EVENTS
EVENTS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 JULY 4 | SATURDAY
AUGUST 15 | SATURDAY
Downtown & South Park, Waupaca. The 4th of July Celebration features a parade down Main Street at 10 a.m., a chicken barbecue lunch at South Park at 11 a.m., a waterski show on Rainbow Lake at 6 p.m. and fireworks over Shadow Lake at dusk. (715) 258-7343 | www.WaupacaMemories.com
Waupaca Railroad Depot. Stop by the historic depot building during Waupaca’s “Arts on the Square” event to see more special art displays. (715) 256-9980 | www.WaupacaHistoricalSociety.org
JULY 4-6 | SATURDAY-MONDAY
South Park, Waupaca. 7AM. A 1/2 mile swim, 20-mile bike ride and 5K run, will start at 7 a.m. on beautiful Shadow Lake. Short Course, 1/4 mile swim or paddle, 7.1 mile bike and 2 mile run. Registration forms available at the Chamber. Online registration available. (715) 258-7343 | www.WaupacaAreaTriathlon.com
4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION - FIREWORKS
M ID-WESTERN RODEO
Manawa Rodeo Grounds, Manawa. It's Big - It's Wild - It's Western! Voted the Great Lakes Circuit best medium rodeo. Bull and bronc riding, steer wrestling, team and tie down roping, women's barrel racing, pony rides, vendors, free dances after the evening rodeo performances, chicken bbq, Stampede 5K/10K fun run/walk and rodeo parade. (800) 74RODEO | www.ManawaRodeo.org
JULY 9-11 | THURSDAY-SATURDAY
I OLA CAR SHOW AND SWAP MEET
Iola Car Show Grounds, Iola. 48th annual featuring The ‘70s Show. 4,000+ swap spaces; 2,500 show cars; 1,000 car corral spaces. “Together, we leverage the power of vehicles to create memories that transform lives.” Great food and camping available. (715) 445-4000 | www.IolaOldCarShow.com
JULY 17-18 | FRIDAY-SATURDAY
I OLA-SCANDINAVIA CHAMBER'S ANNUAL TASTES & TUNES
Iola Area. A day-long event featuring various genres of music and food at a dozen area businesses! Kickoff Friday night and all day Saturday. (715) 445-4005 | www.ISChamber.com
A RT AT THE DEPOT
AUGUST 15 | SATURDAY
WAUPACA AREA TRIATHLON
AUGUST 26-30 | WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY
WAUPACA COUNTY FAIR
Waupaca County Fairgrounds, Weyauwega. Traditional County Fair with midway, show animals, entertainment and food stands. (920) 867-3395 | www.WaupacaCountyFair.org
AUGUST 29 | SATURDAY
VETERANS FAMILY DAY
Wisconsin Veterans Home, King. A full day of activities includes the Old Car Show military vehicles, tours, excursions on the Chain O' Lakes, band concerts, food and refreshments. (715) 258-4247 | www.WisVets.com
SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER 10 | THURSDAY
F OUNDATIONS FOR LIVING CRUISE FOR THE CAUSE
(715) 942-2725 | www.FoundationsForLivingWaupaca.com
JULY 24-26 | FRIDAY-SUNDAY
SEPTEMBER 11 | FRIDAY
Symco. Demonstrations and entertainment throughout the weekend. (920) 757-6995 | www.SymcoUTC.com
Location TBD. Rotary Club of Waupaca fundraiser with beer and wine sampling, German food and live music. www.WaupacaRotary.org
T HRESHEREE & NATIONAL TRACTOR PULL
JULY 25-26, 30-31 | AUGUST 1-2
WAUPACA COMMUNITY THEATER
Waupaca High School Performing Arts Center. July 25, 30, 31 August 1 @ 7:00 pm and July 26 & August 2 @ 2:00 pm. Presenting “The Little Mermaid”. (715) 256-1008 | www.FineArtsFestival.org
JULY 31-AUGUST 2 | FRIDAY-SUNDAY
S CANDINAVIA CORN ROAST
Ellison Park, Scandinavia. Great food & refreshments, live bands, ballgames, carnival, chainsaw wood sculpting competition, truck & tractor pulls, pie social, free corn on Sunday. (715) 467-2366 | www.ScandinaviaCornRoast.com
AUGUST AUGUST | SATURDAYS
C HAIN SKIERS WATER SKI SHOW
Rainbow Lake. 6PM. Weekly water ski show on Waupaca Chain O’ Lakes. Viewing available at the Wisconsin Veterans Hom, King, Marden Center. www.WaupacaChainSkiers.com
AUGUST 14-15 | FRIDAY-SATURDAY
A RTS ON THE SQUARE
Downtown Waupaca. An eclectic celebration of the arts with a full weekend of art, music, dance, great food and more. www.WaupacaArts.org
AUGUST 14 | FRIDAY
K IDS’ MINI TRIATHLON
South Park, Waupaca. 6PM. Special event for children ages 4 -10. Distances will vary according to age groups. (715) 258-7343 | www.WaupacaAreaTriathlon.com 6
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R OTARY’S OKTOBERFEST
SEPTEMBER 11 | FRIDAY
PATRIOT DAY
In memory of those who perished that fateful September day.
SEPTEMBER 12 | SATURDAY
CHAIN O' LAKES PADDLE FEST
Taylor Lake at Clear Water Harbor. 9AM-4PM. Offering a paddle board obstacle course and kayak scavenger hunt with proceeds benefitting Foundations For Living. (715) 258-0775 / (715) 258-2866 | www.AdventureOutfittersllc.com
SEPTEMBER 18-19 | FRIDAY-SUNDAY
H ORSE & BUGGY DAYS
Downtown Weyauwega. Friday live evening music in beer tent. Saturday morning pancake breakfast, 5k Run/Walk, vendor fair, lost arts demonstration, pie social, kids games and bounce houses, parade at 11AM, live music, food and beer throughout the day/evening. (920) 867-2500 | www.WeyauwegaChamber.com
SEPTEMBER 19 | SATURDAY
FALL O RAMA
South Park, Waupaca. 9AM-4PM. Children’s parade, pumpkin carving demonstrations, food, craft fair, live music and a petting zoo. (715) 258-4435 | www.WaupacaFallORama.com
SEPTEMBER 19 | SATURDAY
H UTCHINSON HOUSE MUSEUM OPEN HOUSE
South Park, Waupaca. 10AM-4PM. Take a step back in time with a visit to the historic Hutchinson House with its impressive collection of Victorian artifacts. Free admission. (715) 256-9980 | www.WaupacaHistoricalSociety.org