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(All Events Are Subject to
Change, Please Check Dates and Times before Attending)
January
Waupaca Polar Bear
Plunge, January 1, 2009
Quite a crowd gathers for
this annual event on the shores of Limekiln Lake, Cty. Q, at Becker
Marine. In 2009, a pre-party begins at 10 a.m. at the Wheel House Restaurant and
the plunge into the lake takes place at 1 p.m. The event is open to all.
(715) 258-8289.
Annual
Candlelight X-C ski/hike, January 24, 2009
One and a third miles of tracked X-C ski trails
along with one mile of hiking trail will be lighted by candles. As dusk
descends, hundreds of candles will illuminate the two separate trails
for hikers and skiers. Note: Before driving a long distance, please
call ahead to verify dates/times in the event of a cancellation
(715/258-2372).
February
Iola Winter Carnival,
February 7-8, 2009
Come see a Scandinavian
winter carnival complete with ski jumping contests, ice sculpting, ice
fishing, lutefisk dinner and indoor craft fair, in Iola, 15 miles north
of Waupaca on Hwy. 49. (715) 445-4005.
Badger State Games,
February 7-8, 2009
The region's Badger State
Winter Games are held in conjunction with the Iola Winter Carnival.
Norseman Ski Hill, Iola.
"Fire on Ice"
Snowmobile Races, February 13-15, 2009
USSA Pro-Star Sanctioned
Snowmobile Races will be held
at the Weyauwega Fairgrounds.
March
Waupaca County Job
Fair, March 12, 2009
Job seekers and area
employers have a great opportunity to meet and network at this event,
held at the Waupaca Recreation Center. For information, contact
the Chamber office or the Waupaca Area Job Center at (715) 258-8832.
Gamefest, March 14,
2009
Sponsored by the Waupaca
Rotary Club, will take place at the Waupaca Rec Center beginning at 7:30
a.m. Cribbage, Sheepshead, Settlers of Catan and Backgammon. For more
information 262) 898-9665.
WDUX Home Show, March
21-22, 2009
Held annually at the
Waupaca EXPO, near the intersection of Hwys. 10 and 54, this home show
showcases home and building products from throughout Central Wisconsin.
Community Oratorio Chorus
Concert, March 29, 2009
This annual spring
oratorio concert features a mixed chorus, orchestra and
guest soloists. The concert is slated in two parts: First Half: Mozart
Requiem; Second Half: Various selections from Rodgers and
Hammerstein musicals. The concert will be sung as a tribute to the
founder of the Fine Arts Festival: Gerald C. Knoepfel. Held at 2:30 p.m. in the new Waupaca High School
auditorium, E2325 King Road. (Hwy. 22 south from city to stop light,
then right on King Road.)
April
WCAB's Second Annual
Artful Bowl of Soup and Classical Music Fundraiser, April 4, 2009
WCAB’s Second Annual “Artful Bowl of Soup and Classical
Music Event Fundraiser” will take place on Saturday, April 4, 2009 at
the Chez Marche Café Downtown Waupaca from 4:00 to 7:30 p.m.. This
year, we will have hand-painted bowls for the soup, and music from
Russian composers played by the best classical musicians in the Waupaca
area. And yes, there will be Borscht!!!
Waupaca
Art Show, April 26-May 1, 2009
Sponsored
by the Waupaca Fine Arts organization, this annual art
show runs from the last Sunday in April through the following Thursday. Artists from the upper Midwest,
Wisconsin and the local area take part in this juried show at the Waupaca EXPO, near the intersection of Hwy. 10 and 54 on the
west side of the city. Hours: April 27, 1 p.m.-7 p.m.; April
28-May 1, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; May 2, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
May
Annual Riverside
Medical Center Fun Run, May 2, 2009
This annual 5K walk/run,
including a 1-mile walk/run, is
based at the old Riversisde School and open to the public. Entry forms available at the
Chamber or register online at
active.com. Phone RMC at (715) 258-1000
for more information.
Amherst
Quilt, Amish Furniture and Craft Auction, May 16, 2009
These
popular Amish quilt auctions and consignment sales are
held twice a year about 11 miles from Waupaca, in Amherst just
off Hwy. 10. Amish bake sale, lunch and refreshments. All in a 200 foot
tent, rain or shine. Information: 715-467-2800.
Wisconsin Veterans Home
Open House and Old Car Show, King, May 17, 2009
Wisconsin Veterans Home
at King Open House and Old Car
Show, King, May 17, 2009
A full day of activities from 10:00 am -
3:00 pm includes an Old Car Show,
military vehicles, tours, excursions on the Chain O' Lakes, music, food,
and refreshments at the Wisconsin
Veterans Home at King, N2665 County Rd QQ, King. For more information
call (715) 258-5586 or visit our website at
www.WVHKing.com.
Memorial Day Observance
at Wisconsin Veterans Home, King, May 25, 2009
Annual observance is one
of two in Waupaca. Lakeside service begins at 9:30 a.m. Cemetery program
follows at 10 a.m. Volunteers arrive at 6 a.m. to set flags on over
5,000 graves.
Memorial Day Parade
& Ceremonial Program in Downtown Waupaca, May 25, 2009
VFW observance begins with
water ceremony on Waupaca River at the State Street bridge at 9 a.m.,
followed by a parade to the city bandstand, where a traditional program
starts at about 9:30 a.m.
June
Strawberry
Fest, June 19-21, 2009
An annual Waupaca summer
festival featuring a large art/craft fair, trolley rides, live
entertainment and activities for the entire family. Downtown Waupaca. (888-417-4040) Download
a brochure.
Waupaca Model Railroad
Show, June 20-21, 2009
Fun for the whole family
at annual show at the new Waupaca Recreation Center, 407 School Street.
June 20: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; June 21: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Annual
Lions Fly-In/Drive-In Pancake Breakfast, June 21, 2009
A chance to
eat a hearty breakfast while visiting with pilots and
viewing airplanes at the Waupaca Municipal Airport, east
of the city on Hwy. 10.
Waupaca Area Garden
Walk & Art Stroll, June 27, 2009
A rare chance to stroll
some of the area's most scenic gardens while viewing work by area
artists, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tickets $10 day of event.
General information: (715) 256-4145. Art Director: JoAnn Adkins,
(715) 258-3289.
Annual Energy Fair, June
19-21, 2009
The Midwest
Renewable Energy Association organizes this "Energy
Fair", the world's largest venue for learning about
renewable energy and sustainable living technologies, in
Custer, WI. The fair features hundreds of workshops,
demonstrations and exhibits. More information:
(715) 592-6595.
July
Manawa's
Midwestern Rodeo, July 3-5, 2009
Cowboys and
cowgirls, bronc riding and steer wrestling are all a part
of this annual rodeo, part of the professional
rodeo circuit. There's even a special Sunday morning
church service.
Waupaca Hometown Celebration, parade, fireworks, July
4, 2009
Held annually, this
celebration begins with a 10 a.m. parade on Main Street, followed by a
chicken barbecue and Kiwanis food concession at South Park - complete
with music and activities. The Chain
Skiers present a show at 6 p.m. on Rainbow Lake at the Wisconsin Veterans
Home on Cty. Trk. QQ, and the city's fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m. at South
Park.
Chain O' Lakes Antique
& Classic Wooden
Boat Show & Parade, July 11, 2009
The Chain O' Lakes
Association sponsors this antique and classic wooden boat show and parade. An in-water Boat show will
take place at the Harbor Bar from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. and the parade through
the Chain will begin at 4 p.m. To enter or get more information,
call Barry at (715) 258-3414 or our web site
www.WaupacaBoatShow.com.
Midwest’s largest
Old Car Show. Feature exhibit will be, “Independents
and Imports” Alternatives
to the Detroit Three. 2,500 Show Cars 1979 and older. 300
Blue Ribbon Cars, 4,428 Swap Meet Spaces, 1,000 Spaces for Car
Corral-1995 and older. A Classic Car Auction is near the Car Corral area
and will be held on Saturday. Sunday is recognizing Car Clubs-Free
Admission. Camping is available on the grounds. Admission: Daily
$8.00. Weekend $15.00. Age 10 and under are Free. For more
information call 715-445-4000. Web page is:
www.iolaoldcarshow.com E-mail:
information@iolaoldcarshow.com
Waupaca Firemen's
Dance, July 11, 2009
This annual shindig takes
place in Waupaca's Swan Park from 8 p.m. to midnight. Music and
raffle tickets are available in advance at several area locations.
Admission $8 in advance or $10 at the door. Call the Chamber
office for more information at (715) 258-7343. Tickets available at
Fletcher's Jewelry, Nelson's Churchill Street Shell or any fireman.
Thresheree
and National Antique Tractor Pull in Symco, July 24-26, 2009
Steam
engines power some of the antique tractors at this annual
thresheree, 4 miles north of Manawa on Hwy. 22. Remember
a favorite tractor used in your childhood? It may well be
shown at this event. (920) 596-2446 or (920) 596-3683.
Experimental
Aircraft Association (EAA) Convention in Oshkosh, July 27-August 2, 2009
Oshkosh,
WI's Wittman Airfield and EAA Museum (40 miles from
Waupaca) become a community unto themselves during the
annual EAA Convention and Fly-In that draws over 3/4
million spectators and participants from around the
world. Information: 800-564-6322.
August
Waupaca Sidewalk Sale
Days, August 5-7, 2009
Businesses throughout the
Waupaca area will feature sidewalk sales, special promotions, and more.
Watch for details as the date approaches.
Scandinavia
Corn Roast, July 31-August 2, 2009, Scandinavia
Ellison Memorial Park in Scandinavia, WI is the site of this annual
festival featuring carnival rides, lots of live music and roasted sweet
corn (corn on Sunday only, 11 am until gone).
Ferg's Oktoberfest,
August 8, 2009
Ninth annual German fest
under the tent at Ferg's Bavarian Village. Music and entertainment,
spanferkel, wooden dance floor, ethnic attire appreciated. Rain or
shine, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. (920) 596-2946.
Show Vehicles include Military Vehicles, Military
Equipment, Tractors, Machines and Professional Vehicle Exhibit. Battle
Reenactments-World War II and Vietnam era with pyrotechnics, Living
History Encampments. Swap Meet, Camping and Parades of Vehicles.
Entertainment – USO Type Show. Daily Admission: Adults $6.00. Child
$4.00. For more information on this event call – 715-445-4005. Web
page is:
www.iolavms.com E-mail:
mary@iolaoldcarshow.com
Kids' Mini Triathlon,
August 14, 2009
Special event for children
ages 10 and under. Distances will vary according to age groups. 6 p.m.
at South Park.
Waupaca Area
Triathlon, August 15, 2009
Waupaca's annual
triathlon, a 1/2 mile swim, 20-mile bike ride and
5K run, will start at 7 a.m. on
beautiful Shadow Lake. Short Course added in 2008, 1/4 mile swim, 7.1.
mile bike and 2 mile run. Registration forms available at the Chamber.
Online registration available from
event website.
Art on the Square, August
14 - 15, 2009
The Waupaca Community Arts
Board presents a fine arts celebration called "Arts on the Square" on
Saturday, Aug. 15. A
juried fine arts festival featuring over 50 artists will form the base
for a multidimensional celebration of the arts. This event will take
place around the Waupaca Town Square. The festival will include a
24-hour theatrical installation; arts workshops in which all community
members will be encouraged to participate; an expanded farmer's market;
an entertainment stage, and wandering street performers. A listing of
the days' events will be forthcoming. Visit our website at:
www.waupacaarts.org.
Historic Railroad Depot
Art Display, August 15, 2009
Waupaca Historical Society
Railroad Depot will be open to the public Saturday, August 15th from 10
a.m. to 4 p.m. Local artists works on display. At the top of the hill by
the Oak Street Bridge.
Waupaca Rod & Classic
Car Show, August 22, 2009
A rod and classic car show
with all the summer amenities of Waupaca's South Park. Information:
(715) 256-1099.
EAA Young Eagles
Day, Waupaca, TBA
The Waupaca Airport will
host an EAA Young Eagles Day on TBA.
Kids between the ages of 8 to 17 can get a free plane ride! Start time
is 8:30AM at Riverside Aviation (Terminal Building) on Runway
Drive on that day. Interested parents can contact Trevor at 920-867-2800 or
trevor@aviationgroupltd.com with any questions
or RSVPs (recommended).
Amish
Quilt, Craft & Furniture Auction, August 29, 2009
This
popular quilt and consignment auction features
traditional hand-made Amish quilts and furniture, Amish
baked goods and more. Location: Portage County
Fairgrounds, Amherst, WI, Hwy. 10 and Portage County B.
Preview starts at 7 a.m.; auction, at 9:30 a.m. Call
715-467-2800 for upcoming dates and more information.
Waupaca
County Fair, Weyauwega, August 26-30, 2009
Waupaca
County holds its county fair at grounds in Weyauwega.
This traditional rural fair offers animal exhibits, home
making exhibits, races, grandstand shows, a midway, and
all the other things you associate with this great slice
of Americana. Grandstand show tickets available after May 1. 920-867-3395.
http://www.waupacacountyfair.org
September
Oktoberfest, September
4, 2009
Waupaca Rotary Club's
Oktoberfest, Friday, September 4, 2009, 6 p.m to 10 p.m. at the Waupaca
Ale House. Beer Tasting 10+ Micro - Craft Beers, Central Waters "Okoberfest
Beer" Premiere, Wine and October Fest Foods. Charlie Justmann Band.
Advance Tickets $10. Ticket includes admission, live entertainment,
commemorative pint glass, 6 beer samples. Proceeds used for Rotary Youth
Education and Youth Services.
Weyauwega Horse and
Buggy Days, September 18-19, 2009
An old
time parade, hay rides, pool tournament, live music, lost
arts demonstrations, a teen dance and hometown talent are
all included in this annual event in Weyauwega, WI.
For more information, call 920-867-2500.
October
Hidden Studios Tour -
Art Along the Ice Age Trail, October 2-4, 2009
See fine art in the making
when these working artist studios open their doors to the public for
tours, demonstrations, and the opportunity to purchase original art.
www.hiddenstudiosarttour.com
Wisconsin Solar Tour of
Homes at Artha Sustainable Living Center, October 2-4, 2009
The public is invited
to see renewable energy up close during the 2008 Wisconsin Solar Tour,
October 3-5. Come to Artha Bed & Breakfast and home, at 9784 County
Road K, Amherst and learn how you can lower your energy costs. For
directions, visit
www.arthaonline.com . The tour features nearly 150 sites
around the state that are open to the public for free tours. Sites will
showcase advances in energy efficient construction, new products,
sustainable landscaping and renewable energy technologies.
November
Veterans Day Program,
November 11, 2009
Program starts at 10:30
a.m. at the Wisconsin Veterans Home Marden Center.
Annual Red Cross
Holiday Craft Show, November 21, 2009
This annual event is held
at the Waupaca Recreation Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Classic Christmas,
TBA
Held annually on two weekends
in November and one in December. Stop out for all the store special, and
other events.
December
12th Annual
Amherst Village Christmas, TBA
Area merchant sales and
bake sales by various organizations, Craft Show at the Jensen Center,
715-446-3974 and B&B Open House, 10am-6pm (1st), noon-5pm (2nd) ,
715-824-2326
Pearl Harbor Day
Program, December 7, 2009
Guest speaker and
performance by the Waupaca high school band at the Wisconsin Veterans
Home, King, Cty. Hwy. QQ, 7:30 a.m. (715) 258-4247.
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