When in Wausau...

Don't miss the exciting annual events and festivals! Grab your lawn chairs and enjoy free, live music every Summer Wednesday evening on Concerts on the Square. Wings Over Wausau features professional day airshows, the largest fireworks display, demos, music, and food! Chalkfest is a fun event for the whole family. Talented artists create stunning chalk art on the streets of downtown Wausau. Hot air balloons fly in the mornings and glow at night at Taste N Glow Balloon Festival. The Wausau Hmong Festival is a celebration of culture: traditional dance performances, food, games, and cultural exhibits. Take a spin at the Wisconsin Valley Fair, which is one of the state's oldest county-wide fairs with vendors, rides, entertainment, agriculture, and more! The Central Wisconsin Military Show displays military vehicles and artifacts from all eras of U.S. military history. If you're a lover of blues music, the Big Bull Falls Blues Fest is where you need to be! Wausau's ARTageous Weekend is a celebration of the city's vibrant arts scene, featuring art shows, live music, and performances by local artists and musicians at various locations throughout the city. All things Pumpkin! Harvest Fest is great family fun for all, featuring food, fun, animals, costumes, and pumpkins! Rounding out the year, the Downtown Holiday Parade lights up our beloved downtown with floats, music, and Santa!