ANNUAL EVENTS / FESTIVALS / RUNS & WALKS
Often just getting out of the house can be a challenge. Rally the troops, gather the kids, friends, and family to carry on the traditions in local communities!
January
Polar Plunge
Where: The Red Fox, Wild Rose (2 1/2 miles east of Wild rose on Cty H
Must be 21 years old or older.
For Information: Call 920-622-5300
February
After the Holidays Dance
Where: Redgranite Civic Center, Lions Hall, 145 Dearborn, Redgranite
For Information: Call the Redgranite Civic Center at 920-566-2844
April
Blue Ribbon Kids Day
Where: Parkside School, 16th Ave, Wautoma
What: Hands on activities and educational exhibits FREE for all families. (Trucks, Ambulances, Bouncy Castles, Clowns, Petting Zoos, Face Painting, and much more!!
For Information: Call 920-787-6600 or 888-250-4331
Email jan.parkstreet@co.waushara.wi.us
Waushara County Crime Stoppers Jailbreak Marathon
Where: Waushara County Fairgrounds, Wautoma
What: Marathon, 1/2 Marathon, 5K(run/walk) and 1 Mile Kids Fun Run
For Information: www.jailbreakmarathon.com 715-321-0843
Hancock Lions Easter Egg Hunt
Where: Hancock Community Center
Wild Rose Lions/Lioness Childrens Easter Egg Hunt
Where: Roberts Park, River Street, Wild Rose
May
Helping Hands for Cancer
Where: Berlin Memorial Hospital
What: 5k Run/Walk along with CHN's Healthy Living Fair
For Information: Call Berlin Memorial Hospital 920-361-5481
Shara-Olympics
Where: Wautoma High School
What: County Wide School Track Meet for Grades 5-8
For Information: 920-787-3354
June
Coloma Lions Annual Chicken Chew
Where: Coloma Community Park
What: Worlds Best Chicken Barbeque, Volleyball & Softball Tournaments, Tennis, Kids Tractor Pull, Quilting show, Car Show, Childrens Games
For Information: Call 715-228-3591 or www.chickenchew.com
Mountain of Praise Christian Music Weekend
Where: Mt Morris Camp and Conference Center
For Information: Call 920-229-4050
July
Freedom Fest
Where: Main Street, Wautoma and Waushara County Fairgrounds (following parade)
What: Parade, Food, Activities, Entertainment, Marching Band and Fireworks
Hancock Lions Street Dance
Where: Main Street (for parade), Hancock Library (ceremony)
What: Parade, flag folding ceremony, live music, food, games, raffles
August
Augustfest "Fun in the Sun"
Where: Downtown Wautoma
What: Street Dance, Family Events, Kids Games, Clowns, Duck Race, Obstacle Course, Pony Rides, Bouncy House
For Information: Call 920-787-3334
Blue Knights Annual Goose Gala Bruce Williams Memorial Event
Where: Riverside Park, Berlin
What: Co-ed Softball Tournament
For Information: Call 920-361-4237
Relay for Life
Where: Wautoma High School
What: Camp/Walk all night to create awareness & raise money for more birthdays & fighting against cancer.
For Information: www.relayforlife.org/wausharawi
Waushara County Fair
Where: Waushara County Fairgrounds
What: Education, Animal Exhibits/Projects, Nature, Space, Photography, Games Rides, and a Social Event for the community.
For Information: 920-647-0694 or www.wausharacofair.com or wausharactyfairsecretary@gmail.com
September
Redgranite Labor Day Celebration
Where: Veterans Memorial Park
What: 3 days of Arts & Crafts, Food, Live Music & Fun for Kids
For Information: www.redgranitewisconsin.com
October
Plainfield Fire Department Halloween 5k Walk/Run
Where: Plainfield Fire Dept
What: 5k Walk/Run and Kids 1/2 mile (must be 11 or under)
For Information: Call 715-335-6807
Reach the Peak Race
Where: Nordic Mountain, Mt. Morris
What: 15k, 5k Run/Walk, 1 mile Kids Fun Run
For Information: Call 920-765-3705