Waupaca, WI Event Calendar

Winter Wonderland Ball

Feb
25

8pm - 1am

Winter Wonderland Ball

Winter Wonderland Ball to benefit Jurnie's Shelter at Bear Lake Resort in Manawa.



Love of Art Affair

Mar
9

Fri 7-9pm

Love of Art Affair

Love of Art Affair at the Waupaca Ale House

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WDUX Home Show

Mar
31

Sat-Sun

WDUX Home Show

WDUX Home Show, March 31 - April 1st at Waupaca Expo Center.



Waupaca Fine Arts Show

Apr
29

Sunday-Friday

Waupaca Fine Arts Show

Art by professionals, non-professionals and students. Judging and prizes.



RMC Fun Run

May
5

Sat

RMC Fun Run

RMC Fun Run 1mile//5K Run/Walk

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King Veterans Home Open House

May
20

10:00 a.m.

King Veterans Home Open House

King Veterans' Home Open House



Model Train Show

Jun
16

Sat & Sun

Model Train Show

Waupaca Recreation Center
407 School Street
Saturday from 10am-5pm
Sunday from 10am-3pm

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Strawberry Fest

Jun
16

Friday-Sunday

Strawberry Fest

Celebrate the beginning of summer with Strawberry Fest!

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Lion’s Fly-In, Drive-In Breakfast

Jun
17

7:30 AM - Noon 2012

Lion’s Fly-In, Drive-In Breakfast

The Lion's serve a great pancake breakfast annually on Father's Day.  It is at the Waupaca Municipal Airport, so you can drive or fly-in for the event.



Garden Walk and Art Stroll

Jun
23

9am-5pm

Garden Walk and Art Stroll

See Art displayed in beautiful gardens in the area.

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Mid-western Rodeo

Jun
29

Fri-Sun

Mid-western Rodeo

It's big, it's wild, it's western professional rodeo, Chicken BBQ.

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Jurnie’s Shelter 5K

Jun
30

Sat. 8:00 a.m.

Jurnie’s Shelter 5K

A race for shelter...... Jurnie's Shelter 5K fundraiser.

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Hometown Day Celebration

Jul
4

10am

Hometown Day Celebration

Celebrate the 4th of July with Hometown Day in downtown Waupaca!

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An Evening of Musical Theatre (Mostly)

Jul
7

7pm

An Evening of Musical Theatre (Mostly)

Waupaca's Own 8th Annual "An Evening of Musical Theatre (Mostly)"

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Iola Old Car Show

Jul
12

Thurs-Sun

Iola Old Car Show

The 40th annual Iola Old Car Show & Swap Meet. Midwest’s largest Old Car Show Feature exhibit will be, “21st Century Orphans” A tribute to Plymouth, Oldsmobile, Mercury and Pontiac”.

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Waupaca Firemen’s Dance

Jul
14

6:30 PM

Join the fun at the annual Waupaca Firemen's Dance.  Beer and food.  Swan Park.  Tickets at the Waupaca Chamber in advance or at the event.



Chain O’ Lakes Antique Boat Show

Jul
14

11 a.m.

Chain O’ Lakes Antique Boat Show

6th Annual Antique and Classic Wooden Boat Show and Parade!

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Wizard of Oz

Jul
27

7:00 PM

Wizard of Oz

Waupaca Community Theatre presents the Wizard of Oz.

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John Hatherly Mid-Century “Ride Waupaca”

Aug
11

6:30 AM

John Hatherly Mid-Century “Ride Waupaca”

Ride Waupaca is one of the most scenic Century Rides in the Midwest.  12, 20, 50, 62, 70 and 100 mile rides.  All proceeds benefit Waupaca High School scholarships.

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Iola Vintage Military and Gun Show

Aug
12

Sat-Sun

Iola Vintage Military and Gun Show

Military Vehicles and Battle Re-enactments!
Iola Car Show Grounds

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Arts on the Square

Aug
17

Fri & Sat

Arts on the Square

Waupaca Celebrates the Arts!
Friday night street dance.  Saturday includes juried art, art workshops, music, food, theater, dance and more!

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Waupaca Area Triathlon

Aug
18

7:00 AM

Waupaca Area Triathlon

See 1,000 athletes compete.  "One of the best run Triathlons in the State," say the participants.

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Waupaca County Fair

Aug
22

Wed - Sun

Waupaca County Fair

Traditional county fair with animals, 4-H exhibits, food, rides and games!  Held at the Waupaca County Fairgrounds in Weyauwega.



Rod & Classic Car Show & Cruise

Aug
25

8:00 AM

Rod & Classic Car Show & Cruise

The 9th annual car show in Beautiful South Park located on the south side of Waupaca.  The show features 350 hot rods, food and music.

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Oktoberfest

Aug
31

5:30 PM

Oktoberfest

A little bit of the old country right in Waupaca!  Beer, wine, food and live music!

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RumbleFest 2012

Aug
31

Fri-Sun

RumbleFest 2012

RumbleFest 2012 Labor Day Weekend

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Rural House Walk

Sep
22

11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Rural House Walk

Tour 6 Homes on the National Register of Historic Places in the Village of Rural.



Chain O’ Lakes Blues Festival

Sep
28

Fri. Sat. 2012

Chain O’ Lakes Blues Festival

The first ever Chain O' Lakes Blues Festival will be held at the historic Indian Crossing Casino.  Enjoy the weekend with fellow blues fans on Waupaca's beautiful Chain O' Lakes.

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Art along the Ice Age Trail

Oct
5

Fri - Sun

Art along the Ice Age Trail

Hidden Studios, Art along the Ice Age Trail.
A tour of working studios in Central Wisconsin.

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Lost Arts – Taste of Norway

Oct
6

Sat

Lost Arts – Taste of Norway

Iola to host Lost Arts event, Taste Of Norway, and Craft & Gift Show on Oct. 6

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Polar Bear Plunge

Jan
1

1:00 pm

Polar Bear Plunge

Waupaca Chain O' Lakes Polar Bear Plunge January 1st on Lime Kiln Lake

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Wintervergnügen

Jan
26

Sat

Wintervergnügen

Wintervergnügen - Waupaca's Winter Festival, January 26.

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