As the sun beams its golden rays across our area landscape, it's time to dive into the joyous whirlwind of summertime festivities. Imagine golden hour on the 400 Block while the kids dance to live music, pick farm-fresh flowers and vegetables as you mosey through the farmers market, or savor delectable treats from food trucks while browsing artisanal crafts at arts festivals and night markets. Immerse yourself in the nearby nature on a hike through a National Park Trail, paddle on a scenic waterway, or bike single-track trails.
Whether you're a local seeking a new thrill or a traveler seeking the perfect family getaway, our summer event round-up promises endless excitement for everyone!
What to look forward to in 2026:
One-Time Events:
Armed Forces Day | Wausau Airport | May 15-17 (dates projected as of writing)
Ironbull Rib Mountain Adventure Challenge | May 23
Wausau Pride & Pride at Night | Downtown Wausau & Central Wisconsin Convention & Expo Center | June 6
Juneteenth | TBA | June 19 (while no official news has been released yet, we hope to see this celebration for the 6th year in a row!)
Wings Over Wausau | Wausau Airport | June 26 - 27
Chalkfest | 400 Block | June 27 - 28
4th of July Celebrations | Various locations | July 4
Taste N Glow | Stettin | July 10 - 11
Booze, Blends, & Botany | Monk Gardens | July 9
Wausau 24 | Marathon County | July 24 – 26
Wausau Hmong Festival | People's Sports Complex | Aug 1 - 2
Wisconsin Valley Fair | Marathon Park | Aug 4 - 9
Ironbull Underdown Trail Race | Merrill, WI | August 15
Community Cultures Day | TBA | August (tentatively)
Wausau Marathon | Marathon Park | August 23
Big Bull Falls Blues Fest | Big Fern Island | August 21 - 22
Festival of the Arts | Multiple Locations | Sept 12 - 13
Rib Mountain Trail Races 10, 20, 30 | Sept 12
Ongoing Events:
Pizza on the Farm | Stoney Acres | Fridays and Saturdays April - November
Rib Mountain Market | Village of Rib Mountain | May 1 and every Friday until September 25
Wausau Farmer's Market | May 2 and every Wednesday & Saturday until November 14
Weston Farmer's Market | Kennedy Park | May 2 and every Tuesday & Saturday until October 31
Wausau Woodchucks First Home Game| Athletic Park | May 28 (see website for full schedule)
Pizza on the Patio | Willow Springs Garden | May 13 and following Wednesdays through August
Ironbull Graventures | Various Locations | Summer 2026
Concerts on the Square | 400 Block | June 3 and following Wednesdays through August
Water Walkers Ski Shows Start | Lake Wausau and Dubay | June 9 (see website for full schedule)
Wausau Ignite First Home Game | Athletic Park | June 11 (see website for full schedule)
Wausau Night Markets | Downtown Wausau | June 20, July 16, & August 20
And when you are out and about, you can share your summer adventures with us socially using #VisitWausau.
