Have you ever been to a drive-in movie?! Well, we’ve got something new for you! How about a DIVE-In movie!  A 23’ movie screen will be placed on the banks of Lake Minocqua at Torpy Park facing the lake. All float participants will watch the classic black and white thriller floating on commemorative take-home innertubes…

Seven-day tour including State forests land, pristine lakes, and small towns. See the website for details.

For Thirty-five years the Three Lakes Muskie Classic (formally known as the Fall Classic) has taken place on the beautiful Three Lakes Chain of Lakes. This is a non-profit catch and release tournament benefitting the Three Lakes Fish & Wildlife Improvement Association, as well as other local organizations. Taking place Saturday, August 28th, 2021 the…

Rhinelander, Wisconsin: Join Mini-Triathletes at Holiday Acres Resort, on Saturday, August 28, 2021, at 8:00AM, as Health In Motion and local Rhinelander businesses host the W.I.L.D. Hodag Mini Triathlon. The mini-triathlon consists of a 300-yard swim (or 1/2 mile kayak), 10K bike (off-road), and 5K run that will challenge athletes among the woods & waters…

Minocqua will again host their annual Beef-A-Rama. Beef roasting on grills will draw you in for a day of great food and beverage.

On the last Saturday in September, the smell of beef fills the air and more than 12,000 people fill the streets of downtown Minocqua. For over 50 years, Beef-a-Rama™ has been a premier event drawing visitors back year after year to join in on the one-of-a kind fun you can only find in the Northwoods. Roasters…

THE 8TH ANNUAL HALF MARATHON AND 5K IN THE BEAUTIFUL WISCONSIN NORTHWOODS OCTOBER 9 2021 9AM RACE START BENEFITING THE THREE EAGLE TRAIL AND THREE LAKES RUNNING PROGRAMS

Come on down to the Annual Three Lakes Pumpkin Fest. We will have craft vendors from all around. This event will be on October 9th, 2021.

14th Annual Zoo Boo Halloween Party will be held on Saturday, October 9, 2021 1-5 pm, rain or shine. Games, prizes, candy & more. Courtesy shuttle sponsored by Lake of the Torches from 11:30 - 5:30 pm will drop off and pick up at Minocqua Park Complex. Price: Ages 12 years and up- $12.00 in…

Join us for the 4th Annual 2021 Minocqua Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk on Thanksgiving Day. The area's only Turkey Trot welcomes friends and families to trot through the streets and trails of Minocqua/Woodruff before the Thanksgiving feast begins.  This year the Turkey Trot begins and ends at the Evangelical Free Church in Woodruff.  The facility…

Kick-off the holidays at Three Lakes' annual Festival of Lights! Enjoy Holiday Music & karaoke, hot chocolate, and cookies. Live reindeer along with Santa's elves! Photo opportunities in Santa's sleigh. Stay warm by the huge firepit. Hamburgers, homemade chili and refreshments will be available. Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive at 5:00 pm followed by a…

Saturday, December 4, 2021 - 5 pm - Downtown Rhinelander Santa and Mrs. Claus will be attending the annual Parade of Lights in downtown Rhinelander on Saturday, December 4, 2021. Festivities begin at 5:00 pm with the Christmas Parade with the lighting of the Holiday Tree taking place at Stevensport Square immediately following the parade. To…

14th ANNUAL! All proceeds support military members and programs. Lake Nokomis – Hwy N Boat Landing (alternate location Prairie Rapids Tavern) Tented food & beverages on site Fishing Awards Bucket Raffles Fishing 8AM-2PM – no lines in the water before 8AM Adults and Kids 10+, $15 Kids 9 and under, $5 Register Saturday 6AM-9AM on…

Event Date 01-08-2022 7:30 am Event End Date 01-08-2022 1:00 pm Registration Start Date 01-03-2022 Registered 0 Cut off date 01-06-2022 11:55 pm Individual Price Per class $20 non members $13 members

Wolf Tracks is back for 2022. We are racing live and in person. Come check out this Northwoods tradition. Registration for all races includes one meal ticket and two beverage tickets.

Minocqua Winter Park The Squirrel Hill Loopy Loppet is all about fun! It’s a celebration of spring and another fantastic year on snow. Costumes are highly encouraged for all ages! The race consists of one 6 km loop which you can choose to ski once or three times for a total distance of 6 km…

The 3rd annual race begins and ends on Lakeshore Drive in front of Oakfire Pizza.  Event check in and Race Day Registration begins at 7:00 am in Torpy Park downtown Minocqua WI.  The race starts promptly at 8:00 am.   If you don't have a dog, no worries, you can still participate in the event and…

The 2nd Annual Hodag Heritage Days! The event will run from Monday, May 16th through Saturday May 21st. The week will feature art contests, scavenger hunts, hodag decorations and swag of all kinds, hodag heritage videos, promoted citywide hodag retail items/foods/beverages, ending with a HUGE day at Pioneer Park with a pancake breakfast, music by Hip Pocket,…

The Furball is back! We have it slated for Saturday May 21st at the Rondele Ranch. Tickets are on sale now! Tickets are $50 each and tables of 8 ($400) can be purchased. Call 715-362-5992 to make your arrangements! We look forward to seeing you all again!

The purpose of the Veterans Ceremony is to provide each attendee a memorable experience created from a collaboration of exceptional participants, that honors all aspects of America's past military involvements. We strive to provide the emotional backdrop of Memorial Day against which attendees hailing from across this country can reflect on the lives of their…

The purpose of the Veterans Ceremony is to provide each attendee a memorable experience created from a collaboration of exceptional participants, that honors all aspects of America's past military involvements. We strive to provide the emotional backdrop of Memorial Day against which attendees hailing from across this country can reflect on the lives of their…

Torpy Park, June 4th 2022 Admission: none Days/­Hours Open: Sat 9am‑3pm Address: 230 Lakeshore Drive, Minocqua, WI 54548 Other Activities: kids' games Promoter: Minocqua Area Chamber of Commerce Show Dir.: Chamber Office

Exhibitors at June Bloom will display and sell a wide variety of unique handcrafted items. You will find a wide variety of arts and crafts at this show. Downtown Minocqua

Do you make a mean rhubarb crisp? The very best rhubarb pie? A unique and special rhubarb dessert? Prove it! Local bakers are invited to create individually plated rhubarb desserts for our panel of judges. Judging will take place at the kickoff of NXNW Summer Music Fest in Cy Williams Park. What’s on the line?…

Join us in Downtown Rhinelander on the second Saturday in June for the 5th annual Bikes & Burgers event. Each year we hold this event in conjunction with the Art Fair on the Courthouse Lawn and the Rhinelander Car Show. 4 Classes - American, Metric, Vintage (1970 or older), and Special Interest (Dirt, UTV, Minibike,…

Baird Avenue behind the Oneida County Courthouse The Rhinelander Car Show showcases over 125 unique vehicles each year and brings thousands of spectators to the Rhinelander community. Car Show Registration begins at 7 am. Show starts at 9 am.

Join us for the 35th annual Art Fair on the Courthouse Lawn. The event includes arts and crafts booths, activities, plenty of food and entertainment.

The Minocqua Antique & Classic Boat show has moved to Torpy Park for 2022! The event will take place Friday and Saturday, June 17-18, 2022. Food, beverages and music will be available by the Minocqua Lions Club. Please check the FB page for updates on the schedule.  

Saturday, June 18, 2022 The race will be held downtown Minocqua at the Bearskin Park, near the trestle.  This is a fun run that you can run with your dog.  If you don't have a dog, borrow one from your friends or family OR simply sign up for the NO DOG division.  Bring the entire…

A wonderful evening to support the Reiter Center. Wine tastings, cheese, music and friendship. Please join us for a fun eventful evening.

It’s the party of the summer – the 44th Annual Hodag Country Festival! Each year this amazing 4-day country music festival brings some of the biggest names in country music to the Northwoods.

The Fair offers family fun and entertainment for all ages, including a wide variety of musical groups, contests and games, community education, 4-H and open class exhibits, carnival rides, and great food. The Oneida County Fair is held at Pioneer Park in the heart of Rhinelander. This location allows easy access and visibility to a…

Continue the celebration after Mercer’s Loon Day in Minocqua on Thursday, August 4, 2022 with the After Loon Delight Craft Show. The show is held at Torpy Park on Lake Minocqua from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Exhibitors set up rain or shine and sell a wide variety of unique handcrafted items. The artisans and…

Enter a team in the Minocqua Dragon Boat Festival and you will experience team building, fundraising, camaraderie and fun!  Gather 20 paddlers and 1 drummer from your friends, family, or co-workers and you can make up one of our 48 teams. Get ready for a full day of fun including dragon boat racing, live music,…

Run the Bearskin Trail.  Fast, flat point to point trail race.  The marathon course will be run on the Bearskin/Hiawatha trails off of Heafford Rd, near Billy Bob's Sports Bar on County Road L near Tomahawk and finishing on the trestle in Minocqua. The Minocqua No Frills Marathon™ & Half- Marathon keeps it simple and affordable…

THE THREE LAKES CHAMBER PRESENTS FOR THE NXNW FALL MUSIC CRAWL! The UnXpected band from Milwaukee is one of the most explosive, rockin’ cover bands in the state! Performing for over 30 years, they have played Summerfest and other premiere venues. Recreating the songs of artists Billy Joel to Cheap Trick, Neil Diamond, Zac Brown…

On the last Saturday in September the smell of beef fills the air as people fill the streets of downtown Minocqua. For over 50 years, Beef-a-Rama™ has been a premiere event drawing visitors back year after year to join in on the one-of-a kind fun you can only find in the Northwoods. Roasters begin cooking…

5K and 10K run/walk on the streets and trails of Minocqua. A calf-mile for kids!

The Rhinelander Area Food Pantry (RAFP) invites you and the whole family to their Harvest Hoedown! Saturday, September 24th  - 11:00 am to 5 pm at the Woodpecker Bar & Grill (6776 County K, Rhinelander) This Fundraiser for RAFP is FREE to attend! Enjoy live music, great food, country crafts, bake sales, raffles, wagon rides,…

A new dryland mushing race is coming to Minocqua Winter Park! Come out to watch the K9 athletes and their human partners in action racing on mountain bikes, 3-4 wheeled carts/rigs, off road scooters, and running with a dog pulling. Have an energetic dog and want to do something active with them? Come out to…

Northwoods Veterans Homestead is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization formed to help Wisconsin’s homeless veterans’ population.  Northwoods Veterans Homestead will be the first veteran-specific homeless operation in northern Wisconsin and will serve all Wisconsin homeless veterans. Our intention is to follow Racine’s model consisting of a large community center, sixteen tiny homes, a veterans’ market/shop, and…

Continuing a tradition in downtown Rhinelander to kick off the Holiday season, DRI hosts the annual Holiday Open House event is the weekend before Thanksgiving.

A great family show! IMAGINE an artist creating a masterpiece before your eyes in mere moments. With a palette that also mixes captivating vocals, intricate choreography and exciting audience interaction, Artrageous takes you on a unique visual journey packed with wild inspiration, creativity and fun! The Artrageous troupe of artists, musicians, singers and dancers pay tribute…

Join us at the Rhinelander Area Silent Trails Association (RASTA) hosted spring mountain bike race and celebration for all ages! The event takes place at Washburn Silent Sports Trails, a premier mountain bike destination in Rhinelander. Whether you are new to the sport or an experienced racer there will be a course for you. Race…

The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial along with a mobile Education Center, is coming to Rhinelander, Wisconsin on May 18-21, 2023 at Nicolet College and will be open 24 hours a day and free to the public.  The Wall That Heals honors the more than three million Americans who served in the U.S. Armed forces…

The 3rd Annual Hodag Heritage Festival! Saturday May 20th enjoy a pancake breakfast, live music, hodag vendors, cryptid guest speakers, hodag lore speakers, a hodag calling contest, a historical bus tour, kids activities and more! There are also activities throughout the week from Monday, May 15th through Saturday May 20th. The week will feature art…

Each year on the last Saturday in May before Memorial Day, the Veterans Memorial Ceremony, held at the Veterans Monument, ..( Union Grove Cemetery), .. in Harshaw, WI, remembers and honors our veterans, their families, and our present-day armed forces, servicemen and women. Unlike most ceremonies, we extend our service beyond speeches. Numerous presenters and…

More than 50 exhibitors at June Bloom will display and sell a wide variety of unique handcrafted items. The artisans and craftsmen featured at the show are selected for their handmade craftsmanship and artistic talents. You will see original artwork, pottery, jewelry, tapestries, clothing, photography, wood creations and more. Live music, artistic demonstrations and food…

Join us for the 36th Annual Art Fair to be held at Hodag Park this year. Street construction surrounding the courthouse is why the location is different. Come out and enjoy the same great arts and crafts booths, activities, food vendors and entertainment!

This 30+ year annual event draws 60+ beautiful boats and 1000’s of spectators over the two (2) day event.  The in-water and on-land boats include nostalgic wooden boats from the 40’s - 70’s, vintage fiberglass boats, as well as newer wooden boats.   Don’t miss the boat parade Friday evening during the intermission of the Min-Aqua-Bat…

Celebrate Independence Day in Minocqua by watching the vintage Military plane flyover, at the start of the parade, the parade and fireworks displayat dark. If you can see the blue water tower in Minocqua, you will be able to view the fireworks!

It’s the party of the summer at the Annual Hodag Country Festival! Each year this amazing 4-day country music festival brings some of the biggest names in country music to the Northwoods. For full line-ups, ticket information, camping info, and festival contacts, please visit the Hodag Country Festival website.

Come one come all! It's time again for the annual Oneida County Fair. There will be fun for the entire family with rides, food, and games. The Oneida County Fair will also feature exhibits of various industrial products and services related to the lifestyle, agriculture and entertainment sector along with 4-H exhibits. Admission is free…

The week will feature art contests, scavenger hunts, Hodag decoration contests, Hodag heritage videos, promoted citywide Hodag foods and beverages, ending with festival in Pioneer Park on Saturday, May 18th. There’s no town quite like ours and we wanted to give everyone an opportunity to celebrate our heritage. This is just the beginning. The event…

Join us for the 37th Annual Art Fair on the Courthouse Lawn. Come out and enjoy over 100 great arts and crafts booths, activities, food vendors and entertainment!

The Rhinelander Car Show showcases over 150 unique vehicles each year and brings thousands of spectators to the Rhinelander community. This event runs in conjunction with the "Art Fair on the Courthouse Lawn" which truly makes it a great day for the family.

The Hodag Country Festival has been proud to host some of the best country music artists since its inception in 1978.

Gems, Beads, Minerals, Fossils, Jewelry Kid stuff, Demonstrations, Silent Auction, Grab Bags

Tickets include Garden Tours, Live Music, Raffles, Food and Beverage! For more information and ticket availability contact Linda at 715-482-6412 or go to our website at lakelandgardners.org

The Oneida County Fair is held at Pioneer Park in the heart of Rhinelander. This location allows easy access and visibility to a wider visitor base. Within a matter of days every year this beautiful park transforms into a quaint, old-fashioned county fair.

Join us for some family fun on Saturday, July 27, 2024.  from 12-9 pm. The Woodruff Fire Department will be serving brats/burgers and their famous pig roast sandwiches for lunch and dinner at the fire station. Kids games, live music and raffles. Come join us and support the department!

Are you ready for spring? Warmer weather, longer days, more sunshine…what’s not to like!? Join us for the last candlelight event of the year as we celebrate the return of spring. Follow the light of nearly 400 candles and enjoy some hot chocolate and marshmallows. The Minocqua Winter Park Ski Shop will be open during…

Join us in Rhinelander for the Hodag Heritage Festival, a celebration of the legendary creature that has captivated our community for generations! Whether you're a long-time Hodag fan or just discovering this mythical beast, the festival offers something for everyone. Kick off your day with a traditional pancake breakfast and enjoy activities like the Hodag…

Join us for the 38th Annual Art Fair on the Courthouse Lawn. Come out and enjoy over 100 great arts and crafts booths, activities, food vendors and entertainment!

Join us for a day of family-friendly fun, food, music and fireworks for a patriotic celebration!

It’s the party of the summer at the Annual Hodag Country Festival! Each year this amazing 4-day country music festival brings some of the biggest names in country music to the Northwoods. For full line-ups, ticket information, camping info, and festival contacts, please visit the Hodag Country Festival website.

9-11am On-site Registration (Registration $5 per vehicle) 11am Auto & Bike Show Free admission! 3pm Awards & Raffles Trophies for 1st & 2nd in each class Full Bar and Food Onsite!

Come one come all! It's time again for the annual Oneida County Fair. There will be fun for the entire family with rides, food, games, vendors and more. The Oneida County Fair will also feature exhibits of various industrial products and services related to the lifestyle, agriculture and entertainment sector along with 4-H exhibits. Admission…

Join us at the Saluting Heroes Balloon Rally on August 1st and 2nd, 2025, at the Hodag Country Fest Grounds in Rhinelander, WI. This spectacular event honors our nation's and community's heroes, featuring over 20 vibrant hot air balloons lighting up the night sky. Experience the magic of tethered balloon rides, walk inside an actual…

Continue the celebration after Mercer’s Loon Day in Minocqua on Thursday, August 7,  2025 with the After Loon Delight Art & Craft Show. The show fills the beach level of Torpy Park on Lake Minocqua from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.More than 100 exhibitors set up rain or shine and sell a wide variety of unique handcrafted items.…

When shopping is a professional sport! Redikulus savings, food choices galore, fun and crazy activities, vendors, crafts, and merchants. This one day street sale has been a part of Downtown's tradition for years! Visit Downtown Rhinelander on Wednesday, August 13th, 2025.

Check out the exciting dragon boat races, right in Torpy Park in Downtown Minocqua!  Teams race 300m from East to West, finishing in front of Torpy Park’s swimming beach by BJ’s Sportshop in an intense display of strength and teamwork. Check out the cultural themed hands-on interactive activities under the children’s activity tent for young…

Join Mini-Triathletes at Holiday Acres Resort, on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 8:00AM, as Health In Motion and local Rhinelander businesses host the W.I.L.D. Hodag Mini Triathlon. The mini-triathlon consists of a 300 yard swim (or 1/2 mile kayak), 10K bike (off road) and 5K run that will challenge athletes among the woods & waters…

Minocqua Kawaguesaga Lakes Protection Association is holding their annual Pig Roast Fundraiser at Torpy Park in Minocqua. Pork sandwich, corn on the cob, chips - $13 or 2 for $25 Soda and Beer available New for 2025 - - Credit Card Payment accepted for Silent Auction bidding - thru our safe and secure link at…

Join us on September 6th, 2025 for a fun filled bike race featuring a scenic mix of Chequamegon/Nicolet National Forest gravel roads and select ski trails within Minocqua Winter Park’s vast trail system. It will be a truly unique race experience! Stick around for the post race meal and beer/refreshments and on-site bike demos and…

Get ready to turn pavement into masterpieces! Rhinelander Chalkfest is a vibrant celebration of creativity, community, and color. Artists both local and from all over the Midwest share their art! Chalk artists create from 7:30a-3:30p.Public viewing from 9:00a-4:00p.Awards to follow.