highway W, Manitowish Waters. Celebrate the Northwood’s wildlife at this festival. Planned events include tracking opportunities, guided field trips, acoustic bat monitoring, educational sessions and more. 877-543-2085, discoverycenter.net.
Sept. 13: Wild
VILAS COUNTY DESTINATIONS George W. Brown Jr. Museum & Cultural Center This facility in Lac du Flambeau celebrates Native American culture with unique displays and historical artifacts, including a 24-foot Ojibwe dugout canoe and a replica of a French fur-trading post. Open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday through Friday. 603 Peace Pipe Road, Lac du Flambeau. 715-588-3333, ldfmuseum.com.
TREES FOR TOMORROW Trees for Tomorrow offers a multitude of family, youth, public and nature programs on its campus in Eagle River. This wondrous venue allows everyone to explore the joys of nature at little or no cost. Contact Trees for Tomorrow for information and program schedule. 715-479-6456, learning@treesfortomorrow.com.
Rice Fest, downtown Lac du Flambeau. This event includes wild rice harvesting demonstrations, a wild rice and fry bread cooking contest, arts and crafts and more. 715-588-3346, lacdu flambeauchamber.com.
Sept. 20, 21, 2014: An-
nual Paul's Pro-Am Musky Tournament, Hiawatha Supper Club, Eagle River. Enjoy this tournament with all skill levels competing for cash prizes. One of Eagle River's oldest musky tournaments. 800-3596315, 715-479-6400 info@eagleriver.org, eagle river.org.
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May 29-June 1: Dairyfest, various locations in Marshfield’s downtown and Marshfield Fair Park. Cows are at the heart of this festival full of carnival rides, more than 100 vendors, contests, entertainments, and a parade at 11 a.m. Saturday. 715-384-3454, http://visit marshfield.com /dairyfest.
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Wood County offers visitors a variety of activities at any of our 7 recreational parks, 3 rivers, many lakes, 38,000 acres of county forest land, and 18,500 acres of Wood County State Wildlife Area.
CAMPING North Wood County Park 7500 Park Lane Arpin, WI 54410
South Wood County Park 6411 South Park Road Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
JUNE 7: Pioneer Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Historic Point Basse, 364 Wakely Road, Nekoosa. Enjoy craft demonstrations, ethnic dancing, historical foods and enter-
Dexter Park 8200 State Highway 54 Pittsville, WI 54466
tainment. Visitors can participate in walking tours mingle with re-enactors. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for children ages 7-17. 715-459-1722, info@historicpointbasse.com, historicpointbasse.com/pioneerfest.cfm.
Shelter Buildings
The Wood County Park & Forestry Department has seven shelter buildings available for rent. The shelters are located in the South Wood County Park, Nepco County Park, North Wood County Park, Dexter Park and Powers Bluff Park.
JUNE 13: Tunes in the Zoo, Wildwood Zoo, 1800 S. Roddis Ave., Marshfield. Enjoy music by Willy Porter and Keith Pulvermacher in this VOX Concert Series event.
Food and refreshments will also be available. 715-384-4642, ci.marshfield.wi.us/visitors/ wildwood_zoo/index.php.
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JUNE 14, 15: Camping with the Critters, Wildwood Zoo, 1800 S. Roddis Ave., Marshfield. Campers will enjoy this unique opportunity to spend a night in a zoo. The event also includes fish races, a petting zoo, a bounce house, a flashlight animal
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July 17-20: State Water Ski Show, Red Sand Beach at South Wood County Park, Wisconsin Rapids. Wisconsin’s best teams compete for the state championship title on Lake Wazeecha in front of more than 20,000 spectators. aquaskiers.org/wi-state.
safari with snacks and breakfast included. Cost is $17 per person. 715-3844642, ci.marshfield.wi.us/ visitors/wildwood_zoo/ index.php.
WOOD COUNTY DESTINATIONS WISCONSIN RAPIDS RAFTERS BASEBALL
JUNE 1922: Cranberry Blossom
Festival, various locations, Wisconsin Rapids. Enjoy arts and crafts, games, a carnival, food, a parade and more. A June Dairy and Berry Breakfast will be held from 6 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Lincoln High School, 1801 16th Street South. Cost for the breakfast is $7 for adults and $5 for children ages 5-12. 800-554-4484, blossomfest.com.
JULY 25, 26: Hub City Days, downtown Marshfield.
This event will be kicked off by an outdoor movie on Friday night and continue on Saturday with a duathlon, pork cook-off, beer garden, food, arts
Enjoy Northwoods League action while enjoying concessions and fun at the ballpark. Witter Field, 521 Lincoln St., Wisconsin Rapids. 715-424-5400, info@raftersbaseball.com, raftersbaseball.com.
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WILDWOOD ZOO, MARSHFIELD The Wildwood Zoo in Marshfield is open year-round and includes exhibits on wolves, cougars, prairie dogs, bison, elk and more. Visit from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. 715-384-4642, ci.marshfield.wi.us/visitors/wildwood_zoo/index.php.
and crafts and live music. 715-387-3299, mainstreetmarshfield.com.
AUG. 23: Kolor for Kids FunFest, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Grand Rapids Lions Club, Grand Rapids.
The event features a 5k run/walk which begins at 10 a.m. in which participants will wear white and finish the race sprinkled with colored powder. 715-387-9965, kolorforkids.com.
AUG. 27SEPT. 1: Central
Wisconsin State Fair, Marshfield Fair Park, 513 E. 17th Street, Marshfield. Enjoy music by national acts like The Marshall
Curling through fields and farms the Cranberry Highway is a self-guided drive that stretches for almost 50 miles along century-old cranberry beds from Wisconsin Rapids to Warrens and between Pittsville and Nekoosa. Along the way, you’ll find the Sandhill Wildlife Area and the Warrens’ Cranberry Discovery Center. Take Highway 54 west of Wisconsin Rapids. The first stop is the Historical Marker just west of Port Edwards on Highway 54. The route continues through Cranmoor, the largest inland cranberry growing area in the world. 715-422-4650, visitwisrapids.com/things-to-do/thecranberry-experience/cranberry-highway.
Tucker Band and Ronnie Milsap and drop in for the food and entertainment. 715-387-126, centralwisconsinstatefair.com.
SEPT. 5: Wisconsin Trappers Association
Fall Rendezvous, 8 a.m., Marshfield Fair Park, 513 E. 17th Street, Marshfield. Visitors will find demonstrations on trapping along with vendors and events for kids. Admission is $5. 715-387-1261, wistrap.org.
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SEPT. 13, 14: Maple Fall Fest, Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wildwood Park and Zoo, 1800 S. Roddis Ave., Marshfield. Enjoy more than 150 arts and craft vendors, children’s activities, regular and potato pancake breakfast, a beer garden and more. 715-384-3454, visitmarshfield.com.
June 19-22, 2014 Wisconsin Rapids, WI CHALK IT UP AT CRANBERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL June 19 from 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Downtown , West Grand Avenue (between 2nd and 3rd Street) Call 715-887-2520 to pre-register and reserve your sidewalk spot
50/50 RAFFLE June 19 - 22 Downtown
EXPLORE THE TRIBUNE – IMAGINE ITS FUTURE! June 19 - 22 Tribune Building , 220 1st Avenue South
“CANVAS, CRANBERRIES AND CRANES” ART EXHIBIT AND WORKSHOPS June 19 - August 30 Central Wisconsin Cultural Center, 240 Johnson Street Opening Ceremony on Friday, June 20th from 5:00 pm-7:00 pm Pleine Air Workshop on Saturday, June 21st from 9:00 am-2:00 pm
LUNCH BY THE RIVER
June 19 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Veterans Memorial Park, 112 2nd Street
DOWNTOWN CLASSIC CINEMA UNDER THE STARS June 19 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Downtown , West Grand Avenue (between 2nd and 3rd Street)
JUNE DAIRY AND BERRY BREAKFAST
June 20 @ 6:00 am - 10:30 am Lincoln High School, 1801 16th Street South Adults $7.00 , kids 5-12 $5.00 and kids 4 and under are FREE.
CRANBERRY BLOSSOM CARNIVAL
June 20 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Witter Field,corner of 8th Street South and Chestnut Street
TRADING POST, LLC RE-GRAND OPENING
Saturday, June 21 from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Trading Post, LLC, 264 West Grand Avenue
WISCONSIN STATE FIREFIGHTERS MEMORIAL, WISCONSIN RAPIDS
URBANS GREENHOUSE GARDEN PARTY
June 21 @ 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Urbans Greenhouse , 6293 Highway 13/34, Rudolph
Visit this park to pay tribute to firefighting heroes from across the state of Wisconsin. Located along Highway 73. 414-771-6794, info@wsfm.org, wsfm.org.
CRANBERRY BLOSSOM QUILT SHOW June 21 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Witter Field Warming House
20TH ANNUAL SOUTH WOOD COUNTY YMCA TRIATHLON June 21 @ 9:00 am Red Sands Beach (Lake Wazeecha)
ARTS, CRAFTS AND CRANBERRIES FAIR
June 21 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Witter Field, corner of 8th Street South and Chestnut Street
FESTIVAL EATS AND TREATS
June 21 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Witter Field, corner of 8th Street South and Chestnut Street
CRANBERRY BLOSSOM CARNIVAL
June 21 @ 11:00 am - 9:00 pm Witter Field, corner of 8th Street South and Chestnut Street
KIDS FISHING CONTEST
June 22 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm East River Bank (2nd Street South at Maple Street)
CRANBERRY BLOSSOM CARNIVAL
June 22 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Witter Field, corner of 8th Street South and Chestnut Street
CRANBERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL PARADE
June 22 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm East Grand Avenue from 11th Street over the Grand Avenue Bridge and continuing along West Grand Avenue to the JCPenney parking lot at the Rapids Mall.
ZOR SHRINERS MAGIC CIRCUS
June 22 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Performing Arts Center (PAC), 1801 16th Street South
WISCONSIN RAPIDS AQUA SKIERS SHOW TEAM PERFORMANCE June 22 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Wisconsin River Site (about ¼ mile down from Anchor Bay), 3460 N Biron Drive
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GROTTO GARDENS, RUDOLPH Construction of the Grotto Gardens of Rudolph began in 1919. The Gardens, open seven days a week through mid-September, feature a gift shop, museum and chapel. 715-435-3120, rudolphgrotto.org.
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Purchase tickets at www.lakeofthetorches.com or call 1-800-25-TORCH.
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)8: -"$ %6 '-".#&"6 t 888 -",&0'5)&503$)&4 $0. t 503$) Must be 18, unless otherwise noted. Ages 14-17 are welcome at KOTC when accompanied by an adult. This event is sanctioned by the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians and King of the Cage Inc., in accordance with the UniďŹ ed Rules of Mixed Martial Arts. Management reserves the right to alter or cancel any event without notice. WI-5001792051