Events

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Greater Wausau expands over multiple municipalities, making it a destination with many entertainment options. The area hosts various annual events and small reoccurring entertainment throughout the year. Popular events include Taste N Glow Balloon Festival, Wings Over Wausau, Hmong Wausau Festival, Wausau's ARTrageous Weekend, International Ginseng Festival (bi-annually), and Wisconsin Valley Fair.

Other popular reoccurring events include the Winter and Summer Farmers Markets, the Downtown Wausau Concert Series, which brings live music and dining in the street to the 400 Block every Wednesday in the summer, and Pizza on the Farm on weekends at Stoney Acres.

The area hosts many adventure and sports events throughout the year. From the Wausau Marathon and Badger State Games to Ironbull adventure races, or Wausau Whitewater Kayak Park, there's always a way to get active or cheer on your adventurous friends and family.

Are art and culture more your speed? In that case, the Grand Theater is a historic theater and performing arts center bringing various music and artistical performances to the area or catch live music at one of the local bars.

Whether you are seeking a larger festival or a small-scale experience, check out what's happening during your visit with our Event Calendar.

Make sure to check out Wausau Events and Wausau River District Happenings!