Judging competitions, animal shows, music, food and fun! Visit website for more details.

Held in Gleason WI. To be held rain or shine. See website for details.

Underdown Trail Races are grassroots trail runs in Northern Wisconsin. It’s conveniently located only 6 miles off of Highway 51 and offers runners a wilderness experience on challenging trails formed from glaciers that swept the area thousands of years ago. The course is primarily singletrack climbing hills (up to 70!) that pass by isolated lakes. 50K,…

JOIN US  FOR A HUGE BON FIRE & BRAT FRY AT SARA PARK FROM 6 pm-9 pm. Tomahawk Chamber Kicks off Fall Ride- Bon Fire & Brat Fry At SARA Park Thursday September 13th from 6 pm-9 pm Come enjoy a brat, beer, soda, and a HUGE bonfire and live music.

Come and enjoy the Concertina Festival at Les and Jim's Lincoln Lanes. At this festival you will be able to hear people showing their talents on their instruments throughout the building. You are able to swap parts, instruments, and much more.

Merrill Festival Grounds Join the Merrill Chamber for our 9th Annual Pork in the Park Ribs and More. Come out and enjoy a day at the Merrill Festival Grounds.  We are happy to announce that we will be having many activities going on throughout the grounds.  In the arena, Merrill Rider's Club will be holding…

Oktoberfest will offer food, beer, polka music and Pomeranian dancers. Come out and enjoy the day with friends and family.

Barleyfest is held at the MARC (Smith Center) 1100 Marc Drive, Merrill WI Barleyfest Information: * Held in Merrill at the Smith Center (MARC) * Food / Games / Prizes / Pretzel Necklaces / Lanyards * Barleyfest is ALWAYS the first Saturday in October * We have donated over $35,000 to local charities! * WIN…

Jump in with both feet for a good cause! Saturday, January 8, 2022 Raffles at Noon – Jumping at 2PM More information can be found by calling 715-771-9292 or email starsplashjump@gmail.com for pledge sheets. 50% of funds that Jumpers raise to go their favorite non-profit organization, while 50% goes to the STAR Foundation. $1000 BONUS to the…

Stop out at Pine River School to watch Mushers have some fun with their dogs.  Different races during the day.  Raffles and refreshments are available in the school.

Join us on Saturday, April 30, 2022. Three different shifts to bowl: 3-5 p.m., 5-7 p.m. & 7-9 p.m. This is our biggest and only fundraising event in the Merrill area. All money raised stays local to support youth mentoring. Minimum fundraising amounts: Adults - $75 High School - $50 Child - $25 Match -…

Artists and Deals Downtown Tomahawk on Wisconsin Avenue.  Hosted by Tomahawk Main Street Association. See website for more information    

Friday, May 6th — 2-person team — 9-hole contest — $70/team Open to the public, all welcome! Call Edgewater (715-453-3320) in advance to reserve a cart (additional $16). Noon Lunch (provided – includes Mary’s famous desserts) Shotgun Start at 1PM Raffles & Awards at 4PM This is a relaxed, fun event with holes of Scramble,…

Enjoy drink, food, and fun at the 1st Annual Run for the Roses, Merrill Rotary's Premier Charity Fundraiser event! Don your fancy hats and dapper attire and come grab a mint julep with Merrill Rotary at the first annual Run for the Roses Charity Fundraiser! Events include a silent auction, wine and bourbon tasting, prizes…

Join the fun of the 2022 Merrill in The Roaring Twenties History Hunt celebrating over 100 years since that turbulent and pivotal decade began.  Special treats and behind the scenes access stops are planned along the scripted route.  Teams are invite to wear costumes. Cost is $15 per team plus either $5 or $10 per…

Come join us Memorial Weekend for our 28th annual Main Street Memories Car Show and craft fair. This rain or shine event hosts music, food, shopping, family entertainment, and more! We close off our four blocks of historic main street on West Wisconsin Avenue to showcase up to 300 show cars from all around the…

Gleason  Area Lions Club Golf Tournament at Club X to C.  Tee-off at 10:00 am

Come and join us in Merrill WI for a weekend of action-packed western family fun. Professional Cowboys and Cowgirls from around the country compete to showcase their talents.  Enjoy great food, live music, vendor and shopping for all ages.  Experience the beauty of the Wisconsin Northwoods while attending the Wisconsin River Pro Rodeo.

June 18th is our first race Registration 9-11am Racing at 12   Find them on Facebook!

This is our annual event in conjunction with Ballyhoos Lobsterfest. The Black Squirrel Scurry is a triathlon that features a 2 mile paddle down the Prairie River, a 17.5 mile bike ride featuring the River Bend Trail out to the countryside of Lincoln County, and a 5k trail run through the Merrill Area Rec Complex…

City-Wide Ice Cream Social at Normal Park by the Gazebo, please bring a chair and a container of your favorite ice cream to share with others.  All ages Welcome!

Let’s hang out and end the summer together with a block party! There will be family friendly events happening all day on Sunday, August 28. Starting at NOON – join us for live music, local food trucks, inflatables, a dunk tank, caricature artists, face painting, an appearance by the Merrill High School Bluejay and more!…

To provide a venue for people to display their vehicles for others to enjoy.  Come and walk the Merrill Festival Grounds view the cars, enjoy the food, flea market, and friends.  Some of the vehicles might be seeking a new home!

S Genesee St to W Main Street to Polk Street to Second Street to First Street to Mill Street to Main Street

Join ten of thousands of other motorcycle enthusiasts for the 41st Annual Fall Ride in Tomahawk, WI! It's a long weekend of live music, street dances, a bike show, the Thunder Parade, Harley-Davidson demos, fun runs, vendors, food & drink and much more, all set in the scenic, small-town Northwoods of Wisconsin. Visit website for…

Live Music from “B Mac” Brian McLaughlin Brats & Beer sales • Huge Bonfire courtesy of the Tomahawk Fire Department Proceeds benefit the Tomahawk Regional Chamber of Commerce

The Lincoln Lager Barleyfest is a safe and unique craft beer tasting festival organized by the Lincoln Lager Barleyfest Committee. It is a function of the Merrill Parks & Recreation Department and relies 100% on sponsorship support and ticket sales in order to run the event and contribute to these charities.

Family fun to the max! Our downtown is decorated in a fall theme and hosts activities for kids of all ages. Fantastic shopping specials with our many retail businesses and satisfying breakfast and lunch specials with our restaurants. The downtown businesses host Trick-or-Treating from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – look for window signs for…

Start your Christmas shopping and decorating by heading out to the many different Craft Shows here in Merrill.  At least five different locations, and  more will be added.  Check the Merrill Chamber website for all locations and times.

For more than 50 years, Tomahawk has welcomed hunters to the area with free venison burgers (until gone), chips and soda, and now, hunters will be able to purchase beer at a booth on site as well. The event always takes place the day before the main gun deer hunting season begins. It’s a festive…

Come down to the community Christmas tree and help Santa light it up!

What a wonderful time it is downtown on a Friday night - a community event to enjoy a festive evening of Christmas spirit. An ATV parade begins at 4:30 p.m. starting at Tomahawk Community Bank and ending at the Pellet Stove Junction, followed by live mannequin window displays, carolers, and more, bringing Christmas alive downtown…

Les and Jim's Lincoln Lane will be holding a Spring Craft & Vendor Sale. Restock your favorites, get amazing presents, and just get out and look around.

Bring your children to the Smith Center to check out craft booths for kids that they can do on-site or bring home to do with their parents. This event has free admission.

Dozens of past Home Show and Health Expo Sponsors and many new Exhibitors will be participating. The annual Arts and Crafts Fair in the High School Cafe´. The North 4th Dance Studio will be having their spring show in the auditorium. Food and refreshments served in the elementary cafeteria at the "Redeemer Lunch Spot". Sat…

More than 100 concertina artists from around the state and beyond play and enjoy their fellow musicians. Food and refreshments, free parking, concertina display.

Schmitt-Manecke-Donner VFW Post 1638 and Auxiliary of Merrill, Wisconsin has been selected by the Department of Wisconsin Veterans of Foreign Wars to host the 2023 Loyalty Day Parade. Merrill VFW Post 1638 and Auxilisary and the City of Merrill is aiming to put on the most significant loyalty Day Parade Wisconsin has every seen. The…

Merrill Enrichment Center (MEC) is holding there annual Spring craft fair.  Homemade items just waiting for you to purchase and take home. Here is a chance to find some beautiful outdoor decorations for your home or to give to someone else.  But that is not the only things you will find here - gnomes, soaps,…

Come join us Memorial Weekend for our 29th annual Main Street Memories Car Show and craft fair. This rain or shine event hosts music, food, shopping, family entertainment, and more! We close off our four blocks of historic main street on West Wisconsin Avenue to showcase up to 300 show cars from all around the…

Bareback riding, steer wrestling, tie down roping, saddle bronc riding, team roping, women's barrel racing and America's favorite...bull riding. Dances following the Fri & Sat performances.Lincoln County Rodeo Associations present the Wisconsin River Pro Rodeo. Voted the Best Medium size Rodeo, bring your family to see why.  

Enjoy a delicious family-friendly breakfast that supports local Lincoln County educational programs and FFA Alumni and Farm Bureau Scholarship funds. Breakfast includes plain and potato pancakes, cheesy scrambled eggs, sausage links, real Wisconsin cheese curds, coffee and chocolate and white milk. Experience fun activities for the whole family including horse and wagon rides, Kraft’s Kritters…

Join us for the 43rd Annual Arts, Crafts, & Vendor Fair one of the largest in the Northwoods! The Tomahawk Regional Chamber of Commerce will once again be hosting our traditional fair on the SARA Park soccer fields. Open and free to the public! Plenty of parking. There's something for everyone! 100+ vendors with handmade…

Sit back and watch the sky while it lights up with an array of colors. Bring the family for a picture before the show begins. Food trucks on site.

The Black Squirrel Scurry is a triathlon that features a 2 mile paddle down the Prairie River, a 17.5 mile bike ride featuring the River Bend Trail out to the countryside of Lincoln County, and a 5k trail run through the Merrill Area Rec Complex and Council Grounds State Park. Single, double or teams.

Come out and see the talents of our 4-H students in Lincoln County.  Plus, the people of Lincoln County have the chance to see the talents of the residiences of Lincoln County.  Whether it is raising an animal, growing flowers or vegetables, taking pictures, creating artwork, sewing, baking, or whatever your talent falls under, let…

Huge parade starting on the westside and working its way downtown starting at 10am. Events at the fairgrounds begin at noon and include a classic car show with over 200 cars to look at, flea market, entertainment for the kids and concessions. Car Show starts at 8am. Registration available onsite. Stop down at the Merrill…

More than 100 concertina artists from around the state and beyond play and enjoy their fellow musicians. Food and refreshments, free parking, concertina display.

Bareback riding, steer wrestling, tie down roping, saddle bronc riding, team roping, women's barrel racing and America's favorite...bull riding. Dances following the Fri & Sat performances.Lincoln County Rodeo Associations present the Wisconsin River Pro Rodeo. Voted the Best Medium size Rodeo, bring your family to see why.

Join us for the 44th Annual Arts, Crafts, & Vendor Fair -- one of the largest in the Northwoods!  The Tomahawk Regional Chamber of Commerce will once again be hosting our traditional fair on the SARA Park soccer fields. Open and free to the public! Plenty of parking. There's something for everyone -- 100+ vendors…

8th Annual Tomahawk VFW Post 2687 Musky Tournament on Lake Mohawksin Catch & Release 1st Place $4,800 2nd Place $1,800 3rd Place $1,300 4th Place $800 5th Place $300 Payout based on 50 teams 1st Fish $500 - Biggest Fish $500 - Biggest Fish of each hour $100 $100 for Biggest Northern donated in memory…

The Black Squirrel Scurry is a triathlon that features a 2 mile paddle down the Prairie River, a 17.5 mile bike ride featuring the River Bend Trail out to the countryside of Lincoln County, and a 5k trail run through the Merrill Area Rec Complex and Council Grounds State Park. Races include Relays, divisions for…

2024 Tomahawk Nationals Meet at SARA Park. TUESDAY - All day Swap Meet. WEDNESDAY - 8am-5pm Registration 10am-11am Merc KF5 / Mark 5 Event 1pm-2pm Mod Zephyr Event 3pm-4pm 5 1/2 HP 1959 or older outboard Event All Day Swap Meet Arena open until 8pm THURSDAY - 8am-5pm Registration 10am-11am Stock Zephyr Event 11am-12pm Blind…

100 quilts on display. Vendors. Quilt raffle. Ample parking, food available for purchase. $3 admission

Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon filled with local and regional wine, craft beer, and mouthwatering bites! Enjoy live music, a wine pull, a silent auction and raffles. This year, we’re throwing it back with a Roaring 20s theme! Tickets: $40 each Designated Driver tickets: $15 (food only, no souvenir glass) Important: This is a…

Over 65 crafters and vendors will be selling handmade crafts, spring decor, jewelry, candles, bakery, cosmetics, children’s books, and so much more at three convenient locations:  Les & Jim's Lincoln Lanes - 1208 N. Center Ave. in Merrill,  Eagle's Club - 1205 Lake St. in Merrill,  BIERMAN BUILDING/Expo Center (fairgrounds) - 303 N Sales St.,…

Bring you child(ren) of all ages in search for an Easter Egg.  Each egg has a surprise for your children.  Plus, get your picture with the Easter Bunny.

The 2025 WJJQ 40th Annual Home, Sport and Travel Show with Health Expo is coming up on Saturday, April 12th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm and Sunday, April 13th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Free Admission. The show will be held at the Tomahawk School District Complex. Dozens of past Home Show and…

Join us for some egg-citing fun! Starting at Noon Arts & crafts, games, face painting and snacks!!

Come to downtown Tomahawk on Saturday, April 19 th for the final day of our 4th Annual Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt and enjoy some fun stops at Tomahawk Main Streets businesses along the way! Pictures with Easter Bunny: Location TBD with Vicky's Photo Shop   Easter Bunny Crafts: 10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. HOST: Corner…

Come have fun at the VFW Easter Egg Hunt! Starts right at 11:30am. It will be followed by lunch around 12pm. Serving hot dogs, chips and a soda or water.

This event is for pregnant and parenting families with children 0 to 18 months. No registration needed! Kids welcome. This event is a one stop shop for you to connect with community resources!

This 2-day concertina festival provides concertina players and enthusiasts from around the country and opportunity to get together to play, buy, trade, or sell their instruments, listen to other concertina players play, and share their enjoyment of the concertina with others.  The Concertina festival will be held in the banquet hall of Les & Jim's…

10th ANNUAL WINE WALK WITH WINE SAMPLING (20+ STOPS), APPETIZERS, SHOPPING AND FUN!

The Merrill Community is having their annual Spring Garage Sales.  Great way to find many deals.  Where you are looking for clothes, houseware, home decor, outdoor items, or what you needs are, this is the time to come out and check the sales.  Some sales may start as early as Wednesday. The Merrill Fotonews will…

There will be over 15 Food Trucks- everything from gourmet hot dogs, smoked foods, pizza, Thai, Mexican, mini donuts, wraps, sandwiches, cheese curds, and more. The craft and vendor show has 60 plus registrants with clothing, crocheted items, signs, books, soaps, tumblers, woodworking, plus a variety of other goods. The event will also host a cornhole…

Join us on Tomahawk Main Street for the 31st Annual Main Street Memories Car Show. It is one of Northern Wisconsin's first car shows of the season, and it takes place in Tomahawk’s historic downtown Main Street district. It is a family friendly event, and ALL are Welcome…RAIN OR SHINE! *ADMISSION: FREE to Spectators CRAFT…

Bareback riding, steer wrestling, tie down roping, saddle bronc riding, team roping, women's barrel racing and America's favorite...bull riding. Dances following the Fri & Sat performances. Lincoln County Rodeo Associations present the Wisconsin River Pro Rodeo. Voted the Best Medium size Rodeo, bring your family to see why.

Help WJJQ 92.5 FM help kick off the Music on the River season with a community cookout. Memorial Park Pavilion serving at 4:30pm while supplies last!

Mud 'N Jam 2025 will be hosted by Z's Fork Horner's Bar and Grill from 11am-10pm on Saturday June 21.  The event will feature live music, games, bounce house, face painting, grilled hot dogs and more!  Proceeds from the event will be donated to local individuals, families and NPO's in need in the Merrill area.

Join us for the 45th Annual Arts, Crafts, & Vendor Fair - one of the largest in the Northwoods! The Tomahawk Regional Chamber of Commerce will once again be hosting our traditional fair on the SARA Park soccer fields. Open and free to the public! Plenty of parking. There's something for everyone -- 90+ vendors…

Celebrate with the Lions Club! 8:30AM 5K/10K Races – Veteran’s Memorial Park 9:00AM 1 Mile Fun Run  – Veteran’s Memorial Park 10:30AM Children's Races. - Veteran's Memorial Park 10:00AM Lions Chicken Barbeque. – Main Street 11:00AM Lions serving food and refreshments – Main Street 1:00PM Parade – Starting at St. Mary's, finishing down Main Street…

Sit back and watch the sky while it lights up with an array of colors. Bring the family for a picture before the show begins. Food trucks on site.

TIE ON YOUR BIB, IT’S TIME FOR RIBS! The Tomahawk Lions present the 16th annual Thrilla on the Grilla BBQ pork rib contest! Saturday August 2nd, 2025, from 11 am - 3 pm on Main Street in downtown Tomahawk. Come on down for GOOD EATS—ribs and sides prepared and served by several local teams—plus ice-cold…

This is an antique boat and motor enthusiast's dream! People from around the world come to Tomahawk to swap, sell, feature and race antique outboard motors and boats. The Northwoods Chapter of the Antique Outboard Motor Club hosts this annual event. A variety of vendors can be found selling or swapping antique boat parts and…

Lincoln County Fair invites everyone to come and enjoy one of the last "Free" Fairs in Wisconsin.  See the 4-H animals and products that people have raised and made.  Enjoy the wonderful local food stands along with the food trailers that come in. Live entertainment throughout the grounds.  Something for everyone.

Cars, Trucks, Bikes, and everything in-between. Stop for the show and stay for the party with a DJ, Burnout pit, Dyno, Live Music, Food, Drinks, Camping, Awards, and more.

Huge parade starting on the westside and working its way downtown starting at 10am. Events at the fairgrounds begin at noon and include a classic car show with over 200 cars to look at, flea market, entertainment for the kids and concessions. Car Show starts at 8am. Registration available onsite. Stop down at the Merrill…

Each year, tens of thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts congregate from across the country to spend a weekend in our picturesque town, the “gateway to the Northwoods.” Tomahawk Regional Chamber, Tomahawk Main Street, Harley-Davidson, Bubba's, & local bars, restaurants and businesses band together to create an event like few others!

This 2-day concertina festival provides concertina players and enthusiasts from around the country and opportunity to get together to play, buy, trade, or sell their instruments, listen to other concertina players play, and share their enjoyment of the concertina with others.  The Concertina festival will be held in the banquet hall of Les & Jim's…

Join us for an exciting day celebrating our furry, feathered and scaly friends at the Furry Fiesta Pet Expo. This family-friendly event will feature pet vendors, animal-related businesses, pet products, community organizations and fun opportunities to learn more about caring for your pets. Weather you're a proud pet owner, thinking about adopting or just love…

Merrill’s Third Annual Food Truck-a-Palooza will take place May 16, 2026 at the Merrill Fairgrounds. We will have Food Trucks, live music, a craft and vendor show, and more. We look forward to seeing you there.