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 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 new thrills or a traveler seeking the perfect family getaway, our summer event round-up promises an endless array of excitement for everyone!
What to look forward to:
One-Time Events:
Armed Forces Day | Wausau Airport | May 18
Ironbull Rib Mountain Adventure Challenge | TBA | May 25
Wausau Pride | Downtown Wausau | June 1
World Culture's Day | Downtown Wausau | June 8
Ironbull Solstice Summit | Rib Mountain | June 15
Juneteenth | Downtown Wausau | June 19
Wings Over Wausau | Wausau Airport | June 21 - 22
Ironbull TTT | Sara Park, Tomahawk, WI | June 22
Chalkfest | 400 Block | June 22 - 24
Independence Day Festival and Car Show | Willow Springs Garden | June 30
4th of July Celebrations | Various locations | July 4
Taste N Glow | Stettin | July 12 - 13
Booze & Botany | Monk Gardens | July 18
Wausau 24 | Marathon County | July 26 – 27
Wisconsin Valley Fair | Marathon Park | July 30 – Aug 4
Ironbull Underdown Trail Race | Merrill, WI | August 17
Wausau Marathon | Marathon Park | August 18
Big Bull Falls Blues Fest | Big Fern Island | August 16 - 17
Festival of the Arts | Multiple Locations | Sept 7-8
On Going Events:
Pizza on the Farm | Stoney Acres | Friday's and Saturday's April - November
Wausau Woodchucks Season Starts | Athletic Park | May 27 (see website for full schedule)
Pizza on the Patio | Willow Springs Garden | May 15 and following Wednesdays through August
Ironbull Essential Gravel Bike Ride | Various Locations | June 1 - 16
Water Walkers Ski Shows Start | Lake Wausau and Dubay | June 4 (see website for full schedule)
Concerts on the Square | 400 Block | June 5 and following Wednesdays through August
Wausau Night Markets | Downtown Wausau | June 21, July 18, & August 20
And when you are out and about, you can share all of your summer adventures with us socially using #VisitWausau.
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