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Wausau Area Events Not to Miss This Summer
WAUSAU Whether you love live music or live animals, hot air balloons or airplanes, classic fair foods or traditional Hmong foods, there are events and activities for everyone in the Wausau area this summer.
Check out some of the biggest events nearby.
Concerts on the Square
Concerts in the square began last week with music by HYDE and, due to forecasted rain and storms, the event was moved to the Rothschild Pavilion. Organizers say the initial event was a success with a “packed” crowd.
It (hopefully) returns to its usual venue this week with live music from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday on the 400 block in downtown Wausau. The 12-week series offers a variety of music for free until August 28. There is no concert on August 21.
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This is the 31st edition of the event and, according to its website, approximately 2,500 people gather each week to listen to live music, eat and drink with family and friends. Carry-on luggage is allowed and food trucks are available on site.
For a list of artists and additional information, visit wausauevents.org. For weather-related changes and cancellations and other updates, follow the organization's Facebook page.
Wings over Wausau
The entire event area was expanded for this year's Wings Over Wausau to allow attendees to get closer to planes, pilots, drones and other activities, according to the Wausau Events website.
The two-day event will take place June 21-22 at the Wausau Downtown Airport. A shuttle will run between downtown Wausau and the airport on Saturday.
The event features games and activities for children, bounce houses, zip lines, petting zoo, drone demonstrations, static aircraft displays, pilot meet-and-greets, food vendors, cafe in outdoors, live performances and much more. A professional daytime air show will be offered both days, as well as a nighttime air show leading to fireworks both evenings.
The U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team will be part of the airshow lineup.
Admission is $5 per person; children 12 and under are free.
For event updates and additional information, visit wausauevents.org/events/wings-over-wausau where to find the event on Facebook.
Chalk Festival
Artists of all ages will transform the 400 block of Wausau into a creative drawing paradise June 22-23 during ChalkFest.
The annual two-day art festival features both a competition for ages 12 and up and a Children's ChalkFest for youth ages 11 and under.
Artists will begin creating their masterpieces at 8 a.m. Saturday and will work throughout the day and into Sunday. Judging will take place on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and the awards ceremony will follow at 4:00 p.m.
Visitors are invited to witness the creative process unfold and appreciate the finished pieces.
For event updates and additional information, visit wausauevents.org/events/chalkfest where to find the festival on Facebook.
Celebrating Wausau's Seventeenth Anniversary
Celebrate the history and strength of the Black community at Wausau's Juneteenth event, 5-9 p.m., June 22 at Whitewater Music Hall, 130 First St.
The celebration will include food, drinks, music and speakers. Reggie Jackson, a nationally and internationally recognized race relations expert, speaker and published writer, will be featured.
Local Black business owners are also invited to attend to promote their products and services.
This is a free community event. Everyone is welcome.
For more information, send an email [email protected] where to find the event on Facebook.
Taste 'N Glow Balloon Festival
There was some disappointment and confusion earlier this year about the future of the Taste 'N Glow Balloon Fest, but there is no doubt now that the event will be back this year.
The hot air balloon festival will take place July 12 and 13 at 140914 Stettin Drive in the town of Stettin, about 10 miles west of Wausau. It will feature live music, children's activities, food, craft and resale vendors, lumberjack and log rolling shows and dragon-lion dancers. The event's car show is also returning due to popular demand. And you won't want to miss the new drone trade show.
Each evening, the hot air balloons will be tethered and lit up against the night sky and set to synchronized music.
For event updates and additional information, visit tasteenglowfest.com where to find the festival on Facebook.
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Wausau Hmong Festival
Experience the rich traditions of the Hmong community at the sixth annual Hmong Wausau Festival, July 27-28 at the Peoples Sports Complex, 602 E. Kent St.
Presented by the Hmong American Center and the Central Wisconsin Convention & Visitor Bureau, the festival features dance and singing competitions, sports tournaments, food, craft and merchandise vendors and much more. Another highlight is the Mr. Hmong Royalty talent competition.
Since the festival began, it has attracted about 14,000 attendees from across the Midwest, according to the CVB.
For updates and additional information about the event, visit www.hmongwauhautestival.org where to find the festival on Facebook.
Wisconsin Valley Fair
The Wisconsin Valley Fair returns to Marathon Park July 30-August 30. 4 with fun and activities for all ages.
This year's events include live music, animal judging, a carnival every six days hosted by North American Midway Entertainment, fireworks, classic fair foods, a variety of vendors in the building exhibition and much more.
Gabby Barrett, LOCASH and Night Ranger will headline the stand. The lineup also includes the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) rodeo on August 2-3 and a demolition derby on August 4.
For more information about the Wisconsin Valley Fair or to purchase tickets, call 715-261-1539, visitwisconsinvalleyfair.com where to find the fair on Facebook.
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Big Bull Falls Blues Festival
Considered Wisconsin's longest-running blues festival, the Big Bull Falls Blues Fest returns to Fern Island Park, 500 River Drive in Wausau, August 16-17.
This year's festival lineup includes Howard “Guitar” Luedtke, Reverend Raven and Westside Andy with the Chain Smokin' Altar Boys and Lamont Cranston on Friday; and Tommy Bentz, Ivy Ford, Mark Hummel, Robert Jon & The Wreck and The Blood Brothers on Saturday.
A drinks and dining tent will also be available. Festival clothing will be sold on site.
General admission tickets are $60 each and include both days of the festival. VIP tickets are also available for $160.
For festival updates and more information, visit wausauevents.org/events/big-bull-falls-blues-fest where to find the event on Facebook.
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